Cellulose-reinforced thermoplastic composite and methods of making same
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1. A composite material comprising a mixture of:
- a. papermaking sludge in granulated form; and
b. a polymer composition comprising a synthetic polymer resin.
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Abstract
Granulated papermaking sludge is combined with plastic to form composite materials that may be shaped into structural and non-structural articles.
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1. A composite material comprising a mixture of:
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a. papermaking sludge in granulated form; and
b. a polymer composition comprising a synthetic polymer resin. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 20, 21)
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12. A method of making a composite material, the method comprising the steps of:
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a. combining papermaking sludge in granulated form with a a polymer composition comprising a synthetic polymer resin; and
b. extruding, injection molding, or compression molding the mixture. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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