Abstract: Process for producing polyamides that are stable during processing, by treating the polyamide during the solid-phase postcondensation process with a gas which comprises carrier gas (inert gas), water, and acid, or an anhydride or lactone or a mixture of these or, respectively, comprises ammonia, or amine, or a mixture of these, at a temperature from 130 to 200° C. and at a pressure of from 0.01 to 10 bar.

Abstract: A high-strength high-modulus polyimide fiber and its preparation method pertain to the technical field of high-performance organic fiber. This fiber includes the polyimide (PI) fiber made from 3,3?,4,4?-biphenyl tetracarboxylic diandhydride (BPDA), p-phenylenediamine (pPDA) and 2-(4-aminophenyl)-1H-benzimidazol-5-amine (BIA), wherein the molar ratio between PPDA and BIA is 1:10˜3:1. During the synthesis, other diamine and diandhydride monomers may also be added. In the preparation process, the gradient temperature reaction method and one-step continuous preparation method are adopted, the synthesis and processing difficulty caused by the increase of the content of BIA is overcome, the problem of poor uniformity and stability of fiber is solved and PI fiber with high strength and high modulus is obtained. Its strength may reach 4.5 GPa and modulus may reach 201 GPa.

Abstract: Silicone elastomers exhibiting high breakdown voltage and improved static decay characteristics are prepared from a crosslinkable silicone composition containing an ethylenically unsaturated polyoxyalkylene polyether which becomes chemically bonded into the elastomer during cure.

Abstract: Low viscosity polyorganosiloxanes comprising a) at least one polyorganosiloxane group, b) at least one quaternary ammonium group, c) at least one terminal ester group, methods of the manufacture thereof and their use for the modification of surfaces of substrates.

Abstract: An ?,?-functionalized polyoxyalkylene-siloxane polymer having the general structural Formula (I): provides improved hydrophilicity and hemocompatibility. The ?,?-functionalized polyoxyalkylene-siloxane polymer may be used to make various polycarbonate/?,?-functionalized polyoxyalkylene-siloxane copolymers and polymer blends, as well as articles including such copolymers and blends.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing halogenated oligomers and/or halogenated polymers of elements of the third to fifth main group, wherein the halogenated oligomers and/or halogenated polymers are synthesized from a first chain-forming agent and a second chain-forming agent in a plasma-chemical reaction. At least one of the two chain-forming agents is a halogen compound of an element of the third to fifth main group.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a block interpolymer comprising at least one diene block and at least one butyl block, wherein the at least one butyl block comprises residue from a functionalizing agent on at least one end adjacent to the diene block(s). The disclosure also relates to methods of making such block interpolymers. Also disclosed is a rubber composition comprising: (a) a block interpolymer comprising at least one diene block and at least one butyl block, and (b) a filler, wherein said at least one butyl block comprises residue from a functionalizing agent on at least one end adjacent to said diene block(s).

Abstract: A hyperbranched polymer based on one or more repeating units of an ABx type monomer, wherein A and B are functional groups and x is greater than or equal to 2, wherein A reacts with, or substantially reacts with, B, wherein B is fractionally functionlized with a plurality of functional groups comprising a first functional group comprising a C6-C30 alkyl chain attached to the repeating unit through a carbonyl group (C?O) via an ester linkage, a second functional group comprising a partially fluorinated or perfluorinated C3-C20 alkyl chain attached to the repeating unit through a carbonyl group (C?O) via an ester linkage, and a third functional group comprising substantially one of a stabilized radical source attached to the repeating unit via a C0-C6 tether, or a 5 to 8 member chloroamide heterocycle of carbon and nitrogen that is attached to the repeating unit via a C2-C6 tether.

Abstract: Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. For example, systems are described that can use feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials and/or starchy materials, to produce ethanol and/or butanol, e.g., by fermentation.

