Abstract: The present invention provides a silicone resin transparent substrate, including one or more than one prepreg containing a silicone resin composition and a fibrous base, wherein the silicone resin transparent substrate has: an attached amount of the silicone resin composition to the fibrous base of 60% by mass or more and 99% by mass or less; a total light transmittance of 80% or more at 450 nm, as measured by a method disclosed in JIS K 7375:2008 in a thickness of 0.1 mm to 0.4 mm; and a water vapor permeability of 65 g/m2·day or less, as measured by Lyssy method in conformity with JIS K 7129:2008 in a thickness of 0.1 mm to 0.4 mm; together with a method for manufacturing the same. The silicone resin transparent substrate has excellent heat resistance and weatherability, together with flexibility, high transparency, and lower moisture permeability.

Abstract: A multilayer film comprising: (a) a layer of a first polymer comprising polymerized units of vinyl alcohol; and (b) a layer of a second polymer selected from the group consisting of maleic anhydride-isobutylene copolymers, neutralized maleic anhydride-isobutylene copolymers, chemically modified maleic anhydride-isobutylene copolymers, ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer, neutralized ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer, polyvinylpyrrolidone, poly (vinyl methyl ether), cellulose, methyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, poly(methyl)acrylic acid, poly(ethylene glycol), polyacrylamine, poly(2-hydroxyethyl acrylate), and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing polyurethane moldings, wherein (a) organic polyisocyanates are mixed with (b) one or more compounds having at least two hydrogen atoms which are reactive toward isocyanate, comprising polyester polyol, (c) blowing agent, (d) catalyst, and (e) propylene carbonate and compounds selected from the group consisting of at least one compound of the general formula (I) and a compound of the formula (II), to give a reaction mixture, introduced into a mold and allowed to react to give a polyurethane molding. The present invention further relates to polyurethane moldings obtainable by such a process and also the use of these moldings as steering wheels, seats, armrests and in particular as shoe soles.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a linear polypropylene foam with, for example, low density and/or high expansion ratio, said linear polypropylene foam comprising at least one polypropylene, at least one alpha nucleating agent, and at least one beta nucleating agent. The present disclosure also provides compositions and processes for making said linear polypropylene foam.

Abstract: A sponge-formable silicone rubber composition of the present invention comprises (A) a polyorganosiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded alkenyl groups per molecule, (B) a polyorganosiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, (C) water, (D) a thickening agent, (E) an emulsifier, (F) a halogen-containing ion conductor of an alkali metal, and (G) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst. The sponge-formable silicone rubber composition can form a silicone rubber sponge having uniform and fine bubbles and having small distortion due to contraction after secondary vulcanization.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to polymer compositions comprising a matrix polymer component comprising a crystalline or semi-crystalline polymer; and a fibrillated fluoropolymer, a fibrillated fluoropolymer encapsulated by an encapsulating polymer, or a combination thereof. Methods of preparing and using these polymer compositions, as well as articles comprising the polymer compositions, as also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a porous material, at least providing a mixture (I) comprising a composition (A) comprising components suitable to form an organic gel and a solvent (B), reacting the components in the composition (A) in the presence of the solvent (B) to form a gel, and drying of the gel obtained in step b), wherein the composition (A) comprises a catalyst system (CS) comprising a catalyst component (C1) selected from the group consisting of alkali metal and earth alkali metal, ammonium, ionic liquid salts of a saturated or unsaturated monocarboxylic acid and a carboxylic acid as catalyst component (C2). The invention further relates to the porous materials which can be obtained in this way and the use of the porous materials as thermal insulation material and in vacuum insulation panels, in particular in interior or exterior thermal insulation systems as well as in water tank or ice maker insulation systems.

Abstract: Provided is a transparent resin composition having a higher heat ray-shielding effect that can particularly effectively shield light of a wavelength of 1,450 nm to 1,750 nm while ensuring a high visible light transmittance. The transparent resin composition contains a transparent resin-forming component and inorganic particles, in which the inorganic particles contain indium tin oxide (ITO) and have a color having an L* value of 30 or more and 55 or less and a b* value of ?18 or more and ?10 or less in the Lab color space.

