Abstract: A method for producing injection-molded parts by a two-component injection-molding technique in which a first material component is injected into a mold cavity and is displaced into peripheral regions of the mold cavity by injecting a second material component. The first material component is injected into a partial region of the mold cavity at a first gating point and the second material component is injected into the mold cavity at a second gating point and, as a result, the first material component is acted upon by the second material component and displaced in the direction of the regions of the mold to be filled with the first material component. The first material component is thereby displaced into regions of the mold at the wall, and the second material component is introduced in those regions of the mold as a core material and completely into other regions of the mold.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide an interlayer film for a laminated glass excellent in a sound-insulating property, which is preferably usable for a head up display and the like wherein a driver can look at the front view and an instrument display simultaneously without requiring to look down, and to provide a laminated glass. The present invention is directed to interlayer film for a laminated glass, which comprises at least a pair of protection layers and a sound-insulating layer sandwiched between the pair of the protection layers, and which has a wedge shape as a cross-sectional shape, a wedge angle ? of 0.1 to 0.7 mrad, the maximum thickness of 2000 ?m or thinner, and the minimum thickness of 400 ?m or thicker, the minimum thickness of the sound-insulating layer being 20 ?m or thicker.

Abstract: A vehicle structural clement made of plastic has at least one carbon filler reinforced region and at least one fiberglass reinforced region. In a method for producing the vehicle structural element, a pre-heated carbon fiber reinforced region and a pre-heated fiberglass reinforced region are placed in a press and shaped.

Abstract: This production method for a composite shaped product having an undercut portion is able to readily manufacture a composite shaped product having a complicated shape having an undercut portion, by including: a step (i) of forming an impregnated precursor by heating and pressurizing a non-impregnated precursor including carbon fibers with an average fiber length of 1 to 100 mm and a thermoplastic resin; a step (ii) of heating the impregnated precursor at the melting point of the thermoplastic resin or more; a step (iii) of arranging the heated impregnated precursor into a mold having an undercut structure; a step (iv) of clamping the undercut structure after or simultaneously being operated and pressurizing the impregnated precursor; and a step (v) of unclamped the mold, re-operating the undercut structure and taking out the composite shaped material from the unclamped mold.

Abstract: A prepreg composite that contains a porous substrate impregnated with an aromatic polyester is provided. In addition to possessing a high degree of heat and moisture resistance, the present inventors have also discovered that the nature of the aromatic polyester can be selectively controlled so that it is soluble in a solvent. This allows for the formation of polymer solutions that can be readily employed to impregnate the porous substrate. The nature of the polyester and its relative concentration in the solution can also be tailored to achieve polymers that not only adhere well to the substrate, but also possess good thermal and mechanical properties for use in a wide variety of potential applications.

Abstract: A removal device for removal of labels, a label and a method for applying glue to a label are provided. The removal device comprises a reception face for receiving glue. The reception face comprises a first region in which at least a first portion is arranged at at least a second portion for ensuring a sufficient glue application for a face of a label, to which face glue is applied. The first and second portions are configured so that glue can adhere to the first portion considerably easier than to the second portion, and at least a second region in which a third portion is arranged at a fourth portion for information purposes as regards the face of the label, to which face glue is applied. The third and fourth portions are configured so that glue can adhere to the third portion considerably easier than to the fourth portion.

Abstract: A halogen-free resin composition includes (A) 100 parts by weight of epoxy resin; (B) 10 to 100 parts by weight of styrene-maleic anhydride (SMA) copolymer; and (C) 5 to 50 parts by weight of bisphenol S. The halogen-free resin composition includes specific ingredients, and is characterized by specific proportions thereof, to thereby achieve a high glass transition temperature, high heat resistance, and attractive appearance, and thus is suitable for producing a prepreg or resin film to thereby be applicable to copper clad laminates and printed circuit boards.

