Abstract: The invention relates to lubricant additive compositions and lubricant compositions each comprising thiophosphates and thiophosphate derivatives, methods for making and using the same, including methods of lubricating machines and machine parts and methods of extending the useful life of elastomeric seal components of such machines.

Abstract: The invention relates to lubricant additive compositions and lubricant compositions each comprising thiophosphates and thiophosphate derivatives, methods for making and using the same, including methods of lubricating machines and machine parts and methods of extending the useful life of elastomeric seal components of such machines.

Abstract: The invention relates to thiophosphates and derivatives thereof useful as antiwear additive components, lubricant additive compositions and lubricant compositions each comprising such compounds, methods for making and using the same, including methods of lubricating machines and machine parts and methods of extending the useful life of elastomeric seal components of such machines.

Abstract: The invention relates to thiophosphates and derivatives thereof useful as antiwear additive components, lubricant additive compositions and lubricant compositions each comprising such compounds, methods for making and using the same, including methods of lubricating machines and machine parts and methods of extending the useful life of elastomeric seal components of such machines.

Abstract: The invention relates to thiophosphates and derivatives thereof useful as antiwear additive components, lubricant additive compositions and lubricant compositions each comprising such compounds, methods for making and using the same, including methods of lubricating machines and machine parts and methods of extending the useful life of elastomeric seal components of such machines. In one aspect, the invention relates to a lubricant additive composition comprising a compound of formula (I): or a tribologically acceptable salt thereof, and a sulfonate or a phenate detergent.

Abstract: The present invention provides thiophosphates and thiophosphate derivatives useful as antiwear additive components, lubricant additive compositions and lubricant compositions each comprising such compounds, and methods for making and using the same. In one aspect, the invention relates to a compound of formula (I): or a tribologically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A microfluidic device includes a substrate; at least one inorganic layer provided on the substrate; a patterned epoxy layer formed over the at least one inorganic layer, the patterned epoxy layer including a wall that defines a location for a fluid in the microfluidic device; and an alkoxysilane material containing a primary or secondary amine for promoting adhesion between the at least one inorganic layer and the patterned epoxy layer.

Abstract: A method for making a microfluidic device, the method includes providing at least one inorganic layer on a substrate; applying an alkoxysilane material containing a primary or secondary amine on the at least one inorganic layer; baking the applied alkoxysilane material at a temperature greater than 130 degrees C.; applying an epoxy material to form an epoxy layer, wherein the applied alkoxysilane material is disposed at an interface between the epoxy layer and the at least one inorganic layer; and patterning the epoxy layer to provide a wall for defining a location for a fluid in the microfluidic device.

Abstract: A method for making a microfluidic device, the method includes providing at least one inorganic layer on a substrate; applying an alkoxysilane material containing a primary or secondary amine on the at least one inorganic layer; baking the applied alkoxysilane material at a temperature greater than 130 degrees C.; applying an epoxy material to form an epoxy layer, wherein the applied alkoxysilane material is disposed at an interface between the epoxy layer and the at least one inorganic layer; and patterning the epoxy layer to provide a wall for defining a location for a fluid in the microfluidic device.

