Abstract: An organogel composition and methods for preparing the organogel composition and preparing a surface with the organogel composition are disclosed. The organogel composition can include one or more organic solvents, one or more acrylates, and one or more functional additives. The method for preparing the organogel composition can include contacting the one or more organic solvents, the one or more acrylates, and the one or more functional additives with one another to prepare the organogel composition, and homogenizing the organogel composition to modify a shear viscosity of the organogel composition.

Abstract: A containment apparatus for enclosing a metallic fastener extending through a structure includes a cap member. The cap member includes a first wall member which defines a first cavity and a first end. The first end defines a first opening providing access into the first cavity for at least a portion of the metallic fastener. The cap member further includes a second wall member secured to and extends from an exterior surface of the first wall member. The second wall member extends spaced apart from and along the first wall member to a first end. The second wall member surrounds the first wall member such that first wall member and second wall member form a second cavity positioned between the first wall member and the second wall member. The first end of the first wall member and the first end of the second wall member are coplanar with one another.

Abstract: An organogel composition and methods for preparing the organogel composition and preparing a surface with the organogel composition are disclosed. The organogel composition can include one or more organic solvents, one or more acrylates, and one or more functional additives. The method for preparing the organogel composition can include contacting the one or more organic solvents, the one or more acrylates, and the one or more functional additives with one another to prepare the organogel composition, and homogenizing the organogel composition to modify a shear viscosity of the organogel composition.

Abstract: An organogel composition and methods for preparing the organogel composition and preparing a surface with the organogel composition are disclosed. The organogel composition can include one or more organic solvents, one or more acrylates, and one or more functional additives. The method for preparing the organogel composition can include contacting the one or more organic solvents, the one or more acrylates, and the one or more functional additives with one another to prepare the organogel composition, and homogenizing the organogel composition to modify a shear viscosity of the organogel composition.

Abstract: An organogel composition and methods for preparing the organogel composition and preparing a surface with the organogel composition are disclosed. The organogel composition can include one or more organic solvents, one or more acrylates, and one or more functional additives. The method for preparing the organogel composition can include contacting the one or more organic solvents, the one or more acrylates, and the one or more functional additives with one another to prepare the organogel composition, and homogenizing the organogel composition to modify a shear viscosity of the organogel composition.

Abstract: A low viscosity polysulfide sealant composition. The composition comprises a curable polysulfide polymer; a crosslinking agent; and a plurality of core-shell particles. The core-shell particles comprise: a core comprising a ferromagnetic material; and a shell comprising silica treated with an organic sulfur containing compound. The shell is capable of bonding with the polysulfide polymer.

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatuses are disclosed for at least partially curing a light-curable material within a dispenser to obtain an at least partially-cured material and dispensing the at least partially-cured material to a substrate, while retaining substantially all of the light within the dispenser.

Abstract: A containment apparatus for enclosing a metallic fastener extending through a structure includes a cap member. The cap member includes a first wall member which defines a first cavity and a first end. The first end defines a first opening providing access into the first cavity for at least a portion of the metallic fastener. The cap member further includes a second wall member secured to and extends from an exterior surface of the first wall member. The second wall member extends spaced apart from and along the first wall member to a first end. The second wall member surrounds the first wall member such that first wall member and second wall member form a second cavity positioned between the first wall member and the second wall member. The first end of the first wall member and the first end of the second wall member are coplanar with one another.

Abstract: Methods for making and curing resin-based adhesives are disclosed using encapsulated amine accelerators activated by providing ultrasonic energy.

Abstract: Described herein is an apparatus for applying and curing a light-curable material on a work surface. The apparatus includes a nozzle from which the light-curable material is applied to the work surface to form a layer of light-curable material on the work surface. The layer of light-curable material has a leading edge and a trailing edge defined according to a direction of movement of the nozzle relative to the work surface. The apparatus also includes a light source fixed relative to the nozzle. The light source is operable to direct a light beam to the trailing edge of the layer of light-curable material.

Abstract: A low viscosity polysulfide sealant composition. The composition comprises a curable polysulfide polymer; a crosslinking agent; and a plurality of core-shell particles. The core-shell particles comprise: a core comprising a ferromagnetic material; and a shell comprising silica treated with an organic sulfur containing compound. The shell is capable of bonding with the polysulfide polymer.

Abstract: A low viscosity polysulfide sealant composition. The composition comprises a curable polysulfide polymer; a crosslinking agent; and a plurality of core-shell particles. The core-shell particles comprise: a core comprising a ferromagnetic material; and a shell comprising silica treated with an organic sulfur containing compound. The shell is capable of bonding with the polysulfide polymer.

Abstract: Aspects described herein generally describe epoxy resins and methods of epoxy resin formation. In some embodiments, a resin includes the reaction product of one or more polythiols, one or more polyepoxides, one or more fillers and one or more amine catalysts. Polythiols have between two and about ten thiol moieties. Polyepoxides have between two and about ten epoxy moieties. One or more amine catalysts of the formula NR1R2R3, wherein each of R1, R2, and R3 is independently linear or branched C1-20 alkyl or two or more of R1, R2, and R3 combine to form cycloalkyl. The resin has a compressive strength of at least 14 ksi at 2% offset at 70° F. and at least 8 ksi at 2% offset at 190° F.

Abstract: Described herein is an apparatus for applying and curing a light-curable material on a work surface. The apparatus includes a nozzle from which the light-curable material is applied to the work surface to form a layer of light-curable material on the work surface. The layer of light-curable material has a leading edge and a trailing edge defined according to a direction of movement of the nozzle relative to the work surface. The apparatus also includes a light source fixed relative to the nozzle. The light source is operable to direct a light beam to the trailing edge of the layer of light-curable material.

Abstract: A low viscosity polysulfide sealant composition. The composition comprises a curable polysulfide polymer; a crosslinking agent; and a plurality of core-shell particles. The core-shell particles comprise: a core comprising a ferromagnetic material; and a shell comprising silica treated with an organic sulfur containing compound. The shell is capable of bonding with the polysulfide polymer.

Abstract: Methods for making and curing resin-based adhesives are disclosed using encapsulated amine accelerators activated by providing ultrasonic energy.

Abstract: One-part moisture curable sealant compositions and methods of making the same are provided. The compositions include a silyl-functional polythioether and a polyepoxide. Methods of making sealant compositions are also provided.

Abstract: One-part moisture curable sealant compositions and methods of making the same are provided. The compositions include a silyl-functional polythioether and a polyepoxide. Methods of making sealant compositions are also provided.