Abstract: Polysiloxane polyether copolymers with amino groups and/or quaternary ammonium groups in the polyether moiety, process for their preparation from hydrogen siloxanes and chlorine-containing unsaturated polyethers in a hydrosilylation reaction with subsequent substitution of chlorine by amine groups and use as softeners for textile fabrics.

Abstract: A water-repellent and oil-repellent composition, including an incompletely condensed product P2 obtained by further condensing an incompletely condensed product P1 containing a fluorine-containing alkoxy silane unit a derived from a fluorine-containing alkoxy silane compound ? represented by the following general formula (1) with an alkoxy silane compound ? represented by the following general formula (2), wherein a content a1 (mol %) of the fluorine-containing alkoxy silane unit a in the incompletely condensed product P1 and a content a2 (mol %) of the fluorine-containing alkoxy silane unit a in the incompletely condensed product P2 satisfy a relationship represented by the following expression (1): Rf-Yq-Ap-Z—SiX3??General formula (1) R—SiX3??General formula (2) a1/a2?2??Expression (1).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to high molecular weight polystyrene-polydialkylsiloxane-polystyrene (“SDS”) triblock copolymer compositions and methods of separating one or more organic compounds from an aqueous solution using membranes derived from SDS triblock copolymers. The methods may be used to separate the one or more organic compounds from an aqueous solution produced in a fermentation process. In some embodiments, the one or more organic compounds include an alcohol, such as, for example, ethanol. In other embodiments, the one or more organic compounds include acetone. In other embodiments, the one or more organic compounds include acetone, ethanol, and n-butanol produced in an acetone-ethanol-n-butanol (ABE) fermentation process. In other embodiments, the one or more organic compounds include one or more byproducts produced in a fermentation process.

Abstract: A flame retardant block copolymer is prepared from renewable content. In an exemplary synthetic method, a bio-derived flame retardant block copolymer is prepared by a ring opening polymerization of a biobased cyclic ester and a phosphorus-containing polymer. In some embodiments, the biobased cyclic ester is lactide. In some embodiments, the phosphorus-containing polymer is a hydroxyl-telechelic flame retardant biopolymer prepared by a polycondensation reaction of a biobased diol (e.g., isosorbide) and a phosphorus-containing monomer (e.g., phenylphosphonic dichloride). In other embodiments, the phosphorus-containing polymer is synthesized from a dioxaphospholane monomer.

Abstract: Providing a method for producing a compound represented by formula (1) from a compound represented by formula (2), by which the additive amount of an aryl (C1-C8) alkyl alcohol which may have a substituent and the amount of residual carboxyl groups of pAsp (polyaspartic acid) are controlled. A production method including obtaining a compound represented by formula (1) by allowing a compound represented by formula (2) to react with an aryl (C1-C8) alkyl alcohol which may have a substituent, and a carbodiimide-based compound in an amount of 2(x+y) equivalents or more relative to the amount of carboxyl groups in formula (2) (sum of x and y), in a solvent at 15° C. to 30° C. for 2 hours to 48 hours, is used.

Abstract: Dandelion processes, compositions and products are provided. One process is a method of preparing dandelion that utilizes a species of a Taraxacum genus, the process including the steps of extracting and recovering a rubber and a carbohydrate from a dandelion root substantially simultaneously. The process employs a dandelion species that is selected from the group consisting of: Taraxacum officianale, Taraxacum kok-saghyz, a rubber-bearing species of the genus Taraxacum, and a combination of two or more thereof. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules that allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure contained herein. This Abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous epoxy resin blend dispersion of a high mw epoxy resin and a liquid epoxy resin with a dispersant having an interfacial tension such that a drop of the mixture of the dispersant in a melt of the epoxy resin blend against water is less than 2 dynes/cm, preferably less than 1 dyne/cm, and a process for preparing this epoxy resin blend dispersion. Specifically, the process is a solvent free melt kneading or shearing dispersion process wherein the dispersion is processed at from 50 to 150° C., and the resulting dispersion is stable.

Abstract: Particulate binder compositions made with amine-aldehyde resins and methods for making same are provided. The method for making the particulate binder composition can include spray-drying an amine-aldehyde resin having a total aldehyde compound to total amine compound molar ratio of about 1.55:1 to about 1.65:1 to produce a particulate binder composition. The particulate binder composition can have a fusion diameter of about 35 mm to about 70 mm.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for production of a colored polyimide molded article including the steps of molding a polyamic acid solution composition containing a polyamic acid solution obtained from at least a tetracarboxylic acid component and a diamine component and a coloring precursor, or a polyimide solution composition containing a polyimide solution and a coloring precursor; and then thermally treating a molded product at 250° C. or higher.

