Abstract: To provide a copolymer which can impart sufficient dynamic water repellency, after air-drying water repellency and friction durability to a surface of an article, and which has low impact on the environment, a method for producing the same, a water repellent composition and an article excellent in dynamic water repellency, after air-drying water repellency and friction durability.

Abstract: Provided is a vinylidene fluoride resin film that has good adhesiveness to a base material, achieves good dispersivity even when a pigment is contained in large amounts, and has excellent thermal stability during a forming process. To a resin component composed of a vinylidene fluoride resin and a methacrylic acid ester resin, a predetermined amount of a titanium oxide surface treated with alumina and silica and a predetermined amount of a fatty acid ester of polyethylene glycol and/or its derivative are added to prepare a vinylidene fluoride resin film. Alternatively, at least a front side layer and a back side layer have such a composition, the front side layer has a combination amount of the vinylidene fluoride resin and the methacrylic acid ester resin of 70:30 to 95:5 in terms of mass ratio, and the back side layer has a combination amount of the vinylidene fluoride resin and the methacrylic acid ester resin of 5:95 to 45:55 in terms of mass ratio.

Abstract: A transparent laminated film is described, which has excellent chemical resistance and surface hardness, is glossy even after heating and which has a low haze value, and a laminated molded article that uses the film.

Abstract: A fluorochemical derived from monomers with a side chain, wherein the side chain includes a perfluoroalkyl group with 1-6 carbon atoms and a hydrocarbon spacer group attached to the perfluoroalkyl group, wherein the spacer group has 15-50 carbon atoms. The perfluoroalkyl group is non-crystallizable at room temperature and the spacer group is crystallizable at room temperature.

Abstract: A substrate with a non stick surface which is obtained by sequentially applying on the substrate and curing of at least three coating layers. All coating layers comprise a fluorocarbon resin and some other resins, the basecoat layer and the topcoat layer comprise inorganic particles.

Abstract: Described herein are various articles that have improved resistance to the adverse effects observed when tactilely-transferable residue is contacted therewith, along with methods for their manufacture and use. The articles and methods generally make use of an adhesion binder that can be used to form a polymer network around a solvent-soluble fluoropolymer to adhere the fluoropolymer to the surface of the article substrate.

Abstract: A vinylidene fluoride homopolymer represented by the formula (4): CF3-(A1)-I??(4) wherein A1 represents a structural unit of vinylidene fluoride homopolymer which includes crystal form I alone or as main component and has a number average degree of polymerization of 5 to 12.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are biodegradable hydrogel scaffolds for use in tissue engineering. The hydrogel scaffolds are composed of synthetic terpolymers complexed with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), which facilitate cell-sheet and tissue growth. In the presence of a monosaccharide, the PVA-hydrogel is dissolved and cell-sheets are released for harvesting. Further disclosed herein are methods for producing PVA hydrogels which support tissue growth. Tissue engineering applications and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polytetrafluoroethylene powder having moldability/processability as well as electrical characteristics in microwave bands. The present invention is a modified polytetrafluoroethylene powder which has (1) a dielectric loss tangent at 12 GHz of not higher than 2.0×10?4 and (2) a cylinder extrusion pressure of not higher than 45 MPa at a reduction ratio of 1600.

Abstract: To provide a process for producing an acrylic rubber/fluorinated rubber composition, capable of forming a layer excellent in the interlayer-adhesion with a layer formed by crosslinking a fluorinated rubber. A process for producing an acrylic rubber/fluorinated rubber composition having particles of a crosslinked acrylic rubber (B) dispersed in a continuous phase of a fluorinated rubber (A), which comprises kneading a fluorinated rubber (A), a crosslinking agent for an acrylic rubber and a crosslinking coagent for an acrylic rubber to obtain a fluorinated rubber composition containing the crosslinking agent for an acrylic rubber and the crosslinking coagent for an acrylic rubber, and kneading under heating the obtained fluorinated rubber composition and an acrylic rubber (B) in a mass ratio of fluorinated rubber (A)/acrylic rubber (B)=5/95 to 50/50 to crosslink the acrylic rubber (B), and dispersing particles of the crosslinked acrylic rubber (B) in a continuous phase of the fluorinated rubber (A).

