Abstract: A molded article is produced by metathesis polymerization of a mixture containing at least one metathesis polymerizable monomer, a metathesis polymerization catalyst and an organic or inorganic filler material which has been treated with a vinyl-substituted silane coupler having at least one hydrolyzable group in addition to the vinyl group.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for preparing filled shaped articles of metathesis polymerized poly(cycloolefins) wherein an inorganic filler material is treated with a norbornene-substituted silane coupling agent. The norbornene moiety copolymerizes with the metathesis polymerizable monomer and the silane moiety creates a bond with the filler. Products are characterized by improved physical properties.

Abstract: A support for use in preparing a printing plate using a liquid photosensitive resin. The support includes a flexible self-supporting base plate and an adhesive layer thereon for applying a layer of a photosensitive resin. The adhesive layer is a layer of a cross-linked polyester-polyurethane resin formed by reacting (A) a linear polyester-polyurethane resin with (B) a polyfunctional isocyanate on the surface of the base plate.This invention relates to a flexible support for use in preparing a printing plate consisting of the support and a layer of a liquid photosensitive resin applied in situ to the support and solidified upon exposure, especially to a support including an adhesive layer for firmly bonding the solidified photosensitive resin layer to the support.