Abstract: A phase inversion emulsification process includes dissolving a polyester resin and a styrene/acrylate resin in an organic solvent to provide a solution, neutralizing the solution with a neutralizing agent, forming an emulsion by adding water after the neutralizing step and removing a portion of the organic solvent from the emulsion to provide a latex.

Abstract: Polyethylene composition with improved swell ratio and mechanical properties, particularly suited for preparing blow-molded articles, said composition having the following features: 1) density from 0.945 to less than 0.952 g/cm3; 2) ratio MIF/MIP from 15 to 30; 3) Shear-Induced Crystallization Index SIC from 2.5 to 5.5.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a wide film comprises a casting operation, a stretching operation, and a trimming operation. The casting operation is a process of casting a film using a wide casting belt including a central belt, a left belt having a right end formed integrally with a left end of the central belt through a left joint in a length direction of the central belt, and a right belt having a left end formed integrally with a right end of the central belt through a right joint in the length direction of the central belt. The stretching operation is a process of stretching a film stripped off from the wide casting belt using a tenter. The trimming operation is a process of trimming predetermined parts of left and right sides of the stretched film. In the trimming operation, mark parts by the left and right joints are also trimmed.

Abstract: There is provided a transparent conductive film having a transparent conductor layer with a high level of pen input durability and high-temperature, high-humidity reliability. The transparent conductive film of the present invention is a transparent conductive film, comprising: a transparent film substrate; a transparent conductor layer that is provided on one side of the transparent film substrate and has a thickness d of 15 nm to 35 nm and an average surface roughness Ra of 0.37 nm to 1 nm; and at least a single layer of an undercoat layer interposed between the transparent film substrate and the transparent conductor layer.

Abstract: An embodiment of this invention discloses a method for producing a network texture and the method comprises the steps of: formation of a porous structure as a template (matrix); formation of two coherent, independent, and separated robust continuous network structures within the matrix by using the matrix as the template; softening or removing the matrix to shift the two continuous network structures, leading to a novel network texture comprising two incoherent continuous network structures.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a method for recovering a dihydroxy aromatic compound and a dialkyl carbonate from a polycarbonate-containing composition comprising a polycarbonate and a phosphorus-containing flame retardant. The method comprises heating the composition in the presence of an alcohol and a transesterification catalyst having non-neutralizable groups at a temperature of 70° C. to 200° C. and a pressure of 50 mbar to 40 bar for a time sufficient to depolymerize the polycarbonate producing a dihydroxy aromatic compound and a dialkyl carbonate.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a functionalized elastomer having the formula (P-Bn)q-X where P is a polydiene segment, B is a styrenic monomer residue, n is the number of styrenic monomer residues, and Bn is a polystyrenic segment; X is a multifunctional terminator residue, and q is the number of (P-Bn) chains coupled to X; wherein for q=1, the weight percent of the functionalized elastomer is at least 90 percent by weight.

Abstract: Methods of adjusting the properties of a composition are provided. The compositions comprise a polymer-containing matrix and a filler comprising a hygroscopic salt. Preferred such salts comprise a cage compound selected from the group consisting of borane cage compounds, carborane cage compounds, metal complexes thereof, residues thereof, mixtures thereof, and/or agglomerations thereof, where the cage compound is not covalently bound to the matrix polymer.

Abstract: A water-in-oil microemulsion, including a polyacrylamide, a fatty acid, a surfactant, an oil continuous phase, and an aqueous discontinuous phase in the oil continuous phase. The fatty acid includes a tall oil fatty acid, oleic acid, or a combination of a tall oil fatty acid and oleic acid. The water-in-oil microemulsion contains 6 to 48 parts by weight of the polyacrylamide, 30 to 62 parts by weight of the fatty acid, and 20 to 44 parts by weight of the surfactant per 100 parts by weight of the polyacrylamide, the fatty acid, and the surfactant combined.

