Abstract: A catalyst assembly for use in polysulfide generation in white liquor employed in a pulp or paper making process includes a substrate for supporting a catalytic material, at least the surface of which is formed of a corrosion resistant thermoplastic or thermosetting resin, and granular manganese dioxide particles partially embedded in the surface to be mechanically bonded thereto, a catalytically effect percentage of the surface area of the particles being exposed and free of the resin. Also disclosed is a reactor for utilizing such a catalysis assembly and a method of making the catalysis assembly.

Abstract: A carbon nanotube composite film includes at least one carbon nanotube layer and at least one base material layer. A method for making a carbon nanotube composite film includes the steps of: (a) providing a substrate having a carbon nanotube array formed thereon; (b) providing a base material layer, and covering the base material layer on the carbon nanotube array; (c) providing a pressing device, and pressing the carbon nanotube array with the base material layer covered thereon by the pressing device to form a carbon nanotube layer and thus acquiring a carbon nanotube composite film.

Abstract: A method of forming a fiber made of peptide nanostructures is disclosed. The method comprises: providing peptide nanostructures in solution, and fiberizing the solution thereby forming at least one fiber of the peptide nanostructures. Also disclosed are methods of forming films and other articles using the peptide nanostructures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermally conductive pad and a method for producing the same. The thermally conductive pad includes an array of carbon nanotubes and a polymer matrix. The array of carbon nanotubes has a density in the approximate range from 0.1 g/cm3 to 2.2 g/cm3. The array of carbon nanotubes is incorporated in the polymer matrix by way of polymerization of a pre-polymer of the polymer matrix in situ. Moreover, the method for producing the thermally conductive pad is also included.

Abstract: An encapsulated structure for a metallic part is disclosed. The structure includes at least two corrosion inhibiting members which are bonded to the metallic part and to each other to encapsulate the metallic part from the surrounding environment. In one embodiment, the metallic part is a thixomolded magnesium alloy and the corrosion inhibiting members are injection molded thermoplastic members into which the heated metallic part is pressed. The corrosion inhibiting members can also be molded to provide one or more additional desired features.

Abstract: A method for producing a composite material with high-density array of carbon nanotubes, includes the steps of: (a) providing a substrate with an array of carbon nanotubes formed thereon; (b) applying a liquid polymer precursor to the array of carbon nanotubes such that the liquid polymer precursor infuses into the array of carbon nanotubes; (c) compressing the array of carbon nanotubes in directions parallel to a first axis parallel to a surface of the substrate to form a high-density array of carbon nanotubes with a density in the approximate range from 0.1 g/cm3 to 2.2 g/cm3; and (d) polymerizing the liquid polymer precursor to form a composite material comprising a polymer matrix with the high-density array of carbon nanotubes incorporated therein.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a high purity, annealed iron powder suitable for the preparation of soft magnetic composites. The powder is distinguished in that the content of inevitable impurities is less than 0.30% by weight, the oxygen content is less than 0.05% by weight, and the specific surface area as measured by the BET method is less than 60 m2/kg.

Abstract: A functional film of the invention includes a microparticulate-containing layer containing functional microparticulates. The microparticulate-containing layer inhibits the occurrence of cracks even when drawn 10%. When the functional film includes a microparticulate-containing layer containing conductive microparticulates, the microparticulate-containing layer exhibits a surface resistivity after drawn 10% which is at most 10 times greater than the surface resistivity prior to drawing. The invention thus implements a functional film which is unsusceptible to reduction or loss of its function due to deformation.

Abstract: The barrier properties of a water soluble gas barrier material are improved if the material is blended with a nanoparticle calcium carbonate having a size of from 10 to 250 nanometers. The barrier material is on a substrate to provide a substrate with gas barrier properties. A layer of heat sealable material may be applied to the exposed surface of the barrier material. A method for making the barrier coated substrate is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a foam which comprises a foam matrix having essentially open cells and an impregnation comprising essentially fluorocarbon resin or silicone resin applied to the foam matrix. The impregnation additionally comprises at least one flame-retardant substance. The invention further relates to a process for producing a foam according to the invention.

Abstract: A security document with a security element, wherein the security element includes at least partly a material that is optically changeable by an electric or magnetic field. In addition, a corresponding method for producing such a security document and a test method for testing such a security document are described.

