Abstract: The present invention generally relates to various polymer solid electrolyte materials suitable for various electrochemical devices and methods for making or using the same. Certain embodiments of the invention are generally directed to solid electrolytes having relatively high ionic conductivity and/or other mechanical or electrical properties, e.g., tensile strength or decomposition potential. Certain aspects include a polymer, a plasticizer, and an electrolyte salt. In some cases, the polymer may exhibit certain structures such as: where R1 can be one of the following groups: where n is an integer between 1 and 10000, m is a integer between 1 and 5000, and R2 to R6 are each independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, phenyl, benzyl, acryl, epoxy ethyl, isocyanate, cyclic carbonate, lactone, lactam, and vinyl; and * indicates a point of attachment.

Abstract: A method for applying raised features to a semiconductor substrate chuck, each feature acting to space a substrate from the chuck in use, the method comprising the steps of: i) providing an assembly having a carrier layer, a feature adhered to the carrier layer, and a peel-ply layer adhered to the carrier layer such that the feature is enclosed between the carrier layer and the peel-ply layer, ii) removing the peel-ply layer, and iii) adhering the feature to the chuck.

Abstract: An ion exchange membrane has multiple layers of ionic polymers which each contain substantially different chemical compositions. i.e. varying side chain lengths, varying backbone chemistries or varying ionic functionality. Utilizing completely different chemistries has utility in many applications such as fuel cells where for example, one layer can help reduce fuel crossover through the membrane. Or one layer can impart substantial hydrophobicity to the electrode formulation. Or one layer can selectively diffuse a reactant while excluding others. Also, one chemistry may allow for impartation of significant mechanical properties or chemical resistance to another more ionically conductive ionomer. The ion exchange membrane may include at least two layers with substantially different chemical properties.

Abstract: A process of forming a cross-linked electronically active hydrophilic co-polymer is provided and includes the steps of: a. mixing an intrinsically electronically active material and at least one compound of formula (I) with water to form an intermediate mixture; b. adding at least one hydrophilic monomer, at least one hydrophobic monomer, and at least one cross-linker to the intermediate mixture to form a co-monomer mixture; and c. polymerising the co-monomer mixture. Formula (I) is defined as: where R1 and R2 are independently optionally substituted C1-C6 alkyl and X? is an anion.

Abstract: Among the various aspects of the present disclosure is the provision of a hydrogel-based substrate comprising an aldehyde-containing component, such as N-ethanal acrylamide. The hydrogel component allows for functionalization of a hydrogel through conjugation of proteins (e.g., collagen) to the hydrogel in the absence of a post hoc crosslinking component.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition for an adhesive, being useful as a component of an adhesive having a favorable adhesion property to glass and giving favorable appearance after adhesion. The resin composition for an adhesive contains a polyhydroxyurethane resin. This polyhydroxyurethane resin contains a structural unit formed by polymerizing a compound (A) having at least two five-membered cyclic carbonate structures and a compound (B) having at least two primary amino groups, the polyurethane resin contains a urethane bond, a hydroxy group, and a secondary amino group in the structural unit. Further, this polyhydroxyurethane resin has an amine number of 1 to 50 mgKOH/g and has a hydroxyl number of 10 to 230 mgKOH/g.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curable resin composition. More specifically, the present invention relates to a composition comprising methylene malonate functional reactive resin, to its preparation methods, and to the use of the composition in the construction field.

Abstract: A thermoset resin for forming parts to be metal plated includes a vat photopolymerization (VPP) thermoset resin and an etchable phase disposed in the VPP thermoset resin. The etchable phase is etched from a surface of a part formed from the VPP thermoset resin such that a plurality of micro-mechanical locking sites is formed on the surface of the part. The etchable phase is at least one of organic particles, organic resins, inorganic particles, and copolymers of the VPP thermoset resin. For example, the etchable phase can be a polybutadiene phase and/or a mineral such as calcium carbonate.

Abstract: An interlayer film for laminated glass of the present invention comprises a thermoplastic resin, a carboxylic acid, and an alkali (alkaline earth) metal, wherein, when a molar concentration per unit volume of the alkali (alkaline earth) metal in the interlayer film for laminated glass, measured by ICP atomic emission spectrophotometry is A (mol/m3); a molar concentration per unit volume of the carboxylic acid in the interlayer film for laminated glass, measured by GC-MS is B (mol/m3); a molar concentration per unit volume of the carboxylic acid in the interlayer film for laminated glass, measured by GC-MS after a hydrochloric acid aqueous solution is added to the interlayer film for laminated glass to be left at 23° C. for 12 hours is Y; and a molar concentration per unit volume of the carboxylic acid, obtained by subtracting the molar concentration B from the concentration Y is D (mol/m3), the molar concentration A is more than 0.35 mol/m3 and less than 1.

