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Process for the preparation of absorbent materials

US6260511A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 1996
Grant dateJul 17, 2001
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2220/4887
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods are provided for preparing absorbent material, comprising providing non-broken down and uncut recycled fiber sludge having a moisture content of greater than about 40%; pelletizing said recycled fiber sludge to form wet pellets; and drying said wet pellets. The absorbent material is particularly useful as an industrial-grade waste liquid absorbent and/or an animal litter.

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