2018, Vol. 3, No. 3

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Characterization of primary and secondary wastewater treatment sludge from a pulp and board mill complex to evaluate the feasibility of utilization as a soil amendment agent and a fertilizer product
Risto Pöykiö, Gary Watkins, Olli Dahl
2018, 3(3): 88-95. doi: 10.21967/jbb.v3i3.174
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In this study, we have determined the main important physical and chemical properties as well as the heavy metal concentrations of the primary and secondary wastewater treatment sludge from a pulp and board mill complex located in Finland in order to...
Influence of lignin content on enzymatic saccharification of poplar wood chips by different pretreatment methods
Zhihao Wang, Min Zhang, Saisai Li, Yue Zhang, Qiang Wang, Shanshan Liu
2018, 3(3): 96-100. doi: 10.21967/jbb.v3i3.136
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Bioconversion of lignocellulose to fermentable sugars is a promising approach to produce potential bio-based energy and chemicals. Pretreatment is the key step to remove or delocalize lignin in lignocellulose, thus improving enzymatic saccharificatio...
The effects of storage time on fuel properties of Jatropha biodiesel blends
Ajimotokan H. Adewale, Rabiu A. Baba, Lawal A. Rilwan
2018, 3(3): 101-106. doi: 10.21967/jbb.v3i3.167
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This study investigates the effects of storage time on fuel properties of biodiesel made from Jatropha oil and its blends with mineral diesel at different percentage compositions. The influence of storage stability on selected fuel properties such as...
Effect of microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) on the properties of gelatin based composite films
Shuaishuai Yang, Haichao Li, Huizhen Sun
2018, 3(3): 107-111. doi: 10.21967/jbb.v3i3.157
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Properties of gelatin composite films(with 4% glycerol as plasticizer) with different mass concentrations of microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) (0.2-1.0%) were investigated. The prepared composite films with 1.0% MFC showed the highest tensile strength...
Fe/C micro electrolysis and Fenton oxidation process for the removal of recalcitrant colored pollutants from mid-stage pulping effluent
Mingyou Liu, Lu Wang, Xianying Xiao, Zhibin He
2018, 3(3): 118-122. doi: 10.21967/jbb.v3i3.56
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The pulp and paper industry produces a large amount of colored effluent in the pulping, bleaching, and papermaking processes. The wastewater from the pulp washing and bleaching stages is also known as mid-stage pulping effluent, which is difficult to...
Synthesis of Caboxymethyl Chitosan for the fabrication of Chitosan/Montmorillonite Nanocomposites
Xuejiao Liu, Yi Jing
2018, 3(3): 123-127. doi: 10.21967/jbb.v3i3.116
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Chitosan/montmorillonite nanocomposites can impart water vapor and oxygen barrier and antimicrobial properties to paper. However, this application is limited by the low water-solubility of chitosan. Carboxymethylation can increase the water-solubilit...
Identification and characterization of slime-producing microorganisms in papermaking water loops using emulsion polymerase chain reaction techniques
Liuxin Shi, Gang Shi, Rongxia ZhuGe, Qiang Cheng, Fangfang Wu, Yonghao Ni
2018, 3(3): 128-133. doi: 10.21967/jbb.v3i3.176
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Slime formation on paper machines is a critical issue that can substantially impact the quantity and quality of paper production. This problem is caused by the growth of an abundant and diverse amount of bacteria. Through the application of emulsion ...