Abstract: The present application discloses siloxane-containing hybrid materials. For example, the present application discloses siloxane-containing hybrid materials comprising cyclic siloxanes or polyhedral siloxanes such as polymeric siloxane-containing hybrid materials comprising cyclic siloxanes or polyhedral siloxanes, methods for preparing such siloxane-containing hybrid materials, the use of such siloxane-containing hybrid materials for coating a substrate, coatings comprising the polymeric siloxane-containing hybrid materials, composites comprising a film of the polymeric siloxane-containing material coated on a substrate and compounds which are useful in preparing the siloxane-containing hybrid materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to poly(4-hydroxybutyrate)-b-monomethoxy(polyethylene glycol) copolymer nanoparticles, a method for preparing the same, and a pharmaceutical composition including the same as an active ingredient for treating brain disorders, in which the P(4HB)-b-mPEG nanoparticles according to the present invention break down slowly in brain cells such that gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) is released and so can sustainedly release a therapeutic level of concentration of GHB which is used as an agent for treating brain disorders such as epilepsy, and the nanoparticles are in the form of a hydrophobic polymer and so cannot easily be used as a hallucinogenic agent or narcotic agent due to the hydrophobic property whereby said nanoparticles do not dissolve in water or alcohol, and so can be used more safely than existing GHB, and hence, can advantageously be used instead of prior-art GHB therapeutic agents.

Abstract: A fly ash material or other filler or combination of the two having a particle size distribution is mixed with a liquid coupling agent in a sealed mixer that is heated to gasify the coupling agent for association with the varied particles of the filler. An acid scavenger, an antioxidant, a compatibilizer and an impact modifier may be mixed with a base resin or target resin to form a master batch or the final composition. Either the master batch or the final composition is mixed with a blend of a mineral oil and a styrenic block copolymer in addition to low melt or fractional melt resins.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a novel thermal process for converting a fluoropolymer having cyano-functionalized perfluoroether pendant groups into a novel perfluoroalkyl-crosslinked fluoropolymer having perfluoroether pendant groups. The process comprises heating the fluoropolymer having cyano-functionalized perfluoroether pendant groups in the presence of Cl—F to a temperature in the range of 200 to 300° C. The fluoropolymer having cyano-functionalized perfluoroether pendant groups can first be formed into a shaped article, and the shaped article then subject to treatment in situ with Cl—F.

Abstract: A carbon fiber composite material which includes a carbon fiber sheet as a reinforcing material and a thermoplastic resin as a matrix resin, the carbon fiber sheet exhibiting a work per areal weight of 1×10?3 to 30×10?3 [(N·mm)/(g/m2)] in a tensile test using a specimen having a width of 25 mm. The carbon fiber composite material exhibits excellent flowability in molding and ensures excellent moldability even when molded into a complicated shape. Further, the composite material can yield a molded product which has high mechanical properties with minimized dispersion, thus being suitable for press molding.

Abstract: There is provided a method for bonding together hydrogels by interposing a polyalkylene glycol between the gel surfaces to be bonded together of hydrogels. A method for bonding together hydrogels of the same type or different types, the method including: interposing a polyalkylene glycol between gel surfaces to be bonded together of the hydrogels and joining together the gel surfaces.

Abstract: Film formed from a polyethylene composition having a density of 948-956 kg/m3, a high load melt index HLMI of 7-15 and a melt storage modulus G? at a dynamic frequency where the loss modulus G?=3000 Pa. G?(G?=3000) of 1400-1800 Pa. The composition has a value of Mz/G?(G?=3000) of at least 900 DA/PA, where Mz is z-average molecular weight.

Abstract: (Semi-)continuous etching method for a fluoropolymer substrate (10) comprising steps of feeding (22) said substrate (10) in the form of a continuous ribbon wherein said substrate defines a primary surface (12), subjecting to at least one etching operations (2) a part of the primary surface (12) by means of an adhesion-promoting solution comprising a complex of an alkali metal in naphthalene, washing (4) the primary surface (12) wetted by the adhesion-promoting solution by means of a washing solution (42) comprising aqueous acetic acid/formic acid, and selectively separating a concentrated solution (24) of acetic acid/formic acid from the washing solution (42) by means of inverse osmosis operations (6, 8) at ? increasing pressures, and re-introducing at least a portion of the concentrated solution (24) of acetic acid/formic acid in the washing solution (42) to create a recirculation. The invention further relates to an etching plant.

