Abstract: The present invention provides an interlayer film for laminated glass provided with an up-conversion function so as to be able to display high-contrast images while ensuring safety, and a laminated glass. The present invention relates to an interlayer film for laminated glass, including lanthanoid-containing inorganic fine particles having an up-conversion function and a binder resin.

Abstract: Disclosed are hydrophobic finish compositions and cementitious articles made with the hydrophobic finish compositions. In some embodiments, the article is a waterproof gypsum panel surface reinforced with inorganic mineral fibers that face a flexible and hydrophobic cementitious finish possessing beneficial waterproofing properties. These waterproof gypsum panels have many uses, such as, tile backer board in wet or dry areas of buildings, exterior weather barrier panel for use as exterior sheathing, interior wall and ceiling, and roof cover board having water durability and low surface absorption. The flexible and hydrophobic cementitious finish can include fly ash, film-forming polymer, preferably silane compound (e.g., alkyl alkoxysilane), an extended flow time retention agent including either one or more carboxylic acids, salts of carboxylic acids, or mixtures thereof, and other optional additives.

Abstract: A heat-ray shielding lamination structure composed of two laminated plates of plate glass, plastic, or plastic containing particles having a heat-ray shielding function and metal compounds, interposing an interlayer containing particles having a heat-ray shielding function and metal compounds, wherein the particles are composite tungsten oxide particles of formula MYWOZ (0.001?Y?1.0, 2.2?Z?3.0), wherein M is at least one of Cs, Rb, K, and Tl, having a hexagonal crystal structure, with a particle size between 1 and 800 nm, the metal compounds are metal salts of carboxylic acids, metal carbonates, metal carbonate hydroxides, or metal hydroxides, and are contained in an amount between 1 pts.wt. and 100 pts.wt. based on 100 pts.wt. of the composite tungsten oxide particles.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising the following: A) an anhydride and/or carboxylic acid functionalized ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer having the following properties: i) a melt viscosity (177° C.) less than, or equal to, 50,000 cP, ii) MWD from 1.5 to 5, and iii) a density from 0.855 to 0.900 g/cc; B) a tackifier; and C) a wax.

Abstract: A prepreg mica tape includes: a backing material (3); a boron nitride-containing layer (1) that is provided on or above one surface of the backing material (3) and that includes a boron nitride particle (5) and a first resin (4); and a mica-containing layer (2) that is provided on or above the surface of the backing material (3) on which the boron nitride-containing layer (1) is provided and that includes mica (6) and a second resin (4).

Abstract: Disclosed are cementitious articles with hydrophobic finish. In some embodiments, the article is a waterproof gypsum panel that is surface reinforced with inorganic mineral fibers that face a flexible and hydrophobic cementitious finish possessing beneficial waterproofing properties. The waterproof gypsum panels of the invention are useful in many applications, such as, for example, tilebacker board in wet or dry areas of buildings, exterior weather barrier panel for use as exterior sheathing, and roof cover board having superior water durability and extremely low surface absorption. The flexible and hydrophobic cementitious finish of the invention can include Class C fly ash, film-forming polymer, silane compound (e.g., alkyl alkoxysilane), and other optional additives.

Abstract: A coated article comprises a substrate and a self-healing coating disposed on a surface of the substrate, the self-healing coating comprising a metallic matrix; and a plurality of micro- or nano-sized particles dispersed in the metallic matrix; the micro- or nano-sized particles comprising an active agent disposed in a carrier comprising a micro- or nano-sized metallic container, a layered structure, a porous structure, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing.

Abstract: A transparent heat-shielding/heat-insulating member includes a transparent substrate 11 and, from the transparent substrate side, an infrared reflective layer 12 and a protective layer 18 in this order. The protective layer 18 includes, from the infrared reflective layer side, a medium refractive index layer 13, a high refractive index layer 14 and a low refractive index layer 15 in this order. The medium refractive index layer 13 has a light refractive index at a wavelength of 550 nm of 1.45 to 1.55 and a thickness of 80 to 200 nm. The high refractive index layer 14 has a light refractive index at a wavelength of 550 nm of 1.65 to 1.95 and a thickness of 100 to 350 nm. The low refractive index layer 15 has a light refractive index at a wavelength of 550 nm of 1.30 to 1.45 and a thickness of 70 to 150 nm.

Abstract: To provide a heat-ray shielding film mainly composed of polyvinyl acetal resin and a method for manufacturing the same capable of exhibiting excellent optical characteristics and high weather resistance by using composite tungsten oxide fine particles having a high heat-ray shielding effect, and a heat-ray shielding laminated transparent base material using the heat-ray shielding film, the heat-ray shielding film containing fine particles having a heat-ray shielding function, polyvinyl acetal resin, and a plasticizer, wherein the fine particles having the heat-ray shielding function is expressed by a general formula MyWOz (wherein M is one kind or more elements selected from a group consisting of Cs, Rb, K, Tl, In, Ba, Li, Ca, Sr, Fe, Sn, Al, and Cu, satisfying 0.1<=y<=0.5, 2.2<=z<=3.0), which are composite tungsten oxide fine particles having a hexagonal crystal structure, the heat-ray shielding film further containing metal carboxylate.

