Abstract: The invention provides a melamine-ring containing polymer and methods of preparing the melamine-ring containing structure. The polymer of the invention may be represented by the general structure (I): wherein m is an integer of 1 to 100; R1 is independently selected from an alkyl group having one to twenty carbon atoms; R2 is independently selected from the group consisting of an oxygen atom and a sulfur atom; R3 is independently selected from an alkyl group, an allyl group, an alkynyl group, an aryl group, and a phenyl group, having one to seventy carbon atoms; R4 is independently selected from —CpH2pOH; —CpH2p-1OH; —CpH2p-2OH, wherein p is an integer of one to seven; a hydrogen atom; a carboxyl group, an alkyl group; an allyl group; and an alkynyl group; R5 is independently selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group, an alkyl group containing at least one ether linkage, and the group represented by the formula (III): and; n is an integer of one to thirty.

Abstract: A melamine ring containing copolymer and a method of manufacturing a melamine ring containing copolymer are described. The method includes mixing melamine and cashew nut shell liquid, heating the mixture, and reacting the mixture for about 4 to 6 hours. The melamine ring containing copolymer can have a dynamic viscosity of about 0.5×104 P to about 3×104 P or a viscosity that continues to increase upon heating.

Abstract: The invention described herein is a phenolic having a structure represented by formula (I): wherein n is an integer of 20 to 200, R1 is an unsaturated hydrocarbon chain, and R2 is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom and —OCH2CH2O(CH2CH2O)nCH2CH2OH. Also described are methods of preparing the compound, pigment dispersions containing the compound, ink and paint compositions containing the compound and methods related thereto.

Abstract: A cavitation resistant polymer and coating are provided by curing a composition containing from about 24 to 48 wt. % of a liquid epoxy resin, from about 24 to 48 wt. % of a blocked isocyanate prepolymer, from about 4.2 to 12 wt. % of a rheological additive at least 65% of which is an amorphous silica flatting agent, from about 10 to 14 wt. % of a curing agent, from about 1 to 4 wt. % of a plasticizer, and from about 0.1 to 0.6 wt. % of a silane. The composition can contain pigments, fillers and other auxillary agents.

Abstract: An abrasion resistant polymer and coating composition comprising from about 24 to 48 wt. % of a liquid epoxy resin, from about 24 to 48 wt. % of a blocked isocyanate prepolymer, from about 4.2 to 12 wt. % of a rheological additive, from about 10 to 14 wt. % of a curing agent, from about 1 to 4 wt. % of a plasticizer, and from about 0.1 to 0.6 wt. % of a silane. The coating composition is especially effective in resisting abrasion from solids entrained in fluids in fluid flow environments.

Abstract: A new and distinct Lobelia cardinalis plant characterized by deep purple foliage and tomato red blooms.

Abstract: A new and distinct Tiarella cordifolia plant characterized by its deep green foliage with deep purple markings and white blooms.

Abstract: A new and distinct Tiarella cordifolia plant characteristized by its large, lobed foliage with purple markings and white blooms.

Abstract: A new and distinct Tiarella cordifolia plant characterized by its glossy, deep green foliage and its white flowers that re-bloom throughout the summer.

Abstract: A new and distinct Tiarella cordifolia plant characterized by its large, rounded foliage with purple markings and white flowers and pink buds.

Abstract: A new and distinct Tiarella cordifolia plant characterized by its lobed foliage with purple markings and white blooms on a clump forming plant that produces many runners.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Tiarella cordifolia, ‘FM Mooberry’, characterized by its compact mounding clump growth habit, its white flowers on single and branched flower racemes, its unique foliage coloration with ovate-shaped green leaves with maroon markings in the center that expand to a greater area and become darker in color as the leaves mature in late summer, and its ability to form dense stands particularly suited for garden border planting, ornamental ground cover, shaded areas, and ecology and restoration planting.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Tiarella cordifolia, ‘Stephanie Cohen’, characterized by its compact mounding clump growth habit, its white flowers on single and branched flower racemes that emerge from pink flower buds, its unique foliage coloration with ovate, glossy, rugose, deeply lobed leaves with maroon center markings, in fall the leaves turn darker green and in winter the foliage is purple-red and remains glossy, and its ability to form dense stands particularly suited for garden border planting, ornamental ground cover, shaded areas, and ecology and restoration planting.