IJEP 44(13): 1169-1175 : Vol. 44 Issue. 13 (Conference 2024)
1. Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Department of Biotechnology, Dehradun – 248 002, Uttarakhand, India
2. GRD Institute of Management and Technology, Department of Chemistry, Dehradun – 248 001, Uttarakhand, India
3. Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Department of Chemistry, Dehradun – 248 002, Uttarakhand, India
Abstract
This research addresses the critical need for sustainable raw materials in the pulp and paper industry. With a focus on enhancing the industry’s resource efficiency and environmental responsibility, we conducted an extensive evaluation of ten-year-old trees from 18 unique poplar clones sourced from Chandianfarm Wimco Seedlings Ltd., in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand, India. These trees were strategically harvested at various height levels to ensure diverse wood sampling. Subsequently, wood discs and chips were prepared for anatomical property and chemical analyses, respectively. Our investigation encompassed specific gravity, fiber characteristics (length, diameter, L/T ratio, Runkel ratio, fiber shape factor and rigidity index) and proximate chemical analysis, including alcohol-benzene solubility, lignin content, holocellulose content, pentosan content and ash content. The results unveiled significant diversity among the clones, with certain clones exhibiting favourable attributes for pulp and paper production, particularly in terms of fiber length and diameter. Notably, the ten-year-old clones demonstrated higher holocellulose and pentosan content compared to their five-year-old counterparts, underscoring their suitability for enhancing pulp and paper quality. Looking ahead, this research offers promising prospects for the pulp and paper industry by identifying superior poplar clones that can contribute to sustainable and high-quality paper production processes, aligning with the industry’s evolving demands for resource efficiency and environmental responsibility.
Keywords
Runkel ratio, Shape factor, Klason lignin, Pentosan
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