Elsevier Biermann's Handbook of Pulp and Paper: Volume 1: Raw Material and Pulp Making

Biermann's Handbook of Pulp and Paper: Raw Material and Pulp Making, Third Edition is a comprehensive reference for industry and academia covering the entire gamut of pulping technology. This book provides a thorough introduction to the entire technology of pulp manufacture; features chapters covering all aspects of pulping from wood handling at the mill site through pulping and bleaching and pulp drying. It also includes a discussion on bleaching chemicals, recovery of pulping spent liquors and regeneration of chemicals used and the manufacture of side products. The secondary fiber recovery and utilization and current advances like organosolv pulping and attempts to close the cycle in bleaching plants are also included. Hundreds of illustrations, charts, and tables help the reader grasp the concepts being presented. This book will provide professionals in the field with the most up-to-date and comprehensive information on the state-of- the-art techniques and aspects involved in pulp making. It has been updated, revised and extended. Alongside the traditional aspects of pulping and papermaking processes, this book also focuses on biotechnological methods, which is the distinguishing feature of this book. It includes wood-based products and chemicals, production of dissolving pulp, hexenuronic acid removal, alternative chemical recovery processes, forest products biorefinery. The most significant changes in the areas of raw material preparation and handling, pulping and recycled fiber have been included. A total of 11 new chapters have been added. This handbook is essential reading for all chemists and engineers in the paper and pulp industry. Provides comprehensive coverage on all aspects of pulp making Covers the latest science and technology in pulp making Includes traditional and biotechnological methods, a unique feature of this book Presents the environmental impact of pulp and papermaking industries Sets itself apart as a valuable reference that every pulp and papermaker/engineer/chemist will find extremely useful Review Provides professionals in the field with the most up-to-date and comprehensive information on state-of- the-art techniques in pulp and papermaking From the Back Cover Provides professionals in the field with the most up-to-date and comprehensive information on the state-of- the-art techniques and aspects involved in pulp and paper making. Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of pulping Covers the latest science and technology in pulping Includes traditional as well as biotechnological methods Biermann's Handbook of Pulp and Paper: Raw Material and Pulp Making acts as a comprehensive reference on the pulping industry. This third edition of Handbook of Pulping and Papermaking published in 1996 provides an updated look at the industry and features 11 new chapters focusing on topics such as wood based products and chemicals, fiber production from recycled paper and forest biorefinery. Biermann's Handbook of Pulp and Paper: Raw Material and Pulp Making is a useful resource for industry professionals and academicians and provides a detailed overview of pulp and paper mill technology. The book offers a concise yet thorough introduction to the process of papermaking from the production of wood chips to the final testing and use of the paper product. The book emphasizes principles and concepts behind pulp and papermaking, detailing both the physical and chemical processes. Dr. Pratima Bajpai is currently working as a Consultant in the field of Paper and Pulp. She has a vast 36 years of experience in this field. Dr. Bajpais main areas of expertise are industrial biotechnology, pulp and paper, and environmental biotechnology. She has contributed immensely to the field of industrial biotechnology and is a recognized expert in this subject. About the Author Dr. Pratima Bajpai is currently working as a Consultant in the field of Pape