Date of Award
1994
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Department
Paper Science and Engineering
First Advisor
Dr. Ellsworth Shriver
Abstract
Objective
The primary objective of this thesis is to increase the strength properties of currency paper by:
(1) Varying the ratio of first cut cotton linters to flax fibers in a currency furnish. Wet and dry strength additives were included in the furnishes developed.
(2) Addition of spruce fibers to the base currency furnish of 75% cotton linters, 25% flax, a wet strength additive, and a dry strength additive.
This project was an attempt to improve the strength of a base currency furnish, developed similar to the base currency furnish used by the U.S. Bureau of Printing and Engraving.
Recommended Citation
Schultz, Michael D., "Improvement of Strength Properties for Currency Paper" (1994). Paper Engineering Senior Theses. 469.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/engineer-senior-theses/469