Wood plastic and thermoplastic composites
AssigneeSolazyme, Inc.
InventorsJeffrey J. CERNOHOUS, Adam R. PAWLOSKI, John PIECHOCKI, Adrienne McKEE
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Abstract
Described herein are a wood plastic composite including an oleaginous microbial biomass, a thermoplastic composite including a heterotrophically cultivated microalgal biomass, and related articles and methods.
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A wood plastic composite comprising a blend of:
- a) a thermoplastic resin;
- b) a cellulosic filler;
- c) a lubricant, and
- d) optionally a coupling agent,
- wherein the lubricant comprises an oleaginous microbial biomass.
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An article comprising a wood plastic composite, wherein the article is selected from the group consisting of flooring material, outdoor decking, wood paneling, window framing material, interior trim material, railing, fencing, and an automotive part, and wherein the wood plastic composite comprises a blend of:
- a) a thermoplastic resin;
- b) a cellulosic filler;
- c) a lubricant, and
- d) optionally a coupling agent,
- wherein the lubricant comprises an oleaginous microbial biomass.
A method for preparing a wood plastic composite, the method comprising
- a) admixing an oleaginous microbial biomass with a thermoplastic resin, a cellulosic filler, and optionally a coupling agent to form a mixture;
- b) extruding, injection molding, or calendaring said mixture to form the wood plastic composite.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.