Pulping and Papermaking of Nonwood Plant Fibers

Pulping and Papermaking of Non-wood Plant Fibres presents the latest technologies associated with the papermaking process. With chapters specific to each non-wood species, the book provides step-by-step guidance on processes such as pulping, bleaching, blending and beating. Non-wood fibers are practical for pulp and paper production due to their chemical content of cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin percentages. Beginning with a general overview of non-wood fibers in the papermaking process, chapters then take a deep dive into different raw materials and their processes, including bamboo, corn stalk, pineapple leaves and sugarcane. This book is an essential resource for researchers, scientists and industry specialists. Provides comprehensive coverage of the processes involved in pulp and papermaking technology for each species of non-wood raw materials Written by the leading research and industrial experts in the field of pulping, bleaching, blending, beating and papermaking processes Includes step-by-step processes and methodologies