Absstract of: WO2021224348A1

The present invention relates to a capsule (1) in the form of an individual portion, designed to be extracted under pressure, containing at least one edible substance (2) in soluble powder form, constituted by two identical circular, oval or polygonal sheets (3, 3'), leaving a space for the edible substance, and welded at their periphery in order to obtain a capsule that is substantially symmetrical relative to its welding plane, the capsule being characterised in that each sheet (3, 3') is constituted by at least two biodegradable layers (4, 4'): (i) a first layer (4) is a film chosen from a film made from cellulose, polylactic acid polymer, polyhydroxyalcanoate polymer, poly(butylene succinate) polymer or paper, and (ii) a second layer (4') chosen from nonwovens made from a biodegradable material or woven filters made from a biodegradable material.

Absstract of: EP4147573A1

Disclosed herein is a mat comprising a first foam layer; and a sanitizer; where the first foam layer is saturated with the sanitizer. Disclosed herein too is a method of manufacturing a mat comprising immersing a foam in a sanitizer; and saturating the foam with the sanitizer.

Absstract of: EP4147773A1

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Trocknungsmittel zur Absorption von Wasser und/oder Wasserdampf, aufweisend ein Gemisch aus einem Absorptionsmittel aus der Gruppe: Silicagele, Alumosilikate, insbesondere Zeolithe, und einem Polymer, das eine Wasserdampfdurchlässigkeit von größer 2 g/m2*d, vorzugweise von größer 10 g/m2*d, insbesondere von größer 35 g/m2*d, aufweist und als Matrix für das Absorptionsmittel ausgebildet ist.

Absstract of: WO2021224421A1

The invention relates to a method for producing a capsule, comprising the following steps: providing a main body (2) consisting of a plastic and having a bottom region (5), a circumferential side wall (6) and a circumferential main body collar (41) adjoining the circumferential side wall; providing a lid (3) consisting of a plastic; filling the main body (2) with an extract material; placing the lid (3) onto the main body (2) such that a fastening part of the lid rests on the main body collar (41); and fastening the lid collar to the main body collar by ultrasonic welding. When the lid collar is fastened, an inner surface (33) of the fastening part lies flat on a collar surface (43) of the main body collar. A sonotrode (50) to which mechanical vibrations are applied and which has an energy director (52) is pressed against an outer surface (34) of the fastening part or the main body collar such that plastic material of the lid and of the main body collar begins to liquefy at the outer surface as a result of the effect of the mechanical vibrations.

Absstract of: WO2021148665A1

The invention relates to a process for preparing a masterbatch comprising a polysaccharide, enzymes and a low-melting polymer in a mixer. The masterbatch is used in particular for the production of biodegradable plastic articles.

Absstract of: FR3126984A1

PROCEDE DE BLANCHIMENT ET DE DESODORISATION D’ALGUES OU D’EXTRAITS D’ALGUES La présente invention concerne un procédé de blanchiment et de désodorisation d’algues ou d’extraits d’algues, en vue de leurs utilisations dans la fabrication de plastiques ou composites. Le procédé selon l’invention comprend les étapes suivantes : (a) une étape d’obtention d’algues ou d’extraits d’algues, (b) une étape de préparation d’une solution de blanchiment et de désodorisation comprenant du peroxyde d’hydrogène et de l’eau, (c) une étape de trempage des algues ou des extraits d’algues, dans ladite solution de blanchiment et de désodorisation, durant au moins 2H soit, sous exposition à une lumière naturelle ou artificielle soit, sans exposition à une lumière naturelle ou artificielle, (d) une étape de séparation des algues ou des extraits d’algues, encore humides, et de la solution de décoloration, (e) une étape de séchage au cours de laquelle les algues ou extraits d’algues, encore humides, sont soumis à une température comprise entre 40 et 80°C. (f) éventuellement, si l’étape (c) de trempage s’est déroulée sans exposition à une lumière naturelle ou artificielle, une étape d’exposition aux UV-C avant ou pendant l’étape (e) de séchage, (g) une étape de récupération d’algues ou d’extraits d’algues, blanchies, désodorisées et séchées.

Absstract of: EP4148081A1

A method for producing lactide from C3-polyols that provides in the first step of the technological process the catalytic conversion of alcohol mixtures of C3-polyols into methyl lactate on a solid catalyst in a flow-through reactor; and in the second step of the technological process - a reaction of methyl lactate transesterification into lactide by passing methyl lactate vapors over a heterogeneous oxide catalyst in the absence of a carrier gas and under reduced pressure. A solution of glycerin or propylene glycol in methanol is used as alcohol mixtures of C3-polyols. In the first step of the technological process, granulated oxides from the following list are used as the catalyst: CuO/Al2O3, CuO-Cr2O3/Al2O3, CuO-SnO2/Al2O3, CuO-ZnO/Al2O3, CuO-TiO2/Al2O3, CeO2/Al2O3, and in the second step, the catalytic condensation of methyl lactate vapors into lactide is carried out.

