Using Zeolite as a Filler with Chitosan Biopolymer in Papermaking

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1 Associate Prof., Wood and Paper Science and Technology Department, Faculty of Natural Resources, Tarbiat Modares University

2 Wood and Paper Science and Technology, Faculty of Natural Resources, Tarbiat Modares University

Abstract

The use of minerals instead of expensive virgin fibers is one of the common ways to reduce production costs in papermaking. But the presence of fillers reduces the mechanical properties of produced papers. In this study, the possibility of using zeolite (an abundant mineral) as a filler along with chitosan biopolymer was investigated. Zeolite was replaced by virgin fibers at three levels of 10, 20 and 30% (based on pulp dry weight). The results showed that the presence of 1% chitosan as an additive in pulp increased the zeolite retention in printing and writing paper. But the presence of chitosan in the paper containing the filler had no effect on the mechanical properties. It seems that with increasing the amount of chitosan, the mechanical properties can be improved along with improving the fillers retention.

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Iranian Journal of Wood and Paper Industries
Volume 11, Issue 3
December 2020
Pages 407-417

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