Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide processes to selectively form a cobalt layer on a copper surface over exposed dielectric surfaces. In one embodiment, a method for capping a copper surface on a substrate is provided which includes positioning a substrate within a processing chamber, wherein the substrate contains a contaminated copper surface and a dielectric surface, exposing the contaminated copper surface to a reducing agent while forming a copper surface during a pre-treatment process, exposing the substrate to a cobalt precursor gas to selectively form a cobalt capping layer over the copper surface while leaving exposed the dielectric surface during a vapor deposition process, and depositing a dielectric barrier layer over the cobalt capping layer and the dielectric surface.

Abstract: A method for preparing waterborne non-isocyanate polyurethane polymers is provided, and the compositions prepared thereby. A method for preparing waterborne non-isocyanate polyurethane epoxy hybrid coatings is also provided. In addition to coatings, the compositions of the present invention are useful as films, adhesives, and sealants.

Abstract: A large area projection micro stereolithography (LAPuSL) system uses an addressable spatial light modulator (SLM) in coordination with an optical scanning system to make very large stereolithographically produced objects. The SLM is imaged onto a photosensitive material with an optical system that has the ability to scan the image over a large area and speedily manufacture large scale complex three dimensional components with micro scale features.

Abstract: Provided are a method for preparing a polyetherketoneketone and a polyetherketoneketone prepared thereby, wherein, at the time of a polymerization reaction, nitrogen gas is blown into a liquid reaction medium while stirring, thereby quickly removing hydrochloric acid, which is a by-product generated during the reaction, and preventing aggregation of resin particles, thus suppressing the generation of scales.

Abstract: Disclosed is a transparent self-assembling polymer clay nanocomposite coating that is useful in food, drink and electronic packaging as a gas barrier and on textiles and clothing as a flame retardant coating. The coating includes two main components a water dispersible polymer and a sheet like nanoparticle. The coatings may be applied to any substrate. The coatings are applied sequentially with polymer being applied first followed by the nanoparticles. This sequence results in the self-assembly of a highly ordered nanocomposite film that exhibits high barrier properties and flame retardancy. The desired level of gas barrier or flame retardancy desired can be adjusted by the number of bilayers applied.

Abstract: A curable resin composition may include a component having two or more active methylene groups and/or active methine groups, a component having at least two ?,?-unsaturated carbonyl groups, and a triphenylphosphine catalyst that promotes a Michael reaction between the other two components. The composition can be used to coat metal substrates and can exhibit particularly good performance characteristics when applied to unprimed, bare metal surfaces.

Abstract: A process for the modification of a surface of a solid material, having the step of contacting the surface with a surface-modifying composition under irradiation with light of a wavelength in the range of 200 to 800 nm optionally in the presence of a photoinitiator, wherein the solid material has surface groups selected from C—OH, Si—OH, C?O and C—O—C groups and wherein the surface-modifying composition has at least a hydrosilane and at least one reactive compound (A) other than the hydrosilane, wherein the reactive compound (A) has at least two functional groups selected from (meth)acrylate, (meth)acrylamide, hydroxyl, carboxylic acid, alkene, alkyne and epoxy, and wherein the amount of hydrosilane in the composition ranges between 0.5 and 99 vol %, and wherein the vol % is determined at 20° C. relative to the total of the surface modifying composition. A solid material having a partial surface modification layer.

Abstract: A slurry for electrostatic spray deposition and method for forming a coating film using the same are provided. The slurry comprises a solvent, a first polymer dissolved in the solvent, and polymer particles containing a second polymer and dispersed in the solvent.

Abstract: A tablet-based method for fabricating a suspension including gold (Au) particles and water can include adding to water a solid tablet prepared from a solid alkaline powder, a solid acid powder, and gold particles. Carbon dioxide (CO2) gas can be generated once the tablet is added to the water. The gold (Au) particles can be in microparticle or nanoparticle form. The solid alkaline powder can include sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) or sodium carbonate (Na2CO3). The solid acid powder can include monosodium phosphate (NaH2PO4).

Abstract: A method for preparing a transparent fluorine-free, super-lubricating and oil-proof coating includes: dissolving a sulfhydryl compound, a styrene copolymer, a low surface energy component, and a photoinitiator in an organic solvent, conducting a uniform stirring to obtain a mixture, coating the mixture onto a substrate, and conducting a curing under an ultraviolet lamp to obtain the transparent fluorine-free, super-lubricating and oil-proof coating. The coating has excellent adhesion resistance to various organic solvents with low surface tension and even liquids with high viscosity, and has excellent chemical stability and mechanical durability. The coating can be applied to various substrates such as glass, an aluminum sheet, a steel sheet, and a polymer without limitations of a use environment, maintains excellent adhesion resistance in the environment of air, oil, and water, and has wide applicability.

