Abstract: Epoxy compositions include a cucurbituril in complex with a curative, and methods for curing the epoxy composition. The curative is reactive with an epoxy compound, and the curative may be a cure accelerator or a cure hardener. Cured resins are obtained or obtainable from the epoxy compositions. Complexes of a cucurbituril have a curative.

Abstract: A resin composition containing (A) an epoxy resin; (B) a compound represented by formula (1) below; (C) a curing accelerator; and (D) a silane coupling agent is provided. The compound of the (B) component has a content of 1:0.5 to 1:2.5, in terms of an equivalent ratio between epoxy groups in the epoxy resin of the (A) component and thiol groups in the compound of the (B) component, the silane coupling agent of the (D) component has a content of 0.2 parts by mass to 50 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass in total of the (A) component, the (B) component, the (C) component, and the (D) component, and an equivalent ratio between thiol groups in the compound of the (B) component and Si in the silane coupling agent of the (D) is 1:0.002 to 1:1.

Abstract: A novel soluble green polythiophene electrochromic material, poly[2,3-bis(3,4-dialkoxyphenyl)-5,8-bis(3,4-ethylenedioxythienyl)quinoxaline], as shown by formula (I), wherein, n is an integer from 40 to 200, R=CmH2m+1, wherein m is an integer from 8 to 14.

Abstract: Reactive extrusion can be used in a continuous, solvent-less preparation of imide oligomers involving two competing reactions among three ingredients, the first reaction between a dianhydride and a diamine and the second reaction between an endcap and the same diamine. The imide oligomer can form a composite via conventional production methods or via formation of a film from imide oligomer re-melted in an extruder before being impregnated into tape or fabric.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a organopolysiloxane graft polymer including an organopolysiloxane segment as a main chain thereof and an unsaturated monomer-derived polymer segment as a side chain thereof, in which the unsaturated monomer-derived polymer segment contains a repeating unit derived from N,N-dimethyl acrylamide in an amount of not less than 50% by mass and not more than 100% by mass, and a content of the organopolysiloxane segment in the organopolysiloxane graft polymer is not less than 10% by mass and not more than 70% by mass.

Abstract: A release-modifier composition comprises a capped polydiorganosiloxane-(MQ resin) copolymer, which comprises a macromolecule having an MQ resin portion covalently bonded to a polydiorganosiloxane portion. An M unit typically has the formula R1SiO1/2 and a Q unit typically has the formula SiO4/2, wherein R1 is an independently selected substituent. The polydiorganosiloxane portion comprises two D segments coupled to each other via a (RV,Alkenyl)SiO2/2 unit, wherein RV is (C1-C6)hydrocarbyl. Alkenyl may be (C2-C6)alkenyl. Each D segment comprises two or more (RD)2SiO2/2 units, which independently may be the same as or different than each other. Each RD independently may be (C1-C6)alkyl, (C3-C6)cycloalkyl, or phenyl. A curable release-coating composition comprising or prepared from the release-modifier composition, cured release-coating composition, coatings comprising the same, manufactured articles, kits, methods and uses, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of forming solid-state ionically conductive composite materials that include particles of an inorganic phase in a matrix of an organic phase. The methods involve forming the composite materials from a precursor that is polymerized in-situ after being mixed with the particles. The polymerization occurs under applied pressure that causes particle-to-particle contact. In some embodiments, once polymerized, the applied pressure may be removed with the particles immobilized by the polymer matrix. In some implementations, the organic phase includes a cross-linked polymer network. Also provided are solid-state ionically conductive composite materials and batteries and other devices that incorporate them. In some embodiments, solid-state electrolytes including the ionically conductive solid-state composites are provided. In some embodiments, electrodes including the ionically conductive solid-state composites are provided.

Abstract: Solid-state shear pulverization of semi-crystalline polymers and copolymers thereof and related methods for enhanced crystallization kinetics and physical/mechanical properties.

Abstract: Methods to make a silica elastomer composite with a destabilized dispersion of a never-dried, or as-produced, precipitated silica are described, along with silica elastomer composites made from the methods. The advantages achieved with the methods are further described.

Abstract: Polymeric article reinforced with a reinforcing component. The reinforcing component includes a composition made from at least one polymer and graphene sheets.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a base film having a chemically converted polyimide, a particulate polyimide matting agent having a density from 1.3 to 1.5 g/cc and either a non-carbon black pigment or a dye. The particulate polyimide matting agent is present in an amount from 1.6 to 20 weight percent of the base film.

