Abstract: A novel ethylene/?-olefin/non-conjugated polyene copolymer comprising structural units derived from ethylene (A), an ?-olefin (B) of 3 to 20 carbon atoms, and a non-conjugated polyene (C) containing intramolecularly two or more partial structures in total selected from the group consisting of structures of Formulae (I) and (II), and having a small number of long-chain branches, The novel ethylene/?-olefin/non-conjugated polyene copolymer contains a non-conjugated polyene such as VNB as a copolymerization component and a small long-chain branch content and is excellent in curing properties in the case of crosslinking using peroxide; and a process for producing the ethylene/?-olefin/non-conjugated polyene copolymer, and a use thereof are provided.

Abstract: To provide a powder coating material capable of forming a coating film that is excellent in weather resistance, processability and impact resistance and that improves corrosion resistance of a substrate (in particular, a substrate made of aluminum or of an aluminum alloy). A powder coating material comprising a powder of a resin composition, wherein the resin composition comprises a fluorinated polymer (A) having a number average molecular weight of from 10,000 to 50,000 and a fluorine content of at least 10 mass %, a resin (B) having a fluorine content of less than 10 mass % or containing no fluorine atom, a curing agent, a plasticizer having a melting point of from 50 to 150° C. and core-shell particles, and wherein the absolute value of the difference between the melting point of the plasticizer and the glass transition temperature of a polymer of a shell portion in the core-shell particles is within 30° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of a sulfur-free copolymer comprising at least one alkyl methacrylate and maleic anhydride having a number average molecular weight of 3000 to 9000 g/mol by solution polymerization in the presence of a radical initiator.

Abstract: The invention provides reactive resins compounds and compositions made from renewable materials, such as plant and animal oils. The reactive resins compounds and compositions may include an accelerator as part of their structure and are made from renewable materials containing a variety of functional groups. The compositions provide excellent adhesion and sealing capability.

Abstract: Provided is a multi-component copolymer capable of improving the rollability of a rubber composition while having excellent low heat generating property. The multi-component copolymer comprises conjugated diene units, non-conjugated olefin units and aromatic vinyl units, wherein: a ratio among all of the aromatic vinyl units of at least one aromatic vinyl unit existing in amorphous parts inclusive of the conjugated diene units is less than 50%.

Abstract: A polyaldimine of the formula (I) with advantageous properties in use as latent hardener for compositions including isocyanate groups, and compositions containing the polyaldimine of the formula (I) and at least one polyisocyanate and/or at least one polyurethane polymer containing isocyanate groups. The polyaldimine of the formula (I) is odourless, pH-neutral, liquid at room temperature, has low viscosity, has little sensitivity to heat and moisture, and is stable in storage together with isocyanates. It can provide odourless single-component polyurethane compositions which have good stability in storage and which do not produce bubbles when hardened in the presence of moisture, and which cause no problematic odour emissions, giving a hardened elastic material with good mechanical properties and surprisingly little tendency towards plasticizer migration.

Abstract: A device for preparing a liquid polymer blend is proposed having a storage container for the liquid polymer blend; a degassing device, which is arranged downstream of the storage container, for the liquid polymer; a gassing device, which is arranged downstream of the degassing device, for adding an additive gas to the liquid polymer blend; a homogenization unit, which is arranged downstream of the gassing device, for the polymer blend to which the additive gas was added; and an output line, which is connected to the homogenization unit, for the homogenized polymer blend.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical resin composition having high impact resistance, heat resistance and refractivity and obtained by applying organic-inorganic hybrid, and a preparation method thereof. The optical resin composition is prepared from the following components by mass percent: 100% of a mixture A, 0.1-5% of an inorganic material, 0.05-6% of an ultraviolet absorber, 0.01-5% of a mold release agent, 0.01-5% of a polymerization initiator and 0.03-2% of a color regulator. The optical resin composition of the present invention can be used to prepare optical resin lenses characterized by light mass, easy formability, easy dyeability, high transparency, and high Abbe number, as well as high impact resistance, high heat resistance and high bending rate after surface coating.

