Abstract: A barrier system includes a substantially vertical structure representing an exterior surface of a home. The barrier system also includes a coating layer disposed over and circumscribing at least 80% of the substantially vertical structure. The coating layer is in the form of a band and the substantially vertical structure includes an upper region above the coating layer that is free of the coating layer. The coating layer has a height of at least 0.25 inches, has a dried film thickness of at least 5 mils, and has an average surface roughness (Ra) of less than 10 microns.

Abstract: Degradable extruded nettings include a plurality of interconnected strands, at least some of the strands being made from a polymeric blend, the polymeric blend including polylactic acid polymer composition, polybutyrate adipate terephthalate polymer composition, polylactic acid-polybutyrate compatibilizer, and a degradation additive, the degradation additive including a degrader in a carrier resin.

Abstract: A high-strength creep-resistant polyester industrial yarn and preparation method thereof are provided. The high-strength creep-resistant polyester industrial yarn is prepared by spinning, winding and coordination treatment of a modified polyester after solid-state polycondensation to increase viscosity. The condition of coordination treatment is 60-72 hours at 80-100° C. The coordination agent is AgNO3, FeCl2, CuCl2, or NiCl2. The polyester segments of the prepared high-strength creep-resistant polyester industrial yarn includes a terephthalic acid segment, an ethylene glycol segment and a 2-(4-pyridine) terephthalic acid segment, and 2-(4-pyridine) terephthalic acid segments of different polyester segments are coordinated by metal ions (Ag+, Fe2+, Cu2+ or Ni2). The molar ratio of the terephthalic acid segment to the 2-(4-pyridine) terephthalic acid segment is 1:(0.03-0.05). The N atom on the pyridine of the 2-(4-pyridine) terephthalic acid segment is involved in coordination.

Abstract: Hydrophilic composite structures are made by impregnating a 3DL structure with a polyurethane foam formulation and curing the formulation to produce a foam that occupies the spaces in the 3DL structure. The composite structures have an unusually good capacity for retaining water even when under compressive forces. They also exhibit at most moderate swelling when saturated with water. The foam is useful as a layer of a water containment system such as a green roof or blue roof system.

Abstract: A photochromic material can include nanoparticles of rare-earth activated strontium aluminate (NRESA) embedded into polylactic acid (PLA). In some embodiments, the photochromic material may be transparent. In other embodiments, the photochromic material may be scratch resistant. In some embodiments, the photochromic material may be configured to form an anti-counterfeiting substance. The photochromic material may exhibit a green coloration after exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. The NRESA may have a diameter of about 10 nm to about 15 nm. The electrospun photoluminescent nanofibrous film may have a fiber diameter of about 50 nm to about 200 nm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a structure for producing ballistic protection which combines high levels of performance in terms of stopping bullets and reducing trauma with great flexibility and breathability. A ballistic laminate comprising joined together unidirectional layers is produced. The ballistic laminate provided by the present invention is preferably produced by superposing at least two layers of ballistic yarns 101 and 103, arranged unidirectionally according to directions inclined relative to one another by approximately 90° (+/?10°). Each layer comprises a plurality of fibres arranged unidirectionally according to a substantially mutually parallel direction (+/?10°).

Abstract: A spunbond nonwoven textile is made of endless crimped bicomponent or multicomponent filaments having an eccentric core-sheath configuration. The sheath of the filaments in the filament cross-section has a substantially constant thickness of 0.1 to 5 ?m over at least 20% of the filament outer surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite yarn (100) comprising at least two bundles of elastic filaments (101, 102) and a plurality of inelastic elements (103), wherein said bundles of elastic filaments (101, 102) comprise a plurality of elastic filaments (150) connected one to the other in a substantially continuous manner, each of said inelastic element (103) is chosen among an inelastic filament or a bundle of coupled inelastic filaments, said bundles of elastic filaments (101, 102) and said inelastic elements (103) are connected to each other by intermingling.

Abstract: A filament strand (40) for additive printing includes a first core (63) comprising glass fiber (62), the first core (63) comprising between about 10%-50% by weight of the filament strand (40), a second core (65) comprising carbon fiber (64), the second core (65) comprising between about 5%-30% by weight of the filament strand (40), a thermoplastic matrix (60) comprising between about 50%-80% by weight of the filament strand (40), and a thermoplastic sizing (66, 67) coating at least one of the first (63) and second (65) cores.

Abstract: Provided is a pool and/or spa cover leading edge kit for use with a pool and/or spa cover system. The kit includes at least two fiber reinforced polymer composite segments capable of being axially aligned and interconnected at their abutting ends with each fiber reinforced polymer composite segment having an axial length from 3 feet to 20 feet. The kit also includes at least one joiner capable of interconnecting together a pair of abutting axially aligned fiber reinforced polymer composite segments at their axial ends to form a segmented leading edge with an overall axial length of from 6 feet to 50 feet that is capable of being coupled to a pool and/or spa cover. The at least two fiber reinforced polymer composite segments of the segmented leading edge include at least one of continuous fibers or discontinuous fibers oriented at least partially in the axial direction.

