Abstract: The invention is directed to a synthetic turf yarn, to a method of preparing said synthetic turf yarn, to artificial turf comprising said synthetic turf yarn, and to a method of preparing artificial turf. The synthetic turf yarn of the invention comprises an aliphatic polyester and a copolyester of butanediol, terephthalic acid and a linear aliphatic dicarboxylic acid selected from the group consisting of succinic acid, adipic acid, and sebacic acid.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for producing an upgraded polymer product from recycled polyvinyl butyral, to a polymer product obtainable by said method, to a construction material comprising such polymer product, and to a use of an extruder vacuum pump. The method of the invention comprises feeding a polymer feed stream to an extruder, wherein said polymer feed stream comprises a recycled polyvinyl butyral; melting said polymer feed stream in the extruder to produce polymer melt and passing said polymer melt through one or more degassing zones connected to a vacuum pump; measuring the melt flow index of the polymer product, wherein the vacuum pump is operated at a pressure that is controlled by the measured melt flow index of the polymer product.

Abstract: A construction material comprises a watertight sheet material of a mixture of a plastic and at least one additive. The plastic comprises at least substantially polyvinyl butyral (PVB). At least a fire retardant containing ammonium polyphosphate is added thereto as additive. Use is particularly made of recycled polyvinyl butyral.

Abstract: The invention relates to artificial turf, synthetic backing material, synthetic filament, and cooling of artificial turf. The artificial turf comprises synthetic turf filaments, the synthetic turf filaments comprise a blend, the blend comprises 65-99.5% by total weight of the blend of a polyolefin, and 0.5-35% by total weight of the blend of a hydrophilic polymer, wherein the polyolefin is polyethylene, polypropylene, or any combination thereof, and wherein the artificial turf is preferably in the form of a tile carpet.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a synthetic flashing material, to a method of preparing the synthetic flashing material, and to a method for using the synthetic flashing material, and to the use as insulating material. The synthetic flashing material comprises an amount of polymer material of 75 wt. % or more, wherein the content of metals in the synthetic flashing material is 10 wt. % or less.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a construction material, to a method for preparing a construction material, and to the use of a construction material. The construction material of the invention comprises a perforated sheet of metal and on at least one side of the perforated sheet of metal a thermoplastic layer comprising poly(vinyl butyrate), wherein said thermoplastic layer has i) a modulus of elasticity as measured according to ISO 527 of 0.6-2.0 MPa, preferably in the range of 0.8-1.8 MPa, ii) a shore A hardness as measured according to ISO 7619-1 in the range of 25-65, preferably in the range of 35-50, and iii) an elongation at break as measured according to ISO 527 of 250-400%, preferably 275-375%.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a construction material, to a method for preparing a construction material, and to the use of a construction material. The construction material of the invention comprises a perforated sheet of metal and on at least one side of the perforated sheet of metal a thermoplastic layer comprising poly(vinyl butyrate), wherein said thermoplastic layer has i) a modulus of elasticity as measured according to ISO 527 of 0.6-2.0 MPa, preferably in the range of 0.8-1.8 MPa, ii) a shore A hardness as measured according to ISO 7619-1 in the range of 25-65, preferably in the range of 35-50, and iii) an elongation at break as measured according to ISO 527 of 250-400%, preferably 275-375%.

Abstract: The invention relates to a self-supporting polymer film, to a process for preparing said self-supporting polymer film, to a hot-melt adhesive, to uses of a self-supporting polymer film, to a method for preparing an assembly of at least two objects, and to a tufted carpet. The self-supporting polymer film of the invention comprises a continuous layer of a thermoplastic composition comprising a thermoplastic polymer, wherein the composition has a melt flow index (MFI) of 100 g/10 minutes or more, and wherein the polymer film is biaxially expanded.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for the removal of toxic substances from dialysate fluid, blood or blood plasma, said device comprising i) a sorption-filter (E) for removing toxins, toxic solutes, toxic small and middle-sized molecules and protein bound toxins from the dialysate fluid, blood or bloodplasma, said sorption filter comprising a nanostructured material, a porous polymer matrix or a combination of the two, ii) an inlet (4) for entry of dialysate fluid, blood or blood plasma into said device, iii) an outlet (5) for the removal of purified dialysate fluid, blood or blood plasma from said device, and iv) a conduit connecting said inlet with said outlet and holding said sorption filter such that said dialysate fluid, blood or blood plasma is forced through said sorption filter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for hydrophobization of a fabric surface comprising providing a stream of a substantially anhydrous gas, passing said gas over or through a substantially anhydrous liquid of an alkylsilane, preferably a fluorinated alkylsilane to provide an alkylsilane, preferably a fluorinated alkylsilane vapor and bringing said vapor in contact with the fabric surface, thereby allowing the optionally fluorinated alkylsilane to bind covalently to the fabric surfaced. The present invention further relates to a fabric comprising a superhydrophobic surface finish prepared by a method of the invention and to a device for carrying out the method of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing an inorganic crystalline ceramic material having an organized structure, comprising the steps of: (a) providing nanoparticles of one or more inorganic crystalline ceramic materials; (b) reacting metal hydroxide groups that are present on the nanoparticles with molecules of a chemical compound which molecules each comprisea first and a second reactive moiety, whereby a covalent bond is formed between the first reactive moieties of the molecules and the respective metal hydroxide groups; and (c) subjecting the nanoparticles obtained in step (b) to a treatment which enables the formation of a bond between at least two nanoparticles, whereby the bond is formed directly or indirectly between the second reactive moieties of the covalenty bonded molecules of the chemical compound as obtained in step (b), thereby forming an organized structure.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a hybrid inducible release vehicle, to a method for preparing such a vehicle, and to the use thereof. The hybrid inducible release vehicle of the invention comprises a gel, which gel comprises a cross-linked carbohydrate and/or protein polymer and an inorganic carrier, and at least one active ingredient bound to said inorganic carrier, wherein the release of the active ingredient is triggered by contact of the vehicle with an external stimulus.

