There are provided compositions, systems and methods to fabricate bio-based and biodegradable elastic materials in the form of fibers, foams and molded objects, as well as various articles made using the same. The elastic materials consist primarily of di-acids and di-alcohols with or without crosslinkers and supporting polymer structures.
C08G 79/08 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming in the main chain of the macromolecule a linkage containing atoms other than silicon, sulfur, nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon a linkage containing boron
C08J 3/24 - Crosslinking, e.g. vulcanising, of macromolecules
There are provided coloured indicator stickers for tracking usage of personal protection masks and filters and other colour migration timers for measuring exposure to human or environmental stimuli such as humidity.
G01D 5/00 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable
G01N 19/10 - Measuring moisture content, e.g. by measuring change in length of hygroscopic filamentHygrometers
G04F 13/06 - Apparatus for measuring unknown time intervals by means not provided for in groups using fluidic means
There are provided stretchable solid-state electroactive polymer actuators (SSEPA) using electroactive polymers that convert between electrical energy and mechanical energy and having solid-state polymer electrolytes. More particularly, there are provided electroactive polymer (EAP) compositions comprising: 15-60 wt. % of a film-forming polymer; 5-40 wt. % of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT:PSS) and 10-40 wt. % of a plasticizer, solid-state polymer electrolyte (SPE) compositions comprising: 20-60 wt. % of a plasticizer, 10-60 wt. % of a film-forming polymer and 5-25 wt. % of an ionizable salt. The use of these EAP and SPE compositions in electromechanical devices, such as solid-state actuators, generators, sensors, and other energy transducers in various applications are also disclosed.
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 15/08 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
B32B 27/22 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using plasticisers
There are provided stretchable solid-state electroactive polymer actuators (SSEPA) using electroactive polymers that convert between electrical energy and mechanical energy and having solid-state polymer electrolytes. More particularly, there are provided electroactive polymer (EAP) compositions comprising: 15-60 wt. % of a film-forming polymer; 5-40 wt.% of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT:PSS) and 10-40 wt.% of a plasticizer, solid-state polymer electrolyte (SPE) compositions comprising: 20-60 wt. % of a plasticizer, 10-60 wt. % of a film-forming polymer and 5-25 wt.% of an ionizable salt. The use of these EAP and SPE compositions in electromechanical devices, such as solid-state actuators, generators, sensors, and other energy transducers in various applications are also disclosed.
There are provided stretchable solid-state electroactive polymer actuators (SSEPA) using electroactive polymers that convert between electrical energy and mechanical energy and having solid-state polymer electrolytes. More particularly, there are provided electroactive polymer (EAP) compositions comprising: 15-60 wt. % of a film-forming polymer; 5-40 wt.% of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT:PSS) and 10-40 wt.% of a plasticizer, solid-state polymer electrolyte (SPE) compositions comprising: 20-60 wt. % of a plasticizer, 10-60 wt. % of a film-forming polymer and 5-25 wt.% of an ionizable salt. The use of these EAP and SPE compositions in electromechanical devices, such as solid-state actuators, generators, sensors, and other energy transducers in various applications are also disclosed.
C08L 29/04 - Polyvinyl alcoholPartially hydrolysed homopolymers or copolymers of esters of unsaturated alcohols with saturated carboxylic acids
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
There are provided thermoregulatory coatings for paper comprising a nano structured phase change material (PCM) and a protective layer, the PCM including a first agent that undergoes an endothermic phase transition at a desired temperature and a second agent that assists in maintaining a nano structure, and the protective layer providing a basecoat, a top-coat, or both. There are also provided coated papers and articles comprising such coatings, and methods for preparation thereof. Coated papers and articles provided herein have a wide range of application, for example in packaging or transport of temperature-sensitive materials.
36849-014 65 7633800.2 ABSTRACT There are provided efficient and cost-effective methods for purifying biomolecules in solution phase using stimuli-responsive protein-polymer conjugates. The protein- polymer conjugates comprise a target biomolecule-binding protein conjugated to a stimuli-responsive polymer and are reusable.
