Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to laminated articles, such as containers for food and beverages, that are biodegradable and/or paper recyclable. The articles include a shaped fibrous substrate that is air permeable and formed from plant fibers. A film made from a biodegradable and/or paper recyclable polymer is laminated to the substrate to produce a liquid impermeable barrier. The composite article is capable of being frozen and/or heated using, for instance, a microwave oven without delaminating.

Abstract: A laminate structure having a first chemically strengthened glass layer, a second chemically strengthened glass layer, and a polymer interlayer structure intermediate the first and second glass layers. The polymer interlayer structure can include a first polymeric layer adjacent to the first glass layer, a second polymeric layer adjacent to the second glass layer, and a polymeric rigid core intermediate the first and second polymeric layers.

Abstract: A laminate structure having a first chemically strengthened glass layer, a second chemically strengthened glass layer, and a polymer interlayer structure intermediate the first and second glass layers. The polymer interlayer structure can include a first polymeric layer adjacent to the first glass layer, a second polymeric layer adjacent to the second glass layer, and a polymeric rigid core intermediate the first and second polymeric layers.

Abstract: Ceramic composite materials, devices and methods are shown. In selected examples, ceramic materials are processed at low temperatures that permit incorporation of low temperature components, such as polymer components. manufacturing methods include, but are not limited to, injection molding, autoclaving and calendaring.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing can comprise: introducing a first polymeric material to a mold, wherein the first polymeric material resists metallization; introducing a second polymeric material to the mold, wherein the second polymeric material accepts metallization; molding an article from the first polymeric material and the second polymeric material, wherein the second polymeric material extends along a surface portion of the article; coupling a metallic material to the surface portion of the article to form a part having a metallic surface finish by exposing the article to the metallic material in a metallizing process, wherein the metallic material is not coupled to the first polymeric material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for digitally printing images onto a substrate such as polycarbonate, without the use of coatings, etc. to promote adhesion, and permits direct printing of a UV ink system onto the substrate, without the use of a pretreatment step. The invention allows for ease of incorporation of intricate photographic quality images onto a substrate, and can allow a processor to print multiple images on a single piece of material. The processor can then readily change the images from one part to the next and can incorporate changes such as languages, graphics, backgrounds, foregrounds, etc. without having to alter screens, as in the screen-printing process. Thus, a part manufacturer may individualize each part as it is made in a “just in time” process.

Abstract: A repositionable and substantially transparent multi-layer anti-fog film assembly comprising a film and an anti-fog layer formed from a polyurethane-film forming composition effective to provide the layer with anti-fog properties at temperatures that alternate between ?23° C. and 65° C. Optionally, an anti-fog film assembly comprises an adhesive layer. The anti-fog film assembly to be applied with any of a variety of substantially transparent substrates to provide condensation-resistant articles, including refrigerator doors and panels.

Abstract: A composite film is disclosed, comprising a protective layer comprising an adhesion-modified polyolefin film, a coating layer comprising the reaction product of a crosslinkable compound, an initiator, and a binder; and a polycarbonate layer; wherein the coating layer is disposed between the protective layer and the polycarbonate layer, and the peel strength between the protective layer and the polycarbonate layer, as measured both before and after thermal treatment or a combination of thermal and UV treatment of the composite film, is about 1 to about 20 centi-Newtons per centimeter measured using 180° angle peel measured at a peel rate of 25.4 cm/min. A method for forming a composite film, and an article comprising the composite film, are also disclosed.