Abstract: Accelerator solution suitable for forming a redox system with peroxides, comprising (i) an iron compound selected from iron carboxylates, iron 1,3-dioxo complexes, and iron dicylcopentadienyl complexes, (ii) a compound of a second transition metal; the weight ratio of iron:second transition metal being in the range 3:1 to 200:1, with the proviso that the accelerator solution is essentially free of ascorbic acid.

Abstract: A quaternary phosphonium salt, an epoxy resin composition including the quaternary phosphonium salt, and a semiconductor device encapsulated with the epoxy resin composition, the quaternary phosphonium salt being represented by Formula 1:

Abstract: A reinforced polymer composite, and more particularly, a wool reinforced polymer composite is provided. The composition includes wool fibers combined with a polymer to form a reinforced polymeric matrix having at least one of improved Izod Impact Strength (ASTM D-256) or improved Tensile Strength (ASTM D-1708) as compared to the polymer without the fibers.

Abstract: A one or more component moisture cure Organosiloxane composition that has strength in an uncured state (commonly referred to in the industry as “green strength”) and its uses. The composition comprises an organopolysiloxane polymer having a viscosity of at least 1000 mPa·s at 25° C. and not less than two silicon-bonded hydroxyl groups and/or silicon bonded hydrolysable groups; a suitable catalyst; a cross-linker adapted to react with organopolysiloxane polymer when catalysed with the catalyst; and optionally one or more rheology modifiers and 0 to 10% by weight of the composition of one or more extenders or plasticisers but in particular the composition contains a precipitated calcium carbonate filler in an amount of from 50 to 70 weight % of the total composition.

Abstract: A method of coating hydroxylated surfaces by gas phase grafting is described. Especially acyl groups, silyl groups and/or alkyl groups are located on the surface of materials by gas phase grafting. The grafting method is a dry process. The material to coat can be organic or inorganic materials. The produced surface coated material are strong and durable and material normally not water-proof can be water-proof due to the surface treating. Examples of items produced from surface treated material may be water-proof cardboard boxes, other containers, furniture, interior for cars and boats. Items produced from organic materials such as from plant parts are biodegradable.

Abstract: An ethylene/?-olefin copolymer comprising units derived from ethylene; and units derived from at least one ?-olefin; wherein the ethylene/?-olefin copolymer has a density in the range of from 0.90 to 0.94 g/cc; a melt index (I2) in the range of from 0.05 to 50 dg/min; an Mw/Mn of from 3 to 5; and from 300 to 500 vinyl unsaturations per 1,000,000 carbon atoms in the ethylene/?-olefin copolymer is provided. Also provided is a process for producing an ethylene/?-olefin copolymer comprising: (1) polymerizing ethylene and one or more ?-olefins in a polymerization reactor; (2) thereby producing an enhanced melt strength ethylene/?-olefin copolymer having from 300 to 500 vinyl unsaturation units per 1,000,000 carbon atoms, a density in the range of from 0.90 to 0.94 g/cc; a melt index (I2) in the range of from 0.05 to 50 dg/min; and a Mw/Mn of from 3 to 5.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition comprising: (A) 30-60% by weight of a soft polyolefin composition comprising 10-50% by weight of a copolymer (a) of propylene, which contains from 1-8% by weight of comonomer; 50-90% by weight of a copolymer (b) of ethylene and other alpha-olefin(s) and from 57-80% of ethylene; where the weight ratio of the content of copolymer component (b) to the fraction XS (soluble in xylene) at room temperature (about 25° C.), both (b and XS) referred to the total weight of (a)+(b), is 1.5 or less, and the intrinsic viscosity [?] of the XS fraction is 3 dl/g or more; and the total quantity of copolymerized ethylene is 30-65% by weight; (B) 5-30% of glass fiber filler; (C) 0.5%-3% by weight of a compatibilizer; and (D) 10-40% by weight of a polypropylene component selected from propylene homopolymers, propylene copolymers containing up to 5% by moles of ethylene and/or C4-C10 ?-olefin(s) and combinations of such homopolymers and copolymers, with a MFR from 0.

