Absstract of: US2021369027A1

The present disclosure relates to low-sugar, and preferably sugar-free, edible and/or biodegradable materials, and to edible and/or biodegradable vessels for holding foods and liquids for consumption. Specifically, the disclosure relates to sugar-free edible and/or biodegradable cups, straws, and other vessels, capable of holding hot and/or cold liquids for extended periods of time. The present disclosure and its embodiments further relates to a sugar free edible and/or biodegradable vessel made from natural ingredients. The vessel may have an extended shelf life, and is sturdy enough to be used for a variety of applications.

Absstract of: US2021371144A1

A non-woven fabric comprising bicomponent fibers. The non-woven fabric has a core containing polylactic acid (PLA-1), coated with an envelope containing polylactic acid (PLA-2). The fibers are characterised in that PLA-1 is a copolymer of lactic acid monomers L1 and lactic acid monomers D1, and PLA-2 is a copolymer of lactic acid monomers L2 and lactic acid D2, whose D2 monomers rate is greater than the monomers rate D1 of PLA-1. The core further contains a polymeric plasticizer. The non-woven fabric may be used for making coffee filters and/or capsules via a thermoforming process for use in a percolating apparatus.

Absstract of: US2021370637A1

Thick and absorbent and/or flexible toilet tissue and methods for making same are provided.

Absstract of: EP3916036A1

The embodiments relate to a biodegradable polyester resin composition, to a nonwoven fabric, to a film, and to processes for preparing the same in which the biodegradable polyester resin composition comprises a specific diol component and a specific dicarboxylic acid component and may further comprise nanocellulose, whereby the biodegradability, flexibility, strength, and processability are enhanced. Since the biodegradable polyester resin composition has enhanced biodegradability, flexibility, strength, and processability as compared with the conventional natural biodegradable polymer widely used, it can be applied to various fields such as films, packaging materials, and nonwoven fabrics to show excellent characteristics.

Absstract of: WO2020152044A1

A method of forming an automatic dishwashing pouch comprising the steps of: providing a sheet of material (10); identifying one or more regions of the material; heating the material with a heating device having a non-uniform heating profile, the non-uniform heating profile arranged to heat the identified region(s) to a greater temperature than other regions of the material; and forming the material in a mould to form the automatic dishwashing pouch, the automatic dishwashing pouch including a plurality of cavities (12).

Absstract of: EP3715074A1

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein recycelbares Holzwerkstoffprodukt umfassend mindestens ein Trägermaterial aus Holzpartikeln und mindestens einem biologisch abbaubaren Bindemittel, und mindestens eine auf dem Trägermaterial angeordnete biologisch abbaubare Polymerfolie.

Absstract of: WO2020223239A1

Powdered hair bleach individually packaged in pre-measured sizes, weights, or volumes. The powdered hair bleach is encased in a dissolvable substrate. Packages (100) include one or more chambers (114, 116) and include additional compositions.

Absstract of: FR3110555A1

L'invention concerne un contenant pour des produits liquides, semi-liquides ou pâteux, contenant comprenant un corps constitué d'une feuille de matériau souple de type tissu, matériau intissé, papier, carton ou algue, feuille recouverte d'un revêtement barrière de type cire d'abeille, stéarine, cire froide, résine végétale ou paraffine végétale, corps conformé en réservoir et comprenant une ouverture pour le remplissage. L'invention concerne également un procédé de fabrication d'un tel contenant. Application à la réalisation de contenants écoresponsables pour des produits alimentaires, cosmétiques, d'hygiène, d'entretien, etc. Figure de l'abrégé : Figure 1

Absstract of: FR3110556A1

Emballage adapté pour contenir des denrées périssables tout en permettant leur visualisation comportant :- une barquette (1) en carton ou en matériau biodégradable adaptée pour contenir des denrées périssables, ladite barquette comportant une paroi de fond (10) et au moins une paroi périphérique (11, 12, 13, 14, 15), la barquette (1) formant ainsi une cavité destinée à contenir les denrées périssables et destinée à être fermée tout en permettant la visualisation des denrées périssables à travers une ouverture (O), et- une étiquette transparente (2) collée sur des bords de l’ouverture et comportant une partie non-adhésive (21) recouvrant au moins en partie l’ouverture de manière à maintenir les denrées dans la cavité tout en permettant leur visualisation, l’étiquette (2) étant formée en matériau biodégradable.

