Abstract: A preparation method of a catalyst for polyolefin polymerization capable of polymerizing low-density polyethylene in a single reactor without separately injecting a comonomer to thereby prepare a final product with a low cost through a more simplified process, a catalyst obtained by the preparation method, and a preparation method of a polyolefin using the catalyst are provided.

Abstract: The production method for a vinyl ether polymer of the present technology comprises the step of subjecting a vinyl ether monomer to radical polymerization in a mixed solvent to form a vinyl ether polymer. The mixed solvent is a mixed solvent in which the mass ratio of isopropyl alcohol to dimethylformamide is from 93:7 to 75:25, or a mixed solvent in which the mass ratio of isopropyl alcohol to water is from 50:50 to 5:95, and a mass ratio of the vinyl ether monomer to the mixed solvent is from 3:100 to 45:100.

Abstract: A method for preparing a functionalized polymer, the method comprising the steps of polymerizing monomer to form a reactive polymer, and reacting the reactive polymer with a polycyano compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for making copolymers of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene and vinylidene fluoride by an emulsion polymerization process having unexpectedly high melting temperatures, even at low crystallinity levels. The invention involves adjusting the microstructure of the copolymers through a controlled polymerization to obtain controlled microstructure copolymers with unique properties, including those with high melting temperature and low crystallinity.

Abstract: This invention provides a multistage emulsion polymer including, as copolymerized units: from 0.5% to 5%, by weight P-acid monomer, based on the weight of the emulsion polymer; from 0% to 0.05% by weight multiethylenically unsaturated monomer, based on the weight of the emulsion polymer; and at least one second monoethylenically unsaturated monomer; the emulsion polymer having a calculated Tg of from ?20° C. to 50° C.; the emulsion polymer is formed by the “pulsed” addition of 75% to 100% of the P-acid monomer during a stage including from 10% to 50% of the total monomer weight, preferably added during the relatively early stages of the polymerization. A multistage polymer/TiO2 composite particle and an aqueous coating composition including the composite particle are also provided.

Abstract: A water-soluble copolymer comprising, by mass relative to the total mass of the copolymer: 5 to 45% of at least one cationic monomer whose cationicity comes exclusively from one or more quaternary ammonium functional groups; 50 to 95% of at least one monomer of formula (I); in which: R1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl radical; Z is a divalent group —C(?O)—O—, or —C(?O)—NH—; n is an integer between 2 and 200; R2 is a hydrogen atom or a carbon-containing radical which is saturated or unsaturated, optionally aromatic, linear, branched or cyclic, comprising 1 to 30 carbon atoms, and from 0 to 4 heteroatoms chosen from the group comprising O, N and S; the copolymer having a cationic charge density of between 0.3 and 2.6 meq/g.

Abstract: A hydrophilic cross-linked polymer obtainable by copolymerisation of hydrophobic and hydrophilic monomers that give a cross-linked hydrophilic polymer on polymerisation; a monomer including a strongly ionic group; and water is useful as the membrane in an assembly that can be used in an electrolyter or fuel cell. More generally, a membrane electrode assembly comprises electrodes and an ion-exchange membrane which comprises a hydrophilic polymer including a strongly ionic group. A method for producing a membrane electrode assembly comprising electrodes and an ion-exchange membrane, comprises introducing between the electrodes a material or materials from which the membrane can be formed, and forming the membrane in situ.

Abstract: The present invention provides a binder for manufacturing an inorganic sintered body that has excellent adhesiveness upon heat pressing and thermal decomposability and, especially when used as a binder for a ceramic green sheet, provides a ceramic green sheet having sufficient mechanical strength and flexibility. The present invention also provides a paste for manufacturing an inorganic sintered body, a ceramic green sheet, and a ceramic laminate individually manufactured using the binder for manufacturing an inorganic sintered body. The present invention provides a binder for manufacturing an inorganic sintered body containing a graft copolymer having a unit including polyvinyl butyral and a unit including a poly(meth)acrylic compound, the polyvinyl butyral having a polymerization degree of 800 to 5000, a hydroxy group content of 20 to 40 mol %, and a butyralization degree of 60 to 80 mol %, the unit including a poly(meth)acrylic compound having a glass transition temperature of 0 to 110° C.

