Abstract: The present invention relates to a hardenable polymer composition containing at least one acrylate compound, at least one silyl-terminated polymer and at least one photoinitiator, to the use of the polymer composition as or in an adhesive, a sealant, gasket, knifing filler or coating composition, and to an adhesive composition, a sealant composition, a gasket composition, a knifing filler composition or a coating composition comprising the polymer composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hardenable polymer composition containing at least one acrylate compound, at least one silyl-terminated polymer and at least one photoinitiator, to the use of the polymer composition as or in an adhesive, a sealant, gasket, knifing filler or coating composition, and to an adhesive composition, a sealant composition, a gasket composition, a knifing filler composition or a coating composition comprising the polymer composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a metallized textile surface having one or more articles needing or generating electric current. A formulation having at least one metal powder is applied as a component atop a textile surface patternedly or uniformly. At least one article needing or generating electric current is fixed in at least two locations where formulation was applied. A further metal is deposited on the textile surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispersion for the application of a metal layer on a non-electrically-conductive substrate comprising an organic binder component, a metal component, and also a solvent component. The invention further relates to processes for the production of the dispersion, processes for the production of a non-structured or structured metal layer with the aid of the dispersion, and also to the resultant substrate surfaces and their use.

Abstract: Magnetorheological formulations, processes for preparing the same and uses therefor, the formulations comprising: (a) an ionic liquid comprising anions and cations, and (b) dispersed magnetizable particles having a mean diameter of 0.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing electrodes for solar cells, the electrode being configured as an electrically conductive layer on a substrate for solar cells, in which, in a first step, a dispersion comprising electrically conductive particles is transferred from a carrier to the substrate by irradiating the dispersion with a laser and, in a second step, the dispersion transferred to the substrate is dried and/or hardened to form the electrically conductive layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rheometer having a rotatable shaft (1) on which a rotor plate (2) is fastened, and having a measuring instrument (10) for measuring torques exerted on the rotor plate (2) by a substance (6) to be studied during rotation of the shaft (1), a first measurement gap (5) for holding the substance (6) to be studied being formed between a first side (3) of the rotor plate (2) and a first shear face (4) and a second measurement gap (9) for holding the substance (6) to be studied being formed between a second side (7) of the rotor plate (2), opposite the first side, and a second shear face (8). The rheometer contains a magnet for generating a magnetic field in the first and second measurement gaps (5, 9).

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing electrodes for solar cells, the electrode being configured as an electrically conductive layer on a substrate (1) for solar cells, in which, in a first step, a dispersion comprising electrically conductive particles is transferred from a carrier (7) to the substrate (1) by irradiating the dispersion with a laser (9) and, in a second step, the dispersion transferred to the substrate (1) is dried and/or hardened to form the electrically conductive layer.

Abstract: A magnetorheological formulation which comprises at least one base oil, at least one magnetizable particle, a at least one dispersant and a at least one thixotropic agent is described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispersion for the application of a metal layer on a non-electrically-conductive substrate comprising an organic binder component, a metal component, and also a solvent component. The invention further relates to processes for the production of the dispersion, processes for the production of a non-structured or structured metal layer with the aid of the dispersion, and also to the resultant substrate surfaces and their use.

Abstract: Processes for producing a metalized textile surface for one or more articles needing or generating electric current. The process comprises (A) applying a formulation comprising at least one metal powder (a) as a component to a textile surface in a patterned or uniform manner; (B) fixing the one or more articles needing or generating electric current in at least two locations of the textile surface where the formulation was applied in step (A); and (C) depositing a further metal on the textile surface. The formulation may comprise a metal powder, a binder, an emulsifier and, if appropriate, a rheology modifier.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rheometer having a rotatable shaft (1) on which a rotor plate (2) is fastened, and having a measuring instrument (10) for measuring torques exerted on the rotor plate (2) by a substance (6) to be studied during rotation of the shaft (1), a first measurement gap (5) for holding the substance (6) to be studied being formed between a first side (3) of the rotor plate (2) and a first shear face (4) and a second measurement gap (9) for holding the substance (6) to be studied being formed between a second side (7) of the rotor plate (2), opposite the first side, and a second shear face (8). The rheometer contains a magnet for generating a magnetic field in the first and second measurement gaps (5, 9).

Abstract: Methods comprising: providing a suspension comprising magnetizable particles; and delivering the suspension through a gap (3), wherein a magnetic field is applied in the gap, such that the suspension is sheared in the gap in the presence of the magnetic field to form a conditioned suspension; and devices for conditioning suspensions containing magnetizable particles, the device comprising a gap (3) through which the suspension containing magnetizable particles flows and in which a shear force is applied to the suspension containing magnetizable particles, wherein the device furthermore contains a magnet for generating a magnetic field in the gap (3).

Abstract: The invention relates to a constant load shear cell and a method for constant loading of a magnetorheological fluid in a constant load shear cell. The constant load shear cell comprises a rotatable shaft (1), to which a rotor plate (2) is fixed. A first gap (5), for accommodating a magnetorheological fluid, is formed between a first side (3) of the rotor plate (2) and a first shear surface (4). A second gap (8), for accommodating the magnetorheological fluid, is formed between a second side (6) of the rotor plate (2) facing away from the first and a second shear surface (7). The constant load shear cell further comprises at least one magnet (9) for generating a magnetic field in the first and second gaps (5, 8).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing metal-coated base laminates having a support (51) made of an electrically nonconductive material (37), which is coated on at least one side with a metal layer (25, 53). In a first step, a base layer (11) is applied onto a substrate (3) with a dispersion (5), which contains electrolessly and/or electrolytically coatable particles in a matrix material. The matrix material is at least partially cured and/or dried. A metal layer is subsequently formed on the base layer (11) by electroless and/or electrolytic coating. The support (51) made of the electrically nonconductive material (37) is laminated onto the metal layer (25). The support (51) laminated with the metal layer (25) and at least a part of the base layer (11) are subsequently removed from the substrate (3).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing polymer-coated metal foils, comprising the following steps: (a) applying a base layer (7) onto a support foil (3), with a dispersion (5) which comprises electrolessly and/or electrolytically coatable particles in a matrix material, (b) at least partially drying and/or at least partially curing the matrix material, (c) forming a metal layer (19) on the base layer (7) by electroless and/or electrolytic coating of the base layer (7) comprising the electrolessly or electrolytically coatable particles, (d) applying a polymer (23) to the metal layer (19). Furthermore, the invention relates to a use of the polymer-coated metal foil for the production of printed circuit boards.

Abstract: A magnetorheological formulation which comprises at least one base oil, at least one magnetizable particle, a at least one dispersant and a at least one thixotropic agent is described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing electrically conductive surfaces on a nonconductive substrate, comprising the following steps: a) transferring a dispersion containing electrolessly and/or electrolytically coatable particles from a support onto the substrate by irradiating the support with a laser, b) at least partially drying and/or curing the dispersion transferred onto the substrate, so as to form a base layer, c) electrolessly and/or electrolytically coating the base layer.

Abstract: Method for producing structured electrically conductive surfaces on a substrate, which comprises the following steps: a) structuring a base layer containing electrolessly and/or electrolytically coatable particles on the substrate by ablating the base layer according to a predetermined structure with a laser, b) activating the surface of the electrolessly and/or electrolytically coatable particles and c) applying an electrically conductive coating onto the structured base layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for application of a metal layer on a substrate via deposition of a metal from a metal salt solution by a chemical and/or electroplating method, a significant factor in these processes being that carbon nanotubes are present in the substrate surface. The present invention moreover relates to the use of carbon nanotubes for application of a metal layer on a substrate.