Abstract: This disclosure describes micro, sub-micro, and nano-cellular polymer foams formed from a polymer composition that includes a polymer and functionalized carbon nanotubes, and systems and methods of formation thereof. The microcellular polymer foam has an average pore size within a range of 1 micron to 100 microns, the sub-microcellular polymer foam has an average pore size within a range of 0.5 microns to 1 micron, and the nano-cellular polymer foam has an average pore size within a range of 10 nanometers to 500 nanometers. In other aspects, this disclosure describes micro, sub-micro, and nano-cellular polymer foams formed from a polymer composition that includes a polymer and non-functionalized carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: A polymer composite thin film exhibiting piezoelectric properties may include a polymer matrix with base material of Polyoxymethylene (POM) and a piezoelectric additive of greater than approximately five (5) percent by weight of the polymer composite thin film. The piezoelectric additives may include BaTiO3 and KNN. The polymer composite thin film exhibits piezoelectric characteristics and may be used in electronic devices in piezoelectric actuators and piezoelectric sensors.

Abstract: A dielectric polymer, methods of making the dielectric polymer, and uses thereof (e.g. piezoelectric sensors and/or actuators) are described. The dielectric polymer includes a polymeric matrix (e.g. a copolymers of styrene and acrylonitrile SAN, or a terpolymer of the former with methyl methacrylate MMA-SAN) derived from at least one polymerizable vinyl monomer and an ionic liquid that includes an organic cation and a balancing anion (e.g. 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate BMMMPF6). The ionic liquid is compatible with the at least one polymerizable vinyl monomer and the concentration of the ionic liquid in the dielectric polymeric composition ranges from 0.5 wt. % to less than 30 wt. %.

Abstract: Disclosed is a photochromic material that includes a first polymeric layer having a photochromic compound that is capable of being activated in response to a stimulus. The first polymeric layer is configured such that the activated photochromic compound becomes inactivated within 10 minutes, preferably within 5 minutes, most preferably within 1 minute, in the absence of said stimulus.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a nitrogen containing thermoplastic polymer composition having reduced combustion toxicity. The disclosed thermoplastic composition comprises at least one polyetherimide resin, and at least one combustion toxicant suppressant. Also disclosed is a method for making the disclosed thermoplastic polymer composition and an article of manufacture comprising the disclosed polymer composition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions of polycarbonate compositions having, among other characteristics, improved thermal dimensional stability, hydrolytic stability and high refractive index. The resulting polycarbonate copolymer composition, comprising a polycarbonate and a polysulfone, can be used in the manufacture of articles for optical applications. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions of thermoplastic compositions with antimicrobial properties. The resulting compositions, comprising one or more thermoplastic polymers, a zinc additive component, and an acid stabilizer component, can be used in the manufacture of articles requiring antimicrobial protection while still retaining the advantageous physical properties of thermoplastic compositions. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to relates to copolymer compositions comprising domains of polycarbonate and polyacrylate, and to methods of preparing the copolymers, wherein the method comprises reacting a polycarbonate macroinitator with a vinyl monomer by atom transfer radical polymerization. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions of polycarbonate compositions having, among other characteristics, improved thermal dimensional stability, hydrolytic stability and high refractive index. The resulting polycarbonate copolymer composition, comprising a polycarbonate and a polysulfone, can be used in the manufacture of articles for optical applications. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprises a polycarbonate, an acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylate terpolymer, and a low gloss additive, wherein the 60° gloss is measured to be less than or equal to 90 GU according to ASTM D2457. The thermoplastic composition has excellent low gloss performance and mechanical performance. A method of making the thermoplastic composition, and an article comprising the thermoplastic composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprises a polycarbonate, a polysiloxane-polycarbonate, and a gel-type low gloss additive, wherein the 60° gloss is measured to be less than or equal to 90 GU according to ASTM D2457. The thermoplastic composition has excellent impact strength and color capability. A method of making the thermoplastic composition, and an article comprising the thermoplastic composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprises a polycarbonate, an acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylate terpolymer, and a low gloss additive, wherein the 60° gloss is measured to be less than or equal to 90 GU according to ASTM D2457. The thermoplastic composition has excellent low gloss performance and mechanical performance. A method of making the thermoplastic composition, and an article comprising the thermoplastic composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprises a polycarbonate, a polysiloxane-polycarbonate, and a gel-type low gloss additive, wherein the 60° gloss is measured to be less than or equal to 90 GU according to ASTM D2457. The thermoplastic composition has excellent impact strength and color capability. A method of making the thermoplastic composition, and an article comprising the thermoplastic composition are also disclosed.