Abstract: A composition comprises: (A) a polypropylene polymer; (B) a polyolefin elastomer; (C) a compound having the formula (I) defined herein; and (D) an additive component. And an article made from the composition.

Abstract: Provided is a composition for a heat-shrinkable tube, comprising: a base resin; and a flame retardant, wherein the base resin comprises chlorinated polyolefin resin and polyolefin elastomer, wherein the chlorinated polyolefin resin comprises chlorine in an amount of 30 to 40% by weight based on the total weight thereof, and the polyolefin elastomer has a melting point of 95 to 120° C., and an amount of the chlorinated polyolefin resin is 40 to 60 parts by weight and an amount of the polyolefin elastomer is 20 to 40 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the base resin.

Abstract: A resin composite is provided, which comprises: a first resin layer including a first rubber modified styrene-based resin composition; and a second resin layer including a second rubber modified styrene-based resin composition. The first and second rubber modified styrene-based resin compositions respectively comprise: a styrene-based copolymer; and rubber particles. In the first rubber modified styrene-based resin composition, on the basis of a total weight of all monomer units of the styrene-based copolymer being 100 wt %, the styrene-based copolymer comprises more than or equal to 21.0 wt % to less than or equal to 31.0 wt % of an acrylonitrile-based monomer unit. In the second rubber modified styrene-based resin composition, on the basis of a total weight of all monomer units of the styrene-based copolymer being 100 wt %, the styrene-based copolymer comprises more than or equal to 12.0 wt % to less than 21.0 wt % of an acrylonitrile-based monomer unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive comprising a thermoplastic polyacrylated glycerol polymer, water, and a cross linker that is reactive with the polyacrylated glycerol polymer. This adhesive is useful in the formation of cellulosic products including oriented strand board (OSB), particle board, oriented structural straw board, chipboard, plywood, laminated veneer lumber (LVL), pressed wood, glued laminated timber (glulam), cross-laminated timber (CLT), and other wood products. Methods of producing the adhesive and cellulosic products are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are water-soluble films including a polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) resin When the PVOH copolymer are selected with regard to various criteria related to physical and chemical film properties, the resulting water-soluble film formed from the PVOH resin blend exhibits maintained film stiffness, and pouch tautness when in contact with liquid pouch contents, maintain acceptable clarity properties, and/or demonstrates acceptable band release without impairing the ultimate solubility of the water-soluble film.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a catalytic process, which includes catalytic compositions for depolymerisation and deoxygenation of lignin contained in the biomass for obtaining aromatic hydrocarbons. The catalytic composition consists of at least one non-noble element from group VIIIB of the periodic table supported on a mesoporous matrix composed of an inorganic oxide, which can be alumina surface-modified with a second inorganic oxide with the object of inhibiting the interaction between the active component and the support. The process of lignin depolymerisation consists of dissolving lignin in a mixture of protic liquids, reacting it|a reaction system by batch or in continuous flow at inert and/or reducing atmosphere, at a temperature of between 60 to 320° C. and a pressure of from 5 to 90 kg/cm2.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of aryl compounds and polymers thereof that are made using methods that do not require harsh conditions or expensive reagents. The methods disclosed herein utilize precursor compounds that can be polymerized to form polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and polymers, such as carbon-based polymers like nanostructures (e.g., graphene or graphene-like nanoribbons).

Abstract: A cellulose resin composition containing a cellulose resin (A) and a high refractive-index organic material (B), in which the cellulose resin (A) is a cellulose derivative obtained by substituting at least part of hydrogen atoms of hydroxy groups of a cellulose with an acyl group having 2 to 4 carbon atoms and a long-chain organic group having 7 or more carbon atoms, and the mass fraction (B/A) of the high refractive-index organic material (B) to the cellulose resin (A) falls within the range of 10/90 to 70/30.

Abstract: A process for producing a precursor material comprising the steps of, agitating a polymer material and a fibre material in a blending device comprising a blending means operating at a velocity sufficient to bring about an increase of the temperature to at least a temperature beyond the VI CAT softening point or within or beyond the melting temperature range of the polymer material. Thereafter, maintaining the velocity of the blending means and, when the specific motor power needed to maintain the velocity of the blending means increases by a predetermined amount or reaches a predetermined value, reducing the velocity. Repeating the previous step as necessary, until the velocity falls below a first threshold value to form an intermediate material. Finally, comminuting the formed intermediate material in a comminuting device comprising a comminuting means operating at a velocity allowing a decrease in temperature, until the temperature falls below a second threshold value.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a rubber coating composition for use in a conveyor belt, the composition excelling in both peel force and rubber sticking and having excellent canvas adhesiveness, and of providing a laminate and a conveyor belt. The rubber coating composition for a conveyor belt of the present invention contains a diene-based rubber component, di-2-benzothiazolyl disulfide, silica, a cresol formaldehyde resin, and a modified etherified methylol melamine. The content amounts of each of the di-2-benzothiazolyl disulfide, silica, cresol formaldehyde resin, and modified etherified methylol melamine are all within predetermined ranges.

