Abstract: The invention relates to a layered silicate having interlayer cations, wherein the interlayer cations comprise a) inorganic monovalent cations comprising at least one of Na+, K+, and Li+, and b) organic cations comprising at least one protonated amino acid.

Abstract: Methods of making recyclable heavy-gauge films are provided. The methods of the present disclosure involve bonding the inner layers of a coextruded blown film together such that the film is sufficiently thick enough for it to be oriented in the MDO section using the typical 5:1 orientation ratio and result in a film with twice the gauge typically made by the MDO process (while maintaining acceptable stiffness and dimensional rigidity). Recyclable heavy-gauge films formed by the methods are also provided.

Abstract: A silica aerogel-containing polyester masterbatch includes a polyethylene terephthalate resin, a silica aerogel powder, and a dispersing agent. The silica aerogel powder is dispersed in the polyethylene terephthalate resin, and is present in an amount ranging from 5 wt % to 30 wt % based on 100 wt % of the silica aerogel-containing polyester masterbatch. The dispersing agent is dispersed in the polyethylene terephthalate resin, is selected from the group consisting of a paraffin oil, a silane compound, a wax including C28-C32 straight chain monoacids, and combinations thereof, and is present in an amount ranging from 0.1 wt % to 4.0 wt % based on 100 wt % of the silica aerogel-containing polyester masterbatch. A method for preparing the silica aerogel-containing polyester masterbatch, and a silica aerogel-containing polyester fiber made from the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: A graded-index polymer waveguide (30) and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The method includes providing a waveguide substrate (1); manufacturing a waveguide lower cladding layer (2) on a surface of the waveguide substrate (1); coating a material of a waveguide core layer (3) having UV photosensitivity on a surface of the waveguide lower cladding layer (2) away from the waveguide substrate (1); performing a hot imprinting process for the material of the waveguide core layer by means of a flexible transfer film mold and forming a waveguide core layer (3) having an imprinted waveguide link structure; performing a heat treatment process for the waveguide core layer (3); performing a pre-exposure process for the waveguide core layer; coating a waveguide upper cladding layer on a surface of a waveguide core layer (3); and curing the waveguide core layer (3) and the waveguide upper cladding layer (4).

Abstract: A fluid system component can include a body that includes a multidimensional shape defined in orthogonal directions and layers stacked along one of the orthogonal directions, where at least one of the layers includes polymeric material and graphene nanoplatelets formed in situ from the polymeric material, and where the graphene nanoplatelets increase stiffness of the polymeric material.

Abstract: Electrochemical probes (or sensors), resistant to corrosive agents present in seawaters or in industrial waters, useful for detecting compounds present in water, are here described, wherein said probes comprise at least one polymer matrix electrode, in which said electrode is selected from the group comprising counter electrode, reference electrode and working electrode.

Abstract: Methods of forming a lightweight reinforced thermoplastic core layer and articles including the core layer are described. In some examples, the methods use a combination of thermoplastic material, reinforcing fibers and bicomponent fibers to enhance retention of lofting agents in the core layer. The processes permit the use of less material while still providing sufficient lofting capacity in the final formed core layer.

Abstract: An ambient curable coating composition includes a mixture of components comprising a polysiloxane having a Mw of at least 10,000 as determined by gel permeation chromatography using a polystyrene standard, (b) an alkoxy functional polysiloxane, and (c) an inorganic corrosion inhibitor, a method of preparing a corrosion resistant coating comprising (i) applying the coating composition to a substrate and (ii) curing component (b) at ambient conditions; and a substrate at least partially coated with the coating composition.

Abstract: A composite formulation for use in lightweight molded components includes an untreated low density filler, such as glass bubbles, a solvated polymer mixture, and polymer paste. In one embodiment the solvated polymer mixture is used to treat the low density filler to form a treated low density filler. The solvated polymer mixture many include a thermoplastic resin or a reactive resin and an additive package. The additive package may include a dispersing agent and a silane carrier composition.

