Abstract: A cover window includes: a base film, and a coating layer positioned on the base film: and the coating layer includes a thermosetting coating layer and a photocurable coating layer. A display device includes: a display panel, and a cover window positioned on the display panel, and the cover window includes a base film, and a coating layer positioned on the base film, and the coating layer includes a thermosetting coating layer and a photocurable coating layer.

Abstract: Polyurethane composites and methods of preparation are described herein. The methods of making the polyurethane composite can include mixing (1) at least one isocyanate selected from the group consisting of diisocyanates, polyisocyanates, and mixtures thereof, (2) at least one polyol, (3) an inorganic filler, and (4) an evaporative coolant in an extruder to form a mixture. The method also include extruding the mixture into a mold cavity, generating heat in the mold cavity from the reaction of the at least one isocyanate and the at least one polyol, and allowing the evaporative coolant to migrate to an interface between the mixture and the interior mold surface. The temperature of the mixture causes evaporation of the evaporative coolant at the interface thereby removing heat at the interface. Suitable evaporative coolants for use in the methods of making the polyurethane composites include hydrofluorocarbons and hydrochlorofluorocarbons.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polyurethane foamed article has a plurality of bubbles distributed throughout the thermoplastic polyurethane foamed article and comprises a thermoplastic polyurethane composition and an epoxy-functional styrene acrylic copolymer which are foamed in the presence of a blowing agent. The epoxy-functional styrene acrylic copolymer is present in an amount ranging from 0.1 to 5% of the total combined weight of the thermoplastic polyurethane composition and the epoxy-functional styrene acrylic copolymer. The thermoplastic polyurethane foamed article has an average diameter of the plurality of bubbles ranging from 50 to 120 ?m with at least 75% of the plurality of bubbles having a diameter of less than 200 ?m.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of porous materials by the expansion of polymer gels and to the porous materials produced by such a method and to a moulded body.

Abstract: The present invention provides a porous polymer resin layer that comprises a binder resin with pores having a mean maximum diameter of about 0.5 mm to 1.6 mm; and aerogels dispersed in the binder resin. In particular, the porous polymer resin layer has a density of about 0.5 g/ml to 1.6 g/ml.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composite comprising a plasticised polyurethane foam and a coating consisting of a plasticised PVC resin, to the method for the production thereof, and to the use of same for producing a panel for the parts of a car interior. The invention also relates to the use of a plasticising compound in a foam in contact with a coating consisting of a PVC resin, which also comprises a plasticising compound, for limiting or preventing the migration of the plasticising compound from the coating into the foam.

Abstract: A process for flame-retarding base materials, such as fibers or foams with a metal oxide, such as silica, nanoparticle-containing composition and materials including a metal oxide, for example silica nano/micro particle-containing coating, layer, or networks. The process utilized allows properties of the coated material to be maintained. Flame-retarded materials are also disclosed. Heterogeneous dispersions of metal oxide, e.g. silica, particles on fibers or foams on a nanometer scale are described and/or the formation of networks/coatings in porous materials. In a particular embodiment, polymeric foams such as polyisocyanurate, polyurea and polyurethane foams include a metal oxide particle-containing coating layer or network that aids in char formation in the event the material is exposed to a flame.

Abstract: A composite material with an elastic modulus of less than 0.1 MPa at 100% elongation including a polymer matrix and a non-Newtonian fluid is provided. The composite material may be employed in shock and impact absorption applications to reduce initial and shockwave acceleration forces. Methods of forming the composite material and reducing acceleration forces in an impact utilizing the composite material are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for degrading a plastic containing non-biodegradable polymers comprising submitting said plastic to at least one enzyme for modifying a polymer of said plastic which has a methane potential less than 5 Nm3/t+/?20%, wherein at least one product resulting from the modification exhibits a methane potential greater than 10 Nm3/t+/?20%.

