Abstract: Provided is a compound capable of gelling various aqueous compositions containing salt, acid and the like. A basic amino acid derivative represented by the formula (1): wherein each substituent is as defined in DESCRIPTION, or a salt thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to the area of cardiovascular disorders and specifically relates to methods of diagnostic tests using a combination of markers to predict an individual's risk for developing coronary artery disease (CAD) and related diseases, such as angina pectoris and peripheral vascular disease and, more particularly, to determine an individual's risk of myocardial infarction, death, and stroke. Exemplary biomarkers include C-reactive protein (CRP), fibrin degradation products (FDPs), Heat Shock Protein 70 (HSP70), and/or anti-CMV antibody.

Abstract: Contemplated systems and methods allow for computational genomic analysis using paired-end sequence analysis and split read refinement to thereby identify high-confidence breakpoints associated with high copy numbers and orientation of rearrangements, which is then the basis for full reconstruction of double minutes (DM). In especially preferred aspects, the DM will also include an oncogene or tumor suppressor gene, and/or may be found in blood or blood derived fluids.

Abstract: A bitumen and heavy oil upgrading process and system is disclosed for the synthesis of hydrocarbons, an example of which is synthetic crude oil (SCO). The process advantageously avoids the waste attributed to residuum and/or petcoke formation which has a dramatic effect on the yield of hydrocarbon material generated. The process integrates Fischer-Tropsch technology with gasification and hydrogen rich gas stream generation. The hydrogen rich gas generation is conveniently effected using singly or in combination a hydrogen source, a hydrogen rich vapour from hydroprocessing and the Fischer-Tropsch process, a steam methane reformer (SMR) and autothermal reformer (ATR) or a combination of SMR/ATR. The feedstock for upgrading is distilled and the bottoms fraction is gasified and converted in a Fischer-Tropsch reactor. A resultant hydrogen lean syngas is then exposed to the hydrogen rich gas stream to optimize the formation of, for example, the synthetic crude oil.

Abstract: A bitumen and heavy oil upgrading process and system is disclosed for the synthesis of hydrocarbons, an example of which is synthetic crude oil (SCO). The process advantageously avoids the waste attributed to residuum and/or petcoke formation which has a dramatic effect on the yield of hydrocarbon material generated. The process integrates Fischer-Tropsch technology with gasification and hydrogen rich gas stream generation. The hydrogen rich gas generation is conveniently effected using singly or in combination a hydrogen source, a hydrogen rich vapour from hydroprocessing and the Fischer-Tropsch process, a steam methane reformer (SMR) and autothermal reformer (ATR) or a combination of SMR/ATR. The feedstock for upgrading is distilled and the bottoms fraction is gasified and converted in a Fischer-Tropsch reactor. A resultant hydrogen lean syngas is then exposed to the hydrogen rich gas stream to optimize the formation of, for example, the synthetic crude oil.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the production of hydrocarbon product from two different hydrocarbonaceous feedstocks comprising the steps of preparing a feed syngas having a hydrogen/carbon monoxide [H2/CO] molar feed ratio suitable for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, wherein the feed syngas is prepared by combining a first syngas having a H2/CO molar ratio below the molar feed ratio and a second syngas having a H2/CO molar ratio above the molar feed ratio; the first syngas is prepared from a liquid hydrocarbon comprising feedstock as the sole source of carbon in a first syngas manufacturing process comprising a non-catalytic partial oxidation step; the second syngas is prepared from a methane comprising feedstock as the sole source of carbon in a second syngas manufacturing process comprising a heat exchange reforming step and an auto-thermal reforming step; and the first and second syngas manufacturing processes are operated in parallel.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for producing an aerogel, the method comprising reacting at least one acid monomer with at least one diamino monomer in a first solvent under conditions appropriate to form a polyimide polymer; conducting a solvent exchange wherein the first solvent is exchanged for a second solvent, said second solvent having a freezing point, wherein said solvent exchange further comprises (1) submersing the polyimide polymer in the second solvent in a pressure vessel and (2) creating a high pressure environment inside the pressure vessel for a first period of time; cooling the polyimide polymer to a first temperature below the freezing point of the second solvent; and subjecting cooled polyimide polymer to a first vacuum for a second period of time at a second temperature.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to an additive for a biopolymer article, where the additive includes at least one impact modifier between 50-75 weight % of the total weight of the additive; and at least one aliphatic-aromatic polyester polymer between 10-25 weight % of the total weight of the additive and compounded in a carrier resin, where the carrier resin is between 10-25 weight % of the total weight of the additive.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a benzene ring containing compound, sealing gel, a process for preparing the same and use thereof. The compound has the following Formula (1), wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different, and represent alkyls of 1˜4 carbon atoms, respectively. The sealing gel of the disclosure comprises one or more compounds as shown by Formula (I). The sealing gel of the disclosure not only has high binding strength to a glass substrate, but also has a good binding performance to the oriented film, thereby preventing the drop of the binding performance between the colored film substrate and the array substrate, while also decreasing the contamination of external impurities to the liquid crystals in the box.