Abstract: A non-reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane composition having a high flexural modulus comprises 5% to 25% of a hydroxyl-functional polyol intermediate having a weight average molecular weight of 250 to 3000 and 75% to 95% hard segment comprising an unbranched, unsubstituted, straight chain diol and an aromatic isocyanate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reactive formulation used to make a polyurethane foam which is particularly suited for use in under the hood vehicle applications which require sound deadening and vibration management and a process to make said foam. In particular, the polyurethane foam is made from a reactive formulation comprising an A side comprising (i) one or more organic isocyanate and a B side comprising (ii) one or more isocyanate-reactive component, (iii) a carbon nanofiller; and (iv) one or more additional component selected from a catalyst, a blowing agent, a cell opener, a surfactant, a crosslinker, a chain extender, a filler, a colorant, a pigment, an antistatic agent, reinforcing fibers, an antioxidant, a preservative, or an acid scavenger.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel cyclic phosphorus-containing compounds, namely hydroxyl-functional phospholene-1-oxides, serving as highly efficient reactive flame retardants in urethane systems, particularly in flexible polyurethane foams, semi-rigid and rigid polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams. The invention further provides fire-retarded polyurethane compositions comprising said hydroxyl-functional phospholene-1-oxides.

Abstract: The present teachings contemplate relatively high glass transition temperature (Tg) polymers and/or other reaction products. A method may include reacting a diepoxide with a bisphenol in amounts and under conditions to produce a material that has a Tg as measured by differential scanning calorimetry according to ASTM E1358-08(2014) of at least about 90° C. at [east about 100° C. (at least about 110° C., or at least about 120° C.

Abstract: This epoxy resin composition contains an epoxy resin (A) having at least three glycidyl groups in the molecule, an epoxy resin (B) having at least one sulfur atom in the molecule, and an imidazole compound (C) containing at least one of 2-phenyl-4,5-dihydroxymethyl imidazole and 2-phenyl-4-methyl-5-hydroxymethyl imidazole.

Abstract: A method of forming a cured epoxy material includes pre-reacting a phenylene ether oligomer with an anhydride hardener before adding an epoxy resin and a curing promoter, then curing the resulting composition. The method provides an improved balance of heat resistance and toughness relative to corresponding methods in which the phenylene ether oligomer is pre-reacted with the epoxy resin prior to addition of hardener, and in which all components are mixed simultaneously. The cured epoxy material can be used in the composite core of an aluminum conductor composite core reinforced cable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to functionalized polymers including a poly(phenylene) structure. The structure can include any useful modifications, such as the inclusion of one or more reactive handles having an aryl group. Methods and uses of such structures and polymers are also described herein.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a continuous method of forming a bisphenol A oil comprises forming the bisphenol A oil by mixing a molten bisphenol A and water; wherein the bisphenol A oil comprises 10 to 30 wt % water based on a total weight of the bisphenol A oil and is at a temperature of 100 to 140° C.; flowing at least a portion of the bisphenol A oil through an inline densitometer and measuring a real-time density and a real-time temperature of the bisphenol A oil; determining a real-time concentration of the bisphenol A oil based on said real-time density and said real-time temperature.

Abstract: Provided is a method to produce an alkylene oxide polymer having a high polymerization degree on an industrial scale and with high reproducibility. The method includes the step of carrying out a polymerization reaction of an alkylene oxide in an inert hydrocarbon solvent in the presence of a zinc catalyst to produce an alkylene oxide polymer. The zinc catalyst is produced by reaction of an organozinc compound with a monohydric alcohol in an amount of 12-fold equivalent or less relative to the amount of the organozinc compound and an aliphatic polyhydric alcohol in an amount of 0.2- to 1.1-fold equivalent relative to the amount of the organozinc compound. The polymerization reaction is carried out under such a condition that the amount of the monohydric alcohol in the polymerization reaction system becomes 0.01-fold equivalent or less relative to the amount of the organozinc compound.

Abstract: Produce diglycidyl-capped polyalkylene glycol by (a) providing epihalohydrin, a polyalkylene glycol that contains and ethylene oxide component and a Lewis acid; (b) coupling the epihalohydrin to the polyalkylene glycol using the Lewis acid as a catalyst to produce a coupling product; (c) stripping 1,4-dioxane from the coupling product; and (d) epoxidation of the coupling product by addition of a base to form diglycidyl-capped polyalkylene glycol in an organic phase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer structure, comprising a base member, a polymer mediator formed by molecular layer deposition (MLD) on the base member, a linker formed on the mediator, and a transmitter bonded with the linker, wherein a bond between the linker and the transmitter is cleavable by an external stimulus.

Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a dual cure polymerization system combining aza-Michael addition polymerization and photopolymerization. Some embodiments also relate to a dual cure polymerization system for preparing interpenetrating polymer networks. Some other embodiments relate to compositions and articles obtainable by a process of the invention and uses thereof.

Abstract: A polymer including a sub-unit comprising a Troger's base moiety represented by: Formula (I) wherein L comprises an arylene group including at least one substituent group selected from: i) a crosslinking bond and ii) a functional group selected from at least one of: hydroxyl, phosphonic acid, carboxylic acid and sulfonic acid and their corresponding salt or ester; alkynyl, alkynyl ether, cyanate, epoxide, glycidyl ether or ester.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of preparing an organopolysiloxane. The method comprises polymerizing an organopolysiloxane fluid having at least two silicon-bonded hydroxyl groups per molecule in the presence of a catalyst and a terminating agent to prepare the organopolysiloxane. The terminating agent has the general formula R3SiX, wherein each R is independently selected from H and a hydrocarbyl group and X is a halogen atom, to provide the organopolysiloxane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to siloxane polymer, copolymer or oligomer for the photoalignment of liquid crystals, especially for the planar orientation of liquid crystals, and which derives from at least one monomer of formula (I), to compositions thereof, to a process for the preparation of said linear, branched or crosslinked siloxane polymer, and to its use for optical and electro optical devices, such as, liquid crystal devices (LCDs).

Abstract: One of the purposes of the present invention is to provide a polysiloxane macromonomer which has high hydrophilicity and a narrow molecular weight distribution and is usable as a material for ophthalmic lenses.

Abstract: The present invention provides additives for dry mix or tape joint compound compositions comprising one or more cellulose ether powders containing on its surface one or more hydrophobic alkali swellable emulsion polymer (HASE), preferably, one that is not crosslinked or which comprises, in copolymerized form, no multi-ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and, optionally, an inorganic basic filler. The present invention also provides methods to make the additive comprising kneading at from 50 to 120° C. a wet cellulose ether mixture containing from 50 to 80 wt. % of water with from 0.5 to 25 wt. %, based on total cellulose ether solids, of the hydrophobic alkali swellable emulsion polymer; if desired, adding an inorganic basic filler, and drying and grinding. The additive can be combined with 0.1 to 20 wt. %, based on total cellulose ether solids, of a dry polyacrylamide.

Abstract: Polyurethane composites and methods of preparation are described herein. The polyurethane composites can comprise (a) a polyurethane formed by the reaction of (i) one or more isocyanates selected from the group consisting of diisocyanates, polyisocyanates, and mixtures thereof, and (ii) one or more polyols, (b) an inorganic filler, (c) an inorganic fiber, and (d) an organic fiber. Suitable organic fibers can include polyester fibers. The weight ratio of the inorganic fiber to the organic fiber can be from 1:1 to 20:1. Articles comprising the polyurethane composites described herein are also disclosed.

Abstract: A membrane can contain at least one substrate layer, wherein the substrate layer includes a plurality of substrate pores, and each of the substrate pores contains a plurality of nanotubes or nanowires positioned within the substrate pore. Such membranes can be incorporated into enclosures for various substances. The enclosures can be exposed to an environment, such as a biological environment (in vivo or in vitro), where the membrane can delay or not provoke an immune response from the environment. One or more substances within the enclosure can be released into the environment, one or more selected substances from the environment can enter the enclosure, one or more selected substances from the environment can be prevented from entering the enclosure, one or more selected substances can be retained within the enclosure, or combinations thereof. The enclosure can, for example, allow a sense-response paradigm to be realized.

Abstract: Multilayer constructions are provided, for instance including a barrier layer, a sealing layer, and a polymer layer. The barrier layer has a major surface on which the sealing layer is disposed, and the sealing layer includes crosslinked silsesquioxane. The polymer layer includes a crosslinked polymer, and is disposed adjacent to a major surface of the barrier layer opposite from the sealing layer. The multilayer construction may further include additional layers, such as a substrate. Devices are also provided including the multilayer constructions.

Abstract: A production method for a polyimide with a black resin cured film includes a process of obtaining the black resin cured film by curing a black resin composition on the polyimide. The process of obtaining the black resin cured film includes a process of processing the black resin composition with a predetermined spray impact. A distance from a point where a line that is perpendicular to a surface of the polyimide and that passes through a substrate-adhered edge between the black resin cured film and the polyimide intersects a top portion of the black resin cured film to an edge of the top portion is 25 ?m or less.

