Algal plastics
AssigneeInternational Technology Management Associates, Ltd.
InventorsLaurence B. Tarrant, Toshimasa Tokuno, Satya Shivkumar
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Abstract
This invention pertains to foamed algal plastics and products made therefrom, and methods for making algal plastics. The invention also pertains to algal plastic resin precursors for generating the foamed algal plastics and algal plastic products. The foamed algal plastics comprise a foamed and stabilized algal fiber matrix having substantial dimensional stability. The foamed algal plastics can be used, for instance, to generate packing materials, such as molded packings or foamed particles packings (e.g. packing peanuts).
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A foamed packing material comprising a foamed and stabilized filamentous algal fiber matrix having substantial dimensional stability.
A foamed packing material comprising a foamed and stabilized algal fiber matrix having substantial dimensional stability, said fiber matrix comprising filamentous algal fibers and starch, wherein said foamed packing material is substantially biodegradable.
A foamed packing material comprising a isocyanate foamed and cross-linked filamentous algal fiber matrix having substantial dimensional stability.
A method of forming a foamed packing material comprising subjecting a filamentous algal pulp to a foaming process which results in a foamed algal fiber matrix having substantial degree of dimensional stability.
A foamed packing material comprising a foamed and stabilized filamentous algal fiber matrix having substantial dimensional stability and lacking isocyanates.
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