Abstract: The present invention encompasses polymer compositions comprising aliphatic polycarbonate chains containing sites of olefinic unsaturation. In certain embodiments the aliphatic polycarbonate chains comprise sites of olefinic unsaturation capable of participating in radical-promoted olefin polymerizations. In certain embodiments, the invention encompasses composites formed by the polymerization or cross-linking of a combination of olefinic monomers and aliphatic polycarbonate chains containing sites of olefinic unsaturation.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses polymer compositions comprising aliphatic polycarbonate chains containing sites of olefinic unsaturation. In certain embodiments the aliphatic polycarbonate chains comprise sites of olefinic unsaturation capable of participating in radical-promoted olefin polymerizations. In certain embodiments, the invention encompasses composites formed by the polymerization or cross-linking of a combination of olefinic monomers and aliphatic polycarbonate chains containing sites of olefinic unsaturation.

Abstract: An advanced floor mat is disclosed. In an embodiment of the present invention, the floor mat includes a cleanable portion. The floor mat may also include a water dissipation component, a water absorbing component, a cushioning component, customized graphics, a transparent cleanable portion, a tacky surface on the cleanable portion, an antibacterial composition, an antifungal composition, and a fragrance. The cleanable portion may be erodible and may include a plurality of cleanable reusable layers. If a tacky surface is included in the floor mat, an anti-slip feature may be associated with the tacky surface to help prevent slipping on a possibly wet tacky surface. Additionally, a sensor system may be included in the floor mat to assist a user in identifying when the floor mat may require cleaning.

Abstract: An advanced floor mat is disclosed. In an embodiment of the present invention, the floor mat includes a cleanable portion. The floor mat may also include a water dissipation component, a water absorbing component, a cushioning component, customized graphics, a transparent cleanable portion, a tacky surface on the cleanable portion, an antibacterial composition, an antifungal composition, and a fragrance. The cleanable portion may be erodible and may include a plurality of cleanable reusable layers. If a tacky surface is included in the floor mat, an anti-slip feature may be associated with the tacky surface to help prevent slipping on a possibly wet tacky surface. Additionally, a sensor system may be included in the floor mat to assist a user in identifying when the floor mat may require cleaning.