Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-crosslinked block copolymer foam composition, characterised in that it is in the form of a polymer matrix comprising closed cells containing gas, said matrix comprising: from 90 to 99.9% by weight of said block copolymer; and from 0.01 to 10% by weight of metal carbonate, for the total weight of the foam composition. The present invention also relates to a foamable composition and a method for manufacturing said foam, as well as the use of the foam in sports shoe soles, balloons or balls, gloves, personal protection equipment, rail soles, automobile parts, construction parts, electrical and electronic equipment parts, audio equipment, sound- and/or heat-proofing, and parts used to damp vibrations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing methyl mercaptan, comprising the following steps: A) methanol is reacted with hydrogen sulfide to form a stream (M), preferably in gaseous form, comprising methyl mercaptan, unreacted H2S and possibly sulfur byproducts; B) optionally, said stream (M) is condensed; C) at least one step of purification of said stream (M) is performed to obtain a stream enriched in methyl mercaptan; D) the gaseous vents resulting from said at least one purification step are recovered, said gaseous vents comprising at least one sulfur compound, preferably H2S; E) a gas-liquid extraction of said at least one sulfur compound, preferably H2S, is performed with liquid methanol so as to obtain a liquid methanol enriched in sulfur compound(s), preferably in H2S; and F) optionally, said enriched methanol is used as reagent for the reaction of step A).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for continuously preparing a polyamide prepolymer, the viscosity in solution of which is comprised between 0.25 dL/g and 0.70 dL/g, as measured according to ISO 307:2007 in m-cresol at 20° C., the method being characterized in that it comprises a step of polycondensation on the basis of one or more polyamide precursor monomers, said polycondensation step being carried out in a extruder comprising at least two co-rotating conveying screws, the at least one monomer being previously added therein in solid or liquid form without being dissolved in a solvent or in water, and said polycondensation step being carried out without extracting the water formed during said polycondensation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising a blend of fluorinated electroactive polymers and having a dielectric permittivity that exhibits greater stability over the operating temperature range with respect to each polymer employed on its own. The invention also relates to formulations and films produced on the basis of said composition. The invention also relates to a field-effect transistor, at least part of the dielectric layer of which is composed of a blend of fluorinated electroactive polymers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a crosslinkable prepolymer composition for use as a contrast layer. It also relates to a method for structuring an interface material. This method is characterized in particular by the following steps: depositing, on a block copolymer film, a prepolymer composition layer comprising a plurality of functional monomers and at least one crosslinkable functional group within its polymer chain and, on the other hand, two chemically different crosslinking agents, each agent being capable of initiating the crosslinking of said prepolymer in response to a stimulation specific thereto, subjecting the stack to a first stimulation localized on first areas, so as to cause a crosslinking reaction of the molecular chains of said prepolymer, and subjecting the stack to a second stimulation, so as to cause crosslinking of the molecular chains of said prepolymer by the action of said second crosslinking agent in secondary areas.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for synthesizing a functionalized mercaptan, comprising the reaction between a compound of formula R2—X—C*H(NR1R7)—(CH2)n-G (II) and H2S in the presence of at least one enzyme chosen from sulfhydrylases; said reaction being performed in a reactor with a partial pressure of H2S in the gas headspace of said reactor of between 0.01 and 4 bar, preferably between 0.1 and 3 bar, for example between 0.1 and 2.5 bar, and more preferentially between 0.25 and 2 bar, at the reaction temperature.

Abstract: A transparent molding composition, including by weight: (a) from 30 to 90% of at least one (co)polyamide of formula PACMY/Z, (b) from 10 to 70% by weight of at least one semi-crystalline copolyamide of formula A/WS, (c) from 0 to 10% of at least one impact modifier chosen from the polyether block amides (PEBA) and the core-shell polymers, (d) from 0 to 2% by weight of at least one additive, (e) from 0 to 5% by weight of a prepolymer; the sum of the proportions of each constituent of said composition being equal to 100%, the composition having good alcohol resistance as determined by an ethanol resistance test.

Abstract: A multilayer structure which is chosen from among a tank, a pipe or a tube and intended for transporting, distributing or storing liquid hydrogen, the structure including a sealing layer in contact with the liquid hydrogen, the sealing layer including a composition which includes a polymer P1 which is polychlorotrifluoroethylene and at least one second layer located above the sealing layer, the second layer being a composite reinforcing layer of a fibrous material in the form of continuous fibers impregnated with a composition mainly including at least one thermoplastic or thermosetting polymer P2.

Abstract: A method for continuously preparing a formulated polyamide prepolymer, of which the solution viscosity is from 0.25 dL/g to 0.70 dL/g, as measured according to ISO 307:2007 in m-cresol at 20° C., the method including a step of polycondensation on the basis of one or more polyamide precursor monomers, said polycondensation step being carried out in an extruder comprising at least two co-rotating conveying screws, the at least one monomer being previously fed therein in solid or liquid form without being dissolved in a solvent or in water, and said polycondensation step being carried out without extraction of the water formed during said polycondensation step and comprising the addition of at least one additive during said polycondensation step in the extruder.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for us in additively manufacturing a three-dimensional carbon-bonded composite article. The method may include discharging from a print head a curable composition. The curable composition may include a) at least one aromatic, actinically curable component having an H/Catomic ratio of from 0.4 to 1.6, selected from the group consisting of (meth)acrylate oligomers, epoxy-functionalized compounds, oxetane-functionalized compounds and mixtures thereof; and b) at least one diluent comprising at least one actinically curable monomer. The curable composition may also include c) a reinforcement, and d) a photoinitiator. The method may further include irradiating the curable composition during the discharging to at least partially actinically cure the curable composition and form a preform of the three-dimensional carbon-bonded composite article. The method also includes pyrolyzing the preform to form the three-dimensional printed carbon-bonded composite article.

