Micro and Nanoparticles in Papermaking, the first book solely devoted to this topic, attempts to provide a balance between practical applications and theoretical explanations on why and how these particles work in papermaking. The book covers topics such as the use of microparticles for drainage and retention, colloidal silica, dual polymer retention systems, clay minerals, and organic microparticles.

From the Preface: “It is surprising that very little has been published about `microparticles' as a standalone subject. Most of this subject has been incorporated as an add on to retention. In 2002, the Papermaking Additives Committee decided that a book dedicated solely to `microparticles' was needed by the papermaking community. Authors were then chosen that were leading experts in academia and industry...”

Target Audience: Paper scientists, paper mill technologists, nanotechnologists interested in papermaking, and students.

Table of Contents:

Microscopic Programs for Drainage and Retention

Cationic Microparticles in Papermaking Wet End

Colloidal Silica

Colloidal Silica Application

Organic "Microparticles"

Hectorite Microparticle Systems

Dual Polymer Retention System

Clay Minerals

The Mechanism of Microparticle in Drainage and Retention: Transmission Electron Microscopy Observations

Index