Abstract: A laminate film including at least one bio-based polyester layer. The polyester layer has a radiocarbon (14C) content of at least 21.5 pMC. The laminate film may further have additional layers such as a second bio-based polyester resin-containing layer of at least about 21.5 pMC radiocarbon content, a metal layer, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A block copolymer is synthesized by polymerizing a silane-functionalized norbornene monomer in the presence of a catalyst system that includes a Ziegler-Natta catalyst and cocatalyst, followed by sequential addition and polymerization of a matrix-reactive functionalized norbornene monomer. In some embodiments, an enhanced substrate for a PCB is produced by applying the block copolymer to a substrate that includes glass fiber, followed by applying the base polymer to the substrate having the block copolymer applied thereto.

Abstract: Printed wiring boards, in which the insulating layer exhibits excellent peel strength with respect to a conductive layer after a roughening treatment, even when using a resin composition having a high content of inorganic filler, may be obtained by: (A) laminating, onto an internal layer substrate, an adhesive sheet which includes a support and a resin composition layer in contact with the support, so that the resin composition layer is in contact with the internal layer substrate; (B) thermally curing the resin composition layer to form an insulating layer; and (C) removing the support, when the support satisfies certain conditions (TD1) and (TD2) in a TD direction thereof when it is heated under specific heating conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a conductive layer including photopolymerizable resin having dispersed carbon nanotubes, which is transparent with high electrical conductivity and facilitates the formation of an electrode pattern. A laminate and a transparent electrode, including the conductive layer, are also provided.

Abstract: In one aspect, microporous membranes are described herein demonstrating composite architectures and properties suitable for electronic and/or optical applications. In some embodiments, a composite membrane described herein includes a microporous polymeric matrix or substrate having an interconnected pore structure and an index of refraction and an electrically conductive coating deposited over one or more surfaces of the microporous polymeric matrix. In other embodiments, the pores are filled and the membranes are substantially transparent.

Abstract: The invention relates to the application of a coating to a substrate in which the coating includes a polymer material and the coating is selectively fluorinated and/or cured to improve the liquid repellance of the same. The invention also provides for the selective fluorination and/or curing of selected areas of the coating thus, when completed, providing a coating which has regions of improved liquid repellance with respect to the remaining regions and which remaining regions may be utilized as liquid collection areas.

Abstract: Balancing weights for cars have an adhesive tape with at least a first tape layer and a second tape layer, for attaching the balancing weights to a rim. The first tape layer is held in close proximity to a rim by a first adhesive layer. The second tape layer is held in close proximity to the balancing weights by a second adhesive layer. The first tape layer is stiffer and less flexible than the second tape layer, the second tape layer is softer and more flexible than the first tape layer. This allows easy removal of the balancing weights from the rim by pushing a wedge shaped tool between the first tape layer and the rim.

Abstract: The manufacturing of articles relies on the bonding of two or more components to form some forms of the articles, such as a shoe sole bonded with a shoe upper. The bonding may be achieved with an adhesive particulate that is applied to a surface of a substrate. The adhesive particulate is selectively fused to the substrate with a controlled energy source, such as a laser. The selective application of laser energy allows for specific geometric structures of adhesive particulate to be formed on the substrate. The substrate having the fused adhesive particulate is mated with another component allowing the fused adhesive particulate to bond the first substrate and the second component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for forming a liquid radiation curable resin capable of curing into a solid upon irradiation comprising at least one thermally sensitive visual effect initiator. The liquid radiation curable resin is capable of curing into three-dimensional articles having selective visual effects. The resulting three-dimensional articles possess excellent color and/or transparency stability and excellent mechanical properties.

Abstract: Partitioning member (1) for total heat exchange element includes porous base material (2), and porous base material (2) is filled with hydrophilic polymer compound (3) at a surface and an inside thereof. Hydrophilic polymer compound (3) is formed by polymerizing a low-molecular-weight organic compound having a quaternary ammonium group and an amide group, and represented by chemical formula (1): wherein A is a linear or branched alkylene group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; R1, R2 and R3 are linear or branched alkyl groups each independently having 1 to 8 carbon atoms; and Y has a polymerizable functional group, and is polymerized to form a main chain of the hydrophilic polymer compound.

