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Process for spinning polypeptide fibers

US5171505A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 28, 1990
Grant dateDec 15, 1992
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD01F6/68
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Polypeptide fibers, fiber spinnable solutions, and a process for forming polypeptide fibers are disclosed. The invention includes forming polypeptide fibers from spinning solutions containing a polypeptide, and a solvent selected from the group consisting of hexafluoroisopropanol, and a mixture of formic acid and at least one lithium halide.

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