Abstract: The present invention provides solvent-based compostable cold seal release lacquers for use in packaging structures. The lacquers of the invention comprise resins, such as polyamide resins, comprising greater than 90% biobased carbon, generally prepared from renewable sources, e.g., plants such as rice. The present invention also provides the use of the inventive compostable lacquers as cold seal release lacquers in cold seal packaging, along with eco-friendly packaging film, etc., and has the potential to make the cold seal packaging fully compostable.

Abstract: Aqueous binder compositions for binding fibers comprise a vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer of 60 to 94% by weight vinyl acetate, 5 to 30% by weight ethylene and 0 to 20% by weight of further ethylenically unsaturated comonomers copolymerizable therewith, polymerized in the presence of polyvinyl alcohol in aqueous medium, wherein the polymerization is carried out in the presence of a copolymer B) containing 20 to 50% by weight of monomer units derived from ethylenically unsaturated carboxamides, 20 to 50% by weight of monomer units derived from ethylenically unsaturated monocarboxylic acids, and 20 to 50% by weight of monomer units derived from ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acids or anhydrides thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a method of performing pre-paint treatment of an automobile body including a high-tensile steel sheet, in which desirable corrosion resistance can be obtained after painting. A method of performing pre-paint treatment of an automobile body, the method including performing an alkaline degreasing step, a first water-washing step, a chemical conversion treatment step, a second water-washing step, and a cationic electrodeposition painting step, in this order, wherein the chemical conversion treatment step is performed using an chemical conversion treatment agent including zirconium (A), free fluorine ions (B), an allylamine-diallylamine copolymer (C), aluminum ions (D), nitrate ions (E) each at a predetermined concentration; the allylamine-diallylamine copolymer (C) forms an acid addition salt having an anionic counter ion, and the pKa of an acid thereof falls within the range of ?3.7 to 4.8; and the content percentage of diallylamine is 80 mol % or more and 98 mol % or less.

Abstract: The invention refers to a process for metallization of an article having a plastic surface avoiding the metallization of the rack which fixes the article within the plating bath.

Abstract: A method of making a wavelength converter includes (a) combining a luminescent material and inorganic nanoparticles with a liquid methoxy methyl polysiloxane precursor to form a liquid dispersion, the precursor having a methoxy content of 10 to 50 weight percent (wt %), the inorganic nanoparticles including at least 10 weight percent of the dispersion; (b) applying the liquid dispersion to a non-stick surface; (c) curing the liquid dispersion to form a filled polymer sheet; and (d) cutting the sheet to form individual wavelength converters having a desired shape.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antioxidant comprising a compound represented by formula (III):

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition comprises (A) about 30 to about 50% by weight of a thermoplastic resin, and (B) about 50 to about 70% by weight of a spherical magnesium oxide, wherein the thermal diffusivity of the thermoplastic resin composition in the horizontal or vertical direction is about 0.065 to about 0.20 cm2/sec and the ratio of thermal diffusivity of the horizontal direction:vertical direction is about 1:0.5 to about 1:1. A thermoplastic resin composition according to a second embodiment comprises (A) about 30 to about 50% by weight of a thermoplastic resin, and (B) about 50 to about 70% by weight of a spherical magnesium oxide, wherein the spherical magnesium oxide is treated on its surface with a silane compound.

Abstract: Generally, compositions and methods of producing dimensionally stable three dimensional objects using an additive build up process. Specifically, materials combinable in an additive build up process using a materials printer for the production of stable three dimensional molds useful in the production of molded or formed parts.

