Abstract: The invention relates to a heat-curable powder coating composition comprising i) at least one crystalline polyester resin present in an amount of at most 90 wt %; and ii) at least one amorphous polyester resin; and iii) at least one crosslinking agent; and iv) at least one thermal radical initiator, wherein, the at least one crystalline polyester resin and/or the at least one amorphous polyester resin has di-acid ethylenic unsaturations; wherein the at least one crosslinking agent is either crystalline or amorphous; wherein the at least one crosslinking agent has reactive unsaturations that are reactable with the ethylenic unsaturations of the di-acid ethylenic unsaturations of the at least one crystalline polyester resin and/or the at least one amorphous polyester resin to be crosslinked, said unsaturations of the crosslinking agent are different from the unsaturations of the at least one crystalline polyester resin and the unsaturations of the at least amorphous polyester resin; wherein the wt % is based on

Abstract: A polymeric coating for a glass substrate includes a hexafluoropropylene oxide derived silane polymer. The hexafluoropropylene oxide derived silane polymer has a molecular weight of greater than about 5500, a thickness of between about 2 and about 15 nanometers and a coefficient of friction constant of less than about 0.35. A water contact angle of the polymeric hexafluoropropylene oxide derived silane coating decreases by less than about 27% after being subjected to 10000 abrasion cycles.

Abstract: An inexpensive chromate-free black metal sheet not containing the high environmental load hexavalent chromium and extremely excellent in finish (coloring power and concealing power including worked parts), moisture resistance, corrosion resistance, formability, scratch resistance, chemical resistance, etc. The present invention is a chromate-free black-coated metal plate characterized by comprising a metal sheet on at least one surface of which is formed a black coating (?), containing a polyester resin (A1) containing sulfonic acid groups cured by a curing agent (B) and carbon black (C), of a thickness of 2 to 10 ?m.

Abstract: The present invention provides polyurethanes including a reaction product of components including: (a) an isocyanate functional urethane prepolymer comprising a reaction product of components including: (i) about 1 equivalent of at least one polyisocyanate; and (ii) about 0.1 to about 0.5 equivalents of at least one diol having 2 to 18 carbon atoms; and (b) about 0.05 to about 0.9 equivalents of at least one branched polyol having 4 to 18 carbon atoms and at least 3 hydroxyl groups; and (c) up to about 0.9 equivalents of at least one polyol different from branched polyol (b) and having 2 to 18 carbon atoms, wherein the reaction product components are essentially free of polyester polyol and polyether polyol; compositions, coatings and articles made therefrom and methods of making the same.

Abstract: A conductive polymer composition which can be homogeneously dissolved in a solvent and can form a smooth film. The conductive polymer composition is a conductive polymer composition comprising a polymer compound (A) and a ?-conjugated polymer (?), wherein the polymer compound (A) is a polymer compound obtained by polymerizing 10 to 50% by mol of a monomer (a-1) having a sulfonic acid group or a sulfonate group, 10 to 90% by mol of a monomer (a-2) having chelating ability and 0 to 70% by mol of other monomer (a-3), and the ?-conjugated polymer (?) is a ?-conjugated polymer obtained by polymerizing at least one monomer selected from monomers represented by the following formulas (I) to (III).

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel, soluble, multi-ligand-substituted metal oxide compounds to form metal oxide films with improved stability as well as compositions made from them and methods of their use. Specifically, the invention pertains to compounds having the following structure (I) wherein M is a metal and n is 1 to 20, and wherein at least one of R1, R2, R3, and R4 is i) and at least at least one of R1, R2, R3, and R4 is ii), where i) is a silicon bearing organic moiety having at least 2 carbons, and ii) is an organic moiety. The invention also relates to spin-coatable compositions of compounds of structure (I) dissolved into a solvent. The present invention further relates to processes using this spin coatable composition to form a coating on a patterned substrate.

