Abstract: A rubber composition is based on at least an elastomer matrix comprising more than 50 phr of a copolymer containing ethylene units and 1,3-diene units, the ethylene units in the copolymer representing more than 50 mol % of the monomer units of the copolymer; a 1,3-dipolar compound corresponding to the formula “Q-Sp-B” in which Q comprises a dipole containing at least and preferably one nitrogen atom, Sp, which is preferably divalent, is an atom or a group of atoms connecting Q to B, and B comprises a specific imidazole ring; a filler comprising predominantly silica and a crosslinking system comprising at least one radical polymerization initiator, and a co-crosslinking agent selected from the group consisting of (meth)acrylate compounds, maleimide compounds, allyl compounds, vinyl compounds and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A rubber composition is based on at least: an elastomer matrix comprising more than 50 phr of a copolymer containing ethylene units and 1,3-diene units, the ethylene units in the copolymer representing more than 50 mol % of the monomer units of the copolymer; a specific 1,3-dipolar compound; a filler comprising predominantly silica and a crosslinking system comprising at least one radical polymerization initiator, and a co-crosslinking agent selected from the group consisting of (meth)acrylate compounds, maleimide compounds, allyl compounds, vinyl compounds and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A self-adhesive multi-layer item comprising: 1) a dorsal support DO having a top face SI1 and a bottom face SI2, 2) at least one layer of silicone release coating RC applied to the top face SI1 of the dorsal support DO and which is prepared by irradiation of a curable silicone composition C not containing any solvent and comprising, as constituents: a) at least one functionalized organopolysiloxane A b) an effective amount of at least one type I photoinitiator P of the family of acylphosphine oxide derivatives of formula (III) 3) at least one adhesive PSA, preferably at least one pressure-sensitive adhesive PSA, applied on the layer of silicone release coating, 4) a frontal support FR applied on the adhesive PSA of the component 3), and 5) optionally at least one layer of silicone release coating RC applied on the bottom face SI2 of the dorsal support DO and which is prepared by application and irradiation of said curable silicone composition C, and on this same layer, there is at least one adhesive PSA

Abstract: A piezoelectric device comprises at least one piezoelectric layer P interposed between two conductive layers E, each layer E forming an electrode, characterized in that the layer P comprises at least one piezoelectric composition based on at least one elastomer matrix comprising predominantly at least one diene elastomer, a piezoelectric inorganic filler, a carbon black and a crosslinking system, and in that the content of piezoelectric inorganic filler is greater than or equal to 5% by volume, relative to the total volume of the piezoelectric composition, and the content of carbon black is greater than or equal to 6% by volume, relative to the total volume of the piezoelectric composition. A tire comprising at least one piezoelectric device defined above is also set forth.

Abstract: A system and method for forming a silicone composition C that is crosslinkable by exposure to radiation with a wavelength between 200 nm and 450 nm, having: at least one radical photoinitiator A; and at least one co-initiator B chosen from compounds having at least one hydrogen atom bonded to a silicon atom.

Abstract: A piezoelectric composite material is based on a polymeric matrix and on piezoelectric inorganic fillers, characterized in that the material additionally comprises at least one ionic liquid of general formula Q+ A?, in which Q+ represents a cation chosen from quaternary ammonium cations and quaternary phosphonium cations and A? represents any anion capable of forming a liquid salt at a temperature of less than 100° C. A device comprising at least one layer based at least one piezoelectric composite material defined above and at least two electrodes positioned on either side of the layer and a tire comprising at least one piezoelectric device defined above are also set forth.

Abstract: A self-adhesive multi-layer item comprising: 1) a dorsal support DO having a top face SI1 and a bottom face SI2, 2) at least one layer of silicone release coating RC applied to the top face SI1 of the dorsal support DO and which is prepared by irradiation of a curable silicone composition C not containing any solvent and comprising, as constituents: a) at least one functionalized organopolysiloxane A b) an effective amount of at least one type I photoinitiator P of the family of acylphosphine oxide derivatives of formula (III) 3) at least one adhesive PSA, preferably at least one pressure-sensitive adhesive PSA, applied on the layer of silicone release coating, 4) a frontal support FR applied on the adhesive PSA of the component 3), and 5) optionally at least one layer of silicone release coating RC applied on the bottom face SI2 of the dorsal support DO and which is prepared by application and irradiation of said curable silicone composition C, and on this same layer, there is at least one adhesive PSA,

Abstract: A tire with improved wear resistance, rolling resistance and cohesion, comprises a rubber composition based on at least one elastomeric matrix comprising predominantly a random copolymer comprising ethylene units and conjugated diene units, the mole fraction of ethylene units in the copolymer being within a range extending from 50% to 95%; a peroxide; and a specific polyfunctional acrylate; the contents of polyfunctional acrylate and of peroxide being such that the ratio of the peroxide content to the polyfunctional acrylate content is greater than or equal to 0.08; said composition comprising from 5 to less than 65 phr of reinforcing filler; the ratio of the filler content to the polyfunctional acrylate content being greater than or equal to 1.25.

