Abstract: A method of manufacturing an optical member includes: providing a polycrystalline wavelength conversion member including phosphor particles and having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface; forming a modified portion inside the wavelength conversion member by focusing laser light inside the wavelength conversion member; and cleaving the wavelength conversion member with the modified portion being a starting point, which includes pressing the wavelength conversion member from a first surface side.

Abstract: A silicone rubber sponge emulsion composition comprising (A) (a) a liquid diorganopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups per molecule, or a paste-like mixture of (a) a liquid diorganopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups per molecule and (d) a reinforcing filler, (b) an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, and (c) a platinum catalyst, (B) an aqueous solution of a water-soluble polymer, and (C) an emulsifying agent; its production; and production of silicone rubber sponge, wherein silicone rubber sponge is obtained by curing the composition into a molding and heating the molding.

Abstract: A silicone rubber sponge-forming emulsion composition is provided that, even when the quantity of reinforcing silica filler is increased, does not exhibit a decline in emulsion stability, avoids defects in cell morphology of the sponge, and avoids a substantial increase in hardness of the sponge. A method of producing a silicone rubber sponge from this composition is also provided. The A silicone rubber sponge-forming emulsion composition comprises (A) 100 weight parts of a liquid diorganopolysiloxane that has at least two silicon-bonded alkenyl groups in each molecule, (B) 1 to 50 weight parts of a reinforcing silica filler comprising (b1) a fumed silica and (b2) a precipitated silica in a (b1)/(b2) weight ratio of 0.01/1 to 30/1, (C) 50 to 250 weight parts of water that contains (c) a smectite clay, (D) 0.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing a resin-impregnated cured sheet includes conveyance means for conveying a long uncured fiber sheet which is obtained by using short fibers to make paper and which contains uncured resin, wherein the conveyance means is equipped with at least one rotation belt set comprising a drive roll, a follower roll, and an endless belt which is put on and around the drive roll and follower roll; resin curing means for curing the uncured resin of the uncured fiber sheet; a winding device in which a trimming cutter for trimming both side edges of the resin-impregnated cured sheet; a press roll for retaining a winding face pressure; and a winding shaft are arranged in order along a running path of the resin-impregnated cured sheet.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus and a method for manufacturing a windable carbonaceous material sheet, which is obtained by continuously curing a long uncured fiber sheet which is obtained by using short fibers to make paper and which contains uncured resin to produce a resin-impregnated cured sheet, and then continuously carbonizing it, and its production process. For the object, a long uncured fiber sheet (1a) is conveyed by conveyance means which is equipped with one rotation belt set (2) comprising a drive roll (2a), a follower roll (2b), and an endless belt (2c) which is put on and around these rolls (2a, 2b). A resin-impregnated cured sheet (1b) is produced by heating and pressurizing the uncured fiber sheet (1a) by resin curing means (3) which is arranged so as to nip the uncured fiber sheet through the endless belt (2c).

Abstract: A silicone rubber emulsion composition comprising (A) 100 parts diorganopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded alkenyl groups, (E) 0 to 60 parts reinforcing silica filler, (B) 10 to 250 parts water containing a smectite clay, (C) 0.1 to 15 parts emulsifier, and (D) a cross-linking agent (e.g., an organohydrogenpolysiloxane) in an amount sufficient for cross-linking component (A) and a catalyst (e.g., a platinum-type catalyst). A method for preparing the aforementioned emulsion composition comprising mixing components (A) and (E) with other components in a high-speed stirrer-equipped mixer. A method of manufacturing a silicone rubber comprising either heating and dehydrating the aforementioned emulsion composition.

Abstract: A silicone rubber emulsion composition comprising (A) 100 parts diorganopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded alkenyl groups, (E) 0 to 60 parts reinforcing silica filler, (B) 10 to 250 parts water containing a smectite clay, (C) 0.1 to 15 parts emulsifier, and (D) a cross-linking agent (e.g., an organohydrogenpolysiloxane) in an amount sufficient for cross-linking component (A) and a catalyst (e.g., a platinum-type catalyst). A method for preparing the aforementioned emulsion composition comprising mixing components (A) and (E) with other components in a high-speed stirrer-equipped mixer. A method of manufacturing a silicone rubber comprising either heating and dehydrating the aforementioned emulsion composition.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a silicone rubber comprises a first stage and a second stage. The first stage comprises (1-1) the step of preparing an aqueous dispersion composed of water that contains a water-soluble polymer (E), a finely powdered silica filler (B), a conductive filler (C), and a non-conductive inorganic filler (D) and (1-2) the step of preparing an aqueous emulsion by stirring and mixing the obtained aqueous dispersion with the following components: an organopolysiloxane (A) that contains silicon-bonded alkenyl groups, an emulsification agent (F), and a curing agent (G). The second stage obtains the silicon rubber either (2-1) by curing the aqueous emulsion prepared in the aforementioned first stage, forming a wet silicone-rubber like cured body, and then removing water from the aforementioned wet silicone-rubber like cured body; or (2-2) by dehydrating and curing the aqueous emulsion prepared in the aforementioned first stage.