Abstract: A vehicle body construction method is provided for connecting two components which are to be rigidly connected to one another. A first component is provided on which a first positive-fit element projects away from the first component. A second component is provided, which includes a second positive-fit element which cooperates with the first positive-fit element of the first component. The two components are detachably fixed by placing them against one another such that the positive-fit elements mesh with or latchingly engage one another. The components are held relative to one another at least in one direction and are permanently connected by use of an adhesive that is located between mutually facing surfaces of the two components.

Abstract: A laminate for creating a waterproof system, the laminate including a polymeric layer and a release liner removably attached to the polymeric layer, where the release liner includes a conductive or semi-conductive material. The polymeric layer may also include a prepared surface on a portion thereof, the release liner being positioned over the prepared surface. The prepared surface may include a layer of primer residue or adhesive.

Abstract: A film is obtained by forming a film of and curing an energy ray-curable composition including a polymerizable silicone compound and an energy ray-curable resin having a viscosity at 25° C. of 100-5,000,000 mPa·S.

Abstract: Multilayer graphic articles include a graphic substrate, and an overlaminate film laminated to the graphic substrate. The overlaminate film includes a transparent film layer with a fluorochemical-containing acid-resistant layer coated on at least a portion of one surface, and an adhesive layer coated on at least a portion of the opposite surface of the transparent film. The transparent film layer may be a vinyl film layer. The acid resistant layer includes a blend of at least one fluoropolymer and at least one acrylate resin.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive polymeric composition comprising: (a) a butyl rubber; (b) a polyurethane; (c) an olefinic polymer component; and (d) a filler that includes titanium dioxide.

Abstract: A resin composition which has low stress, and good adhesive property in high temperature and high moisture environments and which is useful in adhesive applications in low stress, high moisture sensitivity level electronic packages. Preferably, a flexible epoxy anhydride adduct modified solid bismaleimide and solid benzoxazine resin composition that can survive high temperature and high moisture conditions and maintain good adhesion strength and minimize the stress resulting from a coefficient of thermal expansion mismatch between a silicon die and a substrate which is Ball Grid Array solder mask or a smart card polyethylene terephthalate or silver or copper metal lead frame.

Abstract: An optical member, an optical adhesive, and a display apparatus, the optical member including a transparent conductive film; an optical adhesive layer on the transparent conductive film; and a polarizer plate stacked on the optical adhesive layer, wherein a surface resistance difference Rs2?Rs1 of a specimen including the optical adhesive layer is less than about 0.2?, the specimen being prepared by manufacturing the polarizer plate having the optical adhesive layer thereon and stacking two transparent conductive films on opposite upper sides of the optical adhesive layer, where Rs1 is an initial surface resistance of the specimen and Rs2 is a surface resistance of the specimen kept at 70° C. and 95% RH for 48 hours.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to adhesives suitable for application using a hot melt process at a relatively low temperature in the range of about 110° C. to about 130° C. Such adhesives exhibit desirable viscoelastic properties and are suitable for bonding an elastic attachment in the manufacture of disposable articles, such as disposable diapers.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to the field of two-component epoxy resin compositions and to the use thereof as a repair adhesive, in particular in vehicle manufacturing. The two-component epoxy resin compositions according to the disclosure contain a curing component K2, which comprises between 1 and 10 wt. % of an amino group-terminated polyamide B, together with an epoxy resin component K1. The compositions show that the impact resistance is highly increased while an acceptable sheer strength is simultaneously retained.

Abstract: A composition comprising: a) one or more isocyanate functional prepolymers; and b) one or more compounds containing one or more hydroperoxide groups; wherein components a) and b) are kept separate until cure is desired. The composition can be used in the form of a two part adhesive.

Abstract: Non-silicone, urethane-based adhesives are disclosed which are prepared by the polymerization of reactive oligomers with the general formula X-A-B-A-X, where X is an ethylenically unsaturated group B is a unit free of silicone, and A is a urethane linkage. The adhesives are optically clear, self wetting and removable. Adhesive articles, including optical adhesive articles, may be prepared using the disclosed non-silicone urethane-based adhesives.

