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 |