Abstract: The present invention encompasses PRLR binding proteins. Specifically, the invention relates to antibodies that are chimeric, CDR grafted and humanized antibodies. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hPRLR and neutralize hPRLR activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. Methods of making and methods of using the antibodies of the invention are also provided. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hPRLR and for inhibiting hPRLR activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hPRLR activity is detrimental. Also included in the invention are anti-PRLR antibody drug conjugates (ADCs).

Abstract: Methods are provided for treating a subject with for an intracellular pathogen infection, by administering an agent that reduces the binding of CD47 on a infected cell to SIRP? on a host phagocytic cell, in an effective dose for increasing the phagocytosis of infected cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel antibodies and methods for using recombinant antigen-binding regions and antibodies and functional fragments containing such antigen-binding regions that are specific for CD38, which plays an integral role in various disorders or conditions. These methods take advantage of newly discovered antibodies and surprising properties of such antibodies, such as the ability to bind CD38 of minipig origin and the ability to induce, by cross-linking, specific killing of cells that express CD38. These antibodies as well as the novel methods for using those antibodies can be used to treat, for example, hematological malignancies such as multiple myeloma.

Abstract: Methods for predicting a therapeutic response in a patient (e.g., a cancer patient) to ErbB3 inhibitors, and methods of treating a cancer patient with targeted therapies.

Abstract: Provided herein, in one aspect, are antibodies that immunospecifically bind to a human KIT antigen comprising the fourth and/or fifth extracellular Ig-like domains (that is, D4 and/or D5 domains), polynucleotides comprising nucleotide sequences encoding such antibodies, and expression vectors and host cells for producing such antibodies. The antibodies can inhibit KIT activity, such as ligand-induced receptor phosphorylation. Also provided herein are kits and pharmaceutical compositions comprising antibodies that specifically bind to a KIT antigen, as well as methods of treating or managing a KIT-associated disorder or disease and methods of diagnosing a KIT-associated disorder or disease using the antibodies described herein.

Abstract: The disclosure provides transporter molecules capable of carrying agents of interest across the blood brain barrier. Also provided are polynucleotides encoding transporter molecules, methods making transporter molecules, and methods of using transporter molecules, e.g., for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of central nervous system diseases, disorders, or injuries.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to mutant interleukin-2 polypeptides that exhibit reduced affinity to the ?-subunit of the IL-2 receptor, for use as immunotherapeutic agents. In addition, the invention relates to immunoconjugates comprising said mutant IL-2 polypeptides, polynucleotide molecules encoding the mutant IL-2 polypeptides or immunoconjugates, and vectors and host cells comprising such polynucleotide molecules. The invention further relates to methods for producing the mutant IL-2 polypeptides or immunoconjugates, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel dual-targeting protein comprising: a protein that binds specifically to delta-like ligand 4 (DLL4); and an antibody that binds specifically to vascular endothelial cell growth factor (VEGF).

Abstract: Hemostatic devices and methods of making same are disclosed. Disclosed hemostatic devices include biocompatible non-oxidized regenerated cellulose. The disclosed hemostatic devices are effective in providing and maintaining hemostasis in cases of moderate to severe bleeding caused by non-compressional and/or non-tourniquetable injuries, among other things. The disclosed methods enable manufacture of a bioabsorbable, biocompatible, biodegradable carboxylmethyl cellulose having high stability and high adherence.

Abstract: The present invention provides a modified butadiene-based polymer capable of enhancing dispersability of an inorganic filler when used in a rubber composition, and enhancing viscoelasticity, a tensile property and processibility of the rubber composition in a balanced way from an interaction with the inorganic filler, and a modifier useful for preparing the same.

