Abstract: Composite particles obtained by converting a) one or more inorganic oxide particles having an average diameter of <1000 nm, b) one or more organic polymers, and c) one or more coupling reagents, the oxide particles a) and organic polymers b) being linked by units of coupling reagents c), wherein one or more polymers of ?) one or more ethylene unsaturated monomers selected from vinyl esters of carbolic acids having 1 to 15 C atoms, methacrylic acid esters or acrylic acid esters of carbolic acids having unbranched or branched alcohols having 1 to 15 C atoms, and olefins, vinyl aromatics, and vinyl halogenides, and ?) one or more ethylene unsaturated carbolic acids having 3 to 11 C atoms, and optionally ?) one or more monomers comprising at least two ethylene unsaturated groups, and optionally ?) one or more further ethylene unsaturated monomers are used as the organic polymers b).

Abstract: The grafted silicone polymer comprises a polymerization product of (a) a mercapto-modified silicone polymer and (b) a radically polymerizable monomer component comprising (meth)acrylic acid and/or a (meth)acrylic acid alkyl ester selected so that the solubility parameter of a polymer obtained only from the radically polymerizable monomer component is at least 9.14 (cal/cm3)1/2, wherein the grafted silicone polymer has a elastic storage modulus of 1 105 Pa or greater at 37° C., 1 Hz and dissolves in decamethylcyclopentasiloxane by 1 weight percent or greater at 23° C.

Abstract: A polymer having a repeating unit represented by formula (1). [R1 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogeno group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon group, a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic heterocyclic group, a trialkylsilyl group, or a trialkylgermyl group, each R2 is independently represented by the following formula (2), m is an integer of from 1 to 5, and when a plurality of R2s are present, the R2s may be the same as or different from each other.] [Each X is independently a monovalent group, and the plurality of Xs may be the same as or different from each other, at least one X is a monovalent group containing a halogen atom, and p is an integer of from 0 to 10.

Abstract: Organosilane condensates are described as well as their use in coating compositions, processes for making them and process for applying the coating compositions. The organosilane condensates can be formed from the hydrolysis of at least one medium to long chain trialkoxy silane compound, an amino silane and optionally one or more additional reactants. Coating compositions containing the organosilane condensates can provide coatings having improved scratch and mar resistance and can have excellent recoat adhesion.

Abstract: A light-emitting polymer composition includes a polysiloxane polymer having tritium that emits radiation and a wavelength-shifter chemically bonded to the polysiloxane polymer or a siloxane carrier dispersed within the polysiloxane polymer. The wavelength-shifter emits light in response to the radiation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to binders, to processes for the preparation thereof, and to the use thereof in formulations, surface coatings, inks and plastics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic device comprising at least one dielectric layer, said dielectric layer comprising a crosslinked organic compound based on at least one compound which is radically crosslinkable and a method of making the electronic device.

Abstract: A biosensor article including a substrate having polymer modified surface, the polymer comprising the formula (I) where (x), (y), (z), R, R?, R?, S, W, and X, are as defined herein. Methods for making the biosensor article or cell culture article, and methods for performing an assay of, for example, a bioentity, a ligand thereof, or both, with the biosensor article are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are a conjugated diene-based polymer from which a polymer composition excellent in fuel cost-saving properties and a tensile strength at break can be obtained. There is provided a conjugated diene-based polymer having a monomer unit based on a conjugated diene, a monomer unit based on a compound represented by the following formula (1), and a monomer unit based on a compound represented by the following formula (2), in which at least one end of the polymer is modified with the following compound (G). V1-S1??(1) wherein V1 represents a hydrocarbyl group having a polymerizable carbon-carbon double bond, and S1 represents a substituted silyl group.) V2-A2??(2) wherein V2 represents a hydrocarbyl group having a polymerizable carbon-carbon double bond, and A2 represents a substituted amino group, or a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group.

Abstract: Disclosed are a conjugated diene-based polymer from which a polymer composition excellent in fuel cost-saving properties and elongation at break can be obtained, a polymer composition containing the conjugated diene-based polymer and a reinforcing agent, and a process for producing the conjugated diene-based polymer. A conjugated diene-based polymer obtained by reacting one end of a polymer having a monomer unit based on a conjugated diene, a monomer unit based on a compound represented by the following formula (1), and a monomer unit based on a compound represented by the following formula (2) with an alkoxysilane compound. V1-S1 ??(1) wherein V1 represents a hydrocarbyl group having a polymerizable carbon-carbon double bond, and S1 represents a substituted silyl group. V2-A2 ??(2) wherein V2 represents a hydrocarbyl group having a polymerizable carbon-carbon double bond, and A2 represents a substituted amino group, or a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group.

