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Biodegradable material made of biological components

US10179856B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 2013
Grant dateJan 15, 2019
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L2205/06
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a biodegradable material made of biological components, comprising 10 to 60 wt. % of a protein adhesive (1), which is made of at least one protein, and 2 to 50 wt. % of natural fibers (4). Furthermore, 2 to 15 wt. % of at least one hygroscopic mineral (7), 10 to 55 wt. % of water (2), and 0 to 50 wt. % of an additive component (5) are provided in the material (10).

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