Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided an antireflective coating composition comprising (a) hydrophilic spherical silica nanoparticles; (b) hydrophilic elongated silica nanoparticles, wherein the coating composition exhibits a pH-value in the range of from 7 to 12.5 and the ratio between the hydrophilic spherical silica nanoparticles (a) and the hydrophilic nonspherical silica nanoparticles (b) is in the range of from 10:1 to 1:10. In a further aspect of the present disclosure there is provided a method for coating a substrate, comprising the steps (i) providing a substrate having at least one surface; (ii) providing the antireflective coating composition according to the present disclosure; (iii) coating the substrate on at least one surface; (iv) drying the coating, thereby obtaining a coated substrate, wherein step (iv) is carried out at a temperature in the range of from 5° C. to 300° C.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention relates to a composition comprising a) at least one transparent thermoplastic material; b) at least one inorganic IR absorber comprising at least one boride compound present in an amount of from 0.0015 wt. % to 0.015 wt. %, calculated as solids content of boride in the total polymer composition; and c) at least one inorganic, nano-scale pigment present in an amount of from 0.0008 wt. % to 0.0035 wt. %, based on the total composition; and d) optionally further additives.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer composition which absorbs infrared radiation (IR), containing a transparent thermoplastic plastic, an inorganic infrared absorber, also referred to as IR absorber hereinbelow, at least one inorganic nano-scale pigment, and the combination of at least two organic coloring agents of a specific structure, and to the preparation and use of the polymer compositions according to the invention and to products produced therefrom.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention relates to a composition comprising a) at least one transparent thermoplastic material; b) at least one inorganic IR absorber comprising at least one boride compound present in an amount of from 0.0015 wt. % to 0.015 wt. %, calculated as solids content of boride in the total polymer composition; and c) at least one inorganic, nano-scale pigment present in an amount of from 0.0008 wt. % to 0.0035 wt. %, based on the total composition; and d) optionally further additives.

Abstract: Compositions, suitable for coating surfaces, methods for their preparation and for coating surfaces therewith, where said compositions comprise: (a) 100,000 parts by weight of a primer composition comprising a binder material (a1), a primer solvent (a2) and a UV absorber (a3), wherein the primer composition is suitable as an adhesion-promoting agent between a thermoplastic substrate and a siloxane-based top coat; (b) 0 to 900,000 parts by weight of a solvent, and (c) 1 to 3000 parts by weight of a compound according to the general formula (I): wherein X represents a moiety selected from the group consisting —OR6, —OCH2CH2OR6, —OCH2CH(OH)CH2OR6 and —OCH(R7)COOR8, wherein R6 represents a branched or unbranched C1-C13 alkyl, C2-C20 alkenyl, C6-C12 aryl or —CO—C1-C18 alkyl, R7 represents H or a branched or unbranched C1-C8 alkyl, and R8 represents a C1-C12 alkyl, a C2-C12 alkenyl or a C5-C6 cycloalkyl, and wherein the composition has a viscosity of 40 s to 140 s measured in accordance with DIN EN ISO 2431 at

