This paper introduces a concept and a design to supply paper products for an earth based Advanced Life Support System (ALSS) test bed and it shows some results of paper production trials on the ALSS using inedible biomass. Rice plants (i.e. straw and roots), and soybean stems were pulped by boiling and/or alkali soaking and a mechanical processing method. Paper could be produced from both and exhibited different characteristics. Paper with quality suitable for hygienic tissue could be obtained and very absorbent paper was also possible. A rapid pulping method without a chemical process was also investigated. A potential for reducing chemical consumption, liquid waste and labor cost of paper production in the ALSS was demonstrated.
Paper Production in an Advanced Life Support System (ALSS)
Sae Technical Papers
International Conference On Environmental Systems ; 2005
11.07.2005
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
Paper Production in an Advanced Life Support System (ALSS)
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