Abstract: A microfluidic device includes a substrate; at least one inorganic layer provided on the substrate; a patterned epoxy layer formed over the at least one inorganic layer, the patterned epoxy layer including a wall that defines a location for a fluid in the microfluidic device; and an alkoxysilane material containing a primary or secondary amine for promoting adhesion between the at least one inorganic layer and the patterned epoxy layer.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates a method of forming a polarizing plate comprising providing two protective cover sheets, each protective cover sheet for polarizers comprising a low birefringence protective polymer film and a layer promoting adhesion to poly(vinyl alcohol)-containing films comprising a hydrophilic polymer. The cover sheets are brought into contact with a PVA dichroic polarizing film such that said layer promoting adhesion to poly(vinyl alcohol)-containing films in each of said two cover sheets is in contact with said PVA dichroic polarizing film. A glue composition is applied just before contacting said PVA dichroic polarizing film and said cover sheets, said glue composition being substantially free of dissolved polymer and comprising a crosslinking agent that crosslinks PVA.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer microsphere comprising at least one polymer and at least one bound latent colorant, wherein the microsphere is stabilized by at least one stabilizing polymer. The invention also includes a method of preparing polymer microspheres comprising combining latent colorant, ethylenically unsaturated monomer, stabilizing polymer, and an initiator in solvent and initiating polymerization to form a polymeric microsphere stabilized by a stabilizing polymer bound to the surface of the polymeric microsphere.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer microsphere comprising at least one polymer and at least one bound latent colorant, wherein the microsphere is stabilized by at least one stabilizing polymer. The invention also includes a method of preparing polymer microspheres comprising combining latent colorant, ethylenically unsaturated monomer, stabilizing polymer, and an initiator in solvent and initiating polymerization to form a polymeric microsphere stabilized by a stabilizing polymer bound to the surface of the polymeric microsphere.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive composition can be used to make a heat-sensitive imaging material. The composition includes a water-soluble or water-dispersible binder and dispersed therein, a photothermal conversion material, and hybrid particles of a combustible nitro-resin and an addition polymer derived from one or more ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable monomers. The hybrid particles preferably have a core-shell structure with the combustible nitro-resin comprising the core and the addition polymer providing the shell. These imaging materials are particularly useful as “direct-write” thermally imageable elements useful to provide lithographic printing plates without ablation or the need for alkaline development.

Abstract: Water-compatible branched or unbranched epoxy compounds comprise a backbone having covalently attached two or more epoxy moieties and one or more of the same or different sulfonate or thiosulfate moieties.

Abstract: An imaging member, such as a negative-working printing plate or on-press cylinder, can be prepared using a hydrophilic imaging layer comprising a hydrophilic heat-sensitive polymer containing a crosslinking agent comprising ionic groups and epoxy groups. This polymer may comprise quaternary ammonium carboxylate groups which may include at least one substituted-alkylene(C1-C3)-phenyl group. The imaging member also includes an infrared radiation sensitive material to provide added sensitivity to heat that can be supplied by laser irradiation in the IR region. The heat-sensitive polymer may be “switchable” in response to heat, and provides a lithographic image without wet processing.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive composition can be used to make a heat-sensitive imaging material. The composition includes a water-soluble or water-dispersible binder and dispersed therein, a photothermal conversion material, and hybrid particles of a combustible nitro-resin and an addition polymer derived from one or more ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable monomers. The hybrid particles preferably have a core-shell structure with the combustible nitro-resin comprising the core and the addition polymer providing the shell. These imaging materials are particularly useful as “direct-write” thermally imageable elements useful to provide lithographic printing plates without ablation or the need for alkaline development.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of forming porous particles comprising preparing a mixture of an organic phase and an aqueous phase comprising an unsaturated polyester, a water immiscible organic solvent, at least one organic-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and initiator, subjecting said mixture to high energy emulsification, initiating crosslinking of said polyester after emulsification, removing said water immiscible organic solvent to recover porous polyester particles.

Abstract: Water-soluble or water-dispersible branched or unbranched cationic epoxy compounds comprise a backbone having covalently attached thereto two or more epoxy moieties and one or more of the same or different organoonium moieties. The backbone comprises at least 25 weight % oxygen.

Abstract: An imaging member, such as a negative-working printing plate or on-press cylinder, can be prepared using a hydrophilic imaging layer comprising a hydrophilic heat-sensitive polymer containing a crosslinking agent comprising ionic groups and epoxy groups. This polymer may comprise quaternary ammonium carboxylate groups which may include at least one substituted-alkylene(C1-C3)-phenyl group. The imaging member also includes an infrared radiation sensitive material to provide added sensitivity to heat that can be supplied by laser irradiation in the IR region. The heat-sensitive polymer may be “switchable” in response to heat, and provides a lithographic image without wet processing.