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[Subject Matter] New Materials (Bioenergy Byproduct) [Docket] 110.12 [Title] PROCESS FOR PRODUCING IMPROVED ZEIN ARTICLES [Description] 
This invention involves the production of cross-linked zein articles prepared by a melt process where zein is mixed with polyethylene maleic anhdyride. This process provides a zein article that has reduced solubility in acetic acid (a solvent that normally dissolves unaltered zein) and/or increased tensile strength. Zein is a by-product of bio-ethanol production.
ARS : Office of Technology Transfer (OTT)