Abstract: The present application relates to a radio opaque material and a method of producing the same. The material is a hybrid material comprising two phases, an inorganic phase comprising a radio opaque substance and a polymer phase.

Abstract: Rubber composition based on at least one reinforcing filler comprising a reinforcing inorganic filler, one plasticizing system composed of at least one plasticizing hydrocarbon resin and one liquid plasticizer, one elastomer which is a copolymer at least of isoprene and styrene bearing at least one SiOR functional group, R being hydrogen or a C1-C10 alkyl, C5-C18 cycloalkyl, C6-C18 aryl or C7-C18 aralkyl radical, and one coupling agent for bonding the inorganic filler to the elastomer. A tire, the tread of which comprises such a composition exhibits an improved wet grip.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of producing a masterbatch which can yield a masterbatch that contains a metal salt compound and has an improved moldability with little coloration.

Abstract: Fiber for reinforcing rubber products, which comprises fiber coated with a coating film formed by a treating agent, wherein the treating agent comprises a rubber latex containing at least a vinylpyridine/styrene/butadiene terpolymer, a latex of an acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene terpolymer, and a water-soluble condensate of resorcinol and formaldehyde.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrophilically modified multifunctional amine AC which has more than one primary ammo group per molecule, and at least one group per molecule derived from the reaction of an epoxide group with a reactive group selected from the group consisting of secondary amino groups >NH, hydroxyl groups —OH, mercaptan groups —SH, amide groups —CO—NHR, where R can be hydrogen or an alkyl group having from one to twelve carbon atoms, hydroxyester groups, and acid particularly carboxyl groups —COOH, sulphonic acid groups —SO3H, and phosphonic acid groups —PO3H2, and preferably, also moieties which are compatible with an epoxy resin, as well as a process for its preparation, and a method of use thereof.

Abstract: An aqueous binder composition comprises: (1) a water-soluble binder component obtainable by reacting at least one alkanolamine with at least one polycarboxylic acid or anhydride and, optionally, treating the reaction product with a base; (2) a soy protein product; and, optionally, one or more of the following binder components; (3) a sugar component; (4) urea. The binder composition is particularly suitable as a binder for mineral fibres or as an adhesive for particle board and other composites.

Abstract: The present invention directed to a synthetic wood meal for a pellet that enables to manufacture a molded product with no deformation such as warping and distortion or, if any, deformation that can be alleviated to a practically non-problematic level and also features high mechanical strength. The synthetic wood meal comprises 30 wt % to 70 wt % of a thermoplastic resin including polypropylene or a mixed material of polypropylene and polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride; 70 wt % to 30 wt % of a wood meal having a bulk density of 0.14 to 0.22 g/cm3 and a mean fiber length of 80 to 250 ?m in which 30 wt % or less of the wood meal having a shortest fiber length of 60 ?m or less, and 25 wt % or less of the wood meal having a shortest fiber length of 30 ?m or less; and an additive including a reinforcing agent.

