| abstract |
In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of forming a cellulose article having a specific volume of less than 3 cc / gm. The method includes introducing a blend comprising an aqueous dispersion into cellulose fibers. The aqueous dispersion may be at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of ethylene-based thermoplastic polymers, propylene-based thermoplastic polymers, and mixtures thereof; At least one polymeric stabilizer; And water. In certain embodiments, the combined amount of at least one polymer and at least one stabilizer constitutes about 25 to about 74 volume percent of the aqueous dispersion. |