Abstract: An optical flow cytometer for blood cell characterization, comprising: a flowcell providing a blood cells flow, at least one light-emitting diode for illuminating blood cells that are flowing in the flowcell, an epifluorescence module in which a same first lens group is used for focusing the—excitation light in the blood cells flow and for collecting fluorescence light coming from each blood cell, and a unitary photodetector for detecting the epifluorescence light coming from the first lens group, at least one of the following measurement modules includes: a light scattering measurement module, an axial light losses measurement module, a particle impedance measurement module.

Abstract: Optical device (200) for blood analysis is in particular designed for the counting and differentiation of leucocytes in an automatic blood analysis apparatus and includes a light source (201) of the electroluminescent diode type in order to illuminate a blood sample (311) circulating in an optical tank.

Abstract: An optical flow cytometer for blood cell characterization, comprising: a flowcell providing a blood cells flow, at least one light-emitting diode for illuminating blood cells that are flowing in the flowcell, an epifluorescence module in which a same first lens group is used for focusing the—excitation light in the blood cells flow and for collecting fluorescence light coming from each blood cell, and a unitary photodetector for detecting the epifluorescence light coming from the first lens group, at least one of the following measurement modules includes: a light scattering measurement module, an axial light losses measurement module, a particle impedance measurement module.

Abstract: Optical device (200) for blood analysis is in particular designed for the counting and differentiation of leucocytes in an automatic blood analysis apparatus and includes a light source (201) of the electroluminescent diode type in order to illuminate a blood sample (311) circulating in an optical tank.

Abstract: A method and a device employing the method of flow cytometry, preferably applicable but not limited to the counting and differentiation of leukocytes. It relates more particularly to the field of simplified haematology instruments with moderate operating costs. The method is characterized in that a technique of impedance measurement is used for identifying the particles whose trajectory did not pass through a predetermined optical measurement zone in order to process them selectively, thus avoiding the use of sheath fluids for guiding the particles towards the measurement zone.

Abstract: A fiber-resin composite sheet comprises a reinforcing substrate of high tenacity fibers and a resin coated onto or into the substrate, the resin comprising a first thermoplastic polymer and a second thermoplastic polymer wherein, (i) the first and second polymers form a two phase blend, (ii) the first polymer is thermoplastic has a melting point of from 75 to 400 degrees C. and forms a continuous or co-continuous phase with the second polymer, (iii) the second polymer is particulate having an effective diameter of from 0.01 to 15 micrometers, has a melting point of from 25 to 350 degrees C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising polyamide and ionomer useful for powder coating applications and a method for transforming the composition into particulate or powder form for application to metal objects. The invention also relates to coated metal objects comprising the composition as a coating.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for coating a thermoplastic composite comprising the steps of: i) providing a thermoplastic powder coating composition comprising one or more functionalized polyolefins selected from the group consisting of functionalized polyethylenes, functionalized polypropylenes, ethylene acid copolymers, ionomer resins, functionalized ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymers and functionalized ethylene alkyl(meth)acrylate copolymers, and ii) applying the thermoplastic powder coating composition to the thermoplastic composite to form a powder coating on the thermoplastic composite. The method according to the invention provides a strong adhesion of the thermoplastic powder coating onto the thermoplastic composite, a high scratch and scuff resistance as well as a surface appearance of a high quality finish and outdoor performance.

Abstract: The present invention provides a use of a thermoplastic composition for manufacturing a personal protection equipment for personal ballistic, stab and knife protection, wherein the thermoplastic composition comprises at least a first thermoplastic polymer that has a melting point different to the melting point of a second thermoplastic polymer. Further, the present invention provides a personal protection equipment comprising a plurality of ballistic fabric layers, and at least one thermoplastic composition for use in ballistic applications, wherein the thermoplastic composition comprises at least a first thermoplastic polymer as set forth above.

Abstract: A method and a device employing the method of flow cytometry, preferably applicable but not limited to the counting and differentiation of leukocytes. It relates more particularly to the field of simplified haematology instruments with moderate operating costs. The method is characterized in that a technique of impedance measurement is used for identifying the particles whose trajectory did not pass through a predetermined optical measurement zone in order to process them selectively, thus avoiding the use of sheath fluids for guiding the particles towards the measurement zone.

Abstract: A powder coating composition for coating on thermoplastic composites comprising an intimate mixture comprising: A) 50 to 99 wt % of at least one ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer with a vinyl acetate content in the range of 10 to 30 wt %, B) 1 to 50 wt % of at least one thermoplastic and/or thermosetting binder resin, and C) 0 to 20 wt % of at least one pigment and/or filler, wherein the wt % amounts are based on the total weight of the powder coating composition A) to C); and the powder coating composition has excellent adhesion to the thermoplastic composite and enhanced impact resistance.

