Abstract:
Some embodiments of the invention generally relate to a moisture barrier coating that is biodegradable and compostable. Some embodiments also relate to a coating that is dual ovenable. Such coatings may be used to increase moisture resistance and provide non-stick or release characteristics when applied to biodegradable and compostable disposable food packaging and food service items. In some embodiments, a plasticizer, an amide wax and optionally a rosin are added to a cellulose-ester-based coating to increase moisture resistance. In other embodiments, a biodegradable polymer, an amide wax, optionally a plasticizer, and optionally a rosin are added to a cellulose-ester-based coating to drastically increase moisture resistance. In still other embodiments, phospholipids or medium-chain triglycerides or increased levels of amide wax may be added to the either of the embodiments above to provide enhanced release characteristics.
Abstract:
A polycarbonate resin composition, which comprises a plant-derived component, has improved properties such as improved moldability, biodegradability, water-absorbing property, impact resistance, melt flow characteristics, density, transparency and the like, exhibits less environmental load and is excellent in recycling efficiency is disclosed. The polycarbonate resin composition of the present invention comprises 30 to 95 parts by weight of component A (a polycarbonate comprising a plant-derived component) and 5 to 70 parts by weight of component B (an acrylate resin, a biodegradable resin, an aromatic polyester, a polyolefin or a rubber-modified styrene resin) (provided that the total of the component A and the component B is 100 parts by weight).
Abstract:
A film forming composition and a polymeric film or coating comprising hemicellulose and at least one component selected from the group consisting of plasticizers, cellulose, and an oligomer or polymer, is disclosed, said polymeric film or coating further comprising at least one additive/reactant increasing the liquid/moisture resistance and mixed with and/or reacting with the hemicellulose and said at least one component before or in conjunction with the forming of the film or coating. The use of said film or coating is also disclosed. Further, a method for the manufacture of said polymeric film or coating is disclosed, as well as a method for improving the liquid/moisture resistance of hemicellulose. Said at least one additive/reactant increasing the liquid/moisture resistance is either a cross-linking agent or a hydrophobizing agent. In another preferred embodiment the additive is a 2:1 layered phyllosilicate. The additive forms a nanocomposite with the hemicellulose as a matrix. The hemicellulose/phyllosilicate nanocomposite reinforced material provides excellent liquid/moisture resistance. Heat treatment of all of the films increases their liquid/moisture resistance and reduces their oxygen permeability.
Abstract:
Compositions of olefin polymers such as those derived from monomers of ethylene, propylene, diene and copolymers or terpolymers thereof, are rendered compostable by a monomeric adduct of an organotitanate or zirconate as a prodegradant. Olefin polymer sheets and composites are compostable in landfills.
Abstract:
The invention concerns compounds, oligomers, and polymers that contain: (I), (II), (III), or (IV) groups; where “-” indicates points of attachment.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method of producing a biodegradable resin composition, which includes step (1) of mixing a biodegradable resin, a plasticizer and a crystal nucleating agent with one another at the melting point (Tm) of the biodegradable resin or more, wherein the crystal nucleating agent is an aliphatic compound having, in its molecule, two or more of at least one group selected from an ester group a hydroxyl group and an amide group, and step (2) of thermally treating the resulting biodegradable resin composition at a temperature of from the glass transition temperature (Tg) to less than Tm of the composition, as well as a biodegradable resin composition, which contains a biodegradable resin, a plasticizer, and the above crystal nucleating agent, and which satisfies the following conditions: the haze thereof with a thickness of 0.5 mm after thermal treatment at 60° C. for 36 or 60 hours is 20% or less; the storage elastic modulus (E′) at a temperature of 25° C. and a frequency of 50 Hz is 1×108 to 2×109 Pa; and the storage elastic modulus (E′) at a temperature of 60° C. and a frequency of 50 Hz is 1×107 to 1×109 Pa.
Abstract:
The product and method of manufacture of cold water-soluble and biodegradable ammunition for the improved environmental impact and safety of ammunition.
Abstract:
Provided are: a biodegradable plastics composition which controls a biodegradation rate with a synergistic controlling effect on three components, adjusts a hydrolysis rate, and shows significantly improved weatherability; a molded article of the composition; and a method of controlling the biodegradation rate of a biodegradable plastics. The biodegradable plastics composition includes: a biodegradable plastics; and a carbodiimide compound, an ultraviolet ray absorbent, and an antioxidant to be blended as essential ingredients into the biodegradable plastics, and the molded article of the composition is also provided.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a polymer composition comprising a biologically degradable polymer and a material from sea plants and/or shells of sea animals or at least two components selected from the group consisting of saccharides and the derivatives thereof, proteins, amino acids, vitamins and metal ions. The invention additionally relates to a molded article comprising said polymer composition. Said molded article may be used packaging material or fibrous material, in the form of fibrous material as mixing component for the production of yarns, and in the form of fibrous material for the production of nonwoven fabrics or woven fabrics.