Abstract: Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) polymers that have an average molecular weight of at least 500,000 g/mol and an enthalpy of at least 190 J/g is provided. The UHMWPE polymer may include at least one comonomer. The UHMWPE polymer is used to form a membrane, that, when expanded, has a node and fibril structure. The UHMWPE membrane has an endotherm of about 150° C. associated with the fibrils in the membrane. The membrane has a percent porosity of at least 25%, and in exemplary embodiments, the percent porosity is at least 60%. Additionally, the UHMWPE membrane has a thickness less than 1 mm. An UHMWPE membrane may be formed by lubricating the UHMWPE polymer, subjecting the lubricated polymer to pressure at a temperature below the melting point of the UHMWPE polymer to form a tape, and expanding the tape at a temperature below the melting temperature of the UHMWPE polymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a dispersion of nanoscale dicarboxylic acid salts, to the use of these dispersions for producing a compound, and to the use for producing films. The invention further relates to the use of the compounds for producing films.

Abstract: Curative fibre components comprise one or more fibres for filaments of curative suitable to cure curable resins such as thermoset resin. In curative fibre components comprising a plurality of fibres of curative, the fibres can be commingled, such as twisting, to form a thread or yarn. Curative fibre components can be used to form a material in the form of a sheet, fabric, layer, textile or mat of woven or non-woven curative fibres. Curative fibre components can be used to produce composite materials such as fibre reinforced resinous composite materials. The curative fibre components can be commingled, including interwoven, stitched and layered with other fibres or fibrous materials, such as fibrous reinforcement, fibrous curable resin, fibrous thermoplastic, other non-reinforcing fibres to form composite materials, prepregs, preforms and articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a polyurethane composite material, comprising steps of: I) preparing a premolded polyurethane molding body, wherein the premolded polyurethane molding body is prepared from a polyurethane composition under a condition that isocyanate groups and isocyanate-reactive groups comprised in the polyurethane composition undergo an addition reaction; II) curing the premolded polyurethane molding body to prepare the polyurethane composite material, wherein the premolded polyurethane molding body cures by the radical polymerization of active olefinic bonds. The process of the present application has a lower TVOC value and better processability.

Abstract: Hydrophilic fluoroplastic substrates and methods of making hydrophilic fluoroplastic substrates from 4-acryloylmorpholine are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a method for the production of polyurethane foam, comprising the steps of: providing an isocyanate-reactive component A comprising a polyol component A1 which further comprises a physical blowing agent T; combining at least the isocyanate-reactive component A and an isocyanate component B, thereby obtaining a polyurethane reaction mixture; providing the polyurethane reaction mixture in a cavity (11); and reducing the pressure within the cavity (11) to a pressure lower than ambient pressure; characterized in that the cavity (11) is ventilated to ambient pressure before the gel time of the polyurethane reaction mixture is reached.

Abstract: A material includes a base resin; a solvent; and a foaming agent and a photosensitizer, and/or a substance that serves as a foaming agent and a photosensitizer.

Abstract: Foamed thermoplastic elastomeric polyurethane and ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer articles are made with a combination of a supercritical fluid and a non-supercritical fluid blowing agent.

Abstract: Nano-sized polyurea particles or a dispersion of polyurea particles suitable for improving the mechanical properties of a polyurethane material, said particles having at least equivalent diameter dimensions in the nanosize range of 50 nm up to 700 nm, a uniform equivalent diameter particle size distribution, an amount of urethane bonds calculated on the total amount of urea+urethane bonds in said particles of <1%, and a glass transition temperature (Tg) of >100° C., preferably Tg>120° C., more preferably >150° C. measured in a second heating cycle after heating to >220° C. at 20° per minute using Differential Scanning calorimetry.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a method for efficiently degrading a biodegradable resin. In particular, the present invention relates to a method for degrading a biodegradable resin, the method comprising degrading the biodegradable resin in a buffer solution containing a biodegradable resin-degrading enzyme having an optimum pH of 7.5 or higher, wherein no anion derived from a buffer component is present on one side of an equilibrium equation of buffering of the buffer solution, and a pH of the buffer solution is adjusted within a pH range which gives conditions for shifting the equilibrium towards the side on which no anion is present.

Abstract: Method of devulcanizing rubber and/or elastomers without the need for a chemical agent, in which method the vulcanized rubber and/or elastomers are fed into a planetary roller extruder, which planetary roller extruder has a housing, a central spindle, and at least one group of planetary spindles. Mechanical and thermal stress is generated on the vulcanized rubber and/or elastomers by kneading and/or crushing the vulcanized rubber and/or elastomers using the central spindle and the planetary spindles. The mechanical and thermal stress alone is sufficient to break or destroy the molecular chains or bonds of the vulcanized rubber and/or elastomers.

