Application of nano-structured silica technology and modified starch biopolymers into highly precipitated calcium carbonate filled mechanical grade paper

Increasing loading level of precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) in high value added communication-grade papers from bleached thermo-mechanical pulp (TMP) beyond the current level not only further reduces the production cost but also mitigates the shortage of good quality wood fibres. This thesis ex...

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Main Author: Sang, Yizhou
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2012
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/43233