Biotechnology for Pulp and Paper Processing

2012
ISBN: 978-1-4614-1408-7
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 414 Seiten, Book, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 812 g

This book provides the most up-to-date information available on various biotechnological processes useful in the pulp and paper industry. Each of the twenty chapters covers a specific biotechnological process or technique, discussing the advantages, limitations, and future prospects of the most important and popular processes used in the industry. Topics covered include tree improvement, pulping, bleaching, deinking, fiber modification, biosolids management, and biorefining.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bajpai, Pratima

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Biotechnologie Industrielle Biotechnologie
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Technologie der Papierverarbeitung und Zellstoffverarbeitung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.- Brief description of pulp- and paper-making process.- Tree improvement.- Biodebarking.- Biodepitching.- Bioretting.- Biopulping.- Biobleaching.- Biodeinking.- Fiber modification.- Removal of shives.- Production of dissolving grade pulp.- Biological treatment of pulp paper mill effluent.- Slime control.- Stickies control.- Enzymatic modification of starch.- Biofiltration of odourous gasses.- Management/utilisation of waste water treatment sludges.- Integrated Forest Biorefinery.