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Overview of the pulp and paper industry from a chemical industry perspective
Author(s) -
Smook Gary A.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
journal of chemical technology and biotechnology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.64
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1097-4660
pISSN - 0268-2575
DOI - 10.1002/jctb.280450104
Subject(s) - papermaking , sophistication , chemical industry , pulp (tooth) , pulp and paper industry , business , biochemical engineering , engineering , environmental engineering , medicine , social science , pathology , sociology
The major processes of the pulp and paper industry are overviewed with particular emphasis given to existing chemical requirements; processing trends are identified which may affect future chemical requirements. The pulp and paper industry represents a vast market for chemicals. On the papermaking side, overall chemical usage will probably increase due to ever greater product sophistication and emphasis on value‐added grades. On the pulping side, the pressing needs for fibre conservation and more effective utilization of fibre sources can only be achieved through continuing exploitation of chemical developments.