СПОСОБЫ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ МИКРОБНОГО ПОЛИМЕРА, СОДЕРЖАЩЕГО ФУКОЗУ, ПОЛИМЕР И ЕГО ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ

Группа изобретений относится к биотехнологии. Предложены способы получения полимера, включающего фукозу, полимер, содержащий фукозу, и его применения. Полимер получают посредством культивирования бактерии Enterobacter DSM 23139 в одном варианте при использовании в качестве источника углерода глицерина или смесей, обогащенных глицерином. В другом варианте в качестве источников углерода используют пищевые или промышленные отходы, содержащие одно или несколько таких соединений, как сахар, спирт, органическая кислота, алкан. В фазе загрузки бактерии культивируют в биореакторе с перемешиванием и аэрацией в среде, содержащей источник углерода, включающий глицерин, источник азота и неорганические соли. Затем в фазе подпитки бактерии культивируют в условиях наличия источника углерода и ограничения азота. Полученный полимер обладает флоккулирующей и эмульгирующей активностью, используют в качестве загустителя. Полимер применяют в качестве антиканцерогенного или противовоспалительного агента, в качестве ...

СТАБИЛЬНЫЕ КОМПОЗИЦИИ С ИНОКУЛЯНТОМ И СПОСОБЫ ИХ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к сельскому хозяйству. Предложена твердая неводная композиция с инокулянтом для покрытия семени, содержащая от 0,1 до 30%, по весу, спорPenicillium; от 0,1 до 5%, по весу, одного или нескольких диспергирующих средств и от 70 до 95%, по весу, твердого неводного носителя, содержащего один или несколько мальтодекстринов, имеющих значение декстрозного эквивалента от 15 до 20, и мальтозу. Изобретение обеспечивает высокую эффективность при использовании. 5 н. и 17 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил., 3 табл., 3 пр.

ПРОЦЕСС ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ МНОГОСЛОЙНОЙ ИМЕЮЩЕЙ ФОРМУ ПЛЕНКИ

СПОСОБ НАНЕСЕНИЯ ПОКРЫТИЙ НА МЕТАЛЛИЧЕСКИЕ ПОВЕРХНОСТИ СУБСТРАТОВ И ИЗДЕЛИЯ С НАНЕСЕННЫМИ ПО ДАННОМУ СПОСОБУ ПОКРЫТИЯМ

Verfahren zum Beschichten von metallischen Oberflächen von Substraten und nach diesem Verfahren beschichteten Gegenstände

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Beschichtung von Oberflächen, eine entsprechende Beschichtung sowie die Verwendung der nach diesem Verfahren beschichteten Gegenstände. Erfindungsgemäß wird die Aufgabe gelöst durch ein Verfahren zum Beschichten von metallischen Oberflächen von Substraten umfassend die Schritte oder bestehend aus den Schritten: I. Bereitstellen eines Substrats mit einer gereinigten, metallischen Oberfläche, II. Kontaktieren und Beschichten metallischen Oberflächen mit einer wässerigen Zusammensetzung in Form Dispersion und/oder Suspension, III. gegebenenfalls Spülen der organischen Beschichtung und IV. Trocknen und/oder Einbrennen der organischen Beschichtung oder V. gegebenenfalls Trocknen der organischen Beschichtung und Beschichten mit einer gleichartigen oder weiteren Beschichtungszusammensetzung vor einem Trocknen und/oder Einbrennen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in Schritt II die Beschichtung mit einer wässerigen Zusammensetzung in Form Dispersion und/oder ...

Coating material, useful to produce a white coat on a substrate, comprises a water-in-oil emulsion from a polymer soluble in a hydrophobic organic solvent and water, where the polymer is a polysaccharide derivative

White pigment-free coating material (A) comprises a water-in-oil emulsion from a polymer soluble in a hydrophobic organic solvent and water, where the polymer is a polysaccharide derivative, the polymer is in continuous phase and water is in disperse phase. Independent claims are included for: (1) producing a white coating on a substrate comprising applying (A) on the substrate; and (2) white pigment-free coating obtained by coating (A).

Plant propagation

Plant propagation

Plant propagation

THICKENED WATER

POLYSACCHARIDESCHUTZFILM

Composition, kits and method for providing a substrate with barrier properties and uses thereof

Polymeric blend containing poly alpha-1,3-glucan

A polymeric blend composition comprising: (a) from about 1 to about 99 wt.% of a polymer; and (b) from about 1 to about 75 wt.% poly alpha-1,3-glucan is disclosed. The addition of alpha-1,3-glucan as a polymer filler can increase the tensile modulus, tensile strength and oxygen barrier properties of the polymeric blend composition.

Aqueous solution

The invention relates to an aqueous solution containing at least one modification agent, whey, water glass and a solvent, in particular an aqueous solvent, and to the uses thereof, particularly as a fire-retardant impregnation, coating or sealant material.

Biobased membrane

The present invention is in the field of a composition for forming a bio-compatible membrane applicable to building material, such as concrete, cement, etc., to a meth od of applying said composition for forming a bio-compatible membrane, a biocompatible membrane, use of said membrane for various purposes, and to building material comprising said membrane.

In situ formation of polymeric material

PAINT CONTAINING PULLULAN

POLYSACCHARIDE ESTERS AND THEIR USE AS BINDERS IN COATINGS

The invention relates to a polyester obtainable by transesterification or interesterification of: (i) inulin of general formula G(F)n or an acyl ester thereof, wherein G represents a glucose moiety, F represents a fructose moiety, and n is at least 2, and (ii) a drying oil, a semi-drying oil or derived alkyl esters thereof. The invention further relates to a method for the preparation of a polyester comprising the step of transesterification or interesterification.

SACCHARIDE-BASED COMPOSITION FOR PROVIDING THERMAL INSULATION AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF

A multi-layered composition for externally coating glass and ceramic substrates to provide thermal insulation and resistance of the substrate itself, and any further substances enclosed in the substrate in the case where the substrate is an open or enclosed container. Also provided are methods of manufacture and application for the disclosed composition.

STABLE INOCULANT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME

The present disclosure provides stable inoculant compositions and methods for enhancing the survival and/or stability of microorganisms in an inoculant composition. In some embodiments, the microorganisms in an inoculant compositions are stabilized by the presence of one or more maltodextrins having a dextrose equivalent value of about 15 to about 20.

BINDERS AND MATERIALS MADE THEREWITH

INSULATIVE PRODUCTS HAVING BIO-BASED BINDERS

Fibrous insulation products have an aqueous binder composition that includes a carbohydrate and a crosslinking agent. In exemplary embodiments, the carbohydrate-based binder composition may also include a catalyst, a coupling agent, a process aid, a crosslinking density enhancer, an extender, a moisture resistant agent, a dedusting oil, a colorant, a corrosion inhibitor, a surfactant, a pH adjuster, and combinations thereof. The carbohydrate may be natural in origin and derived from renewable resources. In at least one exemplary embodiment, the carbohydrate is a water-soluble polysaccharide such as dextrin or maltodextrin and the crosslinking agent is citric acid.

A PROCESS FOR PREPARING COLOR DISPERSIONS AND THE COLOR DISPERSIONS MADE THEREOF

A process for preparing color dispersions comprising a first step of contacting water, a first colorant, and a gel composition comprising a first gel selected from methylcellulose, hydropropylmethylcellulose, hydroxyethylmethylcellulose, hydroxybutylmethylcellulose, hydroxyethylethylcellulose, and the mixture thereof, and a second gel selected from guar, pectin, carrageenan, gelatin, and the mixture thereof, to form a first colorant dispersion; a second step of contacting the first colorant dispersion with a composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of polymer particles, clay, and a peptizing agent to form a dispersion of protected first colorant particles. A color dispersion comprising the first colorant dispersion and a color coating comprising the color dispersion.

PROCESS FOR PROTECTING A SURFACE FROM NON-DESIRED CONTAMINATION

A process for protecting a surface from non-desired contamination and for facilitating removal of said contamination from said surface, characterized by the steps: a) preparing a solution of polysaccharides containing at least two components, wherein one component is constituted by a first polysaccharide which, when precipitated from a solution by evaporation of the solvent thereof, directly forms a film, and wherein the second component is constituted by a second polysaccharide which, when precipitated from a solution by evaporation of the solvent thereof, forms a film via at least partial gel formation, or by interaction with said first polysaccharide, said films being redissolvable or swellable; b) applying the solution from step a) onto said surface before subjected to contamination; c) allowing the applied solution to dry so as to form a solid film on said surface via at least partial gel formation; d) treating the film-coated surface with a liquid capable of redissolving film or provided ...

STABLE COMPOSITION WITH INOCULANT AND METHODS OF THEIR SYNTHESIS

НЕОТВЕРЖДЕННОЕ СВЯЗУЮЩЕЕ, НЕ СОДЕРЖАЩЕЕ ФОРМАЛЬДЕГИД, СОДЕРЖАЩАЯ ЕГО КОМПОЗИЦИЯ И СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ВОЛОКОН, СВЯЗАННЫХ СВЯЗУЮЩИМ

Изобретение относится к неотвержденному связующему, не содержащему формальдегид, отличающемуся тем, что оно представляет собой водную смесь, которая содержит i) реагенты Майяра, представляющие собой моносахарид и аммониевую соль многоосновной карбоновой кислоты, и ii) одну или более добавок, по меньшей мере одна из которых представляет собой кремнийсодержащее соединение. Настоящее изобретение также относится к композиции для получения связанных волокон, содержащей волокна и указанное связующее, и способу получения волокон, связанных связующим, содержащему получение указанного неотвержденного связующего, и нанесение его на волокна с формированием указанной композиции, дегидратацию водной смеси, присутствующей в неотвержденном связующем, отверждение дегидратированной смеси с образованием меланоидиновых продуктов, и их последующее сшивание с многоосновной карбоновой кислотой с формированием связанных волокон.

ANTI-CORROSIVE COATING COMPOUND

PAINT CONTAINING PULLULAN

COMPOSITION Of COATING INCLUDING/UNDERSTANDING OF the POLYDEXTROSE, PROCEEDED FOR SA PREPARATION AND USE TO COAT SOLID FORMS INGERABLES

Composition d'enrobage (C) de formes solides ingérables, comprenant pour 100% de sa masse - de 10% à 90 % d'un copolymère greffé de l'alcool polyvinylique et de polyéthers (P1), et - de 10% à 90 % massique d'un agent auxiliaire d'enrobage caractérisée en ce qu'une proportion massique non nulle dudit agent auxiliaire est du polydextrose. Procédés pour se préparation et utilisation.

기판의 금속성 표면을 코팅하는 방법, 및 이러한 방법에 따라 코팅된 물체

... 본 발명은 표면을 코팅하는 방법, 상응하는 코팅, 및 상기 방법에 따라 코팅된 물체의 용도에 관한 것이다. 본 발명에 따르면, 이는 I. 세척된 금속 표면을 갖는 기판을 제공하는 단계, II. 금속 표면을 분산물 및/또는 현탁액 형태의 수성 조성물과 접촉시키고 이를 코팅하는 단계, III. 임의적으로, 유기 코팅을 세정하는 단계, 및 IV. 유기 코팅을 건조시키고/거나 베이킹시키는 단계, 또는 V. 임의적으로 유기 코팅을 건조시키고 건조 및/또는 베이킹 이전에 이를 유사한 또는 다른 코팅 조성물로 코팅하는 단계를 갖거나, 이러한 단계로 이루어진, 기판의 금속 표면을 코팅하는 방법에 의해 달성된다. 본 발명은 단계 II의 코팅 공정이 분산물 및/또는 현탁액 형태의 수성 조성물을 사용하여 수행되며, 상기 조성물이 양이온을 기준으로 하여 1.1×10-6 mol/l 내지 0.30 mol/l 양의 원소 티탄, 지르코늄, 하프늄, 규소, 알루미늄 및/또는 붕소의 헥사- 또는 테트라플루오라이드로 이루어진 군으로부터 선택된 착물 플루오라이드를 함유하며, 얻어진 혼합물의 총 질량을 기준으로 하여 0.01 내지 5.0 중량% 양의 적어도 하나의 음이온성 다가 전해질이 필름-형성 폴리머로 제조된 음이온으로 안정화된 분산물 또는 2 내지 40 중량%의 고형물 함량 및 10 내지 1000 nm의 평균 입자 크기를 갖는 필름-형성 무기 입자로 이루어진 현탁액에 첨가되며, 상기 분산물 및/또는 현탁액이 0.5 내지 7.0의 pH 값 범위에서 안정함을 특징으로 한다. 수성 조성물은 0.5 내지 7.0 범위의 pH 값을 가지고, 금속 표면으로부터 방출된 양이온을 결합시키는 이오노겐 겔을 기반으로 한 코팅을 형성하며, 상기 양이온은 사전처리 스테이지 및/또는 단계 II의 접촉 공정으로부터 유래한 것이다.

폴리 알파-1,3-글루칸 함유 폴리머 블렌드

... (a) 약 1 내지 약 99 wt%의 폴리머 및 (b) 약 1 내지 약 75 wt%의 폴리 알파-1,3-글루칸을 포함하는 폴리머 블렌드 조성물이 개시된다. 폴리머 충전제로서 알파-1,3-글루칸의 첨가는 폴리머 블렌드 조성물의 인장 탄성률, 인장 강도 및 산소 차단 특성을 증가시킬 수 있다.

METHOD FOR COATING METAL SURFACES OF SUBSTRATES, AND OBJECTS COATED ACCORDING TO SAID METHOD

HYDROPHILIC COATINGS FOR HYDROPHOBIC SUBSTRATES

A hydrophilic coating composition comprising a hydrophilic base material, an adhesion promoter, a surfactant, and optionally a crosslinking agent. A method of applying a hydrophilic coating to a hydrophobic surface comprising preparing a hydrophilic coating, heating the hydrophilic coating and spraying the hydrophilic coating on the hydrophobic surface. A method of preparing a hydrophilic coating comprising preparing a solution of hydrophilic base material, heating the solution of hydrophilic base material and mixing at least a portion of the heated hydrophilic base material solution with an adhesion promoter and a surfactant. A method of applying a water-resistant hydrophilic coating to a hydrophobic surface comprising; preparing the water-resistant hydrophilic coating, spraying the water-resistant hydrophilic coating on the hydrophobic surface and heating the coated surface. A method of water-proofing a polysaccharide coating comprising crosslinking the starch hydroxyl functionalities ...

A RELEASE LINER COMPOSITION, A BASE MATERIAL AND A METHOD OF PRODUCING A BASE MATERIAL, AND A SURFACE TREATING AGENT FOR A BASE MATERIAL AND A USE OF A SURFACE TREATING AGENT

The present invention relates to a release liner composition in which the adhesion of silicone has been improved between a silicone coating and a surface treating layer and so silicone rub-off prevented. The improvement of adhesion is based on a polymeric surface treating agent structure comprising a moiety or moieties that are compatible with a substrate and/or a coating on the surface of the substrate, and a moiety or moieties that are reactive or at least compatible with the silicone coating. The present invention also relates to a base material and a method of producing a base material, and a surface treating agent for a base material and a use of a surface treating agent.

Stable Inoculant Compositions and Methods for Producing Same

The present disclosure provides non-aqueous inoculant compositions and methods for enhancing the survival and/or stability of microbial spores in an inoculant composition. In some embodiments, inoculant compositions of the present disclosure comprise microbial spores, one or more dispersants, one or more dust suppressants and a solid non-aqueous carrier.

MODIFIED POLYSACCHARIDES

Cationic and silicon substituents are introduced into polysaccharides thereby producing modified polysaccharides cationically substituted by quaternary ammonium groups and having a charge density of about 0.1 to about 2.5 meq/g, and further substituted by siliconate groups such that the modified polysaccharide has a silicon content of about 300 to about 5000 ppm. The modified polysaccharides have application in industrial, home care and personal care surface modifying formulations.

Black ceramic additives, pigments, and formulations

Ceramic black materials for use as, or in, colorants, inks, pigments, dyes, additives and formulations utilizing these black materials. Black ceramics having silicon, oxygen and carbon, and methods of making these ceramics; formulations utilizing these black ceramics; and devices, structures and apparatus that have or utilize these formulations. Plastics, paints, inks, coatings, formulations, liquids and adhesives containing ceramic black materials, preferably polymer derived black ceramic materials, and in particular polysilocarb polymer derived ceramic materials. The instant materials are particles which are pyrolyzed and are defined by having a specific Si, C and O content and having carbon which is both free and silicon bound. The particles are prepared by specific processes, as defined herein.

СТАБИЛЬНЫЕ КОМПОЗИЦИИ С ИНОКУЛЯНТОМ И СПОСОБЫ ИХ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к области биотехнологии. Изобретение представляет собой водную композицию с инокулянтом для покрытия семян, содержащую: от 35 до 65% (по весу) одного или более мальтодекстринов со значением декстрозного эквивалента от приблизительно 15 до приблизительно 20; мальтозу и один или более штаммов грамотрицательных бактерий, семя растений с покрытием, содержащее: семя растений и покрытие, которое покрывает по меньшей мере часть наружной поверхности указанного семени, при этом указанное покрытие содержит композицию с инокулянтом по любому из пп. 1-13, набор для хранения или транспортировки композиции с инокулянтом или семян растений, обработанных композицией с инокулянтом, включающий: композицию с инокулянтом или семя растений с покрытием и контейнер, в котором содержатся указанные композиция с инокулянтом или семя растений с покрытием, а также способ нанесения покрытия на семя растений, включающий нанесение композиции с инокулянтом по любому из пп. 1-13 на семя растений.

ВОДНЫЙ РАСТВОР

... 1. Водный раствор, содержащий:a) сыворотку, в частности сыворотку, выбранную из группы, включающей: сладкую сыворотку и кислую сыворотку или их комбинацию,b) жидкое стекло, в частности выбранное из группы, включающей натриевое жидкое стекло и калиевое жидкое стекло или их комбинацию, причем указанное жидкое стекло предпочтительно представляет собой натриевое жидкое стекло, особенно предпочтительно натриевое жидкое стекло 37/40 Bé,c) растворитель, в частности растворитель, содержащий воду,характеризующийся по меньшей мере одним модифицирующим агентом, причем указанный модифицирующий агент выбран из группы, включающей: поверхностно-активные вещества, в частности природные и/или синтетические поверхностно-активные вещества, предпочтительно анионные, катионные и амфотерные поверхностно-активные вещества; сахарные поверхностно-активные вещества; алкилполигликозиды; мыла; эмульгаторы; сапонины, в частности сапонины, полученные из Sapindus mukorossi или Quillaja saponaria; или комбинации указанных ...

КОМПОЗИЦИЯ НЕРАСТВОРИМОГО В ВОДЕ АЛЬФА-(1,3→ГЛЮКАНА)

СПОСОБ НАНЕСЕНИЯ ПОКРЫТИЙ НА МЕТАЛЛИЧЕСКИЕ ПОВЕРХНОСТИ СУБСТРАТОВ И ПОКРЫТИЕ ДАННЫМ СПОСОБОМ ИЗДЕЛИЯ

Trennmittelzusammensetzung,Trägermaterial und Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Trägermaterials und ein Oberflächenbehandlungsmittel für ein Trägermaterial und Verwendung eines Oberflächenbehandlungsmittels

Anti-adherent composition

Anti-adherent composition

Compositions for inhibiting the attachment of microbes to surfaces are disclosed. The compositions include a carrier and an effective amount of an anti-adherent agent. The anti-adherent agents include Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose; Methylcellulose, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Bis-PEG-15 Dimethicone/IPDI Copolymer, Polyimide-1, Polyquaternium-101, Polyester-5, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer, Polymethacrylamidopropyl Trimonium Chloride, Ethylene Oxide/Propylene Oxide Block Copolymer, Trideceth-9 PG-Amodimethicone (and) Trideceth-12, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Caprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside, Dimethicone PEG-8 succinate, Linoleamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate Dimethicone, Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone; Gum; Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11; PEG-8 SMDI Copolymer; Polyvinyl Alcohol; VP/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester; VP/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester; VP/Dimethiconylacrylate ...

Protective material

Protective material comprises a substrate and a receptor binding molecule capable of binding to a filo virus GP glycoprotein (GP) envelope. It can be made into clothing for use by people who may come into contact with filo viruses or are infected with filo viruses. The protective material binds the filo virus and stops its infectivity. It can therefore be used as protective clothing and virus-containing clothing,as curtains etc. in hospitals which might come into contact with and harbour the filo viruses. The receptor binding molecule capable of binding to a filo virus GP glycoprotein (GP) envelope is carrageenan or Galactose oxidase.

Glycobiological surfaces

Polysaccharide suspension, process for their preparation and their use

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine neuartige stabile, kolloidale Polysaccharidsuspension enthaltend a(13)-Glucan, ein wirtschaftliches Verfahren zu ihrer Herstellung und mögliche Anwendungen dieser Polysaccharidsuspensionen.

COATING COMPOSITION WITH POLYDEXTROSE, PROCEDURES FOR YOUR PRODUCTION AND YOUR USE FOR THE COATING OF EINNEHMBARER SOLIDS

Binders and materials made therewith

Binders to produce or promote cohesion in non or loosely assembled matter. The binders comprise maillard reactants including amine and carbohydrate; optionally a silicon containing compoud and/or a corrosion inhibitor.

CEREAL BETA GLUCAN COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF PREPARATION AND USES THEREOF

Fucose-containing bacterial biopolymer

The present invention concerns a microbial biopolymer comprising fucose in its composition. This biopolymer consists of a polysaccharide comprising fucose, which represents at least 10% of its composition. This fucose- containing polysaccharide also contains non-sugar components, namely, acyl group substituents. This invention also concerns the process for the production of the biopolymer, which is obtained cultivation of the bacterium Enterobacter A47 (DSM 23139), using glycerol or glycerol-rich mixtures as carbon sources. The fucose-containing biopolymer of the present invention may be used in several industrial applications (e.g. pharmaceutical, cosmetics and agro-food industries) and in the treatment of industrial wastes (e.g. oil and metal recovery).

Stable inoculant compositions and methods for producing same

The present disclosure provides non-aqueous inoculant compositions and methods for enhancing the survival and/or stability of microbial spores in an inoculant composition. In some embodiments, inoculant compositions of the present disclosure comprise microbial spores, one or more dispersants, one or more protectants and a non-aqueous liquid carrier.

Water-insoluble alpha-(1,3->glucan) composition

The disclosure relates to a coating composition that can be applied to a substrate, especially a cellulose substrate. A layer of the coating composition applied to the substrate provides an excellent ink receptive layer and can be used as a coating on paper. The disclosure also relates to aqueous compositions and method for applying the layer of the coating composition onto the substrate.

Capsule containing beverage powder, in particular for preparing brewed coffee

The invention relates to a capsule, in particular for preparing a beverage from beverage powder, in particular coffee from coffee powder, by introducing water into the capsule, which capsule comprises a pressed article composed of a powder containing at least one polysaccharide, wherein the pressed article is coated with at least one coating layer, wherein the at least one coating layer comprises a cross-linked polysaccharide, wherein the cross-linked polysaccharide was obtained by cross-linking a polysaccharide by means of a cross-linking agent without using a polyol spacer. A method for producing such a capsule comprises the following steps: i) providing a pressed article composed of a powder containing at least one polysaccharide, ii) bringing at least part and preferably the entire surface of the pressed article obtained in step i) in contact with a solution of a polysaccharide in a solvent or with a dispersion of a polysaccharide in a dispersant, iii) possibly removing the pressed ...

Coating composition

Il: \sn\Interwovn\NRPortbl\DCC\SXN181335_l.docx- 13 07 2017 The present invention relates to a coating composition comprising a blend of a denatured protein, a lipid, a polyol plasticizer, trehalose, and a carrier. The invention further relates to methods of producing coating compositions, and products coated with the coating compositions. The invention further relates to use of a coating composition to mask, or reduce or prevent development of, flavours. Also, the present invention relates to use of a coating composition to prevent or reduce degradation of an active in a coated product, or to prevent or reduce leakage of an active from a coated product. Certain embodiments of the present invention relate to coating compositions that are suitable for coating microparticles. Some embodiments of the present invention relate to use of a coating composition to maintain probiotic viability or to improve probiotic survival in a product containing a probiotic.

