Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and articles made therefrom, the compositions comprising poly(trimethylene-2,5-furandicarboxylate) and one or more of a plasticizer, a neutralized carboxylic acid salt or trisodium phosphate as a nucleating agent, and a copolyester derived from furandicarboxylic acid, 1,3 propanediol and at least one poly(alkylene ether) glycol (PAEG), the copolyester comprising a Furan-PAEG soft segment and a PTF hard segment.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and articles made therefrom, the compositions comprising poly(trimethylene-2,5-furandicarboxylate) and one or more of a plasticizer, a neutralized carboxylic acid salt or trisodium phosphate as a nucleating agent, and a copolyester derived from furandicarboxylic acid, 1,3 propanediol and at least one poly(alkylene ether) glycol (PAEG), the copolyester comprising a Furan-PAEG soft segment and a PTF hard segment.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of certain amine promoters in processes for surface-treating colloidal silica nanoparticles with selected aromatic aminosilanes, aromatic aminoalkylsilanes, and secondary and tertiary aliphatic aminosilanes. This process provides surface-modified nanoparticle colloidal silica without causing the silica nanoparticles to gel, agglomerate, or aggregate.

Abstract: A nanofilled ionomer composition comprises a nanofiller in a blend of a first ionomer and a second ionomer that is different from the first ionomer. The second ionomer is a water dispersable ionomer that allows for excellent dispersion of the nanofiller in the ionomer matrix. A variety of articles may comprise or be produced from the nanofilled ionomer composition, for example by injection molding.

Abstract: An ionomer composite comprises a partially neutralized acid copolymer that comprises copolymerized units of an ?-olefin having 2 to 10 carbons and units of an ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbons and a nanoscale filler material that are mutually dispersible in an aqueous medium. The ionomer composite itself may be formed into an article of manufacture or let down in a host polymer to form a multipolymer composite. The resulting materials may exhibit a combination of one or more desirable characteristics, including low haze, absence of undesirable coloration, high toughness, high scratch resistance, low creep, reduced coefficient of thermal expansion, and higher modulus.

Abstract: Provided herein are glass laminates having at least one glass layer and a nanofilled ionomeric interlayers comprising a nanofiller in a blend of a first ionomer and a second ionomer that is different from the first ionomer. The second ionomer is a water dispersable ionomer that allows for excellent dispersion of the nanofiller in the ionomer matrix. The laminates retain favorable performance properties such as high transparency while exhibiting lower creep or heat deflection.

Abstract: A solar cell module comprising a solar cell layer and a sheet comprising at least one layer of a nanofilled ionomer composition, wherein the nanofilled ionomer composition comprises (1) an ionomer that is derived from a precursor ?-olefin carboxylic acid copolymer wherein (a) the precursor ?-olefin carboxylic acid copolymer comprises (i) copolymerized units of an ?-olefin and (ii) about 20 to about 25 weight % of copolymerized units of an ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid; and (b) at least a portion of the total content of the carboxylic acid groups present in the precursor ?-olefin carboxylic acid copolymer have been neutralized to form metal salts of the carboxylic acid groups; and (2) one or more nanofillers.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions comprising blends of acrylic add polymers and/or ethylene acrylic add copolymers and colloidal silica modified with certain aromatic aminosilanes, aromatic aminoalkylsilanes, alkenyl aminoalkylsilanes, secondary or tertiary aliphatic aminosilanes. These compositions can provide improved properties such loss modulus, storage modulus, creep resistance, and wear resistance, without sacrificing optical clarity.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions comprising blends of acrylic add polymers and/or ethylene acrylic add copolymers and colloidal silica modified with certain aromatic aminosilanes, aromatic aminoalkylsilanes, alkenyl aminoalkylsilanes, secondary or tertiary aliphatic aminosilanes. These compositions can provide improved properties such loss modulus, storage modulus, creep resistance, and wear resistance, without sacrificing optical clarity.