Abstract: The ductility/stiffness balance of a rubber-modified monovinylidene aromatic polymer, e.g., HIPS, is increased without increasing the rubber content of the polymer and/or changing the size of the average rubber particle by a process comprising the step of crosslinking the rubber such that the rubber-modified polymer has an optical crosslink index (OCLI) of <0.5 and an injection molded/compression molded (IM/CM) modulus ratio ?1.3.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a graft block copolymer comprising a first block polymer; the first block polymer comprising a backbone polymer and a first graft polymer; where the first graft polymer comprises a surface energy reducing moiety; and a second block polymer; the second block polymer being covalently bonded to the first block; wherein the second block comprises the backbone polymer and a second graft polymer; where the second graft polymer comprises a functional group that is operative to crosslink the graft block copolymer.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present technology include a formaldehyde-free binder composition. The composition may include melamine. The composition may also include a reducing sugar. In addition, the binder composition may include a non-carbohydrate aldehyde or ketone. Embodiments may also include a method of making a formaldehyde-free binder composition. The method may include dissolving melamine in an aqueous solution of a reducing sugar. The concentration of the reducing sugar may be 30 wt. % to 70 wt. % of the aqueous solution, which may be at a temperature of 50° C. to 100° C. The method may also include adding a non-carbohydrate aldehyde or ketone to the dissolved melamine in the aqueous solution to form a binder solution. The temperature of the aqueous solution of the dissolved melamine may be 50° C. to 100° C. during the addition of the non-carbohydrate aldehyde or ketone. The method may further include reducing the temperature of the binder solution.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a novel golf ball material that controls the spin rate on the approach shots while suppressing the change in the spin rate on the driver shots. Another object of the present invention is to provide a golf ball which produces a high spin rate on the approach shots and a low spin rate on the driver shots. The present invention provides a golf ball resin composition comprising: a polyurethane having a polyol component having a number average molecular weight from 200 to 1,500 as a constituting component.

Abstract: Polyurethane foam compositions and processes to make flexible polyurethane foams are disclosed. Polyurethane foam is produced in the presence of additives comprising guanidine derivatives. Improvements in physical properties such as air flow, dimensional stability, tensile, tear, elongation and foam hardness is observed when these additives are present in polyurethane formulations. In addition, these additives can minimize polymer degradation under humid ageing conditions resulting in foam products with better mechanical properties.

Abstract: A process of producing a urethane (meth)acrylate monomer having a low acid value and a low content of a hardly soluble high-molecular weight impurity which is crosslinked high-dimensionally, comprising the steps of: (1) contacting a first solution containing a urethane (meth)acrylate monomer having an acid value of more than 0.2 mgKOH/g and an organic solvent to a water-containing adsorbent capable of adsorbing an acid component to obtain a second solution containing a urethane (meth)acrylate monomer having an acid value of not more than 0.2 mgKOH/g, the organic solvent and more than 5,000 ppm (mass) of water based on the urethane (meth)acrylate monomer; (2) contacting the second solution to a dehydrating agent to obtain a third solution containing not more than 5,000 ppm (mass) of water based on the urethane (meth)acrylate monomer; and (3) removing the organic solvent from the third solution.

Abstract: Polyester polyols containing adducts formed from Diels-Alder and Ene reactions are disclosed. Processes for making the polyester polyols and uses of the polyester polyols as polyurethane coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers, and foams are also disclosed. In some embodiments, the polyester polyols contain biorenewable adducts based on maleic anhydride and farnesene and have particular application in making rigid and flexible polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foams.

Abstract: A composition for an optical material includes (a) a compound having two ?-epithiopropyl groups and having a specific structure, (b) a compound having one ?-epithiopropyl group and one glycidyl group and having a specific structure, (c) polyisocyanate and (d) polythiol, enables the prevention of the occurrence of such a defect that peeling traces linger on a lens. In the composition for an optical material, an embodiment in which (e) sulfur is additionally contained is preferred. Another embodiment of the present invention is a method for producing an optical material, characterized by adding an onium salt as a polymerization catalyst to the composition for an optical material in an amount of 0.0001 to 10% by mass relative to the total amount of the compound (a), the compound (b), polyisocyanate (c) and polythiol (d) and then polymerizing and curing the resultant mixture.

