Abstract: The present invention generally relates to processes for converting an ester group to an acid group for polymers having a pendant ester of an acid group. This process is generally performed using an aqueous strong base.

Abstract: Polypropylene resin comprising at least 50 mol % propylene, an MWD (Mw/Mn) of greater than 5, a branching index (g?) of at least 0.95, and a melt strength of at least 20 cN determined using an extensional rheometer at 190° C. A catalyst system comprising a Ziegler-Natta catalyst comprising a non-aromatic internal electron donor, and first and second external electron donors comprising different organosilicon compounds, and a method to produce a polypropylene resin comprising contacting propylene monomers at propylene polymerization conditions with the catalyst system are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition containing (A) an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer and (B) an unsaturated aldehyde (B), in which the content of the unsaturated aldehyde (B) with respect to the resin composition containing the ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer is 0.01 ppm or more and 100 ppm or less. The unsaturated aldehyde (B) is preferably crotonaldehyde, 2,4-hexadienal, 2,4,6-octatrienal or a combination thereof. In addition, it is preferred that the resin composition further contains a boron compound, and the content of the boron compound is 100 ppm or more and 5,000 ppm or less. Also, it is preferred that the resin composition further contains a conjugated polyene compound, and the content of the conjugated polyene compound is 0.01 ppm or more and 1,000 ppm or less.

Abstract: Photocurable or thermally curable thiosulfate-containing polymers have a Tg of at least 50° C. and (a) recurring units comprising pendant thiosulfate groups, and (b) recurring units comprising organic charge balancing cations that are associated with the (a) recurring units sufficiently to provide a net neutral charge with the pendant thiosulfate groups. These polymers can be represented by the following Structure (III): wherein R represents the organic polymer backbone, G is a single bond or a divalent linking group, M+ represents the organic charge balancing cation, and “a” represents at least 0.5 mol % and up to and including 50 mol % of (a) recurring units, and “b” represents the (b) recurring units and is at least equal to the “a” mol %, based on the total recurring units. These thiosulfate-containing polymers can be used to made dielectric compositions and gate dielectric layers in various devices.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a plastisol acrylic polymer which can have a satisfactory adhesion property even when the heating time is short and the heating temperature is low, and which has excellent storage stability. The method comprises (1) a step of polymerizing an acrylic monomer mixture (a) to produce a polymer (A) and (2) a step of polymerizing an acrylic monomer mixture (b) in a dispersion containing the polymer (A), wherein a monomer having a hydroxy group is contained in the acrylic monomer mixture (a), a monomer having an acetoacetyl group or a block isocyanate group is contained in the acrylic monomer mixture (b), and the dissolution parameter (SA) for the polymer (A) and the dissolution parameter (SB) for a polymer (B) produced by the polymerization of the acrylic monomer mixture (b) are different from each other.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for preparing a polycarboxylate superplasticizer by graft copolymerization of fatty acid vinyl ester onto acrylate polymer. In this invention, a type of polycarboxylate superplasticizer by graft copolymerization of fatty acid vinyl ester onto acrylate polymer was synthesized by the processes of polymerization-grafting-alcoholysis-hydrolysis with acrylate and fatty acid vinyl ester as main reactants. In the first polymerization step, the polyacrylate was synthesized by using acrylate as monomer and a certain amount of initiator and molecular weight regulator. In the second graft copolymerization step, the graft polymer with polyacrylate as main chain and poly(fatty acid vinyl ester) as side chain was synthesized by graft copolymerization between polyacrylate and fatty acid vinyl ester. The final polycarboxylate superplasticizer product with polyacrylic acid as main chain and polyvinyl alcohol as side chain was obtained by subsequent alcoholysis and hydrolysis steps.

