Investigate Sustainable Hardwood Species for Tissue Products
Jacob Ramirez Paper Science and Chemical Engineering
Max Steinfeldt Paper Science and Chemical Engineering
The paper industry has been dominant in Wisconsin for over a century. An increasing demand for Eucalyptus and southern woods has diminished the demand for Wisconsin resources. Reliance on non-local raw materials is unsustainable for the industry as well as the environment. In this study, four abundant Wisconsin wood species (Soft Maple, Hard Maple, Black Ash, and Red Oak) were assessed for their suitability as a tissue raw material and compared with the most common tissue fiber, Eucalyptus. The analysis focuses on physical and strength properties, including softness and bulkiness. In addition, partial Eucalyptus substitution with these local species was analyzed using standardized hand sheet testing to determine the viability of these local species as pure pulps and blending agents for large-scale fiber supplements. This study will promote the use of local natural resources in the center of tissue manufacturing of the nation.
Advisors: Roland Gong, Ph.D.
Subject Area: Paper Science
Type: Poster
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UW-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources
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