Abstract: A composite film comprises: a first unitary thermoplastic polymer film; a low surface energy abrasion resistant layer disposed on the first unitary thermoplastic polymer film; a first adhesive layer proximate and securely bonded to the first unitary thermoplastic polymer film; a second unitary thermoplastic polymer film bonded to the first adhesive layer; and a second adhesive layer bonded to the second unitary thermoplastic polymer film opposite the first adhesive layer. A protective cover for an electronic device comprises: a first unitary thermoplastic polymer film; a low surface energy abrasion resistant layer disposed on the first unitary thermoplastic polymer film; a first adhesive layer proximate and securely bonded to the first unitary thermoplastic polymer film.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a flame retardant composition comprising 20 to 80 weight percent of a polycarbonate; 1 to 20 weight percent of a halogenated phenoxyphosphazene flame retardant, where all weight percents are based on a total weight of the flame retardant composition. Disclosed herein too is a method comprising blending a 20 to 80 weight percent of a polycarbonate; and 1 to 20 weight percent of a halogenated phenoxyphosphazene flame retardant to produce a flame retardant composition, where all weight percents are based on a total weight of the flame retardant composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a circuitry and a method for detecting a temperature of a wireless charging coil, and a storage medium. The circuitry includes: a target resistor, a voltage supply circuit, a voltage detection circuit, and a processing component. The voltage supply circuit is configured to apply a target voltage to the series circuit. The voltage detection circuit is configured to obtain a first measured voltage across two ends of the wireless charging coil and a second measured voltage across two ends of the target resistor. The processing component is configured to: determine a working current of the series circuit based on the second measured voltage and a resistance of the target resistor; determine a real-time resistance of the wireless charging coil based on the first measured voltage and the working current; determine a real-time temperature of the wireless charging coil based on the real-time resistance.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a multilayer article. The multilayer article includes a) a microfiltration membrane substrate, the microfiltration membrane substrate having a first major surface; and b) a first layer having a first major surface and a second major surface disposed opposite the first major surface. The first major surface of the first layer is directly attached to the first major surface of the microfiltration membrane substrate. The first layer includes a first polymeric binder and a plurality of acid-sintered interconnected first silica nanoparticles arranged to form a continuous three-dimensional porous network. The multilayer article further includes c) a second layer attached to the second major surface of the first layer. The second layer includes i) a metal coating or ii) a composite coating comprising a second polymeric binder and at least one of metal nanoparticles or metal nanowires.

Abstract: A method of making an infrared-reflecting optically transparent assembly comprises: coating a curable composition onto a major surface of an optically transparent thermoplastic polymer film; at least partially curing the curable composition, which may be optionally at least partially dried, to provide a thermoformable composite film; and laminating the thermoformable composite film to an infrared-reflecting multilayer optical film to provide the infrared-reflecting optically transparent assembly. The curable composition comprises urethane (meth)acrylate compound, (meth)acrylate monomer, and silicone (meth)acrylate. The infrared-reflecting optically transparent assembly and methods of including it in an infrared-reflecting lens assembly are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a multilayer article. The multilayer article includes a) a microfiltration membrane substrate; b) a first layer directly attached to the first major surface of the microfiltration membrane substrate; and c) a second layer directly attached to the first layer. The first layer includes a first polymeric binder and acid-sintered interconnected first silica nanoparticles arranged to form a continuous three-dimensional porous network. The second layer includes acid-sintered interconnected second silica nanoparticles arranged to form a continuous three-dimensional porous network. The present disclosure also provides a method for forming a multilayer article.

Abstract: The invention relates to hydrogel and organogel sensors as well as their application to continuous analyte monitoring. The sensor can include a hydrogel or organogel matrix. Standard and inverse designed are provided. In one embodiment, the matrix can include a molecular recognition agent for an analyte (e.g., a glucose analyte), and a volume resetting agent that reversibly binds with the molecular recognition agent. Reversible crosslinks between the molecular recognition agent and volume resetting agent can change the volume of the matrix upon interacting with the analyte via a competitive binding process. In various embodiments, the invention provides a hydrogel-based glucose sensor and sensors for continuous glucose monitoring. The glucose sensor can be based on a glucose-responsive hydrogel with a volume linearly correlated with glucose concentrations, such as about 0.05-50 mM, under physiological conditions. The invention thus provides a blood glucose monitor suitable for use in clinical settings.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a flame retardant composition comprising 20 to 80 weight percent of a polycarbonate; 1 to 20 weight percent of a halogenated phenoxyphosphazene flame retardant, where all weight percents are based on a total weight of the flame retardant composition. Disclosed herein too is a method comprising blending a 20 to 80 weight percent of a polycarbonate; and 1 to 20 weight percent of a halogenated phenoxyphosphazene flame retardant to produce a flame retardant composition, where all weight percents are based on a total weight of the flame retardant composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to hydrogel and organogel sensors as well as their application to continuous analyte monitoring. The sensor can include a hydrogel or organogel matrix. Standard and inverse designed are provided. In one embodiment, the matrix can include a molecular recognition agent for an analyte (e.g., a glucose analyte), and a volume resetting agent that reversibly binds with the molecular recognition agent. Reversible crosslinks between the molecular recognition agent and volume resetting agent can change the volume of the matrix upon interacting with the analyte via a competitive binding process. In various embodiments, the invention provides a hydrogel-based glucose sensor and sensors for continuous glucose monitoring. The glucose sensor can be based on a glucose-responsive hydrogel with a volume linearly correlated with glucose concentrations, such as about 0.05-50 mM, under physiological conditions. The invention thus provides a blood glucose monitor suitable for use in clinical settings.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a flame retardant composition comprising a polycarbonate composition, glass fibers, and a flame retardant that comprises a phenoxyphosphazene compound. Disclosed herein too are methods for manufacturing a flame retardant composition that comprises blending a polycarbonate composition, glass fibers and a flame retardant that comprises a phenoxyphosphazene compound.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a flame retardant composition comprising a polycarbonate composition, glass fibers, and a flame retardant that comprises a phenoxyphosphazene compound. Disclosed herein too are methods for manufacturing a flame retardant composition that comprises blending a polycarbonate composition, glass fibers and a flame retardant that comprises a phenoxyphosphazene compound.

