Abstract: An adhesive film according to the present invention includes a resin composition layer (layer A) for an interlayer insulating layer, a thermosetting resin composition layer (layer B), and a support film (layer C), and the layer C, the layer A, and the layer B are sequentially arranged in this order. The layer A is a resin composition which contains a thermosetting resin (a1) and an inorganic filler (b1) having a specific surface area of 20 m2/g or more, and the mass ratio of the thermosetting resin (a1) to the inorganic filler (b1) is within the range from 30:1 to 2:1. The layer B contains a thermosetting resin composition which is in a solid state at a temperature lower than 40° C. but melts at a temperature of 40° C. or higher but lower than 140° C.

Abstract: Segmented silicone polyamide block copolymers that comprise dimer acid residues and articles containing the same.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to articles comprising a substrate, a pressure sensitive adhesive, and a release layer, wherein the release layer comprises at least one silicone carbonate polymer.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for fabricating an anti-fatigue mat are disclosed. In one embodiment an anti-fatigue mat includes a foam member and a gel member, wherein each member exhibits a different durometer. The foam member includes a gel receiver that is configured with a geometry shaped to receive the gel member. A top fabric is situated on the top of the mat above the gel member and the foam member. A non-slip surface is provided on the bottom of the anti-fatigue mat. The gel member may be sealed within the mat by the foam member and the top fabric.

Abstract: An adhesive tape including a particular foam base is provided. An average bubble diameter in a machine direction (MD) and an average bubble diameter in a cross-machine direction (CD) of the foam base are each 150 ?m or less, the ratio of the average bubble diameter in the machine direction/an average bubble diameter in a vertical direction (VD) and the ratio of the average bubble diameter in the cross-machine direction/the average bubble diameter in the vertical direction are each 6 or less, and the foam base has an interlaminar strength of 20 N/cm or more. With this adhesive tape, good followability to an adherend and excellent impact resistance can be realized. The adhesive tape of the present invention can be suitably used in portable electronic devices, such as smartphones, tablets, notebooks, and game machines, whose screen size has been increasing and for which a requirement for flexible design is high.

Abstract: This invention provides slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces (SLIPS) using nanoporous or microporous and chemically reactive polymer multilayers. This approach permits fabrication of slippery anti-fouling coatings on complex surfaces and provides new means to manipulate the mobilities of contacting aqueous fluids. The results expand the range of tools that can be used to manipulate the behaviors of SLIPS and open the door to new applications of this emerging class of soft materials.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet includes a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and a substrate layer configured to support the pressure-sensitive adhesive agent layer. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer has a storage modulus of 250 kPa or less at 23° C. The substrate layer has an elastic modulus of 1680 N/cm to 3000 N/cm both inclusive. The pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet shows a deviation amount less than 1.0 mm. The amount is the deviation amount of the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet per 250 gf/cm2 of the sheet in a holding ability test at 80° C. after one hour from a time when the test is started.

Abstract: A protective film is capable of protecting and preserving an optical sheet surface, particularly the back surface of a prism sheet, independent of the shape and composition thereof in a range of adhesive forces appropriate for various adherends. A layered film having an adhesive layer having a styrene-based elastomer as the main component thereof on at least one surface of a base material layer, the layered film characterized in that the loss tangent tan ? and the shear storage modulus G? of the elastomer at 1 Hz in a temperature range of 30-60° C. are within specific ranges.

Abstract: The present invention provides a crosslinked polyolefin-based resin-extruded foam sheet capable of reducing its thickness while retaining excellent flexibility and heat resistance. The crosslinked polyolefin-based resin foam sheet of the present invention is obtained by feeding a polyolefin-based resin and a thermally degradable blowing agent to an extruder, melting and kneading them, extruding the kneaded material through the extruder into a sheet to form an expandable polyolefin-based resin sheet, and expanding the sheet. Herein, a degree of crosslinking of the crosslinked polyolefin-based resin foam sheet is 5 to 60% by weight, an aspect ratio of a cell (MD average cell diameter/CD average cell diameter) is 0.25 to 1, and the polyolefin-based resin contains 40% by weight or more of a polyethylene-based resin obtained using a metallocene compound containing a tetravalent transition metal as a polymerization catalyst.

Abstract: The adhesive sheet for bonding an unvulcanized rubber to a metal, including, a release film, which includes a first film layer made of polypropylene and a second film layer made of polyethylene terephthalate, and which is formed as an integrated film, an upper adhesive layer obtained by applying a solvent dispersed type vulcanization adhesive having reactivity with the unvulcanized rubber to a side of the first film layer of the release film and drying the solvent dispersed type vulcanization adhesive, and a lower adhesive layer obtained by, after drying the upper adhesive layer, applying an adhesive having reactivity with the metal onto the upper adhesive layer, and by drying the adhesive.

Abstract: A composite pavement structure comprises a wearing course layer and a base course layer disposed below the wearing course layer. The base course layer comprises aggregate and an elastomeric composition. The elastomeric composition comprises the reaction product of an isocyanate component and an isocyanate-reactive component. The isocyanate component comprises a polymeric isocyanate, and optionally, an isocyanate-prepolymer. The isocyanate-reactive component comprises a hydrophobic polyol and a chain extender having at least two hydroxyl groups and a molecular weight of from about 62 to about 220. The chain extender is present in the isocyanate-reactive component in an amount of from about 1 to about 20 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the isocyanate-reactive component. The wearing course layer comprises aggregate which is the same or different than the aggregate of the base course layer. Methods of forming the composite pavement structure are also disclosed.

