| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 684430 | Bioresource Technology | 2008 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Bleached kenaf handsheets sized with different polymers such as chitosan, polyvinyl alcohol and cationic starch, were used for the determination of surface topography. A non-contact profilometer, the AltiSur®500, was used to characterize the topography of structural details in the paper surface. Numerical and visual characterization of surface roughness indicated that the surface of chitosan-sized paper was less rough than other surfaces, and all the sized papers were commonly smoother than the unsized paper. One property of bio-polymer of chitosan is its ability to form films that improve the surface properties of paper when it is applied to the surface of the sheet.
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Authors
Alireza Ashori, Warwick D. Raverty, Nafty Vanderhoek, John V. Ward,