Abstract: A process for recycling polyoxymethylene polymers is disclosed. A polyoxymethylene polymer is at least partially dissolved in an aprotic compound. The resulting solution or suspension (liquid mixture) is then contacted with a catalyst which causes the polyoxymethylene polymer to be converted into a cyclic acetal. The cyclic acetal can be separated, collected and used in other processes. In one embodiment, the cyclic acetal may be used to produce a polyoxymethylene polymer.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a polyamide composition, which comprises the following components: a. 30 wt %-99 wt % of a polyamide resin; b. 0.001 wt %-3 wt % of a metal element; and c. 0 wt %-69.5 wt % of an additive; a content of the metal element is preferably 0.005 wt %-1 wt %, more preferably 0.007 wt %-0.2 wt %; and the percentages by weight are all relative to a total weight of a, b, and c. The polyamide composition prepared by adopting the polyamide resin having a specific pH value and a specific relative viscosity and adding the metal element of a specific content, of the present invention can be applied to a molding decorative lamp, and compared with a flame-retardant polypropylene material of an existing molding decorative lamp, can significantly improve a coloring property, a color stability and a heat retention stability of the material, and is bright in colors and high in production yield.

Abstract: Plasticizers of indane and or tetralin esters and blends thereof with thermoplastic polymers, such as PVC, are disclosed.

Abstract: A resin composition includes 80% by weight or more of a cellulose derivative with respect to a total amount of a resin composition and has a melt viscosity in a range of from 100 Pa·s to 200 Pa·s at a temperature of 220° C. and a shear velocity of 1,000/s.

Abstract: A rubber compound for tyres comprising a cross-linkable unsaturated chain polymer base comprising, in turn, at least a rubber of synthetic origin, a silica-free filler at least partially comprising carbon black, a vulcanization system and a mercapto carboxylic acid.

Abstract: A resin composition contains a cellulose derivative of which a weight average molecular weight is 10,000 or greater and less than 75,000 and in which at least one hydroxyl group is substituted with an acyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; and a plasticizer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a valve member for a dispenser valve for foam products, and in particular for a dispenser valve for polyurethane foam container, comprising a valve member that is moveable relative to a sealing. It also relates to such a dispenser valve and to a foam container. In order to provide alternative materials for valve members, it is proposed according to the invention that the valve member is made of plastic material filled with basalt particles in an amount between 1% and 60% by weight. It has been surprisingly found that valve members made of plastic filled with basalt particles in these amounts show improved properties, such as strength and abrasion rates, compared to non-filled plastics and compared to glass-filled plastics.

Abstract: A method for enhancing an interaction between graphene nanoparticles and a poly(styrene-co-methylmethacrylate), including modifying graphene with nitric acid to form graphene nanoparticles surface modified with one or more oxygen functionalities, melt blending the poly(styrene-co-methylmethacrylate) and the modified graphene nanoparticles to obtain a nanocomposite, and exposing the nanocomposite to microwave irradiation to form defects in the graphene nanoparticles. A blend composition, including graphene nanoparticles and a poly(styrene-co-methylmethacrylate), where the graphene nanoparticles are dispersed in the poly(styrene-co-methylmethacrylate), and the graphene nanoparticles are surface modified with oxygen functionalities.

Abstract: Polymeric composites and methods for preparing the composites are described herein. The polymeric composites can comprise a polymer, an inorganic filler, and a plurality of short length fibers. The polymer in the composites can include homopolymers and copolymers and can also include plastics, resins, elastomers, thermoplastics, thermosets, and hot melts. The inorganic filler can be fly ash. The short length fibers can have an average length of 650 ?m or less. Methods for making the polymeric composites are also described.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method are provided for a latex-based packaging material configured to provide a dust-free alternative to vermiculite packaging materials. The latex-based packaging material comprises a portion of a latex-based waste formulated into a recycled latex emulsion, and a portion of particulate material into which the recycled latex emulsion is mixed so as to form a latex-based pulp. In some embodiments, additional components, such as any of various plasticizers, coloring agents, or hardeners, may be included in the latex-base pulp. The latex-based pulp is dispensed and dried so as to form the latex-based packaging material in a variety of desired shapes. Drying may be accomplished by way of unaided atmospheric evaporation, or by way of various conventional drying methods. In some embodiments, the desired shape of the packaging material comprises latex-based packaging peanuts suitable for separating and cushioning forces between containers during transportation in a larger container.

