Inventors:
WAYNE H. NAY - PLEASANT HILL OR, US
WILLIAM S. FULLER - FEDERAL WAY WA, US
International Classification:
D21B001/12, D21B001/36, D21B001/16, D21C003/02
US Classification:
162/021000, 162/024000, 162/090000, 162/096000, 162/097000
Abstract:
A method for processing straw pulp that includes caustic treatment is provided. The caustic treated straw pulp can be incorporated into a papermaking furnish to provide a paper product. The caustic treated pulp imparts strength to papers incorporating the pulp.