Abstract: This disclosure relates to personal grooming apparatus that include coatings on the surface thereof that incorporate static dissipative additives that reduce the static build-up in the hair of users as compared to conventional apparatus. Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods for producing such apparatus, and methods for grooming the hair of an individual.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multilayer film of A/B/C structure comprising: a first layer of composition A, comprising a fluoropolymer; a second layer of composition B, comprising a filled fluoropolymer; and a third layer of composition C, comprising a fluoropolymer, characterized in that the first and third layers have a melting point above 150° C., measured by DSC, and in that the transmittance in visible light is less than 30% for a multilayer film thickness of 25 ?m. The invention also relates to the use of a fluoropolymer-based film preferably for a photovoltaic cell back panel, a high-performance textile or a metal, the film adhering to the substrate by means of an adhesive layer placed between the substrate and the film.

Abstract: There is provided a highly dielectric film which has high dielectric property, can be formed into a think film and is excellent in winding property (flexibility). The highly dielectric film comprises (A) a vinylidene fluoride polymer, (B) barium titanate oxide particles and/or lead zirconium titanate oxide particles, and (C) an affinity improving agent, wherein the barium titanate oxide particles and/or lead zirconium titanate oxide particles (B) and the affinity improving agent (C) are contained in amounts of 10 to 500 parts by mass and 0.01 to 30 parts by mass, respectively based on 100 parts by mass of the vinylidene fluoride polymer (A).

Abstract: Presented herein are articles and methods featuring substrates with thin, uniform polymeric films grafted (e.g., covalently bonded) thereupon. The resulting coating provides significant reductions in thermal resistance, drop shedding size, and degradation rate during dropwise condensation of steam compared to existing coatings. Surfaces that promote dropwise shedding of low-surface tension condensates, such as liquid hydrocarbons, are also demonstrated herein.

Abstract: A material for a surface modifying agent with which the problems of insufficient durability as abrasion and chemical resistances of surface modification effect in polyurethane surface modification by the prior surface modifying agent are resolved, and is immobilized in a matrix resin firmly and improved in durability. A reactive fluorine-containing highly branched polymer obtained by: polymerizing monomer A having in a molecule two or more radically polymerizable double bonds, monomer B having in a molecule a fluoroalkyl group and at least one radically polymerizable double bond, and monomer C having in a molecule an alcoholic hydroxy group and minimum, one radically polymerizable double bond, in presence of a polymerization initiator D in an amount of 5% to 200% by mole with respect to the number of moles of the monomer A; a curable composition containing the reactive fluorine-containing highly branched polymer; and a cured film obtained from the composition.

Abstract: There is provided a flexible metal laminate including a polymer resin layer including a polyimide resin of a specific structure and a fluororesin, wherein the fluororesin is more distributed through the inside of the polymer resin layer than at the surface of the polymer resin layer.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a barrier structure including a fluoropolymer layer, a polymeric layer, and an adhesive layer. The barrier structure has a chemical permeation breakthrough detection time greater than about one hour for hazardous chemicals as measured by ASTM F739. The disclosure is further directed to a method of forming the aforementioned barrier structure. The barrier material is designed to be suitable for construction of shelters, clothing, containers and other articles requiring barrier properties.

Abstract: A curable composition for imprints, which is excellent in patternability and in line edge roughness, is provided. The curable composition for imprints comprises at least one kind of polymerizable monomer (A) and at least one kind of photopolymerization initiator (B). The polymerizable monomer (A) comprises at least two fluorine-containing groups selected from a fluoroalkyl group and a fluoroalkylether group and each of two of the fluorine-containing groups is connected with each other through a linking group having at least two carbon atoms.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to an article including a first layer, second layer, and third layer. The first layer includes a fluoropolymer having a first major surface and a second major surface. The second layer overlies the first major surface of the first layer and includes an adhesive layer. The third layer overlies the second layer and includes a polymeric material. The article has a burst performance greater than 200 N as measured by ASTM D751 and a chemical permeation breakthrough detection time greater than about one hour as measured by ASTM F739. The disclosure is further directed to a method of forming the aforementioned multi-layer article.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a barrier structure including a fluoropolymer layer and a polymeric layer. The barrier structure has a chemical permeation breakthrough detection time greater than about one hour for hazardous chemicals as measured by ASTM F739. The disclosure is further directed to a method of forming the aforementioned barrier structure. The barrier material is designed to be suitable for construction of shelters, clothing, containers and other articles requiring barrier properties.

