The present invention relates to compositions comprising a blend of cellulose acetate and a water soluble polymer. In some embodiments, the composition is water dispersive and/or biodegradable. Embodiments of the invention also relate to processes for preparing such compositions, and to materials an
The present invention relates to compositions comprising a blend of cellulose acetate and a water soluble polymer. In some embodiments, the composition is water dispersive and/or biodegradable. Embodiments of the invention also relate to processes for preparing such compositions, and to materials and products including such compositions.
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1. A composition comprising a blend of cellulose acetate and a water soluble polymer, wherein the blend is compatibilized by inclusion of a reactive compatibilizer which can interact with the cellulose acetate and form covalent bonds with the water soluble polymer; wherein the compatibilizer is a gr
1. A composition comprising a blend of cellulose acetate and a water soluble polymer, wherein the blend is compatibilized by inclusion of a reactive compatibilizer which can interact with the cellulose acetate and form covalent bonds with the water soluble polymer; wherein the compatibilizer is a grafted co-polymer; and wherein the ratio of cellulose acetate to water soluble polymer is between 20:80 and 80:20. 2. The composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the compatibilizer comprises one of maleic anhydride-grafted polylactide and maleic-anhydride-grafted cellulose acetate. 3. The composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cellulose acetate is plasticized cellulose acetate comprising a blend of cellulose acetate and a plasticizer. 4. The composition as claimed in claim 3, wherein the plasticized cellulose acetate has a plasticizer content of up to 40% by weight. 5. The composition as claimed in claim 3, wherein the plasticized cellulose acetate is plasticized using a plasticizer selected from the group consisting of: glycerol, triacetin (glycerol triacetate) (TA), tripropionin (glyceryl tripropionate) (TP), triethyl citrate (TEC), tributyl citrate (TBC), tributyl 2-acetyl citrate (TB2C) and low molecular weight poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG). 6. The composition as claimed in claim 3, wherein the plasticized cellulose acetate has a plasticizer content of between 10 and 25% by weight. 7. The composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cellulose acetate has a degree of substitution of from 2.1 to 2.8. 8. The composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the water soluble polymer is selected from the group consisting of: polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH), carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC), hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC), methyl cellulose (MC) and ethyl cellulose (EC), xanthan and pullulan, and blends thereof. 9. The composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the water soluble polymer is plasticized. 10. The composition as claimed in claim 9, wherein the plasticized water soluble polymer has a plasticizer content of up to 40% by weight. 11. The composition as claimed in claim 9, wherein the plasticized water soluble polymer is plasticized using a plasticizer selected from the group consisting of: glycerol, triacetin (glycerol triacetate) (TA), tripropionin (glyceryl tripropionate) (TP), triethyl citrate (TEC), tributyl citrate (TBC), tributyl 2-acetyl citrate (TB2C), low molecular weight poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG), sorbitol, and pentaerythritol. 12. The composition as claimed in claim 9, wherein the plasticized water soluble polymer has a plasticizer content of between 10 and 30% by weight. 13. The composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cellulose acetate has a degree of substitution of from 2.3 to 2.7. 14. The composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cellulose acetate has a degree of substitution of from 2.4 to 2.6. 15. The composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cellulose acetate has a degree of substitution of about 2.5. 16. A method, comprising: preparing a composition including a blend of cellulose acetate and a water soluble polymer, wherein the blend is compatibilized by inclusion of a reactive compatibilizer, wherein the compatibilizer is a grafted co-polymer, wherein the ratio of cellulose acetate to water soluble polymer is between 20:80 and 80:20, and wherein the cellulose acetate, water soluble polymer and compatibilizer are combined by melt blending. 17. The method as claimed in claim 16, wherein the cellulose acetate, water soluble polymer and compatibilizer are combined by reactive melt processing through reactive extrusion. 18. A fibre or fibrous material comprising: a composition comprising a blend of cellulose acetate and a water soluble polymer, wherein the blend is compatibilized by inclusion of a reactive compatibilizer which can interact with the cellulose acetate and form covalent bonds with the water soluble polymer; wherein the compatibilizer is a grafted co-polymer; and wherein the ratio of cellulose acetate to water soluble polymer is between 20:80 and 80:20. 19. A filter element for a smoking article comprising the fibre or fibrous material as claimed in claim 18. 20. A smoking article comprising the filter element as claimed in claim 19.
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