Abstract: The near-infrared absorption composition includes a processed coloring agent obtained by coating a near-infrared absorption coloring agent with a resin having one or more selected from a coloring agent structure, a heterocyclic structure, and an acyclic hetero atom-containing group. The near-infrared absorption coloring agent is preferably one or more selected from a phthalocyanine coloring agent, a perylene coloring agent, a pyrrolopyrrole coloring agent, a cyanine coloring agent, a dithiol metal complex coloring agent, a naphthoquinone coloring agent, a diimmonium coloring agent, an azo coloring agent, and a squarylium coloring agent and more preferably a pyrrolopyrrole coloring agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous coating composition comprising at least one aqueous dispersion or solution (A) of at least one electrophoretically depositable binder and optionally of at least one crosslinking agent, and also at least one aqueous sol-gel composition (B), for at least partly coating an electrically conductive substrate with an electrocoat material, where the aqueous sol-gel composition (B) is obtainable by reaction of at least one starting compound suitable for preparing the sol-gel composition (B) with water, with hydrolysis and condensation of the at least one starting compound, to a method for producing the coating composition, to the use thereof for at least partly coating an electrically conductive substrate with an electrocoat material, to a method for at least partly coating an electrically conductive substrate with an electrocoat material by at least partial electrophoretic deposition of the coating composition on the substrate surface, to an electrically conductive substra

Abstract: An overcoat that imparts a superhydrophobic surface to a painted surface of an object is a suspension of hydrophobic particles in a polymeric binder and a plasticizer in a solvent or mixed solvent. The particles are a metal oxide that is surface functionalized with a fluorinated alkyl silane or an alkyl silane. Surfaces coated using this paint display contact angles in excess of 150° and resist abrasion while retaining superhydrophobicity.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ink composition, the ink composition including a pinning agent. The pinning agent provides the ink composition with thermogelling behavior. The invention further relates to a pinning agent suitable for an ink composition. The invention further relates to a method for applying an image to a receiving medium using an ink composition including a pinning agent.

Abstract: A water dispersion of gel particles, in which the gel particles having a three-dimensional crosslinked structure including at least one of Polymer Structure (1) or Polymer Structure (2), having a hydrophilic group and a polymerizable group, and including photopolymerization initiators are dispersed in water, a method of producing the water dispersion, and an image forming method using the water dispersion are provided. P1 and P2 represent a polymer chain consisting of polyester and the like and having a number-average molecular weight of 500 or greater, Z11 represents a (n1+1)-valent group, Z12 represents a (m1+1)-valent group, m1, n1 and n2 each represent an integer of 1 or greater, X1 represents a single bond, a —CH2— group, or a —NH— group, Z21 represents a (n2+1)-valent group, R1 represents a hydrocarbon group that may include a hetero atom.

Abstract: To provide an aqueous ink for inkjet which has superior printability to typical printing media, particularly media having high glossiness, such as coated paper, art paper, and vinyl chloride sheets, and which is capable of forming a high quality image by printing. An aqueous ink for inkjet, comprising a pigment, a pigment dispersing resin, an organic solvent, and water, wherein: the organic solvent contains (A) a water-soluble organic solvent having a boiling point of 100° C. or higher and 180° C. or lower, and (B) an organic solvent having a boiling point of 200° C. or higher and 280° C. or lower, and having a surface tension of 20 mN/m or more and 30 mN/m or less.

Abstract: A method of inkjet printing includes ink jetting an aqueous inkjet ink composition to form a white printed image on a substrate. The aqueous inkjet ink composition comprises particles of titanium dioxide that are present in an amount of at least 4 to 15 weight % and the particles have a 95th percentile particle size of less than 200 nm and a 50th percentile particle size of less than 130 nm. The titanium dioxide particles are dispersed within the aqueous inkjet ink composition using a dispersing polymer that is a styrene-(meth)acrylic acid polymer, styrene-maleic anhydride polymer, or styrene-maleic acid polymer and the weight ratio of the titanium dioxide particles to the dispersing polymer is from 19:1 to and including 2:1.