Abstract: A method of producing a multilayer interconnection board is disclosed that includes the steps of processing a resin member on an interconnection layer by imprinting press, and removing residue of the resin member at the bottom of a via hole after forming the via hole. In the method of producing a multilayer interconnection board, a thermal setting resin, which has a setting temperature higher than that of the resin member, is applied on a via-connecting portion of the interconnection layer, the resin member is formed on the interconnection layer, an interconnection groove and a via hole are formed by imprinting press on the resin member by using a tool, and an un-cured portion of the high temperature setting resin is dissolved and removed by using a resin solvent. Thereby, residue of the resin member on the thermal setting resin is removed.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of forming a thick film dielectric layer in an EL laminate of the type including one or more phosphor layers sandwiched between a front and a rear electrode with the phosphor layer being separated from the rear electrode by a thick film dielectric layer. The method includes depositing a ceramic material in one or more layers by a thick film technique to form a dielectric layer having a thickness of 10 to 300 ?m; pressing the dielectric layer to form a densified layer with reduced porosity and surface roughness; and sintering the dielectric layer to form a pressed, sintered dielectric layer which, in an EL laminate, has an improved uniform luminosity over an unpressed, sintered dielectric layer of the same composition.

Abstract: A squeegee apparatus is provided for coating mixed materials on a surface and used in combination with a source of pressurized activator and resin in fluid communication with a mixing tube having an outlet. The squeegee apparatus includes a manifold in fluid communication with the outlet of the mixing tube. The squeegee is held by either the manifold or a handle. At least one distribution tube is provided to distribute the coated material, where the tube has a length with a plurality of holes to dispense the mixed materials during use. The distribution tube is fluid communication with the outlet of the mixing tube, with the distribution tube being fastened to the manifold. Moreover, an elongated squeegee is fastened to the manifold. The squeegee has an edge configured to spread the mixed materials during use. The distribution tube and the squeegee edge are aligned along substantially parallel axes and held in fixed relationship to each other by the manifold.

Abstract: In jet printable compositions that include nano metal powders in a liquid carrier.

Abstract: A method for the production of a laminated composite mat is disclosed. The method involves impregnating a fibre mass with a liquid binder system and subjecting the so-obtained impregnated fibre mass to a drying step while the impregnated fibre mass is deposited as a layer on one side of a performed sheet incorporating an intumescent material so as to, at least, substantially remove the carrier liquid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing composite textile and composite textile obtainable by this process as well as the use of said composite textile for automotive applications among other things. Said process comprises the following steps: (a) applying a foamed polymer dispersion onto a suede-like textile substrate; (b) drying the composite material of polymer foam and substrate; (c) compacting the polymer foam with the substrate; and (d) heat-treating and/or cross-linking the polymer foam. The composite textile is characterised by a suede-like textile substrate and a polymer foam layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to highly filled polyolefin compounds, the preparation of which uses maleic-anhydride-modified polyolefin and at least one amino-functional silicon compound, and to a process for their preparation, and to their use.

Abstract: A method for producing a magnetic recording medium includes heat-curing a coated substrate to cure a non-magnetic back coat on the substrate and to cure a magnetic front coat on the substrate, and calendering the heat-cured coated substrate to produce the magnetic recording medium. The calendering optionally is off-line calendering during which the substrate passes between opposed, generally non-compliant rolls. Other methods, and magnetic recording media produced by the disclosed methods, also are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides an oxide superconductor thick film which is formed on a substrate or a board and has a high Jc and Ic and a method for manufacturing the same. Predetermined amounts of materials containing elements of Bi, Pb, Sr, Ca and Cu are weighed, mixed and subjected to steps of calcining, milling, and drying, and thereafter an organic binder and an organic vehicle are added thereto to prepare a (Bi, Pb)2+aSr2Ca2Cu3O2 superconductive paste, which is applied to the surface of a substrate or a board in a thickness of 260 ?m or more and dried. Thereafter, the paste is first subjected to burning at temperatures of 835° C. to 840° C. for 100 hours, then pressurization, and further burning at temperatures of 835° C. to 840° C. for 100 hours, thereby preparing an oxide superconductor thick film having a film thickness of 130 ?m or more having a high Jc and Ic.

