scholarly journals Effect of pectin extraction method on properties of cellulose nanofibers isolated from sugar beet pulp

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad L Hassan ◽  
Linn Berglund ◽  
Wafaa S Elseoud ◽  
Enas A Hassan ◽  
Kristiina Oksman
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Sugar Beet ◽  
Extraction Method ◽  
Cellulose Nanofibers ◽  
Contact Angles ◽  
Degree Of Polymerization ◽  
Sugar Beet Pulp ◽  
Cellulose Content ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Beet Pulp

Abstract In this study, the effect of pectin extraction method on the properties of cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) isolated from sugar beet pulp (SBP) was studied. Pectin was extracted by the industrially practiced method by sulfuric acid hydrolysis or by enzymatic hydrolysis using a cellulase/xylanase enzymes mixture. The CNFs were then isolated by high-pressure homogenization and investigated in terms of their chemical composition, crystallinity, size, degree of polymerization, and re-dispersion in water after freeze-drying. The mechanical properties and surface characteristics of CNFs films were also studied. The results showed that fibrillation of the de-pectinated SBP was more efficient for the acid hydrolyzed SBP. CNFs from the acid-hydrolyzed SBP had a slightly wider diameter, higher crystallinity, viscosity, and α-cellulose content but a lower degree of polymerization than CNFs from the enzyme-hydrolyzed SBP. Owing to the presence of more residual hemicelluloses in the CNFs from the enzyme-hydrolyzed SBP, the CNFs had higher re-dispersion ability in water. CNFs films from enzyme-hydrolyzed SBP displayed slightly better mechanical properties and higher water contact angles than acid-hydrolyzed CNF films.

scholarly journals Effect of pectin extraction method on properties of cellulose nanofibers isolated from sugar beet pulp

Cellulose ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad L. Hassan ◽  
Linn Berglund ◽  
Wafaa S. Abou Elseoud ◽  
Enas A. Hassan ◽  
Kristiina Oksman
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Sugar Beet ◽  
Extraction Method ◽  
Cellulose Nanofibers ◽  
Degree Of Polymerization ◽  
Sugar Beet Pulp ◽  
Cellulose Content ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Beet Pulp ◽  
Cnf Films

AbstractIn this study, the effect of pectin extraction method on the properties of cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) isolated from sugar beet pulp (SBP) was studied. Pectin was extracted by the industrially practiced method by sulfuric acid hydrolysis or by enzymatic hydrolysis using a cellulase/xylanase enzymes mixture. The CNFs were then isolated by high-pressure homogenization and investigated in terms of their chemical composition, crystallinity, size, degree of polymerization, and re-dispersion in water after freeze-drying. The mechanical properties and surface characteristics of CNF films were also studied. The results showed that fibrillation of the de-pectinated SBP was more efficient for the acid hydrolyzed SBP. CNFs from the acid-hydrolyzed SBP had a slightly wider diameter, higher crystallinity, viscosity, and α-cellulose content but a lower degree of polymerization than CNFs from the enzyme-hydrolyzed SBP. Owing to the presence of more residual hemicelluloses in the CNFs from the enzyme-hydrolyzed SBP, the CNFs had higher re-dispersion ability in water. CNF films from enzyme-hydrolyzed SBP displayed slightly better mechanical properties and higher water contact angle than acid-hydrolyzed CNF films. Graphic abstract

scholarly journals Poly(Lactic Acid)–Poly(Butylene Succinate)–Sugar Beet Pulp Composites; Part I: Mechanics of Composites with Fine and Coarse Sugar Beet Pulp Particles

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 2531
Author(s):  
Rodion Kopitzky
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Sugar Beet ◽  
Cell Structure ◽  
Sugar Beet Pulp ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Butylene Succinate ◽  
Fracture Patterns ◽  
Beet Pulp ◽  
The Impact

