Hydrogen Peroxide Bleaching Of Pulp Research Articles

Effect of magnesium-salts on hydrogen peroxide bleaching of non-wood pulps

Transition metal ions present in pulp, cause wasteful decomposition of hydrogen peroxide, a pulp brightener, and thus significantly affect the delignification selectivity of hydrogen peroxide bleaching. The metal ions also affect the brightness and optical properties of pulp. The free radicals generated during the decomposition degrade carbohydrates resulting in lower viscosity and yield. It is reported in the literature that magnesium sulfate successfully adsorbs transition metal ions and thus decrease their activity. This study dealt with the effect of Mg salts in hydrogen peroxide bleaching of jute caddies pulp. It was observed that prior bleaching treatments like chelation and acid washing of pulp were efficient in removing transition metal ions as indicated by lower consumption of hydrogen peroxide. However EDTA chelation seemed better compared to acid washing. The inclusion of Mg salts improved pulp brightness. The pulp viscosity was the highest with 0.3% Mg addition for both treated kraft and soda-AQ pulps. Considering both pulp viscosity and pulp brightness, it appeared that a 0.3% Mg dose on EDTA chelated pulp, was enough in hydrogen peroxide bleaching of pulps obtained from jute caddies. Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res. 51(4), 291-296, 2016

Improving the hydrogen peroxide bleaching efficiency of aspen chemithermomechanical pulp by using chitosan

The presence of transition metals during the hydrogen peroxide bleaching of pulp results in the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide, which decreases the bleaching efficiency. In this study, chitosans were used as peroxide stabilizer in the alkaline hydrogen peroxide bleaching of aspen chemithermomechanical pulp (CTMP). The results showed that the brightness of the bleached CTMP increased 1.5% ISO by addition of 0.1% chitosan with 95% degree of deacetylation during peroxide bleaching. Transition metals in the form of ions or metal colloid particles, such as iron, copper and manganese, could be adsorbed by chitosans. Chitosans could inhibit the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide catalyzed by different transition metals under alkaline conditions. The ability of chitosans to inhibit peroxide decomposition depended on the type of transition metals, chitosan concentration and degree of deacetylation applied. The addition of chitosan slightly reduced the concentration of the hydroxyl radical formed during the hydrogen peroxide bleaching of aspen CTMP.

Recent developments in the stabilization of hydrogen peroxide bleaching of pulps: An overview

Article Recent developments in the stabilization of hydrogen peroxide bleaching of pulps: An overview was published on November 1, 2006 in the journal Nordic Pulp & Paper Research Journal (volume 21, issue 4).

Use of zeolites in hydrogen peroxide bleaching of pulp

The use of zeolites for inhibition of transition metal catalyzed decomposition of hydrogen peroxide was evaluated. A number of zeolite types (A, P, Y, and mordenite 10A), with different crystal str ...

Formation of Hydroxyl Radicals from Hydrogen Peroxide and their Effect on Bleaching of Mechanical Pulps

Abstract The formation of hydroxyl radicals from hydrogen peroxide in alkaline solutions and under the conditions of hydrogen peroxide bleaching of pulps was investigated. The results lend support to the generally accepted view that the decomposition of alkaline hydrogen peroxide is catalyzed by redox processes involving transition metal ion species. The formation of hydroxyl radicals by one-electron reduction of hydrogen peroxide in this process is believed to be catalyzed primarily by mononuclear transition metal ion complexes, polynuclear species being far less efficient in this respect. It was found that a certain formation of hydroxyl radicals during alkaline hydrogen peroxide bleaching of pulp may have a beneficial effect on the final brightness. This finding is ascribed to the cleavage of crosslinks in the rigid lignin matrix which facilitates penetration of the bleaching reagent(s). Silicate does not appreciably suppress the formation of hydroxyl radicals in alkaline hydrogen peroxide solution. Th...