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Fiber Processing & Paper Performance

FS-FPL-4710

More Information

o	Publications
	o	2001/01 Paper Publications
	o	Dividends From Wood Research
	o	Past Issues of Dividends From Wood Research
o	Laboratory Equipment
	o	Pilot Plant
	o	Refiners
	o	Digesters
	o	Pulpers
	o	Cleaners
	o	Screens
	o	Laboratory Facility
	o	Vacuum Compression Tester
	o	Imaging Systems
	o	Semiautomatic Handsheet
	o	Mold Flotation Cell
o	Staff
JunYong Zhu, Ph.D. Project Leader Phone: (608) 231-9520

Our Mission:

To conserve fiber resources by developing the knowledge and technology needed to better utilize a fiber supply from a wide range of biomass resources, increase the use of recycled fiber, improve paper performance and address environmental concerns.

Research Activities

Utilization of Trees from Forest Thinning
Pulping of Dead or Nontraditional Species
Pulping of Small Diameter Trees
Recycling of Secondary Fibers
Enzymatic Deinking
Frothing Agent Spray Flotation
Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (PSA's)
High Yield Pulping
Biopulping
Fiber Loading
Paper Formation and Paper Physics
Corrugated Board and Box Performance
Fiber Suspension Flow Process
Paper Formation and Paper Performance