This study forms part of a suite of three technology studies from Pira focusing on chemical, water and energy recovery in pulp and paper making. With today's increasingly high energy and chemical costs and stringent environmental regulations, the need for improved recovery of ch…
Packagers, retailers and brand owners are looking to reduce the environmental impact of their packaging. This e-book examines opportunities for biopolymers in packaging as a potential green solution. It addresses bio-based feedstocks, production processes, and which packaging ty…
The e-book aims to bring together the information on bioplastics in waste stream and the scientific and technological advances on the production, application, reuse, recycle, ultimate disposal and environmental aspects. This topic has grown in importance as the need for environm…
This eBook deals with Automated Print Solutions in two senses: systems where print files can be processed, sent to press and finished with minimal user intervention (with the print files delivered via the web being a key component); and 'print anywhere technology'/'push-button p…
This is the first volume in the highly regarded Advances in Urethane Science and Technology series to be published by Rapra. This book presents reports on state-of-the-art developments in the field of urethane science, written by experts in their field. This volume is extensivel…
The paper industry generally defines specialty papers as products that are given unique characteristics in their manufacture, converting or processing and that have properties suitable for specific purposes. Specialty papers are generally perceived to be higher added-value produ…
Paper recycling in an increasingly environmentally conscious world is gaining importance. Increased recycling activities are being driven by robust overseas markets as well as domestic demand. Recycling technologies have been improved in recent years by advances in pulping, flot…
The subject of lighting and energy will be one of the critical issues in the future. With the ever increasing demand for power across the globe and natural resources dwindling, the need for clean efficient energy generation is going to be key to maintaining economic development …
Information and communication are critical aspects of our modern society. Technological developments in this area have been incredibly rapid over the past few decades, but there is so much further to go and photonics could play a major part in this. This study gives you the late…
Nanotechnology is becoming a significant area of research across a wide range of industries. The potential benefits to photonics are great if this technology can be used to create smaller, lighter and more efficient products. But how could these developments be utilised by your …
The future is flexible and you can roll it up and tuck it in your pocket! Light, thin, flexible, detachable, disposable screens are poised for mass production. Electronic products from mobile phones and PDAs to computers, hand held games, toys, electronic books, and clothing are…
Biophotonics are opening new doors in the field of medical science. Developments in microscopy and bio-imaging especially are being followed with anticipation, as this technology could be very significant to the future of medical research. This study covers the latest in biophot…
Biogas is slowly being utilised more commercially. With buses in Switzerland being run on this by-product from industrial and domestic waste, it seems like this fuel is proving itself as a sustainable way of powering our modern world. It is even being used on an individual level…
Bioethanol has proved to be an ideal substitute for gasolene, with minimal adaption of current vehicle engines to accomodate it. This versatitlity has, meant that in some parts of the world this fuel is already being adopted on a smaller scale, with certain car manufacturers bri…
Biodiesels have been in use for many years in limited supplies, however instability in the traditional oil markets has pushed their potential to the fore. Similar performance to fossil fuels, strong ecological credentials and proven technology all add up to biodiesels offering a…
This e-book provides an overview of the structure of the nascent biomass-based chemical industry, the drivers and barriers for commercialisation, and current R & D programmes and initiatives for bio-based chemicals. It addresses the use of biomass-based feedstocks to create bio-…
This brand new e-book provides in-depth investigation of the current and potential future use of biotechnology for enhancement of the various production and manufacturing processes involved in pulp and papermaking, including the management of waste streams generated by the pulp …
Touch technology is undergoing a boom in the display industry, with the iPad and Android platform ushering in a new PC. This e-book addresses this boom, where touch technologies are headed and their role in the display industry over the next five years. It looks at how touch tec…
Optimised refining can deliver high quality products using less expensive fibre and reduce both chemical and energy usage. For today's papermaker, getting the process right is more crucial than ever - with increased use of recycled fibres, faster paper machine speeds, increased …
Regulations and certifications play an important role in how companies put into effect their green working practices. This subject is reviewed, along with the issue of inks, carbon footprinting and CSRs, as well as printing versus electronic media. The reasons to go green, fores…
