Author:Spark, A; Govender, M; Bush, TDLDate:Dec 2006The authors aim to develop a quick and accurate method to measure S/G ratio, characterise and identify the acidolysis products and validate the new S/G ratio method. Experiments and results are shownRead more
Author:Namane, MDate:Jul 2014This presentation discusses what biorefinery means, where lignin is found, formed and how it is isolated, as well as the kraft pulping process, its materials and methods.Read more
Author:Namane, M; Sithole, Bishop B; Ramjugernath, DDate:Oct 2013Worldwide, the pulp and paper industry is in decline due to a number of factors such as high production costs, the growing utilization of electronic media that compete with print media and books, as well as pressure for the industry to be ...Read more
Author:Kekana, PT; Sithole, Bishop B; Ramjugemath, D; Pillay, LDate:Jul 2014The main aim of this project is to develop a method that can effectively extract lignin from Kraft black liquors from South African mills in the form that would be suitable for valorisation into high value products. In this study the effects ...Read more