Enzymatic modification of Douglas-fir pulp

A cellulase and a xylanase enzyme preparation were assessed for their potential to enhance the fiber characteristics of both mechanical and kraft pulps derived from Douglas-fir wood chips. The effects of cellulase treatments on the pulp properties were dependent on enzyme dosage and resulted in i...

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Main Author: Mansfield, Shawn Denton
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/8563