Nanotechnology in Paper and Wood Engineering

Fundamentals, Challenges and Applications

1st Edition - January 20, 2022
Editors: Rajeev Bhat, Ashok Kumar Nadda, Tuan Anh Nguyen, Swati Sharma
Language: English
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Nanotechnology in Paper and Wood Engineering: Fundamentals, Challenges and Applications describes recent advances made in the use of nanotechnology in the paper and pulp industry. Various types of nano-additives commonly used in the paper industry for modification of raw material to enhance final products are included, with other sections covering the imaging applications of nano-papers and nano-woods in pharmaceuticals, biocatalysis, photocatalysis and energy storage. This book is an important reference source for materials scientists and engineers who are looking to understand how nanotechnology is being used to create more efficient manufacturing processes in for the paper and wood industries.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
Preface
Part I: Fundamentals
Chapter 1. Nanotechnology in paper and wood engineering: an introduction
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Applications of nanotechnology in the paper and pulp industry
1.3 Applications of nanotechnology in the wood industry
1.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 2. Nanofibers for the paper industry
Abstract
2.1 Paper industry: challenges
2.2 Nanofibers: characteristics
2.3 Cellulose nanofibers
2.4 Lignocellulosic nanofibers
2.5 Conclusions and future prospective
References
Chapter 3. Role of laccase in the pulp and paper industry
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Laccases, redox potential, and delignification
3.3 Laccases-assisted biobleaching/delignification of pulps
3.4 Laccase mediators
3.5 Lignin degradation by laccase-mediator system
3.6 Biobleaching by laccase-mediator system
3.7 Effect of laccase and xylanase on biobleaching
3.8 Laccase utilization for pulp biografting
3.9 Pitch control by laccases
3.10 Deinking of waste papers by LMS
3.11 Laccase-mediated treatment of pulp and paper industry effluents
3.12 Lignin transformation by laccases
3.13 Recovery of lignin byproducts
3.14 Laccase for biofuels synthesis
3.15 Oxygen role in biobleaching of pulp
3.16 Challenges to implement laccase at industrial level
3.17 Recombinant laccases in biobleaching of pulps
3.18 Conclusion and perspectives
Acknowledgment
Conflict of interests
References
Chapter 4. Nanotechnology for waste wood recycling
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Wood waste materials
4.3 Nanotechnology
4.4 W@W-based nanocomposites
4.5 Summary
References
Chapter 5. Synthesis and characterization of biodegradable cellulose-based polymer hydrogel
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Materials and methods
5.3 Results and discussion
5.4 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 6. Fabrication of nanowoods and nanopapers
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Cellulose and nanocellulose
6.3 Isolation and fabrication of nanocellulose fibrils
6.4 Products of nanocellulose: nanowood and nanopaper
6.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 7. Pulp and paper industry-based pollutants, and their adverse impacts
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Waste effluents from the pulp and paper industry
7.3 Pollutants from pulp and paper industry: categories and characteristics
7.4 Adverse health impacts of pulp and paper industry pollutants
7.5 Environmental implications regarding pulp and paper industry waste
7.6 Techniques for wastewater treatment
7.7 Waste to value aspects
7.8 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
Conflict of interests
References
Further reading
Part II: Applications
Chapter 8. Pharmaceutical applications of nanocellulose
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Methods of preparation
8.3 Application of NCC
8.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 9. Nano-biodegradation of plastic materials
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Applications
9.3 Nanocellulose
9.4 Degradability
9.5 Nonbiodegradable polymers
9.6 Bioplastics
9.7 Biodegradable polymers
9.8 Effect of nanocellulose on biodegradability
9.9 Conclusions
References
Chapter 10. Production of microfibrillated cellulose fibers and their application in polymeric composites
Abstract
10.1 Microfibrillated cellulose fiber production
10.2 Microfibrillated cellulose application in polymeric composites
10.3 Future perspectives
References
Chapter 11. Nanotechnology: application and potentials for heterogeneous catalysis
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Dehalogenation and hydrogenation reactions
11.3 Hydrosilylation reactions
11.4 C–C coupling reactions
11.5 Fuel cell technology
11.6 Platinum catalysts
11.7 Heavy oil technology
11.8 Supercritical water gasification
11.9 Magnetic nanoparticles
11.10 Conclusion
References
Chapter 12. Lignin removal from pulp and paper industry waste streams and its application
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Lignin: biosynthesis to utilization
12.3 Techniques for lignin removal
12.4 Gainful utilization of lignin
12.5 Conclusion
References
Further reading
Chapter 13. Nanotechnology in packaging of food and drugs
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Nanocellulose for reinforcement of nanocomposites
13.3 Active packaging
13.4 Intelligent packaging
13.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 14. Enzyme cocktail: a greener approach for biobleaching in paper and pulp industry
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Microbial enzyme applications in biobleaching
14.3 Pulp and papermaking processes
14.4 Modifying enzymes to attain activity under specific conditions
14.5 Environmental and manufacturing benefits
14.6 Innovation and implementation
14.7 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 15. Electrospun cellulose composite nanofibers and their biotechnological applications
Abstract
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Electrospinning
15.3 Electrospinning of cellulose composite nanofibers
15.4 Applications of electrospun cellulose composite nanofibers
15.5 Conclusion
Conflict of interests
References
Chapter 16. Treatment of pulp and paper industry waste effluents and contaminants
Abstract
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Processing of paper and pulp industry
16.3 Types of pollutants and their characteristics
16.4 Environmental impact of effluents
16.5 Treatment of paper and pulp industry contaminants
16.6 Conclusion
Acknowledgement
Conflict of interests
References
Chapter 17. Paper and pulp mill wastewater: characterization, microbial-mediated degradation, and challenges
Abstract
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Characteristics of paper and pulp industry effluent
17.3 Microbial-mediated degradation
17.4 Challenges and future expectations
17.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 18. Nanocellulose: fascinating and sustainable nanomaterial for papermaking
Abstract
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Chemistry of cellulose
18.3 Source of cellulose
18.4 Nanocellulose
18.5 Challenges for nanocellulose in papermaking
18.6 Application of cellulose nanofibers into the papermaking
18.7 Modification of nanocellulose
18.8 Functional properties of cellulose nanofibers
18.9 Market perspectives of nanocellulose
18.10 Conclusion
References
Chapter 19. Utilization of nanocellulose fibers, nanocrystalline cellulose and bacterial cellulose in biomedical and pharmaceutical applications
Abstract
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Chemical and physical properties of nanocellulose
19.3 Mechanical and reinforcement properties of nanocellulose in pharmaceutical applications
19.4 Biological properties of nanocellulose (that make it suitable in pharmaceutical applications)
19.5 Biocompatibility and cytotoxicity of nanocellulose
19.6 Nanocellulose-based pharmaceutical applications
19.7 Advanced nanomaterials for tissue engineering, wound healing, repair and regeneration
19.8 Conclusions and remarks/prospects
References
Chapter 20. Nano-driven processes toward the treatment of paper and pulp industrial effluent: from the view of resource recovery and circular economy
Abstract
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Characteristics of paper and pulp industry effluents
20.3 Key challenges in pulp and paper industry
20.4 Nano-driven processes for the remediation of paper and pulp industry effluent
20.5 Future perspectives
20.6 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 21. Future perspective of pulp and paper industry
Abstract
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Economic feasibility and environmental regulation
21.3 Challenges, perspectives, and innovations
21.4 Concluding note
Acknowledgment
Conflict of interest
References
Index

