Research Article

Preparation and Application of Cationic Modified Cellulose Fibrils as a Papermaking Additive

Figure 1

Competitive reactions during the cationic modification of cellulose fibrils using EPTMAC/H2O/NaOH System.
(a) Desired reaction: cationization of cellulose fibrils
(b) Side reaction: hydrolysis of EPTMAC
(c) Side reaction: degradation of cationic cellulose fibrils