This article describes the history, reality and prospects for research on paper-making from bagasse conducted by Guangxi Guitang (Group) Co., Ltd. in China and then focuses upon Guitang's paper-making technical features and the outlook of the on-going technology studies. Wet-storage of bagasse that substantially preserves the integrity and strength of bagasse fiber and pollution control measures dealing with black liquor, bleach waste water and white water are described. Despite some unfavorable pulp properties, such as shorter fiber length, more sturdy and brittle cellulose compared with wood pulp, cultural paper and household tissue that satisfy the Class A quality standards of China have been successfully made from bagasse stratified with a small portion of soft wood pulp and some necessary additive. Today paper products contribute an industrial value almost equivalent to that of sugar.
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