Handmade Paper from Recycled Paper Stock Collected from DTU

Abstract

 Waste paper constitutes an excellent low cost and high quality fiber source for the papermaking industry. Limitations in the application of conventional to such paper are related to negative environmental impacts. The methodology initiated with the preparation of the waste paper samples that were used for the execution of the subsequent processes i.e. the defibrization process; the repulping process; the execution of flotation; the papermaking procedure; and finally the evaluation of paper properties. The pulp yield is high and it is 91.72%. This may be because already it is treated to remove the lignin content and the recycled paper is rich in hemicelluloses The resultant characterization also indicates the obtained handmade paper is of good quality and it could be used for variety of uses ranging from writing, printing to drawing.