Abstract: A non-toxic, non-static, environmentally benign artificial snow product is made by extruding a mixture of starch, polyvinyl alcohol, hydrogenated soy flakes and talc to form an extruded starch product and processing the extruded starch product into snow flake like fragments. The snow flake like fragments may be sorted by size. Colorant may be added to yield artificial snow flakes in various festive colors.

Abstract: Disclosed is a micro particle for a thermal control material capable of being applied as a highly thermal conductive material for thermal control, and an apparatus and a method of producing the micro particle for the thermal control material by using an ultrasonic high-temperature vibration scheme. More specifically, a Boron Nitride (BN) particle having a plate shape and an excellent thermal conductivity is coated on a PCM having a shape of a micro bead, to increase the thermal conduction to the inside PCM, so that a phase change is easily generated, and which allows an easy treatment of the PCM in a liquid state at a temperature equal to or higher than a melting point of the PCM.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to a preparation method of a wettability reversal agent, comprising: (1) adding an emulsifier into water to prepare a mixed solution of emulsifier; (2) adding compounds represented by formula (1-a), (2-a), (3-a), (4-a), (5-a), and (6-a) to the mixed solution of emulsifier to obtain a pre-emulsion, adding an initiator, and initiating a polymerization reaction. When the wettability reversal agent and reservoir protecting agent composition disclosed in the present subject matter are used in a drilling fluid, they can effectively prevent the permeation of the water phase and oil phase in the drilling fluid into the reservoir, reduce the filter loss of the drilling fluid, and thereby effectively protect the reservoir against damages from the drilling fluid.

Abstract: An invert emulsion drilling fluid, and a method of drilling with such fluid, having improved rheology effected with addition of a fatty dimer diamine additive in the presence of little or no lime. The drilling fluids of the present invention exhibit similar yield points and gel strengths at temperatures ranging from about 40° F. to about 375° F. or higher and at pressures ranging from about 0 psi to about 13500 psi.

Abstract: Sealant compositions comprising: a wellbore treatment fluid; a set modifier; and, a polymeric component that inhibits release of the set modifier; wherein exposure to ionizing radiation causes degradation of the polymeric component resulting in release of the set modifier and an increase in the mechanical strength of the sealant composition.

Abstract: A method of servicing a wellbore comprising contacting a wellbore servicing composition with a rheology modifying additive wherein the rheology modifying additive comprises a gum and a polymeric material. A method of cementing in a subterranean formation comprising providing a sealant composition comprising cement, water, and a rheology modifying additive wherein the rheology modifying additive comprises a gum and an anionic polymer, placing the composition in the subterranean formation, and allowing the cement composition to set therein.

Abstract: Corrosion of metallic tubulars in an oil, gas or geothermal well may be inhibited by introducing into the well a dithiazine derivative of the formula: wherein R14 is a C1-C24 straight chain or branched alkyl group; or a C6-C24 aryl or arylalkyl group; R15 is a C1-C6 alkyl or a C6-C30 aryl or alkylaryl group; and X is chlorine, bromine or iodine. The dithiazine may be isolated from a whole spent fluid (WSF) formed by reaction of hydrogen sulfide and a triazine. Alternately, the whole spent fluid containing dithiazine or dithiazine derivative and a corrosion inhibiting formulation may be used to inhibit corrosion in the well.

Abstract: A gravel packing fluid and method for brine-sensitive formations. The fluid comprises an invert oil emulsion compatible with oil based drilling fluids and having a suspension agent comprising polyurea and dimer diamine. The fluid is capable of carrying gravel yet has a viscosity less than 100 cp, often eliminating the need for an emulsion breaker during flow-back of the fluid to the well surface after deposition of gravel in the well.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of synthesis of anionic surfactants by alkoxylation of a Guerbet alcohol (GA) having 12 to 36 carbon atoms using butylene oxide, and optionally propylene oxide and/or ethylene oxide followed by the incorporation of a terminal anionic group are described herein. The GA of the present invention is made by a facile and inexpensive method that involves high temperature base catalyzed dimerization of alcohols with 6 to 18 carbon atoms. The large hydrophobe ether surfactants of the present invention find uses in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) applications where it is used for solubilization and mobilization of oil and for environmental cleanup. Further, the hydrophobe alkoxylated GA without anionic terminal group can be used as an ultra-high molecular weight non-ionic surfactant.

