Abstract: A noncrosslinked polyethylene resin expanded particle is provided having a bulk density BD in a range of 10 g/L to 100 g/L, the particle being obtained by expanding a polyethylene resin particle whose density is in a range of 0.920 g/cm3 to 0.940 g/cm3, the noncrosslinked polyethylene resin expanded particle having a shrinkage factor in a range of 2% to 30%, the shrinkage factor being obtained by the following formula (1): Shrinkage Factor=(BD?VBD)×100/VBD??(1), wherein: the BD of the noncrosslinked polyethylene expanded particle is a bulk density at 23° C. and at 0.1 MPa (at a normal atmospheric pressure); and the VBD of the noncrosslinked polyethylene expanded particle is a bulk density at 23° C. and at a reduced pressure of 0.002 MPa or less.

Abstract: Polyisocyanurate foam composition, articles comprising the composition and a method of making the composition are described. The polyisocyanurate foam composition comprises the reaction product of a polyisocyanate compound; and a first polyester polyol comprising the residue of orthophthalic acid; a second polyester polyol comprising the residue of terephthalic acid; at least one polyether polyol having a functionality of at least 3 and a hydroxyl number greater than 200; and a physical blowing agent, wherein the isocyanate index is greater than 250.

Abstract: An extrusion expansion of low molecular weight polyalkylene terephthalates having an IV of below 1.0 dl/g to produce gas-charged beads is disclosed. The process includes an extrusion expanding of the resins and an underwater pelletizing of the melt threads. The obtained beads show a composite structure and are characterized by an IV of 0.69 dl/g or more and a melt viscosity ?0 of higher than 300 Pa·s.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymeric water repellent material including novel acrylamide polymer, which can be used in various field because it demonstrates controllable and excellent water repellency together with water adhesiveness. The polymeric water repellent material comprises an acrylamide polymer including at least one repeating unit.

Abstract: The method of foaming and applying a sealing material is characterized by comprising the steps of hot-melting the sealing material; mixing nitrogen gas into the melted sealing material under a predefined pressurization; discharging the resultant mixture at a predefined pressure into the air to thus foam the mixture and simultaneously apply it to a place necessary to seal, thus making a sealing foam; and curing this sealing foam by ultraviolet rays. By this method, the sealing material does not involve flowing after applied, and shows an excellent sealing performance even under severe heat resistance conditions, and also can make good independent cells inside even when used in a foamed condition.

Abstract: Prepare a polymeric nanofoam using a continuous extrusion process by providing a polymer melt of a polymer composition in an extruder, introducing carbon dioxide to a concentration above the solubility in the polymer melt, cooling the polymer melt without increasing the pressure to achieve conditions where all of the carbon dioxide is soluble in the polymer composition and then extruding the polymer composition and carbon dioxide mixture through an extrusion die so as to experience a pressure drop of at least five MegaPascals at a rate of at least ten MegaPascals per second and allowing the polymer composition to expand into a polymeric nanofoam.

Abstract: A composition for the destruction of chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial chemicals having a polyoxometalate (POM) attached to an amine, carboxylic acid, or ammonium substituted porous polymer. Also disclosed is a method for attaching a POM to an amine, carboxylic acid, or ammonium substituted porous polymer by (1) dissolving the POM in water or an organic solvent, adding the functionalized porous polymer, whereby the POM ionically attaches to the amine, carboxylic acid or ammonium group, or (2) heating the POM and functionalized polymer in the presence of a dehydrating agent whereby an imide bond is produced between the POM and the functionality on the porous polymer.

Abstract: Expanded composite polystyrene-based resin particles having a plurality of cells and cell membranes separating the plurality of cells, said cell membranes including a polystyrene-based resin forming a continuous phase and polyacrylic acid alkyl ester-based resin fine particles dispersed in said continuous phase to form a dispersed phase, and said polystyrene-based resin being complexed with said polyacrylic acid alkyl ester-based resin fine particles, wherein said dispersed phase is present in the form of a plurality of layers in a cell membrane thickness direction in a cell membrane cross-section of said expanded composite polystyrene-based resin particles.

Abstract: Modified polystyrene-based resin particles comprising polyacrylic acid ester-based resin microparticles having an average particle diameter in the range of from 30 to 1,000 nm being dispersed in polystyrene-based resin particles, such that the polyacrylic acid ester-based resin microparticles are present (1) in the area ratio of from 0.1 to 15% in a surface area, which includes areas up to 20 ?m from the surface of each resin particle, and (2) present in the area ratio of from 11 to 50% in the inner area, which includes the area between the center of each resin particle and an point 30% of the radius from the center of each particle.

