Abstract: The invention relates to a sizing composition for a thermal and/or acoustic insulation product, based on mineral wool, comprising an epoxy resin of the glycidyl ether type, an amine hardener and an accelerator chosen from imidazoles, imidazolines and mixtures thereof. Application to the manufacture of thermal and/or acoustic insulation products having improved mechanical properties after aging, especially in a wet environment.

Abstract: A binder composition comprising an emulsion copolymer, and a polyol crosslinker.

Abstract: A reinforced panel comprises at least two strength-providing strands and an insulating filler wherein the filler is situated around the strands such that a combination of the strands and the filler form a cohesive structure. Additionally, a ratio of the strength-providing strands to the filler is such that the panel is strong and rigid and is capable of providing insulation.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to fibrillar adjuvants. Epitopes assembled into nanofibers by a short synthetic fibrillization domain elicited high antibody titers in the absence of any adjuvant.

Abstract: An adhesive tape has a preferably textile carrier and of a pressure-sensitive adhesive which is applied on at least one side of the carrier and is in the form of a dried polymer dispersion. The polymer being synthesized from (a) 5% to 25% by weight, preferably 10% to 22% by weight, of ethylene, (b) 30% to 69% by weight, preferably 40% to 60% by weight, of alkylacrylic ester having C4 to C12 alkyl radicals, (c) 20% to 55% by weight, preferably 28% to 38% by weight, of vinyl acetate, (d) 0% to 10% by weight of other ethylenically unsaturated compounds, and the pressure-sensitive adhesive comprising between 15 and 100 parts by weight of a tackifier (based on the mass of the dried polymer dispersion).

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a cementitious composite including: (1) mixing an extrudable cementitious composition by first forming a fibrous mixture comprising fibers, water and a rheology modifying agent and then adding hydraulic cement; (2) extruding the extrudable cementitious composition into a green extrudate, wherein the green extrudate is characterized by being form-stable and retaining substantially a predefined cross-sectional shape; (3) removing a portion of the water by evaporation to reduce density and increase porosity; and (4) heating the green extrudate at a temperature from greater than 65° C. to less than 99° C. is disclosed. Such a process yields a cementitious composite that is suitable for use as a wood substitute. Particularly, by using higher curing temperatures for preparing the cementitious building products, the building products have a lower bulk density and a higher flexural strength as compared to conventional products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical contact material having a surface layer made of a noble metal or an alloy having the noble metal as its main component, a method for manufacturing the same and an electrical contact using the same. Recently, electrical contact materials having excellent abrasion resistance are used for sliding electrical contacts such as a connector terminal of an automobile harness, a contact switch mounted in a cellular phone and terminals of a memory card. Although there have been known ones having an organic coating film composed of either aliphatic amine or mercaptan or a mixture of the both provided on the electrical contact material described above as the electrical contact materials having excellent abrasion resistance, they have had problems that even though they are effective with a low load of 0.5 N or below, abrasion accelerates when the load exceeds 0.5 N and sliding characteristics drop under a high-temperature environment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for reducing damaging oxidation of metals. In particular, the present invention relates to nanoparticle surface treatments and use of nanoparticle surface treatments to reduce the damaging oxidation and corrosion of stainless steel and other alloy components in oxidating and corrosive conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for coating an inert or naturally occurring material with a silk polypeptide. It further relates to a coated inert or naturally occurring material obtainable by said method and to uses thereof. It also relates to products comprising said coated material.

Abstract: A yarn includes reinforcing fiber filaments and a resin that is infiltrated into the yarn and can be repeatedly melted and solidified by cooling to room temperature, wherein the filaments of the yarn are at least partially bound to one another by the resin, wherein the yarn contains 2.5 to 25 wt.% of infiltrated resin relative to its total weight, and wherein the infiltrated resin includes a mixture of at least two epoxy resins E1 and E2, E1 having an epoxy value in the range of 2,000 to 2,300 mmol/kg of resin and E2 having an epoxy value in the range of 500 to 650 mmol/kg of resin, and the weight ratio E1:E2 of the epoxy resins E1 and E2 in the mixture is chosen so that the infiltrated resin mixture has an epoxy value between 550 and 2,100 mmol/kg of resin. A preform comprising the yarn, a method for producing the preform and its use in producing a composite are also described.

