Abstract: A disclosed laminated automotive glazing for displaying an image comprises a first glass sheet; a first interlayer; a luminescent film having luminescent capabilities; a second interlayer; and a second glass sheet, wherein the luminescent film is reactive to an activating light wavelength, and wherein the second interlayer is transparent to the activating light wavelength and the first interlayer has a transparency at the activating light wavelength of equal to or less than 1.0%.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a functional coating obtained from an aqueous coating composition, which composition comprises a pigment and a polymeric binder, wherein the binder has a weight average molecular weight of from 2000 to 50000 g/mole, and an acid value of 40 to 250, and wherein the binder is a polyester comprising a side group introduced by a Diels-Alder and/or pericyclic Ene-reaction, wherein the side group contains an ionic group and/or an ion-forming group.

Abstract: To provide a fluorinated ether compound capable of forming a surface layer excellent in initial water/oil repellency, fingerprint stain removability, abrasion resistance and light resistance; a fluorinated ether composition and a coating liquid containing the fluorinated ether compound; an article having a surface layer excellent in initial water/oil repellency, fingerprint stain removability, abrasion resistance and light resistance and a method for producing it. A fluorinated ether compound having a poly(oxyperfluoroalkylene) chain having a unit (?) which is an oxyperfluoroalkylene unit having 5 or 6 carbon atoms, and a unit (?) which is an oxyperfluoroalkylene unit having at most 4 carbon atoms, and having at least one of a hydrolysable silyl group and a silanol group on at least one terminal of the poly(oxyperfluoroalkylene) chain via a linking group.

Abstract: Providing a laminate having an excellent adhesiveness between a base layer and a surface layer while having a good flexibility. In order to solve the aforementioned problems, the laminate of the present disclosure comprises at least a base layer, an intermediate layer and a surface layer, wherein a base layer composition contains an urethane resin, an intermediate layer composition contains an energy ray curable resin having (meth)acryloyl group in a molecule thereof, and, a non-UV curable resin having only isocyanate group as reactive functional group, and a surface layer composition contains a UV curable resin having the (meth)acryloyl group in the molecule.

Abstract: Photocurable adhesion-promoting compositions containing organic titanates and/or organic zirconates and partially reacted alkoxysilanes and the use of the photocurable adhesion-promoting compositions to provide adhesion between metal substrates and an overlying radiation-cured sealant are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an intrinsically self-healing composite based upon in situ thermal remendability of an embedded polymeric interphase. The fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) material may incorporate a thermoset polymer with a defined glass transition temperature (Tg) and/or a thermoplastic material of amorphous or semi-crystalline nature. The polymeric interphase can be incorporated as a plurality of particles, fibers, meshes, films, or 3D-printed structures. The self-healing composite includes a resistive heating component as a structural element that minimizes electrical energy demand and impact on mechanical integrity. Healing occurs in situ via resistive heating and can be enabled below, at, or above the glass-transition temperature of the FRC matrix, demonstrating viability for in-service repair under sustained loads. In addition to providing rapid healing functionality, the polymeric interphase increases inherent resistance to interlaminar fracture.

Abstract: A film for laminating glass includes a polyvinyl acetal, a plasticizer, inorganic particles, and a trioxane-based compound.

Abstract: A coated glass substrate is disclosed as well as a method of making the coated glass substrate. The coated glass substrate comprises a glass substrate and a coating on a surface of the glass substrate wherein the coating includes a binder. The binder may include an interpenetrating network. For example, the network may include a crosslinked polyacrylate and a crosslinked polyacrylamide. In addition, the transparency of the coated substrate after one of the following conditions may be within 10% of the transparency of the coated substrate prior to the condition: (i) wherein the coated substrate is stored at a temperature of 0° C. or less and then exposed to an environment at 21° C. and 70% humidity or (ii) wherein the coated substrate is positioned within 100° C. steam for one minute.

Abstract: A liquid lens architecture includes a transparent substrate, a multilayer thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)-based membrane overlying at least a portion of the transparent substrate, and a liquid layer disposed between and abutting the transparent substrate and the multilayer thermoplastic polyurethane-based membrane. The TPU-based membrane may exhibit a reversible elastic response to imposed strains of up to approximately 2% and is configured to limit the transpiration of fluid to less than approximately 10?2 g/m2/day.

Abstract: Compositions are provided according to aspects of the present invention that include a hydrogel and a liner, wherein a surface of the hydrogel dissociably-engages a surface of the liner. Compositions are provided according to aspects of the present invention that include a hydrogel and a hydrophobic glue, wherein at least a portion of the gel network of the hydrogel is occupied by the hydrophobic glue. Reverse coaling processes and articles of manufacture made by reverse coating processes are provided according to aspects of the present invention. Compositions are provided according to aspects of the present invention that include a hydrogel and a substrate, wherein: the hydrogel comprises a polymer network; the substrate comprises a surface comprising a polymer network; and the polymer network of the hydrogel and the polymer network of the surface are entangled.

