Abstract: An anisotropic thermal conductive element that can conduct heat from a thermal source with high efficiency in the thickness direction which maintaining strength and a method of making the element. To achieve the above, an anisotropic thermal conductive element that can conduct heat from a heat source, a structure with a stack of graphite sheets having a contact surface across the thickness direction of the graphite sheets, and the stack of graphite sheets has the surroundings thereof coated to form a support parts. The coating process covers the structure of stacked graphite with a support part. A cutting process can be performed by cutting along the surface in the stacking direction after the coating process. After the cutting process, a surface treatment process can make a surface treatment to a section.

Abstract: The process for the application of a metal layer on a substrate by deposition of a metal from a metal salt solution comprises the presence of exfoliated graphite in the substrate surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a non-twisted yarn and an extrusion coated reinforcement yarn and their methods of manufacture, by coating non-twisted glass filaments with a sizing composition and combining the filaments together side-by-side to provide a sized non-twisted yarn, wherein the sizing composition becomes ductile in a molten thermoplastic resin to free the non-twisted glass filaments for radially inward movement while in the molten thermoplastic resin to provide the non-twisted yarn with an essentially round cross-section suitable for extrusion coating with the molten thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: Polymers for coating nanoparticles (e.g., colloid nanoparticles and quantum dots) and methods associated therewith are provided. Such polymers may be derived from amino acids comprising suitable functional groups for associating the polymer to the nanoparticle. For example, in some embodiments, the polymer includes a polypeptide backbone (e.g., polyaspartic acid) with amino acid side groups (e.g., cysteine and/or methionine). Such a polymer can enable strong binding of the polymer to the nanoparticle surface via its multiple thiol groups, which can lead to excellent colloidal stability. Moreover, the carboxylic acid and amine functional groups of the polymer can facilitate attachment of binding partners (e.g., antibodies) to the polymer, which can allow the polymer-coated nanoparticle to be used in a variety of applications including protein detection and cell labeling.

Abstract: A process for producing a metallic component that includes shot peening the surface of a metallic material, wherein almost no dimensional change or roughening of the surface profile of the metallic material occurs, the iron fraction adhered to the surface of the metallic material is removed efficiently, and the fatigue properties of the produced metallic component are improved. First particles containing iron as the main component and having an average particle size of not less than 0.1 mm and not more than 5 mm are projected onto the surface of a metallic material containing a lightweight alloy, and second particles containing essentially no iron and having an average particle size of not more than 200 ?m are then projected onto the surface of the metallic material.

Abstract: A method and assembly for surface applying a color scheme to an article surface and including securing the article upon a worktable associated with a numerically controllable colorant applicator, such that a textured surface associated with the article is exposed to the colorant applicator. Additional steps include applying the colorant, in one or more successive coatings, upon the textured surface, following drying of which a sealant is applied over the colored and textured surface. Also included is a colorized article produced according to the above method and assembly, in addition to an associated computer writeable medium for executing numerically controlled application of a desired colorant scheme.

Abstract: Embodiments herein provide methods for forming an aluminum contact on a cobalt silicide junction. In one embodiment, a method for forming materials on a substrate is provided which includes forming a cobalt silicide layer on a silicon-containing surface of the substrate during a silicidation process, forming a fluorinated sublimation film on the cobalt silicide layer during a plasma process, heating the substrate to a sublimation temperature to remove the fluorinated sublimation film, depositing a titanium-containing nucleation layer over the cobalt silicide layer, and depositing an aluminum-containing material over the titanium-containing nucleation layer.

Abstract: The substrate cell surfaces of a catalytic air purifier are so structured as to disrupt the occurrence of laminar flow along the flow path of the fluid passing therethrough. A plurality of substrates are connected in serial flow but axially offset relationship to obtain improved performance. Also, the dimensional aspects of the individually cells are selected so as to maintain adequate mass-transfer coefficient and UV photon penetration depths throughout the length thereof.

