Films and packaging materials including biodegradable and edible components and pods created using these materials are described herein.

Films and packaging materials including biodegradable and edible components and pods created using these materials are described herein.

The invention relates to a pasty preparation for forming a semirigid dressing, said preparation having the following formulation: 30-70% by weight water, 1-10% by weight gelling agent, 10-40% by weight glycerol or polyvalent alcohols, in particular propylene glycol or sorbitol, 0-30% by weight oil, 0.5-5% by weight water-soluble salts, 0.5-2% by weight rheological fillers, and 1-5% adsorbent fillers.

The specification relates to an emulsion composition of a formulation that can stably comprise an active substance through a biomimetic structure and can effectively deliver the active substance into the skin. The disclosure uses biocompatible natural vegetable proteins and macromolecules to mimic plant seeds with components and form a morphologically simulated structure of stem cells, so that various efficacious substances can be stably comprised in a high content in the formulation, and high skin absorbability of active substances can be provided. Accordingly, the disclosure can not only solve the safety issues caused by the use of conventional synthetic chemicals, but also enhance the effect of a cosmetic composition or pharmaceutical composition comprising an active substance by stabilizing the active substance in a formulation and effectively absorbing the active substance into the skin.

The specification relates to an emulsion composition of a formulation that can stably comprise an active substance through a biomimetic structure and can effectively deliver the active substance into the skin. The disclosure uses biocompatible natural vegetable proteins and macromolecules to mimic plant seeds with components and form a morphologically simulated structure of stem cells, so that various efficacious substances can be stably comprised in a high content in the formulation, and high skin absorbability of active substances can be provided. Accordingly, the disclosure can not only solve the safety issues caused by the use of conventional synthetic chemicals, but also enhance the effect of a cosmetic composition or pharmaceutical composition comprising an active substance by stabilizing the active substance in a formulation and effectively absorbing the active substance into the skin.

Biocomposites and related fabrication methods and systems are described, the biocomposites comprising compacted plants and/or algae cells having a water content of less than 15 wt %, and a minimized pore presence and/or dimensions, in which the compacted cells are in a lamellar stacked configuration with a plurality of lamellae arranged one above the other, each lamella independently having a thickness of 20 nm to 5 μm and comprising a semi-crystalline structure formed by biopolymers of cell walls of the compacted plant and/or algae cells.

Biocomposites and related fabrication methods and systems are described, the biocomposites comprising compacted plants and/or algae cells having a water content of less than 15 wt %, and a minimized pore presence and/or dimensions, in which the compacted cells are in a lamellar stacked configuration with a plurality of lamellae arranged one above the other, each lamella independently having a thickness of 20 nm to 5 μm and comprising a semi-crystalline structure formed by biopolymers of cell walls of the compacted plant and/or algae cells.

The present invention relates to the use of an activatable, de-esterified, pectin-converted fruit fiber for preparing products in the food or non-food area. The invention also relates to products containing the activatable, de-esterified, pectin-converted fruit fiber.

The present invention relates to the use of an activatable, de-esterified, pectin-converted fruit fiber for preparing products in the food or non-food area. The invention also relates to products containing the activatable, de-esterified, pectin-converted fruit fiber.

In some aspects, provided herein are antimicrobial compositions comprising partially esterified polygalacturonic acid and certain fatty acids (e.g., caprylic acid). In some embodiments, the antimicrobial composition may be administered (e.g., topically or orally) to a subject, such as a human patient to treat an infection (e.g., an infection comprising a biofilm). In some aspects, improved catheters are provided.