Abstract: Methods and computing apparatus for implementing a radiation dosimetry process. An example process may include exposing a first radiation sensitive film to a series of known doses of radiation, measuring a first set of radiation data with a measurement device, and determining a calibration curve. The calibration curve may be determined by selecting Raman spectral ranges based on the first set of radiation data, determining a plurality of band area ratios, and generating the calibration curve based on plotting the band areas and ratios compared to known dose. The radiation dosimetry process then exposes a second radiation sensitive film to an unknown dose of radiation, measures a second set of radiation data for the second radiation sensitive film with the measurement device, and determines a dose exposure level for the second radiation sensitive film by comparing the second set of radiation data with the calibration curve.

Abstract: The invention provides energy-sensitive adducts of acetylenic compounds having at least 25 carbons and at least one substance, compositions comprising these adducts, and industrial applications thereof including radiation dosimetry and the like. The adducts and compositions thereof have sensitivity towards energy derived from sources of radiation such as ionizing radiation, electromagnetic radiation, or heat.

Abstract: Provided herein is a dosimetry device for quantifying the dosage of radiation emitted from a radiation source, the device comprising: (i) a radiation dose indicator; (ii) an optical means to capture the color change; and (iii) a software means to compare the optical density of the dose indicator as compared to a predetermined calibration curve. Also provided herein is a method of quantifying the dosage of radiation emitted from the radiation source. Further provided herein is use of said dosimetry device in various medical, food and industrial applications.

Abstract: A flexible self-adhesive label comprising a radiation-sensitive indicator for a syringe, the syringe comprising a barrel part with a front part and a rear part, having a tip at the front part, a piston at the rear part, and an exterior surface with a marking thereon. The label is attached to at least one part of the syringe and does not overlap with the marking. Also disclosed is a labeling method, kit and dispenser featuring such labels.

Abstract: Provided herein is a dosimetry device for quantifying the dosage of radiation emitted from a radiation source, the device comprising: (i) a radiation dose indicator; (ii) an optical means to capture the color change; and (iii) a software means to compare the optical density of the dose indicator as compared to a predetermined calibration curve. Also provided herein is a method of quantifying the dosage of radiation emitted from the radiation source. Further provided herein is use of said dosimetry device in various medical, food and industrial applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides coating compositions for forming a toner coating and inkjet receptive coatings on a substrate containing a film forming polymer comprising (a) a monomer (monomer A) comprising at least one functionalized or unfunctionalized acryloyl moiety and at least one lactam moiety. (b) a N-vinyl amide monomer (monomer Bx1), (c) an optional cross-linker (monomer Bx2) and (d) a solvent. The coating compositions may further comprise an additional hydrophobic monomer moiety. The present invention further provides toner substrates and inkjet receptive substrates coated with the coating compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to the preparation and utility of proliferous polymer compositions comprising repeating units derived from (a) a monomer comprising at least one functionalized or unfunctionalized acryloyl moiety and at least one lactam moiety, (b) an optional monomer comprising at least one double bond, and (c) a at least one cross-linker.

Abstract: The present invention provides coating compositions for forming a toner coating on a substrate containing a polymer comprising: (a) a N-vinyl amide monomer, (b) a vinyl acetate monomer, and (c) a solvent. The coating compositions may further comprise an additional hydrophobic monomer moiety. The present invention further provides coating compositions for forming a toner coating on a substrate containing a polymer comprising: (a) a N-vinyl amide monomer, (b) a styrene monomer, and (c) a solvent. The present invention further provides toner substrates coated with the coating compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer comprising an N-vinyl amide monomer and a dual functional monomer. In the case where the dual functional monomer incorporates a glycidyl acrylate, a third polymerizable monomer is also included. The polymer can be varied in charge.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising a reactive monomer, and, in particular, coating and/or reactive coating compositions. More particularly, compositions containing monomers comprising a lactam moiety, a urethane or urea functional group, and a polymerizable moiety are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to the preparation and utility of proliferous polymer compositions comprising repeating units derived from (a) a monomer comprising at least one functionalized or unfunctionalized acryloyl moiety and at least one lactam moiety, (b) an optional monomer comprising at least one double bond, and (c) a at least one cross-linker.

