Abstract: A curable silicone composition is disclosed herein. The curable silicone composition comprises: (A) an alkenyl group-containing organopolysiloxane comprising (A1) a linear organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups per molecule, and (A2) a resinous organopolysiloxane; (B) a silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atom-containing organopolysiloxane comprising (B1) a resinous organopolysiloxane, (B2) a linear or partially branched organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, and having not less than 0.5 mass % of silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atoms, and (B3) a linear organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, and having less than 0.5 mass % of silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atoms; and (C) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst. The curable silicone composition can be cured to form a cured product generally exhibiting good elongation and tensile strength.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions and methods for forming silicon and oxygen containing films. In one aspect, the film is deposited from at least one precursor, wherein the at least one precursor selected from the group consisting of Formula C: as defined herein.

Abstract: A moisture curable polyorganosiloxane composition is disclosed. The composition comprises: (A) a polyorganosiloxane endblocked with alkoxysilyl-containing groups at both molecular terminals; (B) a polyorganosiloxane resin having a content of OZ in a range of from about 50 mol % to about 150 mol %, wherein each Z is H or an alkyl group such that OZ represents a silanol group and/or a silicon atom-bonded alkoxy group; and (C) a polyorganosiloxane resin having an alkoxysilyl-containing group. The composition exhibits good to excellent coating performance without using a solvent. In addition, the composition can cure by contacting moisture in air to form a cured product exhibiting good to excellent mechanical properties.

Abstract: A polysiloxane resin-polyolefin copolymer may be prepared using either a hydrosilylation catalyst or a Lewis Acid catalyst. The copolymer may have polyorganosilicate or silsesquioxane resin blocks. The copolymer may have polyethylene or poly(ethylene/octene) blocks.

Abstract: Silicone optically clear adhesives compositions and films with pressure sensitive properties are described. The silicone optically clear adhesives compositions are thermal, UV curable, or UV-moisture dual curable. The silicone optically clear adhesives are suitable for sealing and bonding cover glasses, touch panels, diffusers, rigid compensators, heaters, and flexible films, polarizers and retarders in the optical display devices, and are particularly suitable in flexible and foldable displays.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to polymer coatings covalently attached to the surface of a substrate and the preparation of the polymer coatings, such as poly(N-(5-azidoacetamidylpentyl)acrylamide-co-acrylamide) (PAZAM), in the formation and manipulation of substrates, such as molecular arrays and flow cells. The present disclosure also relates to methods of preparing a substrate surface by using beads coated with a covalently attached polymer, such as PAZAM, and the method of determining a nucleotide sequence of a polynucleotide attached to a substrate surface described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved emulsified composition comprising a) —one or more amino functional siloxanes of the formula I b) —one or more hydrolysable alkyl silans of the formula II c) an acid d) water e) a defoamer f) a coalescent agent and optionally one or more of a preservative, co-emulsifier, catalyst, rheology modifier, fatty acid, oil and/or wax, the process of preparing it and the application method of enhancing the water repellence of an inorganic, organic or fiber based materials and/or enhancing the said materials ability to repel water soluble dirt, as well as an apparatus for use in said method.

Abstract: A black photosensitive resin composition comprising (A) an acid crosslinkable group-containing silicone resin, (B) carbon black, and (C) a photoacid generator is coated onto a substrate to form a photosensitive resin coating which has improved reliability with respect to adhesion and crack resistance, resolution and flexibility while maintaining satisfactory light shielding properties.

Abstract: A composition contains an organopolysiloxane having the following average chemical structure: X3SiO—SiR2—R?—(R2SiO)x—R2Si—[Rb—(R2SiO)y—R2Si—Rb?—(R2SiO)z—R2Si]m—R?—R2SiO—SiX3; where X is —OSiR2—R?—R2SiO—R2Si—R?-A; R is an alkyl group having from 2 to 6 carbons and aryl groups; R?, R?, Rb and Rb? are divalent hydrocarbon groups comprising a chain of 2 to 6 methylene units; A is acrylate, methacrylate or trialkoxysilyl; provided that, on average, 60 to 90 mole-percent of the A groups are acrylate and methacrylate; Subscript m has an average value in a range of zero to 10; Subscripts x, y and z each has an average value in a range of zero to 1200; and provided that the average values of m, x, y and z are such that the sum of the average values for x, y and z is in a range of 300-1200 and the molar ratio of methylene units to siloxane units is less than 0.15.

Abstract: Silicone compositions and methods of using the compositions are provided. The silicone coatings can exhibit improved dirt pick-up resistance and cleanability. The silicone compositions include a polysiloxane, at least one surfactant, and optionally one or more of a pigment, a filler, a crosslinker, an adhesion promoter, a catalyst, additives or solvents.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a sealing composition comprising: (a) a polysiloxane; (b) a reactive polysiloxane comprising at least one reactive functional group; and (c) water; wherein the weight ratio of polysiloxane to reactive polysiloxane is from 2.7:1 to 4:1. Also disclosed are coated substrates and methods of coating a substrate.

