Abstract:
Degradable compositions of polyesters, polyamides, polystyrenes and polyvinyl chlorides containing effective degradable amounts of CO in the composition.
Abstract:
Economical manufacturing of wood powder-molded products becomes possible with the introduction of wood pulp as the binding agent to be used in combination with water. The molded products feature not only high moisture absorbing capability and a unique natural touch of hybrid between wood and paper, but easy and convenient disposability after use. The product can be molded into any shape, but the method would be more suitable for manufacturing small-size pellet products form the practical standpoint to perform drying (dehydration) process. This invention enables to utilize wood powder resources including sawdust, which is currently disposed of in a huge amount as the industrial waste, all over the world.
Abstract:
A substance based on polyurethane from which biodegradable materials can be obtained by rolling comprises, as well as a polyurethane resin serving as its essential constituent, a carbohydrate, at least one second thermoplastic polymer which is miscible in the molten state with the polyurethane resin and/or at least one third biodegradable polymer chosen from among biodegradable aliphatic polyesters, preferably of the same nature as the polyurethane resin used.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a composition for a biodegradable fiber and a biodegradable fiber manufactured using same. In detail, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the composition for biodegradable fibers contains a polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) resin bearing 4-hydroxybutyrate (4-HB) repeating units and specifically a first PHA resin and/or a second PHA resin, each bearing 4-HB repeating units and meets a degradation temperature (Td 5% weight loss) of 220° C. or higher as measured by a thermal gravimetric analyzer. Thus, the composition is eco-friendly with excellent biodegradability and biocompatibility and can be used to easily manufacture biodegradable fibers having excellent properties.
Abstract:
A solid crosslinked polyester composition is disclosed wherein the crosslinked polyester is environmentally degradable in less than about 180 days. The crosslinked polyester is the polyesterification reaction product between one or more multi-hydroxylic alcohols, one or more hydroxy acids, and one or more multi-carboxylic acid compounds. Alternately, the crosslinked polyester is the polyesterification reaction product between one or more multi-hydroxylic alcohols, one or more hydroxy acids, one or more multi-carboxylic acid compounds, and a cyclic ester.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for preparing a masterbatch (or “masterbatch”) comprising a polysaccharide, enzymes and a low-melting polymer in a mixer. In particular, this masterbatch is used for the manufacture of items made of a biodegradable plastic material.
Abstract:
The present invention primarily concerns a hollow container made of a polymeric compound, characterized in that said polymeric compound comprises: (i) a polyhydroxyalcanoate (PHA) resin, and (ii) hardwood cellulose fibres having a length comprised within the range of 15 μm to 150 μm, preferably within the range of 20 μm to 120 μm, and having a density of at least 1.0 g/cm3, preferably of at least 1.5 g/cm3, and said fibres being present in an amount of more than 50% wt. of the total compound weight.
Abstract:
A multilayer biodegradable film is based on polylactides (polylactic acid), preferably obtained by reactive coextrusion, and may include at least one first layer A and at least one second layer B, in which the layer A and layer B are different from each other and the layer A includes: i) a minimum of 75 wt. % amorphous polylactic acid (PLA) with D isomer content ≥5%; and ii) triblock epoxy styrene-acrylate copolymer up to 5 wt. % of the total polylactic acid in this layer; and layer B includes: i) a minimum of 75 wt. % semi-crystalline polylactic acid with a degree of crystallinity ≥20% and low content of D isomer ≤5%; and ii) triblock epoxy styrene-acrylate copolymer up to 5 wt. % of the total polylactic acid in this layer. The multilayer biodegradable film may be three-layered and obtained by the blown extrusion method.
Abstract:
Compositions include a plurality of polymer particulates comprising a matrix polymer and one or more types of nanoparticles selected from the group consisting of biopolymer nanoparticles, biomineral nanoparticles excluding biomineralized silica alone, and any combination thereof. Illustrative examples of such nanoparticles may include cellulose nanoparticles, hydroxyapatite nanoparticles, or any combination thereof associated with the matrix polymer. The polymer particulates may be prepared by melt emulsification. Methods include depositing such polymer particulates in a powder bed; and heating a portion of the powder bed to consolidate a portion of the polymer particulates into a consolidated part having a specified shape. The matrix polymer may be biodegradable and lose at least about 40% mass in six days in a phosphate buffer solution (0.2 M, pH 7.0) containing 0.2 mg/mL of lipase obtained from Pseudomonas cepacia (≥30 U/mg) and incubated at 37° C.
Abstract:
Provided is a resin composition that includes a polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT), a polylactic acid (PLA), and a maleic anhydride modified polyolefin elastomer, and a biodegradable resin molded product comprising the same. The resin composition includes a biodegradable polyester, and thereby can provide resin products, such as hot sealing films and hot sealing bags, that are excellent in biodegradability and can realize high seal strength even at a low temperature during hot sealing.