In alternative embodiments, provided are methods and industrial processes for generating pulp from lignocellulosic feedstocks, comprising directly contacting a lignocellulosic feedstock with a system comprising a super critical or sub-super critical fluid or mixture of fluids, whereby the partial pressure of the system provides for the hydrolysis or a combination thereof of the feedstock at reduced temperatures and pressures, followed by an upgrading step wherein a low-purity cellulosic material generated in the super critical or sub-super critical reaction step is treated with an alkaline solution. In alternative embodiments, provided are systems and methods for producing a cellulose material using reduced amounts of water.

In alternative embodiments, provided are methods and industrial processes for generating pulp from lignocellulosic feedstocks, comprising directly contacting a lignocellulosic feedstock with a system comprising a super critical or sub-super critical fluid or mixture of fluids, whereby the partial pressure of the system provides for the hydrolysis or a combination thereof of the feedstock at reduced temperatures and pressures, followed by an upgrading step wherein a low-purity cellulosic material generated in the super critical or sub-super critical reaction step is treated with an alkaline solution. In alternative embodiments, provided are systems and methods for producing a cellulose material using reduced amounts of water.

The invention concerns an insulation material (10) comprising a wood-derived material (11) and a fire retardant (13). The wood-derived material is in the insulation material as a non-separated fiber fraction (14) and as a separated fiber fraction (15) and the insulation material is a combination of said fractions with the fire retardant without separate polymer components (28). In addition, it is also an object of the invention to provide an insulation element, a layer structure, a construction and a method of producing an insulation material.

The invention concerns an insulation material (10) comprising a wood-derived material (11) and a fire retardant (13). The wood-derived material is in the insulation material as a non-separated fiber fraction (14) and as a separated fiber fraction (15) and the insulation material is a combination of said fractions with the fire retardant without separate polymer components (28). In addition, it is also an object of the invention to provide an insulation element, a layer structure, a construction and a method of producing an insulation material.

A single-layer fibrous substrate comprising, by dry weight compared with the weight of the substrate: between 39.9 and 87.9% natural fibers refined to above 50 SR; between 12 and 60% nanofibrillar polysaccharide; and between 0.1 and 4% of at least one retention agent.

A single-layer fibrous substrate comprising, by dry weight compared with the weight of the substrate: between 39.9 and 87.9% natural fibers refined to above 50 SR; between 12 and 60% nanofibrillar polysaccharide; and between 0.1 and 4% of at least one retention agent.

Sanitary tissue products employing fibrous structures that exhibit novel combination of slip stick coefficient of friction and compressibility properties and methods for making same.

Sanitary tissue products employing fibrous structures that exhibit novel combination of slip stick coefficient of friction and compressibility properties and methods for making same.

An object of the present invention is to provide a thermoplastic fiber sheet that can be pressure bonded even at low temperatures and can prevent an event of a decrease in operational reliability of electronic components and electronic materials after pressure bonding.

Provided is a thermoplastic fiber sheet composed of at least cellulosic fibers and thermoplastic resin fibers having a softening temperature of 100 to 140 C., in which the weight ratio of the cellulosic fibers to the thermoplastic resin fibers (the cellulosic fibers:the thermoplastic resin fibers) is 4:6 to 2:8, and the porosity is 20 to 70%.

The weight of cellulose containing materials, including paper, cardboard, cotton fabrics and unprocessed wood will increase significantly when exposed to a novel form of energy, which the inventor has termed KELEA (kinetic energy limiting electrostatic attraction). This energy is comparable to what is commonly termed a universal life force in traditional Chinese medicine and what is also attributed to the beneficial health effects of certain naturally occurring and processed drinking water. These waters are sometime referred to as being energized, activated, micro-clustered, etc. The present invention describes a way to quantitatively assess the KELEA emitting activity of these beneficial waters, as well as other fluids, including gasoline and diesel fuels. The fluids can be monitored, even when contained in a sealed container, such as a mini-hot water bag.