Abstract: A rubber composition comprising a diene rubber and a liquid crystal elastomer. It is preferred that the liquid crystal elastomer has a (liquid crystal phase)-to-(isotropic phase) transition temperature (Ti) of 20° C. or less. It is preferred that the liquid crystal elastomer has a functional group that reacts with the diene rubber. It is preferred that the functional group is a functional group containing at least a sulfur atom. It is preferred that the liquid crystal elastomer is a liquid crystal polyurethane elastomer. Moreover, it is preferred that the liquid crystal polyurethane elastomer is a reaction product of a mesogenic group-containing compound having at least an active hydrogen group, an isocyanate compound, a polysulfide-containing compound, and a photopolymerizable group-containing compound.

Abstract: The thermally conductive composition comprises a thermally conductive filler dispersed in a liquid matrix.

Abstract: Mat-faced cementitious board including: (a) a cementitious core; (b) a fibrous mat having an inner first surface facing at least one face of the cementitious core, and an outer second surface, wherein the inner first surface and the outer second surface are opposed; (c) a hydrophobic, non-setting coating resulting from applying to the outer second surface of the fibrous mat a layer of hydrophobic finish composition including: (i) about 50 to about 80 weight % non-setting, inorganic filler having a mean particle diameter of about 12 microns to about 35 microns, (ii) about 20% to about 50 weight % an aqueous dispersion of a film-forming polymer, (iii) 0% to about 30 weight % additional water; (iv) an absence of fly ash, (v) an absence of pozzolanic material, (vi) an absence of hydraulic cement, (vii) an absence of calcium sulfate hemihydrate, and (viii) an absence of calcium sulfate anhydrite.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition, which includes: (A) a polysiloxane resin, including a unit derived from a siloxane monomer, a siloxane oligomer, or a combination thereof; and (B) inorganic particles, including first SiO2 particles with a particle size ranging from 15 nm to 100 nm, and second SiO2 particles with a particle size ranging from 3 nm to <15 nm. The present invention further relates to a coating layer for enhancing light transmittance that is formed by the coating composition. According to the present invention, by using at least two types of inorganic particles with specific particle sizes to form a geometric stack, the space of pores can be increased, and therefore, the porosity of the coating layer can be increased, thereby reducing the optical refractive index of the coating layer and achieving an effect of enhancing light transmittance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ceramic particulate and polymer composite having enhanced viscoelastic and rheological properties.

Abstract: A method of additive manufacturing of un-vulcanized rubber includes providing a printing apparatus and providing un-vulcanized rubber to the printing apparatus. The method also includes warming the un-vulcanized rubber and pressurizing the un-vulcanized rubber provided to the printing apparatus to a pressure of at least 800 psi. The method further includes positioning a dispenser at a beginning of a series of motion control commands, dispensing the un-vulcanized rubber from the printing apparatus onto an area, and cutting the dispensed un-vulcanized rubber.

Abstract: The invention relates to an anti-vibration device (100), for example intended for a railroad application, comprising: a first frame (10), a second frame (20), a shock absorbing structure (30) for the vibrations, situated between the two frames (10, 20), and at least one fire barrier layer (40) at least partially covering the shock absorbing structure (30); characterized in that said at least one fire barrier layer (40) is a polychloroprene-based elastomer including at least one fire retardance agent chosen from among alumina trihydrate or magnesium hydroxide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sol composition for forming an aerogel composite, wherein the sol composition is a sol composition with a sufficient pot life for forming an aerogel composite superior in thermal insulation and flexibility, and comprises: at least one selected from the group consisting of a silicon compound having a hydrolyzable functional group or a condensable functional group and a hydrolysis product of the silicon compound having a hydrolyzable functional group; and a silica particle having an average primary particle diameter of 5 to 300 nm or a specific surface area of 10 to 600 m2/g.

