Abstract: The present invention relates to novel polypropylene compositions suitable for automotive applications, having a good balance of mechanical properties and especially low gloss. The inventive compositions are characterised by at least two heterophasic propylene copolymers (HECOs), where at least one of the HECOs is characterised by a rather high molecular weight rubber, an ethylene-a-olefin elastomer (EOE) having a rather low melt flow rate MFR2 (190° C.) and a specific ratio between the MFR of the ethylene-a-olefin elastomer (EOE) and of at least one of the heterophasic propylene copolymers (HECOs).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a heterophasic propylene copolymer (HECO), a polyolefin composition (PO) comprising the heterophasic propylene copolymer (HECO), an automotive article comprising the heterophasic propylene copolymer (HECO) and/or the polyolefin composition (PO) and a process for the preparation of the polyolefin composition (PO) as well as the use of the heterophasic propylene copolymer (HECO) for improving the mechanical properties of a polyolefin composition (PO).

Abstract: A sound insulation composition and a sound insulation sheet for a vehicle are provided. The sound insulation composition includes 50 to 300 parts by weight of EPDM rubber, 10 to 300 parts by weight of mica powers, 10 to 300 parts by weight of dolomite, 2 to 15 parts by weight of a vulcanized agent, 3 to 60 parts by weight of a compatilizer, 30 to 300 parts by weight of a fire retardant, 0.2 to 3 parts by weight of a cross-linking agent, 10 to 80 parts by weight of a plasticizer, and 100 to 500 parts by weight of barium sulfate. The sound insulation sheet for the vehicle is made of the sound insulation composition mentioned above.

Abstract: A solid surface comprises (i) from 45 to 80 volume fraction percent of polymethylmethacrylate or unsaturated polyester or a combination of both, (ii) from 25 to 55 volume fraction percent of inorganic filler particles distributed evenly throughout the solid surface, and (iii) from 0.75 to 8 volume fraction percent of a siloxane fluid, wherein, when the filler has a major dimension of from 30-50 micrometers, the siloxane has a molecular weight of from 40,000 to 150,000 or when the filler has a major dimension of from 10-15 micrometers, the siloxane has a molecular weight of from 25,000 to 100,000 or when or when the filler has a major dimension of from 1-10 micrometers, the siloxane has a molecular weight of from 5,000 to 100,000.

Abstract: Disclosed is a linear low-density polyethylene grafted with maleic anhydride (MAH-g-LLDPE). The MAH-g-LLDPE has a unique combination of properties including a low density and a high melt index.

Abstract: Provided is a resin composition, comprising: an isobutylene-based copolymer (A) containing a halogen atom; an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (B); and a halogen scavenger (C), wherein a mass ratio (B/A) of the ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (B) to the isobutylene-based copolymer (A) containing a halogen atom is from 20/80 to 50/50, and a content of the halogen scavenger (C) is from 0.01 to 1 part by mass based on 100 parts by mass of a total of the isobutylene-based copolymer (A) containing a halogen atom and the ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (B). Such a resin composition is excellent in gas barrier properties and flexibility and stably produced over a long period of time.