Abstract: A molding composition including by weight: (A) 45% to 90%, particularly 60% to 80%, more particularly 62.5% to 77.5% of at least one copolyamide with amide units (Bal) and polyether units (Ba2), (B) 5% to 30%, particularly 10% to 20%, more particularly 12.5% to 17.5% of carbon fibers, (C) 5% to 20%, particularly 10% to 15% of a hollow glass reinforcement, (D) 0% to 5%, preferably 0.1% to 2% of at least one additive, the sum of the proportions of each constituent (A)+(B)+(C)+(D) of the composition being equal to 100%.

Abstract: A lamp for a photochemical reactor, including: a support member made of a material having a thermal conductivity greater than or equal to 100W/mK at 20° C. and including at least one channel configured to contain a coolant fluid; at least one printed circuit mounted on the support member; and at least one light-emitting diode mounted on the printed circuit. A photochemical reactor including such a lamp, and a method for preparing a cycloalkanone oxime or a lactam using such a lamp.

Abstract: A composition including from: a) 35% to 100% by weight of at least one semicrystalline aliphatic polyamide and/or one polyamide of formula MXDZ wherein MXD is meta-xylylenediamine and Z is a C6 to C12 aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, the semicrystalline aliphatic polyamide and/or the polyamide of formula MXDZ having a total acidity between from 70 to 180 ?eq/g and a total basicity of less than 100 ?eq/g; b) 0 to 25% by weight of polyolefins; c) 0 to 60% by weight, of glass fibers; d) 0 to 2% by weight of at least one additive; e) 0 to 30% by weight of at least one flame retardant; the sum a)+b)+c)+d)+e) being equal to 100%, the semicrystalline aliphatic polyamide and/or the polyamide of formula MXDZ having a melt flow index (MFI) between from 4 to 50 g/10 min.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multilayer structure comprising a textile layer comprising at least one polymer chosen from a polyamide and a copolymer containing polyamide blocks and polyether blocks, and combinations thereof; and a film comprising at least one copolymer containing polyamide blocks and polyether blocks, the polyether blocks comprising polyethylene glycol blocks, the polyethylene glycol blocks representing at least 40% by mass relative to the mass of the film; in which the film adheres to the textile layer via a copolyamide. The invention also relates to a process for manufacturing said multilayer structure, to a process for recycling said multilayer structure and also to an article comprising said multilayer structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of trifluoroethylene in a reactor equipped with a fixed catalytic bed comprising a catalyst, said process comprising a stage a) of reaction of chlorotrifluoroethylene with hydrogen in the presence of the catalyst and in the gas phase in order to produce a stream comprising trifluoroethylene; said stage a) being carried out at a temperature of the fixed catalytic bed T1 of between 50° C. and 250° C.; said process being characterized in that, during stage a), the temperature of the fixed catalytic bed T1 is increased provided that it does not exceed 300° C.

Abstract: A process for the production of trifluoroethylene in a reactor provided with a catalytic bed including a catalyst, the process including: i) a step of activating the catalyst, including bringing it into contact with a gaseous stream including a reducing agent, an inert gas or a mixture thereof; and ii) a step of reacting chlorotrifluoroethylene with hydrogen in the presence of the catalyst activated in step i) and in the gas phase in order to produce a stream including trifluoroethylene; wherein during said step i), the temperature of the catalytic bed is increased from a temperature T1 to a temperature T2 that is greater than T1, with a temperature gradient of less than 0.5° C./min.

Abstract: A magnetic composition including a polyamide block- and polyether block-containing copolymer resin in which the magnetic particles are dispersed. Also, a process for preparing same and to the use of same for the manufacture of a magnet which can in particular be used for electronic or electrical applications (smartphone, tablet, etc.), for sports, automobiles or industry.

Abstract: A composition including: a PF polymer including units derived from vinylidene fluoride; and a PA polymer including units derived from a (meth)acrylic monomer and units including at least one associative group chosen among imidazolidonyl, triazolyl, triazinyl, bis-ureyl and ureido-pyrimidyl groups; in solution in a solvent. Also, the use of this composition for the production of electronic devices.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a semifinished product including a PAEK-based resin and reinforcing fibers, including the stages of: a. preparation of a dispersion including a PAEK-based resin in the pulverulent form dispersed in an aqueous phase including a surfactant; b. bringing the reinforcing fibers into contact with said aqueous dispersion; c. drying the fibers impregnated with dispersion; and d. heating the impregnated fibers to a temperature sufficient for the melting of the resin, so as to form a semifinished product, wherein the surfactant is a thermally stable surfactant. Also, semifinished products capable of being obtained from the process and their use in the manufacture of composite materials.

Abstract: The use of a heat-transfer composition including from more than 0% to 40% by weight of a refrigerant including a compound chosen from halogenated hydrocarbons, perhalogenated compounds, fluorinated ketones, fluorinated ethers and the combinations thereof, and from 60% to less than 100% by weight of a dielectric fluid, in order to regulate the temperature of a battery, the battery including energy storage cells immersed in the heat-transfer composition in the liquid state, and the heat-transfer composition undergoing essentially no change of state.