Development of non-mineral starch based pigments 6 fillers: Trials with developed non-mineral starch based pigments and fillers

Juha Saari, Kirsi Kataja, Pia Qvintus-Leino, Lauri Kuutti, Soili Peltonen, Hannu Mikkonen, Margaret Joyce

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    Abstract

    In co-operation with the University of Helsinki and the University of Joensuu, VTT has developed starch based non-mineral paper pigments to replace mineral pigments. Pilot scale coating and filler trials were performed at the Western Michigan University pilot facilities. Coating results with developed starch pigments show that the novel non-mineral pigments have a potential to give good surface properties for coated paper grades. The filler trials show that paper strength properties can be improved without having an influence on other paper properties.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationPira International Conference Proceedings, Fillers & Pigment for Papermakers 2005
    PublisherPira International Ltd
    Number of pages22
    Publication statusPublished - 2005
    MoE publication typeNot Eligible
    Event5th International Scientific and Technical Advances in Fillers and Pigments for Papermakers - Lisbon, Portugal
    Duration: 2 Jun 20053 Jun 2005

    Conference

    Conference5th International Scientific and Technical Advances in Fillers and Pigments for Papermakers
    Country/TerritoryPortugal
    CityLisbon
    Period2/06/053/06/05

    Keywords

    • pigment
    • filler
    • starch
    • coatings
    • pilot
    • offset
    • calendering
    • non-mineral
    • biopolymers

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