Abstract: The invention relates to an article comprising a stud for fitting into a complementary receptacle and/or comprising a receptacle for fitting into a complementary stud comprising a composition comprising A) a polyester, B) a polyolefin and C) a compatibilizer, wherein the amount of A) is at least 75 wt % of the total composition, the amount of B) is 5 to 22.5 wt % of the total composition and the weight ratio of the amount of B) with respect to the amount of C) is 2 to 20. The invention further relates to an article comprising the composition, particularly a toy block.

Abstract: Provided is an electrophotographic belt of an endless shape including a substrate, wherein the substrate contains a polyimide resin and carbon nanotubes, wherein a content of the carbon nanotubes in the substrate is 15 vol % or less with respect to a total volume of the polyimide resin, wherein the substrate has a tensile strength of 200 MPa or more in each of a peripheral direction thereof and a direction perpendicular to the peripheral direction, and wherein the substrate has a thermal conductivity of 0.9 W/(m·K) or more in a thickness direction thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to granules comprising a fiber reinforced composition (C), said composition comprising a propylene polymer (PP), an elastomeric ethylene copolymer (E) and long fibers (LF).

Abstract: A biobased additive is provided that is both a nucleating and a reinforcing agent when added to thermoplastic polyester (e.g., biopolyesters). A composite material, which is an additive-reinforced biopolyester, was prepared and improved thermo-mechanical properties were quantified. This composite material is a new class of biobased material that offers a sustainable, environmentally-friendly solution for packaging and other applications.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polybutene derivative for rubber compounding. The polybutene derivative includes 30% to 98% by weight of polyisobutylene, 1% to 35% by weight of unsaturated dicarboxylic anhydride, and 1% to 50% by weight of at least one selected from among alkanolamines, amine-based compounds, and polyhydric alcohols. When the polybutene derivative is added as an additive for rubber, the polybutene derivative dramatically improves the dispersibility of a filler and improves both the grip performance and the rolling resistance at the same time.

Abstract: An aqueous coating compositions including a coalescent represented by Formula I: R1—O—(A)n—R2, where R1 is hydrogen, a C1-C12 linear aliphatic, or a C1-C12 branchedaliphatic, A is an alkylene oxide, R2 is a hydrogen group, a C1-C4 linear aliphatic or branched aliphatic group, a C1-C4 linear or branched carbonyl group, or a benzyl group, and n has an average value from 3 to 25.

Abstract: A copper oxide coated pigment including a particle having an outer surface, and a layer of copper oxide on the outer surface. The pigment has a reflectivity of electromagnetic radiation in a visible spectrum less than or equal to 5%, and a reflectivity of electromagnetic radiation in a near-IR and LiDAR spectrum greater than or equal to 5%. The particle is cobalt oxide or carbon black. A method for forming copper oxide coated particles includes combining a precipitating agent with a solution of copper nitrate and particles, forming coated particles. The particles are cobalt oxide or carbon black. Washing the particles, obtaining washed coated particles, and filtering the washed coated particles, obtaining filtered coated particles. Drying the filtered coated particles, obtaining dried coated particles, and calcining the dried coated particles to form the copper oxide coated particles.

Abstract: Hotmelt silicone compositions are provided including: (A) a resinous alkenyl group-containing organopolysiloxane component, in which the silicon atom-bonded organic groups do not include an epoxy group-containing organic group, wherein the resinous alkenyl group-containing organopolysiloxane component includes (A-1) a resinous alkenyl group-containing organopolysiloxane including at least two alkenyl groups per molecule and free from a (Ar2SiO2/2) unit, and (A-2) a resinous alkenyl group-containing organopolysiloxane including at least two alkenyl groups per molecule and at least one (Ar2SiO2/2) unit; (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having at least two silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule; and (C) a curing catalyst. The resinous alkenyl group-containing organopolysiloxane (A-1) is included in an amount of about 5 mass % or more based on the total mass of all the organopolysiloxane components in the hotmelt silicone composition.

