Abstract: Disclosed is a injection molded composite wheel, including a polyamide composition including (A) about 20 to about 70 weight percent of at least one polyamide resin, (B) about 30 to about 65 weight percent of one or more fiber reinforcing agents wherein the fiber has an average length of 0.1 to 0.9 mm; and (C) 0 to about 20 weight percent of one or more polymer impact modifiers; wherein 4 mm test bars prepared from the polyamide composition have an average tensile modulus greater than or equal to about 9 GPa, and an elongation at break of at least 4%.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic composition including (A) a polyamide resin independently selected from the group consisting of Group (I) Polyamides having a melting point of at least 260° C., and comprising (a) greater than 95 mole percent semiaromatic repeat units and (b) less than 5 mole percent aliphatic repeat units; (B) 0 to 60 weight percent of one or more reinforcement agents; and (C) 0 to 50 weight percent of one or more a polymeric tougheners; wherein the weight percentages are based on the total weight of said thermoplastic composition; and wherein said polyamide resin has at least 50 meq/Kg of acid ends.

Abstract: The invention relates to heat resistant overmolded composite structures comprising a first component comprising a fibrous material, a matrix resin composition and a surface resin compositions, said compositions comprising one or more polyamide resins and one or more polyhydric alcohols and a second component comprising an overmolding resin composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of composite structures comprising a fibrous material, a matrix resin composition and a portion made of a surface resin composition, wherein the compositions are chosen from compositions comprising one or more semi-aromatic polyamides and one or more polyhydric alcohols.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of composite structures comprising a fibrous material, a matrix resin composition and a portion made of a surface resin composition, wherein the compositions are chosen from compositions comprising one or more fully aliphatic polyamides and one or more polyhydric alcohols.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic composite composition including at least one semi-aromatic polyamide; a surface-treated carbon fiber having an aromatic sizing; optionally, from 0 to about 25 wt % PTFE; wherein the surface-treated carbon fiber has less than 1.0 wt % weight loss at 380° C., as measured by thermo-gravimetric analysis in air at 10° C./min.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions which contain more than 50 weight percent of a combination of carbon and glass fibers in specified ratios have a good combination of high tensile modulus and toughness. They are useful as molded or extruded parts wherein high stiffness and strength, combined with toughness, are needed.

Abstract: A high-density polyoxymethylene resin composition that comprises polyoxymethylene; at least one coated mineral selected from zinc oxide, barium sulfate, and titanium dioxide; and at least one thermal stabilizer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ink-jet transfer papers that can be printed with images using ink-jet printers. The ink-jet printable transfer papers comprise a support paper having a surface coated with layer (a) and ink-receptive layer (b). Layer (a) comprises a polyurethane binder and inorganic pigment, and layer (b) comprises a polyurethane binder and organic polymeric particles. The printed image can be heat-transferred to fabric materials particularly dark-colored fabrics such as black T-shirts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ink-jet transfer media that can be printed with images using ink-jet printers. The printed image can be thermally transferred to fabric materials such as black or white colored T-shirts. The ink-jet transfer media of this invention comprise a support paper containing independently removable panels. Each removable panel is capable of being peeled away from the film coating. The removable panels are divided by means of a peel line in the paper.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ink-jet transfer media that can be printed with images using ink-jet printers. The printed image can be thermally transferred to fabric materials such as such as black or white colored T-shirts. The ink-jet transfer media of this invention comprise a support paper containing independently removable panels. Each removable panel is capable of being peeled away from the film coating. The removable panels are divided by means of a peel line in the paper.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ink-jet transfer papers that can be printed with images using ink-jet printers. The ink-jet printable transfer papers comprise a support paper having a surface coated with layer (a) and ink-receptive layer (b). Layer (a) comprises a polyurethane binder and inorganic pigment, and layer (b) comprises a polyurethane binder and organic polymeric particles. The printed image can be heat-transferred to fabric materials particularly dark-colored fabrics such as black T-shirts.

Abstract: A water insoluble absorbent coating material comprising a water-insoluble network prepared by combining at least one silicon-containing monomer, at least one water- and solvent-soluble polymer, and, optionally, at least one acidic catalytic component, is provided. A water-insoluble absorbent coating material suitable for use as an ink receptive coating layer in an ink jet film is also provided as are ink jet recording media containing such ink receptive coating layers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a water-insoluble ink receptive coating comprising a gelatin, a water-insoluble quaternary cationic polymer, which are crosslinked together by a multifunctional cross-linking agent to form a water-insoluble ink receptive coating layer for ink jet recording. The ink receptive coatings can additionally contain a pigment to make a matte or glossy medium with no tacky feel.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an ink jet recording medium. The ink jet recording medium has an ink absorbent layer provided upon a substrate, with a humidity barrier layer provided upon the ink absorbent layer. The ink absorbent layer comprises a blend of poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline), poly(vinyl pyrollidone), and a hydrophobic polymer, and the humidity barrier layer comprises a blend of polyethylene oxide and boehmite alumina. The ink jet recording medium is fast drying over different relative humidity conditions, making it particularly suitable for high speed printing applications.

Abstract: A water-insoluble liquid-absorbent material comprising a cross-linked matrix containing a polymer having at least two cross-linkable functional end groups and substantially free of cross-linking functional groups elsewhere within the polymer that are crosslinked with a cross-linking agent having a functionality greater than two, and in combination therewith, a dye-fixing agent having at least one reactive functional group. An ink jet recording medium having a coating of the water-insoluble liquid-absorbent material on a surface thereof is also provided.

Abstract: Triblock polymers comprised of polysaccharide, such as heparin or dextran, and a hydrocarbon chain, have been prepared. The triblock polymer adsorbs strongly on the surface of hydrophobic polymer substrates such as polyethylene, through hydrophobic interaction between the polymer and the hydrophobic hydrocarbon chain of the triblock polymer. The surface adsorbed with triblock polymer is resistant to protein deposition, which renders the surface nonthrombogenic.

Abstract: Triblock polymers comprised of polysaccharide, such as heparin or dextran, and a hydrocarbon chain, have been prepared. The triblock polymer adsorbs strongly on the surface of hydrophobic polymer substrates such as polyethylene, through hydrophobic interaction between the polymer and the hydrophobic hydrocarbon chain of the triblock polymer. The surface adsorbed with triblock polymer is resistant to protein deposition, which renders the surface nonthrombogenic.