Abstract: Provided herein are mixed resin systems and the use thereof for wafer-level underfill (WAUF) for three-dimensional TSV packages. In one aspect, there are provided compositions comprising (1) an epoxy resin, (2) a maleimide, nadimide or itaconamide, (3) a toughening agent and (4) a filler. In certain aspects, the invention relates to underfill films prepared from invention compositions. In certain aspects, the invention relates to articles comprising the underfill films described herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous compositions comprising a) at least one polymer PALK in the form of dispersed polymer particles, wherein the polymer PALK is obtainable by ring-opening metathesis polymerization of at least one cyclic olefin monomer, and b) at least one polymer P2 in the form of dispersed polymer particles, wherein the polymer P2 comprises no olefinically unsaturated C—C-bond and has repeating units bearing at least one polar group. The aqueous compositions are suitable in particular for producing sheetings and barrier coatings having a very good barrier action toward gases, such as air, oxygen, nitrogen, argon, carbon dioxide, and in particular toward oxygen and oxygenous gases, such as air. The sheetings and coatings also have very good mechanical properties, in particular a high elongation at break coupled with good tear strength.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyester resin composition which has an excellent infrared light-transmitting property, and is excellent in heat resistance and low gas emission, and is suitable for use as black colored design parts (particularly as lamp parts). According to the present invention, there is provided a polyester resin composition containing, per 100 parts by mass of a polyester resin, 0.005 to 20 part(s) by mass of an inorganic filler that has an average particle size of 3 ?m or less, 0.05 to 3 part(s) by mass of a polyfunctional glycidyl group-containing styrene polymer and 0.5 to 3 part(s) by mass of an infrared light-transmitting black dye, wherein the polyester resin composition satisfies the following requirements (1) and (2). (1) An average value of transmittances, for wavelengths of 800 to 1100 nm, of a flat plate that is obtained from the polyester resin composition and has a thickness of 2 mm is 5% or higher and less than 20%. (2) Color-L?7.

Abstract: A polybutylene terephthalate resin composition in which it is possible to effectively suppress discoloration without lowering the heat shock resistance. The polybutylene terephthalate resin composition is part of a molded article having a lightness L* value of 80 or higher as measured using a color difference meter, and includes a polybutylene terephthalate resin having a terminal carboxyl group content of 30 meq/kg or less, a carbodiimide compound, and a phosphite compound; and the phosphite compound content is 0.05-0.15 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of polybutylene terephthalate resin.

Abstract: A polyethylene terephthalate resin composition which is characterized by having a manganese element content of 30 to 60 ppm, a potassium element content of 2 to 10 ppm, an antimony element content of 70 to 150 ppm, a molar ratio of metal elements to phosphorus element (M/P=(M1+M2/2)/P) satisfying formula (1), and a gelation ratio of 5% by weight or less: 0.6?(M1+M2/2)/P?1.3??(1) wherein M1 represents the content (mol/t) of a bivalent metal element selected from the group consisting of Mg, Mn, and Ca; M2 represents the content (mol/t) of a monovalent metal element selected from the group consisting of Li, Na, and K; and P represents the content (mol/t) of phosphorus element.

Abstract: A novel thermoplastic material including polylactic acid (PLA) and calcium hydroxide is provided, the material having an elevated glass transition temperature (Tg). Methods of making this novel material, and articles of manufacture made from it are also provided.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition of the present invention contains: a polycarbonate resin; a siloxane copolymer comprising a repeat unit represented by chemical formula 1 and a repeat unit represented by chemical formula 2; a metal aromatic sulfonate; a fluorinated olefin-based resin; and an inorganic filler having a difference in refractive index with the polycarbonate resin of approximately 0-0.01. The thermoplastic resin composition has excellent flame retardancy, transparency, stiffness, heat resistance, balance of these physical properties, and the like.

Abstract: Polyoxymethylene polymer compositions and molded articles made from the composition are disclosed that are fuel resistant, particularly diesel fuel resistant, and resistant to highly acidic solutions. The polymer composition contains a polyoxymethylene polymer generally in an amount from about 90% to about 95% by weight. In addition, the polymer composition contains an add neutralizing agent and a plasticizer at a weight ratio that has been found to significantly improve the add resistant properties of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a thermoplastic polyurethane that comprises reacting an isocyanate composition at least comprising 4,4?-diisocyanatodicyclohexylmethane (H12MDI) with a polyol composition (PZ) in the presence of a catalyst composition at least comprising a bismuth-containing compound selected from bismuth (tricarboxylate) catalysts, where the carboxyl radicals independently of one another have 6 to 12 carbon atoms, to give a melt and producing pellets from the resulting melt. The present invention further relates to a thermoplastic polyurethane obtained or obtainable by the method of the invention, and also to the use for producing films, profiles, cable sheathing, and sheathing of LED strips.