Abstract: A polyurethane foam is prepared from a reaction mixture that includes specific amounts of a polyol, an aromatic isocyanate compound, a particulate poly(phenylene ether), and a blowing agent. The polyurethane foam exhibits one or more of increased compressive force deflection, increased flame retardancy, and increased rate of formation. A method of preparing the foam and articles incorporating the foam are described.

Abstract: A polymer production apparatus, including: supplying unit containing first supplying unit to supply raw materials containing monomer, and second supplying unit to supply compressive fluid; contacting unit to bring the monomer and the compressive fluid into contact together; and outlet configured to discharge reaction product of the monomer, wherein reaction unit is provided between the contacting unit and the outlet, where the reaction unit is to pass the monomer from the contacting unit side to the outlet side, while allowing the monomer to carry out a polymerization reaction in the presence of the compressive fluid, and wherein the reaction unit contains circulation unit containing first pipe and second pipe, where a fluid is passed through the first pipe from the contacting unit side to the outlet side, and the second pipe is to return the fluid from return port provided upstream extrusion unit to inlet provided upstream the return port.

Abstract: The invention provides a crystalline polyester resin obtained by condensation polymerization of a mixture comprising a polycarboxylic acid component and a polyol component, present in a range such that the ratio of the number of carboxyl groups from the polycarboxylic acid component and the number of hydroxyl groups from the polyol component is in the range of 100:108 to 100:120, and having an acid value of 5 to 20 mgKOH/g, wherein the polycarboxylic acid component includes a C8-12 aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, the content ratio of carboxyl groups from the C8-12 aliphatic dicarboxylic acid is at least 90 mol % of the total amount of carboxyl groups from the polycarboxylic acid component, the polyol component includes a C8-12 aliphatic diol, and the content ratio of hydroxyl groups from the C8-12 aliphatic diol is at least 90 mol % of the total amount of hydroxyl groups from the polyol component.

Abstract: A process for producing a copolyester through the production of an AB monomer of isoidide - Isodide 2-(4-carbomethoxyphenyl) ether. In certain aspects, the AB monomer is produced by performing the steps of: protecting the 2-position of isosorbide with a protecting group; functionalizing the 5-position of isosorbide with a suitable leaving group to form a reactive ester; nucleophilicly displacing the leaving group in a reaction with an alkali metal alkoxide or phenoxide to give an isoidide ether through a stereochemical inversion of the 5-position; and removing the protective moiety to create the AB monomer. In certain embodiments, the copolyester is produced by melting the AB monomer and a polyester, optionally with a catalyst.

Abstract: An outer casing for an electric device which is a molded article of a environmental resin wherein poly(lactic acid) and/or a lactic acid copolymer is used, is constituted by molding a flame-retarded resin composition including a resin component containing poly(lactic acid) and/or the lactic acid copolymer as a main ingredient, and silica-magnesia catalyst particles as a flame retardance-imparting component which imparts flame retardance, wherein an organometallic compound is attached to a part of surfaces or the entire surfaces of the silica-magnesia catalyst particles. The organometallic compound is preferably a titanium-based coupling agent or a zirconium-based coupling agent.

Abstract: A process for producing carrier polymer particles comprising covering the surface of organic polymer particles having a particle diameter of 0.1 to 20 micrometers with a saccharide by chemically bonding the organic polymers and the saccharide.

Abstract: A continuous preparation method of a biodegradable aliphatic/aromatic polyester copolymer includes: performing a first esterification reaction of an aliphatic dihydroxy compound with an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid at a temperature of 185° C.