Abstract: A silicone rubber emulsion composition comprising (A) 100 parts diorganopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded alkenyl groups, (E) 0 to 60 parts reinforcing silica filler, (B) 10 to 250 parts water containing a smectite clay, (C) 0.1 to 15 parts emulsifier, and (D) a cross-linking agent (e.g., an organohydrogenpolysiloxane) in an amount sufficient for cross-linking component (A) and a catalyst (e.g., a platinum-type catalyst). A method for preparing the aforementioned emulsion composition comprising mixing components (A) and (E) with other components in a high-speed stirrer-equipped mixer. A method of manufacturing a silicone rubber comprising either heating and dehydrating the aforementioned emulsion composition.

Abstract: A carbon fiber paper including carbon fibers having a surface area ratio of 1.05 or more, and a porous carbon electrode substrate for a fuel cell having this carbon fiber paper as a constituent. The electrode substrate for a fuel cell has carbon fibers uniformly dispersed therein and is flexible. The carbon fiber paper is suitable for production of the electrode substrate.

Abstract: Method for preparation of an aqueous emulsion from a curable silicone composition consisting of (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydroxyl groups, (B) an organohydrogensiloxane, and (C) a curing catalyst, said method being characterized by (i) continuously supplying component (A), component (B) and component (C), or a mixture of components (A) and (B) and component (C) through individual inlet ports into a continuous mixer and mixing said components at a temperature not exceeding 10° C., (ii) continuously supplying the obtained mixture and (D) an aqueous solution of a surface-active agent to an emulsifier, and emulsifying the components at a temperature not exceeding 20° C. An apparatus for the preparation of an aqueous emulsion of a curable silicone composition comprising of a continuous mixer for mixing components (A) through (C), a distribution unit connected to the lower part of the mixer, and an emulsifier.

Abstract: One porous electrode base material for a polymer electrolyte fuel cell comprises: short carbon fibers which are dispersed in random directions in a substantially two-dimensional plane and have a fiber diameter of 3 to 9 ?m; an amorphous resin carbide which binds said short carbon fibers; and a filamentary resin carbide which further cross-links said short carbon fibers, wherein said porous electrode base material has a thickness of 150 ?m or less. Furthermore, another porous electrode base material for a polymer electrolyte fuel cell comprises: short carbon fibers which are dispersed in random directions in a substantially two-dimensional plane and have a fiber diameter of 3 to 9 ?m; an amorphous resin carbide which binds said short carbon fibers; and a network resin carbide having a minimum fiber diameter of 3 ?m or less which further cross-links said short carbon fibers.

Abstract: A silicone rubber sponge emulsion composition comprising (A) (a) a liquid diorganopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups per molecule, or a paste-like mixture of (a) a liquid diorganopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups per molecule and (d) a reinforcing filler, (b) an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, and (c) a platinum catalyst, (B) an aqueous solution of a water-soluble polymer, and (C) an emulsifying agent; its production; and production of silicone rubber sponge, wherein silicone rubber sponge is obtained by curing the composition into a molding and heating the molding.

Abstract: The present invention provides carbon fiber paper consisting of an organic high-molecular compound as a binder and carbon fibers, characterized in that the carbon fibers contain thin fibers with an average diameter smaller than 5 ?m and an average fiber length of 3 to 10 mm; a porous carbon electrode substrate for a fuel cell having a thickness of 0.05 to 0.5 mm and a bulk density of 0.3 to 0.8 g/cm3, also having a bending strength of 10 MPa or higher and a deflection of 1.5 mm or more at the time of bending, measured by a three-point bending test in conditions of using a sample width of 1 cm, a strain rate of 10 mm/min, and a distance between supporting points of 2 cm; and a method of producing a porous carbon electrode substrate for a fuel cell by impregnating the carbon fiber paper with a thermosetting resin, curing the thermosetting resin by heating and pressing treatment, and then carbonizing the paper.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus and a method for manufacturing a windable carbonaceous material sheet, which is obtained by continuously curing a long uncured fiber sheet which is obtained by using short fibers to make paper and which contains uncured resin to produce a resin-impregnated cured sheet, and then continuously carbonizing it, and its production process. For the object, a long uncured fiber sheet (1a) is conveyed by conveyance means which is equipped with one rotation belt set (2) comprising a drive roll (2a), a follower roll (2b), and an endless belt (2c) which is put on and around these rolls (2a, 2b). A resin-impregnated cured sheet (1b) is produced by heating and pressurizing the uncured fiber sheet (1a) by resin curing means (3) which is arranged so as to nip the uncured fiber sheet through the endless belt (2c).

