Abstract: A solid ink composition comprising at least one crystalline oxazoline compound and at least one amorphous component derived from a polyol, and a colorant and optional viscosity modifier, which are suitable for inkjet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In embodiments, the solid ink formulation comprises a blend of an amorphous and crystalline components which provides a solid ink with excellent robustness when forming images or printing on coated paper substrates.

Abstract: An alkylated benzimidazolone compound of the formula: wherein at least one of R1 to R4 is X—Rc, where X represents a linking group, and Ra, Rb, and Rc independently represents substituted or unsubstituted alkyl groups, provided that at least one of Ra and Rb represents H. The present disclosure provides alkylated benzimidazolone compounds and self-assembled nanostructures formed from alkylated benzimidazolone compounds.

Abstract: A solid ink composition comprising oligomer resins which are suitable for direct-to-paper (DTP) and/or transfix inkjet printing. In embodiments, the oligomer resins are poly/oligoester and poly/oligoesteramide compounds, which are non-wax materials having semi-crystalline properties.

Abstract: Substituted oxazoline compounds and/or substituted oxazoline derivatives having amorphous, semi-crystalline, or crystalline properties and methods for producing such compounds and derivatives are presented. The substituted oxazoline compounds and/or substituted oxazoline derivatives are useful for various applications. For example, the substituted oxazoline compounds and/or substituted oxazoline derivatives may function as phase-change agents, a binder resins, rheology modifiers or plasticizers for ink compositions.

Abstract: A solid ink composition comprising an amorphous component, a crystalline material, and optionally, a colorant, which are suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In embodiments, the solid ink formulation comprises a blend of an amorphous and crystalline components which provides a solid ink with excellent robustness when forming images or printing on coated paper substrates.

Abstract: An ink composition including one or more oxazoline compounds or oxazoline derivatives having either crystalline, amorphous or even semi-crystalline properties for use in a particular printing application, such as in a direct-to-paper print process.

Abstract: A phase separation ink including at least one crystallizable component that crystallizes as it cools from a first ink jetting temperature to a second lower temperature; at least one amorphous component comprising a material that remains amorphous at the second temperature; an optional colorant; wherein the at least one crystallizable component and the at least one amorphous component are in a molten, single phase state at the first ink jetting temperature; wherein at the second temperature, the phase separation ink comprises a crystalline phase comprising the at least one crystallizable component and an amorphous phase comprising the at least one amorphous component; wherein the amorphous phase of the at least one phase separation ink substantially penetrates into the final image receiving substrate and the crystalline phase of the at least one phase separation ink substantially remains on the surface of the final image receiving substrate.

Abstract: Core-shell nanoscale pigment particles include a core organic pigment composition including nanoscale particles of organic pigments, and a shell layer of surface-deposited silica, where the organic pigment particles are selected from azo-type pigment particles, azo laked pigment particles, quinacridone pigment particles, phthalocyanine pigment particles, and mixtures thereof. The core-shell nanoscale pigment particles can also include an organic primer layer covering the core and located between the core and the shell layer. The core-shell nanoscale pigment particles can be made by preparing a core composition including nanoparticles of organic pigments, and encapsulating the core with shell layer of surface-deposited silica and an optional organic primer layer located between the core and the shell layer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyester resin comprising the polycondensation product of (a) at least one diacid, acid ester, or diester; and (b) at least one diol; wherein either (i) at least one diacid, acid ester, or diester comprises a rosin diacid, rosin acid ester, or rosin diester; or (ii) at least one diol comprises a rosin diol, and wherein at least one of the rosin diacid, rosin acid ester, rosin diester, or rosin diol is either (A) an ester of a functionalized rosin or an ester of a reduced functionalized rosin, or (B) a dimerized rosin. Also disclosed is a toner composition comprising particles which comprise the disclosed polyester resin and an optional colorant.

Abstract: A process for making a self-emulsifying composite suitable for use in forming latex emulsions includes contacting a resin with a solid or highly concentrated surfactant, a solid neutralizing agent in the absence of water and an organic solvent to form a mixture, melt mixing the mixture, and forming a self-emulsifying composite of the melt mixed mixture such as a granule. Self-emulsifying granules are also provided and configured to form a latex emulsion when added to water, which may then be utilized to form a toner.

