Abstract: The present invention concerns the use of a mixture of organic peroxides for crosslinking a polyolefin elastomer (POE), in particular intended to be used in photovoltaic applications. The invention also relates to a crosslinkable composition comprising at least one polyolefin elastomer (POE) and at least one mixture of organic peroxides. The present invention also concerns a method for preparing a material made from polyolefin elastomer (POE), preferably an encapsulating material or a sealing agent, in particular for photovoltaic cells, comprising a step of crosslinking a crosslinkable composition as defined previously.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of one or more specific organic peroxides for the polymerization of an allylic monomer and/or at least one allylic copolymer. The invention also relates to a composition comprising at least one allylic monomer and/or at least one allylic copolymer and at least one specific organic peroxide. The invention also relates to the use of the composition as defined above for the manufacture of an organic glass, preferably an ophthalmic lens, possibly optionally being tinted by means of pigments and/or organic dyes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of one or more specific organic peroxides for the polymerization of an allylic monomer and/or at least one allylic copolymer. The invention also relates to a composition comprising at least one allylic monomer and/or at least one allylic copolymer and at least one specific organic peroxide. The invention also relates to the use of the composition as defined above for the manufacture of an organic glass, preferably an ophthalmic lens, possibly optionally being tinted by means of pigments and/or organic dyes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multilayer structure comprising at least one layer of supramolecular material and one layer of rigid material, to a method for producing such a structure by casting a composition comprising a precursor of the supramolecular material, and to the uses of the structures produced, especially for applications where a dampening of impacts, vibrations and/or sound waves is desired, for example for producing locomotion vehicles such as automotive, rail, nautical, aeronautical or aerospace vehicles, or for the construction industry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of monomers bearing associative groups in order to manufacture a supramolecular polycondensate, to certain of these monomers, to a process for manufacturing a supramolecular polycondensate, to the polycondensate obtained, and also to an article or a composition incorporating same. The associative groups may be, for example, imidazolidone, urea or triazole groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing, in addition to a thermosetting epoxy resin and an anhydride hardener, at least one vitrimer-effect organic catalyst. Said composition enables vitrimer resins to be manufactured, i.e., resins that are deformable in the thermoset state. Said invention also relates to a kit for manufacturing said composition, to an object obtained from said composition and to a kit for manufacturing said object.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use, for manufacturing electrical insulation parts, of a composition including, in addition to an epoxy-type thermosetting resin and a hardening agent, at least one organic catalyst having a vitrimer effect. Said composition allows the production of vitrimer resins, i.e., resins that are deformable in the thermoset state, which have properties that are suitable for use in electrical insulation parts. The invention also relates to a method for preparing electrical insulation parts using the aforementioned composition.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is a semi-rigid or flexible and low-gloss impact-reinforced acrylic material. The acrylic material according to the invention comprises a nanostructured matrix constituted of at least one thermoplastic acrylic block copolymer and at least one highly crosslinked acrylic copolymer. The matrix comprises at least one thermoplastic acrylic block copolymer. The highly crosslinked acrylic copolymer comprises, as sole monomer or as predominate monomer, MMA, that is to say that it comprises, by weight, more than 50%, advantageously more than 65% of MMA. The acrylic material according to the invention comprises from 60% to 99% by weight of matrix for 40% to 1% by weight of crosslinked copolymer. These materials may be converted by injection molding, extrusion, co-extrusion, extrusion-blow molding for producing parts, profiles, sheets or films for example.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multilayer structure comprising at least one layer of supramolecular material and one layer of rigid material, to a method for producing such a structure by casting a composition comprising a precursor of the supramolecular material, and to the uses of the structures produced, especially for applications where a dampening of impacts, vibrations and/or sound waves is desired, for example for producing locomotion vehicles such as automotive, rail, nautical, aeronautical or aerospace vehicles, or for the construction industry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of monomers bearing associative groups in order to manufacture a supramolecular polycondensate, to certain of these monomers, to a process for manufacturing a supramolecular polycondensate, to the polycondensate obtained, and also to an article or a composition incorporating same.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermoplastic composition comprising at least one thermoplastic matrix; and at least one copolymer obtained by copolymerization of C1-C4 alkyl methacrylate, a C1-C8 alkyl acrylate comonomer, and a styrene monomer. The invention also relates to molded bodies based on said thermoplastic composition.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is a semi-rigid or flexible and low-gloss impact-reinforced acrylic material. The acrylic material according to the invention comprises a nanostructured matrix constituted of at least one thermoplastic acrylic block copolymer and at least one highly crosslinked acrylic copolymer. The matrix comprises at least one thermoplastic acrylic block copolymer. The highly crosslinked acrylic copolymer comprises, as sole monomer or as predominate monomer, MMA, that is to say that it comprises, by weight, more than 50%, advantageously more than 65% of MMA. The acrylic material according to the invention comprises from 60% to 99% by weight of matrix for 40% to 1% by weight of crosslinked copolymer. These materials may be converted by injection molding, extrusion, co-extrusion, extrusion-blow molding for producing parts, profiles, sheets or films for example.