Abstract: Provided are modified plant fibers suitable for addition to rubber; an additive for rubber comprising the modified plant fibers which can be micronized and dispersed easily and highly when adding to rubber; a method of preparing the additive for rubber; and a rubber composition comprising the additive for rubber. Modified plant fibers (A) in which plant fibers (a) and a modified synthetic rubber (B) are covalently bonded wherein the ratio of the modified synthetic rubber (B) relative to 100 parts by weight of the plant fibers (a) is 5 to 100 parts by weight. An additive for rubber comprising 20 to 75 weight % of the modified plant fibers (A) according to claim 1 and 25 to 80 weight % of a processing agent for rubber (C), wherein the number average molecular weight of the processing agent for rubber (C) is 400 to 60,000, and the glass transition point of the processing agent for rubber (C) is 100° C. or less, and wherein the additive for rubber includes plant fibers in the ratio of 10 to 65 weight %.

Abstract: A process for increasing purity of a low density polyethylene (LDPE) composition, comprising the steps of: a) providing a melted composition comprising LDPE having Mn of at least 5.0 kg/mol according to size exclusion chromatography, Mw of at least 50 kg/mol according to size exclusion chromatography, a density of 915 to 935 kg/m3 according to ISO1183 and a melt flow rate of 0.10 g/10 min to 80 g/10 min according to ISO1133:2011 measured at 190° C. and 2.16 kg, and b) providing particles from the melted composition by: b1) mixing a supercritical fluid in the melted composition to obtain a solution saturated with the supercritical fluid and b2) expanding the solution through an opening to obtain the particles.

Abstract: A method for producing a (meth)acrylic resin composition, comprising: continuously feeding reaction starting materials to a tank reactor, the reaction starting materials comprising a polymerizable monomer component, a chain transfer agent and a radical polymerization initiator, the polymerizable monomer component comprising 50 to 100% by mass of methyl methacrylate, 0 to 20% by mass of an acrylic acid alkyl ester and 0 to 30% by mass of an additional monomer; conducting bulk polymerization of the polymerizable monomer component at a polymerization conversion ratio of 40 to 70% by mass to obtain a liquid containing a (meth)acrylic resin; continuously feeding the resulting liquid to a vented extruder to separate volatile component from the (meth)acrylic resin; conducting distillation using an atmospheric distillation column to separate the volatile component into a high boiling fraction (C1) and a low boiling fraction (A1); and conducting distillation using a vacuum distillation column having a pressure of ?50

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a particulate Group 2 metal/transition metal polymerization catalyst component for ethylene polymerization comprising a special bi-(oxygen containing ring) compound as internal donor, and to the use of such a catalyst component for preparing a catalyst used in the polymerization of ethylene.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a catalyst component for propene polymerization, comprising titanium, magnesium, halogen, and internal electron donor A, wherein said internal electron donor A is selected from the compounds as shown in Formula I, in Formula I, R is selected from hydrogen, hydroxyl, and substituted or unsubstituted C1-C30 hydrocarbyl, preferably from hydrogen, hydroxyl, and substituted or unsubstituted C1-C20 alkyl, C6-C30 aryl, C6-C30 heteroaryl, C7-C30 alkylaryl and C7-C30 arylalkyl; R1 and R2 may be identical to or different from each other, and are selected from hydrogen and substituted or unsubstituted C1-C30 hydrocarbyl, preferably from hydrogen and substituted or unsubstituted C1-C20 alkyl, C6-C30 aryl, C7-C30 alkylaryl and C7-C30 arylalkyl. According to the present invention, by using the compound as shown in Formula I as internal electron donor compound for propene polymerization, the catalyst has a higher activity, and a slow rate of delay of activity.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are ethylene-based polymers having a density greater than 0.945 g/cm3, a high load melt index less than 25 g/10 min, a peak molecular weight ranging from 52,000 to 132,000 g/mol, and an environmental stress crack resistance of at least 250 hours. These polymers have the processability of chromium-based resins, but with improved impact strength and stress crack resistance, and can be used in large-part blow molding applications.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an optical thermoplastic resin having excellent transparency and color tone, and also excellent heat stability, as well as being extremely low in both orientation birefringence and photoelastic birefringence; and a formed body made of said resin. This optical thermoplastic resin has a rate of reduction in melt viscosity of less than 20%, an orientation birefringence of ?1.7×10?4 to 1.7×10?4, a photoelastic constant of ?2×10?12 to 2×10?12 Pa?1, and, when formed into a 2 mm-thick formed body, has a haze of 1% or less.

