Article1 min read Feb 27, 2026Editorial: TAPPI Journal research themes in 2025 highlighted sustainability and process efficiency, TAPPI Journal February 2026The most common topics in 2025 - accounting for around 60% of the content - were related to papermaking, additives, and coating. This is due in large
Article7 min read Feb 10, 2026Summaries from TAPPI Journal April 2025 and May 2025 IssuesTAPPI Journal's April and May issues deliver advanced technical research essential for mid-career professionals managing pulping operations, recycling optimization, and papermaking innovations. Key studies include CFD analysis for vertical pulper performance enhancement, OCC refining efficiency improvements through defloccing technology achieving 15% gains, flame-retardant paper development using aluminum phosphinate compounds, and 3D formable cellulose materials reaching over 50% elongation. Additional research covers colloidal silica applications for improved dewatering rates and nanofibrillated cellulose systems. These peer-reviewed findings provide actionable insights for operations managers and R&D leaders seeking to benchmark performance, optimize processes, and demonstrate measurable ROI to stakeholders.
Article1 min read Sep 30, 2025Toward environmental resilience in pulp and paper manufacturing: Water consumption and carbon dioxide emission reductions, TAPPI Journal September 2025Application: This review presents various techniques for water optimization and CO2 capture from kraft mills using techno-economic an
Article8 min read Sep 15, 2025Summaries from TAPPI Journal June 2025 and July 2025 IssuesThe latest TAPPI Journal research showcases critical advances in materials performance, sustainable packaging innovations, and industrial process optimization that senior industry professionals need to know. Key findings include corrosion-resistant alloy selection for hydrothermal liquefaction biorefineries, breakthrough chitosan biodegradable films with enhanced antimicrobial properties, and novel thermomechanical solutions for pharmaceutical blister packaging defects. The July flexible packaging issue highlights data-efficient thermoforming methods for post-consumer recyclate materials and water-based primer applications that enable sustainable packaging transitions without performance compromise. These peer-reviewed studies provide actionable insights for industry veterans mentoring next-generation engineers and establishing future technical standards.
Article1 min read Dec 1, 2024Wheat straw as an alternative pulp fiber, TAPPI Journal January 2020Application: As a routine part of sustainability and new product efforts, fiber from wheat straw was evaluated as a potential partial
Article1 min read Jul 1, 2023Experimental study and prediction of two-phase flow pattern distribution diagrams in multi-channel cylinder dryer, TAPPI Journal July 2023Application: This research paper showed and predicted the flow pattern inside the channel of the multi-channel cylinder dryer. The
