Abstract: Disclosed herein are method to modify the lignin with particular fungal species, and procedure to synthesize phenolic adhesives with the modified lignin as raw materials, and the adhesives compositions and methods for making adhesive compositions, and methods for making lingo-cellulosic composites from renewable materials. Four fungi in examples are Lenzites elegans (Spreng.) Pat. (FTK 329A), Phanerochaete cremea (Bres.) Parmasto (FTK 332A), Pycnoporellus alboluteus (Ellis & Everh.) Kotl. & Pouz. (FTK 76A) and Meruliopsis taxicola (Pers.) Bondartsev (FTK 122B). Lignin used in examples are organosolv lignin, Kraft lignin, and ammonium lignosulfonate. The present invention includes methods to (1) modify of lignin with fungi; (2) in-situ polymerize modified lignin-phenol-formaldehyde to generate bio-modified lignin-phenol-formaldehyde adhesive in liquid form, and (3) manufacture composite panels with bio-modified lignin-phenol-formaldehyde resins.

Abstract: Provided is a plant-derived resin composite material which has a sufficiently fast crystallization rate and excellent moldability and heat resistance by using a thermoplastic resin composition containing a plant-derived thermoplastic resin and an organic crystal nucleating agent which is composed of one or more low molecular weight compounds comprising at least two polar groups in the molecule, a spacing between any two of the polar groups being 34±4 angstroms.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for preparing a cellulose reactive adduct of polyvinylamide and a composition resulting from the method. The preparation of the cellulose reactive adduct is carried out close to a Critical Concentration defined herein. When the reaction is run close to this Critical Concentration, the risk of gelation is minimized, consumed glyoxal is maximized, and shelf live is enhanced. Additionally, the glyoxalated vinylamides of the present invention impart improved wet and dry strengthening efficiency to paper and paperboard when compared to adducts disclosed in previously described art.

Abstract: A method for preparing a phenol-formaldehyde resin is provided. The method includes extracting a biomass pyrolysis oil to obtain a first phenolic mixture, mixing the first phenolic mixture, furfural and an alkaline catalyst to proceed to a first polymerization reaction to form a phenol-formaldehyde resin precursor solution, and adding the alkaline catalyst to the phenol-formaldehyde resin precursor solution to proceed to a second polymerization reaction to form a phenol-formaldehyde resin solution. The disclosure also provides a resin material prepared from the phenol-formaldehyde resin. The disclosure further provides a method for preparing a resin molding material.

Abstract: A composite material comprising 10-98 wt. % of a bio-based particulate or fibrous filler and at least 2 wt. % of a polyester derived from an aliphatic polyalcohol with 2-15 carbon atoms and a polyacid, wherein the polyacid comprises at least 10 wt. % of tricarboxylic acid. Preferably, the filler is in the form of particles, fibers, and/or random or non-random layers. A plant-based filler may be used, in particular a cellulosic or lignocellulosic material, more in particular one or more materials selected from wood chips, wood flakes, sawdust, pulp, e.g., pulp of (recycled) paper or other fiber pulp, and plant-derived fibers such as cotton, linen, flax, and hemp. An animal-derived filler, in particular an animal-derived fiber such as wool, hair, silk, or feathers may also be used. Preferably the polyalcohol is selected from one or more of glycerol, sorbitol, xylitol, mannitol, 1,2-propane diol, 1,3-propane diol, and 1,2-ethane diol, in particular glycerol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing shrink films comprising: A) from 20 to 90% by weight of a biodegradable, aliphatic-aromatic polyester and B) from 10 to 80% by weight of one or more polymers selected from the group consisting of: polylactic acid, polypropylene carbonate, polycaprolactone, polyhydroxyalkanoate, chitosan, gluten, and one or more aliphatic/aromatic polyesters, such as polybutylene succinate, polybutylene succinate adipate, or polybutylene succinate sebacate, or polybutylene terephthalate-co-adipate; and C) from 0 to 2% by weight of a compatibilizer, where a blow-up ratio smaller than or equal to 4:1 is selected.

