Environmentally Benign Approaches for Pulp Bleaching

Examines environmentally benign approaches for pulp bleaching and explores new and emerging bleaching technologies

Pratima Bajpai (Author)

9780444594211, Elsevier Science

Hardback, published 11 April 2012

416 pages
23.4 x 19 x 2.7 cm, 1 kg

"Bajpai provides a second edition of his comprehensive book on environmentally benign methods for pulp bleaching and related new and emerging technologies…The book includes extensive end-of-chapter references and a list of abbreviations. While technical, it is clearly written." --Reference and Research Book News, August 2013

Pulp and paper production has increased globally and will continue to increase in the near future. Approximately 155 million tons of wood pulp is produced worldwide and about 260 million is projected for 2010. To cope with the increasing demand, an increase in production and improved environmental performance is needed as the industry is under constant pressure to reduce environmental emissions to air and water. This book gives updated information on environmentally benign approaches for pulp bleaching, which can help solve the problems associated with conventional bleaching technologies.

1. Introduction2. General Background3. Options for Environmentally Benign Bleaching4. Hexenuronic acids and their removal5. ECF and TCF bleaching6. Chlorine Free Bleaching of Secondary Fibers7. Closed Cycle Bleach Plant

Subject Areas: Environmental science, engineering & technology [TQ], Pulp & paper technology [TDJP], Chemical engineering [TDCB], Biotechnology [TCB], The environment [RN], Chemistry [PN]