Abstract:
The present invention relates to a process for lignin dissolution in which partial methylolation of lignin is carried out during the step of preparing a solution of lignin in an aqueous medium comprising alkali. The lignin prepared according to the process of the present invention can be used to manufacture lignin-based phenolic resins, which are particularly useful in the manufacture of laminates.
Abstract:
Gegenstand der Erfindung ist ein als umweltfreundlich und für die Gesundheit als unbedenklich einzustufender Klebstoff, insbesondere für Werkstoffe aus Holz und Zellulose, dessen Herstellung sowie seine Verwendung. Der Klebstoff enthält als Komponenten mindestens ein Polysaccharid, Ligninsulfonat und ein wässeriges Lösungsmittel oder mindestens ein Polysaccharid und ein in einem wässerigen Lösungsmittel gelöstes Ligninsulfonat. Im Unterschied zu den bekannten Klebstoffen auf der Basis von Ligninsulfonat ist der erfindungsgemäße Klebstoff gegenüber Wasser beständiger.
Abstract:
A lime pellet for use in asphalt applications can include lime fines and an asphalt-compatible binder. The pellet is characterized as having a rigid structure with a dimension greater than about 1.5 mm and being compatible with a hot mix asphalt so as to dissolve in liquid asphalt. Optionally, the binder is characterized by having less than about 50% by weight of total binder being sulfur, or the pellet is characterized by having lime in an amount of at least 31% by weight, or being storage-stable and agglomeration resistant. The pellet is manufactured by mixing the lime fines with the asphalt-compatible binder and forming pellets therefrom. The pellets are useful for conditioning an end product of hot mix asphalt during the manufacture of such an asphalt. The method of conditioning includes providing the lime pellet, and mixing the lime pellet with a hot mix asphalt ingredient, wherein the ingredient is at least one of an aggregate or asphalt cement. Additionally, the lime pellets can be used for bonding a first asphalt layer with a second asphalt layer by being deposited therebetween.
Abstract:
A wall to be insulated is shown generally at 200. Applied to the wall 200 is a layer of insulating material 210, and on top of the insulating mixture is a layer of skimmed plaster 230. The thickness of the cumulative layers of insulator and skimmed plaster is represented by T'. Insulating material 210 has a thickness of less than 25 mm, more preferably a thickness of less than 4-8mm. The insulating material layer 210 is a mixture of cork granules, aerogel and binder. The cork granules comprise natural cork with particle size of 0.5-2mm in diameter. The aerogel may have an average particle size of 100-3500 µm. Preferably, the aerogel may have an average particle size of 500- 3500 µm. Even more preferably, the aerogel may have an average particle size of 1000-3500 µm. The binder may be a vapour permeable acrylic emulsion.
Abstract:
An aqueous binder composition is disclosed. The aqueous binder composition can be prepared by using at least polymerizable substance, crosslinking agent, and at least one additive, wherein the aqueous binder composition has a extensional viscosity, as measured by filament break-up time, of at least 0.13 seconds, and wherein 5–99 weight-% of the polymerizable substance originates from lignin and wherein the crosslinking agent is an aldehyde. Further is disclosed a method for determining the amount of at least one additive needed for preparing an aqueous binder composition. Also different uses are disclosed.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a process for preparing a bonding resin, lignin in solid form or in the form of a dispersion in water is mixed with a crosslinker; and optionally one or more additives followed by addition of a basic solution. The bonding resin is useful for example in the manufacture of laminates, mineral wool insulation and wood products such as plywood, oriented strandboard (OSB), laminated veneer lumber (LVL), medium density fiberboards (MDF), high density fiberboards (HDF), parquet flooring, curved plywood, veneered particleboards, veneered MDF or particle boards, laminates or mineral wool insulation.
Abstract:
A method of forming a coating on a substrate is provided comprising forming a lignin solution by at least partially dissolving lignin in a solvent, coating the lignin solution onto the substrate and exposing the lignin coated substrate to a treatment selected from the group consisting of a heat treatment and an acid treatment. The coating provides for improved waterproofing and/or strengthening of the substrate.
Abstract:
An environment-friendly glue recognised as safe for health, in particular a glue for wood and cellulose materials, is disclosed, as well as its preparation and use. The glue contains as components at least one polysaccharide, lignin sulfonate and an aqueous solvent, or at least one polysaccharide and a lignin sulfonate dissolved in an aqueous solvent. Unlike the known glues based on lignin sulfonate, the glue according to the invention is more resistant to water.
Abstract:
A process for making coatings in which radiation-curable compounds containing at least 5 wt.% of radically copolymerised lignin derivatives in relation to said compounds are applied to substrates and cured.