Abstract: Block for use in a CAD/CAM system for the manufacture of a dental restauration, said block consisting of a thermoplastic polymer comprising PEEK including radiopaque particles selected from the group comprising BaZrO3, YbF3, Yb2O3, SrO, SrZrO3, SiO2—ZrO2, SiO2—Yb2O3, Lu2O3, LUF3.

Abstract: A method for the reuse of coal composition products and a resultant material are disclosed. The method generally utilizes the steps of heating a plastic component to a melting point, adding a predetermined quantity of coal combustion products to the melted plastic, mixing, and cooling the mixture to a solid state. Preferably the end product of the mixture is comprised of 75% recycled plastic and 25% coal combustion products.

Abstract: Described is a quantum dot film article comprising a quantum dot of a cured thiol-epoxy matrix. The matrix formulations resist ingress from water and/or oxygen, while also providing acceptable color stability upon aging.

Abstract: A polyarylene composition containing one or more polyarylenes and one or more sterically hindered phenolic stabilizers. The polyarylene composition has enhanced resistance to discoloration and degradation under thermal stress.

Abstract: A self-healing thermal interface material includes a reactive silicone-based material and a thermally conductive filler material. The reactive silicone-based material is modified to include one or more hydrogen bonding functional groups.

Abstract: Provided is a polycarbonate-based resin composition containing a polycarbonate-based resin containing a polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer, and 0.01 to 1.0 part by mass of a UV absorber with respect to 100 parts by mass of the polycarbonate-based resin, in which the molecular weight distribution of a polyorganosiloxane block in the polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer is controlled within a specific region.

Abstract: The invention provides a thermally-polymerizable composition. The thermally-polymerizable composition includes a (meth)acrylate oligomer having one or more functional groups, a thermal initiator, and a plasticizer. The invention also provides a combined solution formed by the thermally-polymerizable composition via a solvent-free thermal polymerization reaction. The combined solution can be used for adhesion, coating, or packaging.

Abstract: Provided is a highly versatile heat-curable resin composition for semiconductor encapsulation that exhibits a favorable water resistance and abradability when used to encapsulate a semiconductor device; and a superior fluidity and a small degree of warpage even when used to perform encapsulation on a large-sized wafer. The heat-curable resin composition for semiconductor encapsulation comprises: (A) a cyanate ester compound having not less than two cyanato groups in one molecule, and containing a particular cyanate ester compound that has a viscosity of not higher than 50 Pa·s; (B) a phenol curing agent containing a resorcinol-type phenolic resin; (C) a curing accelerator; (D) an inorganic filler surface-treated with a silane coupling agent; and (E) an ester compound.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to wear-resistant rubber compositions, such as those, for example, comprising at least one hydroxy-terminated polybutadiene, at least one natural rubber, at least one polymerization accelerant; at least one sulfur; and at least one polybutadiene, wherein the wear-resistant rubber composition may have an effective cross-linking density of at least about 30×10?5 moles/cm3.

Abstract: A rubber composition includes a rubber component, a molten mixture including one or more of benzoic acid zinc and t-butyl benzoic acid zinc in the range of 0.05 to 6.0 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the rubber component, and one or more of wet synthetic silica and aluminum hydroxide in the range of 0.5 to 140 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the rubber component.

Abstract: A first object of the present invention is to provide a tire puncture sealing agent having excellent sealing property and injectability. A tire puncture sealing agent of a first embodiment of the present invention contains a particular amine compound, glycols, a rubber latex and/or a resin emulsion, and a surfactant. A second object of the present invention is to provide a tire puncture sealing agent having excellent retainability of generated foam and excellent sealing property even in a small liquid amount. A tire puncture sealing agent of a second embodiment of the present invention contains a particular polyether-modified silicone, glycols, a rubber latex and/or a resin emulsion, and a surfactant.

Abstract: In order to allow a braking property on wet roads and a wear resistance to be compatible, provided is a method for producing a rubber composition passing through a stage including a kneading step in which kneaded are 100 parts by mass of a rubber component (A) containing 60% by mass or more of a styrene-butadiene copolymer rubber, 30 to 80 parts by mass of silica (B), 5 to 14 parts by mass of a silane coupling agent (C), 3 to 14 parts by mass of a thermoplastic resin (D), and thiourea compound (E), and including subsequently a kneading step in which a vulcanizing agent (F) is further added and kneaded.

