Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include techniques for establishing connections between entities for collaboration and potential co-innovation. In one embodiment, the present disclosure includes a search technique including an entity defined search model. A verified user may upload information into a search model to influence search results. Searching involves finding information about entities that may be good matches for potential collaboration. Searches may be performed iteratively to populate categories of information about potential target entities to determine whether a connection to such target entities may be made to pursue collaborative activities.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include techniques for establishing connections between entities for collaboration and potential co-innovation. In one embodiment, the present disclosure includes a search technique including an entity defined search model. A verified user may upload information into a search model to influence search results. Searching involves finding information about entities that may be good matches for potential collaboration. Searches may be performed iteratively to populate categories of information about potential target entities to determine whether a connection to such target entities may be made to pursue collaborative activities.

Abstract: An improved method of producing gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) product with high purity in high yield from a starting biomass containing poly-4-hydroxybutyrate (P4HB) and water is disclosed. The method includes recycling a part of GBL product to replace the water to obtain a substantially water-free biomass slurry that is subjected to a conversion process to convert the P4HB to GBL.

Abstract: An amorphous or semi-crystalline polymer/aPHA composition (masterbatch) has a high load of aPHA (30 to 50 wt % based on the total amount of the composition). A method for production of the composition includes two or more split feedings of the aPHA in a blending or mixing or compounding operation. The method includes feeding about 1-15 weight percent (wt %) of the total aPHA in a primary feed hopper of a blending or mixing or compounding apparatus and about 30-49 weight percent downstream in the process.

Abstract: A low-temperature processable aliphatic polyester having 3-hydroxybutryates (3HB) and 4-hydroxybutyrates (4-HB) as basic repeated structures and an adjusted content of 4-hydroxybutyrates (4HB) is described. Articles based on the aliphatic polyesters are described and include a biodegradable wax, a medical device, a low-temperature hot melt, a non-woven cloth, a bioplastic, a drug carrier, a medical wrap, a medical fiber, a medical filament, a medical stent, or an orthopedic prosthesis. Methods for preparing the aliphatic polyesters are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a low-temperature processible aliphatic polyester and provides a polymer material comprising a polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer having an adjusted content of 4-hydroxybutyrates (4HB). By utilizing the polymer material according to the present invention, the polymer material can serve as a binder as a short-term biological support, and can be applied as a hot melt material and a non-woven cloth material to impart tacky function to a material that is very sensitive to heat. In addition, the polymer material can be easily applied to various fields.

Abstract: The patent application relates to a method of producing a monomer component from a genetically modified polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biomass, wherein the biomass is heated in the presence of a catalyst to release a monomer component from the PHA.

Abstract: Process and methods for making glycolic acid chemical intermediates and derivatives from biomass are described herein.

Abstract: Processes and methods for making biobased gamma-butyrolactone from renewable carbon resources are described herein.

Abstract: Post purification processes and methods for making pure biobased gamma-butyrolactone from renewable carbon resources comprising filtration and/or distillation and/or peroxide treatment are described herein.

Abstract: Processes and methods for making biobased tetrahydrofuran products from renewable carbon resources are described herein.

Abstract: Among other things, one or more techniques and/or systems are provided for maintaining a topic collection. That is, a topic collection (e.g., a vacation topic collection) may be created for a user, such that the user may store content associated with various applications (e.g., images from a social network app, vacation blogs, hotel price lists, sightseeing websites, etc.) as one or more entries within the topic collection. In this way, the user may easily organize, review, and/or share content through the topic collection. Recommendations of supplement content, which may be relevant to the topic collection, may be provided to the user. For example, entries within vacation topic collections of other users (e.g., to similar destinations) may be identified as supplemental content and recommended to the user. In this way, the user may accomplish a search task by organizing content into a single source.

Abstract: Process and methods for making glycolic acid chemical intermediates and derivatives from biomass are described herein.

Abstract: A double-walled plastic jar for cosmetic materials, having an inner compartment to hold the cosmetic, and an annular outer side wall defining the exterior of the jar. The inner compartment carries the lip that seals with a screw cap, and also carries an external skirt, which latter has the screw threads for engagement by the cap. In addition, a weight is disposed in a-concealed manner in the base of the jar, between the walls, to give the jar a heft feel, characteristic of glass or thick plastic walls.

Abstract: The patent application relates to a method of producing a monomer component from a genetically modified polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biomass, wherein the biomass is heated in the presence of a catalyst to release a monomer component from the PHA.

Abstract: This invention relates to single solvent polymer extraction methods.

Abstract: This invention relates to single solvent polymer extraction methods.

Abstract: A method of isolating a PHA, includes combining the PHA, a first solvent and a second solvent to form a combination, the first solvent being capable of forming an azeotrope with the second solvent; and heating the combination to form the azeotrope of the first and second solvents.

Abstract: This invention relates to single solvent polymer extraction methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for isolating a PHA. The method comprises combining the PHA, a first solvent and a second solvent to form a combination, the first solvent and the second solvent being capable of forming an azeotrope with the second solvent; and heating the combination to substantially remove the first solvent from the combination. Alternatively, the method comprises combining the PHA, a first solvent, a second solvent and a third solvent to form a combination, the first solvent and the second solvent being capable of forming an azeotrope with the third solvent; and heating the combination to substantially remove the first solvent and the second solvent from the combination.