Abstract: A filler includes a first precursor and a second precursor; the first precursor is a hollow filler with a surface covered by a first silane coupling agent; the second precursor is a non-hollow filler with a surface covered by a second silane coupling agent; the first precursor and the second precursor are connected by a covalent bond formed by a chemical reaction between the first silane coupling agent and the second silane coupling agent. Also included are a preparation method of the filler and a resin composition containing the filler. A prepreg, a resin film, a laminate, or a printed circuit board made from the resin composition has excellent thermal resistance after moisture absorption, low Df variation rate under moisture and heat, low water absorption rate, high copper foil peeling strength, the prepreg having a smooth appearance and even color, and absence of branch-like pattern on laminate.

Abstract: A functional fluid composition useful as a brake fluid comprising from 0 to 94.99% by weight of alkoxy glycols of borate esters, from 5 to 99.99% by weight of alkoxy glycols, from 0.01 to 5% by weight of alkoxylates of saturated or unsaturated hydroxy-substituted fatty acids such as ricinoleic acid or esters thereof, the hydroxyl group located on the fatty acid side chain being etherified by at least one oxyalkylene unit, and from 0 to 10% by weight of an additive package comprising additives with corrosion inhibition action.

Abstract: Heat transfer fluid concentrates include: a freezing point depressant, water, or a combination thereof; a carboxylate; an inorganic phosphate; an azole compound; calcium ions and/or magnesium ions; and a water-soluble polymer. Ready-to-use heat transfer fluids and methods for preventing corrosion in heat transfer systems are described.

Abstract: A wooden drumstick that is treated by direct heating by exposure to a flame to improve hardness characteristics by altering the state of fibers in an outer layer of the drum stick relative to inner fibers below the outer layer. A method of manufacturing a treated drumstick includes selecting a wooden starting material, forming a drumstick profile from the wooden starting material, and exposing the drumstick profile directly to a flame.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a heat transfer fluid additive composition comprising: greater than or equal to 10 weight percent (wt %) of a carboxylic acid, based on the total weight of the composition; an azole compound; and a base, wherein the base is present in an amount sufficient to obtain a pH 8-10.5 when diluted by 50 volume % with water. The heat transfer fluid additive composition can be combined with other components to form a heat transfer fluid. The heat transfer fluid can be used in a heat transfer system.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a heat transfer fluid additive composition comprising: greater than or equal to 10 weight percent (wt %) of a carboxylic acid, based on the total weight of the composition; an azole compound; and a base, wherein the base is present in an amount sufficient to obtain a pH 8-10.5 when diluted by 50 volume % with water. The heat transfer fluid additive composition can be combined with other components to form a heat transfer fluid. The heat transfer fluid can be used in a heat transfer system.

Abstract: A morpholine-free water-hydraulic liquid composition includes water, a glycol, a polyglycol such as a polyalkylene glycol, an aliphatic carboxylic acid that contains from six to 14 carbon atoms, and a combination of amines and alkanolamines.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a heat transfer fluid additive composition comprising: greater than or equal to 10 weight percent (wt %) of a carboxylic acid, based on the total weight of the composition; an azole compound; and a base, wherein the base is present in an amount sufficient to obtain a pH 8-10.5 when diluted by 50 volume % with water. The heat transfer fluid additive composition can be combined with other components to form a heat transfer fluid. The heat transfer fluid can be used in a heat transfer system.

