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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)
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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)
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A tour of Scandinavian research facilities sparks ideas for cooperation, TAPPI JOURNAL, January 1998, Vol. 81(1)
A tour of scandinavian research facilities sparks ideas for cooperation, TAPPI JOURNAL, January 1998, Vol. 81(1)
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Case study: power company operates Alabama mill's 'energy island', TAPPI JOURNAL, January 1998, Vol. 81(1)
Case study: power company operates alabama mill's 'energy island', TAPPI JOURNAL, January 1998, Vol. 81(1)
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Focusing on the future of paper machines, TAPPI JOURNAL, January 1998, Vol. 81(1)
Focusing on the future of paper machines, TAPPI JOURNAL, January 1998, Vol. 81(1)
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Influence of coating composition on web release in high speed film transfer coating, TAPPI JOURNAL, January 1998, Vol. 81(1)
Influence of coating composition on web release in high speed film transfer coating, TAPPI JOURNAL, January 1998, Vol. 81(1)
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The role of analytical winding dynamics in winder design, TAPPI JOURNAL, January 1998, Vol. 81(1)
The role of analytical winding dynamics in winder design, TAPPI JOURNAL, January 1998, Vol. 81(1)
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Tools of the hedging trade, TAPPI JOURNAL, January 1998, Vol
Tools of the hedging trade, TAPPI JOURNAL, January 1998, Vol. 81(1)
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MD microstriations in paper: a two-sided shrinkage phenomenon?, TAPPI JOURNAL April 1989
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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.