Abstract: A polypropylene composition for injection molded parts. The composition includes bio-based fillers (such as coconut shell powder), synthetic fillers and mineral fillers (such as talc powder and Wollastonite). The polypropylene polymer may be virgin polypropylene, recycled polypropylene or a combination of virgin and recycled polypropylene. A polyolefin elastomer such as an ethylene-octene copolymer is included to improve impact resistance. A reinforcing agent, nucleator and melt flow enhancer may also be included in the composition to improve product performance and processing.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a plate building material, which comprises a plurality of strip fiber units, a filler and a coupling agent. The plurality of strip fiber units includes a plurality of crude chaffs. The fiber axes of the chaffs are randomly oriented. A plurality of gaps exists among the chaffs. The filler fills the gaps dispersed among the chaffs and bonds the strip fiber units to form a plate structure. The coupling agent is distributed on the interfaces between the strip fiber units and the filler to enhance the bonding between the strip fiber units and the filler. The plate building material of the present invention has the advantages: preserving chaff fiber to enhance strength; easiness to acquire chaffs; reducing consumption of wood and plastic; being environment-friendly, durable and economic.

Abstract: A cellulosic inclusion-thermoplastic composition that includes cellulosic inclusions and a thermoplastic polyolefin that forms a matrix in which the cellulosic inclusions are dispersed. A maleated polymer and a polar thermoplastic polymer resin of a polyamide or polyester are provided to improve adhesion between the cellulosic inclusions and the thermoplastic polyolefin. The polar thermoplastic polymer resin is characterized by a melting temperature greater than that of the thermoplastic polyolefin. The composition as provided has increased break tensile strength relative to a composition devoid of the polar thermoplastic polymer resin but otherwise is unchanged. The break tensile is measured at 23° Celsius and at an elongation rate of 50 millimeters per minute.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to a one-component, silane-modified water-, solvent- and plasticizer-free parquet adhesive and also to the use thereof for gluing parquet, wooden floor coverings and wood-based material boards to all sub-floors which are used in interior fitment, even those which are problematic.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hybrid adhesive, in particular for use in the production of engineered wood such as particle boards, fiber boards, plywood or glued-laminated timber, comprising at least one polycondensation adhesive, at least one polyaddition adhesive, and at least one particular, in particular a nanoparticle smaller than 500 nm, wherein the at least one particle is modified with at least one compound of the general Formula (I) RaSiX(4-a), or the general Formula (II) ObXc(OH)dReSiO(4-b-c-d-e)/2. The present invention also relates to the use of the adhesive in engineered wood boards and to methods for the production thereof.

Abstract: A synthetic article comprising at least one polyester resin adhesive and at least one lignin-based material and a method of preparing a synthetic article comprising mixing at least one polyester resin adhesive and at least one lignin-based material to obtain a blended material and forming a synthetic article from the blended material.

Abstract: A composite including a thermoplastic elastomer and a plant flour. This composite has an increased thermal stability and can be used in a construction material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a film suitable for applications requiring high water vapor transmission rates. The film comprises a polyolefin polymer together with from 1 to 30 percent by weight of the film of a hydrophilic polymer and from 30 to 75 percent by weight of the film of a filler having a hydrophilic surface functionality.

Abstract: The invention concerns an extruded composite containing wood fibre material and polymer. The wood fibre material is wood material where the knot or branch content is at least 10 w-%, or bark, or would material into which extract material obtained by extracting knots, branches or bark has been absorbed. The amount of the polymer is 5-25% from the weight of the composite. The composite has high hardness, and reduced moisture absorption and swelling properties. It can be used as constructional material.

Abstract: In the process of forming a wood pulp fiber and thermoplastic polymer composition the step of adding mineral oil to the composition during mixing.

Abstract: Plate synthesized by waste circuit board powder and the manufacturing process thereof are provided. The material used for manufacturing the plate includes: powder recycled from circuit board, wood fiber powder, crosslinker, waterproof agent and carbon filament fiber. The manufacturing process includes the following steps: drying the powder recycled from circuit board at a constant temperature; processing the high-fiber auxiliary materials into wood fiber powder with a particle size of over 80 mesh, drying and then stirring the wood fiber powder to obtain carbon fiber powder; adding processing agents and mixing uniformly again; charging the mixed material into a paving system, pressing, placing, repressing and then relieving pressure. The plate has good processing properties, high water resistance, high fire resistance and high static bending strength.

