Abstract: Described herein is a coating composition and films therefrom, wherein the coating composition comprises a plurality of ceramic microspheres wherein the plurality of ceramic microspheres has a D50 diameter of 2 to 20 microns and a D50 to D90 ratio greater than 0.50 as measured by light scattering; and at least one film-forming polymer.

Abstract: Described herein is a curable fluoropolymer composition comprising: an amorphous perfluoropolymer; and nanoparticles of zirconium oxide.

Abstract: Described herein is a method of coagulating a fluoropolymer latex comprising: providing an amorphous fluoropolymer latex; providing unmodified inorganic nanoparticles; contacting the amorphous fluoropolymer latex with a sufficient amount of unmodified inorganic nanoparticles to coagulate the amorphous fluoropolymer.

Abstract: Iodine containing amorphous fluoropolymers having at least one fluoropolymer with a cure site, where the fluoropolymer has a Mooney viscosity of 2 or less (ML 1+10) at 100° C. according to ASTM D1646, and a peel strength to a roll mill of 10 dN/cm or less and methods for making such iodine containing amorphous fluoropolymers are described. Articles derived from the cured product of such iodine containing amorphous fluoropolymers are also described. Solutions, dispersions and coatings derived from such iodine containing amorphous fluoropolymers are also described.

Abstract: Described herein is a curable fluoropolymer composition comprising: an amorphous perfluoropolymer; and nano-particles of zirconium oxide.

Abstract: Described herein is a method of coagulating a fluoropolymer latex comprising: providing an amorphous fluoropolymer latex; providing unmodified inorganic nanoparticles; contacting the amorphous fluoropolymer latex with a sufficient amount of unmodified inorganic nanoparticles to coagulate the amorphous fluoropolymer.

Abstract: Iodine containing amorphous fluoropolymers having at least one fluoropolymer with a cure site, where the fluoropolymer has a Mooney viscosity of 2 or less (ML 1+10) at 100° C. according to ASTM D1646, and a peel strength to a roll mill of 10 dN/cm or less and methods for making such iodine containing amorphous fluoropolymers are described. Articles derived from the cured product of such iodine containing amorphous fluoropolymers are also described. Solutions, dispersions and coatings derived from such iodine containing amorphous fluoropolymers are also described.

Abstract: A composition comprising exfoliated silicate platelets; a thermoplastic polymer; and a block copolymer and method of making the same.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a carbon containing nano-material, a curable matrix, and a block copolymer comprising a functional block and a non-functional block, wherein no block is compatible with the curable matrix. Also provided are cured compositions, multi-layer articles comprising the compositions, and multi-layer articles comprising the cured compositions. Further provided is a method for increasing the material dampening of a polymer composition comprising mixing a curable matrix, a carbon containing nano-material, and a block copolymer comprising a functional block and a non-functional block.

Abstract: A composition comprising a fluorinated block copolymer and at least one of an intercalated layered silicate or exfoliated silicate platelets, and methods of making the same.

Abstract: A plurality of crosslinked acrylate microspheres and a curable fluoroelastomer are combined to form a elastomeric blend of both materials. The microspheres are the reaction product of at least one acrylate monomer and at least one multifunctional crosslinking agent. The microspheres are crosslinked prior to being admixed with the curable fluoroelastomeric resin or gum. The combination is very beneficial to forming a final cured composition due to the elimination of the need to balance cure chemistries with the curing process kinetics.

Abstract: Certain block copolymers may be suitable as compatibilizers in multiple component polymeric blends and composites. The utilization of at least one block copolymer in polymeric blends augments physical properties in the polymeric blend composite. The addition of block copolymers to polymeric blends may enhance certain mechanical properties of the composite, such as tensile strength, impact resistance, modulus, and heat stability, over the initial levels achieved by polymeric blends without incorporating block copolymers.

Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising a polymeric matrix; a plurality of fillers; and a block copolymer wherein at least one segment of the block copolymer interacts with the fillers. Also provided are composition comprising a plurality of fillers having surfaces and a block copolymer wherein at least one segment of the block copolymer is capable of interacting with the fillers upon application in a polymeric matrix. Compositions comprising a flame retardant compound and a block copolymer wherein at least one segment of the block copolymer is capable of interacting with the flame retardant compound upon application in a polymeric matrix are also provided.

Abstract: Block copolymers are suitable additives for polymeric composites containing microspheres. The block copolymers have at least one segment that is capable of interacting with the microspheres thereby enhancing the physical characteristics of the composition.

Abstract: A composition comprising exfoliated silicate platelets; a thermoplastic polymer; and a block copolymer and method of making the same.

Abstract: A composition comprising a fluorinated block copolymer and at least one of an intercalated layered silicate or exfoliated silicate platelets, and methods of making the same.