Abstract: Provided are methods for making shaped fluoropolymer by additive processing using fluoropolymer particles, polymerizable binder and extraction with supercritical fluids. Also provided are 3D printable compositions for making shaped fluoropolymer articles and articles comprising a shaped fluoropolymer.

Abstract: A polymerizable liquid that can be used for producing three-dimensional objects by methods of additive manufacturing is disclosed. The polymerizable liquid may comprise: (a) a blocked or reactively blocked polyurethane prepolymer; (b) (optional) a reactive diluent; (c) a blocked or reactively blocked curing agent; (d) a photoinitiator; and (e) (optional) a blocked or reactively blocked diisocyanate. The method using such polymerizable liquid to form three-dimensional objects is also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oxidizing, ionic and short oil alkyd resin. The invention further relates to various compositions comprising the oxidizing, ionic and short oil alkyd resin, cured compositions derived upon curing of said compositions, objects comprising the various cured or uncured compositions as well as various uses of the oxidizing, ionic and short oil alkyd resin, and of the various compositions of the invention as well as of the various objects of the invention.

Abstract: Microfluidic structures and methods for manipulating fluids, fluid components, and reactions are provided. In one aspect, such structures and methods can allow production of droplets of a precise volume, which can be stored/maintained at precise regions of the device. In another aspect, microfluidic structures and methods described herein are designed for containing and positioning components in an arrangement such that the components can be manipulated and then tracked even after manipulation. For example, cells may be constrained in an arrangement in microfluidic structures described herein to facilitate tracking during their growth and/or after they multiply.

Abstract: A water-based paint composition has the ability to decompose ozone and includes a manganese oxide-based catalyst, an activated carbon, a polyacrylate-based dispersant, a water-soluble resin, a pH adjuster, and a water-based solvent.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a rubber composition for a tread which is good in the balance between its wet grip performance and its chipping resistance. The rubber composition for a tread comprises 1 to 20 parts by mass of an ethylene-propylene-styrene copolymer and 60 parts by mass or more of a filler comprising a silica based on 100 parts by mass of a rubber component comprising 20 to 50% by mass of a butadiene rubber and 30 to 80% by mass of a styrene butadiene rubber, wherein an elongation at break of the rubber composition is not less than 300% in the atmosphere of 180° C. according to JIS K 6251: 2017.

Abstract: Provided is a rubber composition that achieves both wet performance and low loss property while delivering excellent dry handling performance. A rubber composition comprises: a rubber component; and a styrene-alkylene block copolymer, wherein a total styrene content of the styrene-alkylene block copolymer is 30 mass % or more with respect to a total mass of the styrene-alkylene block copolymer, and the rubber component contains a styrene butadiene rubber having a styrene content of 30 mass % or more.

Abstract: A rubber composition for a tennis ball includes a base rubber and a filler having a degree of flatness DL of not less than 50, the degree of flatness DL being obtained by dividing an average particle diameter D50 (?m) of the filler by an average thickness T (?m) of the filler. An amount of the filler per 100 parts by weight of the base rubber is not less than 1 part by weight and not greater than 150 parts by weight. A gas permeability coefficient GPS and a loss tangent tan ?S of the rubber composition and a gas permeability coefficient GPL and a loss tangent tan ?L of a rubber composition obtained by replacing the filler with kaolin clay having a degree of flatness DL of 20 satisfy (1): GPL/GPS?1.02 and (2): |tan ?L?tan ?S|?0.03. A tennis ball 2 includes a core 4 formed using the rubber composition.

Abstract: A polyolefin resin composition, containing: a polyolefin resin; and cellulose microfibrils, in which a content of the cellulose microfibrils is 0.5 to 20 parts by mass, with respect to 100 parts by mass of an entire resin component in the polyolefin resin composition, a molded article and a back door for a vehicle.

Abstract: A method of creating a bulk product that includes a surface layer of specialized content is based upon the use of an excipient with a different surface tension such that self-differentiating of the excipient from the bulk during drying/curing transports the specialized material to the surface of the bulk product. When the excipient has a lower surface tension than the bulk material, the difference in surface tension causes the low surface tension material to rise to the top surface, bringing the specialized material along. Alternatively, if the excipient has a higher surface tension than the bulk material, it will transport the specialized material to the bottom surface of the product.