Plant propagation

The present application relates generally to the field of plant propagation. In particular, the present invention relates to a method for the propagation of vegetatively reproducing plants and plants and plant parts produced by such methods. The invention also provides encapsulated propagules. The invention also provides various end uses for the encapsulated propagules and for plants grown from the same. The invention also provides a method for the modification of the architecture of rhizomes and rhizomes having modified architecture and a method for the modification of the architecture of stem cuttings and stem cuttings having modified architecture. The invention also provides a coating for a propagule and a propagule coated therewith.

SEALED PACKAGE COMPRISING PARCHMENT PAPER AND A POLYSACCHARIDE-BASED COATING

The present invention relates to a sealed package for food comprising i) a first parchment paper sealing and forming a volume for storage of food ii) a polysaccharide-based composition coated ii.a) on one side of said first parchment paper; or ii.b) on a bio-based binder coating which is coated directly on one side of said first parchment paper wherein the polysaccharide-based composition is coated on the side of the package facing away from the formed volume. The invention also relates to a method of forming a sealed package and the use thereof.

DURABLE EXOTHERMIC COATING

A substrate that contains an exothermic coating is provided. More specifically, the exothermic coating includes one or more components (e.g., carbon, oxidizable metal, moisture-retaining particles, etc.) that are durably adhered to the substrate. To provide the desired durability, the exothermic coating includes the combination of a certain amount of a polymer latex and polysaccharide. When appropriately selected and incorporated into the exothermic coating, the present inventors have discovered that these components may interact synergistically to improve binding capacity.

FUCOSE-CONTAINING BACTERIAL BIOPOLYMER

The present invention concerns a microbial biopolymer comprising fucose in its composition. This biopolymer consists of a polysaccharide comprising fucose, which represents at least 10% of its composition. This fucose- containing polysaccharide also contains non-sugar components, namely, acyl group substituents. This invention also concerns the process for the production of the biopolymer, which is obtained cultivation of the bacterium Enterobacter A47 (DSM 23139), using glycerol or glycerol-rich mixtures as carbon sources. The fucose-containing biopolymer of the present invention may be used in several industrial applications (e.g. pharmaceutical, cosmetics and agro-food industries) and in the treatment of industrial wastes (e.g. oil and metal recovery).

REACTIVE MULTI-FUNCTIONAL ADDITIVES FOR COATINGS COMPOSITIONS

A composition comprising: (a) from 20 to 60 wt% of a saccharide component comprising from two to five sugar ring units having polymerized units of at least one alkylene oxide selected from the group consisting of ethylene oxide, propylene oxide and butylene oxide bonded to oxygen atoms on said sugar rings and at least three acetoacetyl groups bonded to terminal oxygen atoms of said polymerized units of at least one alkylene oxide; and (b) from 40 to 80 wt% of a non-saccharide component comprising a polyol unit not containing a sugar ring and having a hydroxyl functionality from two to five; said polyol unit having polymerized units of at least one alkylene oxide selected from the group consisting of ethylene oxide, propylene oxide and butylene oxide bonded to hydroxyl oxygen atoms of the polyol and at least two acetoacetyl groups bonded to terminal oxygen atoms of said polymerized units of at least one alkylene oxide; wherein total polymerized units of at least one alkylene oxide comprise ...

PROCESS FOR FORMING A MULTI LAYERED SHAPED FILM

A process capable of commercial scale manufacturing of inexpensive, multilayered shaped film product, without the waste of die-cutting and which products are capable of use independent of a supporting structure on which they are formed, includes placing a first mask over a substrate; delivering a first film-forming composition through the first mask to form a first raw shape on the substrate; removing the first mask; placing a second mask over the first raw shape; delivering a second film-forming composition through the second mask to form a second raw shape on the first raw shape; removing the second mask; and solidifying the first and second raw shapes to provide the shaped film product disposed on the substrate.

INSULATIVE PRODUCTS HAVING BIO-BASED BINDERS

Fibrous insulation products have an aqueous binder composition that includes a carbohydrate and a crosslinking agent. In exemplary embodiments, the carbohydrate-based binder composition may also include a catalyst, a coupling agent, a process aid, a crosslinking density enhancer, an extender, a moisture resistant agent, a dedusting oil, a colorant, a corrosion inhibitor, a surfactant, a pH adjuster, and combinations thereof. The carbohydrate may be natural in origin and derived from renewable resources. In at least one exemplary embodiment, the carbohydrate is a water-soluble polysaccharide such as dextrin or maltodextrin and the crosslinking agent is citric acid.

BRIGHT WHITE FILM COATINGS AND FILM COATING COMPOSITIONS THEREFOR

A dry film coating composition used to make a bright white film coating for nutritional supplements, pharmaceutical tablets, and the like, comprises dextrose, an auxiliary film-former, and titanium dioxide. Optionally, but advantageously, the coating composition also may include one or more of the following components: a plasticizer, a surfactant , a flow aid, and a preservative.

СВЯЗУЮЩИЕ И ИЗГОТОВЛЕННЫЕ С ИХ ПОМОЩЬЮ МАТЕРИАЛЫ

Связующие, предназначенные для обеспечения или стимулирования когезии в несвязанном или слабо связанном веществе.

BINDING AND MADE WITH THEIR HELP MATERIALS

ПОКРОВНАЯ КОМПОЗИЦИЯ, КОТОРАЯ СОДЕРЖИТ ПОЛИДЕКСТРОЗА, СПОСОБ ЕЕ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ И ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ ДЛЯ НАНЕСЕНИЯ ПОКРЫТИЯ НА ТВЕРДЫЕ ФОРМЫ ДЛЯ ПЕРОРАЛЬНОГО ПРИЕМА

Описывается композиция (С) для покрытия твердых форм для перорального приема, которая содержит, на 100 % ее массы - от 10 % до 90 % привитого сополимера поливинилового спирта и полиэтеров (Р1), и - от 10 % до 90 масс. % вспомогательного покровного агента, которая характеризуется ненулевой массовой частью упомянутого вспомогательного агента, которым является полидекстроза. Описываются способы ее получения и использования.

For the packing of the application of the oxygen barrier body

NEW POROUS FILM FORMING GRANULES, PROCEEDED FOR THEIR PREPARATION ETAPPLICATION IN THE STRIPPING OF COMPRESS AND CONFECTIONERIES

Composition filmogène sous forme de granulés de porosité π non nulle, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend pour 100 % massique de constituants, de 30 % à 100 % massique d'un polymère filmogène ou d'un mélange de plusieurs de ces polymères, de 0 % à 30 % massique d'un plastifiant ou d'un mélange de plastifiants et de 0 % à 70 % massique d'une charge inerte, et en ce que sa masse volumique apparente µ est inférieure à 0,5 g / cm3. Composition colorée comprenant en outre de 1 % à 40 % massique d'agents de coloration, procédé pour leur préparation et procédé de pelliculage de comprimés et de confiserie la mettant en oeuvre.

ADHESION ENHANCEMENT COMPOSITIONS

COFFEE-DERIVED EDIBLE COMPONENT, EDIBLE PRODUCT SYSTEM COMPRISING SAID EDIBLE COMPONENT, AND USE OF SAID SYSTEM

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CYCLOFRUCTANS AS SEPARATION AGENTS

The present invention relates to derivatized cyclofructan compounds, compositions comprising derivatized cyclofructan compounds, and methods of using compositions comprising derivatized cyclofructan compounds for chromatographic separations of chemical species, including enantiomers. Said compositions may comprise a solid support and/or polymers comprising derivatized cyclofructan compounds.

HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR

Hydroxypropyl guar having molar substitution between 1.5 and 2.3 characterized in that it has an unsubstituted mannose/galactose ratio higher than 5 and process for producing it.

Compositions and methods for cyclofructans as separation agents

The present invention relates to derivatized cyclofructan compounds, compositions comprising derivatized cyclofructan compounds, and methods of using compositions comprising derivatized cyclofructan compounds for chromatographic separations of chemical species, including enantiomers. Said compositions may comprise a solid support and/or polymers comprising derivatized cyclofructan compounds.

Aqueous ink composition for writing instrument

There is provided aqueous ink of high viscosity for writing instrument, capable of maintaining stable dispersed or dissolved state of the coloring material even after a prolonged period and exhibiting high fluidity under a shearing force applied by the writing operation in the ball point pen. The ink contains, as essential components, a coloring material, succinoglycan which is an organic acid-modified heteropolysaccharide composed of glucose and galactose as component monosaccharides, and aqueous medium in which water constitutes at least 50 wt. %.

Cereal beta glucan compositions, methods of preparation and uses thereof

Cereal β(1→3) β(1→3) glucan is used as a film or coating agent to produce clear, edible, biodegradable, delivery, lubricating, and protecting agents. Cereal β(1→3) β(1→4) glucans are distinctive polymers of glucose differentiated from other polymers by not only their source but also their physicochemical properties. The β(1→3) β(1→4) forms a matrix to sequester other materials, such as pharmaceutical, medical and therapeutic agents, flavours, fragrances. The technology has applications to essential oils and non-aqueous materials that are rendered deliverable by the β(1→3) β(1→4) glucan. The β(1→3) β(1→4) glucan films described may be consumed whereby they dissolve in the mouth in a controlled manner and may be used for the delivery of pharmaceutical, medical or confectionery products.

Crosslinked polysaccharide compositions and concrete blends containing the same

Compositions comprising crosslinked polysaccharides, particularly levan and/or dextran, may provide advantageous benefits when admixed with concrete blends. Suitable compositions may comprise a biologically sourced surfactant, and a crosslinked polysaccharide, in which the crosslinked polysaccharide comprises at least one crosslinking group bonded via ether linkages to a first polysaccharide chain and a second polysaccharide chain. Concrete blends may comprise such compositions, a cement and water. Methods for forming and/or using the concrete blends may comprise allowing the concrete blends to form a hardened mass.

A POLYMER MADE OF A PRIMARY AMINE FUNCTIONALIZED POLYMER AND A HEMICELLULOSE

インクジェット・コンピューター・トゥ・プレート用アルミニウム基材のためのコーティング材料ならびにその調製および使用

ОБЛАДАЮЩИЕ ВЫСОКОЙ ЭФФЕКТИВНОСТЬЮ МОДИФИКАТОРЫ РЕОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИК, СОДЕРЖАЩИЕ КАТИОНОГЕННЫЕ КОМПОНЕНТЫ, И ИХ ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ

СТАБИЛЬНЫЕ КОМПОЗИЦИИ С ИНОКУЛЯНТОМ И СПОСОБЫ ИХ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ

КОМПОЗИЦИЯ ДЛЯ ПОКРЫТИЯ ПЕЧАТНОЙ БУМАГИ

... 1. Композиция для покрытия печатной бумаги, где указанная композиция содержит микрофибриллированную целлюлозу (MFC) и один или более полисахаридных гидроколлоидов. ! 2. Композиция по п.1, где указанная композиция содержит 1-90 мас.% MFC, причем оставшаяся часть содержит полисахаридный(ые) гидроколлоид(ы). ! 3. Композиция по п.1, где указанная композиция содержит 2-50 мас.% MFC, причем оставшаяся часть содержит полисахаридный(ые) гидроколлоид(ы). !4. Композиция по п.1, где указанная композиция содержит 3-25 мас.% MFC, причем оставшаяся часть содержит полисахаридный(ые) гидроколлоид(ы). ! 5. Композиция по п.1, где указанная композиция содержит 5-15 мас.% MFC, причем оставшаяся часть содержит полисахаридный(ые) гидроколлоид(ы). ! 6. Композиция по любому из пп.1-5, где полисахаридный гидроколлоид представляет собой крахмал. ! 7. Композиция по п.6, где крахмал выбирается из группы, состоящей из: нативного крахмала, анионного крахмала, катионного крахмала, перекисленного крахмала, этерифицированного ...

МИКРОБНЫЙ БИОПОЛИМЕР, СОДЕРЖАЩИЙ ФУКОЗУ

... 1. Полимер, характеризующийся тем, что он состоит из полисахарида, содержащего фукозу, в котором фукоза составляет, по меньшей мере, 10% от общего содержания углеводов и ацильные группы составляют вплоть до 25% от сухого веса полимера, полученного путем культивирования бактерии Enterobacter A47 с номером доступа DSM 23139 при использовании глицерина или смесей, содержащих глицерин, в качестве источников углерода.2. Способ получения полимера, содержащий нижеследующие шаги:a) культивирование микробной культуры в перемешиваемом и аэрируемом биореакторе;b) обеспечение упомянутой культуры источником углерода, содержащим глицерин или смеси, содержащие глицерин, источником азота и неорганическими солями;c) инокуляция бактерий;d) синтез полимера;d) извлечение полимера;e) очистка.3. Способ по п.2, в котором:a) начальная концентрация растворенного кислорода в бактериальной культурной среде составляет больше 70%;b) когда концентрация растворенного кислорода в бульоне достигает 30%, тогда упомянутая ...

СПОСОБ НАНЕСЕНИЯ ПОКРЫТИЙ НА МЕТАЛЛИЧЕСКИЕ ПОВЕРХНОСТИ СУБСТРАТОВ И ИЗДЕЛИЯ С НАНЕСЕННЫМИ ПО ДАННОМУ СПОСОБУ ПОКРЫТИЯМИ

Изобретение относится к нанесению органического покрытия на металлические поверхности субстратов. Способ включает подготовку субстрата, его контактирование с водной композицией в форме дисперсии для нанесения органического покрытия и сушку и/или обжиг органического покрытия. При этом используют водную композицию в форме дисперсии, содержащую комплексный фторид, выбранный из группы, состоящей из гекса- или тетрафторидов титана, циркония, гафния, кремния, алюминия и/или бора в количестве от 1,1⋅10моль/л до 0,30 моль/л, в пересчете на катионы. Используют анион-стабилизированную дисперсию из пленкообразующих полимеров с содержанием твердых веществ от 2 до 40 мас.% и средним размером частиц от 10 до 1000 нм, стабильную при рН от 0,5 до 7,0, к которой добавляют по меньшей мере один анионный полиэлектролит в количестве от 0,01 до 5,0 мас.% в пересчете на общую массу конечной смеси. Причем водная композиция образует органическое покрытие на основе ионогенного геля, который связывает катионы, выделенные ...

КОНТЕЙНЕР ДЛЯ ХРАНЕНИЯ ЭМУЛЬСИИ

Изобретение относится к контейнерам для хранения эмульсий. Контейнер для хранения эмульсии выполнен из полимерного материала и содержит сформированную на внутренней поверхности жидкостную пленку, с которой эмульсия приходит в контакт. Жидкостная пленка из неньютоновской водной жидкости, которая представляет собой воду, загущенную водорастворимым полимером. Контейнер обеспечивает многократную, стабильную во времени скользкость эмульсии без образования воздушных пузырьков на поверхности раздела между эмульсией и жидкостной пленкой. 8 з.п. ф-лы, 2 табл., 5 ил., 5 пр.

ТОНКОЕ И ГЛАДКОЕ ПОКРЫТИЕ ДЛЯ БУМАГИ ИЛИ КАРТОНА ИЛИ КРАСОЧНОЕ ПОКРЫТИЕ, ОБРАЗОВАННОЕ ИЗ КОМПОЗИТНОЙ СТРУКТУРЫ

... 1. Меловальная композиция для мелования, пигментирования или проклеивания бумажного или картонного продукта, характеризующаяся содержанием композитной структуры с полисахаридной основой, в которой осажден карбонат.2. Меловальная композиция по п. 1, характеризующаяся тем, что полисахарид представляет собой крахмал, холоднорастворимый крахмал, карбоксиметилцеллюлозу, гуаровую камедь или наноцеллюлозу, или смесь любых из вышеперечисленных, предпочтительно крахмал или наноцеллюлозу, наиболее предпочтительно холоднорастворимый крахмал, при этом форма полисахаридной основы предпочтительно является набухшей или частично или полностью разрушенной.3. Меловальная композиция по п. 1 или 2, характеризующаяся тем, что осажденный карбонат представляет собой карбонат кальция или карбонат магния, или их комбинацию, и по меньшей мере часть указанного карбоната предпочтительно осаждена из раствора непосредственно в полисахаридную основу.4. Меловальная композиция по п. 3, характеризующаяся тем, что часть ...

ZUSAMMENSETZUNGEN AUF DER BASIS VON BETA GLUKAN AUS GETREIDEN, VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG UND VERWENDUNGEN

Silikatbeschichtung mit freisetzbaren Metallkationen

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Beschichtung von Oberflächen, eine entsprechende Beschichtung sowie die Verwendung der nach diesem Verfahren beschichteten Gegenstände. Erfindungsgemäß umfasst oder bestehend das Verfahren aus den Schritten: I. Bereitstellen eines Substrats mit einer gereinigten Oberfläche, II. Kontaktieren und Beschichten der Oberflächen mit einer wässerigen Zusammensetzung in Form Dispersion oder/und Suspension, VI. gegebenenfalls Spülen der organischen Beschichtung und VII. Trocknen oder/und Einbrennen der organischen Beschichtung oder VIII. gegebenenfalls Trocknen der organischen Beschichtung und Beschichten mit einer gleichartigen oder weiteren Beschichtungszusammensetzung vor einem Trocknen oder/und Einbrennen, wobei zwischen Schritt I und dem Schritt II die Beschichtung mit einer wässerigen Zusammensetzung in Form einer Dispersion oder/und Suspension auf der Grundlage einer mehrwertige Metallkationen einlagendernden, kolloidalen silikatischen Sol oder einem ...

Verdicktes Wasser

Water repellent alkylsiliconate composition

A water repellent composition containing an alkali metal alkylsiliconate, xanthan gum, an alkylene glycol, and optionally water, can be used to provide mineral building materials, particularly those that are porous, such as masonry building blocks and concrete with water repellent properties. A preferred alkylsiliconate is potassium methylsiliconate and preferred alkylene glycols are mono-ethylene or mono-propylene glycol. An alkali metal hydroxide, for example potassium hydroxide, may also be included in the composition.

Lithium ion rechargeable batteries & the additive for lithium ion rechargeable batteries which prevents increase of the viscosity

The preparation of a slurry so as to exhibit no strong alkalinity not only needs a strict pH control, but also needs once dispersing a positive electrode material in water and the operation of drying after the treatment, and other operations, thereby leading to the complication of the operations and a decrease in the yield. In consideration of the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a method for producing a positive electrode plate for a lithium ion rechargeable battery, which exhibits less complication of the operations and less decrease in the yield and can prevent the gelation of a positive electrode material slurry. The above-mentioned problems can be solved by a positive electrode for a lithium ion rechargeable battery containing a positive electrode active material capable of absorbing/desorbing lithium ions, a nitrile group-containing polymer, and a binder.

AQUEOUS BINDER FOR GRANULAR AND/OR FIBROUS SUBSTRATES

The invention provides an aqueous binder for granular and/or fibrous substrates, said binder comprising, as active constituents, a polyamine and a saccharide compound. 1. An aqueous binder for granular and/or fibrous substrates , said binder comprising , as active constituents ,a) at least one organic compound having at least two primary amino groups [polyamine A], andb) at least one saccharide compound S,c) the weight ratio of the at least one polyamine A to the at least one saccharide compound S being 1:99 to 80:20.2. The aqueous binder according to claim 1 , wherein the saccharide compounds S used are monosaccharides claim 1 , oligosaccharides and/or polysaccharides claim 1 , and the substitution products or derivatives thereof.3. The aqueous binder according to or claim 1 , wherein the at least one saccharide compound S used is glucose claim 1 , mannose claim 1 , galactose claim 1 , xylose claim 1 , fructose claim 1 , ribose claim 1 , lactose claim 1 , maltose claim 1 , sucrose claim 1 , maltodextrin and/or glucose syrup.4. The aqueous binder according to any of to claim 1 , wherein the at least one polyamine A has a molecular weight of ≧60 and ≦10 000 000 g/mol.5. The aqueous binder according to any of to claim 1 , wherein the at least one polyamine A has ≧5 primary amino groups per mole.6. The aqueous binder according to claim 5 , wherein the polyamine A is a homopolymer claim 5 , containing vinylamine units claim 5 , of a vinylcarboxamide with a hydrolysis level of ≧50 mol % and/or is a polyethyleneimine with branched structure.7. The aqueous binder according to any of to claim 5 , wherein the weight ratio of the at least one polyamine A to the at least one saccharide compound S is 5:95 to 50:50.8. The aqueous binder according to any of to claim 5 , wherein the total amount of the organic compounds present alongside the polyamine A and the saccharide compound S in the aqueous binder is ≦30% by weight claim 5 , based on the sum of the total amounts of ...

ORGANIC ACID CARBOHYDRATE BINDERS AND MATERIALS MADE THEREWITH

A binder comprising a polymeric binder comprising the products of a carbohydrate reactant and organic acid is disclosed. The binder is useful for consolidating loosely assembled matter, such as fibers. Fibrous products comprising fibers in contact with a carbohydrate reactant and an organic acid are also disclosed. The binder composition may be cured to yield a fibrous product comprising fibers bound by a cross-linked polymer. Further disclosed are methods for binding fibers with the carbohydrate based binder using an organic acid. 1. A binder comprising a polymeric product of a carbohydrate reactant , an amine base , and an organic acid , wherein{'sub': m', 'n, 'the organic acid is R—O(═O)(—OH),'}Q is phosphorus (P), m is 1, and n is 2 or Q is sulfur (S), m is 2, and n is 1, andR is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, heteroalkyl, heteroalkenyl, cycloheteroalkyl, cycloheteroalkenyl, aryl, or arylalkyl, each of which is optionally substituted.2. The binder of claim 1 , in which the organic acid is characterized by at least one of the following embodiments:a) wherein R is alkyl, cycloalkyl, heteroalkyl, cycloheteroalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkenyl, or aryl each of which is optionally substituted;b) wherein R is selected from the group consisting of phenyl, benzyl, a tolyl, a xylyl, and a naphthalenyl, each of which is optionally substituted;c) wherein R is 4-methylphenyl;d) wherein R is selected from the group consisting of 2-aminophenyl, 3-aminophenyl, 2-methylphenyl, 3-methylphenyl, 2,3-dimethylphenyl, and 2,4-dimethylphenyl;{'sub': 1', '24, 'e) wherein R is an alkyl selected from the group consisting of C-C, each of which is optionally substituted;'}{'sub': 1', '8, 'f) wherein R is an alkyl from the group consisting of C-C, each of which is optionally substituted;'}g) wherein R is selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, 2-amino-ethyl, piperidinyl, and trifluoromethyl; andh) wherein R is selected from the group consisting of 2-sulfophenyl, 3- ...

Thin films organized in nanodomains on the basis of copolymers having polysaccharide blocks for applications in nanotechnology

A material (M) includes a substrate one of the surfaces of which is covered with a layer based on a block copolymer having a block (B) consisting of a polysaccharide and to its uses for electronics, in order to prepare organic electroluminescent diodes (OLEDs) or organic photovoltaic cells (OPV) or for designing detection devices (nanobiosensors, biochips).

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.

