Abstract: A drying method of a polyimide paste which can maintain a printing shape while maintaining productivity includes an organic solvent and a polyimide resin dissolved in the organic solvent, and which becomes cured polyimide by being cured as a result of being dried and heated, the drying method including a step of applying the polyimide paste to a surface of a base material, a step of applying a solvent including a polar material to a surface of the base material at least at a portion where the polyimide paste is applied, and a step of, after applying the solvent including the polar material, drying the polyimide paste and the solvent including the polar material.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a method for manufacturing a heat-shielding film in which a heat-shielding material has been well dispersed in a polyvinyl chloride resin. According to one embodiment, the method for manufacturing the heat-shielding film includes (1) mixing a polyvinyl chloride resin composition (P) containing the polyvinyl chloride resin (A) using a blender, and (2) adding and further mixing the heat-shielding material with the mixture obtained in step (1 The heat-shielding material contains at least antimony-doped tin oxide micro-particles (B) in an amount in which the mass ratio of the polyvinyl chloride resin (A) to antimony-doped oxidized tin micro-particles (B) is 100 parts by mass to 1.5 to 15 parts by mass. The heat-shielding material is composed of antimony-doped oxidized tin micro-particles (B) alone.

Abstract: Disclosed are an ink composition for manufacturing a light absorption layer including metal nano particles and a method of manufacturing a thin film using the same, more particularly, an ink composition for manufacturing a light absorption layer including copper (Cu)-enriched Cu—In bimetallic metal nano particles and Group IIIA metal particles including S or Se dispersed in a solvent and a method of manufacturing a thin film using the same.

Abstract: Described herein are pressure sensitive adhesive type of wavelength conversion tapes that are easy-to-apply to a solar harvesting device using an adhesive layer. The pressure sensitive adhesive type of wavelength conversion tape comprises a pressure sensitive adhesive layer, wherein the pressure sensitive adhesive layer comprises one, or multiple, luminescent dyes that convert photons of a particular wavelength to a different more desirable wavelength. The adhesive layer is designed to adhere to the light incident surface of a solar harvesting device such as a solar cell, solar panel, or photovoltaic device, to improve the efficiency of the device.

Abstract: An asphalt composition comprises aggregate, binder coating the aggregate and reflective particles embedded in the binder. In various embodiments, the binder may comprise one or more of clear bitumen, bio-bitumen or a polymer modified bitumen for cold application. The binder may comprise a glare control additive. The reflective particles may be metal or metal oxide.

Abstract: The present invention aims to develop an aqueous heat-shielding coating material to which low staining properties are imparted to suppress a reduction in heat-shielding properties due to the reduction in solar reflectance caused by adhesion of contaminants in the air during outdoor exposure, thereby maintaining the heat-shielding properties for a long period of time. The above problem is solved by providing a resin composition for an aqueous coating material including: (A1) a water-soluble and/or water-dispersible resin; (A2) a heat-shielding pigment; (B1) an organosilicate and/or a modified product of the organosilicate; and (B2) a curing catalyst that promotes a hydrolysis/condensation reaction of an alkoxysilyl group.

Abstract: Transparent polypropylene film comprising at least two UV-absorbing additives, a first additive being a non-aggregated inorganic material present in the film composition in an amount of from 0.1 to 5.0% by weight, and a second additive comprising an organic material selected from triazines, hindered amines, oxanilides, cyanoacrylates, benzotriazoles and/or benzophenones and present in the film in an amount of less than 2.0% by weight and wherein when both benzotriazole(s) and benzophenone(s) are present in the film, the ratio of benzotriazole(s) to benzophenone(s) is above 0.5.

Abstract: Provided is infrared ray reflective paint which is used to form a film having a high reflectance in an infrared ray wavelength region, a high transmittance in a visible ray wavelength region, and a self-cleaning ability, and the infrared ray reflective paint contains: an acrylic resin that contains at least one of a silyl group and a silanol group, and a metal oxide-coated mica wherein one or more metal oxides selected from a tin oxide, a titanium oxide, and a silicon oxide is coated on a surface of mica, and the infrared ray reflective paint contains the metal oxide-coated mica in an amount of 0.4% to 1.5% in terms of PVC (Pigment Volume Concentration).

Abstract: Transparent polypropylene film comprising at least two UV-absorbing additives, a first additive being a non-aggregated inorganic material present in the film composition in an amount of from 0.1 to 5.0% by weight, and a second additive comprising an organic material selected from triazines, hindered amines, oxanilides, cyanoacrylates, benzotriazoles and/or benzophenones and present in the film in an amount of less than 2.0% by weight and wherein when both benzotriazole(s) and benzophenone(s) are present in the film, the ratio of benzotriazole(s) to benzophenone(s) is above 0.5.

