Deinking of ONP with Cellulolytic Enzymes and Synthetic Collecter in Alkaline pH

  • Yoon, Kyong-Dong (Department of Wood Science and Technology, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Eom, Tae-Jin (Department of Wood Science and Technology, Kyungpook National University)
  • Published : 2006.06.06

Abstract

This paper presents an overview of ONP deinking efficiency with cellulolytic enzymes and synthetic collector in alkaline pH. Deinking is a series of unit operations designed to detach ink from cellulose fibers and separate the dispersed ink from the pulp slurry. Deinking chemicals are process aids that enable expensive mill equipment used in these unit operations to operate more efficiently - often much more efficiently. We propose the blended deinking agent with cellulolutic enzymes and synthetic collector in deinking pulp of conventional alkaline method. The deinking efficiency of old news print in alkaline pH was enhanced with enzyme treatments. The brightness of deinked pulp was increased with less residual ink particles and yield of enzymatic deinked pulp was improved compared to the deinked pulp of conventional alkaline method.

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