Abstract: Methods for reducing the density of thermoplastic materials and the articles made therefrom having similar or improved mechanical properties to the solid or noncellular material. Also disclosed are improvements to foaming methods and the cellular structures of the foams made therefrom, and methods for altering the impact strength of solid or noncellular thermoplastic materials and the shaping of the materials into useful articles.

Abstract: An additive composition for inhibiting scorch in a polyurethane foam composition, the additive comprising a derivatized hydroquinone; a derivatized lactone; and a derivatized phenolic compound. A polyurethane foam composition contains the additive composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to foams of high thermal stability, to the production thereof from organic polyisocyanates and polyepoxides, and to the use of the foams.

Abstract: A method for continuous High Internal Phase Emulsion (HIPE) foam production. A HIPE is produced then extruded onto a belt. After polymerization, a portion of the saturated aqueous phase is removed using a vacuum box. A nip insert is inserted under the vacuum box to raise the vacuum box leading to improved uniformity of the HIPE in the cross direction along the belt.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are gel and plastic compositions comprising tightened layers of polymerized vinyl monomers, as well as methods of making the same, where the layers are tightened in having smaller pores. The tightened layers comprise tightened inner layers and exterior layers, and the compositions comprise polymer-attached (pendant) initiator or helper residues.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive varnish composition having remarkably improved optical loss and haze values for use in an optical material, and a method for preparing the same. Specifically, an adhesive varnish prepared by the method according to the present invention shows high light transmittance and can prevent yellowing by maintaining the stable dispersion of a filler due to a high viscosity. In addition, the adhesive varnish according to the present invention can be applied to various fields such as a silicon film, a diffusion sheet, a reflective sheet, a reflector, an LED, an LED package, a COB, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic molding compositions comprising iron oxalate as stabilizer system with respect to adverse thermooxidative effects. The invention further relates to the use of iron oxalate to improve the stability of thermoplastic molding compositions with respect to adverse thermooxidative and/or photooxidative effects, and also to processes for the production of the said molding compositions.

Abstract: Ceramic black materials for use as, or in, colorants, inks, pigments, dyes, additives and formulations utilizing these black materials. Black ceramics having silicon, oxygen and carbon, and methods of making these ceramics; formulations utilizing these black ceramics; and devices, structures and apparatus that have or utilize these formulations. Plastics, paints, inks, coatings, formulations, liquids and adhesives containing ceramic black materials, preferably polymer derived black ceramic materials, and in particular polysilocarb polymer derived ceramic materials. The instant materials are particles which are pyrolyzed and are defined by having a specific Si, C and O content and having carbon which is both free and silicon bound. The particles are prepared by specific processes, as defined herein.

Abstract: Provided is a rubber composition having superior gas-barrier properties. More specifically, the rubber composition contains a layered compound and a modified butyl-based rubber having a functional group that interacts with the layered compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides rubber compositions for tires which are capable of improving handling stability, fuel efficiency, and processability while sufficiently reducing the dependence on petroleum resources, and pneumatic tires including tire components (e.g. bead apex) formed from the rubber compositions for tires. The present invention relates to rubber compositions for tires, containing a rubber component and a naturally derived phenolic resin.

Abstract: A rubber composition for anti-vibration rubber, comprising rubber components, the rubber composition comprising 4 to 40 parts by weight of the following component out of the rubber components when the whole amount of the rubber components is regarded as 100 parts by weight: a lithium catalyst-type polyisoprene rubber.

