Title of article
Utilization of the pomegranate tree (Punica granatum L.) in the paper industry
Author/Authors
GÜLSOY, Sezgin Koray Bartın University - Faculty of Forestry - Department of Forest Products Engineering, Turkey , KILIÇ PEKGÖZLÜ, Ayben Bartın University - Faculty of Forestry - Department of Forest Products Engineering, Turkey , AKTAŞ, Aslı Ceren Bartın University - Faculty of Forestry - Department of Forest Products Engineering, Turkey
From page
295
To page
299
Abstract
In this study, the chemical composition, fiber morphology, pulp, and paper properties of the pomegranate tree (Punica granatum L.) were determined. Stem and branch wood were analyzed separately. Kraft and kraft- anthraquinone (AQ) methods were used for the pulping processes. Stem wood showed superiority to branch wood with longer, wider, thicker-walled fibers. The holocellulose, α-cellulose, and lignin contents of branch and stem wood were 72.98%–73.50%, 38.37%–39.92%, and 21.04%–25.29%, respectively. In addition, the yield of kraft pulp made from stem wood was higher than that of branch wood. However, branch wood handsheets had higher strength properties and brightness than those of stem wood handsheets.
Keywords
Anthraquinone , branch wood , kraft pulp , Punica granatum L. , paper properties , stem wood
Journal title
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Journal title
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Record number
2534998
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