Abstract: A coating composition comprising from 8% to 40% of a polymer; and from 0.1% to 3% of a dispersant. The polymer comprises a first acrylic monomer and from 0.2% to 5% of a first phosphorus-containing monomer. The dispersant comprises a second acrylic monomer and more than 20% of a second phosphorus-containing monomer.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein include methods for combining y-Glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane (GPTMS) and a Hydroxyl Functional Cationic Acrylic Solution Polymer to improve the durability, resistance, and adhesion of water based coatings. The polymer blend may contain; anatase titanium dioxide; rutile titanium dioxide; silicon dioxide nanoparticles, or carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: Block copolymers for use in block copolymer lithography, self-assembled films of the block copolymers and methods for polymerizing the block copolymers are provided. The block copolymers are characterized by high Flory-Huggins interaction parameters (?). The block copolymers can be polymerized from protected hydroxystyrene monomers or from tert-butyl styrene and 2-vinylpyridine monomers.

Abstract: A coating composition, a method for coating a substrate and a pipeline are provided. The coating composition includes at least one epoxy resin and at least one functionalized elastomer. The functionalized elastomer includes an elastomer being grafted with acid anhydride-based groups. The method includes steps of applying the coating composition to the substrate, and curing the coating composition so as to obtain a coating. The pipeline includes a pipe and the coating formed from the coating composition coated on the pipe. The coating has improved flexibility, and improved heat and chemical resistance.

Abstract: A high-permeability epoxy waterproof coating material includes a first fluid and a second fluid. The first fluid by mass percentage includes 50-75% bisphenol A epoxy resin, 5-15% reactive diluent, 10-20% epoxy resin toughening agent, and 20-40% benzene diluent. The second fluid by mass percentage includes 15-20% polyether amine D2000, 10-15% D230, 50-70% diluent, 2-5% accelerant, and 20-30% benzene diluent. The first fluid is mixed with the second fluid to obtain the coating material. The coating material has strong permeability and good flexible, and is able to penetrate and repair surface cracks and pores of the concrete, for forming a layer of sealed integral waterproof structure on the concrete surface. Even if the surface film forming material is destroyed, the concrete surface is also closed by the coating, so as to form the dense waterproof structure, thereby achieving the permanent water proofing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for coating surfaces by enzymatic reaction of a biopolymer, wherein the method comprises the following steps: a) applying an enzyme to the surface of a substrate, and b) contacting the enzyme with the biopolymer to be deposited, wherein the enzyme cleaves the biopolymer, wherein the cleavage gives rise to at least two cleavage products of the biopolymer having different solubility in a solvent, and at least one cleavage product of the biopolymer having relatively low solubility is deposited on the surface of the substrate, and to a coated article obtainable by the method and to a coating composition comprising a biopolymer and at least one component selected from the group comprising binders, fillers, pigments and/or additives, and optionally a solvent.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ultrafine fiber including lignin, a carrier polymer and a carbon material. The ultrafine fiber, which includes lignin, can exhibit the properties of lignin such as antibacterial property, biodegradability, etc. Accordingly, it can be used widely in medical materials such as nanofiber, nanofiber web, nanofiber sheet, etc. for wound healing of the skin's dermal layer. Also, the ultrafine fiber can be used in sheath of electric cables because it contains a carbon material and has superior conductivity. In addition, because the ultrafine fiber can hold a large quantity of water, it can be used in various fields including sanitary pads for women, diapers for babies and adults, etc.

Abstract: Described are chemical-mechanical polishing compositions (e.g., slurries) and methods of using the slurries for chemical-mechanical polishing (or planarizing) a surface of a substrate that contains tungsten, the compositions containing cationic surfactant and cyclodextrin.

Abstract: Described are chemical mechanical polishing compositions and methods of using the compositions for planarizing a surface of a substrate that contains tungsten, the compositions containing silica abrasive particles and cationic surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photo-curable liquid optically clear adhesive composition, to a cured adhesive and an article produced therefrom, and to the use thereof.

