Absstract of: JP2025110407A
To provide a melting bag for a hot melt adhesive, which is superior in workability during packaging such as crushing resistance, and deformation easiness more than before, and which is also superior in compatibility with a content during use, and a hot melt sheet and a hot melt laminate using the same.SOLUTION: A melt bag is formed from a resin composition containing at least a styrene-based elastomer (A) and having a melt viscosity of 30,000 mPa s or less at 160°C.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
Absstract of: US20260015800A1
Methods and apparatus for vacuum forming and subsequently applying topical coatings fiber-based food containers. The slurry includes one or more of an embedded moisture barrier, vapor barrier, and oil barrier, and the topical coating comprises one or more of a vapor barrier, a moisture barrier, an oil barrier, and an oxygen barrier. For food containers having deep sidewalls, a spray coating system includes a first nozzle for applying a full cone spray pattern to the bottom surface of the container, and a second nozzle for applying a hollow cone spray pattern to the inside surfaces of the side walls.
Absstract of: WO2026012774A1
The present disclosure relates to a container (1) for a storage and retrieval system comprising an assembly having, joined to one another: - a lower receptacle (2), comprising a component made of moulded material based on cellulose fibres, which is impermeable to water. - an upper receptacle (3) defining a volume for holding a load, such as articles. The present disclosure also relates to a storage and retrieval system having such a container (1).
Absstract of: WO2026012796A1
The invention relates to a water-soluble film, in particular water-soluble film for washing and/or cleaning agent portion units, wherein the film comprises, based on the total weight of the film composition, (A) 50 to 80 wt.%, preferably 60 to 75 wt.%, of at least one PVOH (co-)polymer, wherein the PVOH (co-)polymer is selected from at least one polyvinyl alcohol homopolymer, at least one polyvinyl alcohol copolymer or a mixture thereof, and (B) 0.2 to 15 wt.%, preferably 0.5 to 10 wt.%, of at least one alkyl polyglycoside, wherein the alkyl polyglycoside has the formula R5O-Gp, in which R5 represents a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl having 4 to 24, preferably 5 to 20, C atoms, G represents a sugar residue having 5 or 6 C atoms and p represents numbers from 1 to 10. The invention also relates to a pre-portioned washing or cleaning composition comprising at least one receiving chamber with a washing or cleaning composition, in particular a highly concentrated washing or cleaning composition, and a water-soluble film. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for producing such a water-soluble film and such a washing or cleaning agent portion unit, and to a method for washing textiles and/or for cleaning hard surfaces, in particular dishes, using such a washing or cleaning agent portion unit.
Absstract of: WO2026012797A1
The invention relates to a water-soluble film, in particular water-soluble film for washing and/or cleaning agent portion units, wherein the film comprises, based on the total weight of the film composition, (A) 50 to 80 wt.%, preferably 60 to 75 wt.%, of at least one biopolymer, and (B) 0.2 to 15 wt.%, preferably 0.5 to 10 wt.%, of at least one alkyl polyglycoside, wherein the alkyl polyglycoside has the formula R5O-Gp, in which R5 represents a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl having 4 to 24, preferably 5 to 20, C atoms, G represents a sugar residue having 5 or 6 C atoms and p represents numbers from 1 to 10. The invention also relates to a pre-portioned washing or cleaning composition comprising at least one receiving chamber with a washing or cleaning composition, in particular a highly concentrated washing or cleaning composition, and a water-soluble film. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for producing such a water-soluble film and such a washing or cleaning agent portion unit, and to a method for washing textiles and/or for cleaning hard surfaces, in particular dishes, using such a washing or cleaning agent portion unit.
Absstract of: US20260015797A1
Compostable seaweed-based compositions, and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the seaweed-based composition comprises (i) a phycocolloid including agar, alginate, carrageenan, and/or unprocessed seaweed, (ii) a polymer comprising thermoplastic starch (TPS), polycaprolactone (PCL), polylactic acid (PLA), polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), polyesteramide (PEA), polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT), polybutylene succinate (PBS), and/or polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH), and (iii) an additive, wherein the phycocolloid comprises no more than 90 wt % of the seaweed-based composition, the biopolymer comprises no more than 80 wt % of the seaweed-based composition, and the additive comprises no more than 50 wt % of the seaweed-based composition.
