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OverviewThis four volume set covers the entire spectrum of pulp and paper chemistry and technology from starting material to processes and products including market demands. This work is essential for all students of wood science and a useful reference for those working in the pulp and paper industry or on the chemistry of renewable resources. This volume examines the physical properties of paper and modern demands on this versatile material. The book presents fundamental definitions of fibre networks and their structure, physical properties of the paper and their development during pressing and drying, interactions with moisture and its affect on mechanical properties, interactions between light and fibrous materials and the determination of optical properties of the paper, physical action of dry-strength and wet-strength chemicals, physical properties of the paper surface with special emphasis on printing and print quality, overview of packaging materials and the demands on paper from a packaging materials perspective, laminate theories for papermakers and theoretical models of paper for converting and end-uses. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Monica Ek , Göran Gellerstedt , Gunnar HenrikssonPublisher: De Gruyter Imprint: De Gruyter Dimensions: Width: 17.00cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 24.00cm Weight: 0.803kg ISBN: 9783110213454ISBN 10: 3110213451 Pages: 342 Publication Date: 16 October 2009 Recommended Age: College Graduate Student Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationMonica Ek, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden; Goran Gellerstedt, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden; Gunnar Henriksson, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |