Abstract: The present invention relates to a cellulose-based gas barrier film, said cellulose-based gas barrier film comprising at least 50 wt % of a fines-depleted highly refined cellulose pulp (FD-HRC), wherein said FD-HRC has a Schopper-Riegler (SR) number in the range of 80-100 as determined by standard ISO 5267-1, wherein said FD-HIRC has an amount of long (>0.2 mm) fibers of at least 8 million fibers per gram (based on dry weight), and wherein said FD-HRC has a Fines A value below 46%, wherein the Fines A value is determined using an FS5 optical fiber analyzer. The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing said cellulose-based gas barrier film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bonding resin useful for example in the manufacture of laminates, mineral wool insulation and wood products such as plywood, oriented strandboard (OSB), laminated veneer lumber (LVL), medium density fiber-boards (MDF), high density fiberboards (HDF), parquet flooring, curved plywood, veneered particleboards, veneered MDF or particle boards. The bonding resin is also useful for example in composites, molding compounds and foundry applications. The invention also relates to a method for preparing the bonding resin. The bonding resin comprises an aqueous solution comprising lignin and/or tannin and ammonia and/or an organic base and hydroxymethylfurfural, furfural, furfuryl alcohol, acetoxy methyl furfural or an oligomer of hydroxy methylfurfural or a combination thereof and optionally one or more crosslinker and optionally one or more additives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a modified wood product wherein a step of resin treatment is followed by a thermal modification step. The present invention also relates to a modified wood product produced using said process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid lignin composition, particularly useful in the manufacture of resins for products such as insulation, laminates and engineered wood products such as oriented strand boards (OSB). The liquid lignin composition has a low viscosity even at low water content.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a highly refined cellulose composition, comprising: i) providing a fiber fraction comprising 20-100 wt % fibers obtained from used beverage cartons (UBC) based on the total dry fiber weight of the fiber fraction, ii) optionally subjecting the fiber fraction to mechanical, chemical or enzymatic pre-treatment, or a combination thereof, iii) subjecting the optionally pre-treated fiber fraction to refining at a consistency in the range of 0.5-30% by weight to a Schopper-Riegler (SR) in the range of 50-100, as determined by standard ISO 5267-1, to obtain the highly refined cellulose composition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for producing an agglomerated lignin-silicon composite material. The method involves the steps of mixing lignin in powder form, at least one silicon-containing active material in powder form and optionally at least one additive; compacting the mixture; and crushing the compacted composite material to obtain an agglomerated lignin-silicon composite material. The invention is also directed to a granular carbon-silicon composite material obtained by heat treatment of the agglomerated lignin-silicon composite material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a packaging material comprising a paperboard substrate comprising a first and a second side, an extrusion coated polymer layer attached to the first side, which polymer layer comprises polyethylene (PE) with a melt index in the range of 7-10 g/10 min, as measured using ASTM D1238, wherein the polymer layer has a grammage of less than 12 gsm, preferably less than 10 gsm. The invention further relates to a method of producing such a packaging material and a cup being made from or comprising said packaging material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a barrier laminate comprising: a first cellulose substrate comprising highly refined cellulose fibers; a tie layer comprising a hot melt adhesive and a second cellulose substrate wherein the peeling strength between the second substrate and the tie layer is between 3-5 N. The present invention also relates to a method for manufacturing said barrier laminate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing laminated veneer lumber treated with microfibrillated cellulose. The invention also relates to a modified laminated veneer lumber product produced using said process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a purified fiber fraction from used beverage carton (UBC), said method comprising the steps: a) subjecting UBC starting material to a polymer and aluminum film separation method to obtain a UBC polymer and aluminum fraction and a raw UBC fiber fraction; b) optionally subjecting the raw UBC fiber fraction to a coarse screening method to remove coarse particles; c) subjecting the raw UBC fiber fraction to a fine screening method to remove cellulose fines and fine particulate contaminants, wherein the fine screening method comprises at least one fine screening step and at least one washing step; d) optionally subjecting the fine screened UBC fiber fraction to a washing method to remove further contaminants; e) optionally subjecting the fine screened UBC fiber fraction to a bleaching method; f) subjecting the fine screened, and optionally bleached, UBC fiber fraction to a dewatering method to a consistency of at least wt %; and g) subjecting the dewatere

