Course content

The course is given every second year, next time autumn 2011.
Cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin and extractives: Localization, chemistry, structure and properties. Chemical reactions during manufacture of paper pulp. Analytical methods for characterization of wood fiber components.

Learning outcome

The course will provide a basic understanding of the chemistry of wood in relation to pulping processes, end-use properties of pulps and paper and the physical properties of paper pulps. The course will also give a comprehensive overview of methods for chemical characterization of wood and paper pulp fibers

Learning methods and activities

Study groups and individual study

Recommended previous knowledge

The course is targeted at candidates who have taken TKP4125 Paper and Fiber Technology, Basic Course and TKP4750 Paper and Fiber Technology, Specialization. Candidates with good background in organic chemistry and basic chemical engineering will also be able to follow the course

Required previous knowledge

Graduate level chemistry including organic chemistry

Course materials

Selected sections, mainly from the following books:
* Sjöström, E (1993): "Wood chemistry: fundamentals and applications", Academic Press, New York (ISBN 0‑12‑647481‑8)
* Back, E.L., Allen, L.H. (2000): Pitch Control, Wood Resin and Deresination", TAPPI Press, Atlanta (ISBN 0‑89852‑519‑5)
* Sjöström, E., Alén, R (eds) (1998): "Analytical methods in wood chemistry, pulping, and papermaking", Springer series in wood science, Springer Verlag, Heidelberg (ISBN 3‑540‑63102‑X)
* Lin, S.Y., Dence, C.W. (eds) (1992): "Methods in lignin chemistry", Springer series in wood science, Springer Verlag, Heidelberg (ISBN 3‑540‑50295‑5)
* Stenius P (ed) (2000): "Papermaking science and technology 3. Forest products chemistry", Fapet Oy, Helsinki (ISBN 952‑5216‑03‑9)
* Krässig, H.A. (1993): "Cellulose: structure, accessibility, and reactivity", Gordon and Breach Science , Yverdon (ISBN 2‑88124‑798‑9)

Credit reductions