Abstract: A polymer nanocomposite coating of an elastomeric film containing at least 30 wt % conductive nanoparticles based on combined weight of elastomer and conductive nanoparticles is provided. The conductive nanoparticles have an average particle size along each dimension of less than 500 nm for nanoparticles having an aspect ratio of less than 20:1 or have an average particle size along each dimension of less than 2000 nm for nanoparticles having an aspect ratio of 20:1 or greater. The conductive nanoparticles are formed into hierarchical micro- and nano-sized aggregates having re-entrant morphology. The coating is both superoleophobic and conductive and retains these properties even when stretched under strain to over 100%. The coatings may be produced with simple spray technology.

Abstract: A multicolor paint composition includes a continuous phase having a first rheology modifier and an optional second rheology modifier, a first discontinuous phase dispersed in the continuous phase, and a second discontinuous phase immiscibly dispersed in the continuous phase. The first discontinuous phase includes a first colorant having a first colorant strength, and an emulsion of a non-thixotropic polymer. The second discontinuous phase includes a second colorant having a second colorant strength, a third rheology modifier, and an emulsion of a first thixotropic polymer.

Abstract: A formulation for an acoustically transparent coating for use on an acoustical substrate comprising a water dispersible binder and relatively large filler particles, and characterized by a high pigment to volume concentration, high viscosity, high shear thinning, and fast drying to enable the formulation to be sprayed in droplets that retain their identity when in mutual contact and in a dry coating can be efficiently sanded flat.

Abstract: The present invention is a composition comprising (a) a coating base selected from a water-dispersed coating, an epoxy polymer coating, an alkyd coating, a Type I urethane coating, or an unsaturated polyester coating; and (b) a fluorinated ester compound represented by Formula (I): [A?sY?(CH2)x-Q-Z—(CH2)y—Rf]t??(I) where A is independently —OH, a C1-C18 alkyl, —CH2OH, —CH2COOH, or (CH2CH2O)a(CH2CH(CH3)O)bH; a and b are independently 0 to 3, where a+b is 1 to 3; s is 0 to 2; Y is a linear or branched alkylene organic group having t+s substitutions; x is 0 or 1; Q is —C(O)O— or —OC(O)—; Z is —(CH2)yS— or —(CH2CH2O)m(CH2CH(CH3)O)n—; y is 2 to 6; m and n are independently 0 to 6, where m+n is 1 to 6; Rf is a straight or branched perfluoroalkyl group of 2 to 20 carbon atoms; and t is 2 to 6, such that s+t is 2 to 6.

Abstract: A selective adhesion liquid silicone rubber composition is disclosed. The liquid silicone rubber composition comprises an organopolysiloxane (A) containing at least two silicon-bonded alkenyl groups per molecule, an organopolysiloxane (B) containing at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, a platinum based catalyst (C), an inhibitor (D), a silica filler (E), and an adhesion promoter (F). The organopolysiloxane (B) comprises organopolysiloxane (B1) and organopolysiloxane (B2), wherein organopolysiloxane (B1) contains siloxy units of the type (R2HSiO1/2)x where x?2. Organopolysiloxane (B2) contains siloxy units of the type (RHSiO2/2)z where z?2. Each R is independently selected from a hydrogen atom, or an aliphatic hydrocarbyl, aromatic hydrocarbyl, or organyl group. The inhibitor (D) is selected from the group consisting of acetylenic alcohols and their derivatives.

Abstract: Herein is described an electrostatic ink composition comprising a carrier liquid, aluminium stearate particles, and an aluminium stearate binding agent dissolved in the carrier liquid, wherein the aluminium stearate binding agent comprises an acidic binding group which is bound to an aluminium stearate particle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition which is a stable aqueous dispersion of polymer particles and a phenyl glycidyl ether adduct of maltodextrin. The composition of the present invention is useful for improving open time in coatings formulations.

Abstract: Provided are a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) coating and a preparing method of the same. The PTFE coating includes: a nanodiamond powder whose surface is treated with a plasma using a hydrogen-containing reactive gas to remove amorphous carbon, the nanodiamond powder being ground in a commercially available state and having a surface to which a functional group is attached; and a PTFE solution dispersing the nanodiamond powder.

