Article6 min read Feb 10, 2026Summaries from TAPPI Journal February 2025 and March 2025 IssuesTAPPI Journal's latest research delivers critical insights for process optimization and advanced manufacturing applications. Key studies include AI-driven papermaking process control achieving 15% chemical dosage reduction and 80% improvement in wet tensile consistency, microfibrillated cellulose barrier coating innovations for sustainable food packaging, and breakthrough nanocellulose microsphere production via spray drying. Additional research covers electrospun cellulose acetate nanocomposites, COVID-19 filtration performance analysis, and predictive chemistry management solutions. These peer-reviewed findings provide manufacturing engineers and R&D leaders with actionable technical knowledge for improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and meeting sustainability targets in specialty paper production.
Article1 min read Sep 30, 2025Effects of biopolymer coatings on paper permeability and capillarity for paper-based rapid diagnostic test devices, TAPPI Journal September 2025Application: The information in this study allows for the optimization of filter paper to be used as a substrate for rapid diagnostic
Article1 min read Mar 23, 2025Improved barrier performance with microfibrillated cellulose, TAPPI Journal March 2025Application: The present work shows how MFC can be used to improve barrier performance, applicability, and drying properties of wa
Article2 min read Jan 14, 2025UB FIGG Acquires FiberLean TechnologiesCompany has acquired 100 percent of the shares from the German Werhahn Group
Article1 min read Sep 28, 2024Flocculation of fiber suspensions studied by Rheo-OCT, TAPPI Journal September 2024Application: Readers of this research can use the results to improve their understanding of fiber suspension flocculation in paper
Article7 min read Jun 18, 2024Empowering Sustainable Tissue ProductionTissue makers can integrate a combination of process technologies, automation solutions, and services to reduce energy, water, and fiber use.
Article1 min read Apr 26, 2024Characterizing rheological behavior and fluidization of highly refined furnishes for process optimization, TAPPI Journal April 2024Application: The results from this study can be used for studying fluidization conditions or dimensioning process pipes for microf
