Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparing sub-micron biocarbon materials using biomass that is chemically modified with organic or inorganic agents including but not limited to acrylamide, glycine, urea, glycerol, bio-glycerol, corn syrup, succinic acid, and sodium bicarbonate. The use of foaming and heating methodologies which could be either pre or post carbonization and subsequent particle size reduction methodologies for the creation of cost-competitive sub-micron biocarbon particles and fibers for a variety of applications.

Abstract: A highly compatibilized biodegradable composite with high impact strength including: (a) a polymeric matrix having one or more biodegradable polymers; (b) one or more fillers; and (c) free radical initiators are fabricated via one-step reactive extrusion method. An in-situ free radical reaction method of manufacturing the biodegradable composite, including the step of (a) (1) mixing one or more biodegradable polymers and a free radical initiator; (2) melting step (1) thereby manufacturing the highly compatibilized biodegradable matrix. (b) Mixing the composites of step (a) and fillers or second biodegradable polymers, thereby manufacturing the biodegradable composite. Also, nano-blends are successfully prepared in this invention ascribe to the improved compatibility of the different components.

Abstract: A biocomposite formulation comprising a polyamide, an engineering polyester and biocarbon. The biocomposite can be reinforced with various additives, including reactive compatibilizers, bio-sourced carbons, nanofillers and recycled carbon fibers.

Abstract: A highly compatibilized biodegradable composite with high impact strength including: (a) a polymeric matrix having one or more biodegradable polymers; (b) one or more fillers; and (c) free radical initiators are fabricated via one-step reactive extrusion method. An in-situ free radical reaction method of manufacturing the biodegradable composite, including the step of (a) (1) mixing one or more biodegradable polymers and a free radical initiator; (2) melting step (1) thereby manufacturing the highly compatibilized biodegradable matrix. (b) Mixing the composites of step (a) and fillers or second biodegradable polymers, thereby manufacturing the biodegradable composite. Also, nano-blends are successfully prepared in this invention ascribe to the improved compatibility of the different components.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparing sub-micron biocarbon materials using biomass that is chemically modified with organic or inorganic agents including but not limited to acrylamide, glycine, urea, glycerol, bio-glycerol, corn syrup, succinic acid, and sodium bicarbonate. The use of foaming and heating methodologies which could be either pre or post carbonization and subsequent particle size reduction methodologies for the creation of cost-competitive sub-micron biocarbon particles and fibers for a variety of applications.

Abstract: A biodegradable composite including: (a) a polymeric matrix having a biodegradable polymer; (b) a filler; and (c) an anhydride grafted compatibilizer including one or more biodegradable polymers modified with an anhydride group. The composite may also include (d) polymer additives such as polymer chain extenders or plasticizers. An in situ method of manufacturing the biodegradable composite of the present invention, including the steps of: (a) melting one or more biodegradable polymers in the presence of a functional monomer and a free radical initiator to form a mixture; and (b) adding a filler and polymer additives to the mixture thereby manufacturing the biodegradable composite.

Abstract: A high performance acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) polymer blend comprising ABS, polylactic acid (PLA), an acrylic copolymer based lubricant and a polymeric chain extender.

Abstract: The present invention relates to plastic materials comprising lignin and poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) to methods of manufacturing those plastic materials and to articles obtained by molding the plastic materials of the invention. Since PBS can be obtained from renewable sources, the present invention also provides for bioplastic materials comprising lignin and PBS. The present invention also provides for plastic materials comprising lignin and PBS and at least one fiber and to articles obtained from those plastic materials that are degradable, compostable and recyclable.

Abstract: A high performance acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) polymer blend comprising ABS, polylactic acid (PLA), an acrylic copolymer based lubricant and a polymeric chain extender.

Abstract: The present invention relates to plastic materials comprising lignin and poly (butylene succinate) (PBS) to methods of manufacturing those plastic materials and to articles obtained by molding the plastic materials of the invention. Since PBS can be obtained from renewable sources, the present invention also provides for bioplastic materials comprising lignin and PBS. The present invention also provides for plastic materials comprising lignin and PBS and at least one fiber and to articles obtained from those plastic materials that are degradable, compostable and recyclable.

Abstract: Polymeric materials and products, including sheet flooring materials prepared from the polymeric materials, and processes for preparing the polymeric materials, are disclosed. The polymeric materials include a polylactic acid-based polymer in combination with plasticizer and a compatibilizer, and optionally include a filler. The polymeric material can include between about 30 to about 50 percent by weight polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene glycol, polyglycolide, ethylene vinyl acetate, polycarbonate, polycaprolactone, polyhydroxyalkanoates, or polyolefins modified with polar groups, for example, ionomers. The plasticizer is typically an epoxidized vegetable oil or esterified and epoxidized vegetable oil and is typically present in an amount of between about 10 and about 50% by weight. In some embodiments, the compatibilizer is a polyolefin modified with one or more polar functional groups, and is typically present in an amount of between about 5 and about 10% by weight.

Abstract: Polymeric materials and products, including sheet flooring materials prepared from the polymeric materials, and processes for preparing the polymeric materials, are disclosed. The polymeric materials include a polylactic acid-based polymer in combination with plasticizer and a compatibilizer, and optionally include a filler. The polymeric material can include between about 30 to about 50 percent by weight polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene glycol, polyglycolide, ethylene vinyl acetate, polycarbonate, polycaprolactone, polyhydroxyalkanoates, or polyolefins modified with polar groups, for example, ionomers. The plasticizer is typically an epoxidized vegetable oil or esterified and epoxidized vegetable oil and is typically present in an amount of between about 10 and about 50% by weight. In some embodiments, the compatibilizer is a polyolefin modified with one or more polar functional groups, and is typically present in an amount of between about 5 and about 10% by weight.