Absstract of: AU2020338696A1

A paper bag for e-commerce shipments, which paper bag comprises first closure means for first closure of the bag (46, 49, 123, 127a, 127b, 227a, 337, 337a), tear means (47, 126, 136, 226a, 226b, 336) for opening the bag after first closure and second closure means (45, 48, 137, 137a, 238a, 238b, 338, 338a) for reclosing the bag after tearing the tear means. The paper bag is formed of a paper having specific properties concerning - inter alia - the grammage, the tensile index, the bending resistance and the like for rendering the bag especially durable and reliable in use.

Absstract of: US2021363701A1

The present invention relates to a method for the production of a coated paper, paperboard or film, wherein the method comprises the steps of; providing a first suspension comprising cellulose fibers and/or nanocellulose, applying the first suspension on a substrate to form a fibrous web, wherein the web has a first and a second side, providing a second suspension comprising polymers and/or particles wherein the second suspension has a Brookfield viscosity above 3000 m Pas at a dry content between 4%-40% by weight, providing at least one calender comprising at least one roll or belt, applying the second suspension to the surface of the at least one calender roll or belt forming a coating web and conducting said fibrous web through the at least one calender whereby the coating web is applied to the first side of the web forming the coated paper, paperboard or film. The invention also relates to a paper, paperboard or film produced according to the method.

Absstract of: US2021363335A1

Described herein are strength characteristics and biodegradation of articles produced using one or more “green” sustainable polymers and one or more carbohydrate-based polymers. A compatibilizer can optionally be included in the article. In some cases, the article can include a film, a bag, a bottle, a cap or lid therefore, a sheet, a box or other container, a plate, a cup, utensils, or the like.

Absstract of: US2021362936A1

In one embodiment, a container includes a housing assembly and an insert assembly. Each component of the housing assembly may designed to be reused, and each component of the insert assembly may be designed to be reused, recycled, or composted, depending on the materials employed for construction. Reusable components of the container may be constructed of non-reactive, durable materials that are not susceptible, or at least resistant, to rust and/or corrosion. Example materials for the reusable components include stainless steel, aluminum, carbon fiber, various types of polymers, and silicone. The container may be designed to allow simple and complete assembly and disassembly. The reusable parts may be cleaned, replaced, or repaired, as needed, and recyclable or compostable parts may be separated and cleaned in preparation for recycling or composting.

Absstract of: US2021362924A1

Methods for making films including a water-soluble polymeric material and a vapor-deposited inorganic coating are disclosed. The method comprises providing a layer of water-soluble polymeric material and vapor depositing an inorganic coating to at least one surface of the layer of water-soluble polymeric material, wherein the inorganic coating comprises a metal oxide. The method further comprises forming a plurality of microfractures extending along the surface of the inorganic coating.

Absstract of: WO2020019022A1

The technology relates to a 3D printed hydrogel formed from a maleimide containing polymer cross-linked using a bis-thiol containing cross-linking agent having at least two thiol functional groups, processes for preparing the 3D printed hydrogel, and uses thereof.

Absstract of: CN110372916A

The invention discloses a starch-base cooling material and application thereof. The starch-base cooling material is prepared from the following components in parts: 8.0-9.0 parts of starch, 0.5-1.0 part of phase change material, and 0.5-1.0 part of polyol. The starch-base cooling material is prepared by the coordination of the starch, the phase change material and the polyol, wherein the phase change material has the effects of absorbing heat and storing heat, the gas flow temperature of flue gas can be significantly reduced, the effect of fast and strong cooling is realized, and the cooling effect can reach 70-120 DEG C, prepared raw materials are all biodegradable materials, a prepared cigarette filter stick for heat-not-burn can be degraded after use, is environmental friendly, and canbe widely used in the field of preparation of heat-not-burn cigarette products, the starch-base cooling material has excellent thermoplastic performance, processing and molding are convenient, and theretention of aroma components in cigarette smoke is effectively reduced.

Absstract of: WO2020059887A1

This method for producing a polymer from a raw material containing glycerin and at least one type of glycerin fatty acid ester is characterized by including: a pH adjustment step for obtaining a composition which contains glycerin and whose pH is adjusted to 2-6; and a reaction step for bringing about a reaction by transporting the pH-adjusted composition in a capillary heated to a temperature of 200ºC or higher at a pressure of 10 MPa or more. The present invention can provide a new method for using a glycerin-containing composition.

