| Autor: |
Mathilde Deville, Nina Marietti, Jérémie Viguié, Cécile Sillard, Quentin Charlier |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2024 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
BioResources, Vol 19, Iss 4, Pp 9036-9048 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
1930-2126 |
| Popis: |
Traditional menstrual absorbent pads typically combine cellulose fiber fluff pulp with non-biodegradable, petroleum-based superabsorbent polymers (SAPs). To eliminate the need for SAPs, this study explores foaming as a method to create a highly porous lignocellulosic fiber network capable of storing large amounts of fluid. Bamboo fibers were chosen due to their high lignin content, which is expected to help maintain the structural integrity of the porous network during liquid absorption and preventing collapse compared to 100% cellulose fibers. The bamboo fiber foams demonstrated remarkable porosity and superior absorbency compared to commercial pads, but they exhibited lower water retention when subjected to compression. Refining the fibers and incorporating microfibrillated cellulose offer promising opportunities to enhance water retention. |
| Databáze: |
Directory of Open Access Journals |
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