The invention relates to a biodegradable polyester film which has a thickness of 30 to 100 µm and contains a polyester mixture of: A) 5 to 40 wt.%, based on the components A and B, of a biodegradable aliphatic or aliphatic-aromatic polyester containing: i) 50 to 100 mol.%, based on the components i to ii, of one or more dicarboxylic acid derivatives or dicarboxylic acids selected from the group consisting of: tartaric acid, adipic acid, sebacic acid, azelaic acid, and brassylic acid; ii) 0 to 50 mol.%, based on the components i to ii, of a terephthalic acid or 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid; v) 98 to 100 mol.%, based on the components i to ii, of a C2-C8 alkylene diol or C2-C6 oxyalkylene diol; iv) 0 to 2 wt.%, based on the total weight of the components i to iii, of a chain extender and/or chain brancher selected from the group consisting of: a difunctional or polyfunctional isocyanate, isocyanurate, oxazoline, epoxide, carboxylic acid anhydride, and/or an at least trifunctional alcohol or an at least trifunctional carboxylic acid; B) 60 to 95 wt.%, based on the components A and B, of polylactic acid; C) 0 to 40 wt.%, preferably 5 to 25 and particularly preferably 5 to 15 wt.%, based on the total weight of the components A to E, of an organic filler selected from the group consisting of: native or plasticized starches, natural fibers, and/or an inorganic filler selected from the group consisting of chalk, calcium carbonate, kaolin, silicate, wollastonite, montmorillonite, and t

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

A continuous flow process for the preparation of one or more esters of lactic acid and 2-hydroxy-3-butenoic acid or α-hydroxy methionine analogues from a sugar in the presence of a solid Lewis acid catalyst and a solvent comprising an organic solvent and water. The invention provides a means for stabilizing a Lewis acid catalyst for use in a continuous reaction process wherein the water is present in an amount of up to or equal to 10 vol. % of the organic solvent.

A method for producing an engineered wood material may include a matrix material and filler material. In some embodiments, a separate binder and/or adhesive is not required. The matrix and filler materials may be bio-based and/or renewable materials. The engineered wood material may be produced by compressing the mixed components together under pressure at an elevated temperature for a predetermined amount of time. An advantage of the present invention may be that such materials are easily and cheaply replenished, as opposed to non-bio-based materials which include petroleum-based or other non-renewable products in their manufacture.

The invention relates to a food packaging unit (20) comprising a food container (1) for receiving a liquid, pasty or free-flowing food. The injection-moulded, single-component, cup-shaped base body (2) of the food container surrounds, with a wall (5), a bottom (6) and an outwardly projecting collar (7), an opening (4) which is closed by a food-container-covering film (10) applied to the collar (7). The food container (1) is injection-moulded in a single layer from a polymer blend comprising two components, a first component of which being PVOH or a PVOH copolymer. The food-container-covering film (10), which can be applied to the plastic food container (1) in order to close the opening (4) by sealing, welding or adhesion, comprises a cellulose-containing layer which is coated with PVOH, or a PVOH polymer blend layer.

Methods for applying a polyhydroxyalkaonate (PHA) film to a substrate. The substrate is coated with an aqueous PHA emulsion or dispersion to form a PHA coating. Photonic energy is then applied to the PHA coating on the substrate to remove solvent and melt the PHA to form a continuous film.

A composite structure comprises a fiber-containing layer, such as a layer of paperboard or other layer having fibers from natural and/or synthetic sources, and a mineral-containing layer covering the fiber-containing layer. The mineral-containing layer is substantially continuously bonded to the fiber-containing layer along the surface of the fiber-containing layer and provide a printing surface. The fiber-containing layer and mineral-containing layer can be shaped, sized, and manufactured such that the composite structure formed therefrom is capable of being machined to form a storage article. The composite structure further has tensile strength and other characteristics that allow it to be readily machined into desired storage article forms, such as box, carton, and other forms.

The invention relates to a single serve capsule (1) for producing a drink, comprising a capsule body (2) with a capsule base (3) and a filling side (4). A cavity (100) for accommodating a powdered or liquid drink substrate is formed between the capsule base (3) and the filling side (4), a filter element (7) is arranged between the drink substrate and the capsule base, and said filter element (7) is made from a fibrous material having a point and/or calendered structure.