Abstract: A thickened composition comprising a polymer, a divalent ions source, water and cement is disclosed. Such composition enables fluid loss reduction and higher gel strength. This may be useful for treating a well for example as a fluid spacer or a scavenger; this may also be used a hydraulic fracturing fluid.

Abstract: Provided is an organic electroluminescence device having a low drive voltage and excellent durability. Provided also is an organic electroluminescence device having low dependency of voltage increment after driving on temperature of usage environment. A light emitting organic thin film containing at least one compound represented by Formula (PQ-1) and a hydrocarbon compound having a specific structure, and an organic electroluminescence device using the same. In Formula (PQ-1), each of Ra, Rb and Rc independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, wherein any one of Ra, Rb and Rc represents a hydrogen atom and the remaining two represent an alkyl group. Each of R1 to R5 independently represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an aryl group, a fluorine atom or a cyano group. Each of Rx and Ry independently represents an alkyl group or a phenyl group.

Abstract: Compositions, methods, and systems related to plastic scintillating materials based on a polymer including an aromatic ring structure combined with an oxazole and a cross-linker are disclosed. The disclosed plastic scintillator materials may advantageously provide gamma-neutron pulse shape discrimination capabilities.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an oxynitride phosphor is revealed. A precursor is sintered under 0.1-1000 MPa nitrogen pressure for synthesis of an oxynitride phosphor. The general formula of the oxynitride phosphors is Ba3-XSi6O12N2:EuxBa3-XSi6O6N6:Eux or Ba3-XSi6O9N4:Eux (0.00001?x?5; 0.00001). Thus pure phosphor can be mass-produced.

Abstract: The present invention is an etching gas comprising an unsaturated fluorohydrocarbon represented by CxHyFz (wherein x=3, 4, or 5, y+z?2x, and y>z) and a method comprising selectively etching a silicon nitride film relative to a silicon oxide film or a silicon film using the etching gas. According to the present invention, a silicon nitride film stacked on a silicon oxide film or a silicon film can be highly selectively etched.

Abstract: A liquid-crystal medium which comprises a component A which consists of one or more compounds of the formula IA, in which the parameters have the respective meanings given in the claims or in the text, and to the corresponding, novel mesogenic compounds and to the preparation thereof. The use of these liquid-crystal media, in particular in components for high-frequency technology, and to components of this type which contain the media according to the invention, and to the production and use of these components. The components are suitable, in particular, for phase shifters in the microwave and millimeter wave region, for microwave and millimeter wave array antennae and very particularly for so-called tuneable “reflectarrays”.

Abstract: The nematic liquid crystal composition exhibits a positive dielectric anisotropy (??), the liquid crystal composition being useful as a liquid crystal display material, and a liquid crystal display element using the same. The liquid crystal composition of the present invention has a large absolute value of dielectric anisotropy thereof and a low viscosity. By using this liquid crystal composition, it is possible to provide a liquid crystal display element which has a high contrast, high-speed responsiveness, and good display quality in which image sticking and display defects are not generated. The liquid crystal display element using the liquid crystal composition is a useful display element which realizes both high-speed response and suppression of display defects. In particular, the liquid crystal display element is useful as a liquid crystal display element for active-matrix driving, and can be applied to, for example, an IPS-type or TN-type liquid crystal display element.

Abstract: A liquid crystal composition has a nematic phase, and contains a specific tricyclic compound having a large dielectric anisotropy as a first component and a specific bicyclic compound having a small viscosity as a second component, and may contain a specific compound having a high maximum temperature or a large dielectric anisotropy as a third component, and a specific compound having a high maximum temperature or a small viscosity as a fourth component, and a liquid crystal display device includes the composition.