Abstract: A method for providing a fluorinated polyamide is herein provided. The method envisages the copolymerization of a (per)fluoropolyether comprising amino or acid functional groups with a mixture of a hydrogenated dicarboxylic acid and a diamine and/or an aminoacid or lactam in the presence of a hydrogenated monocarboxylic acid and/or a hydrogenated monoamine. By appropriate selection of the functionality of the reaction mixture, fluorinated polyamides having an average molecular weight (Mw) lower than 16,000 and a content of PFPE segments ranging from 5% to 50% wt are obtained. These polyamides can be advantageously used as additives for other polyamides, in particular for non-fluorinated polyamides to provide blends that can be formed into shaped articles.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an oxygen scavenging composition for containers. The oxygen scavenging composition may comprise at least one polyester component, which is a copolyester containing a metal sulfonate salt group, a transition metal catalyst, and a vegetable oil. The vegetable oil may comprise at least one molecule having a double allylic structure. The copolyester containing a metal sulfonate salt group may comprise at least one acid unit and at least one diol unit. The concentration of the double allylic structures of the vegetable oil in the composition may be greater than 5.0 meq/kg of all of the polyester components. The composition may also be void of or substantially void of a polyamide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new aqueous curable binder composition comprising a polyphenolic macromolecular compound which bears a multitude of catechol radicals (dihydroxybenzene), preferably lignosulfonate salts and condensed tannins and mixtures thereof, and a polyamine functional compound comprising primary and/or secondary and/or tertiary and/or quaternary amine functional groups, suitable for bonding particulate matter, such as fibers, more particularly mineral wool fibers, or particles, such as wood particles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a carrier liquid and lignin or lignin derivatives; wherein at least one of the hydroxyl groups of the biomass have been substituted with ester groups and wherein the carrier liquid is a gas oil. The composition may be used for preparing fuels or lubricants.

Abstract: Described herein is a melt-processible polymer composition comprising: a non-fluorinated melt-processible polymer; and a fluorine-containing polymer comprising at least three —(SO3?)iM+i groups per polymer chain wherein M is a cation; and i is an integer.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of synthesizing near IR, closed chain, sulfo-cyanine dyes are provided.

Abstract: An azo compound and an ink composition containing the azo compound are used as inks for ink jet recording and have excellent gas (ozone) resistance when recording is done on special ink jet paper. The azo compound is represented by formula (1) or a tautomer thereof, or a salt of these. In formula (1), R1 represents a C1-C4 alkyl group, R2 represents a cyano group, R3 and R4 each independently represent a C1-C4 alkoxy, R5-R10 each independently represent a group represented by formula (2), and R11-R13 each independently represent a nitro group.

Abstract: A near-infrared absorbing composition including a near-infrared absorbing dye [A], a resin-based dispersant [B1] having an amine value in the range from 20 to 200 (mg KOH/g), and a binder resin [C] having a weight average molecular weight in the range from 5,000 to 40,000 and an acid value of 130 mg KOH/g or less.

Abstract: Colorant of formula (I): wherein A signifies a monovalent organic residue comprising a chromophore group; B signifies a bivalent organic residue selected from the class consisting of aromatic, heteroaromatic, cycloaliphatic and aliphatic groups containing from 2 to 10 carbon atoms, optionally substituted; and C signifies the residue of compound comprising at least one amido group, one primary amino group, and one secondary amino group, wherein C is linked to B via a nitrogen atom of an amino group, wherein said compound is a poly(amidoamine).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing an aqueous suspension of precipitated calcium carbonate, an aqueous suspension of precipitated calcium carbonate and a precipitated calcium carbonate obtained by the process, a product comprising the aqueous suspension of precipitated calcium carbonate or the precipitated calcium carbonate as well as its use.

