Abstract: A sprayable homogeneous and high viscosity surface cleaning gel or gel foam composition and method of cleaning is provided. The composition may include from about 70% to about 99% of a liquid carrier; from about 0.002% to about 10% of surfactant selected from the group of non-ionic, anionic, amphoteric, and zwitterionic surfactants, and mixtures thereof; from about 0.005% to about 5% of a water-soluble polymeric thickening agent; and from about 0.001 to about 1.0% of a pH balancing agent. The sprayable gel cleaner composition may be completely clear without any suspended encapsulated particles in it and includes a viscosity range from about 200 centipoise to about 30,000 centipoise at standard temperature and pressure.

Abstract: Devices including a coating layer formed of a transparent, conductive coating composition described. The coating layer may function as an active antifog coating for the prevention of water vapor condensation as droplets on a surface. The coating includes a conductive polymer and functionalized carbon nanostructures and may be crosslinked with a transition metal crosslinking agent. The composition may be coated on a surface used in a visualization application such as a face shield, glasses, safety glasses, goggles, oculars, etc., to prevent fogging on the surface.

Abstract: A sprayable homogeneous and high viscosity surface cleaning gel or gel foam composition and method of cleaning is provided. The composition may include from about 70% to about 99% of a liquid carrier; from about 0.002% to about 10% of surfactant selected from the group of non-ionic, anionic, amphoteric, and zwitterionic surfactants, and mixtures thereof; from about 0.005% to about 5% of a water-soluble polymeric thickening agent; and from about 0.001 to about 1.0% of a pH balancing agent. The sprayable gel cleaner composition may be completely clear without any suspended encapsulated particles in it and includes a viscosity range from about 200 centipoise to about 30,000 centipoise at standard temperature and pressure.

Abstract: Devices including a coating layer formed of a transparent, conductive coating composition described. The coating layer may function as an active antifog coating for the prevention of water vapor condensation as droplets on a surface. The coating includes a conductive polymer and functionalized carbon nanostructures and may be crosslinked with a transition metal crosslinking agent. The composition may be coated on a surface used in a visualization application such as a face shield, glasses, safety glasses, goggles, oculars, etc., to prevent fogging on the surface.

Abstract: A laminate comprising metal oxide and a dye is effective for blocking at least 90% of infrared radiation at a wavelength of 1000 nm while providing transmission of at least 40% of visible light at a wavelength of 555 nm. The laminate includes a transparent substrate such as glass or plastic. The metal oxide can be applied as a coating to the substrate either separate or with the dye. The laminate can be used on generally any type of window such as automobiles, houses, or buildings to prevent transmission of infrared heat therethrough.

Abstract: A laminate comprising metal oxide and a dye is effective for blocking at least 90% of infrared radiation at a wavelength of 1000 nm while providing transmission of at least 40% of visible light at a wavelength of 555 nm. The laminate includes a transparent substrate such as glass or plastic. The metal oxide can be applied as a coating to the substrate either separate or with the dye. The laminate can be used on generally any type of window such as automobiles, houses, or buildings to prevent transmission of infrared heat therethrough.

Abstract: A solid composition having a solid state film forming substance mixed with an inert carrier. The composition is heated in a vacuum chamber to evaporate the film forming substance by sublimation to form a molecular beam of amphiphilic molecules which settle on a substrate surface within the chamber and bond thereto while self-assembling into a thin film.

Abstract: A solid composition having a solid state film forming substance mixed with an inert carrier. The composition is heated in a vacuum chamber to evaporate the film forming substance by sublimation to form a molecular beam of amphiphilic molecules which settle on a substrate surface within the chamber and bond thereto while self-assembling into a thin film.

Abstract: A solid composition having a solid state film forming substance mixed with an inert carrier. The composition is heated in a vacuum chamber to evaporate the film forming substance by sublimation to form a molecular beam of amphiphilic molecules which settle on a substrate surface within the chamber and bond thereto while self-assembling into a thin film.

Abstract: A solid composition having a solid state film forming substance mixed with an inert carrier. The composition is heated in a vacuum chamber to evaporate the film forming substance by sublimation to form a molecular beam of amphiphilic molecules which settle on a substrate surface within the chamber and bond thereto while self-assembling into a thin film.

Abstract: An optically clear protective thin film having covalent chemical bonds on a molecular level between organic polymer and in situ generated silica molecules is formed from a hydrolyzed coating solution of tetraalkyl orthosilicate, epoxyalkylalkoxy silanes, (math)acryloxyalkylalkoxy silanes and solvent.

Abstract: A magnesium fluoride surface having a thin film of amphiphilic molecules bonded thereto by way of a primer film of a metal oxide having a surface that hydrolyzes on exposure to airborne moisture. The amphiphilic molecules are chemically bonded to hydroxy groups on the hydrolyzed surface of the metal oxide primer film.

Abstract: An optically clear protective thin film having covalent chemical bonds on a molecular level between organic polymer and in situ generated silica molecules is formed from a hydrolyzed coating solution of tetraalkyl orthosilicate, epoxyalkylalkoxy silanes, (math)acryloxyalkylalkoxy silanes and solvent.

Abstract: An optically clear protective thin film having covalent chemical bonds on a molecular level between organic polymer and in situ generated silica molecules is formed from a hydrolyzed coating solution of tetraalkyl orthosilicate, epoxyalkylalkoxy silanes, (math)acryloxyalkylalkoxy silanes and solvent.

Abstract: A solid composition having a solid state film forming substance mixed with an inert carrier. The composition is heated in a vacuum chamber to evaporate the film forming substance by sublimation to form a molecular beam of amphiphilic molecules which settle on a substrate surface within the chamber and bond thereto while self-assembling into a thin film.

Abstract: A solid composition having a solid state film forming substance mixed with an inert carrier. The composition is heated in a vacuum chamber to evaporate the film forming substance by sublimation to form a molecular beam of amphiphilic molecules which settle on a substrate surface within the chamber and bond thereto while self-assembling into a thin film.

Abstract: An optically clear protective thin film having covalent chemical bonds on a molecular level between organic polymer and in situ generated silica molecules is formed from a hydrolyzed coating solution of tetraalkyl orthosilicate, epoxyalkylalkoxy silanes, (math)acryloxyalkylalkoxy silanes and solvent.

Abstract: A rupturable container that contains vaporizable amphiphilic molecules for use in forming films on substrates. The container is ruptured to release the amphiphilic molecules which are vaporized by heat and allowed to settle on a substrate.

Abstract: A substrate surface is coated with a thin film by exposing the substrate to a vapor of amphiphilic molecules in a vacuum chamber, and allowing the amphiphilic molecules to spontaneously self-assemble and attach to the substrate surface wherein the substrate and a quantity of a vaporizable film forming material containing amphiphilic molecules is placed in a vacuum chamber, establishing a vacuum within said chamber, followed by vaporization of the film forming material.

Abstract: A magnesium fluoride surface having a thin film of amphiphilic molecules bonded thereto by way of a primer film of a metal oxide having a surface that hydrolyzes on exposure to airborne moisture. The amphiphilic molecules are chemically bonded to hydroxy groups on the hydrolyzed surface of the metal oxide primer film.