MOLD COMPOSITION COMPRISING A SUGAR COMPONENT

A moulding composition comprising at least one sugar component in a weight proportion of at least 20% in relation to the weight of the moulding composition, and at least one aggregate as well as a mould for a moulding process, wherein the mould is a compact three-dimensional structure made of the moulding composition, and a process for moulding a workpiece with the mould. 1. A moulding composition comprisingat least one sugar component in a weight proportion of at least 20%, in relation to the weight of the moulding composition, andat least one aggregate.2. A moulding composition according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one sugar component is selected from the group consisting of monosaccharides claim 1 , disaccharides claim 1 , oligosaccharides claim 1 , sugar alcohols derived from a monosaccharide claim 1 , a disaccharide or an oligosaccharide claim 1 , hydrates thereof and mixtures thereof.3. A moulding composition according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one sugar component is a compound of the general formula I{'br': None, 'sub': (n*a)', '(n*a*2)+2b-2c', '(n*a)-c, 'CHO\u2003\u2003(I),'} n is 1 to 10, preferably 1 or 2,', 'a is 4, 5 or 6,', 'b is 0 or 1, and', 'c is n−1 or n,, 'wherein'}a hydrate of a compound of general formula I or a mixture of at least two compounds of general formula I and/or hydrates thereof.4. A moulding composition according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one sugar component is selected from the group consisting of sucrose claim 1 , D-fructose claim 1 , D-glucose claim 1 , D-trehalose claim 1 , cyclodextrins claim 1 , erythritol claim 1 , isomalt claim 1 , lactitol claim 1 , maltitol claim 1 , mannitol claim 1 , xylitol and mixtures thereof claim 1 , particularly preferably D-trehalose claim 1 , isomalt claim 1 , erythritol claim 1 , lactitol claim 1 , mannitol and eutectic mixtures of sucrose and D-glucose.5. A moulding composition according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one sugar component has a melting point and a ...

STABLE INOCULANT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME

The present disclosure provides non-aqueous inoculant compositions and methods for enhancing the survival and/or stability of microbial spores in an inoculant composition. In some embodiments, inoculant compositions of the present disclosure comprise microbial spores, one or more dispersants, one or more protectants and a non-aqueous liquid carrier. 128-. (canceled)29. A non-aqueous inoculant composition , comprising:microbial spores comprising about 0.1 to about 15% (by weight) of said inoculant composition;one or more protectants comprising about 0.5 to about 5% (by weight) of said composition, said one or more protectants comprising one or more sugars and/or sugar alcohols;one or more dispersants comprising about 0.1 to about 5% (by weight) of said composition; andone or more polyethylene glycols comprising about 75 to about 95% (by weight) of said inoculant composition.30. The inoculant composition of claim 29 , wherein said one or more polyethylene glycols comprise PEG 200 claim 29 , PEG 300 and/or PEG 400.31. The inoculant composition of claim 29 , wherein said microbial spores comprise about 1×10to about 1×10colony-forming units claim 29 , optionally at least 1×10 claim 29 , 1×10 claim 29 , 1×10 claim 29 , 1×10 claim 29 , 1×10 claim 29 , 1×10 claim 29 , 1×10 claim 29 , 1×10 claim 29 , 1×10 claim 29 , 1×10 claim 29 , 1×10 claim 29 , 1×10colony-forming units.32PenicilliumPenicillium bilaiaePenicillium bilaiaePenicillium bilaiaePenicillium bilaiaePenicillium bilaiaePenicillium bilaiaePenicillium bilaiaePenicillium bilaiaePenicillium bilaiaePenicillium bilaiaePenicillium bilaiaePenicillium bilaiaePenicillium bilaiaePenicillium bilaiaePenicillium bilaiaePenicillium bilaiaePenicillium bilaiaePenicillium bilaiaePenicillium bilaiaePenicillium bilaiaePenicillium bilaiaePenicillium brevicompactumPenicillium canescensPenicillium expansumPenicillium expansumPenicillium fellatanumPenicillium gaestrivorusPenicillium glabrumPenicillium glabrumPenicillium ...

MECHANICALLY TUNABLE BIOINKS FOR BIOPRINTING

A process for bioprinting wherein a matrix comprising a modified primary hydroxyl groups containing polysaccharide comprising repeating disaccharide units wherein in at least part of the disaccharide units the primary hydroxyl group is replaced by functional groups selected from carboxyl groups, halide groups or groups comprising sulfur or phosphorus atoms, like e.g. sulfate groups, sulfonate groups, phosphonate groups and phosphate groups, is used and bioink formulations. 1. A process for bioprinting wherein a matrix comprising a modified primary hydroxyl groups containing polysaccharide comprising repeating disaccharide units wherein in at least part of the disaccharide units the primary hydroxyl group is replaced by functional groups selected from carboxyl groups , halide groups or groups comprising sulfur or phosphorus atoms , like e.g. sulfate groups , sulfonate groups , phosphonate groups and phosphate groups is used as bioink.2. The process in accordance with wherein the polysaccharide has a helical secondary structure.3. The process in accordance with wherein in 20-99% of the disaccharide units the primary hydroxyl groups are replaced by functional groups.4. The process in accordance with wherein the bioprinting process is selected from inkjet-printing claim 1 , syringe-printing or bioplotting and laser-printing.5. The process in accordance with wherein the functional group is a carboxyl group.6. The process in accordance with wherein the functional group is a halide group.7. The process in accordance with wherein the functional group is a phosphonate or phosphate group.8. The process in accordance with wherein the functional groups is a sulfate or sulfonate group.9. The process in accordance with wherein the matrix additionally comprises unmodified polysaccharides.10. The process in accordance with wherein either the modified polysaccharide or the non-modified polysaccharide or both are selected from the group consisting of a member of the carrageenan ...

REDUCED SALT PRECIPITATION IN CARBOHYDRATE CONTAINING BINDER COMPOSITIONS

Aqueous binder compositions with reduced rates of salt precipitation are described. The compositions may include a carbohydrate and a sequestrant for sequestering one or more multivalent ions (e.g., Ca, Mg, Ba, Al, Fe, Fe, etc.). The sequestrant reduces a precipitation rate for the multivalent ions from the aqueous binder composition. Methods of reducing salt precipitation from a binder composition are also described. The methods may include the steps of providing an aqueous binder solution having one or more carbohydrates. They may also include adding a sequestrant for one or more multivalent ions to the aqueous binder solution. The sequestrant reduces a precipitation rate for the multivalent ions from the binder composition. 1. An aqueous binder composition comprising:a carbohydrate;a sequestrant for one or more multivalent ions, wherein the sequestrant reduces a precipitation rate for the multivalent ions from the aqueous binder composition; anda polymerization catalyst comprising an inorganic ammonium salt, wherein the inorganic ammonium salt also reacts with the carbohydrate.2. The aqueous binder composition of claim 1 , wherein the carbohydrate includes at least one reducing sugar.3. The aqueous binder composition of claim 2 , wherein the reducing sugar comprises dextrose.4. The aqueous binder composition of claim 1 , wherein the sequestrant comprises an organic acid or a salt of an organic acid.5. The aqueous binder composition of claim 4 , wherein the organic acid comprises citric acid.6. The aqueous binder composition of claim 1 , wherein the inorganic ammonium salt comprises one or more ammonium salts of sulfuric acid claim 1 , phosphoric acid claim 1 , nitric acid claim 1 , or sulfonic acid.7. The aqueous binder composition of claim 1 , wherein the inorganic ammonium salt comprises an ammonium sulfate salt or an ammonium phosphate salt.8. An aqueous binder composition comprising:a carbohydrate;a sequestrant for one or more multivalent ions, wherein the ...

Anti-corrosive coating compound

An anti-corrosive coating compound with: component I: cathodically active metal particles and component II: binder in the presence of water. In order to improve the service life of the coating compound, it is provided that an oxygen compound or a mixture of oxygen compounds of the subgroup elements, namely ammonium, alkaline or earth alkaline salts of an acid of a transition metal, is added as component III. The invention further relates to a method for producing an anti-corrosive coating compound, a workpiece coated with the anti-corrosive coating compound and the use of an oxygen compound or a mixture of oxygen compounds of the subgroup elements in an anti-corrosive coating compound.

PROTECTIVE COATING COMPOSITION FOR MOLTEN ALUMINUM AND ALKALI METAL ENVIRONMENTS

The aqueous protective coating composition is provided for easy application to refractory linings and walls. When dried, the protective coating composition provides excellent chemical resistance to molten aluminum alkali metals and vapors. The protective coating composition includes alumina and silica, suitably provided as mullite, calcined alumina, and colloidal silica; and a metallic non-wetting agent. 1. A protective coating composition for molten aluminum and alkali metal environments , comprising on a dry weight basis:{'sub': 2', '3, 'about 20% to about 90% by weight AlO;'}{'sub': '2', 'about 15% to about 55% by weight SiO; and'}about 1% to about 15% by weight of a metallic non-wetting agent;{'sub': 2', '3', '2, 'wherein the AlO, SiO, and non-wetting agent together constitute at least about 90% by weight of the protective coating composition.'}2. The protective coating composition of claim 1 , wherein the AlO claim 1 , SiO claim 1 , and metallic non-wetting agent together constitute at least about 94% by weight of the protective coating composition.3. The protective coating composition of claim 1 , wherein the AlO claim 1 , SiO claim 1 , and metallic non-wetting agent together constitute at least about 97% by weight of the protective coating composition.4. The protective coating composition of claim 1 , wherein some of the AlO claim 1 , and some of the SiOare provided in the form of 3AlO.2SiO claim 1 , the 3AlSO.2SiOconstituting about 30% to about 70% by weight of the protective coating composition.5. The protective coating composition of claim 1 , wherein some of the SiOis provided in the form of colloidal silica particles having a mean particle diameter of about 1 to about 100 nanometers claim 1 , the colloidal silica particles constituting about 5% to about 30% by weight of the protective coating composition.6. The protective coating composition of claim 1 , wherein some of the AlOis provided in the form of calcined alumina having a mean particle diameter of ...

PROTECTIVE COATING COMPOSITION FOR MOLTEN ALUMINUM AND ALKALI METAL ENVIRONMENTS

The aqueous protective coating composition is provided for easy application to refractory linings and walls. When dried, the protective coating composition provides excellent chemical resistance to molten aluminum alkali metals and vapors. The protective coating composition includes alumina and silica, suitably provided as mullite, calcined alumina, and colloidal silica; and a metallic non-wetting agent. 1. A protective coating composition for molten aluminum and alkali metal environments , comprising on a dry weight basis:{'sub': 2', '3, 'about 20% to about 90% by weight AlO;'}{'sub': '2', 'about 15% to about 55% by weight SiO; and'}about 1% to about 15% by weight of a metallic non-wetting agent;{'sub': 2', '3', '2, 'wherein the AlO, SiO, and non-wetting agent together constitute at least about 90% by weight of the protective coating composition.'}2. The protective coating composition of claim 1 , wherein the AlO claim 1 , SiO claim 1 , and metallic non-wetting agent together constitute at least about 94% by weight of the protective coating composition.3. The protective coating composition of claim 1 , wherein the AlO claim 1 , SiO claim 1 , and metallic non-wetting agent together constitute at least about 97% by weight of the protective coating composition.4. The protective coating composition of claim 1 , wherein some of the AlO claim 1 , and some of the SiOare provided in the form of 3AlO.2SiO claim 1 , the 3AlSO.2SiOconstituting about 30% to about 70% by weight of the protective coating composition.5. The protective coating composition of claim 1 , wherein some of the SiOis provided in the form of colloidal silica particles having a mean particle diameter of about 1 to about 100 nanometers claim 1 , the colloidal silica particles constituting about 5% to about 30% by weight of the protective coating composition.6. The protective coating composition of claim 1 , wherein some of the AlOis provided in the form of calcined alumina having a mean particle diameter of ...

Method of providing a protective coating composition for molten aluminum and alkali metal environments

The invention is directed to a method of providing a protective coating composition that protects a refractory wall or lining from chemical attack by molten aluminum and molten alkali metals. The method includes the steps of coating a refractory wall or liner with an aqueous protective composition that includes, by weight of the solids, about 20-90% Al 2 O 3 (excluding calcined alumina), about 15-55% SiO 2 and about 1-15% of a metallic non-wetting agent; and evaporating the water before contacting the protective coating with the reactive molten metal.

Stabilizing methods for coating seeds with biological materials

The present invention provides a method for coating seeds with biological materials such as bacteria, fungi (e.g., yeasts and molds), parasites, recombinant vectors, and viruses. The method comprises (a) applying a moistening liquid to seeds to moisten seeds, wherein the moistening liquid comprises a moistening polymer, and (b) coating the moistened seeds with an effective amount of a dry composition, wherein the dry composition comprises biological materials, one or more disaccharides, one or more oligosaccharides, one or more polysaccharides, one or more carboxylic acid salts, and one or more hydrolyzed proteins. The coated seeds may have an initial water activity (Aw) below 0.4, and the microorganisms on the coated seeds have initial viability of at least 5 logs of colony forming units per gram of seeds (CFU/g seed). Also provided are coated seeds.

POLYMER COMPOSITIONS AND COATINGS

This document provides polymer compositions (e.g., biopolymer compositions) and coatings. For example, methods and materials related to polymer compositions (e.g., biopolymer compositions) and coatings as well as methods and materials for making and using such compositions (e.g., biopolymer compositions) and coatings are provided. 1. A dehydrated coating composition comprising one or more cationic polymers and one or more anionic polymers , wherein said cationic polymers and said anionic polymers were combined in a polar solution and vigorously blended such that the viscosity or particle size of the mixed polymers was reduced after blending.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said cationic polymer is a polysaccharide.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said cationic polymer is chitosan.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said anionic polymer is carboxymethyl cellulose.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said polar solution comprises water and formic acid adjusted to a pH of about 3-4. This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 16/222,717, filed Dec. 17, 2018, which is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/894,914, filed Nov. 30, 2015 (now U.S. Pat. No. 10,202,517), which is a National Stage Application under 35 U.S.C. § 371 and claims the benefit of International Application No. PCT/US2014/046682, filed Jul. 15, 2014, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/858,992, filed Jul. 26, 2013. The disclosures of the foregoing applications are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.This invention was made with government support under Grant No. 2007-35504-18339 awarded by the USDA, Contract No. 11-JV-11111129-121 awarded by the USDA Forest Service and Hatch Act Project No. PEN04436 awarded by the USDA. The Government has certain rights in the invention.This document relates to polymer compositions (e.g., biopolymer compositions) and coatings. For example, this document provides methods and materials ...

PROCESS FOR PREPARING COLOR DISPERSIONS AND THE COLOR DISPERSIONS MADE THEREOF

A process for preparing color dispersions comprising a first step of contacting water, a first colorant, and a gel composition comprising a first gel selected from methylcellulose, hydropropylmethylcellulose, hydroxyethylmethylcellulose, hydroxybutylmethylcellulose, hydroxyethylethylcellulose, and the mixture thereof, and a second gel selected from guar, pectin, carrageenan, gelatin, and the mixture thereof, to form a first colorant dispersion; a second step of contacting the first colorant dispersion with a composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of polymer particles, clay, and a peptizing agent to form a dispersion of protected first colorant particles. A color dispersion comprising the first colorant dispersion and a color coating comprising the color dispersion. 1. A color dispersion comprisinga first colorant dispersion comprising, based on total weight of the first colorant dispersion,from 0.05 wt. % to 10 wt. % of a first colorant;from 0.1 wt. % to 15 wt. % of a first gel selected from methylcellulose, hydropropylmethylcellulose, hydroxyethylmethylcellulose, hydroxybutylmethylcellulose, hydroxyethylethylcellulose, and the mixture thereof; andwater.2. The color dispersion according to wherein the first colorant dispersion further comprises claim 1 , based on total weight of the first colorant dispersion claim 1 , from 0.1 wt. % to 15 wt. % of a second gel selected from guar claim 1 , pectin claim 1 , carrageenan claim 1 , gelatin claim 1 , and the mixture thereof.3. The color dispersion according to wherein the first colorant dispersion further comprises claim 1 , based on total weight of the first colorant dispersion claim 1 , from 0.1 wt. % to 15 wt. % of a second gel selected from guar claim 1 , pectin claim 1 , carrageenan claim 1 , gelatin claim 1 , and the mixture thereof; and from 0.1 wt. % to 10 wt. % of a clay.4. The color dispersion according to wherein the first colorant dispersion further comprises claim 1 , based on total weight of the first ...

Cationic-Stabilized Dispersions, Hybridized Cationic-Stabilized Dispersions, In-Mold Coated Articles Prepared Utilizing Such Stabilized Dispersions, and Methods for Manufacturing Same

A cationic-stabilized dispersion for use in fabricating an in-mold coated article including at least one of a cationic-stabilized polyurethane dispersion, a cationic-stabilized acrylic dispersion, a cationic-stabilized polyacrylamide dispersion, a cationic-stabilized polyallylamine dispersion, a cationic-stabilized polyetheramine dispersion, and a cationic-stabilized chitosan dispersion. 1. A cationic-stabilized dispersion for use in fabricating an in-mold coated article , comprising:at least one of a cationic-stabilized polyurethane dispersion, a cationic-stabilized acrylic dispersion, a cationic-stabilized polyacrylamide dispersion, a cationic-stabilized polyallylamine dispersion, a cationic-stabilized polyetheramine dispersion, and a cationic-stabilized chitosan dispersion.2. The cationic-stabilized dispersion according to claim 1 , wherein the cationic-stabilized dispersion comprises a cationic-stabilized polyurethane dispersion.3. The cationic-stabilized dispersion according to claim 2 , wherein the cationic-stabilized polyurethane dispersion comprises an aliphatic polyurethane dispersion.4. The cationic-stabilized dispersion according to claim 2 , wherein the cationic-stabilized polyurethane dispersion comprises a cationic-stabilized polyurethane dispersion void of free isocyanate.6. The cationic-stabilized dispersion according to claim 1 , wherein the cationic-stabilized dispersion comprises a cationic-stabilized polyurethane dispersion having approximately 10 to approximately 60 percent solids claim 1 , a Tg of approximately −40 degrees centigrade to approximately 20 degrees centigrade claim 1 , and volatile organic content of less than approximately 10 parts per million.7. The cationic-stabilized dispersion according to claim 1 , wherein the cationic-stabilized dispersion comprises a cationic-stabilized polymeric acrylic dispersion.8. The cationic-stabilized dispersion according to claim 7 , wherein the cationic-stabilized polymeric acrylic dispersion ...

OILY INK COMPOSITION FOR BALLPOINT PENS

An object is to make an ink composition for a ballpoint pen, ensuring that the width of writing line is thin, even slight unevenness or feathering does not occur at the boundary between the writing line and a paper sheet, ink-depleted writing line that is writing line in a state of ink being lacked near the central part of writing line is prevented, and the writing line is clear. The ink viscosity is set to 200,000 mPa·s or more at a shear rate of 0.019 sand 5,000 mPa·s or less at a shear rate of 10,000 sand the storage modulus at an angular frequency of 0.019 rad/sec is set to 10 Pa or more. 1. An oil-based ink composition for a ballpoint pen , wherein the ink viscosity at 25° C. is 200 ,000 mPa·s or more at a shear rate of 0.019 sand 5 ,000 mPa·s or less at a shear rate of 10 ,000 sand the storage modulus at an angular frequency of 0.019 rad/sec is 10 Pa or more.2. The oil-based ink composition for a ballpoint pen according to claim 1 , wherein tan δ at an angular frequency of 0.019 rad/sec is less than 1.0.36-. (canceled)7. The oil-based ink composition for a ballpoint pen according to claim 1 , comprising at least a colorant claim 1 , one member or a mixture of two or more members selected from a cellulose derivative and/or a mucopolysaccharide claim 1 , a polyhydric alcohol solvent claim 1 , and an organic solvent having a solublity parameter (SP value) of 8.0 to 9.5.8. The oil-based ink composition for a ballpoint pen according to claim 7 , wherein said colorant contains at least a pigment.9. The oil-based ink composition for a ballpoint pen according to claim 7 , wherein said cellulose derivative is ethyl cellulose.10. A pressurized ballpoint pen filled with the ink described in . The present invention relates to an oil-based ink composition for a ballpoint pen. More specifically, the present invention relates to an oil-based ink composition for a ballpoint pen, ensuring that the width of writing line is thin, even slight unevenness or feathering does not ...

Metal Oxide Particles with Uniform Multilayer Polymer Coatings

The present invention is a multilayered composite comprising porous metal oxide particles that are covalently bonded by way of inorganic ether groups to one or more sites of a first polyhydroxyl-functionalized polymer. This first polymer is in turn covalently bonded by way of inorganic ether groups to one or more sites of a second polyhydroxyl-functionalized polymer. The multilayered composites can be prepared by contacting porous inorganic-oxide particles with a sufficient amount of OH-reactive crosslinking agent to form metal oxide particles imbibed with the crosslinking agent, and then contacting the inorganic-oxide particles with a solution of polyhydroxyl-functionalized polymer under reactive conditions.

MODIFIED POLYSACCHARIDES

Cationic and silicon substituents are introduced into polysaccharides thereby producing modified polysaccharides cationically substituted by quaternary ammonium groups and having a charge density of about 0.1 to about 2.5 meq/g, and further substituted by siliconate groups such that the modified polysaccharide has a silicon content of about 300 to about 5000 ppm. The modified polysaccharides have application in industrial, home care and personal care surface modifying formulations. 110-. (canceled)11. A surface modifying composition comprising:from about 0.1 wt % to about 1.0 wt % by weight of the composition of a cationically modified and silicone grafted polysaccharide;from about 5 wt % to about 60 wt % by weight of the composition of at least one surfactant; and a carrier.12. The surface modifying composition according to claim 11 , wherein the cationically modified and silicone grafted polysaccharide is a cationically modified and silicone grafted starch.13. The surface modifying composition according to claim 12 , wherein the starch is chosen from banana claim 12 , corn claim 12 , pea claim 12 , potato claim 12 , sweet potato claim 12 , barley claim 12 , wheat claim 12 , rice claim 12 , sago claim 12 , amaranth claim 12 , tapioca claim 12 , sorghum claim 12 , waxy maize claim 12 , waxy rice claim 12 , waxy potato claim 12 , waxy sorghum claim 12 , waxy cassava claim 12 , waxy barley claim 12 , high amylose starch and combinations thereof.14. The surface modifying composition according to claim 11 , wherein the starch is waxy starch.15. The surface modifying composition according to claim 11 , wherein the cationically modified and silicone grafted polysaccharide is a cationically modified and silicone grafted polygalactomannan.16. The surface modifying composition according to claim 15 , wherein the polygalactomannan is chosen from fenugreek gum claim 15 , guar gum claim 15 , tara gum claim 15 , locust bean gum claim 15 , cassia gum and combinations thereof.17. ...

COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING MODIFIED POLYSACCHARIDES AND USES THEREOF

Cationic and silicon substituents are introduced into polysaccharides thereby producing modified polysaccharides cationically substituted by quaternary ammonium groups and having a charge density of about 0.1 to about 2.5 meq/g, and further substituted by siliconate groups such that the modified polysaccharide has a silicon content of about 300 to about 5000 ppm. The modified polysaccharides have application in industrial, home care and personal care surface modifying formulations. 118-. (canceled)19. A method of achieving a modified substrate comprising applying to the substrate a surface modifying composition comprising: a) from about 0.1 wt % to about 1.0 wt % by weight of the composition of a cationically modified and silicone grafted polysaccharide; b) from about 5 wt % to about 60 wt % by weight of the composition of at least one surfactant; and c) a carrier.20. The method of wherein the substrate is a keratinaceous surface.21. The method of wherein the substrate is cellulose claim 19 , wood claim 19 , ceramic claim 19 , glass or metallic. The present invention is directed towards modified polysaccharides. More particularly, the present invention is directed towards modified polysaccharides having both cationic and organo-functional silane constituents, as well as surface modifying compositions containing such modified polysaccharides.Water soluble polysaccharides find broad industrial application as rheology modifiers, film formers and binders. They are widely used as thickeners to control the rheology of various water-based formulations, such as latex paints, drilling muds, cosmetics, detergents and building materials. Natural polysaccharides such as cellulose, guar and starch are a large class of commercial water soluble polymers. Common commercially available chemically modified natural polysaccharides include compounds such as Polyquaternium-10 (cationically modified hydroxyethylcellulose) and guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride (cationically modified ...

