Abstract: The present invention relates to a high-gloss polymethylmethacrylate-acrylic copolymer alloy composition and a molded article. According to the present invention, provided are a high-gloss polymethylmethacrylate-acrylic copolymer alloy composition which provides improved surface gloss and transparency (color) while providing mechanical strength, workability, and scratch resistance required in the high-gloss polymethylmethacrylate-acrylic copolymer alloy composition by combining a specific amount of an acrylic impact modifier, as an impact modifier of an alloy of a polymethylmethacrylate resin and an acrylic copolymer, with a scratch modifier and are economically efficient by omitting a process after injection (painting process), and a molded article obtained from the same.

Abstract: Described herein are component compositions comprising a blend of a polymer resin together with a fluoropolymer and silicone content additives. In certain embodiments, the components demonstrate improved soil and contaminant resistance as do the industrial fabrics produced that comprise at least one component of the instant invention.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to halogen-free flame retardant polycarbonate/thermoplastic polyester molding compositions with improved mechanical properties and increased polyester loading level. More particularly, the disclosure relates to halogen-free polycarbonate/thermoplastic polyester resin alloys with polymeric phosphorus flame retardant additive and siloxane impact modifier. Also included are methods for preparing such compositions and articles there from.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polycarbonate resin composition. According to the present invention, a polycarbonate resin composition, which realizes a high whiteness degree, exhibits less discoloration due to superior heat stability during storage and processing, and has improved fluidity, laser reactivity, and plating adhesion, and a method of preparing the same are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of polyolefin copolymers A) for reducing color changes during the heating of polymer compositions which contain at least one thermoplastic polyamide B).

Abstract: A silicon resin composition, transparent optical film, and packaging materials manufactured thereby are provided. The silicon resin composition has (A) silicone and (B) metal oxide-polymer oligomer particles. The (B) metal oxide-polymer oligomer particles are in the amount of 0.5 to 5 wt % of the total weight of the silicon resin composition. The silicon resin composition has the property of low thermal stress, high refractive index, transparency, heat resistance and good adhesion, and can be widely used in different applications.

Abstract: A siloxane compound conforms to the structure of one of Formulae (I), (X), and (XX). A composition comprises (a) a first siloxane compound selected from the group consisting of compounds conforming to the structure of Formula (X) and compounds conforming to the structure of Formula (XX) and (b) a second siloxane compound, the second siloxane compound comprising a plurality of siloxane repeating units, including cyclotrisiloxane repeating units conforming to the structure of Formula (XL).

Abstract: Nanoparticle composition comprising hydrophobic, non-aggregate nanoparticles, an aqueous liquid, and gas, wherein the weight ratio of the hydrophobic, non-aggregated nanoparticles to the aqueous liquid in the nanoparticle powder composition is in a range from 1:1 to 1:99. Nanoparticle powder compositions described herein are useful, for example, for generating foams, delivering water as a dry raw material, as a material that serves as a heat sink.

Abstract: A floor board includes a board unit that includes a substrate and a coating unit. The substrate has a first side surface, a second side surface opposite to the first side surface, a male engaging part extending outwardly from the first side surface, and a female engaging part indented inwardly from the second side surface. The male engaging part corresponds in shape to the female engaging part. The coating unit is formed on the first and second side surfaces, and the male and female engaging parts, and includes a far-infrared radiating material.

Abstract: A water-based, two-part primer for metal substrates includes at least a first and second part, combined in a ratio of about 1:1. The first part of the primer may be substantially free of volatile organic compounds and include a colloidal silica present in the amount of about 20 weight percent to about 80 weight percent, based on the total weight of the first part; a silane coupling agent selected from the group consisting of epoxysilanes, mercaptosilanes, and modified silanes having a functional group active to an epoxy group, the silane coupling agent present in the amount of about 0.05 weight percent to about 15 weight percent based on the weight of the first part; and a cellulose ether in the amount of about 0.1 weight percent to about 2 weight percent. The second part may include from about 50% by weight zinc powder. The primer may be conventionally sprayable for use in large ship-building operations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an implementation of a zirconium coating agent allowing industrial water or tab water to be used in a zirconium coating process or in a rinsing process right prior to the zirconium coating process. The zirconium coating agent contains an organic functional group (O.F.G) that aids in coating by preventing calcium ions (Ca2+) in the industrial water from bonding with fluorine ions (F?) in a conventional zirconium coating agent while leaving them free ions. The zirconium coating agent also contains calcium ions (Ca2+) that may provide anti-rust properties. The zirconium coating agent is phosphor-free. Accordingly, according to the present invention, use of the zirconium coating agent may meet the painting quality required in automobile industry and allows for accelerated zirconium coating (15 seconds to two minutes) together with simultaneous chemical conversion for various metals (steel, zinc, and aluminum).

