A built-in and process-adaptive formulation of antimicrobial commodity thermoplastic resins with mixed compositions comprising of a polymer, a backbone linker, and a non-labile antifouling and biocompatible coupling agent which is melt-processable and enabled to be manufactured into finished products in the form of solid, monolith, tube, composite, fiber, film, sheet and varnish without the prerequisite of biocides or antimicrobial additives is disclosed. The said formulation is adapted to thermoforming and thermal curing processes including but not limited to melt compounding, spinning, extrusion, molding, compression foaming and drawing. The antimicrobial property is attributed to the persistent formation of a non-stick bacteria-repellent tethered layer in which the antifouling component of the said formulation is heterogeneously phase separated and/or surface migrated to the surface after product forming in order to minimize adsorption and/or colonization of bacteria.

A built-in and process-adaptive formulation of antimicrobial commodity thermoplastic resins with mixed compositions comprising of a polymer, a backbone linker, and a non-labile antifouling and biocompatible coupling agent which is melt-processable and enabled to be manufactured into finished products in the form of solid, monolith, tube, composite, fiber, film, sheet and varnish without the prerequisite of biocides or antimicrobial additives is disclosed. The said formulation is adapted to thermoforming and thermal curing processes including but not limited to melt compounding, spinning, extrusion, molding, compression foaming and drawing. The antimicrobial property is attributed to the persistent formation of a non-stick bacteria-repellent tethered layer in which the antifouling component of the said formulation is heterogeneously phase separated and/or surface migrated to the surface after product forming in order to minimize adsorption and/or colonization of bacteria.

A composition adapted for the production of a thermosetting elastomer with antimicrobial capabilities by vulcanization by molding includes an elastomer, a catalyst and/or a vulcanization activator, and an antimicrobial additive that includes zinc pyrithione and silver phosphate glass in a 1:1 ratio by weight.

Infill material (200) for a synthetic turf surface (400), the infill material (200) comprising a plurality of particles (201) each one comprising: a polymeric matrix made of a polymeric material selected in the group: polylactic acid (PLA), polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT), polyglycolic acid (PGA), polycaprolactone (PCL), poly(lactic-co-glycolic) acid (PLGA), poly-(2-hydroxyethyl-methacrylate), poly-ethylene-glycol (PEG), chitosan, hyaluronic acid, a poly-hydroxy-alkanoate (PHA), or combinations thereof; a reinforcing filler made of a plant material dispersed in the polymeric matrix.

A system and method for protecting metal and concrete structures from bacteria-induced corrosion, wherein the method includes creating a viscoelastic, self-healing wrapping material configured to encapsulate a metal structure or a concrete structure by combining a thermoplastic blend, at least one filler, at least one paraffinic oil, and at least one biocide formulated to be effective against aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, wherein the anaerobic bacteria includes sulfate-reducing bacteria; wrapping an exterior surface of a metal structure or a concrete structure with the viscoelastic, self-healing wrapping material; and placing the wrapped metal structure or concrete structure in an operational environment, wherein the viscoelastic, self-healing wrapping material is operative to prevent or greatly reduce corrosion of the metal structure or concrete structure caused by aerobic and anaerobic bacteria occurring or located in the operational environment.

A multi-layer article including a first non-active state and a second active state, the multi-layer article comprising an outer layer having a first side and a second side, an inner layer adjacent to at least a portion of the outer layer and including a volatile material, and an upper layer including a first side and a second side, the first side of the upper layer being adjacent to at least a portion of the inner layer. The multi-layer article is folded upon itself in the first non-active state so that at least a first portion of the second side of the upper layer is disposed on a top of a second portion of the second side of the upper layer, and the first portion and the second portion of the upper layer are heat sealed in the non-active state.

A method for producing bone grafts using 3-D printing is employed using a 3-D image of a graft location to produce a 3-D model of the graft. This is printed using a 3-D printer and a printing medium that produces a porous, biocompatible, biodegradable material that is conducive to osteoinduction. For example, the printing medium may be PCL, PLLA, PGLA, or another approved biocompatible polymer. In addition such a method may be useful for cosmetic surgeries, reconstructive surgeries, and various techniques required by such procedures. Once the graft is placed, natural bone gradually replaces the graft.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a novel molded article having antibacterial or antiviral properties, a method for manufacturing the same, and the like. The present invention relates to a molded article 100 which contains a calcium compound 104 and a resin, and has a salt of inositol phosphate 102 with at least one metal element 103 selected from the group consisting of silver, zinc, and copper on a surface 101.

The invention provides particulate material suitable for use in manufacturing a three-dimensional object, the material comprising a plurality of particles. Each particle has a thermoplastic polymeric core; and a polymeric shell that coats the polymeric core. The polymeric core makes up 75 wt % or more of each particle. The polymeric shell is formed from a co-polymer of a major monomer and a minor monomer, wherein the major monomer comprises a polymerisable group, and the minor monomer comprises (i) a polymerisable group; and (ii) a functional component, and wherein the co-polymer is formed by reaction of the polymerisable group on the major monomer with the polymerisable group on the minor monomer.

A method for producing fibers with improved color and anti-microbial properties is described. One embodiment includes a method for generating a halogen stable antimicrobial synthetic fiber, the method comprising creating a mixture that includes a polymer, an anti-microbial agent, and a non-halogen pigment, and extruding the mixture to form an anti-microbial synthetic fiber.