Abstract: The invention relates to the general field of coating various flexible supports, such as sheets of paper or synthetic polymer (polyolefin, polyester, etc) sheets or fabric sheets, with a silicone on high-speed rolls. The invention relates to an efficient method for preventing mist formation when coating flexible supports with a liquid silicone composition precursor of cross-linked coatings, said coating process being performed using a coating device that includes a roll operating at a high speed.

Abstract: A tire comprises a rubber composition based on at least one elastomeric matrix mainly comprising a random copolymer comprising ethylene units and conjugated diene units, the mole fraction of the ethylene units in the copolymer being within a range extending from 50% to 95%; a peroxide; and a specific polyfunctional acrylate derivative.

Abstract: A tire comprises a rubber composition based on at least one elastomeric matrix mainly comprising a random copolymer comprising ethylene units and conjugated diene units, the mole fraction of the ethylene units in the copolymer being within a range extending from 50% to 95%; a peroxide; and a specific acrylate derivative.

Abstract: A tire comprises a rubber composition based on at least one elastomeric matrix mainly comprising a random copolymer comprising ethylene units and conjugated diene units, the mole fraction of the ethylene units in the copolymer being within a range extending from 50% to 95%; a peroxide; and a specific acrylate derivative.

Abstract: A piezoelectric device comprises at least one piezoelectric composite layer P inserted between two conductive composite layers E, each layer E forming an electrode, characterized in that: the layer P is a rubber composition containing more than 50 parts by weight per hundred parts by weight rubber, phr, of diene elastomer, a cross-linking system and at least 5 vol. %, in relation to the total volume of the rubber composition, of piezoelectric inorganic charges; and each layer E is a rubber composition containing at least 50 phr of diene elastomer, a cross-linking system, and conductive charges. A method for producing the device and a tire comprising the device are also disclosed.

Abstract: A tire (1) for a vehicle comprises two sidewalls (3) and a crown (2) that is connected to the two sidewalls (3). The tire (1) comprises at least one insert (11, 12) which includes force detection means and which extends in a limited manner along one of the sidewalls (3) or the crown (2).

Abstract: Approaches are described for coating various flexible media, such as sheets of paper, synthetic polymer (polyolefin, polyester, etc.) sheets or fabric sheets, with a silicone on high-speed rolls. For example, an efficient method is described for minimizing and/or reducing mist formation when coating flexible supports with a liquid silicone composition precursor of crosslinked coatings. The coating process can be performed using a coating device that includes a roll operating at a high speed.

Abstract: A system and method for forming a silicone composition C that is crosslinkable by exposure to radiation with a wavelength between 200 nm and 450 nm, having: at least one radical photoinitiator A; and at least one co-initiator B chosen from compounds having at least one hydrogen atom bonded to a silicon atom.

Abstract: A tire with improved wear resistance, rolling resistance and cohesion, comprises a rubber composition based on at least one elastomeric matrix comprising predominantly a random copolymer comprising ethylene units and conjugated diene units, the mole fraction of ethylene units in the copolymer being within a range extending from 50% to 95%; a peroxide; and a specific polyfunctional acrylate; the contents of polyfunctional acrylate and of peroxide being such that the ratio of the peroxide content to the polyfunctional acrylate content is greater than or equal to 0.08; said composition comprising from 5 to less than 65 phr of reinforcing filler; the ratio of the filler content to the polyfunctional acrylate content being greater than or equal to 1.25.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a silicone composition C that is crosslinkable by exposure to radiation with a wavelength between 200 nm and 450 nm, comprising: at least one radical photoinitiator A; and at least one co-initiator B chosen from compounds comprising at least one hydrogen atom bonded to a silicon atom.

Abstract: A tire is equipped with an object attached to said tire, said tire including, at the interface between the tire and the attached object, an adhesive layer with a thickness in a range from 1 to 5 mm, characterized in that said adhesive layer is based on a pressure-sensitive silicone adhesive. A process for attaching an object to a tire comprises the steps of applying to the object and/or to the tire an adhesive layer comprising a pressure-sensitive silicone adhesive, said adhesive layer having a thickness in a range extending from 1 to 5 mm; and of joining together the object and the tire.

Abstract: Approaches are described for coating various flexible media, such as sheets of paper, synthetic polymer (polyolefin, polyester, etc.) sheets or fabric sheets, with a silicone on high-speed rolls. For example, an efficient method is described for minimizing and/or reducing mist formation when coating flexible supports with a liquid silicone composition precursor of crosslinked coatings. The coating process can be performed using a coating device that includes a roll operating at a high speed.