The Impact of Lignin Content on Paper Physical Strength of CTMP

The research reported here gives some new insights into the influence of lignin content on paper strength properties. The relative amount of total lignin in CTMP was varied by using multistage ClO 2 bleaching method. Few differences were observed in fiber morphology charcteristics of CTMP during ClO 2 treatments. Linear correlations greater than 99% were found between total lignin content and paper strength properties. The influences of lignin content on Scott bond and tensile strength were greater than that of tear and burst strength.