Abstract: Silicone polyurea block copolymers are prepared by copolymerizing: (a) a diamine composition that includes a polyethylene glycol diamine, and optionally, a dipiperidyl alkane; (b) a monofunctional silicone isocyanate; and (c) a diisocyanate. Compositions useful as passivating coatings comprising the block copolymer are also provided, and substrates coated with the compositions. Methods of preparing and using the compositions are also described.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a resin composition for a golf ball cover. The resin composition includes a thermoplastic polyurethane resin including 55 to 70 parts by weight of a polyol, 30 to 40 parts by weight of an isocyanate, and 0.2 to 0.4 parts by weight of a polysiloxane. The polysiloxane includes at least one hydroxyl group or a carboxyl group in the terminal alkyl group. The polyol and the isocyanate constitute a silicone-free thermoplastic polyurethane resin, and the polysiloxane and the isocyanate constitute a thermoplastic polyurethane resin that includes silicone in the main chain, thereby improving the scuff resistance and slip property required for a golf ball cover.

Abstract: According to the present disclosure, there are provided a surface treatment agent having the advantage that the raw material components can be dissolved in a short time during preparation of the surface treatment agent and capable of exerting a good water repellency imparting effect, and a method of manufacturing a surface-treated body with the use of the surface treatment agent. The surface treatment agent according to the present disclosure includes the following components: (I) at least one kind selected from the group consisting of silicon compounds represented by the following general formulas [1], [2] and [3]; (II) at least one kind selected from the group consisting of a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound represented by the following general formula [4], a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound represented by the following general formula [5], and imidazole; and (III) an organic solvent.

Abstract: This polymer having a reactive silicon-containing group is represented by structural formula (1), and has good reactivity while having a monoalkoxysilyl group. (In the formula, X represents a monovalent to trivalent organic group including a main chain backbone including a predetermined polymer such as a polyurethane, a poly(meth)acrylate, or a polysiloxane, R1 and R2 each independently represent an alkyl group or the like having 1-10 carbon atoms, Y represents O, S, or the like, A1 and A2 each represent a single bond, or a divalent linking group such as a divalent hydrocarbon group having 1-20 carbon atoms, and n represents a number of 1-3.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing polyurethanes containing alkoxysilane groups, said method comprising the step of reacting a compound containing at least one NCO group with a compound containing at least one Zerewitinoff-active H atom in the presence of a catalyst component, the at least one compound containing an NCO group and/or the compound containing at least one Zerewitinoff-active H atom containing at least one alkoxysilane group, so as to obtain a polyurethane containing alkoxysilane groups. The invention also relates to a polymer containing alkoxysilane groups, a method for preparing a curable polymer, a curable polymer, a cured polymer, and use thereof. The polyurethanes are prepared with use of a thermally labile tin catalyst.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition of the present invention is characterized by comprising: a base resin containing a rubber-modified vinyl-based graft copolymer, a large-diameter rubber polymer having an average particle size of about 3 to about 8 ?m, and an aromatic vinyl-based copolymer resin; and polyorganosilsesquioxane fine particles having an average particle size of about 0.1 to about 10 ?m. The thermoplastic resin composition is excellent in low gloss, weather resistance, and the like.

Abstract: A thermal insulation component according to various aspects of the present disclosure includes a matrix, a crosslinking precursor, and a crosslinking initiator. The matrix includes a thermal insulation material having a thermal conductivity of less than or equal to about 5 W/mK. The crosslinking precursor is embedded in the matrix. The crosslinking precursor includes at least one of an acrylate functional group or a methacrylate functional group. The crosslinking initiator is embedded in the matrix. The crosslinking initiator is configured to decompose to initiate crosslinking of the crosslinking precursor. In certain aspects, the present disclosure also provides an electronics assembly including an electronic component and a thermal insulation material in thermal communication with the electronic component. In certain aspects, the present disclosure also provides methods of manufacturing the thermal insulation component.

Abstract: A curable silicone composition encapsulates, coats, or adheres an optical semiconductor element. The curable silicone composition can form a cured product with sufficiently low gas-permeability, and with little weight decrease and little change in hardness even on long-term exposure to high temperatures. The curable silicone composition comprises resinous organopolysiloxane that contains at least one (Ar2SiO2/2) unit, wherein Ar denotes an aryl group.

Abstract: Silicone particles having excellent dispersibility are provided via the method herein. A cosmetic material having excellent feeling of use, and a highly functional paint and an electronic material are also provided. The silicone particles include a siloxane as a component. A content of a hydrogen atom bonded to a silicon atom per unit mass is 300 ppm or less, or optionally is 20 ppm or less. In addition, the silicon atom in the siloxane as a component for the silicone particles is crosslinked with another silicon atom via an alkylene group having a carbon number of 4 to 20.