СВЯЗУЮЩИЕ КОМПОЗИЦИИ, СОДЕРЖАЩИЕ СОЕВЫЙ БЕЛОК И УГЛЕВОД

Описаны связующие композиции, содержащие соевый белок и углевод. Связующие композиции могут включать углевод, азотсодержащее соединение и соевый белок. Связующие композиции также могут, по желанию, включать сгущающие агенты, такие как модифицированные целлюлозы и полисахариды. 3 н. и 14 з.п. ф-лы, 8 ил.

СВЯЗУЮЩАЯ КОМПОЗИЦИЯ ДЛЯ МИНЕРАЛЬНОЙ ВАТЫ, ВКЛЮЧАЮЩАЯ САХАРИД, ОРГАНИЧЕСКУЮ ПОЛИКАРБОНОВУЮ КИСЛОТУ И РЕАКЦИОННОСПОСОБНОЕ КРЕМНИЙОРГАНИЧЕСКОЕ СОЕДИНЕНИЕ И ПОЛУЧЕННЫЕ ИЗ НЕЕ ИЗОЛЯЦИОННЫЕ ИЗДЕЛИЯ

Изобретение относится к связующим композициям для изоляционных изделий на основе минеральной ваты. Предложена связующая композиция на основе минерального войлока или стекловолокна, которая включает по меньшей мере один сахарид, по меньшей мере одну органическую поликарбоновую кислоту, включающую от 2 до 4 функциональных карбоксильных групп и имеющую молекулярную массу менее или равную 1000, и по меньшей мере один полиорганосилоксан, содержащий по меньшей мере одну функциональную группу, способную реагировать с по меньшей мере одним из составляющих связующей композиции. Предложены также звуко- и/или теплоизоляционное изделие и покрытие из минеральных волокон, проклеенные с использованием предложенной композиции и способ получения указанного звуко- и/или теплоизоляционного изделия. Технический результат - заявленная связующая композиция не содержит формальдегида и придает изоляционным изделиям пониженную способность абсорбировать воду. 4 н. и 21 з.п. ф-лы, 2 табл., 8 пр.

Физически модифицированный крахмал саго

Настоящее изобретение относится к физически модифицированному крахмалу саго. Предложенный физически модифицированный крахмал саго имеет среднюю молекулярную массу, составляющую по меньшей мере 90% от молекулярной массы исходного крахмала саго; температуру начала желатинизации, измеренную с помощью дифференциальной сканирующей калориметрии (DSC) в деминерализованной воде, составляющую по меньшей мере 71°C; управляемое развитие вязкости от 100 до 600 MVU за менее чем 15 MVU/с; пиковую вязкость, составляющую по меньшей мере 400 MVU, и падение вязкости менее чем на 40% от пиковой вязкости. Причем физически модифицированный крахмал прокаливают в избытке воды в присутствии ингибитора разбухания либо подвергают влажно-тепловой обработке. Изобретение позволяет получить крахмал, демонстрирующий увеличенную температуру начала желатинизации и управляемое повышение вязкости при сохранении значительной вязкости в горячем и в холодном состоянии, что позволяет его широко использовать в качестве загустителей ...

ЭЛАСТИЧНАЯ ПЛЕНКА, СОДЕРЖАЩАЯ ВОЗОБНОВЛЯЕМЫЙ ПОЛИМЕР КРАХМАЛА

Изобретение относится к пленке, которую применяют в составе разнообразных одноразовых изделий, например подгузников, гигиенических салфеток, одежды для взрослых, страдающих недержанием, перевязочного материала и т.д. Эластичная пленка, включающая термопластическую композицию, где термопластическая композиция включает по меньшей мере один полимер крахмала, составляющий от приблизительно 1 мас.% до приблизительно 30 мас.% от содержания полимеров в пленке, по меньшей мере один эластомерный полимер, составляющий от приблизительно 30 мас.% до приблизительно 95 мас.% от содержания полимеров в пленке и по меньшей мере один пластификатор, составляющий от приблизительно 0,1 мас.% до приблизительно 30 мас.% от массы пленки, причем массовое отношение количества эластомерных полимеров к количеству полимеров крахмала в пленке составляет от приблизительно 1 до приблизительно 10 и удлинение эластичной пленки как в машинном направлении, так и в поперечном направлении составляет приблизительно 250 % или ...

АДГЕЗИВНАЯ СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ПРОДУКТА НА ОСНОВЕ ДРЕВЕСИНЫ

Изобретение относится к способу производства продукта на основе древесины. Способ включает нанесение адгезивной системы на один или несколько кусков материала на основе древесины и соединение одного или нескольких кусков с одним или несколькими дополнительными кусками материала. Адгезивная система содержит один компонент, содержащий крахмал, и другой компонент, содержащий один или несколько полимеров, принадлежащих к группе поливиниламина, сополимеров поли (виниловый спирт-со-виниламин), поли (виниловый спирт-со-винилформамид), полиаллиламина, полиэтиленимина, полиамидоамина и поливинилформамида. Причем два компонента наносятся на материал на основе древесины как несмешанные отдельные компоненты. Адгезивная система дополнительно содержит один или несколько полимеров, содержащих ацетоацетилированный поливиниловый спирт. Использование адгезивной системы позволяет производить такие продукты на основе древесины, как плиты на основе стружек, частиц или волокон или плиты на основе ориентированных ...

СОСТАВ И СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ БИОДЕГРАДИРУЕМОЙ ТЕРМОПЛАСТИЧНОЙ КОМПОЗИЦИИ

Настоящее изобретение относится к составу биодеградируемой термопластичной композиции и способу получения биодеградируемой термопластичной композиции. Состав биодеградируемой термопластичной композиции содержит: полипропилен 32-34 мас.%, крахмал 55-47 мас.%, карбонат кальция 4,5-8 мас.%, этиленвинилацетат 4-5 мас.%, оксид кальция 1-2 мас.%, карбоксилат железа 0.5-1 мас.%. Способ получения биодеградируемой термопластичной композиции включает смешение полипропилена 32-34 мас.%, карбоната кальция 4,5-8 мас.% и оксида кальция 1-2 мас.% в центробежном смесителе в течение 1 минуты и подачу их посредством дозатора в первую зону двухшнекового экструдера (поток 1); смешение этиленвинилацетата 4-5 мас.%, крахмала 55-47 мас.%, моностеарата глицерина 3 мас.% и карбоксилата железа 0.5-1 мас.% и направление их в аппарат плавильно-нагревательный, где при температуре 100-110°С получается тестообразная масса (поток 2). Тестообразная масса (поток 2) совмещается с гомогенным расплавом (поток 1) в пятой зоне ...

ТЕРМООТВЕРЖДАЕМЫЕ ВСПЕНЕННЫЕ ПРОДУКТЫ И СПОСОБ ИХ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к твердым термоотверждаемым пенистым материалам, полученным на основе реагентов Майларда, для использования в качестве изоляционного продукта вспененного типа. Способ получения указанного материала включает (a) получение композиции, содержащей первый реагент из редуцирующих сахаров и второй реагент, (b) образование пленки на подложке или в пресс-форме толщиной по меньшей мере 1 мм, (c) нагревание пленки до по меньшей мере 140°C с обеспечением блока твердого термореактивного пенистого материала. При этом второй реагент выбирают из первичного или вторичного амина, их кислотно-аддитивных солей и аммониевых солей формулы R(NH), где n - целое число, равное по меньшей мере 1, R- остаток органической или неорганической кислоты. Содержание первого и второго реагентов составляет от 60 до 90 вес.% и от 10 до 40 вес.% соответственно. Содержание воды в композиции менее 50 вес.%. Изобретение обеспечивает повышенную эффективность пенообразования с образованием продукта жесткой пены ...

УПАКОВКА ДЛЯ АНАЭРОБНЫХ ПРОДУКТОВ

Изобретение относится к упаковке, включающей: контейнер, имеющий корпус контейнера, который является достаточно кислородопроницаемым, чтобы предотвращать отверждение содержащейся внутри него композиции, анаэробно отверждающейся вследствие отсутствия кислорода; и анаэробно отверждающуюся композицию, содержащуюся внутри контейнера. Изготовление корпуса контейнера из пластмассового материала, который образуется из смеси термопластического крахмального компонента и полиэтилена, позволяет получить упаковку, предназначенную для устойчивого хранения анаэробно отверждающихся композиций. 19 з.п. ф-лы, 2 ил., 5 табл.

ПРОТИВОПОЖАРНЫЙ ИЗОЛЯЦИОННЫЙ ПРОДУКТ И ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ ТАКОГО ПРОДУКТА

Настоящее изобретение относится к противопожарному изоляционному продукту, содержащему волокна из минеральной ваты, уложенные суховоздушным формованием, связующее вещество, являющееся результатом отверждения связующей композиции, содержащей по меньшей мере один гидроколлоид, представляющий собой коллаген, желатин или гидролизованный желатин, дополнительно танин или фермент. При этом указанный продукт дополнительно содержит эндотермический материал в виде частиц, выбранный из группы: гипс, гидроксид магния, гидромагнезит или гидроксид алюминия. Отверждение выполняют при температуре от 5 до 95оС. Продукт применяют для противопожарной защиты строительных конструкций, дверей и вентиляционных каналов. Технический результат – повышение степени пожарной защиты и снижение вредных выбросов. 4 н. и 26 з.п. ф-лы, 14 пр., 4 табл., 3 ил.

СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ НАНОЧАСТИЦ ИЗ БИОПОЛИМЕРА

Изобретение относится к способу получения продукта в виде наночастиц из биополимера. В данном способе биополимерное исходное сырье и пластификатор подают в зону подачи экструдера, имеющего шнековую конфигурацию, такую что биополимерное исходное сырье, в частности крахмал, в экструдере подвергается переработке при использовании сдвиговых усилий, и сшивающий агент добавляют в экструдер на технологической схеме ниже по потоку зоны подачи. Способ характеризуется производительностью, большей или равной 1,0 метрической тонны продукта в час. Биополимерное исходное сырье и пластификатор в зону подачи предпочтительно добавляют раздельно. Экструдер в зоне подачи может иметь одновитковые элементы. Температуры в промежуточной секции экструдера составляет более 100°С. Конфигурация шнека может включать две и более секции уплотнения для водяного пара. Сдвиговые усилия в первой секции экструдера могут быть большими, чем сдвиговые усилия в соседней второй секции экструдера, расположенной на технологической ...

КОМПЛЕКСЫ С ВКЛЮЧЕНИЕМ ЦИКЛОДЕКСТРИНА И СПОСОБЫ ИХ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ

Способ получения комплекса с включением циклодекстрина может включать сухое смешивание циклодекстрина и гидроколлоида для образования сухой смеси и смешивание растворителя и гостя с сухой смесью для образования комплекса с включением циклодекстрина. В некоторых вариантах осуществления способ получения комплекса с включением циклодекстрина может включать смешивание циклодекстрина и гидроколлоида для образования первой смеси, смешивание первой смеси с растворителем для образования второй смеси и смешивание гостя со второй смесью для образования третьей смеси. 6 н. и 35 з.п. ф-лы, 2 ил.

НЕ СОДЕРЖАЩИЕ ФОРМАЛЬДЕГИДА СВЯЗУЮЩИЕ КОМПОЗИЦИИ С МОДИФИЦИРОВАННОЙ ВЯЗКОСТЬЮ

Изобретение относится к связующим для волоконных композитов и касается не содержащих формальдегида связующих композиций с модифицированной вязкостью. Связующие композиции включают углевод, азотсодержащее соединение и загущающий агент. Связующие композиции обладают вязкостью по Брукфилду 7-50 сантипуазов при 20°C. Загущающие агенты могут включать модифицированные целлюлозы, такие как гидроксиэтилцеллюлоза (ГЭЦ) и карбоксиметилцеллюлоза (КМЦ) и полисахариды, такие как ксантановая смола, гуаровая смола и крахмалы. В изобретении описан также способ получения нетканого стекловолоконного мата и мата из стекловолокна, включающие указанную композицию связующего. Изобретение обеспечивает увеличение вязкости связующих композиций на углеводной основе. 3 н. и 20 з.п. ф-лы, 6 ил., 6 табл., 4 пр.

СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ СУПЕРАБСОРБЕНТА, СОДЕРЖАЩЕГО МИКРОЭЛЕМЕНТЫ

Изобретение относится к химии высокомолекулярных соединений, в частности к способу получения сетчатых гидрофильных полимеров, которые могут найти применение в сельском хозяйстве для улучшения структуры почв и запасания почвенной влаги в засушливых регионах. Способ получения гидрофильного сшитого полимера заключается в том, что к раствору полисахарида в водном растворе уксусной кислоты, содержащем 0,1-2,5 масс. % хлорида железа(II), или хлорида кобальта(II), или хлорида никеля(II), при температуре 20-40°С прибавляют 0,01-0,30 мас. % пероксида водорода. Затем реакционную смесь выдерживают при интенсивном перемешивании в течение 15-40 минут. После этого в реакционную массу вводят раствор акриламида в (мет)акриловой кислоте или N,N-ди(метил)этилоксиэтилметакрилате в соотношении 0,1:0,9÷0,9:0,1 мольных долей, и 0,1-10,0 мас. % N,N-метилен-бис-акриламида или диэтиленгликольдиметакрилата, пропиленгликольдиметакрилата. Реакционную массу выдерживают при перемешивании в течение 3-х часов при температуре ...

МНОГОСЛОЙНЫЙ УПАКОВОЧНЫЙ МАТЕРИАЛ, СПОСОБ ЕГО ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ, УПАКОВОЧНЫЙ КОНТЕЙНЕР ИЗ УПАКОВОЧНОГО МАТЕРИАЛА

Задачей изобретения является создание многослойного упаковочного материала, предназначенного для упаковки и транспортировки жидких пищевых продуктов. Техническим результатом является дополнительная оптимизация барьерных свойств данного материала для защиты от проникновения газов и повышенная устойчивость к жидкости слоя, сформированного из ожиженной композиции, содержащей дисперсию или раствор полимера, крахмала или производного крахмала, и расположенный с одной стороны среднего слоя, причем барьерный слой включает также частицы аморфного SiO2. Согласно изобретению упомянутые частицы аморфного SiO2 присутствуют в упомянутом барьерном слое в виде частиц с размерами, пригодными для образования коллоидного раствора, в количестве, превышающем 40 мас.%, но меньшем 80 мас.%. Изобретение также относится к упаковочному контейнеру, изготавливаемому из упаковочного материала, а также к способу изготовления упаковочного материала. 3 н. и 22 з.п. ф-лы, 2 ил., 5 табл.

КОАГУЛЯНТ И НАБОР ДЛЯ ГЕРМЕТИЗАЦИИ ПРОКОЛОВ В ШИНЕ

Изобретение относится к коагулянту и набору для герметизации проколов в шине. Коагулянт коагулирует жидкость для герметизации проколов в шине и содержит α-крахмал и декстрин, имеющий средневзвешенную молекулярную массу от 3000 до 50000. Изобретение позволяет повысить коагулирующую способность жидкости для герметизации проколов шин, что улучшает качество герметизации проколов. 3 н. и 10 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил., 3 табл.

СОПОЛИМЕР ДЕКСТРИНА, СТИРОЛА И СЛОЖНОГО ЭФИРА АКРИЛОВОЙ КИСЛОТЫ, СПОСОБ ЕГО ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ И ЕГО ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ ДЛЯ МЕЛОВАНИЯ БУМАГИ

Изобретение относится к способу свободнорадикальной полимеризации декстрина по меньшей мере с двумя гидрофобными мономерами, при этом указанный декстрин составляет по меньшей мере 60% по весу от общего веса декстрина и гидрофобных мономеров и характеризуется средневесовой молекулярной массой в диапазоне от 60000 до 2000000 Да, гидрофобные мономеры представлены стиролом и по меньшей мере одним линейным или разветвленным C1-C4-сложным эфиром акриловой кислоты, при этом весовое соотношение стирол:сложный эфир составляет от 10:90 до 90:10, полимеризация происходит в присутствии инициатора свободнорадикальной полимеризации, который представляет собой персульфат, в дозе от 0,5 до 2,5% в пересчете на сухой вес относительно сухого веса декстрина. Изобретение относится к сополимеру декстрина и по меньшей мере двух гидрофобных мономеров, представленных стиролом и по меньшей мере одним неразветвленным или разветвленным C1-C4-сложным эфиром акриловой кислоты. Изобретение также относится к применению ...

БИОРАЗЛАГАЕМЫЕ КОМПОЗИЦИИ НА ОСНОВЕ НАНОЧАСТИЦ КРАХМАЛА

Настоящее изобретение относится к биоразлагаемым многофазным композициям на основе крахмала, из которых могут быть изготовлены гибкие пленки. Композиция содержит (а) непрерывную фазу, состоящую из матрицы по меньшей мере из одного упругого гидрофобного полимера, несовместимого с крахмалом, где полимер выбран из класса полиэфиров, содержащих группировки карбоновой дикислоты и диола, и (б) гомогенно диспергированную крахмальную фазу в форме наночастиц. Пленка толщиной 20 мкм, полученная из указанной композиции и испытанная в соответствии с ASTM D882, характеризуется коэффициентом К выше 28 и средним арифметическим размером частиц дисперсной крахмальной фазы (б) менее чем 0,25 мкм. Причем коэффициент К определяют в соответствии с формулой: К=(разрывная нагрузка) × (модуль Юнга) × (энергия разрыва)/1000000. Изобретение также относится к пленке и текстильным изделиям, изготовленным с использованием указанной биоразлагаемой композиции, а также к сумке или мешку, изготовленным с использованием ...

ПЛАСТИЛИН, СОДЕРЖАЩИЙ БАКТЕРИЦИДНЫЕ РАСТИТЕЛЬНЫЕ КОМПОНЕНТЫ, ИМЕЮЩИЙ УЛУЧШЕННЫЕ ПЛАСТИЧНЫЕ СВОЙСТВА (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Изобретение относится к разработке пластилина, который может широко использоваться в области декоративно-прикладного искусства для скульптурных и художественных работ, лепки и моделирования. Пластилин на основе карбоната кальция содержит парафин, мягчитель, пигменты, церезин, защитный воск, вазелин, Aloe Vera или цветок ромашки. Пластилин на основе декстрина содержит церезин, защитный воск, масло вазелиновое пигменты, парафин, вазелин, Aloe Vera или цветок ромашки. Пластилин на основе муки содержит масло растительное, краситель, муку, соль поваренную, стабилизатор, масло вазелиновое, консервант и Aloe Vera или цветок ромашки. Технический результат заключается в получении гибкого и пластичного пластилина, обладающего бактерицидными свойствами. 3 н. и 6 з.п. ф-лы, 7 табл., 9 пр.

ПОЛИМЕРНЫЕ КОМПОЗИЦИИ, СТАБИЛЬНАЯ ВОДНАЯ ПОЛИМЕРНАЯ ДИСПЕРСИЯ, СПОСОБ ИХ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ, ВЫСУШЕННЫЙ ПОРОШОК, ПЛЕНКООБРАЗУЮЩАЯ КОМПОЗИЦИЯ ДЛЯ ОБРАБОТКИ БУМАГИ, СПОСОБ НАНЕСЕНИЯ ПЛЕНОЧНОГО ПОКРЫТИЯ НА БУМАГУ И БУМАЖНЫЙ МАТЕРИАЛ

Использование: получение прочных пленок водорастворимых полимеров, включающих крахмал в качестве водорастворимого пленкообразующего полимера и частицы нерастворимого в воде полимера. Пленки могут наноситься в виде покрытия на бумажные изделия. Сущность изобретения: полимерная композиция в форме пленки включает водонерастворимый полимер на основе виниловых и диеновых мономеров с температурой стеклования ниже 55oС, в котором не менее 90% частиц имеют размер менее одного микрона, и растворимый в воде компонент, который представляет собой или водорастворимый полимер, способный ингибировать слипаемость частиц водонерастворимого полимера, или смесь водорастворимого полимера с веществом, обладающим аналогичными свойствами, содержащимися в количестве 5-10% от массы водорастворимого полимера. Массовое отношение водонерастворимый полимер : водорастворимый компонент (3-75) : (25-97). При этом в качестве нерастворимого в воде полимера композиция содержит сополимер, получаемый из мономеров группы: этилен ...