Abstract: Disclosed is a conjugated diene polymer obtained by a polymerization reaction in a polymerization solution comprising a conjugated diene, a compound represented by the following formula (1) or formula (2), and an organoalkali metal compound as a polymerization initiator: wherein R102 in formula (1) represents an alkenyl group having 2 or more and 10 or less carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present application provides the block copolymers and their application. The present application may provide the block copolymers that have excellent self assembling and phase separation properties and therefore that can be effectively used in various applications. The present application may also provide applications of the block copolymers.

Abstract: Polymeric materials and methods for making the polymeric materials utilizing bisphenolic stillbottoms, lignosulfonates, or both are disclosed. In one embodiment, a polymer is provided that includes a condensate of bisphenolic stillbottoms, an optional phenolic compound independent of bisphenolic stillbottoms, an aldehyde, and a lignosulfonate compound. The condensate may further include an amino compound, a catalyst, or combinations thereof. Alternatively, the polymer may be free of a phenolic compound independent of bisphenolic stillbottoms. The polymers may be used in the manufacture of articles including composites, laminates and paper products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) compositions that contain alkylene substituted spirocyclic compounds as chain extender and polycarbonate polyol. The present invention provides for TPUs which exhibit high temperature resistance.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a modified carmine which can comprise polymers, such as, polyesters, or conjugating molecules, such as, polycarboxylic acids.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods of preparing stable suspensions of precious metal nanoparticles and methods for attaching bio-molecules to the nanoparticles. The formation of nanoparticles can be accomplished by either chemical synthesis or pulsed laser ablation in a liquid. The present disclosure reveals the importance of controlling the conductivity of the dispersion medium during pulsed laser ablation in a liquid to control the particle size of the nanoparticles. The present disclosure also reveals the importance of adjusting and maintaining the conductivity in a range of 25 ?S/cm or less during storage of the nanoparticles and just prior to performing bioconjugation reactions. The control of conductivity is an important process for maintaining the nanoparticles as a stable non-aggregated colloidal suspension in a dispersion medium.

Abstract: Vinyl-functional alcohols are silylated by reaction with a hydrolysable silyl hydride compound. The starting alcohol is heated and then combined with the silyl hydride and catalyst and allowed to heat exothermically. Cooling is applied when the conversion of vinyl groups is between 90-99%. In some embodiments, specified amounts of water are present. The cooling regimen and control of water content reduces certain side reactions, leading to greater yields to desired product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to biodegradable polyesteramides (PEAs) comprising hydrophobic alpha-amino acids, diols, aliphatic dicarboxylic acids and optionally diamines whereby at least one of the dicarboxylic acids, diols or diamines comprises disulphide linkages. The present invention also relates to the use of the polyesteramides in medical applications such as cancer treatment, ophthalmic applications, therapeutic cardiovascular applications, veterinary applications, pain management applications, MSK applications and vaccine delivery compositions. The present invention also relates to a drug delivery composition comprising the PEA's and to a drug delivery system such as micro- or nanoparticles, micelles, liposomes, polymerosomes, micro- and nanogels, polymerosomes or nanotubes.

Abstract: A method for preparing a polymer is provided. The method for preparing a polymer includes subjecting at least one monomer having a structure represented by Formula (I) to a reaction in the presence of sulfonic acid, diphenyl amine, and oxygen-containing phosphide, obtaining a sulfonium salt polymer wherein x is 0, 1, or 2; R1 is C1-6 alkyl group; and R2 is independently hydrogen, or C1-6 alkyl group. In particular, the molar ratio of the diphenyl amine to the oxygen-containing phosphide is from 4:1 to 1:1.