Abstract: Present invention relates to a novel process for purification of feedstock for further use as a source of fuel or chemicals.

Abstract: A resin-metal composite member for a tire, the member including: a metal member; an adhesive layer; and a covering resin layer in this order, wherein: the adhesive layer includes a continuous phase containing a polyester-based thermoplastic elastomer having a polar functional group, and a discontinuous phase containing a styrene-based elastomer, and a ratio of the continuous phase with respect to an entirety of the adhesive layer is from 60% by mass to 93% by mass.

Abstract: The invention herein concerns a catalyst of gold particles on a layered double hydroxide (LDH) that assists in oxidation of alcohols in lignins. In some embodiments, the LDH comprises lithium and aluminum metals. Also considered are methods of using the catalyst to oxidize lignins and methods of preparing the catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite preform comprising a multistage polymer. The present invention further relates to a method for making a composite preform comprising a fibrous material and a multistage polymer and its use in making composite articles. The present invention also relates to a process for preparing a composite preform comprising a fibrous material and a multistage polymer and its use for producing fibre reinforced impact modified composites.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a light color or a low color rosin or a rosin ester composition. The rosin ester comprises a reaction product of one or more rosins, one or more polyhydric alcohols, and optionally one or more monocarboxylic acids, and optionally one or more polycarboxylic acids having from 2 to 54 carbon atoms; from 0 ppm to 200 ppm of a co-catalyst, and optionally, a disproportionation catalyst, an esterification catalyst, or combinations thereof. The co-catalyst has a triplet formation quantum yield (?T) of greater than 0.5 and a triplet lifetime (?T) of greater than 0.5 microseconds. Methods to prepare the rosin ester compositions and uses of the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for preparing a polyaminoborane comprising reacting at least one monomer with an aminoborane, wherein the at least one monomer is selected from the group consisting of ammonia, a primary amine and a substituted or unsubstituted hydrazine; and wherein the aminoborane comprises a borane substituted by a secondary amino group; polyaminoboranes obtainable by said process; use of said polyaminoboranes for the preparation of a ceramic precursor or a ceramic, the production of boron nitride, or the storage and/or production of dihydrogen; ceramic precursors, ceramics, hydrogen cells or energy materials comprising said polyaminoboranes.

Abstract: Method for obtaining biodegradable polyesteretheramide that has a stage of esterification and/or transesterification and amidation reaction, a stage of prepolycondensation, a stage of polycondensation, an optional stage of extraction, a stage of drying and a final stage of extrusion with additives. The method of obtaining PEEA enables better satisfaction of the needs of each client as regards viscosity, composition and additives. It enables reducing the amount of interface product that has lower commercial value and improves the colour of the product, while at the same time provides a more efficient process, ecologically cleaner and safer for all the operatives.

Abstract: The formaldehyde-free binder for materials containing cellulose contains a hydroxy aldehyde resin polycondensed with an ammonium salt, the resin being obtained, in especially preferred embodiments, from glycerin, in situ, with the aid of hydrogen peroxide. A protein component consisting of animal blood is added. The binder is urea-free and can be used as a one-component or two-component binder. It binds materials such as wood, paper and other natural fibres to form high-quality composite material products.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for forming a lignin fraction from crude lignin which has been processed by means of a treatment step selected from enzymatic treatment, treatment with ionic liquid and their combinations. The method comprises treating the crude lignin (1) by a lignin liberation in at least one lignin liberation step (3), and separating a lignin fraction (6) in at least one separation step (5). Further, the invention relates to a lignin composition and its use.

Abstract: The invention provides protein adhesives and methods of making and using such adhesives. One type of protein adhesive described herein contains lignin and ground plant meal or an isolated polypeptide composition obtained from plant biomass. Other types of protein adhesives described herein contain a plant protein composition and either a hydroxyaromatic/aldehyde, urea/aldehyde, or amine/aldehyde component.