Abstract: A resin composition includes a non-substituted cellulose resin having a weight average molecular weight in a range of 10,000 to 75,000.

Abstract: A resin composition includes a cellulose derivative of which a weight average molecular weight is 10,000 or greater and less than 75,000 and in which at least one hydroxyl group is substituted with an acyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A rubber composition of the present technology comprises: from 0.5 parts by mass to 1.5 parts by mass of sulfur, from 0.2 parts by mass to 0.6 parts by mass of a thiuram vulcanization accelerator, from 0.2 parts by mass to 0.6 parts by mass of a guanidine vulcanization accelerator, from 0.15 parts by mass to 0.8 parts by mass of a sulfenamide vulcanization accelerator, and from 0.1 parts by mass to 1.5 parts by mass of a thiourea vulcanization accelerator per 100 parts by mass of a diene polymer containing a chloroprene rubber.

Abstract: There are provided rubber compositions comprising an elastomer comprising polychloroprene; reinforcing fibers chosen from aramid fibers, carbon fibers, polyester fibers, glass fibers, nylon fibers and mixtures thereof, and/or nanometric filamentary structures chosen from nanowires, nanorods, nanofibers, nanoribbons, nanotubes and mixtures thereof, said nanometric filamentary structures being functionalized or unfunctionalized; and a filler chosen from carbon black and silica. These compositions, when cured, comprises at least one set of characteristics chosen from those described in the application.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a polyethylene composition comprising copolymers of ethylene with 1-alkenes, or mixtures of ethylene homopolymers and said copolymers of ethylene with 1-alkenes, wherein the polyethylene composition has a molar mass distribution width (MWD) Mw/Mn of from 7 to 15, a density of from 0.942 to 0.954 g/cm3, a weight average molar mass Mw of from 20,000 g/mol to 500,000 g/mol, a MIE of from 1.0 to 3.0 g/10 min, a MIF of from 100 to 200 g/10 min, and a ratio MIF/MIE of from 40 to 50.

Abstract: A method to form an aqueous dispersion is provided. The aqueous dispersion comprises or is produced from a blend composition, which in turn comprises or consists essentially of about 75 to about 99.9 weight % of an ionomer composition and about 0.1 to about 25 weight % of an ethylene elastomer or an ethylene dicarboxyl copolymer. The method comprises mixing the solid blend composition with water heated to a temperature of from about 80 to about 100 ° C. Further provided are the dispersible blend compositions, the aqueous dispersions, and articles produced from the aqueous dispersions.

Abstract: This invention provides a polyolefin-based resin composition excellent in mechanical strength and elasticity. The polyolefin-based resin composition comprises a polyolefin-based resin, and, per 100 parts by mass of the polyolefin-based resin, 0.05 to 10 parts by mass of an aliphatic polycarbonate resin and 0.01 to 2 parts by mass of an acid modified polypropylene.

Abstract: Polypropylene composition comprising comonomer units derived from ethylene in an amount of from 9.0 to 52.0 mol-% and comonomer units derived from a higher a-olefin in an amount of from 0.4 to 3.0 mol-%, wherein said polypropylene composition has an amount of xylene cold solubles of at least 30 wt.-%, wherein further the xylene cold soluble fraction has an ethylene content of from 20.0 to 80.0 mol-% and a higher a-olefin content from 0.1 to 1.5 mol-%.

