Abstract: The present invention relates to a layer structure, preferably a hinge, particularly preferably a book cover, very particularly preferably a book cover for identification and security documents, comprising at least one outer layer a) containing at least one thermoplastic elastomer, preferably a thermoplastic polyurethane, and at least one layer b) containing at least one material selected from the group consisting of a polymer, a metal, a textile, a paper and a synthetic paper, or a combination of at least two of these, and also relates to a laminate comprising the above layer structure and to the method for producing same. The invention further relates to the use of the layer structure and/or laminate for the production of a hinge, preferably a multilayer book cover, especially for security and identification documents.

Abstract: A coating composition which imparts antifog, antireflective, easy-cleaning, and/or antistatic properties to substrates coated therewith. The coating compositions utilize nanoparticles functionalized with amine groups and/or protected amine groups, and amine-reactive groups.

Abstract: A coating composition which imparts antifog, antireflective, easy-cleaning, and/or antistatic properties to substrates coated therewith. The coating compositions utilize nanoparticles funtionalized with amine groups and/or protected amine groups, and amine-reactive groups.

Abstract: A coating composition which imparts antifog, antireflective, easy-cleaning, and/or antistatic properties to substrates coated therewith. The coating compositions utilize nanoparticles funtionalized with amine groups and/or protected amine groups, and amine-reactive groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous formulation particularly for generating electrically conductive and/or reflective structures by microcontact printing, characterized in that the formulation contains at least a) ?15 to ?55 parts by weight water, b) ?10 to ?50 parts by weight alcohol, c) ?15 to ?45 parts by weight metal-based nanoparticles, d) 0.5 to ?10 parts by weight non-fluorinated surfactant, and e) ?0.5 to ?10 parts by weight fluorinated surfactant, wherein the above defined constituents a) to e) summarize to a concentration of ?100 parts by weight in the formulation. The wetting behavior especially of hydrophobic materials may significantly be improved. The present invention further relates to a method of generating structures, particularly being electrically conductive and/or reflective, on a substrate by microcontact printing and a substrate comprising such a structure.

Abstract: A coating composition which imparts antifog, antireflective, easy-cleaning, and/or antistatic properties to substrates coated therewith. The coating compositions utilize nanoparticles funtionalized with amine groups and/or protected amine groups, and amine-reactive groups.