Abstract: Disclosed are processes for preparing sol-gel resins from phenolic compounds and aldehydes. The process includes reacting an hydroxylated benzene and a catalyst with an aldehyde to form a liquid storage stable intermediate. The storage stable intermediate may then be stored for a period of time before being utilized in a process to prepare the sol-gel resin, in either monolith or particle form, by subsequently reacting the intermediate with an hydroxylated benzene and a catalyst.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods of making novel covalently cross-linked polyimines that non-malleable under standard conditions but yet may be rendered malleable.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses polyurethane compositions comprising aliphatic polycarbonate chains. In one aspect, the present invention encompasses polyurethane foams, thermoplastics and elastomers derived from aliphatic polycarbonate polyols and polyisocyanates wherein the polyol chains contain a primary repeating unit having a structure: In another aspect, the invention provides articles comprising the inventive foam and elastomer compositions as well as methods of making such compositions.

Abstract: A curable precursor composition for preparing a vibration dampening composition having a density of less than 0.9 g/cm3 said precursor composition comprising (i) one or more rigid epoxy resin (ii) one or more flexible epoxy resin, (iii) a first set of hollow microspheres, (iv) a second set of hollow microspheres wherein the microspheres of the first set are different in composition from the microspheres of the second set and, a curing agent capable of cross-linking the rigid and flexible epoxy resins. Also provided are vibration dampening compositions obtainable from the precursor compositions and methods of preparing such vibration dampening compositions.

Abstract: Methods for the preparation of mono- and bis-end-functionalized ?-conjugated polymers. In the methods, chalcogens are selectively installed at the polymer terminus or termini.

Abstract: A method is provided for producing an aromatic compound, including a step of mixing a compound represented by formula (A) and a compound represented by formula (B): in the presence of at least one phosphine compound selected from the group consisting of a phosphine represented by formula (C) and a phosphonium salt represented by formula (D): a base, a palladium compound, and an aprotic organic solvent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel catalyst of formula (I): wherein M is selected from Zn(H), Co(II), Mn(II), Mg(II), Fe(II), Cr(III)-X or Fe(III)-X, and the use thereof in polymerizing carbon dioxide and an epoxide.

Abstract: A silicon compound is described, being obtained by a hydrosilylation reaction of the following compound (a), compound (b) and compound (c). Compound (a) is a silsesquioxane derivative having two or more SiH in one molecule. Compound (b) is a compound having, in one molecule, epoxy and/or oxetanyl and an alkenyl having a carbon number of 2 to 18. Compound (c) is a compound having, in one molecule, an alkoxysilyl and an alkenyl having a carbon number of 2 to 18.

Abstract: Disclosed are scratch-resistant, transparent and tough copolyamide molding compounds distinguished by high scratch-resistance, excellent transparency and great toughness, which are suitable for producing transparent moulded articles or transparent coatings. The molding compounds are obtained by polycondensation of a carboxylic acid mixture including at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid and at least one aromatic dicarboxylic acid with at least one cycloaliphatic diamine. Also disclosed are molded parts or coatings produced from the copolyamide compounds.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a method for preparing a polyamide from one or several monomers adapted for the preparation of polyamide characterized in that the selected monomer(s), is(are) introduced without any preliminary reaction and without any preliminary preparation of the corresponding salt, in an extruder including at least two conveying screws rotating co-rotatively and in that all the reaction and polycondensation steps, initially starting from the selected monomer(s), and giving the possibility of ending up with the desired polyamide, are conducted in an extruder including at least two conveying screws rotating co-rotatively, and polycondensation is achieved by carrying out at least two operations for discharging the by-product(s) formed by the polycondensation reaction.

Abstract: Hexahydrotriazine (HT) materials and hemiaminal (HA) materials derived from aromatic, aliphatic, and/or polyether diamines may be used as a platform for creating flame retardant materials. Various flame retardant material precursors may be incorporated into the HA and HT materials. Examples of flame retardant precursors may include organohalogen materials, organophosphorous materials, malamines, and dianiline compounds, among others. The flame retardant materials and precursors may be single molecule species, oligomers, and/or polymers (i.e., polyhexahydrotriazine, PHT, polyhemiaminal, PHA). The flame retardant materials may be made using an aromatic diamine, an aliphatic diamine, a polyether diamine, or a mixture thereof to react with an aldehyde (i.e. formaldehyde or paraformaldehyde). Such flame retardant material precursors will complex with the diamine monomers via a copolymerization reaction to form the flame retardant materials.

