Abstract: This document describes biochemical pathways for producing 4-hydroxybutyrate, 4-aminobutyrate, putrescine or 1,4-butanediol by forming one or two terminal functional groups, comprised of amine or hydroxyl group, in a C5 backbone substrate such as 2-oxoglutarate or L-glutamate.

Abstract: A room-temperature-curable silicone rubber composition exhibiting good adhesion to a substrate contacted during curing and capable of suppressing the occurrence of oil bleeding is disclosed. The room-temperature-curable silicone rubber composition comprises: (A) a mixture of (A1) an organopolysiloxane having at least two specified alkoxysilyl-containing groups in the molecular and (A2) an organopolysiloxane having one specified alkoxysilyl-containing group in the molecular; (B) an organopolysiloxane lacking a hydroxyl group and an alkoxy group; (C) an alkoxysilane; and (D) a condensation-reaction catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for producing a silk protein spinning dope solution suitable for producing high toughness fibers, the thus produced silk protein spinning dope solution, methods for producing fibers using said silk protein spinning dope solution.

Abstract: Color conversion films for a LCD (liquid crystal display) having RGB (red, green, blue) color filters, as well as such displays, formulations, precursors and methods are provided, which improve display performances with respect to color gamut, energy efficiency, materials and costs. The color conversion films absorb backlight illumination and convert the energy to green and/or red emission at high efficiency, specified wavelength ranges and narrow emission peaks. For example, rhodamine-based fluorescent compounds are used in matrices produced by sol gel processes and/or UV (ultraviolet) curing processes which are configured to stabilize the compounds and extend their lifetime—to provide the required emission specifications of the color conversion films. Film integration and display configurations further enhance the display performance with color conversion films utilizing various color conversion elements.

Abstract: A carbon black product comprises aggregates of carbon black characterized as having an OAN of between 139 and 149 ml/100 g, a COAN of between 95 and 105 ml/100 g, an iodine adsorption number I2 No of between 52 and 62 mg/g, and a multipoint nitrogen adsorption N2SA of between 54 and 64 m2/g. Tires manufactured with the carbon black product exhibit low rolling resistance and low heat build-up under service conditions.

Abstract: A coating composition capable of forming an acrylic hard coat film contains (A) an acrylate component and (B) a metal oxide, wherein a mass ratio (B)/(A) of (B) the metal oxide to (A) the acrylate component is from 0.1 to 1.5, (A) the acrylate component comprises components (a-1), (a-2) and (a-3), and a content ratio X of the component (a-1), a content ratio Y of the component (a-2) and a content ratio Z of the component (a-3) satisfies the following conditions (1) and (2). Condition (1): in (A) the acrylate component, X is from 40 to 60% by mass, and a total of Y and Z is from 60 to 40% by mass, and condition (2): in the total of Y and Z, Z is 0% by mass or more and less than 100% by mass.

Abstract: The present invention includes matte textured powder monocoat coating compositions that can be used to coat substrates, such as automobile bodies, and methods of coating such substrates. A powder coating composition may comprise an acrylic resin, a UV light stabilizer, a matting agent, and a texturing additive, wherein the cured powder coating composition transmits less than about 0.1% of UV light at 290 nm and less than about 0.5% of UV light at 400 nm.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed relating to the delivery of primer compounds in liquid form to substrates from a hand-held device. Apparatuses are disclosed that, in a single barrel device, store primer components, mix primer components to achieve an activated primer, and deliver the activated primer to a substrate surface.

Abstract: A method for producing an aqueous composition comprising a condensate based on silicon compounds, involving the steps of i) introducing at least one polymeric rheology control agent into water; ii) adding at least one acidic catalyst; iii) adding at least one silicon compound of general formula (I) RnSiX4-n in which the radicals X are the same or different and stand for hydrolysable groups or hydroxyl groups, the radicals R are the same or different and stand for non-hydrolysable groups, and n is 0, 1, 2, or 3; and iv) performing a hydrolysis reaction of at least part of the silicon compounds of general formula (I) added in step iii). The present invention further relates to a composition that can be obtained by means of the method according to the invention.

