Biomass Nanofibers:
What is the Water Jet Method for Processing?

First, raw pulp material is dispersed in water. Then, the system pressurizes and injects slurry up to 245MPa (35,525psi, or 2,450 bar) at a speed of Mach 2. Fiber materials are fibrillated into nanofibers by colliding two high pressure water jet streams at an oblique angle.

The water jet method for manufacturing biomass nanofibers requires only water and the raw materials. As a result, it produces clean fibers with minimal contamination. 

Diagram of how biomass nanofibers are made with the waterjet process:

Diagram illustrating the process of producing biomass nanofibers using a high-pressure water jet system. Raw pulp material (1) is pressurized (2) and undergoes nano-fibrillation (3) in a chamber, resulting in nanofibers (4) with minimal contamination. The system highlights the flow of raw material through intensifiers, cooling mechanisms, and the final output of nanofibers.

Benefits

Gentle on the environment and human body

Minimum contamination

High efficiency and continuous production
Possible to handle high viscosity and long-fiber material
Degree of polymerization and crystallinity are not substantially reduced
Easy to customize fiber length and fiber width

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A sample set can give you a first-hand look at which Biomass Fibers may work for your project and needs.

Benefits

Gentle on the environment and human body

Minimum contamination

High efficiency and continuous production
Possible to handle high viscosity and long-fiber material
Degree of polymerization and crystallinity are not substantially reduced
Easy to customize fiber length and fiber width

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Produced with all Sugino Equipment

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Sugino harnesses the power of water, and has been since the development of Sugino pumps in 1964. For over 50 years we've focused on new innovations and improvements for our water jet technology -  allowing us to develop more powerful, efficient, and precise solutions for our customers.

We produce biomass nanofibers with our proprietary water jet method, comprised of all Sugino-owned and -created equipment. The BiNFi-s lineup includes a wide range of biomass nanofiber materials with various characteristics.