Abstract: A method for sealing a container having an opening by contacting the opening with a mixture including a phenethylamine and a first polymer, adding a fluid to be contained to the container, and then adding a second mixture, comprising a second polymer, whereupon an interaction between the first and second polymer mixtures result in a seal being formed over the opening, thereby containing the fluid. The first polymer is typically a water-swellable polymer and the second polymer is typically a hydrophilic polymer that will form an interpenetrating network with the swellable polymer.

Abstract: An adhesive film has a glass transition temperature of about ?10° C. or less. The adhesive film includes a first region and a second region, the second region being coplanar with the first region. The second region has a higher modulus than the first region at about ?20° C. The first region has a modulus of about 0.01 MPa to about 1.5 MPa at about ?20° C. The second region has a modulus of about 0.1 MPa to about 50 MPa at about ?20° C.

Abstract: A transparent resin layer (A) having a surface resistance of 1.0×1013?/? or less is placed more on the viewer side than the most viewer side polarizing film (1) in an image display device (B). The transparent resin layer (A) can be made from a transparent pressure-sensitive adhesive or a transparent liquid resin. Without degrading the reliability of the most viewer side polarizing film (1), the transparent resin layer (A) can impart an antistatic function at such a level as not to reduce the sensitivity of a touch panel.

Abstract: The present application is directed to an adhesive article comprising a pressure sensitive adhesive layer and a release layer in contact with the pressure sensitive adhesive layer. The release layer comprises a polyolefin block copolymer. Generally, the polyolefin block copolymer has a density of no greater than 0.9 g/cc.

Abstract: The present invention provides an adhesive film hardly suffering from fisheyes and having excellent mechanical strength and heat resistance as well as good adhesive properties with reduced transfer of an adhesive layer to an adherend, which can be suitably used as various surface protective films, etc. The present invention relates to an adhesive film comprising a polyester film and an adhesive layer formed on at least one surface of the polyester film, in which the adhesive layer comprises a resin having a glass transition point of not higher than 0° C., and a crosslinking agent, and an adhesion strength of the adhesive layer to a polymethyl methacrylate plate is in the range of 1 to 1000 mN/cm.

Abstract: The invention relates to an extensively biologically degradable adhesive tape, which in particular has a good and quickly established anchoring between the adhesive and the carrier. The invention relates to an adhesive tape for protecting surfaces, comprising an adhesive H, containing at least 60 wt %, at least one polyurethane P, obtainable from chemical cross-linking of a polyurethane pre-polymer, obtainable from the chemical reaction of d) one or a plurality of aliphatic polyester polyols A having a hydroxy functionality of 1.8 through 2 and a number-averaged molecular weight of equal to/greater than 1,000 g/mole; e) one or a plurality of compounds B having a hydroxy functionality of 1.

Abstract: A base film for dicing sheets that is used in a dicing sheet comprising the base film and a pressure sensitive adhesive layer laminated on one surface of the base film. The base film comprises at least a first resin layer that is in contact with the pressure sensitive adhesive layer of the dicing sheet and a second resin layer that comes into contact with the first resin layer when the base film for dicing sheets is wound up. The second resin layer has a crystallinity of 28% to 45%, The ratio of a tensile elastic modulus of the first resin layer to a tensile elastic modulus of the second resin layer is 1.2 to 3.0. The ratio of a thickness of the first resin layer to a thickness of the base film for dicing sheets is 25% to 80%.

Abstract: A base film for dicing sheets includes the base film and a pressure sensitive adhesive layer laminated on one surface of the base film. The base film includes a first resin layer that is in contact with the pressure sensitive adhesive layer of the dicing sheet and a second resin layer that comes into contact with the first resin layer when the base film is wound up. The second resin layer has a crystallinity of 28% to 45% The ratio of a tensile elastic modulus of the first resin layer to a tensile elastic modulus of the second resin layer is 1.2 to 3.0. The ratio of a thickness of the first resin layer to a thickness of the base film is 20% to 60%.

