Abstract: Methods of forming cross-linked polysaccharides are disclosed in which one or more polysaccharides are dissolved in solution, gelled, modified to have a desired concentration, and subsequently irradiated. The irradiation of the gel crosslinks the polysaccharide(s) present. The disclosed techniques may be applied to various polysaccharides, including but not limited to agarose and/or hyaluronic acid.

Abstract: A cellulose fiber dispersion polyethylene resin composite material formed by dispersing a cellulose fiber into a polyethylene resin, in which a proportion of the above-described cellulose fiber is 1 part by mass or more and 70 parts by mass or less in a total content of 100 parts by mass of the polyethylene resin and the cellulose fiber, and the polyethylene resin satisfies a relationship: 1.7>half-width (Log(MH/ML))>1.0 in a molecular weight pattern obtained by gel permeation chromatography measurement, and a formed body and a pellet using the same, a production method therefor, and a recycling method for the cellulose fiber adhesion polyethylene thin film piece.

Abstract: A binder composition for use in the manufacture of a nonwoven mat including a low-density fiber, and nonwoven mats made with the binder, are disclosed. The low-density fiber is able to reduce the acoustic openness of the nonwoven mats made therefrom while also capable of being delivered with existing binder technology and equipment.

Abstract: A gas separation membrane has a gas separation layer containing a crosslinked cellulose resin. The crosslinked cellulose resin has a particular linking structure in a crosslinked structure. The gas separation layer contains an organic solvent in a particular amount.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a plastic article for automotive interior parts using a biomass pellet and to a method for manufacturing the plastic article, which is characterized by injection molding a pellet containing paper powder and plastic resin. The present disclosure provides a plastic article for automotive interior parts using a biomass pellet, which meets the physical property requirements for automotive interior parts.

Abstract: Methods of forming a nanocellulose composite are provided. The methods can include blending a copolymer with a nanocellulose to form the nanocellulose composite. The copolymer can be a reaction product of a first monomer, a second monomer, and a third monomer. The first monomer is a hydrophilic monomer, the second monomer is a cellulose-reactive monomer and the third monomer is an amphiphobic monomer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hard coating film including a hard coating layer comprising: a crosslinked product of (a) a polyrotaxane compound including a macrocycle to which a lactone-based compound is bonded, wherein a (meth)acrylate-based compound is introduced at the end of the lactone-based compound at a ratio of 40 mol % to 70 mol %, a linear molecule penetrating the macrocycle, and blocking groups arranged at both ends of the linear molecule and preventing the macrocycle from escaping; and (b) a binder resin.

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: Provided herein re a composition and a coating or a device (e.g., absorbable stent) that includes a PEGylated hyaluronic acid and a PEGylated non-hyaluronic acid biocompatible polymer and the methods of use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to plant fiber-reinforced thermoplastic compositions and a method for reinforcing thermoplastic resins. The present invention provides a use for the cellulose portion of a plant material, which is the portion left over after processing the selected plant materials to separate the hemi-cellulose and lignin from the cellulose.

Abstract: A method for preparing a specific product from a polysaccharide in which at least one hydroxyl of a saccharide unit is substituted with an ether or ester moiety. The ether or ester moiety is provided with ethenyl and/or epoxy functionality for preparing an activatable polysaccharide polymer and the activatable polysaccharide polymer with ethenyl and/or epoxy functionality is optionally reacted with an additional coupling reagent, having at least two coupling functionality for preparing polysaccharide polymer with additional activatable crosslinker.

Abstract: A cellulose resin produced by binding cardanol or a derivative thereof, and a flexible component to cellulose or a derivative thereof.

Abstract: A modified microfibrillated cellulose, a resin composition and a resin composite material that contain the modified microfibrillated cellulose are provided. In a modified microfibrillated cellulose according to the present invention, a hydrolyzable-silyl-group-containing resin (A) bonds to or adheres to a cellulose surface and a silicon atom content is 0.01 to 0.5 atomic percent. A resin composition containing 0.1% to 10% by weight of the modified microfibrillated cellulose is also provided.

