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Effects of metal surface morphology on deposition behavior of microstickies from papermaking white water, TAPPI Journal July 2023

ABSTRACT: Deposition of small adhesive particles, called microstickies, onto pulp processing equipment and paper machines causes quality and operational problems for recycling mills. The factors that control deposition of microstickies onto surfaces of metal parts remain unclear. In this work, aluminum surfaces with a range of surface roughness were exposed to slurries containing microstickies. The deposition results showed that flat surfaces promote the aggregation and deposition of microstickies particles. Uneven surfaces tended to favor deposition of smaller microstickies, 0.2•1 µm, which may be related to greater contact area presented by the rougher surface. This work provides insights into the deposition of microstickies.

Ergonomics in the Workplace, Paper360º March/April 2023

How Smart Manufacturing Can Transform Our Industry, Paper360º March/April 2023

The Next Generation: The Rise and Rise of Progroup in Europe, Paper360º March/April 2023

Digital Printing Helps Boxmakers Embrace the Future, Paper360º March/April 2023

The Conversion of Corra Gator-Boardy Part 3: Die Cutting Section, Paper360º May/June 2023

Editorial: Coating innovations for driving the next generation of sustainable packaging, TAPPI Journal November 2025

Welcome to the 2025 Special Coating Issue of TAPPI Journal. As we reflect on developments in 2025, the industry’s focus on sustainable packaging continues to sharpen, bringing several critical coating challenges and opportunities into view.

Designing paper and board barrier constructions for food contact applications, TAPPI Journal November 2025

ABSTRACT: This study examines the effect of multiple factors on barrier performance for purpose-built paper and paperboard constructions produced on an industrial pilot coater machine. Impacts from precoat latex chemistry, application method (flooded nip with bevel blade, jet with bevel blade, and pre-metered film coater, laboratory rod drawdown) and precoating calendering were studied in relation to resulting porosity, roughness, and barrier (liquid water, moisture, and oil). Results reveal a complex interaction between controllable and uncontrollable factors, offering insight for designing advanced barrier coatings on cellulosic substrates.

Editorial: TAPPI Journal eBook version offers easy content, TAPPI Journal September 2025

Many readers of TAPPI Journal are familiar with accessing the PDF version of our published research papers, but not all are familiar with the availability and functionality of our eBook version. As opposed to the traditional PDF format, which is a static digital replica of the paper, the eBook version offers a range of additional benefits that make the content more dynamic, accessible, and user-friendly. In addition, you can more easily review all papers in a particular issue much as you could in a print version, as opposed to opening multiple PDFs. Below are some highlights on accessing and making the most of the eBook version.

Understanding the EUDR: Challenges and Opportunities for the Forest Products Sector, Paper360º September/October 2024