Resumen de: 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.
Resumen de: 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).
Resumen de: AU2024268989A1
A packaging film including protein, a plasticizer, and reducing agent is provided. A coating for use with packaging films is also provided. The coating includes wax particles, ethyl cellulose, and an emulsifier. The film is prepared by a method comprising mixing protein with water to form a first mixture, obtaining a supernatant from the first mixture, adding a plasticizer and reducing agent to the supernatant to form a second mixture, and drying the second mixture to form the film. The coated film is prepared by a method comprising melting wax to form melted wax, adding an emulsifier and a solvent to the melted wax to form a third mixture, homogenizing the third mixture to form an emulsion, adding ethyl cellulose to the emulsion to form a coating solution, and applying the coating solution to a film to form the coated film.
Resumen de: 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.
Resumen de: 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.
Resumen de: 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.
Resumen de: 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.
Resumen de: 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."
Resumen de: AU2024266094A1
In particular, a biodegradable and compostable fdm for food is described, having one or more layers, suitable for making packaging capable of increasing the shelf life of fruit and vegetables.
Resumen de: KR20260006727A
본 발명은 실온 이상에서 생분해되는 찻잎 빨대 및 그 제조방법을 제공하고, 빨대는 주로 다음을 포함함: 관체, 주로 하나의 조성물로 제조되고, 여기에서, 상기 조성물은 다음의 중량%의 원료를 포함함: 찻잎 혼합물 35% 내지 65%; 생분해성 재료 35% 내지 65%; 상기 찻잎 혼합물 내에는 주로 찻잎 분말 및 무기 충진 분말을 포함하고, 찻잎 분말의 입경은 무기 충진 분말보다 작고; 본 발명이 제조한 관체는, 천연의 찻잎 향기를 가지고, 제조 과정 중 모든 원료는 환경 미생물에 의해 신속 분해될 수 있고, 분해 후에는 물, 이산화탄소, 미네랄 매트릭스만 잔류하므로, 환경에 부담을 주거나 해를 끼치지 않으므로, 빨대로 만들기에 적합하며, 그 자체로서 찻잎 특유의 향기를 느낄 수 있고, 사용 중에 용해되지 않아 음료의 맛에 영향을 미치지 않고, 기존 플라스틱 빨대를 대체하여 소비자의 관심을 끌 수 있으며, 플라스틱 제품 사용을 줄이는 데 도움이 된다.
Resumen de: NL2037940B1
A cellulose-fiber—based capsule (C) has a cup-like capsule body (CB) of which a side wall (SW), base wall (BVV) and flange (F) are integrally made out of a same cellulose-fiberbased material, wherein the integrally made cellulose-fiber-based material side wall (SW), base wall (BVV) and flange (F) are substantially rigid in order for the capsule body (CB) to remain shape prior to insertion in the beverage production machine. According to the invention the substantially rigid integrally made cellulose-fiber—based material side wall (SW) and base wall (BVV) are semi-permeable for pressurized liquid to pass through them while retaining substance in order for the side wall (SW) and base wall (BVV) to act as a liquiddiffuser for the pressurized liquid to permeate through the side wall (SW) and base wall (BVV) into the substance in the capsule (C). + Fig. 1a-b
Resumen de: NL2037941B1
A cellulose-fiber-based capsule has a cup-like capsule body of which a side wall (SW), base wall and flange are integrally made out of a same cellulose-fiber-based material, wherein the cellulose-fiber-based material flange comprises a radially inner ring-shaped sealing flange region (SFR), and a radially outer edge flange region (EFR). According to the invention the cellulose-fiber-based material flange (F) further comprises at least one radially intermediate ring-shaped liquid-barrier flange region (LBFR), wherein the liquid-barrier flange region (LBFR) has lower liquid absorption properties than the sealing flange region (SFR) and edge flange region (EFR). + Fig. 2c
Resumen de: NL2037960B1
There is provided a biodegradable container or plate material, preferably a packaging material for horticultural use such as a plant pot, comprising: a. 10-99 wt.% of a substrate ofa material comprising at least 50 wt.% natural fibres, and b. 0.5-90 wt.% ofa polyester coating, preferably 2-30 wt.%, wherein the biodegradable container or plate material has a water absorption of less than 40% following 24 hrs immersion in water at 25°C. There is further provided a biodegradable container or plate material comprising a layer of cellulose-based material provided with a composite surface layer comprising cellulose-based material and a polyester derived from an aliphatic polyalcohol with 2-15 carbon atoms and an aliphatic polycarboxylic acid with 3 to carbon atoms, wherein the polycarboxylic acid comprises less than 50 wt.% oftricarboxylic acid, calculated on the total amount of polycarboxylic acid. There is further provided methods for making such materials, and polyester resins forthe manufacture of said materials.
Resumen de: WO2026008334A1
The invention relates to a spray drying process of biosurfactants and the products obtained with it.
Resumen de: 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.
Resumen de: 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.
Resumen de: 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.
Resumen de: 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
Resumen de: US20260008249A1
A method of manufacturing a modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) container, comprising forming a molded fiber structure from a slurry comprising a biodegradable fibrous product and water, forming a multi-layered peelable liner having a defined number of layers that are concomitantly layered in a predefined sequential configuration, wherein a plurality of polyamide (PA) layers and an ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) layer are sandwiched between a first set of polyethylene (PE) layers and a second set of PE layers, and removably attaching the multi-layered peelable liner on the molded fiber structure to form the MAP container.
Resumen de: 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.
Resumen de: 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.
Resumen de: 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.
Resumen de: MX2025014723A
A compostable laminated packaging film comprises a first cellulosic layer having a first major surface and a second major surface opposite the first major surface, the first major surface of the first cellulosic layer configured to face away from a product to be packaged. A second cellulosic layer has a first major surface and a second major surface opposite the first major surface, wherein the first major surface of the second cellulosic layer is configured to face toward a product to be packaged. The second major surface of the first cellulosic layer and the second major surface of the second cellulosic layer have been surface- treated to enhance adhesion properties. A compostable polymer layer and an optional adhesive layer are disposed intermediate the first cellulosic layer and the second cellulosic layer.
Resumen de: 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.
Nº publicación: EP4674886A1 07/01/2026
Solicitante:
NIPPON CATALYTIC CHEM IND [JP]
RIKEN [JP]
Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd,
RIKEN
Resumen de: EP4674886A1
The present invention provides a novel polyester-based resin exhibiting biodegradability in seawater and a method for producing the polyester-based resin, and the present invention provides a marine biodegradable polyester-based resin containing a polymer including a structural unit derived from succinic acid, a structural unit derived from a dicarboxylic acid having 7 or more carbons, and a structural unit derived from at least one aliphatic diol selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycol, 1,2-propanediol, and 1,3-propanediol.