Abstract: A method is useful for maintaining a uniformly fluidized bed in a fluidized bed apparatus. The method includes the steps of charging a mixture of particles including copper silicide particles and fluidization additive particles into the fluidized bed apparatus, and uniformly fluidizing the particles at a temperature of at least 400° C. in the fluidized bed apparatus.

Abstract: An emulsion includes a liquid continuous phase and a dispersed phase including a cross-linked aminosiloxane polymer. The cross-linked aminosiloxane polymer includes a first siloxane backbone, a second siloxane backbone, and at least one intramolecular structure cross-linking a silicon atom of the first siloxane backbone and a silicon atom of the second siloxane backbone. The intramolecular structure has the chemical structure: (Formula (I)) wherein X is chosen from the following groups; (Formula (II); (Formula (III)); or (Formula (IV)) wherein each R is independently a C-1-C-10 hydrocarbon group, each R1 is independently a C-1-C-10 hydrocarbon group, each R2 is independently a hydrogen atom, OH, a C-1-C-12 hydrocarbon group, a phenyl group, R?(OR?)m wherein m is 1 to 3, or R?OH, wherein each of R? and R? is independently an alkyl group, and wherein a is 0 or 1. This disclosure also provides a method of forming the emulsion.

Abstract: A hydrolysis resistant aqueous emulsion includes a hydrolyzable silicon containing compound. This emulsion is formed by a method that includes the step of (A) forming a seed emulsion that includes (1) an emulsifier, (2) water, and (3) a first oil phase. The method also includes the step of (B) adding a second oil phase, including a hydrolyzable silicon containing compound, to the seed emulsion. A weight ratio of the second oil phase including the hydrolyzable silicon containing compound to the first oil phase in the seed emulsion is from 0.5 to 50. Moreover, a total weight of the first and second oil phases in the emulsion is at least 60 weight percent.

Abstract: A particulate wetting and hydrophobing additive comprising components a) and b), where: component a) is a disiloxane having structure (I) Where R2 is selected from a branched or linear hydrocarbon group of 2 to 10 carbons, a substituted branched or substituted linear hydrocarbon group of 2 to 10 carbons, an aryl group, a substituted aryl group and an optionally substituted alkyl hydrocarbon group of 4 to 9 carbons containing aryl substituents of 6 to 20 carbons; R1, R3, R4 and R5 are each independently selected from the monovalent hydrocarbon groups of 1 to 4 carbons, substituted monovalent hydrocarbon groups of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, aryl, and a hydrocarbon group of 6 to 20 carbons containing an aryl group; Z is a linear or branched divalent hydrocarbon radical of 1 to 10 carbon atoms and R8 is selected from OH, H, monovalent hydrocarbon groups of 1 to 6 carbons and acetyl, each of the subscripts a, b and c are zero or positive provided that a+b+c?1; and component b) is a carrier.

Abstract: A hardcoat comprising a host matrix, a nanoporous filler in which the dispersed phase is a gas, and nonporous nanoparticles. Also, coating and curable compositions useful for preparing the hardcoat, methods of preparing the hardcoat and compositions, articles comprising the hardcoat or composition, and uses thereof.

Abstract: An alkoxy-functional organopolysiloxane resin and polymer is disclosed that comprises the reaction product of a reaction of (i) an alkenyl-functional siloxane resin comprising R3SiO1/2 units and SiO4/2 units; (ii) an alkoxysilane-functional organosiloxane compound having at least one silicon-bonded hydrogen atom at a molecular terminal; (iii) an endcapper according to the formula to the formula R23Si—(R22SiO)s—SiR22H or R23Si—(R22SiO)t—(HR2SiO)—SiR23, or combinations thereof; and (iv) a polyorganosiloxane having an average, per molecule, of at least 2 aliphatically unsaturated organic groups in the presence of a (v) hydrosilylation catalyst. In this alkoxy-functional organopolysiloxane resin and polymer, each R2 is independently a hydrocarbon radical and the subscripts s and t independently have values ranging from 0 to 10.

Abstract: Silicone acrylate copolymer composition, namely, silicone resin-acrylate copolymers and methods of preparing the same. The silicone acrylate composition may include a silicone resin coupled with an acrylate polymer via a linking group. The silicone acrylate composition may be formed by preparing an acrylate or a (meth)acrylate functional resin and carrying out acrylate polymerization in the presence of a functionalized resin. A silane-functional acrylate polymer may be prepared, followed by a reaction to couple a resin to the silane-functional acrylate polymer. The resulting copolymer may then be used as desired, e.g., added to a silicone and acrylate mixture to create a non-separating blend.

Abstract: Aminofunctional silicone compositions are disclosed comprising: an organopolysiloxane having an average formula of (CH3)3SiO[(CH3)2SiO]x [(CH3)RNSiO]ySi(CH3)3 with less than 1 weight % of nitrogen in its formula, where RN is an aminofunctional group, x is ?100, y is ?1 with the proviso the sum of x+y is from 250 to 350; wherein the viscosity of the silicone composition ranges from 1000 to 2500 cP at 25° C. and is measured by a Brookfield RV DV viscometer equipped with Pro CP 52 spindle at 20 RPM; and the aminofunctional silicone composition contains less than 0.1 weight % of D4 and less than 0.1 weight % D5 cyclic siloxanes.

Abstract: A coated fiber comprising a fiber comprising polyester, and a coating on the fiber, said coating comprising a cross-linked silicone prepared by cross-linking on the fiber one or more silicon-containing compounds selected from an organosilane and organosilicone resin, wherein at least one of said silicon-containing compounds has at least three cross-linking groups is provided, together with a method of preparing such a fiber, a concrete composition comprising such coated fibers, and a method of preparing such a concrete composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of making an optical assembly. An optical device is secured in a fixture, the optical device having an optical surface, wherein a silicone film is positioned with respect to the optical surface, the silicone film having a distal surface relative to the optical surface. The method includes, among other features, imprinting the distal surface of the silicone film to create a surface imprint in the distal surface of the silicone film.