Abstract: Provided is an aliphatic polycarbonate copolymer including repeating units of Formula 1 described in the specification. In Formula 1, A is a substituted or unsubstituted C3-C60 alkylene or a substituted or unsubstituted C3-C60 heteroalkylene and the O-A-O units in one polymer chain may be identical to or different from each other, B is a substituted or unsubstituted C5-C20 arylene or a substituted or unsubstituted C5-C20 heteroarylene and the —C(O)—B—C(O)— units in one polymer chain may be identical to or different from each other, and x and y are real numbers representing mole fractions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing polycarbonate containing following step (a) and step (b), (a) a step of reacting a specific fluorine-containing carbonate (Compound (1), etc.) and an aromatic dihydroxy compound in the presence of a condensation catalyst, to obtain a prepolymer, and (b) a step of heating the prepolymer at a temperature which is lower than a melting temperature of the prepolymer and performing solid phase polymerization on the prepolymer while a fluorine-containing alcohol that is produced as a by-product is discharged out of a system, to obtain a polycarbonate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing polyalkylene carbonate. More specifically, the method of manufacturing polyalkylene carbonate includes solution-polymerizing an epoxide compound and carbon dioxide in the presence of a cobalt complex having a neutral singe-site as a catalyst and a solvent, thereby providing stability and adjusting degree of polymerization and being advantageous for performing a post-treatment process after polymerization.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a production method of polyalkylene oxide particles including a step of forming the polyalkylene oxide particles by polymerization of an alkylene oxide in a polymerization solution containing a polymerization solvent and a catalyst dispersed in the polymerization solvent. The average particle diameter of the catalyst is 25 ?m or less.

Abstract: A polyphenylene oxide resin belongs to a polymerized and/or modified thermosetting polyphenylene oxide resin, having a structure represented by formula (I): The polymerized and/or modified thermosetting polyphenylene oxide resin has better flame retardancy, thermal resistance, dielectric constant, dissipation factor, toughness, reactivity, viscosity and solubility. Therefore, the polyphenylene oxide resin is suitable for producing prepregs, resin films, laminates, printed circuit boards and other articles. A method of preparing polyphenylene oxide resins, a prepolymer thereof and a resin composition containing the polyphenylene oxide resin are also provided.

Abstract: A thermosensitive copolymer may include a first repeating unit having a temperature-sensitive oligomer and a second repeating unit having an ionic moiety and a counter ion to the ionic moiety. The temperature-sensitive oligomer may be an oligomer including a repeating unit derived from a unsaturated monomer with a moiety represented by Chemical Formula 1 or Chemical Formula 2, or an oligomer including a repeating unit derived from a heterocyclic compound having C, N, O, and a C?N bond in its ring. *—C(?O)N(R2)(R3)??[Chemical Formula 1] R2 and R3 may each independently be hydrogen or a linear or branched C1 to C6 alkyl group, a C3 to C7 cycloalkyl group, or a C6 to C10 aryl group, R2 and R3 may not both be hydrogen, and R2 and R3 may be combined to form a nitrogen containing heterocycle. R4 may be a C2 to C5 alkylene group.

Abstract: To provide a polyimide precursor and/or polyimide which has an excellent solubility in various organic solvents, and with which a liquid crystal alignment film can be obtained which is excellent in a rubbing resistance and which is hardly deteriorated even by irradiation with backlight. A polyimide precursor having its terminal amino group modified with at least one alicyclic epoxydicarboxylic acid anhydride selected from the group consisting of compounds of the formulae [1] and [2], or a polyimide obtained by imidizing it: wherein Y is a C1-2 alkylene or an oxygen atom, and R1 is a hydrogen atom or an organic group represented by —X1—X2—X3 , wherein X1 is a single bond or —CH2—, X2 is a single bond or —O—, and X3 is a C1-20 alkyl group, a C1-20 haloalkyl group or a C1-20 alkyl group containing a cyano group.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyimide film which is both outstandingly transparent and highly heat resistance, and which can be usefully employed as a transparent electrically conductive film, a TFT substrate, a flexible printed circuit substrate, and the like.

Abstract: A polybenzimidazole solution comprises a polybenzimidazole dissolved in an ionic liquid excluding 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride, 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hydroxide, and 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate.

