Team:CCU Taiwan/Model

Model

In order to realize the lignin-laminated paper cup, it is necessary to understand the properties (e.g., acid and alkali resistance, tensile strength, hardness, water absorption, etc.) of the laminating material, which will affect the parts used in the paper cup. Meanwhile, some techniques (e.g., FTIR, MALDI, SEM, etc.) are used to understand the microscopic structure.

Since the lignin we use is not refined from trees, we will examine the film made between natural materials and our gene transferred yeast. The result can help us understand the properties impacted due to the differences between structures then can be applied on further product improvement.

Device (production line)

In order to use lignin on the lamination technology, the properties required for laminating are studied in the model. However, in the production of paper cups, it is impossible that only relying on the production in the laboratory. To solve the problem, we simulate a set of production lines for lignin film by researching lignin properties and visiting laminating industry.