Abstract: The present invention provides the following method for forming a multilayer coating film. The method comprises forming an uncured coating film of a specific primer paint composition (A) on a substrate, forming a top coating film of a specific top paint composition (B) on the uncured coating film, and simultaneously drying the films. The primer paint composition (A) is a paint composition comprising an epoxy resin (a1), a rust preventive pigment (a2), a color pigment (a3), and an extender pigment (a4); and the top paint composition (B) is a paint composition comprising an acrylic resin (b1) and an active methylene blocked polyisocyanate compound (b2).

Abstract: Provided is a fiber-reinforced resin material molding in which fluctuations of the dispersion state of the fiber bundle in the molding is small, the generation of a resin pool is suppressed, and fluctuations in physical properties such as tensile strength and modulus of elasticity are suppressed; a method for manufacturing the same; and a method for manufacturing a fiber-reinforced resin material. Provided is a fiber-reinforced resin material molding comprising: a fiber bundle comprising a plurality of reinforcing fibers; and a matrix resin, wherein a coefficient of variation in fiber content of the reinforcing fibers per unit zone of 0.1 mm square on a cut face along a thickness direction is 40% or less.

Abstract: Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of thermal interface materials with low secant modulus of elasticity and high thermal conductivity.

Abstract: A thermally conductive composition is a thermally conductive composition including (A) a spherical thermally conductive filler, (B) an alkoxysilane compound or dimethylpolysiloxane, and (C) a polyorganosiloxane (not inclusive of the dimethylpolysiloxane of component (B)), wherein component (A) is a mixture formulated with specific ratios of fillers having different average particle sizes, the mixture being formulated with a filler having an average particle size of 50 ?m or more in an amount of 30% by mass or more; component (B) and component (C) are included in a total amount of 1.5 to 35 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of component (A); and a content ratio of component (C) in the total amount of component (B) and component (C) is 15 to 98% by mass.

Abstract: A powder composition suitable for use in selective laser sintering for printing an object. The powder composition includes a first fraction comprising a plurality of polyaryletherketone (PAEK) particles having a mean diameter less than 30 microns, a second fraction comprising a plurality of polyaryletherketone (PAEK) particles having a mean diameter greater than 30 microns, and a third fraction comprising a plurality of carbon fibers. The first fraction and the second fraction are formed by an air classification separation performed on a pulverized powder. After the separation, the first fraction, the second fraction, and the third fraction are blended in a high intensity mixer. The powder composition when used in selective laser sinter results in parts with increased tensile strength and reduced surface roughness, among other improvements, as compared to similar powders omitting the first fraction. The PAEK may include polyetherketoneketone (PEKK).

Abstract: A fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin molded article includes 5 to 45 parts by weight of carbon fibers (A), 1 to 45 parts by weight of organic fibers (B), and 10 to 94 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin (C), based on 100 parts by weight of the total amount of the carbon fibers (A), the organic fibers (B), and the thermoplastic resin (C). The carbon fibers (A) in the fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin molded article have an average fiber length (LA) of 0.3 to 3 mm. The organic fibers (B) in the fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin molded article have an average fiber length (LB) of 0.5 to 5 mm, and a number average fiber diameter (dB) of 35 to 300 ?m. The fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin molded article is excellent in impact strength and surface appearance.

Abstract: A light guiding liquid glue and a touch sensitive display using the same are provided. The light guiding liquid glue includes a liquid glue and a plurality of light guiding particles dispersed in the liquid glue, wherein volume percent of the light guiding particles in the light guiding liquid glue ranges between 10% and 50%. The light guiding particles have a light scattering property, which can transfer a linear light into a flat light, and therefore the light guiding liquid glue of the present disclosure has a light guiding property. The touch sensitive display includes a display panel and a touch panel. The light guiding liquid glue is disposed between the display panel and the touch panel, which can transmit evenly lights emitted from the display panel to outside of the touch sensitive display.

