Abstract: Delivery systems, compositions, and methods for forming and delivering biomaterials from two components are described. Specifically, a composition includes a first component and a second component that are each formulated to be crosslinked with the other to form a hydrogel. The first component and the second component are formulated to have an initial storage modulus (initial G?) and an initial loss modulus (initial G?) when initially combined such that a ratio of the initial G? to the initial G? is between about 5 and about 100. The first component and the second component are formulated to have a gelation storage modulus (gelation G?) and a gelation loss modulus (gelation G?) at a gelation time after the first component and the second component are combined such that a ratio of the gelation G? to the gelation G? is less than about 1. The gelation time is less than about 120 seconds.

Abstract: Aqueous coating compositions are disclosed that are capable of forming residual antimicrobial coatings having improved performance related to residual efficacy and duration. In various embodiments, an antimicrobial coating composition comprises at least one antimicrobial compound, at least one durable matrix forming compound, and optionally, at least one performance-enhancing additive. The antimicrobial compound is selected from non-silane quaternary compounds and quaternary silanes. The durable matrix forming compound is selected from polymers, non-polymeric organic compounds, inorganic substances, additional antimicrobial substances, reactive silanes, and non-reactive silanes. The performance-enhancing additive is selected from a polymer, a solvent, an inorganic substance, a surfactant, a crosslinker, a surface modifier, and chemical species capable of forming a sol-gel.

Abstract: Radically polymerizable material, which contains (a) 0.01 to 5 wt.-% of at least one transfer reagent, (b) 5 to 60 wt.-% of at least one multifunctional (meth)acrylate or a mixture of mono- and multifunctional (meth)acrylates, (c) 0.01 to 3.0 wt.-% of a mixture of at least one monomolecular and at least one bimolecular photoinitiator, (d) 30 to 90 wt.-% of at least one filler, and (e) optionally additive(s), wherein the material contains as transfer reagent (a) at least one allyl sulfone of Formula I and/or a vinyl sulfone ester of Formula II.

Abstract: Provided is a curable composition that can form a lens having excellent visibility, antiglare effects, and contrast-enhancing effects by suppressing thermal degradation of a tetraazaporphyrin compound. The curable composition according to the present disclosure includes silsesquioxane containing a cyclohexene oxide group, and a tetraazaporphyrin compound having an absorption peak in a wavelength region of from 570 to 605 nm, in which a content of the tetraazaporphyrin compound is from 1000 to 10000 ppm by weight of a content of the silsesquioxane.

Abstract: Described herein are novel super absorbent materials. The super absorbent materials are copolymerized with strong or super strong ionizable monomers and bulky counter ions or select metal salts. The copolymer-based super absorbent materials have significantly improved absorbance properties. The compositions and methods described herein are useful in a variety of absorbent products.

Abstract: A method of producing bioplastics from date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) peels including cleaning date palm peels to provide clean date palm peels, subjecting the clean date palm peels to size reduction to provide a date palm peel powder, adding an acid solution to the date palm peel powder to form a bioplastic solution; agitating the bioplastic solution to provide a uniformly dispersed suspension; adding a plasticizer to the uniformly dispersed suspension to provide a plasticized suspension; and heating the plasticized suspension while stirring to provide a gelatinized polymeric material or uniform polymer matrix.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a method for manufacturing a light-transmissive film, a light-transmissive film manufactured by the manufacturing method, and a display device comprising the light-transmissive film, the method comprising the steps of: preparing a light-transmissive resin powder; preparing a light-transmissive resin solution by dissolving a first amount of the light-transmissive resin powder in a first solvent; preparing a filler dispersion solution by dispersing a filler in a second solvent; preparing a first mixture solution by mixing the filler dispersion solution and the light-transmissive resin solution; and preparing a second mixture solution by adding a second amount of the light-transmissive resin powder to the first mixture solution and dissolving same.

Abstract: Medical articles formed from ionically bonding an ionic polymer and an active agent provide enhanced properties. The ionic polymer may be one or more of an anionic polymer, a cationic polymer, and a zwitterionic polymer. The device may also include a nonionic polymer. Medical articles herein have antimicrobial, anti-fouling, and/or antithrombotic characteristics.

Abstract: A curable composition includes at least one polyamine; an epoxy resin; and a silane-modified biosilica material. The silane-modified biosilica material is derived from rice husk and is present in the curable composition at a concentration of 0.01 to 10 wt. %, based on the total weight of the curable composition. The silane-modified biosilica material has an average particle size of 1 to 10 micrometers (?m). A method of making a cured composite material from the curable composition.