Abstract: A tyre for wheels of vehicles, in particular motor vehicles, is described. The tyre has a tread with at least one copolymer of (iso-styrene/trans-butadiene):diene-terminated copolymers. The tread has less sensitivity to the effects of temperature, with less weakness, better consistency of performances, and improved characteristics in terms of grip and/or resistance to laceration.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a tire which is excellent in steering stabilities at low temperature and at high temperature after aging without deterioration of the initial steering stabilities at low temperature and at high temperature. The present invention relates to a tire having a tread composed of a rubber composition comprising a softener comprising 5 to 50 parts by mass of an adhesive resin and 5 to 50 parts by mass of a xylene-based low-temperature plasticizer based on 100 parts by mass of a rubber component.

Abstract: A closure made of metal or plastic for a container for accommodating beverages or food has a mouth opening which is to be closed by the container closure. The container closure has a sealing insert which is arranged such that it closes the mouth opening with sealing action when the container closure is fitted on the container. The container closure, including the sealing insert, does not contain any halogen-containing material, and the sealing insert comprises at least two different polymers, of which at least one is a barrier polymer with a Shore D hardness of at most 40 and oxygen permeability of at most 1000 cm3·100 ?m/m2·d·bar and, without the Shore D hardness being limited, with oxygen permeability of at most 10 cm3·100 ?m/m2·d·bar.

Abstract: A resin composition that has an excellent balance between thermal creep resistance and toughness and from which a molded product with favorable appearance can be obtained is provided. The resin composition includes: 100 parts by mass in total of (A) polypropylene-based resin and (B) polyphenylene ether resin; 1 parts to 20 parts by mass of (C) an admixture; and 0.01 parts to 0.5 parts by mass of (D) one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a higher fatty acid, a higher fatty acid metal salt, and a higher fatty acid ester, wherein when the resin composition is dissolved in chloroform, a proportion XD(B+C) of the component (D) present in a whole fraction of 100 mass % dissolved in the chloroform is 0.13 mass % to 0.80 mass %.

Abstract: A method for making a vulcanizable rubber composition comprises heating while mixing a first composition comprising EPDM elastomer and alkylphenol disulfide polymer to make a first pass intermediate. The first pass intermediate is combined with a second composition comprising a sulfur crosslinkable natural or synthetic rubber to make a second pass intermediate. The second pass intermediate is combined with a curing package by mixing at a temperature below a curing temperature to make the vulcanizable rubber composition.

Abstract: A rubber composition containing based upon parts by weight per 100 parts by weight rubber (phr): (A) 20-50 phr of a copolymer of ethylene, at least one C3 to C23 ?-olefin and a least one polyene monomer, whereby the copolymer unit derived from the polyene is 1 to 5 wt. %, by weight of the copolymer (A) and has a Mooney viscosity ML (1+4) at 100° C. from 51 or greater, in particular from 55 to 90 at 100° C., (B) 50-80 phr of butyl-type rubber and (C) a resin-based curative, containing a phenol formaldehyde resin cross-linker as only curing agent and an activator package comprising of metal oxide and a halogen donor where a halogenated component (B) or halogenated cross-linker as part of component (C) not already present.

Abstract: This invention relates to the preparation of a dynamically vulcanized alloy comprising at least one elastomer, at least one thermoplastic resin, graphene, and an ethylene copolymer resin.

Abstract: The present technology provides a rubber composition including: a diene rubber; at least one type selected from the group consisting of carbon black and a white filler; an acid-modified polyolefin; and a polyamide polyether elastomer. The content of the at least one type selected from the group consisting of carbon black and a white filler is from 1 to 100 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the diene rubber. The total content of the acid-modified polyolefin and the polyamide polyether elastomer is from 3 to 35 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the diene rubber. The present technology also provides a pneumatic tire which uses the rubber composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vinyl chloride-based polymer showing high viscosity properties in a low shear region and showing viscosity and stress decreasing properties in line with the increase of a shear rate, a method for preparing the same, and a plastisol comprising the same. Since the vinyl chloride-based polymer comprises a saponified emulsifier in a specific ratio, high viscosity properties may be shown in a low shear region, and Bingham fluid flow properties may be shown, by which viscosity and stress decrease in line with the increase of a shear rate.