Abstract: A thermoset and method of making such by crosslinking a mixture of a polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane having pendent siloxane groups or unsaturated carbon bonds and a siloxylcarborane compound having unsaturated carbon bonds.

Abstract: The present invention describes compositions and methods for trapping/capturing and/or destroying dangerous substances such as chemical and biological warfare agents. The present invention relates to dendritic polymers, specifically, to quaternary ammonium functionalized dendritic polymers and N-Halamine functionalized dendritic polymers. Such dendrimers are useful for the capture and neutralization of biological and chemical warfare agents.

Abstract: Disclosed is a moisture curable sealant composition that includes silane functional poly-?-olefin polymer, thermoplastic elastomer, and tackifying agent.

Abstract: A nanoparticle including a polysiloxane base having an exterior surface and having a photosensitizer at least partly exposed at its exterior surface, said photosensitizer being secured to the exterior surface by loading the photosensitizer onto the surface after formation of the polysiloxane base of the nanoparticle. The nanoparticle may have tumor targeting moieties and may be post loaded with cyanine dye. The nanoparticle preferably includes post loaded moieties providing at least two of tumor specificity, photodynamic properties and imaging capabilities and the photosensitizer is tagged with a radioisotope. A method for preparation of the nanoparticle is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention has its object to provide a curable composition not containing any organotin type curing catalyst currently of concern because of the toxic feature thereof, or any volatile compound, excellent in curability and storage stability and, further, capable of providing cured products excellent in strength and elongation; the above object can be achieved by a curable composition which includes: an organic polymer (A) containing a hydrolyzable silyl group in a molecule; an amidine compound (B); and a compound (C) containing a sulfonyl group in a molecule.

Abstract: Cross-linked hydrophilic nanocapsules and various compositions and methods for their preparation and use are provided.

Abstract: The present invention has its object to provide a curable composition which comprises a reactive silyl group-containing organic polymer, does not contain, as a silanol condensation catalyst, any organotin type curing catalyst currently of concern because of the toxic feature thereof, is excellent in surface curability and depth curability and, further, can provide cured products excellent in adhesiveness; the above object can be achieved by a curable composition which comprises: an organic polymer (A) containing a silicon-containing group capable of crosslinking under siloxane bond formation; and a guanidine compound (B-1), as a silanol condensation catalyst (B), represented by the general formula (1): R1N?C(NR12)2??(1) (wherein one of the five R1s is an aryl group and the other four R1s each independently is a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group in which the carbon atom at position 1 is saturated).

Abstract: The present invention discloses a nanophase carbon black grafted with organic compounds, comprising (a) a first component: 100 parts by weight of original carbon black particles, and (b) a second component: 5-300 parts by weight of grafting organic compounds having or producing free radicals which is grafted onto the surface of the carbon black, wherein the molecular weight of the grafting organic compounds is 100-10000, and the nanophase carbon black has a particle size of 1-100 nm. The invention also discloses the synthesis thereof and articles therefrom.

Abstract: Branched polydiorganosiloxane polyamide, block copolymers and methods of making the copolymers are provided. The method of making the copolymers involves reacting one or more amine compounds including at least one polyamine with a precursor having at least one polydiorganosiloxane segment and at least two ester groups.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to silicone prepolymer compositions comprising a silicone prepolymer and a solvent. A soluble silicone prepolymer can be provided having increased average silicon content, thereby attaining a desired oxygen permeability. A solvent can be provided with a desired balance between hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity by selection and modification of the solvent molecular structure, resulting in molded polymer films and articles that exhibit minimal or nonexistent eye irritation and exhibit highly transparent products. 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.

Abstract: The present invention provides an organopolysilmethylene represented by the following general formula (1): wherein R1 is, independently of each other, a group selected from the group consisting of an unsubstituted or substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group, a hydroxy group, R3SiCH2— and R3SiO—, wherein R is, independently of each other, a group selected from the group consisting of an unsubstituted or substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group, and a hydroxy group, m is an integer of 1 to 100, and n is an integer of 1 to 100, and wherein at least two out of R1's and R's are an alkenyl group.

