Abstract: The present invention relates to a particle mixture comprising particles of glass frit and particles of a crystalline oxide material, wherein the glass frit comprises silicon oxide (SiO2), zinc oxide (ZnO) and sulfur (S) and wherein the D90 particle size of the particle mixture is less than 5 microns. The particle mixture may be used to apply an enamel to a substrate. The present invention further relates to the use of the particle mixture to form an enamel on a substrate, to a glass sheet and to an automotive window pane.

Abstract: A particle mixture comprising particles of a first glass frit and particles of a second glass frit; wherein the first glass frit comprises ?10 to ?25 mol. % BaO; and ?0 to ?10 mol. % Bi2O3; and wherein the second glass frit comprises: ?35 to ?55 mol. % Bi2O3; ?2 to ?20 mol. % ZnO; and ?10 to ?40 mol. % B2O3.

Abstract: A composition for sealing inorganic substrates, the composition comprising a glass frit and a filler material, wherein said glass frit comprises: 60 to 85 wt % Bi2O3; 3 to 15 wt % ZnO; 2 to 10 wt % B2O3; 0.6 to 5 wt % SiO2; 0.6 to 5 wt % Al2O3; and 0.1 to 0.5 wt % of a compound selected from NaF and BaF2.

Abstract: A particle mixture for forming an enamel comprising particles of a first glass frit and particles of a second glass frit; wherein the first glass frit comprises greater than 5 wt % silicon oxide (SiO2) and less than 5 wt % boron oxide (B2O3); wherein the second glass frit comprises boron oxide (B2O3) and less than 5 wt % of silicon oxide (SiO2); and wherein both the particles of the first glass frit and the particles of the second glass frit have a D90 particle size of less than 5 microns. Also described is an ink comprising the particle mixture, methods of preparing the ink, an article formed using the ink, and a kit comprising particles of the first and second glass frit.

Abstract: A particle mixture comprising particles of a first glass frit and particles of a second glass frit; wherein the first glass frit comprises ?10 to ?25 mol. % BaO; and ?0 to ?10 mol. % Bi2O3; and wherein the second glass frit comprises: ?35 to ?55 mol. % Bi2O3; ?2 to ?20 mol. % ZnO; and ?10 to ?40 mol. % B2O3.

Abstract: A conductive paste for forming a conductive track or coating on a substrate, the paste comprising a solids portion dispersed in an organic vehicle, the solids portion comprising electrically conductive material and an inorganic particle mixture; wherein the inorganic particle mixture comprises particles of glass frit and substantially crystalline particles of one or more metal compounds; and wherein the glass frit comprises at least 90 mol % Te O2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a conductive paste for forming a conductive track on a substrate, the paste comprising a solids portion dispersed in an organic medium, the solids portion comprising an electrically conductive material, particles of a glass fit and particles of a tellurium compound. The invention further relates to methods for preparing such a paste, to a method of manufacturing an electrode on a surface of a solar cell, and to a solar cell having an electrode formed thereon.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a particle mixture comprising particles of glass frit and particles of a crystalline oxide material, wherein the glass frit comprises silicon oxide (SiO2), zinc oxide (ZnO) and sulfur (S) and wherein the D90 particle size of the particle mixture is less than 5 microns. The particle mixture may be used to apply an enamel to a substrate. The present invention further relates to the use of the particle mixture to form an enamel on a substrate, to a glass sheet and to an automotive window pane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a conductive paste for forming a conductive track or coating on a substrate, particularly suitable for use in solar cells. The paste comprises a solids portion dispersed in an organic medium, the solids portion comprising electrically conductive material and an inorganic particle mixture wherein the inorganic particle mixture comprises substantially crystalline particles. The present invention also relates to a method of preparing a conductive paste, a method for the manufacture of a surface electrode of a solar cell, an electrode for a solar cell and a solar cell.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a conductive paste for forming a conductive track on a substrate, the paste comprising a solids portion dispersed in an organic medium, the solids portion comprising an electrically conductive material, particles of a glass fit and particles of a tellurium compound. The invention further relates to methods for preparing such a paste, to a method of manufacturing an electrode on a surface of a solar cell, and to a solar cell having an electrode formed thereon.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved process for obtaining a cross-linked polymer coating on a surface. The invention also relates to coatings obtainable by that process and objects coated therewith. The invention also relates to medical devices comprising a coating, in particular to coils coated with an improved lubricious coating.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrophilic coating formulation which when cured results in a hydrophilic coating, wherein the hydrophilic coating formulation comprises a polyelectrolyte and a non-ionic hydrophilic polymer. The invention further relates to a coating system, a hydrophilic coating, a lubricious coating, use of a polyelectrolyte and a non-ionic hydrophilic polymer in a lubricious coating, an article, a medical device or component and a method of forming on a substrate a hydrophilic coating.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrophilic coating formulation which when cured results in a hydrophilic coating, wherein the hydrophilic coating formulation comprises a copolymeric polyelectrolyte. The invention further relates to a hydrophilic coating, a lubricious coating, use of a copolymeric polyelectrolyte in a lubricious coating, an article, a medical device or component and a method of forming on a substrate a hydrophilic coating.

Abstract: The invention relates to an article comprising a coating, which coating comprises at least two layers, of which the inner layer is a primer layer, comprising a supporting polymer network which is composed of a supporting polymer selected from the group consisting of polyethers and polythioethers, including copolymers thereof, the supporting network optionally comprising a functional non-ionic hydrophilic polymer entangled in the supporting polymer network; and the outer layer is a functional layer comprising a functional non-ionic hydrophilic polymer and a polyelectrolyte.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrophilic coating formulation which when cured results in a hydrophilic coating, wherein the hydrophilic coating formulation comprises a copolymeric polyelectrolyte. The invention further relates to a hydrophilic coating, a lubricious coating, use of a copolymeric polyelectrolyte in a lubricious coating, an article, a medical device or component and a method of forming on a substrate a hydrophilic coating.

Abstract: The invention relates to an article comprising a coating, which coating comprises at least two layers, of which the inner layer is a primer layer, comprising a supporting polymer network which is composed of a supporting polymer selected from the group consisting of polyethers and polythioethers, including copolymers thereof, the supporting network optionally comprising a functional non-ionic hydrophilic polymer entangled in the supporting polymer network; and the outer layer is a functional layer comprising a functional non-ionic hydrophilic polymer and a polyelectrolyte.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved process for obtaining a cross-linked polymer coating on a surface. The invention also relates to coatings obtainable by that process and objects coated therewith. The invention also relates to medical devices comprising a coating, in particular to coils coated with an improved lubricious coating.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrophilic coating formulation which when cured results in a hydrophilic coating, wherein the hydrophilic coating formulation comprises a polyelectrolyte and a non-ionic hydrophilic polymer. The invention further relates to a coating system, a hydrophilic coating, a lubricious coating, use of a polyelectrolyte and a non-ionic hydrophilic polymer in a lubricious coating, an article, a medical device or component and a method of forming on a substrate a hydrophilic coating.