Abstract: A cellulosic inclusion-thermoplastic composition that includes cellulosic inclusions and a thermoplastic polyolefin that forms a matrix in which the cellulosic inclusions are dispersed. A maleated polymer and a polar thermoplastic polymer resin of a polyamide or polyester are provided to improve adhesion between the cellulosic inclusions and the thermoplastic polyolefin. The polar thermoplastic polymer resin is characterized by a melting temperature greater than that of the thermoplastic polyolefin. The composition as provided has increased break tensile strength relative to a composition devoid of the polar thermoplastic polymer resin but otherwise is unchanged. The break tensile is measured at 23° Celsius and at an elongation rate of 50 millimeters per minute.

Abstract: Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. For example, systems are described that can use feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, to produce ethanol and/or butanol, e.g., by fermentation.

Abstract: A molded part comprising 10 to 50 weight % wood pulp fiber, 45 to 85 weight % thermoplastic polymer and having an edge extending between two faces wherein the edge has two tactile defects or less per foot or less of edge length.

Abstract: A composition comprising 10 to 50 wt % wood pulp fiber and 45 to 85 wt % thermoplastic polymer wherein the dilution level for detection in a bag at 40° C. is equal to or less than 450 as determined by ASTM E679.

Abstract: A composition comprising 10 to 50 weight % wood pulp fiber and 45 to 85 wt % thermoplastic polymer wherein the composition has a brightness of at least 20 as measured by the Brightness Test. The wood pulp fiber can be bleached chemical wood pulp fiber. The brightness may be at least 30 as measured by the Brightness Test.

Abstract: A composition comprising 10 to 50 weight % wood pulp fiber, 45 to 85 weight % thermoplastic polymer and 0.1 to 5 weight % clear mineral oil having a specific gravity less than water. A composition comprising 65 to 85 wt % wood pulp fiber, 15 to 35 wt % thermoplastic polymer and 0.1 to 5 weight % mineral oil having a specific gravity less than water. The wood pulp fiber can be bleached chemical wood pulp fiber.

Abstract: Disclosed are fast-curing, inexpensive corn-gluten resin compositions, methods for making them, methods for forming them into solid articles. In some embodiments, the resin composition includes corn meal gluten and a non-toxic organic acid.

Abstract: In a stack of composite wood boards, the wood boards comprise wood particles and an organic binder.

Abstract: A method for preparing a phenol-formaldehyde resin is provided. The method includes extracting a biomass pyrolysis oil to obtain a first phenolic mixture, and polymerizing the first phenolic mixture to form a phenol-formaldehyde resin solution under an aldehyde, an alcohol and an alkaline catalyst. The disclosure also provides a resin material prepared from the phenol-formaldehyde resin. The disclosure further provides a method for preparing a resin molding material.

Abstract: Cold-pressed mats of lignocellulosic material having a Push Off Test extension equal to at least 85% of that of a mat made with a urea-formaldehyde resin are produced from a lignocellulosic material and binder system. These mats are produced at ambient temperature by separately adding each component of the binder system to the lignocellulosic material, blending the lignocellulosic material and binder system to coat the lignocellulosic material with the binder system, forming the coated lignocellulosic material into the desired form and applying pressure to the formed lignocellulosic material to obtain the desired thickness. The binder system includes: (i) at least one polyfunctional isocyanate and (ii) at least one aqueous dispersion of an adhesive or tackifier.

Abstract: A wood powder-containing material includes wood powder having a volume average particle diameter of from about 1 ?m to about 5 mm, an aliphatic polyester, and a condensed phosphate ester.

Abstract: The present invention provides a golf ball comprising a core and a cover covering the core, wherein the cover is formed from a cover composition containing a non-petroleum based polyester resin as a resin component (A) and a needle-like and/or fibrous filler (B). The present invention further provide a golf ball comprising a core and a cover covering the core, wherein the cover is formed from a cover composition containing, a non-petroleum based polyester resin (A-1), at least one petroleum based thermoplastic resin (A-2), and a compatibilizer (C) containing at least a (meth)acrylic resin (C-1) having a polar functional group and an olefin resin (C-2) having a polar functional group. According to the present invention, durability, abrasion resistance and repulsion of a golf ball can be improved.