Abstract: Polysaccharides and/or hydroxyl polymers, more particularly, structures, especially fibers, comprising a polysaccharide and/or hydroxyl polymer and an association agent, fibrous structures comprising such structures and processes for making such structures and/or fibrous structures are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of applying dye and stainblocker to a substrate comprising cationically dyeable fibers which reduces or eliminates the need for subsequent reapplication of dye. The present invention solves the problem of cationic dye removal resulting from stainblocker application by providing a method wherein application of stainblocker precedes the application of dye to a substrate comprising cationically dyeable fibers. Surprisingly, the invention provides a method wherein the effectiveness of cationic dye application is improved when preceded by stainblocker application compared to stainblocker application preceded by cationic dye application. The substrate comprising cationically dyeable fibers preferably further comprises acid dyeable fibers wherein even more preferably, said cationically dyeable fibers and acid dyeable fibers are attached to a backing to form a carpet.

Abstract: Halogen-free flame retardant compositions comprising thermoplastic vulcanizates, which exhibit desired flame retardance and low-smoke emission. These flame retardant compositions comprise a) one or more thermoplastic vulcanizates, and b) from at or about 18 to at or about 50 weight percent, the weight percentage being based on the total weight of the flame retardant composition, of a flame retardant mixture comprising: b1) at least one flame retardant comprising a phosphinate, diphosphinate and/or polymers thereof, b2) a phosphorous-containing amino composition, and b3) a zeolite.

Abstract: Devices with internal flexibility sipes, such as slits, provide improved flexibility, improved cushioning to absorb shock and/or shear forces, and improved stability of support. Siped devices can be used in any existing product that provides or utilizes cushioning and stability. These products include human and other footwear, both soles and uppers, as well as orthotics; athletic, occupational and medical equipment and apparel; padding or cushioning, such as for equipment or tool handles, as well as furniture; balls; tires; and any other structural or support elements in a mechanical, architectural, or any other product.

Abstract: Cable for high voltage direct current transmission having at least one conductor and at least one extruded insulating layer consisting of a polymeric composition of a polyethylene and at least one unsaturated fatty acid. Insulating composition having a polyethylene and at least one unsaturated fatty acid.

Abstract: A load bearing assembly (20) includes a plurality of tension members (22). A joint in the load bearing assembly (20) has a staggered pattern of discontinuities (30) in the tension members (22). A stress relieving feature is associated with at least outermost tension members (22A, 22L) in the vicinity of the discontinuities. One example includes supplemental tension members (32, 50) as the stress relieving feature. Another example includes selected spacings (32?, 40, 42) between ends of at least some of the tension members. One example includes different sized tension members as the stress relieving feature. Another example includes different lateral spacings between selected tension members.

Abstract: A processing agent for processing urethane elastomer fibers contains a disperse medium of a specified kind having mineral oil as its principal component and a dispersoid of a specified kind including aliphatic ester compound. The disperse medium is 80-99.99% by mass and the dispersoid is 0.01-20% by mass for a total of 100% by mass. The average particle size of the dispersoid is prepared to be in the range of 0.01-500 ?m as measured by a specified measuring method.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to coalescing agent for waterborne coatings. The coalescing agent comprises low molecular weight polytrimethylene ether glycol having a Mn (number average molecular weight) in a range of from 100 to 490. This disclosure is further directed to a waterborne coating composition comprising the coalescing agent. The waterborne coating compositions can be used as interior and exterior top coats, basecoats, primers, primer surfacers and primer fillers. The waterborne coating compositions can be used as architecture coatings, automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) coatings, automotive refinish coatings, sports equipment coatings or any other coatings. The disclosure is particularly directed to a coating composition comprising components derived from renewable resources.

