Abstract: Materials and methods for modifying semiconducting substrate surfaces in order to dramatically change surface energy are provided. Preferred materials include perfluorocarbon molecules or polymers with various functional groups. The functional groups (carboxylic acids, hydroxyls, epoxies, aldehydes, and/or thiols) attach materials to the substrate surface by physical adsorption or chemical bonding, while the perfluorocarbon components contribute to low surface energy. Utilization of the disclosed materials and methods allows rapid transformation of surface properties from hydrophilic to hydrophobic (water contact angle 120° and PGMEA contact angle) 70°. Selective liquiphobic modifications of copper over Si/SiOx, TiOx over Si/SiOx, and SiN over SiOx are also demonstrated.

Abstract: An aspect of the present invention provides a binder which makes it possible to obtain an electrode excellent in heat resistance. The binder contains: a re-emulsifiable resin powder coated with inorganic particles; and a metal-crosslinking thickening agent forming a hydrophobic gel by being crosslinked, in an aqueous system, via metal ions derived from an electrode active material.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method of attenuating concentration of acrolein, materials and manufactured articles prepared by the method. The concentration of acrolein is attenuated with an amine.

Abstract: An inkjet ink composition comprising a polyurethane-based binder dispersion is described. The polyurethane-based binder dispersion comprises: a polyurethane, which comprises: (A) a polyisocyanate; (B) a first polyol having a chain with two hydroxyl functional groups at one end of the chain and no hydroxyl groups at an opposed end of the chain; (C) a second polyol having a chain with two hydroxyl functional groups at both ends of the chain; (D) a carboxylic acid functional group with two hydroxyl functional groups; and (E) a compound shown in formula (1): m(M+)n(X)—R—Y— (1), wherein m is 0 or 1, M is a metal, n is 2 to 10, X is an amino group, R is a C1 to C18 alkyl group, a C6 to C30 aromatic compound or a C4 to C20 aliphatic cyclic compound, and Y is SO3- or SO3H, with the proviso that when m is 0, Y is SO3H and when m is 1, Y is SO3-.

Abstract: A polyester elastomer resin composition that provides improved mold fouling in a continuous use for a long-term, and prevents the lowering in physical properties of polyester elatomer which causes by contacting with grease in environments exceeding 140° C. The polyester elastomer resin composition contains a thermoplastic polyester elastomer (A) prepared by bonding a hard segment and a soft segment an alicyclic polycarbodiimide compound and/or an aliphatic polycarbodiimide compound (B); and a polyamide resin (C) having an amine value of 50 to 2000 eq/tin such a ratio that (B) is in 0.1 to 5 part(s) by mass and (C) is in 0.1 to 10 part(s) by mass to 100 parts by mass of (A). The polyester elastomer resin composition has an acid value which is more than 5 eq/t and not more than 20 eq/t.

Abstract: A composition for an electric wire coating material containing polyvinyl chloride includes a plasticizer in an amount of 40 to 80 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the polyvinyl chloride, and a polyester elastomer.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a polymer capable of well dispersing hydrophobic particles. The present invention relates to a hydrophobic group-containing copolymer including a structural unit (A) derived from a hydrophobic group-containing monomer that is represented by the formula (1) and a structural unit (B) derived from a carboxylic acid-based monomer. The proportion of the structural unit (A) is from 16% by mass or more to 50% by mass or less based on 100% by mass of the structural units derived from all monomers constituting the copolymer, and the copolymer has a weight average molecular weight of 10,000 to 1,000,000.

Abstract: A pigment dispersion is disclosed comprising (a) at least one pigment and (b) a polymeric dispersant comprising residual units derived from polymerization of a mixture of monomers comprising (b1) at least one ethylenically unsaturated hindered amine light stabilizing monomer and (b2) at least one additional ethylenically unsaturated monomer different from monomer (b1). Coating compositions comprising the same are also disclosed as are substrates coated at least in part with such coatings.