Abstract: Compositions of biobased polymer blends of polymers and a polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer are described. In certain embodiments, the copolymer is a multiphase copolymer blend having one phase a glass transition temperature of about ?5° C. to about ?50° C. Methods of making the compositions of the invention are also described. Also articles, films and laminates made from the compositions are described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising a first copolymer derived from monomers comprising a (meth)acrylate monomer, an acid monomer, and optionally at least one additional monomer selected from the group consisting of styrene, ?-methyl-styrene, vinyl toluene, and mixtures thereof, wherein the first copolymer is derived in the absence of a molecular weight regulator and wherein the first copolymer has a weight average molecular weight of less than 10,000 Daltons, and methods of making the same. The compositions and methods disclosed can be used, for instance, in pressure-sensitive adhesive applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a slurry composition which realizes excellent dispersibility through simple steps and can maintain high dispersibility over a long term. In addition, the present invention provides a slurry composition produced using this method. The present invention provides a method for producing a slurry composition containing an inorganic powder, a polyvinyl acetal resin, and an organic solvent. The method contains the steps of mixing an inorganic powder, a mixed polyvinyl acetal resin (A) and an organic solvent (i) to prepare an inorganic dispersion; mixing a polyvinyl acetal resin (B) and an organic solvent (ii) to prepare a resin solution; and adding the resin solution to the inorganic dispersion.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a thermal conductivity-giving material capable of giving substantially the same level of a thermal conductivity as that of the conventional material by using a smaller amount thereof than that conventionally used or giving a higher thermal conductivity than that of the conventional material by using substantially the same amount thereof as that conventionally used. The aforementioned problem can be solved by an easily deformable aggregate (D) comprising 100 pts·mass of thermally conductive particles (A) having an average primary particle diameter of 0.1 to 10 ?m, and 0.1 to 30 pts·mass of an organic binding agent (B), in which the easily deformable aggregate (D) has an average particle diameter of 2 to 100 ?m, and an average compressive force required for a 10% compressive deformation rate is 5 mN or lower.

Abstract: A low copper-containing friction material composition used for brake pad is provided, which consists of 4-6 parts of aramid fiber, 2-2.5 parts of tire powder, 5-6 parts of magnesia, 5-6 parts of red vermiculite, 8-10 parts of ceramic fiber, 3.5-5 parts of magnetite, 7-8 parts of boron-containing phenolic resin, 15-17 parts of calcium sulfate crystal whisker, 16-18 parts of potassium titanate, 15-17 parts of barite, 5.5-7 parts of flake graphite, 6-8 parts of friction powder of cashew nut oil, 6-8 parts of calcined petroleum coke, 1.5-2 parts of boron nitride, 5-7 parts of flake aluminum powder, 0.4-0.5 parts of pure copper fiber, and 0.4-0.6 parts of black silicon carbide. The friction material composition has low content of heavy metal, wherein the content of copper is lower than 0.5%, has a satisfactory high temperature and thermal decay resistant performance, long service life, good abrasion resistance and stable friction coefficient.

Abstract: A flame retardant coating composition comprising poly(dopamine) and either tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane) or gaseous ammonia, as well as an article comprising a substrate and the flame retardant coating composition, is provided. In various embodiments, the poly(dopamine) is substantially water insoluble. The coating composition can further comprise at least one additional component selected from the group consisting of melamine, an anionic clay, a phosphorus-containing compound, an amine-containing compound, aluminosilicates, silicon oxides, and combinations thereof. Also provided are methods for forming the flame retardant coating composition and methods for increasing flame retardant properties of a substrate.

Abstract: A copper-flee friction material composition for brake pads consists of: 0.43 parts of aramid fiber, 1.9 parts of tire powder, 6 parts of heavy magnesia, 2.55 parts of calcined petroleum coke, 8 parts of ceramic fiber, 6.5 parts of phenolic resin, 14 parts of aluminum silicate fiber, 22 parts of potassium hexatitanate crystal whisker, 25 parts of barite powder, 5 parts of granular graphite, 2 parts of antimony sulfide, 2.8 parts of friction powder of cashew nut oil, 0.9 part of boron nitride, 5 parts of flake aluminum powder, and 0.6 parts of tantalum carbide. Trials show that it has satisfactory high temperature and thermal decay resistant performance, long service life, good abrasion resistance and stable friction coefficient. With the friction material of the present invention used, the brake pad of vehicles is sensitive and stable during braking, produces no screech, is comfortable and has no damage on coupling plate.

Abstract: A thermally conductive filler composition and a resin composition comprising such filler compositions. The filler composition comprises a blend of a boron nitride, a metal oxide, and a silane. The filler composition can further comprise other filler components including, for example, glass fiber or glass flake. The filler compositions can be added to a resin composition to provide a thermally conductive resin such as, for example, a thermally conductive plastic.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition according to the present invention contains an inorganic filler and a thermoplastic resin whose main chain contains a repeating unit represented by the general formula (1): -M-Sp- . . . ??(1) wherein M represents a mesogenic group; and Sp represents a spacer.

