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The Circular Economy, Recycling and the Paper Industry, TAPPICon 2023

Highly Refined Fibers Fluidization, TAPPICon 2023

Mechanical and repulpability assessment of four recycled demo streams, a study, TAPPICon 2023

Unveiling the Cellulose-Water Interaction Through Computational Simulations, TAPPICon 2023

Computer Designed Carbon Nanotube Cellulose, TAPPICon 2023

Enhancing Process Stability Through Efficient Water Management: Methodology, TAPPICon 2023

Enhancing the barrier and recyclability performance of paper through composite coating applications for sustainable packaging, 24ACS-Advanced Coating Symposium

Roll-to-roll Processing Of Paper-based Packaging Materials Using Cellulose Nanocrystals And Chitosan, 24ACS-Advanced Coating Symposium

WATER-BASED ADHESIVE PENETRATION INTO PAPERBOARD AND COATED PAPERBOARD, 24ACS-Advanced Coating Symposium

A true green cover for industrial waste landfills, TAPPI Journal April 2024

ABSTRACT: Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the United States totaled 5,981 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MMT CO2eq) in 2020. Of that, GHG emissions by the pulp and paper sector amounted to 35 MMT CO2eq direct emissions and those by industrial waste landfills summed to 7.4 MMT CO2eq direct emissions. Loss of GHG sinks due to change in land use further contributes to the net GHG emissions. Industrial waste landfills are typically required to comply with certain federal and state regulations, including meeting requirements for final cover systems. Conventional final cover systems have included use of soil covers and/or soil-geosynthetic composite covers. An engineered turf cover provides for an excellent “green” alternative final cover system for industrial waste landfills.This paper discusses various sustainability aspects pertaining to use of an engineered turf final cover, including: (i)significantly low carbon footprint associated with the construction of an engineered turf alternative final coverwhen compared to closure using a traditional or prescriptive cover system; (ii) saving valuable soil and land resourc-es; (iii) saving water resources by reduction in its use during and after construction; (iv) reducing impacts associated with borrow areas; and (v) reducing overall carbon footprint. Further, when using an engineered turf cover, opportunities exist for beneficial reuse of land, including development of solar energy. A brief discussion on the potential fordevelopment of solar energy is included.