Optimization of Two-Step Alkali Process of Lignin Removal from Basswood

The aim of the research described in this article was to optimize the basic sulphur process of lignin removal from the raw radially cut basswood (Tilia Cordata) pieces of various thicknesses. Lignin removal took place chemically in several consecutive steps in which the influence of individual param...

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Published in:Vedecké práce Materiálovotechnologickej fakulty Slovenskej technickej univerzity v Bratislave so sídlom v Trnave 2019-01, Vol.27 (44), p.153-161
Main Authors: Wachter, Igor, Štefko, Tomáš, Rolinec, Marek
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Distilled water
Hydrogen peroxide
Leaching
Lignin
Optimization
Organic chemistry
Potassium hydroxides
Sodium hydroxide
Sodium sulfite
Washing
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Summary:The aim of the research described in this article was to optimize the basic sulphur process of lignin removal from the raw radially cut basswood (Tilia Cordata) pieces of various thicknesses. Lignin removal took place chemically in several consecutive steps in which the influence of individual parameters was investigated (solutions of NaOH + Na 2 SO 3 , KOH + Na 2 SO 3 , its concentrations, time of leaching, efficacy of whitening agents, effect of sample washing between individual baths, etc.). Through experiments, it was found that the change of fresh NaOH + Na 2 SO 3 solution during the experiment had no significant effect. In contrast, skipping the washing of the samples with boiling distilled water after the hydroxide bath had a significant effect on the rate and efficiency of lignin removal with H 2 O 2 in the following step. When comparing the lignin removal efficiency of NaOH + Na 2 SO 3 and KOH + Na 2 SO 3 , the delignification process was clearly demonstrated to be more effective using the KOH + Na 2 SO 3 solution. Application of the above-mentioned procedures has helped to streamline the lignin removal process from solid basswood.
ISSN:1338-0532
1336-1589
1338-0532
DOI:10.2478/rput-2019-0016