Abstract: A method of improving flowability of polycarbonate or polyarylate includes mixing the polycarbonate or the polyarylate with a flowability improver including a polyester. The polyester is a polycondensate of monomers including a bisphenol component (B) and a dicarboxylic acid component (C) at a molar ratio satisfying (B):(C)=45:55-55:45. The polyester includes a portion derived from the bisphenol component (B) and the dicarboxylic acid component (C) in an amount of 50 mol % or more.

Abstract: A highly saturated nitrile rubber composition obtained by mixing 7 to 40 wt % of a carboxyl group-containing highly saturated nitrile rubber (A1) containing 15 to 60 wt % of ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer units and 1 to 60 wt % of ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid monoester monomer units and having an iodine value of 120 or less, 10 to 78 wt % of a highly saturated nitrile rubber (A2) containing ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer units in 15 to 60 wt %, having a content of ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid monoester monomer units of 0.9 wt % or less, and having an iodine value of 120 or less, and 15 to 50 wt % of a polyester resin (B) at a temperature of a melting point of the polyester resin (B) or more is provided.

Abstract: A inventive method to process an organic compound with a thermoplastic alloy composition comprising of a high heat hydrophilic polymer, a polyolefin, preferably with a compatibilizer that is without maleic content. A compressed pellet will be generated at low temperatures for producing a cellulose thermoplastic alloy composition improving the ability to color and replace existing compositions that are challenged by toxicity and performance. This composition can be re fractured into fine particles if necessary, to produce 3 D printed parts well beyond the degradation of the specified organic compound for cosmetic, automotive or medical markets.

Abstract: A styrenic composition including a polar modified styrenic co-polymer resulting from the polymerization of a combined mixture of at least one styrenic monomer and at least one comonomer and a biodegradable component is disclosed. The at least one comonomer includes a polar functional group and the polar modified styrenic co-polymer and the biodegradable component are combined to obtain a styrenic composition having a biodegradable component. Also disclosed is a method of enhancing bio-polymer miscibility in a styrenic based polymer. The polarity of a blend is manipulated by combining a styrenic monomer and a polar co-monomer to form a combined mixture and subjecting the combined mixture to polymerization to obtain a styrenic polymer blend to which a bio-polymer is added.

Abstract: A recording method includes: applying a reactant configured to thicken upon contact with ink to an intermediate transfer body; forming an intermediate image by applying ink to the intermediate transfer body; applying an auxiliary liquid containing a water-soluble polymer to the intermediate image to form an intermediate image layer; and transferring the intermediate image layer to a recording medium. At least one of the reactant, the ink, and the auxiliary liquid contains a certain compound. The reactant contains a surfactant different from this compound and having a cloud point. The temperature of the intermediate image layer at contact with the recording medium is equal to or higher than both the cloud point of the surfactant and the glass transition temperature of the water-soluble polymer, and that at release from the intermediate transfer body is lower than the glass transition temperature of the water-soluble polymer.

Abstract: A recording method according to an aspect of the invention includes: applying a reactant to an intermediate transfer body, the reactant configured to thicken upon contact with ink; forming an intermediate image by applying ink to the intermediate transfer body carrying the reactant; applying an auxiliary liquid to the intermediate image to form an intermediate image layer, the auxiliary liquid containing a water-soluble polymer; and transferring the intermediate image layer to a recording medium; in this order. At least one selected from the group consisting of the reactant, the ink, and the auxiliary liquid contains a certain compound.

Abstract: A high melt strength polypropylene is formed using maleated polypropylene and a combination of coupling agents and acid neutralizers. The maleated polypropylene can be formed using multi-functional monomers. The high melt strength polypropylene can be useful for foaming, sheet extrusion thermoforming, extrusion blow molding, extrusion coating, fiber, film, and the like.

Abstract: This invention relates to a thermoplastic resin composition having excellent impact resistance and molded appearance. The thermoplastic resin is a polycarbonate, polyester-based resin or a blend of polycarbonate and a polyester-based resin containing up to 30 percent by weight of at least one core-shell impact modifier having little or no styrene in the core.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a cyan pigmented inkjet ink and uses thereof in inkjet ink sets and inkjet printing. More particularly, the present disclosure pertains to an ink that is cyan in color and comprises a mixed pigment colorant.

