Abstract: The invention provides a dust repellant and anti-reflective inorganic coating and the method for preparing the coating. The dust repellant and anti-reflective inorganic coating includes nano-porous silica (SiO2) network of about 5 nm to about 35 nm and is characterized by cracks. The method of preparing the dust repellant and anti-reflective inorganic coating on a substrate includes mixing of aqueous SiO2 solution with a solvent. The aqueous SiO2 solution with the solvent is stirred to form a solution. The solution is coated on the substrate to form a film on the surface of the substrate. Thereafter, the film is annealed by heating the film to a temperature of about 500° C. to about 700° C. within a period of about 2 minutes to about 2 hours. Finally, the film is allowed to cool down.

Abstract: The present invention provides for method for forming a superhydrophobic, superoleophobic or superamphiphobic layer and imparting said property on a surface, comprising the steps of a. preparing a liquid coating composition comprising a solvent and dispersed silicone nanoparticles, b. optionally priming the surface to form a primed surface on which a superhydrophobic, superoleophobic or superamphiphobic layer is to be formed, c. applying a layer of the liquid coating composition on the surface or primed surface on which the superhydrophobic, superoleophobic or superamphiphobic layer is to be formed, d.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ink composition comprising at least one network forming substance, an initiator, an amine acrylate and at least one selected oxygen scavenger, as well as a printing method wherein the present ink composition is printed on a recording medium, and a method of preparing the ink composition. Using the present ink composition, blooming during printing can be decreased or even prevented, particularly in UV curable gelling inks.

Abstract: An ink composition includes a colorant, a co-solvent, a surfactant system, and water. The surfactant system consists of an acid, lithium, and a non-ionic surfactant. The acid is selected from the group consisting of oleic acid, linoleic acid, undecanoic acid, dodecanoic acid, tridecanoic acid, and combinations thereof. The non-ionic surfactant includes a hydrophilic head group to interact with the lithium and a hydrophobic tail to not sterically hinder formation of an anti-evaporative layer to be formed by the surfactant system. The non-ionic surfactant also excludes any ethyleneoxy groups.

Abstract: A compound obtained through Michael addition reaction of an ?-aminoacetophenone skeleton-containing compound (I) represented by the following general formula (1) and a reactive compound (II) having a function as a Michael acceptor is used as a photopolymerization initiator. In the general formula (1), R1 represents an aliphatic group, R2 to R3 each independently represent an aliphatic group, etc., R4 to R7 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, X1 represents a single bond or a C1-6 alkylene group, X2 represents a carbonyl group, Y1 and Y2 represent a group represented by the following general formula (2). However, when Y1 and Y2 both have a structure represented by the general formula (2), X5 in at least one of them is —NH—. In the general formula (2), X3 and X4 each independently represent a linear or branched alkylene group having 2 to 6 carbon atoms, X5 represents a single bond, —O— or —NH—.

Abstract: Water-based ink comprising a pigment mix and a method to form a digital print on a substrate with a pigment mix comprising large pigments and a Piezo ink head equipped with an ink circulation system, the method including: providing a water-based ink including an aqueous pigment mix including settling pigments, a binder including an acrylic resin dispersion, and a viscosity increasing substance including glycol and/or glycerine, providing a steric stabilization of the pigments and adapting the size of the pigments and the viscosity of the water-based ink such that a settling velocity of the pigments exceeds about 0.001 mm/min at 25° C., circulating said water-based ink within said at least one Piezo print head, and printing a digital image with said at least one Piezo print head by applying ink drops of said water-based ink on the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing a colored fine particle dispersion suitably used in a water-based ink for ink-jet printing which can be produced by an emulsion polymerization method even when using a pigment having a quinacridone skeleton, is excellent in storage stability, and can provide printed characters or images having excellent rub fastness when printed on a recording medium; the colored fine particle dispersion; and a process for producing a water-based ink for ink-jet printing which includes the colored fine particle dispersion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing a colored fine particle dispersion used in a water-based ink for ink-jet printing which is capable of obtaining printed characters or images that are excellent in rub fastness when printed on a low-water absorbing recording medium and have high gloss; the colored fine particle dispersion; and a process for producing a water-based ink for ink-jet printing which includes the colored fine particle dispersion.