Abstract: An object is to provide a liquid crystal compound satisfying at least one of physical properties such as a high stability to heat and light, a high clearing point, a low minimum temperature of a liquid crystal phase, a small viscosity, a suitable optical anisotropy, a large dielectric anisotropy, a suitable elastic constant and an excellent compatibility with other liquid crystal compounds, a liquid crystal composition containing the compound, and a liquid crystal display device including the composition. A solution is a compound represented by formula (1). In formula 1, R1 is alkyl having 1 to 10 carbons, for example; ring A1 and ring A2 are independently 1,4-cyclohexylene or 1,4-phenylene; Z1 and Z2 are independently a single bond or —CF2O—; L1 and L2 are halogen; and a is 1 or 2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rubber granulate conversion process comprising steps consisting in: a) pyrolysing the rubber granulates at a temperature between 400 and 500° C. in the presence of water, to obtain a carbonized substance and a gaseous phase; and b) recovering the carbonized substance obtained during the previous step. The invention also relates to the products resulting from the conversion process and to the use of said products.

Abstract: A system for removing hydrocarbons and other contaminants from sand and/or drill cuttings includes screening large debris from a first loading inlet hopper (101) to a screen covered receiving hopper (102) that may contain a chopper and chemical additive nozzles (105). A first inclined auger (104) receives the material from hopper (102) at its lower inlet port and conveys the material upwards dropping it into a hopper (106) and then to a unit (107) either of which may include a crasher (106). Unit (107) includes an eductor (109) which feeds the screened and treated sand slurry to desanding units (112) such as hydro cyclones. The underflow from the desanders is sent to an auger tank's (114) first compartment (113) while the overflow is sent to its second compartment (115) where a flow distributing conduit (117) that disperses it over the surface of both compartments (113), (115). The auger tank (114) employs horizontal augers (116) that are arterial both the first and second compartments (113) and (114).

Abstract: A method for extracting hydrocarbons from a poor processing bitumen froth is provided comprising subjecting a bitumen, solids and water slurry to flotation in a flotation device to produce the poor processing bitumen froth; optionally subjecting the poor processing bitumen froth to centrifugation to remove a portion of the water from the poor processing bitumen froth; and subjecting the poor processing bitumen froth to supercritical extraction in a pressure vessel using a supercritical fluid to produce a hydrocarbon stream suitable for further upgrading.

Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for co-production of olefins and electric power. The method includes determining a separation level, separating a hydrocarbon feed into a light fraction stream and a heavy fraction stream based on the determined separation level; generating electric power from the heavy fraction stream; and cracking the light fraction stream in a pyrolysis unit to produce an effluent comprising olefins. The separation level may be based on olefin production requirements and electric power requirements or specific split of the hydrocarbon feed to be utilized for power generation and olefin production.

Abstract: A method for reducing mercaptan concentration in a crude oil is disclosed. The method comprises contacting the crude with a treating solution comprising a hypochlorite solution, whereby the mercaptan sulfur is oxidized and converted to at least one sulfur oxoacid or salt thereof, yielding a treated crude oil having less than 50 ppm mercaptan sulfur and residual organic chloride. The treated crude oil containing residual organic chloride is brought in contact with a caustic solution at a molar ratio of caustic to chloride of 0.1:1 to 50:1, generating an upgraded crude oil with less than 10 ppm organic chloride. In one embodiment, the spent treating solution is recycled to form a regenerated hypochlorite stream for use in the treatment solution.

Abstract: A nondendrimeric hyperbranched polyester and/or polyesteramide which comprise alkenyl-substituted succinic acid units as demulsifiers for splitting oil-water emulsions, especially crude oil emulsions. In particular, the succinic acid is substituted with alkenyl groups containing 16 to 20 carbon atoms. Also, nondendrimeric hyperbranched polyesters or polyesteramides which comprise alkenyl-substituted succinic acid units, wherein the alkenyl group has from 16 to 20 carbon atoms. In addition to the alkenyl-substituted succinic acid units, the nondendrimeric hyperbranched polyester contains, as further units, at least trifunctional alcohols having been alkoxylated with an average of from 3 to 12 ethylene oxide units.

