Abstract: Polymerize ethylenedioxythiophene (EDOT) in a polymerization process using dinonylnaphthalenesulfonic acid (DNNSA) as the dopant and Fe(III) p-toluenesulfonate (Fe (III) p-TSA) as the oxidizing agent to produce an organically soluble polyethylenedioxythiophene (PEDOT).

Abstract: This disclosure relates to CO2-philic crosslinked polyethylene glycol membranes useful for natural gas purification processes. Also provided are methods of using the membranes to remove CO2 and H2S from natural gas.

Abstract: Crosslinkable polymeric compositions comprising an ethylene-based polymer, an organic peroxide, and an amine-functionalized interpolymer. Such crosslinkable polymeric compositions and their crosslinked forms can be employed as polymeric layers in wire and cable applications, such as insulation in power cables.

Abstract: A polymer composition includes: from about 20 wt. % to about 80 wt. % of a polymer base resin; from about 10 wt. % to about 60 wt. % of a thermally conductive filler; and from about 5 wt. % to about 60 wt. % of a dielectric ceramic filler having a Dk of at least 20 when measured at 1.1 GHz or greater. The polymer composition exhibits a dielectric constant greater than 3.0 at 1.1 GHz when tested using a split post dielectric resonator and network analyzer on a sample size of 120 mm by 120 mm and 6 mm thickness according to ASTM D150. The polymer composition exhibits a dissipation factor of less than 0.002 at 1.1 GHz when tested using a split post dielectric resonator and network analyzer on a sample size of 120 mm by 120 mm and 6 mm thickness according to ASTM D150.

Abstract: Provided is a resin composition comprising: a polycarbonate resin (A) containing, as main repeating units, a unit (a-1) represented by the following formula (a-1) and a unit (a-2) represented by the following formula (a-2) (wherein, W represents a C1-20 alkylene group or a C6-20 cycloalkylene group, R represents a branched or linear-chain C1-20 alkyl group or a C6-20 cycloalkyl group optionally substituted, and m represents an integer of 0 to 10) and an acrylic resin (B), and the polycarbonate resin and the acrylic resin are in a weight ratio of 40:60 to 99:1, wherein the resin composition has a single glass transition temperature, which is in the range of 90° C. to 150° C., and the resin composition has excellent transparency, chemical resistance, surface hardness and heat resistance, and has a low photoelastic coefficient.

Abstract: A photocurable composition can comprise a polymerizable material and a photo-initiator, wherein the polymerizable material can comprise at least one multi-functional vinylbenzene in an amount of 15 wt % to 85 wt % and at least one multi-functional acrylate monomer in an amount of 15 wt % to 85 wt % based on the total weight of the photocurable composition. A photo-cured layer of the photocurable composition can have a high heat stability up to 400° C. and a glass transition temperature of at least 135° C.

Abstract: In a golf ball having a core composed of one or more layer, the outermost layer of the core is formed of a rubber composition containing a base rubber and an ?,?-unsaturated metal carboxylate, an envelope layer directly encasing the core is formed of a resin composition containing a thermoplastic resin having a structure that includes ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid copolymerization units, and a surface of the core outermost layer and the envelope layer adjoin each other through an intervening oxazoline group-containing substance. The golf ball has improved adhesion between the rubber-based core and the cover layer that directly encases the core and is formed of an ionomer resin or other ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid copolymer-containing resin material.

Abstract: A lubricating composition comprises at least 50 percent by mass, based on the mass of the composition of an oil of lubricating viscosity and 0.01 to 25 percent by mass, based on the mass of the composition of an oil-soluble poly(2-oxazine) polymer. The polymer has the repeat unit: where the number (n) of repeat units is an integer between 4 and 500, such as between 4 and 400. The polymer carries an inorganic or organic nucleophilic polymerisation terminating group (t), and an initiator group (i) connected to the N atom of a repeat unit, the initiator group (i) being effective to initiate the polymerisation of linear, branched or cyclic hydrocarbyl moieties. R1 comprises a single or a mixture of linear, branched or cyclic hydrocarbyl groups having 1-50 carbon atoms, some or all having 12-50 carbon atoms, or of at least one macro-monomeric hydrocarbyl group with more than 50 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A capacitor and a method of making a capacitor, is provided with improved reliability performance. The capacitor comprises an anode; a dielectric on the anode; and a cathode on the dielectric wherein the cathode comprises a conductive polymer and a polyanion wherein the polyanion is a copolymer comprising groups A, B and C represented by Formula AxByCz as described herein.

