Abstract: Curable film-forming sol-gel compositions that are essentially free of inorganic oxide particles are provided. The compositions contain: a tetraalkoxysilane; a solvent component; and non-oxide particles, and further contain either i) a mineral acid or ii) an epoxy functional trialkoxysilane and a metal-containing catalyst. Coated articles demonstrating antiglare properties are also provided, comprising: (a) a substrate having at least one surface; and (b) a cured film-forming composition applied thereon, formed from a curable sol-gel composition comprising a silane and non-oxide particles. A method of forming an antiglare coating on a substrate is also provided.

Abstract: Curable film-forming sol-gel compositions that are essentially free of inorganic oxide particles are provided. The compositions contain: a tetraalkoxysilane; a solvent component; and non-oxide particles, and further contain either i) a mineral acid or ii) an epoxy functional trialkoxysilane and a metal-containing catalyst. Coated articles demonstrating antiglare properties are also provided, comprising: (a) a substrate having at least one surface; and (b) a cured film-forming composition applied thereon, formed from a curable sol-gel composition comprising a silane and non-oxide particles. A method of forming an antiglare coating on a substrate is also provided.

Abstract: A fluoropolymer having fluoropolyether linkages, at least two ester linkages, and hydrolyzable functional groups is represented by chemical structure (I): With respect to chemical structure (I), m is a number from 1 to 4 and n is a number from 10 to 60, each R1 is independently fluorine or CF3, R2 is an alkylene group, R3 is an alkylene group in which one or more hydrogens of the alkylene group are optionally substituted with fluorine, R4 is an alkyl group in which one or more hydrogens of the alkyl group are substituted with fluorine, R5 is an alkylene group in which at least one hydrogen of the alkylene group is substituted with a group comprising CF3, CF2H, or a hydrolyzable silyl group, and Z is a group represented by chemical structure (II), Methods of preparing the fluoropolymer and coating compositions containing the fluoropolymer are also included.

Abstract: A fluoropolymer having fluoropolyether linkages, at least two ester linkages, and hydrolyzable functional groups is represented by chemical structure (I): With respect to chemical structure (I), m is a number from 1 to 4 and n is a number from 10 to 60, each R1 is independently fluorine or CF3, R2 is an alkylene group, R3 is an alkylene group in which one or more hydrogens of the alkylene group are optionally substituted with fluorine, R4 is an alkyl group in which one or more hydrogens of the alkyl group are substituted with fluorine, R5 is an alkylene group in which at least one hydrogen of the alkylene group is substituted with a group comprising CF3, CF2H, or a hydrolyzable silyl group, and Z is a group represented by chemical structure (II), Methods of preparing the fluoropolymer and coating compositions containing the fluoropolymer are also included.

Abstract: Coated articles demonstrating anti-reflective properties are provided. Exemplary coated articles comprise a substrate and an anti-reflective coating layer applied to at least one surface of the substrate. The anti-reflective coating layer is formed from an acidic sol-gel composition comprising: (a) tetraalkoxysilane; (b) alkyl trialkoxysilane; (c) a silane-functional acrylic polymer; (d) inorganic oxide particles; (e) a mineral acid; (f) water; and (g) a solvent. The coated article optionally further comprises an outermost anti-fouling coating layer applied to at least one surface of the anti-reflective coating layer.

Abstract: A waterborne coating composition includes an aqueous polyurethane resin, a reactive silicone component, and a crosslinker. The aqueous polyurethane resin can have urethane linkages, hydrazinecarboxamide linkages, and reactive hydrazide functional groups. The polyurethane resin can have a glass transition temperature of less than 25° C. Methods of preparing waterborne coating compositions and substrates at least partially coated with waterborne coating compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Curable film-forming sol-gel compositions that are essentially free of inorganic oxide particles are provided. The compositions contain: a tetraalkoxysilane; a solvent component; and non-oxide particles, and further contain either i) a mineral acid or ii) an epoxy functional trialkoxysilane and a metal-containing catalyst. Coated articles demonstrating antiglare properties are also provided, comprising: (a) a substrate having at least one surface; and (b) a cured film-forming composition applied thereon, formed from a curable sol-gel composition comprising a silane and non-oxide particles. A method of forming an antiglare coating on a substrate is also provided.