Abstract: Heterophasic polypropylene composition having an MFR2 (2.16 kg, 230° C.) of 3.0 to 7.0 g/10 min, determined according to ISO 1 133, and a Vicat A50 softening temperature of more than 110° C. measured according to DIN EN ISO 306 at 10 N on an injection moulded test specimen with the dimensions of 80×10×4 mm3 and a heat rate of 50° C./h including a propylene random copolymer matrix phase (A), and an ethylene-propylene copolymer rubber phase (B) dispersed within the matrix phase, wherein the heterophasic polypropylene composition has a fraction soluble in p-xylene at 23° C. (XCS fraction), and a fraction insoluble in p-xylene at 23° C. (XCU fraction), said heterophasic polypropylene composition having a tensile modulus of 450 to 850 MPa when measured according to ISO 527-2 at 23° C. temperature with an elongation rate of 1 mm/min on injection moulded test specimens type 1A prepared according to ISO 1873-2; and a normalized maleic anhydride index IMA equal to or less than 0.036 ?m?1.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aqueous polyolefin resin dispersion including a polyolefin resin and an aqueous medium, wherein the polyolefin resin includes an olefin component and an unsaturated carboxylic acid component as copolymer components; the olefin component includes propylene (A) and an olefin(s) (B) other than propylene; the mass ratio (A/B) between the propylene (A) and the olefin(s) (B) other than propylene is 60/40 to 95/5; the content of the unsaturated carboxylic acid component as the copolymer component is 1 part by mass or more in relation to 100 parts by mass of the total mass of (A) and (B); and the content of the unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer in the dry residue of the aqueous dispersion is 10,000 ppm or less.

Abstract: Compositions comprising fluoroelastomers having copolymerized units of a cyano-containing cure site monomer are cured (i.e. crosslinked) with a fluoropolymer having pendant sulfonyl azide groups. The latter fluoropolymer comprises copolymerized units of a fluoroalkanesulfonyl azide of formula CF2?CF—(O)p—Rf—(CH2)n—SO2N3, wherein p=0 or 1; n=0-4; and Rf is a C1-C16 perfluoroalkyl or perfluoroalkoxy group. The crosslinks are tetrazole rings formed by the reaction of the pendant sulfonyl azide groups on the fluoropolymer with pendant cyano groups on the fluoroelastomer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an in situ method for preparing a bimorphological aqueous dispersion of first polymer particles with protuberating phosphorus acid cores and second polymer particles without protuberating cores. The method provides a more efficient way of making compositions for pigmented coating formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a bimorphological aqueous dispersion of first and second polymer particles, wherein the first polymer particles comprise a shell and a phosphorus acid functionalized protuberating core, and the second polymer particles do not comprise a protuberating core. The composition is useful for pigmented coatings formulations.

Abstract: Provided is a method for preparing a latex composition, comprising providing an ethylene copolymer comprising copolymerized units of ethylene and copolymerized units of at least one polar comonomer; dissolving the ethylene copolymer with one or more latex monomers to prepare a solution; mixing the solution with water; optionally adding a surfactant or protectant colloid to form an aqueous emulsion; and polymerizing the latex monomer in the emulsion to form a latex composition comprising the ethylene copolymer and a latex polymer. Further provided are the emulsion polymerization product and the mini-emulsion polymerization product of at least one ethylene copolymer substantially dissolved in at least one latex monomer, such as an acrylic, styrene or vinyl monomer. Finally, formulated products comprising or produced from the emulsion or mini-emulsion polymerization product and articles comprising or produced from the formulated products are provided.

Abstract: A method of producing a structure containing a phase-separated structure, which includes mixing a block copolymer which includes a hydrophobic polymer block and a hydrophilic polymer block and is incapable of forming a phase-separated structure, with a homopolymer compatible with the hydrophilic polymer block or a homopolymer compatible with the hydrophobic polymer block.

Abstract: A curable composition comprising a) an epoxy component; b) a hardener component selected from the group consisting of a maleic anhydride-containing compound, a maleic anhydride-containing vinyl compound, and combinations thereof; and c) a vinyl component wherein upon curing under curing conditions, the curable composition forms at least one interpenetrating polymer network is disclosed.