Abstract: An inkjet ink set includes a black ink, a yellow ink, a cyan ink, and a magenta ink. The magenta ink includes an ink vehicle including a polyurethane binder, and a dispersed magenta pigment in the ink vehicle. The magenta pigment is chosen from Pigment Red 282.

Abstract: Disclosed is a paint composition, and more specifically, a scratch self-recovering paint composition having a shortened drying time and extended pot life, which comprises about 30˜40% by weight of a branched polyester resin; about 30˜40% by weight of an acryl polyol resin; about 0.2˜0.5% by weight of a reaction catalyst; and about 0.99˜9.0% by weight of a reaction retardant, based on the total weight of the paint composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hot melt adhesive comprising: (A) an ethylene-based copolymer; (B) a polyester polyol; and (C) a wax, wherein the wax (C) includes both (C1) a Fischer-Tropsch wax and (C2) a petroleum wax. The hot melt adhesive can be applied at a low temperature, and also has a suitably long open time and is excellent in adhesion to a paper. The hot melt adhesive can be used preferably for producing a paper product. A paper product obtainable by using the hot melt adhesive is also provided.

Abstract: A water-based coating composition and method for forming a multi-layer coating film by which it is possible to form a coating film having excellent smoothness, image clarity, and chipping resistance in a 3C1B format. The composition is characterized by containing 7 to 60 mass % of an acrylic resin emulsion (a), 10 to 60 mass % of a film-forming resin (b), and 10 to 50 mass % of a curing agent (c), on the basis of the total mass of the solid resin content in the composition; the acrylic resin emulsion (a) having a core/shell structure where the core section contains, as a copolymer component, 0.1 to 10 mass % of a polymerizable unsaturated monomer having two or more polymerizable unsaturated groups in one molecule, on the basis of the total mass of monomer of the core section, and the hydroxyl value of the core section is 50 to 200 mgKOH/g, and the hydroxyl value of the shell section is 50 to 200 mgKOH/g.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hot melt adhesive comprising: (A) a copolymer of ethylene/olefin having 3-20 carbons; and (B) a polyester polyol. The hot melt adhesive can be applied at low temperature and has a suitably long open time. Particularly, the hot melt adhesive is excellent in adhesion to a paper and is useful as a hot melt adhesive for papers.

Abstract: A method of making a system for producing coating compositions having a predetermined VOC content includes preparing a paint comprising a resin and a solvent and having the predetermined VOC content or less. Temperature adjusters are prepared containing a resin and having the predetermined VOC content or less. Each temperature adjuster includes a different solvent or a different amount of a solvent compared to the others such that each of the coating compositions formed from one of the temperature adjusters is suitable for application within an ambient temperature range based on a rate of evaporation of the solvent within the ambient temperature range. Each temperature adjuster has no less than 1 wt. % solids based on the total weight of the temperature adjuster. The paint and the temperature adjusters are provided together as the system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to biodegradable polymer mixtures comprising i) 40% to 95% by weight, based on the total weight of components i to ii, of at least one polyester based on aliphatic or aliphatic and aromatic dicarboxylic acids and aliphatic dihydroxy compounds; ii) 5% to 60% by weight, based on the total weight of said components i to ii, of polyalkylene carbonate, particularly polypropylene carbonate; iii) 0% to 60% by weight, based on the total weight of said components i to iii, of at least one biodegradable homo- or copolyester selected from the group consisting of polylactic acid, polycaprolactone and polyhydroxyalkanoate, and/or of an inorganic or organic filler; iv) 0% to 10% by weight, based on the total weight of said components i to ii, of an epoxy-containing copolymer based on styrene, acrylic ester and/or methacrylic ester, and v) 0% to 15% by weight of an additive selected from the group consisting of lubricant, antiblocking agent, antistat, UV absorber, UV stabilizer, thermal stab

Abstract: Biocompatible polymeric coating compositions having nanoscale surface roughness and methods of forming such coatings are described. A polymeric biocompatible coating may be produced using a powder coating method, where one or more thermosetting polymer resins and one or more biocompatible materials are mixed and extruded, ground into microscale particles, and mixed with nanoparticles to form a dry powder mixture that may be coated onto a substrate according to a powder coating method. Alternatively, the thermosetting polymeric resin can be first extruded and ground into microscale particles, and then mixed with the biocompatible materials in particular form of nanoscale to microscale in size, and then further mixed with nanoparticles to form a dry powder mixture for coating. Bioactive materials may also be selectively added into the polymeric coating in a similar way as the biocompatible materials, either before or after the extrusion, to form a bioactive polymeric coating.

