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Effect of the paper structure and composition on the surface sizing pick-up, TAPPI JOURNAL, December 2000, Vol. 83(12)

Effect of the paper structure and composition on the surface sizing pick-up, TAPPI JOURNAL, December 2000, Vol. 83(12)

Great northern paper revitalizes millinocket mill, TAPPI JOURNAL, December 2000, Vol. 83(12)

Great northern paper revitalizes millinocket mill, TAPPI JOURNAL, December 2000, Vol. 83(12)

Pulping of aspen wood in acetic acid media: effect of operating conditions on yield and pulp properties, TAPPI JOURNAL, December 2000, Vol. 83(12)

Pulping of aspen wood in acetic acid media: effect of operating conditions on yield and pulp properties, TAPPI JOURNAL, December 2000, Vol. 83(12)

The business of research: strategies for the future, TAPPI JOURNAL, December 2000, Vol. 83(12)

The business of research: strategies for the future, TAPPI JOURNAL, December 2000, Vol. 83(12)

The forest products industry: a sustainable industry, TAPPI JOURNAL, December 2000, Vol. 83(12)

The forest products industry: a sustainable industry, TAPPI JOURNAL, December 2000, Vol. 83(12)

Influence of voids on the engineering constants of paper part 2: void modeling, TAPPI JOURNAL, December 1994, Vol. 77(12)

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MD microstriations in paper: a two-sided shrinkage phenomenon?, TAPPI JOURNAL April 1989

Electrochemical Removal of Color and Toxicity from Bleached

Electrochemical Removal of Color and Toxicity from Bleached Kraft Effluents, 1994 Environmental Conference Proceedings

Editorial: Special issue on Paper Physics highlights continued focus on packaging, TAPPI Journal August 2025

ABSTRACT: It is a great pleasure to present this special issue of TAPPI Journal, featuring papers from the 2024 International Paper Physics Conference (IPPC) that have been peer-reviewed for publication in this journal. The conference was held in Wuppertal, Germany, from September 30 to October 2, 2024. This IPPC series is one component of the annual meeting of the International Paper Physics Committee and community, complementing the Fundamental Research Symposia established in 1957 — and the Progress in Paper Physics meetings.

A targeted approach to produce energy-efficient packaging materials from high-yield pulp, TAPPI Journal August 2025

ABSTRACT: Unlike fossil-based plastics, wood-based packaging materials can be produced in an ecofriendly manner using wood chip residuals from sawmills and pulpwood. To produce high-yield pulp like chemithermomechanical pulps (CTMPs) for paperboard and liquid packaging, it is crucial to reduce the electric energy consumption during fiber separation. The ultimate objective is to revolutionize paperboard production by achieving a middle-layer CTMP process that consumes less than 200 kilowatt-hours per metric ton (kWh/t), significantly improving from the current 500•600 kWh/t energy demand. Optimizing the CTMP impregnation process of sodium sulfite (Na2SO3) in wood chips is crucial for achieving uniform softening, ideally at the fiber level. The properties of the fibers are significantly affected by the content of lignin sulfonates within the walls of the fiber and the middle lamellae. In this study, we employed in-house developed X-ray fluorescence (XRF) techniques, validated by beamline measurements, to map the distribution of sulfonated lignin within fibers. It also seemed possible to enhance the surface area of lignin-rich pulp fibers while losing minimal bulk by refining them with well-optimized low consistency (LC) refining. We aimed to achieve a highly efficient separation of coniferous wood fibers by co-optimizing the sulfonation and the temperature in the preheater and chip refiner. Additionally, we explored how lignin’s softening behavior and potential crosslinking influence subsequent unit operations, including pressing, peroxide bleaching, and drying, following the defibration process. In defibration during chip refining, the maximum softening of wood fibers is preferred to maximize fiber preservation and minimize energy consumption. However, optimizing the stiffness of finished pulp fibers is preferable to reduce bulk loss during paperboard production. It can strive to optimize processes to develop stronger, lighter, and more sustainable composite packaging materials. Reducing environmental impact and electric energy can help create a more sustainable future.