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Biomaterials and Bioethanol from Lignocelluloses
Professor Sun presents breakthrough cellulose and lignin extraction techniques from biomass for sustainable materials production. This TAPPI webinar explores innovative pretreatment methods yielding 95% pure cellulose, oligosaccharide production for feed additives, and commercial lignin applications in biodegradable polymers. Learn how dual enzymatic hydrolysis and alkaline treatments optimize biomass utilization while reducing industrial waste. Discover practical applications in bioethanol production, formaldehyde resin alternatives, and renewable materials development. Essential insights for early-career professionals entering paper, packaging, and advanced renewable materials industries seeking sustainable processing solutions.
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Better Together: Ed Stuczynski
In this Better Together podcast episode, Ed Stuczynski, Director of Engineering at Menasha Packaging and program chair for Super Core Expo, discusses how the corrugated packaging industry successfully navigated COVID-19 challenges while being deemed essential. He explores innovative safety measures, automation advances, and creative solutions that emerged during the pandemic, including digital printing innovations and AI integration. Stuczynski provides insights into upcoming Super Core Expo 2021 program highlights, featuring keynotes from industry CEOs and Disney's head of innovation. The discussion covers labor automation, e-commerce growth acceleration, and recruitment strategies for attracting technical talent to modern corrugated manufacturing facilities that offer rewarding career opportunities.
Journal articles
Editorial: Honoring the contributions of Dr. Mahendra Doshi
n this column, we would like to recognize the contributions to TAPPI and TAPPI Journal made by Dr. Mahendra Doshi, who passed away in April. A long-time member of TAPPI and a TAPPI Journal Editorial Board Member for many years, he is recognized for his research in screening system analysis, wax, and stickies removal in the field of recycling. Doshi was a pioneer in stickies classification and measurement methods for macro and micro stickies. During his career, he consulted with paper mills all over the world, providing mills with solutions for deinking, wax, stickies, yield, dirt count, and brightness.
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Molded Pulp, Chemical Aspects Webinar Part 4: Dewatering Challenges & Strategies
This advanced TAPPI webinar explores critical dewatering challenges in molded pulp production, covering fiber densification effects, fines migration patterns, and strategic retention aid optimization. Dr. Martin Hubbe presents practical solutions including charge patch mechanisms, microparticle systems, and enzyme applications for improving drainage rates. Mid-career professionals learn to balance production efficiency with product uniformity, addressing common bottlenecks that limit line speeds. The session includes real-world troubleshooting techniques, mathematical modeling limitations, and cost-effective approaches to enhance manufacturing throughput while maintaining quality standards in sustainable packaging applications.
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Roll-to-Roll Processing of Nanocellulose into Barrier Coatings Webinar
Professor Martti Toivakka presents comprehensive insights on roll-to-roll processing of nanocellulose barrier coatings for sustainable packaging applications. This technical webinar explores advanced coating methods including slot die coating, multi-layer structures, and industrial scalability challenges facing mid-career professionals in R&D and operations management. Learn how nanocellulose provides excellent oxygen and grease barrier properties while addressing moisture sensitivity through innovative polymer combinations. Discover practical solutions for energy-efficient production, coating uniformity optimization, and commercial viability assessments that directly impact manufacturing ROI and regulatory compliance in fiber-based packaging development.
Podcasts
Better Together: Live from 2023 CorrExpo - Episode 2
Explore cutting-edge corrugated industry innovations from CoreExpo 2023, featuring digital printing advances, downtime reduction strategies, and wastewater treatment solutions. Industry leaders from Domino, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Fosber, and Walla Walla Environmental share insights on operational efficiency, labor optimization, and cost savings. Learn how digital printing transforms short-run flexibility, pre-feeders address 50% of downtime issues, advanced diagnostics improve maintenance, and proper wastewater management saves up to $400,000 annually. Essential technical knowledge for plant managers, R&D leads, and operations professionals seeking competitive advantages and ROI improvements.
Journal articles
Energy Optimization Key to Cost Savings in Tissue Mills
TAPPICon 2023's tissue track delivers advanced energy optimization strategies for mill operations managers seeking measurable cost reductions. Featured presentations include automated Yankee Hood drying systems that can reduce energy costs by 10-20 percent, cogeneration benefits for tissue mills, and automated waste removal processes. Technical sessions cover critical areas including fiber innovations, advanced chemistry solutions, and vibration monitoring tools for predictive maintenance. This peer-reviewed program provides actionable insights on sustainable recycled fiber processing, next-generation coating adhesives, and digital monitoring systems that help operations leaders demonstrate ROI while advancing their technical expertise and leadership capabilities in tissue manufacturing.
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Unlock the Future of Tissue at TAPPICon 2025
TappiCon 2025 returns to Minneapolis May 4-7, delivering advanced technical insights and leadership development opportunities for experienced pulp and paper professionals. This premier conference offers mid-career managers and technical leaders access to cutting-edge research, benchmarking data, and networking with industry executives. Attendees gain specialized knowledge to drive ROI initiatives, enhance team performance, and advance their careers through expert-led sessions, standards committee participation, and executive briefings. The event provides practical solutions for operations optimization, sustainable manufacturing practices, and emerging technologies that directly impact plant efficiency and profitability for experienced professionals seeking deeper specialization.
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Voith is Modernizing the PM 1 of Matías Gomá Tomás in Spain
Voith Paper secures major contract to modernize PM 1 at MatÃas Gomá Tomás facility in Spain, upgrading recycled containerboard production capacity from 100,000 to 110,000 tons annually. The comprehensive rebuild includes advanced MasterJet4Tec headbox technology, DuoShake DG250 systems, and enhanced cleaning equipment, scheduled for completion in Q4 2025. This strategic partnership demonstrates industry-leading technology implementation for sustainable papermaking operations, featuring real-time monitoring capabilities and improved energy efficiency standards that veteran professionals recognize as benchmark solutions for modern containerboard manufacturing excellence.
Journal articles
STAR - April 2025 - STAR of the Month
TAPPI's new Technical Information Paper provides essential safety protocols for handling and storing bulk hydrogen peroxide solutions in industrial operations. Published April 2025, this comprehensive guide addresses critical personnel protection measures and equipment safety standards that plant managers and operations leaders need to mitigate workplace hazards. Developed by industry experts from Irving Pulp & Paper and Solenis, the TIP emphasizes the importance of consulting hydrogen peroxide suppliers during facility design to address unique operational parameters. This technical resource supports mid-career professionals in implementing advanced safety practices, ensuring regulatory compliance, and protecting team members while optimizing operational efficiency in chemical handling processes.