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Paper filler composition

US11377791B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 2018
Grant dateJul 5, 2022
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02W30/64
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for preparing an aqueous suspension may include providing a fibrous substrate comprising cellulose having a Canadian Standard freeness equal to or less than 450 cm3, and microfibrillating the fibrous substrate in an aqueous environment by grinding in the presence of a grinding medium consisting essentially of mullite. The grinding may be carried out in the absence of grindable inorganic particulate material. The grinding medium may be present in an amount of at least about 10% by volume of the aqueous environment. The microfibrillated cellulose may have a fibre steepness of from about 20 to about 50.

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