Date of Award
4-1984
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Department
Paper Science and Engineering
Abstract
Four different molecular weight grades of carboxymethylcellulose were used in combination with polyamide epicholrohydrin resin to study wet strength development. Noble and Wood handsheets were made with deionized water, using a white water recirculation system. Resin was added to thick stock followed by CMC, in dilute conditions. Wet and dry tensile strength were tested. Increasing CMC molecular weight increased dry strength. Increased CMC molecular weight had no effect on wet strength. CMC addition with resin increases wet strength.
CMC increases wet strength by a carboxyl group reaction with resin which results in increased resin retention. It was concluded that increased dry strength resulting from CMC addition, occurs by a bridging mechanism.
Recommended Citation
Schodowski, Edward J., "The Effects of Different Carboxymethylcellulose Molecular Weight Grades with Polyamide Epichlorohydrin Resin on Wet and Dry Paper Strength" (1984). Paper Engineering Senior Theses. 485.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/engineer-senior-theses/485