Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing edge-functionalized graphite with phosphoric acid. According to the method, graphite is pulverized into smaller pieces and is then exposed to an atmosphere containing oxygen and water. The method enables the production of graphite functionalized with phosphoric acid groups, which could not be achieved by conventional mechanochemical methods. In addition, the method is carried out in a very simple and economical manner and is suitable for large-scale production.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing conditioned pigments that have smaller diameter and increased color strength, masstone and travel by milling pigment with a dispersant comprising polyurethane. Further, the invention provides the conditioned pigments prepared by the method of the invention and their applications to paints, coatings, inks, plastics, optical devices, color filters and so forth.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula Ar(—CH2C6Br5)y, wherein Ar indicates a structure comprising one or more six-membered aromatic ring(s) and —CH2C6Br5 indicates a pentabromobenzyl group, characterized in that at least one carbon atom of said six-membered aromatic ring(s) is bonded to the benzylic carbon of said —CH2C6Br5 group, wherein y, which indicates the number of the —CH2C6Br5 groups in said compound, is not less than 1. Processes for preparing the compounds and their use as flame retardants are also disclosed.

Abstract: IR-emitting or reflecting polymer fibers are formed by blending a high concentration of IR-emitting or reflecting particles with a thermoplastic polymer and meltblowing fibers which have an average diameter of 20 ? or less. The meltblowing process allows for inclusion of a high concentration of the IR-emitting or reflecting particles, yet allows fibers to be formed. These can be formed into a soft, air-permeable, nonwoven web. The fibers can be monocomponent or bicomponent or multicomponent and can be textured or shaped.

Abstract: The present invention relates to specific water and solvent-free nitrile rubbers having specific functional groups and/or end groups, a process for the production thereof and the use thereof. This process involves removing volatile compounds from a fluid (F) containing (1) at least one nitrile rubber and (2) at least one volatile compound, wherein the process comprises at least the steps of a.) treating the fluid (F) in at least one conversation unit, b.) retreating the concentrated fluid from step a.) in at least one retreating unit and c.) feeding the retreated concentrated fluid from step b.) into at least one retreating unit.

Abstract: The subject disclosure presents systems and methods for manufacturing a non-porous thermoformable polyurethane solid by combining an uncured polyurethane resin with Aluminum Trihydrate (ATH), a plurality of particulates, molecular sieves, and color particulates. This combination is mixed in a vacuum for a time period sufficient to initiate an exothermic reaction within the mixture. After the time period, the exothermically reacting mixture is allowed to cure to form the polyurethane solid. The curing may occur in a mold, i.e. by pouring or injecting the mixture into the mold. Alternatively, the mixture may be sprayed on to a surface and allowed to cure.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a rubber composition containing a rubber component (A) that contains a modified conjugated diene-based polymer obtained by using a modifying agent that has a functional group compatible with silica, a filler containing an inorganic filler (B), a silane coupling agent (C), and at least one promoter (D) selected from guanidines, sulfenamides, thiazoles, thiurams, thioureas, dithiocarbamic acid compounds and xanthogenic acid compounds, wherein the rubber composition is kneaded in plural stages, and in the first stage (X) of kneading, the rubber component (A), all or a part of the inorganic filler (B), all or a part of the silane coupling agent (C) and the promoter (D) are added and kneaded.

Abstract: An organic thin film transistor containing a compound represented by the formula (1) in a semiconductor active layer has a high carrier mobility and a small fluctuation of the threshold voltage after repeated driving. R1 to R12 represent a hydrogen atom or a substituent, provided that at least one of R1 to R12 represents a substituent represented by the formula (W), or all of R1 to R12 represent a hydrogen atom. * represents a position bonded to the naphthobisbenzofuran skeleton. L represents a single bond, a divalent linking group, an oligoethyleneoxy group having a repeating number of an ethyleneoxy unit of 2 or more, or an oligosiloxane group having 2 or more silicon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyamide compositions featuring improved thermal stability comprising at least one semi-aromatic polyamide, PA 6 and/or PA 6,6, and elemental iron. These new compositions are very well suited for the manufacture of articles exposed to high temperature environments such as articles used in automotive applications.

Abstract: Polymer composition (C) containing (i) a poly(aryl ether sulfone) material (M12) composed of a poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) (P1) and, optionally in addition, a poly(aryl ether sulfone) (P2) containing recurring units with arylene groups linked to each other via a secondary, ternary or quaternary carbon atom, and (ii) a per(halo)fluoropolymer material (M34), composed of a per(halo)fluoropolymer (P3) of which at least 2.0 wt. % of the recurring units are derived from a per(halo)fluoromonomer other than tetrafluoroethylene, and a polytetrafluoroethylene (P4). Shaped article, especially aircraft interior component, comprising the polymer composition (C).