Abstract: A lithium transition metal oxide powder for use in a rechargeable battery is disclosed, where the surface of the primary particles of said powder is coated with a LiF layer, where this layer consists of a reaction product of a fluorine-containing polymer and the primary particle surface. The lithium of the LiF originates from the primary particles surface. Examples of the fluorine-containing polymer are either one of PVDF, PVDF-HFP or PTFE. Examples of the lithium transition metal oxide are either one of —LiCodMeO2, wherein M is either one of both of Mg and Ti, with e<0.02 and d+e=1; —Li1+aM?1?aO2±bM1kSm with ?0.03<a<0.06, b<0.02, M? being a transition metal compound, consisting of at least 95% of either one or more elements of the group Ni, Mn, Co and Ti; M1 consisting of either one or more elements of the group Ca, Sr, Y, La, Ce and Zr, with 0?k?0.1 in wt %; and 0<m<0.6, m being expressed in mol %; and —LiaNixCOyM?zO2±eAf, with 0.9<a?<1.1, 0.5?x?0.9, 0<y?0.4, 0<z?0.35, e<0.

Abstract: To provide a coverlay for a high-frequency circuit substrate, that uses polyimide film and fluororesin, has excellent mechanical properties and heat resistance, and can increase workability during the manufacture of high-frequency circuit substrates. Resolution Means: The coverlay for a high-frequency circuit substrate including a polyimide film and a fluororesin bonded together, and an adhesive strength between the polyimide film layer and the fluororesin layer being greater than 3.0 N/cm.

Abstract: The present invention provides coating systems for surfaces and methods for coating and repairing surfaces.

Abstract: The present teachings provide a fuser member. The fuser member includes an outer layer comprising a composite of a fluoropolymer and a networked siloxyfluorocarbon polymer.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising a colloidal suspension comprising a fluoropolymer and fluorophilic particles in a liquid solvent, wherein the solvent comprises a fluorocarbon, a semifluorous material, or a combination thereof. Also disclosed is a substrate comprising a coated surface, wherein the coated surface comprises a fluorophilic silica particle doped—fluoropolymer film. Further disclosed is a method comprising fluorinating silica particles and preparing a colloidal suspension comprising a fluoropolymer and the fluorinated silica particles in a liquid solvent, wherein the solvent comprises a fluorocarbon, a semifluorous material, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an active energy ray curable compound (A) comprising: at least one active energy ray curable group, at least one fluorine-containing moiety (a1) and at least one moiety (a2) comprising at least one portion represented by Formula (1): —[C(?O)—CH(R)—O—C(?O)—CH(R)—O]n- wherein n is an integer from 1 to 10, and wherein R is selected from —H or —CH3. The invention further relates to ways of making such compounds and to their use in providing water-oil repellency properties to a coating composition.

Abstract: Embodiments provided herein describe anti-glare coatings and panels and methods for forming anti-glare coatings and panels. A transparent substrate is provided. A polymer is sputtered onto the transparent substrate to form an anti-glare coating on the transparent substrate.

Abstract: A structural member includes a simulated surface appearance. The structural member includes a substrate, plural intermediate layers, and a top coat. The plural intermediate layers are applied over at least one surface of the substrate, with at least some of the plural intermediate layers configured to cooperate with each other to provide a simulated appearance for the structural member. The top coat is applied outward of the plural intermediate layers. The top coat is relatively thin and is configured for use with exterior applications. The top coat includes a base configured for UV resistance and an additive configured to provide abrasion resistance.

Abstract: An assembly includes a substrate, a film on the substrate, and a coating on the film. The film includes a material permeable to organic solvents, and the coating includes a material reactive with the film. Alternatively, the assembly may include a substrate including a textured region, and a coating on the textured region. The coating mimics the texture of the textured. In an alternative embodiment, a laminate includes a film including a material permeable to organic solvents, a coating on the film, and an adhesive on a second surface of the film. The coating includes a material reactive with the film. In another embodiment, a method for reducing drag on a substrate includes applying a film on a substrate, and applying a coating on the film. The film includes a material permeable to organic solvents, and the coating includes a material reactive with the film.