Abstract: Provided is a simple, fast, scalable, and environmentally benign method of producing a graphene-reinforced polymer matrix composite directly from a graphitic material, the method comprising: (a) mixing multiple particles of a graphitic material and multiple particles of a solid polymer carrier material to form a mixture in an impacting chamber of an energy impacting apparatus; (b) operating the energy impacting apparatus with a frequency and an intensity for a length of time sufficient for peeling off graphene sheets from the graphitic material and transferring the graphene sheets to surfaces of solid polymer carrier material particles to produce graphene-coated or graphene-embedded polymer particles inside the impacting chamber; and (c) forming graphene-coated or graphene-embedded polymer particles into the graphene-reinforced polymer matrix composite. Also provided is a mass of the graphene-coated or graphene-embedded polymer particles produced by this method.

Abstract: Provided is a calcium carbonate filler which gives films and the like excellent in moldability, dispersibility, gasmark (bubbles), hue, and further, excellent in optical properties such as reflectivity and light resistance when incorporated into a resin to prepare a resin composition.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition comprises (a) a polyolefin polymer; (b) 1,3:2,4-bis-O-[(3,4-dichlorophenyl)methylene]-D-glucitol; and (c) an additional acetal component selected from a recited group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of mixtures of monoesters and diesters as coalescing agents. Monoesters and diesters according to the present invention were obtained by ethoxylation of fatty acids, and/or by direct esterification of fatty acids with monoethylene glycol or polyethylene glycol. Fatty acids used in the present invention have 4 to 22 carbon atoms and can be saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched. In particular, the invention is directed to a composition of coalescing agents comprising: (i) mixtures of (RCOO(EO)nH) monoesters and diesters; and, (ii) mixtures of (RCOO(EO)nH) monoesters and diesters obtained from the ethoxylation of fatty acids, and/or direct esterification of fatty acids with ethylene glycol derivatives, and/or transesterification, wherein the monoesters are present in an amount of 90 to 10 mass % and diesters are present in an amount of 10 to 90 mass %.

Abstract: Resin compositions, layers, and interlayers comprising a poly(vinyl acetal) resin that includes residues of an aldehyde other than n-butyraldehyde are provided. Such compositions, layers, and interlayers can exhibit enhanced or optimized properties as compared to those formulated with comparable poly(vinyl n-butyral) resins.

Abstract: An antioxidant combined with UHMWPE prior to subjecting the UHMWPE to crosslinking irradiation. In one exemplary embodiment, the antioxidant is tocopherol. After the antioxidant is combined with the UHMWPE, the resulting blend may be formed into slabs, bar stock, and/or incorporated into a substrate, such as a metal, for example. The resulting product may then be subjected to crosslinking irradiation. In one exemplary embodiment, the UHMWPE blend is preheated prior to subjecting the same to crosslinking irradiation. Once irradiated, the UHMWPE blended product may be machined, packaged, and sterilized in accordance with conventional techniques.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition comprises (a) a polypropylene polymer, (b) 1,3:2,4-bis-O-[(3,4-dimethylphenyl)methylene]-D-glucitol, and (c) 1,3:2,4-bis-O-[(3,4-dichlorophenyl)methylene]-D-glucitol. A method for producing a polyolefin composition comprises the steps of (a) providing a polypropylene polymer; (b) providing 1,3:2,4-bis-O-[(3,4-dimethylphenyl)methylene]-D-glucitol; (c) providing 1,3:2,4-bis-O-[(3,4-dichlorophenyl)methylene]-D-glucitol; (d) mixing the 1,3:2,4-bis-O-[(3,4-dimethylphenyl)methylene]-D-glucitol and the 1,3:2,4-bis-O-[(3,4-dichlorophenyl)methylene]-D-glucitol with the polypropylene polymer to produce a mixture; (e) heating the mixture to a temperature equal to or greater than the melting point of the polypropylene polymer; and (f) cooling the heated mixture to a temperature below the melting point of the polypropylene polymer, thereby producing a polyolefin composition.

Abstract: The flame-retardant thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer composition includes a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer, (A) a (poly)phosphate compound represented by general formula (1), (B) a (poly)phosphate compound represented by general formula (3), and (C) silicon dioxide. The composition preferably contains (D) zinc oxide. Symbols n, X1, and p in formula (1) and r, Y1, and q in formula (3) are as defined in the description.

