Skip to main content
Research article - Peer-reviewed, 2008

Structural Characteristics of Pore Networks Affecting Print-Through

Chinga-Carrasco, G.; Axelsson, M.; Eriksen, O.; Svensson, S.

Abstract

The pore structure of handsheets and of commercial newsprints is described in detail. The advantages and limitations of scanning electron microscopy and synchrotron radiation X-ray microtomography for pore-structure assessment are discussed This gives insight into the two-dimensional and three-dimensional characteristics Of the pore structure. A major achievement is the effective quantification of the submicron pores by scanning electron microscopy. It is demonstrated that submicron pores contribute positively to light scattering per unit thickness. The relationship between the pore structure, the light scattering and print-through is explored

Keywords

SHOW THROUGH; HANDSHEETS; NEWSPRINT; PORE SIZE; OPTICAL SCATTERING

Published in

Journal of Pulp and Paper Science
2008, Volume: 34, number: 1, pages: 13-22

    SLU Authors

    • Axelsson, Maria

      • Centre for Image Analysis, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
      • Svensson, Stina

        • Centre for Image Analysis, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

      UKÄ Subject classification

      Paper, Pulp and Fiber Technology

      Permanent link to this page (URI)

      https://res.slu.se/id/publ/19832