Abstract: A styrenic composition including a polar modified styrenic co-polymer resulting from the polymerization of a combined mixture of at least one styrenic monomer and at least one comonomer and a biodegradable component is disclosed. The at least one comonomer includes a polar functional group and the polar modified styrenic co-polymer and the biodegradable component are combined to obtain a styrenic composition having a biodegradable component. Also disclosed is a method of enhancing bio-polymer miscibility in a styrenic based polymer. The polarity of a blend is manipulated by combining a styrenic monomer and a polar co-monomer to form a combined mixture and subjecting the combined mixture to polymerization to obtain a styrenic polymer blend to which a bio-polymer is added.

Abstract: Compositions comprising recyclate blends of polymer recyclate and polyester additives are described. In certain embodiments, the polyester additive is a PHA such as a poly-3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate copolymer having a weight percent 4-hydroxybutyrate of 8.5-45%. In other embodiments the PHA is mixed with the recyclate polymer at concentrations of 10-50% by weight of the recyclate blend. Methods of making the compositions of the invention are also described. The invention also includes articles made from the recyclate blends.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a polyolefin, polycarbonate and a compatibiliser, articles made therefrom and the use of a graft or block copolymer as a compatibiliser.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an oil extended ethylene alpha-olefin composition including an olefin oligomer and an ethylene copolymer; where the olefin oligomer has a Number Average Molecular Weight of greater than about 200 g/mole; where the composition has a Shear Thinning Ratio of greater than about 100, a Phase Angle of less than about 45 degrees, a Mooney Large Viscosity (1+4@125° C.) of greater than about 40 Mooney units, and a Mooney Large Relaxation Area of greater than about 500 Mooney unit seconds.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a radiation detector includes first, and second conductive layers, and an organic layer. The organic layer is provided between the first and second conductive layers. A first thickness of the organic layer along a first direction from the second conductive layer toward the first conductive layer is 1 ?m or more. The organic layer includes a first compound of a first conductivity type, and a second compound of a second conductivity type. A first value of (0.9·?)/(w1·cos ?1) for a first peak of X-ray analysis of the organic layer is not less than 13 nm and not more than 19 nm. The first value is obtained from a first Bragg angle ?1 (radians), a first full width at half maximum w1 (radians) of the 2?1 peak, and an X-ray wavelength ? (nm). The 2?1 is not less than 0.0750 radians and not more than 0.1100 radians.

Abstract: A high-chi diblock copolymer (BCP) for self-assembly comprises a first block comprising repeat units of trimethylsilyl styrene (TMSS) and styrene, and a second block comprising an aliphatic carbonate repeat unit. The blocks are linked together by a fluorinated junction group L? in which none of the fluorines of L? are covalently bound to an atomic center of the polymer backbone. A top-coat free film layer comprising the BCP, which is disposed on an underlayer and in contact with an atmosphere, is capable of forming a perpendicularly oriented lamellar domain pattern on an underlayer that is preferential or non-preferential to the domains of the block copolymer. The domain pattern can be selectively etched to provide a relief pattern comprising a remaining domain. The relief pattern having good critical dimensional uniformity compared to an otherwise identical polymer lacking the silicon.