Abstract: A resin composition, a copper-clad laminate using the same, and a printed circuit board using the same are introduced. The resin composition comprises a specific phosphorus-containing salt and a prepolymer of vinyl-containing polyphenylene ether. The resin composition features specific ingredients and proportion to thereby achieve satisfactory properties of prepreg made from the resin composition, and attain satisfactory laminate properties, such as high degree of heat resistance and satisfactory dielectric properties, and thus is suitable for producing a prepreg or a resin film to thereby be applicable to copper-clad laminates and printed circuit boards.

Abstract: An asphalt and asphalt concrete incorporating a modified toner based additive are provided.

Abstract: Provided are a rubber composition for tires, capable of improving discoloration resistance and tire appearance while maintaining good handling stability, crack resistance, and ozone resistance or improving these properties, and a pneumatic tire formed from the rubber composition. The present invention relates to a rubber composition for tires including a rubber component having a combined amount of polybutadiene rubber, natural rubber, and polyisoprene rubber of 90% by mass or more based on 100% by mass of a rubber component; sulfur; a pluronic nonionic surfactant in an amount of 0.1 to 5.0 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the rubber component; and carbon black in an amount of 2 to 70 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the rubber component.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a rubber composition for a heavy-load tire having excellent low heat build-up when formed into a tire and excellent flowability of the rubber during vulcanization, and a pneumatic tire produced using the rubber composition. The rubber composition for a heavy-load tire contains a diene rubber and a carbon black; the diene rubber containing: a natural rubber; and a modified polymer obtained by modifying a conjugated diene polymer with a nitrone compound; the content of the natural rubber in the diene rubber being not less than 60 mass %; and the content of the modified polymer in the diene rubber being not greater than 40 mass %; and the content of the carbon black being from 30 to 70 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the diene rubber.

Abstract: An carboxylated nitrile-butadiene rubber latex formulation composed of a blend of a first acrylonitrile terpolymer and a second acrylonitrile terpolymer, wherein: the acrylonitrile content of the blended terpolymers is between 17 and 45% by weight, the methacrylic acid content of the blended terpolymers is less than 15% by weight, and the remaining balance of the terpolymers being butadiene. The invention also includes an elastomeric nitrile rubber article made from the formulation.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to rubber compositions comprising silica, an organomercaptosilane having a bulky group and/or a polyether group bound to the silicon atom and a rosin-containing material. The instant invention also relates to tires comprising such rubber compositions, to methods of preparation of such rubber compositions or tires thereof, and to the use of rosin-containing materials for improving the Mooney viscosity and mechanical properties of rubbers comprising the same (e.g. in a tire).

Abstract: The instant invention provides a polyethylene blend-composition suitable for blown films, and films made therefrom. The polyethylene blend-composition suitable for blown films according to the present invention comprises the melt blending product of: (a) from 0.5 to 4 percent by weight of a low density polyethylene having a density in the range of from 0.915 to 0.935 g/cm3, and a melt index (I2) in the range of from greater than 0.8 to less than or equal to 5 g/10 minutes, and a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) in the range of from 6 to 10; (b) 90 percent or greater by weight of a linear low density polyethylene composition has a density in the range of 0.900 to 0.935 g/cm3, a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) in the range of 1.5 to 4.5, a melt index (I2) in the range of 0.1 to 5 g/10 minutes, a molecular weight distribution (Mz/Mw) in the range of less than 3, vinyl unsaturation of less than 0.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to plant fiber-reinforced thermoplastic compositions and a method for reinforcing thermoplastic resins. The present invention provides a use for the cellulose portion of a plant material, which is the portion left over after processing the selected plant materials to separate the hemi-cellulose and lignin from the cellulose.

Abstract: Provided herein are membranes including a blend of a propylene-based elastomer and an ethylene copolymer, a thermoplastic resin, a flame retardant, and an ultraviolet stabilizer.

Abstract: Disclosed are a thermoplastic resin composition and a method of preparing the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a thermoplastic resin composition including 10 to 90% by weight of a graft copolymer resin coagulated by an organic acid or an organic acid salt; and 90 to 10% by weight of a non-graft copolymer resin and having a moist-heat characteristic of 20 or less, wherein a refractive index difference between the graft copolymer resin and the non-graft copolymer resin is less than 0.01, a method of preparing the same, and a molded product comprising the same. According to the present disclosure, provided are a thermoplastic resin composition having superior overall property balance, color, and transparency, and being applicable to products that are exposed to high-temperature water or should be sterilized, due to excellent moist-heat resistance thereof, a method of preparing the same, and a molded product comprising the same.

