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US 10,300,638 B2Granted
Process for improved composite board manufacture
AssigneeSolenis Technologies, L.P.
InventorsTimothy L. Chaffee, Daniel F. Varnell
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Abstract
The invention is directed to a process for the manufacture of composite wood structures, which provides for increased production rates and machinability. More particularly, the process comprises combining wood particles with a composition comprising an aqueous protein and diluent dispersion.
Claims14
A process for improved tool and blade wear in the manufacture of a composite board comprising:
- adding to a lignocellulosic mixture an aqueous protein and diluent dispersion;
- and an adhesive, binder and/or curative to form a composite mixture;
- forming the composite mixture into a mat, pressing and curing the composite mixture to produce a composite board;
- wherein the adhesives, binders and/or curatives can be added to the lignocellulosic mixture prior to, simultaneously with, after the aqueous protein and diluent dispersion or a combination thereof;
- and wherein the diluent dispersion comprises starch and sugar.
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