Abstract: The present invention provides a packing sheet and PTP packing body, which do not include halogen materials such as chlorine and fluorine and have high water vapor barrier property. The packing sheet of the present invention includes at least a high-density polyethylene resin (A), petroleum resin (B), and amorphous polyolefin resin (C). Also, it is preferable that the weight blending ratio ((A+B)/C) of the total weight of the high-density polyethylene (A) and the petroleum resin (B) to the weight of the amorphous polyolefin (C) be 50/50 or more and 90/10 or less.

Abstract: The invention relates to highly elastic polyurethane foams which are suitable as functional materials having thermally insulating properties.

Abstract: The present technology generally relates to phase change material (PCM) pellets consisting essentially of a mixture of paraffin, a polymer, and optionally a thermal conductivity improver, a nucleating agent, an anti-oxidant, or a combination of any two or more thereof; wherein the paraffin is at least about 60 wt % of the PCM pellet; and the polymer is uncrosslinked high density polyethylene (HDPE) that has a melt flow index between about 0.1 g/10 min and about 50 g/10 min.

Abstract: It is provided a self-healing polymer network comprising transition metal thiolates, particularly thiolates of a transition metal that is able to self-assemble by metallophilic attractions, and more particularly Au(I), Ag(I), Cu(I) thiolates, or a mixture thereof, and, optionally, disulfide bonds, thiol and other thiolate groups. It is also provided several processes for the preparation of the self-healing polymer networks of the invention, as well as uses thereof.

Abstract: Novel aqueous polyurethane dispersions and shaped three dimensional articles formed therefrom are provided. The aqueous polyurethane dispersions are provided in solvent-free systems of a prepolymer comprising at least one polyether, polyester, or polycarbonate polyol, a mixture of MDI isomers, and a diol. The shaped articles from such dispersions can be heat-activated for bonding, lamination, and adhesion of substrates, including stretch fabrics.

Abstract: Polymer compositions are described containing a white pigment for increasing the reflectance properties of the resulting material. In this regard, the material is well suited for being used as a reflector, such as a reflector for light-emitting diode assemblies. In accordance with the present disclosure, the white pigment comprises chalk resistance particles. The particles can also display a basic pH when placed in distilled water.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing nanometer lithopone from electrolytic zinc acid leaching residue. The method comprises specific steps of: leaching, purifying, carrying out a metathetical reaction, washing, smashing and the like. Through these steps, zinc is selectively leached out by an ammonia-ammonium sulfate process; and iron and arsenic are removed by ammonium persulfate, heavy metal elements such as nickel, copper, lead, cadmium and the like are removed by sulfurization method and zinc powder replacement method; and a metathetical reaction is carried out to obtain an nZnS—BaSO4 crystalline filter cake, the crystalline filter cake is dried and smashed to obtain a nanometer lithopone product. The zinc in the acid leaching residue can be recycled effectively by this method.

Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to thermoplastic polymer compositions that comprise a thermoplastic and nucleating agents, such as silica-containing nucleating agents. The polymer compositions provide improved properties relating to processing, dimensional and thermal stability, improved crystalline structure, and flame retardant properties. The thermoplastic polymer compositions are useful, for example, for carpet backing applications. It is a further feature of the embodiments to provide carpet backing compositions and carpet tiles prepared using the thermoplastic polymer composition, as well as methods of making the carpet tiles.

Abstract: Disclosed are injection-moldable fluororesin compositions of melt flowable fluororesin and mesoporous silica. The fluororesin compositions are melt flowable and have a melt flow rate of from 2 to 60 g/10 min. The mesoporous silica has an average pore diameter of from 2 to 50 nm, and the pores of the mesoporous silica are filled with the melt flowable fluororesin. The fluororesin compositions have excellent melt moldability for manufacturing molded products from the fluororesin composition that demonstrate high hardness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to PBS- and silica-based composites, said composites having a high swelling ability. It also relates to a method of preparing said composites, a method of swelling said composites and films obtained by swelling said composites.