Abstract: In a practicable continuous or batchwise process for the preparation of a crystallizable polylactic acid mixture, lactic acid may be polycondensed to yield an oligomer, which may then be depolymerized to yield a crude lactide. The crude lactide may be purified to yield a pure lactide, wherein fractionation may be carried out in the purification into an L- or D-lactide-rich fraction and also a meso-lactide-rich fraction. Subsequently a separate ring-opening polymerization of the resulting lactide fractions can be carried out. The individual polylactic acid batches or streams generated by the ring-opening polymerization may then be mixed. The present disclosure further relates to apparatuses for carrying out such processes and polylactic acid mixtures.

Abstract: Provided is a polycarbonate resin composition, including, with respect to 100 parts by mass of an aromatic polycarbonate resin (A), 0.005 part by mass to 1 part by mass of a phosphorus-based compound (B) having an aryl group, and 0.005 part by mass to 5 parts by mass of a polyether compound (C) having a polyoxyalkylene structure, in which the phosphorus-based compound (B) includes such a compound that an amount of a compound having a phenol structure produced by decomposition of the compound 1,500 hours after standing thereof under conditions of 40° C. and a humidity of 90% is 5 mass % or less with respect to the phosphorus-based compound (B).

Abstract: Provided are glass-fiber reinforced polycarbonate compositions with high stiffness and with improved thermal and rheological behavior in combination with improved flame-retardancy properties. Said compositions can be used to produce mouldings, especially those thin-walled housing parts or switch boxes with a wall thickness from 1.0 mm to 0.75 mm in the EE and IT sectors, while still meet the requirements for the fire-protection classification UL 94 VI, preferably V0.

Abstract: A method for producing a thermoplastic resin composition includes melt-blending 50 to 80 parts by mass of a crystalline polyester resin and 20 to 50 parts by mass of an amorphous polyester resin with an extruder, thereby producing a first polyester resin compound. The method further includes melt-blending 90 to 99 parts by mass of the crystalline polyester resin and 1 to 10 parts by mass of a styrene-acrylonitrile-glycidyl methacrylate terpolymer with the extruder or a different extruder, thereby producing a second polyester resin compound. The method further includes compounding 1 to 10 parts by mass of the first polyester resin compound, 1 to 10 parts by mass of the second polyester resin compound, and respective predetermined amounts of a polycarbonate resin, a flame retardant, an antidrip agent, an antioxidant, a lubricant and a toughening agent.

Abstract: A railway component comprises a polycarbonate composition comprising: a first polycarbonate selected from a linear polycarbonate homopolymer, a branched polycarbonate, a poly(carbonate-bisphenol arylate ester), a poly(aliphatic ester-carbonate), or a combination thereof; a second polymer different from the first polycarbonate, the second polymer comprising a poly(carbonate-siloxane) copolymer, a polydialkylsiloxane, a silicone graft copolymer, or a combination thereof, wherein siloxane units in the second polymer are present in an amount of 0.3 to 3 wt. %, based on the total weight of the composition; and 10 to 40 wt. % of glass fiber, based on the total weight of the polycarbonate composition.

Abstract: A resin composition is provided. The resin composition comprises: (a) a resin of formula (I): and (b) a solvent, wherein, X, Y, R1 to R4, A1, A2, m and n are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyamide moulding compounds which have an improved resistance to heat-aging and comprise the following compositions: (A) 25 to 84.99 wt.-% of at least one polyamide, (B) 15 to 70 wt.-% of at least one filler and reinforcing means, (C) 0.01 to 5.0 wt.-% of at least one inorganic radical interceptor, (D) 0 to 5.0 wt.-% of at least one heat stabilizer which is different from the inorganic free-radical scavenger under (C), and (E) 0 to 20.0 wt.-% of at least one additive. The invention further relates to moulded articles produced from these polyamide moulding compounds as components in the automobile or electrics/electronics sector.

