Bioplastics And Method Of Formation
AssigneeViable Gear, Inc.
InventorKatie Moran Weiler
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Abstract
An algae-derived bioplastic formulation is disclosed in the form of a viscous, processable dope suitable for extrusion, spinning, casting, coating, or molding, with at least 50 wt. % of non-water solids derived directly or indirectly from macroalgae or microalgae biomass, the dope using an algae-derived polysaccharide matrix that includes alginate.
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A bioplastic composition comprising:water;an algae-derived polysaccharide component comprising alginate;algae-derived nanocellulose;and a plasticizer comprising a microalgae-derived oil and/or glycerin;wherein the bioplastic composition is a dope suitable for extrusion, spinning, casting, coating, and/or molding, and wherein the bioplastic composition is predominantly algae-derived such that at least 50 wt. % of non-water solids in the bioplastic composition are derived directly or indirectly from macroalgae or microalgae biomass.
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