A multi-stage emulsion processing aid polymer comprising one or more functionalized ethylenically unsaturated monomer into the emulsion polymerization reactor, wherein the functionality is selected from the group consisting of β-keto esters, β-keto amides, β-diketones, cyanoacetic esters, malonates, nitroalkanes, β-nitro esters, sulfonazides, thiols, thiol-s-triazines, and amine, where the functionality is incorporated into polymers by polymerizing, ethylenically unsaturated monomers containing these functionalities or by post functionalization of a polymer with additional reactions after polymerization in one of the first or second stages. Foamable halogenated polymers comprising the multi-stage emulsion processing aid polymer is also provided. Also provided are methods for making the multi-stage emulsion processing aid polymer and foamable halogenated polymers.

The invention relates to a floor or wall panel and a method for producing such panel. The panel according to the invention comprises a core layer comprising at least one composite material, said composite material comprising at least one inorganic material, and at least one polymeric binder, wherein a weight ratio of the inorganic material to the polymeric binder is at least 2.4:1. The core layer further comprises an additive which is configured to improve the properties of the core layer.

Provided is a method of preparing a superabsorbent polymer sheet, including polymerization of monomers in the presence of an encapsulated foaming agent and an inorganic foaming agent. According to the method of preparing the superabsorbent polymer sheet of the present invention, a porous flexible superabsorbent polymer sheet may be prepared.

A method for producing a polyurethane foam includes mixing and reacting a polyurethane foam raw material containing a polyol, an isocyanate, a foaming agent, and a catalyst, wherein the polyurethane foam raw material contains sodium bicarbonate and an organic solid acid such as citric acid or malic acid.

Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a polyolefin composition and processes suitable for use in forming a lid for a hot food or beverage container that has a stiffness comparable to a similar lid made using high impact polystyrene and a density less than water at 23° C.

A thermoformable and biodegradable cellulose acetate composition comprising at least one cellulose acetate and either polyethylene glycol or m ethoxy polyethylene glycol are disclosed. The compositions are formed into films, sheets, and articles.

The method for preparing a super absorbent polymer according to the present disclosure reduces the generating amount of a fine powder while realizing the same particle size distribution in the process of pulverizing the dried polymer, thereby reducing the load of the fine powder reassembly, drying, pulverizing and classifying steps.

A method for managing and/or treating obesity and/or overweight and/or for inducing weight loss. The method includes orally administering to a patient a composition capable of being transformed into a hydrogel foam after its introduction into the patient stomach. The hydrogel foam occupies at least 20% of the volume of the patient stomach.

In various aspects, the disclosure relates to a method of forming a molded article comprising: combining, to form a blend, a polymer base resin and a thermally conductive filler, wherein the thermally conductive filler comprises a platelet filler having a thickness between 100 nm and 10 microns; feeding the blend to a mold cavity of a suitable molding apparatus, wherein the mold cavity has a mold portion that may be retracted in a through-plane direction; foaming the blend to allow a pressure drop; and retracting the mold portion in the through-plane direction to provide the molded article.

Disclosed herein is a process for the production of a moulded article (MA). Additionally disclosed herein is a method of using at least one blowing gas (C) in the production of a moulded article (MA) for reducing the warpage of the moulded article (MA), where the moulded article (MA) includes at least one thermoplastic polymer (A) and at least one reinforcing fibre (B). Further disclosed herein is the moulded article (MA) obtained by the process.