Algae thermoplastic composition and process of making

    公开(公告)号:US11596923B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-03-07

    申请号:US16882693

    申请日:2020-05-25

    申请人: Algix, LLC

    摘要: An algae-based thermoplastic foam is provided having a protein-rich algae biomass selected from either microalgae, macroalgae or combinations thereof. The protein content is greater than or equal to 15% by weight of the algae biomass and the algae biomass is dried to a moister content of less than or equal to 15% by weight having an average particle size of up to 200 microns. The composition includes a resin configured to exhibit rheological properties suitable for blending with algae including a melting temperature less than 250° C. and a melt flow rate in excess of 0.01 g/10 min. The foam includes a foaming ingredient selected from the group consisting of crosslinkers, compatibilizers, plasticizers, accelerants, catalysts, blowing agents, other ingredients, and combinations thereof.

    Non-isocyanate polyurethane foam composition and method of making the same

    公开(公告)号:US11920033B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-05

    申请号:US17072310

    申请日:2020-10-16

    申请人: ALGIX, LLC

    摘要: A thermoset non-isocyanate polyurethane foam (NIPU) composition includes a reaction product of a polycyclic carbonate, a polyamine; and a foaming ingredient including a carbonate-based chemical foaming agent. The reaction product is configured to form a urethane bond. The polycyclic carbonate and the polyamine can be bio-derived. A process for making the NIPU foam includes the steps of: (a) selecting a polycyclic carbonate and a polyamine; (b) mixing the polycyclic carbonate and the polyamine to form a reactant product including a partially cured gel matrix; (c) adding a foaming ingredient comprising a blowing agent including a carbonate; (d) curing the mixture to form the NIPU foam. Optionally, a first catalyst can be added to step (b); and additional foaming ingredients selected from the group consisting of an accelerant, a surfactant, and a combination thereof can be added prior to step (d).

    ELASTOMER COMPOSITE INCLUDING ALGAE BIOMASS FILLER

    公开(公告)号:US20190330453A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-31

    申请号:US16396370

    申请日:2019-04-26

    申请人: ALGIX, LLC

    摘要: An algae-elastomer composite including an elastomer matrix; algae; and a mixing additive sufficient to achieve a desired property. The algae can be present in a milled condition having a particle size value of between about 10 and 120 microns. The algae is mixed with the elastomer matrix in a dry condition having a moisture content of below about 10%. A method of preparing the algae-based elastomer composite is provided that includes the steps of: premixing an elastomer matrix; adding an algae filler; adding a mixing additive that includes a plasticizer; forming an elastomer-algae blend by blending the algae and elastomer to a temperature sufficient to be further mixed, wherein the temperature is about 10° C. higher than the temperature sufficient for the elastomer alone; adding and mixing a curing or vulcanizing agent for the elastomer dispersing the elastomer-algae blend; and heating and curing the elastomer-algae blend into a final form.

    ELASTOMER COMPOSITE INCLUDING ALGAE BIOMASS FILLER

    公开(公告)号:US20210261761A9

    公开(公告)日:2021-08-26

    申请号:US16396370

    申请日:2019-04-26

    申请人: ALGIX, LLC

    摘要: An algae-elastomer composite including an elastomer matrix; algae; and a mixing additive sufficient to achieve a desired property. The algae can be present in a milled condition having a particle size value of between about 10 and 120 microns. The algae is mixed with the elastomer matrix in a dry condition having a moisture content of below about 10%. A method of preparing the algae-based elastomer composite is provided that includes the steps of: premixing an elastomer matrix; adding an algae filler; adding a mixing additive that includes a plasticizer; forming an elastomer-algae blend by blending the algae and elastomer to a temperature sufficient to be further mixed, wherein the temperature is about 10° C. higher than the temperature sufficient for the elastomer alone; adding and mixing a curing or vulcanizing agent for the elastomer dispersing the elastomer-algae blend; and heating and curing the elastomer-algae blend into a final form.

