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The Institute of Paper Science and Technology is an independent graduate school, research organization, and information center for science and technology mainly concerned with manufacture and uses of pulp, paper, paperboard, and other forest products and byproducts. Established in 1929 as The Institute of Paper Chemistry, the Institute provides research and information services to the wood, fiber, and allied industries in a unique partnership between education and business. The Institute is supported by 40 member companies. The purpose of the Institute is fulfilled through four missions, which are: • to provide a multidisciplinary graduate education to students who advance the science and technology of the industry and who rise into leadership positions within the industry; • to conduct and foster research that creates knowledge to satisfy the technological needs of the industry; • to provide the information, expertise, and interactive learning that enable customers to improve job knowledge and business performance; • to aggressively seek out technological opportunities and facilitate the transfer and implementation of those technologies in collaboration with industry partners. Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award the master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees. NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER The Institute of Paper Science and Technology (IPST) has provided a high standard of professional service and has put forth its best efforts within the time and funds available for this project. The information and conclusions are advisory and are intended only for internal use by any company who may receive this report. Each company must decide for itself the best approach to solving any problems it may have and how, or whether, this reported information should be considered in its approach. IPST does not recommend particular products, procedures, materials, or service. These are included only in the interest of completeness within a laboratory context and budgetary constraint. Actual products, materials, and services used may differ and are peculiar to the operations of each company. In no event shall IPST or its employees and agents have any obligation or liability for damages including, but not limited to, consequential damages arising out of or in connection with any company's use of or inability to use the reported information. IPST provides no warranty or guaranty of results. The Institute of Paper Science and Technology assures equal opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or Vietnam era veterans status in the admission to, …