Abstract: A matrix resin composition for fiber reinforced composite materials is described. The resin is thermosetting and achieves a glass transition temperature of at least 177° C. (Tg), obtained by curing under anaerobic conditions at room temperature. The matrix resin will streamline composite fabrication processes by eliminating the need for heating during the cure process. The implications of this development are significant in terms of the ease of use and elimination of procedural steps. While the resin system was developed specifically for vacuum bagging, it is expected to be viable for other composite fabrication methods including resin transfer molding (RTM) and vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM). The resin system is viable for use with carbon fiber reinforcements to fabricate laminates at least 0.20 inches thick. The resulting laminintes have low porosity and mechanical properties equivalent to those prepared with common epoxy matrix resins.

Abstract: Provided is a process for obtaining a film or film-forming article. The process includes a) providing a solvent system comprising at least one molecule bearing a sulfoxide function, where the solvent system has a water content of less than 1000 ppm by weight and having a pH of greater than or equal to 6. The process also includes b) preparing a polymer solution, either by dissolving the polymers in the solvent system or by synthesizing the polymers in the solvent system. The process also includes c) removing the solvent system to obtain the film or the film-forming article.

Abstract: A matrix resin composition for fiber reinforced composite materials is described. The resin is thermosetting and achieves a glass transition temperature of at least 177° C. (Tg), obtained by curing at room temperature. The matrix resin will streamline composite fabrication processes by eliminating the need for heating during the cure process. The implications of this development are significant in terms of the ease of use and elimination of procedural steps. While the resin system was developed specifically for vacuum bagging, it is expected to be viable for other composite fabrication methods including resin transfer molding (RTM) and vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM). The resin system is viable for use with carbon fiber reinforcements to fabricate laminates at least 0.20 inches thick. The resulting laminates have low porosity and mechanical properties equivalent to those prepared with common epoxy matrix resins.

Abstract: An organic resin laminate comprising an organic resin substrate and a multilayer coating system on a surface of the substrate is provided. The multilayer coating system can include a plasma layer which is a dry hard coating obtained from plasma polymerization of an organosilicon compound, and an intermediate layer (II) on the substrate which is a cured coating of a wet coating composition comprising (A) a specific reactive UV absorber, (B) a multi-functional (meth)acrylate, and (C) a photopolymerization initiator. (B) a multi-functional (meth)acrylate, and (C) a photopolymerization initiator. The laminate has a high level of abrasion resistance and improved adhesion and weather resistance.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for preparing open-celled polyurethane foams by a discontinuous box foam process in which (a) a polyurethane foam-forming composition is deposited into a container having a gas-permeable base and (b) the polyurethane-foam forming composition is allowed to form an open-celled polyurethane foam in the container. In these methods and systems, the gas-permeable base is heated before, during, and/or after step (a) and heating is continued during at least a portion of step (b).

Abstract: Disclosed are bowing agent compositions, foamable compositions, foams, foaming methods and/or foamed articles comprising one or more C2 to C6 fluoroalkenes, more preferably one or more C3 to C5 fluoroalkenes, and even more preferably one or more compounds having Formula I as follows: XCFzR3-z ??(I) Where X is a C1, C2, C3, C4, or C5 unsaturated, substituted or unsubstituted radical, each R is independently Cl, F, Br, I or H, and z is 1 to 3, it generally being preferred that the fluoroalkene of the present invention was at least four (4) halogen substituents, at least three of which are F and even more preferably none of which are Br.

Abstract: Provided are spherical expanded beads obtained through expansion of thermoplastic polyurethane beads, wherein a bead mass of the expanded beads is 3 to 12 mg, and a ratio of a long diameter to a short diameter of the expanded bead (long diameter/short diameter) is 1.5 or less; an apparent density of the expanded beads is 80 to 300 kg/m3; an average cell diameter Da of the expanded beads is 80 to 300 ?m; and a closed cell ratio of the expanded beads is 80% or more.

Abstract: A foamed skeleton reinforced composite, comprising a foamed skeleton and a matrix material. The foamed skeleton is selected from at least one of a metal foamed skeleton, an inorganic non-metal foamed skeleton, and an organic foamed skeleton. The matrix material is selected from a metal or a polymer.

Abstract: Processing fiber-reinforced composite to recover reinforcing fibers includes first treating the composite with a normally-liquid first solvent for material of the matrix followed by second treating of solid residue including reinforcing fibers from the first treating with a normally-gaseous material contacted with the solid residue under conditions of temperature and pressure at which the normally-gaseous material is in a liquid or supercritical fluid form. Treating a crude product including released reinforcing fibers and residual material of the matrix and/or fiber sizing includes first converting a normally-gaseous substance from a fluid form to a solid form and thereafter second converting the solid form to a gaseous form, to assist dislodgment of such residual material.