Abstract: Disclosed is a one coat painting composition comprising a base including a polyester resin in an amount of about 15 to 45 wt %, a first acrylic resin in an amount of about 15 to 25 wt %, and a second acrylic resin in an amount of about 35 to 65 wt % and a coating method thereof. The composition makes it possible to maintain and improve a high gloss finish of a high gloss injection molded substrate through a single primary coating on the substrate and satisfies environment resistant properties of exterior parts, such as adhesiveness, weather resistance, and scratch resistance, and, thus, is widely suitable for use on exterior plastic parts of automobiles.

Abstract: Polymeric particles having a size of about 0.1 to about 100 microns comprising at least two different phase separated polymers, at least one pigment, and at least one additive, where the pigment and additive are distributed within the phase separated polymers. Also disclosed are methods for preparing polymeric particles comprising phase separated polymers that comprise additives and pigments, wherein the methods involve molding.

Abstract: Provided is a powder coating composition, whereby a cured film excellent in water resistance, chemical resistance and weather resistance, can be formed by single coating operation, wherein a fluorinated resin layer and a polyester layer are layer-separated in the process of melting and curing the powder coating composition. A powder coating composition comprising a fluorinated resin (A), a polyester polymer (B), a curing agent (C) and an ultraviolet absorber (D), wherein the polyester polymer (B) is a polyester polymer comprising units derived from a C8-15 aromatic polybasic carboxylic acid compound and units derived from a C2-10 a polyhydric alcohol compound.

Abstract: Non-aqueous pigment concentrate comprising one or more pigments, one or more dispersants, and at least one resin, characterized in that the resin is a polyester comprising at least one oligo-ester building block with a hydrophobic tail linked thereto, wherein the hydrophobic tail is selected from the group consisting of: (a) branched hydrocarbons, (b) hydrocarbons containing a cyclic group, and (c) linear hydrocarbons, provided that when said linear hydrocarbon is linked to the oligo-ester building block via an ester group, the linear hydrocarbon contains 3 to 12 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The first objective of the present invention is to provide an aqueous paint composition that can form a paint film with excellent smoothness, image clarity, adhesion and water resistance. This aqueous paint is characterized in comprising (A) an aqueous dispersion of an acrylic modified polyester resin, (B) a block polyisocyanate compound having a nonionic hydrophilic group, and (C) an aqueous dispersion of acrylic polymer fine particles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a crosslinkable composition comprising at least one crosslinkable component crosslinkable by a latent base crosslinking catalyst comprising a substituted carbonate salt according to formula 1 wherein X+ represents a cation and wherein R is hydrogen, alkyl, aryl or aralkyl group, and wherein the crosslinkable composition comprises 0.1-10 wt %, preferably 0.1-5, more preferably 0.2-3 and most preferably 0.5-1.5 wt % water (relative to total weight of the crosslinkable composition). The invention further relates to a coating composition comprising the crosslinkable composition according to the invention, a novel catalyst composition and to the use of said catalyst composition according to the invention as a latent base crosslinking catalyst in coating compositions, preferably in RMA crosslinkable compositions.