Abstract: A non-aqueous ink jet composition includes a pigment component containing a diketopyrrolopyrrole pigment and an organic solvent. The organic solvent contains glycol ethers. The amount of dissolved nitrogen in the non-aqueous ink jet composition is 90 mass ppm or less based on the total amount of the non-aqueous ink jet composition.

Abstract: A non-Newtonian photo-curable ink composition that includes a polymerizable FMOC material in an amount ranging from about 2 wt % to about 20 wt % by total weight of the ink composition, a photo-initiator, an organic solvent and water, wherein the ink composition has a first dynamic viscosity ranging from 25 cps to 10,000 cps at a first state and a second dynamic viscosity ranging from 1 cps to 50 cps at a second state. Also described herein is a method for making such non-Newtonian photo-curable ink composition and a method for producing printed images using such non-Newtonian photo-curable ink composition.

Abstract: An ink composition contains water, a coloring material, a surfactant, a slightly water-soluble 1,2-alkanediol having a carbon number of 7 to 10 and a melting point in the range of 30° C. to less than 80° C., and a water-soluble symmetrical both-end alkanediol having a melting point of 80° C. or more.

Abstract: A compound for creating a protective coating on a surface. The compound includes a natural rubber liquid mixture. The compound also includes a latex paint added to the natural rubber liquid mixture.

Abstract: A fluoropolymer coating composition is described comprising an aqueous liquid medium, fluoropolymer particles dispersed in the aqueous liquid medium, and at least one aziridine compound. The aziridine compound comprises at least two aziridine groups (i.e. polyaziridine) or at least one aziridine group and at least one alkoxy silane group. In another embodiment, an article is described comprising a substrate wherein a surface of the substrate comprises a coating comprising fluoropolymer particles; and a reaction product of at least one aziridine compound comprising at least two aziridine groups or at least one aziridine group and at least one alkoxy silane group. The coating can be utilized as a primer for bonding a non-fluorinated substrate to a fluoropolymer film and/or the coating can be used as an (e.g. outer exposed) surface layer. In some embodiments, the article may be the (e.g. backside) film of a photovoltaic module.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a composition including a polyvinyl butyral represented by the following formula: wherein A, B and C represent a proportion of corresponding repeat units expressed as a weight percent, wherein each repeat unit is randomly distributed along a polymer chain and wherein the sum of A, B and C is about 100 weight percent; a poly(melamine-co-formaldehyde) based polymer and an anhydride. Devices coated with the composition and cured films formed from the composition comprising conductive features are also provided.

Abstract: Novel copolymers provide for improved microarray performance. The copolymers are based on acrylamide, acrylate, and/or methacrylate monomer repeat units and include specific, functional monomers including a fluorinated monomer to control surface hydrophilicity such as increase water contact angle and reduce spot size when the copolymer is used in thin film form on a microarray substrate. The copolymers are prepared by free-radical polymerization and are random in nature.

Abstract: A composition comprising a cyclic olefin copolymer; a particulate filler dispersed in the cyclic olefin copolymer; and a solvent is disclosed. The composition can be used to make a transmissive composite. The transmissive composite and a method of making a transmissive composite panel are also disclosed.

Abstract: Rotational cast polyurethane composition prepared from a prepolymer composition comprising: a) an isocyanate-terminated polyurethane prepolymer; and b) a curative agent comprising i) a polyol; ii) an aromatic diamine; iii) a thixotropic aliphatic amine; and iv) a thixotropic colloidal additive, wherein the prepolymer comprises a product produce by the reaction of a polyol with an organic diisocyanate monomer comprising 4,4?-diisocyanato diphenylmethane (MDI), and which prepolymer comprises less than 1.0% by weight of free MDI monomer, based on the toal weight of the prepolymer, exhibits a range of enhanced physical properties compared to those obtained from prepolymers comprising a higher level of free MDI monomer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-borne UV-curable coating composition for use in wood finishing of interior joinery, furniture, and in particular in kitchen industry.