Abstract: Block copolymers (BCPs) for self-assembly applications comprise a linear fluorinated linking group L? joining a pair of adjacent blocks. A film layer comprising a BCP, which is disposed on an underlayer and in contact with an atmosphere, is capable of forming a perpendicularly oriented domain pattern when the underlayer is preferentially wetted by one domain of an otherwise identical self-assembled BCP in which all fluorines of L? are replaced by hydrogen. The BCP can be a low-chi or high-chi BCP. In a preferred embodiment, the BCP comprises a styrene-based first block, and a second block comprises a carbonate and/or ester repeat unit formed by ring opening polymerization of a cyclic carbonate and/or cyclic ester monomer. The linking group L? has a lower surface energy than each of the polymer blocks.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an integrated electrode assembly including a cathode, an anode, and a separation layer integrated between the cathode and the anode. The separation layer includes 3 phases including a liquid-phase component containing an ionic salt, which partially flows from the separation layer into the cathode and the anode during preparation of the integrated electrode assembly to increase ionic conductivity of the cathode and the anode, a solid-phase component supporting the separation layer between the cathode and the anode, and a polymer matrix having affinity for the liquid-phase component and providing binding force with the cathode and the anode.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition comprising: a flame retardant comprising a sulfonate salt and three polycarbonates. The first polycarbonate has a branching level of greater than or equal to 2%, a weight average molecular weight of 20,000 g/mole to 55,000 g/mole and a peak melt viscosity of greater than or equal to 25,000 poise. The second polycarbonate has a glass transition temperature greater than or equal to 170° C. The third polycarbonate has a branching level of 0 to less than 2% and a molecular weight of 17,000 to 40,000 g/mol. The composition has a heat distortion temperature greater than or equal to 145° C., ductility greater than or equal to 90% at 23° C., multi-axial impact greater than or equal to 50 Joules per meter (J/m) at 23° C., and a molded article of the composition has a UL 94 V0 rating at a thickness of 1.5 mm.

Abstract: In an example, a polyacrylate is disclosed. The polyacrylate includes a ring-closed portion and a ring-opened portion. The ring-closed portion includes a set of pendant lactide groups. The ring-opened portion includes a set of pendant (O—X) groups, where X is hydrogen (H) or a non-lactide group.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tire comprising at least one rubber composition based on at least one diene elastomer, one reinforcing filler, one chemical crosslinking agent and one modifying agent, chosen from the compounds of following formula (I): where R denotes a unit comprising at least one reactive group, R1 denotes hydrogen, R2 denotes an alkylene radical comprising from 2 to 8 carbon atoms and optionally one or more heteroatoms chosen from S, N, O or Si, A denotes an oxygen or sulphur atom or an ?NH group, preferably an oxygen atom.

Abstract: An anode in which an anode active material layer is arranged on an anode current collector. The anode active material layer includes anode active material particles made of an anode active material including at least one of silicon and tin as an element. An oxide-containing film including an oxide of at least one kind selected from the group consisting of silicon, germanium and tin is formed in a region in contact with an electrolytic solution of the surface of each anode active material particle by a liquid-phase method such as a liquid-phase deposition method. The region in contact with the electrolytic solution of the surface of each anode active material particle is covered with the oxide-containing film, to thereby improve the chemical stability of the anode and the charge-discharge efficiency. The thickness of the oxide-containing film is preferably within a range from 0.1 nm to 500 nm both inclusive.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for producing a thermoplastic elastomer composition having a matrix phase comprising a polyamide and an ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer and a disperse phase comprising a rubber composition, by which gelation by a reaction between a polyamide and an ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer can be inhibited and the dispersion of the rubber composition can be good. In the process, the polyamide resin and the rubber composition are melt-blended to the extent necessary for the rubber composition to form a disperse phase, and then the ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer is added and further melt-blended together.

Abstract: Injection molded articles and process of forming the same are described herein. The processes generally include providing a polyolefin including one or more propylene heterophasic copolymers, the polyolefin having an ethylene content of at least 10 wt. % based on the total weight of the polyolefin; contacting the polyolefin with a polylactic acid and a reactive modifier to form a compatiblized polymeric blend, wherein the reactive modifier is produced by contacting a polypropylene, a multifunctional acrylate comonomer, and an initiator under conditions suitable for the formation of a glycidyl methacrylate grafted polypropylene (PP-g-GMA) having a grafting yield in a range from 1 wt. % to 15 wt. %; and injection molding the compatibilized polymeric blend into an article.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an innovative method for controlling the viscosity of, for example, adhesives or coating formulations. The method for controlling viscosity allows very rapid thermoplastic curing of a formulation even at room temperature and a significant reduction in the viscosity at higher temperatures, thereby regaining the capacity for simple processing and allowing, for example, the originally bonded substrates to be separated from one another again with ease. A particular aspect in this context is that a plurality of cycles of thermoplastic curing and a significant reduction in the viscosity are possible with the present system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to innovative materials which are reversibly crosslinkable by means of a thermoreversible mechanism and/or whose viscosity is reversibly adjustable. Through the use of bishydrazones or conjugated bis-Schiff bases as diene components in aza-Diels-Alder reactions, functional materials are generated that feature controllable viscosity and/or reversible crosslinking.