Abstract: A polypropylene-based adhesive containing a polypropylene-based resin (A?) prepared by reducing the weight-average molecular weight of a polypropylene-based resin (A) by decomposition, in which the melting endotherm (?H-D) of the polypropylene-based resin (A) is 0 J/g or more and 80 J/g or less, as obtained from a melting endothermic curve drawn by holding a sample at ?10° C. for 5 minutes in a nitrogen atmosphere followed by heating it at 10° C./min using a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC).

Abstract: A garment, particularly swimwear, to cover a wearer's body between the waist and thighs has a shell of substantially impermeable material, a permeable inner lining material which lies next to the wearer's skin in use and an antimicrobial agent disposed between the shell of substantially impermeable material and the inner lining material. The antimicrobial agent may be Silver which has been deposited by a physical deposition process onto a textile disposed between the shell and inner lining material. The garment may form a lining of a swim nappy, the combination providing an article of swimwear.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a bonded reinforcing textile filamentary element (48) comprising a core and a layer of strands is disclosed. The textile filamentary element in the natural state is assembled. A textile filamentary element in the natural state or pre-bonded textile filamentary element is obtained. The filamentary element in the natural state or pre-bonded filamentary element is coated with an external layer of at least one heat-crosslinkable adhesive composition. The filamentary element in the natural state or pre-bonded filamentary element that is coated with the external layer is thermally treated so as to crosslink the adhesive composition in order to obtain the bonded filamentary element (48).

Abstract: The disclosure relates to encapsulated UV (ultraviolet) stabilizer/absorber nanoparticles, which nanoparticles limit or prevent the migration of UV stabilizers/absorbers to the surface of a coating in service and/or which otherwise preserve the UV-resistance properties of the UV stabilizer for a longer period once incorporated into a UV-protective coating. The nanoparticles each include a clay or other nanotube encapsulating body such as a halloysite nanotube (HNT) and a UV stabilizing material within the interior cylindrical volume of the nanotube encapsulating body. The UV stabilizing/absorbing material can include one or more of lignin, a biomass extractive, a phenolic biomass material, and an organic UV stabilizer. The encapsulated UV stabilizer nanoparticles can be incorporated into a polymer composite as a heterogeneous phase distributed throughout a continuous polymer matrix. The polymer composite can be applied as a coating or film to an underlying substrate to form a corresponding coated article.

Abstract: Embodiments herein include compositions, extruded articles, and methods of making the same. In an embodiment, an extruded article is included. The extruded article can include an extruded segment comprising a first composition. The first composition can include a polymer resin, particles and fibers. The fibers can be disposed within the first composition exhibiting a substantially non-aligned directional orientation. In an embodiment, an extruded article is included having a first portion comprising a first composition having a first fiber orientation and a second portion comprising a second composition having a second fiber orientation. The first composition can include a polymer resin and fibers. The second composition can include a polymer resin, particles and fibers. The fibers of the second composition can be oriented more randomly than the fibers of the first composition. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Abstract: The subject matter of the present invention comprises a non-toxic, eco-friendly fireproof composition made substantially of all naturally occurring materials. The instant fireproof composition is inclusive of any vegetal biomass and is specifically applicable in the manufacturing of a non-toxic, fireproof wood, non-toxic, fireproof textile fabrics, and intumescent fireproof coating composition, for fire protection applicable to both residential and industrial construction, as well as numerous consumer related products, materials, and devices. The extensive use of the instant fireproof composition provides a solution to the public health concerns accompanying the use of present-day, extremely dangerous, cancer-causing fire retardants.

Abstract: An inorganic fiber sizing agent that contains at least one carbon nanostructure selected from the group consisting of carbon nanotubes and carbon nanofibers, a resin, and a surfactant. If the total content of a nonvolatile content of the resin and the surfactant is taken as 100 parts by mass, the inorganic fiber sizing agent contains the surfactant at a ratio of 2 to 50 parts by mass.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of a nonwoven fabric. In particular, the present invention relates to the production of a nonwoven fabric having desirable tactile and haptic properties, as well as to the nonwoven fabric itself. The process requires the selection of specific materials and process conditions. The fabric is produced from a masterbatch of isotactic polypropylene homopolymer and a surface-treated calcium carbonate filler.

Abstract: 1) Hot melt adhesive composition comprising: —from 30% to 55% of a composition (A) consisting of 2 copolymers of propylene and ethylene (A1) and (A2), with Mw of less than 100,000 Da, wherein: —(A1) is an essentially amorphous copolymer, with a DSC melt enthalpy of 10 less than 30 J/g; —(A2) is a semicrystalline copolymer with a DSC melt enthalpy of more than 30 J/g; and —the ratio:weight of (A2)/weight of (A1) is from 0.2 to 1.5; —from 20% to 50% of a tackifying resin (B); and 1 —from 2% to 25% of a plasticizer (C) consisting of a liquid polybutene oligomer. 2) Process of manufacturing an assembly product, preferably a disposable nonwoven absorbent article, implementing said hot melt adhesive composition.

Abstract: A tubular structure has succeeded in achieving excellent puncture resistance as well as maintenance of flexibility in a base by covering the base with a cover having excellent flexibility. The tubular structure includes a tubular base and a cover which covers the base, wherein the cover includes a copolymer containing a silicone monomer and a polymerizable monomer having a fluoroalkyl group(s) as monomer units.