Abstract: A biocomposite material (1) and methods of production thereof are described. The biocomposite material (1) exhibits a physical stiffness, strength and toughness comparable to known glass fibre composites while its composition makes it inherently impermeable to water. A general formulation for the biocomposite material (1) is given by the expression: Cel(1-x-y)HPIx HPOy where “Cel” represents cellulose fragments (2), “HPI” represents hydrophilic binders (4), “HPO” represents hydrophobic binders (5) and (x) and (y) quantify the percentage by weight of the hydrophilic (4) and hydrophobic binders (5) present within a material, respectively. The described properties of the biocomposite material (1) are achieved when (x) is within the range of from 0.05 to 0.55 and (y) is within the range of from 0.05 to 0.65.

Abstract: A vulcanizable elastomer composition having improved adhesion to other polymers and comprising at least one elastomer and an adhesion promoting curative and stabilizer system, wherein the adhesion promoting curative and stabilizer system comprises: a) an organic peroxide; b) a diazabicycloamine; c) an isocyanurate; d) a layered organically modified inorganic nanofiller; and e) optionally an antioxidant. The elastomer composition has good heat aging properties, even when antioxidants are not used, and exhibits strong adhesion to other polymers upon vulcanization.

Abstract: The present invention provides a near-infrared cut filter comprises a resin substrate (I) which comprises a resin and a light absorber (A) having a structure derived from a compound represented by the following Formula (I), wherein the light absorber (A) is contained in the resin substrate (I) in an amount of 0.001 to 0.01 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the resin.

Abstract: A method of producing metal flakes (72?) is provided. The method includes: applying a layer of ionic liquid (70) to a substrate (24); forming a layer of metal (70) on the substrate (24) over the ionic liquid (70); and removing the layer of metal (70) from the substrate (24).

Abstract: Provided are an aromatic polycarbonate resin composition, including, with respect to 100 parts by mass of an aromatic polycarbonate resin (A), 0.005 to 0.5 parts by mass of a diphosphite compound (B) represented by the following general formula (I) and 0.001 to 0.5 parts by mass of an alicyclic epoxy compound (C), and an optical molded article: in the formula (I), R1, R2, R4, R5, R7, R8, R10, and R11 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, or the like, R3, R6, R9, and R12 each independently represent an alkyl group, an aryl group, an aralkyl group, or the like, and m each independently represent an integer of 0 to 3.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mixture of at least one dialkylphosphinic acid of the formula (I) in which R1, R2 are the same or different and are each C1-C18-alkyl, C2-C18-alkenyl, C6-C18-aryl, C7-C18-alkylaryl, with at least one different dialkylphosphinic acid of the formula (II) in which R3, R4 are the same or different and are each C1-C18-alkyl, C2-C18-alkenyl, C6-C18-aryl and/or C7-C18-alkylaryl, with the proviso that at least one of the R3 and R4 radicals is different than R1 and R2.

Abstract: A viscosity regulating composition having a polymeric structure with an internal hydrophobic unit located within the polymer's backbone, multiple hydrophilic units, and terminal hydrophobic units. In one embodiment, the internal hydrophobic unit may have at least three linked hydrophobic segments, of the same or different hydrophobic segments, with the proviso that the multiple hydrophobic segments are not linked to each other by one or more hydrophilic linking segments, for example water-soluble, polymeric groups.

Abstract: A high dielectric contrast composition for particle formation that includes a high dielectric solvent, and a polymer dissolved into the high dielectric solvent. A method of forming particles including dissolving a polymer in a high dielectric solvent to form a high dielectric composition, and dielectrophoretically spinning the high dielectric composition in an electric field to form particles.

Abstract: This invention relates to the treatment of a carbon based filler with a hydrolysable silane to modify the surface of the filler. It also relates to a carbon based filler modified by treatment with a hydrolysable silane, and to polymer compositions containing such a modified carbon based filler.

