Abstract: A method of coating a substrate includes the steps of: (i) providing a suspension of dye and a binder in a solvent, wherein the ratio of dye to binder is greater than 40 wt % and the dye is uniformly dispersed in the solvent; (ii) spray-coating the suspension onto the substrate with the majority of the solvent evaporating during the spray coating step to result in a coating of dye and binder on the substrate having a density of up to 0.75 gcm-3; and (iii) continuing step (ii) until the coating thickness is at least 30 micrometres; wherein the dye does not include any carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: A coating composition includes a compound of Chemical Formula 1: wherein the groups are described herein.

Abstract: A method of sealing surface imperfections on a sanded surface of a repair to a vehicle body is provided that includes an uncured layer of a formulation being applied to sanded cured body filler on the vehicle body. The formulation includes a polyester resin, a crosslinking agent, a solvent, and a particulate filler. The uncured layer is exposed to actinic radiation to induce cure of the uncured layer to form a sealing coating. The resulting seal coating has able to seal surface imperfections. A surface imperfection sealing formulation is also provided that includes a polyester resin and a multifunctional crosslinking agent. A solvent is provided. A photoinitiator renders the formulation curable upon exposure to ultraviolet light exposure. A particulate filler is also present in an amount to result in a formulation with an uncured viscosity of between 2600 and 3000 centipoises.

Abstract: A method for forming a nickel oxide layer is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a method includes depositing a nickel oxide precursor ink on a substrate, wherein the nickel oxide precursor ink comprises a solvent comprising diols, alcohol amines, and water, Ni(NO3)2·6H2O, and at least one metal acetate selected from the group consisting of Ni(CH3CO2)2·4H2O and Cu(CH3CO2)2·1H2O, annealing the nickel oxide precursor ink at a temperature between 250° to 400° Celsius for between 10 minutes and 6 hours to form a nickel oxide layer, and cooling the nickel oxide layer.

Abstract: A textured press plate for use in the manufacture of decorative laminate is provided. The textured press plate is manufactured by the method include the steps of applying a UV curable acrylate mixture to a surface of a press plate substrate, irradiating the UV curable acrylate mixture with LED precure by excimer UV to create a UV-irradiated layer having a surface exhibiting micro-folding, and fully curing the UV-irradiated layer to form a textured coating layer.

Abstract: Introduced here are methods, apparatuses, and systems for mitigating the contact pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object, such as a chair, bed, or table. A pressure-mitigation apparatus can include a series of chambers whose pressure can be individually varied. When placed between a patient and a contact surface, a controller can vary the contact pressure on the human body by controllably inflating one or more chambers, deflating one or more chambers, or any combination thereof. By monitoring the pressure in each chamber over time, the controller can also gain an enhanced understanding of movement(s) performed by the human body when positioned on the pressure-mitigation apparatus.

Abstract: Systems and methods for delivering active ingredients, such as pharmaceutically active ingredients, to substrates are described herein. The active ingredients are delivered as fluids to a fluid-dispensing device for the creation of one or more drops for deposition onto substrates such as for the creation of microdoses. The invention further includes microdoses made by such processes.

Abstract: Methods for improving the wear performance of silicon nitride and/or other ceramic materials, particularly to make them more suitable for use in manufacturing biomedical implants.

Abstract: A catheter configured to release nitric oxide and chlorhexidine providing anti-platelet and antimicrobial properties is manufactured by impregnating a thermoplastic polyurethane catheter extrusion with a nitric oxide releasing compound and with chlorhexidine. Thereafter, the impregnated catheter extrusion is coated with a polyurethane coating comprising chlorhexidine and/or a nitric oxide releasing compound. In the impregnating step, the catheter extrusion may be exposed to a solvent having the nitric oxide releasing compound and chlorhexidine dissolved therein. The solvent is removed from the catheter extrusion. In the coating step, the impregnated catheter extrusion may be dip coated in a polymer solution comprising polyurethane and chlorhexidine and/or a nitric oxide releasing compound in a suitable solvent. The nitric oxide releasing compound, impregnated and/or coated, may be selected from s-nitroso-n-acetylpenicillamine (SNAP), s-nitrosoglutathione (GSNO), and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A photocurable composition can comprise a polymerizable material and an initiator. The polymerizable material can include at least one first multi-functional monomer containing an allyloxymethyl methacrylate structure in an amount at least 5 wt % and not greater than 20 wt % based on the polymerizable material. The photocurable composition can be suitable for use in inkjet adaptive planarization and may be adapted to form cured layers having a glass transition temperature of at least 120° C.

