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View article: The sometimes antisocial nature of nanofibrillated cellulose and some other papermaking fiber surfaces
The sometimes antisocial nature of nanofibrillated cellulose and some other papermaking fiber surfaces Open
The word “antisocial” appears to well describe some aspects that have been observed when nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC) has been added to papermaking fiber suspensions, in combination with some chemical additives that are commonly used in…
View article: Fractionation by classification as a prerequisite to the purification of old corrugated container material for preparing dissolving grade pulp
Fractionation by classification as a prerequisite to the purification of old corrugated container material for preparing dissolving grade pulp Open
The valorization of old corrugated containers (OCC) as a sustainable raw material for dissolving-grade pulp (DGP) production represents a promising avenue for advancing circular economy goals. This study evaluates flat-screening and fiber …
View article: The emerging role of biomass in complementing a renewable energy portfolio: A Review
The emerging role of biomass in complementing a renewable energy portfolio: A Review Open
Plant materials throughout the world, i.e. biomass, can provide annually roughly 18 x 1015 Watt-hours (6.5 x 1013 MJ) of energy, considering just the residues from agriculture and forestry. However, at least part of that amount has higher-…
View article: Outdoor wood finishing: A review on making wood resistant to moisture, ultraviolet light, and degradation
Outdoor wood finishing: A review on making wood resistant to moisture, ultraviolet light, and degradation Open
This article reviews published literature related to the coating of wood surfaces for external applications. Research has shown that a wide range of procedural steps and components in coating formulations can contribute to increasing the e…
View article: The ethics of sustainability
The ethics of sustainability Open
Sustainability ethics is a relevant topic as we humans become more focused on the implications of “going green.” We all need to think about what sustainability means and the extent to which we need to change our individual behaviors so tha…
View article: Chemical and mechanistic aspects of wood finishing: A review encompassing paints and clear coats
Chemical and mechanistic aspects of wood finishing: A review encompassing paints and clear coats Open
This review article considers the formulation of a broad range of coatings designed for the protection and changing the appearance of wood surfaces. Findings from the literature are considered from the standpoint of the main chemical compo…
View article: Biodegradability of cellulose fibers, films, and particles: A Review
Biodegradability of cellulose fibers, films, and particles: A Review Open
Cellulose fibers are an abundant material that is well known for its biodegradability. Various forms of cellulose, such as cotton, paper pulp fibers, and microcrystalline cellulose can be regarded as benchmarks for biodegradability, when c…
View article: Nanocellulose addition to paper and the ‘Cai Lun Principle’ – Maybe not such a good idea after all
Nanocellulose addition to paper and the ‘Cai Lun Principle’ – Maybe not such a good idea after all Open
Family groups in the ancient cultures of China, Korea, and Japan have toiled for generations in an effort to out-compete their neighbors in the pursuit of handmade paper products having better strength performance, in addition to flatness,…
View article: Effects of hydrodynamic shear during formation of paper sheets with the addition of nanofibrillated cellulose, cationic starch, and cationic retention aid
Effects of hydrodynamic shear during formation of paper sheets with the addition of nanofibrillated cellulose, cationic starch, and cationic retention aid Open
Laboratory tests were conducted to evaluate effects of hydrodynamic shear levels on papermaking process variables and paper handsheet properties. The furnish was from 100% recycled copy paper, to which was added nanofibrillated cellulose (…
View article: Sustainability as a driver in US and EU in paper and nonwoven sectors
Sustainability as a driver in US and EU in paper and nonwoven sectors Open
The US and the EU have adopted contrasting pathways in their pursuit of increased sustainability. This editorial highlights such contrasts with respect to paper and nonwovens products. The American way, at least at the federal level, depen…
View article: Contemporary papermaking in the tradition of Mahatma Gandhi
Contemporary papermaking in the tradition of Mahatma Gandhi Open
This editorial draws a parallel between important papermaking innovations that were implemented by Mahatma Gandhi and some more recent ventures in papermaking in India. Both of these examples share common themes of fostering the skills of …
View article: Swelling of cellulosic fibers in aqueous systems: A Review of chemical and mechanistic factors
Swelling of cellulosic fibers in aqueous systems: A Review of chemical and mechanistic factors Open
Factors affecting the swelling of cellulosic fibers are considered in this review. Emphasis is placed on aqueous systems and papermaking fibers, but the review also considers cellulose solvent systems, nanocellulose research, and the behav…
View article: Aminated clay-polymer composite as soil amendment for stabilizing the short- and long-chain per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances in contaminated soil
Aminated clay-polymer composite as soil amendment for stabilizing the short- and long-chain per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances in contaminated soil Open
Soils contaminated with per- and poly- fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) require immediate remediation to protect the surrounding environment and human health. A novel animated clay-polymer composite was developed by applying polyethyleneimine…
View article: Artists, papermakers, and the future
Artists, papermakers, and the future Open
This editorial considers three groups of individuals and how they often find themselves following common ways of thinking. Artists, especially those who become well known, are hard workers and somewhat stubborn. Once they have found a type…