Abstract: Siloxanes having terminal hydroxy groups, and which have a content of cyclic siloxanes of not more than 5% by weight, are stabilized by addition of ammonia in gaseous form or as a solution in a protic or aprotic solvent or in the form of an ammonia-releasing compound in amounts of at least 0.01 ppm by weight and not more than 100 ppm by weight, calculated as ammonia and based on the total weight of the siloxanes having terminal hydroxy groups. Ammonia in gaseous form is preferably used.

Abstract: A method of making a polymer article comprises the steps of making a polymer solution by mixing a first compound containing carbodiimide groups with a second compound containing carboxylated groups, applying the polymer solution to a former, wherein the step of applying occurs within 2 hours of the making of the polymer solution, and curing the polymer solution. The polymer solution can have a pH adjuster consisting of ammonium hydroxide.

Abstract: Coatings includes about 60 weight percent to about 90 weight percent of one or more fluorinated polymers, about 1 weight percent to about 7 weight percent of one or more erosion resistant fillers about 3 weight percent to about 9 weight percent of one or more anticorrosive pigments, about 1 weight percent to about 4 weight percent of one or more thixotropic agents, and about 1 weight percent to about 4 weight percent of one or more porosity reducing filler materials.

Abstract: An intumescent coating composition and a process for curing the coating to obtain an intumescent coating is provided. The intumescent coating composition contains a thermoplastic polymer which comprises as a copolymerized component, an acid (meth)acrylate or a copolymerizable polyfunctional carboxylic acid; at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer; an azo or organic peroxide initiator; an acid source; a carbon source; and a gas source.

Abstract: A nanoparticle-resin composition includes a nanoparticle, a silicone resin having a reactive functional group at its terminal end, and a compound selected from a silane group-containing compound, a silazane compound, or a combination including at least one of the foregoing. In addition, a nanoparticle-resin composite includes a silicone resin matrix including the cure product of a silicone resin having a reactive functional group at its terminal end, a plurality of nanoparticle clusters dispersed in the silicone resin matrix, and a buffer layer encapsulating the nanoparticle cluster. The buffer layer includes a compound selected from a silane group-containing compound, a silazane compound, or a combination including at least one of the foregoing compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to propylene polymer compositions comprising 50-70 wt % of a propylene homo- or copolymer, 5-20 wt % of a first elastomeric ethylene-propylene copolymer, 5-25 wt % of a second elastomeric ethylene-propylene copolymer and 5-30 wt % of an ethylene polymer. The propylene polymer compositions are suitable for molding and they have low haze and a good impact strength/stiffness balance with good impact strengths at low temperatures.

Abstract: A superhydrophobic surface includes a substrate treated with a non-fluorinated composition, the composition including a hydrophobic component free of fluorine; a filler particle; and water, wherein the composition is at a pH greater than 7, and wherein the hydrophobic component is in an aqueous dispersion. The superhydrophobic surface alternatively includes a substrate treated with a non-fluorinated composition, the composition including a hydrophobic polymer free of fluorine; an exfoliated graphite filler particle including acid functional groups; water; and a stabilizing compound, wherein the composition is at a pH greater than 7, and wherein the hydrophobic polymer is in an aqueous dispersion.

Abstract: A superhydrophobic non-fluorinated composition includes a hydrophobic component free of fluorine; a filler particle; and water, wherein the composition is at a pH greater than 7, and wherein the hydrophobic component is in an aqueous dispersion. The superhydrophobic non-fluorinated composition alternatively includes a hydrophobic polymer free of fluorine; an exfoliated graphite filler particle including acid functional groups; water; and a stabilizing compound, wherein the composition is at a pH greater than 7, and wherein the hydrophobic polymer is in an aqueous dispersion. The superhydrophobic non-fluorinated composition alternatively includes a hydrophobic component free of fluorine; a filler particle including an acid functional group; and water, wherein the composition is at a pH greater than 7, and wherein the hydrophobic component is in an aqueous dispersion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rubber composition for a tire in which the reaction rate between a silane coupling agent and silica is increased to enhance the fuel economy and the abrasion resistance, and a pneumatic tire comprising a component of any kind produced using the rubber composition for a tire. The present invention relates to a rubber composition for a tire, comprising: silica; a silane coupling agent; and at least one selected from the group consisting of a hydroxy acid, itaconic acid, and a salt thereof.