Abstract: Provided are a chromium-free fluoropolymer-containing primer composition, which can provide a coated article having excellent higher corrosion resistance by forming a fluoropolymer coating film, and a primer layer having sufficient adhesive strength to the fluoropolymer coating film on the surface of a substrate such as metal, glass, ceramic and heat resistant plastics, a method for manufacturing a coating film using the same, and a coated article using the same. The coating composition contains at least one kind of a fluoropolymer component selected from a reactive functional group-containing fluoropolymer, and a fluoropolymer having a melt flow rate (MFR), measured under a load of 5 kg and at 372° C., in accordance with ASTM D1238, of 10 to 100 g/10 minutes, and an organic titanate, wherein content of titanium contained in the organic titanate, relative to the fluoropolymer component, is 1 to 40% by weight.

Abstract: Methods of making components for a medicinal delivery device are described, in which a primer composition comprising a silane having two or more reactive silane groups separated by an organic linker group is applied to a surface of a component, then a coating composition comprising an at least partially fluorinated compound is applied to the primed surface. The surface may be a polymer surface. Corresponding coated components and a medicinal delivery device are disclosed. Methods of making metal components are described in which a coating composition comprising an at least partially fluorinated compound is applied to a surface cleaned with a solvent.

Abstract: A coating agent includes a polyurethane and a hydrocarbon-based synthetic wax.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a two-component coating composition comprising (1) a paint base component comprising (A) at least one polycarbonate diol, (B) at least one diamine having secondary amino groups and having an aliphatic group (b1) between the nitrogen atoms of the amino groups, and also (2) a hardener component comprising (C) at least one polyisocyanate-modified polyester having an isocyanate content of 4% to 15%. The present invention also relates to a method for coating substrates by applying the coating composition, and to the use thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a varnish including 1 to 500 parts by weight of an aromatic tetracarboxylic acid diester (A) represented by General Formula (1), 1 to 450 parts by weight of 2-phenyl-4,4?-diaminodiphenyl ether (B), 1 to 100 parts by weight of a 4-(2-phenylethynyl)phthalic acid monoester (C) represented by General Formula (2), and 100 parts by weight of an organic solvent having a boiling point of 150° C. or less at 1 atmosphere or a mixture of two or more of the organic solvents (D). The components (A), (B), and (C) are dissolved in the varnish. (In the formula, R1 is an aromatic tetracarboxylic acid diester residue; R2 and R3 are the same or different and are an aliphatic organic group or an aromatic organic group.) (In the formula, R4 and R5 are a hydrogen atom, an aliphatic organic group, or an aromatic organic group.

Abstract: Provided is an aqueous amine-free coating composition including at least one heterocyclic polymer, wherein the heterocyclic polymer is in the form of powder having a d90 less than or equal to 20 ?m. Also provided is an aqueous amine-free non-stick coating composition including such an aqueous composition for a coating, and the respective methods for producing same. Further provided is a method for producing an item on one of the faces of a metal substrate, from at least one layer of coating composition or one layer of non-stick coating composition according to the invention.

Abstract: An anti-microbial coating formulation consisting essentially of triethanolamine and a silane.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of forming a CMP slurry that is free of pH-adjusters (i.e., chemicals added solely for the purpose of adjusting a pH of a CMP slurry), and an associated a pH-adjuster free CMP slurry. In some embodiments, the method is performed by forming a CMP slurry having a first pH value. A desired pH value of the CMP slurry is determined. A chelating agent configured to bond to metallic ions is provided to the CMP slurry. The chelating agent is configured to adjust a pH value of the CMP slurry from the first pH value to the desired pH value. By using the chelating agent to adjust a pH value of the CMP slurry to achieve a desired pH value, the method is able to form a CMP slurry that is free of pH-adjusters, thereby reducing the cost and complexity of the CMP slurry.