Rajeev Bhat

Rajeev Bhat Rajeev Bhat is a professor and the ERA Chair holder in Food By-products Valorization Technologies (VALORTECH) at the Estonian University of Life Sciences, Tartu, EU. He has an extensive research and teaching experience of more than 20 years in the field of agri-food technology, with research expertise focusing on various issues pertaining to sustainable food production and food security. He holds international work experiences in South Korea, India, Malaysia, Germany, Fiji Islands, and now in Estonia. To date, he has nearly 250 research articles published in ISI based journals and as refereed book chapters; has edited seven and authored one book; is on the editorial board of leading International journals; has been a scientific committee/advisory board member and an invited speaker in various international conferences. His name now figures in the World’s top 2% scientists in the field of Food Science & Technology as per the survey done by Stanford University based researchers. He has completed several sponsored research and consultancy projects with funding received from various agencies. Prof. Bhat has also been a visiting professor in many of the renowned universities and is a recipient of several prestigious international awards and recognitions conferred by various institutions of higher learning and research establishments.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor and ERA-Chair Holder, Food By-Products Valorization Technologies (VALORTECH), Estonian University of Life Sciences, Tartu, Estonia

Ashok Kumar Nadda

Ashok Kumar is Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology and Bionformatics, at Jaypee University of Information Technology, Waknaghat, India. His research areas are microbial biotechnology, biocatalysis, biopolymers, enzyme immobilization, bioenergy, and CO2 conversion

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, Jaypee University of Information Technology

Tuan Anh Nguyen

Tuan Anh Nguyen is Principal Research Scientist at the Institute for Tropical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam. His research focuses on advanced nanomaterials and nanotechnology for corrosion and materials integrity in transportation systems. His research activities include smart coatings, conducting polymers, corrosion and protection of metals/concrete, antibacterial materials, and advanced nanomaterials.

Affiliations and expertise

Senior Principal Research Scientist, Institute for Tropical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam

Swati Sharma

Dr. Swati Sharma (MSc, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni Solan H.P. India; PhD. University Malaysia, Pahang, Malaysia) is Assistant Professor at University Institute of Biotechnology, the Chandigarh University Mohali, India. She worked as a visiting researcher in the College of Life and Environmental Sciences at Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea. She has also worked as a program co-coordinator at the Himalayan Action Research Center (HARC), Dehradun, and Senior Research Fellow at the India Agricultural Research Institute in 2013-2014. Presently, Dr. Sharma's research is in the field of bioplastics, hydrogels, keratin nano-fibers and nano-particles, biodegradable polymers and polymers with antioxidant and anticancer activities and sponges. Dr. Swati has published numerous books and papers in various internationally reputed journals.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, Chandigarh University