Abstract: The contents of Cr, Fe, Mn, Ti, Si, Cu, N, Al, C, Mg, Mo, B, Zr, and Nb+Ta in a Ni-base alloy weld metal are properly specified and the contents of Co, P, and S in incidental impurities are controlled. In particular, a weld metal having high cracking resistance is formed by specifying the Mn content in a proper range and restricting the contents of B and Zr at low levels. Regarding a Ni-base alloy covered electrode, by specifying the contents of a slag-forming agent, a metal fluoride, and a carbonate serving as flux components in proper ranges and controlling the contents of Mn, Nb+Ta, and Fe in a flux, good welding workability is achieved and a weld metal having good bead appearance is formed.

Abstract: Invention relates to a multilayer article comprising successively: a non-woven layer of fibers (3) comprising at least 50% by weight of at least one biodegradable polymer melting point of which is below 220° C.; a layer of food-safe adhesive (2); a cellulose-fiber based support (1).

Abstract: A filament for cosmetic brush is constituted by a polyester resin filament having many projections over its entire surface, wherein the polyester resin is polytrimethylene terephthalate and/or polybutylene terephthalate, the polyester resin contains glass particles of 1 to 2 ?m in average particle size by 0.3 to 1.0 percent by weight as the inorganic particles, the thermal conductivity of the glass particle is in a range of 5 to 7 times that of the resin, and the projections are formed over the entire surface of the cosmetic filament by the glass particles covered with the resin.

Abstract: A prepreg having low water absorption, and having remarkably suppressed deterioration in insulation resistance over time, and further having excellent heat resistance, a metal foil-clad laminate using the prepreg, and a printed wiring board using the metal foil-clad laminate are provided. A prepreg of the present invention is obtained by impregnating or coating a base material (D) with a resin composition comprising: a naphthol-modified dimethylnaphthalene formaldehyde resin (A); an epoxy resin (B) having an epoxy equivalent of 200 to 400 g/eq.; and an inorganic filler (C).

Abstract: A method for forming a suspension element for an acoustic driver. The method includes placing an unimpregnated fabric formed from a monofilament polymer fiber in a mold, the monofilament fiber characterized by a softening point and a melting point; heating the mold and the unimpregnated fabric to a temperature greater than the softening point and less than the melting point; and cooling the mold.

Abstract: To provide a rugged elastic nonwoven fabric, in which a first fibrous layer containing heat-shrinkable fibers (1A) being latent crimp conjugate fibers, and a second fibrous layer containing heat-fusible heat-shrinkable fibers (2A) or non-heat-shrinkable fibers (2B) both having smaller shrinkage as compared with the fibers (1A) are laminated, and both of the fibrous layers are partially bonded and united with a number of bonded parts arranged at intervals, wherein a maximum shrinkage development temperature of the first fibrous layer is 135° C. or higher, a melting or softening point of a heat-fusible component of the fibers (2A) or (2B) is 70° C. or higher to 130° C. or lower, the second fibrous layer between the bonded parts is projected in a convex by shrinking of the first fibrous layer, and fibers constituting the first fibrous layer are not bonded with each other.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to composite nonwoven fibrous web including an embedded phase having a population of particulates forming a substantially continuous three-dimensional network, and a matrix phase comprising a population of fibers forming a three-dimensional network around the particulates. The disclosure also relates to methods of making a composite nonwoven fibrous web including forming an embedded phase having a population of particulates in a substantially continuous three-dimensional network, and forming a matrix phase comprising a population of fibers forming a three-dimensional network around the particulates. Articles made from a composite nonwoven fibrous web prepared according to the methods as described above are also disclosed.

Abstract: A composite structure includes a resin and a plurality of titanium dioxide fibers provided in the resin.

Abstract: A surfacing film is formed from a curable resin composition containing an epoxy novolac resin, a tri-functional or tetra-functional epoxy resin, ceramic microspheres, an amine-based curing agent, particulate inorganic fillers; and a toughening component. The surfacing film exhibits high Tg and high cross-linked density after curing, as well as high resistance to paint stripper solutions. The surfacing film is suitable for co-curing with fiber-reinforced resin composite materials. The surfacing film may optionally contain electrically conductive additives to provide sufficient conductivity for lightning strike protection (LSP) or electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding.

Abstract: A sizing composition for insulating products based on mineral wool, in particular on glass or on rock, includes: at least one saccharide, at least one organic polycarboxylic acid having a molar mass of less than or equal to 1000, and at least one reactive silicone. Furthermore, insulating products based on mineral fibers thus obtained and the process for the manufacture thereof are presented.

