Abstract: The present invention relates to body adhesive formulations. In particular, body adhesives that are water resistant yet are washable and removeable by way of washing in water in accordance with the garment's manufacturers instructions. The present formulations comprise one or more water soluble polymers, one or more waterproofing agents, and glycerin in at least one volatile solvent. The preferable formulation contained Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer (Lexorez 200 MB) and VP/VA (Luviskol VA 64 P comprising an acetic acid, ethenyl ester, polymer with 1-ethenyl-2-pyrrolidinone), silica gel and isopropanol as solvent, glycerine, and Geogard ECT (Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid) as preservative.

Abstract: A grafted glycosaminoglycan polymer is disclosed. The grafted glycosaminoglycan polymer comprises a glycosaminoglycan having a polymer backbone and one or more side chains comprising a polyalkylene glycol-containing residue grafted onto the polymer backbone.

Abstract: Bio-based polymer precursors and non-isocyanate polyurethanes (NIPU) and non-isocyanate polyurethane foams (NIPUF) that can be formed from the precursors, as well as methods for the synthesis of the precursors and the polyurethane products are described. The bio-based polymer precursors are formed through functionalization of a bio-based polyol, e.g., lignin, with cyclic carbonates. The bio-based polyol starting materials need not be pre-processed and can include Kraft lignin. NIPU/NIPUF can be synthesized through a ring opening curing reaction of cyclic carbonates of the bio-based polyol precursor with diamines. The carbonates and diamines can include non-toxic bio-based carbonates.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for making silicone hydrogel contact lenses in a relatively efficient and consistent manner from a lens formulation (i.e., a polymerizable composition) including a thermal initiator having a 10-hour half-life temperature (T10h?) under a controlled thermal curing scheme. A method of the invention comprises a step of curing the lens formulation in an oven according to a thermal curing profile that comprises or consists essentially of increasing the oven's temperature from room temperature or a temperature that is at least about 5° C. lower than T10h? to a temperature that is at least 30° C. higher than T10h? at a selected rate (e.g., from about 1° C./minute to about 10° C./minute). Under such a controlled thermal curing scheme, the lens diameter of the fully-hydrated silicone hydrogel contact lenses obtained according to a method of the invention does not vary significantly with the positions of the molds in the oven.

Abstract: A method for forming a thermoplastic prepreg is disclosed. The method includes supplying continuous fibers to a first extrusion device, supplying a first thermoplastic feedstock to the first extrusion device, wherein the feedstock comprises a first thermoplastic polymer, pre-heating, tensioning, and spreading the continuous fibers, extruding the continuous fibers and the first feedstock within an impregnation die to form a first extrudate in which the continuous fibers are embedded with a matrix of the first thermoplastic polymer, twisting the first extrudate, supplying a second thermoplastic polymer to a second extrusion device, extruding the first extrudate and the second thermoplastic feedstock within an impregnation die to form a second extrudate in which the second feedstock forms a layer around the first extrudate, while the first extrudate is twisted and under tension, and forming a sleeve of the second extrudate having the second feedstock forming a layer around the first extrudate.

Abstract: A crosslinkable silicone elastomer composition is described that includes a heat-resistant additive. In particular, a crosslinkable silicone elastomer composition is described that includes a heat-resistant additive that is cerium (IV) neodecanoate.

Abstract: Provided is a method for forming an ophthalmic lens as well as a lens formed by such method. The method includes the curing of a reactive monomer mixture within a mold assembly under conditions to permit incorporation of functional features into selective portions of the ophthalmic lens.

Abstract: Compositions and methods related to hydrogel tissue sealants are generally described. In certain embodiments, a hydrogel forming composition is provided in dry form (e.g., as one or more powder mixtures) and comprises at least an electrophilic polymer crosslinking agent and a nucleophilic polymer such as a protein that is capable of crosslinking with the crosslinking agent. One or more solvents able to dissolve the crosslinking agent and the protein can be provided and used to dissolve the hydrogel forming composition to facilitate crosslinking.

Abstract: A wood-derived lignin composition is disclosed. The wood-derived lignin composition comprises: —acid-insoluble lignin in an amount of 80-90 weight-% based on the total dry matter content of the lignin composition, wherein the average molecular weight of the lignin is 5000-15000 Da; —carbohydrates in an amount of 1.5-15 weight-% based on the total dry matter content of the lignin composition; —nitrogen in an amount of 0.2-1.5 weight-% based on the total dry matter content of the lignin composition; and wherein weight ratio of oxygen to carbon is at least 0.5 Further is disclosed a method for producing the wood-derived lignin composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a new resin which can be fabricated into conductive and bioactive microstructures via two-photon polymerization. The direct incorporation of conductive poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)-poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) and/or multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) in a poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA)-based blend remarkably enhances the electrical conductivity of microstructures over 10 orders of magnitude. Including biomaterials in the resin can promote cellular adhesion and create functional biosensors made of hybrid non-conductive and conductive structures for sensitive detection. Applications include development cost effective microelectronics in a broad range of biomedical research, electronics and sensors.