Abstract: A laminate is provided comprising a metal substrate and a fluoropolymer layer adhered directly to said metal substrate, said fluoropolymer layer having a recrystallized region at the interface with said metal substrate, the preferred laminate being an electrical cable wherein the metal substrate is an electrical conductor and the fluoropolymer layer is the electrical insulation of the conductor and wherein the opposite surface of the electrical insulation is not recrystallized.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lubricant composition comprising at least one kind of compound represented by following formula (1): where X represents a cyclic group that may be substituted; Y represents a divalent or higher-valent linking group having at least one polar group and having no aromatic cyclic group; p1 represents an integer of 1 to 4; p2, p3, and p4 each represent an integer of 0 to 4; q represents an integer of 0 to 30; n represents an integer of 1 to 10; s represents an integer of 1 to 4; and t represents an integer of 2 to 10.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing polymer has a repeating unit of the general formula (2) and is produced by homopolymerization or copolymerization with another polymerizable double bond-containing monomer. In general formula (2), W represents a linking group; R1 each independently represents a perfluoroalkyl group; Q represents a unit structure formed by cleavage of a double bond of a polymerizable double bond-containing group; and M+ represents a hydrogen cation, a metal ion or a quaternary ammonium ion.

Abstract: A back protective sheet for a solar cell module in which a fluorine resin layer containing a pigment is formed on at least one side of a base sheet, wherein the density of the pigment in the direction of thickness of the fluorine resin layer is higher on the side opposite from the base sheet than on the side facing the base sheet.

Abstract: A cover for a body, including at least one layer having a low emissivity coefficient for radiation associated with radiative heat loss from the body with wavelengths in a first frequency band.

Abstract: Disclosed are a polyamic acid solution, a polyimide resin prepared by imidization of the polyamic acid solution, a flexible metal clad laminate using the polyimide resin, and a printed circuit board including the flexible metal clad laminate, wherein the polyamic acid solution includes (a) 3,3?,4,4?-biphenyltetracarboxylic acid dianhydride (BPDA), and pyromellitic dianhydride (PMDA) as aromatic tetracarboxylic acid dianhydride; (b) at least one aromatic diamine; (c) an organic solvent; and (d) an inorganic filler.

Abstract: Provided are methods of bonding a fluoroelastomer to a metal substrate; fluoropolymer compounds comprising a fluoroelastomer, a curing agent and a bonding promoter; and composite materials obtained by curing the compound. Further provided is the use of bonding promoters for increasing the bond strength between a fluoroelastomer and a metal substrate.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a laminate in which a metal and a fluoropolymer are directly and firmly attached to each other. The present invention relates to a laminate including a layer (A) including a metal, and a layer (B) formed on the layer (A), wherein the layer (B) includes a copolymer containing a polymer unit based on tetrafluoroethylene and a polymer unit based on a perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether), the copolymer contains a carboxyl group at a terminus of a main chain and has a melt flow rate of not lower than 20 g/10 min and a melting point of not higher than 295° C., and the metal is at least one selected from the group consisting of copper, stainless steel, aluminum, iron, and an alloy thereof.

Abstract: Provided are a laminate body, a cross-linked product, and a molded member superior in interlayer adhesiveness. An acrylic elastomer layer 11 is prepared from an acrylic elastomer composition containing an epoxy group-containing acrylic elastomer as major component, an onium salt in an amount of 1 to 5 parts by mass and a polyol compound in an amount of 1 to 8 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the acrylic elastomer, and a fluorine-based elastomer layer 12 is prepared from a fluorine-based elastomer composition containing a polyol crosslinking agent. The acrylic elastomer layer 11 and the fluorine-based elastomer layer 12 are laminated, to give a laminate body 1. The laminate body 1 is cross-linked, to give a cross-linked product or a molded member.

Abstract: There is provided a container, comprising: (a) a cover comprising at least one elastomeric layer; and (b) a food component contained within the container, wherein the food component is a liquid food component or a solid food component, and further wherein the solid food component is configured for producing a fluid food product upon contact with a liquid; and wherein the cover is configured for puncturing by at least one liquid transfer device for injection or extraction of the liquid food component or the fluid food product, and further wherein, upon withdrawal of the at least one liquid transfer device from the container, the cover is configured for resealing itself against leakage of any of the liquid, liquid food component, fluid food product, or combinations thereof. There is also provided a container comprising a plunger and spring. There are provided methods of using the aforementioned containers.

Abstract: A coating composition which is an aqueous dispersion of a fluororesin particle (A) including a fluororesin, a resin particle (B) the decomposition and vaporization of which begin at a temperature not higher than a decomposition temperature of the fluororesin, and a nonionic surfactant (C) in an aqueous medium. The aqueous dispersion contains the resin particle (B) in an amount of 5 to 25 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the fluororesin particle (A) and a fluorine-containing surfactant in an amount smaller than 500 ppm relative to the fluororesin particle (A).

