Abstract: A conductive carbon fiber reinforced composite comprising: a metal-coated carbon fiber fabric laminated with a nanocomposite resin, the nanocomposite resin comprising a mixture of: a polymerizable thermosetting polymer, a conductive filler, and a carbonaceous fiber-like filler. A method of forming a conductive carbon fiber reinforced composite, the composite comprising a metal-coated carbon fiber fabric laminated with a nanocomposite resin, the nanocomposite resin comprising a mixture of: a polymerizable thermosetting polymer, a conductive filler, and a carbonaceous fiber-like filler, the method comprising the steps of: a) forming the nanocomposite resin; b) forming the metal-coated carbon fiber fabric; and c) laminating the metal-coated carbon fiber fabric with the nanocomposite resin using one of: a wet lay-up process followed by hot-press curing under vacuum, a vacuum infusion process, a prepreg fabrication process, and a resin transfer molding process.

Abstract: There is provided a method of coating a substrate, a coated substrate and related compositions thereof. Also provided is a composition for preparing a substrate for coating with a coating layer, the composition comprising an organosilane represented by general formula (I), a catalytic agent and an organic solvent.

Abstract: There is provided a method of coating a substrate, a coated substrate and related compositions thereof. Also provided is a composition for preparing a substrate for coating with a coating layer, the composition comprising (a) an organosilane represented by general formula (I): (Y—R)nSiXm, wherein each of Y is independently a chemical moiety that is capable of chemically coupling to a functional group of the coating layer; each of R is independently a C3-18 alkyl group; each of X is independently a C1-6 alkoxy group; n is 1, 2 or 3; m is 1, 2 or 3; and n+m=4; (b) a catalytic agent and (c) an organic solvent.

Abstract: This invention relates to a hybrid composite polymer matrix, assembled by integrating two polymer networks, as an anti-scratch coating for automobiles. The two types of particulate silane cross-liners are utilized to construct two respective hybrid polymer networks with a unique chain-from-particle structure. At least one hybrid network is a covalently bound network that is interlocked with at least one physically bound hybrid network.

Abstract: There is a formulation and a method for inhibiting carbon-based deposits on metal substrate. The method comprises the use of a formulation comprising at least one oxidizing agent and at least one etchant capable of forming free metal ions from the metal substrate, at least one sequestering agent having a ligand capable of forming a complex with the free metal ions and at least one chelating agent having a ligand capable of complexing with at least one surface metal atom.

Abstract: This invention relates to a hybrid composite polymer matrix, assembled by integrating two polymer networks, as an anti-scratch coating for automobiles. The two types of particulate silane cross-liners are utilized to construct two respective hybrid polymer networks with a unique chain-from-particle structure. At least one hybrid network is a covalently bound network that is interlocked with at least one physically bound hybrid network.

Abstract: This invention relates to a hybrid composite polymer matrix, assembled by integrating two polymer networks, as an anti-scratch coating for automobiles. The two types of particulate silane cross-liners are utilized to construct two respective hybrid polymer networks with a unique chain-from-particle structure. At least one hybrid network is a covalently bound network that is interlocked with at least one physically bound hybrid network.

Abstract: The invention relates to macro- and micro-liquid marbles (i.e. droplets of liquid with a particulate-based shell), and in particular, to photo-responsive macro- and micro-liquid marbles encapsulating a substance therein. Methods for forming the macro- and micro-liquid marbles, and use of the macro- and micro-liquid marbles, in controlled release applications are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to segment copolymer comprising rigid and soft segments wherein the soft segments are doped with a wax. A model polymer of this new type can be synthesized by the free radical copolymerization of methyl methacrylate (MMA) (39 wt %), lauryl, methacrylate (LMA) (10 wt %) and an adduct monomer of glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) and 1-dodecylamine (DDA). Doping with paraffin wax is one suitable approach to obtain the inventive material. The invention further relates to a simple and low-cost process to make these polymers and coatings comprising the polymers. Using the polymer material a coating with a highly icephobic surface can be obtained comprising soft hydrophobic micro domains segregated and stabilized by rigid copolymer on its surface. The icephobic behaviour may find new application in aerospace applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for purifying gas, and in particular, to such methods using liquid marbles. The liquid in the liquid marbles is comprised of a material or mixture of materials that selectively removes unwanted gaseous component in the gas to be purified.

Abstract: The invention relates to macro- and micro-liquid marbles (i.e. droplets of liquid with a particulate-based shell), and in particular, to photo-responsive macro- and micro-liquid marbles encapsulating a substance therein. Methods for forming the macro- and micro-liquid marbles, and use of the macro- and micro-liquid marbles, in controlled release applications are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for regenerating a used sorbent having a gas adsorbate adsorbed thereto. In particular, the used sorbent comprises liquid marbles. The liquid in the liquid marbles is comprised of a material or mixture of materials that selectively removes unwanted gaseous component in the gas to be purified.

Abstract: There is a formulation and a method for inhibiting carbon-based deposits on metal substrate. The method comprises the use of a formulation comprising at least one oxidizing agent and at least one etchant capable of forming free metal ions from the metal substrate, at least one sequestering agent having a ligand capable of forming a complex with the free metal ions and at least one chelating agent having a ligand capable of complexing with at least one surface metal atom.

Abstract: This invention relates to a hybrid composite polymer matrix, assembled by integrating two polymer networks, as an anti-scratch coating for automobiles. The two types of particulate silane cross-liners are utilized to construct two respective hybrid polymer networks with a unique chain-from-particle structure. At least one hybrid network is a covalently bound network that is interlocked with at least one physically bound hybrid network.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for regenerating a used sorbent having a gas adsorbate adsorbed thereto. In particular, the used sorbent comprises liquid marbles. The liquid in the liquid marbles is comprised of a material or mixture of materials that selectively removes unwanted gaseous component in the gas to be purified.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a process for making a comb-like polymer comprising the following steps of reacting an epoxy-functionalized monomer with a nucleophile comprising a C8-C20-alkyl group or halogen substituted C8-C20-alkyl group in the presence of an aqueous medium and polymerizing the reaction product. The comb-like polymer has functional groups on its backbone and long hydrophobic side chains. It can even be produced as a shell on a submicron sphere according to an alternative process according to the invention. The polymers obtainable by the inventive process can be polymerized with polyurethane prepolymers to achieve coating surfaces that show superhydrophobicity (see FIG.). Such coatings can have numerous applications especially in the aircraft industry for paints used on the airplane wings, because they avoid water droplet building.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for purifying gas, and in particular, to such methods using liquid marbles. The liquid in the liquid marbles is comprised of a material or mixture of materials that selectively removes unwanted gaseous component in the gas to be purified.

Abstract: The invention relates to macro- and micro-liquid marbles (i.e. droplets of liquid with a particulate-based shell), and in particular, to photo-responsive macro- and micro-liquid marbles encapsulating a substance therein. Methods for forming the macro- and micro-liquid marbles, and use of the macro- and micro-liquid marbles, in controlled release applications are also disclosed.