Abstract: The invention relates to a curable liquid resin composition comprising the following components (A), (B), and (C): (A) a urethane (meth)acrylate oligomer, (B) a monomer shown by the following formula (1), CH2?CR1COOR2 (1) wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group and R2 represents a monovalent organic group, 40 wt % or more of the total amount of the component (B) being a monomer in which the R2 group in the formula (1) is a nonpolar organic group, and the monomer in the component (B) in which the R2 group in the formula (1) is a nonpolar organic group being hereinafter referred to as “nonpolar (meth)acrylate-containing monomer”, and (C) a polymerization initiator.

Abstract: Opaque color shifting strands are disclosed that have an optically variable color with a change in angle of incident light. The strands have an organic substrate and an optical interference structure on one or both sides of the organic substrate. The optical interference design can be a Fabry-Perot structure or can be optically variable ink. Plural strands can be combined to form a textile for example such as a garment label.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of making articles, and systems for providing wool article have self-cleaning properties. The self-cleaning properties are brought about coating the wool articles with a photocatalyst formulation. The formulation contains titanium compounds, stabilizers, catalysts, and water.

Abstract: A dry type electrical insulation is provided. The insulation includes a base fiber having an outer surface and a first melting point and a binder material, coated onto the outer surface of the base fiber, having a second melting point. In this insulation, the second melting point is lower than the first melting point. A dry type insulation matrix is also provided. The insulation matrix includes a plurality of composite fibers having a base fiber having a first melting point and a binder material co-extruded therewith, having a second melting point. In this insulation matrix, the second melting point is lower than the first.

Abstract: Provided are: a conducting polymer composite structure, which does not require any separator between electrodes, can be reduced in size, can be produced at reduced cost and with improved workability, and has excellent impact resistance; a process for producing the conducting polymer composite structure; and an actuator element using the conducting polymer composite structure. The conducting polymer composite structure includes at least one conducting polymer layer, and is a structure in which a surface layer of the conducting polymer layer is an insulating layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a marine polyester yarn used in the anchoring of an oil prospecting ship for oil field development in the deep sea, in particular, a marine polyester yarn prepared by surface-treatment of a polyester fiber with an oil component, which has a work recovery or creep rate within the predetermined range in a cycling test according to the ASTM D885 method of the American Society for Testing and Materials, and a preparation method thereof. The marine polyester yarn of the present invention is a lightweight fiber rope, compared to the known wire ropes, and thus can be conveniently used. Simultaneously, it is excellent in terms of mechanical strength, abrasion resistance, and shape stability, thereby being used as a marine yarn for a long time.

Abstract: A cellulose and/or synthetic fibre-based support of which at least one surface is coated with a layer containing at least one water-soluble polymer comprising hydroxyl or primary-secondary amino functional groups, at least some of which have been functionalized beforehand with at least one organic compound comprising at least one epoxy functional group, and at least one R1 group wherein R1 is a vinyl functional group or at least one Si(R2)3 functional group and wherein R2=hydrogen atom, hydroxyl, alkoxy, alkyl, and combinations thereof

Abstract: Composite reinforcement (R-2) capable of adhering directly to a diene rubber matrix, which can be used as reinforcing element for a tire, comprising: one or more reinforcing thread(s) (20), for example a carbon steel cord; a first layer (21) of a thermoplastic polymer, the glass transition temperature of which is positive, for example 6,6 polyamide, covering said thread or said threads; a second layer (22) of a composition comprising an unsaturated thermoplastic stirene (“TPS”) elastomer, the glass transition temperature of which is negative, for example an SB (stirene/butadiene) or SBS (stirene/butadiene/stirene) block copolymer, as well as a poly(p-phenylene ether) (“PPE”), covering the first layer (21). Process for manufacturing such a composite reinforcement and rubber article or semi-finished product, especially a tire, incorporating such a composite reinforcement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame-retardant cellulosic regenerated fiber for textile applications which for example also satisfies the demands of industrial dry cleaning, its use for the production of yarns and fabrics and a process for the production of these fibers.

Abstract: Glass fiber-treating agent which includes: (A) 5-95% by weight of an acetylene glycol or an ethylene oxide and/or a propylene oxide adduct of an acetylene glycol; and (B) 5-95% by weight of a silicone surfactant which may be polyoxyalkylene-modified. The glass fiber-treating agent reduces dynamic and static surface tension and contact angle. The glass fiber-treating agent provides excellent wetting, penetration, and antifoaming properties when glass fibers are treated therewith.

