A biodegradable composite may include a biodegradable plastic polymer having a biodegradability of from about 80 percent (%) to about 95% when measured according to a biodegradability test in accordance with an ASTM D6400-19 standard and a bio-derived fiber. A polymeric matrix of the biodegradable plastic polymer may have a tensile strength of from about 30 MPa to about 45 MPa and an elastic modulus of from about 2600 MPa to about 3600 MPa. The bio-derived fiber may have a tensile strength greater than the tensile strength of the polymeric matrix of the biodegradable plastic polymer and an elastic modulus greater than the elastic modulus of the polymeric matrix.

A biodegradable composite may include a biodegradable plastic polymer having a biodegradability of from about 80 percent (%) to about 95% when measured according to a biodegradability test in accordance with an ASTM D6400-19 standard and a bio-derived fiber. A polymeric matrix of the biodegradable plastic polymer may have a tensile strength of from about 30 MPa to about 45 MPa and an elastic modulus of from about 2600 MPa to about 3600 MPa. The bio-derived fiber may have a tensile strength greater than the tensile strength of the polymeric matrix of the biodegradable plastic polymer and an elastic modulus greater than the elastic modulus of the polymeric matrix.

A hybrid expandable composition that provides improved expansion and loft properties is disclosed. The hybrid expandable composition is particularly useful in providing insulation and/or cushion to substrates.

A hybrid expandable composition that provides improved expansion and loft properties is disclosed. The hybrid expandable composition is particularly useful in providing insulation and/or cushion to substrates.

The invention features biodegradable, compostable molding mass compositions, molding masses, molded articles, coating solutions, and systems and methods for the manufacture of same.

The invention features biodegradable, compostable molding mass compositions, molding masses, molded articles, coating solutions, and systems and methods for the manufacture of same.

Complexes, compositions, articles of manufacture, and method for making the same are provided herein. In one embodiment, a borate-polyol complex may be prepared by reacting a boron-containing compound and a polyol to form a reaction mixture and then neutralizing the reaction mixture to form a neutralized borate-polyol complex. The neutralized borate-polyol complex may then be used in combination with polymeric resins to form adhesive products, among other material products, which products can be in manufacturing articles.

Complexes, compositions, articles of manufacture, and method for making the same are provided herein. In one embodiment, a borate-polyol complex may be prepared by reacting a boron-containing compound and a polyol to form a reaction mixture and then neutralizing the reaction mixture to form a neutralized borate-polyol complex. The neutralized borate-polyol complex may then be used in combination with polymeric resins to form adhesive products, among other material products, which products can be in manufacturing articles.

A biodegradable cellulose fiber-based substrate, at least one side of which is coated with a release coating including: a) at least one water-soluble polymer (WSP) containing hydroxyl groups, and b) at least one lactone substituted with at least one linear or branched and/or cyclic C.sub.8-C.sub.30 hydrocarbon chain which may contain heteroatoms. The biodegradable substrate is certified biodegradable in accordance with EN 13432. A method of production thereof is also disclosed.

A biodegradable cellulose fiber-based substrate, at least one side of which is coated with a release coating including: a) at least one water-soluble polymer (WSP) containing hydroxyl groups, and b) at least one lactone substituted with at least one linear or branched and/or cyclic C.sub.8-C.sub.30 hydrocarbon chain which may contain heteroatoms. The biodegradable substrate is certified biodegradable in accordance with EN 13432. A method of production thereof is also disclosed.