Abstract: A waterborne coating composition includes latex particles and a crosslinker. The latex particles can be prepared from a mixture of reactants including: (a) a monomer represented by formula (I): where R1 is a hydrogen or methyl group and R2 is a hydrogen, alkyl, or aryl group; (b) a multi-ethylenically unsaturated monomer; and (c) a mono-ethylenically unsaturated functional monomer different from in the monomer represented by formula (I), the mono-ethylenically unsaturated functional monomer having a functional group selected from a hydroxyl group, thiol group, group, or a mixture thereof, where R9 is a hydrogen, alkyl, or aryl group. A method of preparing waterborne coating compositions and substrates coated with the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A waterborne coating composition includes an aqueous polyurethane resin, a reactive silicone component, and a crosslinker. The aqueous polyurethane resin can have urethane linkages, hydrazinecarboxamide linkages, and reactive hydrazide functional groups. The polyurethane resin can have a glass transition temperature of less than 25° C. Methods of preparing waterborne coating compositions and substrates at least partially coated with waterborne coating compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A waterborne coating composition includes latex particles and a crosslinker. The latex particles can be prepared from a mixture of reactants including: (a) a monomer represented by formula (I): where R1 is a hydrogen or methyl group and R2 is a hydrogen, alkyl, or aryl group; (b) a multi-ethylenically unsaturated monomer; and (c) a mono-ethylenically unsaturated functional monomer different from in the monomer represented by formula (I), the mono-ethylenically unsaturated functional monomer having a functional group selected from a hydroxyl group, thiol group, group, or a mixture thereof, where R9 is a hydrogen, alkyl, or aryl group. A method of preparing waterborne coating compositions and substrates coated with the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Coated sheet materials having high solar reflective index and corrosion resistance, and methods of making such coated sheet materials, are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the sheet materials comprise metal such as galvanized steel roofing sheets, and the coating is deposited from a latex resin.

Abstract: A thiophene compound represented by formula (I): wherein A represents a C1-5-alkylene bridge substituted with at least one fluorine atom and/or at least one alkyl group substituted with a fluorine-containing-group; polymers containing monomeric units of a thiophene compound represented by formula (I); a process for preparing polymers containing monomeric units of a thiophene compound represented by formula (I), optionally chemically or electrochemically; and solutions, dispersions, pastes and layers containing such polymers.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to electrochromic polymers and polymer electrochromic devices. In a specific embodiment, two complementary polymers can be matched and incorporated into dual polymer electrochromic devices. The anodically coloring polymers in accordance with the subject invention can allow control over the color, brightness, and environmental stability of an electrochromic window. In addition, high device contrast ratios, high transmittance changes, and high luminance changes can be achieved, along with half-second switching times for full color change. Also provided are electrochromic devices such as advertising signage, video monitors, stadium scoreboards, computers, announcement boards, warning systems for cell phones, warning/information systems for automobiles, greeting cards, electrochromic windows, billboards, electronic books, and electrical wiring. The subject invention also provides for the use of complementary electrochromic polymers in the manufacture of electrochromic devices.

Abstract: A thiophene compound represented by formula (I): 1

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to electrochromic polymers and polymer electrochromic devices. In a specific embodiment, two complementary polymers can be matched and incorporated into dual polymer electrochromic devices. The anodically coloring polymers in accordance with the subject invention can allow control over the color, brightness, and environmental stability of an electrochromic window. In addition, high device contrast ratios, high transmittance changes, and high luminance changes can be achieved, along with half-second switching times for full color change. Also provided are electrochromic devices such as advertising signage, video monitors, stadium scoreboards, computers, announcement boards, warning systems for cell phones, warning/information systems for automobiles, greeting cards, electrochromic windows, billboards, electronic books, and electrical wiring. The subject invention also provides for the use of complementary electrochromic polymers in the manufacture of electrochromic devices.