Abstract: The instant invention provides an aqueous dispersion, a coating composition, coating layers and coated article made therefrom.

Abstract: The invention provides a highly durable surface coating intended to inhibit the formation of ice at sub-0° C. temperatures as well as reduce the accumulation of dirt and insect debris to a vehicle surface upon impact. A continuous, durable matrix surrounds both low-surface-energy (low-adhesion) material inclusions as well as hygroscopic material inclusions. Some variations provide a low-friction, low-adhesion material comprising: a durable continuous matrix; a plurality of first inclusions, dispersed within the matrix, each comprising a low-surface-energy polymer; and a plurality of second inclusions, dispersed within the matrix, each comprising a hygroscopic material. The matrix and the first and second inclusions form a lubricating surface layer in the presence of humidity. Other variations employ a durable continuous matrix and a plurality of inclusions, dispersed within the matrix, each comprising a low-surface-energy polymer surrounding a hygroscopic material.

Abstract: Nanoparticles of N-halamine-derivatized crosslinked polyamide. Process of preparing the polymeric nanoparticles per se and incorporated in or on a substrate. Uses of the polymeric nanoparticles and of substrates incorporating same, particularly for reducing a formation of organic based contaminants, e.g., load of a microorganism or of a biofilm.

Abstract: An illustrative method of making an elevator load bearing member having at least one elongated tension member at least partially covered by a jacket includes mixing a flame retardant with a polymer material. The flame retardant is selected from a group consisting of (i) a halogen-free melamine based intumescent comprising melamine cyanurate, melamine-phosphate, melamine pyrophosphate or melamine polyphosphate in an amount up to about 20% by weight of the thermoplastic polymer or (ii) a filled polymer having a nanoscale filler chemically bonded to a matrix phase. Applying the mixed flame retardant and polymer material to the tension member forms a jacket of a desired shape.

Abstract: An intumescent coating composition and a coated metal substrate are described. The composition comprises: (a) a polymeric binder; (b) an acid catalyst effective to form a polyphosphoric acid on thermal decomposition; (c) a solid carbon donor; (d) a liquid carbon donor in the form of one or more polyhydric alcohols effective to form a phosphoric acid ester on contact with phosphoric acid; (e) an expansion agent; (f) one or more pigments; (g) optionally, one or more other additives; (h) a liquid carrier for the polymeric binder The ratio of combined components (b), (c), (e) and (f):(a) is at least 4:1 w/w. A coating composition wherein the concentration of components (b), (e) and (f) is in the range 55-75% w/w solids is further described.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide: a pigment dispersion liquid for inkjet ink, which is stable for a long period of storage and which increases repellency to ink ejection surface. Disclosed is a pigment dispersion liquid for inkjet ink, comprising: a pigment; a pigment dispersing agent; and a compound having an ethylenically unsaturated double bond, wherein the pigment dispersing agent has an amine value of 20 mgKOH/g or less and an acid value of 10 mgKOH/g or less, contains one or more components selected from the group consisting of: a copolymer having a styrene-derived repeating unit, a repeating unit derived from an unsaturated fatty acid having 12 or more carbon atoms, and a repeating unit derived from a polyalkylene oxide having an ethylenically unsaturated double bond; a specific salt of the copolymer and an amine derivative of the copolymer.

Abstract: An ink composition for deflected continuous ink jet printing, liquid at room temperature, comprising: a solvent comprising, preferably consisting of, one or several organic solvent compound(s) and optionally water; a binder, comprising at least one polyester resin prepared by polymerization of terephthalic acid, isophthalic acid, neopentylglycol, and ethyleneglycol; optionally one or several dye(s) and/or pigment(s). A method for marking a substrate, support or object by projecting on a surface of this substrate, support, or object this ink composition. A substrate, support or object, notably a bottle, flask, tray, stopper, cable or pipe made of polyolefin, for example made of polyethylene or made of polypropylene, provided with a marking obtained by drying, and/or absorption into the substrate, support or object, of this ink composition.