Abstract: A substrate provided with alignment marks, a display screen, a splicing screen and an alignment method of splicing screen, in which, the splicing screen includes at least two display screens with alignment marks. A substrate of the display screen is provided with at least two alignment marks, and different alignment marks have a height difference therebetween which is larger or equal to a standard difference value. A narrow bezel splicing of display screens can be achieved by setting the alignment marks with different heights.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for modifying the surface of an elastomer product with unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds, in particular a glove, whereby the unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds in the region of the surface are at least partially saturated by a photochemical reaction with at least one thiol or by applying or dipping to apply a layer of latex to at least certain regions of the surface of the elastomer product, the unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds of which in the region of its surface are at least partially saturated by a photochemical reaction with at least one thiol.

Abstract: An artificial microstructure used in artificial electromagnetic material includes a first line segment and a second line segment. The second line segment is perpendicular to the first line segment. The first line segment and the second line segment intersect with each other to form a cross-type structure. The present disclosure further relates to an artificial electromagnetic material using the artificial microstructure.

Abstract: An AB-type block copolymer for use in printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication is provided having a structure represented by the following formula: wherein R1 is a silane pendant group that includes a silicon-containing moiety capable of bonding to a glass surface, and wherein R2 is a matrix-reactive pendant group that includes at least one moiety (e.g., a vinyl-, allyl-, amine-, amide- or epoxy-containing moiety) capable of reacting with a base polymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for forming a liquid radiation curable resin capable of curing into a solid upon irradiation comprising at least one thermally sensitive visual effect initiator. The liquid radiation curable resin is capable of curing into three-dimensional articles having selective visual effects. The resulting three-dimensional articles possess excellent color and/or transparency stability and excellent mechanical properties.

Abstract: A fine pattern structure includes a lower hard mask layer on a pattern formation layer having a first region and a second region, first upper hard mask patterns disposed on the lower hard mask layer in the first region to expose portions of the lower hard mask layer, a second upper hard mask pattern covering the lower hard mask layer in the second region, guide patterns on the first and second upper hard mask patterns, neutralization patterns on the exposed portions of the lower hard mask layer in the first region, a first block co-polymer layer covering the guide patterns in the first region and the neutralization patterns, and a second block co-polymer layer covering the guide pattern in the second region.

Abstract: A method for making a variable-density carbon nanotube film is provided. A drawn carbon nanotube film, including a number of carbon nanotubes aligned along an aligned direction, is prepared. A number of thin regions are formed in the drawn carbon nanotube film along the aligned direction by reducing density of carbon nanotubes in each of the plurality of thin regions. A variable-density carbon nanotube film is provided and includes a number of thin regions and at least one normal region having a density of carbon nanotubes greater than that of the thin regions. The at least one normal region includes a number of carbon nanotubes substantially aligned along an aligned direction. The thin regions are arranged in the form of at least one row extending along the aligned direction.

Abstract: The present invention provides an artificial electromagnetic material, comprising at least one material sheet layer; wherein each material sheet layer is provided with a first substrate and a second substrate which are oppositely arranged; and a plurality of artificial microstructures are attached on a surface, facing the second substrate, of the first substrate. The first substrate and the second substrate on both sides of the artificial microstructure are in such tight contact therewith that the number of electric field lines passing through the substrates is increased and the equivalent permittivity of the artificial electromagnetic material is effectively improved.

Abstract: A positive-type photosensitive resin composition includes (A) a phenol resin modified by a compound having an unsaturated hydrocarbon group having 4 to 100 carbon atoms; (B) a compound that produces an acid by light; (C) a thermal crosslinking agent; and (D) a solvent. The positive-type photosensitive resin composition according to the present invention can be developed by an alkaline aqueous solution, and an effect thereof is that a resist pattern having sufficiently high sensitivity and resolution, excellent adhesion, and good thermal shock resistance can be formed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a chemical vapor deposition coating, a chemical vapor deposition article, and a chemical vapor deposition method. The coating, article, and method involve thermal decomposition of dimethylsilane to achieve desired surface properties.