Abstract: The present invention discloses functionalized nanoparticles comprising on the surface a covalently bound radical of formula (1), wherein the nanoparticles are SiO2, Al2O3 or mixed SiO2 and Al2O3 nanoparticles, R1 and R2 are independently of each other hydrogen, nanoparticle surface-O—, or a substituent, n is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8, and Y is a radical of formula —B1-D1 (2a), wherein B1 is the direct bond or a bridge member, and D1 is a radical of a cationic dye, a radical of a phthalocyanine dye which carries no water-solubilizing group, or a radical of a fluorescent dye selected from the group consisting of coumarins, benzocoumarins, xanthenes, benzo[a]xanthenes, benzo[b]xanthenes, benzo[c]xanthenes, phenoxazines, benzo[a]phenoxazines, benzo[b]phenoxazines, benzo[c]phenoxazines, napthalimides, naphtholactams, azlactones, methines, oxazines, thiazines, diketopyrrolopyrroles, quinacridones, benzoxanthenes, thio-epindolines, lactamimides, diphenylmaleimides, acetoacetamides, imidazothiazines, benzanthrones, p

Abstract: The present invention discloses functionalized nanoparticles comprising on the surface a covalently bound radical of the formula (I) wherein the nanoparticles are SiO2, Al2O3 or mixed SiO2 and Al2O3 nanoparticles, and wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1. These functionalized nanoparticles are for example useful as stabilizers and/or compatibilizers in organic materials, or as photoinitiators in pre-polymeric or pre-crosslinking formulations, or as reinforcer of coatings and improver of scratch resistance in coating compositions for surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to coating compositions containing a polymeric or copolymeric levelling agent, which has been prepared by nitroxyl-mediated polymerisation. Further aspects are a process for the preparation of smooth surface coatings and the use of said polymer or copolymer as levelling agent in coating compositions. Yet another aspect are specific ethylenically unsaturated monomer compositions from which copolymers can be obtained by atom transfer radical polymerisation or nitroxyl mediated polymerisation, which copolymers are useful as levelling agents in coating compositions. Still another aspect is the use of poly-tert.-butyl acrylate or poly-tert.butylmethacrylate as a levelling agent in powder coating compositions.

Abstract: The instant invention discloses a coating composition comprising a) an organic film-forming binder, and b) an inorganic additive of small particle size dispersed in an aqueous or alcoholic solvent prepared by a process which comprises the hydrolysis of a metal alcoholate or a compound of the formula (I) in which R1 is C1-C8alkyl, C5-C8cycloalkyl, phenyl or C1-C4alkyl substituted phenyl; R2 is C1-C8salkyl, and n is 0, 1, 2 or 3; with a base. These coatings for protecting surfaces are reinforced and show improved scratch resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing ATRP polymers and dispersible inorganic or organic pigment particles. The pigment composition is useful for preparing coating compositions, prints, images, inks or lacquers and other disperse systems.

Abstract: The invention relates to ?-halocarboxylic acid esters of polyhydric, at least trihydric, alcohols, which can be used as initiators for ATRP. Using those initiators it is possible to prepare block copolymers having branched structures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of porous inorganic materials or a matrix material containing nanoparticles with high uniformity of thickness and/or high effective surface area and to the materials obtainable by this process. By the abovementioned process materials with a defined thickness in the region of ±10%, preferably ±5%, of the average thickness are available.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing modified block copolymer dispersants and dispersible inorganic or organic pigments. The block copolymers are prepared by atom transfer radical polymerisation (ATRP) and modified with a salt forming group. The pigment composition is useful for preparing coating compositions, prints, images, inks or lacquers and other disperse systems.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to a process for manufacturing nanoparticles by intercalating and/or exfoliating natural or synthetic clays using block or comb copolymers having one cationic block and at least one non polar block, which are prepared by controlled free radical polymerization (CFRP). The invention also relates to improved nanocomposite compositions containing nanoparticles produced by this process and to the use of these nanocomposite compositions as, for example in, coatings, sealants, caulks, adhesives and as plastic additives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a block copolymer prepared by ATRP, wherein the polymer chain terminal group is structurally modified with the functionally effective group of a lubricant or polymer additive selected from the group consisting of antioxidants, metal deactivators, antiwear and extreme pressure additives and corrosion inhibitors. The invention also relates to a composition comprising the structurally modified block copolymer and a composition of matter subject to oxidative, thermal or light induced degradation, such as lubricants or polymers.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to cationic alkoxyamines, which are useful as polymerization initiators/regulators in a controlled stable free radical polymerization process to produce intercalated and/or exfoliated nanoparticles from natural or synthetic clays. The invention also relates to improved nanocomposites produced by this process and to the use of these nanocomposite compositions as, for example, coatings, sealants, caulks, adhesives and as plastic additives.