КОМПОЗИЦИЯ ДЛЯ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ БИОРАЗЛАГАЕМОГО ПОЛИМЕРНОГО МАТЕРИАЛА И БИОРАЗЛАГАЕМЫЙ ПОЛИМЕРНЫЙ МАТЕРИАЛ НА ЕЕ ОСНОВЕ

Настоящее изобретение относится к группе изобретений: композиция для получения биоразлагаемого полимерного пленочного материала и биоразлагаемый полимерный пленочный материал. Данная композиция содержит компоненты в соотношении, мас.%: крахмал – 0,8-1,2, поливиниловый спирт – 1,1-2,5, глицерин – 3,5-5,5, кислота – 0,2-0,5, этиловый спирт – 0-8,4, сок аронии черноплодной или клюквы – 0-1, вода – остальное. Кислота выбрана из адипиновой, лимонной, фосфорной, щавелевой, янтарной кислоты. Биоразлагаемый полимерный пленочный материал на основе данной композиции содержит в соотношении, мас. %: крахмал - 10,22–14,40, поливиниловый спирт - 17,22–26,05, глицерин - 47,23–56,23, кислота - 2,30–5,48, сок аронии черноплодной или клюквы - 0–9,84 и вода – остальное. Технический результат – повышение прочности получаемой пленки (увеличение разрывного напряжения); сокращение времени биодеструкции материала в почве; снижение степени сорбции паров воды. 2 н.п. ф-лы, 1 ил., 1 табл., 9 пр.

Способ получения материала-носителя биомассы для биологической очистки сточных вод

Изобретение может быть использовано в области биологической очистки промышленных и бытовых сточных вод для создания материалов, обладающих иммобилизационной способностью при использовании в качестве носителя активной биомассы. Способ включает изготовление материала из полимерных веществ, содержащих органические добавки, путем смешения с последующим экструдированием полученной смеси. В качестве синтетического полимера применяют полипропилен (ПП), в качестве органической добавки - полисахарид (ПС), выбранный из ряда: крахмал, микроцеллюлоза, либо их смесь в любом соотношении. Соотношение компонентов ПП:ПС составляет (80-60):(20-40) мас.%. Материал получают методом экструзии с использованием двухшнекового трехзонального экструдера с гранулирующей головкой. Гранулы полипропилена подают в зону с температурой 210°C. В зоне с температурой 220°C осуществляют процесс плавления и пластикации полипропилена. Полисахарид подают в третью зону с температурой 220°C, оснащенную элементами смешения. На выходе ...

Биоразлагаемое вещество на основе природных полимеров

Задачей изобретения является снижение срока биоразложения. Техническим результатом является получение биоразлагаемого вещества, обладающего регулируемым сроком службы, что позволяет прогнозировать области использования материала. Поставленная задача решается благодаря тому, что биоразлагаемое вещество на основе природных полимеров, содержащее пластификатор, биоразрушаемый наполнитель, целлюлозный наполнитель, согласно изобретению дополнительно содержит лимонную кислоту и воду, в качестве пластификатора используют глицерин, в качестве биоразрушаемого наполнителя используют крахмал из некондиционного зерна пшеницы, в качестве целлюлозного наполнителя используют муку из свекловичного жома, при следующем соотношении компонентов, масс. %: крахмал из некондиционного зерна пшеницы - 17,1; мука из свекловичного жома - 17,1; глицерин - 8,4; лимонная кислота - 0,5; вода - 56,9. Таким образом, использование предлагаемого биоразлагаемого вещества на основе природных полимеров позволяет сократить сроки ...

ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ ПОЛИМЕРНЫХ ЧАСТИЦ ТИПА "ЯДРО-ОБОЛОЧКА" В КАЧЕСТВЕ АГЕНТОВ ДЛЯ ПОВЕРХНОСТНОЙ ПРОКЛЕЙКИ

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БИОРАЗЛАГАЕМАЯ ПЛЁНКА НА ОСНОВЕ КРАХМАЛА ДЛЯ ПРОИЗВОДСТВА ТОВАРОВ, ТАКИХ КАК БАХИЛЫ, ЧЕХЛЫ, ШАПОЧКИ, ПАКЕТЫ И УПАКОВОЧНЫЙ МАТЕРИАЛ

Изобретение относится к области органических высокомолекулярных изделий, в частности к биоразлагаемой плёнке, и может быть использовано в качестве производственного и/или упаковочного материала. Биоразлагаемая плёнка содержит картофельный крахмал, поливиниловый спирт PVA 26-99, карбонат кальция при следующем содержание компонентов, мас.%: картофельный крахмал 55-59,1, поливиниловый спирт PVA 26-99 40-44, карбонат кальция 0,85-0,9. Также изобретение относится к бахилам, выполненным из биоразлагаемой плёнки, содержащим смонтированную текстильную резинку. Технический результат изобретения заключается в снижении шума при использовании плёнки, уменьшении времени разложения плёнки, повышении прочностных качеств плёнки, повышении амортизирующих свойств для защиты упакованного объекта и практически полном снижении влагопроницаемости. 2 н. и 2 з.п. ф-лы, 1 табл., 3 пр.

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... 1. Композиция для лепки, включающая связующее на основе крахмала, воду, ингибитор ретроградации и микросферы.2. Композиция для лепки по п. 1, дополнительно включающая поверхностно-активное вещество.3. Композиция для лепки по п. 2, дополнительно включающая смазывающее вещество, соль и консервант.4. Композиция для лепки, включающая:(a) от примерно 30 масс. % до примерно 60 масс. % воды;(b) от примерно 20 масс. % до примерно 40 масс. % связующего на основе крахмала;(c) от примерно 2,0 масс. % до примерно 5,0 масс. % смазывающего вещества;(d) от примерно 0,5 масс. % до примерно 4,0 масс. % поверхностно-активного вещества;(e) от примерно 5 масс. % до примерно 20 масс. % соли;(f) от примерно 0,1 масс. % до примерно 1 масс. % консерванта;(g) от примерно 0,5 масс. % до примерно 5 масс. % ингибитора ретроградации;(h) от 0 масс. % до примерно 1 масс. % отвердителя;(i) от примерно 0,15 масс. % до примерно 1,2 масс. % микросфер;(j) от 0 масс. % до примерно 10 масс. % увлажнителя;(k) от 0 масс. % до ...

АДГЕЗИВНАЯ СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ПРОДУКТА НА ОСНОВЕ ДРЕВЕСИНЫ

... 1. Способ получения продукта на основе древесины, включающий нанесение адгезивной системы на один или несколько кусков материала на основе древесины и соединение одного или нескольких кусков с одним или несколькими дополнительными кусками материала, причем адгезивная система содержит один компонент, содержащий крахмал, и другой компонент, содержащий один или несколько полимеров (P), содержащих аминовую группу или амидную группу, причем два компонента наносятся на материал на основе древесины как отдельные компоненты. ! 2. Способ по п.1, где оба компонента наносятся через некоторый промежуток времени один после другого, как первый наносимый компонент и как второй наносимый компонент, на материал на основе древесины. ! 3. Способ по п.2, где первый наносимый компонент содержит один или несколько полимеров (P) и второй наносимый компонент содержит крахмал. ! 4. Способ по п.3, где первый наносимый компонент, содержащий один или несколько полимеров (P), сушится после нанесения и перед нанесением ...

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УПАКОВКА ДЛЯ АНАЭРОБНЫХ ПРОДУКТОВ

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... 1. Связующее для волокон, в частности минеральных волокон, в частности из стекла или породы, отличающееся тем, что оно содержит:- по меньшей мере один моносахарид и/или по меньшей мере один полисахарид;- по меньшей мере одну органическую поликарбоновую кислоту с молекулярной массой 1000 или менее и- по меньшей мере один гомополимер или сополимер винилацетата.2. Связующее по п.1, отличающееся тем, что моносахарид выбран из моносахаридов, содержащих от 3 до 8 атомов углерода, предпочтительно от 5 до 1.3. Связующее по п.2, отличающееся тем, что моносахарид является гексозой, такой как глюкоза, манноза или галактоза.4. Связующее по п.1, отличающееся тем, что более 50% полисахарида состоит из глюкозных звеньев.5. Связующее по п.4, отличающееся тем, что полисахарид содержит декстрины и крахмалы, в частности крахмалы с молекулярной массой по меньшей мере 10г/моль и, возможно, до 10г/моль.6. Связующее по одному из пп.1-5, отличающееся тем, что оно содержит смесь моносахарида(ов) и/или полисахарида ...

ГОМОГЕННАЯ БИОРАЗРУШАЕМАЯ СМЕСЬ ДЛЯ ПРОИЗВОДСТВА ФОРМОВАННЫХ ИЗДЕЛИЙ, СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ

... 1. Способ получения гомогенной биоразлагаемой смеси для производства формованных изделий требуемой прочности, включающий в себя этап равномерной дисперсии волокнистых упрочняющих наполнителей путем смешивания волокон со всеми остальными компонентами под действием центробежной силы в роторе центрифуги перед этапом дальнейшей обработки влажной смеси путем добавления воды и замешивания, и в котором равномерность дисперсии волокон в готовом продукте можно наблюдать визуально под яркими лучами света.2. Способ получения гомогенной биоразлагаемой смеси для производства формованных изделий по п.1, отличающийся тем, что волокнистые упрочняющие наполнители получают из бамбука или других трав семейства Poaecae или Cyperaceae, либо из отходов пищевой или деревообрабатывающей промышленности, и в котором волокна получают путем продольного истирания.3. Способ получения гомогенной биоразлагаемой смеси по п.2, отличающийся тем, что длина волокнистых упрочняющих наполнителей составляет 2-4 мм.4. Способ получения ...

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ГИПСОВАЯ КОМПОЗИЦИЯ, СОДЕРЖАЩАЯ СЫРОЙ КРАХМАЛ, ИМЕЮЩИЙ СРЕДНЮЮ ВЯЗКОСТЬ, И СВЯЗАННЫЕ С НЕЙ СПОСОБ И ИЗДЕЛИЕ

СВЯЗУЮЩАЯ КОМПОЗИЦИЯ ДЛЯ МИНЕРАЛЬНОЙ ВАТЫ, ВКЛЮЧАЮЩАЯ САХАРИД, ОРГАНИЧЕСКУЮ ПОЛИКАРБОНОВУЮ КИСЛОТУ И РЕАКЦИОННОСПОСОБНОЕ КРЕМНИЙОРГАНИЧЕСКОЕ СОЕДИНЕНИЕ И ПОЛУЧЕННЫЕ ИЗ НЕЕ ИЗОЛЯЦИОННЫЕ ИЗДЕЛИЯ

... 1. Связующая композиция для изоляционных изделий на основе минеральной ваты, в частности минерального войлока или стекловолокна, отличающаяся тем, что она включает:- по меньшей мере, один сахарид,- по меньшей мере, одну органическую поликарбоновую кислоту, молекулярная масса которой составляет менее чем или равна 1000, и- по меньшей мере, одно реакционноспособное кремнийорганическое соединение.2. Композиция по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что сахарид представляет собой моносахарид, полисахарид или смесь данных соединений.3. Композиция по п.2, отличающаяся тем, что моносахарид выбран из моносахаридов, включающих от 3 до 8 атомов углерода, предпочтительно от 5 до 7 атомов углерода.4. Композиция по п.3, отличающаяся тем, что моносахарид представляет собой альдозу.5. Композиция по п.4, отличающаяся тем, что альдозой является гексоза, в том числе глюкоза, манноза и галактоза.6. Композиция по п.2, отличающаяся тем, что полисахарид имеет среднемассовую молекулярную массу менее чем 1000000, предпочтительно ...

СИНТЕТИЧЕСКАЯ ОБОЛОЧКА ДЛЯ ПИЩЕВЫХ ПРОДУКТОВ С УЛУЧШЕННОЙ ФЕНОЛОПРОНИЦАЕМОСТЬЮ

... 1. Двухосноориентированная оболочка для пищевых продуктов из термопластической смеси, содержащая, по меньшей мере, один алифатический полиамид и/или сополиамид и крахмал, отличающаяся тем, что в качестве крахмала используется микрогранулированный крахмал в количестве 3-40 мас.%, причем оболочка имеет проницаемость по отношению к фенолу 220-400 г/ м2·сут. 2. Оболочка по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что имеет микрополости в виде эллипсоида, вытянутого в машинном направлении, с линейным размером главной оси 3-25 мкм. 3. Оболочка по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что микрогранулированный крахмал имеет диаметр зерна 0,3-10, 0 мкм. 4. Оболочка по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что для приготовления микрогранулированного крахмала используется смачиватель, наиболее предпочтительно глицерин в количестве 9-23% от массы крахмала. 5. Оболочка по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что микрогранулированный крахмал изготавливают из природного крахмала с содержанием амилозы менее 2% от массы крахмала. 6. Оболочка по п.1, отличающаяся тем ...

МНОГОСЛОЙНЫЙ УПАКОВОЧНЫЙ МАТЕРИАЛ, СПОСОБ ЕГО ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ, УПАКОВОЧНЫЙ КОНТЕЙНЕР ИЗ УПАКОВОЧНОГО МАТЕРИАЛА

... 1. Многослойный упаковочный материал (10), включающий средний слой (11) и барьерный слой (14), сформированный из ожиженной композиции, содержащей дисперсию или раствор полимера, крахмала или производного крахмала, и расположенный с одной стороны среднего слоя, причем барьерный слой включает также частицы аморфного SiO2, отличающийся тем, что упомянутые частицы аморфного SiO2 присутствуют в упомянутом барьерном слое в виде частиц с размерами, пригодными для образования коллоидного раствора, в количестве, превышающем 40 мас.%, но меньшем 80 мас.%. 2. Многослойный упаковочный материал по п.1, отличающийся тем, что упомянутые частицы аморфного SiO2 присутствуют в упомянутом барьерном слое (14) в количестве, превышающем 45 мас.%, предпочтительно превышающем 50 мас.% и даже более предпочтительно превышающем 55 мас.%, но меньшем 75 мас.%, предпочтительно меньшем, чем 70 мас.% и даже более предпочтительно меньшем 65 мас.%. 3. Многослойный упаковочный материал по п.1, отличающийся тем, что упомянутые ...

Biologisch abbaubarer Werkstoff und Verfahren zu seiner Herstellung

Granulat aus rein natürlichen Bestandteilen; Granulat als Ausgangsmaterial zur Herstellung kompostierbarer Produkte sowie Produkte hergestellt aus Granulat

Granulat bestehend aus natürlichen bevorzugt rein pflanzlichen Bestandteilen umfassend Stärke und Dickungs-und Geliermittel aufweisend eine Feststoffzusammensetzung bestehend ausPflanzliche Stärke40-60%Dickungs- und/oder Geliermittel40-60%Optionale Zusätze0-20%,wobei das Granulat eine Restfeuchte von 10-30%, bevorzugt 15-22% aufweist.

Biologisch abbaubare geschäumte Kunststoffmaterialien

In Wasser dispergierbares Komplex und Verfahren zu dessen Herstellung

Verfahren zur Herstellung von destrukturierter Stärke

Odor neutralizer based on water-soluble cyclodextrin, useful e.g. to control unpleasant odor such as ammonia odor, smoke and animal odor, comprises beta-cyclodextrin, graft (co)polymer, perfume mixture and an aqueous solvent

Odor neutralizer (I) based on water-soluble cyclodextrin, which is dissolved in an aqueous solution and distributed by a sprayer in aerosol form for purifying air with deodorizing effect against badly smelling molecules, preferably of ammonia odors, comprises: beta -cyclodextrin (6-18 wt.%); a graft (co)polymer of modified starch or cellulose (0.1-2.5 wt.%), obtained by the radical graft polymerization with acrylic acid; a perfume mixture (3-5 wt.%); and an aqueous solvent (74.5-90.9 wt.%).

Einsatz von elektromagnetischer Strahlung bei der Herstellung von popcornhaltigen Formteilen

Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich auf zwei- und dreidimensionale Formteile und Verbundwerkstoffe, die aus Popcorn, synthetischen und/oder natürlichen Bindemitteln bestehen, welche in Formteilautomaten oder ähnlichen Pressanlagen mittels Radiowellentechnologie oder Mikrowellen ausgehärtet werden. Mittels dieser Technologien können leichte, zwei- und dreidimensionale Formteile und Verbundwerkstoffe für Verpackungen, als Interieur- und Exterieurteile (z. B. im Auto- und Wohnmobilbau), Schallabsorber, Raum-Trennelemente, Möbel, Konsumgüter, für das Baugewerbe oder zur Wärmedämmung produziert werden.

Kompostierbare Hilfsmittel zum Essen oder Trinken aus pflanzlicher Stärke und pflanzlichem Dickungs-oder Geliermittel

Hilfsmittel zum Essen oder zum Trinken umfassendpflanzliche Stärke undpflanzliches Dickungs- oder Geliermittel,wobei das Hilfsmittel kompostierbar ist.

Kunststoffmischung, welche destrukturierte Stärke enthält.

Zusammensetzung auf Basis komplexierter Stärke mit guten mechanischen Eigenschaften

Modifizierte Cellulosefasern, Verfahren zu deren Herstellung, deren Verwendung, Filterhilfsmittel oder Filterplatten und Verfahren zur künstlichen Klärung von trüben Flüssigkeiten

Verfahren zur Herstellung von modifizierten Cellulosefasern für die künstliche Klärung von trübungsaktiven Substanzen aus Flüssigkeiten mit folgenden Schritten: • Einwiegen einer Fasermischung bestehend aus 80–99,9 Gew.% Cellulosefasern, 0,1–10 Gew.% Croscarmellose-Natrium und 0–10 Gew.% eines oder mehrerer Additive; • Quellen und Aufbereiten der Fasermischung im neutral bis alkalischen Milieu; • Kochen der Fasermischung; • Waschen; • Isolieren der modifizierten Fasern.

Dry coating material for papers to be adhered together and process for coating the back of wallpaper

Dry coating material for papers to be adhered together, in particular for wallpaper, consisting of a combination of the following constituents: a) 100 parts by weight of native starch and based thereon b) 80 to 180 parts by weight of carboxymethylcellulose, c) 30 to 70 parts by weight of urea and/or thiourea, d) 0.5 to 5.0 parts by weight of polyacrylamide having a molecular weight between 0.5 and 10 million and/or polyoxyethylene having a molecular weight between 0.5 and 1.5 million, e) 3 to 10 parts by weight of further auxiliaries and preservatives.

Kapsel aus vernetzter Gelatine für die portionsweise Zubereitung eines Getränks und deren Verwendung

Kapsel für die portionsweise Zubereitung eines Getränks mittels einer Extraktionsvorrichtung, wobei die Kapsel mit einem Ausgangsmaterial für das Getränk gefüllt ist, und wobei die Kapsel aus zwei Teilstücken gebildet ist, die nach dem Befüllen mit dem Ausgangsmaterial für das Getränk stoffschlüssig miteinander verbunden worden sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Kapsel aus einem Material auf der Basis von vernetzter Gelatine gebildet ist, und dass die zwei Teilstücke der Kapsel durch die Einwirkung von Feuchtigkeit und/oder Wärme und/oder Druck miteinander verbunden worden sind.

Bioabbaubares Radiermaterial und Verfahren zu seiner Herstellung

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Radiermaterial, das biologisch abbaubar ist sowie ein Verfahren zu seiner Herstellung und seine Verwendung als Dünger. Das Material besteht aus einem Polysaccharid, einem Weichmacher, einer Carbonsäure und einem Hartwachs.

Zusammensetzung für Polierkissen und Polierkissen das diese Zusammensetzung verwendet

STAERKEMITTEL

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG VON STABILISIERTEN KREPPKLEBEMITTELZUSAMMENSETZUNGEN UND GEKREPPTES PAPIER

WASSERSTABILE FASERN UND ARTIKEL MIT STÄRKE, SOWIE HERSTELLUNGSVERFAHREN

Verfahren zur Herstellung eines nicht abfaerbenden bzw.nicht abdruckenden Stoffes als Druckfarbenzusatz

Simultaneous plasticization and compatibilization process and compositions

Biodegradable material

DESTRUCTURIZED STARCH AND PROCESS FOR MAKING SAME

COATED SHEETS OF POLYMERIC MATERIAL

... 1404107 Coated polymeric material NCR CORP 24 Sept 1973 [6 Oct 1972 9 April 1973] 44677/73 Heading B2E [Also in Division C3] The invention comprises a sheet of polymeric material bearing a coating including (1) an additional polymer of a compound of the formula wherein R is H or -CH 3 , m is 2 or 3, R1 when not directly joined to R2 is H, phenyl, benzyl or C 1-12 alkyl, R2 when not directly joined to R1 is H or C 1-4 alkyl, R1 and R2 when directly joined together are pentamethylene or tetramethylene and A is -O(CH 2 ) m -, or -(O- alkylene) n - of molecular weight 88-348 in which the individual alkylene groups, which may be the same or different are ethylene or propylene, and (2) a clay material, the coating consisting of an undercoat and an overcoat, the former having a clay to polymer weight ratio of up to 1:1 and the latter having such a ratio of greater than 1:1. The sheet may be a non-woven fibrous web, in which case the fibres ...