Abstract: A liquid processing apparatus processes an object to be processed W including a body part Wi and a plurality of projecting-shape parts Wm disposed on the body part Wi, with an inorganic film and a different film being laminated to each other. The liquid processing apparatus comprises: a support part 50 configured to support the body part Wi; a hydrophobic-liquid supply mechanism 30 configured to supply a hydrophobic liquid to the object to be processed W; and a rinse-liquid supply part 22 configured to supply a rinse liquid to the object to be processed W to which the hydrophobic liquid has been supplied. The hydrophobic-liquid supply mechanism 30 includes: a first hydrophobic-liquid supply part 32 configured to supply a first hydrophobic liquid for making hydrophobic the inorganic film; and a second hydrophobic-liquid supply part 37 configured to supply a second hydrophobic liquid for making hydrophobic the different film.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a capillary tube for electrophoresis that has a positively charged coating on the capillary inner surface that prevents positively charged analytes from adsorbing to the inner capillary surface. The capillary tube has an inner surface that is coated with a first polymer layer having a plurality of polymer groups comprising polyethylene imine, designated herein as (CH2CH2NH)x. The inner surface of the capillary typically has a second polymer layer covalently bonded to the first polymer layer. The invention includes a capillary tube where two or more than two polymer groups are covalently bonded to each other by a cross-linker. Also provided are an electrophoresis system the uses the coated capillary tubes, a method of performing electrophoresis that utilizes the coated capillary tubes, and a process for preparing the coated capillary tubes.

Abstract: Support surfaces are disclosed that are designed to support molecules or molecular assemblies immobilized thereon so that the molecules or molecular assemblies can be observed in single molecule detections systems, where the support surfaces have reduced background and the fluorescent labels associated with the immobilized molecules or molecular assemblies have longer active lifetimes prior to permanent photo-bleaching or deactivation and have improve fluorescence properties and where the surfaces have more uniform fluorescent properties.

Abstract: The present invention deals with coated pipes having a layer of multimodal polyethylene. The multimodal ethylene copolymer is a copolymer of ethylene with one or more alpha-olefin comonomers having from 4 to 10 carbon atoms and has a weight average molecular weight of from 70000 g/mol to 250000 g/mol, the ratio of the weight average molecular weight to the number average molecular weight, Mw/Mn, of from 15 to 50, a melt index MFR2 of from 0.05 g/10 min to 5 g/10 min, a melt index MFR5 of from 0.5 to 10 g/10 min and a density of from 930 kg/m3 to 955 kg/m3. The pipes can be coated with high throughput and good production economy. The coatings have good mechanical properties.

Abstract: Hydrophobic coating compositions are provided as are processes to coat articles with the compositions. Extremely hydrophobic coatings are provided by the compositions. Durable, weatherable and scratch-resistant coatings are provided by compositions comprising a fluorinated component and an adhesion promoter compound. The adhesion promoter compound can include an alkoxy group, a furfuryl-containing ring structure, and a reactive group.

Abstract: The invention relates to elastomeric products that are coated with a thin layer of elastomeric polymeric coating containing an antitoxic agent, particularly a demand disinfectant iodinated resin. The antimicrobial coated catheters are prepared by adding the antitoxic agent to a solution of a liquid elastomeric polymer and then coating the surface of the elastomeric through a dipping or spraying procedure. The antimicrobial coatings can be applied to a variety of different elastomeric products including gloves and catheters and are capable of providing a high level of protection against microbes and other contaminants.

Abstract: The invention relates to a galvanic anode system for the corrosion protection of steel, comprised of a solid electrolyte and a galvanic anode material, preferably zinc and its alloys, glued to the solid electrolyte or embedded in the solid electrolyte. The solid electrolyte is characterised by a high ion conductivity and comprises at least one anionic and/or cationic polyelectrolyte and/or preferably at least one compound that forms complex compounds with the anode material, preferably with zinc. The solid electrolyte is produced by applying a coating agent, preferably as an aqueous dispersion or suspension, to the steel and/or to the mineral substructure, preferably to concrete. The anode material is characterised in that it forms a galvanic element in combination with the solid electrolyte and the steel to be protected, in which the steel forms the cathode.

Abstract: Mechanisms for coating surfaces of materials, the resulting coated materials, and solutions for use in material-coating processes are described. Triblock molecule components may be selected for desired properties. When applied in solution to a material, the molecules self-assemble into similarly oriented micro- or nanostructures coating the surface of the material. Various molecule properties can be tailored to produce a range of desirable surface coating properties. The surface coating may optionally be self cleaning if selected to be appropriately hydrophobic, allowing water and particulates to roll off of the surface with minimal friction.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a coating composition for rendering a glass surface water repellent. This invention is particularly directed to a coating composition with good durability. The coating composition can comprise one or more perfluoroalkyltrichlorosilanes, a perfluoropolyether carboxylic acid, and at least one fluorinated solvent.

Abstract: A method of coating a microneedle array comprising: providing a microneedle array having a substrate and at least one needle; providing a removable masking layer on the microneedle array such that the substrate is at least partially covered by the masking layer and the at least one needle remains at least partially exposed; and applying a coating material to at least a portion of the exposed portion of the microneedle array.

