Dia Pornpan Kongthong
- PhD student
- Mittuniversitetet
PhD project: Enhanced low-energy mechanical refining followed by mild chemical delignification
Project:
Supervisor: Juha Fiskari
Dissertation planned to: 2027-01-01
Research area:
The objective is to obtain a novel pulp type with fiber properties that match or exceed the typical requirements of kraftliner pulp. The pulp yield is expected to be at least 80%. By doing the laboratory testing includes mechanical pretreatment (Asplund refining) and chemical post-treatment to ensure good fiber separation and sufficient fiber quality. The chemical post-treatment is carried out using ‘unconventional’ solvents, such as peracetic acid or ILs.
- Research theme: 1-wood components, 2-biorefinery