COMPOSITE FROM HEMICELLULOSE EXTRACTED WOOD WITH IMPROVED PERFORMANCE AND REDUCED EMISSIONS

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APP PUB NO 20110294925A1
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12952891

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A composite article includes cellulosic strands and binder, the strands having been extracted to remove hemicellulose. In certain embodiments, the cellulosic strands are wood strands. The article may have reduced production of volatile organic compound emissions compared to the same article made with non-extracted strands. Also, the article may have improved performance after exposure to moisture. A method of manufacturing a composite article comprising extracting cellulosic strands to remove hemicelluose, and forming a composite which includes the strands and a binder. In certain embodiments, the extraction is a hot water extraction.

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UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES15 ESTABROOKE DRIVE ORONO ME 04469

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Paredes, Juan J San Pedro Sula, HN 1 1
Shaler, Stephen M Old Town, US 5 24
van, Heiningen Adriaan Reinhard Pieter Orono, US 8 33

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