Absstract of: US10400061B1

A curative for epoxidized plant-based oils and epoxidized natural rubber is created from the reaction between a naturally occurring polyfunctional acid and an epoxidized plant-based oil is disclosed. The curative may be used to produce porosity-free castable resins and vulcanize rubber formulations based on epoxidized natural rubber. Materials made from disclosed materials may be advantageously used as leather substitutes.

Absstract of: EP3604175A1

A capsule (100) for machines for preparing infused beverages is described, comprising:a body (2) shaped like a bowl, comprising a side wall (4) extending around an axis (X-X) and a bottom wall (3); said body being made of paper or paper material;said body (2) being sized so as to contain a predetermined amount of a powdered preparation for preparing an infused beverage;said capsule (100) being further provided with an annular peripheral edge (18) designed to abut against a bearing surface of an infusion chamber of an infusion assembly when the capsule (100) is inserted into said chamber;said annular peripheral edge (18) comprising a first annular portion (19) made integrally with said bowl body (2); said first annular portion (19) having a head surface (26) arranged substantially parallel to the axis (X-X) at its radially outer perimeter; andan annular reinforcing element (20) comprising a second annular portion (21) applied to said first annular portion (19), said second annular portion (21) having a head surface (26) arranged substantially parallel to the axis (X-X) at its radially outer perimeter;at least one liquid-proofing glue or resin layer applied at least at and covering said head surfaces (26, 27).A process for making said capsule is also described.

Absstract of: WO2016067285A1

The present invention relates to a biodegradable sheet comprising at least two polymer layers, wherein a first polymer layer comprises a mixture of at least two different biodegradable polymers selected from the group consisting of PLA, PCL, PBS and PBSA; and wherein a second polymer layer comprises a biodegradable polymer selected from the group consisting of PBS, PBSA, a mixture of PLA and PBS, and a mixture of PLA and PBSA.

Absstract of: EP3913017A2

A starch composite for binding fibers includes starch particles which are first particles and second particles containing a hydrophobic material having an affinity for the starch particles, which are the first particles. The weight-average size of the second particles is less than the weight-average size of the first particles and the outer surfaces of the first particles are covered by the second particles.

Absstract of: EP3913165A1

A connector for connecting sections of flooring together is disclosed. The connector comprises a carrier layer and an adhesive layer located on a side of the carrier layer. The connector is configured such that, in use, the adhesive layer adheres to the underside of adjacent flooring sections to couple the adjacent flooring sections together. The carrier layer comprises a biodegradable or compostable or recyclable material, and the adhesive layer comprises a biodegradable or compostable or recyclable material. A floor covering comprising a plurality of flooring sections; and a plurality of such is disclosed, wherein adjacent flooring sections are coupled by at least one connector. Methods of manufacturing/disposing such connectors are also disclosed.

Absstract of: FR3110556A1

Emballage adapté pour contenir des denrées périssables tout en permettant leur visualisation comportant :- une barquette (1) en carton ou en matériau biodégradable adaptée pour contenir des denrées périssables, ladite barquette comportant une paroi de fond (10) et au moins une paroi périphérique (11, 12, 13, 14, 15), la barquette (1) formant ainsi une cavité destinée à contenir les denrées périssables et destinée à être fermée tout en permettant la visualisation des denrées périssables à travers une ouverture (O), et- une étiquette transparente (2) collée sur des bords de l’ouverture et comportant une partie non-adhésive (21) recouvrant au moins en partie l’ouverture de manière à maintenir les denrées dans la cavité tout en permettant leur visualisation, l’étiquette (2) étant formée en matériau biodégradable.

Absstract of: KR20210140952A

본 출원은 하이드로 겔 및 이의 제조 방법에 관한 것으로, 본 출원의 하이드로 겔은 초 흡수성뿐만 아니라 매우 높은 기계적 강도를 동시에 가질 수 있다. 이러한 하이드로 겔은 조직 공학, 상처 드레싱 재료, 약물 전달 시스템 및 농업과 같은 새로운 생체 재료에 적용될 수 있다.

Absstract of: FR3110170A1

La présente invention concerne une composition comportant de l’eau, une huile, un sel d’alginate et un hydrocolloïde, son procédé d’obtention et son utilisation en tant que substitut de matière grasse animale. Pas de figure