Abstract: Described herein are clear coating antimicrobial compositions, methods of preparation, and uses thereof for conferring antimicrobial activity to a surface. One particular composition comprises at least one antimicrobial, a vinyl acetal derivative polymer binder and a solvent for solubilizing said at least one antimicrobial and said vinyl acetal derivative polymer binder. Another particular composition, comprises at least one antimicrobial and a binder polymer/solvent selected from an acrylic acid polymer, a polyester-based polymer, an epoxy-based polymer, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to body adhesive formulations. In particular, body adhesives that are water resistant yet are washable and removeable by way of washing in water in accordance with the garment's manufacturers instructions. The present formulations comprise one or more water soluble polymers, one or more waterproofing agents, and glycerin in at least one volatile solvent. The preferable formulation contained Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer (Lexorez 200 MB) and VP/VA (Luviskol VA 64 P comprising an acetic acid, ethenyl ester, polymer with 1-ethenyl-2-pyrrolidinone), silica gel and isopropanol as solvent, glycerine, and Geogard ECT (Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid) as preservative.

Abstract: A grafted glycosaminoglycan polymer is disclosed. The grafted glycosaminoglycan polymer comprises a glycosaminoglycan having a polymer backbone and one or more side chains comprising a polyalkylene glycol-containing residue grafted onto the polymer backbone.

Abstract: Bio-based polymer precursors and non-isocyanate polyurethanes (NIPU) and non-isocyanate polyurethane foams (NIPUF) that can be formed from the precursors, as well as methods for the synthesis of the precursors and the polyurethane products are described. The bio-based polymer precursors are formed through functionalization of a bio-based polyol, e.g., lignin, with cyclic carbonates. The bio-based polyol starting materials need not be pre-processed and can include Kraft lignin. NIPU/NIPUF can be synthesized through a ring opening curing reaction of cyclic carbonates of the bio-based polyol precursor with diamines. The carbonates and diamines can include non-toxic bio-based carbonates.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for making silicone hydrogel contact lenses in a relatively efficient and consistent manner from a lens formulation (i.e., a polymerizable composition) including a thermal initiator having a 10-hour half-life temperature (T10h?) under a controlled thermal curing scheme. A method of the invention comprises a step of curing the lens formulation in an oven according to a thermal curing profile that comprises or consists essentially of increasing the oven's temperature from room temperature or a temperature that is at least about 5° C. lower than T10h? to a temperature that is at least 30° C. higher than T10h? at a selected rate (e.g., from about 1° C./minute to about 10° C./minute). Under such a controlled thermal curing scheme, the lens diameter of the fully-hydrated silicone hydrogel contact lenses obtained according to a method of the invention does not vary significantly with the positions of the molds in the oven.

Abstract: A method for forming a thermoplastic prepreg is disclosed. The method includes supplying continuous fibers to a first extrusion device, supplying a first thermoplastic feedstock to the first extrusion device, wherein the feedstock comprises a first thermoplastic polymer, pre-heating, tensioning, and spreading the continuous fibers, extruding the continuous fibers and the first feedstock within an impregnation die to form a first extrudate in which the continuous fibers are embedded with a matrix of the first thermoplastic polymer, twisting the first extrudate, supplying a second thermoplastic polymer to a second extrusion device, extruding the first extrudate and the second thermoplastic feedstock within an impregnation die to form a second extrudate in which the second feedstock forms a layer around the first extrudate, while the first extrudate is twisted and under tension, and forming a sleeve of the second extrudate having the second feedstock forming a layer around the first extrudate.

Abstract: A crosslinkable silicone elastomer composition is described that includes a heat-resistant additive. In particular, a crosslinkable silicone elastomer composition is described that includes a heat-resistant additive that is cerium (IV) neodecanoate.

Abstract: Provided is a method for forming an ophthalmic lens as well as a lens formed by such method. The method includes the curing of a reactive monomer mixture within a mold assembly under conditions to permit incorporation of functional features into selective portions of the ophthalmic lens.

Abstract: Compositions and methods related to hydrogel tissue sealants are generally described. In certain embodiments, a hydrogel forming composition is provided in dry form (e.g., as one or more powder mixtures) and comprises at least an electrophilic polymer crosslinking agent and a nucleophilic polymer such as a protein that is capable of crosslinking with the crosslinking agent. One or more solvents able to dissolve the crosslinking agent and the protein can be provided and used to dissolve the hydrogel forming composition to facilitate crosslinking.

Abstract: A wood-derived lignin composition is disclosed. The wood-derived lignin composition comprises: —acid-insoluble lignin in an amount of 80-90 weight-% based on the total dry matter content of the lignin composition, wherein the average molecular weight of the lignin is 5000-15000 Da; —carbohydrates in an amount of 1.5-15 weight-% based on the total dry matter content of the lignin composition; —nitrogen in an amount of 0.2-1.5 weight-% based on the total dry matter content of the lignin composition; and wherein weight ratio of oxygen to carbon is at least 0.5 Further is disclosed a method for producing the wood-derived lignin composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a new resin which can be fabricated into conductive and bioactive microstructures via two-photon polymerization. The direct incorporation of conductive poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)-poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) and/or multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) in a poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA)-based blend remarkably enhances the electrical conductivity of microstructures over 10 orders of magnitude. Including biomaterials in the resin can promote cellular adhesion and create functional biosensors made of hybrid non-conductive and conductive structures for sensitive detection. Applications include development cost effective microelectronics in a broad range of biomedical research, electronics and sensors.