Table 3 The mechanical properties of the paper were evaluated via tensile tests.

From: Corona discharge plasma for green de-inking of inkjet printer ink

Condition

Tensile strength (N/mm2)

Breaking factor (N/mm)

Untreated white paper

5065 ± 487.44

8.81 ± 0.29

Untreated printed paper

2339 ± 190.98

4.07 ± 0.10

Plasma-treated printed paper

4593 ± 248.47

7.51 ± 0.25