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Flávia P Morais1, Ana M M S Carta2, Maria E Amaral1
1Fiber Materials and Environmental Technologies Research Unit (FibEnTech-UBI), Universidade da Beira Interior, R. Marquês d'Ávila e Bolama, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal.
Polymers
|November 27, 2021
Summary
This study introduces SimTissue, a novel simulator for optimizing tissue paper production. It enhances functional properties by predicting outcomes for various fiber and biopolymer combinations, saving resources.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Chemical Engineering
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Tissue paper production relies on cellulose fibers and polymer additives for product enhancement.
- Optimizing these raw materials is crucial for developing premium tissue products with advanced functionalities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To improve functional properties of tissue paper raw materials through optimized furnish.
- To develop novel tissue products with unique features using innovative strategies.
Main Methods:
- Combined experimental and computational approaches to optimize furnish.
- Developed an innovative tissue paper simulator, SimTissue, to correlate process inputs with end-use properties.
- Utilized diverse fiber mixtures, micro/nano fibrillated cellulose, biopolymer additives, and enzymatic/mechanical treatments.
Main Results:
- SimTissue successfully established correlations between process inputs and tissue paper properties.
- Case studies demonstrated the simulator's use in designing tissue materials with varied formulations.
- Accurate prediction and optimization of softness, strength, and absorption properties were achieved.
Conclusions:
- The SimTissue simulator enables efficient prediction and optimization of tissue paper formulations.
- It supports a wider range of micro/nanocellulose fibers, biopolymer additives, and treated-fiber mixtures.
- This approach significantly saves laboratory and industrial resources in product development.