Sugar beet pulp (SBP) is a residue available in large quantities from the sugar industry, and can serve as a cost-effective bio-based and biodegradable filler for fully bio-based compounds based on bio-based polyesters. The heterogeneous cell structure of sugar beet suggests that the processing of SBP can affect the properties of the composite. An “Ultra-Rotor” type air turbulence mill was used to produce SBP particles of different sizes. These particles were processed in a twin-screw extruder with poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) and fillers to granules for possible marketable formulations. Different screw designs, compatibilizers and the use of glycerol as a thermoplasticization agent for SBP were also tested. The spherical, cubic, or ellipsoidal-like shaped particles of SBP are not suitable for usage as a fiber-like reinforcement. In addition, the fineness of ground SBP affects the mechanical properties because (i) a high proportion of polar surfaces leads to poor compatibility, and (ii) due to the inner structure of the particulate matter, the strength of the composite is limited to the cohesive strength of compressed sugar-cell compartments of the SBP. The compatibilization of the polymer–matrix–particle interface can be achieved by using compatibilizers of different types. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) fracture patterns show that the compatibilization can lead to both well-bonded particles and cohesive fracture patterns in the matrix. Nevertheless, the mechanical properties are limited by the impact and elongation behavior. Therefore, the applications of SBP-based composites must be well considered.

scholarly journals Rigid Polyurethane Foams Reinforced with POSS-Impregnated Sugar Beet Pulp Filler

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (23) ◽  
pp. 5493
Author(s):  
Anna Strąkowska ◽  
Sylwia Członka ◽  
Agnė Kairytė
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Sugar Beet ◽  
Sugar Beet Pulp ◽  
Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxanes ◽  
Limiting Oxygen Index ◽  
Composite Foams ◽  
Beet Pulp ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

Rigid polyurethane (PUR) foams were reinforced with sugar beet pulp (BP) impregnated with Aminopropylisobutyl-polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (APIB-POSS). BP filler was incorporated into PUR at different percentages—1, 2, and 5 wt.%. The impact of BP filler on morphology features, mechanical performances, and thermal stability of PUR was examined. The results revealed that the greatest improvement in physico-mechanical properties was observed at lower concentrations (1 and 2 wt.%) of BP filler. For example, when compared with neat PUR foams, the addition of 2 wt.% of BP resulted in the formation of PUR composite foams with increased compressive strength (~12%), greater flexural strength (~12%), and better impact strength (~6%). The results of thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) revealed that, due to the good thermal stability of POSS-impregnated BP filler, the reinforced PUR composite foams were characterized by better thermal stability—for example, by increasing the content of BP filler up to 5 wt.%, the mass residue measured at 600 °C increased from 29.0 to 31.9%. Moreover, the addition of each amount of filler resulted in the improvement of fire resistance of PUR composite foams, which was determined by measuring the value of heat peak release (pHRR), total heat release (THR), total smoke release (TSR), limiting oxygen index (LOI), and the amount of carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2) released during the combustion. The greatest improvement was observed for PUR composite foams with 2 wt.% of BP filler. The results presented in the current study indicate that the addition of a proper amount of POSS-impregnated BP filler may be an effective approach to the synthesis of PUR composites with improved physico-mechanical properties. Due to the outstanding properties of PUR composite foams reinforced with POSS-impregnated BP, such developed materials may be successfully used as thermal insulation materials in the building and construction industry.

scholarly journals Environmentally-Friendly Extraction of Cellulose Nanofibers from Steam-Explosion Pretreated Sugar Beet Pulp

Materials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 1160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wengang Yang ◽  
Yanhong Feng ◽  
Hezhi He ◽  
Zhitao Yang
Keyword(s):  
Sugar Beet ◽  
Steam Explosion ◽  
Cellulose Nanofibers ◽  
Environmentally Friendly ◽  
Sugar Beet Pulp ◽  
Beet Pulp

scholarly journals The influence of the extraction parameters on the quality of dried sugar beet pulp

