Morphology of pulp fiber from hardwoods and influence on paper strength

Richard A. Horn

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Morphology of pulp fiber from hardwoods and influence on paper strength

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Richard A. Horn

Year:

1978

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Forest Products Laboratory

Source:

Res. Pap. FPL-312. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, 1978: 8 pages

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Abstract

The results of this investigation showed that physical properties of sheets made from hardwood fiber are very dependent upon fiber morphology. Chemical variation of pulp fibers did not exhibit an influence on sheet strength. Of the morphological characteristics investigated, those contributing the most were fiber length, L/T ratio, and fibril angle. Hardwood fines (parenchyma cells) were detrimental to bursting and tensile strength. Vessel elements, in amounts found originally in typical hardwood furnishes, had no effect on tensile strength.

Keywords

Pulp fiber, hardwoods, morphology, paper strength

Citation

Horn, Richard A. 1978. Morphology of pulp fiber from hardwoods and influence on paper strength. Res. Pap. FPL-312. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, 1978: 8 pages