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Processing Additives
This invention relates to compositions and methods for improving the melt processing of polymeric materials, and more particularly to the use of compatibilized polymer processing additives to enhance the melt processing of polymeric materials. The processing additives of this invention also have particular utility for improving the processibility of filled polymers, including those filled with cellulosic materials.

Ultra High Strength Composite Materials
This invention relates to compositions and methods for producing ultra high strength composites.  Compositions of this invention have flexural modulus values in excess of 1,500,000 psi.  In a preferred embodiment, the composites of this invention are filled with cellulosic materials.

High Strength, Low CTE Composites
This invention relates to compositions and methods for producing composites that have high strength and very low coefficient of thermal expansion.   Specifically, the present invention provides strategies for producing composites that possess superior mechanical properties by admixing thermoplastics with naturally occurring inorganic materials and optionally, a cellulosic material. Composites of this invention have utility in many applications.  Non-limiting examples include building materials and automotive components.