Abstract: The object of the invention are methods for producing composite particles, characterized in that ?) one or more silicon compounds of the general formula: (RO)nSiR14-n (1), wherein R denotes an optionally substituted alkyl or aryl residue having 1 to 20 carbon atoms or a hydrogen atom, R1 denotes an optionally substituted hydrocarbon residue or a hydrogen atom, and n assumes a value of 1 to 4, or ?) one or more condensation products of the silicon compounds of formula (1) are condensed in the presence of one or more soluble polymers in a solvent or a mixture of multiple solvents, wherein said soluble polymers are obtainable by radically initiated polymerization of a) one or more ethylenic unsaturated monomers having one or more further functional group selected from the group comprising carboxyl groups or the derivatives thereof, silane, sulfonic acid, sulfate, phosphate, phosphonate, isocyanate, amine, quaternized amine, hydrazine, epoxy, ether, hydroxyl, or CO groups, and b) one or more ethylenic unsaturated

Abstract: A polymer containing: a constitutional unit A that is derived from fluorosilsesquioxane having one addition polymerizable functional group in a molecule; a constitutional unit B that is derived from organopolysiloxane having an addition polymerizable functional group; and a constitutional unit C that is derived from an addition polymerizable monomer and has a group having a polymerizable unsaturated bond on a side chain, and optionally containing a constitutional unit D that is derived from an addition polymerizable monomer other than the fluorosilsesquioxane having one addition polymerizable functional group in a molecule, the organopolysiloxane having an addition polymerizable functional group and the addition polymerizable monomer having a functional group capable of introducing a group having a polymerizable unsaturated bond.

Abstract: The aqueous dispersion adhesive composition contains an aqueous dispersion copolymer obtained by reacting of a reaction component containing alkyl (meth)acrylate whose linear or branched alkyl group has 4 to 18 carbon atoms, (meth)acrylic acid, a phosphoric acid group-containing vinyl monomer and an alkoxysilyl group-containing vinyl monomer to react; and a crosslinking agent having reactivity with a carboxyl group. In the aqueous dispersion adhesive composition, an amount of the crosslinking agent is from 0.07 to 4 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the aqueous dispersion copolymer, and in an adhesive layer made of the aqueous dispersion adhesive composition, an elongation at 90° C. is 200% or less.

Abstract: Polymer compositions comprise a (i) silane-functionalized polymer, e.g., a polyethylene grafted with vinyl triethoxy silane, (H) polyfunctional alcohol e.g., ?,?,??,??˜tetramethyl-I,3-benzenediethanol and, optionally, (iii) acid, e.g., an alkylated aryl disulfonic acid. The use of polyfunctional alcohols in the absence of a strong acid yields a light-crosslinking of the silane-functionalized polymer and this, in turn, provides a polymer melt with improved extensional properties such as elongational viscosity and melt strength. The use of a polyfunctional alcohol in combination with a blocked strong acid provides a slow rate of crosslinking during melt processing and a high degree of ultimate crosslinking after the polymer composition has been shaped or molded.

Abstract: The application describes LCST polymers containing terminal and/or pendant alkoxysilane groups —Si(OR1)xR1y on the main chain, where R1 stands for an alkyl radical having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, y can adopt the values 0, 1 and 2, and furthermore: x+y=3. The LCST polymers can be crosslinked via a condensation reaction of the alkoxysilane groups. This enables the production from the LCST polymers of coatings which adhere very strongly to surfaces. Coatings of this type are not contaminated by free-radical initiators, meaning that premature curing cannot be initiated on incorporation, for example, into powder coatings. The application furthermore describes processes for the preparation thereof and the use thereof for coating particles and non-particulate substrate surfaces.

Abstract: Novel methods for forming copolymers, including block copolymers, which comprise one or more olefin units and one or more protected or unprotected hydroxystyrene units are provided.

