Author:Sithole, Bishop B; Lapierre, L; Watanabe, CDate:Mar 2013Studies have been conducted on the formation of polymerised wood resin in model compounds and in lipophilic extracts of aspen. Our studies indicate that polymerization of wood resin components occurs during seasoning of aspen wood. The ...Read more
Author:Sithole, Bishop B; Watanabe, CDate:Sep 2013Defoamers are often used to control or reduce foam problems in a variety of pulp and papermaking processes. It has been recognised that non-judicious use of defoamers can lead to undesirable deposition problems. Amide-based defoamers have ...Read more
Author:Sithole, Bishop B; Pimentel, J; Gibbons, S; Watanabe, CDate:Oct 2012Understanding the cause of effluent toxicity is an important requirement for its prevention, remediation and return to compliance. One component of the strategy entails identification and fingerprinting of additives or components in additives ...Read more