Abstract: Dandelion processes, compositions and products are provided. One process is a method of preparing dandelion that utilizes a species of a Taraxacum genus, the process including the steps of extracting and recovering a rubber and a carbohydrate from a dandelion root substantially simultaneously. The process employs a dandelion species that is selected from the group consisting of: Taraxacum officianale, Taraxacum kok-saghyz, a rubber-bearing species of the genus Taraxacum, and a combination of two or more thereof. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules that allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure contained herein. This Abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to methods and/or systems for making a SIPN and/or an IPN by physically mixing at least one vinyl functional thermoset with at least one thermoplastic resin. For example, a method of producing a resin composition comprising: mixing at least one vinyl functional thermoset resin with at least one thermoplastic resin wherein: the two resins are sufficiently miscible at a mixing viscosity of at least at least 5,000 cPs measured at the temperature of mixing and the mixing results in sufficient laminar flow such that a substantial portion of the resin mixture forms an IPN and/or a SIPN. The IPNs and/or SPINs formed have one or more superior properties over mixtures of the same resins.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to melt-stabilized materials including ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), methods of making the same, and medical implants including the same. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of melt-stabilizing a material including UHMWPE. The method includes obtaining or providing a solid material including UHMWPE including a first concentration of free-radicals. The method includes coating at least part of the solid material with a liquid composition including at least one antioxidant, to provide a coated solid material. The method includes heating the coated solid material in an environment including oxygen, the heating being sufficient to melt at least part of the UHMWPE, to provide a heated material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a chitosan-based matrix comprising the following steps: a) two separate chitosan porous layers obtained from lyophilization of layers of one or more solutions of chitosan are provided, b) the chitosan porous layers of a) are neutralized and washed, c) a face of each chitosan porous layer is acidified with an acid, d) a fiber reinforcement member is provided and positioned between the two acidified faces of the two chitosan porous layers, e) the two chitosan porous layers and the fiber reinforcement member are let to dry to obtain a matrix having the fiber reinforcement member embedded therein. The invention also relates to an implant comprising a matrix obtained according to such a method.

Abstract: The synthesis of a silver-PMMA nanocomposite film includes mixing an aqueous extract of Trigonella foenum-graecum (also known as Helba and fenugreek) seeds with an aqueous solution of silver nitrate, thereby reducing the silver ions to silver metal nanoparticles. A solution of the silver nanoparticles is added to a solution of PMMA [poly (methyl methacrylate)] in N?N-dimethylformamide (DMF) with stirring at 90° C. A light brown solution of silver colloids develops, which is cast in a glass plate and the DMF is evaporated at room temperature, leaving a silver-PMMA nanocomposite film. Testing on water shows the silver-PMMA nanocomposite film prevents or inhibits growth of microbes, suggesting use as an antimicrobial or antibacterial agent, e.g., in water purification.

Abstract: The carbon fiber forming raw material is a carbon fiber forming raw material (Z) as a prepreg including sizing agent-coated carbon fibers and a thermosetting resin or a carbon fiber forming raw material (Y) as a forming material that includes sizing agent-coated carbon fibers and has a woven fabric form or a braid form. The sizing agent includes components (A) and (B). The component (A) is an epoxy compound having two or more epoxy groups or two or more types of functional groups. The component (B) is one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a tertiary amine compound, a tertiary amine salt, a quaternary ammonium salt, a quaternary phosphonium salt, and a phosphine compound. The component (B) is contained in an amount of 0.1 to 25 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the component (A).

Abstract: A system and method for producing a composite component, especially for continuous production of such composite components, includes a feeding device for feeding one or more layers of reinforcing material from a material supply along a process path, a resin application device for applying a resin matrix to the reinforcing material fed along the process path, and a forming device configured to shape or mould a profile of the reinforcing material and the resin matrix applied thereto to form a composite component as the reinforcing material is fed or conveyed along the process path.

Abstract: Carbon black-containing composite resin pre-expanded particles comprising 100 to 400 parts by mass of a polystyrene-based resin with respect to 100 parts by mass of a carbon black-containing polyolefin-based resin; having a carbon black content of 0.5 to 5.0% by mass and a bulk density of 0.015 to 0.25 g/cm3; and having an outermost layer of 30 to 80 pm after undergoing the following tests: (a) one of the carbon black-containing composite resin pre-expanded particles is sliced into a 1-mm slice in such a way that cross-section surfaces of cells are exposed on both surfaces of the slice; (b) the obtained slice is immersed in toluene at 25° C. for 24 hours to extract a polystyrene-based resin component as described above; (c) the cross-section surface of the slice is then subjected to magnified photographing by a microscope; (d) the obtained microscope image is observed.

