But there is undoubtedly a need for a more condensed presentation that does not go into experimental details but that is limited to the basic principles of analytical methods and illustrates their application. Scientific and technological advances in the refining sector including the recent developments have been presented. The program is designed to prepare students for technical management positions or as process technicians. In addition to the traditional aspects of pulp and paper production this book is also focused on biotechnology methods which is the distinctive feature of this book. Production of 12 types of paper-and cardboard-based packaging is described together with end-user applications and the appropriate packaging machines.However there is undoubtedly a need for a more condensed presentation which does not go into experimental details but is limited to the basic principles of the analytical methods and illustrates their applica tions.Scientific and technical advances in refining including the latest developments have been presented.This programme is designed to prepare students for positions in technical management or as process technologists.Alongside the traditional aspects of pulping and papermaking processes this book also focuses on biotechnological methods which is the distinguishing feature of this book.The manufacture of twelve types of paper- and paperboard-based packaging is described together with their end-use applications and the packaging machinery involved.