Abstract: Fluorine-doped antireflection coatings, methods for preparing the coatings and articles comprising the coatings are disclosed. The fluorine-doped antireflection coating comprises a fluorine-doped xerogel coating disposed on a substrate. The index of refraction of the xerogel coating is less than the index of refraction of the substrate, generally between about 1.15 and about 1.45. The fluorine atoms can be distributed uniformly through the thickness of the coating, disposed at the surface of the coating, or the distribution can be graded from the surface through the thickness of the coating. The methods comprise applying a coating precursor solution comprising a sol-gel precursor to a glass substrate, heating the coating to form a xerogel coating, and fluorine-doping the coating. The fluorine-doping can be performed by utilizing a coating precursor solution comprising a first fluorine source, contacting the cured coating with a second fluorine source, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A fuser member having a substrate and a polyimide aerogel layer disposed on the substrate is shown. The polyimide aerogel layer has a porosity of from about 50 percent to about 95 percent. A fluoropolymer surface layer is disposed on the polyimide aerogel layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides an Al2O3 coated Si3N4 cutting tool comprising a Si3N4 based substrate body and a coating layer on the substrate body, wherein the coating layer has at least one Al2O3 coating layer consisting of amorphous Al2O3 or nanocrystalline ?-, ?-, or ?-Al2O3. The hard and wear resistant refractory coating is deposited onto the Si3N4-based substrate body by reactive sputtering using bipolar pulsed DMS technique or dual magnetron sputtering method at substrate temperatures of 300-700° C. During the deposition, preferably, the substrate temperature is controlled to achieve the desired crystal structure of the coating. To form amorphous Al2O3 coating on the surface of the substrates, the deposition temperature can be controlled from 300 to 500° C.; on the other hand, to form nanocrystalline ?-, ?-, or ?-Al2O3, the deposition temperature can be controlled in the range of 500-700° C.

Abstract: The present invention provides a modified cellulosic fiber having reduced hydrogen bonding capabilities. The modified fiber formed in accordance with the present invention may be useful in the production of tissue products having improved bulk and softness. More importantly, the modified fiber is adaptable to current tissue making processes and may be incorporated into a tissue product to improve bulk and softness without an unsatisfactory reduction in tensile.

Abstract: A fibrous substrate comprising a consolidated product of a fiber composition is provided comprising polyimide fibers; fibers selected from aromatic polyamide fibrids or polycarbonate fibers; aromatic polyamide fibers. A process of preparing a fibrous substrate is disclosed, comprising forming a layer from a slurry comprising a suspension solvent; and fiber composition comprising a combination of polyimide fibers; aromatic polyamide fibers; aromatic polyamide fibrids; each based on the total weight of the fibers in the fiber composition; dewatering the layer; and consolidating the layer to form the fibrous substrate; wherein a layer of polyimide fiber aromatic polyamide fibrid is applied to each surface of the fibrous substrate either before or after said consolidating step, and the substrate and polyimide layers are together subjected to a consolidating step. In another embodiment, articles comprising the above fibrous substrates are provided.

Abstract: A multilayer composite is described as well as methods for forming the multilayer composite and products that incorporate the multilayer composite. The multilayer composite includes a continuous fiber composite first layer and a second layer that is formed from the melt directly on the continuous fiber composite. The continuous fiber composite includes a plurality of unidirectionally aligned carbon fibers embedded within a polymer composition that includes a first polyarylene sulfide. The second layer includes a second polymer composition that can be the same as or different from the first polymer composition. Products can include electronic devices such as computers, cellular telephones, e-readers, etc. as well as panels, such as interior panels in vehicles.

Abstract: Chemically strengthened glass with reduced induced curvature and a method for making utilizing a heat treatment are provided. The method includes providing a substrate, having a width, and characterized by having a glass chemical structure including host alkali ions having an average ionic radius situated in the glass chemical structure. The substrate also includes dimensional volumes including a treatment-rich volume and a treatment-poor volume located as opposed to each other in the provided substrate. The method also includes heating the provided substrate to a heat-treating temperature for a heat-treating period to produce a heat-treated substrate. The method also includes providing an exchange medium including invading alkali ions. The method also includes applying the exchange medium and conducting ion exchange to produce the strengthened substrate with reduced induced curvature.

Abstract: A yoga towel particularly suited for practicing hot yoga includes a top water absorbing microfiber layer that is laminated to a bottom water impermeable neoprene layer.

