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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 18, 2012
Filed:
Mar. 13, 2009
Michael Ioelovich, Haifa, IL;
Oleg Figovsky, Haifa, IL;
Alexander Leykin, Haifa, IL;
Nanotech Industries, Inc., Daly City, CA (US);
Polymate, Ltd., Migdal Ha'emeq, IL;
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a biodegradable composition containing nano-particles of cellulose for forming a protective coating on natural materials. It is an object of the invention to provide a composition for forming a protective coating layer on a biodegradable natural material that imparts to the material improved waterproofing and grease-resistant properties. It is another object to provide a composition for forming a protective coating on natural biodegradable materials that is based on the use of nano-cellulose particles and that protects these materials from swelling, warping, and mechanical damage during contact with water, other aqueous liquids, or grease.