Biodegradable composition, processed biodegradable article such as food container, and method of producing the same
US7955428B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 16, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/1352
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a processed biodegradable article having excellent water resistance and rigidity, which can be used as a food container, and a biodegradable composition required to produce the processed biodegradable article comprising 15-75% by mass starch, 5-50% by mass protein, 3-50% by mass cellulose fiber, 0.5-20% by mass polyphenols such as pyrogallol and gallic acid, and 0-5% by mass sodium chloride.
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