Abstract: Poly(acrylic acid) polymer blends comprising poly(acrylic acid) and glycerol, the glycerol content being 25-75% by weight based on the weight of the poly(acrylic acid). The polymer blends are miscible; they retain the ability to absorb large volumes of liquids and also exhibit rubber viscoelasticity. The incorporation of glycerol reduces the glass transition temperature of the blends dramatically. The process of preparing the poly(acrylic acid) polymer blends by solution casting is described. Methods of measuring the glass transition temperature and the tensile strength of the polymer blends are also provided.

Abstract: A flexible compound comprising PVC or its co-polymers; greater than 10 to 200 parts by weight of at least one bio-based primary plasticizer comprising epoxidized fatty acid esters, wherein the fatty acids are derived from natural oils and animal fats, based on 100 parts by weight of PVC or its co-polymers; and 0.001 to 10 parts by weight of a mixed metal stabilizer comprising a zinc compound and at least one metal compound where the metal is selected from Li, Na, K, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Cd, Al, La, Ce or rare earth metals, based on 100 parts by weight of PVC or its co-polymers, wherein an atomic ratio of metal/Zn for the mixed metal stabilizer is less than 1.0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a resin composition having an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) component and a multi-layered structure containing the resin composition.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition includes a polycarbonate resin, an inorganic filler, and a Tg regulator and can have improved appearance and flowability. The polycarbonate resin composition can be used as exterior materials for electronic devices such as cellular phones.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition includes a thermoplastic resin including a polycarbonate resin; a siloxane compound represented by Formula 1; and surface-modified hydrophobic silica: wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different and are each independently C1 to C5 alkyl; R3 and R4 are the same or different and are each independently C2 to C10 alkylene; A1 and A2 are the same or different and are each independently a glycidoxy group, an epoxy group, an amine group, a hydroxyl group, a hydrogen atom, a vinyl group, a (meth)acryloyl group, or an aryl group; and n is an integer from 2 to 80. The thermoplastic resin composition can exhibit excellent properties in terms of impact resistance, heat resistance, scratch resistance, surface gloss, mar resistance, and the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fixed and/or stabilized fiber structure from a fibrous material as well as from an agent for its fixing and stabilizing. The agent for fixing and stabilizing is a statistical copolyester which is formed from the diacid components terephthalic acid and, optionally, isophthalic acid as well as the diol components butanediol, diethylene glycol and triethylene glycol. A method of manufacturing this fiber structure is also provided. The fiber structure is used as a reinforcement material for polymer matrices, in particular epoxy resins. A fiber composite material containing at least one thermosetting resin as well as the fiber structure in accordance with the invention is furthermore provided.

Abstract: A glass composition including SiO2 in an amount from 60.0 to 73.01% by weight, Al2O3 in an amount from about 13.0 to about 26.0% by weight, MgO in an amount from about 5.0 to about 12.75% by weight, CaO in an amount from about 3.25 to about 4.0% by weight, Li2O in an amount from about 3.25 to about 4.0% by weight, and Na2O in an amount from 0.0 to about 0.75% by weight is provided. Glass fibers formed from the inventive composition may be used in applications that require high strength, high stiffness, and low weight. Such applications include, but are not limited to, woven fabrics for use in forming wind blades, armor plating, and aerospace structures.

Abstract: Filled silicone composition, in situ preparation and use thereof are provided. The composition comprises a mixture of (A) an in situ-prepared treated silica, (B) an in situ-prepared (siloxane-alkylene)-endblocked polydiorganosiloxane, (c) a cure catalyst and (D) a crosslinker. Moreover, the composition can be used as adhesive, coating and sealant.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a composite material from a particulate binder material having an average particle size (D9 0) of from 15 to 850 pm and a fibrous material having a density of from 150 to 550 kg/m3, comprising the steps of: a) blending the particulate binder material and the fibrous material, preferably in a weight ratio of 60:40 to 10:90, and b) subjecting the blended material obtained in a) to a curing step under increased temperature and pressure to obtain a composite material. The invention further relates to the composite material thus obtained, and to its use as building materials or as panelling.

Abstract: A poly(vinyl butyral) (PVB) resin formulation, a method of extruding PVB resins, and related materials and products that provide for PVB sheets with a selectable flow (or melt viscosity) by melt blending hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) into a PVB resin composition is described herein.