Abstract: A curable silsesquioxane polymer, a composition including such polymer, an article having a layer disposed thereon that includes the curable polymer and/or the cured polymer, and a method of forming a cured coating, wherein the curable silsesquioxane polymer includes a three-dimensional branched network having the formula: (I), or (II) wherein: the oxygen atom at the * is bonded to another Si atom within the three-dimensional branched network; R is an organic group comprising an ethylenically unsaturated group; R2 is an organic group that is not an ethylenically unsaturated group, and n or n+m is an integer of greater than 3; and the —OH groups are present in an amount of at least 15 wt-% of the polymer.

Abstract: Optically clear silicone hydrogel contact lenses are described that comprise a polymeric lens body that is the reaction product of a polymerizable composition comprising at least 25 wt. % of at least one hydroxyalkyl methacrylate; and at least 20 wt. % of at least one HEMA-compatible bifunctional polysiloxane comprising at least 6 siloxane groups and having an HLB value of at least 5 and/or a hydroxyl group content of at least 1 wt. %.

Abstract: New methods for synthesizing boron-modified silazanes, their use as polymer-derived ceramic precursors, and polymer-derived ceramics and composites formed therefrom are disclosed. The polymeric ceramic precursors comprise a boron-modified silazane that is a room temperature liquid-phase polymer comprising a backbone having recurring monomeric repeat units comprising boron-nitrogen bonds. Nanocomposites comprising polymer-derived ceramics and carbon nanotubes are also disclosed.

Abstract: A phosphorus-containing polymer comprises a plurality of phosphorus atoms, wherein about 75% or more of the phosphorus atoms in the phosphorus-containing polymer are present in phosphine oxide moieties. An article comprises a textile material having at least one surface and a phosphorus-containing polymer disposed on a least a portion of the surface, wherein the phosphorus-containing polymer comprises a plurality of phosphorus atoms, and wherein about 75% or more of the phosphorus atoms in the phosphorus-containing polymer are present in phosphine oxide moieties.

Abstract: Polybranched organic/inorganic hybrid polymer and method for its manufacture. The hybrid polymer has the form of an inorganic core carrying organic branches. The core is first prepared by controlled hydrolysis and condensation of a silane with a structure: X—B—Si(—Y)3 in which X=NR1R2, while R1, R2 are chosen among hydrogen, alkyl and aryl, or R1, R2 are chosen among condensation products, addition products of one or more type of chemical substances such as acids, alcohols, phenols, amines, aldehydes or epoxides. B is a linkage group chosen among alkylene and arylene which may include oxygen, nitrogen, sulphur, phosphorous, silicon and boron. Y is chosen among hydrolyzable residues such as alkoxy, carboxyl, and halogen. The organic branches are developed by substituting N—H hydrogen atoms in the X—B group by reactions that are typical for primary and secondary amines, and/or by adding an acid that causes an addition to the N atoms of the X—B group in the core.

Abstract: Provided is a polyester film having excellent high-temperature dimensional stability. More particularly, provided is a method for producing a polyester film, including: a) extruding and cooling a polyester resin to provide a non-oriented sheet; b) orienting the sheet in the machine direction (MD); c) orienting the MD oriented sheet in the transverse direction (TD); d) heat treating the sheet; and e) carrying out simultaneous relaxation by subjecting the heat treated sheet to MD relaxation at a ratio of 1% or higher, while subjecting it to TD relaxation in a tenter. Provided also is a polyester film obtained by the method.

Abstract: The invention provides polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for the preparation thereof More particularly, the invention relates to open-celled, polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and methods for their preparation. The foams are characterized by a fine uniform cell structure and little or no foam collapse. The foams are produced with a polyol premix composition which comprises a combination of a hydrohaloolefin blowing agent, a polyol, a silicone surfactant, and a catalyst which is an adduct of an amine and an organic acid.