Abstract: A coating process includes adding a body to a reactor; adding a metal alkoxide or precursors thereof to the reactor; adding a catalyst for the hydrolysis of the metal alkoxide to the reactor; and coating the surface of the body with a metal oxide-containing coating layer through the hydrolysis and dehydration condensation of the metal alkoxide. The addition of a body precedes at least one of the addition of a metal alkoxide or precursors thereof and the addition of a catalyst.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising at least one alkyd resin and at least one reactive diluent selected from modified cardanol. Optionally, the coating composition may further include at least one dryer agent, at least one pigment, and at least one solvent. The use of a modified cardanol reactive diluent can reduce the amount of volatile organic solvent, while decreasing drying time, increasing adhesion, and improving corrosion resistance.

Abstract: A method of coating a bone material in a container is provided. The method comprising adding the bone material to an opening of the container and sealing the opening of the container so that the bone material is disposed within an interior of the container; adding a liquid coating material to the interior of the container through an inlet of the container so as to coat at least a portion of the bone material with the liquid coating material; removing any excess coating material from the container from the interior through an outlet of the container; and removing the coated bone material from the container. A system of coating bone material under a sterilized environment is also provided.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include compositions and methods of making and use thereof. In at least one aspect, a composition, includes a polyaniline and a polysiloxane having a density of about 1.05 g/cm3 or greater. The composition optionally includes a solvent. In at least one aspect, a method includes introducing a polyaniline with a polysiloxane having a density of about 1.05 g/cm3 or greater to form a composition. In at least one aspect, a method includes disposing a composition onto a substrate. The composition includes a polyaniline and a polysiloxane having a density of about 1.05 g/cm3 or greater.

Abstract: Methods of protecting a submerged surface include applying an adhesion-promoting layer onto a surface. An inner polymer layer is applied onto the adhesion-promoting layer. The inner polymer layer is impregnated with a biologically active chemical substance that inhibits biofouling-induced chemical, biological, and bio-proliferative damage. An outer polymer layer is applied onto the inner polymer layer. The outer polymer layer is impregnated with a biologically active chemical substance that inhibits biofouling-induced chemical, biological, and bio-proliferative damage and that repels biofouling organisms to prevent invasion of the inner polymer layer.

Abstract: Methods of forming a boat hull include applying an outer polymer layer onto a hull mold, the outer polymer layer being impregnated with a biologically active chemical substance that inhibits biofouling-induced chemical, biological, and bio-proliferative damage. An inner polymer layer is applied onto the outer polymer layer, the inner polymer layer being impregnated with a biologically active chemical substance that inhibits biofouling-induced chemical, biological, and bio-proliferative damage. One or more layers of fiberglass matting are applied on the inner polymer layer, the fiberglass matting being saturated with a polymer selected from one of a group of polymers comprising a vinyl ester polymer, a phthalic unsaturated polyester polymer, and an epoxy polymer.

Abstract: An energy-efficient method of controlling the composite microstructure and resulting thermoelectric (TE) properties of TE composite films. The TE composite films, which include a small amount of naturally occurring chitosan binder that is sufficient to hold TE particles together, are modified by applying uniaxial mechanical pressure at low temperatures for a short duration. The TE composite films have high electrical conductivity and low thermal conductivity, making them ideal for use into high-performance energy harvesting thermoelectric devices.

Abstract: A composition is provided that includes aliphatic urethane acrylate; a multifunctional crosslinking agent; photoinitiator; a chemical initiator system of a peroxide or azo group containing catalyst, and a cure promoter; and a particulate filler. The composition is amenable to rapid cure to a sandable condition as compared to conventional products. By adjusting the amount of particulate filler present, a product is provided that operates as a primer, a putty, or a filler. A method of vehicle body repair includes the application of an uncured layer of the composition to the vehicle body. The uncured layer is exposed to UV radiation to induce cure of the uncured layer to form a coating in a time of between 2 and 20 minutes even with an ultraviolet wavelength emitting light emitting diode (UV LED).

Abstract: A method for forming a film on a surface of a steel sheet includes applying a treatment solution for forming a film containing a fibrous material to the surface of the steel sheet by using a coater under a condition in which a difference between a speed of the steel sheet and a speed of an applicator of the coater is 1.0 m/min or more, inclining the surface of the steel sheet, to which the treatment solution for forming a film has been applied, at an angle of 10° or more with respect to a horizontal plane until drying is started, and thereafter drying the steel sheet.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an optical fiber, the method includes: exposing a bare fiber formed of glass and having a temperature of 500° C. to 1,500° C. to a gas in which a moisture content is controlled to 2 to 20 g/m3; applying an uncured resin to an outer periphery of the bare fiber; and curing the resin to form a coating layer.