Method for fractionating lignin

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PATENT NO 9896469
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14405873

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The present invention relates to a method for fractionating lignin, wherein the method comprises the following steps: (i) dissolving lignin into a mixture containing organic solvent and water; and (ii) ultrafiltrating the mixture formed in step (i) through one or more filtration membranes for producing a predetermined number of lignin fractions, wherein each fraction contains lignin with a molecular weight within a predetermined range. The present invention further relates to a lignin fraction and to the uses thereof.

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  • UPM-KYMMENE CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Eskelinen, Kati Imatra, FI 4 47
Pietarinen, Suvi Lappeenranta, FI 29 149
Valkonen, Sanna Lappeenranta, FI 22 110

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