Process for the production of microfibrillated cellulose in an extruder and microfibrillated cellulose produced according to the process
US8747612B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 26, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD21H11/20
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a process for the production of microfibrillated cellulose wherein the process comprises the steps of, providing a slurry comprising fibers, adding the slurry to an extruder, treating the slurry in the extruder so that the fibers are defibrillated and microfibrillated cellulose is formed. The invention further relates to a microfibrillated cellulose produced.
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