Abstract: Heat-curable powder coating compositions are provided which include i) at least one crystalline polyester resin present in an amount of at least 7.5 wt %; ii) at least one amorphous polyester resin present in an amount of at most 92.5 wt %; and iii) at least one peroxide present in an amount of at least 0.65 parts of peroxide in hundred parts of i)+ii) (pph), wherein the at least one crystalline polyester resin has 2-butenedioic acid ethylenic unsaturations and/or the at least one amorphous polyester resin has 2-butenedioic acid ethylenic unsaturations. The compositions may be cured to an acceptable degree at low temperature, e.g., 130° C. /20 minutes offering powder coatings that may exhibit enhanced flexibility and good adhesion. In addition, the compositions can suitably be used on heat- and/or non heat-sensitive substrates, even if the composition is highly pigmented.

Abstract: There is provided a branched conjugated diene copolymer prepared by copolymerizing 1 to 99% by weight of a branched conjugated diene compound (1): wherein R1 is an aliphatic hydrocarbon having 6 to 11 carbon atoms, and 99 to 1% by weight of a conjugated diene compound (2): wherein R2 and R3 are the same or different and each is a hydrogen atom, or the like. The branched conjugated diene copolymer is useful as a rubber component of a rubber composition for a tire enhancing both of abrasion resistance and grip performance to a high level and exhibiting excellent processability.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive composition containing a pressure-sensitive adhesive that contains from 40 to 95% by mass of a rubber-based resin not containing a styrene-derived constituent unit, and a photochromic dye of a dithienylethene-based compound, wherein the content of the photochromic dye is from 0.40 to 8.00 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet having a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer formed of the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition have excellent weather resistance that can withstand long-term use, a relatively rapid rate of color change from colored to colorless, and excellent peelability to release sheets.

Abstract: The provided are a polylactic acid-polyalkylene glycol copolymer and a composition comprising the same which have excellent crystallization rate, wherein the polylactic acid-polyalkylene glycol copolymer is prepared by melt-reacting polylactic acid with polyalkylene glycol of which one end group is substituted with a functional group and has improved eco-friendliness, injection moldability, and excellent heat resistance which makes it to be suitably applied to various molded articles requiring great heat resistance, such as disposables, kitchen utensils and containers, electric-electronic parts and automobile parts.

Abstract: In general the present invention provides a process for forming conjugated diene polymer, the process comprising the step of polymerizing conjugated diene monomer in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of a catalyst composition formed by combining (a) a nickel-containing compound, (b) an alkylating agent, (c) a fluorine-containing compound, (d) a carboxylic acid, and (e) an alcohol.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for the manufacture of polycarbonate blend compositions containing recycle for improvement in surface aesthetics. The resulting compositions, can be used in the manufacture of articles while still retaining the advantageous physical properties of polycarbonate blend reference compositions that do not contain recycle material. 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 a method for synthesizing a polybutadiene more efficiently and stably which is possible to obtain a rubber composition and a tire excellent in durability (fracture resistance, wear resistance and crack growth resistance). A method for producing a polybutadiene, where a butadiene monomer is polymerized with the existence of rare-earth element compounds represented by the following formula (i): M-(NQ)1(NQ)2(NQ)3??(i) (in the formula, M is at least one selected from lanthanides, scandium and yttrium; (NQ)1, (NQ)2 and (NQ)3 are amide groups which may be the same or different to each other, and have M-N bonds).

Abstract: A fire retardant material comprising preferably at least 60% polypropylene having a flexural modulus of 2.8 GPa or above and a fire retardancy rating of UL-94 V-1 or better. The fire retardant material is preferably halogen and glass-fiber free. It may contain a fire retardant agent (e.g. a polymeric APP-crystal phase II type fire retardant fire retardant) and a filler. Also methods for producing such a fire retardant material.

Abstract: A resin composition containing a specific cellulose-based resin and a specific fumaric acid diester polymer in a specific blending ratio or containing, as the resin component, a specific cellulose-based resin and a specific fumaric acid diester polymer in a specific blending ratio and containing the resin component and an additive having an aromatic hydrocarbon ring or the like in a specific blending ratio. An optical compensation film can be produced using the resin composition.

Abstract: A polymerization catalyst composition that, without accompanying excessive gelation, allows efficient synthesis of high molecular weight polyisoprene under industrial conditions is provided. The polymerization catalyst composition contains: a rare earth element compound (component (A)) represented by the following general formula (i): M-(NQ1)(NQ2)(NQ3)??(i); at least one (component (B)) selected from an ionic compound and a halogen compound; and a compound (component (C)) represented by the following general formula (X): YR1aR2bR3c??(X).