Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a nanodispersion liquid of iron oxyhydroxide that is stable and does not contain components derived from auxiliary components. The nanodispersion liquid of iron oxyhydroxide according to the present invention is a nanodispersion liquid in which particles comprising iron oxyhydroxide as a main component and having an average particle diameter d50 of 0.2 ?m or less and a d90 of 1 ?m or less are dispersed in a solvent. The iron oxyhydroxide is preferably ?-iron oxyhydroxide. The nanodispersion liquid of iron oxyhydroxide according to the present invention preferably contains no other components than a substance derived from at least either of an iron compound and a base, a pH adjusting agent, and a solvent.

Abstract: A method for producing thermosetting phenolic resins includes the step of reacting a polycondensable phenolic compound with 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) under conditions leading to the formation of polycondensation products. The HMF includes at least one HMF oligomer, and the reaction step is carried out at pH values greater than 7 for more than 60 minutes. Further, thermosetting phenolic resins may be used for producing a wood composite material.

Abstract: A tire comprises a tread, a crown with a crown reinforcement, two sidewalls, two beads, a carcass reinforcement anchored to the two beads and extending from one sidewall to the other, characterized in that the tread comprises a composition based on at least a diene elastomer, at a content of between 35 and 99 phr (parts by weight per hundred parts of elastomer), a thermoplastic elastomer system, at a total content of between 1 and 65 phr, said thermoplastic elastomer system comprising at least two block copolymers, referred to as polystyrene and poly(butadiene/styrene) block copolymers, each comprising at least one elastomer block of optionally hydrogenated butadiene/styrene random copolymer type, and at least one thermoplastic block of styrene type, one of the two polystyrene and poly(butadiene/styrene) block copolymers being hydrogenated such that a proportion ranging from 95 to 100 mol % of the double bonds in the butadiene portion is hydrogenated, the latter being referred to as an essentially hydrogenate

Abstract: A method for processing lignin may comprise flowing a lignin composition comprising a lignin polymer and a solvent through a reaction chamber of a continuous flow reactor, the lignin polymer comprising hydroxycinnamic groups bound to a polymeric backbone; flowing ozone through the reaction chamber containing the lignin composition under conditions to maximize oxidative cleavage of the hydroxycinnamic groups to produce one or more types of aromatic monomers while minimizing oxidative cleavage of the polymeric backbone; and collecting the one or more types of aromatic monomers, e.g., by a size-selective membrane separation device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rare-earth complex polymer including trivalent rare-earth ions and a phosphine oxide bidentate ligand represented by the formula (1). One phosphine oxide bidentate ligand is coordinated to the two rare-earth ions, and crosslinks the same.

Abstract: The invention provides a production method of a polymer compound having a constitutional unit represented by the formula (3-1) and a constitutional unit represented by the formula (3-2), which contains a step of reacting a compound represented by the formula (1) and a compound represented by the formula (2) in the presence of a transition metal complex, a base and an organic solvent having a peroxide amount of 15 ppm by weight or less: wherein Ar1 and Ar2 represent a divalent aromatic hydrocarbon group, a divalent heteroaromatic group, a group represented by the formula (4) or the like; X1 represents a bromine atom or the like; X2 represents —B(OH)2, a borane residue, a borate ester residue or the like; wherein Ar represents a divalent aromatic hydrocarbon group, a divalent heteroaromatic group or the like, Ar? represents an aryl group or a monovalent heteroaromatic group, m represents an integer of 0-2.

Abstract: Carrageenan-based compositions containing a carrageenan, a starch, a plasticizer, water, and an optional buffer are disclosed, in which the carrageenan has both a potassium content of less than 4 wt. % and a viscosity configured to produce capsules on pressure-free rotary die equipment. Films and capsules can be formed from the carrageenan-based compositions.

Abstract: Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. For example, systems are described that can use feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, to produce ethanol and/or butanol, e.g., by fermentation.

Abstract: An objective of the present invention is to provide a method for producing a cork stopper by compression molding cork grains, which can provide a cork stopper excellent in sealability and safety. There is provided a method for producing a cork stopper, comprising: mixing cork grains and an adhesive; compression molding the mixture to give an intermediate; and then heating the intermediate to expand the cork grains.

Abstract: A composition for flooring containing coconut fibers according to the present invention comprises: (A) 100 parts by weight of acrylonitrile-butadiene latex consisting of 20 to 60 parts by weight of acrylonitrile, 40 to 80 parts by weight of butadiene, 1 to 3 parts by weight of a first emulsifier, and 4 to 7 parts by weight of an acrylic monomer; (B) 3 to 6 parts by weight of a vulcanizing agent obtained by mixing sulfur, EZ, MZ, and a second emulsifier in a ratio of 3:1:1:0.1; (C) 2 to 3 parts by weight of a zinc oxide; (D) 2 to 5 parts by weight of an antioxidant; and (E) 20 to 40 parts by weight of calcium carbonate.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an article of manufacture, which can be a fiber and or a film. In one aspect, the fiber or the film comprises a polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) and an inorganic filler comprising particles having an average diameter of less than about 20 micrometers. The PVOH has a degree of hydrolysis of greater than about 95% and is present in a range between about 20 wt. % and about 99 wt. % based on the total fiber weight. Methods of making the fibers and films are also disclosed.