SOLID WRITING MATERIAL

The invention aims at providing a solid writing material that does not adversely affect the color changing property of script and can obtain sufficient strength. This aim is achieved by the solid writing material that includes: a reversible thermochromic microcapsuled pigment encapsulating a temperature-sensitive color-changeable color-memorizing composition; an excipient; and a resin; the temperature-sensitive color-changeable color-memorizing composition including at least (a) an electron-donating coloring organic compound, (b) an electron accepting compound and (c) a reaction medium effecting reversibly an electron transfer reaction between the (a) and (b) components in a specific temperature range; wherein the excipient or the resin includes a styrene-structure-containing polymer. 1. A solid writing material comprising: (a) an electron-donating coloring organic compound,', '(b) an electron accepting compound and', '(c) a reaction medium effecting reversibly an electron transfer reaction between (a) component and (b) component in a specific temperature range;, 'a reversible thermochromic microcapsuled pigment encapsulating a temperature-sensitive color-changeable color-memorizing composition, which comprises at least'}an excipient; and 'wherein said excipient or said resin comprises a styrene-structure-containing polymer.', 'a resin;'}2. The solid writing material according to claim 1 , wherein said resin comprises a styrene-based resin as said styrene-structure-containing polymer.3. The solid writing material according to claim 2 , wherein said styrene-based resin is a styrene-acrylic resin.4. The solid writing material according to claim 1 , wherein said resin further comprises a poly(vinyl alcohol)-based resin.5. The solid writing material according to claim 1 , wherein said excipient comprises a styrene-modified polyolefin wax as said styrene-structure-containing polymer.6. The solid writing material according to claim 1 , wherein said excipient further ...

MULTIFUNCTIONAL COATING FILMS THAT CAN BE APPLIED IN LIQUID FORM

Multifunctional coating films that can be applied in liquid form are provided for compressing, sealing, covering and preserving surfaces. The films include a composition of polysaccharide materials and/or homo- or heteroglycan water-soluble polysaccharide derivatives, polyol spacers, and crosslinkers with carbonyl or carboxylic function(s). As-applied, the composition is water-soluble and reactive, but after hardening it is capable of absorbing water or swelling, impermeable to water vapour, stable against water and UV and can be biologically degraded in a controlled manner. By reacting polysaccharide materials, polysaccharide derivatives and polyol spacers with cross linkers having carbonyl or carboxylic function(s), mechanically stable flexible films are obtained, which retain their mechanical properties up to a foreign material content of 80%. The films can swell in a controlled manner and can bind up to 75% water relative to their dry weight, corresponding to the degree of crosslinking and the spacer that is used. 1. Multifunctional coating films that can be applied in liquid form for consolidation and waterproofing , for covering and also for preserving surfaces , wherein said films comprise a composition of water-insoluble , polysaccharidic materials and/or homo- or heteroglycan water-soluble polysaccharide derivatives , polyol spacers and crosslinkers having at least one carbonyl or carboxyl function , wherein the crosslinkers are dialdehydes , ketones , diketones , di- , tri- or tetracarboxylic acids and the dialdehydes comprise glyoxal , glutardialdehyde or terephthaldialdehyde , the composition at the time of the application thereof is water soluble and reactive , after the curing thereof remains water absorbent or swell able , water vapor permeable , water stable and UV stable , is biodegradable in a controlled manner and has additional functional properties which are induced by incorporated functional additives.2. The multifunctional coating films that ...

Method of making paint composition for concrete and masonry surfaces

The present invention is directed to a water-based paint composition for concrete and masonry surfaces, a method of coating a concrete or masonry surface, and a corresponding method of preparing a coated concrete or masonry surface. The paint composition includes about 10-50% by weight water, about 5-40% by weight colloidal silica particles, about 40-85% by weight of an inorganic pigment, and about 1-10% by weight of a polymer binder. The paint composition provides the coated surfaces with excellent resistance to a wide variety of weather conditions, and alleviates health and safety concerns associated with long-term exposure to conventional organic-based paints.

Modified phenolic resins for making composite products

Methods for making phenolic resins modified with one or more monosaccharides and methods for making composite products therewith are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, a method for making a composite product can include contacting a plurality of cellulosic sheets with a resin composition that includes a phenolic resin and a monosaccharide. The resin composition can include about 0.5 wt % to about 30 wt % of the monosaccharide, based on a combined weight of the phenolic resin and the monosaccharide. The method can also include at least partially curing the resin composition to produce a composite product.

Process for the elaboration of a formulation based on polyurethane and the mucilage of opuntia ficus-indica with applications in the manufacturing of synthetic skin-like flexible coatings

The present invention refers to a process for the elaboration of a formulation based on polyurethane and mucilage of Opuntia ficus-indica with applications in the manufacturing of synthetic skin-like flexible coatings, in combination with textile substrates such as polyester, cotton, polyester and cotton10 or, with polymers such as PVC, polyurethane, among others, independently of whether it is water-based or oil-based, so that the warp of the substrate allows the generation of rolls of the coating for multiple uses and applications such as tapestry, book cover or as a substitute for coating covers for different objects that require a coating providing an external protection; this formulation has multiple applications since it has the advantage of being biodegradable and it lowers the use of contaminating plastics that contaminate the environment

POLYSACCHARIDE SUSPENSION, METHOD FOR ITS PREPARATION, AND USE THEREOF

The present invention relates to a novel stable colloidal polysaccharide suspension containing α(1→3)-glucan, a cost-effective method for its preparation, and possible uses of these polysaccharide suspensions. 1. A phase-stable , colloidal polysaccharide suspension characterized in that the polysaccharide consists at least partly of (1→3)-glucan , that the α(1→3)-glucan was never dried during its preparation , that the suspension was prepared from a press cake having a polysaccharide content between 4 and 80% by weight , preferably between 15 and 45% by weight , and that the polysaccharide concentration of the suspension is between 0.01 and 50% by weight , preferably between 1.0 and 20% by weight.2. A suspension as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the (1→3)-glucan content of the polysaccharide is between 1 and 100% by weight claim 1 , more preferably between 80 and 100% by weight.3. A polysaccharide suspension as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least 90% of the α(1→3)-glucan consist of hexose units and at least 50% of the hexose units are linked via α(1→3)-glycosidic bonds.4. A polysaccharide suspension as claimed in claim 1 , containing apart from the polysaccharide material 1 to 200% by weight claim 1 , related to the polysaccharide quantity claim 1 , in incorporated additives selected from the group comprising pigments claim 1 , titanium oxides claim 1 , especially substoichiometric titanium dioxide claim 1 , barium sulfate claim 1 , ion exchangers claim 1 , polyethylene claim 1 , polypropylene claim 1 , polyester claim 1 , latex claim 1 , activated carbon claim 1 , polymeric superabsorbents claim 1 , and flame retardants.5. A method for preparing a polysaccharide suspension claim 1 , characterized in thata. the base material used is a press cake of an initially moist polysaccharide material consisting at least partly of α(1→3)-glucan,b. the press cake has a solids content between 4 and 80% by weight (related to the entire press cake), preferably ...

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. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polycarboxylic acid ammonium salt(s) is selected from the group consisting of one or more monomeric polycarboxylic acid ammonium salts and one or more polymeric polycarboxylic acid ammonium salts.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the percent by dry weight of the NHions with respect to the total weight of polycarboxylic acid ammonium salt(s) and reducing sugar(s) in the aqueous binder solution ranges from about 2% to about 6%.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the reducing sugar(s) is selected from the group consisting of one or more of dextrose claim 1 , xylose claim 1 , fructose claim 1 , and dihydroxyacetone.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the reducing sugar(s) comprises dextrose.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the polycarboxylic acid ammonium salt(s) comprises triammonium citrate.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the uncured aqueous binder solution further comprises a silicon-containing coupling agent.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the silicon-containing coupling agent is amino-substituted.9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the silicon-containing coupling agent is a silyl ether.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the uncured aqueous binder solution further comprises a corrosion inhibitor.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein the corrosion inhibitor is selected from the group consisting of dedusting oil claim 10 , monoammonium phosphate claim 10 , sodium metasilicate pentahydrate claim 10 , melamine claim 10 , tin(II)oxalate claim 10 , and a methylhydrogen silicone fluid emulsion.12. The method of claim 1 , wherein binder in contact with the mineral fibers is dehydrated and subsequently cured.13. The method of claim 1 , wherein curing of the binder generates ...

POLYSACCHARIDE COATINGS WITH OXYGEN BARRIER PROPERTIES

Disclosed herein are coated articles comprising a substrate having at least one surface, and a coating composition disposed in a substantially continuous layer on at least one surface of the substrate, wherein the coating composition is present in an amount sufficient to increase the oxygen barrier property of the substrate, and the coating composition comprises a polysaccharide derivative. The polysaccharide derivative can comprise a poly alpha-1,3-glucan ether compound, such as a quaternary ammonium alpha-1,3-glucan ether. Also disclosed is packaging comprising the coated article. 1. A coated article comprising:a substrate having at least one surface; anda coating composition disposed in a substantially continuous layer on at least one surface of the substrate, wherein the coating composition is present in an amount sufficient to increase the oxygen barrier property of the substrate, and the coating composition comprises a polysaccharide derivative.2. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein the substrate is paper claim 1 , a polymer claim 1 , leather claim 1 , or a textile.3. The coated article of claim 2 , wherein substrate is a polymer claim 2 , and the polymer comprises polyethylene claim 2 , polypropylene claim 2 , poly lactic acid claim 2 , poly(ethylene terephthalate) claim 2 , poly(trimethylene terephthalate) claim 2 , polyamide claim 2 , or poly(trimethylene furandicarboxylate).4. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein the layer of coating composition forms a dried layer having a thickness in the range of from 0.1 micrometers to 50 micrometers.5. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein the oxygen barrier property is increased by at least 10% relative to that of the corresponding uncoated substrate.6. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein the polysaccharide derivative comprises a poly alpha-1 claim 1 ,3-glucan ether compound represented by the structure:wherein(i) n is at least 6,(ii) each R is independently an H or an organic group, and(iii) the ...

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. 1. A binder , comprising:Maillard reactants including (i) an amine and (ii) a carbohydrate, wherein the binder is (i) uncured and (ii) formaldehyde free.23.-. (canceled)4. The binder of claim 1 , wherein: the carbohydrate includes a monosaccharide.5. The binder of claim 4 , wherein: the monosaccharide includes a reducing sugar.6. The binder of claim 5 , wherein: the reducing sugar includes at least one of the following claim 5 , dextrose claim 5 , xylose claim 5 , fructose claim 5 , and dihydroxyacetone.7. The binder of claim 1 , further comprising: a silicon-containing compound.89.-. (canceled)10. The binder of claim 7 , wherein: the silicon-containing compound includes at least one of the following claim 7 , gamma-aminopropyltriethoxysilane claim 7 , gamma-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane claim 7 , aminoethylaminopropyltrimethoxysilane claim 7 , and n-propylamine silane.11. The binder of claim 1 , further comprising: a corrosion inhibitor.12. The binder of claim 11 , wherein: the corrosion inhibitor includes at least one of the following claim 11 , dedusting oil claim 11 , monoammonium phosphate claim 11 , sodium metasilicate pentahydrate claim 11 , melamine claim 11 , tm(II)oxalate claim 11 , and a methylhydrogen silicone fluid emulsion.13. The binder of claim 1 , wherein the binder is an aqueous solution having an alkaline pH.14. The binder of claim 1 , wherein the binder is dehydrated.15. A binder claim 1 , comprising:(i) one or more Maillard reaction products and (ii) a silicon-containing compound, wherein the binder is (i) cured and (ii) formaldehyde free.1617.-. (canceled)18. The binder of claim 15 , wherein: the silicon-containing compound includes at least one of the following claim 15 , gamma- ...

Polysaccharide-based water-compatible wood stain

Water-based stains comprise or consist essentially of a polysaccharide resin and a crosslinking agent such as an isocyanate. Upon evaporation of water, the polysaccharide undergoes crosslinking with the isocyanate component, developing water resistance so that it will not redissolve upon application of a water-based or oil-based clearcoat; as a result, lifting is minimized after a drying time of, e.g., two to six hours.

COMPOSITION USEFUL FOR PREPARING MULTICOLOR PAINT

A composition comprising a first, synthetic gel and a second gel is useful for the preparation of waterborne multicolor paints. 1. A composition comprising: a) a colorant , b) a first hydrophilic polyurethane prepolymer gel , c) a second gel , and d) a continuous phase , wherein zero or more of the following optional components may be included: an extender , a dispersant , a biocide , a defoamer and/or a rheology modifier.2. The composition of wherein the first gel is the reaction product of a hydrophilic polyurethane prepolymer and water claim 1 , and the first gel comprises water claim 1 , from 0.5 to 15 wt. % prepolymer in reacted form claim 1 , from 0.05 to 10 wt. % colorant claim 1 , and from 0 to 20 wt. % second cross-linker in reacted form claim 1 , wherein the total weight of the gel is 100 wt. %.3. The composition of wherein the prepolymer content of the first gel is from 0.5 to 10 wt. % prepolymer claim 1 , from 1 to 5 wt. % prepolymer claim 1 , or from 0.5 to less than 3 wt. % prepolymer claim 1 , or from 3 to 10 wt. % prepolymer.4. The composition of wherein the weight ratio of the total gel to the continuous phase is from 1:20 to 10:1.5. The composition of wherein the weight ratio of first gel to the second gel is from 5:95 to 95:5.6. The composition of wherein the second gel comprises at least one of a guar gum claim 1 , a cellulose or cellulose derivative claim 1 , and/or a flocculated polyacrylate polymer.7. The composition of wherein the prepolymer employed to prepare the first gel has a free NCO content of from 1 to 5 wt. %.8. The composition of comprising from 0.05 to 5 wt. % of the first gel claim 1 , from 0.02 to 3 wt. % of the second gel claim 1 , and a continuous phase claim 1 , wherein the weight of the composition totals to 100 wt. % claim 1 , wherein the gels are dispersed in the continuous phase claim 1 , and wherein at least one gel comprises from 0.001 to 2 wt. % colorant.9. The composition of wherein the continuous phase comprises from ...

Cationic-Stabilized Dispersions, Hybridized Cationic-Stabilized Dispersions, In-Mold Coated Articles Prepared Utilizing Such Stabilized Dispersions, and Methods for Manufacturing Same

A cationic-stabilized dispersion for use in fabricating an in-mold coated article including at least one of a cationic-stabilized polyurethane dispersion, a cationic-stabilized acrylic dispersion, a cationic-stabilized polyacrylamide dispersion, a cationic-stabilized polyallylamine dispersion, a cationic-stabilized polyetheramine dispersion, and a cationic-stabilized chitosan dispersion. 120-. (canceled)22. The cationic-stabilized dispersion according to claim 21 , wherein the cationic-stabilized dispersion comprises a cationic-stabilized polyurethane dispersion having approximately 10 to approximately 60 percent solids.23. The cationic-stabilized dispersion according to claim 21 , wherein the cationic-stabilized dispersion comprises a cationic-stabilized polyurethane dispersion having a Tg of approximately −40 degrees centigrade to approximately 20 degrees centigrade.24. The cationic-stabilized dispersion according to claim 21 , wherein the cationic-stabilized dispersion comprises a volatile organic content of less than approximately 10 parts per million.25. The cationic-stabilized dispersion according to claim 21 , wherein the cationic-stabilized dispersion comprises a cationic-stabilized polyurethane dispersion having approximately 10 to approximately 60 percent solids claim 21 , a Tg of approximately −40 degrees centigrade to approximately 20 degrees centigrade claim 21 , and volatile organic content of less than approximately 10 parts per million. This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 16/826,267, entitled “CATIONIC-STABILIZED DISPERSIONS, HYBRIDIZED CATIONIC-STABILIZED DISPERSIONS, IN-MOLD COATED ARTICLES PREPARED UTILIZING SUCH STABILIZED DISPERSIONS, AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME,” filed Mar. 22, 2020, now U.S. Pat. No. 11,142,666, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 16/290,069, entitled “CATIONIC-STABILIZED DISPERSIONS, HYBRIDIZED CATIONIC-STABILIZED DISPERSIONS, IN-MOLD COATED ARTICLES PREPARED UTILIZING SUCH ...

ADHESION ENHANCEMENT COMPOSITIONS

A composition for increasing adhesion between two surfaces that are in traction, sliding or rolling-sliding contact with each other is provided. The composition comprises one or more than one first component, where each of the one or more than one first component has a Mohs hardness value of equal to or greater than 7, and one or more than one organic rheology additive. The one or more than one first component and the one or more than one organic rheology additive are present in a ratio from about 90:10 to about 99.9:0.1 (wt/wt). The composition does not comprise water. A method of increase adhesion between two steel surfaces in sliding-rolling contact is also described. The method involves applying the composition to the rail surface at a rate sufficient to increase the adhesion between the two steel surfaces. 2. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more than one first component is selected from the group of carbide based compounds claim 1 , amphoteric oxide based compounds claim 1 , zirconium oxide based compounds claim 1 , a mineral compound claim 1 , boron carbide claim 1 , boron nitride claim 1 , diamond claim 1 , nanocrystalline diamond claim 1 , fullerite claim 1 , polymerized C claim 1 , garnet claim 1 , topaz claim 1 , crystalline silica (sand) claim 1 , and any combination thereof.3. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more than organic rheology additive is selected from the group of a xanthan gum claim 1 , a guar gum claim 1 , an organic polymer absorbent claim 1 , a cellulosic material claim 1 , a polysaccharide claim 1 , and a combination thereof.4. The composition according to claim 3 , wherein the one or more than one organic rheology additive is a xanthan gum.5. The composition according to claim 3 , wherein the one or more than one organic rheology additive is the cellulosic material.6. The composition according to claim 3 , wherein the one or more than one organic rheology additive is the polysaccharide.7. ...

Method of directed fouling of a substance onto a selected surface

Provided is a method for directed fouling of a substance onto a selected surface. Also provided is an apparatus suitable for directed fouling of a substance onto a selected surface.

POLYMER COMPOSITIONS AND COATINGS

This document provides polymer compositions (e.g., biopolymer compositions) and coatings. For example, methods and materials related to polymer compositions (e.g., biopolymer compositions) and coatings as well as methods and materials for making and using such compositions (e.g., biopolymer compositions) and coatings are provided. 1. A coating composition comprising one or more cationic polymers and one or more anionic polymers , wherein said cationic polymers and said anionic polymers were combined in a polar solution and vigorously blended such that the viscosity or particle size of the mixed polymers was reduced after blending.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said cationic polymer is a polysaccharide.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said cationic polymer is chitosan.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said anionic polymer is carboxymethyl cellulose.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said polar solution comprises water and formic acid adjusted to a pH of about 3-4. This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/894,914, filed Nov. 30, 2015, which is a National Stage Application under 35 U.S.C. § 371 and claims the benefit of International Application No. PCT/US2014/046682, filed Jul. 15, 2014, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/858,992, filed Jul. 26, 2013. The disclosures of the foregoing applications are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.This invention was made with government support under Grant No. 2007-35504-18339 awarded by the USDA, Contract No. 11-JV-11111129-121 awarded by the USDA Forest Service and Hatch Act Project No. PEN04436 awarded by the USDA. The Government has certain rights in the invention.This document relates to polymer compositions (e.g., biopolymer compositions) and coatings. For example, this document provides methods and materials related to polymer compositions (e.g., biopolymer compositions) and coatings as well as methods and materials related to ...

POLYMER COMPOSITIONS AND COATINGS

This document provides polymer compositions (e.g., biopolymer compositions) and coatings. For example, methods and materials related to polymer compositions (e.g., biopolymer compositions) and coatings as well as methods and materials for making and using such compositions (e.g., biopolymer compositions) and coatings are provided. 1. A polymer blend composition comprising one or more cationic polymers and one or more anionic polymers , wherein said cationic polymers and said anionic polymers are combined in a polar solution with a pH between the lowest pKa of the anionic end group and the highest pKa of the cationic end group of said cationic polymers and said anionic polymers , wherein said cationic polymers and said anionic polymers were vigorously blended to obtain said polymer blend , and wherein the viscosity or particle size of said cationic polymers and said anionic polymers is reduced after the blending.2. A coating composition comprising one or more cationic polymers and one or more anionic polymers , wherein said cationic polymers and said anionic polymers were combined in a polar solution and vigorously blended such that the viscosity or particle size of the mixed polymers was reduced after blending.38-. (canceled)9. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said cationic polymer is a polysaccharide.10. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said cationic polymer is chitosan.11. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said anionic polymer is carboxymethyl cellulose.1214-. (canceled)15. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said polar solution comprises water and formic acid adjusted to a pH of about 3-4.16. A method for producing a composite or coating composition claim 1 , wherein said method comprises:(a) combining one or more cationic polymers with one or more anionic nano-materials to obtain a mixture,(b) combining one or more anionic polymers in a polar solution with said mixture to obtain a solution, and(c) vigorously blending said solution to produce said ...

METHOD FOR REDUCING FLUORINATED EMULSIFIERS FROM AQUEOUS FLUOROPOLYMER DISPERSIONS USING SUGAR-BASED EMULSIFIERS

Provided are processes for upconcentrating fluoropolymer dispersions. Also provided are upconcentrated dispersions and substrates coated with such dispersions. 1. Process for upconcentrating fluoropolymer dispersions comprising {'br': None, '[Rf—O-L-A]M'}, 'providing an aqueous fluoropolymer dispersion containing a fluoropolymer and a fluorinated polyether emulsifier having the general formulawith L being a fully perfluorinated or partially fluorinated alkylene group, Rf being a partially or fully fluorinated alkyl group wherein the alkyl chain is interrupted by at least one ether oxygen atom, A represents an acid residue and M represents the counterion or combination of counterions for the acid group A including a proton; andheat treating the dispersion in the presence of from about 1 to about 15% by weight based on the fluoropolymer content of that dispersion of a sugar-based emulsifier, wherein such heat treating induces phase separation into an aqueous fluoropolymer-enriched dispersion and an aqueous fluoropolymer-depleted phase.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the sugar-based emulsifier comprises a cyclic polyol unit and a linear or branched acyclic long chain unit containing from 6 to 26 carbon atoms.3. The process according to wherein the sugar-based emulsifier comprises a cyclic polyol unit having a six-membered ring.4. The process according to wherein the sugar-based emulsifier comprises an alkyl glycoside or alkenyl glycoside wherein the glycoside comprises at least one pyranose unit and at least one linear or branched acyclic alkyl or alkenyl chain having from 8 to 16 carbon atoms claim 1 , wherein the chain may be interrupted by one or more than one ether oxygen atoms to form an ether or polyether residue.5. The process according to wherein the sugar-based emulsifier comprises a blend of different sugar-based emulsifiers comprisinga) a first population of sugar-based emulsifiers that comprise a cyclic polyol unit and a linear or branched ...

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. 1. A binder , comprising:Maillard reactants including (i) an amine and (ii) a carbohydrate, wherein the binder is (i) uncured and (ii) formaldehyde free.23.-. (canceled)4. The binder of claim 1 , wherein: the carbohydrate includes a monosaccharide.5. The binder of claim 4 , wherein: the monosaccharide includes a reducing sugar.6. The binder of claim 5 , wherein: the reducing sugar includes at least one of the following claim 5 , dextrose claim 5 , xylose claim 5 , fructose claim 5 , and dihydroxyacetone.7. The binder of claim 1 , further comprising: a silicon-containing compound.89.-. (canceled)10. The binder of claim 7 , wherein: the silicon-containing compound includes at least one of the following claim 7 , gamma-aminopropyltriethoxysilane claim 7 , gamma-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane claim 7 , aminoethylaminopropyltrimethoxysilane claim 7 , and n-propylamine silane.11. The binder of claim 1 , further comprising: a corrosion inhibitor.12. The binder of claim 11 , wherein: the corrosion inhibitor includes at least one of the following claim 11 , dedusting oil claim 11 , monoammonium phosphate claim 11 , sodium metasilicate pentahydrate claim 11 , melamine claim 11 , tm(II)oxalate claim 11 , and a methylhydrogen silicone fluid emulsion.13. The binder of claim 1 , wherein the binder is an aqueous solution having an alkaline pH.14. The binder of claim 1 , wherein the binder is dehydrated.15. A binder claim 1 , comprising:(i) one or more Maillard reaction products and (ii) a silicon-containing compound, wherein the binder is (i) cured and (ii) formaldehyde free.1617.-. (canceled)18. The binder of claim 15 , wherein: the silicon-containing compound includes at least one of the following claim 15 , gamma- ...

