Wood adhesives containing solid residues of biomass fermentations
AssigneeThe United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
InventorsPaul Weimer, Linda Lorenz, Anthony Conner, Charles Frihart
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Abstract
A bioadhesive composition for bonding together adjacent surfaces of wood comprises a microbially-produced fermentation residue containing adherent microbial cells and glycocalyx. This residue finds particular application as a replacement for a significant amount of phenol-formaldehyde (PF) or other conventional adhesive component commonly used in the production of plywood and other wood products.
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An adhesive composition comprising a glycocalyx-containing fermentation residue.
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An adhesive composition comprising a glycocalyx-containing fermentation residue in an amount which is at least about 15% by weight of the composition.
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