Plant fiber biocomposites
AssigneeNUtech Ventures
InventorsChin Li Cheung, Mark Alan Helle, Avinash K. Both
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Abstract
This document provides hemp fiber biocomposites and methods and materials for making and using hemp fiber biocomposites. For example, hemp fiber biocomposites that can be used as a hydroponic growth medium are provided. Methods for making hemp fiber biocomposites also are provided.
Claims5
A water-based method for making a plant fiber biocomposite comprising a network of lignin-containing plant fibers crosslinked by a polymer, said method comprising contacting said lignin-containing plant fiber with the polymer in water at a pH of from about 0 to about 5 to crosslink said lignin-containing plant fiber to said polymer.
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