Abstract: Composition embraces a fire retardant coating formulation that intumesces at a low temperature. The composition can be in a form of a paint, for instance, having as a primary fire retardant ingredient an ammonium phosphate and also having as a low-temperature intumescent agent an expandable graphite powder or flake. A temperature of intumescence can be substantially below 204.4° C. (400° F.) or thereabout, and it may have more than one temperature of intumescence. Such a composition can be made by contacting a fire retardant formulation, optionally with another active agent, with a low-temperature intumescencent agent under conditions sufficient to form the composition; it can be used by contacting it with a substrate, which may be otherwise flammable. Another aspect is the composition or its residue in combination with the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to phosphorous-containing triazine compounds. Polymers containing the phosphorous-containing triazine compounds also are provided. The polymers may include thermoplastic or thermoset polymers. The phosphorous-containing triazine compounds may be flame retardants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a graphene-based hybrid polymer composite fiber and a method for manufacturing same, and more particularly, to a hybrid composite fiber including the graphene, a carbon nanotube, and a polymer, wherein the graphene and the carbon nanotube are combined by means of self-organization through hydrogen bonding, so as to be very tough and flexible, without involving stretching, and to a method for manufacturing the hybrid composite fiber.

Abstract: Polymer compositions are described containing a thermoplastic polymer in combination with one or more components, such as a white pigment and optionally one or more reinforcing fillers. In one embodiment, the polymer composition can be formulated to have high reflective properties. In other embodiments, the polymer composition can be formulated so as to have desired melt flow characteristics. In still another embodiment, the polymer composition can be formulated so as to have desired mechanical properties, such as impact resistance.

Abstract: The invention is directed to carbon nanostructure composite systems which may be useful for various applications, including as dry adhesives, electronics and display technologies, or in a wide variety of other areas where organized nano structures may be formed and integrated into a flexible substrate. The present invention provides systems and methods wherein organized nanotube structures or other nanostructures are embedded within polymers or other flexible materials to provide a flexible skin-like material, with the properties and characteristics of the nanotubes or other nanostructures exploited for use in various applications. In one aspect, the invention is directed to a carbon nanotube/polymer composite material having a plurality of carbon nanotubes formed into a predetermined architecture, with each of the plurality of nanotubes having a desired width and length.

Abstract: Provided herein is a composite formed by melt-blending particles of thermoplastic polymer that have been coated with a chitin nanowhisker gel, wherein the thermoplastic polymer comprises polypropylene. Also provided herein is a composite comprising chitin nanowhiskers dispersed in polypropylene, as well as a composite comprising chitin nanowhiskers dispersed in polypropylene, wherein the chitin nanowhiskers is a chitin nanowhisker gel suspension.

Abstract: A rubber composition, preparation method and vulcanized rubber thereof are provided. The rubber composition comprises uncrosslinked rubber and rubber particles having crosslinked structure dispersed therein, wherein the rubber particles having crosslinked structure are synthetic rubber particles and/or natural rubber particles with an average particle size of 20 to 500 nm and a gel content of 60% by weight or higher, and the uncrosslinked rubber is styrene-butadiene rubber, and wherein the weight ratio of the rubber particles having crosslinked structure to the uncrosslinked rubber is 1:99-20:80.

Abstract: The disclosure herein includes rapid gas decompression (RGD)-resistant fluoroelastomeric compositions and includes a curable fluoropolymer having a curesite monomer with at least one functional group capable of curing with a peroxide curative. The compositions include a bisphenyl-based curative and an organic peroxide curative and an organic peroxide co-curative. The fluoroelastomeric compositions have a ratio of the bisphenyl-based curative to the organic peroxide co-curative of about 0.25:1 to about 1.5:1 and a ratio of the bisphenyl-based curative to the organic peroxide of about 0.5:1 to about 1.5:1. Such compositions can be formed into seals meeting RGD industry standards in a variety of sizes, up to and/or exceeding 5 mm in thickness or cross-sectional diameter.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for producing modified composite particles by A) mixing one or more finely divided inorganic solids and one or more organic polymers in a solvent or a mixture of several solvents, wherein finely divided inorganic solids are fixed to organic polymers and composite particles are thus formed. The organic polymers are based on a) one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers having one or more additional functional groups selected from the group comprising carboxylic acid groups or derivatives thereof, silane groups, sulfonic acid groups, sulfate groups, phosphate groups, phosphonate groups, isocyanate groups, amine groups, quaternized amine groups, hydrazine groups, epoxy groups, ether groups, hydroxy groups, or CO groups, and b) one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers which are different from monomers a), characterized in that subsequently B) one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers are polymerized in the presence of the composite particles from step A).