Abstract: A composite material is produced from carpet waste and a binding agent, in intimate association, and may also include wood fiber or chips and/or other additives. A method of manufacturing a composite material includes shredding carpet waste, coating the carpet waste with a binding agent, and subjecting the shredded, coated carpet waste to elevated heat and pressure. As an additional step, the composite material may be actively cooled to prevent deformation of the material.

Abstract: A wood powder-containing material includes wood powder having a volume average particle diameter of from about 1 ?m to about 5 mm, an aliphatic polyester, and a condensed phosphate ester.

Abstract: A fire retardant molding contains a thermoplastic compound and an inorganic flameproof agent that is mixed with the thermoplastic compound and which acts by separating from water, having a proportion in the range of 10 wt % to 90 wt %. The fire retardant molding is produced by mixing the thermoplastic material with an inorganic flame-proofing agent, the flame-proofing agent having a proportion in the range of 20 wt % to 80 wt %, and by outputting the compound obtained by mixing, in particular as a flat product. The fire retardant molding is advantageously used, for example, in or on land-based vehicles, water-based vehicles, aircraft and buildings.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to a one-component, silane-modified water-, solvent- and plasticizer-free parquet adhesive and also to the use thereof for gluing parquet, wooden floor coverings and wood-based material boards to all sub-floors which are used in interior fitment, even those which are problematic.

Abstract: Provided is a cellulosic composite comprised of cellulosic material and a binder. The binder comprises an aldehyde or ketone and amine salt of an inorganic acid. The composition when mixed with cellulosic material and cured forms a cellulosic composite.

Abstract: A lignocellulosic-based composite composition comprising an adhesive and a water soluble polymer that increases the tack of the composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for production of wood material articles containing wood containing elements and an organic resin binder system, wherein the wood containing elements are treated with an aqueous composition comprising at least a reaction product (MAPP) of melamine or urea with an ammonium polyphosphate, before being mixed with the organic binder system.

Abstract: A method for the production of wood material articles with low emissions of formaldehyde is provided wherein the applied wood is treated with modified ammonium polyphosphate before bonding. When using formaldehyde resins in the bonding agent, wood material articles can be produced with the inventive method with extremely low formaldehyde emissions.

Abstract: The present invention provides manufacturing of and the use of novel diethylene tricarbamide and its condensation reaction products formed by reacting with formaldehyde as wood composite binder resins and in other applications. These resins have thermosetting capabilities and therefore usefulness as binders for wood and other materials with superior resin properties of low cost, colorlessness, exceptionally good binding, and fast curing characteristics, as well as very low formaldehyde emissions. The synthesized novel starting material for the thermosetting resins of the present invention is diethylene tricarbamide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a light, single-layer derived timber product board which is distinguished by having a bulk density of below 500 kg/m3 and consisting of a mixture of crushed and sliced chips. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for the production of such a light, single-layer derived timber product board.

Abstract: A powder mix layer for a building panel and a method for producing a building panel with a decorative surface produced from a powder mix layer with a controlled loss on cure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing shrink films comprising: A) from 20 to 90% by weight of a biodegradable, aliphatic-aromatic polyester and B) from 10 to 80% by weight of one or more polymers selected from the group consisting of: polylactic acid, polypropylene carbonate, polycaprolactone, polyhydroxyalkanoate, chitosan, gluten, and one or more aliphatic/aromatic polyesters, such as polybutylene succinate, polybutylene succinate adipate, or polybutylene succinate sebacate, or polybutylene terephthalate-co-adipate; and C) from 0 to 2% by weight of a compatibilizer, where a blow-up ratio smaller than or equal to 4:1 is selected.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for protecting exterior surfaces of automobiles and other products, or components of products, against abrasion, abrasive dust, water, acid rain, etc. The methods involve applying to a surface a protective coating composition comprising a polyvinyl butyrate emulsion and a relatively inert extender. The emulsion is dried to form a water-resistant protective coating that can be removed from the underlying surface by peeling when no longer desired.

