Abstract: The invention relates to the use of branched copolymers as dispersants of mineral binders, wherein the copolymers are formed from (1) at least one olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer (2) at least one olefinically unsaturated macromonomer of the general structure (I) where R1 is an olefinically unsaturated radical which has 2-10 carbon atoms and may optionally be substituted by oxygen and/or nitrogen, preferably vinyl, allyl, methallyl, vinyloxybutyl, isoprenyl, acryloyl and/or methacryloyl, X=O or NH, A is in each case independently C1-C10 alkylene, preferably ethylene, propylene and/or butylene, R2=C1-C16 alkyl, B is in each case independently C1-C10 alkylene, preferably ethylene, propylene and/or butylene, m is in each case independently an integer in the range of 0-350, preferably 2-200, more preferably 5-150, especially 7-30, n is an integer in the range of 0-100, preferably 1-100, more preferably 2-75, most preferably 5-55, p is 0 or 1, preferably 0, o is an integer in the range

Abstract: To provide a resin composition that contains a glass fiber, but having reduced warpage of a formed article and high transmittance; as well as a formed article, a kit, and a method for manufacturing a formed article using the same. The polyamide resin composition contains a polyamide resin, a glass fiber, a light-transmitting dye, and muscovite.

Abstract: To provide a resin composition having excellent resin properties. Provided is a resin composition including: at least one thermoplastic resin (A); and a hydroxyl fatty acid ester (B) that are at least blended, in which when the weight-average molecular weight of the at least one thermoplastic resin (A) in terms of polystyrene is set to MW0 and the weight-average molecular weight of at least one thermoplastic resin (C) which has been produced after the blending in terms of polystyrene is set to MW1, the MW1 is decreased by 5% or more from the MW0.

Abstract: A permeable pavement and cured fiber composition and a related method are provided. The permeable pavement composition includes a quantity of pavement material, and a quantity of cured carbon fiber composite material (CCFCM) configured to be added to the pavement material to produce a reinforced composition having improved characteristics. An example of pavement material includes a pervious concrete material. The method includes providing a quantity of pavement material and adding a quantity of cured carbon fiber composite material to the pavement material to produce a reinforced composition having improved characteristics.

Abstract: This invention is directed to nanocomposite comprising biodegradable polymers and inorganic nanoparticles or nanotubes, methods of preparation and uses thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rubber composition and a tire using the same. The rubber composition comprises a rubber matrix and a compounding component. In parts by weight, every 100 parts by weight of said rubber matrix comprises 5-95 parts by weight of a branched polyethylene, 5-90 parts by weight of a highly unsaturated diene elastomer and 0-30 parts by weight of a low unsaturated diene elastomer; and said compounding component comprises a vulcanization system and a filler. The rubber composition has good aging resistance and mechanical properties, and can be applied for products such as tires, rubber hoses, rubber tapes and so on, in which the traditional, easily aging diene rubber was commonly used.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aluminum phosphite-based complex with dual-peak thermal gravity decomposition characteristics and a preparation method and use thereof. A structural formula of the complex is as follows: ((HPO3)3Al2)·((H2PO3)3Al)x, wherein x is 0.01-0.5 and represents a molar ratio of (H2PO3)3Al to (HPO3)3Al2. The dual-peak thermal gravity decomposition characteristics are as follows: a first gravity peak temperature is 460-490° C., and a second gravity peak temperature is 550-580° C. The preparation method includes: uniformly mixing aluminum phosphite and aluminum hydrogen phosphite according to the ratio in the structural formula, and then performing stepwise heating at a rate of 5° C./min to raise the temperature of a mixture from the normal temperature to no more than 350° C. within 1-10 hours, so as to obtain the aluminum phosphite-based complex with the dual-peak thermal gravity decomposition characteristics.

Abstract: A method for inerting a swellable clay and/or for reducing or inhibiting adverse effects of swellable clays on the effectiveness of dispersants in mineral binder compositions, includes adding a comb polymer to a mineral binder composition. The comb polymer includes: at least one poly(alkylene oxide) side chain-bearing monomer unit without ionic groups, optionally at least one cationic monomer unit, optionally at least one anionic monomer unit, and optionally, at least one non-ionic monomer unit.

Abstract: An example of a three-dimensional printing kit includes a particulate build material including from about 80 wt % to 100 wt % metal particles based on a total weight of the particulate build material. The three-dimensional printing kit further includes a binder fluid including water and polymer particles in an amount ranging from about 1 wt % to about 40 wt % based on a total weight of the binder fluid. The polymer particles have from about 1% to about 10% of a phosphate functional group.

