Abstract: A precipitated silica having a CTAB specific surface in the range of from 50 to 300 m2/g; a BET/CTAB specific surface ratio equal to or greater than 1.3 and comprising at least one polycarboxylic acid.

Abstract: Carbon nanoparticles made in a one step process. A method of making carbon black nanoparticles is described, including adding a hydrocarbon to a heated gas to produce carbon nanoparticles that are less than 1 micron volume equivalent sphere and have an Lc greater than 3.0 nm. Elastomer composites containing such particles are also described.

Abstract: A treated, particulate inorganic pigment is provided. The treated, particulate inorganic pigment comprises a plurality of pigment particles, and a polyol ester deposited on the surfaces of the pigment particles. A method of forming a treated, particulate inorganic pigment and a polymer composition are also provided.

Abstract: An optical member includes a substrate and an antireflection film on the substrate. The antireflection film includes a porous layer at the surface thereof. The porous layer contains silicon oxide particles and a binder. The porous layer is provided with a fluororesin on at least part of the surface of the porous layer. The contact angle of n-hexadecane on the surface of the antireflection film is in the range of 50° to 80°.

Abstract: A coating composition for providing a temporary protective coating onto a surface of a building construction element, such as a glass window. The coating composition comprises an alkali-soluble resin comprising an acrylic polymer or copolymer. The temporary protective coating is fully soluble in and removable from the surface using an aqueous alkali solution. The invention also provides a system for providing a temporary protective coating onto a surface of a building construction element and for controllably removing said temporary protective coatings. The system includes a coating composition and a stripper comprising an aqueous alkali solution. The coating composition comprises an alkali-soluble resin comprising an acrylic polymer or copolymer.

Abstract: Protective coatings and methods for applying the same are described. A protective coating may be formed on a substrate to reduce or eliminate corrosion or other damage to the substrate. The protective coating may include at least one primer layer applied onto the substrate. The at least one primer layer may include polyphenylene sulfide. The at least one primer layer may be formed from polyphenylene sulfide and a partially halogenated material. At least one intermediate layer may be applied onto the at least one primer layer. The intermediate layer may include polyphenylene sulfide and a partially halogenated material. At least one top layer may be applied onto the at least one intermediate layer. The at least one top layer may consist essentially of a partially halogenated material. The at least one top layer may include polyphenylene sulfide and a partially halogenated material.

Abstract: Weathering-resistance and hydrophobicity of paints and coatings are enhanced by addition of a composition comprising an organopolysiloxanes bearing pendent aminoalkyl groups and fatty acid ester-based epoxy group-containing compounds.

Abstract: Provided is an ink composition including the following components (A), (B), and (C). The component (A) is an anthracene derivative represented by the following formula (A1). The component (B) is an aromatic amine derivative represented by the following formula (B1). The component (C) is a solvent represented by the following formula (C1) and having a boiling point of 110° C. or higher and a solubility of 1 wt % or less in water. where one or more of Ar1 to Ar4 are a heterocyclic group represented by a formula (B1?).

Abstract: A conductive composition that comprises a branched metal carboxylate and one or more solvents. The solvents may be an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent. In embodiments, the branched metal carboxylate is a silver carboxylate. The conductive composition may be used in forming conductive features on a substrate, including by inkjet printing, screen printing or offset printing.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for fabricating and implementing optically absorbing coatings. In one aspect, an optically selective coating includes a substrate formed of a solar energy absorbing material, and a nanostructure material formed over the substrate as a coating capable of absorbing solar energy in a selected spectrum and reflecting the solar energy in another selected spectrum. A concentrating solar power (CSP) system includes heat transfer fluids (HTFs); thermal energy storage system (TES); and solar receivers in communication with HTFs and including a light absorbing coating layer based on cobalt oxide nanoparticles.

Abstract: The method according to the present invention renders the surface of bitumen materials to be non-tacky, and minimize or eliminate the loss of the bitumen materials to traffic. The method according to the present invention may also be used on top of prime coat and fog seal, to reduce tackiness of bitumen materials from cured bitumen emulsions, and to decrease unnecessary and unwanted tracking by passing traffic.

