Pulp and paper industry energy impacts through implementation of biotechnologies

Conference · Fri Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1984

OSTI ID:6393710

Griffin, E A

Biotechnology will affect the pulp and paper industry in many areas with resultant energy savings. In the area of processing, biopulping and biobleaching reduce the energy required to remove lignin and reduce the need for bleaching chemicals. In pollution control, microbially engineered waste systems can be used in removing sulfur from coal resulting in improved energy efficiency in waste treatment processes. In forest agriculture, cloning of superior trees, the use of microbial pesticides, genetically improved nitrogen-fixing fungi will reduce the need for pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. 12 references, 4 tables. (DMC)

• Research Organization: Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC06-76RL01830
• OSTI ID: 6393710
• Report Number(s): PNL-SA-12401; CONF-8409153-2; ON: DE85002377
• Resource Relation: Conference: TAPPI research and development conference, Appleton, WI, USA, 30 Sep 1984; Other Information: Portions are illegible in microfiche products
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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