Abstract: Inadvertent or unavoidable contact of an acid with an acid-reactive substance may preclude the acid's use in another location where its reactivity is more desired. Excessive reactivity of acids toward acid-reactive substances may lead to undesired effects such as surface erosion, matrix deconsolidation, scaling, and the like. Methods for protecting an acid-reactive surface from excessive reaction may comprise: depositing a protective coating comprising an N-(phosphonoalkyl)iminodiacetic acid or any salt thereof onto an acid-reactive surface; and contacting a mineral acid or an organic acid with the protective coating without substantially reacting the acid-reactive surface.

Abstract: A composition comprising one or more substrate materials (e.g., polymers, rubbers, paper pulps, textiles, or polymer foams) and a flame retardant powder composition. The flame retardant composition includes at least one flame retardant salt (e.g., an ammonium salt of phosphoric acid, an ammonium salt of hydrobromic acid, and/or an ammonium salt of sulfuric acid), at least one lubricity agent (e.g., silica), at least one surfactant (e.g., a polyalkylene glycol), and, optionally, water.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for implementing lightning strike protective compositions. In one aspect, a composition for providing protection against electrical discharges (e.g., including lightning strikes) for composite structures includes a binder material capable of dispersing material structures therein and attaching to a surface of a substrate, and a plurality of pigment structures dispersed in the binder material. The pigment structures include a central layer including an electrically conducting material, and outer layers formed on the central layer, in which the outer layers include an optical absorber material or a dielectric material. The composition, when attached to the substrate, is capable of providing electrically conductive paths to transfer electrical current from a multi kiloamp electrical discharge within the composition.

Abstract: A conductive paste composition is provided, and has a copper-containing conductive powder, an adhesive alloy powder selected from tin-based, bismuth-based, indium-based or zinc-based material, and an organic carrier. The organic carrier is 5-35% by weight of the conductive paste composition. Moreover, a method of producing a conductive structure is provided, and has steps of: applying the conductive paste composition onto the substrate to form a conductive pattern; heating the conductive pattern; and cooling the conductive pattern to obtain the conductive structure. The conductive pattern has a plurality of copper-containing conductive particles and an adhesive alloy. At least one part of the copper-containing conductive particles connects with each other through the adhesive alloy, and the copper-containing conductive particles are connected with the substrate by the adhesive alloy.

Abstract: A conducting composition of the present invention includes a cellulose nanofiber and a fine particle. The conducting composition includes (A) a cellulose nanofiber, and (B) at least one type of an inorganic powder selected from graphene, graphene oxide, and derivatives thereof. A method for producing the conducting composition includes preparing a dispersion by adding water or a mixed solvent of water and a hydrophilic solvent to (A) a cellulose nanofiber and (B) at least one type of an inorganic powder selected from graphene, graphene oxide, and derivatives thereof, and removing the water or the mixed solvent of water and a hydrophilic solvent from the dispersion. Accordingly, the present invention provides a conducting composition that utilizes a cellulose nanofiber and an inorganic powder having the conductivity at a nano-scale size, can improve the conductivity, and further can have properties such as anisotropy and transparency.

Abstract: Provided is a carbon nanotube dispersion liquid that has excellent stability and that can be used to form a conductor film that exhibits excellent adhesiveness to a substrate. The carbon nanotube dispersion liquid contains carbon nanotubes (A), a polymeric dispersant (B) including a sulfonic acid group-containing monomeric unit and an ethylenically unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acid monomeric unit, and a solvent (C). Percentage content of the ethylenically unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acid monomeric unit in the polymeric dispersant (B) is greater than 20 mol % and no greater than 90 mol %.

Abstract: A coated structure is provided that has a highly concentrated coating of carbon nanotubes so as to provide integrated thermal emissivity, atomic oxygen (AO) shielding and tailorable conductivity to the underlying surface, such as the surface of an aerospace vehicle, a solar array, an aeronautical vehicle or the like. A method of fabricating a coated structure is also provided in which a surface is coated with a coating having a relative high concentration of carbon nanotubes that is configured to provide integrated thermal emissivity, AO shielding and tailorable conductivity to the surface.