Abstract: Heat transfer fluid concentrates include: a freezing point depressant, water, or a combination thereof; a carboxylate; an inorganic phosphate; an azole compound; calcium ions; and a water-soluble polymer. Ready-to-use heat transfer fluids and methods for preventing corrosion in heat transfer systems are described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a heat transfer fluid concentrate comprising: greater than or equal to 90 weight percent of a freezing point depressant; 16 to 80 ppm of magnesium ions; an azole compound; an inorganic phosphate; a carboxylate; and an acrylate based polymer, wherein the heat transfer fluid concentrate has a pH of 7-9.5 and the weight ratio of acrylate based polymer to magnesium ions is 1 to 25. The heat transfer fluid concentrate can be used to make a heat transfer fluid.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a heat transfer fluid concentrate comprising: greater than or equal to 85 weight percent of a freezing point depressant, based on the total weight of the heat transfer fluid concentrate; 50 to 2000 ppm of lithium ions; an azole compound; an inorganic phosphate; a carboxylic acid; and an acrylate based polymer, wherein the heat transfer fluid has a pH of 7.0-9.5. The heat transfer fluid concentrate can be used to make a heat transfer fluid.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a heat transfer fluid concentrate comprising: greater than or equal to 85 weight percent of a freezing point depressant, based on the total weight of the heat transfer fluid concentrate; 50 to 2000 ppm of lithium ions; an azole compound; an inorganic phosphate; a carboxylic acid; and an acrylate based polymer, wherein the heat transfer fluid has a pH of 7.0-9.5. The heat transfer fluid concentrate can be used to make a heat transfer fluid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use, as an antifreeze agent, of a composition containing a polymer chosen from polyetheramines having a critical solubility temperature in water, referred to as LCST, ranging from 20 to 80° C. and also compositions, in particular of coolant type, comprising a polymer having a critical solubility temperature in water ranging from 20 to 80° C.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a heat transfer fluid concentrate comprising: greater than or equal to 90 weight percent of a freezing point depressant; 16 to 80 ppm of magnesium ions; an azole compound; an inorganic phosphate; a carboxylate; and an acrylate based polymer, wherein the heat transfer fluid concentrate has a pH of 7-9.5 and the weight ratio of acrylate based polymer to magnesium ions is 1 to 25. The heat transfer fluid concentrate can be used to make a heat transfer fluid.

Abstract: Thermally conductive polymer materials having thermally conductive charges and polymer network compositions characterized by the fact that the network is able to reorganize by exchange reactions that allow it to relax stresses and/or flow while maintaining network connectivity. As a result, the polymer network is characterized by its finite viscosity at elevated temperatures in spite of the crosslinking. These characteristics provide such materials remarkable properties for use as thermal interface and notably improved adhesion, self-repairing, in addition to greater processing flexibility, better mechanical properties, improved chemical resistance.

Abstract: A heat storage material composition contains sodium acetate, water, and an organic compound comprising a hydrophobic group and a hydrophilic group. A weight ratio R (sodium acetate/water) of the sodium acetate to the water is 57/43 or less. A concentration Ws of the sodium acetate in three components of the sodium acetate, the water, and the organic compound comprising a hydrophobic group and a hydrophilic group is 52% by weight or more. A concentration Wa of the organic compound comprising a hydrophobic group and a hydrophilic group in the three components is 1% by weight or more.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a light emitting diode fixture assembly, having at least one component made out of thermally conductive thermoplastic which is comprised of a thermally conductive thermoplastic composition which is comprised of at least one thermoplastic polymer and at least one thermally conductive filler. The light emitting diode fixture assembly is comprised of (1) at least one light emitting diode, (2) a lens covering a portion of the light emitting diode, (3) a back plate to which the light emitting diode is affixed, (4) the housing for the light emitting diode and the base plate, and (5) electrical connectors which are in electrical communication with the light emitting diode and an electrical supply source with a enclosing cup/sleeve.

Abstract: According to an implementation of the present subject matter, a method for producing stable nanofluids is described. The method includes mixing of a base fluid with a dispersant and a metal oxide powder to form a primary mixture. The base fluid is a heat transfer fluid and the metal oxide powder includes particles of size greater than 100 nm. The method further includes grinding the primary mixture to obtain a concentrated nanoparticle suspension where the dispersant is added to the primary mixture during the grinding after every pre-determined time period.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are processes comprising the steps of providing a porous mat comprising carbon nanotubes having an average longest dimension in the range of 1 micron to 1000 microns, wherein at least a portion of the carbon nanotubes are entangled; contacting the mat with one or more condensation polymer precursors, and optionally a catalyst; polymerizing the one or more polymer precursors in the presence of the mat at a temperature in the range of about 180° C. to about 360° C. to form a nonporous carbon nanotube-polymer composite comprising a mat of carbon nanotubes embedded in a condensation polymer produced from the polymer precursors, wherein the carbon nanotubes are present in the composite in an amount ranging from about 15 weight percent to about 80 weight percent, based on the weight of the carbon nanotubes and the condensation polymer; and optionally, curing the carbon nanotube-polymer composite.

Abstract: The present invention provides a heat dissipating coating composition in a liquid or paste form for application to a heat generating article, comprising an infrared absorbing binder resin (A), infrared absorbing inorganic particles (B), and an organic solvent, having such proportions of the component (A) and the component (B) that the component (A) is 10 to 70 vol % and the component (B) is 90 to 30 vol % based on the total of both components being 100 vol %, and satisfying conditions 1, 2, and 3 specified herein, and also provides a heat dissipating coating film obtained by applying the heat dissipating coating composition to a heat dissipating article and then thermally curing the composition.

