This four volume set covers the entire spectrum of pulp and paper chemistry and technology from starting material to processes and products including market demands. This work is essential for all students of wood science and a useful reference for those working in the pulp and paper industry or on the chemistry of renewable resources.

This volume examines the physical properties of paper and modern demands on this versatile material. The book presents

fundamental definitions of fibre networks and their structure,
physical properties of the paper and their development during pressing and drying,
interactions with moisture and its affect on mechanical properties,
interactions between light and fibrous materials and the determination of optical properties of the paper,
physical action of dry-strength and wet-strength chemicals,
physical properties of the paper surface with special emphasis on printing and print quality,
overview of packaging materials and the demands on paper from a packaging materials perspective,
laminate theories for papermakers and theoretical models of paper for converting and end-uses.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription.

At the moment all of our mobile-responsive ePub books are available to download via the app. Most of our PDFs are also available to download and we're working on making the final remaining ones downloadable now. Learn more here.

Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete

Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.

Both plans are available with monthly, semester, or annual billing cycles.

We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1 million books across 1000+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn more here.

Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more here.

Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS or Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.

Yes, you can access Paper Products Physics and Technology by Monica Ek, Göran Gellerstedt, Gunnar Henriksson, Monica Ek,Göran Gellerstedt,Gunnar Henriksson in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Physical Sciences & Industrial & Technical Chemistry. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.