PAPR 4300 - Surface and Wet End Science

This course presents the important concepts of surface science, colloid chemistry and polymers. The concepts are illustrated by considering their application to operations in the paper industry. Subjects covered include surface tension, adsorption and wetting, colloids, foams and emulsions and wet end additives such as retention aids, strength resins, defoamers and drainage aids.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 3750 and CHEM 3760.

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: Will be offered as honors courses for interested students.
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 0)