Abstract: A nitrile copolymer rubber composition containing a nitrile copolymer rubber (A) which contains ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer units (a1) 15 to 80 wt %, conjugated diene monomer units (a2) 20 to 85 wt %, and cationic monomer units and/or monomer units able to form cations (a3) 0 to 30 wt %, and flat cellulose particles (B) with an aspect ratio of 30 to 600, wherein a content of the flat cellulose particles (B) is 1 to 200 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the nitrile copolymer rubber (A) is provided.

Abstract: A phenolic resin composition for friction materials includes a high-ortho novolac phenolic resin, a novolac resorcinol resin, and hexamethylenetetramine.

Abstract: Curable composition obtained by combining and mixing an epoxy resin composition, comprising an epoxy resin and a carboxamide, and a polyisocyanate composition, comprising a polyisocyanate, a lithium halide and a urea compound, wherein the number of moles of lithium halide per isocyanate equivalent ranges of from 0.0001-0.04 and the number of urea+biuret equivalents per isocyanate equivalent of from 0.0001-0.4.

Abstract: Provided are an asphalt modifier comprising a vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon-conjugated diene block copolymer of Formula 1 and an asphalt composition comprising the asphalt modifier. (A-B-C)n-D??[Formula 1] (where A, B, C, D, and n are the same as defined in the specification) The asphalt modifier comprising the vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon-conjugated diene block copolymer of Formula 1 may improve low-temperature and high-temperature physical properties when used in the asphalt composition, and since the asphalt modifier may also reduce dissolution time by increasing a dissolution rate, storage stability of the asphalt composition may be improved.

Abstract: A water-absorbent resin composition is provided which shows only small reduction in liquid permeability and limited coloring over time or in relation to another factor. The water-absorbent resin composition (particulate absorbent agent) of the present invention contains: a polycarboxylate-based water-absorbent resin as a primary component, the resin having a crosslinked structure formed by polymerization of an acid group-containing unsaturated monomer; and multivalent metal cations (preferably, on surfaces of particles (i.e., the water-absorbent resin composition)) wherein: the multivalent metal cations other than Fe cations account for 0.001 to 1 mass % of the water-absorbent resin; and the ratio (in terms of percentage) of the Fe cations to the multivalent metal cations other than the Fe cations is less than or equal to 5.00 mass %.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound capable of improving the dispersibility of color pigments in a water-insoluble solvent; and a pigment-dispersing agent. The present invention also provides a pigment composition, a pigment dispersion, and a toner, which have satisfactory tinting strength. The present invention provides the compound containing a polymer having a monomer unit having a specific chemical structure, the compound having a moiety also having a specific structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to silane-modified silicas having a BET surface area of 40 to 155 m2/g, a sulphur content between 0.05% and 25% by weight and a particle size d5 of ?4 ?m, and d50 of ?16 ?m. The silane-modified silicas are used in rubber mixtures.

Abstract: The present invention provides the use of aqueous polymer dispersions comprising (a) at least two monomers M1 having a glass transition temperature ?25° C., (b) at least two monomers M2 having a glass transition temperature <25° C., and also further monomers M3, as binders in coating materials for improving the shade stability (color retention).

Abstract: A method for coating a surface comprises applying a layer of coating composition onto the surface, mechanically forming parallel ribs on the layer, and simultaneously polymerizing the layer with ultraviolet radiations. The coating composition comprises a mass percentage of urethan-acrylate oligomer, with an average molar mass in number between 1000 and 5000 g·mol?1, between 35% and 75%. The coating composition further comprises a mass percentage of a diluting agent, copolymerizable with urethan-acrylate oligomers, between 15% and 60%, and a mass percentage of pyrogenic silica between 0.5% and 5%.

Abstract: Compositions, applications, coatings, processes of making and applying compositions and compositions for preventing dust buildup on plastic and wood surfaces such as on ceiling fan blades, portable fan blades, stand fan blades, window blinds, appliances, furniture, cabinet knobs, and drawer pulls. The compositions and coating prevent dust buildup by (1) dissipating static charges on the blades and (2) creating a very smooth blade surface that prevents dust particles getting “captured”. The coating can have a clear matte finish and contains an anti-static and high lubricity additive to deter the accumulation of dust. After applying the coating the dry time of the coatings by thin coat gravure rollers is approximately four minutes. When applied the coating can result in up to approximately 50% less dust buildup over a one week period of time.