Compositions having low quantities of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and uses thereof are generally disclosed. In some embodiments, the compositions are aqueous compositions, such as aqueous suspensions, suitable for use as coating or paint compositions. In some embodiments, the compositions are aqueous compositions that include, among other components, a film-forming polymer and a coalescing aid. In some embodiments, the coalescing aids are derived from a renewable feedstock. Methods and systems for making such compositions are also disclosed. Novel coalescing aids are also disclosed.

Compositions having low quantities of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and uses thereof are generally disclosed. In some embodiments, the compositions are aqueous compositions, such as aqueous suspensions, suitable for use as coating or paint compositions. In some embodiments, the compositions are aqueous compositions that include, among other components, a film-forming polymer and a coalescing aid. In some embodiments, the coalescing aids are derived from a renewable feedstock. Methods and systems for making such compositions are also disclosed. Novel coalescing aids are also disclosed.

Compositions having low quantities of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and uses thereof are generally disclosed. In some embodiments, the compositions are aqueous compositions, such as aqueous suspensions, suitable for use as coating or paint compositions. In some embodiments, the compositions are aqueous compositions that include, among other components, a film-forming polymer and a coalescing aid. In some embodiments, the coalescing aids are derived from a renewable feedstock. Methods and systems for making such compositions are also disclosed. Novel coalescing aids are also disclosed.

Polyol esters of metathesized fatty acids are generally disclosed herein. Methods of using such compounds, for example, as cleaning agents, solvents, and coalescents for paints and coatings, are also disclosed.

Polyol esters of metathesized fatty acids are generally disclosed herein. Methods of using such compounds, for example, as cleaning agents, solvents, and coalescents for paints and coatings, are also disclosed.

Disclosed herein are coating compositions comprising latex polymer blends with enhanced properties, such as low tackiness and good film strength. Specifically, disclosed herein are latex polymer blends comprising styrene/acrylic latex or acrylic latex and rubber polymers.

Disclosed herein are coating compositions comprising latex polymer blends with enhanced properties, such as low tackiness and good film strength. Specifically, disclosed herein are latex polymer blends comprising styrene/acrylic latex or acrylic latex and rubber polymers.

Methods are provided for rapid and efficient removal and separation of leaves and bark from harvested plant material for use in extraction and purification of plant products, and in particular, the removal of leaves and bark from Guayule for the extraction of latex for use in latex and rubber products.

Methods are provided for rapid and efficient removal and separation of leaves and bark from harvested plant material for use in extraction and purification of plant products, and in particular, the removal of leaves and bark from Guayule for the extraction of latex for use in latex and rubber products.

A biobased coating and method of forming and use of the same is disclosed. The biobased coating can be used, for example, in packaging and food receptacles or as a sacrificial layer. The coating includes (a) a cellulose, (b) lignin and/or (c) natural latex. Since the coating does not use wax or petrochemically derived polymers, it is eco-friendly to produce and biodegradable. The biobased coating can be formed on an external surface of a substrate, such as, e.g., paper or pulp starch, corrugated cardboard, mushroom (including mycelium), seaweed, a fabric, concrete or metal.