13^th Fundamental Research Symposium Advances in Paper Science and Technology
The programme for the most recent symposium is given below. For information on how to order copies of proceedings, which are available as three hard bound books and as a searchable CDROM, please follow the links on the homepage.
Session 1: Forming
Paper 1	The effect of fibres on laminar-turbulent transition and scales in turbulent decay. F. Lundell, R. Holm, KTH Mechanics, Sweden; D. Söderberg, STFI-Packforsk, Sweden; S. Storey, University of British Columbia, Canada.
Paper 2	Floc rupture and re-flocculation in turbulent shear flow. J. Salmela and M. Kataja, VTT Processes, Finland.
Paper 3	Fluid mechanics of the headbox nozzle: Coherent flow structures, instabilities and disturbances close to the nozzle exit. H. Eloranta, T. Pärssinen, Tampere University of Technology, Finland; H. Lepomäki, Metso Paper, Finland.
Paper 4	Reduction of layer mixing in stratified forming through hydrodynamic control.  D. Söderberg and M. Lucisano, STFI-Packforsk AB, Sweden.
Session 2: Pressing and Drying
Paper 5	Modelling of mechanical dewatering in contact with rough permeable surfaces. J-E. Gustafsson and H. Vomhoff, STFI-Packforsk AB, Sweden.
Paper 6	A hybrid drying process: cylinder drying with through air after-drying. S.J. Hashemiand W.J.M. Douglas, McGill University, Canada
Paper 7	High resolution thermo-gravimetric analysis of pulp drying. S. Park, R.A. Venditti, J.J. Pawlak and H. Jameel, North Carolina State University, USA.
Paper 8	Development of new methods for characterizing uniformity of yankee coatings. V.A. Grigoriev, G.S. Furman and R. Cloud and W. Su, Nalco Company, USA.
Paper 9	The influence of through-thickness variation on the mechanics of paper drying. M. Östlund, S. Östlund, KTH Mechanics, Sweden; P. Mäkelä, STFI-Packforsk AB, Sweden.
Paper 10	Predictions of anisotropic multiply board properties based on isotropic ply properties and drying restraints. T. Wahlström, The Packaging Greenhouse AB, Sweden; P. Mäkelä, STFI-Packforsk AB, Sweden.
Paper 11	The effect of machine conditions and furnish properties on paper CD shrinkage profile. R.P.A. Constantino, S.J. I'Anson and W.W. Sampson, University of Manchester, UK.
Paper 12	Review: Winding & unwinding webs: A review of the state of the science in 2005. J.K. Good, Oklahoma State University, USA.
Session 3: Bonding and strength development
Paper 13	Radial distribution of the pressure in an industrial refiner. J.-C. Roux, EFPG, France and G. Joris, MATECH-Europe, Belgium.
Paper 14	Refining characteristics of softwood fibre fractions. K. Koskenhely and H. Paulapuro, Helsinki University of Technology, Finland; A. Ämmälä and H. Jokinen, Oulu University, Finland.
Paper 15	Review: On the nature of joint strength in paper – A review of dry and wet strength resins used in paper manufacturing. T. Lindström, T Larsson, STFI-Packforsk AB, Sweden and L. Wågberg, KTH, Sweden
Paper 16	Tensile strength of paper revisited. K.J. Niskanen, J. Sirviö and R. Wathén, KCL Science and Consulting, Finland
Paper 17	Role of fibre deformations and damage from fiber strength to end user. O. Joutsimo, R. Wathén and L. Robertsén, KCL Science and Consulting, Finland.
Paper 18	Use of digital image correlation to study the local deformation field of paper and paperboard. J.M. Considine, C.T. Scott, R. Gleisner and J. Zhu, USDA Forest Service, USA.
Paper 19	Effect of different degradation mechanisms on axial and z-directional fiber strength. R. Wathén, O. Joutsimo and T. Tamminen, KCL Science and Consulting, Finland
Session 4: Network Deformation and Failure
Paper 20	Review: The creep response of paper D. Coffin, Miami University, USA.
Paper 21	Influence of fiber-fiber bonding on the tensile creep compliance of paper. A. DeMaio and T. Patterson, Institute of Paper Science and Technology at Georgia Institute of Technology, USA.
