Abstract: The present invention relates to a nanocomposite composition comprising a clay material splayed with an inorganic particle having a diameter equal to or less than 30 nanometers. Another embodiment of the invention includes a splayed material comprising a layered material splayed with a particle, wherein the particle comprises a diameter equal to or less than 30 nanometers. Another embodiment relates to a method for preparing an exfoliated nanocomposite composition comprising the steps of preparing an inorganic particle, mixing the particle with a layered material dispersed in a medium, and splaying the layered material to produce a nanocomposite, wherein the inorganic particle comprises a diameter equal to or less than 30 nanometers.

Abstract: A pet's dressing cart for carrying a pet for dressing includes a mobile cart body, two bearing blocks axially movably supported on the base of the mobile cart body for carrying a pet for dressing, a horizontal adjustment mechanism for adjusting the pitch between the bearing blocks, and a holding down mechanism adjusted to hold down the legs of the pet on the bearing blocks.

Abstract: A polymeric substrate for a moisture-sensitive electronic device includes a polymeric support having a top and bottom surface, and a desiccant layer disposed over at least a portion of the top or bottom surface of the polymeric support, or both.

Abstract: A top-emitting OLED device includes a substrate, a first electrode disposed over the substrate, and an organic EL media disposed over the first electrode. The device also includes a transparent or semitransparent second electrode disposed over the organic EL media, and a light transmissive desiccating film having a host and molecularly dispersed desiccant material in such host provided on or over the second electrode.

Abstract: An ink jet ink composition comprising water, a pigment, a humectant and a hyperbranched polymer having end groups consisting essentially of hydrophilic moieties, said hyperbranched polymer having the following formula: HB—Xg wherein: HB is a hyperbranched polymer core; X is a hydrophilic end group; and g is an integer of at least 2.

Abstract: A desiccant for use in an electronic device that is moisture-sensitive comprising a Lewis acid organometallic structure that, when it reacts with water, forms a carbon-hydrogen bond but does not form an alcohol.

Abstract: A desiccant for use in an electronic device that is moisture-sensitive comprising a reactive salt of a negatively charged organometallic complex that, when it reacts with water, forms a carbon-hydrogen bond but does not form an alcohol.

Abstract: A pet's dressing cart for carrying a pet for dressing is disclosed to include a mobile cart body, two bearing blocks axially movably supported on the base of the mobile cart body for carrying a pet for dressing, a horizontal adjustment mechanism for adjusting the pitch between the bearing blocks, and a holding down mechanism adjusted to hold down the legs of the pet on the bearing blocks.

Abstract: Improved processes for atom (or group) transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) and novel polymers have been developed and are described. In certain embodiments, novel copolymers comprising a least one polymeric branch or polymeric block with a predominantly alternating monomer sequence are described. Novel copolymers comprising a least one polymeric branch or polymeric block with a gradient monomer structure are described. Additionally, novel copolymers comprising a least one polymeric branch or polymeric block with a predominantly periodic monomer sequence are also described. Novel copolymers having a water soluble backbone and at least two hydrophobic polymeric branches grafted to the water soluble backbone are also described.

Abstract: Improved processes for atom (or group) transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) and novel polymers have been developed and are described. In certain embodiments, novel copolymers comprising a least one polymeric branch or polymeric block with a predominantly alternating monomer sequence are described. Novel copolymers comprising a least one polymeric branch or polymeric block with a gradient monomer structure are described. Additionally, novel copolymers comprising a least one polymeric branch or polymeric block with a predominantly periodic monomer sequence are also described. Novel copolymers having a water soluble backbone and at least two hydrophobic polymeric branches grafted to the water soluble backbone are also described.

Abstract: A new polymerization process (atom transfer radical polymerization, or ATRP) based on a redox reaction between a transition metal (e.g., Cu(I)/Cu(II), provides “living” or controlled radical polymerization of styrene, (meth)acrylates, and other radically polymerizable monomers. Using various simple organic halides as model halogen atom transfer precursors (initiators) and transition metal complexes as a model halogen atom transfer promoters (catalysts), a “living” radical polymerization affords (co)polymers having the predetermined number average molecular weight by ?[M]/[I]0 (up to Mn>105) and a surprisingly narrow molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn), as low as 1.15. The participation of free radical intermediates in ATRP is supported by end-group analysis and stereochemistry of the polymerization. In addition, polymers with various topologies (e.g.

Abstract: An aqueous inkjet ink and receiver combination wherein the aqueous inkjet ink comprises: a pigment; a polymer binder containing less than 25% of a hydrophilic monomer by weight of the total polymer; the binder being dispersible but insoluble in aqueous media; at least one surfactant; a humectant; and wherein the receiver comprises a non-absorbing substrate.

Abstract: An ink jet ink composition of water, a humectant, and a hyperbranched polymeric dye of a hyperbranched polymer having a dye chromophore pendant on the polymer chain or incorporated into the polymer backbone.

Abstract: A process for polymerization of vinyl monomers is described comprising polymerizing vinyl monomers in the presence of of an initiating system comprising (i) an organic sulfur compound and (ii) an onium salt catalyst. The present invention provides a novel method for living polymerization of vinyl monomers, which provides a high level of macromolecular control over the polymerization process and which leads to uniform and controllable polymeric products.

Abstract: A process for polymerization of vinyl monomers is described comprising polymerizing vinyl monomers in the presence of an initiating system comprising (i) an organic iodide, organic bromide, organic chloride, or an organic sulfur initiator compound, and (ii) a layered material catalyst, and wherein when the initiator compound comprises an organic bromide or organic chloride compound, the initiating system further comprises an iodide or sulfur containing salt compound or a transition metal salt. The present invention provides a novel method for living polymerization of vinyl monomers, which provides a high level of macromolecular control over the polymerization process and which leads to uniform and controllable polymeric products, which may include well-defined structures and complex architectures.

Abstract: An aqueous inkjet ink and receiver combination wherein the aqueous inkjet ink comprises: a pigment; a polymer binder containing less than 25% of a hydrophilic monomer by weight of the total polymer; the binder being dispersible but insoluble in aqueous media; at least one surfactant; a humectant; and wherein the receiver comprises a non-absorbing substrate.

Abstract: An aqueous ink jet ink composition including a pigment, a polymer latex containing at least one halogenated vinyl monomer, at least one surfactant, and a humectant. An ink and receiver combination for a non-absorbing substrate is also disclosed.

Abstract: An ink jet ink composition of water, a dye, a humectant and a hyperbranched polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a splayed material comprising a layered material splayed with a particle having a diameter equal to or less than 3 micrometers. Another embodiment of the invention includes an article comprising a matrix and a layered material splayed with a polymeric particles dispersed in a medium. The invention also relates to methods for preparing these materials via mixing, milling and emulsifying a solvent borne polymer with a surfactant. A further method describes a method for preparing a nanocomposite from a splayant particle prepared by combining an emulsion polymerization monomer and a surfactant dispersible in a medium wherein the monomer is not dispersible in the medium.

Abstract: A process for polymerization of vinyl monomers is described comprising polymerizing vinyl monomers in the presence of an initiating system comprising (i) an organic iodide, organic bromide, organic chloride, or an organic sulfur initiator compound, and (ii) a layered material catalyst, and wherein when the initiator compound comprises an organic bromide or organic chloride compound, the initiating system further comprises an iodide or sulfur containing salt compound or a transition metal salt. The present invention provides a novel method for living polymerization of vinyl monomers, which provides a high level of macromolecular control over the polymerization process and which leads to uniform and controllable polymeric products, which may include well-defined structures and complex architectures.