Abstract: Described herein is an intermediate transfer member that includes a layer of phenoxy resin having dispersed therein conductive particles.

Abstract: The presently disclosed embodiments are directed to imaging members used in electrostatography. More particularly, the embodiments pertain to electrophotographic imaging members which have an added-on protective overcoat layer formulated to comprise of a novel A-B diblock copolymer comprising two segmental blocks of a bisphenol polycarbonate and an organic acid terminal which provides chemical vapor contaminant resistive property. The overcoat layer may further be formulated to include small quantity of charge transport compound. The present embodiments provide superior copy printout quality.

Abstract: The presently disclosed embodiments are directed to layer(s) that are useful in imaging apparatus members and components, for use in electrophotography, including digital, apparatuses. More particularly, the present embodiments provide the negatively charged electrophotographic imaging members with a novel cross-linked charge blocking undercoat layer, which is created to comprise of a binary composition of melamine and formaldehyde or a triple composition consisting of a hydroxyl functional acrylic polyol binder and a methylolation of melamine-formaldehyde, and methods for making the same. The charge blocking layer provides stabilized cyclic photo-electrical properties, enhanced mechanical adhesion bonding, and improved copy print out quality for service life extension.

Abstract: A toner having its surface functionalized with functional groups, and processes for producing the same, are provided.

Abstract: The presently disclosed embodiments are directed to imaging members used in electrostatography. More particularly, the embodiments pertain to electrophotographic imaging members which have imaging layer(s) formulated to comprise of a novel A-B diblock copolymer binder consisting of two segmental blocks of a bisphenol polycarbonate and a phthalic acid which provides chemical vapor contaminant resistive property. The present embodiments provide superior copy printout quality.

Abstract: Present embodiments are directed to the preparation of curl-free flexible imaging members used in electrostatography. More particularly, the embodiments pertain to a structurally simplified flexible electrophotographic imaging member, including the incorporation of a plasticizer or a blend of plasticizers in the imaging layer(s) to effect imaging layer(s) stress relieving outcome for curl control without the need of an anticurl back coating, and methods for making and using the imaging member.

Abstract: A photoconductor that includes, for example, a supporting substrate, an undercoat layer thereover wherein the undercoat layer contains a metal oxide, a phenolic resin, and a phosphate; a photogenerating layer; and at least one charge transport layer.

Abstract: The presently disclosed embodiments relate in general to electrostatography comprising improved features in the flexible imaging member that enhance function when used in the electrostatographic imaging system. These embodiments pertain, more particularly, to a structurally simplified curl-free flexible electrostatographic imaging member belt containing a stress/strain free ground strip layer and stress/strain free imaging layer(s) to improve dynamic belt cyclic motion quality and extend service life.

Abstract: A compound of the formula wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 can be the same or different, and wherein each of R1, R2, R3, and R4 are independently selected from (i) hydrogen, (ii) an alkyl group, (iii) an aryl group, (iv) an arylalkyl group, (v) an alkylaryl group, (vi) an alkoxy group, (vii) an aryloxy group, (viii) an arylalkyloxy group, (ix) an alkylaryloxy group; and wherein R5 is (i) an alkylene group, (ii) an arylene group, which can be substituted or unsubstituted arylene, and wherein hetero atoms may optionally be present in the arylene group, (iii) an arylalkylene group, or (iv) an alkylarylene group. Further, a process for preparing a charge transport compound comprises contacting a hydroxy-functionalized triarylamine with a dihalide in an alkaline-water solution at room temperature; wherein the raw material for the dihalide comprises a purified or recovered halogen-organic solvent-containing waste stream.

Abstract: An intermediate transfer media, such as a belt, that includes a fluoropolyimide polymer.

Abstract: A UV curable intermediate transfer media, such as a belt, that includes a first supporting substrate, such as a polyimide substrate layer, and a second surface layer of a mixture of a carbon nanotube component, a photoinitiator component, and an organic inorganic hybrid component.

Abstract: An intermediate transfer media, such as a belt, that includes a first optional polyimide substrate layer, and a second layer of a fluoropolyimide polymer.

Abstract: The present embodiments are generally directed to layers that are useful in imaging apparatus members and components, for use in electrophotographic, including digital, apparatuses. More particularly, the embodiments pertain to an electrophotographic imaging member having a novel charge transport layer formed from a coating solution that is doped with specific solvents which provides a charge transport layer with superior electrical properties, and methods for making the same. In particular, the coating solution is doped with a small amount of an aprotic organic solvent.

Abstract: Present embodiments are directed to the improvement of flexible imaging members used in electrophotography. More particularly, embodiments pertain to a structurally simplified curl-free flexible electrophotographic imaging member without the need for an anticurl back coating, having a functionally improved top outermost exposed slippery imaging layer which furthers extends service life, and provides a process for making and using the member.

Abstract: A flexible imaging member comprising a slippery charge transport layer including a novel low surface energy polymer binder and a charge transport compound in the layer. In specific embodiments, the novel low surface energy polymer binder in the charge transport layer is a bisphenol A polycarbonate containing short polysiloxane segments present in the polycarbonate backbone—thus eliminating the light scattering effect to render optical clarity—and the charge transport compound is a diamine hole transporting species. The imaging member does include an anticurl back coating to maintain flatness.

Abstract: Embodiments pertain to a flexible imaging member used in electrostatography and processes for making and using the imaging member. More particularly, the embodiments pertain to a structurally simplified flexible electrophotographic imaging member that has reasonable flatness and exhibits good performance without the need of an anticurl back coating layer.

Abstract: A process for making a latex emulsion suitable for use in a toner composition includes contacting at least one amorphous polyester resin with a viscosity reducing additive in the absence of an organic solvent to form a resin mixture either via an extruder or batch process, and adding a surfactant, neutralizing agent, and deionized water to the resin mixture.

Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to an imaging member that facilitates removal of the imaging member coating layers disposed over the imaging member and environmentally or “green” methods for using the same. More specifically, the present embodiments disclose an electrophotographic photoreceptor that includes a specifically formulated undercoat layer that allows easy removal of the photoreceptor layers disposed on top of the undercoat layer. The present embodiments provide a simple yet efficient method for reclaiming recycling or remanufacturing electrophotographic photoreceptors.

Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to an imaging member that facilitates removal of the imaging member coating layers disposed over the imaging member and environmentally or “green” methods for using the same. More specifically, the present embodiments disclose an electrophotographic photoreceptor that includes a specifically formulated undercoat layer that allows easy removal of the photoreceptor layers disposed on top of the undercoat layer. The present embodiments provide a simple yet efficient method for reclaiming recycling or remanufacturing electrophotographic photoreceptors.

Abstract: A photoconductor that includes a supporting substrate, an optional ground plane layer, an optional hole blocking layer, a photogenerating layer, and at least one charge transport layer, and where the charge transport layer contains a polyamideimide.