Abstract: Methods for forming data storage media and the media formed thereby are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the method for forming a data storage media, comprises: injection molding a substrate comprising surface features, wherein said surface features have greater than about 90% of a surface feature replication of an original master; and disposing a data layer over at least one surface of said substrate; wherein said data storage media has an axial displacement peak of less than about 500? under shock or vibration excitation.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a recorded matter having an ink-receiving layer of a porous structure. The ink-receiving layer has an image region where an image is formed with a coloring material. The method includes the steps of (i) applying an ink to the ink-receiving layer to obtain an image region where an image is formed with a coloring material contained in the ink, (ii) applying a liquid comprising a non-volatile liquid not dissolving the coloring material to the ink-receiving layer, and (iii) forming a portion in which all or substantially all of the coloring material distributed in a thickness direction of the ink-receiving layer is embedded in the non-volatile liquid by rubbing the non-volatile liquid after it is applied. The non-volatile liquid contains an ester of a saturated fatty acid and an alcohol.

Abstract: The electrodes are formed by surface coating and cold compression on metal strips. They are then assembled, by hot pressing, with an electrolytic membrane. The metal strips are then removed, preferably by mechanical detachment. Current collectors are then formed on each of the electrodes by PVD type techniques that are conventional in microelectronics. The resulting thin micro-battery with high surface capacity can then be integrated in an integrated circuit, in particular by bonding by means of indium connecting balls.

Abstract: A wet process for manufacturing a cloth prepreg with a uniform fiber distribution and large cover factor comprises impregnating a woven fabric with a diluted resin and drying, which fabric has a number of crossing points of warp and weft in the range of 2,000 to 70,000/m2, which process further comprises at least one of the steps (A) and (B), namely (A) a step of distributing a line-shaped binder on the fabric to fix the yarn flatness prior to impregnating the fabric with a resin diluted with a solvent, at least 80% of which solvent is a nonsolvent of the binder and, (B) a step of calendering the woven fabric after drying.

Abstract: A method for producing a functional film having at least one functional layer comprising a compressed layer of functional particles on a support, in which the method comprises applying a liquid in which the functional particles are dispersed onto a transfer support and drying the liquid to form a transfer precursor film having a layer containing the functional particles formed on the transfer support; superposing the support on which the functional layer is to be formed and the transfer precursor film so that the support and the layer containing the functional particles are brought into contact with each other, and compressing the layer containing the functional particles to form the compressed layer of the functional particles on the support; and thereafter releasing the transfer support from the compressed layer of the functional particles.

Abstract: The process described herein provides a simple and cost effective method for making crack free, high density thin ceramic film. The steps involve depositing a layer of a ceramic material on a porous or dense substrate. The deposited layer is compacted and then the resultant laminate is sintered to achieve a higher density than would have been possible without the pre-firing compaction step.

Abstract: A preform and method for forming preforms and structural members are provided. The preform can be formed by cold spraying a structural material onto a base member, such that the preform has dimensions approximating the dimensions of the machined structural member to thereby reduce material waste and machining time when forming the structural member from the preform. In addition, the preforms can be plastically deformed to more closely correspond with the desired dimensions of the structural member. Further, hydrogen can be provided in a mixed stream of gas and structural material for spraying, and the resulting structural member can be subjected to a sub-atmospheric pressure to release hydrogen therefrom.

Abstract: A method of increasing conductivity of an ink, comprises orienting particles in the ink. The ink comprises the particles and solvent, and the particles are conductive anisotropic particles.

Abstract: A polymer battery module packaging sheet includes, as essential components, a base layer (61), an aluminum layer (62), chemical conversion coatings (64a, 64b) coating the opposite surfaces of the aluminum layer (62), and an innermost layer (63). The chemical conversion coatings (64a, 64b) are formed by processing the opposite surfaces of the aluminum layer (62) by a phosphate treatment method. The base layer (61) and the innermost layer (63) are bonded to the chemical conversion coatings (64a, 64b) of the aluminum layer (62) with adhesive layers (65a, 65b), respectively.

Abstract: In order to provide a recorded matter having image fastness to light and gas, disclosed is a recorded matter having an ink-receiving layer of a porous structure, wherein the ink-receiving layer has an image region where an image is formed with a coloring material, wherein the image region has a portion in which all or substantially all of the coloring material distributing in a thickness direction of the ink-receiving layer is embedded in a non-volatile liquid which does not dissolve the coloring material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for producing singlet oxygen, comprising a housing forming a chamber which has at least two opposite surfaces. One of said surfaces is transparent and the other is covered by a coating made from a dye excitable by light, and a light source for irradiating the surface covered with the dye. The surface covered with the dye is formed by a substrate comprising a finely roughened surface. The dye is introduced into the indentations of the finely roughened surface by polishing. The light source can be formed by light emitting diodes, whose light emission comprises a wavelength located within the range of maximum radiation absorption of the dye of the coated surface.