Abstract: Composites made of a cross-linked acrylic polymer and an inorganic aggregate and/or mineral, with the cross-linked acrylic polymer being present at a concentration of 5% to 17%, by weight, are disclosed. Processes of preparing the composites are also disclosed.

Abstract: Adhesive and additive for adhesive made from post-consumer polypropylene.

Abstract: An anion exchange membrane is made by mixing 2 trifluoroMethyl Ketone [nominal] (1.12 g, 4.53 mmol), 1 BiPhenyl (0.70 g, 4.53 mmol), methylene chloride (3.0 mL), trifluoromethanesulfonic acid (TFSA) (3.0 mL) to produce a pre-polymer. The pre-polymer is then functionalized to produce an anion exchange polymer. The pre-polymer may be functionalized with trimethylamine in solution with water. The pre-polymer may be imbibed into a porous scaffold material, such as expanded polytetrafluoroethylene to produce a composite anion exchange membrane.

Abstract: A method of forming a dirt repellant panel coated with a powder coating composition that includes a polymeric binder and an anionic fluorosurfactant present in an amount ranging from about 0.1 wt. % to about 4 wt. %.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition is provided that is preferably substantially free of bisphenol A. The coating composition is preferably a latex-based coating composition that includes a latex polymer formed from ingredients including an anionic and/or zwitterionic surfactant that includes one or more acid groups neutralized with a metallic base. The coating composition is useful in coating metal substrates such as, for example, interior and/or exterior surfaces of food or beverage containers.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method to produce a coating layer, including applying a coating composition on a surface of a carrier, curing the coating composition to a coating layer, and subsequently applying pressure to the coating layer. The disclosure further relates to a method to produce a building panel, and such a building panel, and to a method to produce a coated foil, and such a coated foil.

Abstract: The invention relates to a paper coating slip composition comprising a copolymer of thickening acrylic acid, a mineral material in the form of particles, a binding agent, and water. The invention also relates to the use of said composition for the production of paper or cardboard, improving the water retention of the paper coating slip.

Abstract: A major challenge in the development of anion exchange membranes for fuel cells is the design and synthesis of highly stable (chemically and mechanically) and conducting membranes. Membranes that can endure highly alkaline environments while rapidly transporting hydroxides are desired. A design for using cross-linked polymer membranes is disclosed to produce ionic highways along charge delocalized pyrazolium and homoconjugated triptycenes. The ionic highway membranes show improved performance in key parameters. Specifically, a conductivity of 111.6 mS cm?1 at 80° C. was obtained with a low 7.9% water uptake and 0.91 mmol g?1 ion exchange capacity. In contrast to existing materials, these systems have higher conductivities at reduced hydration and ionic exchange capacities, emphasizing the role of the highway. The membranes retain more than 75% of initial conductivity after 30 days of alkaline stability test.

Abstract: A method of recycling a polymer structure includes converting a first polymer structure into feedstock. The first polymer structure comprises particles that are bonded to one another by chemical click bonds to form a first shape. The first polymer structure is converted into feedstock particles by breaking the click bonds. The feedstock particles are formed into a second shape, and the feedstock particles are chemically click-bonded together to form a second polymer structure having a second shape. Breaking the click bonds may include heating the particles. The structures may be formed by causing first particles having dienes to chemically bond to dienophiles of second particles.

Abstract: An acidic gas separation membrane sheet causes an acidic gas to selectively permeate therethrough. The acidic gas separation membrane sheet includes a first porous layer, a hydrophilic resin composition layer, and a second porous layer in this order. A second peel strength between the second porous layer and the hydrophilic resin composition layer is less than a first peel strength between the first porous layer and the hydrophilic resin composition layer. An average value of the second peel strength is within a range of greater than or equal to 5 N/m and less than or equal to 500 N/m.

Abstract: An ion exchange resin and a method for preparing the same are provided. An ion exchange resin is formed by a composition, and the composition includes a crosslinking agent and an ionic compound with sulfonate ions. The ionic compound with sulfonate ions is formed by reacting an epoxy resin with an ionic monomer with sulfonate ions or an ionic polymer having sulfonate ions. The ionic monomer and the ionic polymer each has a hydroxyl group or an acid group at the ends. The ionic monomer or the ionic polymer is 40 to 80 parts by weight, and the epoxy resin is 15 to 25 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the ion exchange resin. An ion exchange resin with a network structure is formed after the ionic compound with sulfonate ions reacts with the crosslinking agent.