Abstract: Provided is a method for manufacturing diisocyanate and an optical lens in which, during the manufacture of diisocyanate from diamine via diamine hydrochloride, use is made of an aqueous hydrochloric acid solution and an organic solvent instead of hydrogen chloride gas and solid-phase triphosgen instead of phosgen gas while reaction conditions are controlled, whereby the diisocyanate of high quality can be manufactured at excellent yield, with the causation of less environmental problems.

Abstract: Methods for making NaSIPA-enhanced polymers (e.g., polyamide and polyester polymers) using hydrated sodium sulfoisophthalic acid salts (NaSIPA hydrate) are disclosed. NaSIPA-enhanced polymers (e.g., NaSIPA-enhanced polyamides and polyesters) that have NaSIPA incorporated into the polymer chains thereof and products produced from the NaSIPA-enhanced polymers such as carpet yarn are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a modified allyl compound, and a modified bismaleimide prepolymer. The modified allyl compound is represented by formula (1), has a cyclopentadiene structure represented by formula (2), and contains a benzene ring or a benzene ring substituted with a linear alkane of lower polarity.

Abstract: A polyamide powder for selective absorbing sintering, SAS, or selective inhibition sintering, SIS. The polyamide powder has a solution viscosity to ISO 307 of 1.8 to 2 and a rise in the solution viscosity of 0% to 25% when it is subjected to a temperature 20° C. below its melting temperature under air for 20 hours.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a polymer resin composition including a polyamide resin in which an average particle size of individual crystals measured by a small-angle X-ray scattering apparatus is reduced through an alternating segment structure, and at least one selected from the group consisting of a metal salt compound and an end-capping agent compound, and a polymer film and a resin laminate using the same.

Abstract: A modifying conjugated diene-based polymer, a method for preparing the same and a method for preparing the same are disclosed, herein. The modified conjugated diene-based polymer has excellent affinity with a filler and may improve the compounding properties of the conjugated diene-based polymer. In some embodiments, a modified conjugated diene-based polymer including a repeating unit derived from a conjugated diene-based monomer and a functional group derived from a modifier represented by Formula 1 in at least one terminal thereof.

Abstract: An adhesive for a heat-sensitive screen master is disclosed, the adhesive containing at least one selected from the group consisting of a urethane prepolymer and a polyol, and a polyisocyanate, wherein the mass ratio (A:B) between the at least one (A) selected from the group consisting of a urethane prepolymer and a polyol, and the polyisocyanate (B) is within a range from 35:65 to 5:95. A heat-sensitive screen master and a method for producing a heat-sensitive screen master are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for controlled release of macromolecules (such as proteins and polypeptides). The present disclosure also provides method for preparing and using the same.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward transparent films prepared from soluble aromatic copolyamides with glass transition temperatures greater than 300° C. The copolyamides, which contain pendant carboxylic groups are solution cast into films using N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAc), N-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone (NMP), or other polar solvents. The films are thermally cured at temperatures near the copolymer glass transition temperature. After curing, the polymer films display transmittances >80% from 400 to 750 nm, have coefficients of thermal expansion of less than 20 ppm, and are solvent resistant. The films are useful as flexible substrates for microelectronic devices.

Abstract: A polyamic acid according to one or more embodiments of the present invention contains a structural unit represented by general formula (1) and a structural unit represented by general formula (2). In general formula (1), the plurality of R1s are each independently a hydrogen atom, a monovalent aliphatic group or an aromatic group. In general formula (2), the plurality of R2s are each independently an alkyl group having 1-3 carbon atoms or an aryl group having 6-10 carbon atoms. In general formulas (1) and (2), X is a tetravalent organic group. In general formula (2), the plurality of Ys are each independently an alkylene group having 1-3 carbon atoms or an arylene group having 6-10 carbon atoms, and m is an integer of 51-199.