Abstract: A finely divided, cationic or amphoteric, aqueous polymer dispersion which is obtainable by emulsion polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers in the presence of a cationic or amphoteric protective colloid, wherein first the cationic or amphoteric protective colloid is prepared by polymerizing a monomer blend in the presence of at least one first polymerization initiator in an organic solvent, and is carried out in a pressurized reactor at a pressure of at least 1720 kPa and at a temperature of at least 150° C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic rubber composition comprising, based on 100 parts by weight of a block terpolymer (A) of an aromatic vinyl compound and an alkene compound, 50 to 100 parts by weight of a paraffin oil (B), 30 to 70 parts by weight of an inorganic additive (C), 5 to 30 parts by weight of a polyolefin-based resin (D), and 30 to 70 parts by weight of an acryl-based resin (E). The hardness of the thermoplastic rubber composition may be freely adjusted and the thermoplastic rubber composition has a bonding strength of 2 to 4 N/mm as measured using a UTM according to a KS M 6518 peeling test method. Accordingly, bonding strength thereof to a thermoplastic resin is increased even without addition of an adhesive.

Abstract: A latent curing agent formed by holding an imidazole compound in porous resin particles is produced by emulsifying an oil phase obtained by dissolving a polyfunctional isocyanate compound in an organic solvent in an amount of 1.5 to 5 times by mass the amount of polyfunctional isocyanate compound in an aqueous phase obtained by dissolving a water-soluble polypeptide and a surfactant in water, then subjecting the emulsion to interfacial polymerization, adding a proteolytic enzyme to carry out an enzyme degradation treatment, then recovering the porous resin particles, and making an imidazole compound solution permeate into the recovered porous resin particles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing stable aqueous epoxy resin dispersions with polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) in finely divided, solid, or granular form as a primary dispersant, and stable aqueous epoxy resin dispersions made thereof. Specifically, the process is a solvent free continuous extrusion dispersion process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a prepreg which contains reinforcing fibers and a matrix resin composition with the weight per square meter of the reinforcing fibers being 250-2,000 g/m2. The production method comprises the following steps (1)-(3): (1) a matrix resin composition blending step for obtaining a matrix resin composition by mixing an epoxy resin, a radically polymerizable unsaturated compound, an epoxy resin curing agent and a polymerization initiator that generates radicals, in said step the content of the radically polymerizable unsaturated compound relative to 100% by mass of the total of the epoxy resin and the radically polymerizable unsaturated compound being 10-25% by mass; (2) a matrix resin composition impregnating step; and (3) a surface viscosity increasing step.

Abstract: The invention generally pertains to the use of polyurethane foam blown by at least one blowing agent having a boiling point at atmospheric pressure of between ˜5° C. to ˜50° C., including miscible blends thereof, which passes all United States Coast Guard Title 33, Part 183 specifications wherein the buoyant force of the froth polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foam is not reduced more than 5% after exposure to being immersed in a fully saturated gasoline vapor atmosphere, in reference fuel B, in reference oil No. 2, and in a 5% solution of Na3PO4.

Abstract: Provided is a curable resin composition capable of forming a cured product that has excellent heat resistance and transparency and, in particular, offers excellent barrier properties to a corrosive gas. The curable resin composition according to the present invention includes a polyorganosiloxane (A), an isocyanurate compound (B), and a silane coupling agent (C). The polyorganosiloxane (A) is an aryl-containing polyorganosiloxane. The polyorganosiloxane (A) preferably includes a polyorganosiloxane having a number-average molecular weight (Mn) of 500 to 4000 as determined by gel permeation chromatography and calibrated with a polystyrene standard.

Abstract: A method for making a thermoplastic material includes: (a) partially crosslinking an elastomer composition at a first crosslinking temperature to form a thermoplastic, partially crosslinked elastomer composition; (b) mixing a thermoplastic polymer composition with the thermoplastic, partially crosslinked elastomer composition and heating the mixture to a second crosslinking temperature higher than the first crosslinking temperature, wherein the thermoplastic polymer composition is liquid at the second crosslinking temperature; and (c) continuously mixing the mixture while further crosslinking the elastomer composition to form a thermoplastic material having a dispersed phase of crosslinked elastomer composition in the thermoplastic polymer composition. The elastomer composition may include an elastomer compounded with a curing agent and optionally additional components.

