The Paradox of Papermaking

Authors

  • Martin A. Hubbe North Carolina State University
  • Orlando J. Rojas North Carolina State University

Abstract

Students and educators in chemical engineering, are you aware of the paper industry and its impact in our society? With retirements and with changing technology there is a continual need for new technical and scientific skills to face the challenging goals of our times. The purpose of this article is to introduce some intriguing aspects of papermaking technology. The paradoxical nature of the papermaking process is sure to capture your interest and imagination. 

Author Biographies

Martin A. Hubbe, North Carolina State University

Marty Hubbe is Associate Professor in the Department of Wood and Paper Science at North Carolina State University He received his BS in Chemistry from Colby College in 1976. his MS in paper technology from the Institute of Paper Chemistry in 1979. and his PhD in Chemistry from Clarkson University in 1984. His interests include the colloidal chemistry of papermaking. surface charges. and polyelectrolytes.

Orlando J. Rojas, North Carolina State University

Orlando Rojas is Assistant Professor in the Department of Wood and Paper Science at North Carolina State University He received his BSc from Universidad de Los Andes (ULA. Venezuela) in 1985. his MS in 1993. and his PhD from Auburn University in 1998. all in chemical engineering. His interests include interfacial phenomena and surface and colloid science and the study of adsorption behaviors of surfactants and polymers at interfaces.

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Published

2005-04-01

Issue

Vol. 39 No. 2 (2005): Spring 2005

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