Abstract: Disclosed is a composite comprising: from about 50 wt. % to about 99 wt. % of a thermoplastic resin, wherein the thermoplastic resin comprises a polyester; and from about 0.1 wt. % to 15 wt. % of a carbon fiber filler, wherein the carbon fiber has a bulk density of at least 500 g/l and a volume electrical resistivity of less than 2,000??#cm, with individual filaments that have a length-to-diameter ratio of at least 300, wherein a 3.175 mm thick molded sample of the composite exhibits a Transmission of less than 15% of incident microwave radiation when observed according to a Free Space method, measured at frequencies of 75 to 110 GHz, wherein the combined weight percent value of all components does not exceed 100 wt. %, and all weight percent values are based on the total weight of the composite.

Abstract: A poly(phenylene ether) copolymer comprising first repeating units comprising a C1-6alkyl(C6-30cycloalkenyl) pendant group; second repeating units different from the first repeating units; a copolymer of Formula (3); and optionally, at least one terminal functional group comprising (meth)acrylate, styrene, —CH2—(C6H4)—CH?CH2, allyl, cyanate ester, glycidyl ether, anhydride, aniline, maleimide, an activated ester, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions include: from about 50 wt % to about 70 wt % of a PEEK (polyether ether ketone) component; from about 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a PEI (polyetherimide) component; and from about 20 wt % to about 40 wt % of a glass fiber component. The combined weight percent value of all components does not exceed 100 wt %, and all weight percent values are based on the total weight of the composition. Methods for forming a molded article including the thermoplastic composition are described.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions include: a thermoplastic polymer component including a polyester; and from greater than 0.10 wt % to about 1.95 wt % of a carbon nanotube (CNT) fdler. A 6 in×8 in×? in molded sample of the composition has a percent Absorbed Power measured in Transmission mode of at least 60% when observed at a 77 GHz frequency according to a Free Space method. In some aspects the polyester includes polybutylene terephthalate (PBT). Further aspects include articles (e.g., a radar sensor, a camera, an electronic control unit, etc.) including a molded part including a microwave absorbing material (absorber). The article may have at least two openings to allow the transmission of microwave radiation between a transmitting antenna and a receiving antenna located in/on the printed circuit board of the sensor.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions, methods of making the compositions, and articles including the compositions are described. The thermoplastic compositions can contain 30 wt. % to 70 wt. % of a semi-crystalline polyester, 10 wt. % to 50 wt. % of a halogenated polycarbonate, 3 wt. % to 25 wt. % of a first poly(carbonate-siloxane) copolymer having a siloxane content of less than 30 wt. %, wherein the siloxane content is based on the total weight of the first poly(carbonate-siloxane) copolymer, and 3 wt. % to 25 wt. % of a second poly(carbonate-siloxane) copolymer having a siloxane content of greater than 30 wt. %, wherein the siloxane content is based on the total weight of the second poly(carbonate-siloxane) copolymer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composite comprising from about 50 wt. % to about 97 wt. % of a thermoplastic resin, wherein the thermoplastic resin comprises a polyester; and from about 3 wt. % to about 15 wt. % of a carbon-based filler, wherein the carbon-based filler has a primary surface area of from about 500 to about 1000 m2/g, wherein the composite exhibits a dielectric constant ?? of between 5 and 30 and a dissipation loss ?? of between 0.5 and 45, measured at frequencies between about 10 and about 120 GHz. A molded sample of the composite exhibits a percent reflected power measured in transmission mode of at least 15% when observed according to a Free Space method at frequencies from about 75 GHz to 110 GHz.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions include: (a) from about 10 wt % to about 65 wt % of at least one virgin polycarbonate; (b) from about 10 wt % to about 40 wt % of a polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) component derived from a post-consumer recycled (PCR) polymer; (c) from about 25 wt % to about 65 wt % of at least one PCR polycarbonate; (d) from about 10 wt % to about 40 wt % of a polycarbonate-siloxane (PC-Si) copolymer; (e) from 0.1 wt % to about 10 wt % of a phosphazene flame retardant; and (f) from 0.1 wt % to about 2 wt % of a silicone oil.

Abstract: A composition includes particular amounts of a liquid crystalline polymer; a thermoplastic polymer including a polyetherimide, a polyarylate, or a poly(arylene ether-sulfone); and a compatibilizer including a polyepoxy compound or a poly(ester-carbonate). Methods for the manufacture of the compositions and articles including the composition are also provided.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions, methods of making the compositions, and composites including the compositions are described. The thermoplastic compositions can contain 55 wt. % to 85 wt. % of a poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) or copolymers thereof, 2 wt. % to 25 wt. % of a poly(carbonate-siloxane) copolymer having a siloxane content of 30 wt. % to 50 wt. %, and an acrylic copolymer based impact modifier.

Abstract: A foamed polymer composition includes a matrix polymer component, and from 0.01 wt % to 2 wt %, based on the weight of the polymer composition, of a nanostructured fluoropolymer, a nanostructured fluoropolymer encapsulated by an encapsulating polymer, or a combination thereof. The matrix polymer component includes polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polyetherimide (PEI), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polycarbonate (PC), poly(p-phenylene oxide) (PPO), polystyrene (PS), polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), polypropylene (PP), polyamide (PA), polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT), polyethylene naphthalate (PEN), polybutylene naphthalate (PBN), copolymers thereof, or a combination thereof. Methods for forming foamed polymer compositions, including core-back molding methods and extrusion foaming methods, are also described.

