Abstract: Generally described herein are adhesion promoter compositions, which can be formed, for example, via a two-step synthetic process. In some embodiments, the first step of the synthetic process involves the hydrolysis and polycondensation of an organosilane monomer compound, thereby providing a polyorganosilane intermediate compound. In certain aspects, the organosilane compound may be hydrolyzed and polycondensed in the presence of a chain extender (e.g., a co-monomer) to provide an oligomeric adhesion promoter with greater degrees of functionalization. In some embodiments, the second step of the synthetic process involves the hydrosilylation of the polyorganosilane intermediate compound with a hydro silane-containing compound, resulting in a compound of the adhesion promoter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thiourethane based aerogels obtained by reacting an isocyanate compound having a functionality equal to or greater than 2 and a thiol compound having a functionality equal to or greater than 2 in the presence of a solvent. Aerogels according to the present invention are generally hydrophobic, high performance materials. Aerogels according to the present invention are light weight they have low thermal conductivity, low shrinkage and high mechanical properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an organic aerogel obtained by reacting a thiol compound having a functionality from 2 to 6 and an epoxy compound having a functionality from 2 to 6 in a presence of a solvent. The organic aerogels according to the present invention are hydrophobic, high performance materials (lightweight, with low thermal conductivity, low shrinkage, and high mechanical properties).

Abstract: A process for forming a coating on a substrate comprises forming a non-fluorinated alkyl silane hydrolysate polymer and applying the non-fluorinated alkyl silane hydrolysate polymer to a surface of the substrate. The formed invisible-fingerprint coating can have an initial oil angle less than 50°.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an organic aerogel obtained by reacting an amine compound having at least two amine functionalities and a cyclic ether compound in the presence of a solvent. An organic aerogel according to the present invention is produced with a versatile process and provides good thermal and acoustic insulation and good mechanical properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates polysiloxane based aerogels obtained by reacting a functionalised poly(dimethylsiloxane) oligomer and an aliphatic or aromatic isocyanate compound in a presence of a catalyst and a solvent. A polysiloxane based aerogels according to the present invention provide high thermal insulation material, while good mechanical properties and performance is maintained.

Abstract: An aerogel according to the present invention is obtained by reacting silanol moieties on a surface of a clay; an isocyanate compound A; an isocyanate compound B; a cyclic ether compound; a solvent A; and a solvent B. Aerogels according to the present invention have good mechanical properties and good thermal insulation properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hybrid aerogel obtained by reacting an aromatic or aliphatic isocyanate compound and silanol moieties on a surface of a clay in a presence of a solvent. Hybrid aerogels according to the present invention provide high thermal insulation material, while good mechanical properties and performance is maintained.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a benzoxazine based copolymer aerogel obtained by reacting a benzoxazine monomer or oligomer and a comonomer selected from the group consisting of an isocyanate compound, a cyclic ether compound and an acid anhydride compound in a presence of a catalyst and a solvent, wherein said catalyst is an optional ingredient when said comonomer is an acid anhydride compound or an isocyanate compound. Benzoxazine based copolymer aerogel according to the present invention provides high thermal insulation material, while good mechanical properties and performance is maintained.

Abstract: A nanocrystal composite comprising a plurality of nanocrystals comprising a core comprising a metal or a semiconductive compound or a mixture thereof and at least one ligand, wherein said core is surrounded by at least one ligand, and a polythiourethane matrix, wherein said polythiourethane matrix is formed by thermal or UV induced nucleophilic addition of polyisocyanates having at least two isocyanate groups and polythiols having at least two thiol groups. Composite of the present invention provides improved thermal and photo thermal stability to the nanocrystals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an organic aerogel obtained by reacting an isocyanate compound having a functionality equal or greater than 2 and a cyclic ether compound having a functionality equal or greater than 2 in a presence of a solvent. An organic aerogel according to the present invention provides good thermal insulation and good mechanical properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to conductive coating compositions based on an organic matrix and anisotropic nanoparticles. The coating has excellent optical properties, excellent electrical conductivity and good humidity barrier properties. The present invention encompasses use of the conductive coating composition as an ITO replacement in various applications.

Abstract: An adhesive strip including a support, a substrate and a plurality of fixing elements protruding from the substrate. The fixing elements and substrate are formed from a photo-curable adhesive composition that includes component A: a (meth)acrylate monomer or oligomer having at least two (meth)acrylate groups and having an average molecular weight Mw from 700 g/mol to 7000 g/mol; component B: a (meth)acrylate monomer or oligomer having at least two (meth)acrylate groups and having an average molecular weight Mw equal or greater than 150 g/mol and less than 700 g/mol; component C: a photoinitiator; and component D: a polythiol. A reclosable fastener can be formed with the adhesive strip such as a reclosable male-to-male adhesive based on a fastener having two adhesive strips.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a printable ferroelectric ink composition comprising a binder, an organic ferroelectric component and a solvent, and wherein said ferroelectric component is in the ferroelectric phase. The ferroelectric ink composition according to the present invention can be used as a sensor, an emitter or as a generator in an energy harvester. Furthermore, the present invention also encompasses a device comprising a ferroelectric ink composition according to the present invention between two conductive elements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ferroelectric adhesive composition comprising from 2 to 50% of an adhesive matrix, from 5 to 85% of a ferroelectric component, wherein all weight percentages are based on weight of the total weight of the composition, and wherein said ferroelectric component is in a ferroelectric phase. The ferroelectric adhesive composition according to the present invention can be used as a sensor, an emitter or as a generator in an energy harvester. Furthermore, the present invention also encompasses a device comprising a ferroelectric adhesive composition according to the present invention between two conductive elements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an emissive film comprising a network of crosslinked nanocrystals, wherein said network of crosslinked nanocrystals is formed from reactive colloidal nanocrystals comprising a core comprising a semiconductive compound and at least one polythiol ligand, and wherein said core is surrounded by at least one polythiol ligand, and wherein each core surrounded by at least one polythiol ligand is crosslinked with at least one another polythiol ligand surrounding another core. The photoluminescent properties of the NCs are preserved once the film is formed. A light emitting device (LED) is fabricated using an emissive film as the emissive layer. The LED emits light when an electrical current flows through the device, which proves the electroluminescent properties of the NCs film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a clustered nanocrystal network comprising a core comprising a metal or a semiconductive compound or mixture thereof and at least one polythiol ligand, wherein said core is surrounded by at least one polythiol ligand, and wherein each core surrounded by at least one polythiol ligand is crosslinked with at least one another polythiol ligand stabilizing another core. Furthermore, the present invention relates to nanocrystal composites comprising clustered nanocrystal networks. Clustered nanocrystal networks according to the present invention can be prepared by one-pot synthesis and can be embedded into the polymer matrix to form high quality and stable nanocrystal composites.

Abstract: The present invention relates to reactive colloidal nanocrystal comprising a core comprising a metal or a semiconductive compound or a mixture thereof and at least one polythiol ligand, wherein said core is surrounded by at least one polythiol ligand. Reactive colloidal nanocrystals according to the present invention can be prepared with one pot synthesis and are ready to react directly with the polymer matrix and being crosslinked with the polymer matrix to form high quality and stable nanocrystal composites. Furthermore, the present invention relates to nanocrystal composite comprising nanocrystals according to the present invention and a polymer matrix.

Abstract: A method of providing location dependent content to an end station using a base station. The base station receives from an end station and via a communications network, a content request, and an identifier indicative of an identity of the end station. The base station then authenticates the user or the end station using the identifier. In response to a successful authentication, the base station determines the location of the end station and determines content using the location or the content request, which is then transferred to the end station.