Nonwood Plant Fibers for Pulp and Paper examines the use of nonwood plant fibers for pulp and paper, worldwide pulping capacity of nonwood fibers, categories of non-wood raw materials, problems associated with the utilization of non-wood fibers, pulping, bleaching, chemical recovery and papermaking of nonwood raw materials, the use of nonwood plant fibers in specific paper and paperboard grades, and the advantages and drawbacks of using nonwood fiber for papermaking and future prospects. This book gives professionals in the field the most up-to-date and comprehensive information on the state-of- the-art techniques and aspects involved in pulp and paper making from nonwood plant fibers.
- Provides comprehensive coverage on all aspects of pulping and papermaking of non-wood fibers
- Covers the latest science and technology in pulping and papermaking of non-wood fibers
- Focuses on biotechnological methods, a distinguishing feature of this book and its main attraction
- Presents valuable references related to the pulp and papermaking industry
1. General background and Introduction2. Considerations for use of nonwood fiber3. Worldwide pulping capacity of nonwood fibers4. Categories of non-wood raw materials5. Problems associated with the use of nonwood fibers and how they are approached6. Handling, storage and preparation of nonwood raw materials for pulping7. Pulping properties/Pulping8. Bleaching9. Chemical recovery10. Beating/Refining Papermaking11. Use of nonwood plant fibers in specific paper and paperboard grades12. Advantages and disadvantages of using nonwood fiber for papermaking13. The Future
Dr. Pratima Bajpai is a Pulp and Paper Consultant with a 40-year research career spanning institutions like the National Sugar Institute, University of Saskatchewan, and Thapar Research Centre. She has held visiting positions at the University of Waterloo and Kyushu University. Recognized among the World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University for five consecutive years, her expertise includes industrial biotechnology, environmental biotechnology, and pulp and paper. She has authored several advanced technical books and contributed to numerous publications, making significant contributions to her field. Dr. Bajpai is a leading expert in industrial biotechnology and environmental aspects of pulp and paper industries.
