Sökning: "Black Spruce"
Visar resultat 1 - 5 av 9 avhandlingar innehållade orden Black Spruce.
1. Isoconversional analysis for the prediction of mass-loss rates during pyrolysis of biomass
Sammanfattning : Biomass is the only renewable carbon source that can compete with fossil energy sources in terms of production of materials, chemicals and fuels. Biomass can be transformed into charcoal, liquid and gas through pyrolysis, i.e. pure thermal decomposition. LÄS MER
2. Improved Usage of Wood Raw Material through Modification of the Kraft Process
Sammanfattning : The kraft process is a complex system with many variables, and though the process is fairly well understood, there is still much we do not know. This thesis examines some aspects of the kraft process that could prove to be of interest for the pulp and paper industry, specifically, the impact of wood chip impregnation and of the chemical structure of xylan on spruce kraft pulp. LÄS MER
3. Influence of acid hydrogen peroxide treatment on refining energy and TMP properties
Sammanfattning : The potential of using acid hydrogen peroxide under Fenton conditions to lower the electrical energy consumed during the production of Black spruce (Picea mariana) thermomechanical pulp (TMP) was investigated. The chemical system, which consisted of ferrous sulphate, hydrogen peroxide and optionally an enhancer (3,4-dimethoxybenzyl alcohol, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid or oxalic acid/sodium oxalate), was evaluated as an inter-stage treatment where the primary refiner was used as a mixer. LÄS MER
4. Pretreatment and Enzymatic Treatment of Spruce : A functional designed wood components separation for a future biorefinery
Sammanfattning : The three main components of wood, namely, cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, can be used in various areas. However, since lignin covalently crosslinks with wood polysaccharides creating networks that is an obstacle for extraction, direct extraction of different wood components in high yield is not an easy matter. LÄS MER
5. Characterization of Spruce Xylan and Its Potential for Strength Improvement
Sammanfattning : Xylan dissolved during kraft cooking and later redeposited on fibre surfaces has been shown to give higher pulp yield and better strength properties. This is economically interesting from an industrial point of view. LÄS MER