Grant: Applied Research and Development Grants - Level 1

In this project, we will evaluate the potential of Kemira Chemicals Canada Inc. chemical offer to modify theproperties of existing products or developing new products for the Canadian pulp and paper producers. Thechallenge of effectively managing energy, fiber and water to create a high quality sheet is best carried outthrough a well-balanced wet-end management program. The main objective of this project is to evaluate newmolecules and compare them with existing chemical products. The efficiency of chemical application on thepulp will be measured through analysis of the physical properties of the pulp. It will then be possible todetermine whether gains have been made in order to reduce the cost of production or the possibility tomanufacture new products. For the Cégep de Trois-Rivières and Innofibre, this project will increase expertisein the field of pulp treatment and product development. This project aims to develop innovative products andapplications to the competitiveness of Quebec and the Canada pulp and paper mills. Kemira will provideexpertise, application know-how and chemicals that improve their customers' water, energy and raw materialefficiency.