Abstract: A polymer composition is disclosed formed from a cellulose ester polymer, a plasticizer, and at least one strength adjuvant. The strength adjuvant can comprise filler particles. The filler particles are added to the polymer composition in relatively great amounts, such as in amounts greater than 30% by weight.

Abstract: A lens driving device includes a lens module, a first support frame, a second support frame sleeved on the first support frame, a support assembly for suspending the first support frame inside the second support frame, a first flexible printed circuit board (PCB) including folding portions, a second flexible PCB opposite to and independent from the first flexible PCB, and a driving assembly. Each folding portion includes a first fixing portion attached to the first support frame, a second fixing portion attached to the shell, and bent portions connecting the first fixing portion with the second fixing portion by bending. The two flexible PCBs are separately provided in the lens driving device to prevent the risk of disengagement when the two flexible PCBs move, and the folding portions prevent the first flexible PCB from being pulled by the movement of the lens module to be disconnected.

Abstract: A polymer composition containing cellulose acetate in combination with one or more impact modifiers is described. The polymer composition can also contain a plasticizer and a bio-based polymer in addition to the cellulose acetate. The polymer composition is formulated so as to have properties similar to petroleum-based polymers for producing, for example, single-use biodegradable articles.

Abstract: A polymer composition is disclosed formed from at least one bio-based polymer and at least one odor masking agent. The odor masking agent is designed to control odors by masking the odors during melt processing of the composition without significantly interfering with the optical and/or mechanical characteristics of the composition.

Abstract: A polymer composition comprising a cellulose ester polymer combined with at least one salt additive. The salt additive can be combined with the cellulose ester polymer in order to decrease the melt flow rate of the polymer and improve melt processing of the polymer for forming molded articles.

Abstract: A polymer composition comprising a cellulose ester polymer in combination with a property enhancing agent. The property enhancing agent is combined with the cellulose ester polymer in an amount sufficient to improve at least one physical property. For instance, in one aspect, the melt processing characteristics of the polymer composition can be improved. Alternatively or in addition, molded articles made from the polymer composition can have improved surface characteristics. The property enhancing agent can be an acidic species, such as a diprotic, organic acid.

Abstract: A polymer composition containing cellulose acetate in combination with one or more bloom resistant or bio-based plasticizers and optionally one or more bio-based polymers is described. The polymer composition is formulated so as to have properties similar to petroleum-based polymers for producing, for example, single-use biodegradable articles.

Abstract: A polymer composition containing a cellulose ester polymer in combination with one or more plasticizers. The plasticizer can comprise a polyethylene glycol and/or triacetin. The polyethylene glycol plasticizer can have a number average molecular weight that has been found to improve one or more properties of the composition or of articles made from the composition.

Abstract: A polymer composition containing a cellulose ester polymer in combination with one or more plasticizers. One of the plasticizers can be polyethylene glycol. The polyethylene glycol plasticizer can have a number average molecular weight that has been found to improve one or more properties of the composition or of articles made from the composition.

Abstract: A polymer composition comprising a cellulose ester polymer in combination with a chain scission agent. The chain scission agent reacts with the cellulose ester polymer and decreases the intrinsic viscosity of the polymer. In this manner, the flow properties of the cellulose ester polymer can be dramatically improved. For instance, the melt flow rate of the polymer can increase making the polymer more amenable to molding processes.

Abstract: A polymer composition containing cellulose acetate in combination with one or more bloom resistant or bio-based plasticizers and optionally one or more bio-based polymers is described. The polymer composition is formulated so as to have properties similar to petroleum-based polymers for producing, for example, single-use biodegradable articles.

Abstract: A polymer composition containing cellulose acetate in combination with one or more bio-based polymers is described. The polymer composition can optionally also contain a plasticizer. The polymer composition is formulated so as to have properties similar to petroleum-based polymers for producing, for example, single-use biodegradable articles.

Abstract: A polymer composition containing cellulose acetate in combination with one or more impact modifiers is described. The polymer composition can also contain a plasticizer and a bio-based polymer in addition to the cellulose acetate. The polymer composition is formulated so as to have properties similar to petroleum-based polymers for producing, for example, single-use biodegradable articles.

Abstract: A polymer composition containing cellulose acetate in combination with one or more plasticizers and one or more acid scavengers. The composition can also optionally include one or more bio-based polymers. The polymer composition is formulated so as to have properties similar to petroleum-based polymers for producing, for example, single-use biodegradable articles.

Abstract: A flare-type tension leg floating wind turbine foundation is provided, which includes a top support platform configured to support a tower frame, a blade and a wind turbine generator set; a bottom support structure connected to a plurality of tension legs; at least three hollow upright columns connected between the top support platform and the bottom support structure and arranged around a vertical center line of the floating wind turbine foundation, each of the at least three upright columns being inclined outward from a lower end to an upper end with respect to the vertical center line of the floating wind turbine foundation; and a ballast adjusting system provided in the upright columns and/or the bottom support structure.

Abstract: Anti-condensation compositions and laminates comprising a cellulosic material selected from a cellulose ester and a cellulose ether and a polymer of an oxazoline, and processes for making such anti-condensation compositions without the need for saponification. Such compositions have now been shown to exhibit extremely desirable anti-condensation characteristics, with a low degree of hazing and increased hardness.

Abstract: A method for treating a cellulosic material comprises extracting the cellulosic material with an extractant to selectively extract hemicellulose therein and separating the extracted hemicellulose to form a cellulosic product comprising less hemicellulose than the cellulose-containing material. The extractant comprises an amine oxide and a non-solvent. The cellulosic product retains the cellulosic fiber morphology.

Abstract: A flare-type tension leg floating wind turbine foundation is provided, which includes a top support platform configured to support a tower frame, a blade and a wind turbine generator set; a bottom support structure connected to a plurality of tension legs; at least three hollow upright columns connected between the top support platform and the bottom support structure and arranged around a vertical center line of the floating wind turbine foundation, each of the at least three upright columns being inclined outward from a lower end to an upper end with respect to the vertical center line of the floating wind turbine foundation; and a ballast adjusting system provided in the upright columns and/or the bottom support structure.

Abstract: A movement inhibiting apparatus for a floating offshore wind turbine and a floating base with the apparatus. The movement inhibiting apparatus for the floating offshore wind turbine comprises at least one layer of an annular shake-reducing panel placed horizontally and surrounding the floating base. A plurality of shake-reducing fins is further arranged on the shake-reducing panel. The plurality of shake-reducing fins comprises a first set of shake-reducing fins arranged on one side of the shake-reducing panel and the shake-reducing fins of the first set are spaced apart vertically around the floating base. The movement inhibiting apparatus for the floating offshore wind turbine can effectively inhibit the movement of the floating wind turbine and is of low cost.

Abstract: A process for treating a cellulosic material comprising pretreating the cellulosic material and then extracting the cellulosic material with an extractant to selectively extract hemicellulose therefrom and separating the extracted hemicellulose to form a cellulosic product comprising less hemicellulose than the cellulosic material. The extractant comprises a cellulose solvent and a co-solvent. The cellulosic product advantageously retains its cellulosic fiber morphology. The processes involve separating and recovering the hemicellulose and separating and recycling various process streams employed in the process.