Abstract: Provided is a latex-based composition capable of being applied to a surface to form a strippable coating on the surface that can encapsulate substances. The composition may include a latex polymer component and an anti-freeze component, and have a viscosity of less than or equal to about 90 cP. The composition may be delivered as an aerosol spray or a misting agent.

Abstract: In a method for producing composite particles containing polymer particles and silica particles that adhere to the polymer particles, the composite particles are obtained by subjecting a polymerizable monomer to aqueous suspension polymerization in a presence of silica particles and a cellulose compound adsorbing onto the silica particles. The composite particles contain the polymer particles, the silica particles that adhere to surfaces of the polymer particles, and the water-soluble cellulose compound.

Abstract: Provided herein is a pigmented aqueous basecoat material including a hydroxy-functional polyether-based reaction product that is prepared by a urethane group-forming reaction of: (a) at least one component including isocyanate groups that is prepared by the urethane group-forming reaction of at least one organic diisocyanate (a1) with at least one polyether (a2) of the general structural formula (I). R is a C3 to C6 alkylene radical, and n is selected accordingly such that a polyether (b) possesses a number-average molecular weight of 500 to 5000 g/mol, the components (a1) and (a2) being used in a molar ratio of 1.8/1.7 to 3.0/1.0, and the resulting component (a) having an isocyanate content of 0.5 to 10.0% with (b) at least one organic polyol.

Abstract: The invention is related to a hydrated silicone hydrogel contact lens having a layered structural configuration: a lower water content silicone hydrogel core (or bulk material) completely covered with a layer of a higher water content hydrogel totally or substantially free of silicone. A hydrated silicone hydrogel contact lens of the invention possesses high oxygen permeability for maintaining the corneal health and a soft, water-rich, lubricious surface for wearing comfort.

Abstract: A resin composition for a display substrate, the resin composition including a solvent and a heat-resistant resin or a precursor thereof, wherein the solvent has as a main component an amide compound having a surface tension of 35 mN/m or less at 25° C. Provided is a resin composition for a display substrate, whereby pinholing of a thin film is not prone to occur.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method of coating a surface. A silicon-based coating composition is coated onto a surface. The composition comprises 5% to 80% polysilazane, 20% to 60% polysiloxane, and polysilane of a formula (R1R2Si)n, wherein n is greater than 1, and wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different and are chosen from alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, alkylamino, aryl, aralkyl, or alkylsilyl, which polysilane has a weight average molecular weight of more than 50,000, and optionally organic solvent. The coating is cured ambiently to provide a non-ceramic clear coating having a thickness ranging between 0.1 mil and 1.5 mil, a hardness ranging between 2H and 9H in accordance with ASTM 3363 for film hardness by pencil test, and a kinetic coefficient of friction between 0.03 and 0.04. Also provided are silicon-based coating compositions and cured coatings from those compositions using the provided method.

Abstract: Provided are Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) formulations that offer high and tunable Cu removal rates and low copper dishing for the broad or advanced node copper or Through Silica Via (TSV). The CMP compositions provide high selectivity of Cu film vs. other barrier layers, such as Ta, TaN, Ti, and TiN, and dielectric films, such as TEOS, low-k, and ultra low-k films. The CMP polishing formulations comprise solvent, abrasive, at least three chelators selected from the group consisting of amino acids, amino acid derivatives, organic amine, and combinations therefor; wherein at least one chelator is an amino acid or an amino acid derivative. Additionally, organic quaternary ammonium salt, corrosion inhibitor, oxidizer, pH adjustor and biocide are used in the formulations.

Abstract: The disclosure provides chemical mechanical polishing compositions and methods for polishing polysilicon films with high removal rates. The compositions include 1) an abrasive; 2) at least one compound of structure (I): 3) at least one compound of structure (II): and 4) water; in which the composition does not include tetramethylammonium hydroxide or a salt thereof. The variables n, R1-R7, X, Y, and Z1-Z3 in structures (I) and (II) are defined in the Specification. The synergistic effect of the compounds of structures (I) and (II) in these chemical mechanical polishing compositions leads to high polysilicon films material removal rate during polishing.

