|
|
Article: Potential of mimosa (Albizia julibrissin) for papermaking.(Fiber Supply)
- Article from:
- Solutions - for People, Processes and Paper
- Article date:
- September 1, 2003
- Author:
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2003 Paper Industry Management Association. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
|
Application: Mimosa could become a viable substitute for hardwood in the manufacture of writing and printing papers.
Mimosa (Albizia julibrissin) is a viable material substitute for hardwood fibers in the manufacture of fine paper. It is a fast-growing perennial plant that can be successfully grown in plantation conditions at high yields. For mimosa to be used as a source of fiber for papermaking, we need to know how mimosa responds to different pulping conditions and bleaching sequences, we also need to know how the age of the wood at harvest affects the yield and the fiber properties.
At Auburn University's Pulp and Paper Research and Education Center, ...