Abstract: A fixing device includes a belt member that cyclically moves, a pressing unit that comes into contact with the belt member and presses a recording medium moving between the belt member and the pressing unit, and a heat source that includes a base material, a resistance heating element disposed on a surface of the base material along a longitudinal direction of the base material, and an insulator covering the resistance heating element and that comes into contact with the pressing unit via the belt member to heat an inner surface of the belt member, in which the insulator is formed to cover a corner portion of the base material in a direction of movement of the belt member.

Abstract: A high-frequency dielectric heating adhesive sheet includes: a first bonding layer containing a first thermoplastic resin and a first dielectric filler; and a second bonding layer containing a second thermoplastic resin and a second dielectric filler. A volume content VA1 of the first thermoplastic resin in the first bonding layer and a volume content VA2 of the second thermoplastic resin in the second bonding layer are in a range from 60% by volume to 100% by volume. Change rates Vx1 and Vx2 represented by formulas below are less than 80%. VB1 is the volume content of the first thermoplastic resin in a layer in direct contact with the first bonding layer, and VB2 is the volume content of the second thermoplastic resin in a layer in direct contact with the second bonding layer.

Abstract: A bonding method using adhesive sheets respectively containing first and second thermoplastic resins. The volume content VA1 of the first thermoplastic resin in the adhesive sheet and the volume content VA2 of the second thermoplastic resin in the adhesive sheet are from 60 vol % to 100 vol %. Change rates Vx1 and Vx2 represented by formulae below are less than 80%. VB1 is the volume content of the first thermoplastic resin in a layer in direct contact with the first adhesive layer, and VB2 is the volume content of the second thermoplastic resin in a layer in direct contact with the second adhesive layer. The method includes applying a high-frequency wave to the adhesive sheets between adherends to bond them together, Vx1={(VA1?VB1)/VA1}×100??(Numerical Formula 1) Vx2={(VA2?VB2)/VA2}×100??(Numerical Formula 2).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid-repellent composition containing a tetrafunctional silane-based compound having a specified structure and a trifunctional silane-based compound having a specified structure as well as a metal catalyst and satisfying a formula (I): 12?x?64, x represents a ratio of a molar amount of the component (A) to a molar amount of the component (B) (molar ratio), a liquid-repellent sheet including a liquid-repellent layer formed of the foregoing liquid-repellent composition, and production methods of the same.

Abstract: Provided is an antifouling composition including a tetrafunctional silane-based compound (A) having a specified structure, a trifunctional silane-based compound having a specified structure, and at least one metal catalyst (C) selected from the group consisting of a titanium-based catalyst, an aluminum-based catalyst, a tin-based catalyst, and a zinc-based catalyst, the antifouling composition satisfying the following relational expression (1). 1.5?y?2x+1??Expression (1): In the expression, x indicates the carbon number of an alkyl group that is selected for R2 in the formula (b) representing the silane-based compound (B) and indicates a number of 4 to 22; and y indicates a blending amount ratio (A)/(B) in a molar ratio of the silane-based compound (A) to the silane-based compound (B).

Abstract: The invention is an electrolyte composition comprising the following component (A), component (B) and component (C): component (A): an ionic compound having a melting point of 200° C. or lower (except for the following components (B) and (C)), component (B): an ionic compound including a Group 1 or 2 metal ion in the periodic table, and component (C): a zwitterionic compound, and a secondary battery having a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and the electrolyte composition, and a method for using the secondary battery, wherein an upper limit of a cutoff voltage during charging is 4.4 to 5.5 V. One aspect of the invention provides an electrolyte composition excellent in flame retardance and non-volatility, a secondary battery excellent in cycling characteristics and having a high capacity, and a method for using the secondary battery.

Abstract: Provided is an antifouling composition including a polysilazane-based compound (A) and a both terminal carboxy-modified silicone (B), the content of the component (B) being from 0.01 to 10 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the total amount of the component (A), and the antifouling composition serves as a sheet-like antifouling layer-forming material. The antifouling composition is able to form a sheet-like antifouling layer having favorable surface state and curability and also having excellent water repellency such that even when a tilt angle is small, water droplets can be slipped off.

Abstract: The release agent composition of the invention contains a rubber elastomer (A) and an acrylic polymer (B) containing a structural unit derived from a long-chain alkyl (meth)acrylate (b1) represented by the following formula (1): wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and R2 represents a branched alkyl group having 10 to 30 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Provided are an antifouling composition including a tetrafunctional silane-based compound (A) having a specified structure, a trifunctional silane-based compound (B) having a specified structure, and a metal catalyst (C) containing one or more metal atoms selected from titanium, aluminum, and zinc, which does not require light irradiation for revealing a catalytic action; an antifouling sheet including an antifouling layer formed of the antifouling composition; and a method for producing the same.

Abstract: An antifouling composition is provided. The composition includes a tetrafunctional silane-based compound having a specified structure as a component (A), trifunctional silane-based compounds having a specified structure different from each other as a component (B) and component (C), and a metal catalyst as a component (D). The composition has a molar ratio of the component (A) to the component (B) of 1.4 or more, and a molar ratio of the component (B) to a total of the components (B) and (C) of 0.020 or more. An antifouling sheet including an antifouling layer formed of the antifouling composition and a method for producing the same are also provided.

