Biotechnology for Pulp and Paper Processing (2018)Hardcover - 2018, 1 March 2018

Introduction.- Brief description of Pulp & Paper making process.- Tree improvement.- Biotechnology in Forestry.- Biodebarking.- Biodepitching.- Bioretting.- Use of microorganisms in pulping.- Use of enzymes in mechanical pulping.- Biobleaching.- Biodeinking.- Fiber modification.- Laccase application in fibreboard.- Removal of shives.- Production of dissolving grade pulp.- Biological treatment of pulp paper mill effluent.- Slime control.- Stickies control.- Enzymatic modification of starch.- Pectinases in papermaking.- Biofiltration of odourous gasses.- Management/utilisation of waste water treatment sludges.- Integrated Forest Biorefinery.- Products from hemicelluloses.- Value added products from biorefinery.