COLORLESS VARNISH FOR DIGITAL PRINTING

A colorless varnish for digital printing includes a colorless paste, which is made up of anon-polar carrier fluid and a resin swollen in the non-polar carrier fluid. The resin is present in the paste in an amount ranging from about 20% (w/w) to about 50% (w/w). A solid polar compound is dispersed in the resin. The solid polar compound is present in an amount up to 60 wt. % of solids in the colorless paste. 1. A colorless varnish for digital printing , comprising: a non-polar carrier fluid; and', 'a resin swollen in the non-polar carrier fluid, the resin present in the paste in an amount ranging from about 20% (w/w) to about 50% (w/w); and, 'a colorless paste, includinga solid polar compound dispersed in the resin, and present in an amount up to 60 wt. % of solids in the colorless paste.2. The colorless varnish as defined in wherein the solid polar compound is an organic particle that is resistant to swelling or dissolving in the non-polar carrier fluid.3. The colorless varnish as defined in wherein the solid polar compound is selected from the group consisting of a saccharide claim 1 , polyacrylic acid claim 1 , polyvinyl alcohol claim 1 , styrene maleic anhydride claim 1 , a bismaleimide oligomer claim 1 , a cellulose derivative claim 1 , and an aliphatic urethane acrylate.4. The colorless varnish as defined in wherein the saccharide is selected from the group consisting of maltose monohydrate claim 3 , sucrose claim 3 , sucrose octanoate claim 3 , dextrin claim 3 , xylitol claim 3 , sucrose octaacetate claim 3 , and sucrose benzoate.5. The colorless varnish as defined in wherein the solid polar compound has a particle size ranging from about 30 nm to about 300 nm.6. The colorless varnish as defined in claim 1 , further comprising:a charge adjuvant; anda charge director.7. The colorless varnish as defined in wherein the resin swollen in the non-polar carrier fluid is selected from the group consisting of ethylene methacrylic acid copolymers claim 1 , ethylene ...

SACCHARIDE-BASED COMPOSITION FOR PROVIDING THERMAL INSULATION AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF

A multi-layered composition for externally coating glass and ceramic substrates to provide thermal insulation and resistance of the substrate itself, and any further substances enclosed in the substrate in the case where the substrate is an open or enclosed container. Also provided are methods of manufacture and application for the disclosed composition. 1. A substrate coated with a multi-layered composition , wherein the multi-layered composition comprises:(a) a modification layer disposed on a surface of the substrate, said modification layer comprising at least one inorganic and/or organic compound capable of binding free hydroxyl groups; (i) a first layer comprising at least one monosaccharide or polysaccharide optionally substituted with one or more sterol groups; and', '(ii) optionally, a second layer comprising at least one inorganic oxide; and, '(b) at least one inner layer disposed on said modification layer, said at least one inner layer comprising(c) a least one outer layer disposed on said inner layer, said at least one outer layer comprising a monomer or polymer of a hydrocarbon, anhydride, acrylic, urethane, derivatives thereof and combinations thereof.2. The substrate of claim 1 , wherein the substrate has free hydroxyl groups on a surface thereof.3. The substrate of claim 2 , wherein the substrate is glass or ceramic.4. The substrate of claim 1 , wherein the substrate is shaped as an open or closed container claim 1 , such that the multi-layered composition is disposed on an external surface of the open or closed container.5. The substrate of claim 1 , where the multi-layered composition comprises 1 claim 1 , 2 claim 1 , 3 claim 1 , or 4 inner layers.6. The substrate of claim 1 , wherein the multi-layered composition comprises one modification layer claim 1 , one inner layer comprising at least one monosaccharide or polysaccharide substituted with a sterol group claim 1 , and an optional outer layer.7. The substrate of claim 1 , wherein the ...

PROCESS FOR PREPARING MULTI-COLOR DISPERSIONS AND MULTI-COLOR DISPERSIONS MADE THEREOF

This invention relates to a process for preparing multi-color dispersions and the multi-color dispersions made thereof. 1. A process for making a multi-color dispersion comprising:i) contacting together a first colorant, a first aqueous dispersion of polymer particles, a first polysaccharide, and a second polysaccharide to make a first colorant dispersion; wherein the first colorant comprises from 0.1 wt. % to 15 wt. % of the first colorant dispersion, the first polymer particles comprise from 0.5 wt. % to 75 wt. % of the first colorant dispersion, and the first and second polysaccharides each independently comprise from 0.1 wt. % to 15 wt. % of the first colorant dispersion;ii) contacting the first colorant dispersion with a composition comprising a) a second aqueous dispersion of polymer particles and b) an ionic complexing agent to obtain a dispersion of protected first colorant particles; wherein the polymer particles comprise from 0.5 wt. % to 75 wt. % of the composition, and the ionic complexing agent comprises from 0.1 wt. % to 10 wt. % of the composition;iii) repeating steps i) and ii) with a second colorant that is different from the first colorant to obtain a dispersion of protected second colorant particles; andiv) mixing the dispersions of protected first and second colorant particles to obtain a multi-color dispersion;wherein the weight: weight ratio of the first polysaccharide to the second polysaccharide is from 1:3 to 3:1.2. The process for making the multi-color dispersion according to wherein the first colorant dispersion further comprises from 0.1 wt. % to 1.6 wt. % claim 1 , based on the total weight of the first colorant dispersion claim 1 , an alginate claim 1 , wherein the amount of the alginate is less than that of the second polysaccharide.3. The process for making a multi-color dispersion according to wherein the ionic complexing agent is a phosphate claim 1 , a hydrogen phosphate claim 1 , a sulfate claim 1 , a borate claim 1 , or chloride ...

Plant Propagation

The present application relates generally to the field of plant propagation. In particular, the present invention relates to a method for the propagation of vegetatively reproducing plants and plants and plant parts produced by such methods. The invention also provides encapsulated propagules. The invention also provides various end uses for the encapsulated propagules and for plants grown from the same. The invention also provides a method for the modification of the architecture of rhizomes and rhizomes having modified architecture and a method for the modification of the architecture of stem cuttings and stem cuttings having modified architecture. The invention also provides a coating for a propagule and a propagule coated therewith. 1. A method for the propagation of a vegetatively reproducing plant comprising the steps of:(i) contacting a plantlet or a part thereof produced via micro-propagation of plant material from a vegetatively reproducing plant followed by multiplication with at least one plant hormone;(ii) exposing the plantlets before, after or during step (i) above to an abiotic or mechanical stress;(iii) growing the plantlets and harvesting mini rhizomes or mini stem cuttings therefrom; and(iv) substantially encapsulating the mini rhizomes or mini stem cuttings produced from step (iii) in a plant growth medium.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said encapsulated mini rhizome or mini stem cutting is substantially coated in a biodegradable polymer.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein said biodegradable polymer has a melting point of between 30 to 65° C.4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein said biodegradable polymer comprises one or more of wax claim 2 , polyester claim 2 , petroleum-based paraffin or plastic claim 2 , polysaccharide or any plant-based plastic.5. The method according to claim 2 , wherein said coating comprises a fibre component of at least 20% of the coating.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein said ...

IMINO COMPOUNDS AS PROTECTING AGENTS AGAINTS ULTRAVIOLET RADIATIONS

The present invention relates to compounds having the general Formula I: which absorb UV radiations and protect biological materials as well as non-biological materials from damaging exposure to UV radiations. The present invention also relates to formulations and compositions comprising such compounds for use in absorbing UV radiations and in protecting biological materials as well as non-biological materials against UV radiations. 196-. (canceled)98. The compound of claim 97 , wherein Ris selected from the group consisting of alkyl claim 97 , alkoxy claim 97 , and —CHCOOH.99. The compound of claim 97 , wherein X is selected from the group consisting of carbon claim 97 , nitrogen or oxygen.100. The compound of claim 97 , wherein Ris selected from the group consisting of alkoxy claim 97 , —OCH claim 97 , halogen claim 97 , fluorine claim 97 , alkanoyl claim 97 , —CONC(CH) claim 97 , amine claim 97 , and —N(CHCH).101. The compound of claim 97 , wherein n is 1.103. The compound of claim 102 , wherein:{'sub': '3', 'Ris selected from the group consisting of —CH3 and hydrogen;'}{'sub': 4', '3, 'Ris selected from the group consisting of —CHand hydrogen;'}{'sub': '5', 'Ris —COOH;'}Y is selected from the group consisting of O, S, and NH;{'sub': '6', 'Ris selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and —COOH; or'}n is 1.106. The compound of claim 105 , wherein:{'sub': '5', 'Ris selected from the group consisting of carboxyl and —COOH;'}Y is selected from the group consisting of S, O, and N;{'sub': '6', 'Ris hydrogen;'}X is selected from the group consisting of O and N; orn is 1.109. The compound of claim 108 , wherein:{'sub': '6', 'Ris hydrogen;'}{'sub': 7', '3, 'Ris selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkoxy, and —OCH;'}X is selected from the group consisting of N and O; orn is 1.112. The compound of claim 111 , wherein:{'sub': '3', 'Rand R4 are each independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl;'}{'sub': 3', '3, 'Ris —CH;'}{'sub': 4 ...

Metal Oxide Particles with Uniform Multi-Layer Polymer Coatings

The present invention is a multilayered composite comprising porous metal oxide particles that are covalently bonded by way of inorganic ether groups to one or more sites of a first polyhydroxyl-functionalized polymer. This first polymer is in turn covalently bonded by way of inorganic ether groups to one or more sites of a second polyhydroxyl-functionalized polymer. The multilayered composites can be prepared by contacting porous inorganic-oxide particles with a sufficient amount of OH-reactive crosslinking agent to form metal oxide particles imbibed with the crosslinking agent, and then contacting the inorganic-oxide particles with a solution of polyhydroxyl-functionalized polymer under reactive conditions. 110.-. (canceled)11. A process comprising the steps of:a) contacting OH-functionalized porous inorganic-oxide particles with a sufficient amount of OH-reactive crosslinking agent to form metal oxide particles imbibed with the crosslinking agent; andb) contacting the inorganic-oxide particles containing imbibed crosslinking agent with a solution of a polyhydroxyl-functionalized polymer under reactive coupling conditions;where the inorganic oxides are oxides of Ti, Al, Si, Zn, Fe, Zr, Mn, Mg, Cr, Ce, Nb, W, B, or a combination thereof.12. The process of claim 11 , wherein between steps a) and b) claim 11 , crosslinking agent neither bonded to nor imbibed with the inorganic-oxide particles is substantially claim 11 , but not completely removed.13. The process of claim 11 , wherein the crosslinking agent is SiCl. TiCl claim 11 , Al(CH) claim 11 , Si(CH)Cl claim 11 , Si(OCHCH) claim 11 , Ti(OPr) claim 11 , or Al(OPr).14. The process of claim 11 , wherein the inorganic oxide particles comprise rutile titanium dioxide particles capped with alumina claim 11 , zirconia claim 11 , or silica or a combination thereof.15. The process of claim 11 , wherein the polyhydroxyl-functionalized polymer comprises an oligosaccharide.16. The process of claim 11 , wherein after step b) ...

BIOPOLYMER-BASED SEED COATINGS COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR USE

A seed or seedling is coated with a cross-linked biopolymer and, optionally, a second binder selected from underivatized guar, cationic hydroxypropyl guar, polyacrylamide, poly(methacrylic acid), poly(acrylic acid), polyacrylate, poly(ethylene glycol), polyethyleneoxide, polyamide, hydroxypropyl guar, carboxymethyl guar, carboxymethylhydroxypropyl guar, underivatized starch, cationic starch, corn starch, wheat starch, rice starch, potato starch, tapioca, waxy maize, sorghum, waxy sarghum, sago, dextrin, chitin, chitosan, xanthan gum, carageenan gum, gum karaya, gum arabic, pectin, cellulose, hydroxycellulose, hydroxyalkyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, carboxymethylhydroxyethyl cellulose, or hydroxypropyl cellulose. The seed coating composition is characterized by a dust value, as measured using a Heubach dustmeter device, which is lower by at least 30% as compared to an analogous composition that does not contain the crosslinked biopolymer. 1. A coated seed composition comprising:at least one seed; and a crosslinked biopolymer having an average particle size of less than 400 nm; and', 'optionally, a second binder comprising guar, derivatized guar, starch, derivatized starch, or a combination of any of the foregoing., 'at least one layer coating all or part of the seed, the layer comprising2. The composition of wherein the layer comprises the crosslinked biopolymer and the second binder.3. The composition of wherein the crosslinked biopolymer is amylose or amylopectin.4. The composition of wherein composition is characterized by a dust value claim 1 , as measured using a Heubach dustmeter device claim 1 , which is lower by at least 30% as compared to an analogous composition that does not contain the crosslinked biopolymer.5. The composition of wherein the Heubach dustmeter is set with the following parameters: rotation speed 30 rpm claim 4 , rotation time 120 seconds and airflow rate 20 L/min.6. The composition of wherein composition is characterized by a dust ...

Aqueous bonding composition

Disclosed is an aqueous bonding composition comprising: (A) a saccharide; (B) a phosphate; and (C) at least one neutralizing agent selected from ammonia and an amine compound having at least one hydroxyl group. The aqueous bonding composition is excellent in balance among bending strength, bending strength under wet condition, water-absorption thickness expansion coefficient and peeling strength and scarcely causes metal to rust. The aqueous bonding composition can be usefully used to produce a wood-based material.

Home Care Compositions

Described herein are home care compositions comprising an alcohol alkoxylate surfactant and a polysaccharide gum, along with methods of making and using same. 1. A home care composition comprising an alcohol alkoxylate surfactant and a polysaccharide gum , wherein the weight ratio of the alcohol alkoxylate surfactant to the polysaccharide gum is greater than 0.9:1.2. The home care composition according to claim 1 , wherein the polysaccharide gum is a nonionic polysaccharide gum.3. The home care composition according to claim 1 , wherein the polysaccharide gum is selected from: xanthan gum; guar gum; locust bean gum; dammar gum; and tara gum.4. The home care composition according to claim 1 , wherein the polysaccharide gum comprises xanthan gum.5. The home care composition according to claim 1 , wherein the alcohol alkoxylate surfactant comprises an alcohol alkoxylate of the formula (I):{'br': None, 'sub': n', '2n+1', 'm', '2m', 'x, 'CH—O—(CH—O)—H\u2003\u2003(I)'}wherein n=6 to 18, m=2 to 4, and x=4 to 20.6. The home care composition according to claim 5 , wherein —CH— is selected from the group consisting of —CH—CH— claim 5 , ethylene claim 5 , —CH—CH—CH— claim 5 , n-propylene claim 5 , —CH(Me)-CH— claim 5 , —CH—CH(Me)- claim 5 , methylethylene claim 5 , and mixtures thereof.7. The home care composition according to claim 5 , wherein —CH— is —CH—CH— or ethylene.8. The home care composition according to claim 5 , wherein CH— is a linear alkyl group.9. The home care composition according to claim 5 , wherein n=8 to 13.10. The home care composition according to claim 5 , wherein n=9 to 11.11. (canceled)12. The home care composition according to claim 1 , wherein the weight ratio of the alcohol alkoxylate surfactant to the polysaccharide gum is greater than 3:1.13. (canceled)14. (canceled)15. The home care composition according to claim 1 , comprising from about 0.01 wt. % to about 10.0 wt. % of alcohol alkoxylate surfactant.16. (canceled)17. (canceled)18. The home care ...

Process for forming a multilayered shaped film product

A process capable of commercial scale manufacturing of inexpensive, multilayered shaped film product, without the waste of die-cutting and which products are capable of use independent of a supporting structure on which they are formed, includes placing a first mask over a substrate; delivering a first film-forming composition through the first mask to form a first raw shape on the substrate; removing the first mask; placing a second mask over the first raw shape; delivering a second film-forming composition through the second mask to form a second raw shape on the first raw shape; removing the second mask; and solidifying the first and second raw shapes to provide the shaped film product disposed on the substrate.

STABLE INOCULANT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME

The present disclosure provides non-aqueous inoculant compositions and methods for enhancing the survival and/or stability of microbial spores in an inoculant composition. In some embodiments, inoculant compositions of the present disclosure comprise microbial spores, one or more dispersants, one or more protectants and a non-aqueous liquid carrier. 1. A non-aqueous inoculant composition , comprising:microbial spores;a polyethylene glycol; anda vinylpyrrolidone polymer.2. The non-aqueous inoculant composition of claim 1 , wherein said microbial spores comprise about 0.1% to about 50% (by weight) of said inoculant composition.3. The non-aqueous inoculant composition of claim 1 , wherein said microbial spores comprise about 5% to about 25% (by weight) of said inoculant composition.4. The non-aqueous inoculant composition of claim 1 , wherein said microbial spores comprise about 10to about 10colony-forming units per gram and/or milliliter of said inoculant composition.5BacillusGliocladiumGlomusMetarhiziumPenicilliumTrichoderma. The non-aqueous inoculant composition of claim 1 , wherein said microbial spores comprise spores claim 1 , spores claim 1 , spores claim 1 , spores claim 1 , spores and/or spores.6. The non-aqueous inoculant composition of claim 1 , wherein said one or more polyethylene glycols comprise about 50% to about 99% (by weight) of said inoculant composition.7. The non-aqueous inoculant composition of claim 1 , wherein said one or more polyethylene glycols comprise about 75% to about 95% (by weight) of said inoculant composition.8. The non-aqueous inoculant composition of claim 1 , wherein said one or more polyethylene glycols comprise PEG 200 claim 1 , PEG 300 and/or PEG 400.9. The non-aqueous inoculant composition of claim 1 , wherein said vinylpyrrolidone polymer comprises about 0.001% to about 1% (by weight) of said composition.10. The non-aqueous inoculant composition of claim 1 , wherein said vinylpyrrolidone polymer comprises about 1% to about 10 ...

STABLE INOCULANT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME

The present disclosure provides non-aqueous inoculant compositions and methods for enhancing the survival and/or stability of microbial spores in an inoculant composition. In some embodiments, inoculant compositions of the present disclosure comprise microbial spores, one or more dispersants, one or more protectants and a non-aqueous liquid carrier. 1. A method , comprising contacting a plant or plant propagation material with a non-aqueous inoculant composition comprising microbial spores , a polyethylene glycol and at least one dispersant selected from the group consisting of vinylpyrrolidone polymers , alcohol ethoxylates and naphthalene sulfonates.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said microbial spores comprise about 0.1% to about 50% (by weight) of said non-aqueous inoculant composition.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said microbial spores comprise about 5% to about 25% (by weight) of said non-aqueous inoculant composition.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said microbial spores comprise about 10to about 10colony-forming units per gram and/or milliliter of said non-aqueous inoculant composition.5BacillusGliocladiumGlomusMetarhiziumPenicilliumTrichoderma. The method of claim 1 , wherein said microbial spores comprise spores claim 1 , spores claim 1 , spores claim 1 , spores claim 1 , spores and/or spores.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein said one or more polyethylene glycols comprise about 50% to about 99% (by weight) of said non-aqueous inoculant composition.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein said one or more polyethylene glycols comprise about 75% to about 95% (by weight) of said non-aqueous inoculant composition.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein said one or more polyethylene glycols comprise PEG 200 claim 1 , PEG 300 and/or PEG 400.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein a vinylpyrrolidone polymer comprises about 0.001% to about 1% (by weight) of said non-aqueous inoculant composition.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein a vinylpyrrolidone polymer comprises ...

ANTITHROMBIC COATINGS AND USES THEREOF

Provided are multi-layer antithrombic coatings comprising an outermost layer of an antithrombic agent, such as a heparin conjugate, bound to a penultimate polymeric layer comprising cationic polymer species that is bound alternating polymeric layers comprising anionic polymer species and cationic polymer species, and uses thereof. 1. An antithrombic coating , comprisinga) a substrate;b) a first polymeric layer comprising synthetic cationic polymer species bound to said substrate;c) a second polymeric layer comprising synthetic anionic polymer species interacting electrostatically with said first polymeric layer;d) a penultimate polymeric layer comprising synthetic cationic polymer species interacting electrostatically with said second polymeric layer; ande) an outer layer comprising an anionic antithrombic agent interacting electrostatically with said penultimate polymeric layer.2. The antithrombic coating of claim 1 , further comprising a third polymeric layer and a fourth polymeric layer situated between said second polymeric layer and said penultimate polymeric layer claim 1 , wherein said third polymeric layer comprises synthetic cationic polymer species interacting electrostatically with said second polymeric layer claim 1 , and said fourth polymeric layer comprises synthetic anionic polymer species interacting electrostatically with said third polymeric layer claim 1 , and said penultimate polymeric layer electrostatically interacts with said fourth polymeric layer.3. The antithrombic coating of claim 2 , wherein one or more of said first polymeric layer claim 2 , said third polymeric layer claim 2 , and said penultimate polymeric layer comprises a synthetic cationic polymer species selected from polylysine claim 2 , polyornithine claim 2 , chitosan claim 2 , polyimines (e.g. claim 2 , poly ethylenimine) claim 2 , poly (amido amine)-amine terminated claim 2 , polyallylamine claim 2 , polyarginine claim 2 , polyhistidine claim 2 , or polyvinylpyrrolidone.4. The ...

WATER-RESPONSIVE MATERIALS AND USES THEREFOR

A rotary engine that generates electricity using differences in relative humidity. A water-responsive material expands and contracts as water evaporates which drives the rotation of two wheels. The rotary motion drives an electrical generator which produces electricity. In another embodiment, the water-responsive material is used to actuate an artificial muscle of a robotic device. 1. A method for actuating an artificial muscle , the method comprising:exposing a flexible substrate to air with a first humidity, wherein the flexible substrate comprises a surface that is coated with a peptidoglycan;exposing the substrate to air with a second humidity, different than the first humidity, wherein the second humidity causes a change in hygroscopic expansion or contraction of the peptidoglycan, thereby actuating the substrate.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the peptidoglycan is peptidoglycan from spores or bacterial cell walls.3. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein peptidoglycan is mixed with a secondary component selected from a group consisting of an epoxy claim 1 , a cellulose claim 1 , a collagen and a polymer adhesive.4. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the peptidoglycan is cross-linked by a crosslinker.5. The method as recited in claim 4 , wherein the crosslinker is an amphiphilic peptide stem.6. The method as recited in claim 4 , wherein the crosslinker is selected from a group consisting of glutaraldehyde claim 4 , O claim 4 ,O′-Bis[2-(N-Succinimidyl-succinylamino)ethyl]polyethylene glycol claim 4 , and BS(PEG)9 (PEGylated bis(sulfosuccinimidyl)suberate).7. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the hygroscopic expansion and contraction of the peptidoglycan is transferred to a secondary movement selected from rotational movement claim 1 , expansion claim 1 , contraction or a combination thereof.8. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the flexible substrate has a thickness between 500 nm and 5 mm.9. The method as recited in ...

