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How Much Can Your Mill Save Through Optimization?, Paper360º March/April 2024

Paper Mills Forge Ahead with Complex Forged Parts, Paper360º May/June 2024

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.

Are Pulp and Paper Companies Sitting on a Hidden Goldmine?, Paper360º January/February 2024

Wood Market Dynamics and the Impact on Pulp and Paper: Current Trends, November/December 2023 Paper360º

Paper Mill HMI Displays Benefit from Integrated KVM Extenders, November/December 2023 Paper360º

Development of laboratory wet creping method to evaluate and control pulp quality for tissue, TAPPI JOURNAL May 2015

Development of laboratory wet creping method to evaluate and control pulp quality for tissue, TAPPI JOURNAL May 2015

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

Guest Editorial: Highlighting the role of fluid mechanics, TAPPI JOURNAL May 2015

Guest Editorial: Highlighting the role of fluid mechanics, TAPPI JOURNAL May 2015

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.