Abstract: The invention relates to a coated packaging material that has a substrate having a base material of cellulose, an outer side to be faced away from the packaging item as well as an inner side to be faced towards the packaging item. The inner side of the substrate carries at least one layer of an aqueous composition, which includes at least polyvinyl alcohol and/or at least one polyvinyl alcohol copolymer as well as a cross-linking agent, wherein the aqueous composition has at most 40% by wt. of polyvinyl alcohol and/or polyvinyl alcohol copolymer and a total solid content of at most 55% by wt. The layer and cross-linking the polyvinyl alcohol and/or the polyvinyl alcohol copolymer is dried with the aid of the cross-linking agent with formation of a barrier layer for hydrophobic compounds are performed.

Abstract: Provided is a plastic lens obtained by curing a curable composition including a curable compound, wherein the curable composition includes 50 parts by mass or more of a (meth)acrylic curable compound relative to 100 parts by mass of the total amount of the curable compound, and in the plastic lens, the absorbance ratio of the maximum absorbance Abs1 at a wave number of 1680 to 1620 cm?1 relative to the maximum absorbance Abs2 at a wave number of 1800 to 1690 cm?1 in an infrared spectrum obtained by measurement with a Fourier transform infrared spectrophotometer is 7.0% or less, as calculated by using the following Formula 1: Absorbance ratio (%)=(Abs1/Abs2)×100.

Abstract: A film is described comprising a (meth)acrylic polymer and polyvinyl acetal polymer composition, wherein the film comprises a structured layer.

Abstract: There is provided a resin-coated copper foil including a resin layer having excellent dielectric characteristics suitable for high frequency applications, exhibiting high interlayer adhesion and heat resistance in the case where the resin layer is used in a copper-clad laminate or printed circuit board. The resin-coated copper foil of the present invention includes a copper foil and a resin layer on at least one side of the copper foil. The resin layer comprises a resin mixture containing an epoxy resin, a polyimide resin, and an aromatic polyamide resin; and an imidazole curing catalyst.

Abstract: Provided are adhesive compositions comprising copolymers having biomimetic cross-linkable monomers derived from mussel adhesive proteins. Also provided are methods of curing the adhesive compositions, methods of manufacturing the adhesive compositions, and devices comprising the adhesive compositions.

Abstract: The invention pertains to an improved PVDC composition including certain dienophiles qualified for food contact, which possess an optimized balance of effectiveness in preventing discoloration upon exposure to radiation, with no negative impact on the barrier properties, in particular sorbate esters of formula (I), wherein R1 is a C1-C12 hydrocarbon group, preferably a C1-C6 alkyl group, to layers made therefrom, to multi-layer assemblies comprising the same, and to the use of said assemblies for packaging, in particular for packaging foodstuffs.

Abstract: An exterior material for a lithium ion battery comprising at least a substrate layer, a metal foil layer, and a sealant layer in that order, wherein the sealant layer comprises an anionic functional group-containing layer containing a compound having an anionic functional group, and the concentration of the anionic functional group contained in the anionic functional group-containing layer is about 1.0 mass % or more based on the total amount of the components constituting the anionic functional group-containing layer.

Abstract: A composite structure comprises a copper layer and first and second graphene layers sandwiching the copper layer, wherein the composite structure provides electron-path tunnels between the copper layer and the first and second graphene layers. The electron-path tunnels may enhance the electrical conductivity. A multilayer composite structure comprises a first copper layer, a first graphene layer on the first copper layer, a second graphene layer on the first graphene layer, and a second copper layer on the second graphene layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a packaging material for a power storage device, the packaging material including at least a slip agent layer, a substrate layer, an adhesive layer, a metal foil layer, a sealant adhesive layer, and a sealant layer, in this order, wherein the slip agent layer contains a fatty acid amide and a fatty acid bisamide, or a fatty acid amide and silicone oil.

Abstract: A solar-control or thermally insulating or anticondensation-function glazing unit includes at least one substrate equipped with a stack of thin layers reflecting infrared radiation. The stack is covered with a protective polymer film made of styrene-butadiene copolymer, the thickness of the polymer film being smaller than 10 microns.