AQUEOUS COMPOSITION FOR PREPARING HARD CAPSULE, PREPARATION METHOD THEREFOR, HARD CAPSULE, AND METHOD FOR RECYCLING HARD CAPSULE SCRAPS

Disclosed are an aqueous composition for preparing a hard capsule, a preparation method therefor, a hard capsule, and a method for recycling hard capsule scraps. The disclosed aqueous composition for preparing a hard capsule comprises a water-soluble cellulose ether, an alcohol, and water. In addition, the method for recycling hard capsule scraps comprises the step of dissolving hard capsule scraps comprising a water-soluble cellulose ether into a mixture solution comprising water and an alcohol so as to prepare an aqueous composition for preparing a recycled hard capsule. 1. An aqueous composition for preparing a hard capsule , the aqueous composition comprising:a water-soluble cellulose ether;an alcohol; andwater.2. The aqueous composition of claim 1 , whereinthe aqueous composition comprises 10 to 25 wt % of the water-soluble cellulose ether, and 5 to 30 wt % of the alcohol.3. The aqueous composition of claim 1 , whereinthe water-soluble cellulose ether comprises hydroxypropyl methylcellulose(HPMC), hydroxyethyl methylcellulose(HEMC), methylcellulose(MC), or a mixture of two or more of these.4. The aqueous composition of claim 1 , whereinthe alcohol comprises ethanol, methanol, isopropanol, butanol, or a mixture of two or more of these.5. The aqueous composition of claim 1 , whereinthe aqueous composition further comprises 0.05 to 5.0 wt % of a gelation agent selected from Carrageenan, Gellan gum, Xanthan gum, Pectin, and a mixture of two or more of these.6. The aqueous composition of claim 5 , whereinthe aqueous composition further comprises more than 0 wt % and up to 1.0 wt % of a gelation aid selected from potassium chloride, potassium acetate, calcium chloride, and a mixture of two or more of these.7. A method of preparing an aqueous composition for preparing a hard capsule claim 5 , the method comprising preparing a cellulose ether solution that contains water claim 5 , an alcohol and a water-soluble cellulose ether claim 5 , and that is maintained at a ...

Method for Producing Emulsion Paints

The invention relates to a method for producing emulsion paint using admixtures such as fillers, pigments, additives, dispersing agents, de-foaming agents, film binding aids, preservatives, as well as cellulose ethers and/or xanthanes as thickeners and binding agents, wherein the processing time in the form of mixing and blending the cellulose ethers and/or xanthanes with the other admixtures present in the aqueous phase is shorter than the swelling time of the cellulose ether and/or xanthanes. 1. Method for producing emulsion paint using admixtures such as fillers , pigments , additives , dispersing agents , defoaming agents , film binding aids , preservatives , as well as cellulose ethers and/or xanthans as thickeners and binders , wherein the processing time in the form of mixing and blending the cellulose ether and/or xanthan with the other admixtures present in the aqueous phase is shorter than the swelling time of the cellulose ether and/or xanthans.2. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the binder is a film-forming agent claim 1 , in particular an independent film-forming agent.3. Device for performing the method according to or claim 1 , characterized that a device that operates according to the rotor-stator principle is used for mixing the cellulose ether and/or xanthans.4. Method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , as cellulose ether claim 1 , methylcellulose (MC) claim 1 , methyl hydroxyethyl cellulose (MHEC) claim 1 , methyl hydroxylpropyl cellulose (MHPC) claim 1 , hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) and/or ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose (EHEC) are used.5. Semifinished product for performing the method according to claim 1 , wherein all components of the emulsion paint claim 1 , with the exception of the thickening agent and binder claim 1 , are present in the aqueous phase as suspensions.6. Semifinished product for performing the method according to claim 1 , wherein all components of the emulsion paint claim 1 , with the exception of the thickening ...

ORGANIC-INORGANIC COMPOSITION FOR THE VAPOUR RELEASE OF ALKALI OR ALKALI-EARTH METALS

A composition of precursors for the release of vapors of alkali or alkali-earth metals is described. The composition has at least a compound of alkali or alkali-earth metal, at least a reducing agent and optionally an absorbing material, all in the form of powders, dispersed in a viscous matrix of hybrid organic-inorganic type. Dispensers for the release of these metals obtained through the composition and micro-electronic devices are also described. 1. Composition of precursors , said precursors being suitable for the release of alkali or alkali-earth metals , said composition containing at least a compound of alkali or alkali-earth metal and at least a reducing agent , characterized in that said compound and said reducing agent are dispersed in the form of powders within a hybrid organic-inorganic binder , said binder comprising at least an organic thickener component and at least an inorganic stabilizer component .2. Composition according to claim 1 , wherein the viscosity of said composition is comprised between 50 and 5000 cP.3. Composition according to or claim 1 , wherein the ratio between the weight concentrations of the alkali or alkali-earth metal compound and of the reducing agents is comprised between 1:6 and 2:1 claim 1 , preferably between 1:4 and 1:1.4. Composition according to or or claim 1 , wherein said compound of alkali or alkali-earth metal is selected among zirconates claim 1 , silicates claim 1 , tantalates claim 1 , niobates claim 1 , tungstates claim 1 , molybdates and titanates of alkali or alkali-earth metals.5. Composition according to or or claim 1 , wherein said compound of alkali or alkali-earth metals is selected among binary alloys in which one metal of said alloys is selected among alkali-earth metals.6. Composition according to claim 5 , wherein said binary alloys of alkali-earth metals are selected from the calcium-aluminum or copper-magnesium binary systems.7. Composition according to any of the preceding claims claim 5 , wherein ...

REDUCED SALT PRECIPITATION IN CARBOHYDRATE CONTAINING BINDER COMPOSITIONS

Aqueous binder compositions with reduced rates of salt precipitation are described. The compositions may include a carbohydrate and a sequestrant for sequestering one or more multivalent ions (e.g., Ca, Mg, Ba, Al, Fe, Fe, etc.). The sequestrant reduces a precipitation rate for the multivalent ions from the aqueous binder composition. Methods of reducing salt precipitation from a binder composition are also described. The methods may include the steps of providing an aqueous binder solution having one or more carbohydrates. They may also include adding a sequestrant for one or more multivalent ions to the aqueous binder solution. The sequestrant reduces a precipitation rate for the multivalent ions from the binder composition. 1. A method of reducing salt precipitation from a binder composition , the method comprising:providing an aqueous binder solution comprising one or more carbohydrates; andadding a sequestrant for one or more multivalent ions to the aqueous binder solution, wherein the sequestrant reduces a precipitation rate for the multivalent ions from the binder composition.1. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sequestrant comprises a sequestrant solution that is mixed with the aqueous binder solution when the binder solution is applied to a mass of fibers.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sequestrant comprises a polycarboxylic acid compound claim 1 , a polyphosphonic acid compound claim 1 , or a polyphosphoric acid compound.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more multivalent ions are chose from calcium ions claim 1 , magnesium ions claim 1 , barium ions claim 1 , aluminum ions claim 1 , and iron ions.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises adding a catalyst solution to the aqueous binder solution claim 1 , wherein the catalyst solution comprises a polymerization catalyst.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the aqueous binder solution further comprises urea and glyoxal.7. A method of making a fiber-containing ...

RESIN COMPOSITION FOR FORMING PROTECTIVE FILM, PROTECTIVE FILM, PATTERN FORMING METHOD, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

There is provided a resin composition for use in formation of a protective film to protect a substrate or a film formed on the substrate, from a developer containing an organic solvent to be used for development in pattern formation, and which contains two or more kinds of resins in which their main chain structures having a hydroxyl group are different, and contains water, a pattern forming method using the resin composition, and layered products comprising a substrate, an organic semiconductor film on the substrate, and a protective film comprising two or more kinds of resins in which their main chain structures having a hydroxyl group are different, on the organic semiconductor film. 1. A resin composition for use in formation of a protective film to protect a substrate or a film formed on the substrate , from a developer containing an organic solvent to be used for development in pattern formation , and which contains two or more kinds of resins in which their main chain structures having a hydroxyl group are different , and contains water.2. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,wherein the film formed on the substrate is an organic semiconductor film.3. The resin composition according to claim 1 ,wherein the two or more kinds of resins contain polyvinyl alcohols and polysaccharides.4. The resin composition according to claim 3 ,wherein the polysaccharides are pullulan or water-soluble cellulose.5. The resin composition according to claim 3 ,wherein a content of the polysaccharides is more than 70% by mass based on the total mass of the two or more of resins.6. The resin composition according to claim 1 , further comprising an organic solvent soluble in water.7. A protective film formed from the resin composition according to claim 1 , which protects a substrate or a film formed on the substrate claim 1 , from a developer containing an organic solvent to be used for development in the pattern formation.8. A pattern forming method comprising the following ...

Seeding composition with color and foaming indicators

A composition for coating seeds and related methods of manufacture are provided; and the composition comprises: at least one foaming agent and at least one color indicator. 1. A composition comprising at least one tacking agent , at least one foaming agent , at least one soil surfactant , and at least one color indicator.2. The composition of wherein said tacking agent is selected from a group consisting essentially of naturally occurring thickeners claim 1 , synthetic thickeners claim 1 , clays claim 1 , bentonites claim 1 , carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) claim 1 , hydroxymethyl cellulose (HMC) claim 1 , hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose claim 1 , guar claim 1 , xantham claim 1 , cellulose claim 1 , locust bean claim 1 , acacia claim 1 , carrageenan claim 1 , pullulan claim 1 , konjac claim 1 , alginate claim 1 , cassein claim 1 , collagen claim 1 , and castor oil claim 1 , polyacrylates claim 1 , polyurethanes claim 1 , polystyrene/butadienes claim 1 , polyvinyl alcohols and combinations and mixtures thereof.3. The composition of wherein said foaming agent is selected from a group consisting essentially of anionic surfactants claim 1 , nonionic surfactants claim 1 , sulfonated linear alcohols claim 1 , sulfonated alkyl aromatic alcohols; sulfonated linear alcohol ethoxylates claim 1 , sulfonated alkyl aryl ethoxylates claim 1 , alkyl ethoxylates claim 1 , arylalkyl ethoxylates and mixtures and combinations thereof.4. The composition of wherein said soil surfactant is selected from a group consisting essentially of nonionic and anionic surfactants claim 1 , alkyl ethoxylates claim 1 , alkyl aryl ethoxylates claim 1 , alkyl sulfates claim 1 , aromatic sulfates claim 1 , alkyl sulfonates claim 1 , aromatic sulfonates and combinations and mixtures thereof.5. The composition of wherein said color indicator is selected from a group consisting essentially of colorants claim 1 , pigments claim 1 , dyes claim 1 , triphenylmethane claim 1 , based acid dyes and phthalocyanine ...

Polysaccharides for viscosity modification

Compositions are disclosed herein comprising poly alpha-1,3-1,6-glucan with a weight average degree of polymerization (DP w ) of at least 1000. This glucan polymer comprises at least 30% alpha-1,3 linkages and at least 30% alpha-1,6 linkages. Further disclosed are glucosyltransferase enzymes that synthesize poly alpha-1,3-1,6-glucan. Ether derivatives of poly alpha-1,3-1,6-glucan and methods of using such derivatives as viscosity modifiers are also disclosed.

PROCESS FOR FORMING A MULTILAYERED SHAPED FILM PRODUCT

A process capable of commercial scale manufacturing of inexpensive, multilayered shaped film product, without the waste of die-cutting and which products are capable of use independent of a supporting structure on which they are formed, includes placing a first mask over a substrate; delivering a first film-forming composition through the first mask to form a first raw shape on the substrate; removing the first mask; placing a second mask over the first raw shape; delivering a second film-forming composition through the second mask to form a second raw shape on the first raw shape; removing the second mask; and solidifying the first and second raw shapes to provide the shaped film product disposed on the substrate. 1. An integral multilayered shaped film product comprising a first layer comprising a first film material and having a side edges and a second layer comprising a second film material disposed on the first layer having side edges spaced inward from the side edges of the first layer.2. The integral multilayered shaped film product of wherein the second layer comprises a plurality of spaced apart regions.3. The integral multilayered shaped film product of wherein the plurality of spaced apart regions comprise additional film materials.4. An integral multilayered shaped film product comprising a first surface having a first film material substantially surrounded by a second film material and a second surface formed by the second film material.5. The integral multilayered shaped film product of further comprising additional film materials disposed in the first surface claim 4 , substantially surrounded by the first film material.6. An integral multilayered shaped film product comprising a first continuous layer having side edges and a second layer having side edges disposed thereon claim 4 , the second layer having a void spaced inward from its side edges.7. The integral multilayered shaped film product of claim 6 , wherein the side edges of the second layer ...

Polysaccharide suspension, method for its preparation, and use thereof

The present invention relates to a novel stable colloidal polysaccharide suspension containing α(1→3)-glucan, a cost-effective method for its preparation, and possible uses of these polysaccharide suspensions.

MULTIMODAL COATINGS FOR HEAT AND FIRE RESISTANCE

A multimodal coating and method of coating a substrate are disclosed. The coating includes a structural framework: and a medium embedded in the structural framework forming an intumescent coating, the intumescent coating configured to undergo intumescent expansion of an outermost coating of the medium upon heating. 1. A multimodal coating , the coating comprising:a structural framework anda medium embedded in the structural framework forming an intumescent coating, the intumescent coating configured to undergo intumescent expansion of an outermost coating of the medium upon heating.2. The coating according to claim 1 , wherein the structural framework is a. mechanical stiffening element claim 1 , the mechanical stiffening element being a ceramic and/or a structural biopolymer.3. The coating according to claim 2 , wherein the biopolymer is lignin.4. The coating according to claim 1 , wherein the medium is a thermally modifiable polymer matrix claim 1 , the polymer matrix being a wax or hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol (PVA).5. The coating according to claim 1 , further comprising:a substrate configured to receive the multimodal coating; andan organic layer under the intumescent layer and on an upper surface of the substrate.6. The coating according to claim 5 , wherein the organic layer is polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) claim 5 , polyacrylonitrile (PAN) claim 5 , a biopolymer claim 5 , plant-based tannin-polysaccharides claim 5 , and/or a biophenol claim 5 , and wherein the organic layer is configured to graphitize in a reducing environment provided by intumescent bubbles.7. The coating according to claim 6 , further comprising:a transition metal or an additive in the organic layer, wherein the transition metal is Fe, Ni, or Co, and the additive is metal salts, metal ions, or metal nanoparticles.8. The coating according to claim 6 , comprising:a plurality of alternating layers of the organic layer and the intumescent layer.9. The coaling according to . further comprising.a ...

PROCESS FOR PREPARING SELF-BINDING PIGMENT PARTICLE SUSPENSIONS

The invention relates to a process for preparing self-binding pigment particle suspensions, to a self-binding pigment particle suspension as well as to a paper product comprising self-binding pigment particles and to the use of the self-binding pigment particle suspension as filler material. 1. Paper , plastic , paint , concrete or an agriculture product comprising self-binding pigment particles prepared by the process comprising the following steps:a) providing an aqueous pigment material suspension, wherein the pigment of the pigment material suspension comprises calcium carbonate;b) providing a polymeric binder, wherein the binder consists of at least one polysaccharide comprising galactose and/or mannose units;c) mixing 0.1 wt.-% to 10 wt.-% of the binder of step b), based on the total weight of the aqueous pigment material suspension, with the aqueous pigment material suspension of step a), to obtain a mixture of the binder and the aqueous pigment material suspension; and{'sub': 50', '50, 'd) grinding the mixture of the binder and the aqueous pigment material suspension obtained in step c) to obtain a suspension of self-binding pigment particles, wherein the weight median diameter (d) of the self-binding pigment particles is less than the weight median diameter (d) of the pigment from step a).'}2. The paper claim 1 , plastic claim 1 , paint claim 1 , concrete or an agriculture product according to claim 1 , wherein the pigment material of the pigment material suspension of step a) comprises calcium carbonate and one or more of-dolomite claim 1 , magnesium claim 1 , clay claim 1 , talc claim 1 , kaolin claim 1 , aluminium hydroxide claim 1 , mica claim 1 , titanium dioxide claim 1 , synthetic fibers or natural fibers.3. The paper claim 1 , plastic claim 1 , paint claim 1 , concrete or an agriculture product according to claim 1 , wherein the pigment material of the pigment material suspension of step a) is a ground natural calcium carbonate claim 1 , a ...

BINDER COMPOSITIONS WITH POLYVALENT PHOSPHORUS CROSSLINKING AGENTS

An fibrous insulation product is provided that includes a binder comprising a polyol and a phosphorus crosslinking agent derived from a phosphonic or phosphoric acid, salt, ester or anhydride to form crosslinked phosphodiester linkages. The polyol is polyvalent, but may be monomeric or preferably polymeric; and may be synthetic or natural in origin. Carbohydrate polysaccharides are exemplary polyols, including water-soluble polysaccharides such as dextrin, maltodextrin, starch, modified starch, etc. Additionally, the carbohydrate polymer may have a dextrose equivalent (DE) number from 2 to 20. In exemplary embodiments, the binder may also include a catalyst, a coupling agent, a process aid, and other additives. The environmentally friendly, formaldehyde-free binder may be used in the formation of residential and commercial insulation materials and non-woven chopped strand mats. A method of making fibrous products is also provided. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the binder composition comprises from about 20% to about 99% by weight of the total solids in the binder composition of the at least one polyol; and from about 1% to about 40% by weight of the total solids in the binder composition of the at least one polyvalent phosphorus crosslinking agent.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the binder composition is free of a catalyst.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one polyol is a polymeric polyol selected from a polyvinyl alcohol claim 1 , a polyether polyol claim 1 , a polyester polyol claim 1 , a polyacrylic polyol claim 1 , and a polysaccharide.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one polyol is a water soluble polysaccharide selected from the group consisting of pectin claim 1 , dextrin claim 1 , maltodextrin claim 1 , starch claim 1 , modified starch claim 1 , starch derivatives claim 1 , and combinations thereof.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one polyol is a maltodextrin having a dextrose equivalent of 2 to 20.7. The ...

REDUCED SALT PRECIPITATION IN CARBOHYDRATE CONTAINING BINDER COMPOSITIONS

Aqueous binder compositions with reduced rates of salt precipitation are described. The compositions may include a carbohydrate and a sequestrant for sequestering one or more multivalent ions (e.g., Ca, Mg, Ba, Al, Fe, Fe, etc.). The sequestrant reduces a precipitation rate for the multivalent ions from the aqueous binder composition. Methods of reducing salt precipitation from a binder composition are also described. The methods may include the steps of providing an aqueous binder solution having one or more carbohydrates. They may also include adding a sequestrant for one or more multivalent ions to the aqueous binder solution. The sequestrant reduces a precipitation rate for the multivalent ions from the binder composition. 1. An aqueous binder composition comprising:a carbohydrate;a sequestrant for one or more multivalent ions, wherein the sequestrant reduces a precipitation rate for the multivalent ions from the aqueous binder composition; anda polymerization catalyst comprising an inorganic ammonium salt, wherein the inorganic ammonium salt also reacts with the carbohydrate.2. The aqueous binder composition of claim 1 , wherein the carbohydrate includes at least one reducing sugar.3. The aqueous binder composition of claim 2 , wherein the reducing sugar comprises dextrose.4. The aqueous binder composition of claim 1 , wherein the sequestrant comprises an organic acid or a salt of an organic acid.5. The aqueous binder composition of claim 4 , wherein the organic acid comprises citric acid.6. The aqueous binder composition of claim 1 , wherein the inorganic ammonium salt comprises one or more ammonium salts of sulfuric acid claim 1 , phosphoric acid claim 1 , nitric acid claim 1 , or sulfonic acid.7. The aqueous binder composition of claim 1 , wherein the inorganic ammonium salt comprises an ammonium sulfate salt or an ammonium phosphate salt.8. An aqueous binder composition comprising:a reducing sugar;a nitrogen-containing reactant comprising at least one of an ...

BLACK CERAMIC ADDITIVES, PIGMENTS, AND FORMULATIONS

Ceramic black materials for use as, or in, colorants, inks, pigments, dyes, additives and formulations utilizing these black materials. Black ceramics having silicon, oxygen and carbon, and methods of making these ceramics; formulations utilizing these black ceramics; and devices, structures and apparatus that have or utilize these formulations. Plastics, paints, inks, coatings, formulations, liquids and adhesives containing ceramic black materials, preferably polymer derived black ceramic materials, and in particular polysilocarb polymer derived ceramic materials. 1. A coating formulation comprising: a first material and a second material; wherein the first material defines a first material weight percent of the coating formulation and the second material defines a second material weight percent of the coating formulation; wherein the second material is a black polymer derived ceramic material comprising from about 30 weight % to about 60 weight % silicon , from about 5 weight % to about 40 weight % oxygen , and from about 3 weight % to about 35 weight % carbon; and wherein the first material weight percent is larger than the second material weight percent.2. The coating formulation of claim 1 , wherein 20 weight % to 80 weight % of the carbon is free carbon.3. The coating formulation of claim 1 , wherein 20 weight % to 80 weight % of the carbon is silicon-bound-carbon.4. The coating formulation of claim 2 , wherein the formulation is selected from the group consisting of paint claim 2 , powder coat claim 2 , adhesive claim 2 , nail polish claim 2 , and ink.5. The coating formulation of claim 3 , wherein the formulation is selected from the group consisting of paint claim 3 , powder coat claim 3 , adhesive claim 3 , nail polish claim 3 , and ink.6. The coating formulation of claim 3 , wherein the black polymer derived ceramic material has a particle size of less than about 1.5 μm.7. The coating formulation of claim 3 , wherein the black polymer derived ceramic ...

BLACK CERAMIC ADDITIVES, PIGMENTS, AND FORMULATIONS

Ceramic black materials for use as, or in, colorants, inks, pigments, dyes, additives and formulations utilizing these black materials. Black ceramics having silicon, oxygen and carbon, and methods of making these ceramics; formulations utilizing these black ceramics; and devices, structures and apparatus that have or utilize these formulations. Plastics, paints, inks, coatings, formulations, liquids and adhesives containing ceramic black materials, preferably polymer derived black ceramic materials, and in particular polysilocarb polymer derived ceramic materials. 1. A method for making a black ceramic pigment aggregate , the method comprising: pyrolizing a polymer derived ceramic to form black polymer derived ceramic bulk material , reducing the size of the polymer derived ceramic bulk material to form primary pigment particles having a particle size Dof from about 1 μm to about 0.1 μm , the primary pigment particles comprising from about 30 weight % to about 60 weight % silicon , from about 5 weight % to about 40 weight % oxygen , and from about 3 weight % to about 35 weight % carbon.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the primary pigment particles are formed into agglomerate particles.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the agglomerate particles have a particle size Dof at least about 10 μm claim 2 ,4. The method of wherein reducing comprises using equipment selected from the group consisting of a ball mill claim 1 , an attrition mill claim 1 , a rotor stator mill claim 1 , a hammer mill claim 1 , a jet-mill claim 1 , a roller mill claim 1 , a bead mill claim 1 , a media mill claim 1 , a grinder claim 1 , a homogenizer claim 1 , and a two-plate mill.5. The method of wherein reducing comprises using equipment selected from the group consisting of a ball mill claim 1 , a rotor stator mill claim 1 , a hammer mill claim 1 , a jet-mill claim 1 , a roller mill claim 1 , a bead mill claim 1 , a homogenizer claim 1 , and a two-plate mill.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein ...

COFFEE-DERIVED EDIBLE COMPONENT, EDIBLE PRODUCT SYSTEM COMPRISING SAID EDIBLE COMPONENT, AND USE OF SAID SYSTEM

The present invention discloses an edible component () that is derived from coffee and adapted for being part of edible products () presenting a portion of edible substance (), whereby said edible component () is further adapted for providing at least one of a passive and active function to said portion of edible substance () and that includes at least one compound selected from the group that includes polysaccharides and chlorogenic acids extractable from coffee or a coffee derivate. 21. The edible component () according to claim 1 , characterized in that presents contents of at least one of a polysaccharide and a chlorogenic acid adapted so that provides at least one of:a passive function, including at least one passive function from the group including of structural type and fluid barrier type, in particular including at least one of oxygen and water vapour, andan active function, including at least one active function from the group including additive substances, colouring substances, effervescent substances and taste substances, to be added to an edible product.31. The edible component () according to claim 1 , characterized in that includes at least one polysaccharide selected from the group of polysaccharides extractable from at least one of coffee and a coffee derivate claim 1 , preferentially extractable from an espresso type coffee beverage claim 1 , that includes galactomannans claim 1 , arabinogalactans claim 1 , from the group of sugars extractable from coffee or derivate thereof claim 1 , preferentially from roasted ground coffee beans and respective espresso type coffee beverage claim 1 , including galactose claim 1 , mannose claim 1 , arabinose claim 1 , rhamnose and glucose claim 1 , and also from the group of the pectins.413. The edible component () according to claim 1 , characterized in that is provided different from said edible portion () in at least one of:content of substances extractable from coffee or a coffee derivate and selected from the ...