Abstract: The present invention provides carbon fiber paper consisting of an organic high-molecular compound as a binder and carbon fibers, characterized in that the carbon fibers contain thin fibers with an average diameter smaller than 5 ?m and an average fiber length of 3 to 10 mm; a porous carbon electrode substrate for a fuel cell having a thickness of 0.05 to 0.5 mm and a bulk density of 0.3 to 0.8 g/cm3, also having a bending strength of 10 MPa or higher and a deflection of 1.5 mm or more at the time of bending, measured by a three-point bending test in conditions of using a sample width of 1 cm, a strain rate of 10 mm/min, and a distance between supporting points of 2 cm; and a method of producing a porous carbon electrode substrate for a fuel cell by impregnating the carbon fiber paper with a thermosetting resin, curing the thermosetting resin by heating and pressing treatment, and then carbonizing the paper.

Abstract: Method for preparation of an aqueous emulsion from a curable silicone composition consisting of (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydroxyl groups, (B) an organohydrogensiloxane, and (C) a curing catalyst, said method being characterized by (i) continuously supplying component (A), component (B) and component (C), or a mixture of components (A) and (B) and component (C) through individual inlet ports into a continuous mixer and mixing said components at a temperature not exceeding 10° C., (ii) continuously supplying the obtained mixture and (D) an aqueous solution of a surface-active agent to an emulsifier, and emulsifying the components at a temperature not exceeding 20° C. An apparatus for the preparation of an aqueous emulsion of a curable silicone composition comprising of a continuous mixer for mixing components (A) through (C), a distribution unit connected to the lower part of the mixer, and an emulsifier.

Abstract: A silicone rubber emulsion composition comprising (A) 100 parts diorganopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded alkenyl groups, (E) 0 to 60 parts reinforcing silica filler, (B) 10 to 250 parts water containing a smectite clay, (C) 0.1 to 15 parts emulsifier, and (D) a cross-linking agent (e.g., an organohydrogenpolysiloxane) in an amount sufficient for cross-linking component (A) and a catalyst (e.g., a platinum-type catalyst). A method for preparing the aforementioned emulsion composition comprising mixing components (A) and (E) with other components in a high-speed stirrer-equipped mixer. A method of manufacturing a silicone rubber comprising either heating and dehydrating the aforementioned emulsion composition.

Abstract: Method for preparation of an aqueous emulsion from a curable silicone composition consisting of (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydroxyl groups, (B) an organohydrogensiloxane, and (C) a curing catalyst, said method being characterized by (i) continuously supplying component (A), component (B) and component (C), or a mixture of components (A) and (B) and component (C) through individual inlet ports into a continuous mixer and mixing said components at a temperature not exceeding 10° C., (ii) continuously supplying the obtained mixture and (D) an aqueous solution of a surface-active agent to an emulsifier, and emulsifying the components at a temperature not exceeding 20° C. An apparatus for the preparation of an aqueous emulsion of a curable silicone composition comprising of a continuous mixer for mixing components (A) through (C), a distribution unit connected to the lower part of the mixer, and an emulsifier.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a silicone rubber comprises a first stage and a second stage. The first stage comprises (1-1) the step of preparing an aqueous dispersion composed of water that contains a water-soluble polymer (E), a finely powdered silica filler (B), a conductive filler (C), and a non-conductive inorganic filler (D) and (1-2) the step of preparing an aqueous emulsion by stirring and mixing the obtained aqueous dispersion with the following components: an organopolysiloxane (A) that contains silicon-bonded alkenyl groups, an emulsification agent (F), and a curing agent (G). The second stage obtains the silicon rubber either (2-1) by curing the aqueous emulsion prepared in the aforementioned first stage, forming a wet silicone-rubber like cured body, and then removing water from the aforementioned wet silicone-rubber like cured body; or (2-2) by dehydrating and curing the aqueous emulsion prepared in the aforementioned first stage.