Abstract: A thermally conductive material according to the present invention is prepared by allowing silicon carbide having an average particle size of 10 ?m or more and less than 50 ?m, aluminum hydroxide having an average particle size of 1 ?m or more and less than 10 ?m, and magnesium hydroxide having an average particle size of 0.5 ?m or more and less than 1 ?m to be contained in a polymer obtained by polymerizing a monomer containing acrylic acid ester.

Abstract: A heat conductivity improving agent which can provide high heat conductivity to a resin. The heat conductivity improving agent comprises a magnesium hydroxide particle having a thickness of 10 nm to 0.2 ?m and an aspect ratio (long diameter/thickness) measured by a SEM method of not less than 10.

Abstract: A moldable mass contains graphite and a phase change material (PCM). The moldable mass further contains a binder and microcapsules having the PCM. A process produces a molding from the moldable mass, and the molding is used to produce various products such as cooling elements, battery temperature control elements, cooling elements for vehicle cabins, electronic components, and motors.

Abstract: Provided is a thermoplastic resin which (A) remarkably improves thermal conductivity of a resin composition when a thermally conductive filler is added and (B) can be injection-molded even by use of a general injection-molding die. The thermoplastic resin is a resin wherein: a main chain which mainly has a specific repeating unit; and 60 mol % or more ends of molecular chains are carboxyl groups.

Abstract: The invention relates to an engine coolant composition, and a method of increasing the operational life of a coolant composition in an engine, wherein an isononanoic acid is incorporated into the generally glycol based coolant fluid in place of nitrous acid or its salt to reduce pitting corrosion on iron containing surfaces.

Abstract: A carbon nanotube studded carbon fiber tow and matrix prepreg includes a body comprising a tow of surface fibers and interior bulk fibers. The surface fibers are studded with carbon nanotubes and the carbon fibers are infiltrated with a matrix material.

Abstract: The present invention is an unsaturated polyester resin composition comprising an unsaturated polyester (a), a monomer (b) having one polymerizable carbon-carbon double bond, a monomer (c) having two or more of (meth)acrylate groups, a filler (d) having high thermal conductivity, a glass fiber (e), a low profile additive (f), a curing agent (g), and a polymerization inhibitor (h), wherein the ratio by weight of the ingredient (b) to the ingredient (c) is from 50:50 to 75:25 and the unsaturated polyester resin composition comprises 400 to 1400 parts by weight of the ingredient (d) based on the total 100 parts by weight of the ingredients (a), (b), and (c). This unsaturated polyester resin composition has excellent curing properties without losing storage stability which can be used to provide a cured product having a low mold shrinkage ratio and high thermal conductivity.

Abstract: An ink composition for printing on a substrate is disclosed. The ink composition comprises a conductive material, ethyl cellulose as a binder; and a solvent selected from the group consisting of isoamylacetate and isoamylacetate-water mixture.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a heat transfer fluid, comprising a hydroxylated carboxylic acid of formula (OH)x(R1)(COOH)y, wherein x is 2 to 10, y is 3 to 10, and R1 is a C2-50 aliphatic group, a C6-50 aromatic group, or a combination thereof; and wherein the hydroxylated carboxylic acid comprises the hydroxylated carboxylic acid, an ester thereof, a salt thereof, an anhydride thereof, or a combination thereof. A heat transfer system comprises an aluminum component, a magnesium component, or an aluminum component and a magnesium component; and the foregoing heat transfer fluid.

Abstract: In one aspect, compositions are described herein. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a latent heat storage material having a solid-to-gel transition between about ?50° C. and about 100° C. at 1 atm. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a foam and a latent heat storage material dispersed in the foam, the latent heat storage material having a solid-to-gel transition between about ?50° C. and about 100° C. at 1 atm.

Abstract: Provided are an apparatus for supplying amine, including: transfer pipe through which amine is transferred; a heat wire which heats the amine that flows through the transfer pipe; a temperature control sensor which controls the temperature in the transfer pipe; and a product recovery valve which recovers product resulting from thermal decomposition of the amine, and a method for supplying amine using the same. The apparatus and method for supplying amine are capable of economically and effectively supplying amine utilizing the thermal decomposition properties of the amine, and may be used to supply amine, for example, to circulating water for power plants.

