Abstract: Provided are polymer-aerogel composite coatings, devices and articles including polymer-aerogel composite coatings, and methods for preparing the polymer-aerogel composite. The exemplary article can include a surface, wherein the surface includes at least one region and a polymer-aerogel composite coating disposed over the at least one region, wherein the polymer-aerogel composite coating has a water contact angle of at least about 140° and a contact angle hysteresis of less than about 1°. The polymer-aerogel composite coating can include a polymer and an ultra high water content catalyzed polysilicate aerogel, the polysilicate aerogel including a three dimensional network of silica particles having surface functional groups derivatized with a silylating agent and a plurality of pores.

Abstract: The invention relates to copper-containing metal pigments, wherein the copper-containing metal pigments have an elemental copper content of at least 50 wt. %, relative to the total weight of the uncoated copper-containing metal pigment, wherein the copper-containing metal pigments have at least one enveloping metal oxide layer and at least one enveloping chemically non-reactive plastic layer, wherein the sum of the amounts of the at least one chemically non-reactive plastic layer and of the at least one metal oxide layer lies in a range of from 10 to 50 wt. %, relative to the weight of the uncoated metal pigment, and the weight ratio of the at least one metal oxide layer to the at least one chemically non-reactive plastic layer lies in a range of from 1:2 to 1:20. The invention furthermore relates to a method for producing these pigments and the use thereof.

Abstract: A composition comprises a fluoropolymer such as an elastomeric fluoropolymer and at least 1 weight % of a fluoro-functionalized near-infrared radiation absorber. This composition can be formed into laser-engraveable layers for various elements that can be laser-engraved to provide relief images. The resulting laser-engraved elements can take various forms including flexographic printing members, and can be used to apply various inks to receiver materials in an imagewise fashion.

Abstract: Disclosed are quaternary ammonium salts containing non-halogen anions (e.g., quaternary ammonium carbonates, bicarbonates, and mixtures thereof) as anti-corrosive agents. The invention relates to a method for inhibiting the corrosion of metal surfaces by applying a composition containing one or more quaternary ammonium carbonate or bicarbonate. The disclosure is also directed to anti-corrosive coatings for metal substrates containing these compounds, to metal substrates having these anticorrosive coatings, and to aqueous cleaning solutions containing these compounds.

Abstract: The invention discloses utilizing isostatic-press (IP) processes apply a polymeric material (e.g, a PTFE foil) to uncoated razor blade edges forming thin, dense, and uniform coatings on blade edges which in turn exhibit low initial cutting forces correlating with more comfortable shaves. The isostatic press may be a hot isostatic press (HIP) or a cold isostatic press (CIP) or any other isostatic press process. The HIP conditions may include an environment of elevated temperatures and pressures in an inert atmosphere. The CIP conditions may include room temperature and elevated pressure. The polymeric material may be a fluoropolymer or non-fluoropolymeric material or any composite thereof. The lower surface of the polymeric material may be modified (e.g., chemical etching) to enhance adhesion to the blade edge. Two or more layers of polymeric material of similar or different properties may be isostatically pressed onto the uncoated blades.

Abstract: The invention discloses isostatic-pressing (IP) applied to polymer (e.g., PTFE) coated razor blade edges to produce thin, dense, and uniform blade edges which in turn exhibit low initial cutting forces correlating with a more comfortable shaves. The isostatic press utilized may be a hot isostatic press (HIP) or cold isostatic press (CIP) or any other isostatic press process. The HIP conditions may include an environment of elevated temperatures and pressures in an inert atmosphere. The HIP conditions may be applied to non-sintered coatings or sintered coatings or before or after a Flutec® process is applied to coatings. CIP conditions may include room temperature and elevated pressure. The polymeric material may be a fluoropolymer or a non-fluoropolymer material or any composite thereof. It may be deposited initially by any method, including but not limited to, dipping, spin coating, sputtering, or thermal Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD).

Abstract: A coating composition for a food or beverage can that includes an emulsion polymerized latex polymer formed by combining an ethylenically unsaturated monomer component with an aqueous dispersion of a water-dispersible polymer.

