Abstract: A coating composition for a metal is provided. The coating composition comprises a synthetic resin solid content (A); a filler (B); and a mixture of (C-1) at least one member selected from an acetylene glycol represented by the following general formula (1): an ethylene oxide-propylene oxide block adduct of an acetylene glycol represented by the following general formula (2): and an ethylene oxide-propylene oxide random adduct of an acetylene glycol represented by the following general formula (3): and (C-2) a polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether having an HLB of 8 to 18 represented by the following general formula (4): R7O(C3H6O)v(C2H4O)w(C3H6O)x(C2H4O)y(C3H6O)zH??(4).

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide an adhesive film which is used for producing, by a laminating method, a flexible metal-clad laminate in which the change in dimensions is suppressed, a flexible metal-clad laminate including the adhesive film, and a production method therefor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to shaped bodies containing a metal-organic framework material (MOF) as well as a process for the preparation thereof and their use especially as catalyst or storage medium.

Abstract: Provided is an anisotropic conductive film, containing: an insulating layer formed of an insulating resin composition; and a conductive particle-contained layer containing a photo and thermal curing resin composition and conductive particles, the conductive particles being aligned into a monolayer in a portion adjacent to an interface with the insulating layer, in which the conductive particle-contained layer has a degree of cure which is gradually lowered in a thickness direction of the conductive particle-contained layer, from the side where the conductive particles are present to the side where the conductive particles are not present.

Abstract: The present invention provides a laminate comprising a resin layer and a copper foil. The resin layer is made from a liquid crystalline polyester having at least one structural unit selected from a structural unit derived from aromatic diamine and a structural unit derived from aromatic amine with a phenolic hydroxyl group in an amount of 10 to 35% by mole on the basis of the total structural units in the polyester. The copper foil has a tensile modulus of 60 GPa or smaller and a tensile strength at break of 150 MPa or smaller measured after heat treatment at a temperature of 300° C. The copper-foil laminate has good flexibility and high durability with little anisotropy is provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an article comprising an electrical component; and an electrically insulating layer disposed upon the electrical component, wherein the electrically insulating layer comprises a thermosetting polymer and a nanosized filler; wherein the nanosized filler comprises metal oxide and diamond nanoparticles that have an average largest dimension of less than or equal to about 200 nanometers.

Abstract: A molecular layer includes a Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) film of a molecule connected to a plurality of active device molecules, the molecule having a moiety with first and second connecting groups at opposed ends of the moiety. Each of the plurality of active device molecules includes a switching moiety, a self-assembling connecting group at one end of the switching moiety, and a linking group at an opposed end of the moiety. One or more defect site(s) exist between the plurality of active device molecules. A respective number of the first connecting groups of the LB film are connected to the plurality of active device molecules via at least some of the linking groups such that the LB film covers the plurality of active device molecules and the one or more defect site(s).

Abstract: Tie-layer adhesive compositions which are blends of modified and unmodified polyolefins and containing a saturated bicyclic modifier compound and multi-layer barrier films having improved clarity produced therewith are provided.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin film capable of ensuring ink adhesion in a printed matter having an oxidative polymerization-type ink or ultraviolet-curable ink, and imparting scratch resistance to the printed matter, contains on at least one surface thereof a coating layer containing (A) a curable resin having a pencil hardness according to JIS-K-5600-5-4 of HB or more and (B) an olefin-based resin, the coating layer having a protrusion originated in the olefin-based resin (B) on the outer surface of the thermoplastic resin film.

Abstract: Disclosed in an adhesive film which enables to obtain a flexible metal clad laminate which is suppressed in dimensional change when produced by heat roll lamination. Such an adhesive film comprises a heat-resistant layer containing a highly heat resistant polyimide and an adhesive layer which is formed on at least one surface of the heat-resistant layer and contains a thermoplastic polyimide. In this adhesive film, the thermal shrinkage ratio in the TD direction is not less than +0.01%, and the thermal shrinkage ratio in the MD direction is not more than ?0.02%. Consequently, when a metal layer and the adhesive film are bonded together by heat roll lamination and the resulting laminate is subjected to a treatment with heating, occurrence of dimensional changes can be sufficiently suppressed.