Absstract of: US20260015144A1
A molded pulp product formed from the molding of a three-dimensional pulp slurry. The pulp slurry comprises a natural fiber composition of virgin fibers which have not been recycled and are derived from plant materials. The natural fiber composition includes hemp fibers which have been micronized to suitable length and combined with pulverized hemp shive to form a fibrous matrix. The molded pulp product is formed from a vacuum molding process, thermoforming process, custom air-burst molding process, or other molding process wherein the slurry is applied to a three-dimensional mold and a three-dimensional product is formed. The resulting packaging product is one hundred percent biodegradable.
Absstract of: SE2330312A1
A B S TR A C TA biodegradable laminate (1) for aseptic packaging comprising a base board (2) with a first side (2a) and a second side (2b). The base board is biodegradable and comprises 0-30 wt% filler, the laminate further comprises a PHA, dispersion coated, primer layer (3) arranged on the second side of the base board, wherein the primer layer has a coat weight of 0.5-15 g/m2, the primer layer comprises a PHA type selected from the group consisting of PHB, PHBV, PHBH, P(3HB4HB), other co-polymers of PHB, other homopolymers such as PHO, PHH, P3HP, and combinations thereof; a vacuum deposited layer (4) coated on the primer layer which vacuum deposited layer has a thickness of 20-500 nm, the vacuum deposited layer comprises material selected from the group consisting of aluminum, magnesium, silicon, copper, aluminum oxides, magnesium oxides, silicon oxides and combinations thereof; and at least one extrusion coated heat-sealable PHA layer (5, 6) which is coated on the first side of the base board and/or on the vacuum deposited layer, wherein the extrusion coated layer has a coat weight of 5-25 g/m2, the layer comprises a PHA type selected from the group consisting of PHB, PHBV, PHBH, P(3HB4HB), other copolymers of PHB, other homopolymers such as PHO, PHH, P3HP, and combinations thereof.
Absstract of: WO2026015019A1
The invention is directed to a biodegradable, thermoplastic multiblock copolymer, to a process for preparing a biodegradable, thermoplastic multiblock copolymer, to the use of a biodegradable thermoplastic multiblock copolymer, to a composition for the delivery of at least one pharmacologically active compound to a host, and a medical device comprising a biodegradable, thermoplastic multiblock copolymer. The biodegradable, thermoplastic multiblock copolymers of the invention comprise at least one prepolymer (A) segment and at least one hydrolysable amorphous prepolymer (B) segment, wherein the segments are linked by a multifunctional chain extender, wherein the at least one prepolymer (A) segment comprises: a) one or more hydrolysable linkages, b) a water-soluble polyoxazoline-based polymer, and c) reaction products of one or more cyclic monomers and/or one or more non-cyclic monomers, wherein the water-soluble polyoxazoline-based polymer is a polymer containing a repeating unit of structure −N(COR1)CH2CH2n− where R1 is independently selected for each repeating unit from an alkyl group and n is 3-100, and wherein the multiblock copolymer is amorphous.
Absstract of: WO2026012850A1
A molded pulp product formed from the molding of a three-dimensional pulp slurry. The pulp slurry comprises a natural fiber composition of virgin fibers which have not been recycled and are derived from plant materials. The natural fiber composition includes hemp fibers which have been micronized to suitable length and combined with pulverized hemp shive to form a fibrous matrix. The molded pulp product is formed from a vacuum molding process, thermoforming process, custom air-burst molding process, or other molding process wherein the slurry is applied to a three-dimensional mold and a three-dimensional product is formed. The resulting packaging product is one hundred percent biodegradable.
Absstract of: WO2026013080A1
The invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising: a. 20-75 wt% of a biodegradable polymer according to Formula (1) POZx, y -(B-R)z (1), wherein POZx, y is a polyoxazoline, B = a hydrophobic moiety, R = H, or a C1-C18 alkylgroup, x = the number of chain ends of the POZx, y, and is 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, y = the number of attachment points for B-R at each chain end of the POZx, y, and is 1 or 2, and z is the number of (B-R) groups per biodegradable polymer, and is 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 or 12; b. 20-79 wt% of a biocompatible organic solvent; and c. 1-40 wt% of an active pharmaceutical ingredient; wherein the weight percentages of (a), (b) and (c) are defined relative to the sum of (a)+(b)+(c); wherein the weight fraction of the POZx, y ranges between 4-40 wt% relative to the total weight of the biodegradable polymer, wherein the weight fraction of the POZx, y is determined by 1H-NMR. The invention also relates to a biodegradable polymer, and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the biodegradable polymer and an active pharmaceutical ingredient, wherein the pharmaceutical compositions are in the form of microparticles, microgranules, microspheres or an implant.
