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Improvement of Paper Hydrophobic Properties by Using Biodegradable Natural Polymer – Chitosan
- Source :
- Key Engineering Materials; June 2013, Vol. 559 Issue: 1 p111-114, 4p
- Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- The aim of the present study was to improve the paper handsheets parameters by adding biodegradable natural polymer – chitosan. The addition of chitosan in the amount of 2-4% improved tensile strength of the handsheets by up to 20% in dry condition and by up 5 times in wet state. Addition of chitosan increases the hydrophobic properties of paper as it was revealed by contact angle and water penetration dynamic measurements.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10139826 and 16629795
- Volume :
- 559
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Key Engineering Materials
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs30629737
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.559.111