Abstract: Processes for increasing the chemical resistance of a surface of a formed article are disclosed. The formed article is produced from a polymeric composition comprising a photoactive additive containing photoactive groups derived from a monofunctional benzophenone. The surface of the formed article is then exposed to ultraviolet light to cause crosslinking of the photoactive additive and produce a crosslinked surface. The crosslinking enhances the chemical resistance of the surface. Various means for controlling the depth of the crosslinking are also discussed.

Abstract: A vinylidene chloride-based resin composition enables continuous extrusion molding over a long period of time and has excellent thermal stability. A vinylidene chloride-based resin composition includes particles (A) which are solid at room temperature; a plasticizer (B) which is liquid at room temperature; and a vinylidene chloride-based copolymer, wherein, in an area of 0.4 cm2 observed with a transmission optical microscope, a ratio of the particles (A) which have a projected area of 1000 ?m2 or more and 3000 ?m2 or less to the particles (A) which have a projected area of 10 ?m2 or more and 3000 ?m2 or less is 20% or less; and a ratio of the particles (A) which have a projected area of 10 ?m2 or more and less than 100 ?m2 to the particles (A) which have a projected area of 10 ?m2 or more and 3000 ?m2 or less is 40% or more.

Abstract: An article comprising a microporous membrane. A first porous fabric is laminated to a first side of the microporous membrane. A second porous fabric is laminated to a second opposite side of the microporous membrane to form a laminate with the membrane and the first porous fabric. The laminate has two fabric sides separated by the microporous membrane. A treatment material is applied to the laminate to form a treated laminate. The treated laminate has an oil resistance of at least a number 7 determined by AATCC 118 testing on both fabric sides and has an air permeability through the treated laminate of at least 0.01 CFM per square foot determined by ASTM D737 testing.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a soft foamed assembly includes a first step of providing a mold having an interior formed with a predetermined die cavity, a second step of fixing a polyurethane (PU) synthetic skin in the die cavity of the mold, a third step of filling a polyurethane (PU) liquid substance into the die cavity of the mold, a fourth step of closing the die cavity of the mold, and a fifth step of foaming the PU liquid substance in the die cavity of the mold to form a soft foamed body which is combined with the PU synthetic skin so as to form a soft foamed assembly consisting of the soft foamed body and the PU synthetic skin. Thus, the soft foamed assembly is made easily and quickly.

Abstract: An adhesive tape is non-permanent before pressing and heating includes a protective layer, an adhesive layer formed on the protective layer, and a plurality of adhesive particles dispersed on the adhesive layer. The adhesive force of the adhesive particles is less than that of the adhesive layer. The adhesive tape is easily peeled off from a workpiece to allow reworking before final bonding is required.

Abstract: Provided are a resin composite material containing plate-shaped exfoliated graphite or exfoliated graphite oxide with few folds and wrinkles and having effectively-enhanced mechanical strength such as tensile elastic modulus and a method for manufacturing the resin composite material. The resin composite material is a resin composite material including a synthetic resin and exfoliated graphite or exfoliated graphite oxide, wherein an average value of an average degree of flexion of the exfoliated graphite or of the exfoliated graphite oxide in one of two orthogonal cutting planes along which the resin composite material is cut and an average degree of flexion of the exfoliated graphite or of the exfoliated graphite oxide in the other cutting plane is less than 0.3.

Abstract: The present invention relates to adhesives that are suitable for use as electrically conductive materials in the fabrication of electronic devices, integrated circuits, semiconductor devices, passive components, solar cells, solar modules, and/or light emitting diodes. The adhesive of the present invention comprises one or more epoxy resins, silver-coated particles having a silver content of 2 to 30 wt.-%, based on the total amount of the silver-coated particles, and one or more amine-epoxy adducts, comprising one or more functional groups, each derived from an alkyl-substituted nitrogen-containing heterocycle.

Abstract: A fiber reinforced powder paint provides improved flexural fatigue resistance for composites substrates. Fiber loading in the powder is greater than 40%. Aramid fiber loading in an epoxy based powder paint is exemplified. A composite bow limb coated with the powder paint survives a remarkably greater number of bending cycles before failure when coated with the powder paint.