Abstract: There is described a coated solid phase microextraction (SPME) fibre for use in direct immersion SPME of a food matrix that includes carbohydrates. The coated SPME fibre includes a SPME fibre for absorbing a small molecule from the food matrix; and a protective coating which has a surface that is substantially uniform and substantially smooth, the protective coating reducing adsorption of the carbohydrates onto the SPME fibre and allowing the SPME fibre to extract the small molecule from the food matrix. A process for producing the coated SPME fibre and a method of performing solid phase microextraction are also described.

Abstract: A coated or jacketed wire or cable, and components thereof are disclosed. The coating, jacket, and components, which comprise a polyolefin and a phenolic polymeric antioxidant, exhibit outstanding oxidative thermal stability (as indicated by the increase in the oxidative inductive time (OIT)), when compared to polyolefins containing traditional non-polymeric antioxidants. A greater improvement in the thermal oxidative stability is observed after the polyolefin mixtures have been aged in water-blocking filler(s).

Abstract: A tightening string is used in an endoscope for firmly securing an outer cover of a flexible tube of the endoscope onto an internal member disposed inside the outer cover. The tightening string is comprised of a filament assembly formed by bundling a plurality of filaments made of a synthetic resin. The invention also provides an outer cover securing method, a flexible tube for an endoscope, and an endoscope equipped with the flexible tube. Alternatively, the filament assembly may include a first filament having an elongation ratio at room temperature of greater than 10% and a second filament having a elongation ratio at room temperature of equal to or lower than 10%, in which the filament assembly is formed by twisting the first and second filaments. An outer cover securing method using the tightening string, a flexible tube for an endoscope equipped with the thus secured outer cover, and an endoscope equipped with the flexible tube are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to flame-retardant cellulosic man-made fibers containing a flame-retardant substance in the form of an oxidized condensate of a tetrakis hydroxyalkyl phosphonium salt with ammonia and/or a nitrogenous compound which contains one or several amine groups whereby the fiber has a tenacity of more than 18 cN/tex in a conditioned state. Production process and the use of the fibers according to the invention are further objects of the invention.

Abstract: A stain resistant, oil and water repellent composition comprising a copolymer prepared from fluorinated methacrylate, carbonate methacrylate, and methacrylic acid or salt thereof, a method of providing stain resistance, oil and water repellency to substrates, and a treated substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymerizable composition, containing at least one benzoxazine compound and certain oligomeric or polymeric urethane group-free polyether compounds. The present invention further relates to adhesives, sealants or coatings comprising the polymerizable composition according to the invention and the polymerization products of said composition.

Abstract: Provided is a fiber which is equal to conventional fibers in heat resistance and which, even when heated during thermoforming, maintains the shape thereof and suffers no change in texture. This fiber is suitable for forming an interior automotive member. Also provided is an interior automotive member formed from the fiber. The film-protected fiber comprises: a core fiber constituted of a material having a relatively low melting point; and a protective film which is constituted of a material having a relatively high melting point and with which the periphery of the core fiber is surrounded. Even when the film-protected fiber is thermoformed, at a temperature sufficient for melting the core fiber, into a shape conforming to, e.g., an inner part of an automotive body, the original structure of the fiber can be maintained due to the protective film.

Abstract: Methods and associated structures of forming microelectronic devices are described. Those methods may include method of forming a layered nanotube structure comprising a wetting layer disposed on a nanotube, a Shottky layer disposed on the wetting layer, a barrier layer disposed on the Shottky layer, and a matrix layer disposed on the barrier layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a prepreg composite and to a process for manufacturing the prepreg composite. The manufacturing process involves surface treatment and impregnation of a high tenacity fibrous material with a surface treatment agent and a polymer matrix resin material. The fiber may be in the form of a woven, unidirectional or non-woven fabric. The fiber may optionally be coated with a surfactant and/or an adhesion promoter. Prior to treatment, the surface treatment materials may be contained in a dispersion of nano-particles in which each material has a film forming process temperature at a value below the degradation temperature of the fiber. The layers may be applied individually or simultaneously onto the fibers. The coated material is heat dried without compression to form a prepreg composite.