Abstract: Paint formulations having a high absorptivity with respect to solar radiation are disclosed herein. The disclosed paint formulations are also thermally and mechanically durable, thereby enabling the paint formulations to be used on components in solar thermal applications where exposure to high temperatures and environmental conditions may be an issue. The paint formulation can include an oxide-based pigment, an organic binder, one or more additives, an inorganic filler, and/or an organic solvent. The pigment can have a relatively high absorptivity with respect to light having a wavelength in the range from 250 nm to 3000 nm. Curing of the paint formulation can irreversibly convert the organic binder into an inorganic binder.

Abstract: Presented are solar reflective coating compositions comprising a mixture of polymeric binder system of acrylic and alkyd dispersion. Also presented are various fillers and pigments of high infra-red (IR) reflecting property of large crystalline size containing aluminum dioxide, titanium dioxide, aluminum trihydrate and silicon dioxide particles.

Abstract: A photochromic curable composition comprising 100 parts by mass of polymerizable monomers which include 70 to 100 mass % of polymerizable monomers having two to four (meth)acrylic groups and 0 to 30 mass % of a polymerizable monomer having one (meth)acrylic group and 0.01 to 20 parts by mass of a photochromic compound, wherein the number of moles of the methacrylic group existent in the polymerizable monomer composition is 3 to 7 times the number of moles of the acrylic group. This composition can provide a lens having a photochromic coating which exhibits excellent photochromic properties, comprises a hard coat layer having sufficiently high adhesion and scratch resistance and has no delay in fading and has excellent storage stability.

Abstract: Disclosed is an outdoor urethane adhesive comprising (A) a urethane resin obtainable by reacting an isocyanate compound (a1) with a polyol having an ester bond (a2), and (B) a hydroxyphenyltriazine based compound, wherein the isocyanate compound (a1) comprises at least one selected from an aliphatic isocyanate and an alicyclic isocyanate. The outdoor urethane adhesive has high peel strength and is excellent in weatherability. More preferably, the outdoor urethane adhesive further comprises a Mane compound.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method of forming a back reflection layer in a solar cell, a composition used therefor, and a solar cell having a back reflection layer formed by the method, which layer has superior heat-resistance and various types of durabilities, and can contribute to improving the conversion rate of solar cells and reliability during long-term use, and which method can form a back reflection layer in a solar cell easily and at low cost. The polyimide resin composition for use in forming a back reflection layer in a solar cell includes an organic solvent, a polyimide resin dissolved in the organic solvent, and light-reflecting particles dispersed in the organic solvent.

Abstract: A method for forming an interlayer having improved solar control properties is disclosed. The method includes: a) forming a polymer material from a reaction mixture; b) adding one or more solar control components to the reaction mixture while the polymer material is being formed; and c) curing the reaction mixture.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide conductive particles which can reduce the stress while maintaining high hardness (hardly causing cracks even in a state of being crushed in connection process) by improving rolling properties and can ensure adequate conductive reliability not only with respect to ITO substrates, but also with respect to IZO substrates, an anisotropic conductive film provided with the conductive particles, a joined structure provided with the anisotropic conductive film, and a joining method using the anisotropic conductive film. The conductive particles of the present invention include polymer fine particles, and a conductive layer formed on surfaces of the polymer fine particles, wherein an outermost surface shell of the conductive layer is a nickel-palladium alloy layer.

Abstract: A solar heat shielding coating solution is disclosed. The solar heat shielding coating solution comprises a sol-gel organic-inorganic composite binder solution and a nanosized metal oxide ink. The sol-gel organic-inorganic composite binder solution includes a sol-gel organic-inorganic composite resin, which is composed of a mixture of an acrylic polymer resin and a sol-gel silicate as an inorganic ceramic, and a solvent. The nanosized metal oxide ink includes a nanosized metal oxide, a dispersant capable of effectively dispersing the nanosized metal oxide, and a solvent. The coating solution can be coated to a small thickness on glass while maintaining transparency. In addition, the coating solution has high visible light transmittance, infrared light blocking rate and hardness, and exhibits good weather resistance, solvent resistance and adhesiveness.

Abstract: UV-curable coatings for photovoltaic systems, photovoltaic systems having a UV-curable coating, and methods of generating energy through photovoltaic systems having a UV-curable coating are disclosed. The UV-curable coating includes a urethane acrylate blend, a montmorillonite platelet, a light stabilizer, a UV absorber, and a photoinitiator. The coating is substantially transparent to visible and near infrared light and provides a barrier to oxygen and moisture and the coating is configured to adhere to an acrylic film.

