Nanolayers on the lignocellulose fibres using layer-by-layer method for improved papermaking
by Ricardo Costa
International Journal of Nanomanufacturing (IJNM), Vol. 5, No. 1/2, 2010

Abstract: Nanotechnology is prominent in several key areas, ranging from medicine to electronics. For papermaking, it is no different. Opposite charged polyelectrolytes adsorbed by lignocellulose fibres – nanolayers, gave birth to a new papermaking process, conferring improved physical properties from tensile strength to burst strength. New properties are also implied like conductivity and interactivity. Its industrialisation is a step forward. The present work has the objective to show how to industrialise a simple, precise deposition nanolayer adsorption over the lignocellulose substrate improving up to two times its dry strength using biopolymers, which compose the polyelectrolyte used.

Online publication date: Thu, 03-Dec-2009

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