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Method for dewatering a web comprising microfibrillated cellulose and a film produced from the dewatered web

US11619004B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 2019
Grant dateApr 4, 2023
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J2301/04
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for dewatering a web comprising microfibrillated cellulose, wherein the method comprises the steps of: providing a suspension comprising between 50 weight-% to 100 weight-% of microfibrillated cellulose based on total dry weight, forming a fibrous web of said suspension on a support wherein said web has a dry content of 1-25% by weight, applying a dewatering felt into direct contact with the fibrous web, conducting said fibrous web, arranged between said dewatering felt and said substrate, through a pressing equipment. The invention further relates to a film produced from said method.

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