Grant: CCI Applied Research and Development Grants
Cégep de Trois-Rivières
$80,000.00
Pilot-Scale Production of Papers and Films Comprising Cellulose Filaments
FY 2024-25
Summary
The ability of cellulose nanomaterials to form non-porous films with good barrier properties has been demonstrated in numerous laboratory studies. These films can be either deposited on a pre-formed surface or directly be used as packaging material. However, the production of such films on commercial equipment presents some challenges, because of the unique properties of these high surface area materials.
This proposal focuses on the production of coated barrier papers and films comprising cellulosic nanomaterials. These papers and films will be manufactured on a conventional Fourdrinier paper machine and, in some cases, coated offline. Several pilot-scale trials will be conducted during the project to optimize process parameters and determine the level of performance that can be obtained on such equipment. Results from the project will guide current efforts by the Canadian pulp and paper industry to incorporate the new cellulosic nanomaterials into paper-based products for packaging applications.
Program
CCI Applied Research and Development Grants
Recipient
Location
Quebec, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
NSERC's Awards Data
As published
Application id
CCARD-2022-00892
Name nom
Jacques, Jean-Philippe
Department département
Innofibre - Centre d'innovation des produits cellulosiques - Cégep de Trois-Rivières
Organization id
17333
Institution établissement
Cégep de Trois-Rivières
Province en
Québec
Province fr
Québec
Country en
CANADA
Country fr
CANADA
Fiscal year exercice financier
2024
Competition year année de concours
2022
Award amount
80000
Program id
CCARD
Program name en
CCI Applied Research and Development Grants
Program name fr
ICC Subventions de recherche et développement appliquée
Group en
RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS
Group fr
PARTENARIATS DE RECHERCHE
Committee code
nan
Area of application code
9999
Area of application group en
Not available
Area of application group fr
Non disponible
Area of application en
Not available
Area of application fr
Non disponible
Research subject code
9999
Research subject group en
Not available
Research subject group fr
Non disponible
Research subject en
Not available
Research subject fr
Non disponible
Field of research list codes
RDF2060110
Field of research list names en
Timber, pulp and paper engineering
Field of research list names fr
Génie du bois d'oeuvre, et des pâtes et papier
Socioeconomic objective list codes
RDS10604
Socioeconomic objective list names en
Wood, wood products and paper
Socioeconomic objective list names fr
Bois, produits du bois et papier
Application title
Pilot-Scale Production of Papers and Films Comprising Cellulose Filaments
Keywords
Barrier properties; Nanocellulose; Pilot scale; Coating; Packaging
Application summary
The ability of cellulose nanomaterials to form non-porous films with good barrier properties has been demonstrated in numerous laboratory studies. These films can be either deposited on a pre-formed surface or directly be used as packaging material. However, the production of such films on commercial equipment presents some challenges, because of the unique properties of these high surface area materials.
This proposal focuses on the production of coated barrier papers and films comprising cellulosic nanomaterials. These papers and films will be manufactured on a conventional Fourdrinier paper machine and, in some cases, coated offline. Several pilot-scale trials will be conducted during the project to optimize process parameters and determine the level of performance that can be obtained on such equipment. Results from the project will guide current efforts by the Canadian pulp and paper industry to incorporate the new cellulosic nanomaterials into paper-based products for packaging applications.
