Biodegradable multicomponent fibers

Details Biodegradable multicomponent fibers Biodegradable multicomponent fibers

2011-07-05

2011-07-05

Torres-Velazquez, Norca L (Department: 1786)

Stock material or miscellaneous articles

Coated or structually defined flake, particle, cell, strand,...

Rod, strand, filament or fiber

C442S361000, C442S362000, C442S364000

Reexamination Certificate

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07972692

ABSTRACT:
A multicomponent fiber that contains a high-melting aliphatic polyester and a low-melting aliphatic polyester is provided. The multicomponent fibers are substantially biodegradable, yet readily processed into nonwoven structures that exhibit effective fibrous mechanical properties.

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