Abstract: Meltable flame retardant compositions and fibers fabricated thereof are provided. Compositions of the present disclosure comprise a polymer, a nitrogenous compounds and/or a phosphorus compound. Fibers and compositions of the present disclosure can be used to make fabrics. When fibers, fabrics, and compositions of the present disclosure are exposed to flame, non-flammable gases are released such that the flames is retarded and/or extinguished.

Abstract: Meltable flame retardant compositions and fibers fabricated thereof are provided. Compositions of the present disclosure comprise a polymer, a nitrogenous compounds and/or a phosphorus compound. Fibers and compositions of the present disclosure can be used to make fabrics. When fibers, fabrics, and compositions of the present disclosure are exposed to flame, non-flammable gases are released such that the flames is retarded and/or extinguished.

Abstract: Staple fibers and compositions formed from staple fibers are disclosed herein. The fibers are functionalized with molecules that render fabrics comprising the disclosed fibers hydrophobic, hydrophilic, and/or release molecules upon exposure to an external stimulus. Also presented are methods of synthesizing the same and a fabric comprising woven yarns including the staple fiber.

Abstract: Compositions with improved flame properties and with improved melt dripping properties can include a first polymer and a reactive component. The first polymer may be nylon or polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The composition can be formed into fibers and woven into a fabric. Crosslinking of the first polymer or of the first polymer and the reactive component can provide the improved properties.

Abstract: Compositions and articles with improved flame properties and fabric with improved melt dripping properties is disclosed. Reduced melt dripping can prevent injuries. Methods for making and using such compositions, articles and fabric are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are polyurethane-based foams. The foams may have one or more vicrucidal/bactericidal agents. The foams may be used as filters that capture and/or inactivate viral particles, such as, virions associated with COVID-19. Also described are methods of making the foams and methods of using the foams.

Abstract: Meltable flame retardant compositions and fibers fabricated thereof are provided. Compositions of the present disclosure comprise a polymer, a nitrogenous compounds and/or a phosphorus compound. Fibers and compositions of the present disclosure can be used to make fabrics. When fibers, fabrics, and compositions of the present disclosure are exposed to flame, non-flammable gases are released such that the flames is retarded and/or extinguished.

Abstract: Meltable flame retardant compositions and fibers fabricated thereof are provided. Compositions of the present disclosure comprise a polymer, a nitrogenous compounds and/or a phosphorus compound. Fibers and compositions of the present disclosure can be used to make fabrics. When fibers, fabrics, and compositions of the present disclosure are exposed to flame, non-flammable gases are released such that the flames is retarded and/or extinguished.

Abstract: Meltable flame retardant compositions and fibers fabricated thereof are provided. Compositions of the present disclosure comprise a polymer, a nitrogenous compounds and/or a phosphorus compound. Fibers and compositions of the present disclosure can be used to make fabrics. When fibers, fabrics, and compositions of the present disclosure are exposed to flame, non-flammable gases are released such that the flames is retarded and/or extinguished.

Abstract: Compositions of injection molded articles, multilayer extruded articles, and 3D printed articles with improved flame properties and with improved melt dripping properties are disclosed. Improved flame resistant articles may be beneficial for a large number of injection molded parts, 3D printed parts, and extruded parts. Reduced melt dripping also may be beneficial for such applications. Methods for using such compositions, printed parts, molded parts, and extruded parts are disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions with improved flame properties and with improved melt dripping properties can include a first polymer and a reactive component. The first polymer may be nylon or polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The composition can be formed into fibers and woven into a fabric. Crosslinking of the first polymer or of the first polymer and the reactive component can provide the improved properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for producing exfoliated clay platelets from a swellable clay material. In embodiments, the method for producing exfoliated clay platelets includes providing an exfoliating agent comprising an anionic extractant, and exposing the swellable clay material to the exfoliating agent, wherein the exfoliating agent produces exfoliated clay platelets from the swellable clay material. Methods for treating paper precursors and paper sheets are also disclosed, as are paper products formed from such paper precursors or paper sheets.

Abstract: Meltable flame retardant compositions and fibers fabricated thereof are provided. Compositions of the present disclosure comprise a polymer, a nitrogenous compounds and/or a phosphorus compound. Fibers and compositions of the present disclosure can be used to make fabrics. When fibers, fabrics, and compositions of the present disclosure are exposed to flame, non-flammable gases are released such that the flames is retarded and/or extinguished.

Abstract: Staple fibers and compositions formed from staple fibers are disclosed herein. The fibers are functionalized with molecules that render fabrics comprising the disclosed fibers hydrophobic, hydrophilic, and/or release molecules upon exposure to an external stimulus. Also presented are methods of synthesizing the same and a fabric comprising woven yarns including the staple fiber.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for producing exfoliated clay platelets from a swellable clay material. In embodiments, the method for producing exfoliated clay platelets includes providing an exfoliating agent comprising an anionic extractant, and exposing the swellable clay material to the exfoliating agent, wherein the exfoliating agent produces exfoliated clay platelets from the swellable clay material. Methods for treating paper precursors and paper sheets are also disclosed, as are paper products formed from such paper precursors or paper sheets.

Abstract: Compositions of injection molded articles, multilayer extruded articles, and 3D printed articles with improved flame properties and with improved melt dripping properties are disclosed. Improved flame resistant articles may be beneficial for a large number of injection molded parts, 3D printed parts, and extruded parts. Reduced melt dripping also may be beneficial for such applications. Methods for using such compositions, printed parts, molded parts, and extruded parts are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention concerns methods and compositions for modifying a surface of a material by anchoring a surface modifying additive to a polymer matrix using an anchor molecule, wherein the surface modifying additive and the anchor molecule are both added to a melt phase of the polymer matrix.

Abstract: The invention provides formulations for facilitating the removal of oil from a surface using a chisel composition, wherein the chisel composition includes a polymer having one or more binding points with a high affinity for the surface, and one or more hydrophilic segments that form a hydrophilic coating on the surface, rendering the surface water-wet and thereby facilitating the removal of oil from the surface. The invention also provides for methods of use of such formulations.

Abstract: The invention encompasses resinate formulations comprising an agricultural active ingredient and an ion exchange resin, wherein the agricultural active ingredient is imbibed upon the ion exchange resin; and methods of treating an agricultural surface. The invention also encompasses methods of manufacturing an agricultural formulation comprising a resinate, comprising: providing an agricultural active ingredient and an ion exchange resin; and mixing the agricultural active ingredient and the ion exchange resin to imbibe the agricultural active ingredient upon the ion exchange resin, thereby forming the resinate.

Abstract: The invention concerns methods and compositions for modifying a surface of a material by anchoring a surface modifying additive to a polymer matrix using an anchor molecule, wherein the surface modifying additive and the anchor molecule are both added to a melt phase of the polymer matrix.