POSSIBLE ROUTES TO HIGH PERFORMANCE CELLULOSE (1983)

Possible routes to high performance cellulose are described, and discussed in a qualitative way. Recent findings and developments in the field of high modulus fibres are considered in terms of their applicability to cellulose. In particular, reference is made to production methods for high strength-high modulus polyethylene fibres and films, and liquid crystal-based processes. Experimental and theoretical results obtained with the system cellulose/amine oxide are presented to illustrate the potential and limitations of these fibre production methods.

Chanzy H., Presented at TAPPI '1983 International Dissolving and Speciality Pulps Conf.', held 5-8 April 1983 in Boston, M.A., pp 127-132