MCC (Microcrystalline cellulose)
微晶纤维素 / Mikrokristalline Cellulose / 결정 셀룰로오스
A cellulose-based material derived from plant fibers that imparts functionalities including water solubility, compressibility, shape retention, enhanced flowability, and dispersion stability.
Generic pharmaceuticals, food products, cosmetics, coatings, animal feed, and related applications.
Manufacturing process
※This process is just one example, and the manufacturing methods vary by company.
The materials must be uniformly mixed with consideration given to functional performance, and the crystalline particle size of the cellulose must be reduced to a fine scale (e.g., several tens of micrometers or less). In addition, it is preferable to discharge the material in a noodle-like form in consideration of the downstream drying and milling processes.
The twin-screw continuous kneader "KRC Kneader" produces uniform and stable products with controlled shape and crystalline particle size.
(It is also possible to connect two or more kneaders in series.)
Excellent mixing performance achieved by the self-wiping function of the paddles
Kneading is performed with a uniform residence time distribution (plug flow).
High shearing force generated by paddles with small clearances
The material is extruded in a noodle-like form by a special outlet nozzle.
