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Fundamental understanding of removal of liquid thin film trapped between fibers in the paper drying process: A microscopic approach, TAPPI Journal May 2020

ABSTRACT: In the fabrication of paper, a slurry with cellulose fibers and other matter is drained, pressed, and dried. The latter step requires considerable energy consumption. In the structure of wet paper, there are two different types of water: free water and bound water. Free water can be removed most effectively. However, removing bound water consumes a large portion of energy during the process. The focus of this paper is on the intermediate stage of the drying process, from free water toward bound water where the remaining free water is present on the surfaces of the fibers in the form of a liquid film. For simplicity, the drying process considered in this study corresponds to pure convective drying through the paper sheet. The physics of removing a thin liquid film trapped between fibers in the paper drying process is explored. The film is assumed to be incompressible, viscous, and subject to evaporation, thermocapillarity, and surface tension. By using a volume of fluid (VOF) model, the effect of the previously mentioned parameters on drying behavior of the thin film is investigated.

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Alternative “green” lime kiln fuels: Part II—Woody biomass, bio-oils, gasification, and hydrogen, TAPPI Journal May 2020

ABSTRACT: This paper is the second of a two-part series on “green” lime kiln fuels. The first part of this work reviews the use of pulp mill and recovery byproducts as either full or partial replacement of oil or natural gas in the kiln. The second part reviews the use of various forms of woody biomass, bio-oils, gasification and hydrogen as potential carbon neutral or carbon-free lime kiln fuels. Several of these options require specialized burners to supply the fuel to the kiln and high-quality metallurgy to withstand the acidic conditions of the fuel.

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Guest Editorial: Coating research addresses new product demands in response to global pandemic, TAPPI Journal November 2020

ABSTRACT: For all of us, the year 2020 has been one of significant challenge. Our communities, companies, institutions, organizations, and families have had to make many tough decisions and change our way of life as a result of the global pandemic.

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Pigmented aqueous barrier coatings, TAPPI Journal November 2020

ABSTRACT: The desire for more sustainable packaging has led to the development of new packaging materials that are fiber based. Aqueous coatings are a pathway to improve the recyclability of these materials. Pigments used in these coatings can improve the performance of the coating and reduce cost while further improving the recyclability. Mineral pigments are also considered to be compost neutral. In this paper, we provide the reader a better fundamental understanding of the mechanisms by which pigments work in barrier coatings. A pigment’s mineralogy and physical characteristics are important to how it will perform, and there have been recent pigment developments that improve coating performance. This paper shows that some pigments are better than others in particular barrier applications. Also, pigmented base or pre-coats can be used to prepare the surface for more highly functional coatings that go on top, improving the barrier function of packaging material and reducing overall cost. Finally, the converting operation is of major importance in driving formulation choices for barrier applications.

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Guest Editorial: Nonwovens industry responds to COVID-19 challenge, TAPPI Journal October 2020

ABSTRACT: The COVID-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus has challenged the whole world to prepare for and respond to a health crisis. While the world had previously focused on addressing challenges such as climate change, income disparity, and peace, this novel coronavirus introduced a new set of challenges not seen in 100 years.

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Cavitation-jet deinking: A new technology for deinking of recovered paper, TAPPI JOURNAL September 2014

Cavitation-jet deinking: A new technology for deinking of recovered paper, TAPPI JOURNAL September 2014

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Editorial: TAPPI JOURNAL 2014 Best Research Paper Award highlights potential of cavitation-jet deinking, TAPPI JOURNAL April 2015

Editorial: TAPPI JOURNAL 2014 Best Research Paper Award highlights potential of cavitation-jet deinking, TAPPI JOURNAL April 2015

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Organic material dissolved during oxygen-alkali pulping of hot water-extracted birch sawdust 15APR237

Organic material dissolved during oxygen-alkali pulping of hot water-extracted birch sawdust, TAPPI JOURNAL April 2015

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Editorial: In praise of challenging papers

Editorial: In praise of challenging papers, and those who review them, TAPPI JOURNAL August 2015

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Systematic screening of biorefinery technologies at the early stage of design, TAPPI JOURNAL October 2012

Systematic screening of biorefinery technologies at the early stage of design, TAPPI JOURNAL October 2012

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