Abstract: A curing type adhesive composition for polarization film, contains an active energy ray curable component (X), at least one organometallic compound (A) selected from the group consisting of a metal alkoxide and a metal chelate, and a polymerizable compound (B) having a polymerizable functional group and a carboxyl group. It is preferred that a metal of the organometallic compound (A) is titanium. The curing type adhesive composition for polarizing film preferably contains, as the organometallic compound (A), the metal alkoxide, and an organic group which the metal alkoxide has having three or more carbon atoms. The curing type adhesive composition for polarizing film contains, as the organometallic compound (A), the metal chelate, an organic group which the metal chelate has having four or more carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention provides a UV-crosslinked hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesive used for a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) insulation adhesive tape, made by mixing a polymer of vinyl monomers, functional monomers, special soft monomers, and photoinitiators with a tackifying resin and an antioxidant in certain proportions; the composition of the photoinitiator polymer contains a copolymer of one or more polymerizable photosensitive initiators and acrylate monomers, or a mixture of oligomers of one or more polymerizable photosensitive initiators and acrylate high polymers.

Abstract: An adhesive copolymer comprising acrylate ester monomer units, poly(phenyleneoxide)-functional (meth)acryloyl monomer units, optional acid-functional monomer units, and optional non-acid functional polar monomer units is described.

Abstract: A protective film includes a protective layer, an adhesive layer, and a releasing layer. The protective layer, the adhesive layer, and the releasing layer are stacked together in that order. The adhesive layer includes a pressure-sensitive adhesive in an amount by weight of about 90 parts to about 100 parts, inorganic fluorescent powders in an amount by weight of about 0.05 parts to about 0.5 parts, and a curing agent in an amount by weight of about 0.5 parts to about 3 parts.

Abstract: Amphiphilic graft copolymers comprise a polypropylene backbone and hybrid micromolecule side-chains based on organo-functional silanes (PP-g-XSiOA) in the presence of a co-agent, for example, difunctional metallic diacrylate monomers, where “X” is an organic group or an organo-functional group, and “A” is a metal, an inorganic oxide, an inorganic hydroxide, or any other inorganic material. X may be derived from a compound selected from the group consisting of epoxy, amino, acrylate, methacryloxy, and vinyl; and A is selected from the group consisting of: silicon, (Si), aluminum (Al), iron (Fe), titanium (Ti), silver (Ag), zinc (Zn), nickel (Ni), calcium (Ca), copper (Cu), tin (Sn); oxides thereof; hydroxides thereof; and mixtures of the foregoing. These copolymers are suitable for forming medical devices and/or as additives to base polymeric formulations for medical devices for improving laser marking, antimicrobial resistance, adhesive free bond strength, paintability and dyeability.

Abstract: An adhesive containing silicone, in the form of an adhesive compound which contains at least a first adhesive component and a second adhesive component containing silicone is provided. The second, silicon-laced adhesive component consists of a non-crosslinked polysiloxane. The kinematic viscosity of the non-crosslinked polysiloxane is at least 100,000 mm2/s and at most 10,000,000 mm2/s or that the molar mass of the non-crosslinked polysiloxane is less than 10,000 g/mol, and the second, silicone-containing adhesive component is microencapsulated. Alternatively it can be provided that the molar mass of the polysiloxane is at least 80,000 g/mol and at most 500,000 g/mol, or that the kinematic viscosity of the non-crosslinked polysiloxane is less than 100,000 mm2/s, and the second, silicone-containing adhesive component is microencapsulated.

Abstract: Problem to be solved of the present invention is to provide a hot-melt adhesive agent which is capable of applying at low temperature, has an excellent adhesiveness at low temperature, and a disposable product obtained by employing the hot-melt adhesive agent. Means for solving the problem is a hot-melt adhesive agent comprised of a thermoplastic block copolymer (A) which is a copolymer of vinyl class aromatic hydrocarbons and conjugated diene compounds, wherein the thermoplastic block copolymer (A) comprises a radial type styrene block copolymer having a styrene content of 35 to 45% by weight and a diblock content of 50 to 90% by weight, and having a viscosity at 25° C. as a 25% (by weight) toluene solution of not more than 250 mPa·s (A1).

