Paper structure Paper structure is important because it influences most of the other physical properties of paper. For example, paper strength depends on the degree to which fibres are connected to each other, and on the strength of these fibres and the connecting bonds. Surface roughness and bulk in turn depend on the porosity of
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Paper structure
After reading this article you will..
- understand the nature of paper structure and the main factors affecting it.
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Author:
Professor Jouni Paltakari, Aalto University
Based on: Niskanen, K. & Pakarinen, P. Paper Structure (Chapter 1). In: Niskanen, K. (ed), Paper Physics, (Book 16), Papermaking Science and Technology. 2nd edition. Jyväskylä, 2008, Finnish Paper Engineers’ Association/Paperi ja Puu Oy. pp. 11 – 58. More literature references can also be found in this chapter.
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