Abstract: A chemical composition and method for repairing a thermal barrier coating on a component designed for use in a hostile thermal environment, such as turbine, combustor and augmentor components of a gas turbine engine. The method repairs a thermal barrier coating on a component that has suffered localized damage to the thermal barrier coating. After cleaning the surface area of the component exposed by the localized spallation, a paste-like mixture of a ceramic composition comprising ceramic powders and nano-sized ceramic materials in a binder, further including an accelerant, is applied to the surface area of the component, and is optionally smoothed using mechanical means. The composition is then allowed to dry and cure to form a dried coating having polymeric characteristics. Upon subsequent heating, the dried coating reacts to produce a glassy ceramic repair coating.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process of making metal chalcogenide particles. The process comprises the steps of reacting a metal salt solution with a precipitant solution under conditions to form metal chalcogenide particles and by-product thereof, coating the metal chalcogenide particles with a surfactant; and separating the surfactant coated chalcogenide particles from the by-product to obtain metal chalcogenide particles substantially free of by-product.

Abstract: A production method for producing a wrapper for cigarettes is provided wherein, with a web kept traveling, a combustion inhibitor in liquid form is intermittently applied to one surface of the web to form undried banded layers arranged with a predetermined space therebetween in the traveling direction of the web, water is applied to the surface of the web over its entire area before or after the combustion inhibitor is applied, and then the web is rapidly dried.

Abstract: Provided is a porous carbon material composite formed of a porous carbon material and a functional material and equipped with high functionality. A porous carbon material composite is formed of (A) a porous carbon material obtainable from a plant-derived material having a silicon (Si) content of 5 wt % or higher as a raw material, said porous carbon material having a silicon (Si) content of 1 wt % or lower, and (B) a functional material adhered on the porous carbon material, and has a specific surface area of 10 m2/g or greater as determined by the nitrogen BET method and a pore volume of 0.1 cm3/g or greater as determined by the BJH method and MP method.

Abstract: The invention provides a device and a method for coating wheel rims, which allow the production of both standard rims and special rims, configured as gloss-copied rims. The device comprises a pre-treating station that is followed by a powder priming station followed by a basecoat application station and a final coating station, in particular an acrylate powder station, the final coating station being coupled to both the powder priming station and the pre-treating station by at least one conveyor, respectively. The system permits a proportion of special rims to be introduced in addition to standard rims without any impairment of the spindle-synchronous operation of the device.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a microencapsulated fire retardant and the uses thereof. The inventive micro-encapsulated fire retardant comprises a core containing a fire retardant and a shell of a natural microtubule, wherein the core is encapsulated by the shell. The microencapsulated fire retardant of the present invention can be composited into a certain polymeric substrate by a mixing method so as to form into a corresponding, fire-retardant polymeric composite material.

Abstract: In a method for reducing the pollution of buildings with gaseous acidic sulfur compounds, interior building walls, floors, or ceilings are provided with a coating composition containing an alkaline-earth hydroxide in an amount from 5 to 90 wt % with respect to the weight of the coating composition in a binder matrix, and the coating containing calcium hydroxide is allowed to react with the gaseous acidic sulfur compounds to form solid crystalline reaction products. In one embodiment, the coating composition may also contain 1 to 30 wt. % of at least one alkali-metal hydroxide. In another embodiment, the coating composition may also contain 1 to 5 wt. % zinc oxide. One or more diffusion-tight layers may be employed.

Abstract: A method to improve corrosion, abrasion, resistance to environmental degradationand fire resistant properties of structural components for use in oil, gas, exploration, refining and petrochemical applications is provided. The structural component is suitable for use as refinery and/or petrochemical process equipment and piping, having a substrate coated with a surface-treated amorphous metal layer. The surface of the structural component is surface treated with an energy source to cause a diffusion of at least a portion of the amorphous metal layer and at least a portion of the substrate, forming a diffusion layer disposed on a substrate. The diffusion layer has a negative hardness profile with the hardness increasing from the diffusion surface in contact with the substrate to the surface away from the substrate.

Abstract: An optically clear biofouling resistant coating compositions specially formulated for very high light transmission and more particularly coating compositions which can be applied to marine instruments and sensors. The compositions provide a biofouling resistant coating on the surface of the marine instruments and sensors which prevents underwater organisms from adhering and growing on the surfaces of the structures over a long period of time.