Abstract: A stain resistant coating composition can include: (a) a polyester polyol; (b) a silicone component having at least one reactive functional group; and (c) a crosslinker reactive with (a) and (b). The polyester polyol can include a reaction product obtained from a mixture of reactants including: an aliphatic diol; a polyol having 3 or more hydroxyl groups; and an aliphatic cyclic polycarboxylic acid, or an anhydride or ester thereof, that is greater than 10 mole % of the total carboxylic acids, or anhydrides or esters thereof, used to prepare the polyester.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition having low sensory impression of smell comprising a polypropylene and a calcium salt of phosphoric acid, wherein in said polymer composition the amount of said calcium salt of phosphoric acid is preferably such to accomplish a sensory impression of smell measured according to VDA 270 of at most 4.0.

Abstract: A curable composition includes an organic polymer containing a reactive silicon group (A), and a bound substance of kaolinite and quartz (B) at a proportion of 30-200 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of the organic polymer containing a reactive silicon group (A).

Abstract: An optical element includes a substrate and a light-shielding film on a part of the periphery of the substrate. The light-shielding film contains a compound having an epoxy group, a coloring agent, inorganic particles having a refractive index of 2.2 or more, and silica particles. The average concentration of the inorganic particles in an interface region having a thickness of 15 nm from the interface between the substrate and the light-shielding film is 1.1 to 1.5 times as high as the average concentration of the inorganic particles in the light-shielding film.

Abstract: A masterbatch having reactive silicone as a hydrophobic additive, the polyester compound that the silicone-containing masterbatch has been let down into, and the plastic articles and films from such compounds having enhanced hydrophobic properties are disclosed. Films having a Water Contact Angle of at least 76° (ASTM D7490-08) are exemplified.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a fiber-reinforced plastic composition containing a thermoplastic resin, a reactive rubber (reactor-made thermoplastic poly olefin, RTPO), and a glass fiber; and a fiber-reinforced composite prepared from the fiber-reinforced plastic composition. Furthermore, provided is a method for preparing a fiber-reinforced composite, the method comprising the steps of: preparing a thermoplastic resin composition by feeding a thermoplastic resin and a reactive rubber into a first extruder, followed by melting and kneading; preparing a fiber-reinforced plastic composition by feeding the prepared thermoplastic resin composition and a fiber into a second extruder, followed by kneading; and molding the prepared fiber-reinforced plastic composition to prepare a fiber-reinforced composite.

Abstract: A resin composition containing a cyclic epoxy-modified silicone compound (A) represented by formula (1), a cyanic acid ester compound (B) and/or a phenol resin (C) and an inorganic filler (D): wherein Ra each independently represent an organic group having an epoxy group; Rb each independently represent a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon group; x represents an integer of 0 to 2; and y represents an integer of 1 to 6; and the siloxane unit marked with x and the siloxane unit marked with y are arranged mutually at random.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition comprises (A) a polycarbonate resin; (B) a rubber-modified aromatic vinyl copolymer that includes a rubbery polymer having an average particle size of about 0.5 to about 20 ?m; and (C) metal particles. A molded article can be prepared using the composition.

Abstract: To provide an additive for drilling mud, used in drilling for petroleum, natural gas, civil engineering, mines, etc., which has high heat resistance and high mechanical shear resistance, of which the viscous property does not degrade even under high-temperature and high-shear conditions; has high pseudoplastic flowability and therefore secures high flowability during discharging; and is a naturally-derived one and is therefore highly biodegradable and has least adverse impact on environment. An additive for drilling mud, which contains cellulose fibers having a number-average fiber diameter of from 2 to 500 nm and a fiber aspect ratio of 50 or more and having a cellulose I-type crystal structure.

Abstract: This invention relates to the repair and removal of erosion or impact damage with a liquid repair material using a flexible applicator capable of conforming to the surface of the leading edge of the airfoil while being drawn lengthwise along the airfoil surface of a helicopter or wind turbine rotor blade thereby restoring the aerodynamic contour with or without the addition of an optional topcoat layer.