Abstract: A rubber composition contains: an elastomer matrix comprising at least one diene elastomer comprising epoxide functions, at least one reinforcing filler, and a system for crosslinking the polymer, comprising at least one organopolyphosphorus compound of general formula (I) in which A represents a covalent bond or a hydrocarbon group comprising at least 1 carbon atom, which is optionally substituted and which optionally comprises one or more heteroatoms, and the Rs represent, independently of one another, a hydrocarbon group comprising at least 1 carbon atom or a hydrogen atom.

Abstract: Blends of recycled plastic materials and plastic products made therefrom are provided. The blends combine a high fraction of recycled medical waste with mixed recycled plastics, such as polyolefins or carpet waste. Also provided are methods for processing a heterogeneous waste stream such as medical waste to yield a homogenous material capable of blending with other materials and extrusion to form useful plastic products such as structural materials and consumer articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polypropylene-based composite, including (A) polypropylene, and (B) an olefin-based polymer satisfying the following conditions: (1) a melt index (MI, 190° C., 2.16 kg load conditions) is from 0.1 g/10 min to 10.0 g/10 min, (2) a melting temperature when measured by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) is from 20° C. to 70° C., and (3) a high temperature melting peak is confirmed at 75° C. to 150° C. when measured by a differential scanning calorimetry precise measurement method (SSA), and a total enthalpy of fusion ?H(75) of a corresponding region is 1.0 J/g or more. The polypropylene-based composite of the present invention may show excellent impact strength.

Abstract: This disclosure provides gypsum cement compositions which comprise an aggregate stabilizing mixture containing a combination of a polysaccharide gum and a polyacrylamide-gelatin blend, and methods for making and using these compositions, including pourable/pumpable floor underlayment slurries and methods for forming high strength underlayment on different substrates.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a resin composition for semiconductor adhesion comprising: a thermoplastic resin; a thermosetting resin; a curing agent; and a curing catalyst compound having a specific structure, and an adhesive film for semiconductor, a method for manufacturing a semiconductor package, and a semiconductor package using the same.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sulfanyl sulfonic acid compound represented by the following formula (1) or a metal salt thereof. In the formula, m represents an integer of 2 to 7, n represents an integer of 3 to 10, and R1 and R2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group.

Abstract: Stable solid compositions employing a water conditioning agent, including hygroscopic species or non-hygroscopic species. In particular, solid compositions combining an ionic surfactant or an amphoteric surfactant with a water conditioning agent, preferably a polyacrylate water conditioning agent, are disclosed. The ionic surfactant or amphoteric surfactant beneficially stabilize the polymer and/or chelant water conditioning agent, preferably a polyacrylate water conditioning agent, to permit formulation into a solid composition and provide stability under harsh conditions, including humid environments. Applications of using the stable solid compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are a protective coating composition for an electronic board and a method for preparing the same. The protective coating composition includes urethane-modified alkyd resins that can prevent poor grounding caused by low molecular weight siloxanes generated in a conventional silicone-type coating compositions and preventing performance degradation caused by tin whisker growth while lowering emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Abstract: This invention relates to a polymer composition comprising: (A) at least one polyester, and (B) a stabilizer composition comprising: (1) at least one primary antioxidant comprising at least one hindered phenolic antioxidant; (2) at least one secondary antioxidant comprising at least one phosphite; (3) at least one chain extending agent; (4) at least one ultraviolet light absorbing agent; and (5) at least one hindered amine light stabilizer.

Abstract: The invention provides a flame retardant-stabilizer combination for thermoplastic polymers, comprising as component A 20% to 99.7% by weight of phosphinic salt of the formula (I), (I), in which R1 and R2 are each ethyl, M is Al and m is 3; as component B 0.2% to 16% by weight of aluminium salts of ethylbutylphosphinic acid, of dibutylphosphinic acid, of ethylhexylphosphinic acid, of butylhexylphosphinic acid and/or of dihexylphosphinic acid; as component C 0.

Abstract: A method for reducing the hygroscopicity of a material (M) including calcium carbonate may include treating the calcium carbonate with at least one homopolymer grinding assistant (P) which is neutralized in a particular way. A method for producing such a material (M) including calcium carbonate may include treating the calcium carbonate with at least one homopolymer grinding assistant (P) to provide such a material (M), which is then of reduced hygroscopicity. Such a calcium carbonate may be used as a filler in polymeric plastics.