The present invention relates to silica aerogels with a high to very high loading (55-90% w/w) of encapsulated biocidal and/or biorepellant compounds and very low thermal conductivity and to methods of making and using such aerogels in anti-fouling compositions, which are especially suitable for coatings (marine paints, coatings, sealants, lacquers, wood protection or similar controlled leaching systems) that are naturally exposed to humid conditions and/or water, including sea water, and thus prone to fouling.

The present invention relates to silica aerogels with a high to very high loading (55-90% w/w) of encapsulated biocidal and/or biorepellant compounds and very low thermal conductivity and to methods of making and using such aerogels in anti-fouling compositions, which are especially suitable for coatings (marine paints, coatings, sealants, lacquers, wood protection or similar controlled leaching systems) that are naturally exposed to humid conditions and/or water, including sea water, and thus prone to fouling.

A deodorizing/antibacterial/antifungal agent containing two kinds of fine particles, (i) titanium oxide fine particles and (ii) alloy fine particles containing an antibacterial/antifungal metal, gives a thin film of high transparency which has deodorizing properties and also exhibits antibacterial/antifungal properties.

A deodorizing/antibacterial/antifungal agent containing two kinds of fine particles, (i) titanium oxide fine particles and (ii) alloy fine particles containing an antibacterial/antifungal metal, gives a thin film of high transparency which has deodorizing properties and also exhibits antibacterial/antifungal properties.

Biopesticide compositions, and methods and kits for their preparation from lignin are disclosed. A biopesticide may include a modified lignin chelated with one or more pesticides, the one or more pesticides having at least one acidic pesticide. The modified lignin may have one or more functional groups. Methods of producing a biopesticide may include obtaining a lignin, contacting the lignin with one or more bacteria under conditions suitable for producing a modified lignin, and chelating the modified lignin with one or more pesticides, the one or more pesticides having at least one acidic pesticide.

Biopesticide compositions, and methods and kits for their preparation from lignin are disclosed. A biopesticide may include a modified lignin chelated with one or more pesticides, the one or more pesticides having at least one acidic pesticide. The modified lignin may have one or more functional groups. Methods of producing a biopesticide may include obtaining a lignin, contacting the lignin with one or more bacteria under conditions suitable for producing a modified lignin, and chelating the modified lignin with one or more pesticides, the one or more pesticides having at least one acidic pesticide.

A composite filament includes a core particle comprising a styrene/acrylate polymer resin, and a shell comprising a styrene/acrylate ionomer resin, wherein the styrene/acrylate ionomer resin comprises a metal ion acrylate monomer, and methods of making thereof. Various articles can be manufactured from such composite filaments.

A composite filament includes a core particle comprising a styrene/acrylate polymer resin, and a shell comprising a styrene/acrylate ionomer resin, wherein the styrene/acrylate ionomer resin comprises a metal ion acrylate monomer, and methods of making thereof. Various articles can be manufactured from such composite filaments.

A composite powder includes a core particle comprising a styrene/acrylate polymer resin, and a shell comprising a styrene/acrylate ionomer resin, wherein the styrene/acrylate ionomer resin comprises a metal ion acrylate monomer, and methods of making thereof. Various articles can be manufactured from such composite powders.

A composite powder includes a core particle comprising a styrene/acrylate polymer resin, and a shell comprising a styrene/acrylate ionomer resin, wherein the styrene/acrylate ionomer resin comprises a metal ion acrylate monomer, and methods of making thereof. Various articles can be manufactured from such composite powders.