Applications of Wet-End Paper Chemistry

Ian Thorn (Regional Sales and Marketing Manager) PhD and Che On Au (Application Engineer) PhDEka Chemicals, Bridge House, Congresbury, Bristol, BS49 5JABoth co-edited the 1st Edition of "Applications of Wet-End Paper Chemistry"Thorn has also co-edited "Surface Application of Surface Chemicals", "Handbook of Toxicology and Ecotoxicology for the Pulp and Paper Industry" and "Toxicology and Ecotoxicology in Chemical Safety Assessment"Che On Au has also written a chapter entitled "Practical Applications of Paper of Paper Chemistry" in the book titled "Paper Chemistry" edited by John Roberts.

• Improving Productivity and Quality by Controlling Organic, Inorganic and Microbiological Deposits.- Retention and Drainage.- Foam and Entrained Air Management: A Practical Perspective.- Sizing in Acid, Neutral and Alkaline Conditions.- Fillers.- The Improvement of Dry Strength by Synthetic Polymers.- Wet-Strengthening of Paper in Neutral pH Papermaking Conditions.- Starch in the Wet-End.- Paper Colouration.- Online Monitoring and Control in the Wet-End.