Abstract: Polyester materials, methods for making polyesters materials, and uses of the polyester materials in binder materials and articles of manufacture are disclosed. In one embodiment, a process is provided for preparing a polyester solution, including mixing monomers of at least one organic acid containing at least three carboxylic groups and at least one multi-hydroxyl alcohol containing at least three hydroxyl groups to form a reaction mixture, heating the reaction mixture to a first temperature, polymerizing the monomers at the first temperature until reaching an acid value from about 200 to about 400 mg KOH/g, adjusting the temperature to a second temperature less than the first temperature, and forming the polyester solution. The polyester materials may be mixed with cross-linking materials to form binder materials. The binder material may then be used to form articles of manufacture.

Abstract: Described is a process for producing pulverulent, antioxidant-comprising coating compositions, comprising providing an aqueous polymer dispersions comprising one or more antioxidants and a polymer obtained by radical polymerization of a) N,N-diethylaminoethyl methacrylate, and b) at least one radically polymerizable compound selected from esters of ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated mono- and dicarboxylic acids with C1-C8-alkanols, wherein the antioxidants are incorporated into the aqueous polymer dispersion in the form of a solution or of a dispersion, and spray processing the aqueous polymer dispersion to provide a powder form.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide an acrylic resin composition for a film having reduced bleeding and sticking to a roll during formation of an acrylic resin film. The present invention is an acrylic resin composition for a film, the composition comprising: a high-molecular-weight hindered amine-based light stabilizer (A) having a triazine backbone; and an acrylic resin (B). When this acrylic resin composition for a film is used, there is reduced bleeding to a roll surface during film formation, and minimized sticking of the film to the roll.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a polyethylene resin composition for container closures and a container closure exhibiting excellent mouldability, high flowability, excellent balance between rigidity and impact resistance, excellent stress cracking resistance, excellent sliding property, low odour level, harmlessness for food, decreased elongation at high temperatures and sterilizability by electron beam upon attachment of the closure to a container. The present invention is a polyethylene resin composition for a container closure, this composition having, relative to 100 parts by weight of a polyethylene resin, 0.01 to 0.50 parts by weight of a hindered amine compound and having the following properties (a) to (f): (a) a melt flow rate (MFR) of 0.5 to 10 g/10 min, a melt flow rate (HLMFR) of 100 to 500 g/10 min and HLMFR/MFR of 50 to 200; (b) a density of 0.956 to 0.

Abstract: Flame-retardant material comprising: a matrix comprising, preferably consisting of, at least one organic polymer; a flame-retardant agent selected from metal hydroxides; and a coupling agent forming an interface between the matrix and the flame-retardant agent; wherein the matrix comprises at least 50% by mass of at least one biopolymer, and the coupling agent consists of a copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate (EVA), comprising at least 40% by mass of vinyl acetate (VA), grafted with maleic anhydride. Electrical installation box or electrical cable tube, conduit, comprising said material. Use of said material for manufacturing electrical installation boxes or electrical cable tubes.

Abstract: A bioabsorbable blend comprising poly(L-lactide) (PLLA) and a phosphorylcholine group-containing copolymer (PPCP) capable of enduring the mechanical strength of blood vessel walls and applicable for fabricating cardiovascular devices was developed. The blend acts as a scaffold to support blood vessel walls during vascular healing and undergoes biodegradation in vivo after vascular healing is complete. Furthermore, the blend can prevent the formation and adsorption of thrombi.

Abstract: The present invention relates to phosphorus-containing triazine compounds of the formula (I) and (III) and to the polymers obtainable from the water-eliminating polycondensation of a compound of the formula (II), and to the use thereof as flame retardants.

