Article1 min read Aug 6, 2026Modern NCG practice, TAPPI Journal July 2026ABSTRACT: New innovations have been put in operation for collection and handling systems of noncondensable gases (NCGs) in modern kra
Article1 min read Aug 6, 2026Image classification of the furnace bed height in recovery boilers, TAPPI Journal July 2026ABSTRACT: The goal of this study is to develop an approach for classifying char bed height in a recovery boiler during operation. The
Article2 min read Aug 6, 2026Black liquor spray properties in-furnace conditions for swirl cone nozzles TAPPI Journal July 2026ABSTRACT: Recovery boiler furnace operation is controlled for high chemical recovery, high steam production, and low emissions. Good
Article1 min read Aug 6, 2026Alternative disposal methods for pulp mill biosludge, TAPPI Journal July 2026ABSTRACT: The chemical pulp production process produces notable amounts of biosludge, mostly in the wastewater treatment system. Bios
Article1 min read Aug 6, 2026Controlling sulfidity by recycling sulfur in CNCG, TAPPI Journal July 2026ABSTRACT: Pulp and paper mills have faced a major dilemma. On one hand, mills should not dispose of the side streams by mixing them w
Article2 min read Aug 4, 2026Non-process elements in the lime cycle: New findings regarding NPE distribution and lime mud filterability, TAPPI Journal July 2026ABSTRACT: Proper functioning of the recausticizing cycle is crucial for securing a stable white liquor supply for a pulp mill. Common
Article1 min read Jul 10, 2026Investigation of the factors contributing to malodorous gases emission during secondary fiber reuse, TAPPI Journal June 2026ABSTRACT: Malodorous gases are commonly produced during secondary fiber reuse, which is harmful to human health and causes environmen
Article1 min read Jul 10, 2026Preparation of a vegan leather from mycelium with papermaking method, TAPPI Journal June 2026ABSTRACT: With growing concern over the environmental impacts of both natural leather and conventional synthetic leathers, the develo
Article2 min read Jul 10, 2026Optimization of optical coverage of board surfaces with assessment of light scattering and absorption using mineral as a coating component, TAPPI Journal June 2026ABSTRACT: One of the primary functions of mineral inclusion into paper or paperboard is to improve the optical performance of the sub
Article1 min read Jul 9, 2026Effects of calcium on sodium salt scaling with the presence of resin acids and fatty acids, TAPPI Journal June 2026ABSTRACT: Reintroducing tall oil soap or its related products into high dry solids black liquor has been found to reduce sodium salt
Article1 min read Jul 9, 2026Guest Editorial: Carrying forward the tradition of fundamental research, TAPPI Journal June 2026The Journal of Korea TAPPI ( J. Korea TAPPI) recently met with Joel Panek, Ph.D., chair of the FRC and research scientist at Smurfit WestRoc
Article1 min read Jun 23, 2026A novel dimensionless index for optimizing the thermo-hydraulic performance of steam condensation in horizontal rotating channels of a multi-channel cylinder dryerThe comprehensive performance of steam condensation in horizontal rotating channels, which involves a trade-off between heat transfer enhancement and
Article1 min read Jun 23, 2026Prediction of residual calcium carbonate (CaCO3) in the lime kiln of a kraft pulp millIn a kraft pulp mill, the rotary lime kiln is responsible for converting calcium carbonate (CaCO3) into calcium oxide (CaO) to be reused in the causti
Article1 min read Jun 23, 2026Improving barrier performance of coated paper and paperboard using a multi-layer approachMarket demand for barrier coated packaging paper and paperboard has been on a steady rise and is forecasted to further increase. As a result, there is
Article1 min read Jun 23, 2026Aging and degradation of oil and grease barrier papers coated with bio-based starch–wax emulsionThe long-term performance and stability of bio-based barrier coatings are critical for sustainable packaging. In this study, the aging and degradation
Article1 min read Jun 23, 2026Exploratory study on how sub-ply fiber orientation affects the cracking behavior of wax-based barrier coatingsThe transition to 100% biobased packaging presents considerable challenges, particularly in the development of a petroleum-free barrier. Generally, bi
Article1 min read Jul 1, 202519th European PLACE Conference highlights challenges of balancing sustainability with product protection, TAPPI Journal July 2025After its founding meeting in 2023, members of the newly formed committee began work on organizing the 19th European PLACE Conference, which was ul