Abstract: A process and apparatus are disclosed for treating a hydrocarbon stream, the process including flowing the hydrocarbon stream through a hydrocarbon treating vessel, heating a portion of the hydrocarbon treating vessel to a predetermined temperature and for a predetermined amount of time and controlling sensitization and chloride stress corrosion cracking of the portion of the interior surface of the hydrocarbon treating vessel.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a process that combines the solvent deasphalting with resin hydrotreatment and coupled with delayed coking so as to reduce the costs associated with performing each of the steps separately. The integrated process of the invention permits higher product yields coupled with lower energy and transportation costs.

Abstract: Deep desulfurization of hydrocarbon feeds containing undesired organosulfur compounds to produce a hydrocarbon product having low levels of sulfur, i.e., 15 ppmw or less of sulfur, is achieved by flashing the feed at a target cut point temperature to obtain two fractions. A first fraction contains refractory organosulfur compounds, which boil at or above the target cut point temperature. A second fraction boiling below the target cut point temperature is substantially free of refractory sulfur-containing compounds. The second fraction is contacted with a hydrodesulfurization catalyst in a hydrodesulfurization reaction zone operating under mild conditions to reduce the quantity of organosulfur compounds to an ultra-low level. The first fraction is contacted with an oxidizing agent and an active metal catalyst in an oxidation reaction zone to convert the refractory organosulfur compounds to oxidized organosulfur compounds.

Abstract: A process is provided that is directed to a steam pyrolysis zone integrated with a hydroprocessing zone including residual bypass to permit direct processing of crude oil feedstocks to produce petrochemicals including olefins and aromatics.

Abstract: A system for gasifying biomass materials is provided. The system includes a gasifying unit for converting the biomass materials into a gas and a feeder mechanism for introducing the biomass materials into the gasifying unit. The gasifying unit includes a plurality of gasifying medium and biomass injection ports distributed along a vertical length of the gasifying unit, and each of the plurality of injection ports has a corresponding injection angle. The injection angles include at least one of an upward tangential angle and a downward tangential angle.

Abstract: An arrangement for gasifying solid fuel includes a gasification reactor for producing further oxidizable product gas from solid fuel and a gas treatment reactor arranged in a flow direction of the product gas in gas flow connection with the gasification reactor. The gas treatment reactor includes a supply for supplying oxygenous gas to the gas treatment reactor for partial oxidization of product gas and for thermal cracking thereof. A radiation heat exchange cooler for cooling the product gas is arranged in connection with the gas treatment reactor to solidify melt components in the product gas. A discharge connection is arranged in the lower portion of the radiation heat exchange cooler for removing solidified melt components from the radiation heat exchange cooler. A method of gasifying solid fuel in a gasification reactor is also presented.

Abstract: A system includes a dip tube configured to direct a gas toward a sump. The dip tube includes an inner surface and an outer surface. The system also includes a quench ring coupled to the dip tube. The quench ring is configured to provide a quench fluid flow to the sump over both the inner surface and the outer surface of the dip tube.

Abstract: A system for preparing a coal water slurry, comprising: a first unit for providing a stream of coarse coal water slurry; a second unit for providing a stream of ultrafine coal water slurry; a third unit for providing a stream of dry coarse coal particles; and a mixing unit for mixing the stream of coarse coal water slurry, the stream of ultrafine coal water slurry and the stream of dry coarse coal particles. An associated method is also presented.

Abstract: High-pressure feed gas is chilled and expanded to condense a portion of the feed gas into a C2+ enriched liquid phase and a C2+ depleted vapor phase. The liquid phase is expanded to provide additional cooling for the feed gas and deethanizer reflux prior to being fed to the deethanizer while the vapor is combined with residue gas of a deethanizer.