Abstract: A plastic preform, container or article includes a multilayer wall having at least one layer of a matrix resin, at least one layer of a barrier resin, an adhesion-promoting material blended with the barrier resin and/or matrix resin, and an active oxygen barrier composition blended with the barrier resin and/or matrix resin. The adhesion-promoting material promotes bonding between the barrier and matrix resin layers and includes an amine polymer, preferably an imine polymer having a number of available primary, secondary or tertiary amine groups. The matrix resin preferably is an ester-containing resin, such as PET. The barrier resin preferably is EVOH. The active oxygen barrier composition includes a metal with an additive compound, and may also include a host polymer.

Abstract: A composition comprising: at least one conjugated polymer, at least one second polymer comprising repeat units represented by: (I) optionally, —[CH2—CH(Ph-OH)]— and (II) —[CH2—CH(Ph-OR)]— wherein Ph is a phenyl ring and R comprises a fluorinated group, an alkyl group, an alkylsulfonic acid group, an alkylene oxide group, or a combination thereof. Other polymers can be used as second polymer including polymers comprising modified naphthol side groups. Used in hole injection and hole transport layers for organic electronic devices. Increased lifetime and better processability can be achieved. Versatility with useful OLED emitters can be achieved. Ink formulations can be adapted for ink jet printing. The conjugated polymer can be a polythiophene. Applications include OLEDs and OPVs.

Abstract: Compositions containing vinyl polymers and ionophores selective for lead ions (e.g., polypyrrole copolymers), and methods for making these compositions are disclosed herein. The compositions can, for example, be used for detecting lead ions in a sample.

Abstract: A biaxially oriented laminate film including a core layer including a blend of crystalline polylactic acid polymer and a minority amount of polyolefin with a compatibilizing resin which is biaxially oriented such that a matte or opaque appearance is obtained. The laminate film may further have additional layers such as a heat sealable layer disposed on one side of the core layer including an amorphous polylactic acid resin and/or a polylactic acid resin-containing layer disposed on the side of the core layer opposite the heat sealable layer, a metal layer, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A biaxially oriented laminate film including a core layer including a blend of crystalline polylactic acid polymer and a minority amount of polyolefin with a compatibilizing resin which is biaxially oriented such that a matte or opaque appearance is obtained. The laminate film may further have additional layers such as a heat sealable layer disposed on one side of the core layer including an amorphous polylactic acid resin and/or a polylactic acid resin-containing layer disposed on the side of the core layer opposite the heat sealable layer, a metal layer, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A rotomoulded article can have one or more layers, including a layer A. The layer A can have from 50 to 99.4 wt % of a polyolefin, from 0.5 to 50 wt % of a polyester, and from 0.1 to 20 wt % of a co- or ter-polymer. The co- or ter-polymer can have 50 to 99.9 wt % of an ethylene or a styrene monomer, 0.1 to 50 wt % of an unsaturated anhydride-containing monomer, epoxide-containing monomer or carboxylic acid-containing monomer, and 0 to 50 wt % (meth)acrylic ester monomer.

Abstract: Films (or a cap layer of co-extruded films) and methods of forming the same are described herein. The films generally include a modified olefin based polymer including polypropylene and from 1 wt. % to 30 wt. % polylactic acid (PLA), wherein the modified olefin based polymer exhibits a seal initiation temperature (SIT) that is at least 5° C. less than a seal initiation temperature of the polypropylene absent the PLA and a hot tack range of at least 20° C.

Abstract: This invention provides a PSA composition comprising a base polymer and a tackifier resin. The base polymer is a block copolymer of a monovinyl-substituted aromatic compound and a conjugated diene compound. The tackifier resin comprises a tackifier resin TH having a softening point of 120° C. or above. The tackifier resin TH comprises a tackifier resin THR1 having an aromatic ring while having a hydroxyl value of 30 mgKOH/g or lower.

Abstract: Polyamide-reinforced polyacrylate polymer compositions comprising a continuous polyacrylate polymer phase and a discontinuous polyamide phase are produced by a melt mixing process. When crosslinked with peroxide curatives the polyamide-reinforced polyacrylate polymer compositions exhibit enhanced resistance to heat aging compared to carbon black-reinforced polyacrylate polymer compositions.