Abstract: Provided is a silicone-based coating composition including: a silicone-based resin; a silicone-based hardener; and a thermal initiator, in which the silicone-based coating composition further includes a silicone-based compound of Chemical Formula 1. Also, provided is a silicone-based release film including: a base layer; and a coating layer which is a cured product of the silicone-based coating composition.

Abstract: Shelf-stable low temperature cure coating compositions that include a hydroxy-functional resin, a crosslinking agent, and a catalyst that does not catalyze the crosslinking reaction between hydroxy-functional resin and the crosslinking agent contained therein, but instead between a hydroxy-functional resin and a crosslinking agent contained in a different low temperature cure coating composition.

Abstract: A high performance sealant for repairing punctures in tires includes a highly filtered natural rubber latex, an ultra-fine inorganic powder, a polyamide suspension, and an antifreeze agent that includes water and at least one of ethylene glycol and propylene glycol. The high performance sealant can readily pass through a valve stem of a tire without removing the core and seal, and provides a strong and durable sealing of the puncture.

Abstract: Disclosed is a crosslinked adhesive composition comprising a low Tg (meth)acrylate copolymer component, a high Tg (meth)acrylate copolymer component, and a hydrogenated hydrocarbon tackifier. This disclosure provides a pressure-sensitive adhesive and pressure-sensitive adhesive articles that are particularly useful in the bonding of low surface energy (LSE) substrates.

Abstract: A method and a composition for suppressing and eliminating dust particulate. The composition includes an aqueous gelling solution, and a proppant particulate. The aqueous gelling solution and the proppant particulate are combined to create a mixture. The aqueous gelling solution and the proppant particulate may be combined using at least one of composition spraying the aqueous gelling solution, mist spraying the aqueous gelling solution, and atomized spraying aqueous gelling solution. The mixture may include around 0.1 weight percent to 5 weight percent w/v of the aqueous gelling solution. The gelling agent may include a suitable viscosifying polymer.

Abstract: Embodiments are described herein to provide refrigerant and/or refrigerant composition that is suitable for providing lubrication to, for example, moving parts of a chiller system. Embodiments are also described herein to provide an additive, such as a corrosion inhibitor and/or stabilizers, that can be added to the refrigerant to form refrigerant compositions that is suitable for providing lubrication to, for example, moving parts of a chiller system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a refrigerant composition, including difluoromethane (HFC-32), pentafluoroethane (HFC-125), and trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) for use in a heat exchange system, including air conditioning and refrigeration applications and in particular aspects to the use of such compositions as a replacement of the refrigerant R-410A for heating and cooling applications and to retrofitting heat exchange systems, including systems designed for use with R-410A.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for use in refrigeration, air-conditioning, and heat pump systems wherein the composition comprises a tetrafluoropropene and at least one other component. The compositions of the present invention are useful in processes for producing cooling or heat, as heat transfer fluids, foam blowing agents, aerosol propellants, and fire suppression and fire extinguishing agents.

Abstract: A method for tuning the thermal conductivity of a nanolayered material is presented. The method includes a step of intercalating the nanolayered material with cations, based on a correlation between cation loading density and thermal conductivity. A bond coat of a thermal barrier system is also disclosed. The bond coat includes a nanolayered material intercalated with cations at a specified loading density based on a correlation between cation loading density and thermal conductivity.

Abstract: Methods of producing continuous (or discontinuous) boron carbide fibers. The method comprises reacting a continuous or discontinuous carbon fiber material and a boron oxide gas within a temperature range of from approximately 1400° C. to approximately 2200° C. Articles including such partially or fully converted fibers may be provided, including such reinforcing fibers in a matrix of ceramic (a CMC), in metal (a MMC), or other matrix (e.g., polymer, etc.).

