Table 1 Characteristics of fines rejects from OCC paper mill
From: Enhancement of the enzymatic hydrolysis of fines from recycled paper mill waste rejects
Fines (rejected fines containing fillers and contaminants) | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
pH | 6.5–7 | |
Solid content | 52 | % |
Particle size | 3–100 | µm |
Zeta Potential | (–) 9 | mV |
Cellulose | 30 | % (by mass) |
Hemicelluloses | 10 | |
Lignin | 4 | |
Fats | 5 | |
Ash | 41 | |
Others (plastics, synthetic fibers, other organics) | 10 |