Abstract: A printing ink having improved printing performance is provided. The ink includes either a latex polymer derived from a monomer having an olefinic group and from about 1 to 10 wt % of N-phenylmaleimide or a latex polymer having a narrow particle size distribution that has a standard deviation of less than about 6% of average particle size, or both. The ink may be continuously printed for more than 1 hr without crusting.

Abstract: An ink composition includes a fluid and a plurality of microcapsules suspended in the fluid. The fluid includes a first chemical compound that exhibits a first color characteristic in a first pH range and exhibits a second color characteristic in a second pH range, where the first color characteristic is visually distinct from the second color characteristic. A second chemical compound is contained within the microcapsules, such that rupturing at least a subset of the plurality of microcapsules releases the second chemical compound. Releasing the second chemical compound shifts a pH of the fluid from a first pH in the first pH range to a second pH in the second pH range.

Abstract: Marking fluids and apparatus for marking vinyl substrates, such as through inkjet printing, use aqueous-based fluid vehicles having an amount of a vinyl-softening co-solvent sufficient to cause swelling of the vinyl substrate after water has been driven from the marking fluid.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide an active ray-curable inkjet ink capable of further enhancing gloss uniformity, surface curability, and scratch resistance of a formed image. The purpose is achieved by an active ray-curable inkjet ink containing a polymerization initiator, a photopolymerizable compound, and a gelling agent, and that undergoes a reversible sol-gel phase transition by temperature change. The inkjet ink contains a polymerization initiator with a molecular weight of 360 or more, and a polyfunctional photopolymerizable compound. The inkjet ink contains 3.0 mass % or more and less than 8.0 mass % of the polymerization initiator with a molecular weight of 360 or more, 1.0 mass % or more and less than 5.0 mass % of the gelling agent, less than 0.1 mass % of the initiator with a molecular weight of 360 or more, and less than 5.0 mass % of the monofunctional photopolymerizable compound.

Abstract: An ink set that includes a first ink and a second ink each containing coloring agent, surfactant, organic solvent, resin, and water. The mix SP value of the organic solvent and the water of the first ink is larger than the mix SP value of the organic solvent and the water of the second ink. An ink-jet recording method using the ink set.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an olefin-based paint. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a paint with excellent organic solvent solubility or dispersibility, low paint viscosity, minimal coating irregularities even at high concentrations, excellent handling and storage stability, and excellent blocking resistance and coated film stability. In order to meet this purpose, an olefin-based paint is used that is characterized by containing a solution or dispersion obtained by dissolving or dispersing 0.1-55 parts by mass of a propylene-?-olefin copolymer (A) for 100 parts by mass of an organic solvent. The copolymer (A) is characterized by containing 60-90 mol % of propylene-derived constituent units (a) having a weight-average molecular weight (Mw), measured by GPC, in the range of 3,000 to 40,000, and 10-40 mol % of ?-olefin-derived constituent units (b) having 4 or more carbon atoms [wherein (a)+(b)=100 mol %].

Abstract: The invention provides a flexible vinyl chloride resin composition, a molded product obtained from the resin composition, an electric wire coating material, and an electric wire coated by the electric wire coating material. In the flexible vinyl chloride resin composition, based on 100 parts by mass of (A), the content of (B) is 0.1 parts by mass to 20 parts by mass and the content of (C) is 10 parts by mass to 150 parts by mass. A molded product having excellent surface smoothness and excellent flexibility can be obtained via the flexible vinyl chloride resin composition even under the condition of high production speed.

Abstract: A coating composition is disclosed. The coating composition includes a poly(methyl methacrylate) polymer or copolymer having a weight average molecular weight of at least 50,000 grams per mole; monomer comprising at least one of an alkylene diacrylate, alkylene dimethacrylate, cycloalkylene diacrylate, or cycloalkylenedimethacrylate, wherein the at least one of an alkylene diacrylate, alkylene dimethacrylate, cycloalkylene diacrylate, or cycloalkylenedimethacrylate provides at least 80 percent by weight of the monomer; and a stabilizer against ultraviolet light. An article including a coating on a surface of a substrate and a method of making the article are also disclosed. The coating on the surface of the substrate is obtained by curing the disclosed coating composition.