Abstract: A method of removing a water-based filter cake from a wellbore, the method comprising: contacting the filter cake with a mixture comprising: a non-aqueous, polar solvent; an agent selected to breakdown the filter cake; said mixture comprising <5 wt % water and preferably being essentially anhydrous. The low water content of the mixture actually slows the degradation of the filter cake which has surprisingly been found to be more effective as it allows a more even removal of the filter cake and a more efficient use of the mixture; without the tendency to create local holes in the filter cake where the mixture could escape. Embodiments of the present invention use a polar solvent with a dielectric constant of more than (15), preferably more than (30) such as (15) monoethylene glycol (MEG). In preferred embodiments the agent comprises a salt based on potassium EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid).

Abstract: The invention provides Formula I compounds, and its compositions, wherein HG, X, L, Y, m, and n are defined in the specification, as fluid efficiency and flow back enhancers for use in a method of treating subterranean formations.

Abstract: Proppants are used in oil and gas extraction, particularly in fracking operations. The invention relates to resin coated proppants. The coatings on proppants have antimicrobial materials incorporated within these coatings. The antimicrobially active agents are incorporated in a concentration less than 20% by weight of the coatings or the active agent from these coatings can be released from these coatings in the environment of the proppants.

Abstract: Proppants for hydraulic fracturing of oil and gas wells are coated with a polyurea-type coating. In a preferred embodiment, the polyurea-type coating is formed by contacting a polymeric isocyanate with an amount of water a blowing catalyst at a rate and quantity sufficient to generate a reactive amine in situ on the outer surface of the proppant which thereby reacts with unconverted polymeric isocyanate to form a thin polyurea-type surface coating that is substantially solid and lacks foam or substantial porosity. Alternatively, the polyurea-type can be produced by selecting reactive amine compounds and isocyanates to develop the coated proppant. The coated proppants retain the discrete, free-flowing character of the original core solids but with the beneficial effects of the polyurea-type coating of the present invention.

Abstract: This present application relates generally to enhancing flow of fluids during fracturing operations. More specifically, the application relates to providing a proppant with a low surface energy, introducing the proppant into a subterranean formation with a surfactant selected to interact with the proppant such that the recovery of hydrocarbons from the subterranean formation is enhanced.

Abstract: An organic compound represented by the following general formula is provided. In the above formula (1), R11 to R15 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, an aryl group, an aryloxy group, an aralkyl group, an acyl group, or a halogen atom provided that at least one of R11, R13, and R15 represents the alkoxy group or the aryloxy group; and R11 to R15 may form a ring structure therebetween, R5 and R6 each independently represent an alkyl group, an aryl group, or an aralkyl group. In addition, R21 to R24 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, an aryl group, an aryloxy group, an aralkyl group, an acyl group, or a halogen atom and may form a ring structure therebetween. The above groups except the acyl group may be substituted when necessary.

Abstract: The present invention provides a semiconductor nanoparticle assembly having improved luminous efficiency, heat resistance, and oxidation resistance, and a method for manufacturing the same. The present invention relates to a semiconductor nanoparticle assembly which includes an aggregate having a plurality of coated semiconductor nanoparticles aggregated, said coated semiconductor nanoparticles each containing a semiconductor nanoparticle having a core/shell structure and a translucent coating layer having a thickness of 3 nm or more and 15 nm or less for coating the semiconductor nanoparticle.

Abstract: An additive containing an ion as a luminescence center is added to alkali halide powder as a base material. Mechanical energy for applying an impact force, a shearing force, a shear stress, or a friction force is applied so as to grind or mix the alkali halide powder and the additive. The ion as the luminescence center is doped into the alkali halide as the base material so as to obtain alkali halide-based scintillator powder. With this process, the alkali halide-based scintillator powder can be manufactured at a room temperature in the atmospheric air without any complicated condition control or any process at a high temperature under high vacuum and a large-sized scintillator sheet can be produced.

Abstract: Provided is an aluminate fluorescent material having a high emission intensity and having a composition containing a first element that contains one or more of Ba and Sr, and a second element that contains Mg and Mn. In the composition, when a molar ratio of Al is 10, a total molar ratio of the first element is a parameter a, a total molar ratio of the second element is a parameter b, a molar ratio of Sr is a product of a parameter m and the parameter a, a molar ratio of Mn is a product of a parameter n and the parameter b. The parameters a and b satisfy 0.5<b<a?0.5b+0.5<1.0, the parameter m satisfies 0?m?1.0, and the parameter n satisfies 0.4?n?0.7.