Abstract: Provided is an anisotropic conductive adhesive in which excellent optical characteristics and heat dissipation characteristics are obtainable. The anisotropic conductive adhesive contains conductive particles each comprising a metal layer having Ag as a primary constituent formed on an outermost surface of a resin particle, solder particles having a smaller average particle diameter than the conductive particles, reflective insulating particles having a smaller average particle diameter than the solder particles and a binder into which the conductive particles solder particles and reflective insulating particles are dispersed. The conductive particles and the reflective insulating particles efficiently reflect light, thereby improving light-extraction efficiency of an LED mounting body. Additionally, inter-terminal solder bonding of the solder particles during compression bonding increases contact area between opposing terminals, thereby enabling achievement of high heat dissipation characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention is a combination of sodium hydroxide, borax, boric acid and potassium hydroxide forming a liquid that can be added to pearl starch and water in a single step to form an adhesive with proper viscosity, gel point and tack for manufacturing corrugated paperboard. This combination eliminates the danger associated with handling the sodium hydroxide independently, as the borax, boric acid, and potassium hydroxide act to buffer the sodium hydroxide to reduce exposure risks. The additive comprises by weight: a) from about 40% to about 85% sodium hydroxide; b) from about 10% to about 30% borax; c) up to about 25% boric acid; and, d) up to about 25% potassium hydroxide.

Abstract: Adhesive formulations comprising expandable microspheres are described. After forming into a layer or region and expanding, the expanded adhesive layer exhibits excellent impact absorbing characteristics. The expanded adhesive layer also exhibits excellent vibration damping properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides an adhesive composition, comprising an alkali metal carboxylate containing a branched or alicyclic C4-40 alkyl group as a cross-linking promoting agent, an acrylic copolymer, and a cross-linking agent, a polarizing plate and a liquid crystal display device comprising the adhesive composition. The adhesive composition according to the present invention has the great solubility of the cross-linking promoting agent in a solvent for adhesive coating, and can shorten a curing period to increase productivity and can inhibit the increase of peeling strength in a release film over time.

Abstract: An adhesive composition having two distinct reaction mechanisms, a first being the reaction between a tri-functional isocyanate and an active hydrogen compound and a second begin the free radical initiation of an acrylic monomer. This adhesive develops tack strength through the first reaction allowing two substrates to remain in position relative to one another while the free radical cure of the acrylic monomer takes place to fully bond the substrates together, for example when adhering a rubber liner to the inside of a metallic tank.

Abstract: Various stimuli-responsive polymers are described which exhibit changes in one or more physical properties upon exposure to a stimulus. The polymers are acrylic polymers and include particular end blocks with stimuli-responsive groups. Also described are various adhesives that include the stimuli-responsive polymers.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising: one or more block copolymers and one or more tackifying resins, wherein said one or more block copolymers comprise (i) one or more blocks of polymerized alkenyl arene monomer (A block), (ii) one or more blocks of polymerized conjugated diene monomer (B block), and optionally at least one low molecular weight (compared to B block) block of polymerized conjugated diene (C block), where the A, B, and C blocks can vary independent of each other with regard to composition and molecular weight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyurethane adhesive, in particular for laminating multilayer films, wherein the PU adhesive contains—based on the total weight of the adhesive—5 to 50 wt %, preferably 10 to 40 wt %, particularly preferably 20 to 30 wt % of at least one solid particulate filler, wherein at least 90% of the filler particles of the at least one filler has a particle size of 4 ?m or less, and the at least one filler has a Mohs hardness of 3 or less. The present invention also relates to the use of the adhesive for adhering films, to methods for producing composite films, and to composite films adhered using the aforementioned adhesive.