Abstract: In general the present disclosure relates to Nylon 6/montmorillonite clay nanocomposites with enhanced mechanical properties that have been prepared primarily by solution compounding. A major challenge in producing the Nylon 6/montmorillonite clay nanocomposites is associated with the exfoliation and dispersion of the clay particles within the polymer matrix. This disclosure presents compositions and methods for obtaining highly or fully exfoliated nylon 6/montmorillonite nanocomposites not only for organically modified clays with known compatibility with nylon 6 (Cloisite 30B), but also for clays with low/no compatibility with nylon 6 (Cloisite 15A and Na—MMT) through solution compounding.

Abstract: PLA-containing materials, and building components containing such materials, include: polylactic acid (PLA); one or more inorganic pigments; and one or more stabilizers that includes one or more carbodiimide groups.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive for use on porous substrates, wherein the hot melt adhesive has a) about 10% to about 70% by weight of a polypropylene homopolymer having a DSC melting point of less than 100° C.; b) about 10% to about 60% of a first tackifying resin having a Ring & Ball Softening Point of about 95° C. to about 140° C.; c) about 0% to about 65% of a second tackifying resin that is different than the first tackifying resin; d) about 5% to about 50% of a plasticizer; e) about 1% to about 40% by weight of a secondary polymer which is either a semi-crystalline polymer or wax with an enthalpy of fusion of greater than 30 Joules/gram; f) about 0.1% to about 5% of a stabilizer or antioxidant; wherein the components total 100% by weight of the composition, and the viscosity of the composition is equal to or less than about 20,000 centipoise (cP) at 163° C. (325° F.).

Abstract: A method for injection molding a thermoplastic composition that contains a polyarylene sulfide and an aromatic amide oligomer is provided. Due to the improved crystallization properties imparted by the oligomer, the present inventors have discovered that the thermoplastic composition can be molded at lower temperatures to still achieve the same degree of crystallization. In addition to minimizing the energy requirements for the molding operation, such low mold temperatures may be accomplished using heating mediums that are less corrosive and expensive than some conventional techniques.

Abstract: Composition comprising a heterophasic propylene copolymer and two different slip agents, namely—a fatty acid amid derivative of formula (I) wherein R1 is a C5 to C25 alkyl residue or C5 to C25 alkenyl residue, R2 is a long-chain organic residue containing at least 6 carbon atoms, and—an unsaturated fatty acid amide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new crosslinked organosilicon polysulphides, to processes for preparing them and to their use as additives for plastics and/or rubbers.

Abstract: A functionalized silica product includes particles of a hydrophobated silica having a coating of a polymer. A ratio of the hydrophobated silica to the polymer is from about 0.3/1 to about 100/1. The functionalized silica product may be in the form of a friable crumb or a powder, or in the form of a bale, that may be mixed into an elastomer formulation for a rubber article, such as a tire component.

Abstract: An artificial marble chip of the present invention comprises curable resin, metal fiber and/or inorganic fiber, and inorganic filler. The metal fiber and/or inorganic fiber preferably have an average length of about 1 to about 6 mm and an average particle diameter of about 10 to about 15 ?m. An artificial marble according to the present invention is produced by using the artificial marble chip, curable resin matrix, and inorganic filler as main components. The curable resin is preferably selected from acrylic resin, unsaturated polyester resin, epoxy resin, or a copolymer thereof. The artificial marble according to the present invention is produced by the steps of: producing an artificial marble composition by mixing the artificial marble chip, the inorganic filler, and other additives into the curable resin matrix; and curing the composition at about 25 to about 180° C. The invention can also include the step of defoaming the composition prior to curing.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a polymer thick film UV-curable thermoformable dielectric composition. Dielectrics made from the composition can be used in various electronic applications to protect electrical elements and particularly to insulate and protect both the conductive thermoformable silver and the polycarbonate substrate below in capacitive switch applications.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a polymer thick film UV-curable thermoformable dielectric composition. Dielectrics made from the composition can be used in various electronic applications to protect electrical elements and particularly to insulate and protect both the conductive thermoformable silver and the polycarbonate substrate below it in capacitive switch applications. The thermoformed capacitive switch circuit may be subsequently subjected to an injection molding process.

