Abstract: The present invention relates to polymer compositions comprising at least one basic additive, and processes comprising at least one process step to obtain the polymer composition or articles comprising the polymer composition. The polymer composition generally displays an enhanced biodegradability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymer compositions comprising at least one basic additive, and processes comprising at least one process step to obtain the polymer composition or articles comprising the polymer composition. The polymer composition generally displays an enhanced biodegradability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymer compositions comprising at least one basic additive, and processes comprising at least one process step to obtain the polymer composition or articles comprising the polymer composition. The polymer composition generally displays an enhanced biodegradability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymer compositions comprising at least one basic additive, and processes comprising at least one process step to obtain the polymer composition or articles comprising the polymer composition. The polymer composition generally displays an enhanced biodegradability.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a product including a catalytically active titanium compound, which includes at least one step wherein the catalytically active titanium compound is contacted with a substrate in a liquid phase including a solvent having a carbonyl function and a C—H bond in ?-position to the carbonyl function, and an inhibitor selected from one or more acids and one or more alcohols or mixtures thereof and product obtained by the process.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for manufacturing a fraction comprising carboxylic acid anhydride by reaction of a fraction comprising carboxylic acid with a ketene, and the use of the fraction comprising carboxylic acid anhydride in a process for acylation of polysaccharides.

Abstract: This application relates non-woven fabrics comprising cellulose acetate fibers and their use.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for the recovery of carboxylic acid from a fraction comprising carboxylic acid and impurities, and a process for the manufacture of treated wood, which comprise the step of submitting a fraction containing carboxylic acid and impurities to a gas stripping operation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymer compositions comprising at least one basic additive, and processes comprising at least one process step to obtain the polymer composition or articles comprising the polymer composition. The polymer composition generally displays an enhanced biodegradability.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for manufacturing a fraction comprising carboxylic acid anhydride by reaction of a fraction comprising carboxylic acid with a ketene, and the use of the fraction comprising carboxylic acid anhydride in a process for acylation of polysaccharides.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for the recovery of carboxylic acid from a fraction comprising carboxylic acid and impurities, and a process for the manufacture of treated wood, which comprise the step of submitting a fraction containing carboxylic acid and impurities to a gas stripping operation.

Abstract: Process for the manufacture of a product containing a catalytically active titanium compound, which comprises at least one step wherein the catalytically active titanium compound is contacted with a substrate in a liquid phase comprising a solvent having a carbonyl function and a C—H bond in ?-position to said carbonyl function, and an inhibitor selected from one or more acids and one or more alcohols or mixtures thereof and product obtained by the process.

Abstract: A catalytically degradable plastic is described, with content of cellulose esters and also optionally of additives. A particular characterizing feature of this catalytically degradable plastic is that it contains a dispersed, catalytically active transition-metal-modified titanium dioxide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biodegradable plastic having increased biodegradation speed. Said plastic comprises a) finely distributed particle of a biodegradable, water-soluble, organic component, and b) finely distributed particles of a water-soluble, inorganic component promoting the growth of microorganisms and comprising N, P, and/or S. Said plastic is particularly based on cellulose esters such as cellulose acetate. Preferable components A are water-soluble saccharides and/or water-soluble organic acids. Said particularly advantageous biodegradable plastic is particularly available in the form of fibers, films, injection molded items, granulate beads, and containers. Controlled-release biocides and/or fertilizers can also be included in the molded part, wherein the molded part is degraded faster in the environment as said ingredients are released. The accelerated biodegradation is based on a synergistic interaction of the components indicated.

Abstract: A photodegradable paper including cellulose fibers and, if applicable, fillers, additives and/or other kind of fibers is described. Also described, is a paper particularly in the field of packaging, tissue papers or cigarettes.

Abstract: A photodegradable plastic is described, comprising cellulose esters and also, if appropriate, additives. A particular characterizing feature of this photodegradable plastic is that it comprises a dispersed photocatalytic carbon-modified titanium dioxide. Comparative experiments show that this photodegradable plastic exhibits a surprisingly high increase in photocatalytic degradability when compared with products in which a conventional or other modified titanium dioxide is used. This improvement is apparent in particular in use of the photodegradable plastic according to the invention when it is further processed to give moldings. The photodegradable plastic can, for example, first be further processed to give a filter tow. This can be used to produce filter rods, and these can then be used to produce filter plugs for filter-tip cigarettes.

Abstract: A photodegradable paper including cellulose fibers and, if applicable, fillers, additives and/or other kind of fibers is described. Also described, is a paper particularly in the field of packaging, tissue papers or cigarettes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biodegradable plastic having increased biodegradation speed. Said plastic comprises a) finely distributed particle of a biodegradable, water-soluble, organic component, and b) finely distributed particles of a water-soluble, inorganic component promoting the growth of microorganisms and comprising N, P, and/or S. Said plastic is particularly based on cellulose esters such as cellulose acetate. Preferable components A are water-soluble saccharides and/or water-soluble organic acids. Said particularly advantageous biodegradable plastic is particularly available in the form of fibers, films, injection molded items, granulate beads, and containers. Controlled-release biocides and/or fertilizers can also be included in the molded part, wherein the molded part is degraded faster in the environment as said ingredients are released. The accelerated biodegradation is based on a synergistic interaction of the components indicated.

Abstract: A photodegradable plastic is described, comprising cellulose esters and also, if appropriate, additives. A particular characterizing feature of this photodegradable plastic is that it comprises a dispersed photocatalytic carbon-modified titanium dioxide. Comparative experiments show that this photodegradable plastic exhibits a surprisingly high increase in photocatalytic degradability when compared with products in which a conventional or other modified titanium dioxide is used This improvement is apparent in particular in use of the photodegradable plastic according to the invention when it is further processed to give moldings, The photodegradable plastic can, for example, first be further processed to give a filter tow. This can he used to produce filter rods, and these can then he used to produce filter plugs for filter-tip cigarettes.

Abstract: The invention describes a low shrinking polymerizable dental material, comprising a mixture of a polymerizable resin, a polymerizable monomer, a polymerization initiator and/or sensibilizer and a filler in a content of about 20 to about 85 percent. The volumetric shrinkage during polymerization is less than about 1.5 Vol.- % due to its rheopex behavior.