Abstract: Presented are compositions that can be used as protective coatings for agricultural (e.g., food) substrates. The compositions can comprise a compound of Formula I: and an additive, wherein the variables m, n, q, r, Ra, Rb, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12 and R13 are defined herein. The protective coatings formed from the compositions can be used to prevent food spoilage due to, for instance, moisture loss, oxidation, or infection by a foreign pathogen.

Abstract: Provided is an ink including: copolymer including at least one of structural unit of formula (1) and structural unit of formula (2); pigment having acid value of 15 ?mol/g and represented by formula (3); water; and water-soluble organic solvent. In formula (1), R1 represents hydrogen or methyl group. L1 represents alkylene group including 2-18 carbon atoms. In formula (2), R1 represents hydrogen or methyl group. L2 represents single bond or —(CH2)n-O— of which oxygen is bound with biphenyl. n represents integer of 2 through 18. In formula (3), R1 represents any one of hydrogen, halogen, alkyl group including 1-4 carbon atoms, alkoxy group including 1-4 carbon atoms, hydroxy, nitro, and alkyl substituted or unsubstituted amino group including 1-4 carbon atoms. n represents integer of 1 through 5. When n is a plural number, R1 may be identical or different. R2, R3, and R4 represent alkyl group including 1-4 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A solvent-based ink jet ink composition accommodating body includes a solvent-based ink jet ink composition which includes a solvent that is a compound represented by a general formula (1) below, and for which a moisture absorption rate is 2 (mass %·24 hours) or more at 40° C. and a relative humidity of 100% RH; and a container in which the solvent-based ink jet ink composition is accommodated, in which the container is either of at least a container formed of a member having an inorganic oxide layer or a package which accommodates the container in which the solvent-based ink jet ink composition is accommodated and is formed of a member having an inorganic oxide layer. R1O—(R2O)m—R3 ??(1) (In general formula (1), R1 and R3 each independently represent hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms. Herein, either of at least R1 or R3 is an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms. R2 represents an alkylene group having 2 to 4 carbon atoms. m represents an integer of 1 to 6.

Abstract: An inkjet printing ink according to the present disclosure contains a pigment, acrylic particles, an alcohol, and water. The alcohol contains at least a trihydric alcohol. A ratio of an amount of the alcohol to a whole mass of the inkjet printing ink is 30% by mass or less. A ratio of an amount of the acrylic particles to a mass of the pigment is 5% by mass to 100% by mass. Further, the inkjet printing ink has negative skin irritation.

Abstract: A metallic image forming method is a method for forming a metallic image with a metallic ink containing an organic coloring agent capable of exhibiting a metallic color on a recording medium provided with an undercoat layer thereon having a black color or an opposite color to the color of diffused light from the metallic ink. The method includes applying the metallic ink onto the recording medium so as to cover at least part of the undercoat layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and method for the application of chromic compounds. In one aspect, a printed material includes a surface and a first composition disposed on the surface. The first composition includes a chromic ink capable of transitioning from a first state to a second state. The chromic ink can undergo an irreversible molecular change in the presence of ultra-violet light at a first wavelength. The printed material further includes a second composition disposed on the surface and overlapping at least a portion of the first composition. The second composition includes a protectant capable of absorbing ultra-violet light at the first wavelength.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide copper nanoparticles that suppress the oxidation of copper, have an average particle diameter of 10 nm or less and therefore undergo a remarkable reduction in the melting point, are highly dispersible, can be sintered at a low temperature, allow the removal of the protective layer during low-temperature sintering at 150° C. or less, and can be suitably used as a conductive copper nanoink material; and to also provide a method for preserving copper nanoparticles, whereby the copper nanoparticles can be stably preserved at room temperature for a long period of time, and can be transported.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hydrophilic coatings for heat exchangers, and methods and compositions for depositing such coatings comprising applying a composition comprising at least one curable polyvinyl alcohol and at least one wetting agent to a surface of a metal substrate and curing the composition on the surface of the metal substrate.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for alternative coatings applicable to metal are disclosed. According to one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a composition having, an ethylene acrylic acid copolymer; a neutralizing base; and water. The ethylene acrylic acid copolymer is about 15 percent to about 45 percent by weight concentration of the water. The apparatus further comprises metal coated with the composition.

