摘要 |
<p>The present invention relates to a polysaccharide having functional groups, wherein said groups are aldehyde groups formed at positions C2 and/or C3 as well as at position C6 of the anhydroglucose units of the polysaccharide chain. Preferably, the polysaccharide is a cellulosic fibrous material, the primary and secondary hydroxyl groups of which are at least partially oxidized to aldehyde groups by means of TEMPO oxidation and periodate oxidation. The invention also relates to a paper or nonwoven comprising the above polysaccharide. According to the invention a relative wet strength of greater than 10 % can be achieved.</p> |