Abstract: Biomaterial compositions comprising organosilicon monomers (such as silorane monomers) and chemical curing systems or dual chemical/light curing systems, in conjunction with optional tetraoxaspiro[5.5]undecanes (“TOSUs”) and/or fillers.

Abstract: The methods of preparing hot melt processable pressure sensitive adhesives include combining an elastomeric (meth)acrylate random copolymer and a discontinuous fibrous material in a hot melt mixing apparatus, and mixing to form a hot melt processable pressure sensitive adhesive. The elastomeric (meth)acrylate random copolymer may be contained within a thermoplastic pouch, and the hot melt mixture may include a relatively high level of tackifying resin. The elastomeric (meth)acrylate random copolymer may contain branching agents and photosensitive crosslinking agents. The hot melt processable pressure sensitive adhesives can be used to prepare transfer tapes.

Abstract: A method of producing composites from inorganic materials by processing with thermoplastic forming techniques mixtures containing one or more inorganic, fine residual materials and one or more polymers based on ethylenically unsaturated monomers in the form of protective colloid-stabilized, water-redispersible polymer powders, wherein the inorganic, fine residual materials are based on inorganic materials selected from the group consisting of gypsum, lime, talc, silicas, kaolins, silicates and titanium dioxide, and wherein the composites are based on from 5 to 80% by weight of polymers based on ethylenically unsaturated monomers and from 20 to 95% by weight of inorganic, fine residual materials, based on the total weight of polymer based on ethylenically unsaturated monomers and inorganic, fine residual materials.

Abstract: The present invention is a semiconductor apparatus including a semiconductor device, an on-semiconductor-device metal pad and a metal interconnect each electrically connected to the semiconductor device, a through electrode and a solder bump each electrically connected to the metal interconnect, a first photosensitive insulating layer formed on the semiconductor device, and a second photosensitive insulating layer formed on the first photosensitive insulating layer, in which the first and second photosensitive insulating layers are composed of a photo-curable resin composition containing a silicone polymer compound having an epoxy group-containing repeating unit shown by formula (1) and a phenolic hydroxyl group-containing repeating unit shown by formula (2), a photosensitive acid generator, a solvent, and crosslinking agents.

Abstract: The present invention related to a fiber mat reinforced resin composite comprising a reinforcing constituent of fibers in the form of at least one mat embedded within a resin matrix. The invention further relates to a method for the production of a fiber mat reinforced resin composite.

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a magnetic field sensor and an injection molded magnetic material enclosing at least a portion of the magnetic field sensor.

Abstract: The present invention includes a flame-retardant thermoplastic polyester resin composition which provides a molded article having excellent tracking resistance and excellent mechanical characteristics, while maintaining high flame retardancy; and a molded article which is obtained by molding the flame-retardant thermoplastic polyester resin composition. A flame-retardant thermoplastic polyester resin composition of an embodiment of the present invention contains 1-70 parts by weight of two or more (C) phosphorus-containing flame retardants that are selected from the group consisting of (C-1) condensed phosphoric acid esters, (C-2) phosphazene compounds and (C-3) organic metal phosphinates and 1-90 parts by weight of (D) a nitrogen-containing flame retardant per 100 parts by weight of the total of 50-95 parts by weight of (A) a thermoplastic polyester resin and 5-50 parts by weight of (B) a methacrylic resin.