Abstract: A styrenic composition including a polar modified styrenic co-polymer resulting from the polymerization of a combined mixture of at least one styrenic monomer and at least one comonomer and a biodegradable component is disclosed. The at least one comonomer includes a polar functional group and the polar modified styrenic co-polymer and the biodegradable component are combined to obtain a styrenic composition having a biodegradable component. Also disclosed is a method of enhancing bio-polymer miscibility in a styrenic based polymer. The polarity of a blend is manipulated by combining a styrenic monomer and a polar co-monomer to form a combined mixture and subjecting the combined mixture to polymerization to obtain a styrenic polymer blend to which a bio-polymer is added.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hot melt adhesive being highly environmentally-friendly, and as well having sufficient tackiness, adhesion, thermal stability and the like. The present invention relates to a hot melt adhesive comprising (A) a polar functional group-modified conjugated diene-based polymer, (B) an aliphatic polyester-based resin, and (C) a tackifier resin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plastics-material strapping band (4) for wrapping around one or more articles. The plastics-material strapping band has the following constituent parts: a) up to approximately 90% by weight polyester, b) approximately 1% by weight to 5% by weight polyolefin and c) approximately 5% by weight to 10% by weight fibre material. The invention also relates to a method for producing a plastics-material strapping band.

Abstract: The invention pertains to the field of synthetic-fibre production for the textile industry and relates to the design and use of a concentrated polymeric composition (“masterbatch”) comprising a polymer from the methacrylate family as a support polymer, representing between 30% and 99% by weight of the polymer composition; and at least one additive and/or pigment representing between 1% and 70% by weight of said composition. During the extrusion process, the composition of the invention is incorporated into the molten fibre and filament-forming polyester polymers in order to increase speed in the spinning process (productivity).

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a sizing agent for a reinforcement fiber used for reinforcing thermoplastic matrix resins. The sizing agent uniformly spreads on reinforcement fiber surface and imparts, to a reinforcement fiber, both excellent splittability and bonding performance to thermoplastic matrix resins. The sizing agent for a reinforcement fiber of the present invention comprises essentially an ester compound (A) having a vinyl ester group, acrylate group or methacrylate group bonded to at least one of the chain ends of the main chain of the ester compound (A), and of a polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether (B) which is an adduct between an alkylene oxide and a C4-14 monohydric alcohol. When water is added to the sizing agent thereby producing a mixture with a nonvolatile content of 1 weight %, the mixture exhibits a dynamic surface tension ranging from 40 to 55 mN/m determined by the maximum bubble pressure method when bubbles are blown into the mixture at the rate of one bubble per 100 milliseconds.

Abstract: Disclosed is a paint composition, and more specifically, a scratch self-recovering paint composition having a shortened drying time and extended pot life, which comprises about 30˜40% by weight of a branched polyester resin; about 30˜40% by weight of an acryl polyol resin; about 0.2˜0.5% by weight of a reaction catalyst; and about 0.99˜9.0% by weight of a reaction retardant, based on the total weight of the paint composition.

Abstract: An optical compensation film composition is disclosed herein wherein the optical compensation film is stretched to yield a negative A-plate having a refractive index profile of nx<ny=nz. or a biaxial polymer film having a refractive index profile of nx<ny<nz, the film having been stretched from a film cast from a polymer solution comprising a solvent and a polymer having a moiety of wherein R1, R2, and R3 are each independently hydrogen atoms, alkyl groups, substituted alkyl groups, or halogens, wherein at least one of R1, R2, and R3 is a fluorine atom, and wherein R is hydrogen or a substituent on the styrenic ring.

Abstract: A roll covering is particularly suitable for a roll for the treatment of a paper web, paperboard web, or any other web of fibrous material in a machine for the production and/or finishing the same. The roll covering encompasses at least one layer. The at least one layer is formed of a rubber composition that includes at least one (meth)acrylate compound and a rubber component with at least one crosslinked hydrogenated nitrile rubber. Further, the at least one layer has a recovery rate of at least 12 mm per second and/or a maximal degree of plastic deformation of 0.9%, and a maximal tan ? value of 0.16 determined in accordance with DIN 53513 at 60° C. in tension at 10 Hz, 15% static elongation, and 1% dynamic elongation.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprising from 30 to 89.5 wt. % of an aromatic polycarbonate, from 0.5 to 20 wt. % of an impact modifier, from 0 to 25 wt. % of an aromatic vinyl copolymer, from 6 to 35 wt. % of a mineral filler, and from 4 to 20 wt. % of a titanium dioxide, wherein the titanium dioxide is coated with silicone or siloxane, based on the total weight of the composition, has been found to exhibit improved mechanical properties and other characteristics and less degradation than filled thermoplastic compositions without the particular coated titanium dioxide. The composition optionally comprises an acid or acid salt. An article may be formed by molding, extruding, shaping or forming such a composition to form the article.

