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Paper Recycling, Stickies Control, Deinking, Refining of Chemical Pulps, Onsite Training
Expert received B. S. degree in Chemical Engineering from Bombay University, India and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees also in Chemical Engineering from Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY. Expert joined the Institute of Paper Chemistry in 1977. Later, he formed his own…
Process/Materials Development and Optimization in the Pulp, Paper and Nonwovens Industries
Expert has 30 years experience producing fibers and structures designed to yield optimal absorbent performance on a variety of substrates (water, oils, urine, menses, etc.). Expert's structures have been adapted and implemented in numerous consumer and B2B products currently on…
Rheology, Nanotechnology, Particulate/Multiphase Processes, Chemical Engineering.
Expert operates his contract research & development small business incorporated in 1990 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA. Expert's professional experience spanning over four decades in chemical engineering has focused around the broad areas of particulate/multiphase processes and rheology. Chemical engineering…
Specialty Polymers and Fibers
HYDROGEL; POLYELECTROLYTES. Expert's fundamental knowledge in polyelectrolytes and their interaction with small and large molecules has enabled him to offer consultation in diverse industries, including personal care, healthcare, cable wrap, food packaging, railroad, paper, and wastewater treatment. He has developed…
Pulping and Papermaking
PAPERMAKING; PAPER TESTING; PAPER PROPERTY; PAPER QUALITY CONTROL. Because of his experience in a kraft mill and later in research and development, Expert has gained expertise in identifying tests to find and correct many problems occurring in papermaking operations. He…
Wood Science, Wood Chemistry, Wood Coatings, Recycling
Expert has been involved in research in weathering of wood for the past 20 years. He studies wood discoloration, surface oxidation, and surface protections. He uses electron spin resonance to characterize free radicals (formation, termination) and mechanisms of weathering. He…
Polymer Coating Technologies
Expert has designed numerous formulations serving commercial and industrial coating needs. Expert has experience in the development of coating products for graphic arts, inks, paints, lacquers, elastomerics, adhesives, chemically resistant coatings, decorative coatings, photosensitive coatings, anti-corrosive, and abrasive coatings. The…
Pulp and Paper Processes
Expert has extensive knowledge and experience with processing and de-inking recycled papers. Expert has had over 30 years of experience in operating and designing systems for processing and de-inking various types of waste paper. He has developed several process innovations…
Paper Manufacturing, Coating, and Recycling
He has expertise in paper and paperboard coating. This includes coating formulations, coating processes, new grade developments, and troubleshooting involved in a wide variety of coated paper and paperboard products. In addition to printability and optical property improvements, he is…
Chemical Engineering; Pulp & Paper Engineering
Expert (pronounced "Shay") has over 30 years of combined academic and industry R & D experience in the chemical and pulp and paper industries. He has worked in production capacity expansion, cost reduction, new process design, product development, mathematical modeling,…