Abstract: A composition containing a polycarbonate, a polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer, an alicyclic hydrocarbon resin flow promoter, an inorganic filler, a flame retardant and an impact modifier. The compositions may include polycarbonate in an amount of 40% by weight or more of the combined weights of the polycarbonate, polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer, inorganic filler, flame retardant, flow promoter, and impact modifier compound wherein a molded sample of the thermoplastic composition is capable of achieving UL94 V0 rating at a thickness of 1.2 mm (±10%); wherein the polymer composition has a melt viscosity of 185 Pa·sec or less, when measured at 270° C. and 1500 sec?1; and wherein a molded sample of the thermoplastic composition has a flexural modulus determined in accordance with ASTM D790 within 3800-8000 MPa; and wherein a 3.2-mm thick molded NII bar comprising the composition has a notched Izod impact strength of 40 to 200 J/m determined in accordance with ASTM D256 at 23° C.

Abstract: A composition containing a polycarbonate, a polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer, an alicyclic hydrocarbon resin flow promoter, an inorganic filler, a flame retardant and an impact modifier. The compositions may include polycarbonate in an amount of 40% by weight or more of the combined weights of the polycarbonate, polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer, inorganic filler, flame retardant, flow promoter, and impact modifier compound wherein a molded sample of the thermoplastic composition is capable of achieving UL94 V0 rating at a thickness of 1.2 mm (±10%); wherein the polymer composition has a melt viscosity of 185 Pa·sec or less, when measured at 270° C. and 1500 sec?1; and wherein a molded sample of the thermoplastic composition has a flexural modulus determined in accordance with ASTM D790 within 3800-8000 MPa; and wherein a 3.2-mm thick molded NII bar comprising the composition has a notched Izod impact strength of 40 to 200 J/m determined in accordance with ASTM D256 at 23° C.

Abstract: Polycarbonate compositions having an improved balance of physical properties, particularly tensile modulus, impact strength, and flow properties, are disclosed. The compositions comprise a polycarbonate polymer, an impact modifier, a non-glass filler, and an alicyclic hydrocarbon resin. They may further comprise an acrylate polymer and an organic phosphate.

Abstract: One process for producing phosgene comprises: introducing a carbon monoxide stream to a metal oxide impregnated activated carbon, reducing a hydrogen sulfide concentration in the carbon monoxide stream to produce a cleaned stream, wherein a cleaned stream hydrogen sulfide concentration is less than or equal to about 20 ppm, and reacting carbon monoxide in the cleaned stream with chlorine to produce phosgene.

Abstract: One process for producing phosgene comprises: introducing a carbon monoxide stream to a metal oxide impregnated activated carbon, reducing a hydrogen sulfide concentration in the carbon monoxide stream to produce a cleaned stream, wherein a cleaned stream hydrogen sulfide concentration is less than or equal to about 20 ppm, and reacting carbon monoxide in the cleaned stream with chlorine to produce phosgene.

Abstract: A multi-step process for producing DNT employing a mononitration step in a single liquid phase at an elevated temperature using a carefully controlled amount of water, followed by a phase separation step prior to dinitration of the MNT present in the resulting organic phase. This process results in a DNT product with a desired isomer ratio of 2,4-DNT to 2,6-DNT and provide relatively fast nitration rates with less by-products.

Abstract: The process for electro-sedimentation, dewatering and consolidation of Florida phosphate slime by the process of placing an anode at the bottom of a holding facility for the storage of the phosphate slime; filling the holding facility with phosphate slime; placing a cathode on the surface of the solid portion of the phosphate slime but below the surface of any supernatant liquid; applying an electrical current to the cathode to produce a separation of the phosphate clays from the phosphate slime and draining off any decanted water to produce phosphate slimes with a solid content of at least about 15 percent.