Abstract: This invention relates to processes in which certain aminosilanes are used to surface-modify colloidal silica nanoparticles, while reducing or virtually eliminating the propensity of the silica nanoparticles to gel, agglomerate, or aggregate. The surface-modified colloidal silica nanoparticles can be readily dispersed in polymers to provide nanocomposites with one or more enhanced, desirable properties.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of certain amine promoters in processes for surface-treating colloidal silica nanoparticles with selected aromatic aminosilanes, aromatic aminoalkylsilanes, and secondary and tertiary aliphatic aminosilanes. This process provides surface-modified nanoparticle colloidal silica without causing the silica nanoparticles to gel, agglomerate, or aggregate.

Abstract: Novel silane compositions have been prepared by reacting a 3-isocyanatopropyl trialkoxysilane with an alcohol or diol having a divalent alkylene or alkylene-ether group. The alcohol or diol has a formula weight less than about 5000. The compositions can be used to modify the surfaces of inorganic oxygen-containing materials, including but not limited to silica, silicates, borosilicates, aluminosilicates, days, and metal oxides. Surface treatment of silica nanoparticles with these compositions improves their improved dispersion in polyester nanocomposites.

Abstract: Polyester nanocomposite compositions contain silica nanoparticles that have been subjected to surface treatment with novel trialkoxysilane compositions. The novel silane compositions are prepared by reacting a 3-isocyanatopropyl trialkoxysilane with 1,3-propanediol or certain polyether diols. The silica nanoparticles exhibit improved dispersion in the polyester. This leads to haze reduction and improvements in mechanical properties.

Abstract: Polyester nanocomposite compositions contain silica nanoparticles that have been subjected to surface treatment with novel trialkoxysilane compositions. The novel silane compositions are prepared by reacting a 3-isocyanatopropyl trialkoxysilane with 1,3-propanediol or certain polyether diols. The silica nanoparticles exhibit improved dispersion in the polyester. This leads to haze reduction and improvements in mechanical properties.

Abstract: Novel silane compositions have been prepared by reacting a 3-isocyanatopropyl trialkoxysilane with an alcohol or diol having a divalent alkylene or alkylene-ether group. The alcohol or diol has a formula weight less than about 5000. The compositions can be used to modify the surfaces of inorganic oxygen-containing materials, including but not limited to silica, silicates, borosilicates, aluminosilicates, days, and metal oxides. Surface treatment of silica nanoparticles with these compositions improves their improved dispersion in polyester nanocomposites.

Abstract: Silica nanoparticles that have been subjected to surface treatment with novel silane compositions exhibit improved dispersion in polyester nanocomposites. The novel silane compositions are prepared by reacting a 3-isocyanatopropyl trialkoxysilane with an alcohol or diol having a divalent alkylene or alkylene-ether group, where the alcohol or diol has a formula weight less than about 5000. The surface treatment of the nanoparticles leads to improvements in mechanical properties and haze reduction in polyester nanocomposites containing them.

Abstract: Peptides are provided that have binding affinity for poly(benzyl methacrylate-co-methacrylic acid) potassium salt copolymers (“BzMA-binding peptides”). The BzMA-binding peptides may be used to prepare peptide-based reagents suitable for use in a variety of applications. The peptide-base reagents may be used to couple benefit agents to a poly(benzyl methacrylate-co-methacrylic acid) potassium salt copolymer surface or may be used to couple a benefit agent comprising a poly(benzyl methacrylate-co-methacrylic acid) potassium salt copolymer surface to a target surface, such as a body surface.

Abstract: This invention relates to composite materials for restorative dentistry. More particularly, it relates to new components for dental composites, which impart an attractive combination of good mechanical properties and low shrinkage.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions of ethylene and (meth)acrylic acid and ester elastomeric copolymers or of (meth)acrylic ester elastomeric copolymers with polylactones and certain polyethers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for crosslinking copolymers of ethylene and acrylic esters by converting some of the ester groups to ester or amide groups which contain unsaturation, and then sulfur or peroxide curing the resulting polymers. The resulting crosslinked polymers often have excellent vulcanizate properties, and are useful especially in elastomeric form as seals and gasket.