Abstract: Described is a hard coating composition composed of a silazane compound, a polyfunctional (meth)acryl-based dendrimer compound or a polyfunctional urethane (meth)acrylate having a cyclohexyl group, a photoinitiator and a solvent, and to a hard coating film, a window film, and a display device including the same, thus exhibiting superior scratch resistance, hardness and flexibility.

Abstract: Provided is a glass plate substitute film having superior substitutability for glass plates due to having superior impact resistance and light weight compared with glass plates, as well as sufficient scratch-preventing property, blooming resistance and yellowing resistance. The glass plate substitute film of the present invention includes: a substrate layer; and one or a plurality of surface layers overlaid on one side or both two sides of the substrate layer, wherein the substrate layer contains as a principal component a polycarbonate having a constitutional unit derived from a dihydroxy compound represented by the following formula (1), and wherein the dihydroxy compound is an extract of a plant or a derivative thereof. At least one surface layer of the one or the plurality of surface layers preferably contains an active energy ray-curable resin as a principal component. The active energy ray-curable resin is preferably an ultraviolet ray-curable epoxy resin.

Abstract: Primer coating compositions include a thiol-terminated urethane-containing polyether prepolymer, a polyepoxide, calcium carbonate, and magnesium oxide. The coating compositions are useful as corrosion resistant primers in aerospace applications.

Abstract: This invention is directed to stretchable polymer thick film compositions useful for wearable garments. More specifically, the polymer thick film may be used in applications where significant stretching is required, particularly on substrates that can be highly elongated. A particular type of substrate is a thermoplastic polyurethane substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a resin having a plurality of cyclic carbonate groups comprising the reaction product of: a) an epoxidized sucrose fatty acid ester resin, and b) carbon dioxide where a) and b) are reacted under conditions sufficient to carbonylate a plurality of the oxirane groups of the epoxidized sucrose fatty acid ester resin, and optionally in the presence of a catalyst or of a solvent. In one embodiment the epoxidized sucrose fatty acid ester resin is epoxidized sucrose soyate. The invention also relates to methods for producing a resin having a plurality of cyclic carbonate groups. In a method of the invention, an epoxidized sucrose fatty acid ester resin is contacted with carbon dioxide under conditions sufficient to carbonylate a plurality of the oxirane groups of the epoxidized sucrose fatty acid ester resin, and optionally in the presence of a catalyst or of a solvent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vinyl functionalized urethane resin (VFUR) useful as a curing agent in thermosetting powder coating compositions, a process for making said vinyl functionalized urethane resin, a vinyl functionalized urethane resin composition (VFURC) useful as a curing agent in thermosetting powder coating compositions, a process for making vinyl functionalized urethane resin composition, a thermosetting powder coating composition (TPCC), a process for the preparation thereof, a cured thermosetting powder coating composition, processes for coating an article with said thermosetting powder coating composition and an article coated with said thermosetting powder coating composition as well as uses of the vinyl functionalized urethane resin or of the vinyl functionalized urethane resin composition or of the thermosetting powder coating composition or of the articles having coated and cured thereon said thermosetting powder coating composition.

Abstract: A composition for preparing an article including a poly(imide-amide) copolymer, the composition including (i) a copolymer obtained by reacting a tetracarboxylic acid dianhydride represented by Chemical Formula 1, a diamine represented by Chemical Formula 2, and a carboxylic acid dichloride to form a reaction product, followed by removing hydrochloric acid from the reaction product, (ii) an acid anhydride, and (iii) a solvent: Wherein group R1 in Chemical Formula 1 and group R2 in Chemical Formula 2 are the same as described in the specification.