Abstract: A radio-conductive material which exhibits conductivity upon exposure to radiations is formed of alcohol-soluble nylon and inorganic material having radiation absorbing power.

Abstract: A method for sealing the cut edges which result when filter material is cut from a zigzag-shaped starting material is provided. The filter material area situated within an outer casing is at least partly interspersed with fine particles which are present therein in an unbound state. A cutter blade separates the filter material, which during the cutting process rests against an anvil, by exerting pressure which acts approximately perpendicularly on the material to be separated. According to the method, the severance cut takes place in an area which shortly prior to carrying out the severance cut has been impregnated with a liquid which is solidifiable under pressure.

Abstract: A coating composition that can be used in a process for coating a substrate where in a first step a radiation curable coating composition is applied to the substrate and/or a radiation permeable film. Next, the substrate and the film are pressed together in such a way that the coating composition is sandwiched between them. Thereafter, the coating composition is cured by irradiation through the film to obtain a coated substrate. In a subsequent step, the film is removed from the coated substrate. The coating composition applied to the film and/or the substrate is a hot melt composition comprising 20 to 100 wt. % of a radiation curable resin or mixture of radiation curable resins having a viscosity in the range of from 15 to 10,000 mPa.s in the temperature range of from 40 to 150° C.

Abstract: A method of producing an iridescent reflecting surface on an object is presented. Flakes of dry non metallic reflecting material such as cholesteric liquid crystal (CLC) material are applied to the surface so that the flakes are parallel with the surface and bound with a binder to the surface.

Abstract: A process of impregnating fine adsorbent particles such as carbon dust or APS silica gel powder into the micro-cavities of shaped fibers comprises the steps of continuously conveying shaped fibers with micro-cavities to a reservoir of the fine adsorbent particles. The fibers pass through the reservoir to thereby produce relative motion between the fibers and the particles. Additionally, impact forces are created between the shaped fibers and the fine particles to assist in impregnating the particles into the micro-cavities of the fibers. Any excess particles are removed from the fibers outside the reservoir, and subsequently the shaped fibers impregnated with fine adsorbent particles are collected for later use in filter applications such as cigarette filter and air filter applications, for example.

Abstract: This invention relates to the printing of a substrate having a pre-printed “print pattern” with a “design layer” of ink where there is differential adhesion within and without the print pattern. The print pattern is receptive to an ink, and the design layer ink forms a durable image material with good bond to the print pattern, but the ink does not form a durable image material on the portions of the substrate outside the print pattern. The design layer ink is a UV-curable ink, and the print pattern may have a higher surface energy than the portions of the substrate outside the print pattern.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel stabilized borax based fire retardant system. More particularly, this invention pertains to a borax containing fire retardant system which is stabilized and resists leaching and oxidation when combined as a coating or an impregnation with a suitable substrate such as wood, plastic or the like. A stabilized borate suspension useful for providing fire retardancy to a substrate comprising: (a) a liquid polyacrylate suspension; (b) a liquid polytetrafluoroethylene suspension; (c) a borate powder; (d) a liquid vinyl acetate co-polymer suspension; and (e) sufficient water to incorporate components (a), (b), (c) and (d) to form an emulsion.

Abstract: A method for the application of liquid through viscid medium onto the surface of a pre-dried material web including the steps of applying a viscid medium to at least one side of the material web, routing the material web through a press nip and supporting the material web substantially without free draw.

Abstract: Adhesive composition consisting of an aminoplast resin with a free formaldehyde-like compound being present. In particular an adhesive composition consisting of a melamine-urea-formaldehyde resin to which a free formaldehyde-like compound has been added so that F/(NH2)2 is equal to 0.8-1.6. The adhesive is in particular suitable for the preparation of board material by combining in a press cellulose-containing materials with the adhesive according to the invention and in this press manufacturing board material at elevated temperature and pressure.

Abstract: A method for casting a thick layer of photoresist material onto a substrate. The method including the steps of pressing the photoresist against the substrate material using a presser plate and limiting the travel of the presser plate by using spaces which can be positioned on the substrate material. The process further including the step of holding the presser plate in a pressed position while the photoresist is at least partially cured or solidified.