Absstract of: EP4678686A1
An object of the present invention is to provide a polyhydroxyalkanoic acid film which has biodegradability and can reduce the number of pinholes that occur after repeated bending. The object is achieved by a polyhydroxyalkanoic acid having a puncture strength (converted into a value at a thickness of 20 µm) of 80 gf or more.
Absstract of: EP4678558A2
The disclosure provides a water-soluble film, including a mixture of a water-soluble polyvinyl alcohol, a plasticizer, and a starch, wherein (a) the starch includes a hydroxypropylated starch in an amount of about 5 phr to about 30 phr; (b) the starch includes a modified starch having a degree of modification greater than about 2%, in an amount of about 2.5 phr to about 30 phr; (c) the starch is an unmodified starch having an amylose content of about 20% to about 80%; or (d) the starch includes a hydroxypropylated starch having an amylose content of about 23% to about 95% and the polyvinyl alcohol includes unmodified polyvinyl alcohol or anionic modified polyvinyl alcohol with the proviso that the anionic modifier is not acrylate. The disclosure further provides a sealed article including a water-soluble film in the form of a pouch defining an interior pouch volume.
Absstract of: WO2024184824A1
Disclosed is an algal-based extrudable compostable formulation comprising: at least one hydrocolloid that is extracted from algae, wherein the at least one hydrocolloid is present in a range of 30% to 80% of a total weight of the algal-based extrudable compostable formulation; and at least one plasticizer, wherein the at least one plasticizer is present in a range of 20% to 70% of the total weight of the algal-based extrudable compostable formulation, wherein the algal-based extrudable compostable formulation comprises at least one biobased biodegradable polymer derived from at least one cultivated biomass, and wherein the at least one biobased biodegradable polymer is present in a range of 1% to 80% of a total weight of the algal-based extrudable compostable formulation; and wherein the algal-based extrudable compostable formulation comprises at least one biobased reactor-derived ingredient,wherein the at least one one biobased reactor-derived ingredient is present in a range of 5% to 50% of a total weight of the algal-based extrudable compostable formulation, wherein the at least one biobased reactor-derived ingredient is at least a biosurfactant produced in a reactor.
Absstract of: CA3253598A1
"The invention relates to a method for preparing a blend of at least two thermally modified starches, in which the starches are granular starches of different botanical origins, and which comprises the steps consisting in: (i) preparing a starch milk containing at least two starches of different botanical origins, having a total dry matter content of between 30 and 40%, preferably between 35 and 37%, by weight; (ii) preparing a citrate buffer at a pH of between 4 and 6, preferably 6, and adding said citrate buffer to the starch milk to obtain a milk pH of between 4 and 6, preferably 6; (iii) providing a contact time of between 0.5 and 5 hours; (iv) drying to an equilibrium moisture content of between 10 and 12%; (v) heating to a temperature of more than 150°C for a residence time of between 10 minutes and 6 hours; (vi) re-suspending, correcting the pH, and optionally washing and again drying the thermally modified starches obtained thereby."
Absstract of: US20260007130A1
Described herein is a seed composition comprising seed with a number of coatings and mixed with amphiphilic compound and hydrogel forming agent. The resulting seed composition which may be dry, is a single product configured to be storage stable and, when broadcast to a site, acts to deter or kill localised plant growth around the seed as defined by the agrochemical activity if agrochemical is present. The seed composition also supports nutrient levels and hydration about the seed resulting in high levels of subsequent seed germination. Related methods of manufacture and use are also described herein.
Absstract of: JP2026002822A
【課題】十分な吸水性能を有しながら、土壌での生分解速度が比較的緩やかな生分解性デンプン系吸水性樹脂を提供すること。【解決手段】カルボキシアルキルデンプンを架橋して得られるデンプン系吸水性樹脂であって、前記デンプン系吸水性樹脂のイオン交換水の吸水倍率が5~200g/gであり、前記デンプン系吸水性樹脂の架橋を切断して得られる架橋切断物の粘度が120~40000mPa・sである、デンプン系吸水性樹脂。【選択図】 なし
Absstract of: WO2026009841A1
Provided are a compostable copolyester ether having excellent heat resistance and hydrolysis resistance, and a molded article thereof. This copolyester ether consists of a polyester component composed mainly of a dicarboxylic acid component and an aliphatic diol component and a polyether component composed mainly of polyethylene glycol, and is characterized in that the reduced viscosity of the copolyester ether is 0.5-2.0 dL/g, the main component of the dicarboxylic acid component is 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid, and the aliphatic diol component contains one or more components selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycol, 1,3-propanediol, and 1,4-butanediol. The molded article is mainly composed of the copolyester ether and is any of a fiber, a film, and a bottle.