Abstract: An electronically commutated electric motor has an internal stator (18) and an external rotor (24). They are separated by an air gap (23). A circuit board (68) equipped with openings (58?, 70?, 72?) is arranged on the internal stator (18). The internal stator (18) has a lamination stack (22) that is equipped with a winding arrangement (60; 86, 88) whose terminals are implemented at least in part as wire segments (86E, 88E, 90). The lamination stack (22) of the internal stator (18) is covered, at least locally, by an insulating layer (20) made of a thermally stable plastic. Implemented on said layer are supporting elements (58; 70, 72) that project from the internal stator (18) toward the circuit board (68) and serve to secure wire segments (86E, 88E, 90) of the winding arrangement (86, 88). These supporting elements (58, 70, 72), with the wire segments mounted thereon, are each arranged in an associated opening (58?, 70?, 72?) of the circuit board (68) and are there soldered thereto.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a non-fired type electrode comprising the steps of: (a) applying a conductive paste on a substrate, the conductive paste comprising; (i) 100 parts by weight of a conductive powder; (ii) an organic boron compound comprising an amine borate, a boronic acid, a boronic acid ester, a trimer of the boronic acid or a mixture thereof, wherein the boron element of the organic boron compound is 0.03 to 1.4 parts by weight; and (iii) 20 to 150 parts by weight of an organic vehicle; and (b) heating the applied conductive paste at 100 to 300° C.

Abstract: An epoxy resin composition having an epoxy resin, a curing agent, and inorganic filler as main components is provided. The epoxy resin includes an epoxy resin of Chemical Formula. Accordingly, the thermal conductivity of the epoxy resin composition can be increased because the epoxy resin has a mesogen structure that facilitates crystallizability. In addition, a high radiant heat board can be provided by using the above-mentioned epoxy resin as an insulating material for a printed circuit board.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a printed wiring board includes forming an interlayer insulation layer on a conductive circuit, applying laser to a portion of the interlayer insulation layer such that an opening reaching to the conductive circuit is formed for a via conductor, subjecting the opening to a plasma treatment using a processing gas which includes a reactive gas including a fluorovinyl ether gas having a double bond of two carbon atoms and a fluoroalkyl ether group, forming an upper conductive circuit on the interlayer insulation layer, and forming a via conductor in the opening such that the via conductor connects the conductive circuit and the upper conductive circuit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ceramic particulate and polymer composite having enhanced viscoelastic and rheological properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to melamine-formaldehyde foams comprising hollow microspheres wherein said hollow microspheres have a median particle diameter (D50, volume averaged, Malvern, Fraunhofer diffraction) in the range from 260 ?m to 490 ?m, and also processes for producing these melamine-formaldehyde foams and their uses.

Abstract: The present invention is a thermally conductive clay including a carrier oil, a dispersant, a styrene polyolefin copolymer and thermally conductive particles.

Abstract: A method of anchoring one or more load carrying components of an elongate subsea structure, such as a flexible pipeline or umbilical, to a termination or end fitting, comprising the steps of: inserting said load carrying component(s) into or through a cavity or void within the termination; and filling said cavity or void with a filler material whereby said load carrying component(s) are embedded and anchored therein; wherein said filler material comprises spheroidal beads.

Abstract: An epoxy resin composition includes an inorganic filler, an epoxy resin, and a curing agent. The inorganic filler has an average particle diameter D50 from about 2 ?m to about 10 ?m, an average particle diameter D10 of about 3 ?m or less, and an average particle diameter D90 from about 6 ?m to about 15 ?m. Inorganic filler particles having a particle diameter of about 25 ?m or more constitute about 0.1 wt % or less of the inorganic filler.

Abstract: A composition for forming a protective layer on a substrate comprises a plurality of silicas having different particle size ranges, and a curable resin. The substrate may be a building substrate such as a floor or wall concrete, blocks or bricks. The silica is typically white or colorless crystalline compound, SiO2, occurring abundantly as quartz, sand, flint, agate, and many other minerals used to manufacture a wide variety of materials, especially glass and concrete.