Abstract: A method includes depolymerizing post-consumer or post-industrial recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) to form bis(2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalate (BHET), and reacting at least a portion of the BHET with a catalyst to form an alcohol. The alcohol includes cyclohexanedimethanol (CHDM) or 1,4-phenylenedimethanol (PDM). Further steps of the method include polymerizing the alcohol in the presence of additional BHET to form a polyester. The polyester may include poly(cyclohexylenedimethylene terephthalate (PCT), polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) copolyester, polycyclohexylene dimethylene terephthalate glycol (PCTG) copolyester, polycyclohexylene dimethylene terephthalate acid (PCTA), or a monomer having repeating units with the structure (I), wherein n is an integer having a value of at least 20.

Abstract: A method for forming foamed beads includes: saturating pellets with a blowing agent to form saturated pellets; and depressurizing the saturated pellets in a pressure vessel to form the foamed beads. The pellets include: a matrix polymer component, and from 0.01 wt % to 2 wt %, based on the weight of the pellets, of a nanostructured fluoropolymer, a nanostructured fluoropolymer encapsulated by an encapsulating polymer, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A curable thermosetting composition, comprising a capped poly(arylene ether) copolymer comprising a reactive end group, wherein the capped poly(arylene ether) copolymer is derived from an alkyl, aryl-phenol.

Abstract: A composition includes particular amounts of a poly(phenylene ether), a poly(phenylene ether-siloxane), or a combination thereof; a polyamide composition, wherein the polyamide composition includes at least one polyamide having an amine end group content of less than 75 milliequivalents per gram; and at least one of a polystyrene-poly(ethylene-propylene) diblock copolymer impact modifier, or a polystyrene-poly(ethylene-butylene)-polystyrene triblock copolymer impact modifier, or a combination thereof, or an ethylene-propylene-diene monomer-modified polyamide, or a polyamide having an amine end group content of 75 to 140 milliequivalents per gram, as a part of the polyamide composition, or a combination thereof. The composition can be particularly useful for forming various articles.

Abstract: Polymer-ceramic composite articles with relatively low dissipation factor (Df) and relatively high dielectric constant (Dk), as well as polymer-ceramic core-shell powders and pellets adapted for making such composite articles.

Abstract: Methods of forming a ceramic-polymer composite powders comprise: superheating a mixture of polymer, solvent, and ceramic, to dissolve the polymer in the solvent; agitating the superheated mixture while substantially maintaining the mixture at an elevated temperature and pressure; and cooling the mixture to cause the polymer to precipitate on the particles of the ceramic and thereby form a plurality of the present polymer-ceramic core-shell particles. Methods of molding a part comprise subjecting a powder of the present polymer-ceramic core-shell particles that substantially fills a mold to a first pressure while the powder is at or above a first temperature above a melting temperature (Tm) of the polymer. The ceramic can be selected from the group of ceramics consisting of: Al2O3, Fe2O3, ZnO, ZrO2, and SiO2.

Abstract: A film extrusion composition includes specific amounts of a heat-resistant copolycarbonate, a slip agent, and a particulate crosslinked polymethylsilsesquioxane having particles of a specific size. An extruded film prepared from the film extrusion composition exhibits a beneficial balance of telescoping, blocking, and dielectric properties. The extruded film is useful for forming electrostatic film capacitors.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a multilayer part comprising: a first layer, wherein the first layer comprises a first polymer composition comprising a first polymer and from about 0.1 wt. % to about 30 wt. % of a first electrically conductive carbon-based filler; a second layer disposed adjacent a surface of the first layer, wherein the second layer comprises a second polymer composition comprising a second polymer and from about 0.01 wt. % to about 10 wt. % of a second electrically conductive carbon-based filler; wherein the multilayer part exhibits a percent reflected power measured in transmission mode of less than 15% when observed according to a Free Space method at frequencies of from about 75 GHz to 110 GHz, when the multilayer part is oriented such that microwave radiation is incident to the second layer of the multilayer part.

Abstract: A method for the purification of a bisphenol A dianhydride composition includes contacting the bisphenol A dianhydride composition with a halogenated solvent to form a solution, and one or more of filtering the solution to remove ionic species; washing the solution with aqueous media to remove ionic species; crystallizing bisphenol A dianhydride from the solution to remove ionic species; and contacting the solution with an adsorbent to remove ionic species. A purified bisphenol A dianhydride composition is also described. The bisphenol A dianhydride composition can be used in the preparation of a poly(etherimide), and poly (etherimides) made from the bisphenol A dianhydride composition can be useful for forming a variety of articles.

Abstract: A polycarbonate composition includes: 10 to 99 wt % of one or more bisphenol A polycarbonate homopolymers based on the total weight of the polycarbonate composition; a poly(carbonate-siloxane) having a siloxane content of 30 to 70 wt %, preferably 35 to 65 wt %, based on the total weight of the poly(carbonate-siloxane), optionally wherein the poly(carbonate-siloxane) is a poly(carbonate-siloxane) elastomer, in an amount effective to provide a total siloxane content of 0.5 to 10 wt % based on the total weight of the polycarbonate composition; and wherein a sample of the composition has improved chemical resistance as compared to a reference composition.