Abstract: Photochromic matrix compositions and tie layer compositions useful for the preparation of photochromic polycarbonate lenses are disclosed. The tie layer compositions facilitate adhesion of the photochromic matrix composition to the polycarbonate lens. The photochromic matrix compositions can contain a flexible hydrophilic dimethacrylate monomer, one or more hydrophobic monomers, a flexible hydrophobic multi(meth)acrylate monomer, one or more urethane methacrylate oligomers, and one or more photochromic dyes. The tie layer compositions can contain one or more methacrylate monomers, a (meth)acrylated oligomer with a polycarbonate backbone, one or more urethane methacrylate oligomers, and a solvent or solvent mixture. Methods of preparing photochromic polycarbonate lenses are also disclosed, involving the serial application of the tie layer composition, then the photochromic matrix composition to the lens.

Abstract: A protective polymeric coating is applied to the surface of various objects which are to be exposed to a harsh environment. The protective polymeric coating covers the exposed surface, where the polymeric coating includes a polyimide polymer. The polyimide polymer in the polymeric coating has a backbone with at least one non-terminal phenyl group. A linkage is connected to the non-terminal phenyl group, where the linkage can be an amide linkage or an ester linkage. An oligomeric silsesquioxane compound is connected to the linkage through an organic substituent, where the oligomeric silsesquioxane is not incorporated into the polymer backbone. The polymeric coating provides protection to the underlying object.

Abstract: A pavement sealing composition and method of application of the sealant to pavement to form a thin coating which protects the pavement, particularly asphalt from the harmful effects of oxidation, water, ice and snow as well as fluids spilled onto the pavement surface from automobiles and aircraft. Preferably, the coating is formed of a polymer based emulsion.

Abstract: To provide a transparent resin molded product with less yellowing due to thermal deterioration of a dispersant by melting and kneading during molding process, and having excellent visible light transmittance and excellent heat ray shielding function. Then, a high heat resistant masterbatch is provided, which is used for manufacturing a heat ray shielding transparent molded resin, comprising: a thermoplastic resin; composite tungsten oxide particles expressed by a general formula WOX (satisfying 2.45?X?2.999) and/or composite tungsten oxide particles expressed by a general formula MYWOZ (satisfying 0.1?Y?0.5, 2.2?Z 3.0) and having a crystal structure of hexagonal crystal; and a high heat resistant dispersant having a thermal decomposition temperature of 230° C. or more, satisfying a range of 10?[weight of the high heat resistant dispersant/(weights of tungsten oxide particles and/or composite tungsten oxide particles)]?0.5.

Abstract: Reflective bituminous coating compositions are within the disclosure herein that include a bituminous component; a petroleum distillate solvent, a fibrous material; a reflective metallic filler component; and expanded glass granules.

Abstract: Provided is a solar control composition comprising an infrared absorbing phthalocyanine compound or naphthalocyanine compound and a resin having a modulus from 20,000 psi (138 MPa) to 1000 psi (7 MPa) and solar control laminates comprising the solar control composition of the invention.

Abstract: A film that can be used in packaging applications includes one or more layers, wherein the layers include an anti-fog additive and/or an IR additive and the resulting film has greater than about a 50% prestretch capability.

Abstract: A colorimetric composition is disclosed comprising a polycarbonate resin, a dye, and a thiopropionate. The composition undergoes an irreversible color shift to a darker color upon exposure to sunlight or UV radiation. Processes for producing and/or using such a colorimetric composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A protective polymeric coating is applied to the surface of various objects which are to be exposed to a harsh environment. The protective polymeric coating covers the exposed surface, where the polymeric coating includes a polyimide polymer. The polyimide polymer in the polymeric coating has a backbone with at least one non-terminal phenyl group. A linkage is connected to the non-terminal phenyl group, where the linkage can be an amide linkage or an ester linkage. An oligomeric silsesquioxane compound is connected to the linkage through an organic substituent, where the oligomeric silsesquioxane is not incorporated into the polymer backbone. The polymeric coating provides protection to the underlying object.

Abstract: A reflective film includes a polymeric layer and a reflective component. The polymeric layer includes a polyimide polymer, where the polyimide polymer has a backbone with at least one non-terminal phenyl group. A linkage is connected to the non-terminal phenyl group, where the linkage can be an amide linkage or an ester linkage. An oligomeric silsesquioxane compound is connected to the linkage through an organic substituent, where the oligomeric silsesquioxane is not incorporated into the polymer backbone.

