Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to poly alpha-1,3-glucan compositions and articles containing them. In particular interest is comprising poly alpha-1,3-glucan ester derivatives. The poly alpha-1,3-glucan derivatives are useful in thermoprocesses and in particular, injection molding processes.

Abstract: A poly alpha-1,3-glucan compound comprising: a) poly alpha-1,3-glucan, and b) a functionalized polyolefin; wherein said poly alpha-1,3-glucan compound comprises from 0.5 to 70 weight percent of poly alpha-1,3-glucan, based on the total weight of poly alpha-1,3-glucan (a) and functionalized polyolefin (b) in the poly alpha-1,3-glucan compound and wherein said functionalized polyolefin is grafted onto the poly alpha-1,3-glucan. These poly alpha-1,3-glucan compounds have many uses including films for packaging applications and as elastomers for automotive applications.

Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to poly alpha-1,3-glucan compositions and articles containing them. In particular interest is comprising poly alpha-1,3-glucan ester derivatives. The poly alpha-1,3-glucan derivatives are useful in thermoprocesses and in particular, injection molding processes.

Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to poly_alpha-1,3-glucan compositions and articles containing them. In particular interest are compositions comprising poly_alpha-1,3-glucan ester derivatives. The poly_alpha-1,3-glucan derivatives are useful in thermoprocesses and in particular, injection molding processes.

Abstract: A polyester composition comprising at least one polyester selected from the group consisting of poly(trimethylene terephthalate), polyethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate, and copolymers thereof; and at least one poly alpha-1,3-glucan ester having a degree of substitution of from about 0.3 to 3 moles of at least one acyl group per repeat unit of poly alpha-1,3-glucan. Articles prepared from these polyester compositions exhibit at least one improved physical property such as heat deflection temperature, tensile strength, Young's modulus, or impact strength. Such polyester compositions may also be prepared from renewable resources.

Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to poly alpha-1,3-glucan compositions and articles containing them. In particular interest is comprising poly alpha-1,3-glucan ester derivatives. The poly alpha-1,3-glucan derivatives are useful in thermoprocesses and in particular, injection molding processes.

Abstract: A poly alpha-1,3-glucan compound comprising: a) poly alpha-1,3-glucan, and b) a functionalized polyolefin; wherein said poly alpha-1,3-glucan compound comprises from 0.5 to 70 weight percent of poly alpha-1,3-glucan, based on the total weight of poly alpha-1,3-glucan (a) and functionalized polyolefin (b) in the poly alpha-1,3-glucan compound and wherein said functionalized polyolefin is grafted onto the poly alpha-1,3-glucan. These poly alpha-1,3-glucan compounds have many uses including films for packaging applications and as elastomers for automotive applications.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a process for making poly alpha-1,3-glucan formate films. These films are translucent or transparent and can be used in packaging applications.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a process for making a poly alpha-1,3-glucan film. These films can be transparent or translucent and used in packaging applications.

Abstract: An extrusion process for making a poly alpha-1,3-glucan food casing is disclosed.

Abstract: Solution compositions of poly alpha 1,3 glucan useful for making films and other formed objects are disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed toward an extrusion process for making a poly alpha-1,3-glucan ester film. These films can be translucent and used in packaging applications.

Abstract: An extrusion process for making a poly alpha-1,3-glucan film is disclosed. These films can be translucent and used in packaging applications.

Abstract: A process for making poly alpha-1,3-glucan formate films by extrusion is disclosed. These films are translucent or transparent and can be used in packaging applications.

Abstract: An extrusion process for making a poly alpha-1,3-glucan formate food casing is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a process for making a gelled network of poly alpha-1,3-glucan formate by addition of water and films made thereof. These films can be translucent or transparent and used in packaging applications.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a process for making poly alpha-1,3-glucan formate films. These films are translucent or transparent and can be used in packaging applications.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a process for making a poly alpha-1,3-glucan film. These films can be transparent or translucent and used in packaging applications.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward an electret nanofibrous web comprising a single source randomly intermingled fiber network with a range of fiber diameters that yields improved mechanical strength.