Abstract: An article includes a substrate having a first major surface and optionally a second major surface. A layering arrangement is disposed on either or both of the first major surface and the second major surface. The layering arrangement includes a carbon layer and a conducting polymer layer.

Abstract: A gas barrier sheet improved in a gas barrier property and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. A gas barrier sheet includes at least a base material and a gas barrier film provided on the base material which allows a ferromagnetic element to be present at the boundary of the gas barrier film on the side at which the gas barrier film 3 faces the base material. The ferromagnetic element is preferably present in a scattered form, an island form or a thin film form at a boundary.

Abstract: Paint replacement films of the invention comprise at least one adhesive layer; at least one pigmented layer; and at least one polymer layer that is essentially free of low surface energy materials. In addition, paint replacement composite articles and related methods of the invention comprise a paint replacement film and a topcoat on a surface of the paint replacement film opposite the adhesive layer. Paint replacement films and composite articles of the invention are useful when applied to a variety of articles (e.g., a motorized vehicle such as an aircraft).

Abstract: A floor panel and a floating floor system incorporating the floor panel include a floor panel having a top layer and a bottom layer. The top layer has a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface has a visible decorative pattern. The bottom layer has a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface of the bottom layer is adhered to the bottom surface of the top layer such that the bottom layer is offset from the top layer in a direction of length and width and a marginal end portion of the top surface of the bottom layer and a marginal end portion of the bottom surface of the top layer is exposed. At least one of the marginal end portions has an adhesive, and a ratio of a thickness of the top layer to a thickness of the bottom layer is about 5 or greater.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved formaldehyde-free coated fibrous substrate. The coating includes a crosslinked binder system which forms three dimensional networks when heat cured. After the coating is applied to the back of fibrous substrate and cured, the coating is capable of hygroscopic expansion which imparts excellent anti-sag properties. The coating is compatible with other coating systems with neutral or mild alkaline pH. The improvement being the binding system is neutralized with a volatile base so that it evaporates quickly so as not to hinder the cross-linking reaction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wear protection layer comprising a mixture of non-uniform transparent hard material particles, which are stored in a matrix material and which comprise a Mohs hardness of at least 6 and transparent solid material particles, wherein the transparent solid material particles encompass a bi-modal grain size distribution. The invention also relates to a method for producing a wear protection layer as well as the use thereof for producing wear protection surfaces, in particular surfaces on wood fiber boards, which are provided with a a décor.

Abstract: A hydrophilic-hydrophobic transformable composite film is disclosed, which has an iron-containing substrate; a silicon-containing layer formed on the iron-containing substrate; and a titanium oxide layer formed on the silicon-containing layer. The hydrophilic-hydrophobic transformable composite film uses UV-light to switch its hydrophilic and hydrophobic property. Also, a method of fabricating the above composite film is disclosed. According to the present invention, an anatase oxide layer can be obtained from the sol-gel techniques, in which the particle size of the titanium dioxide is controlled and a modified surface coating with evident photo-catalyticity is achieved.

Abstract: A modular carpet system includes a carpet tile and an adhesive. The carpet tile is operative for resisting deformation, even under adverse conditions. In some embodiments, the adhesive may comprise a silicone-based adhesive or a urethane-based adhesive.

Abstract: A corrosion resistant coating composition for a metal substrate is disclosed. The metal substrate, such as carbon steel, is coated with a first layer comprising a phosphate corrosion inhibitor, such as sodium phosphate monobasic (NaH2PO4) and a second layer comprising nickel nanoparticles. In addition, an electrodeposition method for the production of the coating composition is disclosed that uses either pulse or direct current electrodeposition to form the coating composition of desired anticorrosive properties. In addition, a coated metal substrate and method for inhibiting corrosion of a metal substrate that apply the corrosion resistant coating composition in any of its embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: An adhesive sheet having a substrate and an adhesive layer laminated on one or both surfaces of the substrate, and which has an anti-static performance, is described. At least one of the adhesive layers contains an adhesive and a compound (1) represented by the following formula (1), and contains the compound (1) in an amount of from 0.1 to 100 parts by mass on the basis of 100 parts by mass of the adhesive. In the formula, R1 is a (meth)acryloyl group; R2 is a C1-4 alkylene group; and n is an integer of from 1 to 20, such as 4 to 16.

Abstract: A heat ray-shielding film has excellent heat-shielding performance and a color tone, and exhibits weather resistance. A heat ray-shielding laminated transparent base material and a heat ray-shielding resin sheet material use the heat ray-shielding film. The heat ray-shielding film and the heat ray-shielding resin sheet material are expressed by a general formula MyWOz, and contain a composite tungsten oxide particle having a hexagonal crystal structure, selected wavelength absorbing material, and thermoplastic resin. The selected wavelength absorbing material has a transmission profile in which a transmittance of a light of a wavelength of 420 nm can be set to 40% or less when a transmittance of a light of a wavelength of 550 nm is 90% or more, and a transmittance of a light of a wavelength of 460 nm is 90% or more.

