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Polymeric compositions comprising polylactic acid and methods of making and using same

US8545971B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2008
Grant dateOct 1, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2931
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A multi-component article comprising a first component comprising a biodegradable polymer, and a second component comprising a polyolefin and a reactive modifier. A method of preparing a multi-layer film comprising coextruding first and second film layers, wherein the first layer comprises a polylactic acid and the second layer comprises a polyolefin and an epoxy-functionalized polyolefin. A method of preparing a multi-component fiber comprising coextruding a core component and a sheath component, wherein the core component comprises a polyolefin and an epoxy-functionalized polyolefin and the sheath component comprises a polylactic acid.

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