Abstract
The effects of widely available bio-based additives, cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) (0.1, 0.5, 1, and 2 wt%, based on dry weight of pulp) in combination with high degree of substitution cationic starch (CS) (0.2, 0.4, and 0.6 wt%, based on dry weight of pulp) on the structural, optical and strength properties of handsheet paper made from soda bagasse pulp were studied. Obtained results indicated that both the type and loading level of the additives had meaningful effects (99% confidence level) on the evaluated properties. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) images showed the retention and reinforcing effects of the additives on the paper network. Tensile and burst strengths increased continuously with increasing levels of the bio-additives up to 33% and 23% (0.6 CS/2% CNFs), respectively. However, the cellulose nanofibrils improved retention and drainage of the pulp at the lower levels (0.5 CS/0.1 CNFs), presumably due to complex interaction between CNFs and CS. Moreover, for the handsheet papers made of semi-bleached soda bagasse pulp, higher addition of CNFs improved the brightness of paper.
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