Abstract: A one-component heat-curing epoxy resin adhesive has at least one epoxy resin having an average of more than one epoxy group per molecule; at least one latent hardener for epoxy resins; and at least one carboxylic acid selected from substituted or unsubstituted adipic acid, substituted or unsubstituted succinic acid, substituted or unsubstituted phthalic acid, substituted or unsubstituted terephthalic acid, substituted or unsubstituted isophthalic acid, substituted or unsubstituted benzenetricarboxylic acid and substituted or unsubstituted nitrobenzoic acid, excluding 2-hydroxysuccinic acid and 2,3-dihydroxysuccinic acid as carboxylic acid, and wherein the epoxy resin adhesive contains 0.0015 to 0.04 mol of the at least one carboxylic acid per 100 g of the epoxy resin adhesive and the epoxy resin adhesive has a viscosity of 500-5000 Pas at 25° C. The epoxy resin adhesive is notable for a very heat-resistant bond on particular metal substrates such as steel having a zinc-magnesium coating.

Abstract: A liquid adhesive coating composition that cures into a solid form, used to non-permanently adhere interior floor or wall coverings to substrate floor or wall surfaces respectively, includes a polymer incorporating iron or other paramagnetic, superparamagnetic, ferromagnetic, or ferrimagnetic ingredients, that becomes permanently adhered to the substrate as it cures, and thereafter provides a low-tack adhesive surface that is also magnetically attractive, upon which magnetized floor or wall coverings including certain types of carpet, linoleum, vinyl, wallpaper, and other types of magnetically-backed coverings can be subsequently installed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for improving interfacial adhesion of an adhesive to unprimed substrates and an improved adhesive composition, involving admixing an adhesive with an adhesive modifier, where the modifier is at least partially soluble in the at least one adhesive and includes either a non-aromatic polyol or a molecule having at least one ortho-hydroxyl substitution on a benzene ring.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising at least one iodocarbon compound and preferably at least one stabilization agent comprising a diene-based compound. These compositions are generally useful as refrigerants for heating and cooling, as blowing agents, as aerosol propellants, as solvent composition, and as fire extinguishing and suppressing agents.

Abstract: A thermal conducting sheet including: a binder resin; carbon fibers; and a thermal conducting filler other than the carbon fibers, wherein a mass ratio (carbon fibers/binder resin) of the carbon fibers to the binder resin is less than 1.30, wherein an amount of the thermal conducting filler is from 48% by volume through 70% by volume, and wherein the carbon fibers are oriented in a thickness direction of the thermal conducting sheet.

Abstract: The present invention provides: a composition for low thermal expansion members, which is capable of forming a low thermal expansion member that has a thermal expansion coefficient close to those of the members within a semiconductor element, while having high heat resistance and high heat conductivity; and a low thermal expansion member. A composition for low thermal expansion members according to the present invention is characterized by containing: a heat conductive first inorganic filler that is bonded to one end of a first coupling agent; and a heat conductive second inorganic filler that is bonded to one end of a second coupling agent. This composition for low thermal expansion members is also characterized in that the first inorganic filler and the second inorganic filler are bonded to each other via the first coupling agent and the second coupling agent by means of a curing treatment.

Abstract: A treatment fluid comprises: a base fluid; a lost-circulation material, wherein the lost-circulation material inhibits or prevents some or all of the treatment fluid from penetrating into a subterranean formation from a wellbore, wherein the wellbore penetrates the subterranean formation; and a suspending agent, wherein the suspending agent consists of a plurality of fibers, and wherein the suspending agent provides a lost-circulation material distribution of at least 30% for a test treatment fluid consisting essentially of the base fluid, the lost-circulation material, and the suspending agent at the temperature of a lost-circulation zone of the subterranean formation and static aging for at least 1 hour.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a surfactant of formula (I) and incorporation of one or more surfactants into drilling fluids.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a surfactant of formula (V) and formula (VI).