Abstract: An anchor for securing together interior and exterior building components includes a first end having an outer side for engaging the interior building component and an inner side opposite the outer side. The anchor further includes a second end having an outer side and an inner side opposite the outer side of the second end for engaging the exterior building component. A thermal break for reducing thermal bridging between the exterior and interior building components is disposed in a space between the inner sides of the ends and has a first coupling surface bonded to the inner side of the first end and a second coupling surface bonded to the inner side of the second end. An assembly includes the anchor for securing together the interior and exterior building components.

Abstract: A photovoltaic cell module, a photovoltaic array including at least two modules, and a method of forming the module are provided. The module includes a first outermost layer and a photovoltaic cell disposed on the first outermost layer. The module also includes a second outermost layer disposed on the photovoltaic cell and sandwiching the photovoltaic cell between the second outermost layer and the first outermost layer. The method of forming the module includes the steps of disposing the photovoltaic cell on the first outermost layer, disposing a silicone composition on the photovoltaic cell, and compressing the first outermost layer, the photovoltaic cell, and the second layer to form the photovoltaic cell module.

Abstract: Chemical processes comprise selectively synthesizing diisopropylamino-disilanes and reduction of chloride in aminosilanes, and the compositions comprise the diisopropylamino-disilanes and at least one reaction by-product prepared thereby. The diisopropylamino-disilanes are diisopropylamino-pentachlorodisilane and diisopropylamino-disilane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of separating one or more components from a feed composition, methods of desorbing one or more components from an absorbent fluid, as well as systems and apparatus that can carry out the methods. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of separating one or more components from a feed composition including contacting at least some of a first component of a feed composition including the first component with an absorbent fluid, to provide a contacted composition and a used absorbent fluid including at least some of the first component contacted with the absorbent fluid. In some embodiments the absorbent fluid can be an organosilicon fluid including an organosilicon including at least one of a hydroxy group, an ether group, an acrylate group, a methacrylate group, an acrylamide group, a methacrylamide group, and a polyether group.

Abstract: A curable organopolysiloxane composition comprises: (A) an epoxy group-containing organopolysiloxane represented by the average composition formula: XaR1bSiO(4-a-b)/2 wherein X represents at least one type of epoxy group selected from a glycidoxyalky group, an epoxycycloalkyl alkyl group, and an epoxyalkyl group; R1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an aryl group, an aralkyl group,a hydroxyl group, or an alkoxy group; provided at least two X groups are present in a molecule; and “a” and “b” are numbers satisfying: 0<a<1, 0<b<3, and 0.8<a+b<3; (B) a compound having at least two mercapto groups in a molecule; and (C) an amine compound not having a N—H bond and/or a phosphine compound not having a P—H bond. The composition has favorable curability even at a relatively low temperature, and forms a cured film having excellent bonding with regard to an object to be coated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curable silicone rubber composition for various types of water supply components used in contact with water. The present invention also relates to a cured product of this composition, a water resistant cured silicone rubber, and use thereof. The present invention imparts good water resistance to a silicone rubber component used in contact with water, and the present invention prevents or decreases the occurrence of whitening or similar visual appearance failures, and the occurrence of insufficient strength to withstand high temperature steam.

Abstract: A method for decreasing the vapor permeability of a water and air barrier treated substrate that includes treating the substrate with a liquid applied, vapor permeable air and water barrier coating composition comprising a cross-linked polysiloxane dispersion composition.

Abstract: A method of making a diakyl-, diaryl-, or alkylaryl-dihalosilane in a Grignard coupling reaction with a high degree of selectivity is provided. More specifically, a Grignard reagent comprising an alkyl- or aryl-magnesium halide is allowed to react with an alkyl- or aryl-trihalosilane precursor or reagent to produce a product mixture of R2SiX2 and R3SiX, wherein each R is independently selected to be an alkyl or aryl group and X is a halogen group, such that the R2SiX2 product is formed with a high degree of selectivity. High selectivity is defined as the mass ratio of R2SiX2 product to the R3SiX product that is formed in the reaction being greater than 7:1.

Abstract: A cross-linked composition comprises the reaction product of a first reactant having at least one hydroxyl or amine (functional) group, a second reactant having at least one hydroxyl or amine (functional) group, and a siloxane having at least two terminal anhydride groups reactive with the functional groups of the first and second reactants. The first reactant is selected from the group of first siloxanes having at least one hydroxyl or amine group, a first organic alcohol having at least one hydroxyl group, a first organic amine having at least one amine group, or combinations thereof. The second reactant is selected from the group of second siloxanes having at least one hydroxyl or amine group, a second organic alcohol having at least one hydroxyl group, a second organic amine having at least one amine group, or combinations thereof. If utilized, the first siloxanes and/or second siloxanes are different from the siloxane.

Abstract: A method of making a trihalosilane comprising contacting an organotrihalosilane according to the formula RS1X3 (I), wherein R is C1-C10 hydrocarbyl and each X independently is halo, with hydrogen, wherein the mole ratio of the organotrihalosilane to hydrogen is from 0.009:1 to 1:2300, in the presence of a catalyst comprising a metal selected from (i) Re, (ii) a mixture comprising Re and at least one element selected from Pd, Ru, Mn, Cu, and Rh, (iii) a mixture comprising Ir and at least one element selected from Pd and Rh, (iv) Mn, (v) a mixture comprising Mn and Rh, (vi) Ag, (vii) Mg, and (viii) Rh at from 300 to 800° C. to form a trihalosilane.