Abstract: A bio-modifier for asphalt is provided that comprises non-wood bio-char. In some embodiments, the bio-char comprises pyrolyzed biomass from a bio-fuel crop and/or comprises pyrolyzed grass. The asphalt modifier can improve the performance of asphalt compositions such as asphalt binder compositions and compositions comprising asphalt binder and aggregate. For example, the bio-modifier can improve the temperature susceptibility of asphalt binder compositions and increase the rutting resistance, moisture and cracking resistance of hot mix asphalt compositions. In addition, methods of preparing the bio-modifier composition, methods of preparing modified asphalts comprising the bio-modifier, and modified asphalt compositions are provided.

Abstract: Asphalt binders and methods for making and using same. In at least one specific embodiment, the asphalt binder can include a bitumen and a glyceride and fatty acid mixture. The glyceride and fatty acid mixture can include one or more triglycerides, at least 1 wt % of one or more diglycerides, and at least 5 wt % of one or more fatty acids, based on the combined weight of the one or more triglycerides, the one or more diglycerides, and the one or more fatty acids. The asphalt binder can be made by combining a bitumen and a glyceride and fatty acid mixture. A paving composition can be made by combining a plurality of solids and the asphalt binder. A road can include a plurality of solids mixed with the asphalt binder.

Abstract: An underwater pelletizing method for pelletizing brittle hydrocarbon resins with low melt viscosity. A feed material comprising the hydrocarbon resin is formed into a melt, extruded through a die into a water bath below the Tg of the hydrocarbon resin to form a plurality of extrudates and cut adjacent the die surface to form a slurry of resin pellets. A graft monomer and/or other reactants, such as a hydrosilylation agent, may be introduced into the resin melt to chemically modify the hydrocarbon resin.

Abstract: A method for producing a nanoparticle to separate a diketopyrrolopyrrole pigment includes separating an ?-type diketopyrrolopyrrole pigment nanoparticle having high crystallinity by carrying out separation of the diketopyrrolopyrrole pigment and crystal type transformation to the ?-type with substantially a single step. The ?-type diketopyrrolopyrrole pigment nanoparticle is separated by mixing a diketopyrrolopyrrole pigment solution having the diketopyrrolopyrrole pigment dissolved in a solvent and an alcohol solvent containing an alcohol compound solvent in a thin film fluid formed between at least two processing surfaces 1 and 2 arranged to be opposite to each other so as to be able to approach to and separate from each other, at least one of which rotates relative to the other. An acidic substance is contained in at least any one of the diketopyrrolopyrrole pigment solution and the alcohol solvent at this moment.

Abstract: A pigment mixture comprising (a) pigment particles, (b) colloidal spacer particles dispersed on surfaces of the pigment particles, and (c) carrier particles, wherein the pigment particles with colloidal spacer particles are dispersed on surfaces of the carrier particles. A pigment mixture of titanium dioxide pigment particles having colloidal silica spacer particles on surfaces of the titanium dioxide, the titanium dioxide and colloidal silica attached to surfaces of diatomaceous earth carrier particles, provides improved optical efficiency of the pigment and improved retention in a paper fiber matrix.

Abstract: Nanostructured compositions containing carbon nanotubes and at least one other type of nanoparticle can display the beneficial properties of both substances. Nanostructured compositions can contain a plurality of carbon nanotubes, a plurality of nanoparticles, and a plurality of linker moieties, where at least a portion of the linker moieties connect at least a portion of the carbon nanotubes to the nanoparticles. The nanostructured compositions can form a substrate coating. The nanostructured compositions can contain two or more different types or sizes of nanoparticles. Methods for forming a nanostructured composition can include forming a non-covalent bond between a linker moiety and a carbon nanotube, forming a covalent bond between a linker moiety and a nanoparticle or a surfactant coating thereon, and applying a plurality of carbon nanotubes to a substrate. The linker moiety can be non-covalently bonded to the carbon nanotube before or after applying the carbon nanotubes to the substrate.

