Date of Award
12-1984
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Department
Paper Science and Engineering
Abstract
Since 1974, the use of ultraviolet-cured inks and coatings has become popular with the printing industry. Unfortunately for the deinking industry, removal of these inks is difficult using conventional methods in the U.S. Theory and laboratory work suggests these special inks may be removed using the flotation process.
It was discovered that the optimum flotation cell temperature for UV-cured inks is not significantly different than the optimum temperature for normal emulsifiable inks. However, optimum cell pH was found to be different between the two inks, and most effective at low pH for UV-cured ink.
Recommended Citation
Downing, Jeffrey A., "The Effects of Temperature and pH in Flotation Deinking of Ultraviolet-Cured Inks" (1984). Paper Engineering Senior Theses. 124.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/engineer-senior-theses/124