Provided herein are metal organic framework/polymer mixed-matrix hollow fiber membranes and metal organic framework/carbon molecular sieve mixed-matrix hollow fiber membranes. The materials have high MOF particle loading and are easily scalable. The MOF/polymer mixed-matrix hollow fibers are formed using a dry-jet/wet-quench fiber spinning technique and show C.sub.3H.sub.6/C.sub.3H.sub.8 selectivity that is significantly enhanced over the pure polymer fiber and that is consistent with the selectivity of mixed-matrix dense films of the same MOF/polymer combination. The MOF/CMS mixed-matrix hollow fibers are formed by pyrolyzing the MOF/polymer mixed-matrix hollow fibers and show increased C.sub.3H.sub.6 permeance and increased selectivity over the MOF/polymer mixed-matrix hollow fiber membranes.

A tray appliance of the present disclosure has a first dissolvable sheet and a first substance formed within a second dissolvable sheet. The first dissolvable sheet is laid on the second dissolvable sheet and is formed into a first dissolvable negative impression of a person's teeth, gingival tissue, or other soft tissue, such that when first dissolvable negative impression is worn by a person, the first dissolvable negative impression dissolves and releases the first substance into the person's saliva, teeth, gingival tissue, or other soft tissue.

This invention relates to a lyocell material for a tobacco filter and a method of manufacturing the same, and more particularly to a lyocell fiber having a modified cross-section for a tobacco filter, wherein the cross-sectional shape of a monofilament contained in a lyocell fiber is controlled to increase the external surface area of the fiber, after which then crimps are formed, thereby exhibiting properties equal or superior to those of conventional lyocell materials, even when used in a small amount.

The present invention achieves a phase difference film that is excellent in wavelength dispersion property, in-plane retardation, and film thickness, by using a polymeric material (i) which is composed of at least one type of cellulose derivative having a specific alkoxyl group substitution degree D.sub.1 and a specific 2-naphthoyl group substitution degree D.sub.2 and (ii) which has a specific total 2-naphthoyl group substitution degree D.sub.3.

The invention provides a composition comprising a seaweed extract in an amount of 50-90% by weight, a water-soluble cellulose derivative in an amount of 10-40% by weight and water in an amount of 1-20% by weight, of the total weight of the composition. The invention also provides products, including packaging material, formed from the composition, a method of dissolving, composting and biodegrading the composition or the products, a method of producing the composition and the products, and a method of re-working the composition.

Provided herein are devices and systems for depositing a material or manufacturing a product, such as a pharmaceutical dosage form, by additive manufacturing. Further provided are methods of using the devices and systems, as well as methods of manufacturing a product, such as a pharmaceutical dosage form, by additive manufacturing. In certain embodiments, the device includes a material supply system configured to melt a pressurized a material, a pressure sensor configured to detect a pressure of the material within the device, and a control switch comprising a sealing needle operable in an open position and closed position. The sealing needle extends through a feed channel containing the material and includes a taper end, wherein the tapered end of the sealing needle engages a tapered inner surface of a nozzle to inhibit flow of the material through the nozzle when the sealing needle is in the closed position.

A solid dispersion for achieving improved solubility and absorbability of a pharmaceutically active ingredient, which contains (1) an amorphous pharmaceutically active ingredient, (2) one or more substances selected from among methyl cellulose and organic acids and (3) an enteric base material. In cases where methyl cellulose is contained therein, the solid dispersion does not contain any water-soluble polymer other than methyl cellulose.

A method of making a multilayer article includes providing a mold defining a first cavity with a removable element therein; placing a first particulate component in the cavity; compressing the component along a first axis in a first compression step to form a first layer of the article; removing the element from the cavity after formation of the first layer; placing one or more additional particulate components in the mold; compressing the one or more additional particulate components along the first axis in one or more additional compression steps after removal of the element to form one or more additional layers of the article, wherein the first layer meets one of the one or more additional layers along a first interface substantially parallel to the first axis and the first layer meets one of the one or more additional layers along a second interface substantially perpendicular to the first axis.

The invention relates to a method for the production of lyocell staple fibers, comprising the steps in the following order: a) extruding filaments from a solution of cellulose in an organic solvent; b) precipitating the cellulose for the formation of continuous cellulose filaments; c) washing the cellulose filaments; d) contacting the cellulose filaments with a crosslinking agent; e) reacting the cellulose filaments with the crosslinking agent in a reaction chamber; f) washing the treated cellulose filaments; g) cutting the washed cellulose filaments into staple fibers; h) forming a nonwoven fleece from the staple fibers and pressing the nonwoven fleece; and i) finishing the nonwoven fleece and pressing the nonwoven fleece.

According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided a use of molar mass controlled cellulose in injection molding, extrusion and three dimensional printing applications.