Composite materials from corncob granules and process for preparation
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1. A composite composition which comprises:
- (a) a synthetic polymer; and
(b) corncob granules which have been modified so as to be compatible with the polymer to form the composition.
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Abstract
A composite composition which comprises a synthetic polymer, and corncob granules which have been modified, such as with a chemical reacted with the hydroxyl groups on the granules is described. The corncob granules are modified so as to be compatible with the polymer.
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1. A composite composition which comprises:
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(a) a synthetic polymer; and
(b) corncob granules which have been modified so as to be compatible with the polymer to form the composition. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A process for the preparation of a composite composition comprising:
- a synthetic polymer and corncob granules which have been modified to be compatible with the polymer, which comprises;
blending at elevated temperatures, the polymer so as to be thermoplastic and the corncob granules to form the composite composition. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
- a synthetic polymer and corncob granules which have been modified to be compatible with the polymer, which comprises;
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