The present invention relates to micellar nanocomplexes and a method of forming the same. The micellar nanocomplex comprises a micelle and an agent encapsulated within said micelle, where the micelle comprises a polymer-flavonoid conjugate, wherein said polymer is bonded to the B ring of said flavonoid. The micellar nanocomplex may have useful applications as a drug-delivery system.

Systems and methods for providing compostable food containers which preserve the quality of a food product for an extended duration of time, and which optionally allow for cooking of the food product therein. In some implementations, the food containers are sturdy, stackable, insulating, and require minimal or no manual labor to assemble. In some implementations, the food container includes a base and a cover which cooperate to form a closed chamber for supporting, protecting, insulating and optionally cooking a food product, such as a pizza. The base and cover may each be formed of a single layer of material including, but not limited to, molded sugarcane fiber (“bagasse”), molded wood fiber, molded bamboo fiber, molded paper or plastic. The base and/or the cover may include one or more detachable portions that may be selectively separable from the remaining portion of the base and/or cover.

The present invention relates to a degradable film for packaging fruit and vegetables, which comprises a polyolefin-based polymer matrix that incorporates an antimicrobial (biocidal or fungicidal) active ingredient of an essential oil, selected from the group consisting of: carvacrol, cinnamaldehyde, cineol, sabinene, thujaplicin, or a mixture of same, or incorporates the essential oil itself, selected from the group consisting of: cinnamon oil, oregano oil, eucalyptus oil, nutmeg oil, hinoki oil, or a mixture of same. The polymer matrix further comprises degrading agents. The invention also relates to a method for microencapsulating the antifungal or antibacterial active ingredients of the essential oil or the essential oil itself, and to a method for preparing the film.

A system for aerating a marker material. The system includes a first container, a second container, and an aeration connector. The aeration connector includes a body and a screen disk disposed within the body. The first container is in communication with the second container via the aeration connector. The screen disk of the aeration connector is configured to aerate a marker material as the marker material is repeatedly passed between the first container and the second container.

Disclosed are a biodegradable film, a preparation method and the use thereof. The preparation method for the biodegradable film comprises placing a mobile phase made of a film-forming raw material in a dry, flat-bottomed container, solidifying the mobile phase and forming a film, such that the film has a weight of 0.1-0.15 mg/square centimetre; the film-forming raw material comprises a biocompatible macromolecular material containing a hydroxyl, an amino and/or a carboxyl group. The biodegradable film can be directly attached effectively to tissues, and has the advantages of an excellent mechanical property, easy bending and a good drug-loading effect, and is capable of effectively preventing tissue leakage and adhesions in the abdomen, heart and blood vessels, spine, tendons, gynecological pelvis, etc., in clinical applications, and can be used as a drug carrier for medical treatments.

Systems and methods for providing compostable food containers which preserve the quality of a food product for an extended duration of time, and which optionally allow for cooking of the food product therein. In some implementations, the food containers are sturdy, stackable, insulating, and require minimal or no manual labor to assemble. In some implementations, the food container includes a base and a cover which cooperate to form a closed chamber for supporting, protecting, insulating and optionally cooking a food product, such as a pizza. The base and cover may each be formed of a single layer of material including, but not limited to, molded sugarcane fiber ("bagasse"), molded wood fiber, molded bamboo fiber, molded paper or plastic. The base and/or the cover may include one or more detachable portions that may be selectively separable from the remaining portion of the base and/or cover.

A biopolymer, which exists in a liquid phase at room temperature, a use thereof, and a preparation method therefor are provided.

A water-soluble package for holding a unit dose composition, the water-soluble package comprising a water-soluble substrate having a thickness from 30 micrometres to 250 micrometres, said substrate comprising: (i). a film-forming material; and, (ii). 0.2 to 5wt% surfactant; wherein the substrate has uniformly dispersed therein gas bubbles having an average diameter less than the total thickness of the substrate. Use of the water-soluble package for washing dishes or laundering textiles.