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide materials and methods for a nanocomposite material and a fuser member containing the nanocomposite material in a fusing system, wherein the nanocomposite material can contain a plurality of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and a plurality of inorganic nano-fillers (INFs) disposed in a polymer matrix to provide the nanocomposite material with desirable properties.

Abstract: Linear perfluoropolyethers of formula: T-O (CF2O)n (CF2CF2O)m (CF2CF2CF2O)r (CF2CF2CF2CF2O)s-T1??(I) wherein n, m, r, s are integers such that the polymer number average molecular weight is comprised between 700 and 100,000 and the n/(n+m+r+s) ratio ranges from 0.05 to 0.40, and respective preparation process by addition of a peroxidic perfluoropolyether of formula (III): T4-O(CF2O)n, (CF2CF2O)m, (O)h-T5??(III) having a PO from 1.8 to 4, to a perfluoropolyether oil preheated at a temperature comprised between 150° C. and 250° C. and subsequent exhaustive fluorination of the obtained compound.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide a pressure member used in electrophotographic printing devices, wherein the pressure member can include a coated outermost layer containing fluoropolymers and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) each surrounded by an elastomeric material.

Abstract: An intermediate transfer member includes a poly(amic acid amideimide), or a mixture of a poly(amic acid amideimide), a phosphate ester, an optional polysiloxane, and an optional conductive filler component.

Abstract: To provide a coating composition for back coating, by which, in a solar heat-collecting reflector, a cured coating film layer excellent in durability such as heat resistance or water resistance and excellent in weather resistance, scratch resistance and impact resistance, can be formed, and a solar heat-collecting reflector having such a cured coating film layer. A coating composition for back coating to be used for the production of a solar heat-collecting reflector, which comprises a fluoropolymer (A) having units (A1) derived from a fluoroolefin and units (A2) having a crosslinkable group. A solar heat-collecting reflector having a cured coating film layer formed by the coating composition.

Abstract: A diluent for a fluorine-containing silicone coating agent, said diluent comprising (A) at least one selected from diisopropyl ether and hexane, and (B) a fluorinated solvent having a boiling point, at atmospheric pressure, which is higher than that of the component (A) by at least 30° C. and is 180° C. or lower, with a weight ratio of the component (A) to the component (B) ranging from 95/5 to 50/50.

Abstract: A coating which provides corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and, optionally, lubrication, for deposition on a threaded article is disclosed. The coating comprises a polymer matrix, such as a polyimide, which is modified with small amounts of a fluorine containing polymer modifier, as well as other compounds or additives to improve performance of the coating. Additionally, the coating can further comprise a solid lubricant or an anticorrosion compound dispersed within the polymer matrix.

Abstract: The present disclosure is in the field of electrical circuits and particularly to circuits characterized by plural conductive paths supported on a non-conductive substrate. The disclosure relates to ceramic filler compositions and methods for preparing said compositions. Further, the present disclosure discloses fluoropolymer-ceramic filler compositions and their laminates along with their respective methods for preparing the same. Said fluoropolymer-ceramic filler compositions provide for excellent properties for dielectric constant, loss tangent and temperature coefficient of dielectric constant. In addition, electrical substrate materials comprising of a conductive outer layer supported on a thin sheet of insulating material is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fluid transfer member having thermal stability on the occasion of molding, stress cracking resistance and low liquid chemical permeability at the same time. The present invention is a fluid transfer member which is composed by a laminate containing a layer [P] comprising a fluoropolymer and/or a fluorine-free organic material and a layer [Q] comprising a chlorotrifluoroethylene copolymer.

Abstract: An ionic polymer metal composite (IPMC) capacitor is disclosed which includes a thin single layer non-hydrated ionic polymer substrate with conductive film electrodes applied to at least a portion of each side of the non-hydrated ionic polymer substrate. The disclosed capacitor is suited for providing thin capacitance structures made to substantially any desired dimensions and shape and may be particularly suited for short term power storage in low power electronics, sensors, micro-electronics, MEMs and high temperature applications. A method of manufacturing an IPMC capacitor is also disclosed including providing a thin single layer non-hydrated ionic polymer substrate, applying a conductive film electrode to both sides of the substrate, and attaching electrical connections to the electrodes. The disclosed method of manufacture may optionally also include heat curing the capacitor and coating the capacitor with at least one moisture-resistant protective coating layer.