Permanent anti-fog coatings and delivery devices thereof, for direct application of wet or dry temporary, semi-permanent & permanent anti-fog coatings on lenses, surfaces & medical devices

The invention consists of three parts made to work together to ensure safe, fast and effective deployment to the end users of lasting anti-fog coatings in wet or dry form. End users include but are not limited to surgeons and doctors in emergency and operating rooms, occupational hazards equipment goggles, visors and shields, defensive protective armors and high impact vision wear, high performance athletic equipment, and avionics surfaces. The three parts of the invention are the anti-fog coating materials composition, their methods of preparation, processing and drying in large, medium or small scale manufacturing, and a single unit delivery device with the coating materials to apply on any existing surface, lens, scope, tools or dials, as a wet or quickly drying coating.

BINDER COMPOSITIONS WITH POLYVALENT PHOSPHORUS CROSSLINKING AGENTS

An fibrous insulation product is provided that includes a binder comprising a polyol and a phosphorus crosslinking agent derived from a phosphonic or phosphoric acid, salt, ester or anhydride to form crosslinked phosphodiester linkages. The polyol is polyvalent, but may be monomeric or preferably polymeric; and may be synthetic or natural in origin. Carbohydrate polysaccharides are exemplary polyols, including water-soluble polysaccharides such as dextrin, maltodextrin, starch, modified starch, etc. Additionally, the carbohydrate polymer may have a dextrose equivalent (DE) number from 2 to 20. In exemplary embodiments, the binder may also include a catalyst, a coupling agent, a process aid, and other additives. The environmentally friendly, formaldehyde-free binder may be used in the formation of residential and commercial insulation materials and non-woven chopped strand mats. A method of making fibrous products is also provided. 1. A method of making a fibrous product comprising: at least one polyol having multiple hydroxyl groups; and', 'at least one polyvalent phosphorus crosslinking agent; and, 'applying a binder to a pack of randomly oriented fibers, said binder composition comprisingheating the pack to which the binder composition is applied to at least partially cure the binder, wherein the cured binder comprises hydroxyl groups of the polyol crosslinked by phosphodiester linkages.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the crosslinking agent is selected from acids or ammonium salts of phosphonic acid claim 2 , phosphorous acid claim 2 , phosphoric acid claim 2 , or polyphosphoric acid.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the crosslinking agent is an ammonium salt of phosphoric acid claim 3 , or a polyphosphoric acid.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising forming the phosphodiester linkages with a polymeric polyol.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein said polymeric polyol is selected from polyvinyl alcohol claim 5 , polyether polyols claim 5 , polyester ...

Laminate, process, and use

A paper, or cardboard, or card stock material is made from an organic material, such as ground-up sunflower seeds using an organic binder, such as a glue, which may have the form of a polysaccharide e.g., a long chain naturally occurring sugar. A water resistant, or water impermeable coating, such as a PLA coating, is applied to one or both sides of the card stock to form a laminate. The card stock may be formed into a shape or structure, such as a carton, or bowl, or cup, either prior to or after coating. The card stock material or the primary layer, the binder, and the plastic coating are all based on materials that are typically considered to be waste by-products of agricultural or food services processing, and they are all materials that may tend to be suitable for composting or biodegradation.

BLACK CERAMIC ADDITIVES, PIGMENTS, AND FORMULATIONS

Ceramic black materials for use as, or in, colorants, inks, pigments, dyes, additives and formulations utilizing these black materials. Black ceramics having silicon, oxygen and carbon, and methods of making these ceramics; formulations utilizing these black ceramics; and devices, structures and apparatus that have or utilize these formulations. Plastics, paints, inks, coatings, formulations, liquids and adhesives containing ceramic black materials, preferably polymer derived black ceramic materials, and in particular polysilocarb polymer derived ceramic materials. 1. A method for making a black ceramic pigment aggregate , the method comprising: pyrolizing a polymer derived ceramic to form black polymer derived ceramic bulk material , reducing the size of the polymer derived ceramic bulk material to form primary pigment particles having a particle size Dof from about 1 μm to about 0.1 μm , the primary pigment particles comprising from about 30 weight % to about 60 weight % silicon , from about 5 weight % to about 40 weight % oxygen , and from about 3 weight % to about 35 weight % carbon.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the primary pigment particles are formed into agglomerate particles.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the agglomerate particles have a particle size Dof at least about 10 μm.4. The method of wherein reducing comprises using equipment selected from the group consisting of a ball mill claim 1 , an attrition mill claim 1 , a rotor stator mill claim 1 , a hammer mill claim 1 , a jet-mill a roller mill claim 1 , a bead mill claim 1 , a media mill claim 1 , a grinder claim 1 , a homogenizer claim 1 , and a two-plate mill.5. The method of wherein reducing comprises using equipment selected from the group consisting of a ball mill claim 1 , a rotor stator mill claim 1 , a hammer mill claim 1 , a jet-mill claim 1 , a roller mill claim 1 , a bead mill claim 1 , a homogenizer claim 1 , and a two-plate mill.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein spray drying forms ...

SEED COATINGS, COATING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR USE

A seed or seedling is coated with underivatized guar, cationic hydroxypropyl guar, polyacrylamide, poly(methacrylic acid), poly(acrylic acid), polyacrylate, polyethylene glycol), polyethyleneoxide, poly(vinyl alcohol), polyglycerol, polytetrahydrofuran, polyamide, hydroxypropyl guar, carboxymethyl guar, carboxymethylhydroxypropyl guar, underivatized starch, cationic starch, corn starch, wheat starch, rice starch, potato starch, tapioca, waxy maize, sorghum, waxy sorghum, sago, dextrin, chitin, chitosan, xanthan gum, carageenan gum, gum karaya, gum arabic, pectin, cellulose, hydroxycellulose, hydroxyalkyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, carboxymethylhydroxyethyl cellulose, or hydroxypropyl cellulose, the coated seed or seedling having a shelf-life at room temperature in ambient conditions in an unsealed container to at least two months. 1. A coated seed composition comprising:a seed or seedling selected from the group consisting of rice, corn, wheat, barley, oats, soybean, sunflower, alfalfa, sorghum, rapeseed, sugar beet, tomato, bean, carrot, tobacco and flower seeds coated with a dry coating composition coating all or part of the at seed or seedling, the coating composition consisting of one or more members selected from the group consisting of underivatized guar, cationic hydroxypropyl guar, polyacrylamide, poly(methacrylic acid), poly(acrylic acid), polyacrylate, polyethylene glycol), polyethyleneoxide, polyvinyl alcohol), polyglycerol, polytetrahydrofuran, polyamide, hydroxypropyl guar, carboxymethyl guar, carboxymethylhydroxypropyl guar, underivatized starch, cationic starch, corn starch, wheat starch, rice starch, potato starch, tapioca, waxy maize, sorghum, waxy sarghum, sago, dextrin, chitin, chitosan, xanthan gum, carageenan gum, gum karaya, gum arabic, pectin, cellulose, hydroxycellulose, hydroxyalkyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, carboxymethylhydroxyethyl cellulose, and hydroxypropyl cellulose;wherein the seed or seedling has a shelf-life at room ...

Coated Dehydrated Microorganisms with Enhanced Stability and Viability

The present invention relates to coated dehydrated microorganisms comprising a dehydrated microorganism surrounded by at least one coating, said coating comprising by dry weight at least 25% of hygroscopic salt(s) and wherein the pH of the coating is compatible with viability of the coated dehydrated microorganism. The coating can be partially crystalline, the salt(s) in the coating having preferably a crystallinity degree of up to 60% once applied onto the dehydrated microorganism. The present invention also relates to liquid coating compositions, methods for coating and protecting a dehydrated microorganism. Finally, the present invention relates to a method for the preparation of food products, feed products, consumer healthcare products or agri-products as well as to a food product, feed product, a consumer healthcare product or an agri-product containing such coated dehydrated microorganisms. 1. A coated dehydrated microorganism comprising a dehydrated microorganism surrounded by at least one coating , said coating comprising by dry weight at least 25% of hygroscopic salt(s) , and wherein the pH of the coating is compatible with viability of the coated dehydrated microorganism.2. The coated dehydrated microorganism according to claim 1 , wherein said coating comprises by dry weight at least 28% of a hygroscopic salt or mixture thereof claim 1 , more preferably at least 30% claim 1 , more preferably at least 40% claim 1 , more preferably at least 50% claim 1 , more preferably at least 60% claim 1 , more preferably at least 70% claim 1 , more preferably at least 80%.3. The coated dehydrated microorganism according to or claim 1 , wherein the coating consists of 100% by dry weight of hygroscopic salt(s).4. The coated dehydrated microorganism according to any of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein the hygroscopic salt(s) is(are) a hygroscopic salt per se or becomes a hygroscopic salt after being applied onto the dehydrated microorganism.5. The coated dehydrated ...

Coated Fertilizer Compositions with a Biodegradable Coating Matrix

A coating matrix operable for coating fertilizer particles. The coating matrix is made from a whole biomass composition, in which said whole biomass composition comprises at least a microalgae and a macroalgae reduced to a powder form, mixed with an aqueous solution of alkali metal hydroxide or alkaline earth metal hydroxide at a concentration ranging from 0.1% to 20% (w/v). The mixture is mixed at about 7 pH to about 9.5 pH which produces a cross-linked polysaccharide. 1. A process for the production of a coating matrix comprising:preparing said coating matrix from at least a whole biomass composition;pretreating said whole biomass composition, in which said whole biomass composition comprises a microalgae and a macroalgae;reducing the size or dimension of said whole biomass composition;homogenizing said whole biomass composition, in which said homogenizing step comprises adding an aqueous solution of alkali metal hydroxide or alkaline earth metal hydroxide at a concentration ranging from 0.1% to 20% (w/v) to said whole biomass composition to form an alkaline mixture; andmixing said alkaline mixture at about 7 pH to about 9.5 pH, in which said homogenized biomass composition comprises cross-linked polysaccharides.2. The method of claim 1 , in which said whole biomass composition further comprises at least a whole seaweed biomass.3BotryococcusChlorellaSkeletonemaThalassiosiraPhaeodactylumChaetocerosCylindrothecaEuglenaBellerocheaActinocyclusnitzchiaCyclotellaIsochrysisPseudoisochrysisDicrateriaMonochrysisTetraselmisPyramimonasMicromonasChroomonasCryptomonasRhodomonasChlamydomonasOlisthodiscusCarteriaDunaliellaSpirulinaNannochloropsis.. The method of claim 2 , wherein said microalgae is filamentous and unicellular claim 2 , and wherein said microalgae comprises at least one of claim 2 , a genera claim 2 , a claim 2 , a claim 2 , a claim 2 , a claim 2 , a claim 2 , a claim 2 , a claim 2 , a claim 2 , a claim 2 , a claim 2 , a claim 2 , a claim 2 , a claim 2 , a clai ...

Cationic-Stabilized Dispersions, Hybridized Cationic-Stabilized Dispersions, In-Mold Coated Articles Prepared Utilizing Such Stabilized Dispersions, and Methods for Manufacturing Same

A cationic-stabilized dispersion for use in fabricating an in-mold coated article including at least one of a cationic-stabilized polyurethane dispersion, a cationic-stabilized acrylic dispersion, a cationic-stabilized polyacrylamide dispersion, a cationic-stabilized polyallylamine dispersion, a cationic-stabilized polyetheramine dispersion, and a cationic-stabilized chitosan dispersion.

Seeding composition with dispensing apparatus

A system for coating seeds with the composition containing a foaming agent and color indicator and related dispensing apparati. 1. A composition dispensing system , said system comprising:a dispensing apparatus comprising two opposing ends, a bottom portion and an internal cavity, one end comprising a nozzle for receiving a liquid source and a second end comprising a first opening for dispensing a composition, said bottom portion having a second opening for receiving a canister;a regulator situated within said dispensing apparatus, said regulator is intended to control flow of a composition; anda composition comprising at least one tacking agent, at least one foaming agent, at least one soil surfactant, and at least one color indicator, said composition is placed within said canister, said composition is driven from said canister through said second opening into said internal cavity and dispensed through said first opening using the liquid source.2. The system of wherein said regulator comprises an outer ring claim 1 , a central opening claim 1 , and at least two fins claim 1 , each of said fins has opposing ends claim 1 , a first free end which forms said central opening claim 1 , and a second end connected to said outer ring.3. The system of wherein each of said fins is separated by a vane claim 2 , said vanes lead to secondary openings along said outer ring.4. The system of wherein said fins have a flat surface.5. The system of wherein said fins have a curved surface.6. The system of wherein said fins have a bent surface.7. The system of wherein said tacking agent of said composition is selected from a group consisting essentially of naturally occurring thickeners claim 1 , synthetic thickeners claim 1 , clays claim 1 , bentonites claim 1 , carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) claim 1 , hydroxymethyl cellulose (HMC) claim 1 , hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose claim 1 , guar claim 1 , xantham claim 1 , cellulose claim 1 , locust bean claim 1 , acacia claim 1 , carrageenan ...

WATER-INSOLUBLE ALPHA-(1,3-->GLUCAN) COMPOSITION

The disclosure relates to a coating composition that can be applied to a substrate, especially a cellulose substrate. A layer of the coating composition applied to the substrate provides an excellent ink receptive layer and can be used as a coating on paper. The disclosure also relates to aqueous compositions and method for applying the layer of the coating composition onto the substrate. 1. A substrate , wherein at least a portion of the substrate is coated with a layer of a coating composition , the coating composition comprising;i) water insoluble α-(1,3→glucan) polymer having 90% or greater α-1,3-glycosidic linkages, less than 1% by weight of α-1,3,6-glycosidic branch points and a number average degree of polymerization in the range of from 55 to 10,000; andii) at least one pigment, at least one binder, or a combination thereof.2. The substrate of wherein the substrate is a cellulose substrate claim 1 , a polymer claim 1 , paper claim 1 , a textile claim 1 , paperboard claim 1 , cardboard claim 1 , or corrugated board.3. The substrate of claim 1 , wherein the layer of coating composition comprises an average pore size volume in the range of from 0.1 to 0.50 milliliters/gram.4. The substrate of claim 1 , wherein the binder is polyvinyl alcohol claim 1 , polyvinyl acetate claim 1 , partially saponified polyvinyl acetate claim 1 , silanol-modified polyvinyl alcohol claim 1 , polyurethane claim 1 , starch; corn dextrin; carboxy methyl cellulose claim 1 , cellulose ethers claim 1 , hydroxyethyl cellulose claim 1 , hydroxypropyl cellulose claim 1 , ethylhydroxyethyl cellulose claim 1 , methyl cellulose claim 1 , alginates claim 1 , sodium alginate claim 1 , xanthan claim 1 , carrageenan claim 1 , casein claim 1 , soy protein claim 1 , guar gums claim 1 , synthetic polymers claim 1 , styrene butadiene latex claim 1 , styrene acrylate latex claim 1 , or a combination thereof.5. The substrate of claim 1 , wherein the coating composition comprises in the range of from 0.1 ...

INK COMPOSITION FOR AQUEOUS BALLPOINT PEN

Provided is an ink composition for an aqueous ballpoint pen making it possible to draw sharp and fine lines which are less likely to be blurred at an initial part of writing and are written smoothly and which are clear at stop, jump and sweep parts to provide beautiful characters. The ink composition for an aqueous ballpoint pen contains at least water and a colorant and having a dilatant fluid characteristic in at least a part of a region of a shear rate of 1 to 383 s(25° C.). 1. An ink composition for an aqueous ballpoint pen comprising at least water and a colorant and having a dilatant fluid characteristic in at least a part of a region of a shear rate of 1 to 383 s(25° C.).2. The ink composition for an aqueous ballpoint pen as described in claim 1 , wherein the viscosity at a shear rate of 383 s(25° C.) is 5 to 150 mPa·s.3. The ink composition for an aqueous ballpoint pen as described in claim 1 , comprising at least one selected from polyvinyl alcohol and/or polysaccharides claim 1 , and boric acid and a salt thereof.4. The ink composition for an aqueous ballpoint pen as described in claim 2 , comprising at least one selected from polyvinyl alcohol and/or polysaccharides claim 2 , and boric acid and a salt thereof.5. An aqueous ballpoint pen charged with the ink composition for an aqueous ballpoint pen as described in .6. An aqueous ballpoint pen charged with the ink composition for an aqueous ballpoint pen as described in .7. An aqueous ballpoint pen charged with the ink composition for an aqueous ballpoint pen as described in .8. An aqueous ballpoint pen charged with the ink composition for an aqueous ballpoint pen as described in . The present invention relates to an ink composition for an aqueous ballpoint pen making it possible to draw sharp and fine lines which are less likely to be blurred at an initial part of writing and are written smoothly and which are clear at stop, jump and sweep parts to provide beautiful characters.Characteristics of an ink ...

COATING MATERIAL FOR ALUMINUM SUBSTRATE FOR INKJET COMPUTER-TO-PLATE AND PREPARATION AND USE OF SAME

A coating material for an aluminum substrate for inkjet computer-to-plate and preparation method and use of same. The composition of the coating material is: high polymer 5-40 wt %; nano-sized and/or micro-sized oxide particles 5-30 wt %; organic solvent constituting the remainder. The high polymer is at least one selected from the group consisting of MMA-BMA-MA terpolymer resin, phenolic resin, epoxy resin, polyurethane, polyester, urea-formaldehyde resin, polyvinyl formal, polyvinyl butyral and gum arabic. The preparation method for obtaining the coating material is to mix the ingredients together and stir at room temperature. A spin coating method or a roll coating method is used to coat the coating material onto a clean aluminum substrate having not undergone electrolytic graining and anodic oxidation treatment, and then the substrate is baked, resulting in the required roughness. 2. The coating material for aluminum substrate for inkjet computer-to-plate according to claim 1 , wherein the nano-size and/or micron-size oxide particle has an average particle size in a range of 5 nm to 3 claim 1 ,000 nm.3. The coating material for aluminum substrate for inkjet computer-to-plate according to claim 1 , wherein the oxide is at least one selected from the group consisting of zinc oxide claim 1 , alumina claim 1 , titania claim 1 , silica claim 1 , cadmium oxide claim 1 , ceria and zirconium oxide.4. The coating material for aluminum substrate for inkjet computer-to-plate according to claim 1 , wherein the organic solvent is at least one selected from the group consisting of ester claim 1 , acetone claim 1 , butanone claim 1 , methanol claim 1 , ethanol claim 1 , 1-propanol claim 1 , 2-propanol claim 1 , 2-butanol claim 1 , 2-methyl-2-propanol claim 1 , alkane claim 1 , toluene claim 1 , ethylene glycol monoethyl ether claim 1 , ethylene glycol methyl ether claim 1 , propylene glycol methyl ether claim 1 , diethyl ether claim 1 , N-methyl pyrrolidone and tetrahydrofuran ...

INSULATIVE PRODUCTS HAVING BIO-BASED BINDERS

Fibrous insulation products have an aqueous binder composition that includes a carbohydrate and a crosslinking agent. In exemplary embodiments, the carbohydrate-based binder composition may also include a catalyst, a coupling agent, a process aid, a crosslinking density enhancer, an extender, a moisture resistant agent, a deducting oil, a colorant, a corrosion inhibitor, a surfactant, a pH adjuster, and combinations thereof. The carbohydrate may be natural in origin and derived from renewable resources. Additionally, the carbohydrate polymer may have a dextrose equivalent (DE) number from 2 to 20. In at least one exemplary embodiment, the carbohydrate is a water-soluble polysaccharide such as dextrin or maltodextrin and the crosslinking agent is citric acid. Advantageously, the carbohydrates have a low viscosity and cure at moderate temperatures. The environmentally friendly, formaldehyde-free binder may be used in the formation of insulation materials and non-woven chopped strand mats. A method of making fibrous insulation products is also provided. 126-. (canceled)27. A soy-containing binder composition comprising a carbohydrate , a nitrogen-containing compound , and a soy protein.28. The soy-containing binder composition of claim 27 , wherein the soy protein comprises soy flour.29. The soy-containing binder composition of claim 27 , wherein the soy protein comprises about 0 wt. % to about 70 wt. % of the binder composition.30. The soy-containing binder composition of claim 27 , wherein the soy protein comprises about 5 wt. % to about 50 wt. % of the binder composition.31. The soy-containing binder composition of claim 27 , wherein the soy protein comprises about 10 wt. % to about 40 wt. % of the binder composition.32. The soy-containing binder composition of claim 27 , wherein the carbohydrate is selected from xylose claim 27 , glucose claim 27 , fructose claim 27 , sucrose claim 27 , maltose claim 27 , glucose syrup claim 27 , and fructose syrup.33. The soy- ...

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. 134.-. (canceled)35. A method of making a thermal or acoustical fiberglass insulation product , wherein the thermal or acoustical fiberglass insulation product comprises glass fibers , said glass fibers being present in the fiberglass insulation product in the range from about 80% to about 99% by weight , wherein the method comprises:spraying an uncured aqueous binder solution onto a mat of glass fibers during production of the fiberglass insulation product such that, once the aqueous binder solution is in contact with the glass fibers, residual heat from the glass fibers and flow of air through the mat evaporates water from the aqueous binder solution, the aqueous binder solution comprising: Maillard reactants including (i) an amine reactant and (ii) a carbohydrate reactant, wherein the carbohydrate reactant is selected from one or more carbohydrate reactants having one or more reducing sugars, one or more carbohydrate reactants which yield one or more reducing sugars in situ under thermal curing conditions, and combinations thereof;transferring the binder coated mat to and through a curing oven;heating the binder coated mat in the curing oven and curing the binder so as to produce the thermal or acoustical fiberglass insulation product, wherein i) heated air is passed through the mat to cure the binder in contact with the glass fibers, ii) flights above and below the mat slightly compress the mat to give the fiberglass insulation product a predetermined thickness and surface finish, and iii) fibrous glass having a cured, rigid binder matrix emerges from the curing oven so as to produce the fiberglass insulation product in the form of a batt; andcompressing the batt for packaging and shipping to a thickness of ...

Cationic-Stabilized Dispersions, Hybridized Cationic-Stabilized Dispersions, In-Mold Coated Articles Prepared Utilizing Such Stabilized Dispersions, and Methods for Manufacturing Same

A cationic-stabilized dispersion for use in fabricating an in-mold coated article including at least one of a cationic-stabilized polyurethane dispersion, a cationic-stabilized acrylic dispersion, a cationic-stabilized polyacrylamide dispersion, a cationic-stabilized polyallylamine dispersion, a cationic-stabilized polyetheramine dispersion, and a cationic-stabilized chitosan dispersion. 120-. (canceled)22. The cationic-stabilized dispersion according to claim 21 , wherein the cationic-stabilized dispersion comprises at least one of a tri-functional primary amine claim 21 , a di-functional primary amine claim 21 , and a di-functional secondary amine.23. The cationic-stabilized dispersion according to claim 21 , wherein the cationic-stabilized polyetheramine dispersion comprises a total amine concentration of approximately 0.40 meq/g to approximately 0.98 meq/g.25. The cationic-stabilized dispersion according to claim 24 , wherein the cationic-stabilized dispersion comprises at least one of a tri-functional primary amine claim 24 , a di-functional primary amine claim 24 , and a di-functional secondary amine.26. The cationic-stabilized dispersion according to claim 25 , wherein the cationic-stabilized polyetheramine dispersion comprises a total amine concentration of approximately 0.40 meq/g to approximately 0.98 meq/g.28. The cationic-stabilized dispersion according to claim 27 , wherein the cationic-stabilized dispersion comprises at least one of a tri-functional primary amine claim 27 , a di-functional primary amine claim 27 , and a di-functional secondary amine.29. The cationic-stabilized dispersion according to claim 27 , wherein the cationic-stabilized polyetheramine dispersion comprises a total amine concentration of approximately 0.40 meq/g to approximately 0.98 meq/g. This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/644,742, entitled “CATIONIC-STABILIZED DISPERSIONS, HYBRIDIZED CATIONIC-STABILIZED DISPERSIONS, IN-MOLD COATED ARTICLES ...