Abstract: The invention is directed to copy protected paper, to a method for producing said paper, the use of a specific layer for copy protection of paper, and a method for protecting a printable paper from being copied. Copy protected paper comprising a printable paper having, on a side to be printed or a printed side, a first transparent layer, wherein said first transparent layer has a difference in refractive index with i) said paper; or ii) an optional second transparent layer being provided on said paper on the side to be printed or the printed side, wherein said difference in refractive index is at least 0.05.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for hydrophobization of a fabric surface comprising providing a stream of a substantially anhydrous gas, passing said gas over or through a substantially anhydrous liquid of an alkylsilane, preferably a fluorinated alkylsilane to provide an alkylsilane, preferably a fluorinated alkylsilane vapor and bringing said vapor in contact with the fabric surface, thereby allowing the optionally fluorinated alkylsilane to bind covalently to the fabric surfaced. The present invention further relates to a fabric comprising a superhydrophobic surface finish prepared by a method of the invention and to a device for carrying out the method of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for the removal of toxic substances from dialysate fluid, blood or blood plasma, said device comprising i) a sorption-filter (E) for removing toxins, toxic solutes, toxic small and middle-sized molecules and protein bound toxins from the dialysate fluid, blood or bloodplasma, said sorption filter comprising a nanostructured material, a porous polymer matrix or a combination of the two, ii) an inlet (4) for entry of dialysate fluid, blood or blood plasma into said device, iii) an outlet (5) for the removal of purified dialysate fluid, blood or blood plasma from said device, and iv) a conduit connecting said inlet with said outlet and holding said sorption filter such that said dialysate fluid, blood or blood plasma is forced through said sorption filter.

Abstract: The invention provides a coating composition comprising a sol-gel matrix which comprises a binder and nanoparticles of a metal oxide, and nanoparticles and/or microparticles of a layered inorganic filler. In addition, the invention provides a process for preparing said coating composition. Moreover, the invention relates to the use of said-coating in an antifouling paint, fouling-release paint or in a biomedical and hygienic application. Further, the invention provides an antifouling paint or a fouling-release paint and a medical device comprising said coating composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a preparation having an improved taste, as well as to the use of said preparation for treatment of mineral deficiency. In accordance with the invention, it has been found possible to effectively mask the bad taste of even such notorious minerals as iron. As a result, patient compliance may be increased significantly by prescription of a preparation according to the invention, thereby increasing effective uptake of the deficient mineral.

Abstract: The invention relates to a porous mold for use in a pressure casting process, which mold is manufactured of a polymeric material forming a matrix into which a clay and a block copolymer or a graft copolymer have been incorporated, wherein the block copolymer or graft copolymer comprises one or more first structural units (A), which are compatible with the clay, and one or more second structural units (B), which are compatible with the polymeric matrix. The invention further relates to a process for producing said mold and to the use of said mold in a pressure casting process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing a composition for coating, wherein a layered, inorganic filler is subjected to an ion exchange with a modifier, which modifier comprises at least two ionic groups, which groups are separated from each other by at least four atoms, and wherein the modified filer, together with a polymer, is dispersed in a diluent.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for preparing a coloring pigment, wherein an anionic or cationic clay, which clay contains substantially no agglomerates of clay sheets, is subjected to an ion exchange with an organic dye. The invention further relates to a coloring pigment and the use thereof for coloring substrates.