Rind: An Improved Sugarcane Fibre for Pulping and Paper Making, 1996 Pulping Conference Proceedings
V. G. Unkalar
R. N. Shanbhag
N. M. Pai
J. S. Sanwal
G. D. Maheshwari
The West Coast Paper Mills Ltd.
Sugarcane rind - the outer skin of sugarcane - consists mostly of fibres. As rind is almost free from pith, sugar and waxy material, it does not require depithing operation and can be directly used as it is for pulping. Thus it offers a better fibrous raw material when compared to bagasse.