A bioplastic and method of forming the same are provided. The bioplastic generally includes a Rhodophyta material, agar, and a weak acid. The agar may be combined with water to form a mixture. The agar and water mixture may be combined with the Rhodophyta material and the weak acid to form the bioplastic.

The present invention may provide a composition containing a biologically degradable resin from which a molded article having suppressed deterioration of the tensile strength and the elongation at the breaking point thereof can be obtained. The present invention may provide a resin composition including a biologically degradable resin, a heavy calcium carbonate, and acetyl tributyl citrate, in which a mass ratio of the biologically degradable rein to the heavy calcium carbonate is 10:90 to 70:30, the biologically degradable resin includes at least polybutylene adipate terephthalate or polybutylene succinate adipate, a content of the polybutylene adipate terephthalate or the polybutylene succinate adipate relative to the biologically degradable resin is 70% or more by mass, and a content of the acetyl tributyl citrate relative to the resin composition is 5.0% or more and 20.0% or less by mass.

The present invention may provide a composition containing a biologically degradable resin from which a molded article having suppressed deterioration of the tensile strength and the elongation at the breaking point thereof can be obtained. The present invention may provide a resin composition including a biologically degradable resin, a heavy calcium carbonate, and acetyl tributyl citrate, in which a mass ratio of the biologically degradable rein to the heavy calcium carbonate is 10:90 to 70:30, the biologically degradable resin includes at least polybutylene adipate terephthalate or polybutylene succinate adipate, a content of the polybutylene adipate terephthalate or the polybutylene succinate adipate relative to the biologically degradable resin is 70% or more by mass, and a content of the acetyl tributyl citrate relative to the resin composition is 5.0% or more and 20.0% or less by mass.

A wax-extender emulsion including a plurality of wax-extender complex particles suspended in water is described. A wax-extender complex includes a wax component, an organic extender component and a surfactant that stabilizes the wax component and the organic extender component collectively to form the wax-extender complex. The wax-extender emulsion comprises from 2 wt % to 30 wt % organic extender. During manufacturing, the organic extender and wax component are emulsified and homogenized together to produce the wax-extender emulsion. The wax-extender emulsion can be co-applied as a mixture with adhesive resin during wood-based composite manufacturing.

A wax-extender emulsion including a plurality of wax-extender complex particles suspended in water is described. A wax-extender complex includes a wax component, an organic extender component and a surfactant that stabilizes the wax component and the organic extender component collectively to form the wax-extender complex. The wax-extender emulsion comprises from 2 wt % to 30 wt % organic extender. During manufacturing, the organic extender and wax component are emulsified and homogenized together to produce the wax-extender emulsion. The wax-extender emulsion can be co-applied as a mixture with adhesive resin during wood-based composite manufacturing.

The present invention provides a resin composition for sliding member and a sliding member having excellent moldability and sliding properties that contains plant-derived polyethylene resin as a main component. In the resin composition for sliding member, as additives, petroleum-derived polyethylene resin of 0.1 to 20% by mass, modified polyolefin resin of 0.1 to 10% by mass, lubricating oil of 0.5 to 5% by mass, and plant-derived filler of 0.1 to 50% by mass are blended in addition to plant-derived polyethylene resin as a main component. A sliding member is produced by molding this resin composition for sliding member.

The present invention provides a resin composition for sliding member and a sliding member having excellent moldability and sliding properties that contains plant-derived polyethylene resin as a main component. In the resin composition for sliding member, as additives, petroleum-derived polyethylene resin of 0.1 to 20% by mass, modified polyolefin resin of 0.1 to 10% by mass, lubricating oil of 0.5 to 5% by mass, and plant-derived filler of 0.1 to 50% by mass are blended in addition to plant-derived polyethylene resin as a main component. A sliding member is produced by molding this resin composition for sliding member.

A method for producing a biodegradable floral arrangement media that includes obtaining a pre-formed mixture by mixing together: (a) a matrix of natural or inert inorganic fibers and/or powders; (b) a water insoluble, meltable compostable binder; and (c) optionally, additives; and heating the pre-formed mixture to fuse the binder with the matrix. Also, a biodegradable floral arrangement media made by the process, which is preferably compostable.

A method for producing a biodegradable floral arrangement media that includes obtaining a pre-formed mixture by mixing together: (a) a matrix of natural or inert inorganic fibers and/or powders; (b) a water insoluble, meltable compostable binder; and (c) optionally, additives; and heating the pre-formed mixture to fuse the binder with the matrix. Also, a biodegradable floral arrangement media made by the process, which is preferably compostable.

The present invention relates to nanofibrillar polysaccharide hydrogels for use in the prevention and control of scarring and contraction in connection with wound healing or tissue repair.