Abstract: A process for securely binding the adjoining fibers of a fibrous material in the absence of the use of phenol-formaldehyde reaction product is provided. A curable binding composition comprising an intermediate reaction product capable of undergoing free-radical polymerization as well as an esterification crosslinking reaction is provided. The intermediate reaction product is formed by the reaction of (i) at least one anhydride having at least one unsaturated double bond capable of undergoing free-radical polymerization, and (ii) at least one polyol crosslinker. When applied to a fibrous material, the binding composition comprising the intermediate reaction product is cured in the presence of a free-radical initiator and a polyol crosslinker wherein the double bonds present in the intermediate reaction product undergo free-radical polymerization and hydroxyl and carboxylic acid end groups undergo crosslinking to form a cured binder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a friction element (1) according to which a friction lining is applied onto a support element (2), which friction lining comprises at least one resin (5) and friction-modifying particles (6) and/or fibers (7), wherein the friction-modifying particles (6) and/or fibers (7) are mixed with the at least one resin (5) prior to application onto the support element (2).

Abstract: Flame retardant polymer composition comprising: A) a copolyester elastomer containing a) hard polyester segments made up of repeating units derived from an aliphatic diol and an aromatic dicarboxylic acid, b) soft polyester segments containing repeating units derived from an aliphatic carbonate, B) 0-30 parts of one or more further polymers, C) 1-15 parts of a halogen containing flame retardant. D) 0-15 parts of a halogen-free flame retardant, wherein sum of the components A, B, C and D is 100 parts.

Abstract: Composite reinforcement (R-2) that is self-adhesive by curing to a diene rubber matrix, which can be used as reinforcing element for a tire, comprising: at least one reinforcing thread (20), for example a carbon steel cord; a first layer (21) of a thermoplastic polymer, the glass transition temperature of which is positive, for example 6,6 polyamide, covering said thread; and a second layer (22) comprising an unsaturated thermoplastic stirene elastomer, the glass transition temperature of which is negative, for example an SBS (stirene-butadiene-stirene) copolymer, covering the first layer (21). Process for manufacturing such a composite reinforcement and rubber article or semi-finished product, especially a tire, incorporating such a composite reinforcement.

Abstract: This invention relates to high surface area materials, such as nanoparticles, that are coated with metal ions. These modified nanoparticles have active sites that bind various gases and/or odorous compounds, thereby removing these compounds from a medium such as air or water. Metal ions are adsorbed onto the surface of the nanoparticle and bound strongly to the surface. By selection of the metal ion, specific gaseous compounds and/or odorous compounds can be targeted and removed efficiently and effectively from both aqueous phase and from the air. The modified nanoparticles are useful in numerous article of manufacture for industrial and consumer use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous polymer dispersion, which includes hard/soft Shell structured particles, with the polymer phase of the core P1 having a glass transition temperature Tg1 from 60 to 120° C., the polymer phase of the shell P2 having a glass transition temperature Tg2 from ?20 to 40° C., the minimum film-formation temperature MFFT being from 0 to 50° C., with the phase P1 representing from 1.5 to 60% by weight, with respect to the total weight of P1+P2, the phase P1 including at least one monomer M1 having at least two copolymerizable ethylenic unsaturations and at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer M2 having at least one carboxylic acid and/or anhydride functional group, the phase P2 being from 40 to 85% by weight of the total weight of P1+P2 and with said phase P2 including: at least one monomer M3 selected from the monomers having, in addition to the polymerizable ethylenic unsaturation, at least one group selected from acetoacetoxy, diacetone, methylol or alkoxysilane.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a bonded sewing thread comprises the steps of forming coating liquid by adding catalyst of 1 to 5 wt % to a mixture of 95 to 99 wt % in which polyester polyol of 39 to 43 wt %, aliphatic isophthalic diisocyanate of 7 to 11 wt % (MW is 222.2 and viscosity is 500 to 1000 CPS/25° C.), polyester sulfur oxide diol of 1 to 5 wt % as water based monomer (MW is 400 to 500 and viscosity is 500 to 1000 CPS/25° C.), and water of 49 to 53 wt % are uniformly mixed; coating the sewing thread by dipping the sewing thread in the mixed coating liquid; a dry step of drying the coated sewing thread in a temperature range of 120 to 180° C. for 20 to 60 seconds; curing the dried sewing thread in a temperature range of 150 to 200° C. for 20 to 40 seconds; elongating the cured sewing thread in a temperature range of 150 to 200° C. for 15 to 20 seconds so that the sewing thread has elongation of 30 to 60%; and winding the elongated sewing thread.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel aqueous polyurethane dispersions produced using at least two poly(tetramethylene glycol) polyether polyols with different average molar masses and at least two different polyisocyanate components.