Abstract: Stronger thermoplastic elastomeric films having improved tensile strength and elastic properties are disclosed herein. The thermoplastic elastomeric films include a combination of polyolefin-based thermoplastic elastomers, styrenic block copolymers, and strength-enhancing agents. The films are suitably free of filler particles such as calcium carbonate.

Abstract: Flocculant compositions containing a cellulosic compound, a superabsorbant polymer, and a flocculant, are useful for preventing the formation of an aqueous phase during the shipping of fly ash slurries.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polymer including a polymer polymerized of a phosphorous-based monomer, a polymer polymerized of a nitrogen-based monomer, or a polymer polymerized of the phosphorous-based monomer and the nitrogen-based monomer. The phosphorous-based monomer has the formula as follows: and the nitrogen-based monomer has the formula as follows: R1 and R3 consists of hydrogen, a phenyl group, a C7-12 alkyl phenyl group, a C1-12 alkyl group, a C2-12 ether group, a C1-12 alkoxyl group, or a C1-12 hydroxylalkyl group, respectively. R2 and R4 consists of a phenylene group, a C7-12 alkyl phenylene group, a C1-12 alkylene group, a C2-12 ether group, a C1-12 alkylene glycol group, or a C1-12 hydroxylalkylene group, respectively.

Abstract: Provided are a rubber composition achieving balanced improvement in processability, fuel economy, rubber strength, abrasion resistance, wet-grip performance, and handling stability, and a pneumatic tire including the composition. The rubber composition includes, per 100% by mass of a rubber component, at least 35% by mass of SR, the composition including a conjugated diene polymer and a silica having N2SA of 40-400 m2/g, the polymer being obtained by polymerizing a monomer component including a conjugated diene compound and a silicon-containing vinyl compound using a polymerization initiator of formula (I): to produce a copolymer, and reacting a compound containing nitrogen and/or silicon atoms with an active terminal of the copolymer, wherein the amount of the diene polymer is 1-90% by mass and the amount of polyisoprene-based rubber is 0-40% by mass, each per 100% by mass of the rubber component, and the amount of the silica is 10-150 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the rubber component.

Abstract: A molding material for a sliding member, the molding material being superior in processability and sliding properties, and a sliding member formed from the molding material for a sliding member are provided. The molding material for a sliding member contains a phenol resin, a boron compound, an elastomer and a filler. The elastomer preferably contains at least one selected from the group consisting of are acrylonitrile butadiene rubber, a urethane rubber and a silicone rubber, and more preferably an acrylonitrile butadiene rubber among them. The boron compound preferably contains at least one selected from the group consisting of boric acid, zinc borate and boron oxide, and the filler preferably contains a carbon fiber. Furthermore, the content of the elastomer with respect to 100 parts by mass of the carbon fiber is preferably no less than 5 parts by mass and no greater than 50 parts by mass.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of reducing the amount of antimony flame retardant compound in a flame retardant composition which comprises using calcium oxide or a combination of talc and calcium oxide as a filler in the composition, wherein the composition comprises specific amounts of a polyester, a brominated flame retardant compound, an antimony flame retardant compound, and a filler comprising calcium oxide or a combination of talc and calcium oxide. Also disclosed are compositions prepared by such a method and articles derived therefrom.

Abstract: Disclosed are an ASA graft copolymer having a structure including a seed which comprises at least one compound of an aromatic vinyl compound, a vinyl cyan compound and an alkyl (meth)acrylate compound, a core which surrounds the seed and comprises alkyl acrylate, and a shell which surrounds the core, comprises an aromatic vinyl compound, a vinyl cyan compound and a crosslinking agent, and having suitably controlled thicknesses and refractive indexes of the respective layers, and an ASA graft copolymer composition comprising the ASA graft copolymer.