Abstract: A process for the treating a mature fine tailings stream is provided. Treatment comprises contacting an alkali metal silicate or polysilicate microgel and an activator with mature fine tailings, entrapping the sand and clay fines within a polysilicate microgel, spreading the silica microgel over a surface, and allowing the silica microgel to dry, and producing a trafficable surface.

Abstract: The present invention is related to polymeric materials, in particular thermoplastic or resins, with antifouling, biocidal, antiviral and antimicrobial properties. In particular, the present invention comprises a polymeric material with antimicrobial properties, wherein said antimicrobial property is given by the controlled and maintained in time release of elements or compounds with antimicrobial properties. The present invention also relates to the preparation method and products generated from said polymeric materials with antimicrobial properties.

Abstract: The present invention is intended to provide an organosilicon compound for forming a novel organic thin film having improved physical properties. An organosilicon compound of the present invention is an organosilicon compound represented by formula (I) R—(CH2)n—SiX3 (I) (wherein R represents an alkoxy group having 1 to carbon atoms or a phenyl group that optionally has a substituent, X represents a hydroxyl group or a hydrolyzable group, and n represents any integer from 17 to 24). An organic thin film can be formed by mixing the aforementioned organosilicon compound, a compound that can interact with the organosilicon compound, and water in an organic solvent to prepare an organic thin film forming solution, and bringing the organic thin film forming solution into contact with a substrate.

Abstract: A coating composition having high dirt prevention properties and improved adhesiveness to hydrophobic surfaces such as those made of a plastic, and a coating method are provided. More specifically, provided is a coating composition, including: hydrophobic resin particles dispersed in an aqueous medium; hydrophilic inorganic fine particles; and an oxidizing agent containing at least one of a peroxide, a perchloric acid, a chlorate, a persulfuric acid, a superphosphoric acid, and a periodate, and also provided is a coating method including the steps of: preparing a first agent having hydrophilic inorganic fine particles and hydrophobic resin particles dispersed in an aqueous medium; preparing a second agent by adding, to the first agent, an oxidizing agent containing at least one of a peroxide, a perchloric acid, a chlorate, a persulfuric acid, a superphosphoric acid, and a periodate; applying the second agent onto a member to be coated; and drying the second agent on the member to be coated.

Abstract: A water dispersible phase change ink composition including a hydrophilic wax having at least one ethoxyl moiety; a low viscosity wax having at least one hydroxyl group, wherein the low viscosity wax is miscible with the hydrophilic wax; an optional stabilizer; and a colorant, wherein the colorant is selected to absorb light in a region that one wants to block. An ink jet printer stick or pellet comprising the water dispersible phase change ink composition. A process for forming a photo-imaged stencil using the water dispersible phase change ink composition.

Abstract: An electroconductive ink composition comprising silver particles (A), a compound having a siloxane backbone with a functional group (B), and an organic solvent (C), the silver particles (A) having a protective layer containing an amino group-containing compound and having a mean particle size of 1 nm or more and 100 nm or less, the content of the compound (B) being 4% by weight to 8% by weight based on the total amount of the composition, can form a circuit pattern on a polymer film with low heat resistance, and the obtained circuit pattern has excellent adhesion to a substrate and high conductivity.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a composition for film formation comprising cellulose fibers, a layered inorganic compound, and a water-soluble polymer, which are each dispersed on nano level, a method for preparing a cellulose dispersion capable of forming a moisture-resistant film containing cellulose nanofibers, a gas-barrier laminate obtained by use of the dispersion, and a packaging material using the laminate. [Solution] A film-forming composition comprising at least cellulose fibers and a swollen inorganic compound is prepared. The method of preparing a cellulose dispersion comprises the steps of oxidizing cellulose, fibrillating the thus oxidized cellulose to prepare cellulose nanofibers, and adding a water-soluble polymer and inorganic particles to the dispersion containing the cellulose nanofibers.

Abstract: A coating mixture is presented herein. In one aspect, the coating mixture is an aqueous mixture of water and a first thickening/releasing agent of poly(ethylene oxide), an aqueous dispersion mixture of vinyl acetate-acrylic copolymer, including a second thickening agent of a mixture of acrylate ester and methacrylic acid mixture; a third thickening agent of polyacrylate; and a second releasing agent of phosphate ester salt.