Abstract: Rigid foam insulating products and processes for making such insulation products are disclosed. The foam products are formed from a polymer, a blowing agent, and nano-graphite. The nano-graphite has a size in at least one dimension less than about 100 nm and, in exemplary embodiments may be an intercalated, expanded nano-graphite. In addition, the nano-graphite may include a plurality of nanosheets having a thickness between about 10 to about 100 nanometers. The nano-graphite acts as a process additive to improve the physical properties of the foam product, such as thermal insulation and compressive strength. In addition, the nano-graphite in the foam controls cell morphology and acts as a nucleating agent in the foaming process. Further, the nano-graphite exhibits overall compound effects on foam properties including improved insulating value (increased R-value) for a given thickness and density and improved ultraviolet (UV) stability.

Abstract: Polylactic acid-based resin expanded beads obtained by releasing a softened, pressurized foamable resin composition, which has a polylactic acid-based resin and a physical blowing agent, to a low pressure atmosphere to foam and expand the resin composition, where the polylactic acid-based resin satisfies the conditions (1) to (3) shown below, and exhibits excellent secondary expansion properties and fusion bonding properties. A polylactic acid-based resin expanded beads molded article obtained by in-mold molding of the polylactic acid-based resin expanded beads exhibits excellent mechanical properties. MT?30 mN??(1) log MT?0.93 log ??1.75??(2) CT1/2?600 sec??(3) where MT represents a melt tension [mN] at 190° C., ? represents a melt viscosity [Pa·s] at 190° C. and a shear speed of 20 sec?1, and CT1/2 represents a half crystallization time [sec] at 110° C.

Abstract: Syntactic polyurethane elastomers are made using a non-mercury catalyst. The elastomer is made from a reaction mixture containing a prepolymer made from a polyether polyol and a polyisocyanate, a chain extender, a polyisocyanate and microspheres. The elastomer adheres well to itself, which makes it very useful as thermal insulation for pipelines and other structures that have a complex geometry.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing polyarylethersulfone-polyalkylene oxide block copolymers (PPC) comprising the polycondensation of a reaction mixture (RG) comprising the components: (A1) at least one aromatic dihalogen compound, (B1) at least one aromatic dihydroxyl compound, (B2) at least one polyalkylene oxide having at least two hydroxyl groups, (C) at least one aprotic polar solvent and (D) at least one metal carbonate, where the reaction mixture (RG) does not comprise any substance which forms an azeotrope with water.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions of green coalescents comprising monoesters obtained from direct or indirect esterification of vegetable oil fatty acids and fusel oil alcohols. The fatty acids used in the present invention have 6 to 22 carbon atoms and can be either saturated or unsaturated.

Abstract: Compositions comprising isocyanate capped polyurethane prepolymers and select mono-benzyl phthalate plasticizers, e.g., 7-(2,6,6,8-tetramethyl-4-oxa-3-oxo-nonyl) benzylphthalate, exhibit better isocyanate stability than prepolymer compositions comprising other plasticizers common in polyurethane systems. Curing compositions comprising these prepolymers, the select mono-benzyl phthalate plasticizers, and methylenedianiline coordination complex curing agents exhibit improved processing characteristics and yield elastomeric polyurethanes with lower compression set, higher break strength and lower color than similar composition comprising plasticizers such as benzoate plasticizers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a blown film made of a composition comprising a) a propylene heterophasic copolymer (A) with a matrix propylene polymer and an ethylene-propylene-rubber characterized in that the film has been monoaxially oriented in the machine direction with a stretch ratio of 1:1.1 to 1:10, to a process for making such a film, to the use of said composition in making such a film, and to an article comprising such a film.

