An absorbent article may include a top sheet that is liquid-permeable, a back sheet that is liquid-impermeable, and an absorbent body situated between the top sheet and the back sheet in a thickness direction. At least one of the top sheet and the back sheet may include a synthetic resin sheet that includes a synthetic resin component and an oxidative decomposer comprising a mixture of a carboxylate and a rare earth compound. The synthetic resin sheet may contain the oxidative decomposer in a mass ratio such that a decomposition rate index (D.sub.i), as determined by formula (1), is 7.8 or less:

D.sub.i=B.sub.rS.sub.a (1)

where B.sub.r represents a mass ratio (g/g) of the oxidative decomposer with respect to the synthetic resin component, and S.sub.a represents a specific surface area (cm.sup.2/g) of the synthetic resin sheet.

A water-soluble film, comprising a first water-soluble film, wherein the first water soluble film disintegrates in water within less than about 24 hours and dissolves in water within less than about 48 hours as measured by the MSTM-205 at 20? C. The disclosure provides a water-soluble film comprising a first water-soluble film that disintegrates in water within less than 24 hours and dissolves in water within less than 48 hours as measured by MSTM-205 at 20? C. The first water-soluble film optionally may be further characterized in that it does not disintegrate in water for at least about 1 hour and does not dissolve in water for at least about 1 hour as measured by MSTM-205 at 20? C. The disclosure further provides a water-soluble film comprising a first water-soluble film characterized in that the degradation and/or dissolution of the first water-soluble film is adapted to be activated by consumer handling.

A water-soluble film, comprising a first water-soluble film, wherein the first water soluble film disintegrates in water within less than about 24 hours and dissolves in water within less than about 48 hours as measured by the MSTM-205 at 20? C. The disclosure provides a water-soluble film comprising a first water-soluble film that disintegrates in water within less than 24 hours and dissolves in water within less than 48 hours as measured by MSTM-205 at 20? C. The first water-soluble film optionally may be further characterized in that it does not disintegrate in water for at least about 1 hour and does not dissolve in water for at least about 1 hour as measured by MSTM-205 at 20? C. The disclosure further provides a water-soluble film comprising a first water-soluble film characterized in that the degradation and/or dissolution of the first water-soluble film is adapted to be activated by consumer handling.

A method of aerobic depolymerization of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites using sustainable reagents and conditions. A cured matrix is digested into soluble monomers and oligomers by catalytic aerobic oxidation. Carbon fibers are removed for re-use, then the remaining material is treated and valuable monomers are isolated. The isolated monomers can be converted back into resin precursors for re-use. The method solves the problem created because the typically irreversible cure reaction impedes recycling and re-use of FRP composites.

A method of aerobic depolymerization of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites using sustainable reagents and conditions. A cured matrix is digested into soluble monomers and oligomers by catalytic aerobic oxidation. Carbon fibers are removed for re-use, then the remaining material is treated and valuable monomers are isolated. The isolated monomers can be converted back into resin precursors for re-use. The method solves the problem created because the typically irreversible cure reaction impedes recycling and re-use of FRP composites.

A process for the manufacture of a product including a catalytically active titanium compound, which includes at least one step wherein the catalytically active titanium compound is contacted with a substrate in a liquid phase including a solvent having a carbonyl function and a CH bond in -position to the carbonyl function, and an inhibitor selected from one or more acids and one or more alcohols or mixtures thereof and product obtained by the process.

A process for the manufacture of a product including a catalytically active titanium compound, which includes at least one step wherein the catalytically active titanium compound is contacted with a substrate in a liquid phase including a solvent having a carbonyl function and a CH bond in -position to the carbonyl function, and an inhibitor selected from one or more acids and one or more alcohols or mixtures thereof and product obtained by the process.

A degradable rubber member for a downhole tool formed from a rubber material containing from 0.1 to 20 parts by mass of a degradation accelerator relative to 100 parts by mass of a degradable rubber (optionally containing other rubber materials and/or reinforcing materials), of which, preferably, the decrease rate of the mass or the 50% strain compressive stress after immersion for 24 hours in 150 C. water is not less than 5%, and/or the mass loss rate after immersion for 72 hours in 150 C. water is from 5 to 100%, and further, as desired, the tensile fracture strain at 66 C. is not less than 50%, the 70% strain compressive stress is not less than 10 MPa, and the compressive fracture strain is not less than 50%; a degradable seal member or a protecting member for downhole tools comprising such a rubber member; and a downhole tool such as a plug for well drilling, and a method for well drilling.

A degradable rubber member for a downhole tool formed from a rubber material containing from 0.1 to 20 parts by mass of a degradation accelerator relative to 100 parts by mass of a degradable rubber (optionally containing other rubber materials and/or reinforcing materials), of which, preferably, the decrease rate of the mass or the 50% strain compressive stress after immersion for 24 hours in 150 C. water is not less than 5%, and/or the mass loss rate after immersion for 72 hours in 150 C. water is from 5 to 100%, and further, as desired, the tensile fracture strain at 66 C. is not less than 50%, the 70% strain compressive stress is not less than 10 MPa, and the compressive fracture strain is not less than 50%; a degradable seal member or a protecting member for downhole tools comprising such a rubber member; and a downhole tool such as a plug for well drilling, and a method for well drilling.

The invention relates to a fiber-based container comprising a first layer made of compressed pulp, which forms a dimensionally stable sleeve and encloses an interior. The sleeve is at least partially coated with a second layer made of a partially crystalline polyester, and the partially crystalline polyester is applied in the form of a fluid or powder.