Application of Surface-Modified Carboxymethylated Nanofibrillated Cellulose as a Strength Enhancer for Specialty Paper

Authors

  • Hae Min Jo Institute of Agricultural and Life Science (IALS), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
  • Ji Young Lee Department of Environmental Materials Science/IALS, Gyeongsang National Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
  • Tae Young Kim Technology Research Institute, Korea Minting, Security Printing & ID Card Operating Corp, Daejeon 34132, Republic of Korea

Keywords:

Carboxymethylated cellulose nanofiber (CM-CNF), Cotton linter mixed pulp, Specialty paper, Surface modification, Cationic polyacrylamide (C-PAM), Paper strength enhancer

Abstract

Pretreated carboxymethylated nanofibrillated cellulose (CM-NFC) was tested as a strength enhancer for specialty paper, such as banknotes made from cotton linter mixed pulp (CLMP). The pretreatment agent was cationic poly(acrylamide) (C-PAM). The CM-CMF prototype was supplied by a Korean manufacturer. Laboratory tests and pilot trials were performed to evaluate the strength enhancement of banknotes incorporated with surface-modified CM-NFC and determine the process problems encountered in a pilot paper machine. The CM-NFC was surface modified with 0.1% C-PAM without any agglomerates. The prepared laboratory handsheets had high paper strength, which was attributed to the higher nanofibril content of surface-modified CM-NFC compared with that of unmodified CM-NFC. Pilot trials showed that the incorporation of 3% surface-modified CM-NFC was highly effective in promoting the strength of banknote without low retention and drainability on the wet-end part of the pilot paper machine. Therefore, surface-modified CM-NFC at a controlled dosage could be used as a strength enhancer for specialty paper without incurring serious problems in a paper mill.

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Published

2024-07-01

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 3 (2024)

Section

Research Article or Brief Communication