Abstract: Disclosed are a polyalkylene carbonate and polyolefin-based adhesive member and an adhesive structure including the same and, more particularly, an adhesive member manufactured using a mixed composition including polyalkylene carbonate, polyolefin, an initiator, and a blending aid, wherein an amount of the polyalkylene carbonate is 35 wt % to 65 wt %, a total amount of the initiator, the blending aid, and the polyolefin is 35 wt % to 65 wt %, and the adhesive member has a co-continuous morphology in which at least a portion of each of the polyalkylene carbonate and the polyolefin is exposed on an outer surface of the adhesive member and an adhesive structure including the same.

Abstract: A halogen-free resin composition includes (A) 100 parts by weight of polyphenylene oxide resin; (B) 10 to 50 parts by weight of maleimide resin; (C) 5 to 100 parts by weight of polybutadiene copolymer; (D) 5 to 30 parts by weight of cyanate ester resin; and (E) 15 to 150 parts by weight of phosphazene. The halogen-free resin composition is characterized by specific ingredients and proportions thereof to achieve circuit board laminate properties, such as a high glass transition temperature, low coefficient of thermal expansion, low dielectric properties, heat resistance, flame retardation, and being halogen-free, and thus is applicable to the manufacturing of a prepreg or resin film, thereby being applicable to the manufacturing of metal laminates and printed circuit boards.

Abstract: A composition comprising thermoset polymer, shape memory polymer to facilitate macro scale damage closure, and a thermoplastic polymer for molecular scale healing is disclosed; the composition has the ability to resolve structural defects by a bio-mimetic close-then heal process. In use, the shape memory polymer serves to bring surfaces of a structural defect into approximation, whereafter use of the thermoplastic polymer for molecular scale healing allowed for movement of the thermoplastic polymer into the defect and thus obtain molecular scale healing. The thermoplastic can be fibers, particles or spheres which are used by heating to a level at or above the thermoplastic's melting point, then cooling of the composition below the melting temperature of the thermoplastic. Compositions of the invention have the ability to not only close macroscopic defects, but also to do so repeatedly even if another wound/damage occurs in a previously healed/repaired area.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are wheat gluten based compositions having improved mechanical properties as well as articles formed therefrom, and methods of making the same. More particularly, the compositions also include fibrous reinforcing material and may be formed into a variety of products, including but not limited to particle board.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrophoretic dispersion comprising pigment particles dispersed in a solvent or solvent mixture, wherein said pigment particles comprises at least one polymer chain comprising a terminal thiocarbonylthio group, attached to the particle surface. The invention also relates to pigment particles suitable for use in an electrophoretic dispersion and methods for their preparation through a RAFT polymerization technique.

Abstract: An article includes a silicon-containing region including surface features on a surface thereof. The surface features include depressions, protuberances, or combinations thereof. At least one outer layer overlies the surface of the silicon-containing region. A constituent layer is provided on the surface of the silicon-containing region and between and contacting the silicon-containing region and the at least one outer layer. The constituent layer is formed by constituents of the silicon-containing region and is susceptible to creep within an operating environment of the article. The surface features physically interlock the at least one outer layer with the silicon-containing region through the constituent layer.

Abstract: A fouling and stiction-resistant coating suitable for use with marine streamers is made from a silicone undercoat layer and a powdery topcoat layer. The powdery topcoat layer is preferably a non-toxic fluoropolymer which has a low surface energy, a high modulus, and which is not continuous. There may also be a primer layer below the silicone undercoat layer. The powdery topcoat layer is preferably arranged to be penetrable by the feet of barnacles that come into contact with it, with the silicone undercoat layer arranged such that the barnacles' feet that penetrate the powdery topcoat layer bond with the silicone undercoat layer. The powdery topcoat layer is preferably further arranged to peel away from the silicone undercoat layer when force is applied to the barnacles to remove them from the coating.

Abstract: This invention relates to color changing aqueous coatings which are stable at a pH greater than about 10.5.

