Abstract: A wearable device including a body made of an elastic material having a polymeric backbone where a portion of the polymeric backbone is unsaturated. The body has an outer surface that is oxidized on at least one part with at least one functional group where the at least one part of the outer surface is more oleophobic than the body.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions for preparing linear and cyclic polyolefins. More particularly, the invention relates to methods and compositions for preparing functionalized linear and cyclic polyolefins via olefin metathesis reactions. Polymer products produced via the olefin metathesis reactions of the invention may be utilized for a wide range of materials applications. The invention has utility in the fields of polymer and materials chemistry and manufacture.

Abstract: A method of making a solid composition by reacting a tetrazine component and a polymer component through an inverse electron demand Diels-Alder reaction (IEDDA). The solid composition formed by the Diels-Alder reaction is in the form of either a foam or a powder depending on the functional groups of the tetrazine component. The polymer component can be various substituted polybutadienes, mixtures of stereoisomeric polydienes, and polybutadiene copolymers. The gas produced during the reaction is nitrogen, hence, the solid composition can be considered a greener material than polyurethanes, which involves carbon monoxide release during the course of the reaction. The aromatized polymer can act as a built in anti-oxidant with up to two hydrogen atom equivalents per dihydropyridazine group. The polymers of dihydropyridazines are converted to polymeric pyridazine groups by aromatization and the aromatic polymer becomes more stable.

Abstract: Provided are a composition for adhesion, a stacked structure including the same, and an electronic device including the same. The composition for adhesion may include an acrylic resin and a silane compound. The acrylic resin may have a weight average molecular weight of about 100,000 g/mol to about 200,000 g/mol, and may include a polymerization unit derived from a monomer represented by Formula A1 and a polymerization unit derived from a monomer represented by Formula A2. The silane compound may have a weight average molecular weight of about 300 g/mol to about 2,000 g/mol, and a polymerization unit derived from a monomer represented by Formula B.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to obtain a fluorine-containing compound which is easily stabilized without irradiation of ultraviolet light, by efficiently converting a C—I bond in an iodine-containing compound having a group represented by —CFRf—I (wherein Rf is a fluorine atom or a perfluoroalkyl group) to a C—H bond. A method for producing a fluorine-containing compound having an iodine atom content reduced than the following iodine-containing compound, which comprises subjecting an iodine-containing compound having a group represented by —CFRf—I (wherein Rf is a fluorine atom or a perfluoroalkyl group) to deiodinating treatment in the presence of an organic peroxide and a hydrogen-containing compound having a group represented by —CHR1—CHR2—CHR3— (wherein R1, R2 and R3 are each independently a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group).

Abstract: A liquid absorbent structure is made by dry laying a fibrous web having incorporated therein a superabsorbent material, and applying an aqueous composite stabilizer to at least one surface of the web. The aqueous composite stabilizer imparts integrity to the resulting structure without substantially impairing the effectiveness of the superabsorbent material to absorb liquid while forming the absorbent structure without removing the water from aqueous composite stabilizer or drying out the absorbent structure. The absorbent composite absorbs the water from the aqueous composite stabilizer. The absorbent composite comprises about 70% by weight of a superabsorbent material.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a curable composition comprising (a) at least one ethylene polymer, (b) less than 2 parts by weight of at least one monoperoxycarbonate for 100 parts by weight of constituent (a), (c) from 0.4 to less than 4 part by weight of at least one t-alkyl hydroperoxide for 100 parts by weight of constituent (b). It is also directed to a method for preventing scorching of a curable composition comprising an ethylene polymer, by adding a specific amount of t-alkyl hydroperoxide thereto and to a method for manufacturing a scorch-protected material.

Abstract: Thermally crosslinkable bitumen/polymer composition based on at least one elastomer of S-B1-B2 type, with S a styrene polymer or other vinylaromatic polymer, B1 and B2 polybutadienes, the composition including an adjuvant of olefinic polymer type, the composition having improved mechanical properties. Use of these compositions in the fields of road applications such as hot bituminous mixes; warm bituminous mixes; cold bituminous mixes, for example cold-poured bituminous mixes or emulsion gravels; or surface dressings, for example fluxed bitumens or emulsions; and in the fields of industrial applications, for example in the manufacture of internal and external coatings.

Abstract: A catalyst composition for selectively hydrogenating a conjugated diene polymer in a homogeneous system is provided, wherein the conjugated diene polymer comprises a conjugated diene monomer or a combination of a conjugated diene monomer and a vinyl aromatic monomer. The catalyst composition includes the catalyst components of (a) a titanium compound; (b) an organometallic compound; and (c) an oligomer containing a polyglycol segment. The hydrogenated polymer produced using the catalyst composition and the method thereof is also provided.