Absstract of: AU2024283960A1
Described is a process for the production of capsules or pods for coffee machines with use of spent coffee (1 ) as raw material, wherein the spent coffee is subjected to polymerization (6) of the cellulose in an acid environment obtaining a polymer mass (17), and processing the polymer mass by lamination and thermoforming obtaining capsules or pods; the polymerization may be fed with the spent coffee as it is or with a mass obtained after extracting the cellulose from the coffee.
Absstract of: WO2026008815A1
The present invention relates to a lid foil for air-tightly sealing beverage capsules, in particular coffee capsules, having excellent barrier properties against gas ingress, water or humidity, and oxygen, comprising: i.) at least one layer of paper, ii.) at least one layer containing polylactic acid, iii.) at least one layer of a metallization, iv.) at least one sealing layer containing at least one thermoplastic material which is produced from glucose, lignin or cellulose.
Absstract of: WO2026008334A1
The invention relates to a spray drying process of biosurfactants and the products obtained with it.
Absstract of: WO2026009017A1
The invention relates to a method for producing a laminate for a piece of furniture, said method comprising the following steps: First, a decorative material is placed on a carrier panel. A composition is applied to the decorative material and/or the carrier panel, wherein the composition comprises a polyhydroxyalkanoate. The composition, the decorative material and the carrier panel are then pressed together to obtain the laminate at a pressing temperature at which the polyhydroxyalkanoate melts at least partially. The invention further relates to a laminate and to the use of a polyhydroxyalkanoate.
Absstract of: EP4674617A1
Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Lidfolie zum luftdichten Verschließen von Getränkekapseln, insbesondere Kaffeekapseln, mit hervorragenden Barriereeigenschaften gegen Gaseintritt, Wasser bzw. Luftfeuchtigkeit und Sauerstoff aufweisend:i.) mindestens eine Schicht eines Papiers,ii.) mindestens eine Schicht enthaltend Polymilchsäure,iii.) mindestens eine Schicht einer Metallisierung,iv.) mindestens eine Siegelschicht enthaltend mindestens einen thermoplastischen Kunststoff, der aus Glukose, Lignin oder Cellulose hergestellt ist.
Absstract of: EP4674327A1
A biodegradable tea leaf straw suitable for use above room temperature and its manufacturing method. The straw includes a tubular body made from a composite. The composite includes the following raw materials by weight percentage: 35% to 65% of tea leaf mixture and 35% to 65% of biodegradable material. The tea leaf mixture contains tea leaf powder and inorganic filler powder. A particle size of the tea leaf powder is smaller than that of the inorganic filler powder. The tea leaf straw retains the natural aroma of tea leaves. All raw materials used in the manufacturing process can be quickly decomposed by environmental microorganisms. The tea leaf straw does not dissolve in the beverage, thereby not affecting its flavor during consumption. The tea leaf straw is feature can attract consumers to use these straws as an alternative to existing plastic straws.
Nº publicación: EP4674911A1 07/01/2026
Applicant:
NEW JAPAN CHEM CO LTD [JP]
New Japan Chemical Co., Ltd
Absstract of: EP4674911A1
The present invention provides a dispersion-type crystal nucleating agent for a polylactic acid resin which, when used for a polylactic acid resin, can improve the crystallization temperature of a polylactic acid resin composition and the heat resistance of a polylactic acid resin molded article. The present invention also provides a polylactic acid resin composition and a polylactic acid resin molded article each containing the crystal nucleating agent for a polylactic acid resin. Provided is a crystal nucleating agent for a polylactic acid resin, containing a metal salt of an alicyclic dicarboxylic acid, the alicyclic dicarboxylic acid being cyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxylic acid having at least one alkyl substituent directly bound to a cyclohexane ring, the metal salt being a calcium salt, a hydroxy aluminum salt, a disodium salt, or a dilithium salt, stereoisomers of the alkyl substituent on the cyclohexane ring of the alicyclic dicarboxylic acid and an oxycarbonyl group constituting the metal salt including a cis isomer at a molar ratio of 80.0% or more.