Abstract: The disclosure provides embodiments of environmentally acceptable fishing lines or fishing nets. Embodiments of the disclosed fishing line or net may comprise a degradable polymer having components derived from i) biomass sources, ii) protein, fatty acid or lipid sources, iii) microbial-based monomers and polymers, iv) agro-based monomers and polymers, v) sugar or starch based monomers and polymers, or combinations thereof, as well as fishing lines and net that further comprise an additive having components derived from i) polyol sources, ii) citrate sources, iii) fatty acid sources, iv) biomass oil sources, or combinations thereof. Some of the embodiments of the disclosed fishing lines or nets may have a suitable fiber core, while other embodiments of the disclosed fishing lines or nets are degradable over a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: The disclosure provides embodiments of environmentally acceptable fishing lines or fishing nets. Embodiments of the disclosed fishing line or net may comprise a degradable polymer having components derived from i) biomass sources, ii) protein, fatty acid or lipid sources, iii) microbial-based monomers and polymers, iv) agro-based monomers and polymers, v) sugar or starch based monomers and polymers, or combinations thereof, as well as fishing lines and nets that further comprise an additive having components derived from i) polyol sources, ii) citrate sources, iii) fatty acid sources, iv) biomass oil sources, or combinations thereof. Some of the embodiments of the disclosed fishing lines or nets may have a suitable fiber core, while other embodiments of the disclosed fishing lines or nets are degradable over a predetermined period of time. The disclosed embodiments are preferred because of the low environmental impact of the disclosed fishing lines or nets.

Abstract: The disclosure provides embodiments of environmentally acceptable fishing lines or fishing nets. Embodiments of the disclosed fishing line or net may comprise a degradable polymer having components derived from i) biomass sources, ii) protein, fatty acid or lipid sources, iii) microbial-based monomers and polymers, iv) agro-based monomers and polymers, v) sugar or starch based monomers and polymers, or combinations thereof, as well as fishing lines and net that further comprise an additive having components derived from i) polyol sources, ii) citrate sources, iii) fatty acid sources, iv) biomass oil sources, or combinations thereof. Some of the embodiments of the disclosed fishing lines or nets may have a suitable fiber core, while other embodiments of the disclosed fishing lines or nets are degradable over a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing eggshell powder for use in the production of bio-based products is provided. The process involves exposing a quantity of eggshell to high air speed at room temperatures to pulverize the eggshell and separate the eggshell component from the inner membrane component. Thus, the process avoids the use of high temperatures and other harsh chemical treatments to remove the inner membrane from the eggshell thereby resulting in an eggshell material that retains the original lipid-protein structure of the native eggshell from which the powder derives. Accordingly, an eggshell powder composition is provided that is substantially free of inner membrane material and possesses a lipid-protein structure substantially similar to that of the eggshell from which the powder is derived. A polymer composite composition comprising an eggshell component and a polymer component is also provided.

Abstract: A wearable aromatic device that can be opened and closed, depending on whether the user wants the device to emit aromas. Aromatics include any substances that are dispersed into the air, regardless of whether they are detectable by humans. Placing an aromatic into a substantially airtight chamber allows the user to allow the device to emit aromas only when desired. A resealable lid can be placed in an open position when aromas are desired, or a close position when they are not. The device is wearable in that it can be worn with a wristband, a pet collar, a belt clip, or any other suitable wearable assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable diaper that is biobased and/or biodegradable. The diaper is either made of wholly or partially renewable resources, at the same time can decompose in a compost site, and biodegrade in a conventional landfill as well as in marine conditions such as fresh, brackish or salt water.

Abstract: A wearable aromatic device that can be opened and closed, depending on whether the user wants the device to emit aromas. Aromatics include any substances that are dispersed into the air, regardless of whether they are detectable by humans. Placing an aromatic into a substantially airtight chamber allows the user to allow the device to emit aromas only when desired. A resealable lid can be placed in an open position when aromas are desired, or a close position when they are not. The device is wearable in that it can be worn with a wristband, a pet collar, a belt clip, or any other suitable wearable assembly.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing eggshell powder for use in the production of bio-based products is provided. The process involves exposing a quantity of eggshell to high air speed at room temperatures to pulverize the eggshell and separate the eggshell component from the inner membrane component. Thus, the process avoids the use of high temperatures and other harsh chemical treatments to remove the inner membrane from the eggshell thereby resulting in an eggshell material that retains the original lipid-protein structure of the native eggshell from which the powder derives. Accordingly, an eggshell powder composition is provided that is substantially free of inner membrane material and possesses a lipid-protein structure substantially similar to that of the eggshell from which the powder is derived. A polymer composite composition comprising an eggshell component and a polymer component is also provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for tagging items using one or more taggant additives. Taggant additives may include microparticles or pigments. The taggant additives may be embedded in or affixed to an item. A tagged item may be interrogated using one of more types of radiation or other energy. That radiation or other energy emission may stimulate one or more of the taggant additives, and the stimulated taggant additives may emit radiation or other energy. A detection device may be used to detect the radiation or energy emissions, and taggant information based on the detected emissions may be recorded in a database. A verification device may later be used to detect radiation or energy emissions from stimulated taggant additives by comparing detected taggant information with the authentic taggant information recorded in the database. If a match is found then the item may be identified as authentic.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for tagging items using one or more taggant additives. Taggant additives may include microparticles or pigments. The taggant additives may be embedded in or affixed to an item. A tagged item may be interrogated using one of more types of radiation or other energy. That radiation or other energy emission may stimulate one or more of the taggant additives, and the stimulated taggant additives may emit radiation or other energy. A detection device may be used to detect the radiation or energy emissions, and taggant information based on the detected emissions may be recorded in a database. A verification device may later be used to detect radiation or energy emissions from stimulated taggant additives by comparing detected taggant information with the authentic taggant information recorded in the database. If a match is found then the item may be identified as authentic.