Abstract: An immersion upper layer film-forming composition includes [A] a polymer component that includes a polymer (A1), and [B] a solvent, the polymer (A1) including a structural unit (I) that includes a group represented by the following formula (i). The structural unit (I) is preferably a structural unit (I-1) represented by the following formula (1). The polymer component [A] preferably further includes a structural unit (II-1) represented by the following formula (2), the structural unit (II-1) being included in the polymer (A1) or a polymer other than the polymer (A1). The polymer component [A] preferably further includes a structural unit (III) that includes a carboxyl group, the structural unit (III) being included in the polymer (A1) or a polymer other than the polymer (A1).

Abstract: A self-organization material according to an embodiment includes a block copolymer and a top coat material. The block copolymer contains a first block and a second block. The second block has a surface free energy higher than that of the first block. The top coat material contains a first portion having a surface free energy higher than that of the first block and lower than that of the second block, and a second portion having a surface free energy lower than that of the first block. The first portion is one of a homopolymer miscible with both the first block and the second block, and a random copolymer having a repeating unit of the first block and a repeating unit of the second block. The second portion is one of an organic siloxane-containing polymer and a fluorine-containing polymer.

Abstract: A coating system which provides a stain finish on a fiber cement building article. The coating system comprising a sealing agent, a basecoat and a topcoat, wherein the coating system is disposed on at least one surface of the fiber cement building article whereby the sealing agent is disposed adjacent to the at least one surface of the fiber cement building article, the basecoat is disposed on the sealing agent remote from the surface of the fiber cement building article and the topcoat is disposed on the basecoat remote from the fiber cement building article.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a dish support rack having outstanding resistance to chemically harsh environments, and possessing improved mechanical properties, said dish support rack comprising a metal wire frame coated with a polyamide composition [composition (C)] comprising: —more than 50% wt of a polyamide [polyamide (A), herein after], more than 50% moles of recurring units of said polyamide complying with formula: —HN—(CH2)6—NH—C(O)—(CH2)8—C(O)— [recurring units (R6,10)], and, optionally: —up to 10% wt of conventional filler(s) and/or additive(s), and to a method for its manufacture.

Abstract: An aqueous polyimide precursor solution composition in which a polyamic acid which is formed by the reaction of a tetracarboxylic acid component and a diamine component, and contains a repeating unit represented by the following formula (1), is dissolved in an aqueous solvent together with an imidazole in an amount of 1.6 mole or more per mole of the tetracarboxylic acid component of the polyamic acid, in which the aqueous polyimide precursor solution composition contains no organic solvent, and the polyamic acid has an inherent viscosity of 0.2 or more.

Abstract: Methods for protecting an electronic device from contaminants by applying different polymeric materials to different vital components of a device are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises applying a first polymer, such as an acrylic-based polymer, to one or more connectors and components located on the printed circuit board of the device. The method further comprises applying a second polymer, such as a silicone-based polymer, to different connectors and components on the printed circuit board. The method leads to different components being coated with a different polymers, without the need for multilayer coatings on any component. Electronic devices that are protected by such polymeric, hydrophobic coatings are also disclosed. Non-limiting examples of such devices include smart phones, computers, and gaming devices.

Abstract: A first curable composition has flowability and include a photopolymerizable group-containing silicone compound (A), a photopolymerization initiator, a photoacid generator and at least one kind of metal compound selected from the group consisting of metal carbonates, metal hydroxides and metal oxides. This curable composition provides a temporary bonding material capable of easily temporarily bonding a component part and a substrate, without trapping an air bubble in a temporary bonding surface of the component, and allowing easy separation of the component part and the substrate after performing various processing on the component part.

Abstract: An article for securing an object to a surface is provided. The article comprises a conformable backing having top and bottom major surfaces and a perimeter edge, an adhesive coated on at least a portion of the bottom major surface of the backing, and a self-supporting carrier releasably adhered to the top major surface of the backing, the carrier having spaced-apart first and second sections, each section having a central edge. The central edges define opposing borders of an object-conformable region of the backing. On opposite sides of the object-conformable region, the backing comprises two anchor regions. Also provided is a method of using the article to secure an object to the surface. The method comprises using at least one section of the carrier to conform the backing to at least a portion of the topological shape of the object to be secured to the surface.

