Abstract: Mechanical strength of a composite material is enhanced by a simple process. In a composite material comprising a resin or a rubber and an oxide glass, the resin or the rubber is dispersed in the oxide glass, or the oxide glass is dispersed in the resin or the rubber, and the oxide glass is softened and fluidized by heating at or lower than a heat decomposition temperature of the resin or the rubber.

Abstract: An epoxy resin composition includes: an epoxy resin; a curing agent; a curing accelerator; and an inorganic filler, wherein the curing accelerator includes a 4-valent ammonium salt or a 4-valent phosphonium salt represented by Formula 1, wherein A1 is nitrogen or phosphorus; R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each independently a substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C30 hydrocarbon group, or a substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C30 hydrocarbon group including a hetero atom; X1, X2, X3, X4, X5 and X6 are each independently an oxygen atom (O), a sulfur atom (S), or NH; and Y1, Y2 and Y3 are each independently a substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C30 hydrocarbon group, or a substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C30 hydrocarbon group including a hetero atom.

Abstract: Curable compositions containing thiol-terminated polythioethers and encapsulated polyepoxy curing agents are disclosed. The compositions exhibit extended pot life.

Abstract: A resin composition which comprises polylactic acid, does not release an isocyanate group at the time of production and has excellent hydrolysis resistance and a low environmental burden. The resin composition comprises: (A) 100 parts by weight of a resin component (component A) containing polylactic acid (component A-?); (B) 0.001 to 10 parts by weight of a compound (component B) having one carbodiimide group and a cyclic structure in which first nitrogen and second nitrogen are bonded to each other via a bonding group, the cyclic structure consisting of 8 to 50 atoms; and (C) 0.001 to 2 parts by weight of at least one antioxidant (component C) selected from the group consisting of a hindered phenol-based compound, a phosphite-based compound, a phosphonite-based compound and a thioether-based compound.

Abstract: Curable organosilicon compositions with good adhesion to substrates and good workability contain a condensable base organopolysiloxane, a carbamato-alkyl-functional alkoxysilane, and a heterocycle substituted at a heteroatom by an alkoxysilylmethyl group.

Abstract: Food, consumer, and industrial product packaging materials are provided by embodiments of the present invention. Films and laminates based on a combination of negatively charged polysaccharides are provided as such packaging materials. The films can be prepared by mildly treating soft wood with steam followed by alkali extraction and enzymatic treatment. Negatively charged non-cellulosic polysaccharides are isolated with weight average molecular weight Mw higher than 10,000 g/mol and molecular structure comprising a xylan main chain substituted with more than 15 molar % of glucuronic acid and more than 5 molar % arabinose. The negatively charged non-cellulosic polysaccharides can be casted from water solution on a suitable carrier and surface acetylated or coated with acetylated polysaccharide to obtain oxygen and water barrier packaging laminate. Inventive packaging materials can have strength at break above 55 MPa, elongation to break above 2.

Abstract: Sulfonamide based polymers are reaction products of sulfonamides and epoxides. The polymers may be used as levelers in copper electroplating baths, to provide good throwing power. Such reaction products may plate copper or copper alloys with good surface properties and good physical reliability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a functionalized carbon nanoparticle prepared by modifying the surface of a carbon nanoparticle with C5-10 aryl or heteroaryl substituted with one or more hydroxyl groups, and a functional polymer fiber bound therewith. The functionalized carbon nanoparticles according to the present invention are tightly bound to the polymer fiber, thereby providing the polymer fiber with the properties of carbon nanoparticle. The properties of the carbon nanoparticle being further provided in addition to those of the polymer fiber, the polymer fiber is expected to further expand its scope of application.

Abstract: A curable resin composition which comprising (A), (B) and (C) as follows: (A) 100 parts by mass of polyfunctional epoxy component which contains (A1) a trifunctional epoxy compound having three glycidyl groups in a molecule and (A2) a tetrafunctional epoxy compound having four glycidyl groups in a molecule, wherein (A1):(A2) is 10:90 to 90:10 in terms of mass; (B) 25 to 200 parts by mass of a cyanic acid ester compound having two or more of cyanato groups; and (C) 0.5 to 20 parts by mass of an imidazole compound as a curing agent.

