Abstract: A composition for hydrophilic treatment of fibrous substrates that is washfast in terms of softness contains derivatives of amino-functional organopolysiloxanes containing siloxane units of a general formula (I), optionally siloxane units of a general formula (II), siloxane units of general formula (III), and siloxane units of a general formula (IV). Impurities of octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4 cyclics), decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5 cyclics) and dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (D6 cyclics) are present in proportions of less than 0.1% by weight in each case and after a storage time of 20 days at a temperature of 50° C. the proportions of D4 cyclics, representative of D4, D5 and D6, remain below 0.1% by weight in each case, based in each case on the total weight of the derivatives of amino-functional organopolysiloxanes.

Abstract: Aqueous emulsions contain: (A) ?-ketocarbonyl-functional organosilicon compounds having at least one Si—bonded radical A of the formula (Si)-L1-[X1-L2-]yX2??(I) where L1 are divalent, Si—C-bonded C1-18 hydrocarbon radicals, L2 are divalent C1-6 hydrocarbon radicals, X1 is a radical —O—, —NZ—, —NR2— or —S—, X2 is a radical —O—Z, —NH—Z, —NR2—Z, —S—Z, Z is a radical —C(?O)—CHR3—C(?O)—CH2R3, R2 is a monovalent C1-18 hydrocarbon radical, R3 is a monovalent, optionally substituted C12 hydrocarbon radical atoms, y is 0, 1, 2 or 3 (B) at least one salt of a saturated or unsaturated fatty acid having at least 10 carbon atoms, and (C) water, with the proviso that no nonionic emulsifier having an HLB of less than 15 is present.

Abstract: Aqueous emulsions contain: (A) ?-ketocarbonyl-functional organosilicon compounds having at least one Si-bonded radical A of the formula (Si)-L1-[X1-L2-]yX2 ??(I) where L1 are divalent, Si-C-bonded C1-18 hydrocarbon radicals, L2 are divalent C1-6 hydrocarbon radicals, Xi is a radical —O—, —NZ—, —NR2— or —S—, X2 is a radical —O—Z, —NH—Z, —NR2—Z, —S—Z, Z is a radical —C(?O)—CHR3—C(?O)—CH2R3, R2 is a monovalent C1-18 hydrocarbon radical, R3 is a monovalent, optionally substituted C12 hydrocarbon radical atoms, y is 0, 1,2 or 3 (B) at least one salt of a saturated or unsaturated fatty acid having at least 10 carbon atoms, and (C) water, with the proviso that no nonionic emulsifier having an HLB of less than 15 is present.

Abstract: Compositions containing ?-ketocarbonyl-functional organopolysiloxanes, aminoalkyl-functional organopolysiloxanes, and optionally an organometallic compound provide textiles with high and lasting water repellency.

Abstract: Storage stable aqueous dispersions of ?-ketocarbonyl functional organosilicon compounds are prepared using a non-ionic emulsifier having an HLB of less than 15. The compositions are suitable for treating textiles.

Abstract: Textile fabrics are rendered water repellent yet breathable by impregnating with an organopolysiloxanes of the formula R13SiO[SiR1(OR2)O]x[SiR12O]y[SiR1R3O]zSiR13??(I).

Abstract: Compositions containing ?-ketocarbonyl-functional organopolysiloxanes, aminoalkyl-functional organopolysiloxanes, and optionally an organometallic compound provide textiles with high and lasting water repellency.

Abstract: Storage stable aqueous dispersions of ?-ketocarbonyl functional organosilicon compounds are prepared using a non-ionic emulsifier having an HLB of less than 15. The compositions are suitable for treating textiles.

Abstract: Textile fabrics are rendered water repellent yet breathable by impregnating with an organopolysiloxanes of the formula R13SiO[SiR1(OR2)O]x[SiR12O]y[SiR1R3O]zSiR13??(I).