STARCH BASED FORMULATION

STARCH BASED MATERIAL

Composition and method

The present invention relates to a water-based wellbore fluid comprising water, a hydration inhibitor including a hydroxyalkyl polysaccharide with a weight average molar mass of less than 5,000 and at least one other component selected from the group comprising a rheology modifier, fluid loss control agent, inorganic or organic salt, dispersant and weighting agent. The invention further relates to a method of drilling a subterranean hole and to a method of forming a water-based wellbore fluid.

Improvements relating to moulding compositions

A composition suitable for use in making statuary, ornamental mouldings, or lamp stands comprises rice or other starch, paper in a dry finely comminuted form, and an inert thickening material in the form of an impalpable powder such as marble, talc or kaolin dust. A preferred composition consists of 1 Kg. rice starch, 1 Kg. paper dust, 600 grams marble dust and 2.5 Kgs. water.

Composition suitable for making, and a method of manufacture, of sound amplifiers or horns for talking machines

... 192,575. Mathieu, J. L., and Benoit, A. Jan. 6, 1922. Sound magnifying and directing appliances.-A plastic material for sound-amplifying horns consists of 100 lbs. of pulverized wood, 42 lbs. of starch and 33 1/2 lbs. of colophony. The intimatelymixed ingredients are formed into a paste by sprinkling with starched water containing 2 lbs. of starch per gallon, the mixture being gathered into a pile so as to obtain uniform moistness. After standing for 2 hours, the material is placed in a mould and baked at 220‹ F. for 20 minutes.

SYNTHETIC RESIN BASED COMPOSITIONS

... 1524821 Polyurethane/starch compositions COLOROLL Ltd 24 Feb 1976 [26 Nov 1974] 51225/74 Heading C3R Compositions comprising a polyurethane and natural starch granules are melted, subjected to intense shearing and formed into a sheet material. The shearing is suitably accomplished by extrusion of the compositions. Sheets produced in this manner are biodegradable.

COMPOSITIONS FOR USE WITH PAPER-MAKING FILLERS

Fireproofing of cellulose and lignocellulosic articles including/understanding a binder.

Process of woody solid material connection cellulogic.

PRODUCTION OF MOLDED ARTICLES ON BASIS OF STRENGTHENING GEL

FORMKÖRPER AUS BIOLOGISCHEM FASERMATERIAL UND KUNSTSTOFF

Shaped body having a light structure, process for producing it and also use of an apparatus for carrying out the process

The invention relates to novel shaped bodies having a highly porous light structure and based on a solidified starch melt and additives, where the shaped bodies having many small pores and a structure-forming matrix having a water content, based on solids, in the range of 5-30% by mass are formed from a solidified melt and/or gel based on a base composition which has been plasticized at superatmospheric pressure and elevated temperature and expanded with the aid of its internal water content by releasing the pressure, where the matrix contains at least one component selected from the group consisting of inorganic hydraulic binders in an amount of, based on dry matter, 30-90% by mass and at least one component selected from the group consisting of starches and plant materials having a substantial starch content in an amount of, based on dry matter, 10-70% by mass, where the starch may be replaced to an extent of up to 60% by other fusible bipolymers selected from the group consisting of ...

SLOW-DIGESTIBLE STRENGTH PRODUCT

FLAVOUR PARTICLE

WASSERIGE KLEBSTOFFLOSUNG AUF BASIS VON POLYVINYLALKOHOL

FORMKÖRPER AUS BIOLOGISCHEM FASERMATERIAL UND KUNSTSTOFF

PROCEDURE FOR THE KALANDRIEREN OF POLYESTERS

VERDICKER FÜR FARBSYSTEME

BIOLOGICALLY DEGRADABLE ONE ALIPHATIC-AROMATIC POLYESTERS

THERMOPLASTIC STRENGTH COMPOSITIONS WITH INKORPORIERTER INDIVIDUAL ONE FILLER COMPONENT

Brewing container of a coffee capsule

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Brühbehälter einer Portionskapsel für die Aufnahme mindestens einer Zutat zur Herstellung eines Getränks durch Durchleitung von Brühwasser, insbesondere Kaffeekapsel, wobei der Brühbehälter einen Grundkörper (1) umfasst, wobei der Grundkörper (1) aus einem Basismaterial gebildet ist, wobei das Basismaterial eine formstabile Stärkepolymerstruktur aus temperaturbehandelten, vernetzten Stärkemolekülen umfasst, und wobei die Stärkepolymerstruktur durch ein Vernetzungsmittel quervernetzt ist. Ferner betrifft die Erfindung ein Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Grundkörpers (1), sowie eine Kaffeekapsel (6).

BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER MATERIAL FROM STRENGTH AND DIALDEHYDPOLYSACCHARID

POLYMERE MATERIAL AND PROCEDURE FOR ITS PRODUCTION

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION A HYDROPHOBEN BIOLOGICAL OF A DEGRADABLE MATERIAL

BARRIER FOIL

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A PRODUCT ON PLASTIC BASIS

MULTI-LAYER FOIL, PARTIAL CONSISTING OF STRENGTH

BIOLOGICALLY DEGRADABLE ONES POLYMER COMPOSITIONS, THE STRENGTH AND A THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER CONTAINING

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF MOLDED ARTICLE FROM STRENGTH HYDROLYSATES WITH LOW DE AND/OR WITH THESE STRENGTH HYDROLYSATES COATS

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF POLYVINYL ALCOHOL OF ABSTENTIONS OF THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITION WITHOUT DEGRADATION AND NOT MELTED MATERIAL

DÜNNSCHICHTBEHANDLUNGSAPPARAT

The invention relates to a thin film treatment apparatus (8) comprising a rotor (16) having at least one cylindrical section (26), at least one wiping blade (32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 41) being arranged on said cylindrical section, said wiping blade comprising at least two teeth (42, 43, 44, 42', 43', 44'), said teeth being spaced apart from each other, thereby forming a gap, which is characterized in that the average ratio V between the length L of one tooth (41) and the length G of the gap being located adjacent to the tooth is more than 2:1, respectively.

WATER-PROOF FIBERS AND ARTICLES WITH STRENGTH, AS WELL AS MANUFACTURING PROCESS

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FOAMED HEAT INSULATING MATERIAL USING PAPER AND STRENGTH

Pullulan replacements for films and coatings

This disclosure relates generally to materials configured to replace pullulan and pullulan functionalities and their use in applications such as edible films, coatings, breath or flavor strips, tablet coatings, gel caps, tobacco products, films for cheese or spice flavor delivery, films as barriers in food products, and non food products including industrial, personal care and pharmaceutical products. In addition, the materials and methods disclosed herein are configured for use in similar products that do not incorporate pullulan but would benefit from pullulan-like properties and functionalities.

Method of manufacturing sintered silver alloy body and copper oxide-containing clay-like composition

A method of manufacturing a sintered silver alloy body of the present invention includes steps of adding copper oxide to a silver-containing clay-like composition that contains silver-containing metal powder containing silver, a binder, and water to manufacture a clay-like composition for forming a sintered silver alloy body; making an object by making the clay-like composition for forming a sintered silver alloy body into an arbitrary shape; and baking the object in a reduction atmosphere or a non-oxidizing atmosphere after the object is dried.

Composition, method for preparing same, and use thereof for improving the fluidity and temperature resistance of composite materials

A composition or master batch including at least one functionalized polyglycerol, at least one biopolymer, and a meal obtained from plant carbon, and its use for improving the fluidity in the molten state and the heat resistance of composite materials, in particular composites based on biopolymers that are optionally loaded with plant meal. Also, a process for the preparation of this composition, as well as the materials that integrate it.

Xanthan gum and swellable particulate containing composition and uses thereof

This invention relates to a composition comprising at least about 0.2% w/w xanthan gum and at least about 6% w/w of a swellable particulate, and to uses thereof.

Timber substitute

An extrudable fused solid comprising a matrix which comprises starch and a plasticizer, and which has continuous fibre under tension disposed within the matrix. Further a process for producing the fused solid, and a pallet which is at least partially composed of the fused solid.

Process of Producing Thermoplastic Starch/Polymer Blends

A process of producing a thermoplastic starch/polymer blend involves introducing dry starch into a twin-screw extruder at a first location along the extruder, introducing a plasticizer into the twin-screw extruder at a second location along the extruder downstream of the first location to form a starch paste and then gelatinizing the starch paste in the extruder to form thermoplastic starch, and, introducing dry polymer at ambient temperature into the twin-screw extruder at a third location along the extruder downstream of the second location to form a blend with the thermoplastic starch in the extruder.

Foaming agent for plastics

A process for the production of foamed plastic parts, in which a blowing agent composition is introduced into a plastic matrix and causes pore formation in the plastic matrix by releasing at least carbon dioxide gas from the blowing agent composition, wherein the blowing agent composition contains at least one carbon dioxide carrier selected from carbonates, hydrogen carbonates and carbamates of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, aluminum, transition metals and/or ammonium, and at least one acid carrier.

Water stable compositions and articles comprising starch and methods of making the same

Thermoplastic polymer compositions comprising starch and articles made therefrom are water stable or may be rendered so. One method of making water stable thermoplastic compositions comprises the steps of mixing destructured starch with polyhydric alcohol and acid, and forming an ester condensation reaction product from at least a portion of the polyhydric alcohol and acid. In some embodiments, a pre-polymer formed from the ester condensation reaction may be provided as a pre-polymer that is mixed with the starch.

Biodegradable composition comprising polymers of natural origin and aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters

The present invention relates to a biodegradable composition comprising at least one polymer of natural origin and at least one aliphatic-aromatic copolyester obtained starting from mixtures comprising aliphatic diols, polyfunctional aromatic acids, and at least two aliphatic dicarboxylic acids, at least one of which is long chain. Said composition combines improved biodegradability, excellent mechanical properties, a high level of industrial processability, limited environmental impact as well as stability of physical properties under the influence of environmental factors.

Food product containing starch gel, starch granule, production method and use thereof

Here is provided a method of producing a starch gel-containing food, the method comprising the steps of: treating starch granules with an enzyme at a temperature of about 10° C. or higher and about 70° C. or lower to obtain an enzyme-treated starch; mixing a food material, the enzyme-treated starch and water to obtain a mixture; heating the mixture thereby gelatinizing the enzyme-treated starch in the mixture; and cooling the mixture containing the gelatinized enzyme-treated starch thereby gelling the starch to obtain a starch gel-containing food, wherein the enzyme is selected from the group consisting of amyloglucosidase, isoamylase, α-glucosidase, α-amylase having a characteristic capable of improving a gel forming ability of a starch, and cyclodextrin glucanotransferase.

Biodegradable pellets foamed by irradiation

This invention relates to biodegradable starch-based pellets which foamable by irradiation, which are particularly suitable for the manufacture of foam articles, characterised in that they have a porous structure with a low porous external skin. This invention also relates to foam articles obtained from these.

Aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters and their mixtures

This invention relates to an aliphatic-aromatic copolyester characterised in that it has appreciable workability properties even when mixed with other polymers, appreciable toughness and high values for ultimate tensile strength and elastic modulus. This invention also relates to mixtures of the said copolyester with other polymers.

Starch/rubber latex compound and method for manufacturing same using coupling reagent

Disclosed is a rubber composition obtained by chemically blending rubber with a filler, particularly in which Latex rubber is directly blended with a starch solution obtained by gelatinizing starch in water. Herein, as a coupling agent between Latex rubber and starch, resorcinol-formaldehyde is used. By this, a vulcanized rubber compound is prepared. When resorcinol-formaldehyde is used as a coupling agent during the blending of the Latex rubber with the gelatinized starch solution, it is possible to solve the problem of tensile strength lowering caused by low affinity with rubber. Furthermore, it is possible to inhibit starch loss caused by high water-solubility, during the blending of starch in a liquid state. Also, the physical property of the vulcanized rubber compound can be varied according to the amount of the added coupling agent.

Compositions and methods for increasing poultry hatchability and early performance

Compositions and methods of improving poultry hatch health are provided herein. Poultry hatch health and hatchability may be improved by administering compositions in ovo prior to hatch. The compositions include iodinated tyrosine-containing proteins, suitably iodinated casein, and carbohydrates.

POLYPHASE BIODEGRADABLE COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING AT LEAST ONE POLYMER OF VEGETABLE ORIGIN

Polyphase biodegradable compositions having a good resistance to ageing comprising a continuous phase comprising at least one hydrophobic polyester and at least one dispersed phase of polymer of vegetable origin. The hydrophobic polyester constituting the continuous phase is incompatible with the polymer of vegetable origin. The compositions comprise a plasticiser comprising at least 75% of a mixture of diglycerol, triglycerol and tetraglycerol. 1. Polyphase biodegradable compositions having good resistance to ageing comprising:(a) a continuous phase comprising at least one hydrophobic polyester,(b) at least one dispersed phase comprising at least one polymer of vegetable origin,in which the hydrophobic polyester of the continuous phase is incompatible with the polymer of vegetable origin, said compositions being characterised by the fact of comprising 2-70% by weight, with respect to the weight of the polymer of vegetable origin, of a plasticizer comprising at least 75% by weight, with respect to the total weight of said plasticizer, of a mixture of diglyerol, triglycerol and tetraglycerol.2. Polyphase biodegradable compositions according to claim 1 , comprising:(a) as regards the continuous phase, at least one hydrophobic polyester in a percentage of between 98 and 45% by weight with respect to the sum of components (a) and (b),(b) as regards the dispersed phase, at least one polymer of vegetable origin in a percentage between 2 and 55% by weight with respect to the sum of components (a) and (b).3. Polyphase biodegradable compositions according to in which the hydrophobic polyester is of the diacids-diol type.4. Polyphase biodegradable compositions according to claim 3 , in which said hydrophobic polyester of the diacids-diol type is aliphatic-aromatic.5. Polyphase biodegradable compositions according to in which the aliphatic-aromatic polyester of the diacid/diol type contains as the aliphatic acid an acid selected from oxalic acid claim 4 , malonic acid claim 4 ...

Edible adhesive

The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing an edible glue comprising preparing a solution of starches, the preparation of a solution of preservatives, the mixing of the solution of preservatives to the solution of starches, the preparation of a solution of organic acids and the mixing of the organic acid mixture to the mixture of starches and preservatives, giving an edible glue comprising a mixture of starch, a mixture of organic acids, a mixture of preservatives and water.

COMPOSITION COMPRISING NANOPARTICLES AND A METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF

The present invention relates to a composition comprising nanoparticles stabilized by an at least partially deprotonated biopolymer and a method for the preparation thereof. 1. Composition comprising nanoparticles stabilized by an at least partially deprotonated biopolymer.2. Composition according to claim 1 , wherein the nanoparticles are metal and/or metal oxide nanoparticles.3. Composition according to claim 1 , wherein the biopolymer is starch.4. Composition according to claim 1 , wherein the diameter of the nanoparticles is in a range from 1 to 25 nm.5. Composition according to claim 1 , wherein the metal and/or metal oxide concentration is in a range from 100 ppm to 2000 ppm.6. Composition according to claim 1 , wherein the nanoparticles feature a narrow size distribution.7. Method for preparing a composition according claim 1 , comprising the steps:a) providing a solution of a base in a first solvent;b) dissolving the biopolymer in the solution of step a);c) optionally diluting the solution obtained in step b) to obtain a first solution;d) optionally adjusting the pH of the solution of step b) or c) to a value higher than 9 to achieve a first solution;e) providing a second solution comprising a nanoparticle precursor in a second solvent;f) adding the second solution to the first solution;g) heating the mixture obtained in step f); andh) optionally at least partially removing first and second solvents.8. Method according to claim 7 , wherein the base is an alkali and/or an alkaline earth hydroxide and/or an alkali and/or an alkaline earth alkoxide.9. Method according to claim 7 , wherein the first and the second solvent are at least one polar and protic solvent.10. Method according to claim 7 , wherein steps a) claim 7 , b) claim 7 , c) and/or e) are carried out at 20-30° C.11. Method according to claim 7 , wherein the pH of the first solution after step d) is in a range from 10 to 13.12. Method according to claim 7 , wherein the nanoparticle precursor is a ...

Filler composition and method of producing composite materials

A modified filler composition for use in composites, such as paper and paper board, which is produced by reacting a filler material with a binder and a reactant material. Also, a method to produce composites, such as paper and paperboard, produced containing the modified filler composition is disclosed.

POLYMER FOAM

The present invention relates to foam comprising thermoplastic starch, polyolefin, polyolefin wax, ethylene vinyl alkanoate copolymer, and ethylene acrylic copolymer, and also to a method of preparing the same. 1. A foam comprising thermoplastic starch , polyolefin , polyolefin wax , ethylene vinyl alkanoate copolymer , and ethylene acrylic copolymer.2. The foam according to claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic starch is present in an amount ranging from about 1.5 wt % to about 50 wt % claim 1 , the polyolefin is present in an amount ranging from about 25 wt % to about 97 wt % claim 1 , the polyolefin wax is present in an amount ranging from about 0.05 wt % to about 4 wt % claim 1 , the ethylene vinyl alkanoate copolymer is present in an amount ranging from about 0.4 wt % to about 15 wt % claim 1 , and the ethylene acrylic copolymer is present in an amount ranging from about 0.6 wt % to about 18 wt %.3. The foam according to which has a closed cell structure.4. The foam according to claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic starch is derived from corn starch claim 1 , potato starch claim 1 , wheat starch claim 1 , soy bean starch claim 1 , tapioca starch claim 1 , hi-amylose starch or combinations thereof.5. The foam according to claim 1 , wherein the polyolefin is selected from low density polyethylene (LDPE) and linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE).6. The foam according to claim 1 , wherein the polyolefin wax is polyethylene wax.7. The foam according to claim 1 , wherein the polyolefin wax has a melt viscosity at 120° C. ranging from about 100 mm/s to about 1200 mm/s as measured according to ASTM 2162.8. The foam according to claim 1 , wherein the ethylene vinyl alkanoate copolymer is selected from ethylene vinyl acetate claim 1 , ethylene vinyl propionate claim 1 , ethylene vinyl butyrate claim 1 , ethylene vinyl isobutyrate claim 1 , ethylene vinyl valerate claim 1 , ethylene vinyl caproate claim 1 , and combinations thereof.9. The foam according to claim 1 , ...

Homogeneous Biodegradable Mixture for Shaped-Bodies: Method for Preparing

The method for preparing a homogeneous biodegradable mixture is described for production of shape-bodies. Reinforce fillers are fibers from various natural sources especially those wastes from varieties of manufacturing. Long thin fibers are obtained by longitudinal abrasion of bamboo waste. Boiling the fibers in water for 20 minutes at pH 8 where supernatant is decanted helps getting rid of chlorophyll. Fibers are further ground to preferable length of 2-4 mm. The treated fibers were mixed with all other ingredients in a rotor, spinning at a speed 1,800-2,000 rpm at ambient temperature for 510 minutes. Starch particles and other ingredients penetrate and mix thoroughly with the fibrous materials. Water is gradually added while kneading to form a perfect dough ready for manufacturing of the desired shape bodies. 1. Method for preparing a homogeneous biodegradable mixture for production of shape-bodies having desirable strength comprises step of dispersing fibrous reinforcing fillers uniformly by dry mixing fibers with all other ingredients using centrifugal force.2. Method for preparing a homogeneous biodegradable mixture for production of shape-bodies of where fibrous reinforcing fillers prepared from bamboo or other grasses of family-Poaceae claim 1 , or Cyperaceae or waste from the wood or food industries and where fibers are obtained by longitudinal abrasion of bamboo.3. Method for preparing a homogeneous biodegradable mixture of where fibrous reinforcing fillers are of 2-4 mm in length.4. Method for preparing a homogeneous biodegradable mixture of where centrifugal force used is 1 claim 1 ,800-2 claim 1 ,000 rpm at ambient temperature for 5-10 minutes.6. Method for preparing a homogeneous biodegradable mixture of where said fibrous reinforcing fillers make up 5-30% of the composition.7. Method for preparing a homogeneous biodegradable mixture of where reinforcing fillers are selected from groups of natural fibrous materials such as fibers from bamboo claim 1 , ...

Binders and Materials Made Therewith

A curable aqueous composition is disclosed comprising a carbohydrate, a crosslinking agent, and an amine base, wherein the curable aqueous composition has a pH adjusted by the amine base. Further disclosed is a method of forming a curable aqueous solution.