Abstract: A ?-phase PVDF is prepared through a controllable dehydrofluorination under either a basic or high temperature condition. PVDF is degraded by losing hydrogen fluoride (HF) and either carbon-carbon double bonds form in the molecular backbone or single bonds form crosslinking the two polymer chains. These changes in structure influence the crystallization behavior of PVDF and therefore, influence the electrical properties by changing the arrangement of the dipoles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an iminodiacetic acid chelating resin, wherein the water amount in the resin is from 50 to 75% and the volume ratio of Na form/H form is from 1.4 to 1.8. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for producing an iminodiacetic acid chelating resin, wherein an alcohol is used as a solvent for the amination reaction of a chloromethylated styrene crosslinked copolymer with iminodiacetonitrile or sodium iodide and/or potassium iodide is used as a catalyst for the amination reaction.

Abstract: Pore-free rubber articles are prepared by dip-molding in a dipping medium that includes a vulcanizing agent, then partially-cured by immersing the dip former in a heated liquid bath that is chemically inert. A particularly effective liquid bath is a molten, nitrite free inorganic salt. The partially-cured rubber is then maintained at a desired curing temperature in a low/no oxygen heating oven to complete curing. Alternatively, upon removal from the molten salt bath, the latex film is quenched.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to processes for converting an ester group to an acid group for polymers having a pendant ester of an acid group. This process is generally performed using an aqueous strong base.

Abstract: A polyethylene composition for producing blow-molded hollow articles, having the following features: 1) density from greater than 0.952 to 0.957 g/cm3, determined according to ISO 1183-1 at 23° C.; 2) ratio MIF/MIP from 12 to 25; 3) MIF from 18 to 40 g/10 min.; 4) ?0.02 from 30,000 to 55,000 Pa·s; 5) long-chain branching index, LCBI, equal to or greater than 0.55; 6) ratio (?0.02/1000)/LCBI from 55 to 75.

Abstract: A polyethylene composition for producing blow-molded hollow articles, having the following features: 1) density from greater than 0.957 to 0.965 g/cm3, determined according to ISO 1183-1 at 23° C.; 2) ratio MIF/MIP from 12 to 25; 3) MIF from 18 to 40 g/10 min.; 4) Mw equal to or greater than 230,000 g/mol; 5) ?0.02 from 35,000 to 55,000 Pa·s; 6) long-chain branching index, LCBI, equal to or greater than 0.55; and 7) ratio (?0.02/1000)/LCBI from 55 to 75.

Abstract: Polycarbonate compositions having good flame retardancy and high light transmittance are achieved using the combination of a polycarbonate, a charring salt flame retardant, and a low molecular weight silicone compound. Light diffusing compositions are achieved using a particulate light diffusing agent. The compositions preferably meet or exceed one or more (and most preferably all) of the following flame retardancy standards: (i) UL-94 V-0 (t=1 mm); (ii) UL-94 5VA (t=2.5 mm); (iii) UL-94 5VB (t=2.5 mm).

Abstract: A fluorine-containing boric acid PVB composite comprising a condensate of a fluorine-containing alcohol, boric acid and polyvinyl butyral, wherein the fluorine-containing alcohol is represented by the general formula: Rf(A-OH)k wherein k is 1 or 2; when k is 1, Rf is a perfluoroalkyl group having 6 or less carbon atoms, a polyfluoroalkyl group in which some of the fluorine atom or atoms of the perfluoroalkyl group are replaced by hydrogen atom or atoms, a polyfluoroalkyl group containing a terminal perfluoroalkyl group having 6 or less carbon atoms and a perfluoroalkylene group having 6 or less carbon atoms, or a linear or branched, perfluoroalkyl group containing a terminal perfluoroalkyl group having 6 or less carbon atoms, a perfluoroalkylene group having 6 or less carbon atoms and ether bonds; when k is 2, Rf is a linear or branched, perfluoroalkylene group or polyfluoroalkylene group, containing a perfluoroalkylene group having 6 or less carbon atoms and ether bonds; and A is an alkylene group having

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of the formula (I): wherein, R1 is a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group; R2 is —R4—R5; R3 is —R4—R5 or —R4—R6; R4 is a divalent organic group; R5 is OH, SH, COOH or NHR9; R9 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms; and R6 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for making nitrated styrenic fluoropolymers having various degrees of substitution. The nitrated styrenic fluoropolymer is capable of providing an exceptionally high birefringence ranging from 0.02 to 0.036. Further, the birefringence can be tuned by varying the degree of substitution (DS) of the nitro group on the styrenic ring to meet the need for optical compensation film applications. More particularly, the optical compensation films of the present invention are for use in an in-plane switching LCD (IPS-LCD) and OLED display.

Abstract: An antioxidant combined with UHMWPE prior to subjecting the UHMWPE to crosslinking irradiation. In one exemplary embodiment, the antioxidant is tocopherol. After the antioxidant is combined with the UHMWPE, the resulting blend may be formed into slabs, bar stock, and/or incorporated into a substrate, such as a metal, for example. The resulting product may then be subjected to crosslinking irradiation. In one exemplary embodiment, the UHMWPE blend is preheated prior to subjecting the same to crosslinking irradiation. Once irradiated, the UHMWPE blended product may be machined, packaged, and sterilized in accordance with conventional techniques.