Abstract: A rubber composition for a tire tread of the present technology comprises a rubber component containing not less than 30 mass % of a conjugated diene-based rubber (A), a silica (B), and a predetermined alkyltriethoxysilane (C), the conjugated diene-based rubber (A) containing not less than 5 mass % of a specified structural member (a), the silica (B) having a nitrogen adsorption specific surface area (N2SA) from 194 to 225 m2/g and a CTAB adsorption specific surface area (CTAB) from 180 to 210 m2/g, a content of the silica (B) being from 60 to 150 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the rubber component, and a content of the alkyltriethoxysilane (C) being from 2.5 to 8.0 mass % relative to the silica (B).

Abstract: The present invention provides hot melt adhesives for disposable products. The hot melt adhesives may be applied at high-speed and at low temperature ranges. The hot melt adhesives also provide excellent adhesion to polyethylene and a nonwoven fabric. The hot melt adhesive comprises (A) a thermoplastic block copolymer, which is a copolymer of a vinyl-based aromatic hydrocarbon with a conjugated diene compound; and (B) a propylene homopolymer having a melting point of 100° C. or lower, which is obtainable by polymerizing propylene using a metallocene catalyst. The disposable products are produced at high-speeds and low temperature with the inventive hot melt, and therefore, the disposal products are produced efficiently and safely, and a nonwoven fabric and a polyethylene film of the disposable products are less likely to peel.

Abstract: A methodology for producing modified nanoclays which, when added to an elastomer, provide elastomeric nanocomposites with improved ageing, rheological and mechanical properties, and which can be devoid of, or containing low amount of, a filler such as carbon black, is provided. The modified nanoclays are made of a nanoclay, such as an organomodified nanoclay, modified so as to be in association with an amine-containing antioxidant and optionally also with a silyl-containing compound, such as mercaptosiloxane. Also provided are processes of preparing the modified nanoclays, elastomeric composites containing same and articles containing the elastomeric composites.

Abstract: A composition comprising: A. 91.5 to 97.9% of a crosslinkable ethylene-based polymer, e.g., LDPE; B. 1 to 3% of an organic peroxide, e.g., dicumyl peroxide; C. 1 to 5% of a dielectric fluid, e.g., an alkylated naphthalene; and D. 0.1 to 0.5% of a coagent such as AMSD. The compositions exhibit high cure rates without any significant reduction in scorch resistance, heat ageing and electrical performance, and are particularly useful as insulation sheaths for medium and high voltage power cables.

Abstract: The present invention relates to coatings comprising polyethylene glycol and at least one polyphenolic polymer. In particular, the polyphenolic polymer could be selected from the group consisting of tyrosine-derived polyarylates, linear polyesteramides, dihydroxybenzoate polymers, and resorcinol-derived polymers. The coating of the present invention may also include a drug, such as an antibiotic. The coatings of the present invention are suitable for use as coatings for medical devices, such as orthopedic pins or stents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polypiperidine compounds of polymeric type which are capable of conferring to the polymeric materials, particularly to polyolefins, a high stability against photodegradation and oxidative action of air, belong to the HALS category and have general formula (I): wherein p is from 3 to 20; n is from 2 to 12; R and R1, which are the same or different, are selected in the group consisting of hydrogen, linear and branched C1-C12 alkyl groups, alkenyl groups having 3 to 8 carbon atoms and aralkyl groups having 7 to 19 carbon atoms; X and X1, which are the same or different, are selected in the group consisting oxygen and groups of formula (II) wherein R2 is selected in the group consisting of hydrogen, linear and branched C1-C12 alkyl groups, cycloalkyl groups having 5 to 12 carbon atoms and aralkyl groups having 7 to 12 carbon atoms; A represents a —(CH2)a— group wherein a is from 2 to 12, with the proviso that a is different from n; Z is selected in the group co

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention provides an end-modified conjugated diene polymer represented by Formula 1 below: wherein p is a conjugated diene polymer chain; R1 to R7 are each independently C1-C20 saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chains; X is carbon (C), silicon (Si), or nitrogen (N); a is 1 or 2; and n is an integer of 1 to 200, and a method for preparing the same.

Abstract: A film includes a vinyl chloride-based resin, a modified epoxidized vegetable oil having a multimer mass content of 5 to 50 %, an aliphatic dibasic acid ester-based compound with not more than 10 carbon atoms having a molecular weight-average of 200 to 1000, and a polyester-based compound having a molecular weight-average of 3000 to 10000, in which a mixture of the modified epoxidized vegetable oil and the aliphatic dibasic acid ester-based compound is compounded in a mass ratio of 30 to 50 parts based on 100 parts of the vinyl chloride-based resin, a content of the modified epoxidized vegetable oil in the mixture of the modified epoxidized vegetable oil and the aliphatic dibasic acid ester-based compound is 30 to 70 % by mass, and the polyester-based compound is compounded in a mass ratio of 5 to 15 parts based on 100 parts of the vinyl chloride-based resin.

Abstract: An organic thin film transistor containing a compound represented by one of the following formulae in a semiconductor active layer has a high carrier mobility and a small change in the threshold voltage after repeated driving. X represents S or O, and at least one of R1 to R6 represents -L-R wherein L represents alkylene, etc., and R represents alkyl, etc.