Abstract: A personal article identification system includes a substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface, where the bottom surface is configured to be secured to a personal article and the top surface of the substrate having a first indicia. The system also includes a top layer having a top surface and a bottom surface, where the top layer overlaying the substrate and has a second indicia. The second indicia is different than the first indicia. An intermediary layer is between the substrate and the top layer. In addition, the system includes a plurality of dots forming a two dimensional patterned array in the top layer, where each of the dots is removably attached to the substrate via the intermediary layer, and when removed expose the underlying first indicia of the top surface of the substrate to create a design element in the two dimensional patterned array.

Abstract: A building assembly can include a substrate and a water barrier coating film. The water barrier coating film can include a thermoplastic polymer and microporous particles, such as microporous glass beads. The water barrier coating film can provide a good protection towards liquid water but may allow water vapor flow from the substrate through the coating film. The water vapor permeability of the water barrier coating film can be at least 2 US perms as tested according to ASTM E96 (2014) at 21° C. and 50% average relative humidity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sealing sheet containing a flame retardant adhesive sheet having a flame retardant-containing adhesive layer, wherein the flame retardant-containing adhesive layer has a void content of 5-40%.

Abstract: Adhesive articles suitable for use in medical applications include a siloxane-based pressure sensitive adhesive layer, and a breathable conformable backing having a first surface and a second surface. The siloxane-based pressure sensitive adhesive layer is coated on the first surface of the breathable conformable backing, and the second surface of the breathable conformable backing comprises a treated surface. The siloxane-based pressure sensitive adhesive layer can be attached to skin and other adhesive articles can be releasably adhered to the treated surface to form adhesive constructions.

Abstract: A process for preparing a cellulosic sponge includes the steps of treating an aqueous suspension of cellulose fibers with periodate; adjusting the pH of the resulting dialdehyde cellulose fibers suspension to a value between 2.5 to 5.5; freezing the suspension obtained and thawing the three dimensional structure to render the cellulosic sponge. The process may further include a step of drying to render a cellulosic foam. Both the new sponge and the new foam may also be further chemically modified obtaining a broad variety of derivatives with tailored properties which are useful in many different applications.

Abstract: At least one example embodiment relates to a thermoresponsive smart adhesive pad. Provided is a thermoresponsive smart adhesive pad that includes a polymer layer including a plurality of concave grooves; a hydrophilic surface layer formed on the polymer layer; and a coating layer including a hydrogel and formed on the hydrophilic surface layer. Also, provided is a method of manufacturing a thermoresponsive smart adhesive pad, including forming a plurality of convex structures on a substrate; forming a plurality of concave grooves in a polymer layer using the substrate on which the plurality of convex structures are formed; forming a hydrophilic surface layer by performing a hydrophilic treatment of a surface of the polymer layer in which the plurality of concave grooves are formed; forming, on the hydrophilic surface layer, a coating layer including a mixed solution containing a hydrogel monomer; and irradiating ultraviolet (UV) rays to the coating layer.

Abstract: In an aqueous dispersion containing a resin component and water that allows the resin component to disperse, the resin component contains composite particles (C) containing an ethylene-unsaturated carboxylic acid copolymer (A) and an acrylic polymer (B), the ethylene-unsaturated carboxylic acid copolymer (A) is produced by copolymerizing a first monomer component containing ethylene and unsaturated carboxylic acid and having an ethylene content of 75 mass % or more, the acrylic polymer (B) is produced by polymerizing a second monomer component containing (meth)acrylate and having a (meth)acrylate content of 50 mass % or more, the acrylic polymer (B) has a glass transition temperature of ?28° C. or more and 80° C. or less, and the ethylene-unsaturated carboxylic acid copolymer (A) content relative to the total amount of the resin component is 58 mass % or more and 90 mass % or less.

Abstract: A structural reinforcement for an article including a carrier that includes: (i) a mass of polymeric material having an outer surface; and (ii) at least one consolidated fibrous insert (14) having an outer surface and including at least one elongated fiber arrangement having a plurality of ordered fibers arranged in a predetermined manner. The fibrous insert is envisioned to adjoin the mass of the polymeric material in a predetermined location for carrying a predetermined load that is subjected upon the predetermined location (thereby effectively providing localized reinforcement to that predetermined location). The fibrous insert and the mass of polymeric material are of compatible materials, structures or both, for allowing the fibrous insert to be at least partially joined to the mass of the polymeric material. Disposed upon at least a portion of the carrier may be a mass of activatable material.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a cover film, including a conductive adhesive layer, an electromagnetic shielding layer formed on the conductive adhesive layer, and an insulating layer formed on the electromagnetic shielding layer. The electromagnetic shielding layer has a thickness of from 0.01 to 25 micrometers, such that the cover film can shield electromagnetic interference through the thinner interposed electromagnetic shielding layer.