Paper making and fiber liberation – Processes of chemical liberation – recovery or purification... – Utilizing electrical or radiant energy
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-11
2011-01-11
Hug, Eric (Department: 1741)
Paper making and fiber liberation
Processes of chemical liberation, recovery or purification...
Utilizing electrical or radiant energy
C162S009000, C162S158000, C162S192000, C428S022000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07867359
ABSTRACT:
Irradiated lignocellulosic or cellulosic materials are provided which contain carboxylic acid groups and/or other functional groups not present in a naturally occurring cellulosic or lignocellulosic material from which the irradiated material was obtained.
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Hug Eric
Leber Celia H.
Minskey Jacob Thomas
Xyleco, Inc.
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