Abstract: High concentrations of dye may be prepared in combination with thermoplastic polymers and used in optical polymers as monomeric and dimeric molecular solutions. The method of preparing high concentration levels allows the control over the aggregation of dye molecules that is required to maintain effective nonlinear operation. The present invention is applicable to many systems and is essential to the successful production of working optical limiting devices and other optically transparent polymeric devices, as well as other photonic applications, such as nonlinear optics.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a polymer-based product for outdoor applications having improved solar reflectivity and UV protection comprising: (a) a polymer; (b) a colorant; and (c) an ultrafine TiO2 having a median primary particle size (MPPS) of greater than about 70 nm.

Abstract: A light stabiliser AS comprising a surface-active or amphiphilic part A which leads to migration of the stabiliser to the surface of a material during the process of formation of a surface, and solidification of the material, and a stabilising part S which is the photochemically active ingredient and transforms the energy of the incident light to vibrational or heat energy that is dissipated within the material, characterised in that both parts are connected by a chemical bond in the form of a single or multiple bond or of an at least divalent bridging group

Abstract: To provide a transparent resin molded product with less yellowing due to thermal deterioration of a dispersant by melting and kneading during molding process, and having excellent visible light transmittance and excellent heat ray shielding function. Then, a high heat resistant masterbatch is provided, which is used for manufacturing a heat ray shielding transparent molded resin, comprising: a thermoplastic resin; composite tungsten oxide particles expressed by a general formula WOX (satisfying 2.45?X?2.999) and/or composite tungsten oxide particles expressed by a general formula MYWOZ (satisfying 0.1?Y?0.5, 2.2?Z 3.0) and having a crystal structure of hexagonal crystal; and a high heat resistant dispersant having a thermal decomposition temperature of 230° C. or more, satisfying a range of 10?[weight of the high heat resistant dispersant/(weights of tungsten oxide particles and/or composite tungsten oxide particles)]?0.5.

Abstract: Compounds that absorb ultraviolet light 380 nm to 400 nm range but avoid absorption in the blue light range, thereby imparting yellowness, i.e., 410-420 nm have suitable refractive characteristics useful in the preparation of optical resins or plastics suitable, for example, for the manufacture of ophthalmic lenses. Methods for making the compounds, optic lenses containing the compounds, and methods for making these are also described.

Abstract: A reflective film includes a polymeric layer and a reflective component. The polymeric layer includes a polyimide polymer, where the polyimide polymer has a backbone with at least one non-terminal phenyl group. A linkage is connected to the non-terminal phenyl group, where the linkage can be an amide linkage or an ester linkage. An oligomeric silsesquioxane compound is connected to the linkage through an organic substituent, where the oligomeric silsesquioxane is not incorporated into the polymer backbone.

Abstract: High concentrations of dye may be prepared in combination with thermoplastic polymers and used in optical polymers as monomeric and dimeric molecular solutions. The method of preparing high concentration levels allows the control over the aggregation of dye molecules that is required to maintain effective nonlinear operation. The present invention is applicable to many systems and is essential to the successful production of working optical limiting devices and other optically transparent polymeric devices, as well as other photonic applications, such as nonlinear optics.

Abstract: A poly cross linked phthalocyanine compound for a solar cell and ink composition comprising the same, and more particularly a poly cross linked phthalocyanine compound effective for use in a near infrared absorbent having a high absorption power in a near infrared wavelength from about 750 nm to about 1100 nm, wherein the poly cross linked phthalocyanine compound having structures according to the present inventive concept is sensitized to infrared region, although ruthenium-based compound used for existing dye-sensitized solar cells is sensitized to visible light region, such that the compound according to the present novel concept can be extended in wavelengths for use in solar cells to improve an energy conversion efficiency.

Abstract: A colorimetric composition is disclosed comprising a polycarbonate resin, a dye, and a thiopropionate. The composition undergoes an irreversible color shift to a darker color upon exposure to sunlight or UV radiation. Processes for producing and/or using such a colorimetric composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide an interlayer film for a laminate glass to obtain a laminate glass which is excellent in transparency, heat-shielding property, and electromagnetic wave transmittance even if the laminate glass is produced by sandwiching the interlayer film for a laminate glass with one pair of glasses, and which is not deteriorated in the visible light transmittance and the initial optical properties and is excellent in weathering-resistance after the test even if a durability test to light is run for the above-mentioned laminate glass.

Abstract: A multilayer film article is disclosed. The multilayer film article includes an infrared light reflecting multilayer film having alternating layers of a first polymer type and a second polymer type, a hardcoat layer that is the reaction product of a hardcoat composition that includes at least one organic polyethylenically unsaturated compound, at least one fluoroalkyl pendent siloxane compound, infrared light absorbing nanoparticles, and a polymerization initiator. The hardcoat layer being disposed adjacent the multilayer film.

