
Pulping and Papermaking of Nonwood Plant Fibers
- 1st Edition - April 1, 2023
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Editors: Z.M.A. Ainun, S. M. Sapuan, R.A. Ilyas
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 1 6 2 5 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 8 4 8 6 - 7
Pulping and Papermaking of Non-wood Plant Fibres presents the latest technologies associated with the papermaking process. With chapters specific to each non-wood species, the bo… Read more

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Request a sales quote- Provides comprehensive coverage of the processes involved in pulp and papermaking technology for each species of non-wood raw materials
- Written by the leading research and industrial experts in the field of pulping, bleaching, blending, beating and papermaking processes
- Includes step-by-step processes and methodologies
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Preface
- Chapter 1. Introduction to nonwood plant fibers for pulp and papermaking production
- Abstract
- 1.1 History of pulp and papermaking
- 1.2 Why nonwood plant fibers for pulp and paper recently?
- 1.3 Nonwood plant fibers
- 1.4 Challenges and future of nonwood plants
- 1.5 Conclusion
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter 2. Pulping process for nonwoody plants
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Type of pulping for nonwoody fibers
- 2.3 Hybrid
- 2.4 Mechanical pulping
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 3. Bleaching of nonwood pulp
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Brief history of bleaching
- 3.3 Bleaching agents
- 3.4 Bleaching of chemical pulp
- 3.5 Stability of brightness
- 3.6 Bleaching of mechanical pulp
- 3.7 Brightening of secondary fiber
- 3.8 Bleaching of other materials
- 3.9 Conclusion
- Reference
- Chapter 4. Pulping and paper mechanical properties of Bambusa vulgaris, Gigantochloa levis, and Gigantochloa scortechinii bamboo
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Materials and methods
- 4.3 Results and discussion
- 4.4 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 5. Pulping and papermaking of cornstalk
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Chemical and morphological properties
- 5.3 Suitability of different pulping processes
- 5.4 Suitability of different bleaching sequences
- 5.5 Papermaking properties
- 5.6 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 6. Pulping and papermaking of esparto grass
- Abstract
- Research objectives
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Nonwood plants
- 6.3 Esparto grass
- 6.4 Papermaking
- 6.5 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 7. Pulping and papermaking of jute
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Pulping
- 7.3 Dissolving pulp
- 7.4 Jute supply and store for pulp mill
- 7.5 Nanocellulose
- 7.6 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 8. Pulping and papermaking of kenaf
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Kenaf for pulp and paper applications
- 8.3 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 9. Pulping and papermaking from roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.)
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Roselle (H. sabdariffa) for pulping and papermaking
- 9.3 Pulp manufacturing
- 9.4 Handsheet making
- 9.5 Conclusion
- Chapter 10. Pulping and papermaking of sarkanda
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Global scenario of nonwood materials for pulp and paper industry
- 10.3 Problems with utilizing nonwood raw materials
- 10.4 Sarkanda
- 10.5 Utilization of sarkanda for papermaking
- 10.6 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 11. Pulping and papermaking of reed bagasse
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 The potential of reed grass (Imperata cylindrica) as pulp and paper
- 11.3 The pulp and paper characteristics of reed grass
- 11.4 Recent development of pulping method of reed grass
- 11.5 Opportunities and future challenges
- 11.6 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 12. Pulping and papermaking of sorghum bagasse
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Chemical composition and fiber properties of sorghum bagasse
- 12.3 Pulping of sorghum biomass
- 12.4 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 13. Pulping and papermaking using pineapple leaves
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Properties of pineapple leaf fiber
- 13.3 Pretreatment of pineapple leaf fiber
- 13.4 Cellulose extraction
- 13.5 Pulping of pineapple leaf fibers
- 13.6 Papermaking using pineapple leaf fibers
- 13.7 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 14. Pulping and papermaking of rice straw
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Environmental and social aspects
- 14.3 Chemical, physical, and morphological properties of rice straw
- 14.4 Limitations of rice straw
- 14.5 Conventional pulping process