2013 ◽  
Vol 67 (2) ◽  
pp. 269-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Branislav Bogdanovic ◽  
Zita Seres ◽  
Julianna Gyura ◽  
Marijana Sakac ◽  
Dragana Simovic-Soronja ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Hydrogen Peroxide ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Sugar Beet ◽  
Water Retention ◽  
Sugar Beet Pulp ◽  
Water Extraction ◽  
Beet Pulp ◽  
Extraction Parameters

Growing demand for better quality and cheaper products put on the need to industry to balance between the two kinds of needs, which are the reduction of production costs and to ensure a high quality product. This is the case with dried sugar beet pulp as a byproduct of sugar refining process. One of the possibilities to reduce energy consumption is savings in the process of thermal dehydration in the process of the conventional drying of pulp. Pulp drying is one third of total energy consumption in the sugar factory. Acidification of water extraction result in pulp that could be pressed better and in other hand in the juice with less non-sucrose compounds. Keeping the extraction process under certain conditions, directly affects on the quality of the extracted pulp and on effects of their further processing. This paper examines the impact of the extraction parameters of sugar from sugar beet and agents of acidification for water extraction (sulphurous acid, hydrogen peroxide) on the quality of dried sugar beet pulp. Extraction of sugar from sugar beet cossettes by hydrogen peroxide at pH 5.5 to 8.5 does not cause changes in mechanical properties of sugar beet cossettes and in water retention coefficient, but increases the brightness of dried sugar beet pulp for about 5-7 units, which solubility in water does not depend on the applied concentration of extracting agents, but increases in dependence on the duration of the extraction. Sugar beet pulp extracted at pH 11.0 has reduced strength, they are highly hydrated, and under the force they lose their shape, binding a larger amount of water thus reducing the effect of their pressing. The changes in microstructure were probably accompanied by segmenting the linear parts of macromolecules and are reflected in the increase of water retention capacity and increase the solubility of dried sugar beet pulp for two to three times. Under the same conditions of extraction, sulphurous acid produces similar but relatively mild changes in the characteristics of extracted and dried sugar beet pulp compared to conditions when hydrogen peroxide is used. From the point of the quality of the product of extraction, the most favorable results are obtained when the extraction is carried on at pH 5.5 for a period of 1 h at 70 ?C, using water for extraction with sulphourus acid with the addition of 5% hydrogen peroxide. Under these conditions no significant degradation of sugar beet tissue is detected, do not change the physical, chemical and mechanical properties of the extracted pulp. But there is an average increase of lightness of dried noodles for about 7 units, which represents a significant improvement of their quality, since there is difficult to sell on the market the dried sugar beet pulp with increased colour.

Preparation and characterization of cellulose nanofibers from de-pectinated sugar beet pulp

2014 ◽  
Vol 102 ◽  
pp. 136-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meng Li ◽  
Li-jun Wang ◽  
Dong Li ◽  
Yan-Ling Cheng ◽  
Benu Adhikari
Keyword(s):  
Sugar Beet ◽  
Cellulose Nanofibers ◽  
Sugar Beet Pulp ◽  
Beet Pulp

scholarly journals Effect of Several Pretreatments on the Lactic Acid Production from Exhausted Sugar Beet Pulp

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 2414
Author(s):  
Cristina Marzo ◽  
Ana Belén Díaz ◽  
Ildefonso Caro ◽  
Ana Blandino
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Sugar Beet ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Sugar Industry ◽  
Lactic Acid Production ◽  
Sugar Beet Pulp ◽  
Cellulose Content ◽  
Thermochemical Pretreatment ◽  
Commercial Enzymes ◽  
Beet Pulp

