Papermaking Additives (PA)
The program will highlight the best use of current state of the art technology as well as both incremental optimization and non-incremental advancements in technology. The focus will be on new additives and application strategies.
Papermaking Additives Technical Program
Monday, April 24, 2023
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| 1:30pm - 3:00pm ET |
Session 1: Microfibrillared Cellulose (MFC/Nano) |
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| Session Chair: Joe Mahoney, Buckman | |||
| PA1.1 | Production of Microfibrillated Cellulose (MFC) Using Stirred Media Mills and Applications in Paper and Board | David Skuse, FiberLean Technologies Limited | |
| PA1.2 | Mechanistic Aspects of Nanocellulose – Cationic Starch – Colloidal Silica Systems for Papermaking | Nelson Barrios, North Carolina State University | |
| PA1.3 | Microfibrillated Cellulose for Next-generation Sustainable Packaging | Tom Larson, FiberLean Technologies Limited | |
| 3:30pm - 5:00pm ET |
Session 2: Advances in Strength Technologies |
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| Session Chair: Larry Anker, Solenis, LLC | |||
| PA2.1 | Next Generation Dry Strength Additives: Leveraging On-site Synthesis to Develop High Performance Glyoxalated Polyacrylamides | Anthony Petty II, Solenis, LLC | |
| PA2.2 | The Use of Amphoteric Polymers in the Production of Packaging and Paper | Michael Wallace, Kemira (Presented by Jennifer Riser) | |
| PA2.3 | Amphoteric Dry Strength Chemistry Approach to Deal with Low-Quality Fiber and Difficult Wet-end Chemistry Conditions in the Asian and North American | Ryo Ito, Arakawa Chemical (USA) Inc. | |
Tuesday, April 25, 2022
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| 8:00am - 10:00am ET |
Session 3A: Breakthrough Technologies in Molded Fiber
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| Session Chair: Lon Pschigoda, Western Michican University | |||
| PA3A.1-PM3A | Challenges and Innovations of Barrier Coatings Application on 3D Food-contact Molded Fiber Packaging | Emily Parson, Solenis, LLC | |
| PA3A.2-PM3A | Dry Molded Fiber Packaging and Methods to achieve reduced WVTR functionality in-line within the molding process | Sebastian Roos, PulPac | |
| PA3A.3-PM3A | Strategies for Developing Molded Fibers-based Packaging for Sustainable Alternatives to Single-use Plastic Items | Roman Sarder, NC State University / College of Natural Resources | |
| PA3A.4-PM3A | Methods to Achieve Increased Dimensional Stability in Humid, Hot and Refrigerated Environments and How the Critical Functionality is Evaluated | Sanna Fager, PulPac | |
| 8:00am - 10:00am ET |
Session 3B: Advances in Water Removal
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| Session Co-Chair: John Xu, David Burton, AstenJohnsten | |||
| PA3B.1-PM3B-PF3 | The Effect of Shoe Press Angle on Bulk, Dryness and Paper Properties | Paul Krochak, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden | |
| PA3B.2-PM3B-PF3 | Vacuum-assisted Water Removal From Highly Refined Furnish | Juan Cecchini, Valmet | |
| PA3B.3-PM3B-PF3 | Biocatalysts and Chemical Pretreatments of Lignocellulosics for Enhanced Press Dewatering and Energy Efficiency | Nelson Barrios, North Carolina State University | |
| PA3B.4-PM3B-PF3 | Finite Element Analysis Modelling, Data Generation and Energy Management for Paper Drying Process | Kamlesh Pandey, North Carolina State University | |
| 2:00pm - 3:30pm ET |
Session 4: New Developments in Formulation Design for Water Based Barrier Coatings
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| Session Chair: Greg Welsch, Trinseo, LLC | |||
| PA4.1-CGA4 | Use of Kaolin Clay in Aqueous Barrier Coating Applications | Siva Devisetti, Thiele Kaolin Company | |
| PA4.2-CGA4 | A Recyclable Barrier Paper for Flow Wrap Packaging | Thomas Gillgren, Billerud | |
| PA4.3-CGA4 | Improving The Barrier Properties of Paper Using Hydrophobically Modified PVOH | Yuta Taoka, Kuraray America, Inc. | |
| 4:00pm - 5:30pm ET |
Session 5: Novel Additives |
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| Session Chair: Greg Delozier, Novozymes | |||
| PA5.1 | Improving Monochloramine Performance with Innovative Sensor-Controlled Dosing | Ryan Eberhardt, Buckman | |
| PA5.2 | Poly Aluminum Chloride [PAC] - Surface Sizing Application for Corrugated Medium Grade | Osama Waleed, Arab Paper Manufacturing Co. (WARAQ) | |
| PA5.3 | A Bio-based Paper Additive for High Strength (wet and dry) and Antimicrobial Properties of Paper Products | Abdus Salam, Western Michigan University | |
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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| 8:00am - 9:00am ET |
Session 6: Functional Fillers |
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| Session Chair: David Skuse, FiberLean Technologies Limited | |||
| PA6.1 | Use of Minerals in Fiber Based Packaging and Pulp Molding |
Gregg Reed, Eli (Elinor) Gaskin, IMERYS Minerals Ltd.
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| PA6.2 | Decarbonization with Carbonate: How to Reduce CO2 Footprint and to Improve Productivity with Functional Pigments | Thomas Staehrfeldt, Omya International AG | |
| 9:15AM – 10:15AM ET |
Session 7: Additives for Improved Pulp Mill Performance |
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| Session Chair: Scott Roscencrance, Kemira | |||
| PA7.1 | Uniform Wood Cooking Agent for Improved Digester Performance | Randy Elliott , Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company | |
| PA7.2 | Pulp Mill Defoamer – Reduced Silicone with Improved Performance | Bruce Barker, Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company | |
| 10:30AM – 11:30AM ET |
Session 8: Foam Forming
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| Session Chair: Joe Mahoney, Buckman | |||
| PA8.1-PM8 | Formable Cellulose-based Webs Enabled by Foam Forming Technology | Kristian Salminen, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd. | |
| PA8.2-PM8 | Application of High Consistency Foams in Semi-Pilot and Pilot Scale | Baranivignesh Prakash, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd. | |