Applications
The main applications for pulp are paper and board production. The furnish of pulps used depends on the quality on the finished paper. Important quality paprameters are wood furnish, brightness, viscosity, extractives, dirt count and strength.
Chemical pulps are used for making nanocellulose.
Speciality pulp grades have many other applications. Dissolving pulp is used in making regenerated cellulose that is used textile and cellophane produciton. It is also used to make cellulose derivatives. Fluff pulp is used in diapers, feminine hygiene products and nonwovens.
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