Abstract: A fibrillated blend of lyocell and cellulosic pulp having a degree of polymerization of 200 to 1000 as measured by ASTM Test 1975-96, a method of making the blend and materials which incorporate the blend.

Abstract: A fibrillated blend of lyocell and cellulosic pulp having a degree of polymerization of 200 to 1000 as measured by ASTM Test 1795-96, a method of making the blend and materials which incorporate the blend.

Abstract: A fibrillated blend of lyocell and cellulosic pulp having a degree of polymerization of 200 to 1000 as measured by ASTM Test 1975-96, a method of making the blend and materials which incorporate the blend.

Abstract: A method of curing cementitious material comprising added a carboxylated bleached wood pulp fiber to the material during mixing. The fiber has a carboxyl content of from 10 to 70 meq/100 g cellulose fiber. The fibers are 0.1 to 5% by weight of the dry weight of the cementitious material. The structure produced by the method. The autogenous shrinkage of the cementitious material is reduced.

Abstract: A fibrillated blend of lyocell and cellulosic pulp having a degree of polymerization of 200 to 1000 as measured by ASTM Test 1975-96, a method of making the blend and materials which incorporate the blend.

Abstract: A cement product incorporating nanocrystalline cellulose and cellulose fiber throughout the product and a method of making the product.

Abstract: A cement product incorporating nanocrystalline cellulose and cellulose fiber throughout the product and a method of making the product.

Abstract: A method of curing cementitious material comprising added a carboxylated bleached wood pulp fiber to the material during mixing. The fiber has a carboxyl content of from 10 to 70 meq/100 g cellulose fiber. The fibers are 0.1 to 5% by weight of the dry weight of the cementitious material. The structure produced by the method. The autogenous shrinkage of the cementitious material is reduced.

Abstract: Blends of polyphenylene oxide-based polymers and lignin esters are described. These blends exhibit modulus of elasticity, tensile strength, and elongation at break values that are substantially the same as or greater than the modulus of elasticity, tensile strength, and elongation at break values for the polyphenylene oxide-based polymer alone. The blends provide compositions that have properties comparable to the polyphenylene oxide-based polymers, yet utilize less polymer.

Abstract: A fibrillated blend of lyocell and cellulosic pulp having a degree of polymerization of 200 to 1000 as measured by ASTM Test 1975-96, a method of making the blend and materials which incorporate the blend.

Abstract: A cement product incorporating nanocrystalline cellulose and cellulose fiber throughout the product and a method of making the product.

Abstract: The disclosure includes lignin mixed esters comprising first ester groups and second ester groups wherein the number of carbon atoms in the first ester group differs from the number of carbon atoms in the second ester group by 3 or more and processes of making the same. The unique thermal glass transition temperature properties of such lignin mixed esters are described.

Abstract: Pulp with a high hemicellulose level is blended with a dissolving grade pulp and converted to viscose. Blending can be performed during steeping or after steeping. Spinning of the viscose containing the blend, into filaments yields fibers with strength properties that are at least equal to those of the dissolving pulp alone.

Abstract: Methods are provided for creating covalent bonding of webs by combining cellulosic fibers having a carboxyl content approximately greater than 7 meq/100 g with one or more crosslinking agents. In a first step, a carboxyl group is placed onto a fiber. In an embodiment, the fiber is then reacted with an oxazoline-functional polymer which has been combined with a polycarboxylate compound. Heat is applied to the treated web, and this enables formation of a cross-linked bridge in the form of a covalent bond. In an embodiment, the covalent bonding of the carboxylated cellulose pulp webs utilizes oxazoline-functional polymers and polyacrylic acid. The oxazoline polymer in combination with polyacrylic acid should form a network polymer with covalent bonds to the cellulose carboxyl groups. The non-woven web may be strengthhened by covalent bonding, thereby improving overall wet/dry strength of the final product.

Abstract: Pulp with a high hemicellulose level is blended with a dissolving grade pulp and converted to viscose. Blending can be performed during steeping or after steeping. Spinning of the viscose containing the blend, into filaments yields fibers with strength properties that are at least equal to those of the dissolving pulp alone.

Abstract: Pulp with a high hemicellulose level is blended with a dissolving grade pulp and converted to viscose. Blending can be performed during steeping or after steeping. Spinning of the viscose containing the blend, into filaments yields fibers with strength properties that are at least equal to those of the dissolving pulp alone.

Abstract: A hydroentangling process comprising providing fractionated cellulosic fibers having a length weighted average length of at least 2.4 mm and less than 2% on a weight basis of fines having a length no greater than 0.2 mm, forming said fibers into a mat, applying jets of fluid under pressure to the pulp fibers to entangle said fractionated cellulosic fibers. The fibers may be entangled with a nonwoven web.

Abstract: Fractionated cellulosic fibers having a length weighted average fiber length of at least 2.4 mm and less than 2% by weight of fines. In another embodiment the fractionated cellulosic fibers have a length weighted average fiber length of at least 3.5 mm. In another embodiment the fractionated cellulosic fibers have a length weighted average fiber length in the range of 2.4 mm to 3.8 mm. The fibers may be used in spunlacing or airlacing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polymer derived from a cellulosic, lignocellulosic, or polysaccharide material having superabsorbent properties. Methods for making the polymer and personal care absorbent products that incorporated the polymer are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides cellulosic fibers having high wet bulk and methods for their preparation. In one embodiment, the invention provides cellulosic fibers catalytically crosslinked with glyoxal and, optionally, a glycol. In another embodiment, cellulosic fibers are crosslinked with a combination of glyoxal and a glyoxal-derived resin selected from the group consisting of a glyoxal/polyol condensate, a cyclic urea/glyoxal/polyol condensate, a cyclic urea/glyoxal condensate, and mixtures thereof.