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- History of paper - Wikipedia
Paper is a thin nonwoven material traditionally made from a combination of milled plant and textile fibres The first paper-like plant-based writing sheet was papyrus in Egypt, but the first true papermaking process was documented in China during the Eastern Han period (25–220 AD), traditionally attributed to the court official Cai Lun
- The History of Paper | American Forest and Paper Association
The History of Paper The fascinating history of paper, from its ancient origins to the modern-day process Before paper as we know it existed, people communicated through pictures and symbols carved into tree bark, painted on cave walls, and marked on papyrus or clay tablets
- Papermaking | Process, History, Facts | Britannica
papermaking, formation of a matted or felted sheet, usually of cellulose fibres, from water suspension on a wire screen Paper is the basic material used for written communication and the dissemination of information
- Who Invented Paper? The History of Paper and Paper Making
The invention of paper is traditionally attributed to ancient China, with Cai Lun often recognized for his significant contributions to the development of papermaking around 105 CE during the Eastern Han Dynasty
- How is paper made? - Explain that Stuff
What is paper? Paper is a dried, compressed mat of plant fibers—nothing more, nothing less It's a bit like clothing you can write on No, really! Clothes are made by weaving together yarns such as cotton and wool spun from natural fibers
- Paper - Encyclopedia. com
Paper Background Formed from wood pulp or plant fiber, paper is chiefly used for written communication The earliest paper was papyrus, made from reeds by the ancient Egyptians Paper was made by the Chinese in the second century, probably by a Chinese court official named Cai Lun
- Paper - New World Encyclopedia
Paper is a thin, flat material produced by the compression of fibers The fibers are usually derived from pulp made from pulpwood trees (such as spruce), but they may also be prepared from such sources as cotton, hemp, linen, and rice
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