Abstract: The polyester resin composition of the present invention is characterized by comprising: (A) 100 parts by weight of a high heat resistant polyester resin having a main chain formed by a structure derived from aromatic dicarboxylic acid and alicyclic diol, wherein the melting point of the high heat resistant polyester resin is 200° C. or more; (B) 0.1 to 80 parts by weight of white pigment; and (C) 1 to 40 parts by weight of polyolefin copolymer. The resin composition of the present invention further comprises 1 to 40 parts by weight of a high stiffness polyester resin having a main chain comprising a structure derived from aromatic dicarboxylic acid and aliphathic diol. The molding foam, which is obtained from the polyester resin composition and the manufactured polyester resin composition, has good flexibility, heat resistance, and yellowing resistance and can be used for an LED reflecting plate due to having improved impact strength.

Abstract: Provided is a block copolymer composition for a hot melt adhesive, which can provide a hot melt adhesive composition having excellent softening agent retainability, heat resistance and transparency. Disclosed is a block copolymer composition for a hot melt adhesive, comprising a block copolymer A and a block copolymer B each having a particular structure, characterized in that the aromatic vinyl monomer unit content of the block copolymer A is 30% to 50% by weight; the aromatic vinyl monomer unit content of the block copolymer B is 15% to 25% by weight; a content of the aromatic vinyl monomer units relative to all polymer components of the block copolymer composition is 18% to 45% by weight; the weight ratio (A/B) of the block copolymer A with respect to the block copolymer B is 20/80 to 80/20; and the ratio (MwA/MwB) of the weight average molecular weight of the block copolymer A (MwA) with respect to the weight average molecular weight of the block copolymer B (MwB) is 0.65 to 1.5.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aqueous adhesive composition, the adhesive properties of which are barely degraded due to aging. The aqueous adhesive composition according to the present invention has the technical features of comprising a monomer having a hydroxyl group, and of not forming a chelate compound after polymerization. Thus, the aqueous adhesive composition has the advantages of having little reduction in adhesive properties thereof due to an increase in gel content.

Abstract: An optical compensation film composition is disclosed herein wherein the optical compensation film is stretched to yield a negative A-plate having a refractive index profile of nx<ny=nz. or a biaxial polymer film having a refractive index profile of nx<ny<nz, the film having been stretched from a film cast from a polymer solution comprising a solvent and a polymer having a moiety of wherein R1, R2, and R3 are each independently hydrogen atoms, alkyl groups, substituted alkyl groups, or halogens, wherein at least one of R1, R2, and R3 is a fluorine atom, and wherein R is hydrogen or a substituent on the styrenic ring.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a peroxide composition comprising an organic peroxide, wherein the peroxide is an organic monoperoxycarbonate R—O—CO—O—O-tertiar butyl where R is a C1-C6 alkyl and the peroxide composition further comprises a polyalkylene polyol.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for making emulsions and emulsions, that in some embodiments can be considered to be Pickering emulsions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a vinyl alcohol polymer having a mercapto group and having excellent reactivity.

Abstract: The present invention is a composition comprising a) a stable aqueous dispersion of polymer particles having one or more structural units of i) a polyurea macromer; and ii) an acrylate, a methacrylate, a vinyl ester, or a styrene monomer, or a combination thereof; and/or b) an aqueous mixture of a i) polyurea macromer polymer particles; and b) acrylate, methacrylate, vinyl ester, or styrenic polymer particles, or a combination thereof, wherein the polyurea macromer is characterized by the following formula I: where A1, A2, R1, R2, and R3 are as defined herein. Compositions prepared using the compound of the present invention can be used to form coatings with excellent balance of low temperature film formation, hardness, and flexibility.