Abstract: A poly(amide-imide) copolymer that is a reaction product of a diamine represented by Chemical Formula 1, a diamine represented by Chemical Formula 2, a dicarbonyl compound represented by Chemical Formula 3, and a tetracarboxylic acid dianhydride represented by Chemical Formula 4, a composition for preparing the poly(amide-imide copolymer, and an article including the copolymer, e.g., a film are provided: wherein, in Chemical Formulae 1 to 4, Ra, L1, L2, n1, A, R3, X, R10, R12, R13, n7 and n8 are the same as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Esters of polylactic acid, including polyethylene glycol esters of polylactic acid are disclosed. Exemplary esters of polylactic acid can be used as textile finishes. Methods of making the esters of polylactic acid via direct and transesterification reactions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyimide having a repeat unit structure of Formula III In Formula III: Ra represents one or more different tetracarboxylic acid component residues; and Rb represents one or more different aromatic diamine residues or aromatic diisocyanate residues. 5-100 mol % of Ra has Formula II In Formula II: R1 is H, halogen, cyano, hydroxyl, alkyl, heteroalkyl, alkoxy, heteroalkoxy, fluoroalkyl, silyl, hydrocarbon aryl, substituted hydrocarbon aryl, heteroaryl, substituted heteroaryl, ally, or vinyl; R2 is halogen, cyano, hydroxyl, alkyl, heteroalkyl, alkoxy, heteroalkoxy, fluoroalkyl, silyl, hydrocarbon aryl, substituted hydrocarbon aryl, heteroaryl, substituted heteroaryl, ally, or vinyl; R3 and R4 are the same or different and are alkyl, fluoroalkyl, or silyl; x and y are the same or different and are an integer from 0-2; and * indicates a point of attachment.

Abstract: The embodiments relate to a polyamide-based film excellent in optical properties such as transmittance, haze, and yellow index and mechanical properties such as modulus and thickness uniformity, to a process for preparing the same, and to a cover window and a display device comprising the same. The polyamide-based film comprises a polyamide-based polymer and has an XRD pattern comprising a first peak whose highest point is located in a section where 2? is 14° to 16°.

Abstract: Cyanoacrylate-containing compositions that include, in addition to the cyanoacrylate component, an anhydride and a toughening agent comprising a co-polymer of polyvinyl chloride and polyvinyl acetate are provided.

Abstract: Proanthocyanidin-cinnamaldehydes pyrylium products (FP) were synthesized by the condensation reaction of proanthocyanidins (PAC) with various cinnamaldehydes. Synthesized FP exhibited fluorescence at higher excitation and emission wavelengths than PAC. FP were evaluated for their ability to agglutinate extra-intestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli (ExPEC). Results showed that FP were significantly more bioactive (p-value<0.05) for agglutinating ExPEC compared to PAC. Scanning electron microscopy indicates that FP interacts with ExPEC surface structures and suggests that FP have higher affinity with the fimbriae-like structures on the surface of ExPEC in comparison to PAC. In addition, fluorescent microscopy performed on in vitro and in vivo agglutination assays show that FP entrap ExPEC in a web-like network, thus demonstrating agglutination of ExPEC. Fluorescent proanthocyanidins offer a new approach to visualize bacterial infections and to treat such infections.

Abstract: Methods are described for treatment of aramid fibers to modify the surface of the fibers. The treated fibers have improved adhesion to elastomer materials as compared to untreated fibers. Modification methods include irradiating the fibers, compressing and straining the fibers under a constant pull force and immersing the fibers in a coupling agent fluid. The treated fibers can be used with elastomers and provide reinforcement elements in products such as tires.

Abstract: Shape memory polymers and copolymers are based on poly(hydroxyalkanoates) (PHA) and have improved elastomeric properties. The shape memory polymers and copolymers may be used as protective, reinforcement, cladding or embellishment material having mechanical properties enabling substitution to materials based on technical polymers such as plasticized PVC and polyolefins.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a polyimide film having improved heat resistance and refractive index by using a polyimide precursor composition comprising a diamine of Chemical Formula 1 and an acid dianhydride of Chemical Formula 2 as polymerization components, thereby reducing the difference in refractive index from the upper layer to improve bottom emission efficiency.

Abstract: A polyamic acid manufacturing system for manufacturing a polyamic acid is disclosed using, as raw materials, a first solution in which a polyaddition-type first polymerizable compound is dissolved and a second solution in which a polyaddition-type second polymerizable compound that reacts with the first polymerizable compound through polyaddition is dissolved. The polyamic acid manufacturing system may include: a first supply part for supplying the first solution; a second supply part for supplying the second solution; a first combining part; and a first reaction part, thereby producing a first polymerization solution in which the polyamic acid is dissolved. Further, the polyamic acid manufacturing system may include: a first supply step of supplying the first solution; a second supply step of supplying the second solution; a first combining step; and a first reaction step, thereby producing a first polymerization solution in which the polyamic acid is dissolved.