Abstract: Composite bodies, processes for making them, and their uses are disclosed, the composite bodies comprising a polyacetal portion and a modified thermoplastic vulcanizate portion bonded together, wherein the modified thermoplastic vulcanizate portion comprises a modified thermoplastic vulcanizate elastomer having a hardness of 30 to 90 Shore A and wherein the modified thermoplastic vulcanizate elastomer comprises: (a) 2 to 75% by weight of an at least partially crosslinked ethylene-propylene-diene rubber in from 1 to 50% by weight of a polyolefinic matrix further comprising 0.05 to 10% by weight of an ingredient selected from the group consisting of stabilizers, crosslinking aids, and mixtures thereof; (b) 1 to 30% by weight of a compatibilizer; and (c) 10 to 70% by weight of a non-olefinic thermoplastic material, all percentages by weight based on a total weight of the modified thermoplastic vulcanizate elastomer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multilayer film or sheet, which comprises at least one vapor barrier layer and at least one vapor transmission-adjusting layer wherein the vapor transmission-adjusting layer comprises a neutralized acid copolymer or ionomer thereof, an organic acid, and optionally other polymers, having a ratio of wet cup permeance to dry cup permeance greater than 10. The vapor barrier layer comprises ethylene polymer, propylene polymer, polyvinyl alcohol, polyamide, polyester, ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer, polyvinylidene chloride, PVC, or combinations of two or more thereof. The film is useful as a variable vapor barrier for moisture control of buildings. Also disclosed are articles comprising the multilayer film.

Abstract: Disclosed is a variable vapor barrier for moisture control of buildings comprising or formed from a material having a moisture permeance of less than 0.1 perms (grains/h·ft2·inches of Hg) at less than 50% average humidity, such as from 10 to 50% or 20 to 40%; and a moisture permeance greater than 4, or greater than 10 perms at greater than 60% average humidity, such as from 60 to 90%, or 70 to 80%. Also disclosed are articles comprising the variable vapor barrier and methods of their use.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to improved weldable metal composites and methods. A metal composite structure (10) features two metal members (12) (14) sandwiching a viscoelastic layer (26) where the viscoelastic layer entrains electrically conductive particles (28) and a carbon extracting attractant layers (32) (34) to inhibit and/or prevent carbon migration and carbide formation during welding.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising a neutralized acid copolymer or ionomer thereof, an organic acid, and optionally other polymers, having a ratio of wet cup permeance to dry cup permeance greater than 10. The composition is useful as a variable vapor barrier for moisture control of buildings. Also disclosed are articles comprising the variable vapor composition and methods of their use.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an article comprising an electrical component; and an electrically insulating layer disposed upon the electrical component, wherein the electrically insulating layer comprises a thermosetting polymer and a nanosized filler. Disclosed herein too is a method of manufacturing an article comprising disposing an electrically insulating layer upon an electrical component, wherein the electrically insulating layer comprises a thermosetting polymer and a nanosized filler; and curing the thermosetting polymer.

Abstract: An anti-reflection coating comprising a first polymeric layer having a refractive index between about 1.64 and about 1.85 is disposed on a substrate. A second polymeric layer is also provided having a refractive index between about 1.29 and about 1.55, and overlies the first polymeric layer. An inorganic metal oxide layer 30 also overlies the first polymeric layer.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive device that provides a stable response to measure an applied force at temperatures greater than 150° F. (about 66° C.) is disclosed. The pressure sensitive device can have a conductivity of about 0.01 ?S to about 1300 ?S and a sensitivity of about 0.01 ?S/lb to about 300 ?S/lb (about 0.02 ?S/kg to about 660 ?S/kg) at about a temperature range of about ?50° F. to over about 400° F. or 420° F. (about ?45° C. to over about 205° C. or 216° C.). The pressure sensitive device can have a substrate of polyimide, conductive leads of silver dispersed in a polyhydroxy ether crosslinked with melamine formaldehyde, and a pressure sensitive layer of carbon nanoparticles dispersed in cured polyamic acid forming a polyimide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating that is produced from a thermally curable, aqueous coating material on an organic basis, and that contains colloidally dispersed metallic bismuth. The invention further relates to the use thereof as anti-corrosive coating on metal substrates.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to obtain a low-profile electrolytic copper foil with a small surface roughness on the side of the rough surface (the opposite side from the lustrous surface) in the manufacture of an electrolytic copper foil using a cathode drum, and more particularly to obtain an electrolytic copper foil which allows fine patterning, and which is superior in terms of elongation and tensile strength at ordinary temperatures and high temperatures. Furthermore, it is an object of the present invention to obtain a copper electrolytic solution for this purpose. This copper electrolytic solution contains as additives an organo-sulfur compound and a quaternary amine compound with a specific skeleton.