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110028: Anti-Biofilm Compound 1 (ABC-1) and Associated Derivative Molecules

Bacteria commonly attach to living and nonliving surfaces in the form of biofilms. In this morphology, the bacteria synthesize a matrix of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) that provide the biofilm with protection and structural support. The EPS also gives the biofilm resistance to antibiotics and immune system clearance, making biofilms...
Published: 7/21/2014   |   Inventor(s): Christopher Waters, Karthik Sambanthamoorthy, Matthew Neiditch, Martin Semmelhack
Keywords(s): Biofilm, Film, Pathogen Category(s): Biotechnology

040115: Biodegradable Polymeric Nanocomposite Compositions Particularly for Packaging

High-barrier packaging is of interest to those packaging products in the food, pharmaceutical, medical, chemical and cosmetics industries. It is required to protect packaged products from the infiltration of unwanted gases, water vapor and flavors. High-barrier films are usually achieved by co-extrusion, lamination, coating and layering of polymer...
Published: 7/21/2014   |   Inventor(s): Amar Mohanty, Yashodhan Parulekar, Mariappan Chidambarakumar, Napawan Kositruangchai, Bruce Harte
Keywords(s): Barrier Films, Bioplastics, Clay-Modified Polymer, Film, PBAT, PHB, PLA Category(s): Materials, Chemicals, Packaging