The Present Status and Potential of Kraft Lignin-Phenol-Formaldehyde Wood Adhesives |
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Authors: | Alton G Campbell Allan R Walsh |
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a Department of Forest Products, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, U.S.A. |
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Abstract: | Kraft lignin (KL), a phenolic polymer formed during the kraft pulping process, is presently burned as a low value fuel. For decades, researchers have attempted to use KL as an inexpensive substitute for phenol in phenol-formaldehyde (PF) resins, but no one has produced a commercially satisfactory KL-PF resin. This paper reviews the literature on the present status of KL-PF adhesives and makes recommendations on needed research.
Kraft lignin solutions are complex mixtures which have broad molecular weight distributions, high viscosities, relatively low reactivities, and low solubilities. Attempts to overcome these inherent problems include methylolation of lignin to improve reactivity, the use of co-solvents to improve solubility, and ultrafiltration to yield more homogeneous molecular weight fractions. Future research efforts need to focus on understanding the fundamental chemical and physical properties of kraft lignin and its resins. The search for an economic lignin-based wood adhesive should continue. |
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Keywords: | Adhesives Kraft-lignin Lignin Phenol-formaldehyde resins Review Wood Adhesives |
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