Abstract: An oxygen scavenger composition is effective in reducing oxygen-induced corrosion in aqueous systems that contain water, oxygen and a significant proportion (at least about 20 wt %) of a glycol, such as monoethylene glycol (MEG). The oxygen scavenger composition contains a sulfite, a transition metal salt, and a stabilizer to enhance the kinetics of oxygen removal (scavenging). The oxygen scavenger composition is particularly suitable when the transition metal salt component includes at least two different transition metals together, such as Ni and Co, or Ni and Mn.

Abstract: Biodegradable, frost proof heat-transfer fluid, use thereof in near-surface geothermal installations, and a concentrate: subject matter of the present invention is the use of a triazole-free composition which as well as water comprises a) 9.2% to 49.5% by weight of at least one C2 to C3 alkylene glycol, C2 to C3 polyalkylene glycol or glycerol, b) 0.1% to 4% by weight of at least one corrosion inhibitor, with the provisos that c) the composition is readily degradable biologically in accordance with test method OECD 301 A, d) the composition has an anaerobic biodegradability of at least 75% in accordance with test method OECD 311, e) the corrosion inhibitor or all corrosion inhibitors used are readily degradable biologically in accordance with OECD 301 A (for water-soluble corrosion inhibitors) or OECD 301 B (for corrosion inhibitors of low water-solubility), in near-surface geothermal installations as a heat-transfer fluid.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, a heat transfer system comprises a heat transfer fluid circulation loop. The heat transfer system includes a heat exchanger disposed in the heat transfer fluid circulation loop. The heat transfer fluid is an aqueous solution having a pH of 7.8 to 8.0 that comprises from 1.00 wt. % to 1.20 wt. % of a buffer composition comprising sodium and/or potassium salts of borate, carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, from 0.40 wt. % to 0.60 wt. % of a straight chain aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, from 0.90 wt. % to 1.10 wt. % of a branched aliphatic carboxylic acid, from 0.40 wt. % to 0.60 wt. % of an aromatic carboxylic acid, from 0.04 wt. % to 0.08 wt. % of a molybdate salt, and from 0.01 wt. % to 0.03 wt. % of an aldehyde biocide, based on the total weight of the heat transfer fluid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermally conductive, self-supporting, electrically insulating, flexible sheet, which is advantageously useful for the insulation of electrical machines or devices, to a process for the manufacture as well as to the use thereof.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition includes (A) a polycarbonate resin, (B) a thermally conductive filler, and (C) a modified polyolefin-based copolymer. The composition can have excellent impact strength, thermal conductivity and moldability.

Abstract: A heat transfer fluid created from nanoparticles that are dispersed into an ionic liquid is provided. Small volumes of nanoparticles are created from e.g., metals or metal oxides and/or alloys of such materials are dispersed into ionic liquids to create a heat transfer fluid. The nanoparticles can be dispersed directly into the ionic liquid during nanoparticle formation or the nanoparticles can be formed and then, in a subsequent step, dispersed into the ionic liquid using e.g., agitation.

Abstract: A heat conducting composite material includes a matrix and a graphene sheet. The graphene sheet has a two-dimensional planar structure, and a basal plane of the graphene sheet has a lateral size between 0.1 nm and 100 nm such that the graphene sheet has a quantum well structure. When radiation energy passes through the heat conducting composite material, the radiation energy is converted into infrared light by the quantum well structure of the graphene sheet to achieve high radiating efficiency. A light-emitting diode (LED) having the heat conducting composite material and capable of achieving a heat dissipation effect is further disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a heat transfer fluid concentrate comprising: greater than or equal to 85 weight percent of a freezing point depressant, based on the total weight of the heat transfer fluid concentrate; 50 to 2000 ppm of lithium ions; an azole compound; an inorganic phosphate; a carboxylic acid; and an acrylate based polymer, wherein the heat transfer fluid has a pH of 7.0-9.5. The heat transfer fluid concentrate can be used to make a heat transfer fluid.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for making a highly thermally conductive composite. At first, paraffin wax is subjected to apparent modification. Expandable graphite is oxidized and organically modified. The modified paraffin wax is melted and mixed with the modified expandable graphite so that the modified expandable graphite is evenly distributed in the modified paraffin wax. With the expandable graphite, which exhibits an excellent heat transfer coefficient, the thermal conductivity of the paraffin wax is improved. The melting and solidifying rates of the paraffin wax are improved.