Abstract: The invention relates to an amphiphilic block copolymer having an increased speed of water adsorption. The non-water soluble copolymer, having a hydrophilic middle block and hydrophobic endblocks, has a high rate water transmission and/or permeation. The increase in rate is due to neutralization, or partial neutralization of the hydrophilic block of the copolymer. Furthermore, the absorption rate can be controlled by the extent of the neutralization. Another aspect of the invention is the use of co-monomers and/or additives to further increase or tailor the water absorption properties. The use of additives and comonomers is also shown to enhance the processability of the disclosed polymer composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic polymers modified by means of acrylic block copolymers functionalized by hydrophilic monomers. The subject matter of the invention is a blend of polymers comprising, as matrix polymer, a thermoplastic material which comprises flexible segments of polyether or polyester type and comprising at least one acrylic block copolymer dispersed in said matrix polymer and miscible with the latter, said block copolymer comprising at least one hydrophilic monomer. The modified thermoplastic materials according to the invention maintain very good properties of transparency and, in addition, acquire new properties, in particular mechanical properties, such as a better mechanical strength in the molten state during conversion operations specific to thermoplastic materials, such as extrusion, blow molding or calendering operations.

Abstract: The invention relates to an amphiphilic block copolymer having an increased speed of water adsorption. The non-water soluble copolymer, having a hydrophilic middle block and hydrophobic endblocks, has a high rate water transmission and/or permeation. The increase in rate is due to neutralization, or partial neutralization of the hydrophilic block of the copolymer. Furthermore, the absorption rate can be controlled by the extent of the neutralization. Another aspect of the invention is the use of co-monomers and/or additives to further increase or tailor the water absorption properties. The use of additives and comonomers is also shown to enhance the processability of the disclosed polymer composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermoplastic composition comprising at least one thermoplastic matrix; and at least one copolymer obtained by copolymerisation of C1-C4 alkyl methacrylate, a C1-C8 alkyl acrylate comonomer, and a styrene monomer. The invention also relates to moulded bodies based on said thermoplastic composition.

Abstract: Gamma-aluminum oxynitride ground powders, white in color and well suited for conversion into optically transparent ceramic shaped articles, 100% of the particles of which being less than 10 .mu.m in size and exhibiting a transmittance of at least 8%, are prepared by grinding particulate gamma-aluminum oxynitride agglomerates having a porosity of greater than 75%, such agglomerates themselves being produced by interreacting dry powdery admixture of aluminum nitride, alpha-alumina, and an alumina of high specific surface area or precursor thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a continuous process for the preparation of aluminum nitride by the carbonitriding of alumina. According to this process, a reaction that uses alumina, carbon, and a resin that generates carbon by pyrolysis is performed in a methodical reactor. The invention relates to a continuous process for the preparation of aluminum nitride by the carbonitriding of alumina.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new process for the manufacture of fine powder of silicon nitride, to this powder and to the sinters obtained from the latter. The process comprises the reaction, in a nitrogen countercurrent and in continuous fashion, of silica, carbon and a seed crystal, in the presence of a volatile compound of a metal chosen from the group consisting of Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ge, Sn, Ti, Hf, Na and Ba, in a reaction zone possessing a temperature gradient, comprising a hot zone in which the said metal compound passes into the gaseous state and a cold zone in which the said metal compound in the gaseous state condenses, the said metal compound in the gaseous state being carried from the hot zone to the cold zone by the nitrogen countercurrent.

Abstract: Aluminum nitride (AlN) is continuously produced by continuously carbonitriding a continuously replenished charge of alumina, for example successive charges of alumina/carbon extrudates, in a reaction zone comprising at least one conduit, the ratio of the exchange surface area/volume of which at least one conduit ranging from 5 to 50 m.sup.-1, preferably from 10 to 50 m.sup.-1, and continuously withdrawing product AlN therefrom.