Abstract: An active-energy-ray-curable pressure-sensitive adhesive composition comprising a urethane (meth)acrylate-based compound (A) obtained by reacting a polybutadiene-based polyol (a1), a polyvalent isocyanate-based compound (a2), and a hydroxyl group-containing (meth)acrylate-based compound (a3) and an ethylenically unsaturated monomer (B), wherein storage modulus at 23° C. of a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer obtained by curing the composition by irradiation with an active energy ray is 1.0×106 or more and glass transition temperature of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is ?30° C. or lower.

Abstract: A method for recycling optical device constituent members, wherein a transparent adhesive material is softened by heating and is crosslinked by light irradiation, an optical device constituent laminate having a constitution in which two optical device constituent members are bonded via a transparent adhesive material in a pre-crosslinked state is used as a recycle starting material, and the method including: heating at least the transparent adhesive material of the optical device constituent laminate; standing the optical device constituent laminate; hanging a linear member along an end edge of the transparent adhesive material located at an upper end edge of the optical device constituent laminate; dividing the transparent adhesive material by applying a load by the linear member; and producing the two optical device constituent members to which a divided one-side transparent adhesive material adheres.

Abstract: A highly reliable adhesive film that mitigates curving caused by the difference in linear expansion coefficients between the adherends, without adding large stress on the adherends. The adhesive film includes: (A) a curable resin with a structure containing an alicyclic hydrocarbon with 5 to 8 carbons, which is substituted by at least 4 alkyl groups of 4 to 12 carbons, which further contains at least one curable part; and (B) a polymerization initiator with a one-hour half-life temperature of 140° C. or higher. Further, an adhesive film with dicing tape, which includes such an adhesive film laminated on to a dicing tape, is provided.

Abstract: Systems and films for protecting surfaces of various substrates, including electronic devices, such as portable electronic devices, include a liner with a strip liner and a main liner. The strip liner, which covers a small strip of adhesive on the back side of a protective film, is configured to be removed before the main liner. With the small strip of adhesive exposed, the protective film may be aligned with a substrate and, if necessary, removed from the substrates and repositioned thereon. Thereafter, the main liner may be removed to enable complete application of the protective film to the substrate. Methods for securing protective films to substrates are also disclosed.

Abstract: A heat resistant adhesive sheet is provided that does not easily develop deformation of an adhesive sheet due to heating. Such an adhesive sheet made by laminating an adhesive layer to a substrate is provided, characterized in that the substrate is heat shrinkable and the adhesive layer contains a (meth)acrylate copolymer, a photopolymerizable compound, a polyfunctional isocyanate curing agent, and a photopolymerization initiator and does not substantially contain a tackifying resin. This adhesive sheet is not deformed even when heated. Since the adhesive does not substantially contain a tackifying resin, softening of the adhesive layer does not occur even when the sheet is heated.

Abstract: An adhesive film that can solve the problem of pickup defect and improve the yield rate of semiconductor packages. The adhesive film includes: (A) a bismaleimide resin; (B) a radical initiator; and (C) a coupling agent that contains a (meth)acrylic group. Further, an adhesive film with dicing tape, which includes such an adhesive film laminated onto a dicing tape, is provided. Furthermore, a semiconductor package that includes such an adhesive film with dicing tape is provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a double-sided tape for a touch screen panel which comprises a shock resistant filler layer to exhibit excellent viscosity while being thin and have excellent shock resistance and an excellent waterproof property, and a manufacturing method.

Abstract: A conductive adhesive that does not contain toxic substances such as solder (lead) and shows excellent adhesiveness. Specifically, it is a conductive adhesive composition, which includes: (A) a thermosetting resin; (C) a filler that contains a metal element; and (D) at least one catalyst or curing agent, wherein the reaction initiation temperature for the (A) thermosetting resin and the (D) at least one catalyst or curing agent is 180° C. or higher. More preferably, the reaction initiation temperature is 200° C. or higher. More preferably, it is a conductive adhesive composition that further includes (B) a flux and (E) a polymer component.

Abstract: An adhesive film that shows excellent heat resistance while showing excellent stress relaxation property, which further shows high conductivity that enables application to rear-side electrodes for power semiconductors without the use of expensive precious metals such as silver, which also shows sufficient adhesive strength without protruding from the device, and a method for processing semiconductors using the same, are provided. In particular, a conductive adhesive film, which includes two or more types of metal particles including at least Cu and a polymer that has a polydimethylsiloxane structure, is provided. Further, a dicing die bonding film, which is obtained by laminating a dicing tape on the conductive adhesive film, as well as a method for processing semiconductor wafers using said adhesive film and the dicing die bonding film, are provided.