Abstract: Coated sheet materials having high solar reflective index and corrosion resistance, and methods of making such coated sheet materials, are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the sheet materials comprise metal such as galvanized steel roofing sheets, and the coating is deposited from a latex resin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymeric corrosion inhibiter for a metal substrate of formula (R1)aA(R2X)b, where a=0-3, b=1-6, A is a bridge structure unit, R1 is identical to or different from H or an aliphatic, aromatic, olefinic, cyclic, heterocyclic, polycyclic or polyheterocyclic radical, R2 is identical to or different from a polymeric basic structure, X is identical to or different from a functional group selected from the groups comprising: carboxylic acids; dicarboxylic acids; polycarboxylic acids; carboxylic acid anhydrides; carboxylic acid chlorides; carboxylic sulfonic acids; and also esters, amides and imides of the aforementioned groups, the molar mass of the polymer lies between 200 and 10,000, preferably 400 and 6,000. The invention further relates to the use of a polymeric corrosion inhibiter for the treatment of metal surfaces and to a method for producing a polymeric corrosion inhibiter.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods to form coatings on a substrate, the coatings comprising a blend of a poly(vinyl alcohol) composition comprising a poly(vinyl alcohol) characterized by (i) a hydrolysis level of from about 85 to about 93 mol % and a 4 weight % aqueous viscosity of 15 centipoise (cp) or less; or (ii) a hydrolysis level of about 95 mol % to 100%; and an ionomer comprising a parent acid copolymer that comprises ethylene and about 18 to about 30 weight % of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, the acid copolymer having a melt flow rate from about 200 to about 1000 g/10 min., wherein about 50% to about 70% of the carboxylic acid groups of the copolymer are neutralized to carboxylic acid salts comprising potassium cations, sodium cations or combinations thereof. Multilayer structures comprising the blend composition on a substrate are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a blend composition comprising a combination of (a) about 99 to about 1 weight %, based on the combination of (a) and (b), of a sub-partially hydrolyzed poly(vinyl alcohol) characterized by a hydrolysis level of from about 72 to about 84 mole %; and (b) about 1 to about 99 weight % of an ionomer comprising a parent acid copolymer that comprises ethylene and about 18 to about 30 weight % of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, the acid copolymer having a melt flow rate from about 200 to about 1000 g/10 min., wherein about 50% to about 70% of the carboxylic acid groups of the copolymer are neutralized to carboxylic acid salts comprising potassium and/or sodium cations. Also disclosed are aqueous dispersions and methods to prepare the aqueous dispersions. Articles and multilayer structures comprising the blend composition on a substrate and methods for their preparation are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to coating compositions which comprise dispersions of polymers obtained by a two-stage procedure, to processes for preparing them, and to their use.

Abstract: A coated article comprising a metal surface, a first layer of an uncured autodeposition coating and a second uncured paint layer deposited sequentially on the surface without intermediate curing of the autodeposition coating, a process of co-curing said autodeposition coating and paint layer or layers, and a cured coated article having chemical bonds between the cured autodeposition coating layer and at least the cured paint layer immediately adjacent to the cured autodeposition coating layer.

Abstract: A non-stick coating composition comprising a waterborne phenoxy resin, a crosslinker, and a silicone compound. The coating is substantially free of fluorocarbon resin. An article, such as aluminum, may be coated with the composition. The composition may be multi-layers, but only the layers other than the first layer includes the silicone compound. The invention includes the method for applying the coating or coatings.

Abstract: A polyurea coating composition comprising the reaction product of: an isocyanate-functional component (A) comprising: a) an aliphatic isocyanate functional material; and b) a cycloaliphatic isocyanate functional material; and an isocyanate-reactive component (B) comprising at least one polyaspartic acid ester component.