Abstract: A dodecamer peptide, and its modified variant, having a repeating glycine-lysine sequence was created and found to bind with high affinity to oxide surfaces and certain activated polymeric surfaces. Reversible binding characteristics of the peptides were demonstrated. The peptides were integrated with proteins, cells and fusion proteins to provide attachment of the proteins, cells and fusion proteins to solid material structures. The peptides can be used to functionalize surfaces of components within mechanical, in mechanical, biomechanical, micro fluidic, electronic, bioelectronic, bio-optical, and biochemical devices. Experiments were carried out to assess functionalization and reusability of a suspended mass resonator's cantilever.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for growing a thin nitride film over a substrate and a thin nitride film device, in which the polarity of the thin nitride film can be controlled by a low temperature process. In the method for growing the thin nitride film over a substrate, a Ga face (2) and a N face (3) are formed over a c face sapphire (Al2O3) substrate (1), the Ga face (2) growing in +c face, and the N face (3) growing in ?c face.

Abstract: A method for biolithographical deposition of molecules is provided. According to an embodiment of the method, a reactive layer (e.g., a polysaccharide mass) having a surface region coated with a biologically compatible resist is provided. A portion of the biologically compatible resist is selectively removed to expose an exposed portion of the reactive layer. Molecules, such as biomolecules and/or cellular species, are then conjugated to the exposed portion of the reactive layer. Also provided are materials and devices related to the method.

Abstract: Method for isolating a flexible film from a support substrate and method for fabricating an electronic device are provided. The method for isolating a flexible film from a support substrate includes providing a substrate with a top surface. A surface treatment is subjected to the top surface of the substrate, forming a top surface with detachment characteristics. A flexible film is formed on the top surface with detachment characteristics. The flexible film within the top surface with detachment characteristics is cut and isolated.

Abstract: A composition which provides stain resistance and soil resistance to substrates comprising a copolymer of Formula 1 is disclosed, wherein D, M, R, Rf, x, k, h, i and j are defined as in claim 1.

Abstract: A method of preparing an antimicrobial air filter comprising the steps of: soaking a porous material in a silver nanoparticle colloid; and coating the porous material embedded with silver nanoparticles with a silane quaternary ammonium polymer such that the loss of silver nanoparticles is reduced. The resultant filter may be used in an air treatment device.

Abstract: A lightweight, high strength and corrosion resistant composite metallic material is disclosed herein. The composite metallic material typically comprises a high-to-weight ratio, low density core material; and a corrosion resistant protective refractory metal layer. The method for making the composite metallic material comprises the steps of surface activating the core material and forming a refractory metal on the surface of the surface activated core material by physical, chemical or electrochemical processes. Such a composite material is suitable for making biomaterials, corrosion resistant equipment and industrial electrodes.

Abstract: Method and systems provide growth of polymer structures at a high rate in a selective manner. In various embodiments, the method or system can expose the growth site to a polymer source and growing a polymer tube at a rate of at least 80 micrometer per hour at the growth site. The method or system can provide selectivity by providing a growth site on a substrate by patterning a metal, such as copper, that provides a seed site for the polymer. Non-selected sites can be coated with a polymer growth inhibitor, such as polyimide or silicon nitride.

Abstract: A method for producing a preserved flower with its original natural flower color, particularly its original delicate color gradations, retained and a processing solution used in the method are provided. More specifically, the method for producing a preserved flower includes: immersing a fresh flower in a processing solution including a solution or dispersion containing one or two or more selected from a natural oil, natural resin, siloxane, synthetic resin, hydrated urethane, fatty acid ester, and surfactant; and drying the treated fresh flower.

Abstract: Provided herein are, among other things, epoxy resin varnishes and methods of making and using the same. In some embodiments, the epoxy resin varnishes comprise at least a filler such as silica. In certain embodiments, the epoxy resin varnishes provided herein are used for making laminates such as copper clad laminates. In further embodiments, the copper clad laminates provided herein are used for making printed circuit boards (PCBs).

Abstract: A pliable reinforcement carrier membrane for use in a coated membrane composite includes a pliable non-woven fibrous mat of entangled polymeric fibers and a hydrophobic binder. The membrane is made so that a first surface of the mat has portions of a portion of the polymeric fibers of the mat protruding therefrom in extent and in sufficient amounts to give the first surface of the mat a fuzzy characteristic to facilitate adhesion of a coating material and a second surface of the fibrous mat has a generally smooth, non-fuzzy surface. A pliable waterproof composite, including the membrane, has a bottom surface formed by a filled asphalt, modified bitumen, or non-asphaltic polymeric coating that overlies and is adhered to the first surface of the mat to provide a barrier against liquid water transmission through the composite and a top surface formed by the second surface of the mat.

Abstract: Methods for adhesive bonding are disclosed. The methods includes contacting a substrate with an activator composition which includes a reactive solvent, such as methyl ethyl ketone or acrylic-based monomers, and a reducing agent, such that the treated substrate has a working time of greater than about four weeks, and contacting the substrate with adhesive compositions to result in adhesive bonding.