Abstract: Oil-based drilling fluid compositions comprising an oil phase comprising a base oil, an aqueous phase comprising water, at least one emulsifier, and one or more additives. The at least one emulsifier comprises an amino amide comprising the formula R—CO—NH—R?—NH—R?—NH2, where R is a fatty acid alkyl and R? and R? are alkyl groups. The one or more additives are chosen from a wetting agent, a rheology modifier, a fluid-loss control additive, and a weighting additive. Methods of making the oil-based drilling fluid compositions and methods of drilling a subterranean well utilizing the oil-based drilling fluid compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Oil-based drilling fluid compositions comprising an oil phase comprising a base oil, an aqueous phase comprising water, at least one emulsifier, and one or more additives. The at least one emulsifier comprises an amino amide comprising the formula R—CO—NH—R?—NH2, where R is a fatty acid alkyl and R? is an alkyl group. The one or more additives are chosen from a wetting agent, a rheology modifier, a fluid-loss control additive, and a weighting additive. Methods of making the oil-based drilling fluid compositions and methods of drilling a subterranean well utilizing the oil-based drilling fluid compositions are also provided.

Abstract: A method of preparing and a composition of an oil-based drilling fluid. An oil-based drilling fluid includes a base oil continuous phase, in which the base oil continuous phase includes a base oil, an aqueous dispersed phase, and at least one rheology modifier comprising a modified magnesium/aluminum carbonate layered-double hydroxide (Mg/Al—CO3 LDH) compound.

Abstract: A drilling fluid and a method of preparing the drilling fluid. The oil-based drilling fluid includes a base oil continuous phase comprising a base oil, an aqueous dispersed phase and at least one rheology modifier. The at least one rheology modifier includes a magnesium/aluminum (Mg/Al) layered-double hydroxide (LDH) diamondoid compound.

Abstract: The present application discloses drilling fluid compositions, methods for making drilling fluids, and methods for drilling subterranean wells utilizing the drilling fluids. According to one embodiment, a drilling fluid composition may include an oil phase, an aqueous phase, an emulsifier, and a rheology modifier. The emulsifier may include an amino amide, and the rheology modifier may include a layered double hydroxide, such as Mg/Al-Myristate layered double hydroxide.

Abstract: The present application discloses drilling fluid compositions, methods for making drilling fluids, and methods for drilling subterranean wells utilizing the drilling fluids. According to one embodiment, a drilling fluid composition may include an oil phase, an aqueous phase, and a rheology modifier. The rheology modifier may include a layered double hydroxide, such as Mg/Al-Myristate layered double hydroxide.

Abstract: The present invention provides an oil or gas wellbore polymeric cement comprising the reaction product of an aliphatic isocyanate, a trimerization catalyst, and a catalyst retarder, wherein the reaction occurs in the wellbore at a temperature of at least 250° F. (121° C.). Also provided is a method of reducing fluid loss from an oil or gas well, comprising producing a polyisocyanurate cement by combining an aliphatic isocyanate, a trimerization catalyst, and a catalyst retarder within a wellbore at a temperature of at least 250° F. (121° C.). The various embodiments of the invention meet the controllability and minimized toxicity needed for this application. Standard aliphatic polyisocyanates reduce handling concerns while providing the reactivity response that fits this temperature range.

Abstract: A lost circulation material (LCM) is provided having an alkaline nanosilica dispersion and a polyester activator. The alkaline nanosilica dispersion and the polyester activator may form a gelled solid after interaction over a contact period. Methods of lost circulation control using the LCM are also provided.

Abstract: A lost circulation material (LCM) is provided having an alkaline nanosilica dispersion and an ester activator. The alkaline nanosilica dispersion and the ester activator may form a gelled solid after interaction over a contact period. Methods of lost circulation control using the LCM are also provided.

Abstract: Compositions comprising non-halogenated solvents for use in various aspects of a life cycle of an oil and/or gas well, and related methods, are provided. In some embodiments, the composition comprises a solvent blend and one or more surfactants. In some embodiments, the solvent blend comprises a first type of solvent (e.g., a terpene) and a second type of solvent (e.g., a non-halogenated solvent). The composition may comprise about 90 wt % to 99.9 wt % of the solvent blend, and about 0.1 wt % to 10 wt % of one or more surfactants, versus the total weight of the composition. In some embodiments, compositions can be used in methods for treating an oil and/or gas well, having a wellbore that comprises one or more fluids. A composition may be delivered into the wellbore, passing through the one or more fluids to reduce residues comprising asphaltenes, paraffins or combinations thereof on or near the wellbore.