Abstract: Provided is a PSA sheet having a PSA layer. The PSA sheet has a first face and a second face. The first face is a first adhesive face formed of one surface of the PSA layer. The first adhesive face has a 10-point mean roughness of 1000 nm or less. The PSA layer has a storage modulus of 0.08 MPa or greater at 100° C.

Abstract: An adhesive film for polarizing plates, an adhesive composition for polarizing plates, a polarizing plate including the same, and an optical display including the same are provided. An adhesive film for polarizing plates is formed of an adhesive composition including: a (meth)acrylic copolymer including a hydroxyl group and a carboxylic acid group; a bifunctional aziridine curing agent; and an isocyanate curing agent, and has an adhesive strength of about 2,500 gf/25 mm or more.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive composition for an optical member, an optical member comprising the same, and an optical display device comprising the same, wherein the composition comprises a (meth)acryl-based copolymer containing an acetoacetoxy group, a metal chelate curing agent, and a tri- or higher functional isocyanate-based curing agent, the (meth)acryl-based copolymer having an acid value of 0 mgKOH/g.

Abstract: Polymers having ordered architectures and one or more reactive functional groups incorporated in select blocks or regions of the polymer in particular proportions relative to other regions in the polymer, are described. The polymers are well suited for use in adhesive compositions, and particularly for pressure sensitive adhesive compositions. In addition, various methods for forming the noted polymers and adhesive compositions utilizing the ordered polymers are disclosed.

Abstract: A sensitive device is described including an edge of the sensitive device and a composite material sealing the edge of the sensitive device. The composite material includes a homogeneous dispersion of superficially functionalized nanozeolites in a polymerizable compound. The nanozeolites contain surface modifying organic groups belonging to the same chemical class of at least one functional group of the polymerizable compound.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a method for manufacturing a laminated textile product comprising providing a first intermediate product comprising a primary backing having a front surface and a back surface, and yarns stitched into the primary backing, the yarns extending from the front surface of the backing material, feeding the intermediate product along a body having a heated surface, the back surface being pressed against the said heated surface, to at least partly melt the yarns present in the intermediate product to bond the yarns to the backing, wherein the part of the back surface that is pressed against the heated surface has a relative speed with respect to the heated surface, so as to provide a second intermediate product having a calendered back surface, providing a dimensionally stable carrier sheet or secondary backing, and connecting the second intermediate product to the carrier sheet by providing a hot melt adhesive between the calendered surface and the sheet, and pressing the sheet to t

Abstract: A maleimide film that utilizes maleimide resin, which shows high heat history resistance and is highly reliable, and an adhesive film with dicing tape including the maleimide film laminated on to a dicing tape. Specifically, it is a maleimide adhesive film, which includes a maleimide resin and a radical initiator with a one-hour half-life temperature of 140° C. or higher. Preferably, it is a maleimide adhesive film, wherein the maleimide resin is of a specific structure. Further, an adhesive film with dicing tape, which included such a maleimide adhesive film laminated on to a dicing tape, is provided.

Abstract: An adhesive or encapsulant composition, having a siloxane polymer having a molecular weight of from 300 to 150,000 g/mol and having a viscosity of from 1000 to 100,000 mPa-sec at 5 rpm viscometer and at 25° C., and a curing agent that aids in curing the siloxane polymer upon the application of ultraviolet light. The composition is transmissive to visible light with an optical transmissivity of 95% or more in the visible spectrum at a thickness of 1 mm or less, and wherein the siloxane polymer is a material formed without hydrosilylation and has less than 5 mol % of Si—OH groups compared to all groups bound to Si therein, and substantially no Si—H bonds.