View article: Size press practices and formulations affecting paper properties and process efficiency: A Review
Size press practices and formulations affecting paper properties and process efficiency: A Review Open
Size presses on paper machines are used to apply a solution of a polymer – usually starch – to the surface of the sheet and thereby to increase the stiffness, surface strength, and printing quality of the product. This article reviews publ…
View article: Cellulose fibers as a trendsetter for the circular economy that we urgently need
Cellulose fibers as a trendsetter for the circular economy that we urgently need Open
Picking up a discarded can or bottle and placing it in a recycling bin may seem like a very small step to take in the direction of making a better world. The scope of benefits that might accrue, by combining many such steps, and making car…
View article: Size press practices and formulations affecting paper properties and process efficiency: A Review
Size press practices and formulations affecting paper properties and process efficiency: A Review Open
Size presses on paper machines are used to apply a solution of a polymer – usually starch – to the surface of the sheet and thereby to increase the stiffness, surface strength, and printing quality of the product. This article reviews publ…
View article: Investigation of the Effects of Sodium Hydroxide and Potassium Hydroxide on Hemicellulose Extraction from Bleached Hardwood Kraft Pulp
Investigation of the Effects of Sodium Hydroxide and Potassium Hydroxide on Hemicellulose Extraction from Bleached Hardwood Kraft Pulp Open
View article: Aminated Clay-Polymer Composite as Soil Amendment for Stabilizing the Short- and Long-Chain Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances in Contaminated Soil
Aminated Clay-Polymer Composite as Soil Amendment for Stabilizing the Short- and Long-Chain Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances in Contaminated Soil Open
View article: Why paper technologists use the terms "wet end" and "wet end chemistry"
Why paper technologists use the terms "wet end" and "wet end chemistry" Open
Terminology plays a crucial role in shaping our understanding of a field. In this editorial, we focus on the widely used terms “wet end” and “wet end chemistry” within the realm of papermaking. By delving into historical records, our aim i…
View article: Reuse, a neglected “R” word in “Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle"
Reuse, a neglected “R” word in “Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle" Open
This editorial considers hindrances that keep me from making sure that my used wooden furniture items don’t get thrown out at a point where their wooden content still has decades or hundreds of years of potential service left in them. I am…
View article: Sustainable Composites: A Review with Critical Questions to Guide Future Initiatives
Sustainable Composites: A Review with Critical Questions to Guide Future Initiatives Open
Composites, which have become very common in mass-produced items, have the potential to outperform similar materials made from any one of their individual components. This tutorial review article considers published studies that shine a li…
View article: Archival performance of paper as affected by chemical components: A Review
Archival performance of paper as affected by chemical components: A Review Open
For about two millennia, paper has served as a main medium for preservation of people’s ideas, stories, contracts, and art. This article reviews what is known about the various components that make up paper from the perspective of their lo…
View article: Suberin as a bio-based flame-retardant?
Suberin as a bio-based flame-retardant? Open
Fire hazard is a constant risk in everyday life with the use of combustibles such as polymeric materials, wood, and fabrics, to name a few. Halogenated compounds have been widely used as efficient flame-retardants, often being applied as c…
View article: Self-assembly fundamentals in the reconstruction of lignocellulosic materials: A review
Self-assembly fundamentals in the reconstruction of lignocellulosic materials: A review Open
This review article considers processes by which the main components of wood have been reported to arrange themselves into various kinds of organized structures, at least to a partial extent. The biosynthesis of wood provides the clearest …
View article: How to make cellulose hate water – “Change it, cover it, confuse it, or accept it as it is
How to make cellulose hate water – “Change it, cover it, confuse it, or accept it as it is Open
In many of its current and potential applications, technologists treat the surface of cellulose to render it more hydrophobic. By use of a variety of hydrophobic sizing treatment strategies, the bulk cellulose phase becomes covered up with…
View article: Performance factors for filtration of air using cellulosic fiber-based media: A review
Performance factors for filtration of air using cellulosic fiber-based media: A review Open
The filtration of air has attracted increasing attention during recent waves of viral infection. This review considers published literature regarding the usage of cellulose-based materials in air filtration devices, including face masks. T…
View article: Comparative Assessment of Pulverized Activated Carbon and Anion Exchange Resin for Efficient Sorption of Short- and Long-Chain Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances from Aqueous Phase: Insights into Performance and Mechanisms
Comparative Assessment of Pulverized Activated Carbon and Anion Exchange Resin for Efficient Sorption of Short- and Long-Chain Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances from Aqueous Phase: Insights into Performance and Mechanisms Open
View article: Using images to enliven scientific articles
Using images to enliven scientific articles Open
This editorial considers the use of images as a way to enhance the readability and possibly the impact of scientific writing. Readers are asked to envision effective scientific writing as a form of storytelling. Some stories can be enhance…