Abstract: Switchable adhesion devices, systems and methods are provided. A switchable adhesion component includes a switchable body. At least one portion of the body is adapted to carry an adhesive layer and another portion a load. At least a portion of the body is switchable between one or more varying states without imparting change to the surface chemistries or area at the adhesive joint.

Abstract: Multilayer adhesive tapes including at least one microstructured elastomeric layer and at least one layer of a pressure sensitive adhesive disposed on the microstructured elastomeric layer, and articles that include such multilayer adhesive tapes.

Abstract: A labeled package includes a polymeric package, a filmic facestock material as a label on the polymeric package, and a pressure sensitive adhesive adhering the filmic facestock material to the polymeric package. The pressure sensitive adhesive composition includes a monomer mixture, which includes at least one monomer that is free radical polymerizable and whose homopolymer has a glass transition temperature of less than or equal to 10° C.; at least one mono-olefinically unsaturated monomer having aldehyde or ketone functionality; and at least one polyhydrazide crosslinker having hydrazine functionality.

Abstract: There is provided a transparent paint protection film comprising an acrylic adhesive layer, wherein the acrylic adhesive layer comprises a first cross-linking agent comprising a metal ion and a second cross-linking agent; and a base layer disposed therebetween, wherein the base layer is selected from at least one of polyurethane, polyvinylchloride, polyolefins, and combinations thereof, wherein the transparent paint protection film has a Young's modulus of less than or equal to 200 MPa; and optionally a clear coat disposed along a major surface of the base layer that is opposite the surface that is adhered to the adhesive layer.

Abstract: Graphene glue contains graphene which is directly used as adhesives to bind different components/materials together. Materials such as metal powders, carbon powders, metal oxides, polymers, cellulose, and bio-molecules can all be glued by graphene glue on substrates. Graphene glue as binders can exhibit both the benefits of graphene and the glued materials, showing perfect accumulative effects. Compression can enhance the adhesion, electronic and thermal conductivity of graphene glue.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an adhesive composition for use in the production of paperboard is provided. An amount of water contained within a source container is provided. The water is heated to a first temperature. A rheology modifier is added to the heated water to create a heated solution. A starch is added to the heated solution. The heated solution is mixed for a first period of time to create a heated mixture. Additionally, there may be more independent time segments determining an amount of time which the components of the heated solution are mixed or blended together. Additional elements of the adhesive composition are added to the heated mixture between each mixing time segment.

Abstract: This document relates to compositions including a crosslinkable polymer including a pendant epoxide repeat unit and an amine crosslinker, and methods of treating a subterranean formation by providing the composition to the formation. The pendant epoxide repeat unit has the structure Each R1 is independently a (C1-C10) alkylene or (C1-C10) alkylene ether, each alkylene ether independently having a ratio of carbon atoms to oxygen atoms of 1:1 to 4:1.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an adhesive composition comprising a 50-95 wt % polymer blend and a tackifier. The blend has a first and second propylene-based polymer, both different homopolymers of propylene or a copolymer of propylene and ethylene or a C4 to C10 alpha-olefin. The blend has a melt viscosity, measured at 190° C., of 1,000 to 30,000 cP. The tackifier has a softening point of 95° C. to 115° C., an aromaticity of 3 mol % to 10 mol % aromatic protons, and a Cloud Point of 40° C. to 65° C.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an adhesive composition for a high-power optical fiber having a low pull-in amount. The adhesive composition for a high-power optical fiber of the present invention contains: a compound (A) having an aromatic ring and a reactive silicon-containing group; a glycidyl compound (B); and a compound (C) having a silsesquioxane cage structure.