Abstract: A composition including at least one polyamide; at least one copolymer including polyamide blocks and polyether blocks; and a single polyolefin, said polyolefin being a polyolefin functionalized by maleic anhydride units or by epoxy units. Also, objects manufactured from this composition and to the associated manufacturing process of the composition.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprising from about 50 to about 99 by weight percent of a nylon 6,6 resin, from about 1 to about 50 by weight percent of a polymer performance modifier and about from 0.01 to about 25 by weight percent of a silicone based additive, wherein the silicone based additive comprises an ultrahigh molecular weight siloxane polymer that is unfunctionalized and non-reactive with the polyamide resin, wherein the thermoplastic composition has an impact strength value which is greater than the combination of the polyamide resin and the polymer performance modifier or the combination of the polyamide resin and the silicone based additive and wherein the thermoplastic composition has an ultimate tensile strength that is at least 80% that of the combination of the polyamide resin and the polymer performance modifier.

Abstract: A corona-resistant resin composition and a corona-resistant member, having sufficient durability relative to corona discharge, are provided. A corona-resistant resin composition obtained, at least, by melt kneading 7 to 80 parts by mass of a silicone-based polymer per 100 parts by mass of a resin component, and a corona-resistant member formed by molding the corona-resistant resin composition, are disclosed. A polyarylene sulfide resin or a polybutylene terephthalate resin may be used as the resin component.

Abstract: There is provide an addition-curable silicone composition from which a silicone cured product having excellent adhesiveness and external appearance, being able to protect metal, in particular, silver, from corrosion, and having less shrinkage and change in hardness due to heat, is obtained. The addition-curable silicone composition contains: 100 parts by mass of a polyorganosiloxane having alkenyl groups; an amount of a polyorganohydrogensiloxane such that an amount of Si—H groups is 0.9 to 3.0 mol relative to 1 mol of the alkenyl groups; a catalyst amount of a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst; 0.01 to 10 parts of an adhesiveness imparting agent; and 0.001 to 0.015 parts by mass, in terms of metal atoms of (R3COO)kM (where M is Ce, Fe, Cr, La, Nd, Pr or Sm, k is 2, 3 or 4, and R3 represents a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon group having 4 to 17 carbon atoms).

Abstract: The invention relates to a bitumen/polymer composition and to its process of manufacture. The bitumen/polymer composition includes first bitumen base having an intrinsic stability S of greater than 2.5 and/or a degree of peptization Sa of greater than 0.60, and a second bitumen base having an intrinsic stability S of less than or equal to 2.50 and/or a degree of peptization Sa of less than or equal to 0.60, an elastomer and an olefinic polymer adjuvant functionalized by at least glycidyl functional groups. The values of intrinsic stability S and of the degree of peptization Sa are measured according to the standard ASTM D 7157-12. The bitumen/polymer composition exhibits improved low-temperature mechanical properties.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method are provided for a packaging and liquid stabilizing material suitable for dispensing and drying into a desired shape. In some embodiments, the desired shape may be selected so as to simplify cleanup of the packaging and liquid stabilizing material after having absorbed a liquid spilled from containers during transportation in a larger container. A first portion of the packaging and liquid stabilizing material comprises latex-based waste which is formulated into a recycled latex emulsion. The latex-based waste generally comprises recycled liquid latex paint, as well as recycled semi-liquid latex paint and coatings. A second portion comprises a particulate material which includes a mixture of at least cellulose and lignin, such as sawdust. A third portion comprises additional components including any of various plasticizers, coloring agents, hardeners, drying agents, or solidifiers.

Abstract: Provided are dyes and compositions which are useful in a number of applications, such as the detection and monitoring protein aggregation, kinetic studies of protein aggregation, neurofibrillary plaques analysis, evaluation of protein formulation stability, and analysis of molecular chaperone activity.

Abstract: The present invention refers to dyes of the formula (1) and mixtures thereof a process for their production and to their use.