- 14.6 Nonconventional pulping process
- 14.7 Other organosolv pulpings
- 14.8 Pretreatment effect
- 14.9 Future imminent of nonconventional rice straw pulping
- 14.10 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 15. Pulping and papermaking of aquatic macrophyte fibers
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Fiber dimensions and biometric ratio
- 15.3 Chemical composition
- 15.4 Raw material, pulping and handmade papermaking
- 15.5 Paper characteristics and mechanical properties
- 15.6 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 16. Blending and beating of nonwood fibers
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Blending process of nonwoody plant fibers
- 16.3 Beating process of nonwoody plant fibers
- 16.4 Importance of blending and beating process in papermaking industry of nonwood fibers and recent technologies
- 16.5 Future technologies in blending and beating process of nonwood fibers
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: April 1, 2023
- No. of pages (Paperback): 358
- No. of pages (eBook): 358
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323916257
- eBook ISBN: 9780323984867
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Z.M.A. Ainun
SS
S. M. Sapuan
S.M. Sapuan is a Professor (Grade “A”) of composite materials in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, at the Universiti Putra Malaysia. He is also Head of the Advanced Engineering Materials and Composites Research Centre (AEMC) at UPM. He attained his BEng in mechanical engineering from the University of Newcastle, in Australia and then went on to receive his MSc in engineering design and PhD in materials engineering, from De Montfort University in the UK. He is a Professional Engineer and a Fellow of many professional societies, including the Society of Automotive Engineers; the Academy of Science Malaysia; the International Society for Development and Sustainability; the World Academy of Sciences; the Plastic and Rubber Institute Malaysia (PRIM); the Malaysian Scientific Association and the Institute of Materials Malaysia. He is an Honorary Member and past Vice President of the Asian Polymer Association and Founding Chairman and Honorary Member of The Society of Sugar Palm Development and Industry, Malaysia. During the course of his career, he has produced over 2500 publications, including 989 journal papers, 68 books and 246 book chapters.
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R.A. Ilyas
R.A. Ilyas is a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia. He is also a Fellow of International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM), Sweden, Fellow of International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS), Japan, a member of Royal Society of Chemistry, UK and Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), UK, Chair of Science Outreach for Young Scientists Network - Academy of Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM) 2023. He received his Diploma in Forestry, Bachelor's Degree (BSc) in Chemical Engineering, and Ph.D. degree in the field of Biocomposite Technology & Design at Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia. R.A. Ilyas was the recipient of the MVP Doctor of Philosophy Gold Medal Award UPM 2019, for Best Ph.D. Thesis and Top Student Award, INTROP, UPM. He was awarded with Outstanding Reviewer by Carbohydrate Polymers, Elsevier United Kingdom, Top Cited Article 2020-2021 Journal Polymer Composite, Wiley, 2022, and Best Paper Award at various International Conferences. R.A. Ilyas also was listed and awarded among World’s Top 2% Scientist (Career-Long Achievement) Year 2022 and 2023, World’s Top 2% Scientist (Subject-Wise) Citation Impact during the Single Calendar Year 2019-2023 by Stanford University, US, PERINTIS Publication Award 2021 and 2022 by Persatuan Saintis Muslim Malaysia, Emerging Scholar Award by Automotive and Autonomous Systems 2021, Belgium, Young Scientists Network - Academy of Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM) 2021, UTM Young Research Award 2021, UTM Publication Award 2021&2023, and UTM Highly Cited Researcher Award 2021. In 2021, he won Gold Award and Special Award (Kreso Glavac (The Republic of Croatia) at the Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE2022), Gold Award dan Special Award at International Borneo Innovation, Exhibition & Competition 2022 (IBIEC2022), and, a Gold Award at New Academia Learning Innovation (NALI2022). He was awarded with Best Scientific Book Award from COMSTECH, Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Pakistan and ModTech, Romania. His main research interests are (1) Polymer Engineering (Biodegradable Polymers, Biopolymers, Polymer composites, Polymer-gels) and (2) Material Engineering (Natural fiber reinforced polymer composites, Biocomposites, Cellulose materials, Nano-composites). To date he has authored or co-authored more than 500 publications on green materials related subjects.