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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 17, 2008
Filed:
Jan. 21, 2002
Stephane Guilbert, Montpellier, FR;
Andreas Redl, Zevergem/de Pinte, BE;
Marie-helene Morel, Montpellier, FR;
Stephane Guilbert, Montpellier, FR;
Andreas Redl, Zevergem/de Pinte, BE;
Marie-Helene Morel, Montpellier, FR;
Tate & Lyle Europe, Aalst, BE;
ENSAM, Montpellier, FR;
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for preparing natural fibre-based composite materials containing natural binders and powdery proteins, comprising the following steps; adding a powdery protein adhesive binder to natural fibres having a moisture content of 1 15%; mixing the natural fibres together with the powdery protein adhesive; adjusting the moisture content of the composition to 6 24% w/w; and submitting the mixture to a heat pressure treatment to form the natural fibre-based material.