Abstract: A method for forming an interlayer having improved solar control properties is disclosed. The method includes: a) forming a polymer material from a reaction mixture; b) adding one or more solar control components to the reaction mixture while the polymer material is being formed; and c) curing the reaction mixture.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a plastic composition for use on an automotive vehicle including an infrared reflective pigment, and a thermoplastic component. The plastic composition with the infrared reflective component therein increases reflectance by at least about 300% in the spectrum between about 750 nm and about 2500 nm wavelength over a color matched plastic composition containing no infrared reflective pigment, and provides a delta T of at least about 15 C. over a color matched plastic composition containing no infrared reflective pigment under the procedures set forth in the ASTM Standard D 4803-97 test method. The plastic composition also provides a method of reducing the heat build-up of a plastic automotive vehicle part when the plastic automotive vehicle part is exposed to an infrared radiation source.

Abstract: A reflective clear coat composition. In at least one embodiment, the composition includes a clear coat composition including a polymeric binder comprised of one or more resins and reflective flakes having a reflectivity of at least 30% in at least a portion of the near infrared radiation (NIR) region of the solar spectrum and a reflectivity of 29% or less in at least a portion of the visible region of the solar radiation spectrum. The reflective clear coat composition can be cured onto an exterior cured paint surface of an automotive vehicle. The resulting cured clear coat composition may reduce the temperature generated within a vehicle passenger cabin while exposed to solar radiation.

Abstract: A roofing membrane comprising a polymer and an infrared reflective compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides radioprotective materials and products produced using the materials, the materials and products being easily usable for blocking the effects of radiation, exposure to which occurs unconsciously in daily life or in the working environment. Specifically stated, the present invention provides radioprotective materials comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of collagens, keratins, silk fibroins and their derivatives. The present invention also provides radioprotective products produced using the radioprotective materials.

Abstract: Compounds that absorb ultraviolet light 380 nm to 400 nm range but avoid absorption in the blue light range, thereby imparting yellowness, i.e., 410-420 nm have suitable refractive characteristics useful in the preparation of optical resins or plastics suitable, for example, for the manufacture of ophthalmic lenses. Methods for making the compounds, optic lenses containing the compounds, and methods for making these are also described.

Abstract: Now, according to the present invention, performance solar control films are provided that are effective at reducing the transmission of solar radiation without also detrimentally affecting the transmission of radio waves or other wavelengths that are used for communication, such as for satellite communication or cell phones. Solar control films of the present invention comprise a polymer film onto which a layer of non-stoichiometric aluminum oxide has been formed.

Abstract: A resin composition which can enhance the heat resistance and the humidity resistance of a dye possessing the maximum absorption at wavelengths in the range of 380–780 nm is provided. It is obtained by polymerizing a monomer mixture containing 5–100 wt. % of a monomer represented by the formula: CH2?CR—COOX (wherein R denotes a hydrogen atom or a methyl group and X denotes a hydrocarbon group of 4–25 carbon atoms) and/or a fluorine atom-containing unsaturated monomer and containing a dye possessing the maximum absorption at wavelengths in the range of 380–780 nm in an acryl type resin having an acid value in the range of 0–30 mgKOH/g and a hydroxyl value in the range of 0–30 mgKOH/g.

Abstract: High concentrations of dye may be prepared in combination with thermoplastic polymers and used in optical polymers as monomeric and dimeric molecular solutions. The method of preparing high concentration levels allows the control over the aggregation of dye molecules that is required to maintain effective nonlinear operation. The present invention is applicable to many systems and is essential to the successful production of working optical limiting devices and other optically transparent polymeric devices, as well as other photonic applications, such as nonlinear optics.

Abstract: The present invention provides a light reflecting polymeric composition that includes at least one halogenated-flame-retardant-additive-free polymer having dispersed therein a pigment package including a combination of Sb2O3 and TiO2. The Sb2O3 and TiO2 preferably have an average particle size within the range of from about 0.05 ?m to about 1.0 ?m, and more preferably about 0.2 ?m. When used in combination, the Sb2O3 and TiO2 pigments synergistically interact together to provide a polymeric composition exhibiting a reflectivity that is substantially higher than can be obtained by the use of either of the pigments alone.

Abstract: Photochromic compositions are disclosed herein. The compositions comprise mixtures of methacrylate monomers, which when polymerized, provide a polymer matrix that exhibits improved fading characteristics of incorporated photochromic dyes and good photochromic temperature stability. The compositions are particularly useful as a composite layer on polymer-based ophthalmic lenses.