Abstract: Provided is a polymerizable composition comprising a cycloolefin-based monomer having a specific structure, a silane coupling agent having at least one hydrocarbon group having a norbornene structure, and a metathesis polymerization catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new aqueous curable binder composition comprising a polyphenolic macromolecular compound which bears a multitude of catechol radicals (dihydroxybenzene), preferably lignosulfonate salts and condensed tannins and mixtures thereof, and a polyamine functional compound comprising primary and/or secondary and/or tertiary and/or quaternary amine functional groups, suitable for bonding particulate matter, such as fibers, more particularly mineral wool fibers, or particles, such as wood particles.

Abstract: Disclosed is a latex composition for dip molding including a carboxylic acid-modified nitrile-based copolymer latex satisfying General Formula 1, wherein the carboxylic acid-modified nitrile-based copolymer includes: 15 wt % to 30 wt % of the ethylenic unsaturated nitrile-based monomer-derived unit and 2.5 wt % to 4.5 wt % of the ethylenic unsaturated acid monomer-derived unit, and a molded article: 1.0 mm2/s?CV0?3.0 mm2/s.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a hardwood lignin, a softwood lignin, and/or a grass lignin as an antioxidant stabilizer in polymers or polymer compositions, such as, for example, thermoplastics, thermoplastic composites, thermosets, coatings, films, adhesives, personal care compositions, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: Provided are: a curable fluoropolyether-based rubber composition from which a cured product having good light transmissivity and excellent rubber strength is produced; and an optical component having a cured product layer of said composition. The curable fluoropolyether-based rubber composition contains: (A) a linear polyfluoro compound having at least two alkenyl groups in one molecule and a perfluoropolyether structure in a main chain; (B) a fluorine-containing organohydrogen siloxane which has at least two hydrogen atoms directly bonded to a silicon atom (SiH group) and has a monovalent perfluoroalkyl group or a monovalent perfluorooxyalkyl group or a divalent perfluoroalkylene group or a divalent perfluorooxyalkylene group in one molecule; (C) sodium fluoride; and (D) a platinum group metal-based catalyst in an amount of 0.1-2,000 ppm in terms of the mass of a platinum group metal atom with respect to component (A).

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a phosphate cement composition and process for making such composition. More particularly, it pertains to a phosphate cement coating and process for making the coating for application to a given substrate.

Abstract: An organic light emitting diode includes a first electrode; a second electrode facing the first electrode; and an emitting material layer including a first compound and a second compound and positioned between the first and second electrodes. An energy level of the first compound and an energy level of the second compound satisfy a pre-determined condition. An organic light emitting device may include the organic light emitting diode.

Abstract: A biobased additive is provided that is both a nucleating and a reinforcing agent when added to thermoplastic polyester (e.g., biopolyesters). A composite material, which is an additive-reinforced biopolyester, was prepared and improved thermo-mechanical properties were quantified. This composite material is a new class of biobased material that offers a sustainable, environmentally-friendly solution for packaging and other applications.

Abstract: A solvent-free undercoat composition for corrosion control at welds and other repair sites on plastic-sheathed steel pipes with and without cathodic protection, including a component K1: a water-based rubber dispersion for formation of a barrier layer for isolating the metallic repair site from oxygen, water vapor and water penetrating from externally; a component K2: a water-based resin dispersion for adhesion on the metallic surface of the repair site and on the nonpolar surfaces of the plastic sheathing; a component K3: an aqueous emulsion of prehydrolyzed organofunctional silanes for accelerating the drying, for improving the adhesion to the metallic surface, particularly at elevated temperatures, and for increasing the resistance to cathodic disbondment.

Abstract: The invention relates to copolymers and molding compounds having reactively bonded sulfur and an overall low sulfur content. The copolymers and molding compounds of the invention are substantially colorless and odorless while sufficiently flame-retardant and can be used in the building industry and electrical industry.