Abstract: Suspensions of silica particles in organic liquids are disclosed as well as a method for their preparation.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for producing a molded article for water purification, including: preparing a natural mineral extract in an environmentally friendly manner; preparing a natural mineral-photocatalyst aqueous solution containing photocatalytic titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanopowder dispersed in the natural mineral extract; and impregnating a plastic material with the natural mineral-photocatalyst aqueous solution under high-temperature and high-pressure conditions. The produced molded article may be installed on the surface of water or under water in lakes, reservoirs, ponds, rivers, aquariums, fish farms, swimming pools, water purification plants, and the like to adsorb and degrade organic substances, block the growth of bacteria and mold, and effectively reduce algal bloom.

Abstract: Provided herein are manufacturing processes that include (1) subjecting precursor-containing solids to dissolution under acoustic perturbation to yield an initial slurry including dissolved precursors; (2) subjecting the initial slurry to hydrothermal synthesis to yield a subsequent slurry including siliceous solids formed from the dissolved precursors; and (3) subjecting the subsequent slurry to cementation to yield a cemented siliceous solid. Also provided herein are cemented siliceous solids formed by the manufacturing processes.

Abstract: A mixed member of SiC and Si, the mixed member being formable without using a resin as a medium irrespective of its shape. To achieve the object, a feature of the mixed member of SiC and Si (SiC/Si mixed member) lies in that a SiC member (filler) in a chip form or powdery form is dispersed in a Si member (base material) having a polycrystalline structure. Further, the SiC/Si mixed member with such a feature can be configured such that a SiC coating layer is formed on a surface of the SiC/Si mixed member.

Abstract: Coating compositions and methods for using the same are disclosed. The coating compositions can include an aminosilica adsorbent. The coating compositions can adsorb CO2.

Abstract: Fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite structural members (FRTCSM), aircraft including the same, and related methods are disclosed herein. The FRTCSMs include a first thermoplastic sub-structure that includes a first web, a first flange that extends away from the first web, and a first transition region between the first flange and the first web. The FRTCSMs also include a second thermoplastic sub-structure that includes a second web, a second flange that extends away from the second web, and a second transition region between the second flange and the second web. The first web is welded to the second web. The aircraft include at least one FRTCSM. The methods include positioning the first thermoplastic sub-structure and the second thermoplastic sub-structure such that the first web faces the second web, compressing the first web and the second web together, and welding the first web and the second web to one another.

Abstract: Described herein is a pigmented composition which is suitable for coating components in an in-mold coating process, a process for coating components, and a method of using the composition for improving the flow behavior of compositions used for producing components. The composition includes at least one solvent L, at least one alkoxylated fatty acid and/or fatty alcohol, at least one alkoxylated polysiloxane, and at least one color base BF.

Abstract: In the present disclosure, an engineered stone is provided. The engineered stone includes a first full-body stone pattern, a second full-body stone pattern and a printed stone pattern. The first full-body stone pattern includes a first stone formulation. The second full-body stone pattern includes a second stone formulation, and the second stone formulation is different from the first stone formulation, wherein the first full-body stone pattern and the second full-body stone pattern are located on a front surface, a plurality of side surfaces and a back surface opposite to the front surface of the engineered stone. The printed stone pattern is located on the front surface of the engineered stone, and the printed stone pattern is overlapped with the first full-body stone pattern and the second full-body stone pattern.

Abstract: Disclosed is a moisture curable adhesive composition comprising at least one silane-modified polymer, a filler comprising a surface modified fumed silica and one of a surface modified cristobalite and a silica; and optionally, at least one of an aminosilane adhesion promotor, an organotin catalyst, a dehydration shelf life enhancer, a light stabilizer, titanium dioxide, a rheology modifier, and mixtures thereof. The adhesive composition finds special use in bonding metal substrates to each other with significantly higher bond strength than that provided by silane-modified polymer adhesives alone.

Abstract: Provided are a curable composition used for forming an interlayer existing between a base material and a curable layer, the curable composition including a curable main agent having a polymerizable functional group, a polymerization inhibitor, and a solvent, in which a content of the polymerization inhibitor is 1 part by mass or greater and lower than 1,000 parts by mass with respect to 1,000,000 parts by mass of the curable main agent; a kit including the curable composition; an interlayer formed from the curable composition; a laminate including the interlayer; an imprint pattern producing method using the laminate; and a method for manufacturing a device including the imprint pattern producing method.

Abstract: Articles comprising a skin layer comprising virgin polymer and a core layer comprising a recycled polymer, along with associated systems and methods, are generally provided.