Abstract: A putty composition comprising an organic binder, which further comprises a silicone fluid, an anti-blocking agent, and a rheological additive. The putty also contains a filler. The non-staining putty composition meets the ASTM-D2203 standard test method for staining sealants.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for the production of metal doped cerium compositions comprising a cerium oxide and a metal oxide by precipitation. The invention also concerns metal doped cerium compositions providing high crystallites size and exhibiting high thermal stabilities, which may be used as a catalytic support or for polishing applications.

Abstract: Disclosed are the use of fluorine substituted olefins, including tetra- and penta-fluoropropenes, in a variety of applications, including in methods of depositing catalyst on a solid support, methods of sterilizing articles, cleaning methods and compositions, methods of applying medicaments, fire extinguishing/suppression compositions and methods, flavor formulations, fragrance formulations and inflating agents.

Abstract: A refrigerant composition consisting essentially of a hydrofluorocarbon component consisting of: R227ea ?3-9% R134a 25-70% R125 ?3-35% R32 10-35% together with an optional hydrocarbon component, wherein the amounts are by weight and are selected to total 100%, can be used as a replacement for refrigerant R22 in existing equipment.

Abstract: Provided is an alumina composite ceramic composition which has electrical insulation properties as well as better mechanical strength and thermal conductivity than a typical alumina-based material. Thus, the alumina composite ceramic composition is promising for a material of a substrate or an insulating package of an electronic device. The alumina composite ceramic composition of the present invention may include alumina (Al2O3), zirconia (ZrO2) or yttria-stabilized zirconia as a first additive, and graphene oxide and carbon nanotubes, as a second additive. In this case, in consideration of two aspects of sinterability and electrical resistivity characteristics of the alumina composite ceramic composition, the graphene oxide may be appropriately adjusted to be in the form of a graphene oxide phase and a reduced graphene phase which coexist in the alumina composite ceramic composition.

Abstract: An AlN sintered compact includes AlN crystal grains and a grain boundary phase, and the grain boundary phase is lower in Vickers hardness than the AlN crystal grains.

Abstract: An aqueous, viscoelastic fluid gelled with a viscoelastic surfactant (VES) may suspend solids such as proppants, gravel, drilling debris, waste solids and the like with an effective amount of a nano-sized additive including, but not necessarily limited to alkali earth metal oxides, alkali earth metal hydroxides, alkali metal oxides, alkali metal hydroxides, transition metal oxides, transition metal hydroxides, post-transition metal oxides, and post-transition metal hydroxides. The additives may also reduce the amount of VES required to maintain a given viscosity. These viscoelastic surfactant gelled aqueous fluids may be used as treatment fluids for subterranean hydrocarbon formations, such as in hydraulic fracturing, gravel packing and the like. The magnesium oxide, zinc oxide or other nanometer scale-sized additives are at a scale that may provide unique particle charges that use chemisorption, crosslinking and/or other chemistries to associate the micelles and suspend the solids.

Abstract: This invention provides zinc-free aqueous brine compositions. These zinc-free aqueous brine compositions have a density of about 14.3 pounds per gallon to about 15.8 pounds per gallon, and a true crystallization temperature of about 20° F. or less, and comprise water and two or more inorganic bromide salts, where the inorganic bromide salts include calcium bromide and cesium bromide. Processes for forming these zinc-free aqueous brine compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Adding shapeable particles to drilling fluids may be useful for curing lost circulation. When the shapeable particles are pumped downhole through the drillpipe and the drillbit, they may deform when exposed to shear as they pass through the drillbit nozzles. While circulating back toward the surface they may relax at least partially and assume the shape of cracks or voids they encounter along the formation wall, thereby stopping losses.

Abstract: Dual-function nano-sized particles or nanoparticles may be effective at fixating or reducing fines migration and they may facilitate identification of a particular zone in a well having more than one zone. In some embodiments the dual-function nanoparticles are tagged with a detectable material that is distinguishable from the composition of the primary nanoparticle component. In these embodiments, the taggant material rather than the primary component of the nanoparticles may be used to enable identification of a particular zone. The nanoparticles (with or without taggant) may be added to a treatment fluid containing carrier particles such as proppant. The treatment fluid is pumped downhole to one of the zones; each zone receiving its own unique or uniquely-tagged nanoparticles. Should one of the zones fail, the composition of the nanoparticles (or its taggant) produced on the carrier particles may be correlated to the zone from which it was received, and hence produced.

