Paper Machine
On the paper machine, the size press is used to apply surface size to dried paper.182,183 Starch is the most frequently used binder in surface sizing. Besides raising surface strength, starch also imparts stiffness, lowers water…
Paper Machine
On the paper machine, the size press is used to apply…
Solvent Recovery
Solvent recovery is a form of waste reduction. In–process solvent recovery still is widely used as an alternative to solvent replacement to reduce waste generation. It is attractive, like end–of–pipe pollution control, since it…
Solvent Recovery
Solvent recovery is a form of waste reduction.…
Medical gloves in the era of coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic
The current coronavirus 2019 disease (COVID-19) pandemic has greatly changed our perspective of the risk for infection from contact, and the use of personal protective devices (PPDs)…
Medical gloves in the era of coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic
The…
How Electric Motors Work
Flick a switch and get instant power—how our ancestors would have loved electric motors! You can find them in everything from electric trains to remote-controlled cars—and you might be surprised how common they are. How many…
How Electric Motors Work
Flick a switch and get instant power—how…
28 Types of Fabrics and Their Uses
Deciding which type of fabric to make an item with is an important decision, as fabrics can have countless qualities. From natural to synthetic fibers and from knit to woven, here’s a look at different fabric…
28 Types of Fabrics and Their Uses
Deciding which type of…