Artificial snow and method for making same

A non-toxic, non-static, environmentally benign artificial snow product is made by extruding a mixture of starch, polyvinyl alcohol, hydrogenated soy flakes and talc to form an extruded starch product and processing the extruded starch product into snow flake like fragments. The snow flake like fragments may be sorted by size. Colorant may be added to yield artificial snow flakes in various festive colors.

Modeling compounds and methods of making and using the same

Modeling compounds and methods for making the same are described. The modeling compounds, in some embodiments, comprise about 20% to about 40% by weight starch-based binder, and about 0.15% to about 1.2% by weight microspheres dispersed throughout the compounds. In some embodiments, the modeling compound further comprises vinylpyrrolidone polymers. 1. A modeling composition comprising:(a) about 30% to about 60% by weight water;(b) about 20% to about 40% by weight starch-based binder;(c) about 2.0% to about 8.0% by weight lubricant;(d) about 0.5% to about 4.0% by weight surfactant;(e) about 5% to about 20% by weight salt;(f) about 0.1% to about 1% by weight preservative;(g) about 0.5% to about 10% by weight retrogradation inhibitor;(h) about 0.15% to about 1.2% by weight microspheres(i) about 0.5% to about 8% by weight vinylpyrrolidone polymers;(j) 0% to about 15% polyol;(k) 0% to about 1% by weight hardener;(l) 0% to about 0.5% by weight fragrance; and(m) 0% to about 5% by weight colorant.2. The modeling composition of claim 1 , wherein the polyols are selected form the group consisting of glycerine claim 1 , sorbitol claim 1 , propylene glycol and some combination thereof.3. The modeling composition of claim 1 , wherein the microspheres are selected from the group consisting of pre-expanded microspheres claim 1 , glass microspheres claim 1 , and some combination thereof.4. The modeling composition of claim 1 , wherein the microspheres are hollow microspheres claim 1 , solid microspheres or some combination thereof.5. The modeling composition of claim 1 , wherein the microspheres have a size ranging from about 20 microns to about 130 microns.6. The modeling composition of claim 1 , wherein the salt is selected from the group consisting of sodium chloride claim 1 , calcium chloride claim 1 , potassium chloride and some combination thereof.7. The modeling composition of claim 1 , wherein the lubricant is selected from the group consisting of mineral oil claim 1 , ...

FIBROUS ELEMENTS COMPRISING FAST WETTING SURFACTANTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME

Fibrous elements, such as filaments and/or fibers, and more particularly to fibrous elements that contain a fast wetting surfactant, fibrous structures made therefrom, and methods for making same are provided. 1. A fibrous element comprising a blend comprising a fibrous element-forming polymer and a fast wetting surfactant.2. The fibrous element according to wherein the fibrous element-forming polymer comprises a hydroxyl polymer.3. The fibrous element according to wherein the hydroxyl polymer comprises a polysaccharide.4. The fibrous element according to wherein the fibrous element-forming polymer is selected from the group consisting of: polyvinyl alcohol claim 1 , polyvinyl alcohol derivatives claim 1 , polyvinyl alcohol copolymers claim 1 , gums claim 1 , arabinans claim 1 , galactans claim 1 , proteins claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.5. The fibrous element according to wherein the blend comprises two or more fibrous element-forming polymers.6. The fibrous element according to wherein the fast wetting surfactant is selected from the group consisting of: anionic surfactants claim 1 , cationic surfactants claim 1 , nonionic surfactants claim 1 , zwitterionic surfactants claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.7. The fibrous element according to wherein the fast wetting surfactant comprises a sulfosuccinate surfactant.8. The fibrous element according to wherein the blend further comprises a non-hydroxyl polymer selected from the group consisting of: polyacrylamide and its derivatives; polyacrylic acid claim 1 , polymethacrylic acid claim 1 , and their esters; polyethyleneimine; copolymers made from mixtures of monomers of the aforementioned polymers; and mixtures thereof.9. The fibrous element according to wherein the non-hydroxyl polymer comprises polyacrylamide.10. The fibrous element according to wherein the fibrous element comprises a filament.11. A fibrous structure comprising a plurality of fibrous elements according to .12. The fibrous structure according to wherein ...

High strength chitin composite material and method of making

The present invention is directed to a composite laminar material with high mechanical strength and methods of fabricating the material. The invention also provides a method of attaching a medical implant device to tissue.

EPOXIDIZED FATTY ACID ALKYL ESTERS AS FLEXIBILIZERS FOR POLY(LACTIC ACID)

A composition containing (a) at least one biodegradable/biorenewable thermoplastic material that includes poly(lactic acid) (PLA); and (b) at least one plasticizer that includes an epoxidized fatty acid alkyl ester is provided. In some embodiments, the epoxidized fatty acid alkyl ester is methyl epoxy soyate. It was found that epoxidized fatty acid alkyl esters impart a reduction in tensile modulus in compositions containing PLA. The compositions may be formed into films, such as those used in food packaging. A method that includes extruding a composition comprising PLA and at least one epoxidized fatty acid alkyl ester is provided. 1. A composition comprising:(a) at least one biodegradable/biorenewable thermoplastic material comprising poly(lactic acid); and(b) at least one plasticizer comprising an epoxidized fatty acid alkyl ester.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the epoxidized fatty acid alkyl ester is an epoxidized fatty acid methyl ester.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the epoxidized fatty acid alkyl ester is methyl epoxy soyate.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the epoxidized fatty acid alkyl ester is an epoxidized fatty acid alkyl ester of a vegetable oil.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the epoxidized fatty acid alkyl ester is selected from the group consisting of epoxidized biodiesel and epoxidized derivatives of biodiesel.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the epoxidized fatty acid alkyl ester is an alkyl ester of an epoxidized C-Cfatty acid.7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the epoxidized fatty acid alkyl ester is an epoxidized castor oil-based fatty acid alkyl ester.8. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the plasticizer comprises a blend of multiple epoxidized fatty acid alkyl esters.9. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the plasticizer further comprises an epoxidized oil.10. The composition of claim 9 , wherein the epoxidized oil comprises epoxidized soybean oil.11. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Formaldehyde free binder compositions with urea-aldehyde reaction products

Binder compositions are described that contain (1) a reducing sugar and (2) a reaction product of a urea compound and an aldehyde-containing compound. A specific example of the binder compositions include dextrose and an imidazolidine compound such as 4,5-dihydroxyimidazolidin-2-one. The binder compositions may be applied to collections of fibers and cured to form a fiber-containing composite, such as fiberglass insulation.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING PLASTICIZED STARCH BY USING 1,3-PROPANEDIOL AND RESULTING COMPOSITION

The present invention concerns a method for manufacturing a starch-based plasticized composition comprising starch and a plasticizer said plasticizer comprising 1,3-propanediol (PDO). The invention also concerns a plasticized material comprising the plasticized starch composition of the invention and a polymer. 114-. (canceled)15. A method for manufacturing a starch-based plasticized composition comprising the following:a) mixing a solid composition comprising a starch and a plasticizer composition comprising 1,3-propanediol, andb) obtaining a plasticized composition by reacting the mixture of (a).16. The method of claim 15 , wherein the solid composition in (a) contains at least 45 weight % of starch.17. The method of claim 15 , wherein the solid composition in (a) contains at least 60 weight % of starch.18. The method of claim 15 , wherein the plasticizer composition comprises 1 claim 15 ,3-propanediol and at least one other plasticizer.19. The method of claim 18 , wherein the amount of 1 claim 18 ,3-propanediol in the plasticizer composition ranges from 25 to 100% by weight of the total plasticizer composition.20. The method of claim 18 , wherein the amount of 1 claim 18 ,3-propanediol in the plasticizer composition ranges from 50 to 100% by weight of the total plasticizer composition.21. The method of claim 15 , wherein the plasticizer comprises a mixture of 1 claim 15 ,3-propanediol and sorbitol.22. The method of claim 15 , wherein further comprising adding at least one cross-linking agent selected from:diisocyanates optionally comprising methylenediphenyl-diisocyanate (MDI), toluene-diisocyanate (TDI), naphthalene-diisocyanate (NDI), hexamethylen-diisocyanate (HDMI) and lysine-diisocyanate (LDI), andorganic diacids optionally comprising succinic acid, adipic acid, glutaric acid, oxalic acid, malonic acid, maleic acid and corresponding anhydrides.23. The method of claim 15 , wherein (b) is realised by heating the mixture of (a).24. The method of claim 15 , ...

POLYOLEFIN COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING BIO-BASED STARCH MATERIALS

Polyolefin compositions and methods of making and using the polyolefin compositions are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a composition comprising a polyolefin, a compatibilizer, a starch and a plasticizer. 1. A method of making a polyolefin composition , the method comprising:blending a polyolefin, a compatibilizer, a starch and a plasticizer to form a mixture.2. The method of comprising extruding the blended mixture to form an extrudate.3. The method of comprising shaping the extrudate to form an article selected from the group consisting of toys claim 2 , computer casing claim 2 , DVDs claim 2 , toiletries claim 2 , combs claim 2 , consumer products claim 2 , cellular phone casings claim 2 , bags claim 2 , foam material products claim 2 , packaging claim 2 , automobile parts claim 2 , cookware and combinations thereof.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the articles are made by a process selected from the group consisting of injection molding claim 3 , thermoforming claim 3 , film blowing claim 3 , stretch blow molding claim 3 , extrusion blow molding claim 3 , extrusion coatings claim 3 , profile extrusion claim 3 , film extrusion claim 3 , cast films claim 3 , cast products and combinations thereof.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polyolefin is selected from the group consisting of polyethylene claim 1 , polypropylene claim 1 , polybutene and combinations thereof.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the polyethylene is selected from the group consisting of low density polyethylene claim 5 , high density polyethylene claim 5 , linear low density polyethylene and combinations thereof.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the compatibilizer is selected from the group consisting of maleic anhydride grafted polypropylene claim 1 , maleic anhydride grafted polyethylene claim 1 , maleic anhydride grafted polybutene and combinations thereof.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the compatibilizer comprises maleated polypropylene with a ...

Process for Improving the Rheological Properties of an Aqueous Dispersion

A process for improving the rheological properties of an aqueous dispersion comprising adding a rheology modifier to the aqueous dispersion, and then adding a water soluble synthetic polymer flocculant to the aqueous dispersion. The rheology modifier may be selected from the group consisting of natural polymers, semi-natural polymers, synthetic materials and combinations thereof. The water soluble synthetic polymer flocculant may be selected from the group consisting of water soluble anionic polymers, cationic polymers, amphoteric polymers, nonionic polymers, and combinations thereof.

Bio-based binder systems

An environmentally friendly, bio-based binder system that is useful for the formation of fiberglass insulation, the system includes: A) an aqueous curable binder composition, which includes a carbohydrate and a crosslinking agent; and B) a dedust composition, which includes a blown, stripped plant-based oil and optionally at least one emulsifying agent. The bio-based binder system is typically heated to form a cured binder system.

Biodegradable material

A thermoplastic, biodegradable polymer blend showing high surface energy and good adhesion without the need for pre-treatment consists of starch in the range 10% to 60% by weight of the polymer blend, one or more further carrier polymers in the range 40% to 90% by weight of the polymer blend and one or more process aids in the range 0% to 0.5% by weight of the polymer blend. The polymer blends typically have a surface energy after processing of at least 40 mN/m.

Adhesive having structural integrity and insulative properties

An adhesive composition that provides improved structural integrity and insulative properties when applied to a substrate is provided. The adhesive composition includes an emulsion-based polymer, a plurality of microspheres; and optionally, water and plasticizer.

POLYMER COMPOSITION FOR MANUFACTURNING BIODEGRADABLE ARTICLES AND PROCESS THEREOF

The present disclosure provides a bio-degradable polymer composition comprising: 30% to 50% (w/w) of an extrusion grade bio-degradable polymer; and 50% to 70% (w/w) of an injection molding grade bio-degradable polymer. The bio-degradable polymer composition of the present disclosure is used for manufacturing bio-degradable article, such as bio-degradable tubes. The present disclosure further provides a process for manufacturing of bio-degradable tube. These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present subject matter will become better understood with reference to the following description and appended claims. This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form. 1. A biodegradable polymer composition , comprising:(A) 30% to 50% (w/w) of an extrusion grade bio-degradable polymer; and(B) 50% to 70% (w/w) of an injection molding grade bio-degradable polymer.2. The biodegradable polymer composition as recited in claim 1 , further comprising:(C) a biopolymer additive, in an amount of 4% to 10% (w/w) of the weight of the composition.3. The biodegradable polymer composition as recited in claim 1 , wherein both the extrusion grade biodegradable polymer and the injection grade bio-degradable polymer are food grade biopolymers.4. The biodegradable polymer composition as recited in claim 1 , wherein the bio-degradable polymer is selected from polylactic acid (PLA) claim 1 , polyhydroxy alkanoate (PHA) claim 1 , polyglycolide (PGA) claim 1 , polycaprolactone (PCL) claim 1 , polysaccharide claim 1 , and combinations thereof.5. The biodegradable polymer composition as recited in claim 1 , comprising:(A1) 35% to 45% (w/w) of an extrusion grade bio-degradable polymer; and(B1) 55% to 65% (w/w) of an injection molding grade bio-degradable polymer.6. A bio-degradable article made of the polymer composition as recited in .7. The bio-degradable article as recited in claim 6 , wherein the article is a tube.8. A process of manufacturing the a ...

Thermoplastic elastomer compositions having biorenewable content

Thermoplastic elastomer compositions, in particular derived from one or more styrenic block copolymers wherein at least one styrenic block copolymer comprises a controlled distribution copolymer block including a conjugated diene and a mono alkenyl arene, a plurality of biorenewable materials, preferably a softener and one or more synergistic additives such as a polar polymer; a synergistic block copolymer such as a relatively high molecular weight styrenic block copolymer; and/or filler. Numerous desirable articles can be formed from the compositions. Processes for preparing the compositions and articles are disclosed.

Articles Formed with Biodegradable Materials

Described herein are strength characteristics and biodegradation of articles produced using one or more petrochemical-based polymers and one or more carbohydrate-based polymers. A compatibilizer can optionally be included in the article. In some cases, the article can include a film or bag.

A conductive elastomer, preparation method and use thereof

A preparation method of a conductive elastomer includes the following steps: (1) according to the mass percent of 20˜75%, dissolving the metallic salts into deionized water to form an electrolyte solution, wherein said metallic salts is either of magnesium nitrate, sodium nitrate, zinc nitrate, cesium nitrate, calcium nitrate, neodymium nitrate, aluminum nitrate, potassium nitrate, potassium chloride, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, sodium chloride, zinc chloride, cesium chloride, aluminum chloride or their combinations; (2) according to the mass percent of 10˜40%, mixing starches into the electrolyte solution prepared in step (1), then at the temperature of 33˜120 ° C., stirring to gelatinize the starches, forming a viscous liquid; (3) standing the viscous liquid obtained in step (2) at 25˜90° C. for 10 min to 48 h to obtain the conductive elastomer.

Modified cellulose fibers and preparation method

The invention relates to a method for the preparation of modified cellulose fibers for artificial clarification of active haze substances from liquids. In addition, the invention relates to a modified cellulose fiber obtained by the method according to the invention for artificial clarification of active haze substances from a liquid, and to auxiliary filtering means containing one or more of the modified cellulose fibers.

A method for producing a sizing agent composition, a sizing agent composition and use thereof

The present invention relates to a sizing agent composition comprising starch, lignosulfonate and poly(alkyl acrylate), poly(alkyl (meth)acrylate), a mixture of poly(alkyl acrylate) and poly(alkyl methacrylate) or a copolymer of alkyl acrylate and alkyl (meth)acrylate. The present invention further relates to a method for preparing the sizing agent composition, and use of the sizing agent composition for sizing paper, paper products or board. 1. A sizing agent composition comprising starch , lignosulfonate and poly(alkyl acrylate) or poly(alkyl methacrylate) or mixture of poly(alkyl acrylate) and poly(alkyl methacrylate) or a copolymer of alkyl acrylate and alkyl methacrylate.2. The sizing agent composition according to claim 1 , wherein the starch is anionic starch claim 1 , cationic starch or amphoteric starch claim 1 , preferably anionic starch cationic starch claim 1 , more preferably anionic starch.3. The sizing agent composition according to claim 1 , wherein the starch has a molecular weight Mof at most 10000 g/mol claim 1 , preferably from 300 g/mol to 10000 claim 1 , more preferably from 500 g/mol to 5000 g/mol.4. The sizing agent composition according to claim 1 , wherein the poly(alkyl acrylate) is selected from a group consisting of polymers obtainable by free radical copolymerization of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer of C-C-alkyl acrylate claim 1 , preferably the poly(alkyl acrylate) is poly(tert-butylacrylate); and{'sub': 1', '8, 'the poly(alkyl methacrylate) is selected from a group consisting of polymers obtainable by free radical copolymerization of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer of C-C-alkyl (meth)acrylate, preferably the poly(alkyl methacrylate) is poly(tert-butyl methacrylate).'}5. The sizing agent composition according to claim 1 , wherein the copolymer of alkyl acrylate and alkyl methacrylate is a copolymer of ethylenically unsaturated monomer of C-C-alkyl acrylate and ethylenically unsaturated monomer of C-C- ...

Rubber composition for tire, tire, and method for manufacturing the tire

A rubber composition for a tire comprises 100 parts by mass of a rubber component comprising diene rubber, and from 0.5 to 20 parts by mass of pellets comprising paper powder and starch and having water content of 5 mass % or more. A tire is provided with a tread rubber part comprising a foamed rubber formed by the rubber composition. A method for manufacturing a tire comprises mixing from 0.5 to 20 parts by mass of pellets comprising paper powder and starch and having water content of 5 mass % or more with 100 parts by mass of a rubber component comprising diene rubber to prepare a rubber composition, producing an unvulcanized tire using the rubber composition obtained, and vulcanization molding the unvulcanized tire.

MICELLAR NANOCOMPLEX

The present invention relates to micellar nanocomplexes and a method of forming the same. The micellar nanocomplex comprises a micelle and an agent encapsulated within said micelle, where the micelle comprises a polymer-flavonoid conjugate, wherein said polymer is bonded to the B ring of said flavonoid. The micellar nanocomplex may have useful applications as a drug-delivery system. 124-. (canceled)25. A polymer-flavonoid conjugate comprising a polymer bonded to the B ring of a flavonoid.26. The polymer-flavonoid conjugate of claim 25 , wherein said polymer is selected from the group consisting of a polysaccharide claim 25 , polyacrylamide claim 25 , poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) claim 25 , poly(oxazoline) claim 25 , polyethylenimine claim 25 , poly(acrylic acid) claim 25 , polymethacrylate claim 25 , poly(ethylene glycol) claim 25 , poly(ethylene oxide) claim 25 , poly(vinyl alcohol) claim 25 , poly(vinylpyrrolidinone) claim 25 , polyethers claim 25 , poly(allylamine) claim 25 , polyanhydrides claim 25 , poly(β-amino ester) claim 25 , poly(butylene succinate) claim 25 , polycaprolactone claim 25 , polycarbonate claim 25 , polydioxanone claim 25 , poly(glycerol) claim 25 , polyglycolic acid claim 25 , poly(3-hydroxypropionic acid) claim 25 , poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) claim 25 , poly(N-(2-hydroxypropyl)methacrylamide) claim 25 , polylactic acid claim 25 , poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) claim 25 , poly(ortho esters) claim 25 , poly(2-oxazoline) claim 25 , poly(sebacic acid) claim 25 , poly(terephthalate-co-phosphate) and copolymers thereof.27. The polymer-flavonoid conjugate of claim 25 , wherein said flavonoid is selected from the group consisting of (−)-epicatechin claim 25 , (+)-epicatechin claim 25 , (−)-catechin claim 25 , (+)-catechin claim 25 , epicatechin gallate claim 25 , epigallocatechin claim 25 , epigallocatechin gallate claim 25 , Fisetinidol claim 25 , Gallocatechin claim 25 , Gallocatechin gallate claim 25 , Mesquitol and Robinetinidol claim 25 , ...

