Abstract: A reaction product derived from a reactant comprising a diglycidyl ether component, a difunctional active hydrogen containing component and a hydrophobic component is disclosed. Additionally, the present disclosure relates generally to compositions comprising the reaction products and applications thereof in various industrial areas such as coatings.

Abstract: A ceramic binder composition is disclosed as well as a method of making and using the same. Additionally, a ceramic coated separator used in, for example but without limitation, lithium ion batteries is disclosed.

Abstract: The presently disclosed inventive concept(s) relates generally to a rheology-modifier composition comprising 0.05 wt. % to 70.0 wt. % of an acrylamide polymer having a weight average molecular weight of greater than 6 million Daltons, and 30.0 wt. % to 99.95 wt. % of at least one cellulose ether. Further, the presently disclosed inventive concept(s) also relates to a method of making the rheology modifier composition and an aqueous coating composition comprising the same.

Abstract: This application discloses a dispersible extended release granule composition comprising: (i) one or more active bio-active ingredients; (ii) at least one water-soluble gel forming polymer; and (iii) at least one water-insoluble lipid material, wherein the bio-active ingredient and the water-soluble gel forming polymer are present in the form of dry, pre-granulated particles either partially or fully coated with the water insoluble lipid material. Also disclosed is a process for preparing such extended release compositions and applications thereof.

Abstract: The presently disclosed claimed inventive concepts(s) relates generally to a fluidized polymer suspension-based rheology-modifier composition comprising 0.05 wt. % to 70.0 wt. % of an acrylamide polymer, and 30.0 wt. % to 99.95 wt. % of a least one cellulose ether. Further, the presently disclosed claimed inventive concept(s) also relates to a method of making the fluidized polymer suspension-based rheology modifier composition and an aqueous coating composition comprising the same.

Abstract: The presently disclosed inventive concept(s) relates generally to a rheology-modifier composition comprising 0.05 wt. % to 70.0 wt. % of an acrylamide polymer having a weight average molecular weight of greater than 6 million Daltons, and 30.0 wt. % to 99.95 wt. % of at least one cellulose ether. Further, the presently disclosed inventive concept(s) also relates to a method of making the rheology modifier composition and an aqueous coating composition comprising the same.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a coated electrode for use in preparation of lithium ion batteries and methods of preparing such. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a polymer coating composition for coating electrodes of the lithium ion batteries (LIBs). The polymer coating composition comprises a polyurethane gel polymer electrolyte (GPE) formed by a reaction of an isocyanate and a polyol.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a water soluble or dispersible composition comprising a hydrophobically modified polyalkylene glycol having mono- and di- end capped hydrophobic groups. Additionally, the present disclosure also relates to applications thereof in various industrial areas such as coatings.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a particulate product. The particulate product comprises coarse particles of a nonionic synthetic associative thickener (NSAT) rheology modifier. The NSAT rheology modifier is selected from the group consisting of hydrophobically-modified ethoxylated urethane (HEUR), hydrophobically-modified polyacetal-polyether (HMPAPE), and combinations thereof. The particulate product is incorporated into a waterborne paint formula.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hydrophobically-modified associative thickener polymer prepared from a reaction mixture comprising a) a poloxamer tri-block copolymer of the formula (I): b) at least one active hydrogen-containing compound c) a gem-polyhalide with an alkali hydroxide; or d) a polyglycidyl ether with an alkali hydroxide; e) optionally, a hydrophobe-containing compound; also disclosed are aqueous protective coating compositions; and further disclosed is a process to prepare a hydrophobically-modified associative thickener polymer.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel hybrid polymers having unique physical properties. The hybrid polymers comprise a cellulose ether moiety, a linking group moiety, a spacer group moiety, and a lactam moiety. The present invention also provides compositions comprising the hybrid polymers and methods for preparing and using the hybrid polymers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hydrophobically-modified associative thickener polymer prepared from a reaction mixture comprising a) a polytetrahydrofuran having a formula (I): b) at least one active hydrogen-containing compound; c) a gem-polyhalide with an alkali hydroxide; or d) a polyglycidyl ether with an alkali hydroxide; e) optionally, a hydrophobe-containing compound, wherein m is an integer in a range from 2 to 750; also disclosed are the aqueous protective coating compositions; further disclosed is a process to prepare a hydrophobically-modified associative thickener polymer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) having a molar substitution of from about 3.0 to about 3.9, a weight average molecular weight of from about 800,000 to about 2,000,000 Daltons, and a volume average particle size of less than 100 ?m, and modified release formulations derived therefrom.

Abstract: The presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive process(es), procedure(s), method(s), product(s), result(s), and/or concept(s) (collectively hereinafter referred to as the “presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s)”) relates generally to the composition of a binder for use in battery electrodes and methods of preparing such. More particularly, but not by way of limitation, the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a binder composition containing an ionizable water soluble polymer and a redispersible powder containing a latex, a protective colloid, and an anticaking agent for use in the production and manufacture of electrodes of a lithium ion battery. Additionally, the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to the compositions and methods of making electrodes, both anodes and cathodes, with a binder composition containing an ionizable water soluble polymer and a redispersible powder.

Abstract: The present application provides titanium dioxide free film coating compositions comprising a combination of a water soluble cellulose ether, a water soluble anionic cellulose ether, calcium carbonate and a plasticizer. The invention further provides a process for preparing the film coating compositions and a method of coating solid substrates with such coating compositions.

Abstract: The presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a method for preparing a reaction product, comprising (1) molten mixing a first active hydrogen containing component and a first alkali hydroxide to form a first mixture; (2) adding water into the first mixture to dissolve the first molten alkali hydroxide to form a second mixture; (3) reacting a first hydrophobic component with the second mixture to provide a Diluent; (4) molten mixing at least one second active hydrogen containing component, a second alkali hydroxide and the Diluent to form a third mixture; (5) adding water into the third mixture to dissolve the second molten alkali hydroxide to form a fourth mixture; and (6) reacting the fourth mixture with a gem-polyhalide compound or a sulfonate ester for a sufficient time to form the reaction product.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a support material for three-dimensional printing comprising a blend of at least two cellulose ethers or a blend of at least one cellulose ether and at least one vinyl pyrrolidone polymer. Additionally, the present disclosure relates to a shaped material and a three-dimensionally printed object comprising the support material. Furthermore, a process for producing a three-dimensional object using the support material is also disclosed.

Abstract: An aqueous binder composition comprising a cationic copolymer derived from at least one cationic monomer and at least one nonionic monomer is disclosed. Additionally, the present disclosure relates generally to electrode compositions and methods of making electrodes, especially anodes, with the binder composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for coloring or bleaching a hair comprising steps of: (a) applying a first formulation comprising a hair coloring agent or bleaching agent in the hair and (b) applying to the hair a second formulation comprising a hair composition of an amide and/or an alkyl ammonium carboxylate salt. The amide can be a monoamide and/or a bisamide.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a water soluble or dispersible composition comprising a hydrophobically modified polyalkylene glycol having mono- and di-end capped hydrophobic groups. Additionally, the present disclosure also relates to applications thereof in various industrial areas such as coatings.