Abstract: A coating composition which comprises a dispersion which is a melt blended product of one or more base polymers; one or more dispersants; one or more compatibilizers; water; and optionally base; wherein the dispersion exhibits an average volume mean particle size diameter of less than or equal to 2 microns, a solids content of from 50 to 70 wt %, and a pH of 8 or greater; one or more rheology modifiers; and optionally one or more neutralizing agents is provided. An article coated with the coating composition and a method of making the coated article are also provided.

Abstract: A coating composition which comprises a first polymeric component which comprises a first polymeric dispersion, wherein polymers contained in the first polymeric dispersion have a surface free energy of equal to or greater than 28 mJ/m2 and a volume average particle size diameter of from 0.1 to 10 microns; a second polymeric component which comprises one or more second polymeric emulsions wherein polymers contained in the second polymeric emulsions have a surface free energy equal to or less than 26 mJ/m2 and a volume average particle size diameter from 0.005 to 1,000 microns; one or more rheology modifiers is provided. An article coated with the coating composition and a method of making the coated article are also provided.

Abstract: A coating composition which comprises a dispersion which is a melt blended product of one or more olefinic base polymers; one or more dispersants; one or more compatibilizers; water; and optionally base; wherein the dispersion exhibits an average volume mean particle size diameter of less than or equal to 2 microns, a solids content of equal to or less than 70 wt %, and a pH of 8 or greater; one or more rheology modifiers; and optionally one or more neutralizing agents is provided. An article coated with the coating composition and a method of making the coated article are also provided.

Abstract: A method for controlling selectivity or turnover frequency of a catalyst is provided. The catalyst is provided between a first electrode and a second electrode spaced apart from the first electrode, wherein the first electrode has an insulating layer on a first side of the first electrode and the second electrode has an insulating layer on a first side of the second electrode wherein where the first side of the first electrode and the first side of the second electrode are between the first electrode and second electrode. A fluid solution that contains a salt electrolyte and a substrate for a catalytic reaction is provided between the electrodes. A voltage is provided between the first electrode and second electrode.