Abstract: A curable composition comprising (1) 0.1 to 20 parts by weight of a silicon compound having a silanol group or a functional group for forming a silanol group upon hydrolysis and no radically polymerizable group, such as ?-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane, (2) 100 parts by weight of radically polymerizable monomers and (3) 0.01 to 20 parts by weight of a photochromic compound, wherein the radically polymerizable monomers include a radically polymerizable monomer having an epoxy group in the molecule, such as glycidyl methacrylate. This curable composition is capable of forming a photochromic coating layer which shows excellent photochromic properties such as high color development density and fast fading rate, is free from the dissolution of the photochromic compound, exhibits high adhesion to a substrate through a simple pre-treatment and has excellent hard coating applicability.

Abstract: Ethylene-vinylsilane copolymers are moisture-cured under ambient conditions using a synergistic combination of at least one Lewis acid and at least one Brønsted acid or at least one Lewis base and at least one Brønsted base. Preferably the catalyst system comprises a Lewis acid, e.g., dibutyltin dilaurate, in combination with a Brønsted acid, e.g., sulfonic acid. The Lewis acid or base and the Brønsted acid or base is present in the catalyst system at a molar ratio of Lewis acid/base to Brønsted acid/base of 1:10 to 10:1.

Abstract: The invention relates to a silane-crosslinking adhesive or sealant containing a polymer that is made up of an organic backbone that carries at least two alkoxy- and/or acyloxysilyl groups, and at least one N-silylalkylamide as an additive. The invention also relates to use of the N-silylalkylamide as an additive in silane-crosslinking adhesives or sealants.

Abstract: The grafted silicone polymer comprises a polymerization product of (a) a mercapto-modified silicone polymer and (b) a radically polymerizable monomer component comprising (meth)acrylic acid and/or a (meth)acrylic acid alkyl ester selected so that the solubility parameter of a polymer obtained only from the radically polymerizable monomer component is at least 9.14 (cal/cm3)1/2, wherein the grafted silicone polymer has a elastic storage modulus of 1 105 Pa or greater at 37° C., 1 Hz and dissolves in decamethylcyclopentasiloxane by 1 weight percent or greater at 23° C.

Abstract: A thermoset and method of making such by crosslinking a mixture of a polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane having pendent siloxane groups or unsaturated carbon bonds and a siloxylcarborane compound having unsaturated carbon bonds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to binders, to processes for the preparation thereof, and to the use thereof in formulations, surface coatings, inks and plastics.

Abstract: Polyolefin waxes bearing (meth)acrylate groups, process for preparing them and their use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a crosslinkable polymer composition comprising an unsaturated polyolefin having a total amount of carbon-carbon double bonds/1000 carbon atoms of at least 0.38, and at least one crosslinking agent being a carbon-carbon initiator that is free of peroxide groups and capable of thermally decomposing into carbon-based free radicals by breaking at least one carbon-carbon single bond, such as 3,4-dimethyl-3,4-diphenylhexane.

Abstract: The present invention has its object to provide a curable composition not containing any organotin type curing catalyst currently of concern because of the toxic feature thereof, or any volatile compound, excellent in curability and storage stability and, further, capable of providing cured products excellent in strength and elongation; the above object can be achieved by a curable composition which includes: an organic polymer (A) containing a hydrolyzable silyl group in a molecule; an amidine compound (B); and a compound (C) containing a sulfonyl group in a molecule.

Abstract: The invention relates to highly transparent organofunctional silicone copolymers, being self-dispersible in water without emulsifiers or protective colloid, being obtained by radically initiated solution polymerization of a) one or more ethylenically unsaturated organomonomers, and b) one or more siliconmacromeres, characterized in that c) one or more water soluble comonomeres are copolymerized in an organic solvent or solvent mixture.

Abstract: A polymer, a top coating layer, a top coating composition and an immersion lithography process using the same are disclosed. The top coating layer polymer may include a deuterated carboxyl group having a desired acidity such that the top coating layer polymer may be insoluble with water and a photoresist, and soluble in a developer. The polymer may be included in a top coating layer and a top coating composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a curable composition for use in retarding the formation of biofilms. The curable composition comprises a polymer derived from ethylenically unsaturated units having pendent long-chain aliphatic groups; ethylenically unsaturated units having pendent poly(oxyalkylene) groups; and ethylenically unsaturated units having pendent substrate-reactive groups; and a crosslinking agent.

Abstract: Provided is a metal-coating material excellent in sulfur barrier property and transparency, a method for protecting a metal using the metal-coating material, and a light emitting device permitting high luminance and long life.

