9781334197673 - Hemp Hurds as Paper-Making Material (Classic Reprint) de Hoxie Dewey, Lyster (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a detailed analysis of hemp hurds, a crop waste of the hemp industry, potential usefulness as a resource for paper manufacturing. The author conducts a series of semi-commercial paper-making tests, comparing hemp hurds to traditional pulpwood sources such as poplar, to evaluate their suitability for producing book and printing papers. The results demonstrate that hemp hurds can produce high-quality paper with comparable strength and folding endurance to poplar-based paper. The book delves into the physical and chemical characteristics of hemp hurds, exploring their potential advantages and limitations. It also discusses the agricultural and economic implications of utilizing hemp hurds for paper production, emphasizing the potential for sustainable and cost-effective raw material sourcing. Ultimately, the book concludes that hemp hurds hold promise as a viable alternative to traditional wood-based paper, offering potential environmental and economic benefits. The author's insights contribute to the growing body of knowledge on sustainable paper production and provide valuable guidance for paper manufacturers seeking to explore alternative raw materials. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.