Abstract: This invention relates to an elastomer composition comprising: about 10-85 wt % of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, optionally based on ethylene produced from a bio-based carbon source; about 15-90 wt % of thermoplastic polyurethane; and about 0-10 wt % of a compatibilizer. This invention also relates to a molding product formed from the elastomer composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to a polyolefin blend composition comprising a polyolefin base polymer component and a functionalized polybutadiene component. The polyolefin blend exhibits both i) an increased melt flow and ii) an increased impact toughness and/or melt elasticity, as compared to the same composition without the functionalized polybutadiene. This invention also relates to a method of increasing the melt flow of a polyolefin and simultaneously increasing the impact toughness and/or the melt elasticity of the polyolefin by blending a polyolefin base polymer component and a functionalized polybutadiene component.

Abstract: This invention relates to an elastomer composition comprising: about 10-85 wt % of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, optionally based on ethylene produced from a bio-based carbon source; about 15-90 wt % of thermoplastic polyurethane; and about 0-10 wt % of a compatibilizer. This invention also relates to a molding product formed from the elastomer composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to an elastomer composition comprising: about 10-85 wt % of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, optionally based on ethylene produced from a bio-based carbon source; about 15-90 wt % of thermoplastic polyurethane; and about 0-10 wt % of a compatibilizer. This invention also relates to a molding product formed from the elastomer composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to a polyolefin blend composition comprising a polyolefin base polymer component and a functionalized polybutadiene component. The polyolefin blend exhibits both i) an increased melt flow and ii) an increased impact toughness and/or melt elasticity, as compared to the same composition without the functionalized polybutadiene. This invention also relates to a method of increasing the melt flow of a polyolefin and simultaneously increasing the impact toughness and/or the melt elasticity of the polyolefin by blending a polyolefin base polymer component and a functionalized polybutadiene component.

Abstract: This invention relates to an elastomer composition comprising: about 10-85 wt % of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, optionally based on ethylene produced from a bio-based carbon source; about 15-90 wt % of thermoplastic polyurethane; and about 0-10 wt % of a compatibilizer. This invention also relates to a molding product formed from the elastomer composition.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition may include at least one polyamide, at least one polyethylene, and at least one compatibilizer that is a copolymer of ethylene and one or more comonomers selected from the group consisting of acrylic ester, glicidyl methacrylate, maleic anhydride, butyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate and functionalized polybutadiene; wherein the thermoplastic composition has an Izod Impact energy at 0° C., as measured by ASTM D256, that is greater than 6 ft-lb./inch, and wherein the thermoplastic composition has a bio-based carbon content of at least 50%. A thermoplastic composition may also include at least one polyamide, at least one polyethylene, and at least one compatibilizer that is a terpolymer of ethylene and two or more comonomers selected from the group consisting of acrylic ester, glicidyl methacrylate, maleic anhydride, butyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate and functionalized polybutadiene; wherein the thermoplastic composition has an Izod Impact energy at 0° C.

Abstract: Compositions of biobased polymer blends of polymers and a polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer are described. In certain embodiments, the copolymer is a multiphase copolymer blend having one phase a glass transition temperature of about ?5° C. to about ?50° C. Methods of making the compositions of the invention are also described. Also articles, films and laminates made from the compositions are described.

Abstract: Compositions of PHAs with PBS and/or PBSA are described and methods of making the same.

Abstract: Compositions of biobased polymer blends of polymers of polybutylene succinate (PBS) or polybutylene-adipate-terephthalate (PBAT) and a polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer are described. In certain embodiments, the copolymer is a multiphase copolymer blend having one phase a glass transition temperature of about ?5° C. to about ?50° C. Methods of making the compositions of the invention are also described. The invention also includes articles, films and laminates comprising the compositions.

Abstract: Compositions of polymer blends of polylactic acid (PLA) and polyhydroxyalkanoate are described. In certain embodiments, the PHA is a multiphase copolymer blend having one phase a fully amorphous phase with a glass transition temperature of below 20° C. and is between about 5 to about 45% of the total PHA. Methods of making the compositions of the invention are also described. The invention also includes articles, films and laminates comprising the compositions.

Abstract: Compositions of PHAs with PBS and/or PBSA are described and methods of making the same.

Abstract: Compositions of PHAs with PBS and/or PBSA are described and methods of making the same.

Abstract: Compositions of biobased polymer blends of polymers of polybutylene succinate (PBS) or polybutylene-adipate-terephthalate (PBAT) and a polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer are described. In certain embodiments, the copolymer is a multiphase copolymer blend having one phase a glass transition temperature of about ?5° C. to about ?50° C. Methods of making the compositions of the invention are also described. The invention also includes articles, films and laminates comprising the compositions.

Abstract: Compositions of biobased polymer blends of polymers and a polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer are described. In certain embodiments, the copolymer is a multiphase copolymer blend having one phase a glass transition temperature of about ?5° C. to about ?50° C. Methods of making the compositions of the invention are also described. Also articles, films and laminates made from the compositions are described.

Abstract: A polymeric resin having a density of greater than about 0.960 g/cc, a melt index of from about 1.3 g/10 min. to about 2.8 g/10 min., a zero shear viscosity of from about 1×104 Pa*s to about 1×105 Pa*s, a recoverable shear parameter of from about 220 to about 370, and a CY-a parameter of from about 0.155 to about 0.200. A polymeric resin having an initial tension defined by the equation IT??1.67*(MI)+b where b is 5.17 and a percent decrease in the extrusion pressure of the resin of about 30% when compared to polymer resin of similar melt index prepared with a catalyst that has not undergone an activation comprising an oxidation, reduction, oxidation sequence wherein the resin when formed into a film has a moisture vapor transmission rate of from about 0.21 g.mil/100 in2/day to about 0.33 g.mil/100 in2/day.

Abstract: Compositions of PHAs with PBS and/or PBSA are described and methods of making the same.

Abstract: Described herein is a biobased, fully biodegradable multilayer film having gas barrier properties. Also included is a method of making such material.

Abstract: Compositions of PHAs with PBS and/or PBSA are described and methods of making the same.

Abstract: Compositions of PHAs with PBS and/or PBSA are described and methods of making the same.