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...Improved runnability with xylan addition
Monday, 16 April 2012 12:16
The effects of cationized birch xylan on wet and dry paper mechanical characteristics was studied. The results made at laboratory scale showed that both initial wet web strength and tensile stiffness were significantly improved as cationized birch xylan was added to pulp. Dry paper tensile strength was also observed to increase by means of xylan addition.