Abstract: Coating composition providing gloss and opacity on application, having a pigment volume concentration of from 5% up to the critical pigment volume concentration and characterised in that comprises at least one ground natural calcium carbonate having a volume median diameter of between 0.05 and 0.3 ?m, and at least one pigment having a refractive index of greater than or equal to 2.5.

Abstract: A topological insulator structure includes an insulating substrate and a magnetically doped TI quantum well film located on the insulating substrate. A material of the magnetically doped TI quantum well film is represented by a chemical formula of Cry(BixSb1-x)2-yTe3. 0.05<x<0.3, 0<y<0.3, and 1:2<x:y<2:1. The magnetically doped TI quantum well film is in 3 QL to 5 QL.

Abstract: A composition for encapsulation and an encapsulated apparatus, the composition including a (meth)acrylic alkoxysilane monomer including a moiety represented by Formula 1 or 2, below, or an oligomer thereof; a multifunctional (meth)acrylate monomer or an oligomer thereof; and an initiator, wherein * and ** represent a binding site between elements.

Abstract: A surface ornament composition for a fishing tackle or a bicycle is provided. An inner coating layer is laminated on a part made of fiber reinforced plastics, a silver thin film coating layer is laminated on the inner coating layer and an outer coating layer is laminated on the silver thin film coating layer. The inner and outer coating layers are formed by use of one selected from resin paint of two-part type formed by urethane reaction of isocyanate group and hydroxyl group, resin paint of two-part type formed by reaction of resin having amino group and silicon compound having epoxy group and resin paint of two-part or three part type in which the above two reactions are simultaneously generated. The silver thin film coating layer is formed of metal complex of silver with amine as ligand that is heated after having been applied.

Abstract: An encapsulating sheet, for encapsulating an optical semiconductor element, includes an embedding layer for embedding the optical semiconductor element, a covering layer disposed at one side in a thickness direction with respect to the embedding layer, and a barrier layer interposed between the embedding layer and the covering layer; having a thickness of 50 ?m or more and 1,000 ?m or less; and for suppressing a transfer of a component contained in the covering layer to the embedding layer.

Abstract: An encapsulating sheet, for encapsulating an optical semiconductor element, includes an embedding layer for embedding the optical semiconductor element and a gas barrier layer provided at one side in a thickness direction of the embedding layer, having a thickness of 50 ?m or more and 1,000 ?m or less, and for suppressing the passing of a gas in the thickness direction.

Abstract: A fluorine plasma resistant coating on a ceramic substrate is disclosed. In one embodiment the composition includes an AlON coating that is about 2 microns thick that overlies a substrate, and having an optional yttria coating layer that is about 3 microns thick overlies the AlON coating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a film for flip chip type semiconductor back surface, which is to be disposed on a back surface of a semiconductor element flip chip-connected onto an adherend, the film for flip chip type semiconductor back surface including an adhesive layer and a protective layer laminated on the adhesive layer, in which the protective layer is constituted of a heat-resistant resin having a glass transition temperature of 200° C. or more or a metal.

Abstract: Methods of modulating tackiness of a substrate bearing an adhesive. The method includes modulating the tackiness of a layer of adhesive by subjecting the layer of the adhesive to radiant output from a radiation source. At least a portion of the radiant output has a wavelength of less than 200 nanometers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-layered PSA article having higher interlayer adhesive strength. The multi-layered PSA article of the present invention comprises a PSA layer (A) formed from a PSA composition (a) comprising as a primary component an acrylic polymer (a) obtained by polymerizing a monomer composition (a), a PSA layer (B) formed from a PSA composition (b) comprising as a primary component an acrylic polymer (b) obtained by polymerizing a monomer composition (b), and an intermediate layer (C) placed between the PSA layer (A) and the PSA layer (B), wherein the acrylic polymer (a) and the acrylic polymer (b) comprise an acidic group, and the intermediate layer (C) is formed from an intermediate layer composition (c) comprising a polymer (c) having a primary to tertiary amino group.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sealing sheet mainly composed of an adhesive sheet composed of a core film having a water vapor transmission rate of less than 7.5 g/100 sq.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sealing sheet mainly composed of an adhesive sheet, wherein the adhesive sheet comprises a core film and an adhesive layer formed on both surfaces of the core film, and the core film shows a relaxation rate of not less than 10% as measured by the following bending-stress relaxation rate measurement test, and a tensile strength of not less than 35N/10 mm: [Bending-Stress Relaxation Rate Measurement Test] (1) a core film is cut into a tape (width 20 mm, length 100 mm), the tape is rolled to form a loop with one surface thereof being inside, one end (10 mm) of the rolled tape is laid on top of the other and fixed with an adhesive tape to give a loop sample, (2) the loop sample is put on a balance, and pressed with a flat plate surface of the jig such that the distance between the flat plate surface and the balance is 20 mm to deflect the loop sample, and (3) from the start of pressing, the weight of the loop sample is measured by the balance, a ratio of the weight of the loo

