Abstract:
The present disclosure is directed to rubber compositions comprising at least one rubber, at least one reinforcing carbon black filler, and a whey protein component. The whey protein component is in an amount sufficient to provide about 0.1 to about 10 phr whey protein. The present disclosure is also directed to methods of preparing such rubber compositions and to tire components containing the rubber compositions disclosed herein.
Abstract:
A biodegradable tire includes an elastomeric matrix and a shape memory alloy scaffold integral with the matrix. The elastomeric matrix includes (by weight of the matrix) a flax seed material derived from 14% to 19%, a guayule-derived natural rubber from 55% to 65%, a metal oxide from 12% to 15%, a carbon-based filler from 9% to 12%, and one or both of an antioxidant and an antiozonant, each from 1.8% to 3.1%. Further, the tire is airless. In addition, the shape memory alloy scaffold comprises a Ni—Ti shape memory alloy, a Cu—Zn shape memory alloy, or a combination thereof.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a polymer foam, said polymer foam comprising pores forming an open-cell polymer foam, said polymer foam comprising a supramolecular gel inside pores, and said polymer foam comprising at least one enzyme. The present invention relates to a supramolecular gel; its preparation and its applications, notably in chemical synthesis and kinetic resolution, in particular of organic compounds. The present invention also relates to flow chemistry.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a cosmetic sponge and a method of providing a cosmetic sponge incorporating a non-denatured collagen and other additives for skin care, cleaning, and cosmetic application.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to plastic composition comprising at least one polyester, biological entities having a polyester-degrading activity and at least an anti-acid filler, wherein the biological entities represent less than 11% by weight, based on the total weight of the plastic composition, and uses thereof for manufacturing biodegradable plastic articles.
Abstract:
A three-dimensionally ordered macroporous hydrogel for immobilizing a selected bioresponsive molecule and method of making are disclosed. The three-dimensionally ordered macroporous hydrogel comprises a crosslinked polymer that has a system of interconnected pores. The interconnected pores have a uniform pore size in the range of 50 to 5000 nm, and a plurality of first pore functional groups. The plurality of first pore functional groups is selected to immobilize a selected bioresponsive molecule. Examples of bioresponsive molecules include an enzyme; a molecule for: a protein scaffold, solid phase synthesis, nucleic acid synthesis, polypeptide synthesis, analyte detection, adsorption of analytes and measuring analyte concentrations, organic synthesis, and degradation of biologically active agents in wastewater. A method includes forming a colloidal crystal template, polymerizing a hydrogel within the pores of the colloidal crystal template, and selectively removing the colloidal crystal template. The hydrogel can be polymerized using CRP, ATRP and FRP polymerization processes.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a detergent pouch, formed by an enzymaticwater-soluble film, comprising a detergent; wherein the water-soluble film contains enzyme particles.
Abstract:
A frothed polymer foam including a highly crystalline polyolefin dispersion, a cross-linkable binder and a surfactant. A process of manufacturing a frothed polymer foam including a highly crystalline polyolefin dispersion, a cross-linkable binder and a surfactant.