Abstract: A composition comprising a copolymer having repeating units in any sequence of Formula I wherein Rf is a straight or branched perfluoroalkyl group which is optionally interrupted by at least one oxygen atom, X3 is oxygen or X1, each X1 is independently an organic divalent linking group, G is F or CF3, A is an amide, X2 is an organic linking group, Y is O, N or S, Z is H, a straight or branched alkyl group or halide, B is H or wherein Rf, X1, X3, G, and A are as defined above, and each W is independently various copolymer units.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition that simultaneously (1) supports high productivities, (2) is resistant to bleed out by the flame retardant present in the composition, (3) is resistant to migration of its components to another resin, (4) exhibits a high flame retardancy, and (5) exhibits high flexibility. The resin composition includes components (A) a polyphenylene ether, (B) a hydrogenated copolymer, (C) a styrene resin and/or olefin resin, and (D) a metal phosphinate, wherein the component (B) includes (B1) a polymer block principally comprising an aromatic vinyl monomer unit, and (B2) a hydrogenated copolymer block principally comprising an aromatic vinyl monomer unit and a conjugated diene monomer unit, and a content of the aromatic vinyl monomer unit in the (B2) is 20 to 95% by weight, and a content of the aromatic vinyl monomer unit in the (B) is 35 to 80% by weight.

Abstract: A process for securely binding the adjoining fibers of a fibrous material in the absence of the use of a phenol-formaldehyde reaction product is provided. A curable binding composition comprising a water-soluble intermediate reaction product having hydroxyl and carboxylic acid end groups that is capable of undergoing an esterification crosslinking reaction is provided. The intermediate reaction product is formed by the reaction of (i) a polyanhydride, and (ii) certain polyol crosslinkers other than an alkanolamine. Such crosslinkers have been found to yield a bound product that displays improved color (i.e., lighter color). Particularly preferred crosslinkers are triethylene glycol and tripropylene glycol. When applied to a fibrous material, the intermediate reaction product is reacted with crosslinking to form a cured reaction product. In a preferred embodiment the securely bound fibrous product is building insulation of good color that well resists water.

Abstract: Disclosed is a carbon nanotube-rich resin composition containing a granulated carbon nanotube in a large amount, in which the scattering property of the carbon nanotube is greatly reduced, the workability (such as processibility and handlability) is improved, and other physical properties such as wettability/dispersibility (with polymer matrix), conductivity and mechanical properties are significantly improved. The disclosed carbon nanotube-rich resin composition contains a carbon nanotube coated with a thermoplastic resin as a binder, wherein a carbon nanotube in an amount of 100 to 1500 parts by weight is combined with respect to 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for fabrication or synthesis of high aspect ratio (up to >150) CdS:Mn/ZnS core/shell nanowires (CSNWs) is disclosed for the first time. The CSNW solvothermal synthesis involved two steps—the formation of Mn doped CdS core followed by the growth of a ZnS outer shell. The nanowire growth process is engineered in such a way that the ZnS layer grows radially onto the prematurely grown CdS:Mn core prior to the formation of its well faceted surface. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and other characterization techniques confirmed the formation of uniform, thin (5-8 nm in diameter) CSNWs with high aspect ratio up to >150. This solvothermal method is simple, versatile and useful in a large scale production process to synthesize thin ultra-long CSNWs with and without dopants.