C07K 1/22 - Affinity chromatography or related techniques based upon selective absorption processes
C07K 1/32 - ExtractionSeparationPurification by precipitation as complexes
C07K 14/195 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from bacteria
C07K 14/31 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from bacteria from Micrococcaceae (F) from Staphylococcus (G)
C07K 14/315 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from bacteria from Streptococcus (G), e.g. Enterococci
C07K 16/00 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies
C12N 1/00 - Microorganisms, e.g. protozoaCompositions thereofProcesses of propagating, maintaining or preserving microorganisms or compositions thereofProcesses of preparing or isolating a composition containing a microorganismCulture media therefor
C12N 15/10 - Processes for the isolation, preparation or purification of DNA or RNA
C12N 5/00 - Undifferentiated human, animal or plant cells, e.g. cell linesTissuesCultivation or maintenance thereofCulture media therefor
There are provided thermoregulatory coatings for paper comprising a nanostructured phase change material (PCM) and a protective layer, the PCM including a first agent that undergoes an endothermic phase transition at a desired temperature and a second agent that assists in maintaining a nanostructure, and the protective layer providing a basecoat, a topcoat, or both. There are also provided coated papers and articles comprising such coatings, and methods for preparation thereof. Coated papers and articles provided herein have a wide range of application, for example in packaging or transport of temperature-sensitive materials.
D21H 19/56 - Macromolecular organic compounds or oligomers thereof obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
D21H 19/66 - Coatings characterised by a special visual effect, e.g. patterned or textured
D21H 21/00 - Non-fibrous material added to the pulp, characterised by its function, form or propertiesPaper impregnating or coating material, characterised by its function, form or properties
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Nanostructured phase change materials for solid state thermal management
Nanostructured phase change materials (PCMs) which are heterogeneous materials having at least two phases, at least one of the phases having at least one of its dimensions in the nanoscale, and comprising a first agent that undergoes an endothermic phase transition at a desired temperature and a second agent that assists in maintaining a nanostructure, are provided. There are also provided methods for manufacturing such PCMs, and applications thereof for providing thermoregulatory coatings and articles containing such coatings for use in a wide range of applications, such as cooling textiles, wipes, packaging, films, walls and building materials.
C09K 5/00 - Heat-transfer, heat-exchange or heat-storage materials, e.g. refrigerantsMaterials for the production of heat or cold by chemical reactions other than by combustion
C09K 5/02 - Materials undergoing a change of physical state when used
C09K 5/06 - Materials undergoing a change of physical state when used the change of state being from liquid to solid or vice-versa
C09K 5/14 - Solid materials, e.g. powdery or granular
C08J 5/00 - Manufacture of articles or shaped materials containing macromolecular substances
B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnology for materials or surface science, e.g. nanocomposites
F28F 13/18 - Arrangements for modifying heat transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing by applying coatings, e.g. radiation-absorbing, radiation-reflectingArrangements for modifying heat transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing by surface treatment, e.g. polishing
F28F 21/06 - Constructions of heat-exchange apparatus characterised by the selection of particular materials of plastics material
F28D 20/00 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or
F28D 20/02 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or using latent heat
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NANOSTRUCTURED PHASE CHANGE MATERIALS FOR SOLID STATE THERMAL MANAGEMENT
Nanostructured phase change materials (PCMs) which are heterogeneous materials having at least two phases, at least one of the phases having at least one of its dimensions in the nanoscale, and comprising a first agent that undergoes an endothermic phase transition at a desired temperature and a second agent that assists in maintaining a nanostructure, are provided. There are also provided methods for manufacturing such PCMs, and applications thereof for providing thermoregulatory coatings and articles containing such coatings for use in a wide range of applications, such as cooling textiles, wipes, packaging, films, walls and building materials.
C09K 5/14 - Solid materials, e.g. powdery or granular
A41D 13/005 - Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches with controlled internal environment with controlled temperature
A41D 31/00 - Materials specially adapted for outerwear
C08L 101/12 - Compositions of unspecified macromolecular compounds characterised by physical features, e.g. anisotropy, viscosity or electrical conductivity
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