Patent ID: 8029646

Claim:
A method of forming a cellulose article comprising: incorporating cellulose fibers with a compound, wherein the compound comprises an aqueous dispersion comprising the melt blending of: at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of an ethylene-based thermoplastic polymer, a propylene-based thermoplastic polymer, and mixtures thereof; and at least one polymeric stabilizing agent; in the presence of water; and one or more neutralizing agents; wherein a combined amount of the at least one polymer and the at least one stabilizing agent comprises about 25 to about 74 volume percent of the aqueous dispersion; and wherein said dispersion has a pH in the range of 8 to 11, and an average volume particle size diameter in the range of from 0.05 to 5 micrometers; and forming a cellulose article having a specific volume of less than 3 cc/gm.