Abstract: A method for injection molding a thermoplastic composition that contains a polyarylene sulfide and a boron-containing nucleating agent is provided. By selectively controlling certain aspects of the polyarylene sulfide and nucleating agent, as well as the particular manner in which they are combined, the crystallization properties of the resulting thermoplastic composition can be significantly improved. This allows the “cooling time” during a molding cycle to be substantially reduced while still achieving the same degree of crystallization. The cooling time can be represented by the “normalized cooling ratio”, which is determined by dividing the total cooling time by the average thickness of the molded part.

Abstract: Methods for applying a liner-free, or liner-less label, to a substrate, particularly glass or plastic (e.g., PET) substrates are described herein. The method includes applying an adhesive composition, such as a polymeric coating, to a label face sheet, activating the adhesive composition with an activating fluid, and contacting the label to the substrate. The activating fluid is preferably a mixture of water and one or more organic solvents, such as low molecular weight alcohols. In some embodiments, the labels exhibit a percent fiber tear greater than about 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, or 95% after one, two, three, four, or five minutes. In particular embodiments, the labels exhibits a percent fiber tear greater than 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, or 95% after two minutes.

Abstract: An aqueous adhesive composition includes: a phenol/aldehyde resin; and an unsaturated elastomer latex. The phenol/aldehyde resin is based on at least: an aromatic polyaldehyde bearing at least two aldehyde functional groups and including at least one aromatic nucleus; and phloroglucinol. The adhesive composition is useable to make a textile material adhere to a crosslinkable rubber composition, and may be used as an advantageous alternative to a formaldehyde-based RFL adhesive.

Abstract: A polysiloxane compound for LED device includes (A) cage-shaped, mesh-shaped or chain-shaped polysiloxane containing alkenyl groups, (B) polysiloxane containing Si—H bonds, (C) a filler composition with a protective function, and (D) a catalyst with ene hydrogen silylation reaction. The filler composition with a protective function is selected from the group of high thermal conductivity material, flame retardant, anti-aging material, UV-resistant material, gas-barrier material, thermal expansion suppression material and/or high temperature-resistant material that are suitable for use in the base, lamp cup and/or encapsulation body of the LED device to effectively improves the lifespan and operational stability of the LED device.

Abstract: A conditioner, surface treatment method, and metal plating film forming method for a moist method of providing a plating film with strong adhesion towards a surface with low roughness without forming a metal film or performing an adhesion promoter pretreatment using a wet method, when plating a resin substrate containing a blend of resin material and glass material, and the like.

Abstract: A hybrid composition includes poly-4-vinylphenol; a sodium compound; an aluminum compound; and a cross-linking agent effective to accelerate a cross-linking reaction of the ploy-4-vinylphenol, wherein, based on total weight of the poly-4-vinylphenol, the sodium compound and the aluminum compound, content of the poly-4-vinylphenol is 69 wt % to 99.89 wt %, content of the sodium compound is 0.01 wt % to 1 wt %, and content of the aluminum compound is 0.1 wt % to 30 wt %, and wherein content of the cross-linking agent ranges from 10 wt % to 30 wt % in an organic composition including the poly-4-vinylphenol and the cross-linking agent. A hybrid insulation layer that is dielectric and includes cross-linked poly-4-vinyl phenol is provided from the foregoing hybrid organic-inorganic composition.

Abstract: A polyphenylene sulfide resin composition comprises (A) about 30 to about 50% by weight of a polyphenylene sulfide resin; (B) about 1 to about 5% by weight of an amorphous polyamide resin; and (C) about 45 to about 69% by weight thermally conductive insulating fillers.

