Biodegradable polyester compositions with natural polymers and articles thereof

Compositions of the invention include a hydroxy-functional polyester and a natural polymer. Articles can be made from such a composition so as to have sufficiently strong tensile strengths as to form disposable utensils or to have sufficient stretchability so as to form thin wrap films. However, the...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors WHITE; JERRY E, DOANE; WILLIAM M, WILLETT; JULIOUS L, MANG; MICHAEL N, XU; WAYNE
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 22.12.1998
Edition6
Subjects
CHEMISTRY
COMPOSITIONS BASED THEREON
COMPOSITIONS OF MACROMOLECULAR COMPOUNDS
METALLURGY
ORGANIC MACROMOLECULAR COMPOUNDS
THEIR PREPARATION OR CHEMICAL WORKING-UP
Online AccessGet full text

Cover

More Information
Summary:Compositions of the invention include a hydroxy-functional polyester and a natural polymer. Articles can be made from such a composition so as to have sufficiently strong tensile strengths as to form disposable utensils or to have sufficient stretchability so as to form thin wrap films. However, the compositions are more environmentally friendly than commodity plastics such as polyethylene or polystyrene. Granular starches derived from a grain, a root, a legume, or mixtures thereof, are particularly preferred as the natural polymers for inclusion in the compositions.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19970804376