Abstract: A process for production of a flexible laminated sheet having one or more laminated bodies each provided with a metal foil formed on one side of a resin film, the process comprising a coating step in which a varnish containing a polyamic acid and a solvent is coated onto the metal foil to form a coated film, a holding step in which the coated film formed on the metal foil is held, a drying step in which at least a portion of the solvent in the varnish is removed to form a layer composed of a resin composition, and a resin film-forming step in which the layer composed of the resin composition is heated to form a resin film containing a polyimide resin. The conditions for each step from the coating step up to the resin film-forming step are adjusted based on a target for the content of metal elements in the resin film.

Abstract: The use of high-functionality highly branched polyetheramine polyols to coat substrates such as metal surfaces or components made of plastic permits improved adhesion of further coatings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to coating compositions which comprise dispersions of polymers obtained by a multistage procedure, to processes for preparing them, and to their use in corrosion protection.

Abstract: A binder comprising a polymeric binder comprising the products of a carbohydrate reactant and organic acid is disclosed. The binder is useful for consolidating loosely assembled matter, such as fibers. Fibrous products comprising fibers in contact with a carbohydrate reactant and an organic acid are also disclosed. The binder composition may be cured to yield a fibrous product comprising fibers bound by a cross-linked polymer. Further disclosed are methods for binding fibers with the carbohydrate based binder using an organic acid.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a process for the preparation of a crosslinker composition, comprising the steps of providing a mixture of an aliphatic alcohol A having at least one hydroxyl group and from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, with at least one multifunctional aldehyde C having at least two aldehyde groups —CHO to form a mixture AC, heating the mixture AC to convert at least a part of the multifunctional aldehyde C to its hemiacetal or to its acetal to form a mixture (AC)?, adding to the mixture (AC)? least one cyclic urea U or the educts to produce the said cyclic urea U in situ, which cyclic urea U has at least one unsubstituted >NH group, and reacting the mixture thus obtained to form a chemical bond between the nitrogen atom of the at least one unsubstituted >NH group of the at least one cyclic urea U5 and the carbon atom of the least one aldehyde group —CHO of the multifunctional aldehyde C, and coating compositions comprising the said crosslinker composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new coating materials for corrosion control.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of mitigating ice build-up on a substrate, such as a wind blade, comprising applying to the substrate curable film-forming compositions comprising isocyanate-functional curing agents, film-forming compositions with functional groups reactive with the isocyanates, and polysiloxanes. The film-forming compositions can be applied directly to the surface of the substrate or onto a primer coat and/or topcoat on the substrate.

Abstract: A waterborne base coat having a special-effect color and which contains aqueous microgel as binder, 0.5 to 2 wt.-% of poly(meth)acrylic acid thickener and 2 to 7 wt.-% of non-ionically emulsified EVA copolymer wax with a drop point of the wax portion of 80 to 110° C., the wt.-% in each case calculated as solids and relative to the solids content of the waterborne base coat.

Abstract: Disclosed is a halogen-free resin composition for printed wiring board production, which is remarkably reduced in quality deterioration due to moisture absorption of a semi-cured resin film (layer). Also disclosed is a copper film with resin or the like. The resin composition is characterized by containing a component A (one or more resins selected from the group consisting of bisphenol-A epoxy resins, bisphenol-F epoxy resins and bisphenol-AD epoxy resins, which have an epoxy equivalent of not more than 200, while being in a liquid state at 25 DEG C.), a component B (a linear polymer having a crosslinkable functional group), a component C (a crosslinking agent), a component D (an imidazole-based epoxy resin curing agent) and a component E (a phosphorus-containing epoxy resin). The resin composition is also characterized by containing 0.5-3.0% by weight of phosphorus atoms per 100% by weight of the resin composition. In the copper foil with resin, a resin layer is formed by using the resin composition.