Abstract: The disclosure shows a liquid-crystal composition having at least one or suitable balance regarding at least two of characteristics such as high maximum temperature of nematic phase, low minimum temperature thereof, small viscosity, suitable optical-anisotropy, large dielectric-anisotropy, large specific resistance, high stability to ultraviolet light and heat; and an AM device including the composition and having short response time, large voltage holding ratio, large contrast ratio or long life.

Abstract: Provided are a liquid crystal compound satisfying at least one of physical properties such as high stability to heat or light, high maximum temperature of a liquid-crystal phase, low minimum temperature thereof, small viscosity, suitable optical anisotropy, large dielectric anisotropy and good compatibility with other liquid-crystal compounds, a liquid crystal composition containing the compound and a liquid crystal display device including the composition. A compound is represented by formula (1), a liquid crystal composition contains the compound and a liquid crystal display device includes the composition. In formula (1), Ra and Rb are fluorine or alkyl; A0, A1 and A2 are 1,4-phenylene; Z1 and Z2 are a single bond or alkylene; one of Y1 and Y2 is fluorine, and the other is hydrogen; Rc is alkyl; and a and b are independently 0, 1, 2 or 3, and a sum of a and b is 0, 1, 2 or 3.

Abstract: Provided are a liquid crystal composition including at least one or more compounds represented by General Formula (i) and at least one or more compounds represented by General Formula (M-1), in which the dielectric constant anisotropy at 25° C. is larger than 0 and 5 or less; and a liquid crystal display element using this composition. The liquid crystal composition has a positive ??, can have the electrical capacity of the liquid crystal layer (CLC) reduced to a low level, can be driven at a voltage that is practically sufficiently low, and satisfies at least any one of the requirements of maintaining a liquid crystal phase over a wider temperature range, low viscosity, satisfactory solubility at low temperature, high specific resistance or voltage retention rate, and stability to heat or light; and provide an excellent liquid crystal display element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid-crystalline medium which comprises at least one compound of the formula I, in which R1, R1*, Z1, Z2 and L1-3 have the meanings defined herein, and to the use thereof for an active-matrix display, in particular based on the VA, PSA, PS-VA, PALC, FFS, PS-FFS, PS-IPS or IPS effect.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, a liquid crystal film layer, a display panel and a preparing method thereof. The ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer is characterized in that the mass percent of the vinyl acetate monomeric unit is 20-35% and the number average molecular weight of the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer is 10,000-100,000. The ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers of the invention form a network structure and have sheet shape in microscopic morphology, which allow liquid crystal molecules to be anchored in meshes of the network structure and therefore to be induced to orientate in accordance with the arrangement of the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers, thereby achieving the instant read-in and output of the display information. Particularly, with the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers, the adapted orientation of the liquid crystal molecules under the bending state of the display panel is achieved and the instant read-in and output of the display information is realized.

Abstract: A pyrolysis reactor system includes a reactor and a contactor mounted above the reactor. The reactor has a shell, an inlet and an outlet. A central shaft runs along its axis and supports agitation blades in a counter-helical arrangement, and an auger. Rotation of the auger in one direction feeds feedstock into the vessel, and in the opposite direction removes char at the end of a batch. The contactor includes four elements with a frusto-conical part supported on vertical support arms, and being connected to a disc by legs. The contactor elements allow short chains to pass through apertures while long chains condense on their surfaces or on the vessel wall surface. There is dynamic tuning of carbon number of gases flowing downstream by active temperature and pressure control at the contactor.