Abstract: High impact polystyrenes and related monovinyl aromatic polymers generally have either a high modulus or good resistance to environmental stress cracking. The present invention is directed at polymeric materials having both a high modulus and good resistance to environmental stress cracking thus enabling the down gauging of parts, and or the use of the materials in new applications. The invention is predicated on the use of one or more, or even all of the following features: a high molecular weight matrix polymer, reduced concentration of elastomeric polymer, or methods that result in large rubber particle size.

Abstract: There is provided a novel dicyanatophenyl-based difunctional cyanate ester which is in a liquid form at ordinary temperature and can obtain a cured product having an excellent low thermal expansion rate. There is disclosed a cyanate ester compound represented by the following formula (I): (wherein R1 represents a hydrocarbon group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms).

Abstract: This thermoplastic resin composition (D) contains a polycarbonate resin (A), a polyester resin (B) which comprises diol structural units and dicarboxylic acid structural units in which the ratio of diol structural units having a cyclic acetal skeleton to all diol structural units is 20 to 60 mol %, and a polyester resin (C) other than the polyester resin (B), wherein the ratio of the polycarbonate resin (A) to the total of the polycarbonate resin (A), the polyester resin (B) and the polyester resin (C) is 15 to 98 wt %, the ratio of the polyester resin (B) is 1 to 80 wt %, and the ratio of the polyester resin (C) is 1 to 60 wt %; further provided is a sheet using said thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: A railway vehicle component, wherein the component is a partition or a light cover, and wherein the component is molded or formed from a thermoplastic polymer composition comprising: a siloxane-containing copolymer in an amount effective to provide a total of 0.2 to 6.5 wt % of siloxane units based on the total weight of the polymers in the thermoplastic polymer composition, a bromine-containing polymer in an amount effective to provide 9 to 13 wt % of bromine, based on the total weight of the polymers in the thermoplastic polymer composition, and optionally a third polymer, wherein the wt % of the siloxane-containing copolymer, the bromine-containing polymer, and the optional third polymer, sum to 100 wt %, and 0.05 to 10 wt % of a light diffuser additive, based on the total weight of polymers in the thermoplastic polymer composition.

Abstract: A polymer blend material comprising: (i) a first polymer containing hydrogen bond donating groups having at least one hydrogen atom bound to a heteroatom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur, or an anionic version of said first polymer wherein at least a portion of hydrogen atoms bound to a heteroatom is absent and replaced with at least one electron pair; (ii) a second polymer containing hydrogen bond accepting groups selected from nitrile, halogen, and ether functional groups; and (iii) at least one modifying agent selected from carbon particles, ether-containing polymers, and Lewis acid compounds; wherein, if said second polymer contains ether functional groups, then said at least one modifying agent is selected from carbon particles and Lewis acid compounds. Methods for producing the polymer blend, molded forms thereof, and articles thereof, are also described.

Abstract: An integrated scrap tire pyrolysis plant can be built to process scrap tires. The recovered carbon black can be used in rubber and plastic industries. Oil and gas from the pyrolysis process can further be used in the production of virgin carbon black. Natural rubber is a sustainable feedstock for the manufacture of tires, making the manufacture of virgin carbon black partially sustainable. A very low PAH carbon black can be produced by limiting the exit temperature of carbon black and tail gas prior to leaving the reaction chamber.

Abstract: The invention relates to metallic effect pigment, the metallic effect pigment having at least one diffractive structure and at least one layer which comprises metal nanoparticles and metal oxide phase, the metal of the metal oxide phase and the metal of the metal nanoparticles in this at least one layer being identical. The invention further relates to a process for preparing these metallic effect pigments, to a coating composition, and to a coated article.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition, comprising shaped transition metal, especially silver, particles and a binder, wherein the ratio of pigment to binder is such that the resulting coating shows an angle dependent color change. When the coating compositions of the present invention are used in coating a hologram the obtained products show a an angle dependent color change (flip/flop effect), different colors in reflection and transmission, an extremely bright OVD image and extremely strong rainbow effect, high purity and contrast.