Paper 22	Effect of fibre shape and fibre distortions on creep of kraft paper in constant and cyclic humidity. J. Panek, Iggesund Paperboard, UK; C. Fellers, T. Haraldsson, and U.‑B. Mohlin, STFI-Packforsk AB, Sweden.
Paper 23	Review: Runnability, fracture and pressroom breaks. Ø.W. Gregersen, NTNU, Norway.
Paper 24	Peeling pressure sensitive tape from paper. B. Zhao, R. Pelton and V. Bartzoka, McMaster University, Canada.
Session 5: Structure and Imaging
Paper 25	A new slice-based concept for 3D paper structure analysis applied to spatial coating layer formation. M. Wiltsche, M. Donoser, W. Bauer and H. Bischof, Graz University of Technology, Austria.
Paper 26	Characterisation of the 3D paper structure with X-ray synchotron radiation microtomography. S. Rolland du Roscoat, J-F. Bloch, EFPG, France; X. Thibault, ESRF, France.
Paper 27	Imaging fibre deformations. R. Lowe, A. Ragauskas and D.H. Page, Institute of Paper Science and Technology at Georgia Institute of Technology, USA.
Paper 28	Effect of correlated free fibre lengths on pore size distribution in fibrous mats. C.T.J. Dodson and W.W. Sampson, University of Manchester, UK.
Paper 29	Applications of thickness and apparent density mapping by laser profilometry. Y.J. Sung, C.H. Ham, O. Kwon and D.S. Keller, SUNY, USA; H.L. Lee, Seoul National University, South Korea.
Session 6: Coating and Printing
Paper 30	Review: Interactions between coating colour and base sheet in pigment coating. G. Engström, Karlstad University, Sweden
Paper 31	Tension wrinkling and fluting in heatset web offset printing process--post-buckling analyses. A. Kulachenko, P. Gradin and T. Uesaka, Mid Sweden University, Sweden
Paper 32	Review: Interaction between offset ink and coated paper—A review of the present understanding. G. Ström, STFI-Packforsk AB and KTH, Sweden
Paper 33	A stochastic structure model for predicting sheet consolidation and print uniformity of paper. F. Drolet, PAPRICAN, Canada; T. Uesaka, Mid Sweden University, Sweden.
Paper 34	Quantitative mottle measurement based on a physical model of the spatial contrast sensitivity of the human visual system. L.M. Cormier, PAPRICAN, Canada.
Session 7: Chemistry
Paper 35	Review: Filler and fines retention in papermaking. T.G. van de Ven, McGill University, Canada.
Paper 36	Imaging of macromolecular events occurring during the manufacture of paper. M. McNeal and H. Nanko, Institute of Paper Science and Technology at Georgia Institute of Technology, USA; M. Hubbe, North Carolina State University, USA.
Paper 37	Mechanisms of flocculation of microcrystalline cellulose by poly(ethylene oxide) and cofactor corilagin. R. Gaudreault, Cascades Inc., Canada; T.G.M. van de Ven and M.A. Whitehead, McGill University, Canada.
Paper 38	The mechanism of polyvinylamine wet-strengthening. J.-L. DiFlavio, R. Bertoia, R. Pelton, McMaster University, Canada; M. Leduc, BASF Aktiengesellschaft, Germany.
Paper 39	The effect of ketene dimer melting point on rate of sizing development. C.L. Brungardt and D.F. Varnell, Hercules Inc., USA.
Paper 40	Direct measurement of attractive Van der Waals forces and repulsive electrostatic forces between regenerated cellulose surfaces in an aqueous environment. S.M. Notley, Australian National University, Australia and L. Wågberg, KTH, Sweden.
Paper 41	On the origins of adhesion in papermaking systems. O.J. Rojas, M.V. Byrd, M.A. Hubbe, North Carolina State University, USA; P.M. Claesson, KTH, Sweden
Paper 42	Molecular interactions between model cellulose surfaces and ink – influence of surface energy and surface structure on adhesion. J. Forsström, TetraPak AB; M. Eriksson and L. Wågberg, KTH, Sweden.