Abstract: The invention relates to a material including a support consisting of a porous composite material including at least one polymer phase forming a binder based on at least one polymer selected from thermoplastic polymers, elastomers, and elastomer thermoplastics, and at least one filler selected from thermally conductive fillers, the pores of the support consisting of the porous composite material being partially or entirely filled with at least one phase-change material. The invention also relates to a method for producing said material.

Abstract: A process for preparing a polymeric composition for forming a lithium-ion or sodium-ion battery electrode or a supercapacitor electrode or for exhibiting magnetic properties, to such a polymeric composition obtained by means of this process, to a mixture which is a precursor of the composition, obtained by means of a first mixing step of the process, and to this electrode. The process for preparing this composition comprises: a) hot-mixing, via the melt process and without solvent, at least one active material, a binder-forming polymeric phase and a sacrificial polymeric phase so as to obtain a mixture, and b) at least partially eliminating said sacrificial polymeric phase so as to obtain said composition which comprises the active material(s) according to a weight fraction greater than 80%. The sacrificial phase is used in step a) according to a weight fraction in the mixture being greater than or equal to 15%.

Abstract: The invention concerns an elastomer composition for a self-supporting insert (1) intended to support a tyre of a wheel of a vehicle, an insert of which at least one layer (3) comprises said composition and a mounted assembly incorporating said insert. The invention applies to a non-pneumatic mounted assembly, in particular for a vehicle with two wheels, in which each of the tyres is permanently supported by said insert, The elastomer composition comprises, principally by mass, a mixture of at least one first thermoplastic elastomer and at least one second thermoplastic elastomer, and said composition is such that said at least one first thermoplastic elastomer is a copolyamide (COPA) and said at least one second thermoplastic elastomer is a thermoplastic styrene (TPS) elastomer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a material including a support consisting of a porous composite material including at least one polymer phase forming a binder based on at least one polymer selected from thermoplastic polymers, elastomers, and elastomer thermoplastics, and at least one filler selected from thermally conductive fillers, the pores of the support consisting of the porous composite material being partially or entirely filled with at least one phase-change material. The invention also relates to a method for producing said material.

Abstract: A process for preparing a reinforced and reactive thermoplastic composition having a continuous phase based on a thermoplastic polymer and dispersed therein is a discontinuous phase based on a reactive reinforcing agent that may be immiscible with the thermoplastic polymer is provided. A composition obtained by this process is also provided. The reinforcing agent is selected from the group consisting of epoxy resins, polyorganosiloxanes having SiH functional group(s), diisocyanates or polyisocyanates and mixtures thereof, comprises a grafting, a branching and/or a crosslinking, that are carried out in situ, by reactive compounding of these phases with a shear rate greater than 102 s?1, of the reinforcing agent onto the chain of the thermoplastic polymer, so that the discontinuous phase is dispersed homogeneously in the continuous phase in the form of nodules having a number-average size of less than 5 ?m.

Abstract: A process for preparing a polymeric composition for forming a lithium-ion or sodium-ion battery electrode or a supercapacitor electrode or for exhibiting magnetic properties, to such a polymeric composition obtained by means of this process, to a mixture which is a precursor of the composition, obtained by means of a first mixing step of the process, and to this electrode. The process for preparing this composition comprises: a) hot-mixing, via the melt process and without solvent, at least one active material, a binder-forming polymeric phase and a sacrificial polymeric phase so as to obtain a mixture, and b) at least partially eliminating said sacrificial polymeric phase so as to obtain said composition which comprises the active material(s) according to a weight fraction greater than 80%. The sacrificial phase is used in step a) according to a weight fraction in the mixture being greater than or equal to 15%.

Abstract: An element of an engine compartment of a motor vehicle and a method of protecting this element against chemical attacks by a metal halide is described. The element has at least one external layer of a wall having a thermoplastic composition based on polyamide. The thermoplastic composition is based on at least one polyamide that has at least one polymer chain with two ends comprising functional end groups. The at least one polyamide is selected from the group consisting of PA 6, PA 6.6 and mixtures thereof and the composition comprises the product of the reaction, preferably by reactive extrusion, of at least one bifunctional or multifunctional chain extender compound with at least one part of the functional groups. The element is capable of resisting prolonged contact with a metal halide of an alkaline, alkaline-earth or transition metal without breaking.