DOUGH-LIKE PLAY COMPOUNDS, KITS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME

The present disclosure relates generally to compositions which form a dough-like moldable play compound when combined with a solvent, as well as kits, and methods of making and using the same. More particularly, it relates to compositions, kits, and methods of making and using a powder composition which forms a dough-like moldable play compound with a solvent. In a preferred embodiment, the solvent comprises water. 1. A powder pre-mix composition , comprising:between 5 wt. % and about 80 wt. % of a binding agent; wherein the binding agent comprises wheat flour, corn starch, or a combination thereof;a salt; andbetween 2 wt. % and 25 wt. % of a humectant; wherein the humectant comprises mineral oil, glycerin, sorbitol, or a combination thereof;wherein the powder pre-mix composition forms a moldable play compound when combined with a solvent.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the binding agent comprises wheat flour and corn starch in a ratio of from about 2:1 to about 1:2.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the salt comprises sodium chloride and is present in the composition in an amount of from about 25 wt-% to about 60 wt-%.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises a silica and/or silicone comprising polydimethyl siloxane claim 1 , silica claim 1 , dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone cross polymer and silica claim 1 , or a combination thereof claim 1 , and is present in the composition in an amount of from about 2 wt-% to about 40 wt-%.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the binding agent is further treated with one or more additional humectants comprising glycerin claim 1 , mineral oil claim 1 , or a combination thereof.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises from about 0.5 wt-% to about 7 wt-% of tartaric acid or a salt thereof.7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition is substantially free of water.8. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the solvent is water.9. The composition ...

BIODEGRADABLE PELLETS FOAMED BY IRRADIATION

This invention relates to biodegradable starch-based pellets which foamable by irradiation, which are particularly suitable for the manufacture of foam articles, characterised in that they have a porous structure with a low porous external skin. This invention also relates to foam articles obtained from these. 1. A process for the preparation of foamed articles , said process comprising irradiating biodegradable low density , self-sealing pellets , said pellets comprising starch essentially free of native crystallinity which does not have endothermic gelatinisation peaks associated with a ΔH of more than 0.4 J/g of dry starch when analysed by differential scanning calorimetry in a hermetic capsule with a water/dry starch ratio of 4 , said pellets being characterized by:a porous internal structure having void area greater than 15% with respect to the area of the cross-section of the pellet;a mean equivalent diameter of pores less than 100 microns andan external skin with pores in number less than 80% with respect to the internal structure having a mean equivalent diameter lower or equal to the mean equivalent diameter of the pores of the internal structure.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein said pellets comprise at least a further polymer of synthetic or natural origin.4. The process according to claim 2 , wherein said further polymer of natural origin is selected from the group consisting of cellulose claim 2 , lignin claim 2 , proteins claim 2 , phospholipids claim 2 , casein claim 2 , polysaccharides claim 2 , natural gums claim 2 , rosinic acid claim 2 , dextrins claim 2 , their mixtures and derivatives thereof.5. The process according to claim 2 , wherein said further polymer of synthetic origin is selected from the group consisting of:thermoplastic polymers comprising homopolymers and copolymers of linear or branched aliphatic hydroxyacid having C2-C24 main chain, their lactons and lactides as well as their copolymers with aliphatic polyesters of the ...

Rheology Modifiers

Polysaccharide alkali swellable rheology modifiers include an emulsion polymer including at least one polysaccharide portion and at least one synthetic portion wherein the at least one synthetic portion is obtained from at least one anionic ethylenically unsaturated monomer, at least one nonionic ethylenically unsaturated monomer or a combination thereof, wherein at least one of the nonionic ethylenically unsaturated monomers is a hydrophobic ethylenically unsaturated monomer, as well as methods of making polysaccharide alkali swellable rheology modifiers.

THERMOSET FOAMS, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME FROM REDUCING SUGARS AND AMINES

A process for manufacturing a solid thermoset foam includes the following successive stages: (a) providing an expandable and thermosetting composition including a first reactant chosen from reducing sugars and a second reactant chosen from primary amines, primary amine acid addition salts, secondary amines, secondary amine acid addition salts, and ammonium salts of formula R(NH)where n is an integer at least equal to 1 and R represents the residue of an organic or inorganic acid; (b) introducing the expandable and thermosetting composition into a mold or applying the expandable composition to a support so as to form a film having a thickness at least equal to 1 mm; and (c) heating the expandable and thermosetting composition to a temperature at least equal to 140° C. to react the first reactant with the second reactant and to form, by polymerization and chemical foaming, a block of solid thermoset foam. 1. A process for manufacturing a solid thermoset foam , comprising the following successive stages: a first reactant chosen from reducing sugars,', {'sup': n−', '+', 'n−, 'sub': 4', 'n, 'a second reactant chosen from primary amines, primary amine acid addition salts, secondary amines, secondary amine acid addition salts, and ammonium salts of formula R(NH)where n is an integer at least equal to 1 and R represents a residue of an organic or inorganic acid,'}, 'the expandable and thermosetting composition containing less than 50% by weight of water,, '(a) making available an expandable and thermosetting composition containing(b) introducing the expandable and thermosetting composition into a mold or applying the expandable and thermosetting composition on a support so as to form a film having a thickness at least equal to 1 mm,(c) heating the expandable and thermosetting composition to a temperature at least equal to 140° C., so as to react the first reactant with the second reactant and to form, by polymerization and chemical foaming, a block of solid thermoset foam.2 ...

Moldable compositions and methods of using thereof

The present invention provides moldable compositions that are capable of resisting slumping and cracking when allowed to dry and harden. Embodiments of the moldable composition comprise water, fillers including arrowroot and kaolin clay, at least one polar polymeric resin (e.g., polyvinyl alcohol), at least one thickening agent (e.g., ammonium pentaborate tetrahydrate), one or more pH adjusters (e.g., triethanolamine, sodium bicarbonate), a humectant (e.g., propylene glycol, glycerin), optionally at least one releasing agent (e.g., mineral oil), and optionally at least one additive.

BINDER-CONSOLIDATED TEXTILE FABRICS AND METHODS OF THEIR MANUFACTURE AND USE

Textile fabrics consolidated with a binder that is made from a binder system are described. The binder system may include: 1. A method for the manufacture of a textile fabric which is consolidated with a binder , the method comprising:providing a plurality of fibers;applying the binder system to the plurality of fibers, wherein the binder system comprises:a) 1% to 30% by dry weight of at least one polymer based on polyvinyl alcohol;b) 80% to 99% by dry weight of at least one starch, wherein the at least one starch comprises 50% by weight or more of one or more natural starches based on the total weight of the at least one starch;c) 0 to 10% by dry weight of at least one crosslinker;d) 0 to 10% by dry weight of at least one filler; ande) 0 to 10% by dry weight of at least one additive,wherein a sum of components a) to e) is 100% by dry weight of the binder system, and wherein the sum of components a) and b) is at least 80% by dry weight of the binder system; anddrying and curing the binder system on the plurality of fibers to form the textile fabric.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the binder system is applied in one application step.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the drying and curing of the binder system on the plurality of fibers comprises heating the binder system on the plurality of fiber to a temperature ranging from 140° C. to 250° C.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the binder system is applied to the plurality of fibers by one or more application techniques selected from the group consisting of curtain coating claim 1 , foam application claim 1 , and dip coating.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein excess binder system is removed from the plurality of fibers by one or more removal techniques selected from the group consisting of suction removal and mechanical rolling.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises incorporating a reinforcement into the plurality of fibers or the textile ...

UNBLEACHED PULP PRODUCT AND THE PROCESS OF PRODUCING THE SAME

The present invention relates to an unbleached pulp product comprising of an unbleached pulp, starch and nanocellulose consisting of nanofibrils and the process of producing the same. The unbleached pulp product has a nanocellulose concentration of between 0.1 wt % to 8.0 wt % and a starch concentration of between 0.1 wt % to 8.0 wt % based on the overall weight of the composition. The nanocellulose is derived from various lignocellulosic biomass such as empty fruit bunches of oil palm and any other suitable lignocellulosic biomass. The nanocellulose is added with starch to a corrugating medium pulp at a prescribed concentration and ratio. The composition is then converted into various pulp products such as molded pulp products, paperboard, coreboard, containerboard, corrugating medium, cardboard, linerboard, board liner or any other structural products. In an embodiment, the unbleached pulp may first be converted into various unbleached pulp products. The surface of the produced products is then further coated with the mixture of nanocellulose and starch. The prescribed ratio of the nanocellulose and starch in the composition or coated on the surface of the pulp products enhances the strength of the unbleached pulp and products produced using the same unbleached pulp. 2. The process as claimed in wherein the nanocellulose concentration is 0.5 wt % to 2.0 wt %.3. The process as claimed in wherein the nanocellulose concentration is less than 1.0 wt %.4. The process as claimed in wherein the starch concentration is 0.5 wt % to 2.0 wt %.5. The process as claimed in wherein the starch concentration is less than 1.0 wt %.6. The process as claimed in wherein the nanocellulose concentration is 0.5 wt % to 2.0 wt % and the starch concentration is 0.5 wt % to 2.0 wt %.7. The process as claimed in wherein the nanocellulose concentration is less than 1.0 wt % and the starch concentration is less than 1.0 wt %.8. The process as claimed in any of to wherein the nanocellulose is ...

BINDER COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES OF PREPARING IRON ORE PELLETS

Binder compositions for agglomerating iron ore fines are provided, the compositions comprising: one or more types of modified starch and one or more types of synthetic dry polymers. A process for preparing iron ore pellets with the binder compositions is also provided, the process comprising: (i) adding a binder composition to particulate iron ore to form a mixture; and (ii) forming the mixture into pellets. 1. A binder composition for agglomerating iron ore fines comprising: one or more types of modified starch and one or more types of synthetic dry polymer.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises:(a) about 5 to about 50% by weight one or more types of modified starch; and(b) about 50 to about 95% by weight one or more types of synthetic dry polymer.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises: (a) about 20 to about 50% by weight one or more types of modified starch; and (b) about 50 to about 80% by weight one or more types of synthetic dry polymer.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the modified starch is gelled corn starch.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the binder composition further comprises one or more types of alkaline materials.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the synthetic dry polymer is anionic or has a net anionic charge.7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the synthetic dry polymer is an acrylamide-containing polymer.8. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the synthetic dry polymer is a copolymer of acrylamide and acrylic acid.9. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the charge of the synthetic dry polymer is from about 5 to about 40 mole % charge.10. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the charge of the synthetic dry polymer is from about 5 to about 15 mole %.11. The composition of claim 1 , comprising at least 25% modified starch.12. The composition of claim 1 , comprising about 20 to about 50% gelled corn starch and about 50 to about 80% a copolymer of acrylamide and acrylic acid ...

Method for producing low-cost fully biodegradable disposable straw

A method for producing a low-cost fully biodegradable disposable straw. Natural plant powder is prepared. Deacetylated konjac gel is prepared. The taro starch-cassava starch is crosslinked. The raw material is stirred and mixed to obtain the mixed raw material, and the mixed raw material is heated. The heated raw material is added to the beverage straw manufacturing unit to obtain a straw crude. The straw crude is cut to obtain several straws. The quality inspection, the disinfection and the packaging of the straw are carried out, and the fully biodegradable straw is obtained, finally.

BIODEGRADABLE NATURAL PLASTIC CONTAINER

A biodegradable container made from plant-based plastic that holds, in a preferred embodiment, one to two ounces of a gel-like or otherwise viscous liquid for immediate nutrition. Once opened and used, the container can be safely disposed of on the ground where it will be broken down by natural factors like rain over several days. 1. A container for a nutrition product comprising:a flexible container body formed at one end with an integral tear-away tab, the container body comprising naturally biodegradable bioplastic material.2. The container of wherein said biodegradable bioplastic material is edible and is made from a composition comprising water and/or juice; starch; acetic acid; citric acid; and plant-based glycerin.3. The container of wherein said biodegradable and edible plastic material is made from a composition comprising at least 73.2-77.4% water claim 1 , fruit juice claim 1 , vegetable juice or any combination thereof.4. The container of claim 3 , wherein the composition comprises 7.7-9.2% starch claim 3 , wherein the starch is selected from the group consisting of corn starch claim 3 , potato starch claim 3 , tapioca starch claim 3 , wheat starch claim 3 , rice starch claim 3 , and mixtures thereof.5. The container of claim 4 , wherein the composition comprises 3.0-4.6% acetic acid.6. The container of claim 5 , wherein the composition comprises 7.7-9.2% citric acid.7. The container of claim 6 , wherein the composition comprises 1.3-1.5% plant-based glycerin.8. The container of claim 7 , wherein the composition comprises 1.9-2.3% agarose and agaropectin mixture.9. The container of claim 8 , wherein the composition comprises 1.1% collagen.10. The container of claim 9 , wherein the composition comprises less than 0.1% thyme oil.11. A one-piece container for a nutrition product comprising a pair of flexible sheets joined about a peripheral edge portion and including an integral tear away tab portion claim 9 , said flexible sheets comprising a naturally ...

PROCESS FOR SURFACE SIZING USING A JET COOKED DISPERSION COMPRISING MICROFIBRILLATED CELLULOSE, STARCH AND PIGMENT AND/OR FILLER

The present invention relates to a process for improved surface sizing in the manufacture of paper or board products. According to the present invention, an aqueous dispersion of microfibrillated cellulose (MFC), starch and pigments or fillers is treated by jet cooking and then used for surface sizing in a process for manufacturing a paper or board product. 1. A process for surface sizing comprising the steps of:a) providing an aqueous dispersion comprising microfibrillated cellulose, starch and pigment and/or filler;b) jet cooking the dispersion of step a); andusing the product obtained after the jet cooking of step b) for surface sizing in a process for the manufacture of a paper or board product.2. A process according to claim 1 , wherein said filler is selected from precipitated calcium carbonate claim 1 , chalk and ground calcium carbonate.3. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the amount of microfibrillated cellulose used in the process is from 2.5 kg to 25 kg per ton dry paper or board product.4. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the amount of starch used in the process is from 25 kg to 50 kg per ton dry paper or board product.5. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the amount of pigment and/or filler used in the process is from 6 kg to 50 kg per ton dry paper or board product.6. A composition for surface sizing obtained in step b) of .7. A paper or board product obtained using the process of .8. The method of further comprising adding oxidizing agents and/or enzymes to the dispersion between step a) and step b). The present invention relates to a process for improved surface sizing in the manufacture of paper or board products. According to the present invention, an aqueous dispersion of microfibrillated cellulose (MFC), starch and pigments or fillers is treated by jet cooking and then used for surface sizing in a process for manufacturing a paper or board product.The predominant part of all paper and paperboard that is to be used in laser ...

Pregelatinized starch with mid-range viscosity, and product, slurry and methods related thereto

Disclosed are product (e.g., panels), slurry, and methods relating to a pregelatinized starch having a mid-range viscosity (i.e., from about 20 centipoise to about 700 centipoise), and an extruded pregelatinized starch.

COHERENT BLOOD COAGULATION STRUCTURE OF WATER-INSOLUBLE CHITOSAN AND WATER-DISPERSIBLE STARCH COATING

An absorbent layer for moderating blood flow from a wound has a non-woven fabric layer of water-insoluble chitosan fibers having a coating of water-absorbent starch on at least one face of the fabric layer. The coating of water-absorbent starch penetrates into the fabric layer from a first surface over the chitosan fibers to a depth of at least 25% of the fabric layer of chitosan fibers. The chitosan fibers have average diameters of from 5 to 30 micrometers. The average weight of starch/chitosan may decrease from the first surface from which the starch has penetrated into the fabric to the depth of at least 50% of the fabric layer. The starch may be modified to include hydrophilic groups into or onto molecular chains of the starch. 1. An absorbent layer comprising a non-woven fabric layer of water-insoluble chitosan fibers having a coating of water-absorbent starch on at least one face of the fabric layer.2. The layer of wherein the coating of water-absorbent starch penetrates into the fabric layer from a first surface over the chitosan fibers to a depth of at least 25% of the fabric layer of chitosan fibers.3. The layer of wherein the chitosan fibers have average diameters of from 5 to 30 micrometers.4. The layer of wherein the chitosan fibers have average diameters of from 8 to 25 micrometers.5. The layer of wherein the chitosan fibers have average diameters of from 10 to 20 micrometers.6. The layer of wherein the chitosan fibers have average diameters of from 8 to 25 micrometers.7. The layer of wherein the coating of water-absorbent starch penetrates from a first surface into the fabric layer over the chitosan fibers to a depth of at least 50% of the fabric layer of chitosan fibers towards a second surface of the layer.8. The layer of wherein the coating of water-absorbent starch penetrates from a first surface into the fabric layer over the chitosan fibers to a depth of at least 50% of the fabric layer of chitosan fibers towards a second surface of the layer.9. ...

Carbon nanotube - polysaccharide composite

The present invention provides methods for the fabrication CNT dispersions using polysaccharides, especially hemicelluloses, and most advantageously xylan. The present invention also provides methods to isolate, and purify hemicelluloses from plant materials. The present invention provides methods and compositions for the coating of solid surfaces using CNT dispersions. One currently preferred method coating of a surface is electrospraying the CNT dispersion. The present invention provides electrically conducting materials that can replace conducting plastics, graphite, and even some metals as electrical conductors. In one embodiment the present materials can be used as stealth coatings. In another embodiment the present materials can provide shield against high frequency electromagnetic radiation, while being permeable to low frequency magnetic field. In one specific application the dispersion fabricated from double walled carbon nanotubes (DWNTs), and xylan can be used to fabricate transparent electrically conducting films. In one embodiment of the present invention the surface films will be cross-linked, and these films can be used in multiple applications including supercapacitors.

Aqueous polymer dispersion, its use and method for preparing aqueous polymer dispersion

The invention relates to an aqueous polymer dispersion having a viscosity of ≤150 m Pas at 40% solids content and comprising polymer particles having a particle size D50 less than 85 nm. The polymer dispersion is obtainable by free radical emulsion copolymerisation of at least monomer (a) and monomer (b), where monomer (a) is at least one optionally substituted styrene and monomer (b) is at least one C1-C4-alkyl (meth)acrylate, in a reaction mixture comprising degraded starch which has an average molecular weight Mn<1000 g/mol. The invention relates also to the use of the polymer dispersion and method for preparing it. 2. The polymer dispersion according to claim 1 , wherein the aqueous polymer dispersion has the viscosity in the range of 1-150 mPas claim 1 , preferably 5-100 mPas claim 1 , more preferably 5-70 mPas claim 1 , even more preferably 5-49 mPas claim 1 , measured at 40 weight-% solids content.3. The polymer dispersion according to claim 1 , wherein the degraded starch has an average molecular weight Mn<800 g/mol claim 1 , preferably <500 g/mol.4. The polymer dispersion according to claim 1 , wherein the degraded starch may has an average molecular weight Mn in the range of 100-990 g/mol claim 1 , preferably 100-790 g/mol claim 1 , more preferably 100-490 g/mol claim 1 , even more preferably 100-400 g/mol.5. The polymer dispersion according to claim 1 , wherein the degraded starch is non-ionic or has an anionic net charge.6. The polymer dispersion according claim 1 , wherein the degraded starch is degraded anionic potato or tapioca starch.7. The polymer dispersion according claim 1 , wherein the amount of degraded starch in the reaction mixture at the beginning of the polymerisation is in the range of 5-60 weight-% claim 1 , preferably 10-45 weight-% claim 1 , more preferably 11-35 weight-%.8. The polymer dispersion according claim 1 , wherein the reaction mixture comprises also at least one monomer (c) claim 1 , which is ethylenically unsaturated and ...

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS RELATING TO STARCH FIBERS

Methods are provided according to aspects of the present invention for making starch fiber or particle compositions by wet-electrospinning or wet-electrospraying including providing a solution or dispersion of starch in an aqueous or non-aqueous solvent or dispersant, where the starch is present at a concentration above the critical entanglement concentration, with the proviso that the aqueous or non-aqueous solvent or dispersant does not consist only of water; heating the solution or dispersion of starch to a temperature above the crystallization temperature of the starch; electro spinning or electro spraying the heated solution or dispersion of starch to produce starch fibers or starch particles, respectively; and contacting the starch fibers or starch particles with a coagulation bath fluid. 1. A method for making a starch fiber composition or starch particle composition , comprising:providing a spinning dope comprising a solution or dispersion of starch in an aqueous or non-aqueous solvent or dispersant, where the starch is present at a concentration above the critical entanglement concentration where starch fibers are to be produced or where the starch is present at a concentration from 1% to 40% weight % where starch particles are to be produced, with the proviso that the aqueous or non-aqueous solvent or dispersant does not consist only of water;heating the spinning dope to a temperature above the melting temperature or dissolution temperature of starch in the solvent or dispersant to produce a heated spinning dope;wet-electrospinning or wet-electrospraying the heated spinning dope to produce starch fibers or starch particles, respectively; andcontacting the starch fibers or starch particles with a coagulation bath fluid, forming a starch fiber composition or starch particle composition.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: washing the starch fiber composition or starch particle composition in a wash fluid to at least partially remove the solvent or ...