Abstract: Gray expanded polystyrene achieving target molecular weight, bead size, bead distribution, and cell structure may be reproducibly prepared by suspension polymerization by introducing to the suspension polymerization an additive that is carbon black and/or graphite only after approximately 20 to 60 wt % of the styrene monomer has been converted to polystyrene. Introducing the additive at this point slows the polymerization rate, such as for an optimized period of time to allow for the droplet size to equilibrate to the desired target range. In one nonlimiting embodiment, the styrene polymerization rate has about 35 wt % to about 60 wt % styrene monomer remaining after about 3 hours from the beginning of polymerizing.

Abstract: When long chain primary alcohols are into expanded polystyrene (EPS) containing an additive such as carbon black or graphite to give gray EPS, the long chain primary alcohols act as color enhancing agents and generate a darker color as compared with an otherwise identical gray EPS absent the additive.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for producing a molded polymeric article including: providing a polymerizable composition of a reaction mixture of at least the following components: a mold release agent of ionic fluoride and/or ionic fluoride precursor, and a polymeric organic material selected from thermosetting organic polymeric materials and thermoplastic organic materials; allowing the reaction mixture to undergo exothermic reaction; providing a mold having a first part and a second part spaced one from the other thereby forming a cavity there between; introducing the reaction mixture into the mold cavity wherein the reaction mixture is at a temperature of up to 130° C.; holding the mold at a temperature and for a time sufficient to cure the reaction mixture thereby forming a molded polymeric article within the mold; and removing the molded polymeric article from the mold. Molded articles also are provided.

Abstract: A hydroponic mat (1) according to the present invention includes: a resin foam (3) containing Zn, which is an essential micronutrient necessary for growth of plants, in the form of citric acid-soluble ZnO particles (2) (zinc oxide). The ZnO particles (2) have an average particle size within a range (not less than 0.02 ?m and not greater than 0.7 ?m) that causes scattering for the wavelength of light that chlorophyll of algae absorbs. The content of the ZnO particles (2) in the resin form (3) is not less than 4.5 mg/piece and not greater than 15.0 mg/piece.

Abstract: A radiation-resistant resin additive that contains, as an effective ingredient, a bisphenol compound as indicated by General Formula (1) below, or General Formula (2) below, as well as a radiation-resistant medical polyamide resin composition comprising the foregoing bisphenol compound and an amide resin, and a radiation-resistant medical molded article fabricated using the foregoing radiation-resistant medical polyamide resin composition. (In the Formula, R1, R2, and R3 respectively may be the same or different and indicate a hydrogen atom or a saturated hydrocarbon group having not less than 1 carbon.) (In the Formula, R4, R5, and R6 respectively may be the same or different and indicate a hydrogen atom or a saturated hydrocarbon group having not less than 1 carbon.

Abstract: impact-modified composition and a method of making an impact-modified composition are provided. In an embodiment, the method includes reacting a phosphazene material with an acrylamide material to form a functionalized phosphazene material; initiating a polymerization reaction on a reaction mixture comprising the functionalized phosphazene material and one or more monomers to form an impact-modified phosphazene material; and adding the an impact-modified phosphazene material to a polymeric material.

Abstract: Provided are a protective negative electrode for a lithium metal battery, which includes a lithium metal negative electrode, and a protective film disposed on the lithium metal negative electrode and including a filler bound with a siloxane functional group and a polymer; and a lithium metal battery including the same.

Abstract: The present application relates generally to bio-adhesive components isolated from bio-oil prepared from animal waste, methods of preparation of the bio-adhesive components and uses thereof. Such uses include, but are not limited to, asphalt bio-binders, bio-adhesion promoters, asphalt bio-rejuvenators, asphalt bio-extenders, bio-asphalt as well as uses in roofing, soil stabilization, crack and joint sealing and flooring adhesives.

Abstract: Flame retardant thermoplastic polyamide compositions are described that provide a superior combination of glow wire ignition and elongation/toughness properties, comprising a polyamide resin; a bromine-containing flame retardant; a hindered phenolic heat stabilizer; and optionally at least one of a flame retardant synergist, a plasticizer, a lubricant, a mold release agent, an acid scavenger and a colorant.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising polysaccharide particles with an average size of about 0.1-10 mm. These particles comprise at least (i) about 50%-90% by weight water or an aqueous solution, and (ii) about 10%-50% by weight insoluble alpha-glucan, or an insoluble cationic ether thereof, comprising alpha-1,3-glycosidic linkages and having a weight-average degree of polymerization (DPw) of at least about 100. Further disclosed are methods of preparing these compositions, as well as systems for storing and/or moving them.