Abstract: An epoxy resin composition [composition (C)] comprising: (i) from 30 to 90% by weight of at least one epoxy compound [compound E], based on the total weight of the composition (C); (ii) from 0 to 60% by weight of at least one curing agent [agent C], based on the total weight of the composition (C); (iii) from 0 to 15% by weight of at least one accelerator, based on the total weight of the composition (C); (iv) from 1 to 60% by weight of at least one poly(aryl ether sulfone) (I) [PAES (I-1)], based on the total weight of the composition (C) and wherein said PAES (I-1) polymer comprises amine functional groups in an amount equal to or more than 200 ?eq/g; (v) from 1 to 60% by weight of at least one poly(aryl ether sulfone) (I) [PAES (I-2)], based on the total weight of the composition (C), and wherein said PAES (I-2) polymer is different from the PAES (I-1) polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed are granules comprising an elastomeric polyurethane and bitumen, processes for preparing the granules in an extruder and to their use for preparing a bituminous binder, which may especially be used for producing prefabricated sealing membranes by depositing said bituminous binder onto a fibrous support.

Abstract: Disclosed are polyurea compositions comprising the reaction products of a polyformal-isocyanate prepolymer and a curing agent comprising an amine. The compositions are useful as sealants in aerospace applications.

Abstract: A crosslinkable composition comprising: (i) one or more polycarbamates; (ii) one or more polyaldehydes; (iii) one or more polyols; and (iv) an acid catalyst is provided. Further provided are a method for making the crosslinkable composition, a crosslinked composition made therefrom, a coating comprising the crosslinked composition and articles comprising a substrate and the coating.

Abstract: A polyurethane based asphalt composition includes an asphalt component and a polyurethane resin system that is the reaction product of an isocyanate component that includes at least one polyisocyanate and an isocyanate-reactive component that includes a cardanol-modified epoxy polyol. The cardanol-modified epoxy polyol is a reaction product of an epoxy component and an epoxy-reactive component at a ratio of epoxy groups to epoxy reactive groups from 1:0.95 to 1:5. The epoxy-reactive component includes a cardanol component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polycarbonate composition including a polycarbonate and an impact reinforcing agent, and an inorganic filler to improve a mechanical property thereof, and a copolycarbonate to solve a problem of appearance defect caused by including the inorganic filler.

Abstract: A system for dispensing texture material in a desired spray pattern that substantially matches an existing texture pattern on a target surface has a container assembly, an actuator assembly, and a concentrate comprising a solvent/carrier comprising water, wall texture material comprising at least one filler and a resin/binder, a first anti-corrosion material, where the first anti-corrosion material is a phosphate ester, and a second anti-corrosion material, where the second anti-corrosion material is sodium nitrite. At least one of the first and second anti-corrosion materials forms a film on the inner surface of the container assembly while the concentrate is stored within the container assembly. The film inhibits corrosion of the corrodible material forming at least part of the inner surface of the container assembly. The first and second anti-corrosion materials together comprise 0.125-7.00% by weight of the concentrate.

Abstract: Described herein are copolymers constructed from chiral, non-racemic monomers, which self-assemble to photonic crystals. The difficulty of incorporating chiral elements into photonic crystals has limited the ability to generate unique bandstructures for different circular polarizations of light. The materials and methods described herein relate to easily, predictably fabricating chiral photonic crystals having desirable optical properties.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and articles of manufacture related to composite materials are discussed herein. These materials can be based on a mixture of diamond particles with a matrix and fibers or fabrics. The matrix can be formed into the composite material through optional pressurization and via heat treatment. These materials display exceptionally low friction coefficient and superior wear resistance in extreme environments.

Abstract: This invention encompasses systems, methods, and apparatuses for low temperature preparation of rubber modified asphalt cement as well as resulting compositions.

Abstract: Flooring underlayments may be formed by combining an epoxy based resin component, a curing agent component, and an aggregate component. The resulting underlayment may be a lightweight material with a low viscosity that allows the underlayment to be self-leveling. Further, the underlayment may be designed for application in both wet and dry spaces. In certain embodiments, the underlayment may have a weight less than approximately 7.8 kg/m2 (1.6 lb/ft2) when applied at a nominal thickness of 0.635 cm (0.25) inches. Moreover, the underlayment may be designed to conform to the SOLAS requirements administered by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Specifically, the underlayment may be designed to conform to IMO Resolution MSC.61(67).