Abstract: A glass pane is described. The glass pane has at least one pane, and one adhesive layer on the pane. The adhesive layer has at least one thermoplastic film with a luminescent pigment and a barrier film with an anti-scratch coating.

Abstract: Multi-layer composite materials comprising a plastic or metal foil, corresponding method of production and use thereof Multilayered composite materials comprising as components: (A) a plastics or metal foil, (B) optionally at least one bonding layer and (C) a polyurethane layer with capillaries passing through the entire thickness of the polyurethane layer.

Abstract: A paint composition producing paint films which change from an achromatic color to a chromatic color when the angle of incidence of the light with respect to the normal to the paint film plane is changed. The paint composition comprises (A) glitter material which has an angle-dependent interference effect and (B) metal oxide coated mica and/or metal oxide coated alumina flakes in proportions where the content ratio ((A)/(B)) of the (A) component with respect to the (B) component, as the solid fraction mass ratio, is from 2.5/1 to 1/6 and in which the interference color of the (A) component and the interference color of the (B) component at a face angle of the paint film have a complementary color relationship.

Abstract: An adhesive tape for the flying roll change of flat web material wound on rolls has a carrier having a leading side and a trailing side. An optically detectable means and an exposable self-adhesive compound are arranged on the leading side. A cleavable adhesive system is located on the trailing side. An inductively detectable means is arranged in the adhesive tape in a visually inconspicuous manner.

Abstract: An underlayment product comprises a fibrous mat having an upper surface and a lower surface. A rubberized asphalt coating is applied to the lower surface of the fibrous mat and extends at least partially into the fibrous mat. In one heavyweight underlayment, an oxidized asphalt coating is applied to the upper and lower surfaces of the fibrous mat generally encapsulating the fibrous mat including the rubberized asphalt coating provided on the lower surface of the fibrous mat. The oxidized asphalt layers may be coated with a release layer such as talc, granules or a polymer. In a lightweight underlayment, a split release sheet or facer segmented to provide a releasable selvedge edge and incorporating a high traction polymer on its surface is applied to the rubberized asphalt.

Abstract: Coatings are applied on a flexible substrate using atomic layer deposition and molecular layer deposition methods. The coatings have thickness of up to 100 nanometers. The coatings include layers of an inorganic material such as alumina, which are separated by flexibilizing layers that are deposited with covalent chemical linkage to the inorganic material and which are one or more of silica deposited by an atomic layer deposition process; an organic polymer that is deposited by a molecular layer deposition process, or a hybrid organic-inorganic polymer that is deposited by an molecular layer deposition process.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention relates to a composition comprising a) at least one transparent thermoplastic material; b) at least one inorganic IR absorber comprising at least one boride compound present in an amount of from 0.0015 wt. % to 0.015 wt. %, calculated as solids content of boride in the total polymer composition; and c) at least one inorganic, nano-scale pigment present in an amount of from 0.0008 wt. % to 0.0035 wt. %, based on the total composition; and d) optionally further additives.

Abstract: A papermaking fabric is treated by applying a nanoparticle type coating to improve their resistance to contamination by foreign matter in the papermaking system. The coating is applied during fabric manufacture and cured during heat setting. Alternatively, the coating applied or renewed by utilizing an existing shower or locating a spray boom or other suitable coating application device in the dryer section to apply the coating to the fabric in a controlled, uniform manner. Prior to application of the coating, the fabric is first thoroughly cleaned such as by showering or spraying, and then dried. Following controlled application of the coating, any excess material is removed by a suitable means, such as by vacuum, and the remaining coating on the fabric is then cured, either by utilizing the ambient heat of the dryer section or by a portable bank of heaters. In this manner, the fabric does not have to be removed from the machine in order to apply or renew the contaminant resistant coating.

Abstract: A bandage comprising a substrate having a first surface with a plurality of superhydrophobic particles attached to the first surface. The plurality of superhydrophobic particles can be porous diatomaceous earth particles having a hydrophobic layer conforming to the surfaces of the DE particles, where the hydrophobic layer is bound to the DE particles. The plurality of attached superhydrophobic particles can render the first surface superhydrophobic, while a second surface opposite the first surface can be hydrophilic or hydrophobic. The substrate can be breathable in order to maintain skin health for the tissue underlying the bandage. The substrate can be selected from porous films, apertured films, textiles, nonwoven materials, impregnated composites thereof, and combinations thereof.