Methods to assess and control dusting and linting in the paper industry: a review

• Published in: International journal of advanced manufacturing technology Vol. 119; no. 9-10; pp. 5511 - 5528
• Main Authors: Frazier, Ryen, Zambrano, Franklin, Pawlak, Joel J., Gonzalez, Ronalds
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Springer London 01-04-2022; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Advanced manufacturing technologies; CAE) and Design; Cellulose; Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD; Consumers; Critical Review; Dust; Engineering; Hygiene; Industrial and Production Engineering; Manufacturers; Manufacturing; Mechanical Engineering; Media Management; Product quality; Productivity; Pulp & paper industry; Test method; Hygiene tissue; Dust; Lint
• ISSN: 0268-3768; 1433-3015
• DOI: 10.1007/s00170-021-08482-5

Paper dusting has recently been recognized as a significant issue in the hygiene tissue industry. This review considers the factors that may contribute to dusting and linting, as well as the challenges of evaluating dusting propensity. Examining both the paper and textile industries, several methods of dusting and linting assessment exist. This review describes the equipment, methodologies, targeted paper grades or materials, advantages, and disadvantages. Standards (if applicable) are also covered for each of the major methods. These existing methods were found to have various drawbacks, suggesting a need for an improved, standardized method and device. In conclusion, and to motivate future research, mechanisms of dust release are reviewed along with existing and possible solutions to combat the tissue-dusting problem. This paper outlines the importance of creating a repeatable, standard, and accurate testing procedure and methodology for dust particle characterization in the hygiene tissue industry.