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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
发明人: Mark Ashton Zeller , Ryan Hunt
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.
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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
IPC分类号: C08L75/12 , C08G71/04 , C08J9/00 , C08J9/08 , C08G101/00
CPC分类号: C08L75/12 , C08G71/04 , C08J9/0023 , C08J9/0066 , C08J9/08 , C08G2101/00 , C08J2203/02 , C08J2375/12
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).
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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
发明人: Mark Ashton Zeller
IPC分类号: C08L9/06 , B29C70/58 , B29D35/00 , B29D35/06 , B29D35/12 , C12N1/12 , C08L9/02 , C08L11/00 , C08L19/00 , C08L23/16 , C08L23/28 , C08L15/00 , C08L7/00
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.
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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
发明人: Mark Ashton Zeller
IPC分类号: C08L9/06 , B29C70/58 , B29D35/00 , B29D35/06 , B29D35/12 , C12N1/12 , C08L9/02 , C08L11/00 , C08L19/00 , C08L23/16 , C08L23/28 , C08L15/00 , C08L7/00
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.
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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
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.
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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
CPC分类号: C08G71/04 , C08J9/08 , C08G2110/005 , C08G2110/0058 , C08G2110/0066 , C08J2203/02 , C08J2375/12
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.
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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
发明人: Mark Ashton Zeller , Ryan Hunt
CPC分类号: C08L67/02 , C08J9/0061 , C08L89/00 , C08J2367/02 , C08J2389/00 , C08J2405/00 , C08J2467/02 , C08J2489/00
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.
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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).
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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
发明人: Mark Ashton Zeller
CPC分类号: C08L9/02 , A43B1/10 , C08K5/0008 , C08K11/00 , C08L2205/06 , C08L2205/08 , C08L2310/00
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.
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公开(公告)号:US11898036B2
公开(公告)日:2024-02-13
申请号:US16396370
申请日:2019-04-26
申请人: ALGIX, LLC
发明人: Mark Ashton Zeller
IPC分类号: C08L9/06 , G06F16/27 , G06F16/23 , B29C70/58 , B29D35/00 , B29D35/06 , B29D35/12 , C08L7/00 , C08L9/02 , C08L11/00 , C08L15/00 , C08L19/00 , C08L23/16 , C08L23/28 , C12N1/12 , G06F21/60 , H04L9/32 , H04L67/10 , B29K9/06 , B29K19/00 , C08K5/00 , C08K5/07 , C08K5/14 , C08K5/29 , H04L9/00
CPC分类号: C08L9/06 , B29C70/58 , B29D35/0054 , B29D35/065 , B29D35/122 , C08L7/00 , C08L9/02 , C08L11/00 , C08L15/005 , C08L19/00 , C08L23/16 , C08L23/286 , C12N1/12 , G06F16/2379 , G06F16/27 , G06F21/602 , H04L9/3239 , H04L67/10 , B29K2009/06 , B29K2011/00 , B29K2019/00 , C08K5/0016 , C08K5/0025 , C08K5/07 , C08K5/14 , C08K5/29 , H04L9/50
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.
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