Revolutionizing hemp fiber processing with high temperature steam explosion!
Researchers studied a method to remove unwanted substances from hemp fibers using high temperature and steam. They found that this process significantly increased the amount of cellulose in the fibers while reducing hemicellulose and lignin. Factors like temperature, alkali dosage, and steam pressure influenced the fiber separation. High temperature steaming and pre-submerging helped the fibers swell, making the treatment more effective.