Abstract: A polyester resin composition includes a polyester resin A containing 70 to 100% by mass of a polybutylene terephthalate resin and 0 to 30% by mass of a polyethylene terephthalate resin, and includes a metal organic acid salt B that is either one or both of an alkali metal organic acid salt and an alkaline earth metal organic acid salt and a predetermined amount of a polyfunctional glycidyl group-containing styrene-based polymer C, and the polyester resin composition contains either one or both of alkali metal atoms and alkaline earth metal atoms in a predetermined amount based on 100 parts by mass of the polyester resin A, and further, the content of linear oligomers of polybutylene terephthalate or the content of the linear oligomers of polybutylene terephthalate and the linear oligomers of polyethylene terephthalate is less than or equal to 1000 mg/kg.

Abstract: A polyester resin composition contains a polyester resin A containing 70 to 100 mass % of a polybutylene terephthalate resin and 0 to 30 mass % of a polyethylene terephthalate resin. The polyester resin composition further contains a metal organic acid salt B, which is either or both of an alkali metal organic acid salt and an alkaline earth metal organic acid salt, and a predetermined amount of a styrenic resin C. The polyester resin composition contains a predetermined amount of either or both of an alkali metal atom and an alkaline earth metal atom relative to 100 parts by mass of the polyester resin A. In the polyester resin composition, the amount of linear oligomers of polybutylene terephthalate or the amount of the linear oligomers of polybutylene terephthalate and linear oligomers of polyethylene terephthalate is less than or equal to 1000 mg/kg.

Abstract: A method of forming polymer composites includes mixing a transition metal oxide precursor including at least one transition metal, a polymer as a binder, a solvent for the polymer, and water to form a first solution including polymer-transition metal complexes. The polymer-transition metal complexes are hydrolyzed to produce a plurality of transition metal oxide nanoparticles, wherein water is added in the mixing in a stoichiometric excess for the hydrolyzing. The solvent and residual of the water remaining after the hydrolyzing are removed. A polymer composite including the transition metal oxide nanoparticles dispersed in the polymer results after the removing, where some of the polymer is chemically conjugated to a surface of the transition metal oxide nanoparticles.

Abstract: A surface marker resin formulation is provided that includes a linear aromatic polyester or a co-polymer thereof. The resin is dissolved or dispersed in a solvent exclusive of naphtha. An inorganic particulate having an average maximal linear extent of between 10 and 130 microns present from 22 to 41 total weight percent. A process of marking a surface includes two articles being brought into a pre-selected alignment to define a surface. A continuous bead is applied to the surface. The solvent evaporates to a state of dry-to-touch in a time of between less than 60 seconds to mark the surface. The formulation is readily applied from a pen to achieve a controlled bead width. The drying of the formulation by solvent evaporation yields full hardness in 24 hours under standard temperature and pressure as measured at 0% humidity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a vinylidene chloride polymer composite comprising a vinylidene chloride polymer and clay materials. The process comprises polymerising vinylidene chloride and clay materials and the resulting vinylidene chloride polymer particle is surrounded by a plurality of clay platelets. The clay materials according to the present invention function as a solid stabilizer in the process for preparing a vinylidene chloride polymer composite of the present invention. The present invention further relates to the vinylidene chloride polymer composite obtainable from the process, to use of the vinylidene chloride polymer composite for the preparation of films, and to films prepared therefrom.

Abstract: The invention relates to preparation of a rubber composition which contains polybutadiene elastomers with balanced reinforcing filler network, rubber composition prepared thereby and tire with at least one component comprised of such rubber composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rubber composition containing diene based elastomer(s) coupled with a silica coupler in situ in the rubber composition to a precipitated silica which is partially pre-hydrophobated with an alkylsilane, its preparation and to a tire containing a component comprised of such rubber composition.

Abstract: Graphene-containing latex. The latex contains a graphene structure and non-carbon, non-oxygen and non-hydrogen elements. The provided latex is enabled to have multiple performances such as far-infrared performance, antibacterial performance and bacteriostasis by selecting a specific carbon nanostructure compound and by means of collocation and combination of a graphene structure and elements such as Fe, Si and Al; and furthermore, higher far-infrared effect and antibacterial effect can be achieved by controlling a specific addition proportion. The experimental results prove that the far-infrared performance of the latex can reach a maximum value of 0.93, and the bacteriostasis can reach a maximum value of 99%.

Abstract: Disclosed are curable coating compositions, and methods of cathodic corrosion protection using the compositions. For example, a curable coating composition comprising a mixed salt of magnesium thiodialkanoate, and a method for applying the coating composition, which when applied onto a steel or other ferrous substrate provides an anticorrosive coating, effective for improving resistance to cathodic disbondment.