A water-soluble package for holding a unit dose composition, the water-soluble package comprising a water-soluble substrate having a thickness from 30 micrometres to 200 micrometres, said substrate comprising: i. a film-forming material; and, ii. at least 8wt% surfactant. wherein the surfactant is an anionic surfactant. Use of the water-soluble package for washing dishes, treating textiles or laundering textiles.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine mehrschichtige Schneideunterlage (10), mit einer ersten Folienschicht (12), einer zweiten Folienschicht (14) und einer Zellstoffschicht (16), welche zwischen der ersten Folienschicht (12) und der zweiten Folienschicht (14) angeordnet ist, wobei die erste Folienschicht (12), die zweite Folienschicht (14) und die Zellstoffschicht (16) biologisch abbaubar, vorzugsweise kompostierbar ausgebildet sind.

Opísané je syntetické vlákno s objemovým obsahom prírodného materiálu vo výslednom objeme syntetického vlákna (1) v rozsahu 0,5 % do 45 %. Prírodný materiál má podobu separátnych častíc (2), ktoré majú nepravidelný tvar s dĺžkou odlišnou od šírky, pričom dĺžka (L) častice (2) má hodnotu v rozsahu od 10 % do 120 % priemeru syntetického vlákna (1) a šírka (W) častice (2) má hodnotu od 25 % do 75 % dĺžky (L) častice (2). Zároveň šírka (W) častice (2) nepresahuje 50 % prierezového priemeru (D) syntetického vlákna (1).

The present invention provides a water-soluble film having excellent solubility in cold water, high strength, and excellent hard-water resistance. The present invention also provides a method for simply producing such a water-soluble film. One aspect of the present invention relates to a water-soluble film including a polymer containing an anionic group other than a sulfonic acid (salt) group, and a water-soluble resin. The anionic group-containing polymer excludes an acrylic acid homopolymer. Another aspect of the present invention relates to a method for producing a water-soluble film that includes a polymer containing an anionic group other than a sulfonic acid (salt) group, and a water-soluble resin. The method includes mixing a polymer containing an anionic group other than a sulfonic acid (salt) group and a water-soluble resin.

A water soluble container comprises a water soluble shell enclosing a volume. The water soluble shell comprises a set of voxels.

The invention relates to biodegradable packaging (10) comprising: - a biodegradable substrate (1) comprising a bottom (2) from the edge of which a wall (3) rises so as to define an inner face capable of containing an item, such as a food item or a plant; - a biodegradable film (6), characterised in that said biodegradable substrate (1) comprises one or more openings (5) arranged on the bottom (2) and/or the wall (6), said biodegradable film (6) being positioned on said inner face of said biodegradable medium (1) so as to seal at least said openings (5) and in that the biodegradable film (6) is positioned on the biodegradable substrate (1) by the in-mould labelling technique.

This disclosure relates to pregelatinized starches having a high degree of process tolerance, and methods for making and using them. In one aspect, the disclosure provides a pregelatinized starch having no more than 15 wt% solubles and a sedimentation volume in the range of 20 mL/g to 45 mL/g, the pregelatinized starch being in the form of agglomerates comprising starch particles, the pregelatinized starch being in a substantially planar form. In another aspect, the disclosure provides a pregelatinized starch having no more than 15 wt% solubles, and a sedimentation volume in the range of 20 mL/g to 45 mL/g, the pregelatinized starch being in the form of agglomerates comprising starch particles. In certain embodiments, the starch is drum-dried. In certain embodiments, the pregelatinized starches of the disclosure have a Yellowness Index no more than 10.

Provided is a resin composition that comprises starch and a polyvinyl alcohol, and has excellent breaking strength and breaking elongation at low temperatures, while also having good gas barrier properties. The resin composition comprises modified starch and a polyvinyl alcohol. When the cross-sectional area of dispersed polyvinyl alcohol particles is calculated from a cross-sectional picture taken by a transmission electron microscope, and if the cross-sectional shape of the polyvinyl alcohol particles is assumed to be circular on the basis of the cross-sectional area, then the equivalent particle diameter of the polyvinyl alcohol particles is 50-300 nm, and the equivalent particle diameter dispersity is 3.0 or less.

The invention is directed to a foldable and biodegradable cushioning sheet comprising a plurality of cushions, which sheet comprises a flexible base film and a plurality of cushions located on the top surface of the flexible base film; and wherein the cushioning sheet can be folded to provide a sturdy inside corner, wherein an object can be placed, such that the object is protected and if needed immobilized, for example during packing and transporting.