Abstract: A polymer sheet includes a core layer containing a propylene impact copolymer (ICP), and a first additional layer comprising a first polymer composition. The propylene impact copolymer (ICP) in the core layer includes a matrix and a dispersed phase. The matrix comprises a polypropylene homopolymer or a propylene/alpha-olefin random copolymer which includes greater than 50 wt. % of units derived from propylene monomer. The dispersed phase includes a copolymer of ethylene and a C3-C8 ?-olefin. The ICP has a first melting point being greater than 100° C. (e.g., in the range of from 100° C. to 130° C.) and a second melting point. The polymer sheet can also include a second additional layer containing a second polymer composition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an elastomer composition comprising an ethylene/?-olefin/diene modified interpolymer, a very low density polyethylene component, and a propylene polymer component, wherein the propylene polymer component comprises at least one branched polypropylene. The inventive compositions are particularly suitable for fabricating thermoformed non-carpet automotive flooring.

Abstract: The method of producing stannous oxide includes: a Sn ion-containing acid solution forming step (S01); a first neutralizing step (S02), which is a step of forming Sn precipitates by adding one or more of alkaline solutions of ammonium carbonate, ammonium bicarbonate, and aqueous ammonia to the Sn ion-containing acid solution to retain pH at 3-6 therein; a Sn precipitate separating step (S03); a Sn precipitate dispersing step (S04), which is a step of dispersing the separated Sn precipitates in a solvent liquid to obtain a dispersion liquid; and a second neutralizing step (S06), which is a step of forming SnO by adding an alkaline solution to the dispersion liquid of the Sn precipitates and then by heating, wherein Na, K, Pb, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Al, Mg, Ca, Cr, Mn, Co, In, and Cd reside in the Sn ion-containing acid solution in the first neutralizing step (S02).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing and/or treating thermally deformable reflective material, including steps for: providing a base material such as a plate material or a sheet material, arranging on the base material an adhesive layer in the form of a polymerizable monomer mixture, preferably a photoactivatable monomer mixture, positioning reflective particles on the monomer mixture, subjecting the monomer mixture to a curing process for providing a thermoplastic polymer mixture for the purpose of fixing the reflective particles relative to the base material.

Abstract: A system for dispensing a fast curing epoxy traffic marking composition to a transportation corridor includes a plurality of bins positioned on a transportation corridor marking dispensing apparatus. A first bin contains an epoxy coating which is applied by the dispensing apparatus on a transportation corridor. A second bin contains at least one curing agent which is coated on a carrier such as glass beads or porous silica. These carriers are dropped onto the epoxy coating by the dispensing apparatus and promote rapid curing of the top layer of the epoxy coating while the bottom layer is given additional time to adhere to the roadway surface. This enables the application contractor to open a marked roadway in a quicker manner with less motorist disruption. An optional third bin contains retroreflective beads which are applied to the epoxy coating by the dispenser apparatus to improve visibility of the line marking.

Abstract: The present invention provides fluorinated compounds as well as dispersions of the fluorinated compounds. The fluorinated compounds described herein, in some embodiments, can be applied substrates such as textiles, including carpet and other floor coverings.

Abstract: A coated structure is provided that has a highly concentrated coating of carbon nanotubes so as to provide integrated thermal emissivity, atomic oxygen (AO) shielding and tailorable conductivity to the underlying surface, such as the surface of an aerospace vehicle, a solar array, an aeronautical vehicle or the like. A method of fabricating a coated structure is also provided in which a surface is coated with a coating having a relative high concentration of carbon nanotubes that is configured to provide integrated thermal emissivity, AO shielding and tailorable conductivity to the surface.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for fabricating and implementing optically absorbing coatings. In one aspect, an optically selective coating includes a substrate formed of a solar energy absorbing material, and a nanostructure material formed over the substrate as a coating capable of absorbing solar energy in a selected spectrum and reflecting the solar energy in another selected spectrum. A concentrating solar power (CSP) system includes heat transfer fluids (HTFs); thermal energy storage system (TES); and solar receivers in communication with HTFs and including a light absorbing coating layer based on cobalt oxide nanoparticles.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a near infrared radiation-absorbing composition having favorable shielding properties in a near infrared range when used to produce cured films, a near infrared radiation cut-off filter and a production method therefor, and a camera module and a production method therefor. The near infrared radiation-absorbing composition including a copper complex formed by reacting a compound (A) having two or more coordinating atoms that form bonds using unshared electron pairs with a copper component.