Absstract of: WO2023033348A1

Provided are a fragrant sheet having enhanced aroma retention and aroma holdability, and a smoking article comprising same. A fragrant sheet according to some embodiments of the present disclosure may comprise a hydrocolloid material forming the sheet, an emulsifier, and an oil-soluble fragrance. The emulsifier acts as a cross-linking agent between the water-soluble hydrocolloid material and the oil-soluble fragrance, and thus may enhance the aroma retention and aroma holdability of the fragrant sheet.

Absstract of: KR20230036626A

본 발명은 종이층, 제1접착층, 오일차단필름층, 제2접착층, 생분해필름층으로 구성되는 생분해 종이 시트를 이용하여 제조된 생분해 기능을 갖는 용기에 관한 것이다.

Absstract of: WO2021148514A1

The present invention relates to a method of producing a cellulose-based product (103,700), wherein the method comprises the steps of: (i) providing at least two layers including one first (104a) and one second (104b) layer, and wherein said first (104a) and second layer (104b) each comprise cellulose fibers, and wherein at least one side of said first (104a) and/or said second (104b) layer is pre-treated with an adhesive coating, (ii) arranging said at least two layers including the one first (104a) and the one second (104b) layers in a superimposed relationship to each other in a forming mold (102) of a form press (101), thereby generating a stack (104) of said at least two layers including the one first (104a) and the one second (104b) layers, wherein said first (104a) and second (104b) layers are oriented within the stack (104) such that said at least one pre-treated side of said respective first (104a) and/or second (104b) layer is facing towards the superimposed layer, (iii) form pressing said stack (104) of at least two layers including the one first (104a) and the one second (104b) layers in a forming mold (102) at a forming temperature of at least 50°C up to a forming end-pressure of at most 1100 MPa, into a cellulose based product (103, 700) of a predetermined shape and a single layer configuration, wherein in said step (iii) said layers including said one first (104a) and said one second (104b) layers are moveable with respect to each other until said forming end-

Absstract of: US2023084251A1

The present disclosure provides a heat sealing aqueous resin composition containing: a rosin resin (A); a biodegradable resin (B) including a resin having a structure of General Formula (1) and/or a resin (b1) having a structure of General Formula (2); and a polyvinyl alcohol (C) in which an average saponification degree is 75 mol % or more and 85 mol % or less, in which a content of the component (b1) is more than 50% by mass when a total content of the component (A) and the component (B) is 100% by mass.—O—(CH2)x—O—CO—(CH2)y—CO—  General Formula (1):(in General Formula (1), x and y may be different from each other, and are integers of 1 or more and 10 or less)—O—(CH2)z—CO—  General Formula (2):(in General Formula (2), z is an integer of 3 or more and 10 or less)

Absstract of: WO2022043072A1

The present invention relates generally to the field of packaged food products. In particular, the present invention relates to a packaged food product, wherein the packaging comprises at least one edible packaging layer and the barrier properties of that packaging are mainly provided by that edible packaging layer. For example, the present invention relates to a packaged food concentrate, the packaging comprising an edible primary packaging in contact with the food concentrate and a secondary packing, wherein the edible primary packaging provides the required barrier properties and wherein the edible primary packaging comprises compounds selected from the group consisting of gellans, waxes, whey protein isolate, cellulose, alginates, methylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethyl-cellulose, corn zein, gluten, soy protein, caseinate, chitosan, pectin, carrageenan, or combinations thereof.

Absstract of: WO2021239637A1

A biodegradable aliphatic-aromatic polyester for the production of packaging films, having a Poisson's ratio (RVE) between 800 and 1700, comprising units of at least one dicarboxylic acid and at least one diol, in which Mn ≥ 40000 and Mw/q≤ 90000, in which q is the percentage by weight of polyester oligomers having a molecular weight ≤ 10000.

Absstract of: WO2023033349A1

Provided are a flavor sheet having improved physical properties, a smoking article including same, and a method for producing the flavor sheet and the smoking article. The flavor sheet according to some embodiments disclosed herein may include a hydrocolloid material forming a sheet, a flavor component, and a plasticizer. The plasticizer can improve the workability of a cutting process by improving the physical properties of the flavor sheet.

Absstract of: WO2023038205A1

The present invention relates to a cellulose film composition imparting excellent stretchability, and a cellulose film using same, the cellulose film composition having the advantages of improving the stretchability of a cellulose film by comprising cellulose and a cellulose-based compound, and providing antioxidant activity for a cellulose film by comprising turmeric powder.

