Abstract: It is desirable to provide a polyarylene sulfide resin composition excellent in resistance to heat and humidity and moldability without deteriorating physical properties such as mechanical strength. More specifically, the present invention is characterized by including a polyarylene sulfide resin, glass fibers having been subjected to surface treatment with a sizing agent including an epoxy resin and a polyether resin, and a silane coupling agent having a functional group, in which the total content of the epoxy resin and the polyether resin in the sizing agent is 65% to 100% by mass, and the isothermal crystallization time is 9 seconds or shorter.

Abstract: There is provided a method for producing a metal-resin composite including a metal member and a resin member which are joined together, the resin member containing at least a thermoplastic resin. The method includes a step of joining together the resin member and the metal member by melting the resin member with the frictional heat generated in the surface of the metal member on its side opposite to the resin member in a state where the metal member and the resin member are superposed. The melting point of the thermoplastic resin is 260° C. or more.

Abstract: A polyarylene sulfide (PAS) resin composition that contains a PAS resin and an antiviral agent, has superior antibacterial and antiviral properties, and maintains its intrinsic mechanical strength, weld strength in particular, an article molded from this resin composition, and methods for producing them are provided. More specifically, the PAS resin composition is one that contains the PAS resin and antivirus agent as its essential components, the molded article is one molded from it, and the production methods, for the PAS resin composition and the molded article, are one that includes a step of melt-kneading the PAS resin and antiviral agent in a temperature range of equal to or higher than the melting point of the PAS resin and one in which the PAS resin composition is melted and molded. The antiviral agent is metal ion-containing phosphate and/or borate glass.

Abstract: Provided are a molded article that contains a polyarylene sulfide (PAS) resin and a glass fiber and allows a decrease in mechanical strength to be suppressed even in a hot water environment and under acidic conditions, a PAS resin composition capable of providing such a molded article, and methods for producing the same. More specifically, provided are a PAS resin composition including, per 100 parts by mass of a PAS resin, 10 to 100 parts by mass of a glass fiber having, in the glass fiber, a ZrO2 content of 16 mass % or more, a TiO2 content of 5 to 10 mass % or less, and a CaO content of 0.1 to 5 mass %, and 0.01 to 10 parts by mass of a silane coupling agent (C) blended as essential components; a molded article; and methods for producing the same.

Abstract: Provided are a molded article that contains a polyarylene sulfide (PAS) resin and a glass fiber and allows a decrease in mechanical strength to be suppressed even in a hot water environment and under acidic conditions, a PAS resin composition capable of providing such a molded article, and methods for producing the same. More specifically, provided are a PAS resin composition including, per 100 parts by mass of a PAS resin, 10 to 100 parts by mass of a glass fiber having, in the glass fiber, an MgO content of 6 mass % or more, a CaO content of 16 mass % or less, and an R2O content (the R2O content representing the total content of LiO2, Na2O, and K2O) of 1 mass % or less, and 0.01 to 10 parts by mass of a silane coupling agent (C) blended as essential components; a molded article; and methods for producing the same.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a composite structure in which a metal member having a roughened surface and a resin member are joined in a state in which at least a portion of the roughened surface is included. The resin member is made of a molded article obtained by melt-molding a polyarylene sulfide resin composition containing a polyarylene sulfide resin. In the roughened surface, a cumulative pore volume of a pore diameter in a range of 0.1 ?m to 20 ?m is in a range of 0.5 nL/mm2 or more and 5 nL/mm2 or less measured by mercury porosimetry. According to the invention, it is possible to provide a composite structure that is obtained by joining a metal member and a molded article made of polyarylene sulfide resin composition and is more excellent in joining strength, heat cycle resistance, and sealing properties, and a method for producing the composite structure.

Abstract: There is provided a method for producing a metal-resin composite which includes a resin member and a metal member having a roughened surface in at least a portion of the surface thereof, the resin member being joined so as to be in contact with at least a portion of the roughened surface. The method includes a step of joining the resin member and the metal member by melting the resin member with the frictional heat generated in the surface of the metal member on its side opposite to the resin member in a state where the metal member and the resin member are superposed. The method includes making adjustment so that when the roughened surface is measured at arbitrary five points by using a confocal microscope according to ISO 25178, the developed area ratio (Sdr) is 5 or more in terms of number-average value.

Abstract: Provided is a production method for a layered product in which a metal film can be formed on the surface of a polyarylene sulfide (PAS) molded article with a high adhesive force by a simple step. Further, provided are: a polyarylene sulfide resin composition and a molded article that can be used in the layered product in which a metal film can be formed on the surface of the PAS molded article with a high adhesive force by a simpler step; and production methods therefor. More specifically, provided are: a polyarylene sulfide resin composition obtained by blending a polyarylene sulfide resin, a thermoplastic elastomer and/or a hydrolyzable thermoplastic resin, a carbonate, and a polyolefin-based wax; a molded article which is obtained by melt-molding the polyarylene sulfide resin composition and in which the surface is roughened; a layered product having a metal plating layer; and production methods therefor.

Abstract: A fuel cell system includes a reformer, a fuel cell, a desulfurizer, a recirculation passage through which the reformer communicates with the desulfurizer such that a part of the anode gas generated in the reformer flows into the desulfurizer, and an orifice member provided on the recirculation passage. The orifice member or at least a part of an inner wall of a portion that constitutes an upstream side from the orifice member in the recirculation passage is made of a material containing a material having an antifungal action.