Abstract: Briefly described, embodiments of this disclosure includes intermediate transfer members, primer layer materials, methods of forming an intermediate transfer member layers having a base and an acrylic rubber layer, are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a resin infusion type water-permeable pavement material, comprising: a basic bituminous mixture, waterborne epoxy resin, a waterborne curing agent, a toughening agent and a diluting agent; and the basic bituminous mixture comprises coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, fillers and high-viscosity modified bitumen. A water-permeable pavement prepared by the material provided by the present invention has excellent interface bonding capability, favorable road utilization performance and functional performance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a radical-curable adhesive composition including a (A) radical-polymerizable compound that includes at least one hydrophilic functional group in the molecule in greater than 30 parts by weight and less than or equal to 93 parts by weight; a (B) multifunctional (meth)acryl-based compound in 5 to 40 parts by weight; a (C) phosphate compound that includes one or two (meth)acrylic groups in the molecule in 1 to 40 parts by weight; and a (D) radical initiator in 0.5 to 20 parts by weight, with respect to 100 parts by weight of the radical-curable adhesive composition, and a polarizing plate and an optical member including the radical-curable adhesive composition.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet comprises a support and a transparent pressure-sensitive adhesive layer on the support. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer comprises a base adhesive zone made essentially of a transparent base pressure-sensitive adhesive material and formed over a given range from a first principal surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer in a thickness direction of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, and a transparent, adherent, refractive index-adjusting zone formed over a given range from a second principal surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer in the thickness direction, and wherein the refractive index-adjusting zone has a refractive index greater than a refractive index of the base pressure-sensitive adhesive material.

Abstract: A self-heating sealant or adhesive may be formed using multi-compartment microcapsules dispersed within a sealant or adhesive. The multi-compartment microcapsules produce heat when subjected to a stimulus (e.g., a compressive force, a magnetic field, or combinations thereof). In some embodiments, the multi-compartment microcapsules have first and second compartments separated by an isolating structure adapted to rupture in response to the stimulus, wherein the first and second compartments contain reactants that come in contact and react to produce heat when the isolating structure ruptures. In some embodiments, the multi-compartment microcapsules are shell-in-shell microcapsules each having an inner shell contained within an outer shell, wherein the inner shell defines the isolating structure and the outer shell does not allow the heat-generating chemistry to escape the microcapsule upon rupture of the inner shell.

Abstract: A tackifying resin includes a farnesene-based polymer having monomeric units derived from a farnesene monomer and one or more optional comonomers selected from the group consisting of dienes, branched mono-olefins, and vinyl aromatics and has a softening point greater than or equal to 80 degrees Celsius. A method of making the farnesene-based polymer includes combining a farnesene monomer and a solvent and optionally adding one or more comonomers selected from the group consisting of dienes, branched mono-olefins, and vinyl aromatics, to provide a monomer feed, and polymerizing the monomer feed by combining the monomer feed with a Friedel-Crafts catalyst in a vessel. The tackifying resin may be combined with an elastomer to form a hot melt adhesive composition.

Abstract: The pressure-sensitive adhesive composition of the invention includes a base polymer; and amphiphilic molecule particles that have an aggregate structure of amphiphilic molecules having hydrophilic group and hydrophobic group in the same molecule. The pressure-sensitive adhesive has stable adhesive characteristics and can be reduced in adhesive strength in a desired manner depending on how it is to be used.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive comprising at least one adhesive component comprising at least one polymer component based on a monomer mixture comprising at least one of the following monomers: at least one acrylic ester at least one methacrylic ester acrylic acid methacrylic acid is particularly suitable for the bonding of printing plates, particularly to printing cylinders and/or printing sleeves, if the pressure-sensitive adhesive further comprises 1 to 25 wt %, preferably 2 to 20 wt %, based in each case on the overall blend of the at least one adhesive component without solvent, of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of stearyl alcohol, aliphatic and aromatic dicarboxylic esters, acetylated polyols and ethoxylated fatty acid amines.

Abstract: One of the purposes of the present invention is to provide an silicone adhesive composition which comprises no antioxidant, has sufficient adhesive, tack properties and excellent heat resistance, and provides a silicone adhesive composition which has no adhesive residue in a test described below. The other purpose of the present invention is to provide an adhesive film and an adhesive tape having a cured layer obtained from the composition. The present invention provides an addition curable or peroxide curable silicone adhesive composition, wherein the addition curable silicone adhesive composition comprises (A1) a diorganopolysiloxane having an alkenyl group and a viscosity at 25 degrees C. of 100,000 mPa·s or more, (B) an organopolysiloxane having R13SiO0.

