Abstract: The present invention provides methods for reducing fluorescence in a paper-containing sample. Methods for destroying fluorescent whitening agents in a paper-containing sample are also provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 30, 1999
Date of Patent:
September 25, 2001
Assignees:
Institute of Paper, Science Technology, Inc.
Inventors:
Fadi Selim Chakar, Arthur Jonas Ragauskas