Abstract: A coating composition and method of making a scratch resistant UV blocking glass coating is described. The composition can include an aqueous colloidal silica. a bifunctional silanol coupling agent, tetraethylorthosilicate (TEOS), a UV absorber, and a water miscible solvent selected from glycol ethers, alkanols, keto alcohols, and combinations thereof. The molar ratio of the bi-functional silanol to TEOS is selected to provide scratch resistance coupled with water resistance.

Abstract: Described herein is a flux-calcined diatomite composition having a cristobalite content of less than about 5% by weight relative to the total weight of the flux-calcined composition and a whiteness of greater than about 90. Also described herein is a process for producing flux-calcined diatomite compositions including calcining a feed composition including diatomite having an iron content of at least about 0.5% by weight relative to the total weight of the feed composition in the presence of at least one flux including at least one alkali metal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating composition comprising: (a) 10% to 99.9% by weight of resin based on the total weight of the coating composition; and (b) 0.1% to 20% by weight of a formaldehyde scavenger based on the total weight of the coating composition, wherein the formaldehyde scavenger has at least one active methylene hydrogen and is solid at room temperature. The invention relates to use of a coating composition for removing free formaldehyde from the environment, wherein the formaldehyde scavenger has at least one active methylene hydrogen and is solid at room temperature.

Abstract: Disclosed are the use of novel surfactants for the synthesis of emulsion polymer latexes, particularly those used in paints, coatings, and pressure sensitive adhesives. The surfactant compositions for emulsion polymer latexes comprise sterically bulky surfactants whose composition comprises at least one alkoxylated polyaryl substituted aromatic sulfosuccinate compound. The novel surfactants provide for the production of stable, small particle size distribution emulsion polymer latexes. The resulting latexes, when formulated into latex paint, impart improvements in water resistance as measured by film opacity, blister resistance and improved leveling characteristics, and when formulated into pressure sensitive adhesives, provide improved water resistance characteristics as measured by film opacity.

Abstract: The present specification relates to an offset printing composition, a printing method using the same, and a pattern including the offset printing composition.

Abstract: An ink composition including at least one aqueous carrier, at least one color dye, and at least one polymeric dispersant selected such that the ink composition minimizes debris in a printhead.

Abstract: The present invention provides a radiation curable printing/coating composition comprising an acrylamide material, preferably diacetone acrylamide, which is very effective in providing fast curing, impact resistance, extensibility, thermal/storage stability with respect to yellowing and odor, free from VOC solvents, that also has excellent adhesion properties.

Abstract: An aqueous ink for ink jet including a resin particle. The resin particle includes a first layer and a second layer in this order from the inside to the outside thereof. The first layer is composed of a first resin, wherein the proportion of a unit derived from an aromatic-group-containing ethylenically unsaturated monomer in the first resin is 10% by mass or less. The second layer has a tetrahydrofuran-insoluble fraction of 10% by mass or more and is composed of a second resin having a unit derived from an aromatic-group-containing ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a unit derived from an ionic-group-containing ethylenically unsaturated monomer, wherein the proportion of the unit derived from the ionic-group-containing ethylenically unsaturated monomer in the second resin is 3% by mass or more to 70% by mass or less.

Abstract: An upconverting pigment dispersion includes an upconverting pigment, such as a ?-NaYF4 crystal doped with at least one of Erbium, Ytterbium or Thulium. The upconverting pigment dispersion is aqueous and, thus, includes water. A dispersant is added to increase the stability of the upconverting pigment of the dispersion.

Abstract: A material includes a layer produced by an ultraviolet-curable composition for inkjet that includes a polymerized compound and a glittering powder. The glittering powder has a scale-like shape. An average thickness of the glittering powder is more than 10 nm and less than 100 nm, an average grain diameter is less than 3.0 ?m, and in addition, a maximum grain diameter is less than 5 ?m.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for exfoliating inorganic layered compounds to form two-dimensional (2D) inorganic compounds. The exfoliation is carried out in aqueous media in the present of polycyclic aromatic compounds. The invention also relates to aqueous suspensions of two-dimensional compounds which arise from the exfoliation method. The invention further relates to methods of forming thin films of two-dimensional compounds from suspensions and to devices comprising thin films of two-dimensional (2D) inorganic compounds.