Abstract: A method for horizontally electroplating or electro deposition a thin film on a substrate comprises the steps of transferring and positioning a substrate on a substrate supporter; the substrate being positioned approximately horizontally; moving a plurality of stop plates to enclose horizontal edges of the substrate so as to form with an enclosure around an edge of the substrate; moving a first electrode to be in contact with a portion of the substrate; the portion being a non-wired area; moving a second electrode to be above and not in contact with the substrate; wherein the second electrode has a polarity opposite to that of the first electrode; and filling electroplating liquid into the enclosure formed by the stop plates so as to be in contact with the second electrode above the substrate for electroplating or electro deposition.

Abstract: A method of making an optical construction that is static-dissipative and includes a static-dissipative layer buried within optical material.

Abstract: An article with a coating on its surface is described herein. The coating has at least one underlayer and a top layer. The underlayer includes one or more high-performance thermoplastics and inorganic tillers and the top layer includes one or more high-performance thermoplastics.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a vehicle body, which, without removing protrusions on an electrophoretic coating, improves the coating quality. The outer surface of the vehicle body is sanded prior to a pre-treatment, where the vehicle body is degreased and washed.

Abstract: Provided is a method of producing an alumina film mainly in alpha crystal structure superior in heat resistance, wherein the alumina film mainly in alpha crystal structure is formed on a substrate, independently of the kind of the substrate at relatively low temperature, by treating the substrate surface with a ceramic powder mainly having the crystal structure same as that of alumina in the alpha crystal structure, in forming the alumina film mainly in alpha crystal structure on the substrate (including the substrate having a film previously formed thereon).

Abstract: A tubular threaded element including a dry protective coating. The coating includes a solid matrix adhering to the substrate in which there are dispersed particles of at least one solid lubricant belonging to one and the same class. The solid matrix is lubricating and has a rheological behaviour of plastic or viscoplastic type. The coating protects the threadings of the threaded elements, used for example in hydrocarbon wells, from corrosion and galling.

Abstract: A method of fabricating an elastomeric structure, comprising: forming a first elastomeric layer on top of a first micromachined mold, the first micromachined mold having a first raised protrusion which forms a first recess extending along a bottom surface of the first elastomeric layer; forming a second elastomeric layer on top of a second micromachined mold, the second micromachined mold having a second raised protrusion which forms a second recess extending along a bottom surface of the second elastomeric layer; bonding the bottom surface of the second elastomeric layer onto a top surface of the first elastomeric layer such that a control channel forms in the second recess between the first and second elastomeric layers; and positioning the first elastomeric layer on top of a planar substrate such that a flow channel forms in the first recess between the first elastomeric layer and the planar substrate.

Abstract: An exhaust pipe paint for application to an exhaust pipe base includes an inorganic glass particle, an inorganic particle, and at least one of an inorganic binder and an inorganic binder precursor.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide an oxygen barrier cap with pull ring that maintains the opening easiness by tearing off with a pull ring, and the high productivity of one-piece molding by injection molding, and enhances significantly the gas barrier property, particularly oxygen barrier property. Further, in order to prevent conventional contamination of stored content caused by metal dust generated by tearing off the metal foil, or use of gas barrier resin molding material, the oxygen barrier cap with pull ring is molded from thermoplastic resin, and fixed to an opening of a container, and an oxygen barrier agent is coated on a score surface of a cap with pull ring, to form a coating film with oxygen barrier property.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to a reflective structure, a display apparatus including the reflective structure, and a method of manufacturing the reflective structure and the display apparatus. A reflective structure according to example embodiments may include a plurality of nanoparticles of non-uniform size, which are arranged on a substrate, or an uneven element having a surface contour that resembles a plurality of nanoparticles; and a reflective layer covering the plurality of nanoparticles or the uneven element. The reflective layer may have a random/variable height.

Abstract: The present invention aims at providing a process for producing composite semipermeable membrane excellent in water permeability and salt-blocking rate, and including an extremely small amount of unreacted components in the membrane, and at providing a composite semipermeable membrane obtained by the production process. The present invention relates to a process for producing a composite semipermeable membrane, comprising the steps of: producing an unwashed composite semipermeable membrane by forming a skin layer including a polyamide resin obtained by reaction between a polyfunctional amine component and a polyfunctional acid halide component on the surface of a porous support; and pretreating the unwashed composite semipermeable membrane by contact to a solution containing a water-soluble alcohol, and subsequently performing a membrane washing treatment by contact to pure water or ion exchange water.