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous sizing composition for reinforcing charges, preferably glass fibers, comprising a silane coupling agent, an epoxy film forming polymer comprising 2-8 reactive epoxy groups per chain and compatible with thermoplastic polyester matrix resin selected from PET and PBT, and a hypophosphite in an amount of 5 to 30 w % of the composition, preferably 7 to 25 w %, more preferably 10 to 20 w % and most preferably 12 to 18 w % of the composition. A thermoplastic polyester resin reinforced with glass fibers coated with a sizing composition of the invention shows improved resistance to staining and improved tensile elongation at break. The sizing composition further improves processability of the sized fibres.

Abstract: A fiber is disclosed having a central axis or spline and a major outer surface, the fiber made of a base material and poly(vinylidene fluoride), the proportion of base material to poly(vinylidene fluoride) being greater towards the central axis or spline of the fiber than at the major outer surface of the fiber. The base material may be selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polypropylene and nylon. The fiber has a surface roughness.

Abstract: A monofilament fiber as described made from a polyoxymethylene polymer. Polyoxymethylene polymer can be blended with an abrasion additive in order to improve abrasion resistance. The polyoxymethylene polymer may be combined with a thermoplastic elastomer and a coupling agent. The fiber can be used as fishing line, as bristles for a brushing device, or the like.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure pertains to methods of controllably forming Bernal-stacked graphene layers. In some embodiments, the methods comprise: (1) cleaning a surface of a catalyst; (2) annealing the surface of the catalyst; (3) applying a carbon source onto the cleaned and annealed surface of the catalyst in a reaction chamber; and (4) growing the Bernal-stacked graphene layers on the surface of the catalyst in the reaction chamber, where the number of formed Bernal-stacked graphene layers is controllable as a function of one or more growth parameters. Further embodiments of the present disclosure also include steps of: (5) terminating the growing step; and (6) transferring the formed Bernal-stacked graphene layers from the surface of the catalyst onto a substrate. Further embodiments of the present disclosure pertain to graphene films formed by the methods of the present disclosure.

Abstract: Chemically strengthened glass and a method for making utilizing differential time are provided. The method includes providing a substrate. The substrate includes a glass chemical structure. Host alkali ions are situated in the chemical structure. The substrate has a treatment-rich volume and a treatment-poor volume located as opposed to each other in the substrate. The method also includes providing an exchange medium including invading alkali ions having an average ionic radius that is larger than an average ionic radius of the host alkali ions. The method also includes applying the exchange medium to a surface of the treatment-rich volume for a period of time and applying the exchange medium to a surface of the treatment-poor volume for a modified period of time. The method also includes conducting ion exchange while applying the exchange medium to produce the strengthened substrate.

Abstract: Chemically strengthened glass and a method for making utilizing differential areal density are provided. The method includes providing a substrate having a glass chemical structure. Host alkali ions are situated in the chemical structure. The substrate has a treatment-rich volume and a treatment-poor volume located as opposed to each other in the substrate. The method also includes providing an exchange medium characterized by having an areal density, associated with an ion exchange rate, of invading alkali ions having an average ionic radius that is larger than an average ionic radius of the host alkali ions. The method also includes providing a modified exchange medium characterized by having a modified areal density, associated with a modified ion exchange rate, of the invading alkali ions. The method also includes applying the exchange mediums and conducting ion exchange to produce the strengthened substrate.

