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Cellulose-based absorbent material and process for its production

The present invention relates to a process for producing a cellulose-based biodegradable superabsorbent material, suitable for use in applications such as wet wipes, disposable packaging, hygiene products, medical devices and a vast variety of other technical applications requiring a combination of high absorption and water hold-up. The invention also relates to the thus obtained material.

Publication date: 15/01/2024

Number: FI20225871A1 (A1)

Applicant: TEKNOLOGIAN TUTKIMUSKESKUS VTT OY?[FI]

Inventor: HARLIN ALI?[FI]; HAURU LAURI?[FI] (1)

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This project has received funding from the Bio Based Industries Joint Undertaking under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 837761.