Pulp And Paper Industry: A Review

Abstract

The pulp and paper industry is one of the most important industries in the world. It supplies paper to over 5 billion people worldwide. The pulp and paper industry (PPI) presents an energy-intensive sector, accounts for approximately 5% of global industrial energy consumption and contributes 2% of direct carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from industries. The pulp and paper industry consumes a significant amount of water and energy. World paper and paperboard demand and production are increasing significantly, leading to an increase in this sector's energy use and CO2 emissions.  The role of paper remains important in the digital age, with this ubiquitous material still used daily for many purposes worldwide. The global production volume of paper and paperboard was approximately 417.3 million metric tons in 2021. This was an increase of over four percent in comparison to the previous year. Since 2010, global production of paper and paperboard has remained relatively stable, averaging roughly 400 million metric tons per year. The purpose of this paper is to provide a well-structured comprehensive review on energy-efficiency in pulp and paper industry. Furthermore, we provide information on the evolution of Pulp and Paper.