Microfibrillated cellulose, a new cellulose product: properties, uses, and commercial potential
A new form of cellulose, which is expanded to a smooth gel when dispersed in polar liquids, is produced by a unique, rapid, physical treatment of wood cellulose pulps. A 2% suspension of microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) in water has thixotropic viscosity properties and is a stable gel on storage, or when subjected to freeze-thaw cycles. At this concentration, MFC is an excellent suspending medium for other solids and an emulsifying base for organic liquids. In laboratory tests, microfibrillated cellulose has been demonstrated to have wide utility in the preparation of foods such as low-calorie whipped toppings, cake frostings, salad dressings, gravies, and sauces. At 0.3% cellulose concentration in ground meats, MFC helps retain juices during cooking. Tests were also conducted in formulating paints, emulsions, and cosmetics and in the use of MFC as a binder for nonwoven textiles and as a mineral suspending agent. From economic studies, it is estimated that a 2% MFC dispersion can be produced for about 1.5 cents/lb, total cost. 6 references, 9 figures, 2 tables.
- Research Organization:
- ITT Rayonier Inc., Shelton, WA
- OSTI ID:
- 5062478
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-8205234-Vol.2
- Journal Information:
- J. Appl. Polym. Sci.: Appl. Polym. Symp.; (United States), Vol. 37; Conference: 9. cellulose conference, Syracuse, NY, USA, 24 May 1982
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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ORGANIC
PHYSICAL AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
CELLULOSE
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
USES
ADDITIVES
CHEMICAL PREPARATION
COMMERCIALIZATION
DRILLING FLUIDS
ENZYMATIC HYDROLYSIS
FOOD PROCESSING
GELS
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
PAINTS
PAPER
QUANTITY RATIO
WOOD
CARBOHYDRATES
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
COATINGS
COLLOIDS
DECOMPOSITION
DISPERSIONS
FLUIDS
HYDROLYSIS
LYSIS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
POLYSACCHARIDES
PROCESSING
SACCHARIDES
SOLVOLYSIS
SYNTHESIS
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