Abstract: A flame retardant composition and a method of making a flame retardant composition is provided. In an embodiment, the method includes reacting a phosphazene material with an acrylamide monomer material to form a functionalized phosphazene material; initiating a polymerization reaction on a reaction mixture comprising a functionalized phosphazene material and one or more monomers to form a first impact-modified phosphazene material; and reacting the first impact-modified phosphazene material with a poly(dichlorophosphazene) monomer material, and a reactant selected from the group consisting of R1OH, HNR2R3, or a combination thereof, to form a second impact-modified phosphazene material.

Abstract: A solution polymerized styrene-butadiene rubber-polyurethane elastomer material and a preparation method thereof are provided. The elastomer material is prepared by performing cast molding on a soft segment and a hard segment in a mass ratio of 100:(20-50); the soft segment includes hydroxyl-terminated solution polymerized styrene-butadiene moiety rubber prepared by an anionic polymerization; the hard segment comprises isocyanate, a small-molecule polyol chain extender and a cross-linking agent; and the soft segment has a molecular weight of 1000-8000 and a glass-transition temperature of ?20° C. to ?30° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymer blends, to films comprising one or more layers formed from such polymer blends, and to packages. In one aspect, a polymer blend comprises a polyethylene, nanocellulose, wherein the nanocellulose comprises 0.5 to 5 weight percent of the blend based on the total weight of the blend, and maleic anhydride-grafted polyethylene, wherein the maleic anhydride-grafted polyethylene comprises 0.5 to 5 weight percent of the blend based on the total weight of the blend.

Abstract: Described herein are polymer blends comprising (a) a propylene impact copolymer comprising a polypropylene component present in a continuous phase and a first elastomeric component present in a disperse phase; and (b) a second elastomeric component, and the interfacial tension between the second elastomeric component and the impact copolymer is at least 1.2 mN/m. The polymer blends of present invention provides improved gloss and impact properties.

Abstract: A vinyl chloride resin composition capable of forming a vinyl chloride resin molded product that has a low peak top temperature of loss modulus E? in an initial stage and after a heat aging test while ensuring tensile elongation at low temperature is provided. A vinyl chloride resin composition comprises: a vinyl chloride resin; a trimellitate; and a predetermined pyromellitate having alkyl groups whose total straight chain ratio is 90 mol % or more, wherein a percentage content of the pyromellitate relative to a total content of the trimellitate and the pyromellitate is 15 mass % or more.

Abstract: Provided are oriented thermoplastic polymer composition comprising (a) a polyvinyl chloride formulation, and (b) an acrylic copolymer comprising polymerized units derived from (i) 50 to 95 weight % of methyl methacrylate monomers, and (ii) 5 to 50 weight % of C2-C6 alkyl (meth)acrylate monomers, based on the total weight of monomers in the acrylic copolymer, wherein the acrylic copolymer has a Mw/GPC-PS of 4×106 g/mol or more.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyvinyl chloride-based resin molded product obtained by molding a resin mixture containing 3 to 15 parts by weight of calcium carbonate having an average primary particle size of 0.01 to 0.3 ?m and 2 to 4 parts by weight of an impact modifier per 100 parts by weight of a polyvinyl chloride-based resin, wherein a Charpy impact strength at 23° C. is 20 kJ/m2 or more, and a weight reduction ratio is 1.5 mg/cm2 or less when the molded product is immersed in a 93% by weight sulfuric acid aqueous solution for 14 days in accordance with JIS K 6745, and a method for manufacturing the polyvinyl chloride-based resin molded product.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyvinyl chloride-based resin molded product obtained by molding a resin mixture containing 1 to 50 parts by weight of calcium carbonate having an average primary particle size of 0.01 to 0.3 ?m and 5 to 18 parts by weight of an impact modifier per 100 parts by weight of a polyvinyl chloride-based resin, wherein a Charpy impact strength at 0° C. is 20 kJ/m2 or more, and a Vicat softening temperature is 85° C. or higher, and a method for manufacturing the polyvinyl chloride-based resin molded product.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fluorinated elastomer composition which comprises a fluorinated elastomer and fibrous carbon nanostructures, wherein the fibrous carbon nanostructures include single-walled carbon nanotubes, and the fibrous carbon nanostructures are contained in an amount of 0.1 parts by mass or more and less than 5.0 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the fluorinated elastomer. Also disclosed is a shaped article formed using the fluorinated elastomer composition.