Abstract: The present invention is a molded article containing a polyarylene sulfide resin, a thermoplastic resin other than the polyarylene sulfide resin, and a metal oxide containing at least one of copper or chromium. The polyarylene sulfide resin forms a continuous phase, and a dispersed phase containing the thermoplastic resin and the metal oxide is present in the continuous phase. The present invention is also a polyarylene sulfide resin composition for providing it, a molded article having a roughened surface, a laminate of the molded article and metal, and methods for producing them. According to the present invention, there is provided a molded article that has superior heat resistance of a polyarylene sulfide resin, on which the speed of plating deposition is practical, and with which a laminate with potentially maintained adhesiveness of plating can be obtained and a method for producing it, as well as a polyarylene sulfide resin composition.

Abstract: A fuel cell system includes a reformer, a fuel cell, a desulfurizer, a recirculation passage through which the reformer communicates with the desulfurizer such that a part of the anode gas generated in the reformer flows into the desulfurizer, and an orifice member provided on the recirculation passage. The orifice member or at least a part of an inner wall of a portion that constitutes an upstream side from the orifice member in the recirculation passage is made of a material containing a material having an antifungal action.

Abstract: There is provided a method for producing a metal-resin composite which includes a resin member and a metal member having a roughened surface in at least a portion of the surface thereof, the resin member being joined so as to be in contact with at least a portion of the roughened surface. The method includes a step of joining the resin member and the metal member by melting the resin member with the frictional heat generated in the surface of the metal member on its side opposite to the resin member in a state where the metal member and the resin member are superposed. The method includes making adjustment so that when the roughened surface is measured at arbitrary five points by using a confocal microscope according to ISO 25178, the developed area ratio (Sdr) is 5 or more in terms of number-average value.

Abstract: There is provided a method for producing a metal-resin composite including a metal member and a resin member which are joined together, the resin member containing at least a thermoplastic resin. The method includes a step of joining together the resin member and the metal member by melting the resin member with the frictional heat generated in the surface of the metal member on its side opposite to the resin member in a state where the metal member and the resin member are superposed. The melting point of the thermoplastic resin is 260° C. or more.

Abstract: An optical member, a polarization member, and a display device are provided. The optical member includes a substrate, and a functional layer provided on the substrate, the functional layer including a high refractive layer and a low refractive layer, wherein the high refractive layer has a higher refractive index than that of the substrate and a diffraction grating structure, and the low refractive layer has a lower refractive index than that of the high refractive layer, wherein an interface between the substrate and the high refractive layer and an interface between the high refractive layer and the low refractive layer are in states in which components of the respective layers with the respective interfaces therebetween are compatible with each other.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a polyamide resin, according to the present invention, comprises the steps of: obtaining a low-order condensate in a solid state through polycondensation of dicarboxylic acid and diamine in the presence of a compound having a wt % of approximately 0.01 to 0.5 with respect to the total amount of the dicarboxylic acid and the diamine; and solid-state polymerizing the low-order condensate, wherein the dicarboxylic acid contains, with respect to the total amount of the dicarboxylic acid, approximately 70 mol % of aliphatic dicarboxylic acid having 9 to 12 carbon atoms, wherein the diamine contains, with respect to the total amount of the diamine, approximately 50 mol % of diamine represented by previously indicated chemical formula 1, wherein the range of the maximum temperature of the polycondensation reaction is approximately 200 to 230° C., and the maximum reaction temperature of the solid-state polymerization is approximately 170 to 230° C.

Abstract: Provided is a resin film, etc. not having the film strength thereof being easily degraded, even when an additive is used. Further, provided is a resin film, etc. having a lower reflectivity. A low refractive index layer (the resin film) comprises a binder. Further, the low refractive index layer comprises hollow particles distributed in the binder. Further, the low refractive index layer comprises a fluorine-containing polymer which is immiscible with the hollow particles. The fluorine-containing polymer which is immiscible with the hollow particles is mostly distributed on the surface of the low refractive index layer.

Abstract: An optical member, a polarization member, and a display device are provided. The optical member includes a substrate, and a functional layer provided on the substrate, the functional layer including a high refractive layer and a low refractive layer, wherein the high refractive layer has a higher refractive index than that of the substrate and a diffraction grating structure, and the low refractive layer has a lower refractive index than that of the high refractive layer, wherein an interface between the substrate and the high refractive layer and an interface between the high refractive layer and the low refractive layer are in states in which components of the respective layers with the respective interfaces therebetween are compatible with each other.

Abstract: Provided are: a polymer film of which film strength is difficult to be degraded and which has a lower reflectance, even when an additive is used, and an optical member, a polarizing member, and a display device employing the same. A low refractive index layer (the polymer film 13) includes a binder 132 including a product obtained by photopolymerizing a mixture of a side-chain-reactive photopolymerizable fluoropolymer and a siloxane compound. Further, the low refractive index layer 13 includes hollow silica particles 131 distributed in the binder 132. Further, the low refractive index layer 13 includes a product obtained by photopolymerizing a one-end reactive-type photopolymerizable fluoropolymer, and a modified silicone, which are mainly distributed in a surface side.

Abstract: A polyamide resin, according to the present invention, is formed through polycondensation of a monomer comprising 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid, 1,10-decanediamine, and 1,12-dodecanediamine, wherein the molar ratio of 1,10-decanediamine and 1,12-dodecanediamine is approximately 10:90 to approximately 65:35. As a result, the polyamide resin capable of enabling high durability and color stability in the polyamide molded body can be provided.

Abstract: Provided is a resin film, etc. not having the film strength thereof being easily degraded, even when an additive is used. Further, provided is a resin film, etc. having a lower reflectivity. A low refractive index layer (the resin film) comprises a binder. Further, the low refractive index layer comprises hollow particles distributed in the binder. Further, the low refractive index layer comprises a fluorine-containing polymer which is immiscible with the hollow particles. The fluorine-containing polymer which is immiscible with the hollow particles is mostly distributed on the surface of the low refractive index layer.