Abstract: Provided is a carbon nanotube composite structural body including, on a base material, a plurality of carbon nanotube columnar structural bodies, the carbon nanotube composite structural body having an extremely high adhesion strength between the base material and the carbon nanotube columnar structural bodies. Also provided is a pressure-sensitive adhesive member including such carbon nanotube composite structural body. The carbon nanotube composite structural body of the present invention is a carbon nanotube composite structural body, including, on a base material, a plurality of carbon nanotube columnar structural bodies, in which: the carbon nanotube composite structural body further includes an intermediate layer between the base material and the carbon nanotube columnar structural bodies; the intermediate layer has a thickness of 1.

Abstract: (1) An elastic nonwoven fabric and a fiber product using the elastic nonwoven fabric, the elastic nonwoven fabric containing a crystalline resin composition containing low crystalline polypropylene and high crystalline polypropylene, the low crystalline polypropylene satisfying items (a) and (b) below, and a crystallization temperature (Tc) of the crystalline resin composition measured with a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) being from 20 to 100° C.: (a) a melting point (Tm-D) being from 0 to 120° C., which is defined as a peak top of a peak observed on the most high temperature side of a melt endothermic curve obtained by maintaining at ?10° C. for 5 minutes and increasing in temperature at 10° C.

Abstract: A nanowire structure that includes indium tin oxide and has a hollow core.

Abstract: An insulated electric wire includes a conductor and an insulating coating provided around a perimeter of the conductor. The insulating coating includes a first insulating coating film around the perimeter of the conductor, the first insulating coating film being formed of a resin containing an imide structure in its molecule, and a second insulating coating film around a perimeter of the first insulating coating film, the second insulating coating film being formed of a polyimide resin comprising a repeat unit represented by Formula 1, and having an imide concentration of not less than 15% and not more than 36%, wherein R1 is a tetravalent group derived from decarboxylation of an aromatic tetracarboxylic acid, and R2 is a divalent group derived from deamination of an aromatic diamine.

Abstract: A resin composition for wire coating, which is excellent in extrudability, heat deterioration resistance, abrasion resistance, flame retardancy and insulating properties, can achieve low smoke-producing properties and contains no halogen compound and an insulated wire obtained therefrom. The resin composition for wire coating comprises (A) a specific thermoplastic polyester resin (component A), (B) a polyester block copolymer (component B), (C) a polycarbodiimide compound (component C), (D) magnesium hydroxide (component D), (E) an inorganic porous filler (component E), (F) a hindered phenol-based antioxidant (component F) and (G) a phosphorus-based antioxidant (component G) in a specific ratio.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to articles comprising nanofibers. Preferred articles include diapers, training pants, adult incontinence pads, catamenials products such as feminine care pads and pantiliners, tampons, personal cleansing articles, personal care articles, and personal care wipes including baby wipes, facial wipes, body wipes, and feminine wipes. The nanofiber webs can be used as a barrier, wipe, absorbent material, and other uses. The nanofibers, having a diameter of less than 1 micron, must comprise a significant number of the fibers in at least one nanofiber layer of the nonwoven web. The nonwoven web may have a hydrohead to basis weight ratio of greater than about 10 mbar/gsm. The nanofibers may be produced from a melt film fibrillation process.

Abstract: Multiple layer laminates contain predominantly urethane-based polymeric materials in cap and base layers, and no significant amount of PVC. Under combustion conditions, the laminate releases substantially no harmful halogen-based bases, such as HCl or other toxic gases, and exhibits low toxicity and smoke generation.

Abstract: A laminate material may include a first flexible layer, and a self-healing composite layer in contact with the first flexible layer. The composite layer includes an elastomer matrix, a plurality of first capsules including a polymerizer, and a corresponding activator for the polymerizer. The laminate material may self-heal when subjected to a puncture or a tear.

Abstract: There is provided a fiber bundle that strikes an excellent balance between the properties and performance of the resulting web and the finished products obtained from this web, and cost, ease of work, and productivity. There is also provided a method for manufacturing a web using this fiber bundle. There is also provided a web that is uniform and has excellent soft touch and bulkiness. This is achieved by a fiber bundle with a total denier of 10,000 to 500,000 dtex, obtained by bundling thermoplastic, conjugate, continuous fibers that have a single filament denier of 0.5 to 100 dtex/f and in which the center of gravity of conjugate components varies among the conjugate components in a fiber cross section, wherein the thermoplastic, conjugate, continuous fibers that make up the fiber bundle have a spontaneous crimp of 8 to 30 crimps per 2.

Abstract: A selectively permeable protective structure and a method for limiting damage to the article due to corrosion or mold growth, comprising wrapping or covering the article in the selectively permeable protective structure. The selectively permeable structure comprises a membrane having a moisture vapor permeation value of at least 200 g-mil/m2/24 h and barrier to liquid water, and optionally a supporting substrate.