Highly Environmentally Sustainable Composite Material

The present invention related to a thermoplastic composition, suitable to be submitted to common methods of heat forming, or thermoforming, of thermoplastic materials, as well as the thermoformed composite material which is obtained/can be obtained from said thermoplastic composition, said thermoplastic composition and said thermoformed composite material derived therefrom comprising the combination of cellulose with a thermoplastic material comprising a hydrolysable or hydrosoluble polyhydroxylated polymer, such as starch or a polymer based on polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), wherein cellulose is available in an amount ranging from 30 to 60% by Weight, preferably from 40 to 60% by weight, said percentages being calculated on 100 parts by weight of the combination of cellulose with the thermoplastic material comprising a hydrolysable or hydrosoluble polyhydroxylated polymer.

MODIFIED UREA-FORMALDEHYDE BINDERS FOR NON-WOVEN FIBER GLASS MATS

A method of forming a binder composition includes providing a urea-formaldehyde resin and combining one or more starch compounds with the urea-formaldehyde resin to form a starch modified urea-formaldehyde resin. The one or more starch compounds may be combined with the urea-formaldehyde resin so that the starch modified urea-formaldehyde resin includes about 1 wt. % to about 10 wt. % of the one or more starch compounds. 1. A method of forming a binder composition comprising:providing a urea-formaldehyde resin; andcombining one or more starch compounds with the urea-formaldehyde resin to form a starch modified urea-formaldehyde resin;wherein the one or more starch compounds are combined with the urea-formaldehyde resin so that the starch modified urea-formaldehyde resin includes about 1 wt. % to about 10 wt. % of the one or more starch compounds.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein combining the one or more starch compounds with the urea-formaldehyde resin comprises combining a starch solution with an aqueous solution of formaldehyde and urea.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein water in the starch solution provides an aqueous environment for formaldehyde and urea; and wherein the method further comprises synthesizing the urea-formaldehyde resin via condensation polymerization of the aqueous solution of starch claim 2 , formaldehyde claim 2 , and urea.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein:providing the urea-formaldehyde resin comprises providing an aqueous solution of formaldehyde and urea and initiating synthesis of the urea-formaldehyde resin; andcombining the one or more starch compounds with the urea-formaldehyde resin comprises adding a starch slurry to the aqueous solution of formaldehyde and urea during synthesis of the urea-formaldehyde resin.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein:providing the urea-formaldehyde resin comprises heating a formaldehyde and urea solution to at or near a boiling temperature of the formaldehyde and urea solution to initiate synthesis of the ...

Methods and Compositions for Maintaining the Conformation and Structural Integrity of Biomolecules

A liquid ink composition includes a liquid phase and particles suspended in the liquid phase, the particles containing a target pharmaceutical or biological agent. The biological activity of the target pharmaceutical or biological agent is preserved upon suspension of the particles in the liquid phase. The liquid phase is capable of solidifying via a solidification process. 1. A liquid ink composition comprising:a liquid phase andparticles suspended in the liquid phase, the particles containing a pharmaceutical or biological agent,wherein the biological activity of the pharmaceutical or biological agent is preserved upon suspension of the particles in the liquid phase,wherein the liquid phase is capable of solidifying to form three dimensional structures.2. The liquid ink composition of claim 1 , the particles being formed by a process comprising: a pharmaceutical or a biological agent; and', 'a substrate that is soluble in the solution, comprising one or more chemical species;, 'preparing a solution, formed from water as a solvent, comprisingcombining the solution with an oil phase to form a water-in-oil emulsion in which the solution is dispersed in the oil phase;lyophilizing the emulsion,wherein the particles are formed prior to or simultaneously with the lyophilizing,wherein the pharmaceutical or biological agent is entrapped by the formed particles,wherein the substrate composition and the oil phase are selected so that the particles formed are suspendable in the liquid ink composition and the biological activity of the pharmaceutical or biological agent is preserved upon suspension of the particles in the liquid ink composition, andwherein one or more substances selected from the group consisting of a surfactant, a stabilizer, an emulsifier, and combinations thereof are incorporated as part of the substrate.3. The liquid ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the biological activity of the pharmaceutical or biological agent is preserved upon solidification of ...

Paper substrate having enhanced print density

The present invention relates to a sizing composition that, when applied to paper substrate, creates a substrate, preferably suitable for inkjet printing, having increased print density, print sharpness, low HST, and/or image dry time, the substrate preferably having high brightness and reduced color-to-color bleed as well. In addition, the present invention relates to a method of reducing the HST of a paper substrate by applying the sizing composition to at least one surface thereof. Further, the application relates to methods of making and using the sizing composition, as well as methods of making and using the paper containing the sizing composition.

Method For Preparing Natural Organic Macromolecular Water Treatment Agent

Method for preparing a natural organic macromolecular water treatment agent including: dissolving amylose corn starch in an alkali solution, stirring for 30 min, to obtain a suspension, freezing the suspension to fully frozen state, melting and dialyzing, to obtain a corn starch dispersion; mixing a modified flax fiber, the dispersion, nano-hybrid silica and distilled water, performing 800 W ultrasonication for 10 min, to obtain a treated suspension; taking an amount of a superabsorbent macromolecular resin with a certain shape, making it absorb water and swell into a solid hydrogel with the certain shape; mixing the solid hydrogel and the treated suspension, static defoaming, loading into a mold and solidifying, drying until the solid hydrogel is completely dehydrated, to obtain a hollow agent; spraying a catalytic degrading agent/toxin degrading agent on the surface of the hollow agent and/or the inner wall of holes thereof, to obtain the target agent.

COMPOUND OR FILM CONTAINING THERMOPLASTIC STARCH AND A THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER

The invention relates to a method for producing a compound or a film containing thermoplastic starch, an alpha-hydroxycarboxylic acid ROHCOOH, in which R is CHor CHCH, in an amount of from 0.1 to 5, preferably 0.1 to 3, particularly preferably 0.1 to 1 wt. % in relation to the thermoplastic starch, and a thermoplastic polymer, in which method the compound or the film is exposed during or after its extrusion to an additional heating step to 100-140° C. A thermoplastic starch usable for the production of the compound, a compound produced by the method, and a transparent film produced from such a compound are also described.

Aroma particles

The invention relates to vitreous aroma particles and the preparation thereof, as well as to the use thereof in foods, consumer articles and pharmaceuticals.

NATURAL EQUIVALENT OF CHEMICALLY MODIFIED STARCH

The present invention relates to a composition comprising citrus fruit fiber having a water binding capacity of from 8 to 25 (w/w) and native starch selected from the group consisting of corn starch, rice flour, sorghum starch, tapioca starch and mixture thereof. 1. A composition suitable to substitute chemically modified starch comprising: citrus fruit fiber having a water binding capacity of from 7 to 25 grams of water per gram of fiber; and native starch selected from the group consisting of corn starch , rice flour , sorghum starch , tapioca starch , waxy wheat flour , amylase free potato starch and mixture thereof2. A composition according to characterized in that the weight ratio citrus fruit fiber to native starch is between 1:5 and 1:1.3. A composition according to characterized in that the citrus fruit fiber is obtainable from citrus fruit selected from the group consisting of oranges claim 1 , tangerines claim 1 , limes claim 1 , lemons claim 1 , and grapefruit.4. A composition according to characterized in that the citrus fruit fiber has a total dietary fiber content of from 60 to 85-wt %.5. A composition according to characterized in that the citrus fruit fiber comprises from 8 to 12% (w/w) proteins.6. A composition according to characterized in that the native starch is a waxy starch.7. A composition according to characterized in that the native starch is glutinous rice flour.8. A composition according to characterized in that it further comprises edible additives.9. A composition according to to characterized in that the further edible additive is selected from xanthan gum claim 8 , guar gum claim 8 , pectin claim 8 , carrageenan claim 8 , fiber claim 8 , soy protein and mixtures thereof.10. A composition according to characterized in that the further edible additive is xanthan gum.11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. Use of the composition according to in food applications claim 1 , feed applications claim 1 , pharma products or cosmetics.14. Beverage ...

SOY PROTEIN AND CARBOHYDRATE CONTAINING BINDER COMPOSITIONS

Soy protein and carbohydrate containing binder compositions are described. The binder compositions may include a carbohydrate, a nitrogen-containing compound, and a soy protein. The binder compositions may also optionally include thickening agents such as modified celluloses and polysaccharides. 1. A process of making a non-woven glass fiber mat , the process comprising:forming an aqueous dispersion of fibers;passing the dispersion through a mat forming screen to form a wet mat;applying a soy-containing binder composition to the wet mat to form a binder-containing wet mat; andcuring the binder-containing wet mat to form the non-woven glass fiber mat,wherein the soy-containing binder composition comprises a carbohydrate, a nitrogen-containing compound, and a soy protein.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the step of applying the soy-containing binder composition to the wet mat comprises curtain coating the binder composition on the wet mat.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein the carbohydrate comprises a reducing sugar claim 1 , and the nitrogen-containing compound is chosen from a diamine and a reaction product of a urea compound and an aldehyde-containing compound.4. The process of claim 3 , wherein the reducing sugar is chosen from dextrose claim 3 , fructose claim 3 , allose claim 3 , galactose claim 3 , xylose claim 3 , ribose claim 3 , maltose claim 3 , cellobiose claim 3 , and lactose.5. The process of claim 3 , wherein the diamine is chosen from ethylene diamine claim 3 , 1 claim 3 ,3-propanediamine claim 3 , 1 claim 3 ,4-butanediamine claim 3 , 1 claim 3 ,5-pentanediamine claim 3 , 1 claim 3 ,6-hexanediamine claim 3 , α claim 3 , α′-diaminoxylene claim 3 , diethylenetriamine claim 3 , triethylenetetramine claim 3 , tetraethylenepentamine claim 3 , and diamino benzene.6. The process of claim 3 , wherein the reaction product of a urea compound and an aldehyde-containing compound is 4 claim 3 ,5-dihydroxyimidazolidin-2-one.7. The process of claim 1 , wherein ...

COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MAKING BIODEGRADABLE PELLETS

Biodegradable pellet compositions comprising: a starch at about 30% to about 80% by weight of the composition, a plasticizer at about 2% to about 30% by weight of the composition; a flexibility agent at about 10% to about 40% by weight; a binder at about 3% to about 13% by weight of the composition; a hydrophobic agent at about 0.1% to about 5% by weight of the composition; and an emulsifier at about 0.1% to about 5% by weight of the composition. The compositions further comprise a defoaming agent where a biodegradable foam pellet is the end product. The compositions may optionally include a plant fiber. 1. A biodegradable plastic pellet composition , the composition comprising: a starch at about 30% to about 80% by weight of the composition , a plasticizer at about 2% to about 30% by weight of the composition; a flexibility agent at about 10% to about 40% by weight; a binder at about 3% to about 13% by weight of the composition; a hydrophobic agent at about 0.1% to about 5% by weight of the composition; and an emulsifier at about 0.1% to about 5% by weight of the composition.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the starch is a starch powder selected from the group consisting of corn starch claim 1 , wheat starch claim 1 , potato starch claim 1 , buckwheat starch and any mixture thereof.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the starch is unprocessed potato powder.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the starch has an amylose to amylopectin ratio of about 1:2 to about 1:5; and a moisture content of between about 15% to 25% by weight of the starch.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the plasticizer is selected from the group consisting of glycerol claim 1 , ethylene glycol claim 1 , polyglycerol and any mixture thereof.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the flexibility agent is urea claim 1 , citric acid or a polyol.7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the binder is selected from the group consisting of stearic acid claim 1 , glycerol monostearate ...

HYDROPHOBIC THERMOPLASTIC STARCH COMPOSITE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

The present invention provides a hydrophobic thermoplastic starch and method for manufacturing the same, to be used as granules for making biodegradable composites. The hydrophobic thermoplastic Starch of the invention is in a granule type, has the melt flow index in the range of 0.2˜6 g/10 min at 160° C. and has 60˜80 wt % of starch and the water content less than 9%. 1. A hydrophobic thermoplastic starch composite , being of hydrophobic biodegradable granules , having a melt flow index in the range of 0.2˜6 g/10 min at 160° C. and having 60˜80 wt % of starch , water content less than 4.1% , and water contact angle being more than 65 degrees while the hydrophobic biodegradable granules are formed into a film;wherein the granules of the composite is formed by a reactive extrusion method using a starch composition including vegetal starch and modifier at a reaction temperature controlled in a range of a predetermined temperature±2° C., that is, between (predetermined temperature−2° C.) and (predetermined temperature+2° C.) to perform kneading and modification reaction to obtain the hydrophobic thermoplastic starch composite; andthe predetermined temperature is between 120° C. and 170° C. and duration of performing kneading and modification reaction is less than 10 minutes.2. The composite as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the starch composition further comprises a plasticizer and a binder.3. The composite as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the vegetal starch in the starch composition includes starch selected from the group consisting of the following or combination thereof: tapioca starch claim 1 , potato starch claim 1 , wheat starch claim 1 , taro starch claim 1 , corn starch claim 1 , and lotus root starch.4. The composite as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the modifier in the starch composition is selected from the group consisting of the following or combination thereof: anhydrides claim 1 , epoxy resins and isocyanates.5. The composite as claimed in claim 4 , wherein ...

POLYMER AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING IT

The invention relates to a polymer having a main chain which is obtained by free radical emulsion polymerisation of a monomer mixture, which comprises at least one optionally substituted styrene, at least one C1-C4 alkyl (meth) acrylate and at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer. The monomer mixture is polymerised in a reaction mixture comprising a natural and/or synthetic polymeric stabilator. According to the invention the polymer main chain further comprises a reaction product of silica sol and an unsaturated organosilicon compound. The invention relates also to methods of making such polymer. 1. A polymer having a main chain and being obtained by free radical emulsion polymerization of a monomer mixture comprising:at least one optionally substituted styrene;at least one C1-C4 alkyl (meth)acrylate; andat least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer;wherein the polymerization is conducted in a reaction mixture comprising a natural and/or synthetic polymeric stabilator, andwherein the main chain comprises a reaction product of silica sol and an unsaturated organosilicon compound.2. The polymer according to claim 1 , wherein the monomer mixture further comprisesthe reaction product of silica sol and an unsaturated organosilicon compound.3. The polymer according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer is obtained by at least one optionally substituted styrene,', 'at least one C1-C4 alkyl (meth)acrylate,', 'at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and', 'at least one unsaturated organosilicon compound,, 'a) polymerizing by free radical emulsion polymerisation polymerization the monomer mixture comprisingin the reaction mixture comprising a natural and/or synthetic polymeric stabilator for obtaining an intermediate, andb) reacting the intermediate obtained in step a) with silica sol.4. The polymer according to claim 1 , wherein the unsaturated organosilicon compound is an alkenyl siloxane.5. The polymer according to claim 4 , wherein the alkenyl siloxane is ...

VISCOSITY MODIFIED FORMALDEHYDE-FREE BINDER COMPOSITIONS

Viscosity-modified carbohydrate binder compositions are described. The binder compositions may include a carbohydrate, a nitrogen-containing compound, and a thickening agent. The binder compositions may have a Brookfield viscosity of 7 to 50 centipoise at 20° C. The thickening agents may include modified celluloses such as hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), and polysaccharides such as xanthan gum, guar gum, and starches. 1. A carbohydrate binder composition comprising a carbohydrate , a nitrogen-containing compound , and a thickening agent , wherein the nitrogen-containing compound is chosen from an amino-amide , an amine salt of an organic acid , an ammonium salt of a carboxylic acid , and a reaction product of a urea compound and an aldehyde-containing compound and wherein the binder composition has a Brookfield viscosity of 7 to 50 centipoise at 20° C. as measured with a Brookfield viscometer using spindle 18 at 60 rpm.2. The carbohydrate binder composition of claim 1 , wherein the carbohydrate comprises a reducing sugar.3. The carbohydrate binder composition of claim 1 , wherein the carbohydrate is chosen from dextrose claim 1 , fructose claim 1 , allose claim 1 , galactose claim 1 , xylose claim 1 , ribose claim 1 , maltose claim 1 , cellobiose claim 1 , and lactose.4. The carbohydrate binder composition of claim 1 , wherein the amino-amide is a reaction product of an amine and a saturated or unsaturated reactant.5. The carbohydrate binder composition of claim 4 , wherein the amine comprises a diamine chosen from ethylene diamine claim 4 , 1 claim 4 ,3-propanediamine claim 4 , 1 claim 4 ,4-butanediamine claim 4 , 1 claim 4 ,5-pentanediamine claim 4 , 1 claim 4 ,6-hexanediamine claim 4 , α claim 4 ,α′-diaminoxylene claim 4 , diethylenetriamine claim 4 , triethylenetetramine claim 4 , tetraethylenepentamine claim 4 , and diamino benzene.6. (canceled)7. The carbohydrate binder composition of claim 1 , wherein the reaction product ...

METHOD FOR TREATING ACTIVE BLEEDING USING BIOCOMPATIBLE HEMOSTATIC AND SEALANT COMPOSITIONS

The present specification describes a biocompatible hemostatic composition and a biocompatible tissue sealant, which when used in combination provides a safe and effective method of achieving hemostasis. The biocompatible composition and sealant may be applied either on a surface of the patient's body, or inside the body cavity. The combination may be used to control bleeding from external wounds and internal injuries, as well as to minimize bleeding during surgical procedures. 1. A method of using a combination of a biocompatible hemostatic product and a biocompatible sealant product to treat a bleeding wound within or on a mammal , comprising:applying a first amount of said biocompatible hemostatic product to said bleeding wound; and,applying a second amount of said biocompatible sealant product to the bleeding wound, wherein said first amount and said second amount in combination are sufficient to cause at least one of: hemostasis in said bleeding wound, wound sealing in said wound, reducing exudation of said bleeding wound, promoting tissue healing of said wound, protecting a surface of said wound, and avoiding infection of said wound.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said biocompatible hemostatic product comprises at least one of a biocompatible hydrophilic hemostatic modified starch claim 1 , cellulose claim 1 , cellulose derivatives claim 1 , chitosan claim 1 , chitosan derivatives claim 1 , alginate and alginate derivatives.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said biocompatible sealant product comprises at least one of:at least one of a biocompatible modified starch gel, a polysaccharide glue, a fibrin glue, a thrombin glue, and a bioglue; andat least one sugar selected from polysaccharides, oligosaccharides and oligosaccharides, such as Pullulan polysaccharide, maltose, pre-gelatinized starch, Dextran, hydroxypropyl distarch phosphate, sodium carboxymethyl starch, crosslinked carboxymethyl starch, hydroxyethyl starch, oxidized starch, and grafted starch.4. ...

MOLDABLE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME

The present invention provides moldable compositions that are capable of drying and hardening if left in open air at room temperature for a period of time. Embodiments of the moldable compositions comprise water, at least one polar polymeric resin (e.g., polyvinyl alcohol), at least one thickening agent (e.g., boric acid, borate salt, or hydrate of a borate salt), at least one humectant (e.g., glycerin, propylene glycol, etc.), at least one filler (e.g., corn starch, tapioca, or arrowroot), optionally at least one releasing agent (e.g., mineral oil) and optionally at least one additive. 1. A moldable composition comprising water , at least one polar polymeric resin , at least one thickening agent , at least one humectant , at least one filler , optionally at least one releasing agent and optionally at least one additive.2. The moldable composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one polar polymeric resin comprises polyvinyl alcohol.3. The moldable composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one thickening agent comprises boric acid claim 1 , a borate salt claim 1 , or a hydrate of a borate salt.4. The moldable composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one humectant comprises glycerin and polyethylene glycol.5. The moldable composition of any of claim 1 , wherein the at least one filler comprises corn starch.6. The moldable composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one releasing agent comprises mineral oil.7. The moldable composition of claim 1 , wherein the moldable composition comprises at least one additive selected from the group consisting of pH adjusters claim 1 , defoamers claim 1 , dispersants claim 1 , preservatives claim 1 , colorants and scents.8. The moldable composition of comprising between about 15 wt % to about 60 wt % water claim 1 , between about 1 wt % to about 20 wt % humectant claim 1 , between about 0.1 wt % to about 10 wt % polyvinyl alcohol claim 1 , between about 0.01 wt % to about 5 wt % thickening agent(s) claim 1 , between ...