Abstract: Coating compositions for coating an oilfield operational component, and related methods, may include in some aspects a coating composition having a trifunctional silane, a silanol, and a filler. The coating composition may be applied to a surface of the oilfield operational component that is configured to be exposed to a fluid. The coating composition may be applied to at least partially cover or coat the surface. The coating composition may be configured to chemically bond with a cured primer composition that includes an epoxy.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical packaging including a silicone-free lubricating film of crosslinked organic molecules, and a method for producing same.

Abstract: Substance combinations are disclosed which include urea, at least one chitosan biopolymer having a degree of deacetylation of from 70% to 95%, and at least one dicarboxylic acid in aqueous solution. The substance combinations are useful as primers for the pretreating substrate surfaces, in particular flat or sheet-form, non-metallic substrates, which are provided as carrier materials for vapor phase corrosion inhibitors, to enable subsequent fixing to those substrate surfaces of vapor phase corrosion inhibitors from an aqueous or aqueous-alcoholic solution containing them. Certain embodiments of the substance combination include 0.1-2% by weight chitosan biopolymer, 10-25% by weight urea, and 0.5-2.5% by weight of a dicarboxylic acid, completely dissolved in deionized water. Yet a further, related aspect of the invention relates to a carrier material for vapor phase corrosion inhibitors, wherein the vapor phase corrosion inhibitors are fixed to a substrate surface pretreated with the substance combination.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel cellulose nanomaterial (CN) based waterborne polyurethane coating, and to methods of making and using the novel cellulose nanomaterial (CN) based waterborne polyurethane coating.

Abstract: The present invention provides a spectacle lens having low surface resistivity. This spectacle lens includes a spectacle lens base and a hard coat layer. When a primer layer is included between the spectacle lens base material and the hard coat layer, the primer layer and/or the hard coat layer contains at least one type of electroconductive filler selected from the group consisting of ionic liquid-coated nanowires containing metal nanowires and an ionic liquid coating the metal nanowire, and ionic liquid-coated nanoparticles containing metal nanoparticles and an ionic liquid coating the metal nanoparticles. When the primer layer is not included between the spectacle lens base material and the hard coat layer, the hard coat layer contains the at least one type of electroconductive filler selected from the group consisting of the ionic liquid-coated nanowires and ionic liquid-coated nanoparticles.

Abstract: Systems and methods for achieving increased irradiation and/or illumination in a photo reactive system is disclosed. In one example, a photo reactive system includes a light source, a refractive cylindrical optic, and a curved reflector. By utilizing the refractive cylindrical optic, angular spread of the light source is reduced, which in turn reduces a size of the curved reflector for directing the light rays onto a work piece. Consequently, a more compact photo reactive system with higher irradiation and/or illumination capabilities can be achieved.

Abstract: A method for depositing a protective coating onto a substrate, wherein the protective coating comprises (i) a moisture-barrier layer which is in contact with the substrate and which comprises a first sub-layer, optionally one or more intermediate sub-layers, and a final sub-layer, (ii) a mechanical-protective layer which is inorganic, and (iii) a gradient layer interposing the moisture-barrier layer and the mechanical-protective layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a molten aluminum erosion resistant casting tip paint, the casting tip paint is formed by mixing magnesia-alumina spinel, alumina, magnesia, water, sodium tripolyphosphate and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, wherein the proportions of various raw materials for the casting tip paint are as follows: magnesia-alumina spinel of 40-50 wt %, alumina of 10-20 wt %, magnesia of 5-10 wt %, water of 20-40 wt %, sodium tripolyphosphate of 0-10 wt %, and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose of 0-10 wt %. The present disclosure also discloses a preparation method of a molten aluminum erosion resistant casting tip. The molten aluminum erosion resistant casting tip paint provided by the present disclosure can be evenly coated onto the inner wall of the casting tip, so as to form a compact molten aluminum erosion resistant coating, thereby preventing infiltration and erosion of the molten aluminum.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion of a silicone pressure sensitive adhesive base can be combined with a curing agent and cured to form a silicone pressure sensitive adhesive. The aqueous dispersion of the silicone pressure sensitive adhesive base includes a bis-hydroxyl-terminated polydiorganosiloxane; a polyorganosilicate resin; cumene; a surfactant; and water. A curing agent such as a peroxide compound or an aminosilane may be combined with the aqueous disperison of the silicone pressure sensitive adhesive base to form a silicone pressure sensitive adhesive composition. A pressure sensitive adhesive article may be formed by a method including coating a surface of a substrate with the silicone pressure sensitive adhesive composition, removing water, and curing the silicon pressure sensitive adhesive composition to form a silicone pressure sensitive adhesive on the surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A modified polyamic acid, a preparation method thereof, and a preparation method of a composite film are provided. The modified polyamic acid includes polyamic acid and polyvinylidene fluoride. The modified polyamic acid is formed by introducing polyvinylidene fluoride having good thermal stability, high dielectric constant, excellent piezoelectric, and ferroelectric properties, so the dielectric constant and structural adjustability of the modified polyamic acid are improved.