Abstract: Provided is an acrylic polymer composition comprising an acrylic polymer and a polyfunctional organic compound having an amide group, wherein the cross-linkable acrylic polymer composition has less than 50% decrease in molecular weight of the acrylic polymer when heated under conditions of 190° C. and 144 hours in air.

Abstract: Provided is an acrylic polymer composition comprising an acrylic polymer and a polyfunctional organic compound represented by the following general formula (1): (in the general formula (1), R4 and R2 are each independently a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, R3 and R4 are each independently a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 10 carbon atoms, and k is an integer of 1 or larger).

Abstract: A nanocomposite including a metal oxide and two-dimensional nanosheets. The metal oxid includes at least one of zirconia and titania, and the two-dimensional nanosheets include at least one of reduced graphene oxide and boron nitride. A weight ratio of the metal oxide to the two-dimensional nanosheets is in a range of 2:1 to 19:1, or in a range or 2:1 to 9:1. Making the nanocomposite includes forming a first aqueous dispersion including zirconia nanoparticles and graphene oxide powder, combining a reducing agent with the first aqueous dispersion, irradiating the first aqueous dispersion with microwave radiation, thereby yielding a second aqueous dispersion including zirconia and graphene, and separating the nanocomposite from the second aqueous dispersion, wherein the nanocomposite comprises zirconia and graphene.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a sealant composition for an organic solar cell, comprising (A) a hydrogenated epoxy resin, (B) a photobase generator, and (C) an anionically curable compound other than the component (A). The disclosure also relates to a sealant for an organic solar cell, which is a cured product of the sealant composition. The disclosure further relates to an electrode for an organic solar cell, comprising a substrate, a current collecting wire on the substrate, and a sealant covering the current collecting wire, wherein the current collecting wire is a photocured product, and the sealant is a photocured product of the sealant composition. The disclosure further relates to an organic solar cell prepared by using the sealant composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising: a polyester base polymer; an oxidizable polyether-based additive; a transition metal catalyst; a colorant; and a polyunsaturated fatty ester additives, wherein the polyester base polymer is substantially free of antimony and substantially free of phosphorous. Containers made from the composition are colored and exhibit excellent oxygen scavenging properties with no induction period.

Abstract: Three independent approaches to the reduction of gas molecule permeability through a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) polyester film or container wall by increasing the mechanically or thermally induced crystallinity or the overall crystallinity level of a single or multilayer container, where the three approaches may be employed independently or in combination with one another.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polymer blend having improved impact performance includes from about 50 wt % to about 98 wt % polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a polymeric toughening agent and a compatibilizer. The compatibilizer is a functionalized polyolefin, a thermoplastic copolymer or a thermoplastic terpolymers. The ratio of wt % compatibilizer to wt % polymeric toughening agent, based on the total weight of the thermoplastic polymer blend, is from about 0.1 to about 0.4.

Abstract: A liquid crystal polyester resin composition includes a liquid crystal polyester (A) including repeating units represented by formulae (I) to (III), a liquid crystal polyester (B) including repeating units represented by formulae (IV) and (V), and surface-treated glass fibers (C) including an epoxy resin on the surface thereof, wherein the mass ratio of (A) to (B) [A/B] is from 90/10 to 45/55, the content of (C) is from 10 to 130 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the total amount of (A) and (B), and as measured in a bending test using a strip-like molded article (length: 127 mm, width: 12.7 mm, thickness: 0.5mm), the bending strength and the bending elastic modulus of the liquid crystal polyester resin composition are equal to or more than 330 MPa and equal to or more than 20 GPa, respectively.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a membrane, comprising a polyurethane (PU1), wherein the polyurethane (PU1) is based on 80 to 100% by weight of a mixture of at least one diol (D1) and at least one polyisocyanate (I1), and 0 to 20% by weight of at least one compound (C1) with at least two functional groups which are reactive towards isocyanate groups. Furthermore, the present invention is directed to a process for preparing a membrane, comprising providing a solution (L1) at least comprising a polyurethane (PU1) and preparing a membrane from solution (L1) using phase inversion; as well as the use of a membrane according to the present invention for coating a woven article.