PARTIALLY SOLUBLE DEXTRINS OF HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT

The subject matter of the invention is a modified starch, characterized in that it exhibits: ⋅a weight-average molecular weight ranging from 250 000 to 2 000 000 Da; ⋅a solubility, measured according to a test A, ranging from 50 to 85%. The invention also relates to a process for the manufacture of said starch and to the use thereof in the manufacture of an aqueous binder. 114-. (canceled)16. The dextrin according to claim 15 , wherein the dextrin has a polydispersity index is greater than 5 claim 15 , preferably greater than 10 and more preferably still greater than 15.17. The dextrin according to claim 15 , wherein the dextrin exhibits a solubility ranging from 55 to 65%.18. The dextrin according to claim 15 , wherein the dextrin exhibits a solubility ranging from 65 to 80%.19. The dextrin according to claim 15 , wherein the dextrin exhibits a weight-average molecular weight ranging from 380 claim 15 ,000 Da to 1 claim 15 ,400 claim 15 ,000 Da.20. The dextrin according to claim 15 , wherein the dextrin exhibits a mass fraction of greater than 5% of starch molecules with a molecular weight of greater than 1 claim 15 ,000 claim 15 ,000 Da.21. The dextrin according to claim 15 , wherein the dextrin comprises claim 15 , with respect to the total weight of dextrin:a mass fraction of between 5 and 25% of starch molecules with a molecular weight of greater than 1,000,000 Da,a mass fraction of between 25 and 50% of starch molecules with a molecular weight of greater than 100,000 Da and less than or equal to 1,000,000 Da,a mass fraction of between 30 and 50% of starch molecules with a molecular weight of greater than 10,000 Da and less than or equal to 100,000 Da,a mass fraction of less than 20% of starch molecules with a molecular weight of less than or equal to 10,000 Da.22. The dextrin according to claim 15 , wherein the amount of acid introduced is between 0.006 and 0.015 mol per kg of dry starch.23. The dextrin according to claim 15 , wherein the amount of acid ...

Starch-Thermoplastic Polymer-Soap Compositions and Methods of Making and Using the Same

Starch-thermoplastic polymer-soap compositions comprising intimate admixtures of thermoplastic polymer and soap. Methods of making and using starch-thermoplastic polymer-soap compositions.

CONSOLIDATED NONWOVEN

The present invention relates to a consolidated nonwoven consolidated by treatment with an aqueous binder composition comprising: 115-. (canceled)16. A consolidated nonwoven consolidated by treatment with an aqueous binder composition comprising:a polymer P,a polyvinylalcohol,optionally a starch compound S and 75 to 99% by weight of one or more monomers a) selected from the group consisting of esters of one or more of acrylic and methacrylic acid with alkanols of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, aliphatic conjugated diene and aromatic vinyl compound,', '1 to 25% by weight of one or more monomers b) selected from the group consisting of N-methylolacrylamide, N-methylolmethacrylamide, glycidyl methacrylate and carboxylic acid-functional ethylenically unsaturated monomers, and', '≥0 to 15% by weight of one or more further ethylenically unsaturated monomer c) different from any of monomers a) and b),', 'wherein the amounts of monomers a) to c) sum to 100 wt %., 'optionally at least one metal compound M selected from the group consisting of magnesium, calcium and zinc, in the form of an oxide, hydroxide, carbonate or bicarbonate, wherein the polymer P is obtained by free radical aqueous emulsion polymerization of a monomer mixture of'}17. The consolidated nonwoven according to claim 16 , wherein the polymer P is obtained by free radical aqueous emulsion polymerization of a monomer mixture of75 to 99% by weight of one or more monomers a) selected from the group consisting of esters of one or more of acrylic and methacrylic acid with alkanols of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, aliphatic conjugated diene and aromatic vinyl compound,1 to 15% by weight of one or more of N-methylolacrylamide and N-methylol-methacrylamide (monomer b1),0 to 5% by weight of one or more carboxylic acid-functional ethylenically unsaturated monomer b2), and0 to 15% by weight of one or more further ethylenically unsaturated monomers c) different from any of monomers a), b1) and b2)wherein the amounts of monomers a) to c) ...

Composite, compact, and method for manufacturing compact

A composite includes a fiber and a dextrin, wherein at least part of the dextrin adheres to the fiber, the molecular weight distribution curve of the dextrin has a first maximum and a second maximum, the weight average molecular weight value based on a peak belonging to the first maximum is less than 6000, and the weight average molecular weight value based on a peak belonging to the second maximum is 6000 or more.

Polymeric Materials and Articles Manufactured There From

A method for manufacturing a three-dimensional object includes steps of: a) providing a digital description of the object as a set of voxels; b) sequentially creating an actual set of voxels corresponding to the digital set of voxels; wherein at least one voxel comprises a composition comprising between about 35 and about 100 wt. % of a polymer selected from the group consisting of nonionic PEG homopolymers, PEG copolymers, and mixtures thereof; the polymer having an average molecular weight of between about 1,000 and about 95,000 AMU; and between about 0 and about 65 wt. % of a filler, wherein the filler is a solid at a temperature of above about 75 C, wherein the composition has a Melt Flow Index of between about 0.1 and about 50 g/10 min when measured at 70 C under a 1.2 kg load using a half-die according to ASTM D1238-13. 2. The method according to wherein the polymer comprises at least about 50 weight percent PEG.3. The method according to where the printing temperature is less than 100 C.4. The method according to wherein the composition further comprises a benefit agent selected from the group consisting of: builders claim 1 , surfactants claim 1 , bleach activators claim 1 , bleach catalysts claim 1 , bleach boosters claim 1 , bleaches claim 1 , antibacterial agents claim 1 , colorants claim 1 , perfumes claim 1 , pro-perfumes claim 1 , composition malodor control and removal agents claim 1 , odor neutralizers claim 1 , polymeric dye transfer inhibiting agents claim 1 , crystal growth inhibitors claim 1 , photobleaches claim 1 , heavy metal ion sequestrants claim 1 , anti-tarnishing agents claim 1 , anti-microbial agents claim 1 , anti-oxidants claim 1 , anti-redeposition agents claim 1 , electrolytes claim 1 , divalent or trivalent ions claim 1 , metal ion salts claim 1 , corrosion inhibitors claim 1 , suds stabilizing polymers claim 1 , solvents claim 1 , process aids claim 1 , dye fixatives claim 1 , dye abrasion inhibitors claim 1 , sunscreen agents ...

Composition for modifying rheology of coating colour, its use and a coating colour

The invention relates to a composition for modifying rheology of coating colour and its use. The composition comprises an aqueous polymer dispersion, comprising a copolymer of monomer (a), which is at least one optionally substituted styrene, and monomer (b), which is at least one C1-C4-alkyl (meth)acrylate. The copolymer has a particle size D50<100 nm. Composition comprises also degraded starch having an average molecular weight Mn<1000 g/mol. 1. A composition for modifying rheology of coating colour , the composition comprising: monomer (a), which is at least one optionally substituted styrene, and', 'monomer (b), which is at least one C1-C4-alkyl (meth)acrylate, the copolymer having a particle size D50<100 nm, and, 'an aqueous polymer dispersion, comprising a copolymer of'}degraded starch having an average molecular weight Mn<1000 g/mol.2. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the composition is a mixture of an aqueous polymer dispersion and an aqueous solution of degraded starch.3. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the amount of degraded starch in the composition is in the range of 1 70 weight-% claim 1 , preferably 3-60 weight-% claim 1 , more preferably 5-50 weight-% claim 1 , calculated from the total dry solids content of the composition.4. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the amount of polymer dispersion in the composition is in the range of 30-99 weight-% claim 1 , preferably 40-97 weight-% claim 1 , more preferably 50-95 weight-% claim 1 , calculated from the total dry solids content of the composition.5. The composition ccording to claim 1 , wherein the degraded starch has an average molecular weight Mn<800 g/mol claim 1 , preferably <500 g/mol.6. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the degraded starch has an average molecular weight Mn in the range of 50-990 g/mol claim 1 , preferably 100-790 g/mol claim 1 , more preferably 100-490 g/mol claim 1 , even more preferably 100-400 g/mol.7. The composition ...

BIOPOLYMER AND ISOCYANATE BASED BINDER AND COMPOSITE MATERIALS

A binder has at least one isocyanate and at least one biopolymer mixed with water. The biopolymer may be a biopolymer nanoparticle or cooked and chemically modified starch. Optionally, the binder may also include urea. The biopolymer and water are mixed, and the isocyanate is added to the mixture. The binder may have a viscosity that is suitable for being sprayed on a substrate to make a composite material, for example a viscosity of 700 cP or less or 500 cP or less at 40° C. The substrate may be wood, another lignocellulosic material, or synthetic or natural fibers. In particular examples, the binder is used to make no added formaldehyde wood composites including particle board and fiberboard. Alternatively, the binder may have a higher viscosity and be used to make plywood. 1. A composition comprising isocyanate , water and biopolymer , wherein the composition excluding the water , wood and isocyanate , comprises at least 80% by weight of one or more of starch hydrogel particles , starch nanoparticles , modified starch having a molecular weight of 1 ,000 ,000 Da or less , and cold water soluble starch.2. The composition of further comprising wood.3. The composition of wherein the starch and isocyanate have a weight between 2% and 8% of the weight of the wood.4. The composition of claim 1 , comprising starch nanoparticles wherein the starch nanoparticles or starch hydrogel particles comprise at least 80% by weight of starch.5. The composition of wherein the mass of the isocyanate is between 50% and 150% of the mass of water.6. The composition of further comprising urea.7. The composition of wherein the mass ratio of the biopolymer to the isocyanate is in the range of 15:85 to 50:50.8. The composition of wherein the mass of biopolymer is not more than 55% of the mass of water.9. The composition of having a pH between 7 and 10.10. The composition of further comprising a catalyst.11. A method for making a composite material wherein a binder comprising an isocyanate ...

THERMOLASTIC STARCH, BIODEGRADABLE POLYESTER/STARCH COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF

A thermoplastic starch (TPS) comprises (in weight parts) 20-80 parts of starch, 5-40 parts of biodegradable polyester prepolymer, 0.01-10 parts of reaction activator, 0.01-1.0 part of catalytic deactivator, 0.01-1.0 part of antioxidant, and 5-50 parts of auxiliary agents. The said prepolymer has a molecular weight of 10,000-100,000 Daltons, a viscosity range of 0.30-1.2 dL/g, which is measured by Ubbelohde viscometer method, and a melting point range of 60-180° C. The terminal reactive group content of the prepolymer is 1.0-20.0 meq/Kg, which is measured by a terminal group titration process. A polyester/starch composite material comprising the TPS and its preparation method are also provided. 1. A thermoplastic starch , characterized in that , the thermoplastic starch (TPS) comprises (in weight parts):20-80 parts of starch;5-40 parts of biodegradable polyester prepolymer; the prepolymer has a molecular weight of 10,000-100,000 Daltons, a viscosity range of 0.30-1.2 dL/g, which is measured by Ubbelohde viscometer method, and a melting point range of 60-180° C.; and the terminal reactive group content of the prepolymer is 1.0-20.0 meq/Kg, which is measured by an terminal group titration process;0.01-10 parts of reaction activator;0.01-1.0 part of catalytic deactivator;0.01-1.0 part of antioxidant; and5-50 parts of auxiliary agents.2. The thermoplastic starch according to claim 1 , characterized in that claim 1 , the biodegradable polyester prepolymer results from condensation polymerization;Preferably, the biodegradable polyester prepolymer results from condensation polymerization of a prepolymer having hydroxyl acid, diacid or diol as main chain;Most preferably, the biodegradable polyester prepolymer is selected from the group consisting of prepolymers containing one or more of polylactic acid (PLA), poly(butylenes succinate) (PBS), poly(butylene succinate-co-butylene adipate) (PBSA) and poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) as main chain.3. The ...

BIODEGRADABLE CONTAINERS

Biodegradable bags for disposing of a unwanted substance are formed from a bioplastic material made from a bio based material in the form of a maize flour, and a biodegradable plasticizer selected from the group consisting of vegetable oil, polyesters made from glycerin, glycerin, derivatives of glycerin, and combinations thereof. The maize flour comprises a minor volume percent of the total volume of the bioplastic material. A biodegradable additive is used to provide a degree of stiffness to the material, a preferred additive being polylactic acid. A UV stabilizer may optionally be included. Biodegradable bags have an open end and a closed end with a sidewall extending therebetween. The bag includes a feature for enclosing a substance once placed into the bag. In an example, the feature comprises an opening through a sidewall. Alternatively, the feature may include an adhesive section. 1. A biodegradable bag for disposing of a substance , wherein the bag is formed from a bioplastic material comprising:a bio based material in the form of a maize flour;a biodegradable plasticizer selected from the group consisting of vegetable oil, polyesters made from glycerin, glycerin, derivatives of glycerin, and combinations thereof;a biodegradable additive to improve stiffness of the final material;wherein the maize flour comprises a minor volume percent of the total volume of the material.2. The biodegradable bag as recited in wherein the biodegradable additive is polylactic acid.3. The biodegradable bag as recited in wherein the polylactic acid is present in an amount of from about 1 to 10 percent by volume of the total bioplastic material.4. The biodegradable bag as recited in wherein the polylactic acid is present in an amount of from about 3 to 8 percent by volume of the total bioplastic material.5. The biodegradable bag as recited in wherein the bioplastic material further comprises a UV stabilizer.6. The biodegradable bag as recited in wherein the UV stabilizer is ...

POLYVINYL ALCOHOL BASED LOST CIRCULATION MATERIALS

Provided are particulate polyvinyl alcohol-based loss circulation control compositions for use in subterranean treatments, which are prepared by compacting a specified polyvinyl alcohol copolymer with an acid-soluble weighting agent, optionally with other specified additives and other polyvinyl alcohols. 1. A particulate loss circulation control composition comprising particles of a compacted mixture comprising (1) a polyvinyl alcohol component comprising a hydrolyzed copolymer of vinyl acetate and one or more unsaturated acids as comonomers (“acid-functional polyvinyl alcohol copolymer”) , and (2) an acid-soluble weighting agent , wherein (i) a monocarboxylic unsaturated acid,', '(ii) a dicarboxylic unsaturated acid,', '(iii) an alkyl ester of (i),', '(iv) an alkyl ester of (ii),', '(v) an alkali metal salt of (i),', '(vi) an alkali metal salt of (ii),', '(vii) an alkaline earth metal salt of (i),', '(viii) an alkaline earth metal salt of (ii), and', '(ix) an anhydride of (i) and (x) an anhydride of (ii), and, '(a) the unsaturated acid is selected from the group consisting of'} (i) an unsaturated acid content of from about 0.1 mol % to about 15 mol % based on the total moles of monomers,', '(ii) a viscosity-average degree of polymerization of from about 300 to about 3000,', '(iii) a degree of hydrolysis of from about 70 mol % to 100 mol %, and', '(iv) is substantially soluble in water and brine at a temperature of 195° F. or higher;, '(b) the copolymer has'}(c) the composition has a bulk density greater than about 0.9 g/cc: and(d) the composition has a D(10) particle size of 4 mesh (U.S. Sieve Series).2. The particulate loss circulation control composition of claim 1 , wherein the acid-soluble weighting agent comprises a metal ion selected from the group consisting of calcium claim 1 , magnesium claim 1 , silica claim 1 , barium claim 1 , copper claim 1 , zinc claim 1 , manganese and mixtures thereof claim 1 , and a counterion is selected from the group consisting ...

CHARGE CONTROLLED PHCH

The present invention concerns a process for preparing self-binding pigment particles from an aqueous suspension of a calcium carbonate containing material, wherein an anionic binder and at least one cationic polymer are mixed with the suspension. 2. The process of claim 1 , wherein in step d) the suspension of step a) is claim 1 , in a first step claim 1 , mixed with the binder of step b) claim 1 , and then claim 1 , in a second step claim 1 , is mixed with the at least one cationic polymer of step c).3. The process of claim 2 , wherein in the first step the suspension of step a) is mixed with a first part the binder of step b) claim 2 , the obtained mixture is ground and then mixed with the remaining part of the binder of step b).4. The process of claim 1 , wherein in step d) the binder of step b) is claim 1 , in a first step claim 1 , mixed with the cationic polymer of step c) claim 1 , and then claim 1 , in a second step claim 1 , is mixed with the suspension of step a).5. The process of claim 1 , wherein in step d) the suspension of step a) is mixed with the binder of step b) and the cationic polymer of step c) in one step.6. The process of claim 1 , wherein the cationic polymer is added in an amount such that the charge density of the obtained self-binding pigment particles is lower compared to self-binding pigment particles not containing the cationic polymer claim 1 , preferably the cationic polymer is added in an amount such that the charge density of the obtained self-binding pigment particle is between −100 and −5 μEq/g claim 1 , preferably between −80 and −10 μEq/g claim 1 , and more preferably between −70 and −15 μEq/g.7. The process of claim 1 , wherein the at least one calcium carbonate containing material is selected from calcium carbonate claim 1 , calcium carbonate containing minerals claim 1 , mixed calcium carbonate based fillers claim 1 , or mixtures thereof claim 1 , preferably the at least one calcium carbonate containing is calcium carbonate ...

Thermoplastic composition

The present invention relates to a thermoplastic composition, in particular for use in extrusion and compounding, having a continuous phase, which comprises at least one first polymer, which is selected from a group comprising a polyester, a polyesteramide, a polyesteretheramide, an aliphatic or partially aromatic polyester urethane or mixtures thereof, in particular such compounds or mixtures having hydrophobic surface properties, and at least one dispersed phase, which, as the second polymer, comprises at least one biogenic crosslinking agent having a water content of 0.1 to 30 wt. %, in particular 5 to 25 wt. %, with reference to the total weight thereof, and wherein the first polymer of the continuous phase is not miscible with the second polymer of the dispersed phase, and has at least one inorganic filler, and at least one plasticizer. The composition according to the invention is characterized in that it has the plasticizer diglycerol or mixtures with diglycerol, and the filler is in a proportion of 0.1 to 40 wt. % with reference to the total weight of the composition.

BINDER COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF

The present invention relates to new aqueous binder compositions comprising an aqueous curable binder composition comprising starting materials required for forming a thermoset resin upon curing and a matrix polymer, wherein the starting materials required for forming a thermoset resin upon curing comprise (i) a polyhydroxy component and a polycarboxylic acid component, or an anhydride, ester or salt derivative thereof and/or reaction product thereof, or (ii) a carbohydrate component and a nitrogen containing component and/or a reaction product thereof. 1. An aqueous curable binder composition comprising starting materials required for forming a thermoset resin upon curing and a matrix polymer , wherein the starting materials required for forming a thermoset resin upon curing comprise (i) a polyhydroxy component comprising a carbohydrate component selected from the group consisting of a monosaccharide in its aldose or ketose form , a triose , a tetrose , a pentose , a hexose , a heptose , an oligosaccharide , a polysaccharide , a component that yields one or more reducing sugars in situ , and combinations thereof , and a polycarboxylic acid component , or an anhydride , ester or salt derivative thereof and/or reaction product thereof , or (ii) a carbohydrate component selected from the group consisting of reducing sugars and a carbohydrate component capable of producing one or more reducing sugars in situ under thermal curing conditions , and a nitrogen-containing component and/or a reaction product thereof , and wherein the matrix polymer comprises 2-18% of the dry weight of the binder composition , and is selected from the group consisting of cellulose , alginate , carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) , sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (NaCMC) , hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) , 2-hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) , chitosan , polyurethanes , polyesters , aliphatic isocyanate oligomers , azetidinium polymer , derivatives thereof , copolymers thereof and mixtures thereof.2. The ...

SHEETS OF STARCH BASED PACKING MATERIAL, STARCH PELLETS FOR SHEET EXTRUSION AND METHODS FOR FORMING THE PELLETS AND SHEETS

A processing system for producing starch based expanded products useful as packing material for shipping, packaging and insulating applications. Generally, two processing steps for forming materials are involved. In a first step, dense pellets or granules are formed from starch and a plasticizing agent, such as a plasticizing polymer, for example, polyvinyl alcohol. The starch in the pellets is generally formed, for example with an extruder, into a thermoplastic or thermosetting form for further processing. The pellets generally have an individual density of at least about 70 lbs./cubic foot and a small size for convenient delivery for the second processing step. The second process step is based on the expanding of the material from an extruder with water as the expansion agent in which the dwell time in the extruder is short. The process is designed such that a less expensive single screw extruder is suitable for extruding the expanded material. The starch based pellets are convenient for shipping closer to the end use location. 1. A starch resin pellet comprising from about 55 wt % to about 95 wt % starch , wherein the starch resin pellet has an individual density of at least about 71 lbs/cubic foot , and the longest dimension across the pellet being no more than about 2 inches.2. The starch resin pellet of wherein the amylopectin is derived from corn claim 1 , potato claim 1 , maize claim 1 , wheat claim 1 , rice claim 1 , sorghum claim 1 , tapioca claim 1 , pea claim 1 , or a combination thereof.3. The starch resin pellet of comprising between about 15% and about 30% moisture.4. The starch resin pellet of wherein the starch resin pellets have an individual density of between about 72.5 lbs/cubic foot and about 83 lbs/cubic foot.5. The starch resin pellet of further comprising polyvinyl alcohol.6. The starch resin pellet of having a polyvinyl alcohol content from about 2 wt % to about 30 wt % and from about 65 wt % to about 92 wt % starch.7. The starch resin ...