Abstract: Compositions comprising aromatic ester solvents for use in various aspects of a life cycle of an oil and/or gas well, and related methods, are provided. In some embodiments, the composition includes an emulsion or microemulsion wherein the emulsion or microemulsion comprises an aqueous phase, a surfactant, and a non-aqueous phase. In some embodiments, the non-aqueous phase comprises a solvent blend including a first type of solvent and a second type of solvent, e.g., having a respective weight ratio of about 3:2 to 1:4. In some embodiments, the first type of solvent is a terpene and/or the second type of solvent is an aromatic ester solvent. In some embodiments, compositions are used in methods for treating an oil and/or gas well having a wellbore. In some embodiments, the composition is delivered into the wellbore, reducing residues comprising kerogens, asphaltenes, paraffins, organic scale, or combinations thereof on or near the wellbore.

Abstract: Compositions comprising aromatic compounds for use in various aspects of a life cycle of an oil and/or gas well, and related methods, are generally provided. In some embodiments, the composition is an emulsion or a microemulsion comprising a cashew nut shell liquid, a derivatized cashew nut shell liquid, an aromatic compound having a melting point above room temperature, and/or a non-aromatic compound having a melting point above room temperature. In some embodiments, the emulsion or the microemulsion comprises an aqueous phase, a non-aqueous phase, and at least one surfactant, and an additive which is an aromatic compound or mixture of aromatic compounds having a melting point above room temperature.

Abstract: Embodiments for an oil-based drilling fluid and methods of making the oil-based drilling fluid are provided, in which the oil-base drilling fluid comprising: an oil phase; an aqueous phase; at least one surfactant, in which at least one surfactant comprises a carboxylic acid having 10 or more glycol repeating units; and optionally, at least one emulsifying agent.

Abstract: Systems and methods of optimizing stimulation fluids in the form of a hydrocarbon foam, an emulsion based foam, an emulsion, and a gelled stimulation fluid, each comprising Y-Grade NGL, which is an unfractionated hydrocarbon mixture that comprises ethane, propane, butane, isobutane, and pentane plus, wherein the unfractionated hydrocarbon mixture is a byproduct of a condensed and demethanized hydrocarbon stream.

Abstract: Fracturing fluids in the form of a hydrocarbon foam, an emulsion based foam, an emulsion, and a gelled fracturing fluid, each comprising Y-Grade NGL, which is an unfractionated hydrocarbon mixture that comprises ethane, propane, butane, isobutane, and pentane plus, wherein the unfractionated hydrocarbon mixture is a byproduct of a condensed and de-methanized hydrocarbon stream.

Abstract: A fracturing fluid composition that includes a chelating agent, e.g. GLDA, and a polymeric additive comprising a copolymer of acrylamido-tert-butyl sulfonate and hydrolyzed polyacrylamide diluted in an aqueous base fluid, e.g. seawater, and a method of fracking a geological formation using the fracturing fluid composition. Various embodiments of the fracturing fluid composition and the method of fracking are also provided.

Abstract: A plurality of proppants can include a plurality of particles and a cured composite resin, a curable composite resin, or a mixture of a cured composite resin and a curable composite resin disposed on each particle of the plurality of particles. The cured composite resin, prior to being cured, and the curable composite resin can each include a phenol-formaldehyde resin and an aluminosilicate clay, e.g., halloysite. The aluminosilicate clay can include a plurality of hollow tubular structures that can have an average exterior diameter of about 20 nm to about 200 nm and an average length of about 0.25 ?m to about 10 ?m.

Abstract: A composition including a plurality of metal oxide particles including a first stabilizer and a second stabilizer on a surface thereof; a plurality of quantum dots; a binder polymer including a carboxylic acid group; a polymerizable monomer including a carbon-carbon double bond; an initiator; optionally a multi-thiol compound comprising at least two thiol groups at one or more terminal ends thereof; and a solvent, wherein the first stabilizer and the second stabilizer are as provided herein.