Abstract: The present invention provides coating compositions for forming a toner coating and inkjet receptive coatings on a substrate containing a film forming polymer comprising (a) a monomer (monomer A) comprising at least one functionalized or unfunctionalized acryloyl moiety and at least one lactam moiety. (b) a N-vinyl amide monomer (monomer Bx1), (c) an optional cross-linker (monomer Bx2) and (d) a solvent. The coating compositions may further comprise an additional hydrophobic monomer moiety. The present invention further provides toner substrates and inkjet receptive substrates coated with the coating compositions.

Abstract: The invention provides lactamic polymers comprising an acetoacetate moiety. The lactamic polymers may be readily functionalized and the functionalized lactamic polymers may be further derivatized to provide a wide variety of useful polymers having desirable chemical and physical properties. The lactamic polymers of the invention may be employed in a wide variety of compositions. (A); (B) wherein R1-R6, w, x, y, z, and n are described herein.

Abstract: This invention provides hydrophobic compositions for forming hydrophobic toner receptive coatings on a substrate. The hydrophobic coating compositions for forming toner receptive coatings on a substrate contain a hydrophobic polymer comprising: (a) a N-vinyl amide monomer, (b) a non-reactive hydrophobic monomer moiety, and (c) a solvent. The coating compositions may further comprise (d) a substituted or unsubstituted monomer comprising a cyclic ether or an acetoacetate, or mixtures thereof. The invention also provides compositions suitable for addition to toner to enhance adhesion and toner substrates coated with the hydrophobic coating compositions. The hydrophobic polymer may be represented by the following structure, wherein x, y, z, and a, are defined herein.

Abstract: This invention provides hydrophobic compositions for forming hydrophobic toner receptive coatings on a substrate. The hydrophobic coating compositions for forming toner receptive coatings on a substrate contain a hydrophobic polymer comprising: (a) a maleic anhydride monomer, (b) a non-reactive hydrophobic monomer moiety, and (c) a solvent. The coating compositions may further comprise (d) a substituted or unsubstituted monomer comprising a cyclic ether or an acetoacetate, or mixtures thereof. The invention also provides compositions suitable for addition to toner to enhance adhesion and toner substrates coated with the hydrophobic coating compositions. A representative hydrophobic polymer structure is set out below, wherein x, y, and z are defined herein.

Abstract: A ceramic binder composition is disclosed as well as a method of making and using the same. Additionally, a ceramic coated separator used in, for example but without limitation, lithium ion batteries is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides coating composition for forming a toner receptive coating on a substrate containing a polymer comprising: (a) a N-vinyl amide monomer, (b) a vinyl acetate monomer, (c) a substituted or unsubstituted monomer comprising a cyclic ether, and (d) a solvent. The coating compositions may further comprise a (e) non-reactive hydrophobic monomer. The invention also provides substrates coated with the toner receptive coatings.

Abstract: This present application relates to microcapsules or compositions containing microcapsules wherein the microcapsules comprise a polymerizable lactamic copolymer. More particularly, certain aspects are directed to the use of polymerizable lactamic copolymers in the formation of coatings on microencapsulated particles. These polymerizable lactamic copolymers can result in surface modified microencapsulated particles that may be anionic, non-ionic, or cationic.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are coating solutions comprising a reactive monomer, process and compositions for preparing the same that are suitable for a coating and/or reactive coating. More particularly, the present invention relates to monomers of functionalized 4- or 5-vinyl substituted regioisomers of 1,2,3-triazoles comprising a polymerizable functionality and their use in coatings. Also disclosed are applications and compositions comprising coating solutions of a reactive monomer and its application in printing processes and inks.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising a reactive monomer, and, in particular, coating and/or reactive coating compositions. More particularly, compositions containing monomers comprising a lactam moiety, a urethane or urea functional group, and a polymerizable moiety are disclosed.