Abstract: A release agent composition may include a polyester resin (A) and an acrylic polymer (B) in which the acrylic polymer (B) may include a structural unit represented by any structural formula disclosed herein, and a ratio of a blending amount of the polyester resin (A) to a blending amount of the acrylic polymer (B) may be in the range of (A):(B)=50:50 to 95:5 in a mass ratio. The release agent composition may be used to form a release sheet for a single-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet or release sheets for a double-sided (faced) pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet. Further, when the release sheet is wound up in a rolled form, it is possible to suppress the release agent composition from transferring to a surface of the base material of the release sheet and to impart an easy peeling property to the release sheet.

Abstract: Provided is an antifouling composition including a polysilazane-based compound (A) and a both terminal carboxy-modified silicone (B), the content of the component (B) being from 0.01 to 10 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the total amount of the component (A), and the antifouling composition serves as a sheet-like antifouling layer-forming material. The antifouling composition is able to form a sheet-like antifouling layer having favorable surface state and curability and also having excellent water repellency such that even when a tilt angle is small, water droplets can be slipped off.

Abstract: Provided is an antifouling composition including a tetrafunctional silane-based compound (A) having a specified structure, a trifunctional silane-based compound having a specified structure, and at least one metal catalyst (C) selected from the group consisting of a titanium-based catalyst, an aluminum-based catalyst, a tin-based catalyst, and a zinc-based catalyst, the antifouling composition satisfying the following relational expression (1). 1.5?y?2x+1??Expression (1): In the expression, x indicates the carbon number of an alkyl group that is selected for R2 in the formula (b) representing the silane-based compound (B) and indicates a number of 4 to 22; and y indicates a blending amount ratio (A)/(B) in a molar ratio of the silane-based compound (A) to the silane-based compound (B).

Abstract: A release sheet 1 may include a base material 12 and a release agent layer 11 provided on the base material 12. The release agent layer 11 is composed of a cured product of a release agent composition containing 50 mass % or more of a diene-based polymer. Mooney viscosity (ML1+4 (100° C.)) of the diene-based polymer measured at 100° C. according to HS K6300 is in the range of 25 to 70, and a ratio (TCp/ML1+4 (100° C.)) of the Mooney viscosity (ML1+4 (100° C.)) and a viscosity (TCp) of a toluene solution of the diene-based polymer is 2.2 or less. This makes it possible to provide a release sheet which can sufficiently suppress adverse effects on electric components and the like, which has a small dependence of release force on peel rate and which can suppress the occurrence of zipping phenomenon, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive article having such a release sheet.

Abstract: Provided is an antifouling sheet having an interlayer (X) containing a (poly)silazane compound and having an antifouling layer (Y) layered on the surface of the interlayer (X), wherein the layer (Y) is formed of an antifouling layer-forming composition containing a specific tetrafunctional silane compound (A) and a specific trifunctional silane compound (B), the content of the component (B) in the antifouling layer-forming composition is 8 to 90 mol % relative to 100 mol % of the component (A). The antifouling sheet is provided with an antifouling layer having good surface state and curability, has a large slip acceleration for water droplets, thereby having excellent water repellency that makes water droplets slip off instantly, and has excellent interlayer adhesiveness.

Abstract: An adhesive composition for a semiconductor includes an acrylic polymer (A), an epoxy-based heat curable resin (B), a heat curing agent (C), a silane compound (D) having an organic functional group, molecular weight of 300 or more and an alkoxy equivalent of larger than 13 mmol/g, and a silane compound (E) having an organic functional group, molecular weight of 300 or less and an alkoxy equivalent of 13 mmol/g or less.

Abstract: A film for producing a sheet for a multilayer optical recording medium, the sheet having a repeating structure containing a plurality of laminated optical recording layers, the sheet has a structure including a unit wherein an optical recording layer and an adhesive layer are laminated or a structure including a unit wherein an optical recording layer, a barrier layer and an adhesive layer are laminated, and a maximum height roughness of the optical recording layer or the barrier layer is 500 nm or smaller, the optical recording layer or the barrier layer is disposed on a process film on a face at a side for forming the optical recording layer or at a side for forming the barrier layer, the face at the side for forming the optical recording layer or at the side for forming the barrier layer having a maximum height roughness of 500 nm or smaller.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sheet for producing a multilayer optical recording medium having a repeating structure wherein a plurality of optical recording layers are laminated. The sheet for a multilayer optical recording medium has a structure having a unit wherein an optical recording layer and an adhesive layer are laminated, or a structure having a unit wherein an optical recording layer, a barrier layer and an adhesive layer are laminated in this order. The maximum height roughness (Rz) of the optical recording layer or the barrier layer is not more than 500 nm. A multilayer optical recording medium is produced by using the sheet for a multilayer optical recording medium. Also disclosed is a sheet for producing, with high precision, a high-quality multilayer optical recording medium having a repeating unit wherein a plurality of optical recording layers containing a multiphoton absorbing material are laminated. A multilayer optical recording medium is also produced by using this sheet.

Abstract: An adhesive composition for a semiconductor includes an acrylic polymer (A), an epoxy-based heat curable resin (B), a heat curing agent (C), a silane compound (D) having an organic functional group, molecular weight of 300 or more and an alkoxy equivalent of larger than 13 mmol/g, and a silane compound (E) having an organic functional group, molecular weight of 300 or less and an alkoxy equivalent of 13 mmol/g or less.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a release sheet including: a base material; and a release agent layer provided on the base material, wherein the release agent layer is formed by curing a material mainly constituted of a diene-based polymer and contains substantially no silicone compound, and wherein Mooney viscosity (ML1+4 (100° C.)) of the diene-based polymer before curing which is measured according to JIS K6300 at a temperature of 100° C. is in the range of 40 to 70. It is preferred that the material before curing is mainly constituted of one or two or more diene-based polymers having a cis-1,4 bond content of 90 to 99%.