Abstract: Chemically strengthened glass and a method for making utilizing differential chemistry are provided. The method includes providing a substrate having a glass chemical structure. Host alkali ions are situated in the chemical structure. The substrate has a treatment-rich volume and a treatment-poor volume located as opposed to each other in the substrate. The method also includes providing an exchange medium characterized by including a composition associated with an ion exchange rate of invading alkali ions having an average ionic radius that is larger than an average ionic radius of the host alkali ions. The method also includes providing a modified exchange medium including a modified composition associated with a modified ion exchange rate of the invading alkali ions. The method also includes applying the exchange mediums and conducting ion exchange to produce the strengthened substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a transparent, radiation curable acrylate coating composition comprising (a) at least three polyfunctional acrylate derivatives, (b) a photoinitiator selected from the group consisting of phosphine oxides, ketones, and combinations thereof, (c) a nanoscale filler, and (d) a dibenzoyl resorcinol UV absorber, at least one of said acrylate derivatives being an aliphatic polyester urethane multi-acrylate having an acrylate functionality of at least 5 and an elongation of no greater than 5%, and at least two of said acrylate derivatives being diacrylates, wherein at least one of said diacrylates is an aliphatic Polyester urethane diacrylate having an elongation of greater than 5% and a number average molecular weight of from 500 to about 2500 and wherein another of said diacrylates is a urethane-free diacrylate having a number average molecular weight of from about 150 to about 600.

Abstract: A thermally-conductive and electrically-insulating composite composition is provided. The composite composition includes an epoxy resin and a filler. The epoxy resin has at least two epoxide groups per molecule, and a reactive diluent. The composite composition includes about 5 volume percent to about 20 volume percent of the filler, based on the total volume of the composite composition. An electrical component having a coating of the composite composition is also provided.

Abstract: A method for coating a building panel (1, 1?), including applying a first coating fluid including an organic binder on a surface (11) of the building panel (1, 1?) to obtain at least one coating layer (13), and applying barrier components and photocatalytic particles, preferably TiO2, on said at least one coating layer (13). Also, such a building panel (1, 1?).

Abstract: This invention provides emulsions and adhesives comprising proteins that can be isolated from a variety of sources including renewable plant biomass, and methods of making and using such emulsions and adhesives.

Abstract: A resin composition includes (A) an epoxy resin; (B) a benzoxazine (BZ) resin; (C) a styrene maleic anhydride (SMA) copolymer; and (D) a polyester. The resin composition includes specific ingredients of a polyester and is characterized by specific proportions thereof so as to achieve a low delta Tg value of copper clad laminates manufactured in accordance with the resin composition and attain a low dielectric constant, a low dielectric dissipation factor, high heat resistance, and high fire retardation of the copper clad laminates and printed circuit boards manufactured in accordance with the resin composition.

Abstract: A halogen-free resin composition includes (A) 100 parts by weight of epoxy resin; (B) 2 to 15 parts by weight of oxydianiline (ODA); and (C) 2 to 20 parts by weight of amino triazine novolac (ATN) resin. The halogen-free resin composition includes specific ingredients, and is characterized by specific proportions thereof, to thereby achieve a low dielectric constant, a low dielectric dissipation factor, high heat resistance, and high flame retardation, and thus is suitable for producing a prepreg or resin film to thereby be applicable to copper clad laminates and printed circuit boards.

Abstract: A curable silsesquioxane polymer, a composition including such polymer, an article having a layer disposed thereon that includes the curable polymer and/or the cured polymer, and a method of forming a cured coating, wherein the curable silsesquioxane polymer includes a three-dimensional branched network having the formula: wherein: the oxygen atom at the * is bonded to another Si atom within the three-dimensional branched network; R is an organic group comprising an ethylenically unsaturated group; n is an integer of greater than 3; and the —OH groups are present in an amount of at least 15 wt-% of the polymer.

Abstract: A method and a turbine part having a coating with a matrix layer that includes a high temperature resistant hydrophobic polysiloxane filler, wherein the coating has superior mechanical strength and temperature resistance.