Abstract: A method of treating an elastomer packaging element (10), in particular a stopper for medical or pharmaceutical use, the packaging element (10) having a bottom portion (11) that is to penetrate into a neck (21) of a container (20) and a top portion (12) that is to co-operate in sealed manner with a top surface (22) of said neck (21) of the container (20). The top surface of the top portion (12) is treated by a plasma-assisted polymerization method at atmospheric pressure using a plasma flame created at atmospheric pressure and into which a monomer is injected, the monomer polymerizing on the top surface in order to form a coating (18).

Abstract: The present invention provides novel cyclic phosphorus-containing compounds, namely hydroxyl-functional phospholene-1-oxides, serving as highly efficient reactive flame retardants in urethane systems, particularly in flexible polyurethane foams, rigid polyurethane foams and rigid polyisocyanurate foams. The invention further provides fire-retarded polyurethane compositions comprising said hydroxyl-functional phospholene-1-oxides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solvent separation apparatus and a waste heat utilization method, and the solvent separation apparatus and the waste heat utilization method according to the present application can reduce the used amount of cooling water and the used amount of steam, in a process of separating a polymer and a solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solvent recovery apparatus and a solvent recovery method, and the solvent recovery apparatus and method according to the present application can reduce the used amount of steam in a synthetic rubber production process, and can reduce the used amount of energy by recovering the waste heat discarded through a condenser.

Abstract: A process for chemically recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET) which utilizes a microwave absorber to optimize glycolytic depolymerization of PET via microwave irradiation. The method of chemically degrading PET to its reactive intermediate, bis(2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalate (BHET), is carried out by: (a) combining PET with ethylene glycol and a catalytic system comprising a catalyst and a microwave absorber to produce a heterogeneous reaction mixture; and then (b) heating by microwave irradiating the reaction mixture to a temperature sufficient to produce a reaction product comprising BHET. The BHET monomer then can be purified and re-polymerized to form new, virgin PET.

Abstract: The invention relates to specific nanocomposites comprising at least one sheet silicate and at least one rubber, to a process for production thereof and to various products based on these nanocomposites.

Abstract: A method of preparing a polymer dispersion comprising (i) contacting an aqueous dispersion of de-ionized acidic colloidal silica particles with a first mixture of monomers to form a combination; (ii) polymerizing such combination at an initial pH of from 2 to 5 to at least 90% in completion; and (iii) adding a second mixture of monomers at a rate substantially equal to the rate of consumption of such second mixture of monomers to continue and complete the polymerization. The present invention further provides a polymer dispersion made from the above method.

Abstract: The present invention relates a plasticizer composition, a resin composition, and a method of preparing the same. A plasticizer capable of improving physical properties, such as plasticizing efficiency, migration, tensile strength, an elongation rate, stress migration and light resistance, which are required for sheet Chemical Formulations when used as a plasticizer of a resin composition, by improving inferior physical properties caused by structural limitations, and a resin composition including the same may be provided.

Abstract: Tripentyl esters of trimellitic acid, especially mixtures of triisopentyl esters of trimellitic acid comprising isomeric pentyl radicals in which more than 5 mol % of the isomeric pentyl radicals incorporated in the ester mixture are branched, have good compatibility with PVC and PVC-containing polymers and simultaneously exhibit a lesser tendency to migrate.

Abstract: The invention provides a rubber composition prepared by mixing, per 100 parts by mass of a rubber component comprising at least 50% by mass of a diene-based rubber, from 20 to 150 parts by mass of a filler, and from 0.05 to 30 parts by mass of a compound A which has a specific guanidine structure and has a functional group reactive with the diene-based rubber. The rubber composition improves both a high elastic modulus and a low tan ?. The invention also provides a pneumatic tire using the rubber composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is modified silica tiller material wherein the silica filler material has been surface treated with both an alkyl silane and an alkenyl silane. The modified silica filler material when included in an elastomeric composition, results in lower compression set and improved mechanical properties including viscosity, tensile strength, modulus and elongation. The filler material can be used at high levels in elastomeric compositions and does not raise the viscosity to unusable levels. The elastomeric composition including the modified filler material finds special use in the formation of gaskets for fuel cells.