Abstract: A method of producing a porous molded part includes a mixing process for mixing a granular porous organizer composed of a water-soluble compound, a porous forming assistant agent composed of a polyhydric alcohol, and a cross-linking agent composed of an organic peroxide with a thermoplastic resin composition having a glass transition temperature below 0° C. to obtain a molding material; a cross-linking and forming process for placing the molding material in a molding die and performing a heat press molding thereby progressing coincidentally a cross-linking reaction and a shape forming of a seal face to obtain a molded material; an extracting process for extracting the granular porous organizer from the molded material obtained in the cross-linking and forming process to obtain a porous molded part; and a drying process for drying the porous molded part obtained in the extracting process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an acrylamide-based mesoporous polymer and its preparation method, where the acrylamide-based mesoporous polymer is fabricated by a simple preparation method to have uniform minute pores controllable in pore size and thereby applicable to a wide variety of fields. The acrylamide-based mesoporous polymer includes at least one of a defined repeating unit and contains a plurality of pores having a diameter of 2.0 to 10.0 nm in the solid state.

Abstract: Semi-interpenetrating polymeric networks are described. More specifically, the semi-interpenetrating polymeric networks include at least two polymers that are closely associated. The first polymer is an ionic polymer that is not crosslinked. The second polymer is a cross-linked polymer that can be either another ionic polymer or a non-ionic polymer. Methods of making the semi-interpenetrating polymeric networks, articles containing the semi-interpenetrating polymeric networks, and methods of using the semi-interpenetrating polymeric networks are also described. The semi-interpenetrating polymeric networks can function as ion exchange resins.

Abstract: A composition comprising a block copolymer that includes at least one polyester block and at least one linear polyolefin block, wherein the composition is in the form of a nano-structured, bicontinuous composite that includes a continuous matrix phase and a second continuous phase. The continuous matrix phase comprises the linear polyolefin block of the block copolymer, and the second continuous phase comprises the polyester block of the block copolymer. The composite may be treated to remove the polyester block, thereby forming a plurality of nano-pores.

Abstract: Prepare polymeric foam articles having low yellowing using a styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer that contains less than 145 weight-parts acrylonitrile dimer and less than 8,500 weight-parts acrylonitrile trimer per million weight parts acrylonitrile copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gas storage material comprising a novel mesoporous polymer, that shows superior gas storage efficiency and can stably adsorb and desorb gas, and method for gas storage using thereof. The gas storage material comprises an acrylamide-based polymer.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of expandable polystyrene including the following steps: i°) heating an aqueous suspension including styrene monomer and at least one organic peroxide initiator of formula (I) 1-alkoxy-1-t-alkylperoxycyclohexane in which the alkoxy group contains 1 to 4 carbon atoms, the t-alkyl group contains 4 to 12 carbon atoms, and the cyclohexane ring may optionally be substituted with 1 to 3 alkyl groups each, independently having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, at a temperature ranging from 100° C. to 120° C., ii°) adding a blowing agent selected from the group of alkanes having from 4 to 6 carbon atoms and mixtures thereof. Also, an expandable polystyrene obtainable according to such a process and to insulation parts and packaging including such an expandable polystyrene.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a plurality of glass bubbles having an average true density of up to about 0.55 grams per cubic centimeter and a size distribution including a median size in a range from about 15 micrometers to 40 micrometers. A hydrostatic pressure at which ten percent by volume of the plurality of glass bubbles collapses is at least about 100 megapascals. In some embodiments, the plurality of glass bubbles is a graded fraction preparable by classifying a second plurality of glass bubbles, wherein the second plurality of glass bubbles has a higher percentage of glass bubbles with a size of up to ten micrometers than the first plurality of glass bubbles. Composites including the plurality of glass bubbles are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a container stopper containing a foam-molded article which has an expansion ratio of 1.1 to 2.5 times and is obtained by foaming a mixture containing: a thermoplastic elastomer composition containing 100 parts by mass of (a) a hydrogenated block copolymer containing (A) a polymer block containing a structural unit derived from an aromatic vinyl compound and (B) a polymer block containing a structural unit derived from isoprene or a mixture of isoprene and butadiene, 5 to 150 parts by mass of (b) a softening agent, and from 5 to 150 parts by mass of (c) a polyolefin resin; and (d) 0.1 to 3% by mass of a foaming agent.

Abstract: A polypropylene composition comprising a random propylene copolymer, a high melt strength polypropylene having a branching index g? of 0.9 or less, a polypropylene having a MFR2 (230° C.) of at least 400.0 g/10 min and a clarifier, wherein the polypropylene composition has a MFR2 (230° C.) of at least 2.0 g/10 min.

Abstract: A polylactic acid composition is produced with an MI value of 0.05 or more and 5 or less, the MI value being measured at 190° C. under a load of 21.6 kg in accordance with JIS K7210 (ISO 1133). A polylactic acid is crosslinked with a polyisocyanate to generate a cross-linked polylactic acid, including a large cross-linked polylactic acid molecule which inhibits foaming. The cross-linked polylactic acid is mechanically grinded-by applying a shear force to decrease a molecular weight of the large cross-linked polylactic acid molecule. The amount of the polyisocyanate combined is 0.4 to 5% by weight based on the polylactic acid. The grinding is conducted in supercritical condition of an inert gas. A foam molded article is made from the polylactic acid composition.