Abstract: A high performing low viscosity tire sealant includes about 15% to about 75% by weight of a biobased aliphatic diol, about 5% to about 50% by weight natural rubber latex, and about 2% to about 50% by weight synthetic rubber latex. The tire sealant exhibits excellent performance at temperatures of ?40 degrees Celsius and lower.

Abstract: A structure comprising: a low-resilience elastic member 1 made of a thermoplastic elastomer (X); and a high-resilience elastic member 2 made of a thermoplastic elastomer (Y), wherein the thermoplastic elastomers (X) and (Y) are made of a resin composition including structural units derived from a vinyl aromatic compound and a conjugated diene compound, a softener, and a polyolefin resin.

Abstract: Described herein are coatings which impart oil, grease, and water resistance to various materials, such as paper, paperboard and polymeric materials. Such coatings may be applied as barrier coatings to the substrate materials in order to inhibit and prevent the transmission of oil, grease and water; that is, to prevent oil, water grease from passing into and/or through the substrate material. The coatings include an acrylic-based polymer latex, a styrene-butadiene rubber latex, a styrene-acrylic resin solution, a large particle size wax, and optionally, a small particle size wax. Also disclosed herein is a process of preparing the coatings. Also disclosed are products to which the coatings have been applied in order to impart oil, grease and/or water resistance, and processes for preparing such products.

Abstract: A flexible tubular structure for oil exploitation, said flexible tubular structure having at least one reinforcing layer and at least one layer of a fluoropolymer compound, wherein said fluoropolymer compound has a composition including a polyvinylidene fluoride homopolymer and a vinylidene fluoride/fluorinated comonomer copolymer, and a plasticizer. The proportion by weight of hexafluoropropylene monomer in the copolymer is greater than 25%.

Abstract: This cured film-forming resin composition is characterized in comprising: as a component (A), a polymer containing a structural unit derived from a first monomer having the structure with formula (1); a photoacid generator as a component (B); fine particles as a component (C); and a solvent (in the formula, R1 represents hydrogen or a methyl group and R2 represents an organic group capable of undergoing elimination with the oxygen atom bonded thereto). The cured film-forming resin composition forms a cured film that has solvent resistance to organic solvents and a high liquid repellency (lyophobicity) wherein the lyophilicity/lyophobicity can be easily varied using small ultraviolet exposure doses and the lyophilic areas have a high lyophilicity even for high surface tension liquids.

Abstract: A polymer based antimicrobial coating composition comprising water; polyol; paint additives; hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI hardener); a catalyst; and an antimicrobial agent, wherein said water takes up between 30% to 35% of the polymer composition by weight, and the polymer has a pentane adipate diol with dimethyl propionic acid functionality with an acid number from 75 to 95 and hydroxyl number from 320 to 360, and amounts to 12% to 15% of the polymer composition by weight.

Abstract: The present invention provides a curable composition, a pressure-sensitive adhesive, an adhesive tape and an adherend product, and belongs to the technical field of acrylate pressure-sensitive adhesives. The pressure-sensitive adhesive formed from the curable composition of the present invention features good resistance to resilience, especially resistance to resilience at high temperatures. The curable composition comprises: a monomer component, which comprises at least two polymerizable monomers, wherein the polymerizable monomers comprise a non-tertiary alcohol (meth)acrylate monomer and an acid functionalized non-ester unsaturated monomer with at least one ethylenically unsaturated group; a (meth)acrylate polymer tackifying resin with a weight-average molecular weight ranging from 10,000 to 60,000 Daltons and a glass transition temperature greater than or equal to 20° C.