Abstract: Reactive compositions are formed into melt processable reactive pellets. The reactive compositions include at least one filler such as talc, clay, pulp, etc. and a reactive mixture comprising at least one polyhydric alcohol and a reactant selected from the group consisting of at least one organic polyacid; at least one organic anhydride; and combinations thereof. Alternatively, the reactive compositions comprise at least one filler and a prepolymer formed from the reactive mixture.

Abstract: A process for the production of a lignocellulose-containing substance having an average density in the range from more than 600 to 900 kg/m3, in which, in each case based on the lignocellulose-containing substance: A) from 30 to 95% by weight of lignocellulose particles; B) from 1 to 25% by weight of expanded plastics particles having a bulk density in the range from 10 to 100 kg/m3; C) from 3 to 50% by weight of a binder selected from the group consisting of aminoplast resin, phenol-formaldehyde resin and organic isocyanate having at least two isocyanate groups and, if appropriate D) additives, are mixed and then pressed at elevated temperature and under elevated pressure.

Abstract: Provided is a polyalkylene carbonate resin composition for producing a decorating material and an environment-friendly polyalkylene carbonate resin decorating material produced therefrom, and more particularly to polyalkylene carbonate resin composition for producing a decorating material in which a polymer additive is input to impart heat resistance and shape stability of the decorating material, a crosslinker and a chain extender is input to improve the processability at a processing temperature, and a flame retardant agent is added to impart a flame retardant effect, and an environment-friendly polyalkylene carbonate resin decorating material produced therefrom. An environment-friendly polyalkylene carbonate resin decorating material having excellent thermal stability, processability, and dimensional stability can be produced by using the composition according to the present invention.

Abstract: A curable aqueous binder composition comprising one or more amine reactant selected from the group consisting of: a protein, a peptide, an amino acid, an ammonium salt of a polycarboxylic acid, an ammonium salt of a (poly)hydroxy-(poly)carboxylic acid; one or more carbohydrate; and one or more emulsion polymer; and the use thereof as thermosetting binders. Also described are composite materials comprising the curable binder composition, and methods of application.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for preparing a cellulose reactive adduct of polyvinylamide and a composition resulting from the method. The preparation of the cellulose reactive adduct is carried out close to a Critical Concentration defined herein. When the reaction is run close to this Critical Concentration, the risk of gelation is minimized, consumed glyoxal is maximized, and shelf live is enhanced. Additionally, the glyoxalated vinylamides of the present invention impart improved wet and dry strengthening efficiency to paper and paperboard when compared to adducts disclosed in previously described art.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions containing a natural filler and, more specifically, thermoplastic compositions containing a natural filler and having improved thermal and weathering resistance. The wood-plastic composites utilize a cellulose filler, such as wood flour, and vegetal fibers, such as Curauá fiber, as a reinforcement filler. The issues with regard to thermal degradation of cellulose during processing are reduced through the use of specific additives designed to improve its performance during processing. Additionally, other additives are included to improve the UV resistance. Specific combinations of thermal stabilizer and UV additive are provided that enhance the thermal resistance and weathering resistance of the compositions as compared to prior art systems.

Abstract: A process for producing a composite product comprising fibres of a lignocellulosic material or natural fibres and a plastics material utilises a liquid or particulate binder formulation comprising a thermoset resin and a thermoplastic polymer, monomer, or oligomer. A composite product is formed for use as or in forming a feedstock in plastics manufacture may be broken down under heat and mechanical shearing in a plastics extrusion machine to release the major fraction of the fibres, or the product may be useful as an intermediate product in other form or as an end product.

Abstract: Methods for making and using amino-aldehyde resins. The method for making an amino-aldehyde resin can include mixing an intermediate amino-aldehyde reaction product having a total aldehyde compound to total amino compound molar ratio ranging from about 1.4:1 to about 3:1 with a first aldehyde compound and a first amino compound to produce an amino-aldehyde resin having a total aldehyde compound to total amino compound molar ratio ranging from about 0.5:1 to about 1.2:1. The concentration of the first aldehyde compound mixed with the intermediate reaction product can be about 1.9 wt % or more based on a combined solids weight of the aldehyde compounds and the amino compounds in the amino-aldehyde resin.