Hydrophobic Copolymers Added with Starch at the Size Press of a Paper Machine: A Review of Findings and Likely Mechanisms

This article reviews publications with the goal of understanding the role of hydrophobic copolymers added to size-press starch as a means to make paper products more resistant to penetration by aqueous fluids. The underlying technology is considered, including background related to starch, size-pres...

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Main Authors: Ahsen E. Bildik Dal, Martin A. Hubbe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: North Carolina State University 2021-01-01
Series:BioResources
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Online Access:https://bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu/resources/hydrophobic-copolymers-added-with-starch-at-the-size-press-of-a-paper-machine-a-review-of-findings-and-likely-mechanisms/