Abstract: The present invention provides a water redispersible polymer powder (RDP) for use in the preparation of non-cementitious exterior finishing compositions such as textured paint formulations. Also provided are non-cementitious exterior finishing compositions comprising such RDPs and a method of coating a surface with such a finishing composition. When the RDP of the invention is incorporated into an exterior finishing composition such as a topcoat formulation of an external insulation finishing system (EIFS), the resultant composition provides improved dirt pickup resistance without a loss in wet abrasion resistance over conventional textured paint formulations comprising acrylic latex powders and, preferably, acrylic latexes.

Abstract: Coating compositions comprising: (i) a water reducible monomer modified alkyd obtained by the acidolysis of a polyalkylene terephthalate or polyalkylene napthanate and subsequent monomer modification and (ii) a latex having an average particle size greater than 200 nm and (iii) a small particle size latex having an average particle size less than 110 nm.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to multilayer film having has an L* color less than 30 and a 60 degree gloss value less than 10. The multilayer film has a first polyimide layer and a second polyimide layer. The second polyimide layer has 45 to 67 wt % of a polyimide, greater than 14 wt % of a silica matting agent or a mixture of silica matting agent and at least one additional matting agent, and at least one submicron carbon black, wherein the total amount of the submicron carbon black and the polyimide is less than 85 wt % and greater than 45 wt %.

Abstract: Polyarylenes comprising as polymerized units a first monomer having two cyclopentadienone moieties and a second monomer having two or more alkyne moieties, wherein at least one alkyne moiety is directly bonded to a silicon atom are provided. Such polyarylenes are useful as dielectric materials in the manufacture of electronic devices.

Abstract: The invention provides a chemical-mechanical polishing composition containing (a) an abrasive selected from wet-process silica, alpha alumina, fumed alumina, ceria, zirconia, titania, and combinations thereof, (b) an oxidation catalyst, (c) a non-transition metal sulfate salt, (d) a complexing agent, (e) hydrogen peroxide, (f) a nonionic surfactant, (g) an anionic surfactant, and (h) water. The polishing composition has a pH of about 1 to about 5, and the polishing composition is substantially free of a peroxydisulfate salt. The invention also provides a method of chemically-mechanically polishing a substrate, especially a nickel-phosphorous substrate, by contacting a substrate with a polishing pad and the chemical-mechanical polishing composition, moving the polishing pad and the polishing composition relative to the substrate, and abrading at least a portion of the substrate to polish the substrate.

Abstract: A polishing agent includes a particle of a metal oxide, a water-soluble polyamide, an organic acid and water. The water-soluble polyamide has a tertiary amino group and/or an oxyalkylene chain in a molecule thereof. The polishing agent has a pH of 7 or less.

Abstract: A first bonding material composition according to the present invention is a bonding material composition used when aluminum nitride sintered bodies containing a rare-earth metal oxide are bonded to each other, in which the bonding immaterial composition contains, in addition, to an O element-containing aluminum nitride raw material, (a) as a fluorine compound, at least one of a fluorine compound of an alkaline-earth metal and a fluorine compound of a rare-earth metal, or (b) as a fluorine compound, at least one of a fluorine compound of an alkaline-earth metal and a fluorine compound of a rare-earth metal, and a rare-earth metal oxide.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-layer adhesive film including a heat curable adhesive film and a first tacky adhesive composition disposed on the first major surface of the heat curable adhesive film. The heat curable adhesive film includes a surface-deactivated solid isocyanate and a polyurethane that includes functional groups that are reactive with isocyanate. A method of making an article that includes the multi-layer adhesive film and article made thereby are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hot melt adhesive being highly environmentally-friendly, and as well having sufficient tackiness, adhesion, thermal stability and the like. The present invention relates to a hot melt adhesive comprising (A) a polar functional group-modified conjugated diene-based polymer, (B) an aliphatic polyester-based resin, and (C) a tackifier resin.