Enhanced microfibrillated cellulose-based film by controlling the hemicellulose content and MFC rheology

Understanding of how hemicellulose acts on the rheology of microfibrillated cellulose in suspension or after drying is insufficient. In this study, different concentrations of hemicellulose in the cellulose pulp of Eucalyptus sp. were obtained by alkaline treatment with potassium hydroxide. The treated pulps and the suspension of microfibrils obtained were characterized by thermogravimetric analysis, zeta potential, scanning electron microscopy,...