Abstract: Toughened polyhydroxyalkanoate resin compositions are disclosed, comprising thermoplastic polyhydroxyalkanoate compositions and a toughener comprising a vinyl acetate homopolymer or copolymer and optionally polyvinyl alcohol.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a reflector comprises a polycarbonate composition, the polycarbonate composition comprises: polycarbonate; 10 wt % to 20 wt % titanium dioxide, based upon a total weight of the polycarbonate composition; an optional flame retardant; and an optional UV stabilizer. A plaque formed from the polycarbonate composition has a reflectance of greater than or equal to 95%, as determined by reflectance measurements using a Gretag Macbeth Coloreye spectrophotometer (D65 light source, 10 degree observer, UV included) made at a wavelength of 680 nm. A molded article of the polycarbonate has transmission level greater than or equal to 90.0% at 2.5 mm thickness as measured by ASTM D1003-00 and a yellow index (YI) less than or equal to 1.5 as measured by ASTM D1925.

Abstract: A resin composition includes a resin selected from a polylactic acid resin and a polycarbonate resin as a matrix resin, and surface-treated red phosphorus, wherein the surface-treated red phosphorus is contained in an amount of 10 parts by weight to 40 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the polylactic acid resin or the polycarbonate resin.

Abstract: Provided is a compounding resin composition containing a compatibilizer, based on polyalkylene carbonate and polyolefin or biodegradable polyester. According to the present invention, a polyalkylene carbonate resin composition capable of improving mechanical properties such as tensile strength, elongation, tearing strength, and the like, or physical properties such as adhesive force, oxygen and moisture barrier properties, heat stability, flexibility, and the like, by preparing and applying the compatibilizer for improving compatibility of the compounding resin, and a multilayer film and a molded product manufactured using the same may be provided.

Abstract: What is described is the use of a polyamide moulding composition for the production of a stain-resistant article, the staining tendency (ST) of the article being at least 2. Here, the composition contains 30-100% by weight of a polyamide or a polyamide mixture, consisting of 50-100% by weight of at least one amorphous and/or microcrystalline polyamide having a glass transition temperature of at least 100° C., based on: 20-100 mol % of at least one cycloaliphatic diamine; and 0-80 mol % of at least one other aliphatic and/or aromatic diamine; and also aromatic and/or aliphatic dicarboxylic acids comprising at least 6 carbon atoms, and 0-50% by weight of at least one semi-aromatic polyamide. In addition, 0-70% by weight of fibrous fillers (B1) and/or particulate fillers (B2), 0-30% by weight of impact toughness modifier and/or polymers different from (A), 0-25% by weight of a flame retardant, and 0-3% by weight of additives may also be contained.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising: from 33 to 40% by weight of at least one crosslinked polyolefin obtained from at least one product (A) comprising an unsaturated epoxide and from at least one product (B) comprising an unsaturated carboxylic acid anhydride, from 3 to 10% by weight of at least one plasticizer, the rest being made up of at least one semi-aromatic polyamide, wherein the weight contents of (A) and (B), denoted respectively [A] and [B], are such that the [B]/[A] ratio is between 3 and 14. The present invention also relates to a process for preparing such a composition and also to the uses thereof.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a curable resin composition having excellent adhesion. This curable resin composition contains: a straight-chain organopolysiloxane (A) having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms and at least one aryl group in each molecule, the degree of polymerization being greater than 10; a branched-chain organopolysiloxane (B) having at least three alkenyl groups and at least one aryl group in each molecule; and a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst (C).

Abstract: Biocomposite compositions and compositions, which include dried distillers solubles, and which can be used in making biocomposite compositions are described. Methods for preparing the compositions are also described.

Abstract: Methods for manufacturing a foamed sulfur asphalt stabilized soil and a foamed sulfur asphalt are provided. The foamed sulfur asphalt stabilized soil includes an foamed sulfur asphalt, an air-dried aggregate, moisturizing water, and Portland cement. The foamed sulfur asphalt includes an asphalt binder, elemental sulfur, foaming air, and foaming water. The foamed sulfur asphalt has a foam half-life equal to or greater than about 6 seconds and a foam expansion ratio equal to or greater than 8. The foamed sulfur asphalt also has an amount of elemental sulfur in a range of from about 10% to about 50% by weight of the combined amounts of elemental sulfur and the asphalt binder in the foamed sulfur asphalt.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a near-infrared fluorescent dye that is cell permeable and can be attached to selected proteins in living cells. The dye has the general formula or its corresponding spirolactone wherein Y is chosen from the group consisting of Si, Ge and Sn; R0 is —COO? or COOH; R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15 and R16 are substituents, including hydrogen, independently from each other. The dye (i) absorbs and emits light at wavelengths above 600 nm; (ii) possesses high photostability; (iii) has high extinction coefficients and high quantum yields; (iv) can be derivatized with different molecules; and (v) is membrane-permeable and shows minimal background binding to biomolecules and biomolecular structures.

