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Lyocell film made from cellulose having low degree of polymerization values

US6440547B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 2001
Grant dateAug 27, 2002
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2965
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides lyocell films, having a high hemicellulose content of at least 5%, a low copper number of less than 2, and including cellulose that has a low average degree of polymerization (D.P.) in the range of about 200 to 1100.

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