| Radiation pretreatment (ETMP) |
25–40% |
Faster tensile development |
Strong evidence for spruce/aspen |
| Chemical softening (CTMP) |
20–40% |
Maintains tensile, improves bulk |
Depends on sulfite charge |
| Temperature optimization |
10–20% |
Better fibrillation |
Requires precise control |
| Consistency optimization |
5–15% |
Stable tensile |
Works best with soft sensors |
| Plate micro‑geometry tuning |
5–20% |
Higher tensile at lower energy |
Mill‑specific |
| Load distribution control |
5–10% |
More uniform fiber treatment |
Good for multi‑refiner lines |