Abstract: Provided is an interlayer film for laminated glass capable of preventing generation of a void in the interlayer film in an end part of laminated glass. The interlayer film for laminated glass according to the present invention has a lengthwise direction and a widthwise direction, and includes the following configuration A, the configuration B or the configuration C. Configuration A: containing a light stabilizer, and having such a distribution in content of the light stabilizer in the widthwise direction that the content of the light stabilizer is larger in one end side of the widthwise direction. Configuration B: containing an ultraviolet ray screening agent, and having such a distribution in content of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the widthwise direction that the content of the ultraviolet ray screening agent is larger in one end side of the widthwise direction.

Abstract: Provided is an interlayer film for laminated glass capable of preventing generation of a void in the interlayer film in an end part of laminated glass. The interlayer film for laminated glass according to the present invention has a lengthwise direction and a widthwise direction, and includes the following configuration A, the configuration B or the configuration C. Configuration A: containing a light stabilizer, and having such a distribution in content of the light stabilizer in the widthwise direction that the content of the light stabilizer is larger in one end side of the widthwise direction. Configuration B: containing an ultraviolet ray screening agent, and having such a distribution in content of the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the widthwise direction that the content of the ultraviolet ray screening agent is larger in one end side of the widthwise direction.

Abstract: A single-layer or multilayer film formed from one or more polymeric materials has CIE colour values a* and b* such that ?7?a*?0, ?15?b*?0 and an optical transmission T such that 60%?T?95%. The inventive, transparent films provide discoloration compensation that alleviates yellowing caused by UV light.

Abstract: To provide a decorative film whereby cracking is suppressed when the decorative film is adhered to a three-dimensional molded product while it is being stretched or in a stretched state. To further provide a composition, a method for producing the decorative film, and a method for producing a three-dimensional molded product provided with the decorative film. The decorative film has at least a base film and a fluororesin layer containing a fluororesin having a crosslinked structure, characterized in that the fluororesin layer contains a urethane bond and an allophanate bond, and the average molecular weight between crosslinking-points of the fluororesin layer is more than 50,000 and at most 100,000.

Abstract: A two-color molding die includes: a fixed primary die; a fixed secondary die; and a movable die. The fixed primary die includes a first concave portion. The movable die includes a second concave portion facing the first concave portion, and a core pin that protrudes from a base end surface of the second concave portion toward a base end surface of the first concave portion to form a tubular primary molding cavity between the core pin and the first concave portion and the second concave portion. The fixed secondary die includes a third concave portion configured to form a concave secondary molding cavity.

Abstract: The present application relates to a cross-linkable composition. The present application can provide a cross-linkable composition without degradation of cross-linking efficiency while exhibiting conductivity by containing an ionic compound, and its use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition for a wiper blade and a method for coating a wiper blade using the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a coating composition for a wiper blade and a coating method using the same, which can improve the durability of the wiper blade and prevent discoloration of the wiper blade.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a super-liquid-repellent coating film that has improved abrasion resistance. Provided as a means for solving the problem is a coating film that has a fluorine atom content of 1 to 60 wt %, the coating film having a surface that has an average surface roughness Ra of 0.5 to 20, a surface area ratio of 1.7 to 5, a contact angle with water of 150° or more, a contact angle with n-hexadecane of 80° or more, and a surface that has a contact angle with water of 150° or more after being rubbed 100 times with a PET film under a load of 100 g.

Abstract: In the polyester film according to an embodiment, the strain with respect to tensile load and the crystallinity are adjusted to specific ranges, whereby it is possible to achieve the flexibility that does not cause deformation even when a certain load is sustained for a long period of time and the resistant characteristics to the impact of external pressing. Accordingly, the polyester film can be applied to a cover of a flexible display device, in particular, a foldable display device to exhibit excellent characteristics.

Abstract: A polymeric film assembly comprising a first solidified interlayer on a polymeric film or laminate comprising the same that is contacted with at least a portion of a surface of an underlying article to provide, for example, desired surface characteristics. At least a portion of the first solidified interlayer becomes a softened interlayer positioned between the polymeric film and the surface of the article when contacted as such. The softened interlayer is then converted to a second solidified interlayer, which second solidified interlayer may be in a different form than or same form as the first solidified interlayer initially provided, for adherence of the polymeric film to at least the portion of the surface of the article. Ease of removal and/or repair of polymeric film and laminates comprising the polymeric film that are so applied is facilitated.