Abstract: A process for preparing a reinforced and reactive thermoplastic composition having a continuous phase based on a thermoplastic polymer and dispersed therein is a discontinuous phase based on a reactive reinforcing agent that may be immiscible with the thermoplastic polymer is provided. A composition obtained by this process is also provided. The reinforcing agent is selected from the group consisting of epoxy resins, polyorganosiloxanes having SiH functional group(s), diisocyanates or polyisocyanates and mixtures thereof, comprises a grafting, a branching and/or a crosslinking, that are carried out in situ, by reactive compounding of these phases with a shear rate greater than 102 s?1, of the reinforcing agent onto the chain of the thermoplastic polymer, so that the discontinuous phase is dispersed homogeneously in the continuous phase in the form of nodules having a number-average size of less than 5 ?m.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a reinforced and reactive thermoplastic composition having a continuous phase which is based on at least one thermoplastic polymer and dispersed in which is a discontinuous phase based on at least one reactive reinforcing agent that may be immiscible with said at least one thermoplastic polymer, and also to a composition obtained by this process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic elastomer vulcanizate having two respectively thermoplastic and liquid silicone elastomer phases, and the preparation process thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a reinforced and reactive thermoplastic composition having a continuous phase which is based on at least one thermoplastic polymer and dispersed in which is a discontinuous phase based on at least one reactive reinforcing agent that may be immiscible with said at least one thermoplastic polymer, and also to a composition obtained by this process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic elastomer vulcanizate having two respectively thermoplastic and liquid silicone elastomer phases, and the preparation process thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least two incompatible thermoplastic polymers and at least one compatibilizer, to a method of preparing this composition, and to the use of said composition for the manufacture of thermoplastic articles or semi-finished products having, in particular, improved mechanical properties. A composition according to the invention is such that said polymeric compatibilizer includes at least two groups of polar and apolar units compatible with the respectively polymers, and it is characterized in that it comprises the product of a hot compounding reaction, in the presence of a crosslinking system, of said compatibilizer in the crosslinkable state with said thermoplastic polymers, in such a way that only said compatibilizer is crosslinked in said composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cellular substance, the method of preparation and uses thereof, in particular as an absorbent substance, and in particular for the manufacture of sponges and other products for household use. The cellular substance of the invention comprises a mixture of fibers of a hydrophilic polymer, and at least one elastomer, and has a cellular structure formed by cells whose size is between 0.2 ?m and 10 mm, at least 1% of the cells, by volume as compared to the total cell volume, having a size of between 0.2 ?m and 10 ?m. The invention has application, particularly, in the area of absorbent products.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cross-linked composition comprising at least one elastomer and at least one triblock block sequenced copolymer. The Invention also relates to a method for obtaining one such composition based on a system and a suitably selected crosslinking temperature. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the cross-linked composition can be transformed as a thermoplastic material. The inventive composition can be used in various applications, especially for producing conduits for the transfer of fluids, seals and insulation linings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least two incompatible thermoplastic polymers and at least one compatibilizer, to a method of preparing this composition, and to the use of said composition for the manufacture of thermoplastic articles or semi-finished products having, in particular, improved mechanical properties. A composition according to the invention is such that said polymeric compatibilizer includes at least two groups of polar and apolar units compatible with the respectively polymers, and it is characterized in that it comprises the product of a hot compounding reaction, in the presence of a crosslinking system, of said compatibilizer in the crosslinkable state with said thermoplastic polymers, in such a way that only said compatibilizer is crosslinked in said composition.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of a material comprising at least a crosslinkable elastomer selected from the group consisting of butyl rubber, halobutyls and brominated isobutylene and para-methylstyrene copolymers, and at least a non-crosslinkable elastomer with low thermal conductivity for thermal insulation, in particular for pipes. The invention also concerns a pipe, and, in particular a submarine oil pipe for great depths, comprising at least a layer of said material.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of a material comprising at least a crosslinkable elastomer selected from the group consisting of butyl rubber, halobutyls and brominated isobutylene and para-methylstyrene copolymers, and at least a non-crosslinkable elastomer with low thermal conductivity for thermal insulation, in particular for pipes. The invention also concerns a pipe, and, in particular a submarine oil pipe for great depths, comprising at least a layer of said material.

Abstract: The invention concerns a porous material, a method for making same and its applications. Said porous material comprises a mixture of cellulose fibres and at least an elastomer and is characterised in that it has a honeycomb structure having cells with a size ranging between 0.1 and 10 mm, a density of the order of 0.03 to 0.1, water absorbing capacity not less than 750%, and water holding capacity after manual wringing less than 100%. The invention is applicable for making in particular sponges and household goods comprising a spongy element such as brushes and squeegees for cleaning surfaces.

Abstract: A thermoplastic and elastomer composite product, in particular a pipe for conveying coolant fluid in a motor vehicle air conditioning circuit, the product comprising an inside layer made of a mixture of a polyamide 6 and at least one modifying agent such as a grafted poly(1,2-vinylbutadiene), a polyoctene, a brominated isobutylene-p-methylstyrene, a silane, or an ethylene and acrylic acid copolymer, and a layer of an elastomer such as a brominated butyl rubber modified by a grafted poly(1,2-vinylbutadiene), a silane, an ethylene and acrylic acid copolymer, or a copolymer of ethylene and of propylene grafted with maleic anhydride, there being total adhesion between the thermoplastic and the elastomer.