Abstract: Polymer matrix composite comprising a porous polymeric network; and a plurality of intumescent particles distributed within the polymeric network structure; wherein the intumescent particles are present in a range from 15 to 99 weight percent, based on the total weight of the intumescent particles and the polymer (excluding the solvent); and wherein the polymer matrix composite volumetrically expands at least 2 times its initial volume when exposed to at least one temperature greater than 135° C.; and methods for making the same. The polymer matrix composites are useful, for example, as fillers, thermally initiated fuses, and fire stop devices.

Abstract: A glass laminate for an architectural element has a glass substrate coupled to the architectural element and defines a primary surface facing away from the architectural element. A phase-separable glass cladding is coupled to the primary surface. The cladding has an interconnected matrix with a first phase composition and a second phase that has a second phase composition different than the first phase composition. The second phase is distributed throughout the interconnected matrix. A copper phase is distributed within the interconnected matrix. The glass cladding has an antimicrobial log kill rate greater than about 4 as measured by an EPA Copper Test Protocol.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a dispersant for a resin current collector which can uniformly disperse a conductive filler to attain sufficient charge and discharge characteristics without impairing the output power per unit weight of a battery. The present invention provides a dispersant for a resin current collector comprising a polymer having a resin-philic block (A1) and a conductive filler-philic block (A2).

Abstract: Elastomeric composites comprising natural rubber, a filler and nanofiller, which exhibit improved performance are disclosed. The elastomeric composite comprise a filler in an amount of less than 50 parts, yet exhibit high elastic modulus, high elasticity and reduced relaxation and/or creep. Articles and devices for dispensing fluid materials and comprising elastomeric composites are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a molded article including a base layer, a surface layer having a resin and formed to cover at least a portion of the base layer, and a reflective material mixed with the resin and reflecting light, wherein the reflective material includes a metal flake, and a metal oxide layer stacked on the metal flake.

Abstract: The invention relates to processing additive mixtures comprising at least one polyol, amide and/or carboxylic acid, optionally auxiliaries for crystallization and at least one organic ammonium salt. Said processing additive mixtures allow the optimization of the vulcanization behavior of rubber mixtures and the properties of vulcanizates obtained by said vulcanization.

Abstract: Disclosed are a silane compound of the general formula (1) described below, as well as a rubber composition including the same, and a tire. A silane compound of the general formula (1) is useful because of its ability to provide a silane compound comprising: a reactive functional group having a high reactivity with an organic polymer material such as rubber, and having a low polarity; and a hydrolyzable group having a high reactivity with an inorganic material such as silica or glass. The symbols in the formula are defined in the specification.

Abstract: A rubber composition comprises: per 100 parts by weight of a diene-based rubber, from 70 to 95 parts by weight of an inorganic filler containing two types of silicas, a silica X and a silica Y, and a carbon black. A compounded amount of the silica X is x parts by weight and a compounded amount of the silica Y is y parts by weight. A total amount of the silica X and the silica Y (x+y) is 85% by weight or greater of the inorganic filler, and a weight ratio of the silica X to the silica Y (x/y) is from 1/3 to 2/1. A nitrogen adsorption specific surface area of the silica X is 160 m2/g±10%, and a nitrogen adsorption specific surface area of the silica Y is 200 m2/g±10%.

Abstract: The first priority of this invention is to provide the composition and the manufacturing method of a novel highly visco-elastic warm-mix modifier that can be added to asphalt binders for the purpose of reducing environmental pollution, saving natural resources by recycling RAP aggregates, reducing construction cost, and minimizing maintenance cost by extending pavement life-cycle. The highly visco-elastic warm-mix modifier may be manufactured by adding highly viscous and general purpose polymers to elastic polymers in the warm mix modifier. Warm mix additives, including waxes, oils and elastic materials, may also be introduced to the highly visco-elastic warm-mix modifier. In more details, the invention is characterized to manufacture the novel modified recycled (or regular) warm-mix asphalt concrete mixture by heating and mixing 0.5-20 weight parts of the highly visco-elastic warm-mix modifier.

Abstract: A sealing body for dynamic applications has a Shore A hardness of between 60-100, comprising an elastomer material and carbon nanotubes distributed in the elastomer material in an amount of between 0.1-20 phr, with respect to the total amount of elastomer material.

Abstract: New ethylene polymers having low levels of long chain branching are disclosed. Films and film layers made form these polymers have good hot tack strength over a wide range of temperatures, making them good materials for packaging applications.