Abstract: Reactive dyes of, for example, formula (101) especially suitable for dyeing synthetic polyamide fibre materials and which yield dyeings or prints having good wet-fastness properties, and a process for their preparation.

Abstract: A non-aqueous dispersion comprising the dispersion polymerization reaction product of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a nonlinear, random acrylic polymer stabilizer wherein the polymerization reaction product comprises epoxy functionality is disclosed. Related coatings, methods, and substrates are also disclosed.

Abstract: A composition for coating a cellulosic packaging material that includes water, starch at a concentration of about 10% to about 17% by weight, gelatin at a concentration of about 10% to about 12% by weight, glycerol at a concentration of about 5% to about 11% by weight, one or more protein ingredients at a concentration of about 5% to about 10% by weight, and one or more porophors at a concentration of about 3% to about 5.5% by weight. The present invention also relates to a method of preparing the composition for coating cellulosic packaging material.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a polymerizable composition containing: a compound containing a repeating unit having a polyether structure having a fluorine atom and four or more polymerizable groups and being represented by the formula (I) as defined herein; a photopolymerization initiator; and an organic solvent, or a polymerizable composition containing: a compound containing a repeating unit having a polyether structure having a fluorine atom and four or more polymerizable groups and being represented by one of the formulae (I-1) to (I-5) as defined herein; a photopolymerization initiator; and an organic solvent.

Abstract: An aqueous mixture for the production of fire resistant glazings comprising: at least one alkali metal silicate, at least one glass, glass-ceramic and/or ceramic additive, and water, wherein the at least one glass, glass-ceramic and/or ceramic additive has at least one boron containing moiety directly or indirectly attached to a surface thereof by covalent or ionic bonding.

Abstract: A pigment preparation is provided, said preparation comprises an organic pigment comprising a chromophore Q1 and a derivative thereof comprising specific organic substituents via an aliphatic carbon atom in an amount of from 0.1 to 30 mol, based on 100 mol of the organic pigment as well as a process for its preparation and to its use in coloring an organic material such as plastics, coatings or inks.

Abstract: A water-based paint composition may include at least one mineral treated with at least one hydrophobizing agent. The at least one mineral may include at least one of clay, kaolin, mica, titanium dioxide, talc, natural or synthetic silica or silicates, feldspars, nepheline syenite, talc, wollastonite, diatomite, barite, glass, and calcium carbonate. The at least one hydrophobizing agent may include at least one of fatty acids, fatty amines, and silanes. A method of making water-based paint may include treating at least one mineral with a hydrophobizing agent, and combining the at least one treated mineral with a binder.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of heptyl esters of furan dicarboxylic acid as softeners.

Abstract: Described herein are synthesis schemes and methods for producing silicon based nanostructures and materials, including compositions and methods for synthesis of silicon-based nanowires and composites from three-component and four-component liquid silane/polymer inks. Materials and methods for producing silicon based micro and nanofibers that can be used in a variety of applications including material composites, electronic devices, sensors, photodetectors, batteries, ultracapacitors, and photosensitive substrates, and the like.

Abstract: An ink composition is disclosed that includes: at least one color dye in an amount between and including 1% by weight and 7% by weight; at least one polymeric dispersant in an amount between and including 0.1% by weight and 1% by weight; at least one organic solvent in an amount between and including 18% by weight and 22% by weight; at least one surfactant in an amount between and including 0.5% by weight and 1.5% by weight; at least one buffer in an amount between and including 0.1% by weight and 0.5% by weight; at least one biocide in an amount between and including 0.05% by weight and 0.2% by weight; and the balance being deionized water.

Abstract: An ink composition, including: water; a polymerizable compound; a polymerization initiator; and a ?-alkoxypropionamide compound represented by the following Formula (A): wherein, in Formula (A), R1 represents a linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms; each of R2 and R3 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and R2 and R3 may be the same or different.