Enzymatic Deinking Method of Old News Paper.

Enzymatic versus chemical deinking of non-impact ink printed paper.

Enzymatic versus chemical deinking is examined for MOW and photocopy prints. Several enzymatic preparations and two fibre/ink particle separation methods are tested. Deinking was monitored by image analysis and standard pulp and paper characterisation procedures. The effectiveness of the fibre/ink particle separation method depends on the ink particle's size: for smaller particles a washing ste...

Microbial Deinking of Printed Paper

In this study we report the deinking of printed paper using microorganisms isolated from oil contaminated soil. The microorganisms producing lipase and esterase enzymes were screened using tributyrin agar. Deinking of the pulp was carried out using screened microorganisms and the preliminary identification of the microorganism that showed effective deinking was carried out by biochemical tests ...

Enzymatic deinking of secondary fibers: Carbohydrate hydrolases

IPST Technical Paper Series Number 867 Flotation Deinking of Old Newsprint Using Poly(Diallylmethylammonium Chloride) as a Single Deinking Agent

Flotation deinking of old newsprint (ONP) using polydiallyldimethylammonium chloride (polyDADMAC) as the only deinking agent was studied. The results demonstrate that polyDADMAC can neutralize dissolved anionics to form small particles. These small particles, together with ink, filler, and fines, strongly adsorbed onto air bubble surfaces and functioned as particle foaming agents. Therefore, no...

Combined Enzymatic and Physical Deinking Methodology for Efficient Eco-Friendly Recycling of Old Newsprint

BACKGROUND The development in the deinking process has made recycled fiber a major part of the raw material for pulp and paper industry. Enzymes have revolutionized the deinking process obtaining brightness levels surpassing conventional deinking processes. This study explores the deinking efficiencies of bacterial alkalophilic laccase (L) and xylanase (X) enzymes along with physical deinking m...