Lignin containing micro and nano-fibrillated cellulose obtained by steam explosion: Comparative study between different processes.

The isolation of lignin containing micro- and nanofibrillated cellulose (L-MNFC) requires a multistep process. In this study, beech wood was pre-treated by steam explosion (SE), refined or pre-treated by 3 SE and grinded until gel formation. A conventional cooking in an autoclave (SC) was applied in order to get a control sample.