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Effect of gamma irradiation on pulp and paper mill effluents

Conference · · Appl. Polym. Symp.; (United States)
OSTI ID:7142477

The effect of gamma irradiation on lignin was studied under various irradiation conditions, such as concentration of pollutant, pH of effluents, amount of iron, alcohols, acetic acid and peroxides in effluent, and application of air bubbling. The efficiency of gamma irradiation is most remarkably influenced by the application of air bubbling. For the radiolytic degradation of the aromatic nucleus in the lignin molecule, application of this method is considered to be indispensable. Addition of a small amount of alcohols, sodium acetate, and peroxides accelerates the radiolytic brightening of lignin. On the other hand, a small amount of iron has a remarkably detrimental effect. The efficiency of gamma irradiation on pulp and paper mill effluents was also studied by the use of four kinds of kraft mill effluents, such as screen washing effluent, chlorine stage effluent, caustic extraction stage effluent, and total effluents.

Research Organization:
Tokyo Univ.
OSTI ID:
7142477
Journal Information:
Appl. Polym. Symp.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Polym. Symp.; (United States) Vol. 28; ISSN APPSB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English