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Behind the scenes: Targeting pectin to reduce energy and chemical use as well as push for higher yield in pulping
In the Emission Free Pulping (EFP) program, Research Scientist Anniina Alenius at VTT is studying the role of pectin in the f ibre liberation process . Although pectin represents only about 2% of spruce, it is located in the middle lamella and primary cell wall, where neighbouring fibres are bound together. Its function in pulping and fibre liberation is still not fully understood. The hypothesis behind the research is that pectin may influence how strongly fibres
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