Abstract: A resin composition includes (A) an epoxy resin; (B) a benzoxazine (BZ) resin; (C) a styrene maleic anhydride (SMA) copolymer; and (D) a polyester. The resin composition includes specific ingredients of a polyester and is characterized by specific proportions thereof so as to achieve a low delta Tg value of copper clad laminates manufactured in accordance with the resin composition and attain a low dielectric constant, a low dielectric dissipation factor, high heat resistance, and high fire retardation of the copper clad laminates and printed circuit boards manufactured in accordance with the resin composition.

Abstract: A composition comprising a blend of a polyolefin, polylactic acid, and a reactive modifier. A method of producing an oriented film comprising reactive extrusion compounding a mixture comprising polypropylene, polylactic acid, a reactive modifier to form a compatibilized polymeric blend, casting the compatibilized polymeric blend into a film, and orienting the film. A method of preparing a reactive modifier comprising contacting a polyolefin, a multifunctional acrylate comonomer, and an initiator under conditions suitable for the formation of an epoxy-functionalized polyolefin wherein the epoxy-functionalized polyolefin has a grafting yield of from 0.2 wt. % to 15 wt. %.

Abstract: The invention concerns a heat-sealable biodegradable packaging material, which comprises a fibrous substrate (1) and one or more polymer coating layers (2) extruded onto said substrate. According to the invention the packaging material includes at least one polymer coating layer (2) containing at least 70 weight-% of polylactide (PLA) and at least 5 weight-% of polybutylene succinate (PBS) or its derivate blended therewith. Optionally an acryl copolymer such as ethylene butyl acrylate glycidyl methacrylate terpolymer (EBAGMA) may be included in the polymer blend. The invention further concerns a heat-sealed container, such as a disposable drinking cup, and a heat-sealed product package made from the packaging material, as well as uses of PBS or its derivates as blends with PLA in extrusion coating, for improving adhesivity of the coating to the fibrous substrate and reduced raw edge penetration to the packaging material, especially penetration of hot coffee held in the drinking cup.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of the largest possible spherical, monodisperse polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) seed particles in the micron range by dispersion polymerisation. The particles obtained in this way represent novel starting materials for the production of macroporous polymer particles, which can in turn be employed in preparative and analytical chromatography for protein preparation. They can also be employed as base material for further reactions. The novel process for the polymerisation of N-vinylpyrrolidone, which is inexpensive to carry out, gives particles having optimised quantities, such as monodispersity, sphericity and particle diameter, which can be employed in further reactions and have advantageous, in particular improved, properties for use in chromatographic separation methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymerizable composition comprising at least one polymerizable benzoxazine compound and core-shell particles, where the core of the core-shell particles comprises at least one (co)polymer of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer (A) and the shell of the core-shell particles comprises at least one crosslinked (co)polymer of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer (B), where the ethylenically unsaturated monomer (B) encompasses at least one aromatic group. The present invention further relates to adhesives, sealants or coatings, which encompass the polymerizable composition of the invention, and also to the polymerization products of this composition. The present invention further relates to a process for the production of the polymerizable composition of the invention.

Abstract: Multi-piece golf balls having at least one component made of a composition comprising a polymerized substituted imidazolium liquid ionomer are provided. The multi-piece golf ball contains a core, which may have a dual-core construction including a center and surrounding outer core layer or other multi-layered structure. Preferably at least one of the core layers is formed from a composition comprising a rubber material or highly neutralized acid copolymer (HNP) and the liquid ionomer. The resulting golf ball has high resiliency.

Abstract: Provided is a conjugated block copolymer that is capable of morphology control and that can achieve superior conversion efficiency.

Abstract: The present invention deals with a novel curable composition comprising bis-benzoxazine and an amine-functionalized triazine, especially a di-isoimide, and the use thereof in the preparation of encapsulated printed wiring boards, especially flexible printed wiring boards. The curable composition hereof beneficially effects crosslinking of bis-benzoxazine at a lower temperature than has heretofore been provided in the art.

Abstract: Injection stretch blow molded (ISBM) articles containing a bio-based polymers and methods of forming the same are described herein. The method generally includes providing a propylene-based polymer; contacting the propylene-based polymer with polylactic acid to form a polymeric blend; injection molding the blend into a preform; and stretch-blowing the preform into an article.