Abstract: A composite structure comprising a first layer positioned adjacent to a second layer is provided. The first layer contains a polymer composition and the second layer contains a resinous material. The polymer composition includes a polyarylene sulfide and a bifunctional polymer that contains an epoxide functional group and a (meth)acrylate functional group. The resinous material includes a thermoset resin.

Abstract: Thermoplastic composite articles are described that comprise reproduced polymeric fibers in one or more of a core layer and a skin layer. In certain arrangements, the thermoplastic composite article can include a porous core layer comprising a web of open celled structures comprising random crossing over of a plurality of reinforcing fibers and a plurality of reproduced polymeric fibers held together by a thermoplastic material, and a skin layer disposed on a first surface of the porous core layer. The thermoplastic material can include virgin and recycled thermoplastic materials if desired. Exterior and interior components produced using the thermoplastic composite articles are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an article comprising a film affixed to a paper or paperboard substrate, wherein the film comprises a polyisobutylene and a polyolefin wherein the film has a thickness in the range of from about 3 ?m to 20 ?m. The article of the present invention is useful for providing desirable moisture barrier and tack properties.

Abstract: A two-component adhesive composition comprising the reaction product of: a polyol component, comprising a hydrophobic polyol and a phosphate-functional adhesion promoter; and an isocyanate component, comprising the reaction product of an isocyanate monomer and a dimer acid polyester polyol.

Abstract: An ultra-low-voltage static random access memory (SRAM) cell for eliminating half-select-disturbance under a bit interleaving structure includes a cross-coupled inverter pair, two N-type write transistors NM1 and NM2, two P-type write transistors PM1 and PM2, and two N-type transistors NM3 and NM4, where the two N-type transistors NM3 and NM4 form a readout path. The present disclosure can be applied to applications with a storage requirement at an ultra-low voltage, especially applications with certain requirements for an access speed and reliability of an SRAM at a low voltage. Compared with other different SRAM cells, the ultra-low-voltage SRAM cell can achieve higher read and write working frequencies with similar energy consumptions.

Abstract: A composite opacifier dispersion is provided, comprising: a dispersion medium; a processing surfactant; and a plurality of composite opacifier particles, wherein the composite opacifier particles comprise metal oxide particles that are partially or completely encapsulated by a polycaprolactone polymer; wherein the metal oxide particles are selected from the group consisting of zinc oxide, titanium oxide and mixtures thereof; wherein the metal oxide particles have a z average particle size of >100 nm as measured by dynamic light scattering; and wherein the composite opacifier particles have a z average particle size of >150 nm to 2,500 nm as measured by dynamic light scattering.

Abstract: A process to form a composition comprising a crosslinked olefin-based polymer derived from an anhydride-functionalized olefin-based polymer, said process comprising at least the following steps A) and B): A) mixing together at least the following components a and b to form a first composition: a) the anhydride-functionalized olefin-based polymer, and b) at least one epoxy-silane compound; B) exposing the first composition to moisture to form the crosslinked olefin-based polymer. The first compositions and crosslinked compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Thermoplastic composite articles are described that comprise biomaterials in one or more of a core layer and a skin layer. In certain arrangements, the thermoplastic composite article can include a porous core layer comprising a web of open celled structures comprising random crossing over of a plurality of reinforcing fibers held together by a thermoplastic material. The thermoplastic material can include virgin and recycled thermoplastic materials if desired. The web may also comprise biomaterials that can be bioparticles, biofibers or both. Exterior and interior components including the thermoplastic composite articles are also described.

Abstract: A curable polyolefin composition is provided. The curable polyolefin composition comprises: (A) a polyolefin having at least two aliphatic unsaturated bonds per molecule and having a viscosity at 25° C. of less than 2,500 mPa·s; (B) an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule; (C) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst; and (D) a thermal conductive filler. The curable polyolefin composition can be cured to form a soft material with good thermal conductive properties.

Abstract: Disclosed is a testing device and method for a service life of an air-conditioning compressor of a new energy vehicle running with pure gas. The testing device includes an alternative refrigeration system, a measurement and control system, and a testing environment room. A main refrigeration cycle system of the alternative refrigeration system runs with pure gas, gas of a testing compressor is discharged via a discharge throttle valve, and then enters a suction end via a suction throttle valve and an electronic expansion valve, and since there is no phase change, a heat exchange amount is small; adjustable ranges of the discharge throttle valve, the suction throttle valve and the electronic expansion valve are wide; and based on the system structure, a small refrigeration system can be used to test a compressor having high cooling capacity, and the system can quickly achieve a target working condition with a small amount of refrigerant.

Abstract: Curable polyolefin composition comprising: (A) polyolefin having at least two aliphatic unsaturated bonds per molecule; (B) wax with melting point of 30 to 100° C.; (C) organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon atom-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule; and (D) catalytic amount of hydrosilylation reaction catalyst, wherein content of component (A) is 20 to 80 mass %, content of component (B) is 10 to 75 mass %, and content of component (C) is 1 to 20 mass %, each based on the total mass of components (A) to (D). The composition can be cured to form a cured product capable of storing and releasing thermal energy, and preventing the wax leaking/pumping out during heat cycling.

Abstract: A polyolefin and polyvinylpyrrolidone formulation including (A) an olefin-based (co)polymer, (B) a polyvinylpyrrolidone (co)polymer, and (C) an antioxidant. Also a method of making the composition; a crosslinked polyolefin product made by curing the composition; manufactured articles including a shaped form of the inventive formulation or product; and methods of using the inventive formulation, product, or articles.

Abstract: A polyolefin-and-poly (2-alkyl-2-oxazoline) formulation comprising (A) an olefin-based (co) polymer, (B) a poly (2-alkyl-2-oxazoline) (co) polymer, and (C) an antioxidant. Also a method of making the composition; a crosslinked polyolefin product made by curing the composition; manufactured articles comprising a shaped form of the inventive formulation or product; and methods of using the inventive formulation, product, or articles.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a leather coating composition comprising or consisting of a hydrosilylation curable silicone elastomer composition designed to be used as a topcoat for a synthetic leather material, particularly a silicone-based synthetic leather composite material. A silicone coating as a topcoat for a synthetic leather material which is the cured product of the composition, methods of making the topcoat, synthetic leather material utilizing same and uses of the synthetic leather material products are also disclosed. The topcoat is designed to provide a highly crosslinked silicone matrix containing silicon-free organic micro-particles to minimize or at least decrease change in gloss after abrasion.

Abstract: A thermal interface material is provided. The thermal interface material comprises: (A) a polyolefin having at least two hydroxy groups per molecule; (B) at least one thermally conductive filler; (C) a phase change material with a melting point of 25 to 150° C.; and (D) a coupling agent. A content of component (B) is at least 80 mass %, a content of component (C) is 0.01 to 1 mass %, and a content of component (D) is 0.1 to 1 mass %, each based on a total mass of the thermal interface material. The thermal interface material becomes softer as its temperature increases. Meanwhile, the thermal interface material generally does not exhibit pumping-out in electronic devices during power cycling.

Abstract: A nylon composition comprising a blend, wherein the blend includes: (a) at least one polyamide; and (b) at least one modifier, wherein the modifier includes a substantially linear functionalized ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer having at least one side chain furan moiety crosslinked with at least one maleimide structure; a process for making the composition; and an article made from the composition.