Abstract: According to the tire of the present invention having a tread composed of a rubber composition comprising, based on 100 parts by mass of a rubber component, 1 to 20 parts by mass of an ethylene-propylene-styrene copolymer, wherein the composition ratio thereof is 10 to 60% by mass of ethylene, 10 to 60% by mass of propylene, and 5 to 40% by mass of styrene; and 3 to 100 parts by mass of carbon black, a tire having a tread composed of a rubber composition excellent in chipping resistance can be provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for a tire tread, comprising a resin alternative to a process oil. The composition for a tire tread, according to the present invention, can satisfy basic physical properties required as a tire, such as tensile strength, wear resistance, durability, and hardness, and improve the gripping force without a big increase in rolling resistance. A tire manufactured from the composition has the improved gripping force, particularly on wet road surfaces, and thus may be used for manufacturing a high-performance tire with excellent breakability, thereby being capable of increasing product competitiveness.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a multicomponent copolymer for use for producing a crosslinked rubber composition and a rubber product excellent in fracture performance (strength and elongation) at high temperatures while maintaining high weather resistance. Further, the invention provides a rubber composition containing the multicomponent copolymer, a crosslinked rubber composition obtained by crosslinking the rubber composition, and a rubber product and a tire using the rubber composition or the crosslinked rubber composition. The multicomponent copolymer of the invention contains a conjugated diene unit, a non-conjugated olefin unit and an aromatic vinyl unit, wherein the main chain is formed of an acyclic structure alone, the content of the aromatic vinyl unit is 3 mol % or more of the whole multicomponent copolymer, and the content of the non-conjugated olefin unit is more than 44 mol % and less than 97 mol % of the whole multicomponent copolymer.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition containing an olefin-based polymer and a hydrogenated block copolymer, wherein: with respect to the olefin-based polymer, an amount of heat of crystal fusion (?H) is less than 80 J/g; the hydrogenated block copolymer is a hydrogenated product of a block copolymer composed of a first polymer block consisting of a structural unit derived from an aromatic vinyl compound and a second polymer block consisting of a structural unit derived from a conjugated diene compound; the content of the first polymer block in the hydrogenated block copolymer is 1 to 60% by mass; a proportion of a vinyl bond amount of the second polymer block is 50 to 95 mol %; and the content of the hydrogenated block copolymer in the thermoplastic resin composition is from 1 to 30 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the total amount of the olefin-based polymer and the hydrogenated block copolymer.

Abstract: A floor panel has a substrate and a decorative layer of wood veneer provided thereon having a thickness of 1 millimeter or less. The substrate has an average density of more than 750 kilograms per cubic meter. The floor panel is rectangular and oblong and comprises a pair of opposite short edges and a pair of opposite long edges. The floor panel, on at least said two opposite long edges, is provided with coupling means allowing that two of such floor panels can be coupled to each other in a vertical direction perpendicular to the plane of the coupled panels and in a horizontal direction in this plane and perpendicular to the respective edge. The wood veneer and/or the substrate immediately underneath the wood veneer is treated at least at the short edges with a fluoro copolymer or a polymeric methylene diphenyl diisocyanate.

Abstract: Butyl based composition having hydrocarbon resins are provided herein. The hydrocarbon resin has a Tg from ?10° C. to 25° C., a number average molecular weight between 20 to 500, a weight average molecular weight between about 100 to about 2000, and a glass transition temperature between about 0° C. to about ?80° C.

Abstract: A fiber-reinforced polymer composition that comprises a polymer matrix that contains a propylene polymer is provided. The polymer matrix constitutes from about 30 wt. % to about 80 wt. % of the composition, and a plurality of long reinforcing fibers that are distributed within the polymer matrix. The fibers constitute from about 20 wt. % to about 70 wt. % of the composition. The polymer composition exhibits a spiral flow length of about 450 millimeters or more as determined in accordance with ASTM D3123-09, and after aging at a temperature of 150° C. for 1,000 hours, a Charpy unnotched impact strength greater than about 15 kJ/m2 as determined at a temperature of 23° C. in accordance with ISO Test No. 179-1:2010.

