Functionalized lignin and method of producing the same

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PATENT NO 9902815
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14348904

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In this study, commercially available softwood lignin was esterified with tall oil fatty acid (TOFA) and tested as barrier material in fiber-based packaging material. The modified lignin samples were applied with a bar coater forming an even coating on the paperboard substrate. A significant decrease in WVTR and OTR value was observed for paperboard coated with the modified lignin as well as pure TOFA used as a reference. In contrast to the TOFA coating, the modified lignin coatings exhibited a high and stable contact angle. The coating material did not affect the tensile strength of the paperboard. According to the results, the demonstration of the conversion of lignin into a value added product has been shown. Furthermore, the novel coating material shows promising properties for the development as sustainable barrier material in fiber-based packaging material to replace oil-placed barriers.

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  • TEKNOLOGIAN TUTKIMUSKESKUS VTT OY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hult, Eva-Lena Espoo, FI 2 9
Poppius-Levlin, Kristiina Espoo, FI 2 9
Ropponen, Jarmo Espoo, FI 10 12
Tamminen, Tarja Espoo, FI 5 12

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