Abstract: An organic electroluminescence device of an embodiment includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a plurality of functional layers disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein at least one functional layer of the plurality of functional layers includes a polycyclic compound represented by Formula 1, thereby showing excellent light emitting efficiency in a short wavelength region:

Abstract: High-entropy ultra-high temperature ceramics (HE-UHTC) coatings deposited on substrates, as well methods for depositing the HE-UHTC coatings on the substrates, are provided. An HE-UHTC electrode can be fabricated via spark plasma sintering (SPS) and then a thin coating of the HE-UHTC can be deposited in a precision-controlled manner on a substrate via an electro-spark deposition process.

Abstract: A latex composition for dip molding includes a carboxylic acid-modified nitrile-based copolymer latex having pKa of 9.5 to 10.2 and satisfying General Formulas 1 and 2. 0.85?P?1.0, P=CVD/CV0??[General Formula 1] 5?M?20, M=m1×m2??[General Formula 2] wherein CV0 represents a capillary viscosity which is measured in a swollen in a methyl ethyl ketone solvent, CVD represents a capillary viscosity in a deswollen state, m1 represents an insolubility of a dried film in the methyl ethyl ketone solvent, and m2 represents a swelling index of the dried film in the methyl ethyl ketone solvent, wherein a carboxylic acid-modified nitrile-based copolymer of carboxylic acid-modified nitrile-based copolymer latex includes: a conjugated diene-based monomer-derived unit, an ethylenic unsaturated nitrile-based monomer-derived unit, and an ethylenic unsaturated acid monomer-derived unit.

Abstract: A composite is provided to include an elastomer substrate comprising methyl groups. The composite may also include a layer of glass comprising SiO2 formed over the elastomer substrate. A method of fabricating the composite is provided. The method may include diffusing an ozone-rich gas into the substrate of an elastomer substrate comprising methyl groups. The method may also include exposing the elastomer substrate to UV radiation for a period of time. The method may further include converting a surface portion of the elastomer substrate into a layer of glass formed over the elastomer substrate.

Abstract: A type of composite material where the matrix material and additive are held together by covalently or non-covalently bound ligands is described. A particularly useful composite material covered by the present invention is a carbon nanotube-reinforced composite material where the matrix consists of a polymer, covalently attached to a linker, where said linker is non-covalently attached to the carbon nanotube. Methods for the preparation of such composite materials are provided.

Abstract: Provided herein are composite materials comprising at least 70 wt. % thermally consolidated recovered paper and plastic fragments and less than 5,000 ng water-soluble endotoxin per gram of composite materials, as well as methods of preparing said composite materials and methods of sanitizing recovered waste materials.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an article comprising a reinforced glass mat. In some embodiments, the reinforced glass mat includes a glass mat and a reinforcement material. In some embodiments, the glass mat includes a web of glass fibers. In some embodiments, the reinforcement material is embedded into the web of glass fibers of the glass mat. In some embodiments, the reinforced glass mat includes a sufficient amount of the reinforcement material, so as to result in a nail shank shear resistance of 13 lbs to 17 lbs, when the article is tested according to ASTM 1761 at 140° F. Methods of making the article, specific embodiments of the reinforcement material in the form of a polymeric binder, and methods of forming a roofing shingle from the article are also disclosed.

Abstract: A compound for a light emitting device, the compound being represented by Formula 1: wherein, in Formula 1, the variables are defined herein.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method comprising: obtaining a base formulation, obtaining an activator formulation, mixing the base formulation with the activator formulation, so as to result in a liquid applied roofing formulation, applying the liquid applied roofing formulation to at least one steep slope roof substrate, and solidifying the formulation, so as to form at least one coating layer on the at least one steep slope roof substrate. Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a liquid applied roofing formulation comprising a first part and a second part. In some embodiments, the first part comprises the base formulation and the second part comprises the activator formulation.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a coating composition comprising a first thermoplastic resin suspended in a liquid medium, and a second thermoplastic resin in the form of solid particles, wherein the second thermoplastic resin is incorporated but insoluble in the liquid medium.