The purpose of the study was to produce nanofiber-modified paper with enhanced strength properties. The materials used in the experiments were hardwood CTMP pulp and a composite of PLA (polylactic acid) and P3HB (poly-3-hydroxybutyrate) nanofibers. Two sets of test sheets were formed: from pure hardwood pulp and from hardwood pulp with a 2% addition of ground nanofibers. Three types of strength tests were conducted: breaking length, burst and double fold tests. The range of recorded strength parameters showed a significant strength improvement. The thesis was confirmed and the results suggest advisability of further research into the subject matter of this article.
Keywords: hardwood pulp, paper, nanofibers, polylactic acid, poly-3-hydroxybutyrate
Authors
Patelski E.
Institute of Chemical Wood Technology, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Poznań, Poland
Modzelewska I.
Institute of Chemical Wood Technology, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Poznań, Poland
Gieparda G.
Department of Innovative Biomaterials and Nanotechnologies, Institute of Natural Fibers and Medicinal Plants, Poznań, Poland
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