Brightness reversion of mechanical pulps. XIX. Photostabilization of mechanical pulps by UV absorbers: Surface photochemical studies using diffuse reflectance technique

Journal of Wood Chemistry and Technology

Volumn 24, Issue 1, 2004, Pages 39-53

  Li, Cang ^a   Kim, Dong Ho ^a   Ragauskas, Arthur J ^a  

^a GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (United States)

Author keywords

Photochemical; Photostabilization; Pulp; Reversion

Indexed keywords

ABSORPTION; DIFFUSION IN SOLIDS; PHOTOCHEMICAL REACTIONS; REFLECTION;

BRIGHTNESS REVERSION; DIFFUSE REFLECTANCE TECHNIQUE;

MECHANICAL PULP;

ABSORPTION; DIFFUSION; MECHANICAL PULPS; PHOTOCHEMISTRY; REFLECTION;

EID: 2542626069     PISSN: 02773813     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1081/WCT-120035943     Document Type: Article

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