Abstract: Carbon blacks such as reinforcing-grade carbon blacks with high structure are described. The carbon black can have the following properties: a statistical thickness surface area (STSA) ranging from 80 m2/g to 150 m2/g, an oil absorption number (OAN) of at least 180 mL/100 g, and a crushed oil absorption number (COAN) of at least 110 mL/100 g. Rubber compounds which incorporate the carbon black also are described.

Abstract: A method of curing a coating includes forming a primer coating from a composition for use in a conductive nanoparticle composition, wherein the composition comprises a multifunctional acrylate oligomer; an acrylate monomer; a photoinitiator; and a solvent; wherein the primer composition includes a total weight, wherein 5% to 20% of the total weight comprises the multifunctional acrylate oligomer, wherein 15% to 20% of the total weight comprises the acrylate monomer, wherein 1.5% to 6% of the total weight comprises the photoinitiator; and wherein 50 to 78% of the total weight comprises the solvent; applying the primer coating to a surface of a substrate to form a coated substrate; applying irradiation to the primer coating with an ultraviolet light lamp having a peak irradiance of at least 1500 milliWatts; and curing the coating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-reflective coating solution composition and an anti-reflective coating film using the same. More particularly, an anti-reflective coating solution composition is provided, which has a low refractive index to thus improve transmittance and can also increase abrasion resistance to thus maintain an anti-reflective effect for a long period of time, whereby an anti-reflective coating film for improving solar cell module efficiency can be formed, and thus can be applied not only to a solar cell module glass but also to glass in a variety of fields.

Abstract: A curable powder coating composition comprising one or more hydroxyl or carboxyl functional polyester(s) (A), one or more hydroxyl or carboxyl functional acrylic resin(s) (B), one or more cross linker(s) (C) able to react with (A) and/or (B).

Abstract: One or more techniques are disclosed for a method for functionalized a graphitic material comprising the steps of: 1) providing a graphitic material; 2) providing a first molecule comprising a first group, a spacer, and a second group; 3) providing a second molecule comprising a third group, a spacer, and a fourth group, wherein the third group is a different group from the first group; and 4) bonding the first molecule and the second molecule to the graphitic material. Also disclosed is a tunable material composition comprising the functionalized carbon nanotubes or functionalized graphene prepared by the methods described herein.

Abstract: A method and composition for pretreating magnesium substrates prior to the application of a protective and/or decorative surface coating is disclosed. The pretreatment composition comprises (a) a compound containing at least 4 phosphorus acid groups and (b) a soluble alkaline earth salt.

Abstract: A process for applying a chromium layer on a substrate, specifically a turbine engine airfoil, by contacting at least a portion of the substrate with a gaseous chromium wherein the gaseous chromium is generated from a substantially nitrogen free source.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to corrosion or rust preventive coating compositions and methods of their use. The compositions comprise a rust preventative composition, optionally including a diluent, and a quaternary ammonium salt.

Abstract: A coating comprising a metal-organic framework, wherein the metal-organic framework having a zeolitic structure comprising at least one multivalent metal species and at least one organic ligand (such as zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF)). Said coating has a topography comprising an array of projections, and each projection having at least one tapered distal end. There is also provided a method of coating substrates with the disclosed coating and use of said coating as a disinfectant, an antiseptic, or an antibiotic. Such use is possible because the tapered distal end of the disclosed zeolitic structure exerting higher pressure on any microbial cell that comes into contact with the disclosed coating, thereby piercing through the cell membrane more easily, causing cell deformation and lysis.

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: An antibacterial device is disclosed that includes a substrate and an antibacterial coating or antibacterial surface being provided on at least a part of the substrate's surface. The antibacterial coating or surface includes Angstrom scale flakes, where the Angstrom scale flakes are arranged in a standing position on the substrate surface and are attached to the substrate surface via edge sides thereof. The Angstrom scale flakes can, for example, be graphene flakes, or graphite flakes having a thickness of a few atom layers. It has been found that such standing flakes are efficient in killing prokaryotic cells but do not harm eukaryotic cells.