Abstract: A silicic coating of 2.4 g/cm3 or higher density, obtained by forming a silicic coating precursor with the use of at least one type of silane compound having a photosensitive functional group and thereafter irradiating the silicic coating precursor with at least one type of light. This silicic coating can be used as a novel barrier film or stopper film for semiconductor device.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide materials and methods for hydrophobic coatings that can include hydrophobic core-shell nano-fillers dispersed in an elastomeric polymer matrix.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for coating metallic surfaces, comprising a binder component; a corrosion inhibitor polymer based on an ethylenically monocarboxylic and dicarboxylic acid and, if appropriate, further ethylenical monomers, a solvent component, and, if appropriate, crosslinkable components, and also pigment/filler components. The invention further relates to processes for its preparation and also to methods of coating a metallic surface using the composition, to coated metallic surfaces thus obtained, and to the use of the composition as a primer, particularly in coil coating or in atmospheric corrosion control. After drying, the applied layer preferably has a thickness of at least 3.1 ?m and is therefore thicker than a typical pretreatment layer.

Abstract: Method for making an absorber coating for solar heating and a coating as such to be applied on a metal substrate, in particular a coating to be applied on a thin aluminium metal sheet. The coating is of the sol-gel type based on a metal oxide precursor where pigment particles are intimately mixed into the precursor followed by application of the mixed sol lacquer on the substrate and thereafter reaction in humid air at a required temperature to obtain the sol-gel coating. The precursor may preferably be a CeO2 (NO3) based sol with preferably 20% CeO2 having a particle size of 10-20 nm and a pH of 1.5. Further the pigment may be a manganese ferrite black spinel, Mn3Cu2FeO8.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible metal laminate with low dielectric constant, which may be applied for a substrate for a flexible printed circuit. A flexible metal laminate according to one aspect of the invention includes a first metal layer; a first polyimide layer; a polyimide layer including fluoropolymer dispersed therein, formed on the first polyimide layer; and a second polyimide layer formed on the polyimide layer including fluoropolymer dispersed therein; wherein in the polyimider layer including dispersed fluoropolymer, the content of the fluoropolymer per unit volume is higher at 40 to 60% depth than at 5 to 10% depth of the total thickness from the surface of the polyimide layer.

Abstract: A method of applying to a clean metal surface an aqueous solution comprised of a small percentage of organofunctional siloxane oligomers. The organofunctional siloxane oligomers used in this method include silsesquioxanes. The organofunctional siloxane oligomers are applied to a metal surface prior to the application of a topcoat and function to inhibit corrosion of the metal surface.

Abstract: Liquid hydrofluorocarbons provide low corrosivity lubrication of metallic surfaces especially at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polyester AB comprising moieties derived from di- or polyfunctional organic acid compounds A and moieties derived from di- or polyfunctional organic hydroxy compounds B, wherein the compounds A comprise “hard” acid compounds A1 having two or more acid groups per molecule, and soft acid compounds A2, and the compounds B comprise “hard” hydroxyfunctional compounds B1 having two or more hydroxyl groups per molecule, and soft hydroxyfunctional compounds B2, and coating compositions prepared from these with crosslinkers selected from the group consisting of isocyanates, capped isocyanates, aminoplast crosslinkers, and phenoplast crosslinkers, as well as their application in coating of metal substrates.

Abstract: Ablation-type printing plates having increased shelf-life are produced using a melamine resin free of water prior to use. A representative production sequence includes providing a substrate having an oleophilic surface; coating, over the substrate, an oleophilic resin composition having (A) a resin phase consisting essentially of a melamine resin substantially free of water and a resole resin, the resole resin being present in an amount ranging from 0% to 28% by weight of dry film, (B) a near-IR absorber dispersed within the resin phase, and (C) a sulfonic acid catalyst dispersed within the resin phase and being present in an amount ranging from 0.7% to 1.6% by weight of dry film; curing the resin composition to produce a dry film; following resin curing, coating an oleophobic polymer composition over the cured resin composition; and curing the oleophobic polymer composition.