Abstract: A tyre for wheels of vehicles, in particular motor vehicles, is described. The tyre has a tread with at least one copolymer selected from iso-styrene: diene-terminated copolymers. The tread has less sensitivity to the effects of temperature, with less weakness, better consistency of performances, and improved characteristics in terms of grip and/or resistance to laceration.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a fiber-reinforced resin composition in which fibers with good dispersibility and a resin in which the fibers are easily dispersed have been suitably composited; and a method for producing the fiber-reinforced resin composition. Specifically, the object is to provide a fiber-reinforced resin composition that comprises chemically modified CNFs and a thermoplastic resin, and that has improved physical properties due to the suitable compositing of the fibers with the resin; and a method for producing the fiber-reinforced resin composition. The fiber-reinforced resin composition comprises chemically modified CNFs (A) and a thermoplastic resin (B), wherein the chemically modified CNFs and the thermoplastic resin satisfy the following conditions: (a) the ratio R of the solubility parameter (SPcnf) of the chemically modified CNFs (A) to the solubility parameter (SPpol) of the thermoplastic resin (B), SPcnf/SPpol, is in the range of 0.87 to 1.

Abstract: A lignocellulosic composite article includes a plurality of lignocellulosic pieces and an adhesive system disposed on the plurality of lignocellulosic pieces for bonding the plurality of lignocellulosic pieces. The adhesive system includes a binder component and a compatibilizer component. An example of a suitable binder component is an isocyanate component, e.g. a diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI), a polymeric diphenylmethane diisocyanate (pMDI), and combinations thereof. The compatibilizer component includes a trialkyl phosphate. The compatibilizer component is utilized in an amount of at least about 0.5 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the binder component. The compatibilizer component is useful for reducing the amount of press time required during manufacture of the composite article. The adhesive system can include additional components, such as an isocyanate-reactive component.

Abstract: The invention provides a polymer composition comprising from 50 wt % to 99.9 wt % polymer, from 0.1 wt % to 10 wt % nanocellulose as a first nucleating agent, and from 0.01 wt % to 5 wt % of a second nucleating agent. In some embodiments, the polymer is polylactide, the first nucleating agent is lignin-containing nanocellulose, and the second nucleating agent is a sulfur-containing, oxygenated aromatic molecule. The oxygenated aromatic molecule may be an aromatic sulfonic acid or salt, such as dimethyl 5-sulfoisophthalate. In other embodiments, the sulfur-containing, oxygenated aromatic molecule is lignosulfonic acid. Other variations provide a polymer composition comprising polymer, lignin-containing nanocellulose as a dispersing agent, and additives selected from nucleating agents, compatibilizers, plasticizers, fillers, antioxidants, colorants, or flame retardants.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for functionalizing the surfaces of cellulose nanoparticles. In embodiments, nanoparticles are aerosolized, and then passed through a flow reactor where they are contacted with gaseous reactants to functionalize the surface of the nanoparticles. In other embodiments, the nanoparticles are aerosolized, and then passed through a plasma reactor where they are contacted with gaseous reactants to functionalize the surface of the nanoparticles. Once the functionalized nanoparticles are produced, they may be combined with polymers to form polymer composites having both a polymer and the functionalized nanoparticles. Systems for producing these functionalized nanoparticles, coupled with downstream polymer processing equipment for forming the polymer composites, are also provided.

Abstract: A copolymer containing polyether blocks and polyamide blocks for manufacturing an inflatable catheter element, such as a catheter balloon, with improved bursting strength, in which said copolymer has the following characteristics: number-average molecular mass of the PE blocks greater than 500 g/mol, and number-average molecular mass of the PA blocks greater than 10 000 g/mol.

Abstract: The invention relates to a decorative laminate comprising a core impregnated with a phenolic resin, coated on at least one of the faces thereof with a sheet impregnated with a mixture comprising an alkylated melamine resin and an acrylic polyol resin. The invention also relates to a process for preparing such a laminate and the use thereof as coating material.

Abstract: The invention provides adhesives comprising at least one polymer component which contains at least 65 weight percent propylene, at least one nucleator and at least one functionalized wax. The inventive adhesives have increased heat resistance and decreased set-time, making them particularly well suited for assembly and packaging applications.

Abstract: A light color or a low color rosin or a rosin ester composition is disclosed. Significant color improvement can be obtained for a low color rosin, or a rosin ester by using a co-catalyst. In one embodiment, 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 In another embodiment, the co-catalyst is selected from acridone, anthrone, 9-fluorenone, thioxanthone, xanthone, derivatives and combinations thereof.