Abstract: Embodiments of an optical fiber ribbon cable are provided. The optical fiber ribbon cable includes a cable jacket having an interior surface defining a central bore, at least one buffer tube located in the central bore of the cable jacket, and at least one optical fiber ribbon disposed within the at least one buffer tube. The at least one optical fiber ribbon includes a plurality of optical fibers, a polymer matrix surrounding the plurality of optical fibers, and a low-smoke, flame retardant (LSFR) coating surrounding the polymer matrix. The LSFR coating includes from 25 to 65% by weight of an inorganic, halogen-free flame retardant filler dispersed in a curable acrylate medium. Further, the inorganic, halogen-free flame retardant filler includes particles having, on average, a maximum outer dimension of 5 microns.

Abstract: Provided are epoxy-based components and methods of fabricating such components. Specifically, an component comprises an epoxy-based composite part and a UV protective coating disposed over the part. This coating allows for the component to be exposed to UV radiation without any additional coating and without deterioration of the epoxy-based composite part. Specifically, the component may be exposed to interior lights and direct sun during its subsequent fabrication and/or transportation. The UV protective coating comprises polyurethane and silicate filler, such as hydrated aluminum silicate and/or hydrated magnesium silicate. The coating may have a transmittance of less than 1% or even less than 0.1% in the UV range. An epoxy primer layer may be formed directly over the UV protective coating followed by various other coatings, including a decorative finish.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coated article comprising a partial or complete durable non-fluorinated coating on the surface of an article, wherein the coating comprises 5 to 95% by weight of a hydrophobic compound, and 5 to 95% by weight of a surface effect agent, both based on the total solids weight of the coating, where the hydrophobic compound is selected from a hydrophobic cyclic or acyclic alcohol.

Abstract: Radiation curable compositions for additive fabrication are described and claimed. Such compositions are particularly suited for investment casting applications, and include a cationically polymerizable component, a radically polymerizable component, a certain type of prescribed antimony-free, sulfonium salt-based cationic photoinitiator, and a free-radical photoinitiator. In other embodiments, the composition may also include a photosensitizer and/or a UV/absorber. Also described and claimed is a method for using a liquid radiation curable resin for additive fabrication with a certain type of prescribed antimony-free, sulfonium salt-based cationic photoinitiator and a certain type of prescribed photosensitizer in an investment casting process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a coatings composition with an open time additive comprising the steps of a) contacting an aqueous dispersion of alkali swellable polymer particles with a rheology modifier and a binder to form a coatings composition with a VOC of less than 50 g/L; and b) neutralizing the alkali swellable particles with a non-volatile base after or upon contact with the rheology modifier and the binder to form swelled multi-staged polymer particles; wherein the alkali swellable polymer particles comprise a shell having a Tg of not greater than 25° C. and an acid functionalized core; and wherein the core-to-shell ratio is in the range of from 1:3.2 to 1:10. The composition arising from the process of the present invention is useful for improving open time, especially for low VOC coatings applications.

Abstract: An ink formulation for 3D printing comprises a triblock copolymer in a solvent, where the triblock copolymer includes end blocks comprising an aromatic or acrylate polymer and a midblock between the end blocks comprising an aliphatic polymer. The ink formulation exhibits a shear thinning threshold of about 0.02 rad/sec or less. A method of making a 3D printed radiofrequency (RF) device comprises extruding an ink formulation from a deposition nozzle moving relative to a substrate, where the ink formulation comprises a triblock copolymer in a solvent and the triblock copolymer includes end blocks comprising an aromatic or acrylate polymer and a midblock between the end blocks comprising an aliphatic polymer. One or more continuous filaments comprising the ink formulation are deposited in a predetermined pattern on the substrate, and the ink formulation is treated to remove or cure the solvent, thereby forming a printed RF device.

Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to coalescent inks and material sets, such as for 3D printing. In one example, the coalescent ink can include a conjugated polymer, a colorant imparting a visible color to the coalescent ink, and an ink vehicle comprising a high boiling point co-solvent having a boiling point of 250° C. or greater. The high boiling point co-solvent can be present in an amount from about 1 wt % to about 4 wt % with respect to the coalescent ink.

Abstract: An aqueous ink-jet ink which contains an aqueous vehicle, a dispersed binder, and one or more nonionic surfactants. The aqueous vehicle contains solvents with boiling points less than 200° C., or solvents with boiling points greater than 200° C. and having a solubility of water in solvents of less than 50% by weight. The ink is particularly advantageous for printing on coated offset media with.

Abstract: Provided is an ink including water, organic solvents, a color material, and resin particles, wherein the ink is used in a printing method including applying the ink onto a substrate including a resin to print, and the organic solvents include a compound, a diol compound including 3 or 4 carbon atoms, and 2-ethylhexyl alcohol, where the compound has a boiling point of 170° C. or higher and an absolute value of a difference between Fh of the compound represented by Mathematical Formula 1 and Fh of the resin in the substrate represented by Mathematical Formula 1 is 5% or less, Fh(%)=[?H/(?D+?P+?H)]×100??<Mathematical Formula 1> where, in Mathematical Formula 1, ?H is a hydrogen bond term of the Hansen solubility parameter, ?D is a dispersion term of the Hansen solubility parameter, and ?P is a polarity term of the Hansen solubility parameter.

Abstract: Provided are a microcapsule including a shell that has a three-dimensional cross-linked structure containing a hydrophilic group and Structure (1) and including a core that is in the interior of the shell, in which at least one of the shell or the core has a polymerizable group; and an application thereof In Structure (1), X represents a (p+m+n)-valent organic group formed by linking at least two groups selected from —NH—, >N—, —C(?O)—, —O—, —S—, and an aliphatic hydrocarbon group which may have a ring structure, provided that an organic group having an aromatic ring is excluded from X, R1 to R3 represent an aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 5 to 15 carbon atoms which may have a ring structure, provided that an aliphatic hydrocarbon group having an aromatic ring is excluded from R1 to R3, and * represents a binding position, each of p, m, and n is equal to or greater than 0, and p+m+n equals 3 or greater.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided an ink set which contains at least one ink selected from a group of a black pigment ink, a self-dispersing color pigment ink, and a resin-dispersion color pigment ink. The moisture quantity of the black pigment ink is from 68 mass % to 75 mass %. The moisture quantity of the self-dispersing color pigment ink is from 62 mass % to 72 mass %. The moisture quantity of the resin-dispersion color pigment ink is from 68 mass % to 75 mass %.

Abstract: The invention relates to a security pigment, comprising core-shell particles having a core based on an organic addition polymer, a shell based on an organic condensation polymer and a feature substance present in the core in finely dispersed or dissolved form, wherein the addition polymer is a three-dimensionally cross-linked duromer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pigment particle for security applications, comprising a duromer matrix and a plurality of core particles of a thermoplastic polymer with a feature substance dissolved in the core particles embedded therein, wherein the feature substance is an organic or metalorganic substance. The invention further relates to a method for producing security pigments, for example luminescent printing pigments, by means of incorporation into a duromer matrix of thermoplastic polymer particles in which the luminescent illuminant is present respectively in dissolved form.

Abstract: Provided herein is an ink immobilizing composition that includes colloidal wax particles and a property-adjusting agent, being capable of causing immobilization of a property-sensitive ink composition upon contact therebetween on the surface of a substrate, as well as a process of printing a rub-resistant image, a kit for printing a rub-resistant image, and a substrate having a rub-resistant image printed thereon.