CPC C08K 13/06 (2013.01) [C08J 5/18 (2013.01); C08L 57/00 (2013.01); C08J 2300/00 (2013.01); C08L 2201/06 (2013.01)] | 18 Claims |
1. An algae-based thermoplastic composition comprising:
(a) a protein-rich algae biomass selected from either microalgae, macroalgae or combinations thereof, wherein 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, wherein the dried algae biomass is at least 5% by weight of the thermoplastic composition; and
(b) a resin including a biodegradable polymer or a member selected from the group consisting of polyesters, polyolefins, thermoplastic elastomers, styrenics, polyamides, polyethers, polyvinyl chlorides (PVC), thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU), polybutylene adipate-co-terephthalate (PBAT), polyethylene (PE), ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), and combinations thereof.
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