Abstract: Inkjet ink for forming an image on a substrate includes a pigment P, a first block copolymer dispersant D1 for dispersing the pigment P and a second block copolymer dispersant D2 for dispersing the pigment P, and an aqueous carrier. The first block copolymer dispersant D1 is different from the second block copolymer dispersant D2. Each block copolymer dispersant D1, D2 includes an anchoring segment A1, A2 for anchoring to the pigment P. Each of the block copolymer dispersants D1, D2 additionally includes a matrix stabilization segment M for aqueous phase stabilization of the pigment P. The anchoring segment A1 of the first block copolymer dispersant D1 includes a repeating unit R1 and the anchoring segment A2 of the second block copolymer dispersant D2 includes a repeating unit R2, where the repeating unit R1 is less hydrophobic than the repeating unit R2.

Abstract: An alkyd-polyester paint which includes an alkyd resin, a polyester resin and three fissure-responsive microcapsules. The first microcapsule contains an epoxy resin, a polythiol and a hypervalent iodine compound. The second microcapsule contains a diamine and a photoinitiator. The third microcapsule contains a phosphine.

Abstract: Materials and methods of manufacturing intraocular lenses, including polymeric materials for the intraocular lenses, fluids for intraocular lenses, and adhesives for intraocular lenses. The intraocular lenses can include an optic portion and a peripheral region in fluid communication.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions of ?,?-branched alkane carboxylic acids glycidyl esters which derived from rosin and or hydrogenated rosin reacted with an epihalohydrin. The above glycidyl esters compositions can be used for example, as monomer in binder compositions for paints or adhesives, as reactive diluent or as acid scavenger. This invention is also about the uses of rosin and or hydrogenated rosin glycidyl ester in combinations with polyester polyols, or acrylic polyols, or polyether polyols.

Abstract: A PTSM-coated expandable microsphere comprises a polymer shell enclosing an interior volume containing at least one blowing agent. The polymer shell has an outer surface with photothermal susceptor material disposed on at least a portion thereof. If heated to at least one temperature greater than 25° C., each of the expandable microspheres expands, but does not rupture, the polymer shell by a sufficient amount to at least double the interior volume. A markable comprises a substrate and a viewable layer secured thereto. The viewable layer comprises a binder material retaining the PTSM-coated expandable microspheres. A method of marking a markable article comprises imagewise exposing the PTSM-coated expandable microspheres of the markable article to at least sufficient electromagnetic radiation to cause the PTSM-coated expandable microspheres to expand thereby creating a predetermined image. A marked article preparable according to the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a biodegradation accelerator for a biodegradable resin to accelerate biodegradation of the biodegradable resin. [Solution] A biodegradation accelerator for a biodegradable resin, the biodegradation accelerator containing a regenerated cellulose, in which the regenerated cellulose is selected from the group consisting of fibers, molded products including films, powders, cotton-like objects, and intermediate molded bodies, and a biodegradation speed for a biodegradable resin is accelerated compared to a case where the biodegradation accelerator for a biodegradable resin is not used.

Abstract: Protein polyurethane alloys including one or more proteins dissolved within one or more polyurethanes. The protein polyurethane alloy may have one or more mechanical properties that are superior to the polyurethane in the absence of protein. The protein polyurethane alloys may be incorporated into a layered material including one or more protein polyurethane alloy layers.

Abstract: A hydrogel preparation 10 is disclosed as including carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) 12, fumaric acid 14, a plurality of cavities 16 formed by the CMC and the fumaric acid, and zinc oxide 26 and/or xylitol 24 within the cavities.

Abstract: Provided are: an aqueous biodegradable-resin dispersion in which the biodegradable resin has stable dispersibility and retains intact biodegradability and which can improve the heat sealability of paper products, etc.; and a method for producing the aqueous biodegradable-resin dispersion. The aqueous biodegradable-resin dispersion according to the present invention contains a biodegradable resin and an anionic compound, a 1 wt. % aqueous solution of the anionic compound having a pH of 7 or greater.

Abstract: An adhesive set includes a main agent containing a decomplexing agent and an initiator containing an organoborane complex. At least one of the main agent and the initiator further contains a compound having a radically polymerizable group. At least one of the main agent and the initiator further contains a polymerization control agent. At least one of the main agent and the initiator further contains a peroxide.