Abstract: Dispersions and methods for forming dispersions that include a higher crystallinity polyolefin and at least one dispersing agent are disclosed. Various applications for use of the dispersions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for the production of multi-layer coatings comprising the successive steps: 1) applying an 8 to 20 ?m thick coating layer from an aqueous coating composition A onto a substrate provided with an EDC primer, 2) applying a 5 to 15 ?m thick base coat layer from an aqueous coating composition B onto the previously applied coating layer, 3) applying a clear coat layer onto the base coat layer, 4) jointly curing the three coating layers, wherein coating compositions A and B being different from each other and wherein the coating composition A contains at least one metal platelet pigment having a thickness from 10 to 100 nm in a proportion corresponding to a pigment/resin solids ratio by weight from 0.06:1 to 0.2:1.

Abstract: Disclosed is an anti-corrosion treatment method for a heat exchanger, in which even if an aluminum material-made heat exchanger having been flux-brazed by the NB process, in particular, an aluminum material-made heat exchanger to be used for automobile air conditioner is not subjected to a chemical conversion treatment in advance, not only corrosion resistance can be significantly enhanced without impairing hydrophilicity, but deodorizing properties can be enhanced. The anti-corrosion treatment method for an aluminum material-made heat exchanger includes bringing an aluminum material-made heat exchanger having been flux-brazed by the Nocolok brazing process into contact with a hydrophilic treatment liquid and then applying a baking treatment, thereby forming a hydrophilic film on the surface of the aluminum material-made heat exchanger, wherein the hydrophilic treatment liquid contains a hydrophilic resin and a lithium ion, and a lithium concentration in the hydrophilic film is from 0.05 to 25% by mass.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of polysilazanes as a permanent coating on metal and polymer surfaces for preventing corrosion, increasing scratch resistance and to facilitate easier cleaning. The invention comprises a solution of a polysilazane or a blend of polysilazanes of the general formula 1 —(SiR?R?—NR??)n—??(1) where R?, R? and R?? are identical or different and independently of one another represent hydrogen or an optionally substituted alkyl, aryl, vinyl or (trialkoxysilyl)alkyl group and n represents a whole number and is calculated in such a way that the polysilazane has a numerical average molecular weight of 150 to 150 000 g/mol, in a solvent. The invention also relates to a method for producing the coating.

Abstract: A method of making a magnesium alloy housing includes steps as follows: providing a magnesium alloy base; submerging the magnesium alloy base in a phosphate solution, thereby forming a chemical plating layer on the surface thereof; coating a prime coating on the chemical plating layer and drying the prime coating, thereby forming a prime layer; coating an enamel on the prime layer and drying the enamel, thereby forming a color coating layer; grinding the color coating layer with a grinding wheel, thereby forming a hair line layer; coating a metallic coating on the hair line layer and drying the metallic coating, thereby forming a decorative layer; and coating a transparent coat on the decorative layer and drying the transparent coat, thereby forming a transparent protecting layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides: luster coating film forming method I comprising (1) applying an aqueous luster thermosetting base coating composition (A) to a substrate in two to five stages, in such a manner that the thickness of the base coating composition (A) applied in each of the second and subsequent stages becomes 0.

Abstract: Compositions for bonding galvanized surfaces are disclosed. The compositions include either (i) a first part that includes at least one (meth)acrylate component in combination with a free radical inhibitor component and a phosphate ester component and a second part that includes at least one accelerator component or (ii) a first part that includes at least one (methyl)acrylate component in combination with an accelerator and a phosphate ester component and a second part that includes a carrier component and a free radical initiator component. Methods for preparing and methods for using these compositions also are disclosed, as are processes for inhibiting corrosion on galvanized surfaces.

Abstract: A polyimide resin composed of a repeating unit represented by the following formula (1): or composed of the repeating unit represented by the formula (1) and at least one repeating unit represented by the following formula (2): wherein X is the same as defined in the specification, exhibits a good thermoplastic property, a high solubility in solvents and a good heat resistance as well as a low water absorption and an excellent adhesion property. The polyimide resin is useful as the material for the adhesive layer of a metal-clad laminate which is composed of an insulating substrate, a metal layer and an adhesive layer disposed between the insulating substrate and the metal layer.