Abstract: Provided is a methacrylic resin composition having excellent surface processability and displaying excellent preservability of formed surface processing. The methacrylic resin composition and an optical component contain a methacrylic resin including a structural unit (X) having a cyclic structure-containing main chain that is at least one selected from the group consisting of an N-substituted maleimide monomer-derived structural unit, a glutarimide-based structural unit, and a lactone ring structural unit. The methacrylic resin composition has a Vicat softening temperature of 120° C. to 160° C. Among methacrylic acid ester monomer-derived structural units, a ratio (S/H) of the integrated intensity (S) of a syndiotactic fraction (rr) relative to the integrated intensity (H) of a heterotactic fraction (mr), as determined by 1H-NMR measurement, is 1.20 to 1.50. The amount of methanol-soluble content is 5 mass % or less relative to 100 mass %, in total, of methanol-soluble content and methanol-insoluble content.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a binder resin composition comprising a polyolefin particle, an organic solvent and a polymer that is soluble in the organic solvent, as well as an electrode for a lithium ion secondary battery and a lithium ion secondary battery each using the binder resin composition.

Abstract: Improved sparge compositions for reverse froth flotation separation and uses thereof, and methods of reverse froth flotation are described. The sparge compositions comprise sulfonated polymeric modifiers which can act as dispersants and depressants, and the compositions are suitably used in the reverse froth flotation of particulate material containing ultrafine particles. For example, the compositions and methods can be used in the separation of iron oxide beneficiary from iron ores comprising silica, silicates, and the like.

Abstract: Improved sparge compositions for reverse froth flotation separation and uses thereof, and methods of reverse froth flotation are described. The sparge compositions comprise sulfonated polymeric modifiers which can act as dispersants and depressants, and the compositions are suitably used in the reverse froth flotation of particulate material containing ultrafine particles. For example, the compositions and methods can be used in the separation of phosphate beneficiary from ores comprising phosphates, dolomite, calcite, clay, silica, silicates, carbonates, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Polymer blends comprising components A), B) and C): A) 80 to 96% by weight of an impact modified styrenic polymer A), B) 1 to 7% by weight of a polymer blend B) comprising B1) 25 to 75% by weight of polyisobutylene and B2) 25 to 75% by weight of a polyolefin, C) 3 to 13% by weight of an elastomeric block copolymer C) of structure (A-(B/A))n-A, where A is a vinylaromatic block, (B/A) is a random copolymer block of vinylaromatic monomer and diene, and n is 1 to 10, exhibit improved environmental stress crack resistance properties in presence of hydrofluoro olefins.

Abstract: An organic microgel system as support material for 3D printing of soft materials such as silicone and methods for manufacturing and using the organic microgel system are disclosed. In some embodiments, the organic microgel system comprises a plurality of microgel particles formed by blending a di-block copolymer and a tri-block copolymer in an organic solvent. The organic microgel system may allow high precision 3D printing of silicone objects with complex shapes.

Abstract: A cover for a tablet, a mobile phone or a laptop bottom and a watch strap, consisting at least partly of a polymer composition containing: (A) a thermoplastic elastomer, and (B) 1-30 wt. % of an epoxydized plasticizer.

Abstract: Hydrolysis-stable, reinforced compositions include polybutylene terephthalate, polyethylene terephthalate, styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer, and at least one aromatic epoxy compound. Laser-transparent articles of manufacture may be produced therefrom, and the compositions may be used in laser transmission welding.