    ALGAE-BLENDED THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITIONS
    5.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20200283600A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-09-10

    申请号:US16883870

    申请日:2020-05-26

    申请人: Algix, LLC

    IPC分类号: C08K13/06 C08L57/00 C08J5/18

    摘要: An algae-based thermoplastic composition is provided that includes a protein-rich algae biomass selected from either microalgae, macroalgae or combinations thereof. The protein content is greater than or equal to 15% by weight of the algae biomass and the algae biomass is dried to a moisture content of less than or equal to 15% by weight and having a particle d99 of up to 200 microns. The dried algae biomass is at least 5% by weight of the thermoplastic composition. The composition includes a biodegradable resin configured to exhibit rheological properties suitable for blending with algae including a melting temperature less than 250° C. and a melt flow rate in excess of 0.01 g/10 min.

    NON-ISOCYANATE POLYURETHANE FOAM COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

    公开(公告)号:US20240199809A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-06-20

    申请号:US18595020

    申请日:2024-03-04

    申请人: Algix, LLC

    IPC分类号: C08G71/04 C08J9/08

    摘要: A thermoset non-isocyanate polyurethane foam (NIPU) composition includes a reaction product of a polycyclic carbonate, a polyamine; and a foaming ingredient including a carbonate-based chemical blowing agent. The reaction product is configured to form a urethane bond. The polycyclic carbonate and the polyamine can be bio-derived. A process for making the NIPU foam includes the steps of: (a) selecting a polycyclic carbonate and a polyamine; (b) mixing the polycyclic carbonate and the polyamine to form a reactant product including a partially cured gel matrix; (c) adding a foaming ingredient comprising a chemical blowing agent including a carbonate; (d) curing the mixture to form the NIPU foam. The reaction is tunable by changing cure temperature, water content, and/or acid composition.

    ALGAE THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITION AND PROCESS OF MAKING

    公开(公告)号:US20230250275A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-08-10

    申请号:US18180014

    申请日:2023-03-07

    申请人: Algix, LLC

    IPC分类号: C08L67/02 C08L89/00 C08J9/00

    摘要: An algae-based thermoplastic foam is provided having a protein-rich algae biomass selected from either microalgae, macroalgae or combinations thereof. The protein content is greater than or equal to 15% by weight of the algae biomass and the algae biomass is dried to a moister content of less than or equal to 15% by weight having an average particle size of up to 200 microns. The composition includes a resin configured to exhibit rheological properties suitable for blending with algae including a melting temperature less than 250° C. and a melt flow rate in excess of 0.01 g/10 min. The foam includes a foaming ingredient selected from the group consisting of crosslinkers, compatibilizers, plasticizers, accelerants, catalysts, blowing agents, other ingredients, and combinations thereof.

    NON-ISOCYANATE POLYURETHANE FOAM COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

    公开(公告)号:US20210261772A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-08-26

    申请号:US17072310

    申请日:2020-10-16

    申请人: ALGIX, LLC

    摘要: A thermoset non-isocyanate polyurethane foam (NIPU) composition includes a reaction product of a polycyclic carbonate, a polyamine; and a foaming ingredient including a carbonate-based chemical foaming agent. The reaction product is configured to form a urethane bond. The polycyclic carbonate and the polyamine can be bio-derived. A process for making the NIPU foam includes the steps of: (a) selecting a polycyclic carbonate and a polyamine; (b) mixing the polycyclic carbonate and the polyamine to form a reactant product including a partially cured gel matrix; (c) adding a foaming ingredient comprising a blowing agent including a carbonate; (d) curing the mixture to form the NIPU foam. Optionally, a first catalyst can be added to step (b); and additional foaming ingredients selected from the group consisting of an accelerant, a surfactant, and a combination thereof can be added prior to step (d).

    ELASTOMER COMPOSITE INCLUDING ALGAE BIOMASS FILLER

    公开(公告)号:US20240182691A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-06-06

    申请号:US18439256

    申请日:2024-02-12

    申请人: Algix, LLC

    摘要: A biomass-elastomer composite including an elastomer matrix; a biomass reinforcement distributed through the elastomer matrix, where the biomass reinforcement includes algae and the algae includes protein, ash, and carbohydrates when distributed into the elastomer matrix; and a mixing additive sufficient to achieve a desired property for a solid good. The mixing additive can be selected from the group consisting of a plasticizer, a compatibilizer, a vulcanizing agent, a curing agent, a crosslinker, a coupling agent, an elastomer compound having polar functionalization, a thermoplastic compound having polar functionalization, a performance enhancing additive, and combinations thereof. The mixing additive is sufficient to form a solid good. The algae can be present in a milled condition having a particle size value of up to 120 microns.