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for preparing a binder for an asphalt composition. The binder comprises lignin, a renewable and bio-based material, which replaces part of the fossil-based bitumen.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coated paperboard (10) for beverage container carriers (30) comprising: a paperboard substrate (12), a dispersion coating layer (18, 20) on each side (14, 16) of the paperboard substrate (12), wherein the paperboard substrate (12) comprises wet strength agents in an amount in a range from ?0 wt % to ?0.05 wt %, based on the dry solid content of the substrate (12) and sizing agents for making the paperboard (12) substrate more hydrophobic, wherein the sizing agents are present in an amount of ?0.15 wt %, especially in a range from ?0.15 wt % to ?0.5 wt %, based on the dry solid content of the substrate (12). The invention further relates to a beverage container carrier (30) comprising or being made from the aforementioned coated paperboard (10).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for preparing a binder for an asphalt composition. The binder comprises lignin, a renewable and bio-based material, which replaces part of the fossil-based bitumen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a multiply paperboard, comprising forming a first web on a first wire, a second web on a second wire and a third web on a third wire. The second web comprises a delamination web layer formed from a second pulp suspension comprising 5-80 weight-% refined CTMP and/or CMP. A first coating layer comprising 0.2-20 g/m2 starch is applied to a non-wire side of the first web by curtain application. A second coating layer comprising 0.2-20 g/m2 starch is applied to a non-wire side of the second web or the third web by curtain application. A multilayer web is formed by joining the third web with the second web via the second bonding layer and by joining the second web and the first web via the first bonding layer. The multilayer web is further dewatered and optionally dried to form the multiply paperboard. The invention relates also to a multiply paperboard.

Abstract: The present invention relates to food or liquid packaging laminate comprising fibers obtained from used beverage cartons (UBC), said food or liquid packaging laminate comprising: a paperboard layer, and a barrier layer, wherein said paperboard layer comprises no or substantially no fibers obtained from UBC, wherein said barrier layer comprises a substrate layer comprising a highly refined cellulose composition comprising fibers obtained from UBC, and a polymeric gas barrier coating disposed on at least one side of the substrate layer, and wherein said barrier layer is laminated to said paperboard layer by a polymeric sealing layer arranged between said paperboard layer and said barrier layer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process to produce agglomerated lignin with a controlled particle size distribution. The agglomerated lignin is essentially free of dust so that the risk of dust explosion is greatly reduced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a bonding resin, wherein lignin is provided in the form of an aqueous solution and mixed with one or more of glycerol diglycidyl ether, polyglycerol diglycidyl ether, polyglycerol polyglycidyl ether, glycerol triglycidyl ether, sorbitol polyglycidyl ether, alkoxylated glycerol polyglycidyl ether, trimethylolpropane triglycidyl ether, trimethylolpropane diglycidyl ether, polyoxy propylene glycol diglycidylether, polyoxypropylene glycol triglycidyl ether, diglycidylether of cyclohexane dimethanol, resorcinol diglycidyl ether, isosorbide diglycidyl ether, pentaerythritol tetraglycidyl ether, ethylene glycol diglycidyl ether, polyethylene glycol diglycidyl ether having 2-9 ethylene glycol units, propylene glycol diglycidyl ether having 1-5 propylene glycol units, and/or diglycidyl ether of terminal diol having a linear carbon chain of 3-6 carbon atoms; and optionally one or more additives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the production of a coated paper, paperboard or film, wherein the method comprises the steps of; providing a first suspension comprising cellulose fibers and/or nanocellulose, applying the first suspension on a substrate to form a fibrous web, wherein the web has a first and a second side, providing a second suspension comprising polymers and/or particles wherein the second suspension has a Brookfield viscosity above 3000 m Pas at a dry content between 4%-40% by weight, providing at least one calender comprising at least one roll or belt, applying the second suspension to the surface of the at least one calender roll or belt forming a coating web and conducting said fibrous web through the at least one calender whereby the coating web is applied to the first side of the web forming the coated paper, paperboard or film. The invention also relates to a paper, paperboard or film produced according to the method.

Abstract: An RFID reader antenna (1) for use in an intelligent cabinet (2), such as a smart fridge, is disclosed. The antenna (1) is configured for operation within the UHF band and has omnidirectional radiation pattern and circular polarization. The antenna comprises a dielectric substrate (11), and a ground plane (12) provided on the dielectric substrate. An aperture (13) forms an open area within the bounds of the ground plane (12). A radiating element (14; 14?; 14?; 14??; 14) is provided on the dielectric substrate in a plane parallel to the ground plane, and arranged within the open area, when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the ground plane (12), and surrounded by the ground plane.

Abstract: A textured film is provided which comprises nanocellulose. At least a first surface of the film comprises a patterned, textured surface formed by repeating protruding regions and at least one non-protruding region arranged between said protruding regions. A particular height difference between the protruding and non-protruding regions can give liquid repellent properties. Methods for making the textured film are also provided.