Method for dissolving cellulose and for producing cellulose particles

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8785158
APP PUB NO 20090014902A1
SERIAL NO

11922878

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The invention relates to a method for dissolving cellulose e.g. for the production of regenerated cellulose products such as films, fibers, particles and the like. In said method, the cellulose material is dissolved using an enzymatic treatment, followed by a base treatment. The invention is also directed to a method for producing cellulose particles wherein cellulose dissolved as described above is sprayed or mixed into a regenerating solution for precipitating cellulose particles. Moreover, the invention relates to the use of said cellulose particles produced with this method as a filler and/or coating pigment of paper and board. The invention is also directed to methods for producing and coating paper and board.

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SAPPI NETHERLANDS SERVICES B VBIESENWEG 16 AA MAASTRICHT 6211

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Koivunen, Kimmo Espoo, FI 4 89
Laine, Janne Espoo, FI 39 390
Silenius, Petri Lohja, FI 29 375
Vuorinen, Tapani Espoo, FI 12 160

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