Abstract: The present invention provides resin particles including polymer obtained of a monomer mixture containing a monofunctional (meth)acrylic ester monomer, a monomer represented by a general formula (I); CH2?C(R1)—COO—(CH2CH2O)n—CO—C(R1)?CH2??(I) where R1 is a hydrogen or a methyl group and n is an integer from 1 to 4, and a monomer represented by a general formula (II); CH2?C(R2)—COO—(CH2CH2O)m—CO—C(R2)?CH2??(II) where R2 is a hydrogen or a methyl group and m is an integer from 5 to 15. The resin particles have a volume average particle diameter of 5 to 50 ?m, a recovery rate of 15% or more to less than 30%, and a compression strength (MPa) that provides a multiplication product in the range of 24.5 to 60.0 obtained by multiplying the compression strength and the volume average particle diameter (?m).

Abstract: In a multi-stage emulsion polymerization process, a first monomer composition comprising from about 60 weight percent to about 95 weight percent of at least one vinyl ester, and from about 5 weight percent to about 40 weight percent ethylene is polymerized in a first stage under ethylene pressure to produce a first stage product having a Tg of less than 20° C. Then, in a second stage, a second monomer composition comprising at least 95 weight percent of a meth(acrylic)ester or a mixture of at least two different (meth)acrylic esters is polymerized in the presence of said first stage product, wherein the (meth)acrylic ester(s) is selected such that the polymer produced by said second monomer composition has a Tg of 5 to 90° C.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a rubber composition provided by compounding a rubber component (A) comprising at least one selected from natural rubbers and synthetic diene rubbers, a filler containing an inorganic filler (B), a silane coupling agent (C), and at least one vulcanization accelerator (D) selected from specific compounds, wherein the rubber composition is kneaded in a plurality of stages and wherein, in the first stage (X) of kneading, a portion (A?) of the rubber component (A), all or a portion of the inorganic filler (B), all or a portion of the silane coupling agent (C), and all or a portion of the vulcanization accelerator (D) are added and kneaded, and in or after the second stage of kneading, the residual portion (A?) of the rubber component (A) is added and kneaded, and the method for producing a rubber composition enables production of a rubber composition capable of suitably having a low-heat-generation property by further improving the coupling function activity o

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a rubber composition obtained by compounding a rubber component (A) containing at least one kind selected from natural rubber and synthetic diene rubber, a filler containing an inorganic filler (B), a silane coupling agent (C), and thiourea, the method comprising kneading the rubber composition in plural stages, the rubber component (A), the whole or a part of the inorganic filler (B), the whole or a part of the silane coupling agent (C), and the thiourea being kneaded in the first stage of kneading, and thus provides a method for producing a rubber composition excellent in low-heat-generation property through enhancement of the reactivity between the coupling agent and the rubber component.

Abstract: The present invention provides curable compositions that are substantially free of metal catalysts including both tin and non-tin metal catalysts. The curable compositions employ a catalyst system comprising the combination of a carboxylic acid, an amino-containing adhesion promoter or a mixture of amine-containing adhesion promoters and an amino-containing siloxane. The combination of these materials accelerates the condensation curing of moisture curable silicones/non-silicones even in the absence of a metal-based catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing hydrophilic silicone gel adhesives by curing a silicone composition. The method includes forming the silicone composition by reacting a polyoxyethylene-organopolysiloxane copolymer having an average of at least 1 functional groups selected from, unsaturated hydrocarbon, hydroxyl, silanol, or combinations thereof and a polyoxyethylene-organopolysiloxane copolymer as cross-linker having an average of at least 2 silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule in the presence of a catalyst. The polyoxyethylene-organopolysiloxane copolymers react via hydrosilylation or coupling reaction.

Abstract: A composition comprising a self-crosslinkable aqueous dispersion of a polyurethane polymer having pendant auto-oxidizable functional groups is disclosed, said composition obtainable by reacting: (a) an organic polyisocyanate; (b) an isocyanate reactive compound containing pendant fatty acid unsaturation; (c) an isocyanate reactive polymeric polyol containing neutralizable pendant carboxylic acid groups; and (d) a reactive diluent containing at least two polymerizable, ethylenically unsaturated double bonds. The obtained polyurethane dispersion is suitable for application in self-curing coating compositions.