Abstract: A liquid crystal polyester composition contains: a liquid crystal polyester in an amount of 100 parts by mass as well as a fibrous filler and a plate-like filler in an amount of not less than 65 parts by mass and not more than 100 parts by mass in total. The fibrous filler in the composition has a number average fiber diameter of not less than 5 ?m and not more than 15 ?m and a number average fiber length of more than 200 ?m and less than 400 ?m. The mass ratio of the fibrous filler to the plate-like filler in the composition is not less than 3 and not more than 15. The flow starting temperature of the composition is not lower than 250° C. and lower than 314° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an emulsion composition for manufacturing a polyalkylene carbonate molded product and a molded product manufactured by using the same. The emulsion composition according to the present invention provides a resin molded product that has biodegradability and complete combustion decomposability to show environment-friendly feature and rubber-like properties.

Abstract: A coating includes at least one coating layer containing first particles, second particles, and third particles distributed throughout a cross-linked, continuous polymer matrix. An outer surface of the coating layer includes surfaces of at least first particles extending outward from a top periphery of the polymer matrix. The outer surface exhibits a property of delaying ice formation compared to the coating layer without the first particles. A method includes applying a coating composition in one application step. The one-step coating composition contains first particles, second particles, and third particles in a base containing a polymer. A coating composition includes first particles, second particles, and third particles distributed in a matrix precursor.

Abstract: To provide a resin composition having excellent thermal conductivity and excellent insulation reliability, a molded object, a substrate material, and a circuit board. [Solution] Provided is a resin composition which comprises an epoxy resin, a hardener, and an inorganic filler, wherein the epoxy resin and/or the hardener has a naphthalene structure, the inorganic filler comprises hexagonal boron nitride, and the inorganic filler accounts for 50-85 vol. % of the whole resin composition. Since a naphthalene structure, which imparts the satisfactory ability to wet the hexagonal boron nitride included in the inorganic filler, has been introduced into the epoxy resin and/or the hardener to heighten the inorganic-filler loading characteristics, this resin composition attains excellent heat dissipation properties, heat resistance, insulating properties, etc.

Abstract: Blended polyolefin dispersions, including: (A) a liquid; (B) an olefin-based polymer dispersed in the liquid, the dispersed olefin-based polymer having an average particle size ranging from 0.1 to 5 microns; and (C) an alpha-beta unsaturated carboxylic acid-based polymer dispersed in the liquid, the dispersed alpha-beta unsaturated carboxylic acid-based polymer having an average particle size ranging from 0.02 microns to 1 micron. Coatings, froths, foams, toners, and other various uses for the blended dispersions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A coating containing pigment particles and a polymer matrix is provided. The coating contains pigment particles that have a scattering coefficient with a linear or quasi-linear relationship to the pigment volume concentration of those pigment particles. The coating has improved hiding and is useful as a protective coating or an aesthetic coating on an underlying substrate. Also provided are compositions useful for preparing the coating, including covalently bonded composite particles and aqueous dispersions containing composite particles. The composite particles each contain a pigment particle with a plurality of polymer particles attached by adsorption on the outer surface of the pigment particle or by covalent bonding to the pigment particle through a coupling agent. Methods to prepare the composite particles and coating compositions containing the composite particles are also provided.

Abstract: Improved coating formulations for cementitious composite building materials are disclosed herein. The coating formulations provide both sealer and primer functions, particularly for substrates in a high alkaline environment, such as fiber cement composite materials.

Abstract: Disclosed is a structural lightweight concrete or mortar composition which, in the fresh state, includes an hydraulic binder, aggregate, and water, characterized in that the composition includes: an hydraulic binder content including cement and optional additions, which is greater than or equal to 280 kg/m3 of fresh concrete, coarse aggregate and/or fine aggregate, a volume proportion of at least 70% of the fine and/or coarse aggregate consisting of fine and/or coarse lightweight particles, the actual dry density of which is between 800 and 1,600 kg/m3, the total amount of aggregate being greater than or equal to 500 L/m3 of fresh concrete, a superplasticizer, at least one thickening agent, and effective water in an effective water/hydraulic binder weight ratio of between 0.40 and 0.65. The composition can be used for producing a self-placing lightweight concrete.