Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising an aliphatic-aromatic copolyester consisting essentially of a dicarboxylic acid component that includes a terephthalic acid component and a linear aliphatic dicarboxylic acid component; and a glycol component consisting essentially of a linear aliphatic glycol component and 0 to 4 mole percent based on 100 mole percent total glycol component of a dialkylene glycol component; starch; optionally water; and polyol plasticizer. Also disclosed are shaped articles such as films which exhibit greater than expected tear strength and methods for preparing the films.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising an aliphatic-aromatic copolyester consisting essentially of a dicarboxylic acid component that includes a terephthalic acid component and a linear aliphatic dicarboxylic acid component, a glycol component consisting essentially of a linear aliphatic glycol component and 0 to 4 mole percent based on 100 mole percent total glycol component of a dialkylene glycol component and at least one additional component; starch; water; and polyol plasticizer. Also described are shaped articles such as films which exhibit greater than expected tear strength and methods for preparing the films.

Abstract: This invention relates to aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters that can exhibit improved tear strength and improved rate of biodegradation. Particularly to an aliphatic-aromatic copolyester having a dicarboxylic acid component and a glycol component. The invention also relates to articles and blends using the copolyesters.

Abstract: This invention relates to aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters that can exhibit improved tear strength and improved rate of biodegradation. Particularly to an aliphatic-aromatic copolyester having a dicarboxylic acid component and a glycol component. The invention also relates to articles and blends using the copolyesters.

Abstract: The polymerization processes described herein provide methods for dehydrating diols such that dimers of the diols are formed and incorporated into polyesters during polycondensation. Control over this phenomenon provides unique polymer compositions with a range of thermo-mechanical properties, crystallinity, bio-content and biodegradability. Generation of a wide range of properties allows development of polymers that can be used for a wide range of applications.

Abstract: This invention relates to aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters that can exhibit improved tear strength and improved rate of biodegradation. Particularly to an aliphatic-aromatic copolyester having a dicarboxylic acid component and a glycol component. The invention also relates to articles and blends using the copolyesters.

Abstract: Non-sulfonated aliphatic-aromatic polyester compositions having improved thermal properties and biodegradability, and articles such as films, coatings and laminates, produced from the non-sulfonated aliphatic-aromatic polyester compositions, are provided.

Abstract: Sulfonated aliphatic-aromatic polyester compositions having improved thermal properties and biodegradability, and articles such as films, coatings and laminates, produced from the sulfonated aliphatic-aromatic polyester compositions, are provided.

Abstract: Sulfonated aliphatic-aromatic polyester compositions having improved thermal properties and biodegradability, and articles such as films, coatings and laminates, produced from the sulfonated aliphatic-aromatic polyester compositions, are provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward ink compositions for inkjet printing having reduced satellite droplet formation and reduced spreading on non-porous substrates as well as a method for printing images with an inkjet ink having reduced satellite droplet formation and reduced spreading on non-porous substrates.