Abstract: Glass articles having a thin glass layer and atop optically transparent polymeric hard-coat layer disposed on atop surface of the thin glass layer. The top optically transparent polymeric hard-coat layer may have a thickness in a range of 0.1 microns to 200 microns and a pencil hardness of 6H or more, when the pencil hardness is measured with the optically transparent polymeric hard-coat layer disposed on the top surface of the glass layer. The glass articles avoid ejection of glass shard particles from the glass article upon bending to a failure during a static two-point bend test.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antifouling coatings capable of being switched by using heat or ultraviolet light. Prior to switching, the coating includes an onium cation component having antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. Upon switching, the coating is converted to a conjugated polymer state, and the cationic component is released with any adsorbed biofilm layer. Thus, the coatings herein have switchable and releasable properties. Methods of making and using such coatings are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antifouling coatings capable of being switched by using heat or ultraviolet light. Prior to switching, the coating includes an onium cation component having antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. Upon switching, the coating is converted to a conjugated polymer state, and the cationic component is released with any adsorbed biofilm layer. Thus, the coatings herein have switchable and releasable properties. Methods of making and using such coatings are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antifouling coatings capable of being switched by using heat or ultraviolet light. Prior to switching, the coating includes an onium cation component having antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. Upon switching, the coating is converted to a conjugated polymer state, and the cationic component is released with any adsorbed biofilm layer. Thus, the coatings herein have switchable and releasable properties. Methods of making and using such coatings are also described.

Abstract: Thermally or photochemically activated small molecule delivery polymers and platforms enable ‘on-demand’ delivery of a vapor-phase lubricant, such as pentanol or other alcohols, that enable scheduled or as-needed lubrication of MEMS devices, thereby greatly improving the reliability and lifespan of the devices.

Abstract: Novel photo-writable and thermally switchable polymeric materials exhibit a refractive index change of ?n?1.0 when exposed to UV light or heat. For example, lithography can be used to convert a non-conjugated precursor polymer to a conjugated polymer having a higher index-of-refraction. Further, two-photon lithography can be used to pattern high-spatial frequency structures.