Abstract: A polyurethane polyol, and a preparation method and application thereof. The method comprises the following steps: (1) carrying out a reaction on phosphorus oxychloride, epichlorohydrin, a first acidic catalyst and an inert solvent in a first microchannel reactor to obtain a chloroalkoxy phosphorus compound; (2) carrying out a reaction on the chloroalkoxy phosphorus compound, glycidol, a second acidic catalyst and an inert solvent in a second microchannel reactor to obtain a hydroxy compound; (3) carrying out a ring-opening reaction on the hydroxy compound, epoxy vegetable oil, a basic catalyst and an inert solvent in a third microchannel reactor to obtain a vegetable oil polyol; and (4) carrying out an addition polymerization reaction on the vegetable oil polyol, propylene oxide and an inert solvent in a fourth microchannel reactor to obtain the polyurethane polyol.

Abstract: A polyamide composition comprising a polyamide; a plurality of inorganic fibers; and a flame retardant system comprising a zinc phosphinate and a nitrogen-containing polyphosphate is provided. At thicknesses of from about 0.4 to about 3.2 millimeters, the composition exhibits a Glow Wire Ignition Temperature of about 775° C. or more as determined in accordance with IEC-60695-2-13:2010; a Glow Wire End Product Temperature (without flame) of about 750° C. or more as determined in accordance with IEC-60335-1:2010; a Glow Wire Flammability Index of about 850° C. or more as determined in accordance with IEC-60695-2-12:2010; a V0 rating as determined in accordance with UL94; and/or a comparative tracking index of about 550 volts or more as determined in accordance with IEC 60112:2003.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to polymer compositions comprising blends of polyesters and phosphonate oligomers or polymers as well as methods of making them and articles of manufacture made from such blends.

Abstract: The present invention relates to lignin compositions and methods for producing lignin composite materials. Composites of this invention substantially reduce or eliminate odor emanating from lignin that would otherwise be present.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for producing lignin composite materials. Composites of this invention have improved moisture resistance and mechanical properties that are desirable.

Abstract: The invention provides an anthracene-based organic dye and a preparation method thereof. The organic dye provided by the invention has a structure of formula (I) or formula (II), wherein Ra, Rb, and R2-1 to R2-4 are as defined herein. The organic dye provided by the invention is obtained by modifying an anthracene with Ra and Rb or modifying anthracene-based groups decorated with an aryl group or a heteroaryl group with Ra and Rb, thereby the power conversion efficiency of a dye sensitized solar cell is significantly improved when the organic dye prepared according to the present invention is applied in a dye-sensitized solar cell. Furthermore, the preparation method of the organic dye according to the present invention is quite simple together with abundant raw materials and low cost, making it possible to be commercialized.

Abstract: A compound of Formula (XL) A laundry care composition comprises (a) at least one laundry care ingredient and (b) a compound of Formula (XL). A method of treating a textile comprises the steps of (a) providing such a laundry care composition; (b) adding the laundry care composition to a liquid medium; (c) placing textile articles in the liquid medium; (d) optionally, rinsing the textile; and (e) drying the textile articles.

Abstract: A composition comprises a plurality of triarylmethane leuco molecules. The triarylmethane leuco molecules comprise a first alkyleneoxy moiety and a second oxyalkylene moiety, and the mass distribution of the first alkyleneoxy moiety is different from the mass distribution of the second alkyleneoxy moiety. A triarylmethane leuco compound has a Formula (C). A composition comprises a plurality of triarylmethane leuco molecules, and about 5 mol. % or more of the triarylmethane leuco molecules present in the composition comprise a first alkyleneoxy moiety that does not contain at least one of the alkyleneoxy repeating units present in the second alkyleneoxy moiety.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-soluble ferric ion fluorescent probe, and the fluorescent probe molecule has a structure as shown in the following figure. The present invention also discloses a preparation method of the water-soluble ferric ion fluorescent probe.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides composition having at least one leuco composition conforming to Formula (I): Ar1Ar2Ar3CH??(I) wherein Ar2 and Ar3 are independently a carbocyclic aryl or heteroaryl, and Ar1 is selected from the group consisting of: unsubstituted phenyl, electron deficient carbocyclic aryl, and heteroaryl. The present disclosure also provides a method of detecting an authentic composition and test kits for detecting authentic compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel methine dyes, methods for the preparation thereof and use thereof for dyeing plastics, especially polyamides, so as to obtain yellow to orange colourings with improved light fastness and improved thermal stability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel methine dyes, methods for the preparation thereof and use thereof for dyeing plastics, especially polyamides, so as to obtain yellow to orange colourings with improved light fastness and improved thermal stability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel methine dyes, methods for the preparation thereof and use thereof for dyeing plastics, especially polyamides, so as to obtain yellow to orange colourings with improved light fastness and improved thermal stability.