Exhausted sugar beet pulp (ESBP), a by-product of the sugar industry, has been used as a substrate to produce lactic acid (LA). Due to the fact that ESBP contains a high percentage of pectin and hemicellulose, different pretreatments were studied to solubilize them and to facilitate the access to cellulose in the subsequent enzymatic hydrolysis. Several pretreatments were studied, specifically biological, oxidant with alkaline hydrogen peroxide (AHP), and thermochemical with acid (0.25, 0.5, or 1% w/v of H2SO4). Pretreated ESBP was enzymatically hydrolysed and fermented with the strain Lactiplantibacillus plantarum for LA production. The hydrolysis was carried out with the commercial enzymes Celluclast®, pectinase, and xylanase, for 48 h. After that, the hydrolysate was supplemented with yeast extract and calcium carbonate before the bacteria inoculation. Results showed that all the pretreatments caused a modification of the fibre composition of ESBP. In most cases, the cellulose content increased, rising from 25% to 68% when ESBP was pretreated thermochemically at 1% w/v H2SO4. The production of LA was enhanced when ESBP was pretreated thermochemically. However, it was reduced when biological and AHP pretreatments were applied. In conclusion, thermochemical pretreatment with 1% w/v H2SO4 had a positive impact on the production of LA, increasing its concentration from 27 g/L to 50 g/L.

Obtaining of sorbing material based on sugar beet pulp

2019 ◽  
pp. 10-16
Author(s):  
S.V. Meshcheryakov ◽  
◽  
I.S. Eremin ◽  
D.O. Sidorenko ◽  
M.S. Kotelev ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sugar Beet ◽  
Sugar Beet Pulp ◽  
Beet Pulp

Kinetic and thermodynamic study of the adsorption of calcium onto sugar beet pulp

2016 ◽  
pp. 565-570
Author(s):  
Huang Qin ◽  
Zhu Si-ming ◽  
Zeng Di ◽  
Yu Shu-juan
Keyword(s):  
Sugar Beet ◽  
Adsorption Equilibrium ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Hard Water ◽  
Sugar Beet Pulp ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Isotherm Equation ◽  
Equilibrium Data ◽  
Beet Pulp

Sugar beet pulp (SBP) was used as low value adsorbent for the removal of calcium from hard water. Batch experiments were conducted to determine the factors affecting adsorption of the process such as pH value and Ca concentration. The adsorption equilibrium of Ca2+ by the SBP is reached after 100min and a pseudo second-order kinetic model can describe the adsorption process. The initial concentrations of Ca varied from 927 to 1127mgCa2+/L. A dose of 30g/L sugar beet pulp was sufficient for the optimum removal of calcium. The overall uptake of Ca ions by sugar beet pulp has its maximum at pH=8. The adsorption equilibrium data fitted well with the Langmuir adsorption isotherm equation.

Possibilities of joint treatment of spent sugar beet pulp and waste water from a sugar factory

2012 ◽  
pp. 756-761 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miroslav Hutnan ◽  
Štefan Tóth ◽  
Igor Bodík ◽  
Nina Kolesárová ◽  
Michal Lazor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Sugar Beet ◽  
Pilot Plant ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Sugar Beet Pulp ◽  
Spare Capacity ◽  
Anaerobic Reactor ◽  
Sugar Factory ◽  
Beet Pulp ◽  
Joint Treatment

The possibility of joint treatment of spent sugar beet pulp and wastewater from a sugar factory was studied in this work. Works focused on processing of spent sugar beet pulp separately or together with other substrates can be found in the literature. In the case of some sugar factories, which have spare capacity in the anaerobic reactor on an anaerobic-aerobic wastewater treatment plant, joint processing of spent sugar beet pulp and wastewater from the sugar factory might be an interesting option. The results of the operation of a pilot plant of an anaerobic reactor with a capacity of 3.5 m3 are discussed. Operation of the pilot plant confirmed the possibility of cofermentation of these materials. The organic loading rate achieved in the anaerobic reactor was higher than 6 kg/(m3·d) (COD), while more than half of the load was provided by spent sugar beet pulp. The addition of sugar beet pulp decreased the concentration of ammonia nitrogen in the anaerobic reactor and it was even necessary to add nitrogen. However, the nitrogen content in sludge water depends on the C:N ratio in the processed sugar beet pulp, therefore this knowledge cannot be generalized. About 1.5 to 2-fold biogas production can be expected from the cofermentation of wastewater with sugar beet pulp in an anaerobic reactor, compared with the biogas production from just wastewater treatment.

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