Abstract: A method for screening a candidate for efficacy as an asphaltene stabilizer comprises: forming a reconstituted oil by dispersing an asphaltene-containing solid in a hydrocarbon fluid; adding an asphaltene stabilizer candidate to the reconstituted oil to give an additized oil; and analyzing the stability of the asphaltenes in the additized oil. The method may be used to select a candidate for use as an asphaltene stabilizer during crude oil production, transportation or processing.

Abstract: An environmentally responsible iron chelating additive and method for removing hydrogen sulfide or sulfide ions from drilling and packer fluids and preventing settling of precipitates. Iron chelating agents selected from the group consisting of ferrous lactate, ferrous gluconate, ferrous bis glycinate, ferrous citrate, ferrous acetate, ferrous fumarate, ferrous succinate, ferrous sacchrate, ferrous tartarate, ferrous glycine sulfate, ferrous glutamate, ferrous ascorbate, ferrous polymaltose, or a combination thereof, may be used. When the fluids are oil based, the iron chelating agents are added to the water phase of an emulsion, and the emulsion is added to the fluid. Viscosifiers may also be added to the drilling fluid with the emulsion.

Abstract: Methods including (a) introducing an invert microemulsified acid (“IMA”) treatment fluid into a subterranean formation at a rate and pressure sufficient to create or enhance a fracture in a first treatment interval therein, wherein the IMA treatment fluid comprises a surfactant, a non-aqueous external phase, and aqueous dispersed phase droplets, and wherein the non-aqueous external phase further comprises micro-proppant particulates and at least a portion of the aqueous dispersed phase droplets further comprise an acid; (b) destabilizing the IMA treatment fluid in the fracture, thereby exposing the acid, wherein the micro-proppant particulates form a proppant pack in the fracture and the acid etches a channel in the fracture and/or adjacent to the fracture.

Abstract: A method of foam fracturing a subterranean formation includes providing an fracturing foam fluid comprising an aqueous base fluid, a cationic polymer, optionally a foam surfactant comprising at least one of an amphoteric surfactant, cationic surfactant, an anionic surfactant, and combinations thereof, and sufficient gas to form a foamed fracturing fluid; and fracturing the subterranean formation with the foamed fracturing fluid. Stable fracturing foams include an aqueous base fluid, a cationic polymer, optionally a foam surfactant comprising at least one of an amphoteric surfactant, cationic surfactant, an anionic surfactant, and combinations thereof, and sufficient gas to form a foamed fracturing fluid.

Abstract: A composition of a mixture of at least three organic acids with hydrofluoric acid (HF) generates a system that stimulates subterranean sandstone formations, enhances the permeability thereof, and therefore increases the formation's productivity. This system has a very low corrosion rate and may start with a pH greater than about 2. It is suitable for high temperature wells (greater than about 250° F. (121° C.)) and wells completed with specialized metal alloys. The system is hydrochloric acid-free and is compatible with high clay formations. Particularly suitable organic acids include, but are not necessarily limited to, the dicarboxylic acids succinic acid, glutaric acid, adipic acid, and mixtures thereof. Alternatively, the hydrofluoric acid is supplied by a substance that hydrolyzes to HF (e.g. ammonium bifluoride) and boric acid is included to delay the hydrolyzing to HF.

Abstract: A novel near-IR emitting cationic silver chalcogenide quantum dot with a mixed coating wherein the coating comprises of at least 2 different types of materials and is capable of luminescence at the desired near IR bandwidth at wavelengths of 800-850 nm. The quantum dot is fabricated via an advantageous single-step, homogeneous, aqueous method at a low temperature resulting a near IR emitting semiconductor quantum dot with high Quantum Yield, high transfection with low toxicity. The quantum dots may be used in medical imaging, tumor detection, drug delivery and labeling as well as in quantum dot sensitized solar cells.

Abstract: A semiconductor nanocrystal and a preparation method thereof, where the semiconductor nanocrystal include a bare semiconductor nanocrystal and a water molecule directly bound to the bare semiconductor nanocrystal.