Abstract: The architectural compositions, such as paints and stains, include an additive comprising a plurality of latex particles added to an existing mixture of opacifying pigments and a film-forming binder as an admixture. Each latex particle is made from a latex polymer copolymerized with a polymerizable surfactant. The latex polymer is a non-film forming polymer at ambient temperatures.

Abstract: A free radical curable liquid having a specific weight after curing measured at 25° C. of less than 1.00 g/cm3 including: a) one or more photoinitiators; b) one or more free radical polymerizable monomers or oligomers; and c) hollow particles and/or a free radical crosslinkable polymer selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polypropylene, polybutadiene, polymethylpentene, poly(ethylene-vinylacetate), poly(ethylene-ethyl acrylate) and poly(styrene-butadiene) and copolymers thereof; wherein at least the free radical crosslinkable polymer or at least one of the one or more free radical polymerizable monomers or oligomers includes one or more hydrolyzable groups which upon hydrolyzation form an acid group or salt thereof; and wherein the free radical curable liquid contains no more than 10 wt % of organic solvent.

Abstract: A radiation curable fluid includes a vinylether (meth)acrylate monomer, a compound including a sulfonic acid group, and a polymeric dispersant including heterocyclic groups having hetero atoms consisting of one or two nitrogen atoms.

Abstract: Provided is an active energy ray-curable offset printing ink composition that can prevent occurrence of a slurring phenomenon. The active energy ray-curable offset printing ink composition includes a compound having an ethylenically unsaturated bond, a photopolymerization initiator, a colorant, and an extender pigment. The extender pigment has a median diameter (d50) of 1.0 to 2.0 ?m measured by laser diffractometry. Printing with a reduced slurring phenomenon can be achieved using such an active energy ray-curable offset printing ink composition.

Abstract: A photocurable and thermally curable composition having a viscosity suitable for application to an inkjet printer is prepared. By the composition, it is made possible to directly draw a pattern on a substrate for a printed wiring board. The composition is cured at a relatively low temperature, having excellent adhesion, chemical resistance, heat resistance, and insulating properties after curing. The photocurable and thermally curable composition includes a (meth)acryloyl group-containing monomer, a block isocyanate, and a photo-polymerization initiator, wherein the composition is applicable to inkjet printing.

Abstract: An ink for ink jet including a coloring material; and a water-soluble organic solvent. The coloring material contains a compound represented by the following general formula (I). The water-soluble organic solvent contains a compound represented by the following general formula (II) and a linear both-terminal alkanediol having 4 to 6 carbon atoms. The content A (mass %) of the compound represented by the following general formula (II) based on the total mass of the ink is 4.0-12.0 mass %, and the mass ratio (A/B) of the content A (mass %) to the content B (mass %) of the alkanediol based on the total mass of the ink is 2.5-4.

Abstract: Hot melt compositions include non-aromatic cyclic (alkyl)acrylates and low acid number waxes. Upon application of actinic radiation, the hot melt compositions cure to form resists. They may be stripped from substrates with high alkaline strippers. The hot melt compositions may be used in the manufacture of printed circuit boards and photovoltaic devices.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a binder for a mat of fibers, especially mineral fibers, which comprises: at least one monosaccharide and/or at least one polysaccharide; at least one polycarboxylic organic acid with a molar mass of 1000 or less; and at least one vinyl acetate homopolymer or copolymer. It also concerns the products resulting from treatment of the fibers, especially mineral, with said binder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyalkylene carbonate-based resin film and a manufacturing method thereof. The polyalkylene carbonate-based resin film according to the present invention has biodegradability and complete combustion decomposability to show environment-friendly feature and rubber-like properties. Therefore, the resin film can be applied to various resin molded products requiring elasticity, and in particular, preferably applied to resin molded products such as disposable groves, disposable containers, and disposable rubber molded products.