Abstract: A process of preparing a water-based emulsion includes adding a first monomer feed to a reaction vessel in the presence of a first initiator and water to form an acid-functional polymer; neutralizing the acid-functional polymer to form a particulate polymer; and adding a second monomer feed to the reaction vessel in the presence of a second initiator to form an agglomerated polymer; where the process is a one-pot process. The first monomer feed includes a unbranched (meth)acrylate monomer, a (meth)acrylic acid monomer, a branched (meth)acrylate, and a styrenic monomer; the second monomer feed includes a hydrophobic monomer; the water-based emulsion includes the agglomerated polymer; the agglomerated polymer includes the particulate polymer; and the agglomerated polymer having an aggregated drupelet morphology. The agglomerated polymers may be used in high opacity emulsions.

Abstract: A sealant composition comprising: (a) from 10 to 40 wt % of an acrylic polymer or copolymer; (b) from 20 to 65 wt % of a powdered filler; and (c) from 0.1 to 20 wt % of a hydrocarbon polymer.

Abstract: Systems and methods for producing microcrystalline alpha alane are provided herein. An exemplary process for producing microcrystalline alpha alane includes reacting lithium aluminum hydride and aluminum chloride in a solvent to produce alane etherate, filtering alane etherate from the reactant, combining the filtered alane etherate with a lithium borohydride solution to produce solids that include microcrystalline alane etherate, removing remaining solvent from the solids, creating a slurry from the solids and an aromatic solvent, and heating the slurry to convert the microcrystalline alane etherate to microcrystalline alpha alane.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition comprising or obtained from a reaction mixture comprising a first propylene-based polymer, an olefin block copolymer, and a cure component. The cure component comprises (i) a second propylene/?-olefin copolymer, (ii) a scorch retardant, and (iii) a crosslinking agent.

Abstract: A method for preparing an aromatic di-ester includes combining an aromatic di-acid and a linear or branched C4-C13 alcohol to form a mixture. The method also includes heating the mixture from a first temperature (T1) to a second temperature (T2) without a catalyst present in the mixture. The method further includes combining a titanium catalyst with the mixture after the mixture is at the second temperature (T2). The method further includes increasing pressure from a first pressure (P1) to a second pressure (P2) after the mixture is at the second temperature (T2). The method further includes increasing the temperature of the mixture from the second temperature (T2) to a third temperature (T3) while maintaining the second pressure (P2).

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a polycarbonate resin composition and a molded article, which are excellent in jet-blackness, image sharpness, impact resistance, scratch resistance owing to high hardness, flame retardancy and heat retention stability. The present invention provides a resin composition comprising a polycarbonate resin comprising a structural unit derived from a cyclic ether structure-containing dihydroxy compound and a coloring agent, which is a polycarbonate resin composition having an L* value of 6 or less as measured by the reflected light method of JIS K7105; and a molded article using the resin composition. The resin composition and the molded article of the present invention can be used over a wide range of fields allowing a product to be imparted with a high-grade appearance and a dignified impression.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polyamide molding composition which comprises an amorphous polyamide, a partially crystalline, aliphatic polyamide and also glass fibers for reinforcement. Furthermore, the polyamide molding composition according to the invention comprises a polyamide made of a cycloaliphatic diamine and a dimerized fatty acid. The polyamide molding compositions according to the invention are used in the production of electrical or electronic components, housings or housing components.

Abstract: A process of preparing a water-based emulsion includes adding a first monomer feed to a reaction vessel in the presence of a first initiator and water to form an acid-functional polymer; neutralizing the acid-functional polymer to form a particulate polymer; and adding a second monomer feed to the reaction vessel in the presence of a second initiator to form an agglomerated polymer; where the process is a one-pot process. The first monomer feed includes a (meth)acrylate monomer, a (meth)acrylic acid monomer, and a styrenic monomer; the second monomer feed includes a hydrophobic monomer; the water-based emulsion includes the agglomerated polymer; the agglomerated polymer includes the particulate polymer; and the agglomerated polymer having an aggregated drupelet morphology. The agglomerated polymers may be used in high opacity emulsions.

Abstract: This invention relates to a tire with tread for promoting a combination of winter service at low temperatures and for promoting wet traction. The tread is of a rubber composition containing low Tg styrene/butadiene elastomer and cis 1,4-polybutadiene rubber, along with high Tg liquid styrene/butadiene polymer, traction resin and vegetable triglyceride oil.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a crosslinkable coating composition, and method of producing the same. The crosslinkable coating composition according to the present invention comprises: (a) one or more polycarbamates derived from one or more polyesters comprising the condensation reaction product of one or more polyols with one or more polyacids, wherein said one or more polyols comprise at least 25 percent by weight of one or more units having 4 or more hydroxyl groups; (b) one or more crosslinking agents; (c) one or more acid catalysts; and (d) optionally one or more organic solvents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to electrostatic dissipative polycarbonate compositions that are prepared by combining an aromatic polycarbonate polymer with a thermoplastic polyurethane based inherently dissipative polymer and a compatibilizer component that comprises a second thermoplastic polyurethane. This second thermoplastic polyurethane is a reaction product of (a) at least one polyol intermediate, (b) at least one diisocyanate, and (c) at least one chain extender, wherein (a), the polyol intermediate comprises a polycaprolactone polyol, a polycarbonate polyol, or combinations thereof.