Book excerpt: Nonwood Plant Fibers for Pulp and Paper examines the use of nonwood plant fibers for pulp and paper, worldwide pulping capacity of nonwood fibers, categories of non-wood raw materials, problems associated with the utilization of non-wood fibers, pulping, bleaching, chemical recovery and papermaking of nonwood raw materials, the use of nonwood plant fibers in specific paper and paperboard grades, and the advantages and drawbacks of using nonwood fiber for papermaking and future prospects. This book gives professionals in the field the most up-to-date and comprehensive information on the state-of- the-art techniques and aspects involved in pulp and paper making from nonwood plant fibers. Provides comprehensive coverage on all aspects of pulping and papermaking of non-wood fibers Covers the latest science and technology in pulping and papermaking of non-wood fibers Focuses on biotechnological methods, a distinguishing feature of this book and its main attraction Presents valuable references related to the pulp and papermaking industry