The invention relates to a biomaterial and/or a biocomposite based on sunflower seed shells/husks. According to the invention, it is proposed that sunflower seed shells/husks are used instead of wood, bamboo or other wood-like fiber products as the original material for the biocomposite products and are used for the production of such products in order to improve the previous biomaterials, and in particular also to design said materials for improved cost efficiency and to improve their material properties.

A water-soluble film (WSF) system comprises at least one active material embedded/entrapped in the film so as to provide precise and desired release of the at least one active material therefrom. The at least one active material includes detergents, enzymes, softeners, perfumes, pesticides, fungicides, active ingredients, dyes, pigments, hazardous chemicals, active agents for cleaning laundry, dishes, floorings, walls, furniture, fluffs, pulp, and combinations thereof. Online and offline processes can be used for the manufacture of multi-layered WSFs with or without liners. The WSFs can be formed in desired shapes to selectively entrap interacting/non-interacting materials and combinations thereof. The process also provides options for the use of a wide range of raw materials, liners such as paper, film, foil, fabric, etc.

A method of manufacturing a toy using a model frame in liquid includes: filling a water tank; dissolving calcium chloride, a powder component, into the water filled in the water tank; wherein the amount of calcium chloride is determined in anticipation of the degree of gelation by chemical action with sodium alginate, filling a liquid paint to the model frame; wherein the liquid paint is comprised water 96 wt. %, CNC 0.99 wt. %, sodium alginate 3 wt. %, luminous material 0.01 wt. % or water 91 wt. %, CNC 1 wt. %, sodium alginate 3 wt. %, shiny material 5 wt. % or water 96 wt. %, CNC 0.99 wt. %, sodium alginate 3 wt. %, color conversion material 0.01 wt. %; immersing the model frame filled with the liquid paint in the water tank; solidifying and shrinking the liquid paint filled in the model frame immersed in the water tank; and shaking the model frame.

A laminate for a cardlike data medium, includes at least three layers with a first layer, a second layer and a third layer. The second layer is disposed between the first layer and the third layer. The first layer and the third layer include polylactide, PLA, and the second layer comprises a PLA-free laser polymer mixture. The laser polymer mixture includes at least one first plastic, at least one second plastic and at least one laser additive, where a material of the first plastic is different from a material of the second plastic.

The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a composite article. The method comprises the steps of providing at least one sheet comprising a composite material, wherein the composite material comprises cellulosic fibers and a composite agent selected from the group of: thermoset resins, reactive thermoplastic resins, cellulose, hemicellulose, nanocellulose, lignin, bio-based polymers, substituted and non substituted furan, polyfurfuryl alcohol, and combinations thereof; providing an inflatable means; providing a mold, wherein the mold comprises at least two structurally distinct mold portions; arranging the at least one sheet and the inflatable means in the mold such that the at least one sheet covers at least part of an outer surface of the inflatable means and such that the mold encloses the at least one sheet and the inflatable means; subjecting the at least one sheet to a pressing process by inflating the inflatable means to form a composite article.

A sealant composition according to an embodiment includes, per 100 parts by mass of a solid rubber component containing a diene rubber, 95 to 150 parts by mass of a hydrocarbon resin, 20 to 100 parts by mass of a liquid plasticizer, and 0.05 to 1.5 parts by mass of sulfur. A crosslinked product of the sealant composition has a dynamic storage shear modulus G of 10 to 50 kPa as measured under the conditions of a temperature of 40 C., a frequency of 1.0 Hz, and a strain of 25%.

A tool for a thermoforming process to form a moulded product from wet pulp fibre material includes two or more moulds each having a moulding surface, an actuator assembly, and a fluid extraction system. At least one of the moulds is displaceable by the actuator assembly between first and second positions and has fluid extraction paths extending through the mould to transport fluid away from the moulding surface. One of the moulds has a first layer that is substantially rigid to form a support member and is in communication with a heating subsystem of the fluid extraction system, and a second layer that is, in use of the tool, between the first layer and the wet pulp fibre material. The second layer is formed of a material that has interconnected internal voids forming part of the fluid extraction paths and has a lower heat transfer coefficient than the first layer.

In one aspect, waxy build material inks are described herein which, in some embodiments, exhibit desirable print quality and associated mechanical properties for three-dimensional printing applications. A build material ink, in some embodiments, comprises 20-40 wt. % rosin component, 5-35 wt. % non-polar wax component, and 40-65 wt. % alcohol wax component comprising one or more waxes of the formula (C.sub.nH.sub.2n+1)OH wherein n is an integer from 15 to 40. In another aspect, a build material ink comprises a eutectic mixture including rosin component, a non-polar wax component, and an alcohol wax component comprising one or more waxes of the formula (C.sub.nH.sub.2n+1)OH wherein n is an integer from 15 to 40.

Thermoplastic polymer particles suitable for use in additive manufacturing and related methods may comprise lignin. For example, said polymer particles may comprise a thermoplastic polymer, a lignin, optionally an emulsion stabilizer, and optionally a compatibilizer. Said polymer particles may be produced by melt emulsification methods and be highly spherical and, consequently, suited for selective laser sintering methods of additive manufacturing.