Abstract: Optoelectronic devices with enhanced internal outcoupling include a substrate, an anode, a cathode, an electroluminescent layer, and electron transporting layer comprising a fluoro compound of formula I (Ar2)n—Ar1—(Ar2)n??I wherein Ar1 is C5-C40 aryl, C5-C40 substituted aryl, C5-C40 heteroaryl, or C5-C40 substituted heteroaryl; Ar2 is, independently at each occurrence, fluoro- or fluoroalkyl-substituted C5-40 heteroaryl; and n is 1, 2, or 3.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include organic light emitting diode (OLED) devices having hollow objects configured to scatter otherwise trapped light out of the device, thereby improving the performance of the device. The hollow objects are dispersed in one or more organic layers of the OLED device. The hollow objects may have a similar refractive index to that of air, such that visible light emitted by the emissive layer may contact the hollow objects in the OLED device and may be scattered out of the device. In some embodiments, the hollow objects may be spherical or tubular, and may be sized to be larger than the visible light wavelength spectrum.

Abstract: A prediction system for predicting solar irradiance based on cloud characteristics includes a sky imager that includes a customized lens configured to capture one or more substantially planar images of the sky. The prediction system further includes an image processor coupled to the sky imager and configured to process the one or more substantially planar images. Moreover, the prediction system includes a computing system coupled to the image processor and configured to detect cloud characteristics based on the one or more substantially planar images, and predict the solar irradiance based on the cloud characteristics.

Abstract: A surface modified electrode, included in an electronic device comprises an electrode layer, and a functional organic material. The functional organic material comprises an amine-substituted polymeric material which is on the surface of and in contact with the electrode layer. Such surface modified electrodes are useful for producing electronic devices.

Abstract: A composite article with at least one high integrity protective coating, the high integrity protective coating having at least one planarizing layer and at least one organic-inorganic composition barrier coating layer. A method for depositing a high integrity protective coating.

Abstract: A barrier coating for a composite article is provided. The barrier coating includes an organic zone; an inorganic zone; and an interface zone between the organic zone and the inorganic zone.

Abstract: Optoelectronic devices with enhanced internal outcoupling include a substrate, an anode, a cathode, an electroluminescent layer, and electron transporting layer comprising a fluoro compound of formula I (Ar2)n—Ar1—(Ar2)n??I wherein Ar1 is C5-C40 aryl, C5-C40 substituted aryl, C5-C40 heteroaryl, or C5-C40 substituted heteroaryl; Ar2 is, independently at each occurrence, fluoro- or fluoroalkyl-substituted C5-40 heteroaryl; and n is 1, 2, or 3.

Abstract: Organic electronic packages having sealed edges. More specifically, packages having organic electronic devices are provided. A number of sealing mechanisms are provided to hermetically seal the edges of the package to completely protect the organic electronic device from external elements. A sealant may be implemented to completely surround the organic electronic device. Alternatively, edge wraps may be provided to completely surround the organic electronic device.

Abstract: A prediction system for predicting solar irradiance based on cloud characteristics is presented. The system includes a sky imager that includes a customized lens configured to capture one or more substantially planar images of the sky. The prediction system further includes an image processor coupled to the sky imager and configured to process the one or more substantially planar images. Moreover, the prediction system includes a computing system coupled to the image processor and configured to detect cloud characteristics based on the one or more substantially planar images, and predict the solar irradiance based on the cloud characteristics. Methods and non-transitory computer readable medium configured to perform the method for predicting power output of one or more solar panels in a solar plant based on cloud characteristics are also presented.

Abstract: Organic electronic packages having sealed edges. More specifically, packages having organic electronic devices are provided. A number of sealing mechanisms are provided to hermetically seal the edges of the package to completely protect the organic electronic device from external elements. A sealant may be implemented to completely surround the organic electronic device. Alternatively, edge wraps may be provided to completely surround the organic electronic device.

Abstract: A method of processing a multilayer film is provided. The method includes providing a substrate film having a substrate film first surface and a substrate film second surface. The method also includes providing a barrier layer adjacent to the substrate film second surface. The barrier layer has at least one opening allowing fluid communication between the substrate film and an outer surface of the barrier layer. Further, the method includes contacting the substrate film first surface with a first reactant and finally contacting the outer surface of the barrier layer with a second reactant, said second reactant being reactive with said first reactant. The method of contacting the substrate film first surface to the first reactant and contacting the outer surface of the barrier layer to the second reactant is carried out under conditions under which reaction between said first reactant and the second reactant results in a formation of a reaction layer.