What is a Pulp And Paper?
Pulp is a lignocellulosic fibrous material prepared by chemically or mechanically separating cellulose fibers from wood, fiber crops, waste paper, or rags.
Where Can I Study Pulp And Paper In South Africa?
The opportunity to study for a Diploma in Pulp and Paper Technology is available at UNISA on a part-time basis and at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) full-time.
What is used for making pulp and paper?
Wood and other plant materials used to make pulp contain three main components (apart from water): cellulose fibers (desired for papermaking),
lignin (a three-dimensional polymer that binds the cellulose fibers together) and hemicelluloses (shorter-branched carbohydrate polymers).