Abstract: An antistatic resin composition is provided, from which a thermoplastic resin molded article having a sufficient permanent antistatic property without impairing an excellent mechanical property or a good appearance of the molded article, even in a case that the content of an antistatic agent contained in the composition is less than that in a conventional composition, is provided. The antistatic resin composition contains an antistatic agent (A) and a thermoplastic resin (B), in which a melt viscosity ratio of the thermoplastic resin (B) to the antistatic agent (A) at 220° C. is 0.5-5 and an absolute value of a difference between solubility parameters (SPs) of the antistatic agent (A) and the thermoplastic resin (B) is 1.0-3.0. The antistatic resin molded article is obtained by molding the antistatic resin composition.

Abstract: A radiation polymerizable aqueous coating composition comprising: (i) ethylenically unsaturated slime treated silica; (ii) at least one water dispersible polyacrylate; (iii) water dispersible ethylenically unsaturated oligomer; and (iv) water.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions of polyester polyol resins comprising a mixture of ?,?-branched alkane carboxylic acids glycidyl esters with a defined isomeric composition where the sum of the concentration of the blocked and of the highly branched isomers is at least 50%, preferably above 60% and most preferably above 75% on total composition.

Abstract: A white ink composition for ink jet recording, substantially not containing a metal oxide or hollow resin particles, contains resin particles having a refractive index of 1.6 or more, and a material (B) including at least one material selected from the group consisting of a first material having a refractive index in the range of 1.5 to less than 1.6, a second material having a refractive index in the range of 1.4 to less than 1.5, and a third material having a refractive index of less than 1.4.

Abstract: Disclosed are solvent borne thermosetting coating compositions containing curable, aliphatic polyesters, acrylic copolymers, crosslinkers, and nonaqueous solvents. The aliphatic polyesters contain 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol. Blends of acrylic copolymers with these aliphatic polyesters exhibit good compatibility, viscosity reduction, and good Tg retention. Coating compositions formulated from these blends exhibit high gloss, hardness with flexibility; solvent and chemical resistance; and outdoor durability.

Abstract: A scratch self-recovering paint composition is provided that may maintain physical properties sufficient to be used for interior vehicle parts and may slowly recover from scratches generated on the surface of the paint composition. Specifically, the self-recovering paint composition includes a polyester polyol resin which is a soft resin, an acryl polyol resin which is a hard resin, a curing agent, a wetting dispersing agent, a leveling agent, a UV additive, and the like, and thus the use lifespan of the interior material is extended, and the high-gloss paint of the interior material is maintained without additional costs.

Abstract: A method for continuous production of radiation curable ink suitable for ink-based digital printing includes feeding ingredients suitable for forming a pigment concentrate to an extruder; blending the ingredients in the extruder to form a pigment concentrate paste; feeding additional ingredients to the extruder for blending with the ink concentrate to form an ink product configured for ink-based digital printing, wherein a pigment particle size is less than about 1 micron.

Abstract: Low-gloss coatings including acrylic polymer and isophthalic polyester compositions are disclosed. The presence of separate acrylic polymer and isophthalic polyester phases in the coating provides a low-gloss finish while maintaining properties such as hardness and mar resistance of the coatings.

Abstract: The use in paper coatings is described of a mixture of an aqueous secondary dispersion of a polymer selected from polyalkylene carbonates, polyesters and polyethylene and an aqueous primary dispersion of an emulsion polymer having a glass transition temperature of below 50° C.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising a polymer comprising polyetherimide, polyetheretherketone, polyamide, polyoxyalkylene, or polyalkylene terephthalate, or a mixture thereof, and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, wherein the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene comprises a surface modifier. Also disclosed are articles comprising one or more of the described compositions. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.