Abstract: This invention discloses methods for producing modified cellulose, modified nanocellulose, modified nanocellulose functionalized with other functional species, and derivatives thereof. The present invention also provides cellulose, nanocellulose, and their derivatives that are safe to use inside an animal or human body and are biocompatible without costly purification. These cellulose or nanocellulose materials can be used in many different applications, including carrier for pharmaceutical active agents and other medical devices.

Abstract: Nano-emulsions and nano-latexes comprising functionalized cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) as a surfactant that impacts the stability and size of the emulsion droplets of oil-in water emulsions. Stable emulsions can be accessed by adding a desired organic, non-water soluble molecule as the oil phase to an aqueous CNC suspension followed by agitation. Depending on the functionalization of the CNCs, their hydrophilic/hydrophobic balance can be modified, which allows the ability to control the stability and droplet size of the emulsion. Methods for producing nano-emulsions and nano-latexes, when the oil phase contains a polymerizable monomer, are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention aims to develop a process for fractionation of lignocellulosic biomass by contacting lignocellulosic biomass with treatment liquid in close system at temperature not over 200° C. and pressure of 5 to 20 bars, wherein said treatment liquid comprises water-miscible part that comprising formic acid, alcohol, and water and water-immiscible part that comprising alkyl acetate. The lignocellulosic biomass may be selected from rice straw, bagasse, corncobs, corn stem, palm waste, grass, pineapple shell, bamboo, or mixture thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a rubber composition capable of achieving both the low loss property and the wear resistance at a high degree, and a tire capable of achieving both the low loss property and the wear resistance at a high degree. The rubber composition comprises: a rubber component comprising at least a polymer component P1 and a polymer component P2; and a filler comprising at least silica, wherein: a glass-transition temperature Tg1 of the polymer component P1 and a glass-transition temperature Tg2 of the polymer component P2 satisfy a relation that 0<|Tg1?Tg2|?20; the polymer components P1 and P2 are insoluble to each other in sub-micron order; and 80% or more of a total amount of the filler exists in a phase of the polymer component P2. The tire uses the rubber composition for a tread member.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to reaction products formed from a thermoplastic vulcanizate compositions, articles made therefrom, and methods for making such reaction products. The reaction products may include a thermoplastic vulcanizate, a functionalized polymer, and an inorganic filler. Such reaction products may advantageously exhibit reduced coefficient of linear thermal expansion as compared to a product that is otherwise identical, but which do not contain the functionalized polymer and/or inorganic filler. The reaction product may be used in automotive extruded sealing profiles, such as glass run channel, glass encapsulation, and belt line seals.

Abstract: A polyethylene composition suitable for use in a living hinge component, the composition comprising a first ethylene-based polymer component, wherein the first ethylene-based polymer component has a density of from 0.940 g/cc to less than 0.960 g/cc, a melt index, I2.16, of less than 0.5 g/10 min, and a weight average molecular weight, Mw,cc, as measured by gel permeation chromatography using conventional calibration, of greater than or equal to 200,000 g/mol, and a second ethylene-based polymer component, wherein the composition has an overall density of from 0.945 g/cc to 0.960 g/cc and an overall melt index, I2.16, of from 10 g/10 min to 70 g/10 min.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a composition as an extrusion agent for the production of an extruded product, wherein: the extruded product comprises a polyolefin, as well as fillers in a concentration greater than or equal to 15% by weight; the composition used comprising a fluorinated polymer having a viscosity less than or equal to 15 kP at a temperature of 232° C. and at a shear rate of 100 s?1. The invention also relates to an extrusion method for a polyolefin supplemented with fillers, in the presence of such an extrusion agent.

Abstract: Shrink films made from metallocene-catalyzed polyethylene polymers and processes for making the same are disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is an EVOH resin pellet which is capable of reducing the occurrence of fish eyes in a melt molded article of an EVOH resin. The occurrence of fish eyes in a melt molded article such as a film that is produced by melt molding using pellets is able to be suppressed by setting the abundance of a conjugated polyene in a surface portion of the pellet to an intended amount or more.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to carbon fiber reinforced polyolefin compositions, which may have a relatively low density. The compositions may include a thermoplastic olefin, a filler component, a compatibilizer, and/or an additive package. In some embodiments, the filler component includes a plurality of carbon fibers. In addition, articles of manufacture and methods of making a carbon fiber reinforced polyolefin composition are provided.