Biodegradable materials for use in packing, storage and shipment
OwnerCindy CHEN, Piper Alexandra PEARSONinventors
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Abstract
The invention(s) disclosed herein relate to improved methods and materials for manufacturing biodegradable, compostable filler materials for packing, shipping and storage. The filler materials disclosed herein are made of all-natural elements and may be manufactured from readily available food-waste or other plant-based waste materials. These materials are also rapidly decomposable and have a reduced environmental impact compared to other known packing materials.
Claims20
A biodegradable packing material comprising a plant-based fibrous material, wherein the packing material has a plurality of closed cellular structures that provide compressibility, wherein the packing material has an uneven surface.
A biodegradable packing material comprising plant-based fibrous material, wherein the plant-based fibrous material is derived from a corn husk.
A method of manufacturing a biodegradable packing material comprising,
- a) blending a cornhusk with 15 mls of water to form a paste;
- b) admixing to the paste, 7.5 grams of starch, 14.4 grams of carbonate material and 15 ml of a mild acid, wherein the mild acid is capable of reacting with carbonate material to generate gas
- c) pouring the admixture of step b into a mold;
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- d) heating the admixture of step c.
A biodegradable packing material, wherein said biodegradable packing material is manufactured using a process comprising the following steps:
- a) blending a cornhusk with 15 mls of water to form a paste;
- b) admixing to the paste, 7.5 grams of starch, 14.4 grams of carbonate material and 15 ml of a mild acid, wherein the mild acid is capable of reacting with carbonate material to generate gas,
- c) pouring the admixture of step b into a mold;
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- d) heating the admixture of step c.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.