The review focuses on applications of artificial neural networks (ANNs) in various subsystems of pulp and paper making processes. Some applications are pertinent to modeling of pulping, bleaching and energy conservation process while others are related to control of refining, washing of brown stock, combustion of black liquor, lime kiln operation, grade changes and quality control. A general al...

Abstract Xylan is the main contaminant of hardwood sulphite dissolving pulp used for production regenerated cellulose. The amount xylan in should not exceed minimum allowable values and which easy to achieve. To control pulping process, a basic knowledge removal essential. In this study, Eucalyptus globulus glucuronoxylan (GX) conversion during acidic Mg-base acid was assessed first time pilot ...

Lignin is considered as nature's most abundant aromatic polymer co-generated during papermaking and biomass fractionation. There are different types of lignins depending on the source (hardwood, softwood, annual crops, etc.) and recovery process. Recently, an emerging class of lignin products, namely sulphur-free lignins, from biomass conversion processes, solvent pulping and soda pulping, have...