Abstract: An adhesive tape is provided comprising a duct tape having an adhesive surface and a non-adhesive surface, a white ink printed on the non-adhesive surface of the duct tape, and a colored ink printed on top of the printed white ink. The white ink and the colored ink are digitally printed and UV curable. A self-wound roll of adhesive duct tape having digitally printed ink on the non-adhesive surface of the duct tape is also provided.

Abstract: A de/anti-icer composition comprises one or more de/anti-icer moieties and a marker material, the marker material being selected such that, after application of the de/anti-icer composition to a traveled surface, the amount of the marker material at or on the traveled surface at a given time correlates to the amount of said one or more de/anti-icer moieties on the said surface at such time. The presence of the marker material enables the user readily to determine the concentration of the de/anti-icer moiety or the freezing point of liquid on the traveled surface. Methods of using such compositions for concentration and/or freezing point determination of de/anti-icer materials applied to traveled surfaces are described, together with systems and kits of parts utilizing such compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to formulated refrigerant systems of 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (R-1233zd) that are sufficiently thermally and chemically stable such that they can be effectively used sans additional stabilizers. The formulations of the present invention are particularly useful compositions for refrigeration, heat transfer and foam blowing.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a method for filling a refrigerant mixture. This method enables composition changes of a non-azeotropic refrigerant mixture comprising HFO-1234ze(E) and HFC-32 during the transfer to fall within an acceptable range of refrigerant performance.

Abstract: To provide a working fluid for heat cycle, which has less influence over the ozone layer and has less influence over global warming, and which has favorable cycle performance. A working fluid for heat cycle, which contains trifluoroethylene and difluoroethylene, wherein the proportion of the content of difluoroethylene is less than 1.5 mass % based on the working fluid.

Abstract: The thermally conductive composite oxide of the present invention has excellent physical properties, such as high thermal conductivity, water resistance, acid resistance, electric resistance, and electric insulation, required for coating films, films, and articles thereof. Paints or resins including the composite oxide can provide coating films, films, and articles having such properties without treating of a surface, etc. The composite oxide has a spinel structure and contains aluminum as a main metal component and at least one metal other than aluminum, which is magnesium, zinc, calcium, and/or strontium, and has a ratio (b mol)/(a mol) in a range of 0.1 or more and 1.0 or less, where the ratio (b mol)/(a mol) is a number of moles (b) of the metal other than aluminum to that of moles (a) of an aluminum element derived from an alumina-based compound. The thermally conductive composite oxide has Mohs hardness of less than 9.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of preparing a graphene-graphene fused material, including: forming a plurality of nano graphene-metal composites comprised of nano graphene and a nano metal provided on a surface of the nano graphene for bonding between the nano graphenes; forming a polydopamine layer on outer surfaces of the nano graphene-metal composites; and thermally treating the nano graphene-metal composites to prepare a graphene-graphene fused material in which the nano graphene-metal composites are melted and bonded to each other by the nano metal provided on the nano graphene-metal composites.

Abstract: Crosslinked high molecular weight acrylamide and 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid copolymers in inverse emulsion form act as inhibitive and encapsulating agents for water-based drilling fluids system. The crosslinked copolymer are particularly useful for high salt, high density drilling fluids in high temperature and high pressure applications.

Abstract: Methods for reducing loss of wellbore fluid to formation may include pumping an oil-based wellbore fluid into the wellbore, where the wellbore includes an oleaginous continuous phase and a plurality of modified brine phases dispersed in the oleaginous continuous phase.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for the use of treatment fluids comprising metalate-based additives to treat subterranean formations are provided. In one embodiment, the methods comprise providing a treatment fluid comprising a non-aqueous base fluid and at least one metalate-based additive comprising: an anion selected from the group consisting of: a tungstate, a molybdate, a vanadate, a manganate, and any combination thereof, and an organic cation; and introducing the treatment fluid into a wellbore penetrating at least a portion of a subterranean formation.