Abstract: An additive composition for mortars, exterior insulation finish systems, self-leveling compounds and joint compounds is disclosed. The additive composition contains a nitrogen-containing polymer and a reactive agent capable of forming a crosslinking reaction with the nitrogen-containing polymer. Small amounts of the additive composition contained in a product not only can increase one or more properties of the product but can also minimize the use of redispersible polymers in the product.

Abstract: A modified microfibrillated cellulose, a resin composition and a resin composite material that contain the modified microfibrillated cellulose are provided. In a modified microfibrillated cellulose according to the present invention, a hydrolyzable-silyl-group-containing resin (A) bonds to or adheres to a cellulose surface and a silicon atom content is 0.01 to 0.5 atomic percent. A resin composition containing 0.1% to 10% by weight of the modified microfibrillated cellulose is also provided.

Abstract: Novel acrylamide and methacrylamide hydantoin monomers which can be reacted with other acrylamide, methacrylamide, acrylate, and methacrylate monomers to form copolymers, which upon halogenation, provide oxidative coatings which are biocidal for use with various materials including, but not limited to, textiles, filters, and latex paints.

Abstract: A composition for a removable top coating for protecting the exposed face of a temporary removable graphic is provided. A remover for the transferred graphic image is provided that completely dissolves the temporary removable graphic, but does not affect the commonly encountered substrates such as concrete, brick, wooden floors, asphalt surfaces, terrazzo and motor vehicle body surfaces, marine and aeronautical craft surfaces. A method for making, applying and removing the temporary removable graphic is provided.

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: Cellulose support containing mannose derivatives able to fix type 1 piliated bacteria, application to disinfecting wipes especially. Support intended to bind type 1 piliated bacteria comprising cellulose fibers and/or regenerated cellulose fibers onto which mannose derivative is fixed characterized in that the mannose derivative is present in the form of copolymer obtained by copolymerization of: —a monomer derivative of alkenyl ?-D-mannopyranoside modified with a function capable of reacting with an acrylamid monomer, —a cationic monomer —an acrylamid monomer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer made of a primary amine functionalized polymer and a hemicellulose e.g. chitosan and xyloglucan, wherein the primary amine functionalized polymer is covalently bound to the hemicellulose, and to a cross-linking agent composition comprising the polymer. A method wherein manufacturing a cellulose containing product comprises the steps of; providing a cellulose containing product; treating said cellulose product with a cellulose adsorbing agent comprising a polymer made of a primary amine functionalized polymer and a hemicellulose e.g. chitosan and xyloglucan, and optionally other additives is also provided.

Abstract: Durable and disposable articles are provided which include a thermoplastic polymer composition, which includes a blend of a polymer and a modified polymer. The modified polymer has covalently bonded pendant substituents derived from cyclodextrin. The articles can be a films, coatings, nonwoven webs, or monolithic articles. An article can have the polymer composition as one part of the article, such as in one distinct area of the article, or on the surface of the article, for example as a coating or surface film. The article can be, for example, a multilayer barrier film, a nonwoven sheet or pad, an absorbent article, or a storage container.

Abstract: Provided herein are a method, which comprises implanting in a patient an implantable device comprising a coating that includes a PEGylated hyaluronic acid and a PEGylated non-hyaluronic acid biocompatible polymer and the methods of use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of cross-linking a polymeric carbohydrate material with a second material by means of a soluble carbohydrate polymer and a crosslinking agent. The present invention furthermore relates to the resulting cross-linked material, to uses of the cross-linked material, as well as to a kit comprising the soluble carbohydrate polymer and the cross-linking agent.

Abstract: A polymer blend film contains a film forming material containing at least a polymer having an absolute value of an intrinsic birefringence of 0.02 or less, and a cyclic olefin resin, wherein the film has a haze of 5% or less.

Abstract: Hybrid copolymers include a synthetic polymer which is derived from at least one anionic or non-anionic ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a naturally derived hydroxyl containing chain transfer agent as an end group. The hybrid copolymer may be prepared as a blend with a builder or a chelating agent. Hybrid copolymers also include a synthetic portion derived from at least one ester monomer and a naturally derived hydroxyl containing chain transfer agent as an end group. Ester graft copolymers include a naturally derived hydroxyl moiety backbone and side chains derived from at least one ester monomer. Further, a method of determining the concentration of a hybrid copolymer in an aqueous system and methods of preparing a hybrid copolymer are also included.

Abstract: The invention relates to a material comprising cellulose in association with a support selected from a polymer and/or a fibre, wherein said cellulose is produced by a micro-organism. The cellulose-reinforced material is provided for incorporation into a composite.

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: In accordance with one aspect, a thermally regulating construction material comprises a base material and a polymeric phase change material bound to the base material, wherein the base material provides reversible temperature regulation properties to the building construction material. In accordance with another aspect, an insulation material for use in building construction comprises a base material and a polymeric phase change material bound to the base material, wherein the base material provides reversible temperature regulation properties to the insulation material. The base material may be selected from the group consisting of foam insulation, loose fill insulation, and batted insulation.

Abstract: Provided herein are a coating or a device (e.g., absorbable stent) that includes a PEGylated hyaluronic acid and a PEGylated non-hyaluronic acid biocompatible polymer and the methods of use thereof.

Abstract: The invention describes a composite microfibre, which is comprising a polysaccharide polymer selected from the group consisting of cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, n-propyl cellulose, isopropyl cellulose, cellulose acetate and combinations of two or more of these substances, and combinations of two or more of these substances, thereby the polysaccharide polymer further comprising substituents comprising a given formula, wherein k is 1 or greater, and wherein each moiety R1 is independently selected from H and methyl, and wherein each moiety R2 is independently selected from —H, —OH, —NH2, —SH, —OR3, —NHR3 and —NR3R4, —SR3, and wherein each moiety R3 and R4 are chemical groups independently selected from C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy, C1-C4 alkoxy halide and C1-C4 heteroalkyl substituents, and is preferably selected from —CH3, —CH2—CH3, —CH2—OH, —CH2—CH2—OH, —CH2—CH2—NH2, —CH—CH(OH)—CH2—OH, —CH—CH(OH)—CH3, glycidyl, anhydride, sulfonic acid and hydroxys

Abstract: Thermoplastic polymer compositions, films, continues, closures, laminates can comprise a modified vinyl polymer said modified polymer having a moiety comprising a cyclodextrin compound. The cyclodextrin compound, locked into the polymer structure, can absorb impurities, permeants, or other undesirable volatile materials. The cooperation between the cyclodextrin grafted onto the thermoplastic polymer and the polymer structure can provide barrier properties to a film, web or other polymer structure. A permeant or a contaminant can be complexed or trapped within the polymer and held within the film or Web preventing the permeant or contaminant from passing into the interior of a container or enclosure.

Abstract: A porous article of manufacture (a sealing material) which comprises sintered hydroxyalkylcellulose, for example, sintered hydroxypropylcellulose, or a sealing material which is capable of being formed into a porous article in the form of a filter and which is made by heating at least one gelling agent that has carboxyl functionality and at least one gelling agent that has hydroxyl functionality, preferably carboxylmethylcellulose (CMC) and hydroxypropylcellulose (HPC) respectively, and a method for preparing the same from a powdery admixture thereof, and a pipette which includes the sealing material in the form of a filter, and also including embodiments of a bilayer filter and of a trilayer filter, each of which comprises a composite of a filter of the present invention and a filter comprising porous sintered polyethylene, preferably ultra high-molecular weight polyethylene.

Abstract: A polymer blend film contains a film forming material includes at least a polymer having an absolute value of an intrinsic birefringence of 0.02 or less, and a cyclic olefin resin, wherein the film has a haze of 5% or less.

Abstract: This invention is for a composition of clear or pigmented coating that is temporary and removable. It is especially designed to protect the surface of an automobile from the damaging effects of the environment and also from damage caused by normal daily use. The coating is a composition of 40 to 80% of cellulose acetate butyrate ester, 15 to 60% of an acrylic polymer and 2 to 10% of a sucrose acetate isobutyrate. The remover is a combination of tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, dibasic ester, diacetone alcohol, ethyl 3 ethoxypropionate; 2,2,4 trimethyl-1,3 pentanoldiol monoisobutyrate, and white mineral oil.

Abstract: A composition for a removable top coating for protecting the exposed face of a temporary removable graphic is provided. A remover for the transferred graphic image is provided that completely dissolves the temporary removable graphic, but does not affect the commonly encountered substrates such as concrete, brick, wooden floors, asphalt surfaces, terrazzo and motor vehicle body surfaces, marine and aeronautical craft surfaces. A method for making, applying and removing the temporary removable graphic is provided.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to propose a novel thermoplastic resin composition having high impact resistance without degrading weather resistance even when the content of an impact modifier is small. A thermoplastic resin composition includes 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin (a) and 0.5 to 20 parts by weight of an impact modifier (b) containing a graft copolymer (b-1) containing at least one (meth)acrylate flexible polymer phase and a rigid polymer phase serving as the outermost part of the graft copolymer, a water-soluble polymer compound (b-2) having a physical gel-forming property, and a gelling agent (b-3). In the thermoplastic resin composition, the content of the water-soluble polymer compound (b-2) having the physical gel-forming property is 0.01 to 3.0 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of the graft copolymer (b-1) and the content of the rigid polymer phase serving as the outermost part in the graft copolymer (b-1) is 0.5 to 10 percent by weight.

Abstract: A description is given of water-soluble aminoplast ether copolymers of the following structural type: wherein Z is a glycoluril central unit, B is a radical of an essentially water-insoluble polymer and R1 is a radical of a hydrophilic organic compound. The ratio R1:B is selected within a range of about 1.5 to 4:1 and the overall mass of the water-soluble aminoplast ether copolymer is from about 2000 to 50 000 g/mol such that the copolymer is soluble in water and may be used as a dispersant for e.g. pigments in polar solvents, e.g. water.

Abstract: This invention relates to an inhibited non-solubilized granular starch modified by less than 5% of a carboxylated polymer. In addition, a process is provided wherein a non-solubilized, substantially granular starch is mixed with a carboxylated polymer, dried to form a starch/carboxylated polymer blend and then physically treated to form a starch/carboxylated polymer composite. Further, this invention relates to the improved industrial and food products prepared from these starch/carboxylated polymer composites.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the preparation of polysaccharide-grafted polymer particles wherein the polysaccharide is preferably a ?-1,4 linked polysaccharide, comprising miniemulsion polymerisation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymer mixtures including hydrogel-forming polymers capable of absorbing aqueous fluids and prepared by polymerization of olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acids or derivatives thereof together with copolymers of C2–C8 olefins or styrenes with anhydrides and also their preparation, use and hygiene articles which include same.

Abstract: Cellulosic polymers, copolymers and grafts, are disclosed that adhere to fibers and surfaces during an aqueous treatment process. The cellulosic polymers having grafts and/or co-blocks are prepared using living-type free radical polymerization techniques, which provides control over the degree of substitution and graft/co-block composition and structure. These cellulosic polymers allow for the modification of fibers and surfaces to provide a desired effect.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the preparation of polysaccharide grafted latex particles wherein the polysaccharide has ?-1,4 linkages, wherein the process comprises core/shell emulsion polymerisation. Preferably, the process comprises a single step of preparing the latex particles by emulsion polymerisation of latex monomers with the simultaneous grafting of the polysaccharide.

Abstract: The invention relates to absorbent polymers based on optionally partially neutralised, monoethylenically unsaturated, acid group-carrying monomers. The surfaces of said polymers are re-cross-linked. The inventive polymers also have cyclodextrines and/or cyclodextrine derivatives which are covalently and/or ionically bonded and/or included therein.

Abstract: The invention relates to absorbent polymers based on optionally partially neutralised, monoethylenically unsaturated, acid group-carrying monomers. The surfaces of said polymers are re-cross-linked. The inventive polymers also have cyclodextrines and/or cyclodextrine derivatives which are covalently and/or ionically bonded and/or included therein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for making polyalkyldiallylamine-epihalohydrin resins, the resultant resins and their uses as wet strength additives for papermaking. These resins are obtained by a two step process, wherein the first step comprises the free radical polymerization or copolymerization of an alkyldiallylamine monomer in its protonated form; and the second step comprises reacting an ADAA polymer or copolymer with epihalohydrin under carefully controlled reaction conditions.

Abstract: Synthetic polymer complements (SPCs) are provided, as well as methods for their synthesis and use. The SPCs may have surfaces that include functional groups that are complementary to surface sites of targets such as nanostructures or macromolecular targets, and may be capable of specifically interacting with such targets. The positions of the functional groups in one embodiment are stabilized by a polymer network. The SPCs are formed by contacting the target with a set of monomers which self-assemble on the target, and then are polymerized into a network to form the synthetic polymer complement. At least a portion of the surface of the resulting SPC thus may include an imprint of the target. The complex of the SPC and the target may be the desired product. Alternatively, the target is released, for example, by controllably expanding and contracting the crosslinked network. The SPC is isolated and used in many applications.

Abstract: Cellulosic polymers, copolymers and grafts, are disclosed that adhere to fibers and surfaces during an aqueous treatment process. The cellulosic polymers having grafts and/or co-blocks are prepared using living-type free radical polymerization techniques, which provides control over the degree of substitution and graft/co-block composition and structure. These cellulosic polymers allow for the modification of fibers and surfaces to provide a desired effect.

Abstract: The invention provides cross-linkable polymer powder compositions containing a) at least one water-soluble polyhydroxy compound; b) at least one boric acid complex compound which is of limited solubility in water that is, it has a water solubility of less than 10 g per liter at normal conditions; and optionally c) a water-soluble film-forming polymer consisting of one or more free-radical polymerizable, ethylenically unsaturated monomers. The compositions are useful as a constituent in adhesives, plaster, jointing mortars, paints and binders for coating compositions, textiles, paper and the like.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for preparing copolymers of cyclodextrin(s) and/or cyclodextrin derivative(s), characterized by the following operations: (a) preparing a solid state mixture of cyclodextrin(s) and/or cyclodextrin derivative(s) and/or inclusion complex(es) of cyclodextrin(s) and/or cyclodextrin derivative(s) and a poly(carboxylic) acid and/or a poly(carboxylic) acid anhydride or a mixture of poly(carboxylic) acid(s) and/or poly(carboxylic) acid anhydride(s), and optionally, a catalyst; and (b) heating the solid mixture to a temperature in the range 100° C. to 200° C. for a period in the range 1 min to 60 min, preferably 30 min or substantially 30 min. The present invention also concerns soluble and insoluble compounds of cyclodextrin(s) and/or cyclodextrin derivative(s) or their inclusion complexes with at least one poly(carboxylic) acid.

Abstract: A water absorbent material, comprising, as a main component, a water absorbent resin which has a structure in which a anhydropolyamino acid having an ethylenically unsaturated double bond is grafted with polysaccharides, wherein at least a portion of the anhydropolyamino acid is hydrolyzed and crosslinked, has high water absorbency and high biodegradability even if the anhydropolyamino acid has a low molecular weight.