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR FOOD PACKAGING

Compositions comprising a fiber component, optionally a dispersing agent operable to disperse the fiber component to create a fiber matrix, a starch component distributed essentially throughout the fiber matrix, and a filler component are disclosed. Methods of forming articles such as containers and packages from such compositions are also disclosed. 1. A composition comprising:a. a fiber component;b. optionally a dispersing agent operable to disperse the fiber component to create a fiber matrix;c. a starch component distributed essentially throughout the fiber matrix; andd. a filler component; wherein the fiber component, the dispersing agent, the starch component, and the filler component combine to form a starch dough product.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the fiber component is selected from the group consisting of: at least one plant-derived complex carbohydrate claim 1 , crop waste fibers claim 1 , wood claim 1 , fiber crops claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the fiber component has a fiber length greater than about 0.5 mm.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the fiber component is present in an amount from about 5 to about 45 in terms of wt % of the starch dough product.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the dispersing agent is selected from the group consisting of: polyvinyl alcohol claim 1 , pregelatinized starches claim 1 , carboxymethyl cellulose and its derivatives claim 1 , hydroxymethyl cellulose and its derivatives claim 1 , water soluble viscosity modifiers claim 1 , plant gums claim 1 , and combinations thereof.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the dispersing agent is polyvinyl alcohol present in an amount from 0.5 to about 10 in terms of wt % of the starch dough product.7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the starch component is selected from the group consisting of: starch derived from natural sources claim 1 , corn claim 1 , wheat claim 1 , potato claim 1 , and combinations ...

RESILIENT RENEWABLE COMPOSITES AND METHOD OF MAKING

A renewable composite used a structural component in furniture is provided along with a method of making the same. The renewable composite comprises a biodegradable composition capable of receiving and retaining staples and other fasteners. The biodegradable composition includes a mixture of a resilient material and a base resin, wherein the base resin comprises a protein or starch-based resin and one or more strengthening agents. The method comprises providing the base resin, providing the resilient material; mixing the resilient material with the base resin to form a homogeneous mixture of a biodegradable composition; drying or pre-curing the biodegradable composition; and forming a renewable composite in the shape of a structural component. Optionally, the biodegradable composition may be subjected to pre-form molding. 1. A renewable composite used as a structural component in furniture , the renewable composite comprising a biodegradable composition that includes a mixture of a resilient material and a base resin , the base resin comprising a protein or starch-based resin and one or more strengthening agents;wherein the renewable composite is able to receive and retain staples and other fasteners.2. The renewable composite according to claim 1 , wherein the biodegradable composition includes the resilient material in the range of 5 wt. % to 50 wt. % and the base resin in the range of 50 wt. % to 95 wt. % relative to the weight of the overall biodegradable composition.3. The renewable composite according to claim 1 , wherein the resilient material is an elastomer or elastomeric filler selected from the group consisting of saturated rubbers claim 1 , unsaturated rubbers claim 1 , thermoplastic elastomers claim 1 , protein elastomers claim 1 , elastolefins claim 1 , and mixtures or combination thereof.4. The renewable composite according to claim 3 , wherein the saturated rubber is selected from the group consisting of natural rubbers claim 3 , synthetic isoprene ...

Thermal-Reversible Gelling Starch

A thermal-reversible gelling agent derived from the modified starch of a waxy corn variant having an endosperm genotype with one or two doses of the recessive amylose-extender gene (ae). The starch may be modified enzymatically, physically, or by acid hydrolysis. Such gelling agents exhibit properties that may be useful in thickening or providing otherwise unique textures to foods. 13.-. (canceled)4. A thermal-reversible gel comprising:a fluid; anda modified starch from an aewx corn with an endosperm genotype having one or two doses of ae.5. The thermal reversible gel of wherein the starch is from an aewx corn with an endosperm genotype having two doses of ae;6. The thermal reversible gel of wherein when the modified starch is used to make a test gel claim 5 , said test gel is characterized at least by the test gel has a punch strength of at least 100 g after 1 weeks' storage at 4o C; wherein the test consists of no more than about 15% by weight of said modified starch in water.7. A method comprising:modifying a starch from an aewx corn with an endosperm genotype having one or two doses of ae to make a modified starch so that said starch is capable of making a thermal-reversible gel.8. The method of wherein the starch comes from an aewx corn with an endosperm genotype having two doses of ae.9. The method of wherein the starch is enzymatically modified by one of a pullulanase claim 8 , isoamylase claim 8 , or α-amalyse.10. The method of wherein the starch is modified using a pullulanase.11. The method of wherein the modified starch is not gelatinized before modification.12. The method of wherein the modified starch is modified by acid hydrolysis.13. The method of wherein when the modified starch is used to make a test gel claim 8 , said test gel is characterized at least by the test gel has a punch strength of at least 100 g after 1 weeks' storage at 4o C; wherein the test consists of no more than about 15% by weight of said modified starch in water.14. The method of ...

Formaldehyde free binder compositions with urea-aldehyde reaction products

Binder compositions are described that contain (1) a reducing sugar and (2) a reaction product of a urea compound and an aldehyde-containing compound. A specific example of the binder compositions include dextrose and an imidazolidine compound such as 4,5-dihydroxyimidazolidin-2-one. The binder compositions may be applied to collections of fibers and cured to form a fiber-containing composite, such as fiberglass insulation.

Assessing and improving wheat gluten quality with rheometric analysis

Disclosed herein is a method of assessing rheology characteristics of vital wheat gluten to determine how to improve the quality of VWG product and the choice of VWG for a particular product.

Particles containing starch, method for producing same, and cosmetic preparation

Particles having excellent touch properties are achieved with a water-soluble material having excellent biodegradability. Particles according to the present invention contain a starch having an amylopectin content of 90% by weight or more. The average particle diameter d1 of the panicles is 0.5 to 20 μm, and the maximum particle diameter d2 is less than 30 μm while being within 3.0 times the average particle diameter.

PET CHEW AND TREAT MADE OF EXTRUDED MATERIAL

A pet chew has an elongated tube having a wall extending between two ends. The tube has a length between the ends. The wall forms an interior cavity that extends along the length of the tube. The wall is made of extruded material of animal meat, animal skin and plant material such as starch and grain. The interior cavity is hollow. In one embodiment, each end of the tube is tied into a knot, with the tube forming a central shank extending between the knots. In another embodiment, a wrap is located around the exterior of the tube. The wrap has a different appearance than the tube. In still another embodiment, plural tubes are provided, which tubes are braided about each other. 1. A knotted bone pet chew , comprising:a) An elongated tube having a wall extending between two ends, the tube having a length between the ends, the wall forming an interior cavity that extends along the length of the tube, the wall made of extruded material, the interior cavity being hollow;b) Each end of the tube tied into a knot, the tube forming a central shank extending between the knots.2. The knotted bone pet chew of wherein the tube is flattened at the knots and unflattened at the shank.3. The knotted bone pet chew of further comprising a wrap located about the shank.4. The knotted bone pet chew of wherein the wrap comprises animal skin.5. The knotted bone pet chew of wherein the wrap comprises animal material and plant material.6. The knotted bone pet chew of wherein the elongated tube is a first tube claim 1 , further comprising a second hollow tube coupled to the first tube.7. The knotted bone pet chew of wherein the first and second tubes form a figure “8” in transverse cross-section.8. A pet chew claim 6 , comprising:a) An elongated tube having a wall extending between two ends, the tube having a length between the ends, the wall forming an interior cavity that extends along the length of the tube, the wall made of extruded material, the interior cavity being hollow, the tube ...

BIODEGRADABLE POLYSTYRENE COMPOSITES AND USE THEREOF

Disclosed herein are biodegradable resinous composite and extruded sheets comprising polystyrene and a thermoplastic amorphous starch and use thereof. 118.-. (canceled)19. A bag closure comprising:a flat resinous body having an access opening and a bag-holding central aperture, wherein the access opening joins the bag-holding central aperture to define a continuous space, wherein the flat resinous body is 0.02-0.09 inch thick, and wherein the flat resinous body comprises an extruded sheet of a biodegradable polystyrene composite including:55-85% (w/w) polystyrene; and15-45% (w/w) thermoplastic amorphous starch; wherein the thermoplastic amorphous starch is derived from one or more native starches and does not exhibit an X-ray diffraction peak within 20-25 degrees (2θ).20. The bag closure of wherein the thermoplastic amorphous starch has less than 1% (w/w) of water by weight of the thermoplastic amorphous starch.21. The bag closure of wherein the thermoplastic amorphous starch has less than 10% crystallinity.22. The bag closure of wherein the thermoplastic amorphous starch is derived from one or more native starches and further comprises a plasticizer that forms hydrogen bonds with the one or more native starches.23. The bag closure of wherein the plasticizer is glycerin claim 22 , sorbitol claim 22 , glycols claim 22 , maltodextrin claim 22 , ethylene glycol claim 22 , propylene glycol claim 22 , urea or a combination thereof.24. The bag closure of wherein the biodegradable polystyrene composite further comprises a compatibilizer.25. The bag closure of wherein the compatibilizer is styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene.26. The bag closure of wherein the biodegradable polystyrene composite further comprises a biodegradable resin additive.27. The bag closure of wherein the biodegradable resin additive is polybutylene succinate claim 26 , polyhydroxyalkanoate claim 26 , polybutyrate adipate terephthalate claim 26 , or a mixture thereof.28. The bag closure of wherein the ...

PRIMER COMPOSITION

A water-based primer composition comprising an porous submicron silica dispersion, preferably in an amount from 10 to 30 wt.-% based on the weight of the entire composition, starch, preferably in an amount from 10 to 30 wt.-% based on the weight of the entire composition, and at least one component selected from the group consisting of a further polysaccharide, a hemicellulose, lignin, a styrene-acrylic emulsion, a polyvinylacetate and a sulfopolyester. Further, use of the composition for preparing a primer layer on a substrate, to a method of printing on a substrate, comprising the steps of preparing a primer layer on at least a part of one surface of the substrate using the composition, and printing on the primer layer using a liquid toner, as well as to an article manufactured with the method is disclosed. 115-. (canceled)16. A water-based primer composition comprising:a porous submicron silica,starch, andat least one component selected from the group consisting of a further polysaccharide, a hemicellulose, lignin, styrene-acrylic emulsion, a polyvinylacetate and a sulfopolyester.17. The primer composition according to claim 16 , wherein the composition comprises water in an amount from 10 to 70 wt.-% claim 16 , based on a weight of an entire composition.18. The primer composition according to claim 16 , wherein the starch is rice starch.19. The primer composition according to claim 17 , wherein the starch is rice starch.20. The primer composition according to claims 16 , wherein the at least one component is a further polysaccharide.21. The primer composition according to claim 20 , wherein the further polysaccharide is gum arabic.22. The primer composition according to claim 16 , wherein the at least one component is a hemicellulose or lignin or a styrene-acrylic emulsion.23. The primer composition according to claim 22 , wherein the hemicellulose is xylan.24. The primer composition according to claim 16 , wherein the at least one component is polyvinylacetate ...

VEHICLE DASH WITH RECYCLED MATERIALS

A vehicle having an interior panel, wherein the interior panel comprises a recycled material is described. The recycled material may comprise a recycled base material and a resin. 1. A vehicle having an interior panel , wherein the interior panel comprises a recycled material , and wherein the recycled material comprises a recycled base material and a resin.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the recycled material is biodegradable.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the recycled material is a recyclable material.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the recycled base material is selected from the group consisting of a bio-based material claim 1 , a petrochemical-based material claim 1 , and combinations thereof.5. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the recycled base material is selected from the group consisting of paper claim 2 , cardboard claim 2 , fiberboard claim 2 , wood claim 2 , pulp claim 2 , bamboo claim 2 , hemp claim 2 , cork claim 2 , desert sand claim 2 , bioplastics claim 2 , mycelium claim 2 , a fiber alloy claim 2 , cellulose nanofibers claim 2 , biodegradable polymers (BDPs) claim 2 , and combinations thereof.6. The vehicle of claim 5 , wherein the fiberboard is medium density fiberboard (MDF).7. The vehicle of claim 5 , wherein the cellulose nanofibers are wood nanofibers.8. The vehicle of claim 5 , wherein the BDPs are selected from the group consisting of natural rubbers claim 5 , polyesters claim 5 , aliphatic polyesters claim 5 , aromatic copolyesters claim 5 , poly(vinyl alcohol) claim 5 , and combinations thereof.9. The vehicle of claim 8 , wherein the BDPs are selected from the group consisting of a polyhydroxyalkanoate based BDP claim 8 , a poly-3-hydroxybutyrate based BDP claim 8 , a polyglycolic acid based BDP claim 8 , a polybutylene succinate based BDP claim 8 , a polycaprolactone (PCL) based BDP claim 8 , and a polybutylene succinate terephthalate based BDP claim 8 , and combinations thereof.10. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the ...

ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE CONTAINING A STARCH-CONVERTED MATERIAL

The present invention relates to a composition comprising a modified-starch, said starch being modified with an anhydride of a polyacid, said modified-starch having a pH of below 4.5. 1. A composition comprising a modified-starch , said starch being modified with an anhydride of a polyacid , said modified-starch having a pH of below 4.5.2. The composition of wherein said starch is a dextrin having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of between 1.000 and 300.000 Daltons.3. The composition of wherein said modified-starch has a degree of substitution (DS) of above 0.1.4. The composition of wherein said anhydride contains a C1-C10 polyacid.5. The composition of wherein said anhydride is a succinic anhydride or nOSA.6. The composition of wherein said anhydride is nOSA and the modified-starch has a degree of substitution (DS) of above 0.1.7. The composition of wherein said composition is in a form of a layer or a matrix.8. The composition of wherein said composition is in the form of a layer having water barrier properties.9. The composition of wherein said composition is in the form of a layer claim 1 , said layer having water barrier properties claim 1 , said composition comprising the modified-starch claim 1 , having a pH of below 4.5 claim 1 , wherein said layer has a water penetration of at least 20% higher than the same article containing a layer comprising the modified starch having a pH of above 4.5 claim 1 , said water penetration being measured after exposing said article for 20 seconds.10. The composition of wherein said modified-starch has a degree of substitution (DS) of above 0.1 claim 2 , more preferably at least 0.3 claim 2 , most preferably between 0.1 and 1.0.11. The composition of wherein said anhydride contains a C1-C10 polyacid.12. The composition of wherein said anhydride contains a C1-C10 polyacid.13. The composition of wherein said anhydride is a succinic anhydride or nOSA.14. The composition of wherein said anhydride is a succinic anhydride or ...

INSERTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES HAVING MICROPARTICULATE-ASSOCIATED ELASTIC SUBSTRATES AND METHODS FOR DRUG DELIVERY

The present invention provides insertable medical devices having elastic surfaces associated with bioactive agent-containing microparticulates and a coating material. Upon expansion of the elastic surfaces the microparticulates can be released to a subject. 1. An insertable medical device to deliver a bioactive agent to tissue of a subject , the device comprising:(a) an expandable elastic portion,(b) a flexible biostable hydrogel matrix layer selected from the group consisting of poly(acrylamide), poly(methacrylamide), poly(vinylpyrrolidone), poly(acrylic acid), poly (ethylene glycol), poly(vinyl alcohol), poly(2-hydroxy-ethyl methacrylate), methyl vinyl ether/maleic anhydride copolymers, and vinyl pyrrolidone/methacrylamide copolymers, wherein the flexible biostable hydrogel matrix forms a coating on an outer surface of the expandable elastic portion,(c) a biodegradable layer, and(d) microparticulates having an average greatest dimension in the range of 0.1-10 microns associated with (i) a surface of the flexible biostable hydrogel matrix, (ii) a surface of the biodegradable layer, or (iii) both surfaces of the flexible biostable hydrogel matrix and the biodegradable layer;wherein the microparticulates comprise a water-insoluble bioactive agent and contact the tissue upon expansion of the elastic portion.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the tissue comprises blood vessels of the subject.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein flexible biostable hydro-gel matrix further comprises a polymer having pendent reacted photogroups that covalently bond the polymer to a target selected from other polymers in the flexible biostable hydrogel matrix and to the outer surface of the expandable elastic portion.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the pendent reacted photogroups comprise a reacted aryl ketone photogroup.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the expandable elastic portion is all or a portion of a balloon.6. The device of claim 5 , wherein the balloon is an angioplasty ...

POLYPHASE BIODEGRADABLE COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING AT LEAST ONE POLYMER OF VEGETABLE ORIGIN

Polyphase biodegradable compositions having a good resistance to ageing comprising a continuous phase comprising at least one hydrophobic polyester and at least one dispersed phase of polymer of vegetable origin. The hydrophobic polyester constituting the continuous phase is incompatible with the polymer of vegetable origin. The compositions comprise a plasticiser comprising at least 75% of a mixture of diglycerol, triglycerol and tetraglycerol. 1. A film produced from a polyphase biodegradable composition having good resistance to ageing comprising:a) 45-98% by weight, with respect to the sum of components (a) and (b), of a continuous phase comprising at least one hydrophobic polyester,b) 2-55% by weight, with respect to the sum of components (a) and (b), of at least one dispersed phase comprising at least one polymer of vegetable origin,said composition further comprising a further dispersed phase comprising 1-40% by weight, with respect to the total weight of the composition, of at least a polylactic acid which is rigid in comparison with the hydrophobic polyester forming the continuous phase, with a Young Modulus of more than at least 300%, the hydrophobic polyester is an aliphatic-aromatic polyester of the diacids-diol type having an aromatic part comprising polyfunctional aromatic acids selected from dicarboxylic aromatic compounds of the phthalic acid type and their esters and heterocyclic dicarboxylic aromatic acids, and an aliphatic part consisting of aliphatic dicarboxylic acids and aliphatic diols, said polyester having an aromatic acids content of from 30% to 90% by moles, with respect to the acid component, and', 'the polymer of vegetable origin is starch,, 'whereinsaid composition comprising 2-70% by weight, with respect to the weight of the polymer of vegetable origin, of a plasticizer comprising at least 75% by weight, with respect to the total weight of said plasticizer, of a mixture of diglycerol, triglycerol and tetraglycerol.2. The film according ...

STARCH-BASED COOLING MATERIAL AND APPLICATION THEREOF

A starch-based cooling material of the invention is prepared by 8.0 to 9.0 parts of a starch, 0.5 to 1.0 part of a phase change material, and 0.5 to 1.0 a part of polyol. The starch-based cooling material of the invention is prepared by coordination of the starch, the phase change material and the polyol, wherein the phase change material has effects of absorbing and storing heat, a temperature of smoke can be significantly reduced, an effect of fast and strong cooling is realized, and a cooling effect can reach 70° C. to 120° C. All the raw materials for preparing are biodegradable materials, and a prepared heat-not-burn cigarette filter stick can be degraded after use, which is environmental friendly, and can be widely used in the field of preparing heat-not-burning cigarette products. 1. A starch-based cooling material , characterized in that , the starch-based cooling material is prepared by 5.0 to 15.0 parts of a starch , 0.2 to 5.0 parts of a phase change material , and 0.3 to 3.0 parts of a polyol.2. The starch-based cooling material according to claim 1 , characterized in that claim 1 , the starch-based cooling material is prepared by 8.0 to 9.0 parts of the starch claim 1 , 0.5 to 1.0 part of the phase change material claim 1 , and 0.5 to 1.0 part of the polyol.3. The starch-based cooling material according to claim 1 , characterized in that claim 1 , a grain size of the starch is 10 μm to 200 μm.4. The starch-based cooling material according to claim 3 , characterized in that claim 3 , the grain size of the starch is 10 μm to 100 μm.5. The starch-based cooling material according to claim 3 , characterized in that claim 3 , the phase change material is polylactic acid claim 3 , and a molecular weight of the polylactic acid is 10 claim 3 ,000 to 200 claim 3 ,000.6. The starch-based cooling material according to claim 5 , characterized in that claim 5 , the molecular weight of the polylactic acid is 15 claim 5 ,000 to 100 claim 5 ,000.7. The starch-based ...