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High‐Strength Composite Fibers from Cellulose–Lignin Blends Regenerated from Ionic Liquid Solution
Author(s) -
Ma Yibo,
Asaadi Shirin,
Johansson LeenaSisko,
Ahvenainen Patrik,
Reza Mehedi,
Alekhina Marina,
Rautkari Lauri,
Michud Anne,
Hauru Lauri,
Hummel Michael,
Sixta Herbert
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
chemsuschem
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.412
H-Index - 157
eISSN - 1864-564X
pISSN - 1864-5631
DOI - 10.1002/cssc.201501094
Subject(s) - lignin , ionic liquid , cellulose , composite number , chemical engineering , materials science , ionic strength , composite material , chemistry , polymer science , aqueous solution , organic chemistry , catalysis , engineering
Composite fibres that contain cellulose and lignin were produced from ionic liquid solutions by dry‐jet wet spinning. Eucalyptus dissolving pulp and organosolv/kraft lignin blends in different ratios were dissolved in the ionic liquid 1,5‐diazabicyclo[4.3.0]non‐5‐enium acetate to prepare a spinning dope from which composite fibres were spun successfully. The composite fibres had a high strength with slightly decreasing values for fibres with an increasing share of lignin, which is because of the reduction in crystallinity. The total orientation of composite fibres and SEM images show morphological changes caused by the presence of lignin. The hydrophobic contribution of lignin reduced the vapour adsorption in the fibre. Thermogravimetric analysis curves of the composite fibres reveal the positive effect of the lignin on the carbonisation yield. Finally, the composite fibre was found to be a potential raw material for textile manufacturing and as a precursor for carbon fibre production.