RESEARCH ARTICLE
Evaluation of the Chemical Composition of Different Non-Woody Plant Fibers Used for Pulp and Paper Manufacturing
Gisela Marques*, Jorge Rencoret, Ana Gutiérrez, José C. del Río
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2010Volume: 4
First Page: 93
Last Page: 101
Publisher ID: TOASJ-4-93
DOI: 10.2174/1874331501004010093
Article History:
Received Date: 29/10/2009Revision Received Date: 18/12/2009
Acceptance Date: 18/12/2009
Electronic publication date: 31/12/2010
Collection year: 2010
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Abstract
The chemical composition of several non-woody plant fibers (bast fibers from flax, hemp, kenaf, jute; leaf fibers from sisal, abaca and curaua; and giant reed), which are used as raw materials for pulp and papermaking, has been evaluated. Particular attention was paid to the composition of the lipophilic compounds and the structure of the lignin polymer since they are important components of the fiber that strongly influence the pulping and bleaching performances.