Abstract: A fiber-reinforced polymer composition that contains a polymer matrix and a plurality of long reinforcing fibers that are distributed within the polymer matrix is provided. The polymer matrix contains a propylene polymer and constitutes from about 30 wt. % to about 90 wt. % of the composition. The fibers constitute from about 10 wt. % to about 70 wt. % of the composition. Further, the polymer composition exhibits a spiral flow length of about 450 millimeters or more as determined in accordance with ASTM D3123-09 and a volatile organic content of about 100 micrograms per gram or less as determined by VDA 277.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a multicomponent copolymer for use for producing a rubber composition and a rubber product having high abrasion resistance and wet performance. Further, the invention is to provide a rubber composition containing the multicomponent copolymer, a crosslinked rubber composition produced by crosslinking the rubber composition, and a tire and a rubber product using the rubber composition or the crosslinked rubber composition. The multicomponent copolymer of the invention contains a conjugated diene unit, a non-conjugated olefin unit and an aromatic vinyl unit, wherein the content of the aromatic vinyl unit is 5 mol % or more and less than 50 mol % of the whole multicomponent copolymer and the content of the non-conjugated olefin unit is more than 0 mol % and 50 mol % or less of the whole multicomponent copolymer.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a process for preparing foamed articles comprising at least one ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer and use of the foamed articles in various applications, such as footwear applications. The ethylene/?-olefin interpolymers of the present disclosure are multi-block copolymers comprising at least one soft block and at least one hard block.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions include: from about 62 wt % to about 99 wt % poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) or copolymers thereof; and from about 1 wt % to about 38 wt % of a poly(carbonate-siloxane) copolymer having a siloxane content of from about 25 wt % to about 45 wt %. The compositions are scratch resistant. Scratch resistance may be determined as comprising a scratch depth of less than 20 micron (?m) as measured in accordance with the Erichsen scratch hardness test at a force of 4 Newton (N). Articles including the thermoplastic composition are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thin, nano-structured coating that provides optical light efficiency enhancement. The dried coating contains nano-structures that provide a very low haze level of less than 2 percent, and a light transmission improvement of at least 1% over the non-coated substrate. For the nano-structured coating on an acrylic substrate the transmission is greater than 93 percent, and preferably greater than 94 percent. The coatings of the invention are especially useful for optical electronic displays and photovoltaic modules.

Abstract: A mechanical insecticide is made by mixing water with at least one type of silane to make a silane solution which is then mixed with diatomaceous earth until there is substantial deposition of the silane material on the diatomaceous earth material, to make a silanized diatomaceous earth. The silanized diatomaceous earth can be diluted with water and applied to vertical and overhead surfaces using a sprayer, for the control of insects. The silanized diatomaceous earth can also be dried into a powder for broadcast application, or mixed as a paste for brush/roller/caulk application.

Abstract: A reading apparatus includes a cover configured to pivot to an open position and a closed position, a lock mechanism configured to restrict the cover in the closed position from pivoting to the open position, and a reading unit provided in the cover or in a member facing the cover in the closed position, and configured to read a medium when the cover is in the closed position. The cover includes a protruding portion. A latch face configured to come into contact with a face of the protruding portion facing toward one direction along a first axis when the cover is in a closed position, the first axis being orthogonal to a pivoting shaft of the cover. The latch face is configured to move in the other direction along the first axis when the latch moves from a lock release position to a lock position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curable resin composition comprising a polyol (A) having an average hydroxyl value of 200 to 1500 mg KOH/g, a polyisocyanate (B), and polymer fine particles (C), and a curable resin composition comprising a polyol (A), a polyisocyanate (B), and polymer fine particles (C), wherein the polyol (A) comprises a polyester polyol (a2) as an essential component, and the amount of the polyester polyol (a2) is not less than 20 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the polyol (A).

Abstract: A composition [composition (C)] comprising: —from 0.1 to 99.8% by weight (wt. %) of at least one poly(aryl ether ketone) polymer having a melt flow rate (MFR) equal to or higher than 8 g/10 min at 400° C. and under a load of 2.16 kg, as measured in accordance with ASTM method D1238 [(PAEKHMF) polymer], —from 0.1 to 30 wt. % of at least one poly(tetrafluoroethylene)polymer having a D50 particle size equal to or below 10 ?m, and having a melting temperature equal to or below 324° C. [(PTFE) polymer], —and from 0.1 to 30% wt. % of at least one carbon fiber, and wherein all % are based on the total weight of the composition (C).