POLYSACCHARIDE SUSPENSION, METHOD FOR ITS PREPARATION, AND USE THEREOF

The present invention relates to a novel stable colloidal polysaccharide suspension containing α(1→3)-glucan, a cost-effective method for its preparation, and possible uses of these polysaccharide suspensions. 1. A phase-stable , colloidal polysaccharide suspension characterized in that the polysaccharide consists at least partly of α(1→3)-glucan , that the α(1→3)-glucan was never dried during its preparation , that the suspension was prepared from a press cake having a polysaccharide content between 4 and 80% by weight , preferably between 15 and 45% by weight , and that the polysaccharide concentration of the suspension is between 0.01 and 50% by weight , preferably between 1.0 and 20% by weight.2. A suspension as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the α(1→3)-glucan content of the polysaccharide is between 1 and 100% by weight claim 1 , more preferably between 80 and 100% by weight.3. A polysaccharide suspension as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least 90% of the α(1→3)-glucan consist of hexose units and at least 50% of the hexose units are linked via α(1→3)-glycosidic bonds.4. A polysaccharide suspension as claimed in claim 1 , containing apart from the polysaccharide material 1 to 200% by weight claim 1 , related to the polysaccharide quantity claim 1 , in incorporated additives selected from the group comprising pigments claim 1 , titanium oxides claim 1 , especially substoichiometric titanium dioxide claim 1 , barium sulfate claim 1 , ion exchangers claim 1 , polyethylene claim 1 , polypropylene claim 1 , polyester claim 1 , latex claim 1 , activated carbon claim 1 , polymeric superabsorbents claim 1 , and flame retardants.5. A method for preparing a polysaccharide suspension claim 1 , characterized in thata. the base material used is a press cake of an initially moist polysaccharide material consisting at least partly of α(1→3)-glucan,b. the press cake has a solids content between 4 and 80% by weight (related to the entire press cake), preferably ...

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. 1. A binder , comprising:Maillard reactants including (i) an amine and (ii) a carbohydrate, wherein the binder is (i) uncured and (ii) formaldehyde free.2. The binder of claim 1 , wherein: the amine includes an ammonium salt of a monomeric polycarboxylic acid.3. The binder of claim 1 , wherein: the amine includes an ammonium salt of a polymeric polycarboxylic acid.4. The binder of claim 1 , wherein: the carbohydrate includes a monosaccharide.5. The binder of claim 4 , wherein: the monosaccharide includes a reducing sugar.6. The binder of claim 5 , wherein: the reducing sugar includes at least one of the following claim 5 , dextrose claim 5 , xylose claim 5 , fructose claim 5 , and dihydroxyacetone.7. The binder of claim 1 , further comprising: a silicon-containing compound.8. The binder of claim 7 , wherein: the silicon-containing compound is amino-substituted.9. The binder of claim 7 , wherein: the silicon-containing compound is a silyl ether.10. The binder of claim 7 , wherein: the silicon-containing compound includes at least one of the following claim 7 , gamma-aminopropyltriethoxysilane claim 7 , gamma-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane claim 7 , aminoethylaminopropyltrimethoxysilane claim 7 , and n-propylamine silane.11. The binder of claim 1 , further comprising: a corrosion inhibitor.12. The binder of claim 11 , wherein: the corrosion inhibitor includes at least one of the following claim 11 , dedusting oil claim 11 , monoammonium phosphate claim 11 , sodium metasilicate pentahydrate claim 11 , melamine claim 11 , tm(II)oxalate claim 11 , and a methylhydrogen silicone fluid emulsion.13. The binder of claim 1 , wherein the binder is an aqueous solution having an alkaline pH.14. The binder of claim 1 , wherein ...

COATING COMPOSITION

The present invention relates to a coating composition comprising a blend of a denatured protein, a lipid, a polyol plasticizer, trehalose, and a carrier. The invention further relates to methods of producing coating compositions, and products coated with the coating compositions. The invention further relates to use of a coating composition to mask, or reduce or prevent development of, flavours. Also, the present invention relates to use of a coating composition to prevent or reduce degradation of an active in a coated product, or to prevent or reduce leakage of an active from a coated product. Certain embodiments of the present invention relate to coating compositions that are suitable for coating microparticles. Some embodiments of the present invention relate to use of a coating composition to maintain probiotic viability or to improve probiotic survival in a product containing a probiotic. 1. A process for producing a coating composition comprising blending together a lipid , a polyol plasticizer , trehalose , a denatured protein and a carrier.2. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the lipid is blended with the denatured protein and the carrier before the polyol plasticizer and trehalose are blended with the denatured protein.3. A coating composition produced according to the process of or .4. A coating composition comprising a blend of a denatured protein claim 1 , a lipid claim 1 , a polyol plasticizer claim 1 , trehalose claim 1 , and a carrier.5. A coating composition according to or claim 1 , wherein the denatured protein comprises whey protein isolate.6. A coating composition according to claim 1 , or claim 1 , wherein the denatured protein comprises pea protein.7. A coating composition according to any one of to claim 1 , wherein the lipid is canola oil.8. A coating composition according to any one of to claim 1 , wherein the polyol plasticizer is glycerol.9. A coating formed from the coating composition of any one of to .10. A coated product ...

REDUCED SALT PRECIPITATION IN CARBOHYDRATE CONTAINING BINDER COMPOSITIONS

Aqueous binder compositions with reduced rates of salt precipitation are described. The compositions may include a carbohydrate and a sequestrant for sequestering one or more multivalent ions (e.g., Ca, Mg, Ba, Al, Fe, Fe, etc.). The sequestrant reduces a precipitation rate for the multivalent ions from the aqueous binder composition. Methods of reducing salt precipitation from a binder composition are also described. The methods may include the steps of providing an aqueous binder solution having one or more carbohydrates. They may also include adding a sequestrant for one or more multivalent ions to the aqueous binder solution. The sequestrant reduces a precipitation rate for the multivalent ions from the binder composition. 1. A method of reducing salt precipitation from a binder composition , the method comprising:providing an aqueous binder solution comprising one or more carbohydrates; andadding a sequestrant for one or more multivalent ions to the aqueous binder solution, wherein the sequestrant reduces a precipitation rate for the multivalent ions from the binder composition.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the carbohydrate comprises a reducing sugar.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the reducing sugar is selected from at least one of the group consisting of dextrose and fructose.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the carbohydrate is selected from at least one of the group consisting of starch claim 1 , cellulose claim 1 , and hemicellulose.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sequestrant is selected from at least one of the group consisting of a polycarboxylic acid compound claim 1 , a polyphosphonic acid compound claim 1 , and a polyphosphoric acid compound.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the sequestrant comprises a polycarboxylic acid compound comprising three or more carboxylic acid groups.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the sequestrant comprises a polycarboxylic acid compound selected from at least one of the group consisting of ...

SOLVENTLESS CURABLE COATING SYSTEMS AND USES THEREOF

Disclosed in certain embodiments are solventless curable coating systems and uses thereof. In one embodiment, an ice-phobic coating formulation includes an elastomer, filler particles, and a cryoprotectant. 1. A solventless curable coating formulation comprising:a first component at a first concentration, the first component comprising siloxane;a second component at a second concentration, the second component comprising silanol or vinyl-siloxane;a third component at a third concentration, the third component comprising silane or hydride-siloxane; anda fourth component at a fourth concentration, the fourth component comprising a catalyst, wherein a viscosity of the formulation ranges from 50 cSt to 1,000 cSt.2. The formulation of claim 1 , wherein the formulation was heated within a range of 50° C. to 60° C. for 1 to 2 hours immediately after mixing the fourth component with the first claim 1 , second claim 1 , and third components claim 1 , and wherein claim 1 , 24 hours after the coating formulation was heated claim 1 , the viscosity remains stable within 50 cSt.3. The formulation of claim 1 , wherein the first concentration of the first component ranges from 84 wt % to 72 wt % claim 1 , and wherein the siloxane of the first component comprises polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS).4. The formulation of claim 1 , wherein the second concentration of the second component ranges from 15 wt % to 25 wt % claim 1 , wherein the second component comprises silanol and the third component comprises silane claim 1 , and wherein the silanol of the second component comprises silanol-terminated PDMS.5. The formulation of claim 1 , wherein the third concentration of the third component ranges from 1 wt % to 3 wt % claim 1 , and wherein the second component comprises silanol and the third component comprises silane claim 1 , and wherein the silane of the third component comprises one or more of methoxy-silane claim 1 , ethoxy-silane claim 1 , acetoxy-silane claim 1 , 3- ...

METHOD FOR TREATING SURFACES ON MARINE OBJECTS WITH ANTI-FOULING PAINT

A surface of a marine object is treated with an antifouling paint. The antifouling paint comprises a porous silicate and a wax. The porous silicate has a particle size of between 1 and 100 μm and is in a concentration of between 18 and 60 weight percent. The antifouling paint is applied to the surface. The wax is used to encapsulate the porous silicate and to prevent an immediate release of ions from the porous silicate. 1. A method for treating a surface of a marine object exposed to seawater with an antifouling paint , comprising:providing an antifouling paint comprising a porous silicate and a sterol ester, the porous silicate having a particle size of between 15 and 60 μm and being in a concentration of between 18 and 60 weight percent, the porous silicate comprising calcium, magnesium or calcium-magnesium;partially loading an inside of the porous silicate with binders and solvents,the porous silicate releasing divalent cations from the inside of the porous silicate;the porous silicate releasing the divalent cations when in contact with seawater;applying the sterol-ester to an external surface of the porous silicate to encapsulate the porous silicate so that the sterol-ester slows down but not prevent the release of divalent cations from the porous silicate;applying the antifouling paint to a surface of the marine object; andusing the released divalent cations to provide an anti-fouling effect on the surface of the marine object exposed to seawater.2. The method of wherein the method further comprises the step of providing lanolin.3. The method of wherein the method further comprises the step of using the porous silicate to create a hydrophilic and acidic rough surface of the antifouling paint.4. The method of wherein the method further comprises the step of using lanolin to create a waxy surface of the antifouling paint.5. The method of wherein the method further comprises the step of using the porous silicate in a concentration of between 28 and 52 weight ...

ANTI-ADHERENT COMPOSITION

Compositions for inhibiting the attachment of microbes to surfaces are disclosed. The compositions include a carrier and an effective amount of an anti-adherent agent. The anti-adherent agents include Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose; Methylcellulose, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Bis-PEG-15 Dimethicone/IPDI Copolymer, Polyimide-1, Polyquaternium-101, Polyester-5, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer, Polymethacrylamidopropyl Trimonium Chloride, Ethylene Oxide/Propylene Oxide Block Copolymer, Trideceth-9 PG-Amodimethicone (and) Trideceth-12, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Caprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside, Dimethicone PEG-8 succinate, Linoleamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate Dimethicone, Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone; Gum; Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11; PEG-8 SMDI Copolymer; Polyvinyl Alcohol; VP/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester; VP/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester; VP/Dimethiconylacrylate/polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester; Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer; a mixture of Acrylates Copolymer and VP/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester; and any combination thereof. Various delivery vehicles, such as wipes, may be used to deliver the composition to surfaces. 116.-. (canceled)17. A non-antimicrobial composition for inhibiting the attachment of microbes to a surface , the non-antimicrobial composition comprising:a liquid carrier; andan effective amount of an anti-adherent agent selected from the group consisting of Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose; Methylcellulose, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Bis-PEG-15 Dimethicone/IPDI Copolymer, Polyimide-1, Polyquaternium-101, Polyester-5, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer, Polymethacrylamidopropyl Trimonium Chloride, Ethylene Oxide/Propylene Oxide Block Copolymer, Trideceth-9 PG-Amodimethicone (and) Trideceth-12, PEG-12 Dimethicone, ...

Cationic-Stabilized Dispersions, Hybridized Cationic-Stabilized Dispersions, In-Mold Coated Articles Prepared Utilizing Such Stabilized Dispersions, and Methods for Manufacturing Same

A cationic-stabilized dispersion for use in fabricating an in-mold coated article including at least one of a cationic-stabilized polyurethane dispersion, a cationic-stabilized acrylic dispersion, a cationic-stabilized polyacrylamide dispersion, a cationic-stabilized polyallylamine dispersion, a cationic-stabilized polyetheramine dispersion, and a cationic-stabilized chitosan dispersion. 120-. (canceled)21. A cationic-stabilized dispersion formulation for use in fabricating an in-mold coated article , comprising:a primary solvent, wherein the primary solvent is present in a concentration ranging from approximately 2 percent by weight to approximately 50 percent by weight;a secondary solvent, wherein the secondary solvent is present in a concentration ranging from approximately 0.5 percent by weight to approximately 10 percent by weight;a pH modifier, wherein the pH modifier is present in a concentration ranging from approximately 0.1 percent by weight to approximately 5 percent by weight;a defoaming agent, wherein the defoaming agent is present in a concentration ranging from approximately 0.1 percent by weight to approximately 5 percent by weight;a taber additive, wherein the taber additive is present in a concentration ranging from approximately 0.5 percent by weight to approximately 10 percent by weight;a substrate wetting agent, wherein the substrate wetting agent is present in a concentration ranging from approximately 0.1 percent by weight to approximately 5 percent by weight;a rheology modifier, wherein the rheology modifier is present in a concentration ranging from approximately 0.1 percent by weight to approximately 5 percent by weight;a matting agent, wherein the matting agent is present in a concentration ranging from approximately 0.1 percent by weight to approximately 10 percent by weight; anda cationic acrylic polymer, wherein the cationic acrylic polymer is present in a concentration ranging from approximately 0.1 percent by weight to approximately ...

CATIONIC POLYSACCHARIDE-BASED PRIMARY COATINGS FOR HYDROPHOBIC SURFACES

The instant invention relates to primary coating compositions that comprises a cationic polysaccharide, to be applied on a hydrophobic surface before a subsequent application of a polar or water based coating composition, such a as a paint or an adhesive. 1. A primary coating composition that comprises a cationic polysaccharide.2. The primary coating composition according to claim 1 , wherein the cationic polysaccharide has a molecular weight between 20 claim 1 ,000 and 5 claim 1 ,000 claim 1 ,000 g/mol.3. The primary coating composition according to claim 1 , wherein the cationic polysaccharide is a cationic cellulose claim 1 , a cationic starch and/or a cationic guar.4. The primary coating composition according to claim 1 , wherein the cationic polysaccharide includes a cationic cellulose.5. The primary coating composition according to claim 1 , wherein the cationic polysaccharide includes a cationic guar.6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. A process for applying a polar composition or an aqueous composition on a hydrophobic surface claim 1 , the process comprising:(E1) contacting the surface at least on certain zones with a cationic polysaccharide, whereby a coating based on said cationic polysaccharide is obtained on said zones of the surfaces,(E2) applying the polar or aqueous composition on all or part of the zones of the surface covered by the cationic polysaccharide, as obtained in step (E1).10. The process of claim 9 , wherein the applied composition is a paint.11. The process of claim 9 , wherein the applied composition is an adhesive.12. The primary coating composition according to claim 4 , wherein the cationic cellulose is cellulose modified by quaternary ammonium cationic groups.13. The primary coating composition according to claim 12 , wherein the quaternary ammonium cationic groups are ammonium groups carrying three radicals which are identical or different and selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl radical having from 1 to ...

PRODUCTION OF POLY ALPHA-1,3-GLUCAN FORMATE FILMS

The present invention is directed toward a process for making poly alpha-1,3-glucan formate films. These films are translucent or transparent and can be used in packaging applications. 1. A film comprising poly alpha-1 ,3-glucan formate.2. The film according to claim 1 , wherein the poly alpha-1 claim 1 ,3-glucan formate has a formate degree of substitution (DoS) from about at least 0.1 to 3.3. The film according to claim 1 , wherein the film has at least one of:(a) haze less than about 10%; and(b) tensile strength from about 10 to about 60 MPa.4. The film according to claim 1 , wherein the film further comprises chitosan formate.5. The film according to claim 1 , wherein the film is a packaging film.6. A process for making a poly alpha-1 claim 1 ,3-glucan formate film comprising:(a) dissolving poly alpha-1,3-glucan in a formic acid and water solvent composition to provide a solution of poly alpha-1,3-glucan formate;(b) contacting the solution of poly alpha-1,3-glucan formate with a surface; and(c) removing the solvent composition to form a poly alpha-1,3-glucan formate film.7. The process according to claim 6 , wherein the poly alpha-1 claim 6 ,3-glucan is dissolved in the solvent composition at a concentration from about 5 wt % to about 20 wt %.8. The process according to claim 6 , wherein the solvent composition comprises at least about 80% formic acid and at most about 20% water.9. The process according to claim 6 , wherein the solvent composition is removed by:(a) evaporation at room temperature or elevated temperature and at room pressure or reduced pressure;(b) optionally rinsing the film with water; and(c) optionally repeating step (a).10. The process according to claim 6 , wherein the process further comprises dissolving chitosan claim 6 , either in dry form or as a pre-dissolved chitosan-formic acid solution claim 6 , into the solution formed in part (a) thereby forming a poly alpha-1 claim 6 ,3-glucan formate and chitosan formate film in part (c).11. A ...

EDIBLE COATING, SYSTEM OF EDIBLE PRODUCTS PRESENTING SAID EDIBLE COATING AND USE OF SAID SYSTEM

The present invention discloses an edible coating () adapted for providing at least one of a passive and active function, as well as edible products () presenting a portion of edible substance () and said edible coating () adapted for providing at least one of a passive and active function to said portion of edible substance (). 11. An edible coating () , characterized in that includes at least one substance , preferentially at least one polysaccharide , extractable from at least one of coffee and coffee derivate.21. The edible coating () according to claim 1 , characterized in that includes at least one polysaccharide extractable from coffee claim 1 , including from green coffee beans claim 1 , from a given blend of roasted ground coffee beans claim 1 , from a derivate substance thereof claim 1 , including a beverage claim 1 , such as for example espresso type coffee claim 1 , a coffee based concentrate claim 1 , from residues resulting from processing coffee claim 1 , such as for example coffee grounds resulting from the extraction of espresso type coffee.31. The edible coating () according to claim 1 , characterized in that is adapted so that provides at least one of:a passive function, including at least a passive function from the group including structural stability and fluid barrier to at least one of volatile organic compounds, oxygen, water vapour, andan active function, including at least one active function from the group including additive substances, colouring substances, effervescent substances, and taste substances, to be added to an edible product.41. The edible coating () according to claim 1 , characterized in that includes at least one polysaccharide selected from the group of polysaccharides extractable from coffee or from a coffee derivate claim 1 , preferentially extractable from an espresso type coffee beverage claim 1 , that includes galactomannans claim 1 , arabinogalactans claim 1 , from the group of sugars extractable from coffee or from a ...

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. 1. A binder , comprising:Maillard reactants including (i) an amine and (ii) a carbohydrate, wherein the binder is (i) uncured and (ii) formaldehyde free.23.-. (canceled)4. The binder of claim 1 , wherein: the carbohydrate includes a monosaccharide.5. The binder of claim 4 , wherein: the monosaccharide includes a reducing sugar.6. The binder of claim 5 , wherein: the reducing sugar includes at least one of the following claim 5 , dextrose claim 5 , xylose claim 5 , fructose claim 5 , and dihydroxyacetone.7. The binder of claim 1 , further comprising: a silicon-containing compound.89.-. (canceled)10. The binder of claim 7 , wherein: the silicon-containing compound includes at least one of the following claim 7 , gamma-aminopropyltriethoxysilane claim 7 , gamma-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane claim 7 , aminoethylaminopropyltrimethoxysilane claim 7 , and n-propylamine silane.11. The binder of claim 1 , further comprising: a corrosion inhibitor.12. The binder of claim 11 , wherein: the corrosion inhibitor includes at least one of the following claim 11 , dedusting oil claim 11 , monoammonium phosphate claim 11 , sodium metasilicate pentahydrate claim 11 , melamine claim 11 , tm(II)oxalate claim 11 , and a methylhydrogen silicone fluid emulsion.13. The binder of claim 1 , wherein the binder is an aqueous solution having an alkaline pH.14. The binder of claim 1 , wherein the binder is dehydrated.15. A binder claim 1 , comprising:(i) one or more Maillard reaction products and (ii) a silicon-containing compound, wherein the binder is (i) cured and (ii) formaldehyde free.1617.-. (canceled)18. The binder of claim 15 , wherein: the silicon-containing compound includes at least one of the following claim 15 , gamma- ...

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.

POLYMERIC BLEND CONTAINING POLY ALPHA-1,3-GLUCAN

A polymeric blend composition comprising: (a) from about 1 to about 99 wt. % of a polymer; and (b) from about 1 to about 75 wt. % poly alpha-1,3-glucan is disclosed. The addition of alpha-1,3-glucan as a polymer filler can increase the tensile modulus, tensile strength and oxygen barrier properties of the polymeric blend composition. 1. A polymeric blend composition comprising:(a) from about 1 to about 99 wt. % of a polymer; and(b) from about 1 to about 75 wt. % poly alpha-1,3-glucan.2. The polymeric blend composition of claim 1 , wherein the polymer is polyethylene claim 1 , polypropylene claim 1 , ethylene copolymer claim 1 , polyvinyl butyrate claim 1 , polylactic acid claim 1 , polyvinyl alcohol claim 1 , polylactic acid claim 1 , polyamide claim 1 , polyether thermoplastic elastomers claim 1 , polyesters claim 1 , polyether esters claim 1 , ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymers claim 1 , starch or a combination thereof.3. The polymeric blend composition of claim 1 , wherein the wherein the tensile strength of the polymeric blend composition is increased between 10% and 100% as compared to the tensile strength of the polymer.4. The polymeric blend composition of claim 1 , wherein the polymeric blend composition wherein the tensile modulus of the polymeric blend composition is increased between 10% and 400% as compared to the tensile strength of the polymer.5. The polymeric blend composition of claim 1 , wherein the oxygen transmission rate of the polymeric blend composition is decreased between 10% and less than 100% of the oxygen transmission rate of the polymer.6. The polymeric blend composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises one or more additives claim 1 , wherein the additives are pigments claim 1 , surfactants claim 1 , fillers claim 1 , stabilizers claim 1 , UV absorbers claim 1 , dispersants claim 1 , flame retardants claim 1 , antimicrobial agents claim 1 , plasticizers or a combination thereof.7. The polymeric blend composition of ...

Method of treatment of outdoor equipment with a polysaccharide coating

A method of treatment of outdoor equipment for reducing ice adhesion thereon, the outdoor equipment defining a substrate on which a layer of linkers is intended to be coupled, the linkers being bi-functional and including: a first reacting group able to couple in a stable way in environmental conditions with the substrate, and a second reacting group able to generate a covalent bond stable in environmental conditions with polysaccharides, the method includes the steps of: coupling the linkers on at least an area of the equipment to obtain a layer of linkers coupled stably in environmental conditions with the substrate; and making react some polysaccharides on the layer of linkers to bind them with a covalent bond stable in environmental conditions with the second reacting group of the linkers and forming a layer of polysaccharides on the layer of linkers.