Course: Printing Inks and Papers I

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Course title Printing Inks and Papers I
Course code KCHTFR/TBP1
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Holická Hana, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Wood morphology, cells of wood, structure of cell wall Celulose, hemicelulose, lignin Pigments - fillers of paper, components of coating mixture Structure of uncoated and coated paper Fiber-water bond, paper humidity, paper conditioning Paper degradation - mechanisms of celulose and others components of paper, durability of paper, accelerated aging of paper Colorforming components of printing inks - pigments, dyes, colors theory Film-forming components - chemistry, properties and their influence on the use of printing inks Solvents, thinners - chemistry, properties and their influence on the use of printing inks Additives - chemistry, properties and their influence on the use of printing inks Interaction printing ink-paper, mechanisms of ink drying Development trends in printing inks and papers industry

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to deepen knowlidge about paper structure, chemical composition and properties of the printing inks.
Wider knowledge about printing inks and paper structure. Student is able to assume and explain various problems of interaction paper and printing ink during printing process.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge about paper structure and printing inks composition.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Written examination

Written test and oral exam.
Recommended literature
  • Červenka E. a kol. Chemie dřeva a celulózy. VŠCHT, Pardubice, 1980.
  • Jakucewicz S. Papier do drukowania. Warszawa, Michael Huber, Polska, 2010. ISBN 978-83-915748-1-2.
  • Kalendová A., Kalenda P. Technologie nátěrových hmot, Pojiva, rozpouštědla a aditiva pro výrobu nátěrových hmot. Univerzita Pardubice, 2004.
  • Leach R. H. The Printing Ink Manual, 4th ed.. London, Blueprint, 1991. ISBN 0 948 90577 8.
  • Lehtinen E. Pigment coating and surface sizing of paper. Helsinki, Fapet Oy, 2000. ISBN 952-5216-11-X.
  • Mark, Richard E. Handbook of physical testing of paper.. New York: Marcel Dekker, 2002. ISBN 0-8247-0498-3.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Restoration Study plan (Version): Restoration and conservation of works of art and craft on paper, textile and related supports (2015) Category: Art and applied art 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter