Abstract: Described is an epoxy composition containing: (a) an epoxy resin containing at least one epoxy group, (b) an anhydride hardener, (c) a hydroxyl-terminated polysiloxane, and (d) a functional silane having at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of an epoxy-reactive group, an anhydride-reactive group, and an epoxy- and anhydride-reactive group. Also describing a crosslinked epoxy composition and a method for preparing thereof.

Abstract: Various embodiments of systems and methods for unified configuration for cloud integration are described herein. In an aspect, the method includes rendering a unified configuration interface within a cloud application for performing cloud integration. The unified configuration interface includes a first widget to configure an external system for integration with the cloud application and a second widget to configure an integration flow (iflow) between the external system and the cloud application. The iflow defines data flow between the configured external system and the cloud application. Subsequent to receiving a confirmation of the selected iflow, integrating the external system with the cloud application to share data in the cloud.

Abstract: Embodiments include a curable composition comprising an epoxy resin, a non-halogen flame retardant agent comprising at least two of an aryl-cyanato group and at least two of a phosphorus group, and a styrene and maleic anhydride copolymer. Embodiments include method of preparing the curable composition, prepregs that include a reinforcement component and the curable composition, and an electrical laminate formed with the curable composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to an epoxy resin composition and its application in marine maintenance and repair coating with improved overcoatability.

Abstract: This invention relates to an epoxy resin composition and its application in marine maintenance and repair coating with improved overcoatability.

Abstract: Described is an epoxy composition containing: (a) an epoxy resin containing at least one epoxy group, (b) an anhydride hardener, (c) a hydroxyl-terminated polysiloxane, and (d) a functional silane having at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of an epoxy-reactive group, an anhydride-reactive group, and an epoxy- and anhydride-reactive group. Also describing a crosslinked epoxy composition and a method for preparing thereof.

Abstract: A method is provided for using a wireless data card individually to access a network, and a wireless access terminal is provided. The wireless access terminal includes a data line switching module and a power line switching module. The method includes, when the wireless access terminal detects that the wireless data card is connected with a terminal through a universal serial bus (USB) cable, the power line and the data line of the wireless data card are respectively switched to connect the data line and the power line of the external USB interface thereon. A user can still freely connect the 3G network at anytime and anywhere by connecting a common USB cable between the laptop and the wireless data card in the wireless access terminal in the case without the mains supply.

Abstract: A method for forming gold nanowires on a substrate is provided. The method includes a) attaching noble metal nanoparticles onto the substrate; and b) contacting the noble metal nanoparticles with an aqueous solution comprising a ligand, gold ions and a reducing agent, wherein the ligand is an organic compound having a thiol group. Gold nanowires formed by a method according to the method, and an electronic device comprising the gold nanowires are also provided.

Abstract: A two-part moisture curable coating compositions capable of forming polyurethane-polysiloxane networks is provided. The coating compositions which are useful in marine antifouling coatings provide a two-part moisture curable composition comprising: (a) a first part comprising at least one multifunctional polyol; (b) a second part comprising: (i) at least one polysiloxane polymer with at least two isocyanate or mercapto functional groups and (ii) at least one isocyanate functional organic compound; and (c) solvent. Also provided are methods of coating substrates with the curable composition and articles produced from such coated substrates.

Abstract: A two-package moisture curable composition is provided. The composition comprises a first part comprising at least one silane terminated polyurethane and a second part comprising at least one silanol terminated polysiloxane; wherein the silane terminated polyurethane based polymer has at least one end group of the general formula: —A—(CH2)m-SiR1n(OR2)3-n, where A is a urethane or urea linkage group, R1 is selected from C1-12 alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, aminoalkyl, aryl and (meth)acryloxyalkyl groups, R2 is each substituted or unsubstituted C1-1-8 alkyl or C6-C20 aryl groups, m is an integer from 1 to 60 and n is an integer from 0 to 1; wherein the silane terminated polyurethane is prepared using natural oil polyols and their derivatives; and wherein the composition, after moisture cured, forms a surface whose water contact angle is larger than 101°. The composition is suitable for applications in antifouling coatings which afford low surface energy and improved mechanical performance.

Abstract: Embodiments include curable compositions including an epoxy resin and a hardener component including a terpolymer having first constitutional unit, a second constitutional unit, and a third constitutional unit, where the epoxy group to the second constitutional unit has a molar ratio in a range of 1.0:1.0 to 2.7:1.0. Embodiments include prepregs that include a reinforcement component and the curable composition and an electrical laminate formed with the curable composition.

Abstract: Embodiments include a curable composition comprising an epoxy resin, a non-halogen flame retardant agent comprising at least two of an aryl-cyanato group and at least two of a phosphorus group, and a styrene and maleic anhydride copolymer. Embodiments include method of preparing the curable composition, prepregs that include a reinforcement component and the curable composition, and an electrical laminate formed with the curable composition.

Abstract: A one-package moisture curable composition is provided. The composition comprises, by weight percentage based on the dry weight of the composition, from 10 to 99% at least one silane terminated polyurethane and from 1 to 90% at least one silane terminated polysiloxane; and the composition, after moisture cured, forms a surface whose water contact angle is larger than 101°. The composition is suitable for applications in coatings which afford low surface energy surface and improved mechanical performance, such as marine antifouling coating, anti-icing coating, anti-stain coating, self-cleaning coating, and non-sticky coating.

Abstract: A multilayer biaxially oriented polypropylene film is disclosed which comprises at least three layers. The first layer is an outer layer comprising a first polymer which is a homopolymer polypropylene resin having a melting point of at least 155° C. The second layer is a core layer, having a melting point greater than 150° C. The core layer includes a blend comprising a second polymer which is a polypropylene homopolymer having a melting point of at least 155° C. and a third polymer having a melting point no greater than 145° C. The second polymer comprises from 20% to 80% by weight of the core layer while the third polymer comprises from 80% to 20% by weight of the core layer. The last required layer in the film is a sealant layer. The sealant layer comprises a fourth polymer having a melting point no greater than 145° C.

Abstract: Embodiments include copolymers obtainable by reacting styrenic compound, maleic anhydride, and a cyclo-olefin, wherein the cyclo-olefin is selected from the group consisting of dicyclopentadiene, dicyclopentadiene derivatives, norbornene, norbornene derivatives, and combinations thereof. Embodiments include curable compositions having the copolymer, an epoxy compound and a solvent.

Abstract: A method and wireless access terminal are provided for using a wireless data card individually to access a network. The wireless access terminal includes a data line switching module and a power line switching module; the method includes: when the wireless access terminal detects that the wireless data card is connected with a terminal through a universal serial bus (USB) cable, the power line and the data line of the wireless data card are respectively switched to connect the data line and the power line of the external USB interface thereon. By adopting the present invention, the user can still freely connect the 3G network at anytime and anywhere by connecting a common USB cable between the laptop and the wireless data card in the wireless access terminal in the case without the mains supply.

Abstract: A one-package moisture curable composition is provided. The composition comprises, by weight percentage based on the dry weight of the composition, from 50 to 95% at least one silane terminated polybutadiene based polymer or silane terminated polyol based polymer and from 5 to 50% at least one fluoro/fluoroalkoxy-functionalized silane; wherein the composition, after moisture cured, forms a surface whose water contact angle is larger than 101°. The composition is suitable for the applications in antifouling coatings which affords low surface energy and improved mechanical performance.

Abstract: A two-package moisture curable composition is provided. The composition comprises a first part comprising at least one silane terminated polyurethane and a second part comprising at least one silanol terminated polysiloxane; wherein the silane terminated polyurethane based polymer has at least one end group of the general formula: -A-(CH2)m-SiR1n(OR2)3-n, where A is a urethane or urea linkage group, R1 is selected from C1-12 alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, aminoalkyl, aryl and (meth)acryloxyalkyl groups, R2 is each substituted or unsubstituted C1-1-8 alkyl or C6-C20 aryl groups, m is an integer from 1 to 60 and n is an integer from 0 to 1; wherein the silane terminated polyurethane is prepared using natural oil polyols and their derivatives; and wherein the composition, after moisture cured, forms a surface whose water contact angle is larger than 101°. The composition is suitable for applications in antifouling coatings which afford low surface energy and improved mechanical performance.

Abstract: Improved microlayer structures and methods typically employing at least 4 stacked layers of polymers (e.g., including alternating layers of components A and B), such as that obtained by coextrusion. The layers each have a thickness of less than about 50 microns. One optional approach involves forming an intermediate form that includes at least one elongated member made from the plurality of layers, from which a shaped composite article may be made.

Abstract: A fiber is obtainable from or comprises a blend of a propylene based polymer and an ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer characterized by an elastic recovery, Re, in percent at 300 percent strain and 1 cycle and a density, d, in grams/cubic centimeter, wherein the elastic recovery and the density satisfy the following relationship: Re>1481?1629(d). Such interpolymer can also be characterized by other properties. The fibers made therefrom have a relatively high elastic recovery and a relatively low coefficient of friction. The fibers can be cross-linked, if desired. Woven, knitted or non-woven fabrics can be made from such fibers.