Abstract: Biodegradable compositions of polybutylene-succinate (PBS) or polybutylene-succinate-adipate (PBS A) with biobased 3-hydroxybutyrate copolymers are described. In certain embodiments, the copolymer increases the biodegradation rate of the PBS or PBSA. Methods of making the compositions of the invention are also described. The invention also includes articles, films and laminates comprising the compositions.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a surface protective film laminate, surface protective film and its producing method. The surface protective film which has excellent smoothness, light transmission properties, transparency, scratch resistance, weather resistance and self-healing properties. The present invention provides, as a solution, a surface protective film wherein three layers, namely, a protective layer, a transparent base film and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer are laminated in this order, said protective layer being formed of a thermosetting polyurethane which is a cured product of a polyether polyol, an aliphatic isocyanate, an alcohol-based curing agent and a non-amine catalyst.

Abstract: A multilayer film: an adhesive layer A: an extrudable hot-melt self-adhesive composition; a complexable thin layer B; and a heat-sealable and cleavable layer C of a linear copolyester C1 obtained by polycondensation of a composition of monomers: at least one diol (i), at least one compound (ii) chosen from terephthalic acid or a diester derivative and at least one compound (iii) chosen from an aromatic or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid or a diester or anhydride derivative; the amounts of the monomers (i), (ii) and (iii) used in the polycondensation such that the softening temperature of C1 is below 190° C. A process for producing the multilayer film by co-extrusion blow-molding. A resealable packaging comprising a PET-based receptacle and a seal of said multilayer film, the heat-sealable and cleavable layer (C) of which is heat-sealed on the receptacle.

Abstract: A gasket material to be mounted in a vehicle engine, wherein, on one or both sides of a steel plate, a rubber layer is formed via a coating film including a reaction product of an acid component and a metal or a reaction product of an acid component and a metal compound, and at least one selected from zirconia, alumina and titania.

Abstract: A water based wet topcoat comprising a cationic acrylic polymer is provided. The wet topcoat also water and a binder. The wet topcoat is coated into a substrate and is print receptive to a variety of printing techniques. The substrate may be a label or paper. The topcoat advantageously has strong adhesion to the substrate or paper.

Abstract: A polyurethane composition having a) 5 to 40 wt. %, based on the total polyurethane composition, of at least one polyol P; b) 25 to 75 wt. %, based on the total polyurethane composition, of at least one filler F; c) 0.5 to 10 wt. %, based on the total polyurethane composition, of at least one polyisocyanate I; and d) 10 to 40 wt. %, based on the total polyurethane composition, of at least one plasticizer W. The plasticizer W has at least one sulfonamide. Compositions according to the invention are suitable in particular as adhesives or sealants, in particular joint sealants, and have an excellent resistance against fuels.

Abstract: Provided is a laminated body of at least one metal foil and resin layers, which is suitable for drawing. The laminated body includes at least one metal foil and at least two resin layers. The laminated body has a thickness of 25 to 500 ?m. In the laminated body, both surfaces of each metal foil are closely laminated to the resin layers, and the relationships: 60??Y?150, and 1.4??b/?Y are satisfied, in which ?Y represents a nominal stress (MPa) at a nominal strain of 5% when a tensile test according to JIS K 7127: 1999 is performed on the laminated body, and ?b represents a nominal stress (MPa) at a nominal strain at which the metal foil in the laminated body is broken when a tensile test according to JIS K 7127: 1999 is performed on the laminated body.

Abstract: A film is described comprising a first film layer having a Tg ranging from 30° C. to 60° C. The first film layer comprises a (meth)acrylic polymer and polyvinyl acetal polymer composition. The film further comprises a second layer proximate the first film layer. The second layer is different than the first film layer. The second may be a cured (meth)acrylic polymer film or coating; a backing such as thermoplastic polymer, woven or nonwoven fabrics, metal foils, paper, foams; or a coverfilm such as a fluoropolymer.

Abstract: Provided are NCC-based materials, as superb barrier materials for preventing oxygen and humidity from penetrating therethrough.

Abstract: An absorbable iron-based alloy medical device implant, comprising an iron-based alloy substrate (11) and a degradable polymer (13) provided on a surface of an iron-based alloy substrate (11), and a zinc-containing protective member (12) provided on the surface of the iron-based alloy substrate (11). The zinc-containing protective member (12) is either a zinc compound or a mixture comprising the zinc compound and at least one of a phosphate-containing compound, a degradable binder, or a water-soluble binder. The weight ratio of the zinc compound in the mixture is ?20% and <100%. The zinc-containing protective member (12) can delay corrosion of the iron-based alloy substrate (11) during an early stage of medical device implantation. The iron-based alloy substrate (11) is essentially corrosion-free during the early stage of medical device implantation, and is therefore able to satisfy clinical requirements of mechanical performance during the early stage of medical device implantation.