Don’t Miss the Special Barrier Coating Issue of TAPPI Journal

For more than 60 years, TAPPI Journal (TJ) has been a leading source for the latest and most relevant research in the forest products and related industries. Its stringent peer-review process and distinguished editorial board of academic and industry experts set TJ apart as a reliable source for impactful basic and applied research and technical reviews. November’s Special Barrier Coating issue includes:

• A review on coating cracking on paperboard that can be used to guide product development
• A model addressing the knowledge gap in smooth rod loading to obtain various coat weights
• A waterborne barrier coating solution for paper-based flexible packaging applications
• A new and simple test for assessment of water-based barrier coating defects
• A review of new oil and grease resistance (OGR) test methods for waterborne barrier coatings

TAPPI Journal is 100% Open Access (OA), giving everyone in the industry immediate, free access to TJ articles. This publishing model quickly circulates the latest scientific and engineering knowledge to advance the forest products and related industries. Improved visibility of science promotes more citations for authors, as well as a journal’s reputation. The OA format also assists researchers in meeting funding and grant application requirements. Copyright remains with the author, and unlike other technical journals, TJ does not require a publication fee.

Prospective authors from academic and research institutions, as well as speakers who present scientific papers at TAPPI conferences, are encouraged to submit their research for peer review and consideration for publication in TJ.

As an added incentive, your paper could be awarded the $2,000 Honghi Tran TAPPI Journal Best Research Paper Prize presented at TAPPICon. Submit your abstract today at tappi.org/tjsubmit.