Abstract: Disclosed are soft, high refractive index, acrylic materials. These materials, especially useful as intraocular lens materials, contain one or more aryl acrylic hydrophobic monomers as principal device-forming monomers and a tack-reducing macromer additive. In addition to their use as intraocular lens materials, the present materials are also suitable for use in other ophthalmic or otorhinolaryngological devices, such as contact lenses, keratoprostheses, corneal inlays or rings; otological ventilation tubes and nasal implants.

Abstract: A temperature-responsive polymer (hydrated graft structure) layer (2) composed of acrylamide derivative or the like exhibiting sensitive temperature-responsivity is immobilized to a magnetic particulate (1) composed of iron oxide or the like with a covalent bond. Further, an anticancer agent (3) is dispersed in the temperature-responsive polymer (2). The anticancer agent is ionically bonded to the temperature responsive polymer (hydrated graft structure).

Abstract: An organic/inorganic composite including a condensation product of an organic silicon compound represented by formula (I) as a major component; at least one kind of a photosensitive compound which is sensitive to light having a wavelength of 350 nm or less selected from the group consisting of metal chelate compounds, compounds of metal organic acid salts, metal compounds having 2 or more hydroxyl or hydrolyzable groups, hydrolyzates thereof, and condensation products thereof; and/or a compound derived from the photosensitive compound; RnSiX4-n??(I) wherein R represents an organic group in which carbon directly bonds to Si represented in the formula and X represents a hydroxyl or hydrolyzable group; n represents 1 or 2; R may be the same or different when n is 2; and X may be the same or different when (4-n) is 2 or more.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process to cross-link rubbers comprising the step of combining a rubber with an initiator capable of generating free radicals, a maleimide-type co-agent, and a sulfur donor, wherein said co-agent and said sulfur donor are two different chemicals.

Abstract: To provide a room-temperature-curable composition which comprises an oxyalkylene polymer containing hydrolyzable silicon groups, which has ensured working time and curing rate required for operation, and which can provide a cured article having good tensile properties. A room-temperature-curable composition comprising a polymer (a1) and a curing catalyst (b), wherein the polymer (a1) is a linear oxyalkylene polymer having at least two hydrolyzable silicon groups of the formula (1), at different molecular terminals: —Si(OR)3 ??(1) wherein each R independently represents a C1-6 organic group.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a polymer by conducting polymerization in a polymerization reactor having an inner wall covered with an anti-fouling agent comprising an aqueous solution containing a polyvinyl alcohol obtained through saponification of a polyvinyl ester that contains monomer units having a silyl group. In the present invention, the polyvinyl alcohol satisfies the following formulae (I) and (II): 370<P×S<9000 ??(I) where P indicates the viscosity-average degree of polymerization of the polyvinyl alcohol, and S indicates the content (mole %) of the monomer units having a silyl group of formula (1) in the polyvinyl alcohol; 0.2/100?(A?B)/(B)?75/100 ??(II) where A indicates the content (ppm) of silicon atoms in the polyvinyl alcohol, and B indicates the content (ppm) of silicon atoms in the polyvinyl alcohol that was washed with sodium hydroxide-containing methanol and then washed with methanol by Soxhlet extraction.

Abstract: A method for producing film-forming materials including resins and/or crosslinkers having a —Si(OR)3 group. Methods of producing coating compositions and coating a substrate, such as a metal substrate, by electrodeposition. Applied coatings containing the film-forming materials can be cured to form crosslinked films on substrates.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel block polymers comprising particular silicone monomers and monomers of formula: CH2?C(R1)—COOR2 wherein R1 is chosen from a hydrogen atom and a methyl group and R2 is chosen from C4 to C12 cycloalkyl groups. The present disclosure also relates to cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions comprising these polymers, and also to a cosmetic treatment method using them.

Abstract: An antistatic agent useful for mixing with thermoplastic polymers is disclosed which comprises a reaction product of an inorganic pigment, more typically TiO2; optionally at least one silane; and a siloxane compound.

Abstract: A method for repairing a basecoat/clearcoat finish or coating comprised of a fluorinated organosilane topcoat. A fluorinated urethane additive is added to the fluorinated organosilane topcoat composition to improve recoat adhesion with the repair basecoat.