Abstract: A laminate having excellent abrasion resistance to physical stimuli such as dust. The laminate comprises a base layer, a hard coat layer and a top coat layer comprising flaky metal oxide fine particles all of which are formed in this order. The flaky metal oxide fine particles are hardened by at least one method selected from the group consisting of ionizing material exposure, ionizing radiation exposure, infrared exposure, microwave exposure and high-temperature vapor exposure.

Abstract: A laminate (10) includes: a first substrate (11); an atomic layer deposition film (12) that is an inorganic oxide layer disposed on a first surface (11a) of the first substrate; a second substrate (14) disposed on one surface of the atomic layer deposition film; and a first adhesive layer (13) disposed between the atomic layer deposition film and the second substrate for adhering the atomic layer deposition film to the second substrate.

Abstract: A nano-composite structure comprises of an amorphous matrix with embedded nano-crystallites. The nano-crystallites are precipitated from the amorphous matrix via heat treatment of a solution mixture of metal salts or metalorganic compounds to an appropriate temperature range and with a suitable duration, or heating of a mixture of non-crystalline compounds. The nano-crystallites are self-assembled in the amorphous matrix without forming agglomerates or distinguished grain boundaries. The nano-composite structure can be used for transparent display, transparent optical ceramics, protection armor, nuclear protection, pulsed power, high voltage electronics, high energy storage system and high power microwave systems.

Abstract: A laminate (10) includes: a first substrate (11); an atomic layer deposition film (12) that is an inorganic oxide layer disposed on a first surface (11a) of the first substrate; a second substrate (14) disposed on one surface of the atomic layer deposition film; and a first adhesive layer (13) disposed between the atomic layer deposition film and the second substrate for adhering the atomic layer deposition film to the second substrate.

Abstract: A heat radiation sheet having high heat-radiation property and excellent handleability and having sheet properties permitting the sheet to cope with changes in use temperature thereof. Also provided is a heat radiation device using the sheet. The heat radiation sheet comprises: a binder component comprising: (A) a thermoplastic rubber component; (B) a thermosetting rubber component; and (C) a thermosetting rubber curing agent crosslinkable with the thermosetting rubber component (B); and an anisotropic graphite powder oriented into a specified direction in the binder component.

Abstract: Sound-dampening material, including a base coat and a top coat, and a method for sound-dampening a surface, are described. The base coat includes about 20-50 percent rubber emulsion, about 10-20 percent carbonate filler, about 3-10 percent fire retardant, about 3-10 percent opacity filler, and about 10-64 percent of other components. The top coat includes about 40-80 percent of a rubber emulsion, about 10-20 percent of a carbonate filler, about 3-10 percent of a fire retardant, about 3-10 percent of an opacity filler, and about 0-44 percent of other components. The method includes applying a base coat to a desired thickness allowing the base coat to dry, then applying a top coat over the base coat to a desired thickness.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to phase-change materials (“PCM” or “PCM materials”) made from colloidally-protected wax-based microstructures. This invention also relates to such PCM materials configured in various physical forms. This invention further relates to a process of configuring such PCM materials for a variety of end-use applications in which dampening of temperature fluctuations by absorption and desorption of heat is desired. This invention further relates to preparing colloidally-protected wax-based microstructures in particulate form that function as PCM materials.

Abstract: Disclosed are biomedical implants comprising surface-modified metal particles and biodegradable polymers; its use for suppressing inflammation; and a method for preparing a biomedical material, comprising: (a) modifying surface of basic metal particles with a polymer to obtain surface-modified metal particles; and (b) mixing the surface-modified metal particles with a biodegradable polymer, followed by manufacturing a biodegradable biomedical implant, or coating the resulting mixture on a conventional biomedical implant.

Abstract: An article exhibiting magnetic properties, a method for providing corrosion resistance to an article, and an electric machine element are disclosed. The article comprises a substrate comprising a first portion of a magnetic material, the magnetic material exhibiting magnetic properties. The article further comprises a transition layer comprising a second portion of the magnetic material and a first portion of a coating material. The transition layer is disposed on at least a portion of the substrate. The article further comprises an outer layer comprising a second portion of the coating material. The outer layer is disposed on at least a portion of the transition layer.

Abstract: A resin composition is provided. The resin composition comprises an epoxy resin, a zinc oxide powder and a hardener, wherein the zinc oxide powder has a Mohs hardness ranging from about 4 to about 5 and a diameter ranging from about 0.1 ?m to about 50 ?m, and the amount of the zinc oxide powder is more than 0.5 parts by weight and less than 10 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the epoxy resin.