Abstract: Condensation of fluoro-substituted and silyl-substituted monomers provides polymers suitable for use, e.g., as engineering polymers. A monomer composition is condensed in the presence of a basic catalyst. The monomer composition contains a compound of formula F—X—F and a compound of formula (R1)3Si—Z—Si(R1)3, and forms an alternating X—Z polymer chain and a silyl fluoride byproduct. X has the formula -A(-R2-A)n-; each A is SO2, C(?O), or Het; R2 is an organic moiety; n is 0 or 1; Het is an aromatic nitrogen heterocycle; Z has the formula -L-R3-L-; each L is O, S, or N(R4); and each R3 is an organic moiety, and R4 comprises H or an organic moiety.

Abstract: Methods of forming blocked-mercapto alkoxy-modified silsesquioxanes are provided. The blocked-mercapto alkoxy-modified silsesquioxane compounds contain an alkoxysilane group that participates in an alkoxysilane-silica reaction as a silica dispersing agent in rubber, with the release of zero to about 0.1% by weight of the rubber as alcohol (a volatile organic compound (VOC)), during compounding and further processing. The blocked-mercapto alkoxy-modified silsesquioxane compounds also contain a blocked mercapto group which, when de-blocked, allows the mercapto group to interact with the polymer(s) in a rubber composition. Further described are rubber compounds containing the blocked-mercapto alkoxy-modified silsesquioxanes.

Abstract: The invention relates to the preparation of an organic transition metal complex cross-linked into a multi-dimensional network, comprising the performance of a first reaction, which comprises a first reactant in the form of an organic metal complex and a second reactant for the formation of a multi-dimensional network, where the organic metal complex is cross-linked to form the multi-dimensional-network during the reaction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for covalently bonding an organic metal complex to a polymeric matrix. The method comprises the performance of a first reaction, which comprises a first reactant in the form of an organic metal complex and a second reactant in the form of a polymer, where during the reaction the metal complex is covalently bound to the polymer. According to the invention, the metal complex catalyzes the reaction.

Abstract: The present invention consists in a method and a composition for obtaining films of a thermoplastic polymer, preferably polyethylene, that are non-breathable and heavily charged with treated mineral particles in order to leave hollow spaces in the structure thereof, resulting in a significant reduction in density. Owing to the fact that said films exhibit improved stability to the stresses they undergo during processing in diaper-production machines, and because, furthermore, they offer an important saving in terms of costs owing to the high mineral-filler content thereof and the low density thereof, they are especially suited to use as an outer covering for disposable diapers and sanitary towels.

Abstract: A formulation for producing a polymeric material including high-density polyethylene, a chemical blowing agent, and other optional components is described.

Abstract: Expandable-polymer-particle material comprising at least one thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) with Vicat softening point (in accordance with ISO 306/ASO) below 80° C. and from 5 to 95% by weight of at least one polymer obtainable via free-radical polymerization, based on the entirety of TPU and of the polymer obtainable via free-radical polymerization, where the polymer obtainable via free-radical polymerization has been bonded to the TPU in a manner that gives a comb polymer, graft polymer, or copolymer, is suitable for the production of moldings, in particular for use as insulation material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for reducing level of titanium in an aqueous solution of polyester in a safe and effective way, while avoiding hydrolysis of the polyester.

Abstract: Articles comprising a composition comprising a polymeric binder and at least one carbonaceous filler, wherein the article has a compositional gradient such that the concentration of the filler is increased or decreased in at least one direction in the article. Methods for their preparation and structures comprising the articles are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polypropylene-based resin composition including: (A) a polypropylene resin in an amount of about 40 to 90 wt %, (B) a metal hydroxide in an amount of about 1 to about 25 wt %, (C) an inorganic filler in an amount of about 5 to about 15 wt %, and (D) a polyolefin-based elastomer in an amount of about 0 to about 20 wt %, and a method for manufacturing the polypropylene-based resin composition. Accordingly, the polypropylene-based resin composition may be applied widely to a molded product of interior or exterior parts of a vehicle because a polypropylene resin composition containing a metal hydroxide may be used to manufacture interior and exterior products of a vehicle, thereby achieving weight reduction due to excellent foaming quality during the foaming injection and improved mechanical properties.

