Olefin Metathesis as the substitute for Formaldehyde to Crosslink Cellulose
The Challenge / Concern: Croslinking of cellulose is desired for various reasons such as to increase strength of fabric or paper. Classical cellulose cross linking systems, such as compounds using N-methylol chemistry, release formaldehyde, known to be a human carcinogen. Hence a safer and effective alternative is desired. Brief (and non-confidential) Solution Cellulose modifications …
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