Abstract: The invention relates to comb polymers and macromonomers based on acrylates prepared by the ATRP (Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization) method. These polymers have an improved capability of dispersing pigments in the given solvent. The invention also relates to compositions comprising the comb polymers and macromonomers dispersible inorganic or organic pigment particles. The compositions are used by applying them to any suitable substrate, for example to metal, wood plastic or ceramic materials.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to multifunctional alkoxyamines based on polyalkylpiperidines, polyalkylpiperazinones and polyalkylmorpholinones and their use as polymerization regulatros/initiators. Further subjects of the invention are a polymerizable composition comprising an ethylenically unsaturated monomer or oligomer and the alkoxyamine compound as well as a process for polymerization and a process for preparation of the compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to new reactive diluents of the formulae (Ia, Ib, Ic, Id, Ie) and to an alkyd coating composition comprising them. In a preferred embodiment R1 and R2 are hydrogen; R3 is (meth)acryloyloxy-methyl or phenyl para substituted by vinyl, R4 is phenyl or phenyl para substituted by vinyl or (meth)acryloyloxy; or a substituted phenyl residue of the formula —C6H4CH2—W, wherein W is (meth)acryloyloxy, or an aliphatic residue of the formula —CH2—Y-A, wherein Y is a bond, O—C1-C12alkylene, wherein the alkylene linker is linear or branched and may be interrupted once or more than once by oxygen, A is hydroxy, C1-C6alkoxy, acetoxy, (meth)acryloyloxy, or a phthalate- or maleate-residue; R5 is hydrogen; n is 1; X is —(CH2)—. The invention further relates to a solvent-based or water-based alkyd coating composition comprising 0.3 to 10 wt. % of a mono-, bis- or trisacylphosphinoxide photoinitiator, especially Irgacure 819.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing modified block copolymer dispersants and dispersible inorganic or organic pigments. The block copolymers are modified with a salt forming group. The pigment composition is useful for preparing coating compositions, prints, images, inks or lacquers and other disperse systems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing modified block copolymer dispersants and dispersible inorganic or organic pigment. The block copolymers are prepared by atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) and modified with a salt forming group. The pigment composition is useful for preparing coating compositions, prints, images, inks or lacquers and other disperse systems.

Abstract: The invention relates to &agr;-halocarboxylic acid esters of polyhydric, at least trihydric, alcohols, which can be used as initiators for ATRP. Using those initiators it is possible to prepare block copolymers having branched structures.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to multifunctional alkoxyamines based on polyalkylpiperidines, polyalkylpiperazinones and polyalkylmorpholinones and their use as polymerization regulatros/initiators. Further subjects of the invention are a polymerizable composition comprising an ethylenically unsaturated monomer or oligomer and the alkoxyamine compound as well as a process for polymerization and a process for preparation of the compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing ATRP polymers and dispersible inorganic or organic pigment particles. The pigment composition is useful for preparing coating compositions, prints, images, inks or lacquers and other disperse systems.

Abstract: The invention relates to comb polymers and macromonomers based on acrylates prepared by the ATRP (Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization) method. These polymers have an improved capability of dispersing pigments in the given solvent. The invention also relates to compositions comprising the comb polymers and macromonomers dispersible inorganic or organic pigment particles. The compositions are used by applying them to any suitable substrate, for example to metal, wood plastic or ceramic materials.