Abstract: A one part, storage stable polymerizable formulation is provided that includes an ethenically unsaturated polymerizable compound intermixed with a free radical polymerization initiator and an organic solvent. The organic solvent provides storage stability and upon evaporation of the solvent, the rate of polymerization of the compound accelerates independent of addition of a second part. The formulation includes at least 30 total weight percent solids upon cure. Optional additives to the formulation include at least one of a cure accelerator, a filler, a plasticizer, a colorant, and a cure inhibitor. A process for forming a polymerized coating on an article involves the application of this formulation to the substrate of an article and allowing sufficient time for the solvent to evaporate to form the polymerized coating on the article. The substrate of the article forms a corrosion barrier even without prior removal of a native corrosion layer on a surface of the substrate of the article.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dew resistant coatings and articles having the dew resistant coating adhered thereto. The dew resistant coatings comprise elongate silica particles. These coatings are useful on articles or surfaces used in outdoor applications and articles and surfaces used in moist indoor environments.

Abstract: Described herein is a method for electrostatic printing including: (i) providing an ink composition having: a hydrocarbon carrier liquid and particles includes a resin and a colorant, and wherein the ink composition contains less than 0.3 mg of charge director per g of solids in the ink composition; (ii) adding a charge director to the ink composition, such that the total amount of charge director in the ink composition is at least 0.6 mg per g of solids in the ink composition, and, (iii) within a predetermined time of adding the charge director, printing the ink onto a print medium in an electrostatic printing process, wherein the predetermined time is 90 minutes or less.

Abstract: Methods for making pigmented, curable, liquid ink compositions, and the ink compositions prepared from the methods are disclosed. The method includes adding at least one monomer and a dispersant to mixing vessel, and metering into the mixing vessel at least one pigment over a period of time. The method further includes adding at least one initiator and at least one curing agent, and then milling the composition. The pigmented, curable, high viscosity liquid ink compositions are suitable for digital offset printing.

Abstract: A radical polymerizable composition includes a siloxane compound represented by a formula (HO)2(R)Si.O[—Si(R)(OH).O-]n-Si(R)(OH)2 in which R represents a methacryloyl group; and n represents 0 or 1; and a monomer having a viscosity lower than that of the siloxane compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous sublimation transfer ink composition. The sublimation transfer ink composition comprises a polysaccharide. The present invention further relates to a method of preparing said ink composition. The present invention also relates to a method for providing an image onto a receiving medium.

Abstract: Provided are a transfer printing ink and a transfer printing method which are advantageous in that an increased number of types of transfer media can be employed. The transfer printing ink of the present invention contains a solvent, a sublimation dye, and a binder resin, wherein the binder resin is dispersed, emulsified, or suspended in the solvent, and the binder resin has a melting point which is higher than the lowest temperature at which the sublimation dye sublimates.

Abstract: An oil-based ink composition comprising a colorant, an organic solvent and a polymeric compound, and optionally an alkylamine ethylene oxide derivative as a pH adjusting agent, in which the pH of an aqueous phase is from 5.5 to 10, when ions in the ink composition are transferred to water. This oil-based ink composition prevents corrosion of a nozzle plate and is improved in storage stability, and thus can ensure printer reliability such as ink-jet stability obtainable even after long storage thereof, and can withstand outdoor service environments.

Abstract: An aqueous black ink composition that can form black recorded images having excellent light resistance and water resistance, in particular, being hardly discolored by light. The aqueous ink composition contains, as colorants, at least both a compound represented by Formula (1) or its salt or a mixture thereof and a colorant having a maximum absorption wavelength ?max in a range of 560 to 680 nm and having a phthalocyanine skeleton. In Formula (1), R1, R2, R5, R6 and R7 each independently represent, for example, a hydrogen atom, a carboxy group, a sulfo group, or a nitro group; R3 and R4 each independently represent, for example, a hydrogen atom or a sulfo group; and n represents 0 or 1.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hot melt ink composition containing a substantially non-aqueous carrier composition; at least one dye which comprises at least one salt of the anthrapyridone series; and an organic sulfonic acid compound. Also disclosed is a method of preparing the hot melt ink composition.