Abstract: A biodegradable pressure-sensitive adhesive is provided, having good shear strength at relatively high temperatures. This is achieved by chemical crosslinking of a polyurethane prepolymer obtainable by chemical reaction of a) one or more aliphatic polyester polyols A having a hydroxyl functionality of 1.8 up to and including 2 and a number-average molecular weight of greater than/equal to 1000 g/mol; b) one or more compounds B having a hydroxyl functionality of 1.8 up to and including 2 and a molecular weight of less than 1000 g/mol; and c) one or more aliphatic diisocyanates C, where the ratio of the total number of isocyanate groups to the total number of hydroxyl groups in the substances involved in the chemical reaction is greater than/equal to 0.4 and less than 1; and by the formulation of a pressure-sensitive adhesive having one or more polyurethane(s) of this kind as the main constituent.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composite abrasive with hard core and soft shell, comprising hard abrasive core with grain diameter in a range of 0.1˜1 ?m and a soft oxide shell with thickness in a range of 5˜100 nm, the grain size of the oxide of the soft oxide shell is in a range of 5˜20 nm, the composite abrasive is obtained from aqueous solution of oxide inorganic salt precursor and the hard abrasive by dispersing, constant temperature reflux hydrolyzing, solid-liquid separating, washing and drying. The component abrasive with hard core and soft shell of the present invention can improve the manufacturing efficiency and the surface quality during the ultraprecise manufacturing of the sapphire substrate.

Abstract: A heat pump apparatus is provided in which refrigerant circulates between an indoor unit and an outdoor unit, wherein the refrigerant is a mixed refrigerant of HFO-1123 and an HFC refrigerant other than HFO-1123, the outdoor unit has a cooling capacity (kW) in the range of 2.2 to 9.5 kW, the outer diameter ? (mm) of a gas pipe between the indoor unit and the outdoor unit and the cooling capacity (kW) of the outdoor unit satisfy the relation (1.00?outer diameter ? (mm) of gas pipe/cooling capacity (kW) of outdoor unit?5.77), and the outer diameter ? (mm) of a liquid pipe between the indoor unit and the outdoor unit and the cooling capacity (kW) of the outdoor unit satisfy the relation (0.67?outer diameter ? (mm) of liquid pipe/cooling capacity (kW) of outdoor unit?5.77).

Abstract: The present invention discloses a highly heat conductive boron nitride insulation material as well as preparation method and application thereof. The boron nitride insulation material provided by the present invention comprises aramid fiber, fibrid, mica, and granular boron nitride treated by polyphenylene sulfide. The highly heat conductive boron nitride fiber mica insulation material provided by the present invention has some characteristics, such as high heat conductivity, high insulativity, high strength, strong processability, as well as high physical property, high chemical resistance and the like, and is excellent in impact resistance, chemical corrosion resistance, heat fatigue resistance. Therefore, the insulation material can be applied to high-end insulation composite materials.

Abstract: A heat-conductive fluorinated curable composition is provided comprising (A) an alkenyl-containing linear polyfluoro compound, (B) a fluorinated organohydrogensiloxane having a fluorinated organic group and SiH groups, (C) a platinum catalyst, (D) a heat-conductive filler, and (E) a fluorinated organosilicon compound having a fluorinated organic group and an alkoxy group. The composition allows for heavy loading of the heat-conductive filler and cures into a cured product having improved oil resistance and thermal conductivity.

Abstract: The invention provides a method, composition, and system for inhibiting sulfide stress cracking of metal that is exposed to aqueous sulfide and aqueous acid, and optionally brine, where the composition comprises a thietane compound, a thiirane compound, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: An oil-based drilling fluid with jojoba oil as a main component. Jojoba oil is non-toxic and biodegradable. This environmentally-friendly oil-based drilling fluid also comprises water, a viscosifier, an emulsifier, and an absence of diesel and/or mineral oil.

Abstract: Polymer-based drilling fluids may be used as an alternative to drilling fluids containing bentonite or other clay materials, although filter cake formation with polymer-based drilling fluids can often be inadequate. Drilling methods can comprise: providing a drilling fluid comprising a carrier fluid, a non-crosslinked hydroxyalkylcellulose polymer, and a plurality of non-biodegradable particulates; drilling a borehole in the presence of the drilling fluid; and forming a filter cake within the borehole, the filter cake comprising the non-crosslinked hydroxyalkylcellulose polymer and the non-biodegradable particulates.