Abstract: New piezoresistive ink compositions are described herein. Such compositions can be used in printing applications and can be useful to print onto non-uniform surfaces. The ink compositions can be useful in strain-sensing devices, which may be applied to electrical appliances, electronic devices and in robotics. Such strain-sensing devices can be a flexible and transparent strain sensor or as a tactile sensor. Methods of making strain-sensing devices and other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: An image recording method including the steps of applying an ink containing a pigment to a recording medium and applying a treatment liquid containing an organic acid to the recording medium so as to overlap at least a part of a region to which the ink is applied. The treatment liquid contains at least one organic compound having an anionic group, and an amino group or quaternary ammonium in its molecular structure and having surface-activating capability.

Abstract: The present invention may provide talc calciner systems and methods to produce better and more efficient products by engineering a* and b* values for calcinated products perhaps by processing low iron talc in an indirectly heated, multiple zoned calciner which may progressively heat the feed supply at perhaps specifics residence times to produce a desired product.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are sacrificial coating compositions comprising at least one polyvinyl alcohol; at least one waxy starch; at least one hygroscopic agent; at least one surfactant; and water, wherein the ratio by weight of the at least one waxy starch to the at least one polyvinyl alcohol is at least two to one. In certain embodiments, the at least one polyvinyl alcohol has a degree of hydrolysis of at least about 95%, such as at least about 98%, or at least about 99.3%. In certain embodiments, the viscosity of the at least one polyvinyl alcohol in a deionized water solution at 20° C. ranges from about 30 cps to about 80 cps, wherein the solution contains 4% by weight polyvinyl alcohol relative to the total weight of polyvinyl alcohol and deionized water in the solution. Also disclosed herein are methods of making a sacrificial coating composition.

Abstract: In a golf ball having a core of at least one layer and a cover of at least one layer, some or all of the surface of at least one such layer of the ball is treated with a treatment solution. The treatment solution is made of (A) a polyolefin-based thermoplastic resin and (B) at least one solvent selected from the group consisting of water, ammonia water and organic solvents, and is obtained by dissolving or finely dispersing resin solids of component A in the solvent of component B. The golf ball has an improved adhesion between the layers, enabling the durability of the ball to cracking on impact to be increased.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing an aqueous dispersion of polymer encapsulated TiO2 particles, comprising a multistage polymerization steps that includes a relatively large amount of low Tg first monomers and a relatively small amount of high Tg second monomers that comprise a relatively high concentration of an acid monomer. The dispersion of encapsulated TiO2 particles shows significantly improved freeze-thaw stability as compared with prior art processes that do not include staging with the second monomers described herein.

Abstract: A water-soluble composition includes reducible copper ions or copper nanoparticles complexed with a reactive polymer. The reactive polymer can be crosslinked using suitable irradiation to provide copper-containing water-insoluble complexes. The water-soluble composition can be used to provide various articles and electrically-conductive materials that can be assembled in electronic devices. The reactive polymer has greater than 1 mol % of recurring units comprising sulfonic acid or sulfonate groups, at least 5 mol % of recurring units comprising a pendant group capable of crosslinking via [2+2] photocycloaddition, and optionally at least 1 mol % of recurring units comprising a pendant amide, amine, hydroxyl, lactam, phosphonic acid, or carboxylic acid group.

Abstract: A composition for use as an assay reagent includes a paramagnetic solid support comprising a coating of a synthetic copolymer. The synthetic copolymer comprises two or three of a first copolymerized monomer, a second copolymerized monomer and a third copolymerized monomer and further comprises a polyethylenic backbone.

Abstract: Provided is a three dimensional printing filament composition for reducing harmful substances including a thermoplastic resin at 100 parts by weight and at least one of a reducing agent in which a catalyst is supported on a support, and a photocatalyst at 0.1 to 10 parts by weight, and a method of preparing the same.

Abstract: There is provided a coating material for coating at least a part of an inner wall of a pipe for transporting oil and or gas mined from underground. It contains an acid curing agent and an acid curable resin to be cured by the acid curing agent. The coating material passes through the pipe for transporting the oil and/or gas mined from the underground to coat at least a part of the inner wall of the pipe with a cured product of the acid curable resin. It is possible to provide the coating material for coating the inner wall of the pipe for transporting the oil and/or gas mined from the underground to prevent corrosion of the inner wall of the pipe by a high anti-corrosion effect thereof. There is also provided a method for coating the inner wall of the pipe with the cured product of the coating material.

Abstract: A surface-treating agent including at least one perfluoro(poly)ether group containing silane compound of the formula (1): wherein Rf, PFPE, Z, Q, R1, R2, X, Y, e, f, g, h and n are as defined herein. Also disclosed is a process for preparing the compound of formula(1).