Abstract: The present invention provides a colored micronized polymer powder for the use in cosmetics, the powder comprising at least one polymer wherein the particles of the colored micronized polymer powder having a spherical shape and an average particle size in the range of 0.1 to 100 ?m. The present invention provides also a cosmetic composition comprising the at least one colored micronized polymer powder according to the invention. The powder according to the invention makes it possible to provide ultra-fine colored micronized polymer powders having a desired coloration as well as high-performed voluminizing effect, soft focus effect, mattifying effect and long lasting effect in cosmetic end-use applications such as mascaras and make-up.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for coating a thermoplastic composite comprising the steps of: i) providing a thermoplastic powder coating composition comprising one or more functionalized polyolefins selected from the group consisting of functionalized polyethylenes, functionalized polypropylenes, ethylene acid copolymers, ionomer resins, functionalized ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymers and functionalized ethylene alkyl (meth)acrylate copolymers, and ii) applying the thermoplastic powder coating composition to the thermoplastic composite to form a powder coating on the thermoplastic composite. The method according to the invention provides a strong adhesion of the thermoplastic powder coating onto the thermoplastic composite, a high scratch and scuff resistance as well as a surface appearance of a high quality finish and outdoor performance.

Abstract: A flow-through tank 300 is suitable for an optical device 120 for the counting and/or differentiation of leucocytes in an automatic blood analysis apparatus 1. The tank has an analysis zone 304, in which the section of the tank has at least one transverse dimension between 1 and 5 millimeters. It can advantageously be produced, at least partially, from an injected plastic material.

Abstract: A process of preparation of an antimicrobial powder coating composition comprising the steps: a) transforming a natural antimicrobial agent into a salt-form and micronizing the resulting antimicrobial salt into powder, b) mixing at least one of the natural antimicrobial salt together with at least one amino-reactive thermoplastic binder resin, c) subjecting the mixture to a melt compounding process at a temperature in a range of 80 to 230° C., at a residence time period in a range of 5 to 60 seconds, using at least one co-rotating twin-screw extruder with a soft screw design having conveying elements offering a high D/d ratio and having mixing forward kneading block elements, d) cooling the extrudate, and e) micronizing into powder particles. The process forms a powder coating composition containing a natural antimicrobial agent which results in high quality antimicrobial coatings showing a homogeneous distribution of the antimicrobial agent in the coating and a stable antimicrobial activity.

Abstract: A flow-through tank 300 is suitable for an optical device for the counting and/or differentiation of leucocytes in an automatic blood analysis apparatus 1. The tank has an analysis zone 304, in which the section of the tank has at least one transverse dimension between 1 and 5 millimetres. It can advantageously be produced, at least partially, from an injected plastic material.

Abstract: Optical device (200) for blood analysis is in particular designed for the counting and differentiation of leucocytes in an automatic blood analysis apparatus and includes a light source (201) of the electroluminescent diode type in order to illuminate a blood sample (311) circulating in an optical tank.

Abstract: A process of preparation of an antimicrobial powder coating composition comprising the steps: a) transforming a natural antimicrobial agent into a salt-form and micronizing the resulting antimicrobial salt into powder, b) mixing at least one of the natural antimicrobial salt together with at least one amino-reactive thermoplastic binder resin, c) subjecting the mixture to a melt compounding process at a temperature in a range of 80 to 230° C., at a residence time period in a range of 5 to 60 seconds, using at least one co-rotating twin-screw extruder with a soft screw design having conveying elements offering a high D/d ratio and having mixing forward kneading block elements, d) cooling the extrudate, and e) micronizing into powder particles. The process forms a powder coating composition containing a natural antimicrobial agent which results in high quality antimicrobial coatings showing a homogeneous distribution of the antimicrobial agent in the coating and a stable antimicrobial activity.

Abstract: A powder coating composition for coating on thermoplastic composites comprising an intimate mixture comprising: A) 50 to 99 wt % of at least one ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer with a vinyl acetate content in the range of 10 to 30 wt %, B) 1 to 50 wt % of at least one thermoplastic and/or thermosetting binder resin, and C) 0 to 20 wt % of at least one pigment and/or filler, the wt % amounts are based on the total weight of the powder coating composition A) to C); the powder coating composition has excellent adhesion to thermoplastic composite as well as an enhanced impact resistance; and is suitable for use as a pigmented or unpigmented coating composition for thermoplastic substrates based on a composite of glass and thermoplastic fibers and provides a completely recyclable thermoplastic composite coated with the thermoplastic powder coating composition.