Abstract: The present invention is relative to the use of a composition comprising at least one mineral filler having properties of absorption and/or emission in the far infrared region ranging from wavelength of 2 micrometers to 20 micrometers dispersed in a marine biodegradable polymeric composition for improving marine biodegradability of said marine biodegradable polymeric composition.

Abstract: A process for preparing spherical polymeric particles of polymers containing at least two fillers, dispersed in the polymer matrix wherein up to 50% of the weight of the particles is composed by fillers. The process comprises a melt-blending of a polymeric matrix containing the at least two fillers with a continuous phase that is not miscible with the polymeric matrix and an agent to form an emulsion. This emulsion is then extruded, cooled and a solvent of the continuous phase is added to recover the spherical particles. The fillers can provide different properties to the spherical particles which can be used, for example, for cosmetic applications, specifically for preventing and/or reducing the signs of skin ageing.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a fluoropolymer-based porous membrane, to a process for manufacturing said porous membrane and to use of said porous membrane as filtration membrane for liquid and/or gas phases, in particular water-based phases.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a porous membrane, to a process for manufacturing said porous membrane and to use of said porous membrane as filtration membrane for liquid and/or gas phases, in particular water-based phases.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is yarns, fibers or filaments and also a textile article and a medical device obtained from said yarns, for improving skin cicatrization, in particular by activating collagen synthesis at the surface of the injured skin. The yarns, fibers or filaments of the invention comprise a polymeric matrix and inorganic fillers, uniformly dispersed in the polymeric matrix, having properties of absorption and/or of emission in the 2-20 ?m far-infrared region.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition is described that includes particles of a polymeric composition that includes a polymer matrix and one or a plurality of mineral filler(s), uniformly dispersed in the polymer matrix, having properties of absorption and/or emission in the far infrared region ranging from 2 ?m to 20 ?m. The particles of the polymeric composition can be dispersed in a carrier fluid including water and/or one or a plurality of organic fluids. The composition is, for example, intended to prevent or reduce the signs of skin aging.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions containing additives having properties of emission and/or absorption of radiation in the long infrared region, and articles shaped therefrom are produced, including yarns and textile articles such as fabrics or knits; such additives include organic additives or inorganic fillers which have a capacity for absorption/emission of radiation in the infrared region, in a wavelength range of from 2 ?m to 20 ?m, and also a polymeric substrate, with the proviso that the inorganic fillers may be selected from among oxides, sulfates, carbonates, phosphates and silicates, and such inorganic fillers having an average particle size of less than 2 ?m.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions containing additives having properties of emission and/or absorption of radiation in the long infrared region, and articles shaped therefrom are produced, including yarns and textile articles such as fabrics or knits; such additives include organic additives or inorganic fillers which have a capacity for absorption/emission of radiation in the infrared region, in a wavelength range of from 2 ?m to 20 ?m, and also a polymeric substrate, with the proviso that the inorganic fillers may be selected from among oxides, sulfates, carbonates, phosphates and silicates, and such inorganic fillers having an average particle size of less than 2 ?m.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions containing additives having properties of emission and/or absorption of radiation in the long infrared region, and articles shaped therefrom are produced, including yarns and textile articles such as fabrics or knits; such additives include organic additives or inorganic fillers which have a capacity for absorption/emission of radiation in the infrared region, in a wavelength range of from 2 ?m to 20 ?m, and also a polymeric substrate, with the proviso that the inorganic fillers may be selected from among oxides, sulfates, carbonates, phosphates and silicates, and such inorganic fillers having an average particle size of less than 2 ?m.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition is described that includes particles of a polymeric composition that includes a polymer matrix and one or a plurality of mineral filler(s), uniformly dispersed in the polymer matrix, having properties of absorption and/or emission in the far infrared region ranging from 2 ?m to 20 ?m. The particles of the polymeric composition can be dispersed in a carrier fluid including water and/or one or a plurality of organic fluids. The composition is, for example, intended to prevent or reduce the signs of skin aging.

Abstract: Methods of using a polymeric composition are described for preventing or reducing the signs of aging. The polymeric composition can include a polymer matrix and one or a plurality of mineral filler(s), uniformly dispersed in the polymer matrix, having properties of absorption and/or emission in the far infrared region ranging from 2 ?m to 20 ?m.

Abstract: A method for producing a thermoplastic polymeric matrix includes adding a suspension containing a silicate compound and/or barium sulfate either before or during the polymerization of the polymerizable polymeric matrix; various articles are obtained by forming this polymeric matrix, such as yarns, fibers, filaments, films and molded articles.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is yarns, fibers or filaments and also a textile article and a medical device obtained from said yarns, for improving skin cicatrization, in particular by activating collagen synthesis at the surface of the injured skin. The yarns, fibers or filaments of the invention comprise a polymeric matrix and inorganic fillers, uniformly dispersed in the polymeric matrix, having properties of absorption and/or of emission in the 2-20 ?m far-infrared region.

Abstract: A cosmetic kit and the use thereof for improving the appearance of the skin is described. Further described, is the prevention and/or controlling of cellulite or the orange peel syndrome and/or for slimming down the figure, through the increase of the elasticity and firmness of the skin by stepping up collagen synthesis, for increasing blood microcirculation and for improving thermoregulation of the skin.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions containing additives having properties of emission and/or absorption of radiation in the long infrared region, and articles shaped therefrom are produced, including yarns and textile articles such as fabrics or knits; such additives include organic additives or inorganic fillers which have a capacity for absorption/emission of radiation in the infrared region, in a wavelength range of from 2 ?m to 20 ?m, and also a polymeric substrate, with the proviso that the inorganic fillers may be selected from among oxides, sulfates, carbonates, phosphates and silicates, and such inorganic fillers having an average particle size of less than 2 ?m.