Abstract: A shape memory composition includes a high temperature ionomer having a glass transition temperature or a melting temperature of 100° C. or greater and a modulus at room temperature of 1×108 Pa or greater, the high temperature ionomer including a polymer with ionic units either within the backbone of the polymer or pendant to the backbone or both. The shape memory composition includes crystalline or glassy domains of a low molecular weight non-polymeric compound dispersed in the high temperature ionomer and interacting the ionic units of the high temperature ionomer to form a secondary network characterized by being a reversible network in that it is compromised by the heating of the low molecular weight non-polymeric compound to change out of its crystalline or glassy phase.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an aqueous flame retardant composition for mineral fiber-based mats, in particular glass or rock fibers, which comprises: at least one thermoplastic or thermoset resin, and at least one organic flame retarding agent chosen from: a) alkyl ketene dimers (AKDs) of formula (I) below: in which R1 and R2, which may be identical or different, represent a C4-C18, preferably C12-C16, alkyl radical; and b) alkenyl succinic anhydrides (ASAs) of formula (II) below: in which R3 and R4, which may be identical or different, represent an alkyl radical, the total number of carbon atoms in these radicals varying from 10 to 18, preferably from 12 to 14. It also concerns mats treated with said aqueous flame retardant composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a rubber composition containing a rubber component (A) that contains a modified conjugated diene-based polymer obtained by using a modifying agent that has a functional group compatible with silica, a filler containing an inorganic filler (B), a silane coupling agent (C), and at least one promoter (D) selected from guanidines, sulfenamides, thiazoles, thiurams, thioureas, dithiocarbamic acid compounds and xanthogenic acid compounds, wherein the rubber composition is kneaded in plural stages, and in the first stage (X) of kneading, the rubber component (A), all or a part of the inorganic filler (B), all or a part of the silane coupling agent (C) and the promoter (D) are added and kneaded.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of polymerizing fluoromonomers using non-fluorinated surfactants, in particular to emulsion polymerization method for producing fluoropolymer latex. Specifically, the method of polymerization uses one or more alkyl sulfate surfactants.

Abstract: This invention relates to polymer compositions comprising: (1) at least one polymer selected from the groups consisting of: nylon, polyesters, copolyesters, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyamides; polystyrene, polystyrene copolymers, styrene acrylonitrile copolymers, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene copolymers, poly(methylmethacrylate), acrylic copolymers, poly(ether-imides); polyphenylene oxides or poly(phenylene oxide)/polystyrene blends, polystyrene resins; polyphenylene sulfides; polyphenylene sulfide/sulfones; poly(ester-carbonates); polycarbonates; polysulfones; polysulfone ethers; and poly(ether-ketones); or mixtures of any of the other foregoing polymers, and (2) at least one fluoroalkyl derivative.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an organopolysiloxane composition which is suitable for vulcanization into an elastomer as from room temperature, and which crosslinks via polycondensation, as well as to new organopolysiloxane polycondensation catalysts.

Abstract: Carbon nanostructures free of an adhered growth substrate can include a plurality of carbon nanotubes that are branched, crosslinked, and share common walls with one another. Under applied shear, crosslinks between the carbon nanotubes in carbon nanostructures can break to form fractured carbon nanotubes that are branched and share common walls. Methods for making polymer composites from carbon nanostructures can include combining a polymer matrix and a plurality of carbon nanostructures that are free of an adhered growth substrate, and dispersing the carbon nanostructures in the polymer matrix under applied shear. The applied shear breaks crosslinks between the carbon nanotubes to form a plurality of fractured carbon nanotubes that are dispersed as individuals in the polymer matrix. Polymer composites can include a polymer matrix and a plurality of fractured carbon nanotubes dispersed as individuals in the polymer matrix.

Abstract: High quality thermoplastic composites and composite laminates containing nanoparticles and/or nanofibers, and methods of producing such composites and laminates are disclosed. The composites comprise a thermoplastic polymer and a plurality of nanoparticles, and may include a fibrous structural reinforcement. The composite laminates are formed from a plurality of nanoparticle-containing composite layers and may be fused to one another via an automated process.