Abstract: A biaxially oriented film that comprises polypropylene and either polytrimethylene terephthalate or polymethylpentene as a cavitating agent in an amount from 5 wt % to 25 wt %. The film has a haze of from 90% to 100% and a gloss of from 10 to 150. The film may be used in food packaging applications and in industrial applications.

Abstract: A biaxially oriented film that comprises polypropylene and either polytrimethylene terephthalate or polymethylpentene as a cavitating agent in an amount from 5 wt % to 25 wt %. The film has a haze of from 90% to 100% and a gloss of from 10 to 150. The film may be used in food packaging applications and in industrial applications.

Abstract: Film layers made from formulated polymer compositions are disclosed. Film layers made from such formulated compositions have surprisingly good (for example, low) water vapor transmission rates and are particularly useful for packaging dry goods such as cereal. The polymer compositions preferably have at least one homogeneous ethylene homopolymer and at least one heterogeneously branched ethylene polymer. The homogeneous ethylene homopolymer has a molecular weight much higher than that of the heterogeneously branched ethylene polymer, although the density of each is preferably higher than about 0.95 g/cm3.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to synthesis of radioactive material, such as a tritiated polymer, and an apparatus for generating electrical current from the nuclear decay process of a radioactive material. In one embodiment, the invention relates to an energy cell (e.g. a battery) for generating electrical current derived from particle emissions occurring within a radioactive material such as a tritiated polymer) on pore walls of a porous semiconductor. The radioactive material may be introduced into the energy cell by a wetting process.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to synthesis of radioactive material, such as a tritiated polymer, and an apparatus for generating electrical current from the nuclear decay process of a radioactive material. In one embodiment, the invention relates to an energy cell (e.g., a battery) for generating electrical current derived from particle emissions occurring within a radioactive material such as a tritiated polymer) on pore walls of a porous semiconductor. The radioactive material may be introduced into the energy cell by a wetting process.

Abstract: A biaxially oriented film that comprises polypropylene and either polytrimethylene terephthalate or polymethylpentene as a cavitating agent in an amount from 5 wt % to 25 wt %. The film has a haze of from 90% to 100% and a gloss of from 10 to 150. The film may be used in food packaging applications and in industrial applications.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method comprising contacting polystyrene with carbon black and expandable microspheres to form a composition, and expanding the microspheres to foam the composition. Also disclosed is a foamed composition comprising polystyrene, carbon black, and expandable microspheres. The inventive polystyrene compositions have improved mechanical properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to synthesis of radioactive material, such as a tritiated polymer, and an apparatus for generating electrical current from the nuclear decay process of a radioactive material. In one embodiment, the invention relates to an energy cell (e.g., a battery) for generating electrical current derived from particle emissions occurring within a radioactive material such as a tritiated polymer) on pore walls of a porous semiconductor. The radioactive material may be introduced into the energy cell by a wetting process.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to synthesis of radioactive material, such as a tritiated polymer, and an apparatus for generating electrical current from the nuclear decay process of a radioactive material. In one embodiment, the invention relates to an energy cell (e.g., a battery) for generating electrical current derived from particle emissions occurring within a radioactive material such as a tritiated polymer) on pore walls of a porous semiconductor. The radioactive material may be introduced into the energy cell by a wetting process.

Abstract: This invention relates to engraved boards that are suitable for use in displays and exhibits including all types of signage, frames and artistic representations. The board is composed of at least two layers. One layer is made essentially entirely of, or includes, high impact polystyrene foam. The other layer can be made of, or include, any thermoplastic polymer.

Abstract: This invention relates to tiles that are suitable directly for use in flooring, on bathroom and other walls, kitchen and bath countertops, table tops etc. The tile is composed of at least two layers. One layer is made essentially entirely of, or includes, high impact polystyrene foam. The other layer can be made of, or include, any thermoplastic polymer.