Compositions having solid core particles with functionalizing layers over at least a portion of the outer surfaces of the solid core particles are described. The functionalizing layers are formed from a reaction product of a 1,1-di-activated vinyl compound, or a multifunctional form thereof, or a combination thereof.

An organic-inorganic hybrid material is disclosure. The organic-inorganic hybrid material contains 5˜50 wt % of inorganic compounds and has a characteristic peak at 1050±50 cm.sup.−1 in FTIR spectrum. Furthermore, the invention also provides a fabricating process of the organic-inorganic hybrid material as well as its starting material “isocyanates”. In particular, the isocyanates are prepared from carbonate containing compounds and amines.

An organic-inorganic hybrid material is disclosure. The organic-inorganic hybrid material contains 5˜50 wt % of inorganic compounds and has a characteristic peak at 1050±50 cm.sup.−1 in FTIR spectrum. Furthermore, the invention also provides a fabricating process of the organic-inorganic hybrid material as well as its starting material “isocyanates”. In particular, the isocyanates are prepared from carbonate containing compounds and amines.

A layer includes polyvinyl alcohol and 20 wt % or more calcium carbonate, based on the total weight of the layer. Another layer includes polyvinyl alcohol and calcium carbonate. A container includes a body that defines an internal cavity capable of holding an article, the body including a layer including polyvinyl alcohol and 20 wt % or more of calcium carbonate, based on the total weight of the layer. Another container includes a layer including polyvinyl alcohol and calcium carbonate.

A layer includes polyvinyl alcohol and 20 wt % or more calcium carbonate, based on the total weight of the layer. Another layer includes polyvinyl alcohol and calcium carbonate. A container includes a body that defines an internal cavity capable of holding an article, the body including a layer including polyvinyl alcohol and 20 wt % or more of calcium carbonate, based on the total weight of the layer. Another container includes a layer including polyvinyl alcohol and calcium carbonate.

A layer includes polyvinyl alcohol and 20 wt % or more calcium carbonate, based on the total weight of the layer. Another layer includes polyvinyl alcohol and calcium carbonate. A container includes a body that defines an internal cavity capable of holding an article, the body including a layer including polyvinyl alcohol and 20 wt % or more of calcium carbonate, based on the total weight of the layer. Another container includes a layer including polyvinyl alcohol and calcium carbonate.

Provided is a cable having a sheath composition having flame retardancy and water resistance, and a sheath layer formed of the sheath composition. Specifically, the present invention relates to a sheath composition for simultaneously improving flame retardancy and water resistance of a sheath layer of a cable, which are in a trade-off relation with each other, and physical properties such as heat resistance, hardness, and wear resistance, improving appearance, and reducing manufacturing costs; and a cable having a sheath layer formed of the sheath composition.

Disclosed herein is an electrically conductive sized fiber including a fiber and a sizing composition adhered to a surface of the fiber, wherein the sizing composition includes at least one sizing compound and a plurality of graphene oxide nanoparticles, The present disclosure also discloses fiber-reinforced resin composites, articles including fiber-reinforced resin composites and methods of making such electrically conductive sized fiber and articles therefrom.

An adhesive formulation such as a hot melt adhesive or a pressure sensitive adhesive is provided comprising 5 to 98% (by weight) biodegradable substantially non-crystalline mcl-PHA. The mcl-PHA may be cured with a peroxide curing agent. The adhesive formulation may include an additional biodegradable polymer, or a non-biodegradable thermoplastic elastomer. Hot melt adhesives comprising significant amounts of biodegradable mcl-PHA, waxes, and tackifiers are also provided.

The present invention concerns a biodegradable and compostable composition comprising i) 15-70% by weight of at least one biodegradable and/or decayable aromatic polyester; ii) 0-40% by weight of dolomite and/or calcium carbonate particles having a polished surface; iii) 0-30% by weight of starch of vegetable origin; iv) 1-5% by weight of at least one oil of vegetable origin; v) 5-30% by weight of an additive chosen from hydrated magnesium silicate such as talcum powder; vi) 0-50% by weight of at least one aliphatic polyester.