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The demand for paper and paperboard production continuously grows worldwide, particularly in the packaging industry. Due to the paper's nature, it usually requires a surface coating to keep out water, ...

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(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Jacqueline Reber, Iowa State University (THE CONVERSATION) Did you eat cereal this ...