Abstract: Methods for cementing a subterranean well and maintaining zonal isolation involve preparing a cement slurry that contains water, an inorganic cement and an expanding agent. The slurry is placed in the annular region between casing and the formation or between two casing strings. After the cement sets, the expanding agent reacts and causes the set cement to be in a state of compression within the annular region. The casing dimensions may fluctuate in response to a temperature change, a pressure change, a mechanical disturbance resulting from a well intervention, or mud contamination or a combination thereof. The expanding agent may further react and maintain a state of compression within the annular region. The state of compression in the annular region may be monitored by acoustic impedance measurements.

Abstract: A sparingly soluble sulfonate-metal salt particle includes the metal ion salt of an alkyl aryl sulfonate, the metal ion salt of a petroleum sulfonate and a hydrophobically modified hydrophilic polymer, and has an average particle size diameter in a range of from about 50 nm to about 450 nm and is sparingly soluble in water at room temperature. A method of producing a sparingly soluble sulfonate-metal salt particle includes the steps of introducing an aqueous solution containing a metal ion salt into a reactor, introducing an aqueous solution containing a sulfonate surfactant and a polymer into the reactor, and operating the reactor such that the sparingly soluble sulfonate-metal salt particle forms from the interaction of the metal ion from the salt, the sulfonate surfactant and the polymer.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for a treatment fluid composition are disclosed for use within a subterranean formation, comprising: a degradable diverting agent, and a Schiff base comprising a degradation accelerator. The treatment fluid may be introduced into a formation and the Schiff base allowed to hydrolytically release the degradation accelerator, allowing the degradation accelerator to degrade the degradable diverting agent.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods and friction-reducers for decreasing the friction of a fluid. More specifically, the method comprises contacting a friction-reducer to reduce the friction of a fluid flowing in a conduit. The friction-reducer comprises an emulsion polymer, comprising polyanion, polycation, and polynonionic monomers, and a highly concentrated salt solution.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for shape memory proppants, methods for making shape memory proppants, and methods of using shape memory proppants, and the like. The strong expandable proppants of the present disclosure may be used in maintaining fracture openings.

Abstract: A method of making a proppant may include providing a feed material, extruding the feed material through a nozzle of a rotating body to form a green body, the nozzle being positioned between a plurality of projections and passing from an exterior of the rotating body to a core of the rotating body, and sintering the green body to form the proppant. The method may include drying the green body prior to the sintering. The extruding may be performed using a gear pelletizer. An feed material composition may include a ceramic precursor, a binder, a lubricant, and water. The ceramic precursor may include bauxite. The ceramic precursor may include bauxite and calcium carbonate. The binder may include sodium lignosulfonate. The lubricant may include aluminum stearate, zinc stearate, or oleic acid. The sintered proppants may have a density greater than or equal to about 3.7 g/cm3.

Abstract: The disclosure claimed herein relates to well systems for various fluids production, in particular, for production of fluids from hydrocarbon-containing formations using hydraulic fracturing process. According to the proposed method, injecting into well of fracturing fluid not containing proppant is performed to form a fracture in the formation, after which fracturing fluid is injected into the wellbore in pulse mode; the pulse mode provides at least one pulse of injecting fracturing fluid containing proppant, and at least one pulse of proppant-free fluid. Also, methods for fluid production and injection are proposed. Methods for fluids production, injection and recovery using hydraulic fracturing method are proposed. The proposed method increase the well lifetime due to reduced fluid flow impact on fracture walls and proppant clusters.

Abstract: The invention pertains to improved proppant particles comprising an aromatic polycondensation polymer having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of at least 120° C. when measured according to ASTM 3418 [polymer (P)] and a method of treating a subterranean formation using said proppant particles.