Abstract: The invention relates to a multilayer product comprising a first layer (A), a second layer (B), a third layer (C), and a fourth layer (D). The first layer (A) is a scratch-resistant protective layer having a minimum extinction of 0.3 at 340 nm, the second layer (B) is an alkyl acrylate layer having a minimum extinction of 2 at 340 nm, and the third layer (C) and the fourth layer (D) contain a UV-stabilized polycarbonate. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing the multilayer product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition which absorbs infrared (IR) radiation, containing a transparent thermoplastic plastic, an inorganic infrared absorber and at least one inorganic nano-scale pigment, and to the preparation and use of the polymer compositions according to the invention, and to products produced therefrom. In particular, the present invention relates to polymer compositions comprising a. at least one transparent thermoplastic material; b. at least one inorganic IR absorber which comprises a tungsten compound and wherein the IR absorber is present in an amount of from 0.0075 wt. % to 0.0750 wt. %, calculated as solids content of tungstate in the total composition; and c. at least one inorganic, nano-scale pigment present in an amount of from 0.0005 wt. % to 0.0035 wt. %, based on the total composition; and d. optionally further additives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to solar modules comprising polycarbonate blend films as rear face films for protection against weathering and mechanical damage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the production of solar modules, in which air inclusions are prevented.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multilayer product comprising at least one first, second, and third layer, wherein the first layer contains polycarbonate, the second layer contains a UV protection layer on the basis of alkyl acrylate containing two triazine compounds as UV stabilizers, and the third layer is a scratchproof layer also containing UV absorbers. The invention further relates to the production and use of said multilayer products and of products, such as laminations, that contain said multilayer products.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer composition which absorbs infrared radiation (IR), containing a transparent thermoplastic plastic, an inorganic infrared absorber, also referred to as IR absorber hereinbelow, at least one inorganic nano-scale pigment, and the combination of at least two organic colouring agents of a specific structure, and to the preparation and use of the polymer compositions according to the invention and to products produced therefrom.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multilayer product comprising a first layer (A), a second layer (B), a third layer (C), and a fourth layer (D). The first layer (A) is a scratch-resistant protective layer having a minimum extinction of 0.3 at 340 nm, the second layer (B) is an alkyl acrylate layer having a minimum extinction of 2 at 340 nm, and the third layer (C) and the fourth layer (D) contain a UV-stabilized polycarbonate. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing the multilayer product.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing double or multilayer ferroelectret with defined cavities by: structuring at least one first surface of a first polymer film (1) forming a height profile, applying ate least one second polymer film (5, 1?) to the structured surface on the first polymer film formed in step a), joining the polymer films (1, 1?, 5) to give a polymer film composite with the formation of cavities (4, 4?) and electrically charging of the inner surfaces of the cavities (4, 4?) formed in step c) with opposing electrical charges. The invention further relates to ferroelectret multilayer composites, optionally produced by said method, comprising at least two polymer films, arranged one over the other and connected to each other, wherein cavities are formed between the polymer films. A piezoelectric element comprising a said ferroelectret multilayer composite is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition which absorbs infrared (IR) radiation, containing a transparent thermoplastic plastic, an inorganic infrared absorber and at least one inorganic nano-scale pigment, and to the preparation and use of the polymer compositions according to the invention, and to products produced therefrom. In particular, the present invention relates to polymer compositions comprising a. at least one transparent thermoplastic material; b. at least one inorganic IR absorber which comprises a tungsten compound and wherein the IR absorber is present in an amount of from 0.0075 wt. % to 0.0750 wt. %, calculated as solids content of tungstate in the total composition; and c. at least one inorganic, nano-scale pigment present in an amount of from 0.0005 wt. % to 0.0035 wt. %, based on the total composition; and d. optionally further additives.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention relates to a composition comprising a) at least one transparent thermoplastic material; b) at least one inorganic IR absorber comprising at least one boride compound present in an amount of from 0.0015 wt. % to 0.015 wt. %, calculated as solids content of boride in the total polymer composition; and c) at least one inorganic, nano-scale pigment present in an amount of from 0.0008 wt. % to 0.0035 wt. %, based on the total composition; and d) optionally further additives.

Abstract: The solar module according to the invention consists of a transparent adhesive layer (1), in which the solar cells (3) that are interconnected by cell connectors (2) are embedded. A transparent, UV stable, thin front layer (4), composed for example of a thin pane of glass, is located above said adhesive layer. The supporting sandwich element (5), consisting of a nucleic layer (6) and glass fibre layers (7) bonded by means of polyurethane is located on the rear face. Fastening elements (8) and an electric socket (9) are integrated into the supporting sandwich element. A barrier film (10), which prevents the entry of water and oxygen, adjoins the sandwich element. The solar module has peripheral edge protection (11) consisting of elastomeric polyurethane, which prevents the lateral penetration of water, dirt and oxygen. The invention also relates to a method for producing the solar module.

Abstract: A lighting unit includes a reflector, two or more light sources, and at least one diffuser plate. The light sources have a gap of at least ?30 mm from each other, and the gap between the light sources and the diffuser plate is ?25 mm. The diffuser plate comprises a lenticular plate. An advanced compound parabolic concentrator scatter film is arranged on the lenticular plate, and a further scatter film is arranged on the advanced compound parabolic concentrator scatter film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multilayer, surface structured solid plate for light guidance, the base material of which consists of a transparent plastic material, and optionally one or more cover layers.

Abstract: Compositions, suitable for coating surfaces, methods for their preparation and for coating surfaces therewith, where said compositions comprise: (a) 100,000 parts by weight of a primer composition comprising a binder material (a1), a primer solvent (a2) and a UV absorber (a3), wherein the primer composition is suitable as an adhesion-promoting agent between a thermoplastic substrate and a siloxane-based top coat; (b) 0 to 900,000 parts by weight of a solvent, and (c) 1 to 3000 parts by weight of a compound according to the general formula (I): wherein X represents a moiety selected from the group consisting —OR6, —OCH2CH2OR6, —OCH2CH(OH)CH2OR6 and —OCH(R7)COOR8, wherein R6 represents a branched or unbranched C1-C13 alkyl, C2-C20 alkenyl, C6-C12 aryl or —CO—C1-C18 alkyl, R7 represents H or a branched or unbranched C1-C8 alkyl, and R8 represents a C1-C12 alkyl, a C2-C12 alkenyl or a C5-C6 cycloalkyl, and wherein the composition has a viscosity of 40 s to 140 s measured in accordance with DIN EN ISO 2431 at

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multilayer, surface structured solid plate for light guidance, the base material of which consists of a transparent plastic material, and optionally one or more cover layers.