Abstract: A protective coating for a metal substrate is provided that is light, durable, galvanically protective, and easily applied at the site of manufacture. The coating has at least two layers, one of which is a galvanizing layer and one of which is a micro-composite of a galvanic metal and a non-conducting material, such as polymer. Such coatings are useful for example to protect pipes or other metal surfaces in corrosive environments. Methods of producing the coating are provided, including methods that use advanced spraying techniques to provide very thin but consistent layers. Using the advanced spraying methods the composite layer can be created by co-spraying the galvanic metal and the nonconductive material onto the surface of the galvanic coating. Optionally, an outer coat of insulating material can be applied to provide further protection to the surface.

Abstract: A rust-proof coating, which does not contain a hazardous metal such as chromium and is able to form a thin coating in which crack generation is inhibited even after a baking treatment at a high temperature, including based on the whole composition, 5 to 40% by weight of an organic silicon compound, 0.05 to 5.0% by weight of an organic titanium compound, 20 to 60% by weight of one or more metal powders selected from the group of zinc powder, zinc alloy powder, and aluminum powder, and 10 to 60% by weight of an organic solvent. A coating having excellent anticorrosive properties can be formed by coating the above-mentioned paint composition followed by heating at a temperature of from 200 to 400 degrees C.

Abstract: The invention relates to LCST polymers and their preparation and use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an aluminium strip, in which the aluminium strip is coated with a sorption layer which has a binder and a sorbent. The object to propose a method for producing an aluminium strip coated with a sorption layer, by means of which an aluminium strip can be coated cost-effectively having constant performance characteristics with respect to the sorption of, for example, water vapour, is achieved according to the invention by means of a method for producing an aluminium strip coated with a sorption layer by applying a suspension to the aluminium strip in the coil-coating process, which in addition to a liquid comprises at least one binder, formed as a solid, and a sorbent, and by subjecting the aluminium strip, together with the applied suspension, to a drying process, in which the binder is activated.

Abstract: A coating composition includes a conductive polymer including at least one of the following: a single conductive polymer, a dual strand conductive polymer, a combination of a single conductive polymer and a dual strand conductive polymer or an organic-inorganic hybrid composite.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing the anti-fingerprint paint is described hereinafter. Firstly, blend fluorinated polymer with fluorocarbon solvents to form fluorocarbon polymer paint. Secondly, blend nano-particles with the fluorocarbon solvents, then add the fluorine-couplant into the fluorocarbon solvents with the nano-particles therein, and further mix up the above-mentioned solvents to get a nano-particle solvent. Lastly, blend the fluorocarbon polymer paint with the nano-particle solvents and further mix up the mixture of the fluorocarbon polymer paint and the nano-particle solvents under a room temperature for 12 to 24 hours to form the anti-fingerprint paint. The method of forming the anti-fingerprint coating onto the surface of the substrate is described hereinafter. Firstly, coat the anti-fingerprint paint onto a surface of the substrate. Secondly, heat the anti-fingerprint paint coated on the surface of the substrate to form the anti-fingerprint coating on the surface of the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention describes two-component coating compositions which for curing require no polyisocyanates or melamine-formaldehyde resins as crosslinkers.

Abstract: The various embodiments herein provide a method and composition to produce an anti-corrosive layer. According to one embodiment herein, a titanium based sol is synthesized and deposited on a substrate, dried for 120° C. for 1 hour, calcinated upto 400° C. for 1 hour, doped with a corrosion inhibitor, dried and deposited a layer of hybrid silica sol and cured to obtain the anticorrosive layer. According to another embodiment, a surface pre-treatment coating has a composition comprising a titanium dioxide layer, a corrosion inhibitor doped on the titanium dioxide layer, a hybrid silicate layer deposited on the doped titanium layer to form a coating to provide an improved corrosion resistance and self-healing effect.

Abstract: Process for applying integrated pretreatment layers to metallic surfaces, particularly the surfaces of coil metals, by treatment with a composition comprising at least one binder, crosslinker, a finely divided inorganic filler, and compounds containing at least two thioamide groups or containing one thioamide group and at least one functional group. Integrated pretreatment layer obtainable by the process.