Abstract: The wafer coated with the resist is deliberately placed in the vapor before being transferred to an aligner that exposes the resist on the wafer, the vapor, for example, the moisture, uniformly adheres onto the resist on the wafer. As a result, the substrate can uniformly be exposed in the following exposing process, and the uniformity of the line width and the like can be improved.

Abstract: A method of forming an environmental resistant thermal barrier coating on a copper alloy is disclosed. The steps include cleansing a surface of a copper alloy, depositing a bond coat on the cleansed surface of the copper alloy, depositing a NiAl top coat on the bond coat and consolidating the bond coat and the NiAl top coat to form the thermal barrier coating. The bond coat may be a nickel layer or a layer composed of at least one of copper and chromium-copper alloy and either the bond coat or the NiAl top coat or both may be deposited using a low pressure or vacuum plasma spray.

Abstract: A process for generating colored nanolithography patterns of parallel lines or cross pattern lines on a glass or plastic substrate, said process consisting the steps of pressing a polycarbonate or aluminium mold obtained from a compact disk on a glass or plastic surface inked with a permanent marker ink for one or more times to create lithographic patterns of parallel colored lines or cross pattern lines. Also, the present invention provides a method for generating colored nanolithography patterns of parallel lines or cross pattern lines on a glass or plastic substrate having dried ink, said process consisting keeping the plastic or glass substrate having the dried ink in a chamber containg ethanol or toluene for about 10 seconds followed by pressing the polycarbonate or aluminium mold obtained from a compact disk on the glass or plastic surface to generate the pattern.

Abstract: A process and resulting thermoplastic article (10) is provided suitable for use in constructing furniture. The thermoplastic article (10) contains hardened particulates (20) such as powders of alumina oxide or ceramic microspheres which bring about an improved cut and scratch resistance to the surface of the articles. The hardened particulates (20) may be integrally mixed with the extruded product or applied post-molding to a surface of the shaped article. In addition, spherical additives may be included in the extrusion polymer which reduces shear forces and provides an improved wood grain appearance in the extruded article.

Abstract: A solid plastic film wrapper with a Static Coefficient of Friction (Static COF) differential used for packaging paper products, and a method for producing the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for carbon nanotube emitter surface treatment, which is used to increase the number of carbon nanotube exposed on the triode structure device. For advancing the current density and magnitude of CNT emitter, the invention uses a method of casting surface treatment on the CNT emitter including the steps of coating an adhesive material on the surface of device; heating the adhesive material for adhibitting the surface; and lifting the adhesive material off.

Abstract: A paint repair process is provided for repairing scratches (12) and chips (22) in automotive paint (14). A paint mixture (26) is applied to the surface (24) of the automotive paint (14) and worked into the scratches (12) and the chips (22) by applying a minimum pressure of approximately one and one-quarter pounds per square inch directly to the paint mixture (26). After an initial drying of the paint mixture (26), the paint mixture (26) is polished and heated by applying a polishing mixture (28) to the surface of the paint mixture (26), and then pressing a natural wool fiber polishing pad against the surface of the paint mixture (26) with a minimum pressure of two pounds per square inch and moving the polishing pad relative to the outer surface of the paint mixture (26) at speeds in a rage of approximately 800 to 1050 feet per minute.

Abstract: A friction lining for wet running consists of a fabric which can be applied to a carrier (6) and is partly impregnated with resin. In order to provide favorable friction conditions it is proposed that the porosity of the fabric (1) impregnated with resin is higher in the zone of the friction face (4) by a lower resin content in a surface layer (h) than in the remaining layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating element, a coated fibrous web, and methods for manufacturing the same. The invention also relates to a particle granule. The coating element comprises a pigment binder structure granule formed from pigment particles and a binding agent and, possibly, additives, the pigment particles being bound to one another through a binding agent. According to the invention, the shape of the granule is essentially rotationally symmetrical, comprising an inner part and a crust part, the density of the inner part being lower than the crust part. The granules can be prepared by spray drying from aqueous slurry that contains a pigment, binder, and possible additives. The shape of the coating elements can be altered by using controlled deformation. They can be flattened, for example, by calendering to form the surface of a desired shape, and attached to the surface of the fibrous web without a separate binder or by adding a small amount of binder only.