Abstract: A biologically-active article includes a substrate having a substrate surface and a silver releasing chromonic material disposed adjacent to the substrate surface. The silver releasing chromonic material includes a chromonic compound and a silver ion source. Methods of forming the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of making an inkjet ink, comprising milling a pigment in an organic solvent to form a millbase, wherein the millbase is substantially free of polymerizable components; and mixing a polymerizable composition with the millbase to form a polymerizable ink.

Abstract: Methods of creating fine featured circuits by printing a circuit trace onto polymer shrink films or other biaxially-oriented polymer films are disclosed. The shrink films are heated and shrunk after printing, annealing the circuit trace to form conductive features. Compositions suitable for printing onto the films and articles made using the method and composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is a method of coating an adhesive layer. The method includes non-contact depositing a fluid solution onto the adhesive layer and allowing the fluid solution to substantially dry, where the fluid solution comprising a biological active. The fluid solution exhibits a Hildebrand solubility parameter of at least about 3.7 MegaPascals1/2 greater than a Hildebrand solubility parameter of the adhesive layer.

Abstract: The present invention is a method of coating an article having a surface. The method includes combining a sparingly soluble silver-containing compound, a solubilizer, and an aqueous solvent, thereby forming a fluid solution. The fluid solution is non-contact deposited on the surface and allowed to substantially dry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an imaged article comprising a substrate having a primed surface layer. The primed surface layer is comprised of a base polymer having a solubility parameter, molecular weight (Mw) and glass transition temperature within a specified range. The presence of the primer improves the overall image quality by improving at least one property including ink uptake, dot gain, color density and/or ink adhesion. Preferred primer compositions are soluble at least in part in the ink composition resulting in an increase in ink layer thickness that further improves the durability and/or day/night color balance. A variety of substrates may be primed including various sheeting for traffic control signage and commercial graphic films for advertising and promotional displays.

Abstract: Methods of creating fine featured circuits by printing a circuit trace onto polymer shrink films or other biaxially-oriented polymer films are disclosed. The shrink films are heated and shrunk after printing, annealing the circuit trace to form conductive features. Compositions suitable for printing onto the films and articles made using the method and composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A silver composition containing sparingly soluble silver compounds and a method of coating the composition on a substrate is disclosed.

Abstract: A polymer composition that includes a hydrophilic polymer, an optional secondary organic polymer, and a bioactive agent distributed therein, wherein the bioactive agent is selected from the group consisting of a silver compound, a copper compound, a zinc compound, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: Inkjet printing apparatus for use with radiation curable ink includes a sensor for sensing the amount of radiation emitted by a source of radiation. A controller is connected to the sensor and is operable to vary the amount of radiation emitted by the radiation source in accordance with a signal received from the sensor. A drive mechanism moves the source of radiation to a location laterally offset from the substrate where the sensor is positioned.