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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.

The role of hornification in the deterioration mechanism of physical properties of unrefined eucalyptus fibers during paper recycling, TAPPI Journal February 2024

ABSTRACT: Physical properties of cellulosic paper deteriorate significantly during paper recycling, which hinders the sustainable development of the paper industry. This work investigates the property deterioration mechanism and the role of hornification in the recycling process of unrefined eucalyptus fibers. The results showed that during the recycling process, the hornification gradually deepened, the fiber width gradually decreased, and the physical properties of the paper also gradually decreased. After five cycles of reuse, the relative bonding area decreased by 17.6%, while the relative bonding force decreased by 1.8%. Further results indicated that the physical property deterioration of the paper was closely related to the decrease of fiber bonding area. The fiber bonding area decreased linearly with the reduction of re-swollen fiber width during paper recycling. Re-swollen fiber width was closely related to the hornification. Hornification mainly reduces the bonding area of unrefined eucalyptus fiber rather than the bonding force. The work elucidates the role of hornification in the recycling process of unrefined eucalyptus fibers and the deterioration mechanism of paper physical properties, which will be helpful to control the property deterioration of paper and achieve a longer life cycle.

World’s Most Northerly Paper Mill Makes Sustainable Choices, Paper360º January/February 2024

TAPPI Journal Summaries, Paper360º January/February 2024

Effects of impregnation time on hardwood kraft pulp characteristics and papermaking potential â?¢ a mill study, TAPPI JOURNAL April 2010

Effects of impregnation time on hardwood kraft pulp characteristics and papermaking potential • a mill study, TAPPI JOURNAL April 2010

CFD-Based Modeling of Kraft Char Beds â?¢ Part 2: A Study on the Effects of Droplet Size and Bed Shape on Bed Processes, TAPPI JOURNAL February 2010

CFD-Based Modeling of Kraft Char Beds • Part 2: A Study on the Effects of Droplet Size and Bed Shape on Bed Processes, TAPPI JOURNAL February 2010

Effects of Dwell Time and Mixing Intensity After High Consistency Pulping of Recycled Papers on Ink Detachment and Fragmentation, February 2010

Effects of Dwell Time and Mixing Intensity After High Consistency Pulping of Recycled Papers on Ink Detachment and Fragmentation, February 2010

Conference Review, February 2010

Conference Review, February 2010

Busting Vacuum System Myths, Part 2, Frontline Focus, Volume 6, Issue 1

Frontline Focus, January 2010

Can't Stand the Heat?, Frontline Focus, Volume 6, Issue 2

Frontline Focus, February 2010