Abstract: Systems for heating a body of crushed hydrocarbonaceous material to produce hydrocarbons therefrom can involve heating multiple zones of the body of material sequentially. An exemplary system can include a body of crushed hydrocarbonaceous material having a lower zone and an upper zone. A lower heating conduit can be embedded in the lower zone, while an upper heating conduit is embedded in the upper zone. A collection conduit is embedded in the upper zone at a location above the upper heating conduit. A lower heating valve is also operatively associated with the lower heating conduit and is capable of switchably flowing a heat transfer fluid through the lower heating conduit. An upper heating valve is operatively associated with the upper heating conduit and capable of switchably flowing the heat transfer fluid through the upper heating conduit.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for producing light oil through liquefying biomass. The method comprises the following steps: (1) mixing a biomass, a hydrogenation catalyst and a solvent oil to prepare a biomass slurry; (2) carrying out a first liquefaction reaction with the biomass slurry and hydrogen gas to obtain a first reaction product; (3) carrying out a second liquefaction reaction with the first reaction product and hydrogen gas to obtain a second reaction product; (4) subjecting the second reaction product to a first separation operation to produce a light component and a heavy component; (5) carrying out vacuum distillation on the heavy component to obtain a light fraction; (6) mixing the light component with the light fraction to form a mixture, carrying out a hydrogenation reaction on the mixture to obtain a hydrogenation product; and (7) subjecting the hydrogenation product to fractionation operation to obtain a light oil.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for directly synthesizing monocyclic aromatic compounds and long-chain olefin compounds from a carbon dioxide-rich synthetic gas and, specifically, a method for directly synthesizing monocyclic aromatic compounds and long-chain olefin compounds from a carbon dioxide-rich synthetic gas, the method comprising a step of preparing a C1-C15 short-chain hydrocarbon by Fischer-Tropsch (FT) synthesis and a step of preparing monocyclic aromatic compounds and long-chain olefin compounds by dehydrogenating the short-chain hydrocarbon products, and maximizing the yield of the short-chain hydrocarbon by using, as a synthetic gas to be used in FT synthesis, a carbon dioxide-rich synthetic gas in which the molar ratio of hydrogen, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide is delimited to a specific range, and maximizing the yield of the monocyclic aromatic compounds or the long-chain olefin compounds by specifying the composition of a catalyst to be used in the dehydrogenation and the temperature and pressure

Abstract: Systems and processes for efficiently cracking of hydrocarbon mixtures, such as mixtures including compounds having a normal boiling temperature of greater than 450° C., 500° C., or even greater than 550° C., such as whole crudes for example, are disclosed.

Abstract: Closed loop filtration systems and methods of the present teachings can provide liquid reformable fuels enriched in light end hydrocarbons and/or having reduced content of sulfur and/or other impurities. Such enriched liquid reformable fuels can be used in fuel cell systems having a vaporizer and hydrocarbon fuel reformer such that the fuel cell system can experience less deleterious impact on its components, for example, coking. Filter elements for use in the systems and methods also are provided.

Abstract: A naphtha cracking feed stream is taken, heated and passed to a cracking reactor. Hydrogen is added to the cracking reactor to mitigate catalyst deactivation. The aliphatic compounds are selectively cracked and at least a portion of the alkyl groups on the aromatic compounds are selectively dealkylated in the presence of a cracking catalyst to produce a cracked effluent stream comprising aromatic compounds and cracked olefins.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for catalytically dewaxing a diesel boiling range feed. In some aspects, catalytic dewaxing can be performed at low hydrogen treat gas rates and/or low hydrogen purity conditions. In other aspects, the systems and methods can allow for distillate dewaxing while reducing or minimizing the amount of equipment required.

Abstract: A process for upgrading vacuum residuum and vacuum gas oil hydrocarbons is disclosed. The process may include: contacting a heavy distillate hydrocarbon fraction and hydrogen with a zeolite selective hydrocracking catalyst in a first ebullated bed hydrocracking reaction zone to convert at least a portion of the vacuum gas oil to lighter hydrocarbons. Contacting a residuum hydrocarbon fraction and hydrogen with a non-zeolite base metal hydroconversion catalyst in a second ebullated bed hydroconversion reaction zone may produce a vapor stream containing unconverted hydrogen, acid gases and volatilized hydrocarbons which may be fed along with the vacuum gas oil in the first ebullated bed hydrocracking zone.