Abstract: A nickel electroless plated film includes phosphorus, boron and carbon nanotube.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a heat transfer fluid concentrate comprising: greater than or equal to 85 weight percent of a freezing point depressant, based on the total weight of the heat transfer fluid concentrate; 50 to 2000 ppm of lithium ions; an azole compound; an inorganic phosphate; a carboxylic acid; and an acrylate based polymer, wherein the heat transfer fluid has a pH of 7.0-9.5. The heat transfer fluid concentrate can be used to make a heat transfer fluid.

Abstract: The adhesive composition of the present invention includes (A) flake silver particles wherein an oxygen state ratio derived from silver oxide measured by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy is less than 15% and (B) an alcohol or carboxylic acid having a boiling point of 300° C. or more.

Abstract: Polyester compositions comprising: 3 to 40 weight percent, preferably 3 to 30 weight percent, of at least one polyester, preferably polybutylene terephthalate, polytrimethylene terephthalate, polyethylene terephthalate, poly(ethylene 2,6-naphthoate), and poly(1,4-cyclohexyldimethylene terephthalate); 25 to 50 weight percent non-fibrous graphite, preferably a platy or particulate graphite; 10 to 40 weight percent inorganic filler selected from the group consisting of wollastonite, glass fibers, aramid fibers, ceramic fibers, potassium titanate whiskers, or combinations of them; 3 to 10 weight percent copolyether ester elastomer; wherein: the amount of a+b+c+d is 100 weight percent of the composition; the amount of b+c is at least 50 weight percent of the composition; the weight ratio of copolyether ester elastomer to polyester is from 0.3 to 0.4; and the composition has at least a 0.2 percent elongation, a thermal conductivity of at least 3 WmK, and a tensile strength of at least 25 MPa.

Abstract: Boron-containing compounds, gasses and fluids are used during ammonothermal growth of group-Ill nitride crystals. Boron-containing compounds are used as impurity getters during the ammonothermal growth of group-Ill nitride crystals. In addition, a boron-containing gas and/or supercritical fluid is used for enhanced solubility of group-Ill nitride into said fluid.

Abstract: A thermally conductive adhesive having: a thermosetting adhesive containing a curable component and a curing agent for the curable component, and a metal filler dispersed in the thermosetting adhesive uses a silver powder and a solder powder as the metal filler. The solder powder to be used has a melting temperature lower than the thermal curing temperature of the thermally conductive adhesive and produces a high-melting-point solder alloy having a melting point higher than the melting temperature of the solder powder when the solder powder is reacted with the silver powder under thermal curing conditions of the thermally conductive adhesive. A curing agent having flux activity to the metal filler is used as the curing agent.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions comprising A) from 10 to 69% by weight of a thermoplastic polyester B) from 30 to 79% by weight of an aluminum oxide C) from 0.01 to 10% by weight of an organic or inorganic acid or mixture of these D) from 0 to 10% by weight of D1) at least one highly branched or hyperbranched polycarbonate with an OH number of from 1 to 600 mg KOH/g of polycarbonate (to DIN 53240, part 2), or D2) at least one highly branched or hyperbranched polyester of AxBy type, where x is at least 1.1 and y is at least 2.1, or a mixture of these E) from 0 to 50% by weight of other additives, where the entirety of the percentages by weight of components A) to E) gives 100%.

Abstract: This invention pertains to mixtures and methods that can be used to produce materials comprising an electrically and/or thermally conductive coating as well as compositions that are materials that possess an electrically and/or thermally conductive coating. The mixtures and methods can be used to fabricate transparent conductive films and other transparent conductive materials.

Abstract: Disclosed is a high thermally conductive composite, including a first composite and a second composite having a co-continuous and incompatible dual-phase manner. The first composite consists of glass fiber distributed in polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (ABS), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), poly(?-caprolactam) (Nylon 6), polyhexamethylene adipamide (nylon 66), or polypropylene (PP). The second composite consists of carbon material distributed in polyethylene terephthalate.

Abstract: Provided is a heat-dissipating paint composition using a carbon material, the heat-dissipating paint composition including a dispersion solution containing a surface treated carbon material, a heat resistance additive, and an adhesion improving emulsion, so that the heat-dissipating paint composition can have excellent heat dissipation performance and can be applied to various industrial field requiring temperature control.