Abstract: A process for making a latex emulsion suitable for use in a toner composition includes contacting at least one polyester resin with a bio-based solvent to form a resin mixture, adding a neutralizing agent and deionized water to the resin mixture, removing the solvent from the formed latex, and recovering the emulsion. The solvent removed from the formed latex may be re-used, making the process very environmentally friendly.

Abstract: Nano-sized phthalocyanine pigment particles include a phthalocyanine chromogen structure as the main component, and a substituted soluble metal-phthalocyanine dye as a minor component that is associated non-covalently with the phthalocyanine chromogen structure, wherein the presence of one or more sterically bulky substituents on the substituted soluble metal-phthalocyanine dye limits an extent of pigment particle growth and aggregation, to afford nano-sized pigment particles.

Abstract: Disclosed is an organic phase change carrier and a method for forming same, and a phase change ink including same. The organic phase change carrier comprises a colloidal dispersion of nanoparticles exhibiting a substantially uniform distribution of said nanoparticles discretely distributed therewithin, at least one curable monomer; a phase change inducing component, and an initiator. The organic phase change carrier exhibits a substantially uniform distribution of the nanoparticles so that they are discretely distributed therewithin, and are substantially resistant to the aggregation of the nanoparticles distributed therewithin.

Abstract: Nanostructures are formed from alkylated derivatives of aromatic acids of the formula: wherein at least one of R1 to R6 represents a carboxylic acid group, a primary amide group, an ester group, an amidine group, or a salt thereof, at least one other of R1 to R6 is X—Rc, and the remaining of R1 to R6 independently represent H or substituted or unsubstituted organic groups; X represents a linking group; and Rc represents a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group.

Abstract: A sterically bulky stabilizer that includes an alkylated-benzimidazolone compound, where the sterically bulky stabilizer is associated non-covalently with a benzimidazolone pigment, and the presence of the sterically bulky stabilizer limits the extent of particle growth and aggregation, to afford nanoscale pigment particles.

Abstract: Disclosed is an organic phase change carrier and a method for forming same, and a phase change ink including same. The organic phase change carrier comprises a colloidal dispersion of nanoparticles exhibiting a substantially uniform distribution of said nanoparticles discretely distributed therewithin, at least one curable monomer; a phase change inducing component, and an initiator. The organic phase change carrier exhibits a substantially uniform distribution of the nanoparticles so that they are discretely distributed therewithin, and are substantially resistant to the aggregation of the nanoparticles distributed therewithin.

Abstract: A sterically bulky stabilizer that is associated non-covalently with a benzimidazolone pigment. The sterically bulky stabilizer compound includes an aromatic acid derivative, and the presence of the sterically bulky stabilizer limits an extent of particle growth and aggregation, to afford nanoscale pigment particles.

Abstract: An alkylated benzimidazolone compound of the formula: wherein at least one of R1 to R4 is X—Rc, where X represents a linking group, and Ra, Rb, and Rc independently represents substituted or unsubstituted alkyl groups, provided that at least one of Ra and Rb represents H. The present disclosure provides alkylated benzimidazolone compounds and self-assembled nanostructures formed from alkylated benzimidazolone compounds.

Abstract: A nanoscale pigment particle composition includes an organic benzimidazolone pigment, and a sterically bulky stabilizer compound, wherein the benzimidazolone pigment associates non-covalently with the sterically bulky stabilizer compound that is a substituted pyridine derivative; and the presence of the associated stabilizer limits the extent of particle growth and aggregation, to afford nanoscale pigment particles.

Abstract: An ink composition, such as a nonpolar liquid or phase change (solid) ink composition, that includes a non-polar carrier, and a nanoscale pigment particle composition. The nanoscale pigment particle composition includes a benzimidazolone pigment and a sterically bulky stabilizer compound, which is an alkylated-benzimidazolone compound, associated non-covalently with the benzimidazolone pigment. The presence of the associated stabilizer limits an extent of particle growth and aggregation, to afford nanoscale pigment particles.