Abstract: The present invention relates to hydrophilic, i.e., water loving coatings (hereafter referred to as “WLC”).

Abstract: A process for preparing PPE microspore dispersion includes steps of: dissolving a high-molecular polyphenylene ether in a first solvent at 45-110° C. to form a dissolution liquid; adding processing aids and well mixing the dissolution liquid into a dispersed phase; cooling the dissolution liquid to 42-80° C., and adding a second solvent to generate PPE microspores via PPE to wrap around the processing aids; cooling the dissolution liquid to 0-40° C. to obtain PPE microspore dispersions for use in application for impregnation processes performed below 40° C., thereby high-temperature impregnation equipment are no longer needed, and copper clad laminates made of using the PPE microspore dispersion enjoy excellent physical properties including high Tg, low Dk, low Df and high copper foil's peel strength.

Abstract: A polyamic acid useful for forming a protective or insulative layer for semiconductor elements has a structure represented by chemical formula (1): wherein ? represents an oxygen or sulfur atom; W represents an electron-withdrawing group; and R11 and R12 represent independently a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A moisture curable composition comprises: (A) a polymer containing reactive hydroxyl or hydrolysable groups bonded to silicon which groups are reactive in the presence of moisture; (B) a crosslinking agent comprising at least two groups reactive with the silicon-bonded hydroxyl or hydrolysable groups of polymer (A); (C) one or more reinforcing and/or non-reinforcing fillers; and (D) a silane having the structure (R1)m(Y1)3-mSi—Z1-G1-Z2—Si(R2)q(Y2)3-q. R1 and R2 are alkoxy groups containing from 1 to 6 carbons, Y1 and Y2 are alkyl groups containing from 1 to 8 carbons, Z1 and Z2 are alkylene groups having from 1 to 12 carbons, G1 is a chemical group containing a heteroatom with a lone pair of electrons, and m and q are independently 1, 2 or 3. Silane (D) is present in an amount of from 15 to 30% by weight of the composition and functions as a cure catalyst.

Abstract: A silicone resin liquid composition containing a silicone resin is provided. The 29Si-NMR measurement of the resin exhibits a ratio of the area of signals assigned to A3 silicon atoms to the area of all signals derived from silicon atoms of 51% to 69%. An A3 silicon atom represents a silicon atom to which are bonded three oxygen atoms bonded to another silicon atom.

Abstract: An aqueous composition contains alkoxy silane containing an epoxy group, alkoxy silane not containing an epoxy group, inorganic particles having an average particle diameter of 60 nm to 350 nm, and a metal complex, in which the inorganic particles satisfy Expression (I); Expression (I): A=?0.1×B+C. Here, A represents a ratio of the inorganic particles to the total solid content, B represents the average particle diameter of the inorganic particles, A is a value in terms of volume %, B is a value in terms of nm; and C represents a coefficient and satisfies a relationship of 50?C?70.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition, which includes: (A) a polysiloxane resin, including a unit derived from a siloxane monomer, a siloxane oligomer, or a combination thereof; and (B) inorganic particles, including first SiO2 particles with a particle size ranging from 15 nm to 100 nm, and second SiO2 particles with a particle size ranging from 3 nm to <15 nm. The present invention further relates to a coating layer for enhancing light transmittance that is formed by the coating composition. According to the present invention, by using at least two types of inorganic particles with specific particle sizes to form a geometric stack, the space of pores can be increased, and therefore, the porosity of the coating layer can be increased, thereby reducing the optical refractive index of the coating layer and achieving an effect of enhancing light transmittance.

Abstract: The present description relates to an asphalt coating composition, and method of application, for coating asphalt paving surfaces. In particular, the asphalt compositions comprises bitumen, a coalescent and a latex polymer, wherein the asphalt has a good drying rate, especially in cool, high humidity, or shaded conditions.

Abstract: A quantum dot film article includes a first barrier layer; a second barrier layer; and a quantum dot layer between the first barrier layer and the second barrier layer. The quantum dot layer has quantum dots dispersed in a matrix including a cured adhesive composition, wherein the adhesive composition includes: an epoxide; an amino-functional compound of Formula I: wherein A is a monocyclic or a polycyclic alkylene group, or a monocyclic or a polycyclic heteroalkylene group, and m and n are integers each independently selected from 0 to 5; and a radiation curable methacrylate compound.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising (a) a compound having at least two ethylenically unsaturated groups, (b) a thermal polymerization initiator, (c) a hindered phenolic compound, (d) a thioether compound and (e) a compound having a thiol group.