Abstract: Provided is a multi-component copolymer having excellent crack growth resistance and wear resistance. The multi-component copolymer comprises conjugated diene units, non-conjugated olefin units and aromatic vinyl units, wherein: a peak top molecular weight of non-conjugated olefin parts linking only the non-conjugated olefin units is 500 or more and less than 40,000.

Abstract: The present invention aims at providing a polycarbonate resin composition having excellent transparency and possessing high levels of biogenic substance content rate, heat resistance, wet heat resistance and impact resistance in a balanced manner, a production method thereof, and a molded body of the polycarbonate resin composition.

Abstract: A method for producing an organic EL device in this disclosure includes the steps of providing an element substrate including a substrate and a plurality of organic EL devices arranged on the substrate; and forming a thin film encapsulation structure over the element substrate. The step of forming the thin film encapsulation structure includes the steps of forming a first inorganic barrier layer over the element substrate; condensing a photocurable resin on the first inorganic barrier layer; irradiating a plurality of selected regions of the photocurable resin with a laser beam to cure at least a part of the photocurable resin, thus to form a photocurable resin layer; removing an uncured part of the photocurable resin; and forming a second inorganic barrier layer, covering the photocurable resin layer, on the first inorganic barrier layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising: a) an aqueous dispersion of i) polymer particles functionalized with structural units of a phosphorus acid monomer; and ii) TiO2 particles; b) a sulfur acid functionalized dispersant; and c) a carboxylic acid functionalized dispersant. The composition of the present invention addresses a need in the art by providing a way to tune TiO2-binder composite formation efficiency with relative ease.

Abstract: A branched polyorganosiloxane having, on average, at least two radical-curable groups per molecule and a curable silicone composition that comprises (I) the branched polyorganosiloxane and (II) a radical initiator. Cured products prepared therefrom. Devices containing the branched polyorganosiloxane, composition, or cured product. Methods of making the branched polyorganosiloxane and composition and methods of using and uses of the materials and devices.

Abstract: Disclosed is a flame-retardant polyphenylene ether resin composition having high rigidity and high impact strength. More particularly, disclosed is a flame-retardant polyphenylene ether resin composition having high rigidity and high impact strength which enhances environmental stress cracking resistance and impact resistance, compared to general materials, while exhibiting superior mechanical strength such as flame retardancy, tensile strength, flexural strength, flexural modulus, etc. through addition of particularly glass fiber, maleic anhydride-grafted polyphenylene ether, a thermoplastic styrenic elastomer, an ethylene terpolymer and an epoxy resin to a polyphenylene ether resin, and thus, may be used as a material of automobile battery cell modules or electric/electronic components.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous fluoropolymer coating composition for direct application to glass without the need for pre-treatment of the glass surface. The coating composition can also be used with other non-porous and porous substrates. The fluoropolymer coating contains a hydroxyl-functional fluoropolymer, and polyisocyanates. Preferably the coating composition also contains a water-dispersible hydroxyl functional polyurethane. The coating composition may exist as a 1-pack or a multi-pack coating system. The coating has excellent wet adhesion to glass, good weathering, chalking resistance, chemical resistance, and dirt pickup resistance.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a fluorinated polymer composition, methods for producing same, and products that can be produced from said composition. More particularly, the invention concerns a thermoplastic polymer composition comprising the following components A, B and C: A—a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) homopolymer comprising a fraction of ultra high molecular weight chains (UHMCF); B—a vinylidene fluoride (VDF) elastomeric copolymer and at least one other fluorinated comonomer copolymerisable with VDF, and C—a VDF homopolymer having a lower viscosity than component A.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising: a homopolymer polyvinylidene fluoride; a copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and of at least one other fluorinated comonomer copolymerizable with vinylidene fluoride (VDF), the weight proportion of the copolymer in the composition being between 10 to 35%; and a plasticizer, the weight proportion of the plasticizer in the composition being between 1 and 5%. The invention also relates to a method for producing the composition and the use thereof for producing various items.