Abstract: Polymer compositions and methods of making and using the polymer compositions are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a composition comprising a polymer, a compatibilizer and an algae product.

Abstract: Biodegradable nanopolymer compositions and methods of making the compositions are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a biodegradable nanopolymer composition made from starting material comprising poly(lactic acid), co-polyester polymer with adipic acid compounded and nanoparticles of a mineral material such as silica and magnesium silicate. In addition, the present disclosure provides processes for making the biodegradable nanopolymer compositions as well as biodegradable articles made using the biodegradable nanopolymer compositions such as molded, formed and extruded articles.

Abstract: High heat resistant polymer compositions having poly(lactic acid) and methods of making the high heat resistant polymer compositions are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a polymer composition including a poly(lactic acid), an aliphatic polyester, and an organically coated calcium carbonate.

Abstract: High heat resistant polymer compositions having poly(lactic acid) and methods of making the high heat resistant polymer compositions are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a polymer composition including a poly(lactic acid), an aliphatic polyester, and an organically coated calcium carbonate.

Abstract: Biodegradable nanopolymer compositions and methods of making the compositions are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a biodegradable nanopolymer composition made from starting material comprising poly(lactic acid), co-polyester polymer with adipic acid compounded and nanoparticles of a mineral material such as silica and magnesium silicate. In addition, the present disclosure provides processes for making the biodegradable nanopolymer compositions as well as biodegradable articles made using the biodegradable nanopolymer compositions such as molded, formed and extruded articles.

Abstract: The invention relates to biodegradable nano-polymer compositions, or nanocomposites, comprising poly(lactic acid) and co-polyester polymer with adipic acid compounded with nanoparticles of a mineral material having a degree of purity of at least 99.9%, preferably 99.99%, selected from the group of silica and magnesium silicate. In addition, the present invention refers to a process for manufacturing the said compositions as well as biodegradable articles made on the basis of such compositions, such as molded, formed and extruded articles.

Abstract: The invention relates to biodegradable nano-polymer compositions, or nanocomposites, comprising poly(lactic acid) and co-polyester polymer with adipic acid compounded with nanoparticles of a mineral material having a degree of purity of at least 99.9%, preferably 99.99%, selected from the group of silica and magnesium silicate. In addition, the present invention refers to a process for manufacturing the said compositions as well as biodegradable articles made on the basis of such compositions, such as molded, formed and extruded articles.

Abstract: Polymer compositions having poly(lactic acid) and methods of making the polymer compositions are provided.

Abstract: Polyolefin compositions and methods of making and using the polyolefin compositions are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a composition comprising a polyolefin, a compatibilizer, a starch and a plasticizer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to biodegradable polymer compositions comprising poly(lactic acid) and poly(epsilon caprolactone) and co-polyester polymer with adipic acid mixed with organic peroxide and magnesium silicate minerals. In addition, the present invention relates to films, coatings and products made on the basis of said compositions and to a method for their preparation.

Abstract: Biodegradable compositions and methods of making the compositions are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a biodegradable composition made from starting material comprising poly(lactic acid), co-polyester polymer with adipic acid compounded and one or more additives such as plasticizers, flow promoters, polymer processing aids, slip agents, viscosity modifiers, chain extenders, spherical glass beads, organic fillers, inorganic fillers, fibers or combinations thereof. In addition, the present disclosure provides processes for making the biodegradable compositions as well as biodegradable articles made using the biodegradable compositions such as molded, formed and extruded articles.

Abstract: Biodegradable nanopolymer compositions and methods of making the compositions are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a biodegradable nanopolymer composition made from starting material comprising poly(lactic acid), co-polyester polymer with adipic acid compounded and nanoparticles of a mineral material such as silica and magnesium silicate. In addition, the present disclosure provides processes for making the biodegradable nanopolymer compositions as well as biodegradable articles made using the biodegradable nanopolymer compositions such as molded, formed and extruded articles.

Abstract: The invention relates to biodegradable nano-polymer compositions, or nanocomposites, comprising poly(lactic acid) and co-polyester polymer with adipic acid compounded with nanoparticles of a mineral material having a degree of purity of at least 99.9%, preferably 99.99%, selected from the group of silica and magnesium silicate. In addition, the present invention refers to a process for manufacturing the said compositions as well as biodegradable articles made on the basis of such compositions, such as molded, formed and extruded articles.

Abstract: A biodegradable polymer composition useful for manufacturing biodegradable items or articles with improved mechanical properties comprising poly(lactic acid) polymer (PLA), starch and protein material, obtainable by providing poly(lactic acid) polymer (PLA), starch and protein material in such ratios that PLA/starch blend represents at least 95% weight of the above three components and that starch represents at least 23% weight of PLA; mixing the above three components at room temperature in a controlled moisture atmosphere to afford a homogeneous mixture; subjecting the above homogeneous mixture to extrusion compounding under controlled heat, speed and pressure conditions; and drying down to a maximum of approximately 1% weight of moisture and subsequently conditioning the extruded polymeric composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to biodegradable polymer compositions comprising poly(lactic acid) and co-polyester polymer with adipic acid mixed with organic peroxide and mineral particles. In addition, the present invention relates to products made on the basis of such compositions, such as molded and extruded articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to biodegradable polymer compositions comprising poly(lactic acid) and co-polyester polymer with adipic acid mixed with organic peroxide and mineral particles. In addition, the present invention relates to products made on the basis of such compositions, such as molded and extruded articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to biodegradable polymer compositions comprising poly(lactic acid) and poly(epsilon caprolactone) mixed with organic peroxide and magnesium silicate minerals. In addition, the present invention relates to films, coatings and products made on the basis of said compositions and to a method for their preparation.