Abstract: Provided is a resin composition having excellent flame retardance, molding processability, and post-heat aging flame retardance. A flame-retardant resin composition contains: (A) a polyphenylene ether; (B) at least one thermoplastic resin selected from the group consisting of (B-1) a polystyrene resin, (B-2) a polyamide resin, (B-3) a polypropylene resin, and (B-4) a polyphenylene sulfide resin; and (C) a flame retardant. The (A) component has a content of less than 50 mass % when the flame-retardant resin composition minus ash content is taken to be 100 mass %. The flame-retardant resin composition has a flame retardance level of V-0 as measured by a UL 94 vertical burning test. A molded article formed from the flame-retardant resin composition exhibits a rate of change of chloroform-insoluble content of no greater than 15 mass % before and after being subjected to aging in which the molded article is left for 1,000 hours at 150° C. in an atmospheric environment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to relates to a method of producing an improved asphalt. This method includes providing an asphalt binder and providing a compound of formula (I): as described herein. The asphalt binder is mixed with the compound of formula (I) under conditions effective to produce an improved asphalt. Also disclosed are an asphalt product and a method of making asphalt material.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition includes at least one kind of algae that constitutes from about 10 wt. % to about 55 wt. % of the composition, and a polymer that constitutes from about 45 wt. % to about 90 wt. % of the composition, wherein the composition is free of plasticizer and free of plant polymer. An injection molded article is formed from a material including at least one kind of algae that constitutes from about 10 wt. % to about 55 wt. % of the composition, and a polymer that constitutes from about 45 wt. % to about 90 wt. % of the composition, wherein the material is free of plasticizer and free of plant polymer.

Abstract: This invention is directed to photoluminescent compounds based on rhodamine dyes with green emission and uses thereof for photoluminescence based devices.

Abstract: This invention is directed to photoluminescent compounds based on rhodamine dyes with green emission and uses thereof for photoluminescence based devices.

Abstract: Provided is a coloring composition with which a film capable of allowing transmission of infrared light in a state where noise generated from visible light is small can be formed. In addition, also provided are a film, a color filter, a pattern forming method, a method for manufacturing a color filter, a solid image pickup element, and an infrared sensor in which the coloring composition is used. The coloring composition includes a coloring material that shields light in a visible range; and an infrared absorber. It is preferable that the coloring material that shields light in the visible range includes two or more chromatic colorants and that a combination of the two or more chromatic colorants forms black. Alternatively, it is preferable that the coloring material that shields light in the visible range includes an organic black colorant. It is preferable that the organic black colorant is at least one selected from the group consisting of a perylene compound and a bisbenzofuranone compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides photopolymer compositions for 3D printing which have low viscosity, proper curing rate, low volume shrinkage, and low ash content. Such compositions may be used in 3D printing for direct investment casting of products and rapid prototyping.

Abstract: A coating composition includes a fumed silica present in an amount from about 2 to 12 weight percent of the total weight of the coating composition, a resin in an amount from about 5 to 10 weight percent of the total weight of the coating composition, and a polar solvent being the balance.

Abstract: Metallic coatings containing metallic flakes with optical coatings are provided. The metallic flakes can be coated with multiple optical layers or a photonic crystal layer. The metallic flakes can also be coated with a pigment layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a barrier-coating structure that includes a polymer-matrix composite having a first surface and a second surface. The barrier-coating structure includes a flexible layer having a first surface and a second surface and a sol-gel layer having a first surface and a second surface. The first surface of the flexible layer contacts the second surface of the flexible layer. The barrier-coating structure includes a barrier layer having a first surface and a second surface. The sol-gel and/or the barrier layer may comprise one or more reactive substituents. The first surface of the barrier layer may be a laser-ablated surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a surface treatment agent for metal materials, with which it is possible to form on a metal material a coat that is satisfactory overall in terms of properties such as corrosion resistance, adhesion, water resistance, alkali resistance, and solvent resistance, and that has excellent corrosion resistance and adhesion even when exposed to high-temperature environments; and a metal material having a surface treatment coat. This surface treatment agent for metal materials includes (A) an organopolysiloxane compound having a weight-average molecular weight of 400-10,000 and including a unit (X) the molecule of which has a phenyl group, and a unit Y which includes a group having a C1-3 alkyl group, the ratio (?/?) of the molar amount (?) of the units (X) and the molar amount (?) of all constituent units being 1.

Abstract: An anti-corrosion coating and a method for fabricating the anti-corrosion coating is disclosed. The coating includes a polymer, a curing agent, and quantum dots. The method includes adding carbon quantum dots to a polymer coating as a nanofiller to enhance the corrosion resistance properties of the polymer coating. The coating is configured to provide improved anti-corrosion properties at a lower cost.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of static dissipative coatings. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to the methods of making static dissipative, preferably non-chromium-containing, coatings comprising carbon nanotubes, the coatings themselves, and structures comprising such coatings.