Abstract: A heat-conductive silicone grease composition is provided comprising (A) a trialkoxysilyl-endcapped organopolysiloxane having a viscosity of 0.1-1,000 Pa·s at 25° C., (B) a specific organopolysiloxane, (C) a heat-conductive filler, and (D) a condensation catalyst. The composition is amenable to coat at the initial, thereafter increases its viscosity with moisture at room temperature rather than curing so that it remains flexible, easy to re-work, and anti-sagging, eliminates a need for cold storage and for hot application, avoids any undesired viscosity buildup, is easy to manufacture, and has good heat transfer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising a. from 35 to 80 vol % of a thermoplastic polymer; b. from 5 to 45 vol % of a thermally insulative filler with an intrinsic thermal conductivity less than or equal to 10 W/mK; and c. from 5 to 15 vol % of a thermally conductive filler with an intrinsic thermal conductivity greater than or equal to 50 W/mK, wherein the composition is characterized by: i. a thermal conductivity of at least 1.0 W/mK; ii. a thermal conductivity of at least 7 times the total filler volume fraction times the thermal conductivity of the pure thermoplastic polymer; and iii. a volume resistivity of at least 107 Ohm·cm. Also disclosed are articles and methods of use therefor.

Abstract: Temporary adhesives include a thermoplastic polymer comprising from about 30% by weight to about 80% by weight of the temporary adhesive, a solvent comprising from about 20% by weight to about 70% by weight of the temporary adhesive, and a filler material comprising from about 0.2% to about 5% by weight of the temporary adhesive. Methods of processing a semiconductor device wafer include bonding the semiconductor device wafer to a surface of a carrier substrate using a temporary adhesive including a filler material comprising from about 0.2% to about 5% by weight of the temporary adhesive, thinning the semiconductor device wafer, and, while the temporary adhesive remains on the surface of the carrier substrate proximate a peripheral edge thereof, subjecting the thinned semiconductor device wafer to one or more back side processing operations. Methods of forming a thinned semiconductor wafer include using such a temporary adhesive.

Abstract: A paint composition contains polyurethane paint and nano silicon dioxide. The weight percentage of the nano silicon dioxide in the paint composition is about 2% to about 10%. The surface of the nano silicon dioxide chemically bonds with a silane coupling agent having amino function groups or an aluminate coupling agent having amino function groups.

Abstract: A method of making a composite sheet, a method of making composite component and a composite component are provided. The method of making a composite sheet includes providing a container, adding a binder to the container, adding a plurality of randomly oriented fibers to the binder in the container, and subjecting the container to motion to coat the plurality of randomly oriented fibers with the binder. The method includes curing the binder and coated plurality of randomly oriented fibers to form a composite sheet. The plurality of randomly oriented fibers of the composite sheet are interlocked within the binder. The composite has uniform strength in all planar directions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure sensitive, hot melt processable adhesive composition comprising a polar plasticising oil and a polar polyethylene copolymer, and a layered adhesive construct and a medical device comprising the adhesive composition according to the invention.

Abstract: Polymer-inorganic particle blends are incorporated into structures generally involving interfaces with additional materials that can be used advantageously for forming desirable devices. In some embodiments, the structures are optical structures, and the interfaces are optical interfaces. The different materials at the interface can have differences in index-of-refraction to yield desired optical properties at the interface. In some embodiments, structures are formed with periodic variations in index-of-refraction. In particular, photonic crystals can be formed. Suitable methods can be used to form the desired structures.

Abstract: The disclosure provides for a self decontaminating coating and method. The coating comprises a polyurethane component having a solids content in the range of about 10 weight percent to about 100 weight percent and having at least one volume percent free space, a chemical active, and a biological active. In another disclosed embodiment, a method of reducing the transportation of chemical contaminants and biological contaminants is provided comprising the steps of providing a self decontaminating coating comprising a polyurethane component having a polyurethane component having a solids content in the range of about 10 weight percent to about 100 weight percent and having at least one volume percent free space, a chemical active, and a biological active, and applying the coating to a surface of an aircraft, rotorcraft, vehicle, item of equipment, or architectural structure.

Abstract: Some implementations provide a composite material that includes a first material and a second material. In some implementations, the composite material is a metamaterial. The first material includes a chiral polymer (e.g., crystalline chiral helical polymer, poly-?-benzyl-L-glutamate (PBLG), poly-L-lactic acid (PLA), polypeptide, and/or polyacetylene). The second material is within the chiral polymer. The first material and the second material are configured to provide an effective index of refraction value for the composite material of 1 or less. In some implementations, the effective index of refraction value for the composite material is negative. In some implementations, the effective index of refraction value for the composite material of 1 or less is at least in a wavelength of one of at least a visible spectrum, an infrared spectrum, a microwave spectrum, and/or an ultraviolet spectrum.

