The strength of paper will be studied as functions of microstructure and polymer-fiber adhesive interactions. Structure layering will be quantized and correlated with both wet and dry strength. In addition, resin retention will be determined for a number of ionic conditions and strain rates. The experimental work will be supplemented with computer simulation of fiber motion during sheet forming as determined by electrostatic and hydrodynamic forces.

Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1990-08-01
Budget End
1993-07-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1990
Total Cost
$70,000
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Maine
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Orono
State
ME
Country
United States
Zip Code
04469