Abstract: Compositions and methods based on the use of fluoroalkene containing from 3 to 4 carbon atoms and at least one carbon-carbon double bond, such as HFO-1214, HFO-HF0-1233, or HF0-1354 having properties highly beneficial in foaming and blowing agent applications, articles and methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for use in refrigeration, air-conditioning, and heat pump systems wherein the composition comprises a fluoroolefin and at least one other component. The compositions of the present invention are useful in processes for producing cooling or heat, as heat transfer fluids, foam blowing agents, aerosol propellants, and fire suppression and fire extinguishing agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fluoroolefin compositions. The fluoroolefin compositions of the present invention are useful as refrigerants or heat transfer fluids and in processes for producing cooling or heat. Additionally, the fluoroolefin compositions of the present invention may be used to replace currently used refrigerant or heat transfer fluid compositions that have higher global warming potential.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for use in refrigeration, air-conditioning, and heat pump systems wherein the composition comprises a tetrafluoropropene and at least one other component. The compositions of the present invention are useful in processes for producing cooling or heat, as heat transfer fluids, foam blowing agents, aerosol propellants, and fire suppression and fire extinguishing agents.

Abstract: Methods and combinations for making and using one or more thermally conductive cellular foam layers comprising flexible cellular foam and metallic material particulates, and said thermally-conductive cellular foam layers may be located on, under, or in cushioning foams and mattresses or placed between on, under, within, or between other layering substrates to increase the overall cooling capability of the composite. The thermally conductive foam may be used in mattresses, pillows, bedding products, medical cushioning foams, and similar materials used in bedding environments.

Abstract: Disclosed are a graphene-ceramic hybrid coating layer formed from a graphene-ceramic hybrid sol solution including graphene (RGO: reduced graphene oxide) and a ceramic sol, wherein the graphene content in the graphene-ceramic hybrid coating layer is about 0.001 wt % to about 1.8 wt % based on the total weight of the graphene-ceramic hybrid coating layer, and a method for preparing the same.

Abstract: Methods and compositions (e.g., comprising an emulsion or a microemulsion) for use in various aspects of the life cycle of an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, an emulsion or the microemulsion comprises water, a solvent, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives. In some embodiments, a concentrate is provided which may be used to form an emulsion or microemulsion.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for scavenging water in drilling operations involving oil-based or invert emulsion-based drilling muds are provided. In one embodiment, the methods comprise: providing an oil-based or invert emulsion drilling fluid comprising an organic water scavenging additive; using the drilling fluid to drill at least a portion of a well bore penetrating at least a portion of a subterranean formation; and allowing at least a portion of the organic water scavenging additive to interact with water in at least a portion of the well bore to consume at least a portion of the water.

Abstract: An invert emulsion drilling fluid comprising: an external phase, wherein the external phase comprises a hydrocarbon liquid; an internal phase, wherein the internal phase comprises: (i) a polyol; and (ii) a solution comprising a water-soluble salt and water. A method of using the invert emulsion drilling fluid comprises: introducing the drilling fluid into at least a portion of a subterranean formation.

Abstract: Systems and methods for modifying rheology of a cement slurry are described. Systems and methods may include a composition including diutan and a Sorel cement.

Abstract: An exemplary method includes introducing a treatment fluid comprising nano-hydraulic cement into a subterranean formation. The treatment fluid may include a drilling fluid, a completion fluid, a stimulation fluid, a well clean-up fluid or a cement composition. Another example method comprises introducing a cement composition comprising nano-hydraulic cement, hydraulic cement, and water into a subterranean formation; and allowing the cementing composition to set in the subterranean formation. An example well treatment fluid comprises nano-hydraulic cement.

Abstract: This document relates to compositions including a maleic anhydride copolymer or a salt thereof and an amine crosslinker. The maleic anhydride copolymer includes repeat units I and II: Each R1 is independently selected from the group consisting of —H, —O(C1-C5)alkyl, and —(C1-C5)alkyl. Each R2 is independently selected from the group consisting of —H, —O(C1-C5)alkyl, and —(C1-C5)alkyl.

Abstract: A cellulose fiber nano-dispersion pressing-in device for pressing a liquid, in which a cellulose fiber of a conifer-derived pulp is nano-dispersed, into a stratum, includes a grinding means for grinding the conifer-derived pulp in water, a dilution means for diluting a cellulose fiber-containing liquid obtained in the grinding means and a pressing-in means for pressing a nano-dispersion of the cellulose fiber obtained in the dilution means into a well. Therefore, it is applicable to water-stopping operation in a civil engineering process or to a process of industrial production of hydrocarbons such as crude oil, gas and the like for improving the recovery rate thereof.