Absstract of: WO2023037032A1

The present invention relates to an edible film-forming solution, as well as an edible film that can transfer spices of different weights, sizes and shapes to the surface of a foodstuff and completely disintegrate upon contact with the moisture of the product on which it is applied, leaving only the layer of spices contained in said film visible. The invention also relates to the method of obtaining said film and to the uses of same.

Absstract of: EP3689955A1

The present invention concerns improved biodegradable polymers, in particular starch-based biopolymers, such as thermoplastic starch (TPS) polymers, formulated with gum rosin derivatives such that the resulting starch based biodegradable composition present improved processability, mechanical, microstructural and thermal properties.These improved starch based biodegradable compositions are specially suitable for almost any plastics industrial application, such as, packaging industry, food packaging, agricultural mulch films or greenhouse plastics and/or disposable products for hygienic and sanitary uses, etc.

Absstract of: JP2023035040A

【課題】生きた魚を運搬する際の、余分な水による重量を減少させ、軽量かつ効率的な魚運搬を実現させるスペーサと魚運搬具とを提供する。【解決手段】スペーサは、直方体の外箱と、魚と水を入れた袋とに介在されるスペーサであって、外箱の内面に支持される外壁面と、袋を下側から取り囲みかつ全面が防水面となる内壁面とを備える。【選択図】図１

Absstract of: KR20230034467A

본 발명은 생분해성 고분자 조성물 및 생분해성 필름에 대한 것으로, 구체적으로 폴리부틸렌아디페이트테레프탈레이트(PBAT) 및 폴리에틸렌아디페이트(PEA) 올리고머를 포함하는 생분해성 고분자 조성물 및 이를 이용하여 제조된 생분해성 필름에 대한 것이다. 상기 생분해성 필름은 인장강도, 신율 및 장기저장성이 우수하고 생분해속도 조절이 가능하다는 장점이 있다.

Absstract of: WO2022077257A1

Composite thermoformed tableware and preparation method thereof are provided. The preparation method comprises a preheating step, a compositing step and a thermoforming step in sequence. The preheating step comprises heating multilayer forming materials at a temperature of 35°C to 150°C, and the forming materials comprise one or at least two of paper, plastic and inorganic layer. The compositing step comprises stacking the preheated forming materials to form a composite material. The thermoforming step comprises heat-pressing the composite material at a temperature of 80°C to 150°C and a pressure of 0.05MPa to 0.5MPa to form a three-dimensional body. The tableware is thermoformed by multiple layers of the same material or different materials, so that the thickness and strength of the tableware are higher, the process is simple without complex and complicated procedures, and the production cost is better controlled.

Absstract of: WO2022065843A1

The present invention provides: a super absorbent polymer exhibiting excellent biodegradability without degradation of properties, of the super absorbent polymer, such as water retention and absorbency under load; and a preparation method therefor.

Absstract of: WO2021148719A1

The present invention concerns a packaging material having a coating made of a biopolymer composition. In addition, the invention concerns a method for providing barrier properties for a packaging material by using the above mention composition. In particular, the present invention concerns coating of a porous material with a composition comprising a biopolymer formed by the reaction product of biodegradable polyester and siloxane precursor.

Absstract of: EP3950527A1

A cap (1; 101; 201; 301) for a container is made of a material at least part of which is derived from natural fibres. The cap (1; 101; 201; 301) comprises a cup-shaped body (2) having a skirt (6) which extends around an axis (Z) and a transversal wall (7) arranged transversally to the axis (Z). A cavity (3) is defined inside the cup-shaped body (2). The cup-shaped body (2) is delimited by an inner surface (4) facing the cavity (3) and by an outer surface (5) facing the opposite way to the cavity (3). At least one projecting element (16, 18, 22; 218; 316) projects from a surface of the cup-shaped body (2) selected from either the inner surface (4) or the outer surface (5). At least one recess (17, 21, 23; 221; 317) is provided at the projecting element (16, 18, 22; 218; 316) on another surface of the cup-shaped body (2) selected from either the outer surface (5) or the inner surface (4).

Absstract of: WO2023033349A1

Provided are a flavor sheet having improved physical properties, a smoking article including same, and a method for producing the flavor sheet and the smoking article. The flavor sheet according to some embodiments disclosed herein may include a hydrocolloid material forming a sheet, a flavor component, and a plasticizer. The plasticizer can improve the workability of a cutting process by improving the physical properties of the flavor sheet.

Absstract of: WO2023033348A1

Provided are a fragrant sheet having enhanced aroma retention and aroma holdability, and a smoking article comprising same. A fragrant sheet according to some embodiments of the present disclosure may comprise a hydrocolloid material forming the sheet, an emulsifier, and an oil-soluble fragrance. The emulsifier acts as a cross-linking agent between the water-soluble hydrocolloid material and the oil-soluble fragrance, and thus may enhance the aroma retention and aroma holdability of the fragrant sheet.