The present invention relates to a fire resistant and/or retardant composition comprising a starch, at least one starch plasticiser, at least one first alkali silicate and at least one phyllosilicate; a method for preparing the fire resistant and/or retardant composition; a device chosen from among a power and/or telecommunications cable, and an accessory for a power and/or telecommunications cable, the cable comprising at least one fire resistant and/or retardant layer of the fire resistant and/or retardant composition, and the cable accessory comprising at least one fire resistant and/or retardant layer of the fire resistant and/or retardant composition; as well as a method for manufacturing such a device.

The present invention relates to a fire resistant and/or retardant composition comprising a starch, at least one starch plasticiser, at least one first alkali silicate and at least one phyllosilicate; a method for preparing the fire resistant and/or retardant composition; a device chosen from among a power and/or telecommunications cable, and an accessory for a power and/or telecommunications cable, the cable comprising at least one fire resistant and/or retardant layer of the fire resistant and/or retardant composition, and the cable accessory comprising at least one fire resistant and/or retardant layer of the fire resistant and/or retardant composition; as well as a method for manufacturing such a device.

Disclosed is a composition including controlled release particles, wherein each of the controlled release particles includes: (a) a core including at least one hydrophobic active ingredient; and (b) a wall at least partially surrounding the core and including the reaction products of: (i) an organofunctional silane; (ii) an epoxy; (iii) an amine; (iv) an isocyanate; (v) an epoxide curing agent; wherein the controlled release particles are effective to retain the at least one hydrophobic active ingredient upon exposure to water and effective to release the at least one hydrophobic active ingredient in response to friction. A method for preparing the composition is also disclosed.

This specification discloses process for obtaining maltodextrin having DE between 17 and 19.9 and the maltodextrins obtained from the process. The disclosed maltodextrins can be provided as a powder or in shelf stable liquid form. The disclose maltodextrins have a polysaccharide profile similar to those observed for prior art maltodextrins, but make maltodextrin solutions having a high solids content, but reduced viscosity compared to prior art maltodextrins, on equivalent solids-in-solution basis. The process combines adds an alpha-amylase and a pullulanase enzyme to a polysaccharide mixture during a saccharification step. The disclosed maltodextrins make solutions at 50° C. and greater than 65% on a solids dry solids basis having a viscosity between 5,000 and 12,000 cP and having a water activity of less than 0.80.

Lignin formulations for making light-selective mulch, methods of making such lignin formulations, light-selective mulches comprising substrates treated with lignin formulations, and methods of making such light-selective mulches. Some methods involve preparing aqueous lignin formulations that can be used as coatings that, in turn, can be applied to a substrate, such as a paper web, to form a biodegradable, light-selective mulch. Some such mulches blocks at least some light in the ultraviolet and blue/green ranges (350 nm to 500 nm) of the visible light spectrum to inhibit weed growth below the mulch, while also transmitting light in the red/infrared ranges to heat the soil below the mulch.

Lignin formulations for making light-selective mulch, methods of making such lignin formulations, light-selective mulches comprising substrates treated with lignin formulations, and methods of making such light-selective mulches. Some methods involve preparing aqueous lignin formulations that can be used as coatings that, in turn, can be applied to a substrate, such as a paper web, to form a biodegradable, light-selective mulch. Some such mulches blocks at least some light in the ultraviolet and blue/green ranges (350 nm to 500 nm) of the visible light spectrum to inhibit weed growth below the mulch, while also transmitting light in the red/infrared ranges to heat the soil below the mulch.

A bio-based UV-curable 3D printed resin includes the following components by weight percentage: 19-78% of biodegradable starch resin polymer, 1-9% of radical initiator, 0.2-4% of adjuvant, 13-62% of reactive diluent and 2-8% hydroxyethyl starch. The preparation method thereof comprises the following steps of: mixing the above components by component proportion, ultrasonically washing the mixture for 10-20 min by an ultrasonic cleaner under a water temperature of 50° C., and then mixing the same in a homogenizer homogeneously to obtain the bio-based UV-curable 3D printed resin. The renewable resources are adopted and the environmental pollution and energy consumption are reduced, which is of bio-safety. Moreover, the hydroxyethyl starch has a high molecular compound generated by hydroxyethylation of glucose ring of amylose, resulting in various benefits. The 3D printed resin obtained has excellent performance and low skin irritation value.

A bio-based UV-curable 3D printed resin includes the following components by weight percentage: 19-78% of biodegradable starch resin polymer, 1-9% of radical initiator, 0.2-4% of adjuvant, 13-62% of reactive diluent and 2-8% hydroxyethyl starch. The preparation method thereof comprises the following steps of: mixing the above components by component proportion, ultrasonically washing the mixture for 10-20 min by an ultrasonic cleaner under a water temperature of 50° C., and then mixing the same in a homogenizer homogeneously to obtain the bio-based UV-curable 3D printed resin. The renewable resources are adopted and the environmental pollution and energy consumption are reduced, which is of bio-safety. Moreover, the hydroxyethyl starch has a high molecular compound generated by hydroxyethylation of glucose ring of amylose, resulting in various benefits. The 3D printed resin obtained has excellent performance and low skin irritation value.

The present invention relates to a multi-use hemostatic composition and a method for producing the same, and more particularly, to a technique relating to a multi-use a hemostatic agent in which a first component having a modified anionized substituent and a second component that is a polymer having adhesiveness are included to provide improved hemostatic ability and biocompatibility so as to have applicability into surgery, laparoscopy, and various surgical procedures.

The present invention relates to a multi-use hemostatic composition and a method for producing the same, and more particularly, to a technique relating to a multi-use a hemostatic agent in which a first component having a modified anionized substituent and a second component that is a polymer having adhesiveness are included to provide improved hemostatic ability and biocompatibility so as to have applicability into surgery, laparoscopy, and various surgical procedures.