Abstract: A process for preparing solid slag granules from a molten slag composition comprises: (a) providing the molten slag composition; (b) converting the molten slag composition into the solid slag granules in a dispersion apparatus; and (c) sorting the solid slag granules by shape in a separator to produce a plurality of fractions having different sphericities. Granular slag products comprise one or more fractions of solid slag granules produced by the process, and include proppants, roofing granules, catalyst supports, which may be porous or non-porous, and coated or uncoated.

Abstract: Proppant having amphiphobic coatings and methods for making and using same are disclosed. The proppant having amphiphobic coatings can include a proppant particle having a size from about 8 mesh to about 140 mesh, density of less than about 4.0 g/cm3, and a coating containing an amphiphobic material formed on an outer surface of the proppant particle.

Abstract: Provided is a wavelength conversion material composed of resin particles comprising an acrylic resin and an organic rare earth complex contained in the acrylic resin, in which deterioration of the organic rare earth complex is prevented. A wavelength conversion material composed of resin particles comprising an acrylic resin and an organic rare earth complex contained in the acrylic resin, wherein the acrylic resin is a polymer which is a reaction product of an acrylic resin composition comprising a (meth)acrylate monomer, a crosslinking agent and an azo polymerization initiator, wherein the acrylic resin composition is substantially free of an organic peroxide having a group represented by R—C(?O)O— where R represents a hydrocarbon group that may be optionally substituted, as a polymerization initiator, and the acrylic resin composition comprises an organic peroxide having a one-minute half-life temperature of 145° C. or less as another polymerization initiator.

Abstract: A quantum dot having a perovskite crystal structure and including a compound represented by Chemical Formula 1: ABX3+???Chemical Formula 1 wherein, A is a Group IA metal selected from Rb, Cs, Fr, and a combination thereof, B is a Group IVA metal selected from Si, Ge, Sn, Pb, and a combination thereof, X is a halogen selected from F, Cl, Br, and I, BF4, or a combination thereof, and ? is greater than 0 and less than or equal to about 3; and wherein the quantum dot has a size of about 1 nanometer to about 50 nanometers

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for making an asymmetric fluorophore. The asymmetric fluorophore is useful as a stain for staining live cells or fixed cell and provides whole-cell staining of such cells.

Abstract: A phosphor is described. In an embodiment a phosphor includes the material Ca(Al12-x-y-zMgxGey)O19:(zMn4+), wherein 0<x, y, z<1. Furthermore, a light-emitting device containing the phosphor and a method for producing the phosphor are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are material compositions that include a metal doped, alumina rich yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG:M). Also provided according to embodiments of the invention are scintillator compositions that include Y3-xMxAl5+yO12+z, as a primary phosphor and wherein 0?x<0.03, 0.001<y<0.2 and 0?z<0.012, or 0?x<0.01, 0.001<y<0.1 and 0?z<0.0625 and M comprises elements selected from cerium (Ce), praseodymium (Pr), neodymium (Nd), promethium (Pm), samarium (Sm), europium (Eu), gadolinium (Gd), terbium (Tb), dysprosium (Dy), holmium (Ho), erbium (Er), thulium (Tm), ytterbium (Yb), Chromium (Cr) and lutetium (Lu). and can include a single or a mixture of a these elements.

Abstract: An optical material comprising quantum confined semiconductor nanoparticles having an improved solid state photoluminescent efficiency is disclosed. Also disclosed is an optical component including an optical material comprising quantum confined semiconductor nanoparticles having an improved solid state photoluminescent efficiency. Further disclosed are methods for treating an optical material comprising quantum confined semiconductor nanoparticles. Further disclosed are methods for treating an optical component including an optical material comprising quantum confined semiconductor nanoparticles. One method comprises exposing the optical material to a light flux and heat for a period of time sufficient to increase the solid state photoluminescent quantum efficiency of the optical material by at least 10% of its pre-exposure solid state photoluminescent quantum efficiency value.