Abstract: A resin composition includes (A) 100 parts by weight of poly(phenylene oxide) resin with styrene end group; (B) 5 to 75 parts by weight of olefin copolymer; and (C) 1 to 150 parts by weight of cyanate resin with poly(phenylene oxide) functional group. The resin composition is characterized by specific composition and proportion conducive to achieving a low dielectric constant, a low dielectric loss, and a high thermal tolerance and preparing a prepreg or a resin film, thereby being applicable to copper-clad laminates and printed circuit boards.

Abstract: The thermoplastic resin in accordance with the present invention includes a unit (A) by 25 mol % to 60 mol %, the unit (A) having a biphenyl group, a linear unit (e.g., a linear aliphatic hydrocarbon chain) (B) by 25 mol % to 60 mol %, and a unit (C) by 1 mol % to 25 mol %, the unit (C) having a substituent selected from the group consisting of non-fused aromatic groups, fused aromatic groups, heterocyclic groups, alicyclic groups, and alicyclic heterocyclic groups, each of which has an effect of folding a main chain.

Abstract: A non-aqueous ink composition for inkjet printing is provided, which comprises 0.01 to 10 wt % of at least one ionic substance (A) selected from the group consisting of quarterly ammonium salts, quarterly phosphonium salts, a combination of a fatty acid and/or an alkyl phosphate with an amine compound, and synergists, 0.1 to 20 wt % of an C12-25 alkyl(meth)acrylate copolymer (B) having 1 to 40 wt %, relative to a weight of the copolymer, of urethane moiety, 0.1 to 20 wt % of a pigment (C), and an organic solvent (D). The composition achieves excellent wiping durability and printed image density.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an implantable medical device, such as a drug eluting stent, is disclosed. The method includes subjecting an implantable medical device that includes a polymer to a thermal condition. The thermal condition can result in reduction of the rate of release of an active agent from the device subsequent to the implantation of the device and/or improve the mechanical properties of a polymeric coating on the device.

Abstract: An acrylic fireproof coating comprised of constituents including water, styrene acrylic polymer, refined white dolomite #0, processed granite #70, processed white marble #90, calcium sulfate, silicon concentrate 10 percent, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol, butoxyethanol, light mineral spirits, #5 nano beads and phosphorus trichloride PCl 3. Also included is the method of preparing the acrylic fireproof coating.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a cold seal adhesive material is disclosed. The cold seal adhesive material includes a latex emulsion comprising between 15 to 65 percent of the adhesive by weight and ammoniated water. The adhesive viscosity is between 10 and 450 centipoise at 25 degrees Celsius, the density is between 8.0 and 9.0 pounds per gallon at 25 degrees Celsius, and the basicity is between 9.5 and 12 pH. The adhesive is adapted to be applied as a film on a substrate by a modified flexographic printing press process at a rate of at least 1,750 square feet per minute of the substrate without agglomeration of the adhesive, where the film has a film weight between 0.01 and 0.04 grams per square inch of the substrate and must be compressed with a sealing pressure to produce a cohesive bond between two or more adhesive regions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising a. from 35 to 80 vol % of a thermoplastic polymer; b. from 5 to 45 vol % of a low thermally conductive, electrically insulative filler with an intrinsic thermal conductivity of from 10 to 30 W/mK; c. from 5 to 15 vol % of a high thermally conductive, electrically insulative filler with an intrinsic thermal conductivity greater than or equal to 50 W/mK; and d. from 5 to 15 vol % of a high thermally conductive, electrically conductive filler with an intrinsic thermal conductivity greater than or equal to 50 W/mK, wherein the composition is characterized by: i. a thermal conductivity of at least 1.0 W/mK; and ii. a volume resistivity of at least 107 Ohm.cm. Also disclosed are articles and methods of use therefor.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an exoergic filler composition which is able to exert superior exoergic property, and a resin composition, a grease, and a coating composition which having superior exoergic property, respectively, by using the above-mentioned exoergic filler composition. The exoergic filler composition contains 1 to 50 volume % of a needle-shaped zinc oxide having an average long diameter of 0.1 to 10 ?m, an average short diameter of 0.025 to 2.5 ?m, aspect ratio defined by (average long diameter)/(average short diameter) of 4 or more and specific surface area according to BET method of 50 m2/g or less, and 50 to 99 volume % of other exoergic filler.