Abstract: A polymer matrix composite comprising a porous polymeric network; and a plurality of indicator particles distributed within the polymeric network structure; wherein the indicator particles are present in a range from 1 to 99 weight percent, based on the total weight of the indicator particles and the polymer (excluding the solvent); and wherein the polymer matrix composite has a density of at least 0.05 g/cm3; and methods for making the same. The polymer matrix composites are useful, for example, as sensors.

Abstract: This disclosure describes processes for producing polymer foams, and compositions of matter relating to these processes. A process includes the steps of dispersing an organic nucleating agent in a dispersing medium to obtain an additive dispersion, contacting the additive dispersion with a mineral nucleating agent to obtain a hybrid nucleating agent containing the organic nucleating agent localized on at least a portion of a surface of the mineral nucleating agent, and contacting the hybrid nucleating agent with a polymer in the presence of a foaming agent to obtain a polymer foam. A foamed polymer of the present disclosure includes a cellular matrix containing a polymer material, and a mineral matrix of particles containing a hybrid nucleating agent dispersed in the cellular matrix, in which the hybrid nucleating agent contains an organic nucleating agent localized on at least a portion of a surface of an inorganic material.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions useful in a wide variety of applications, including heat transfer fluids which possess a highly desirable and unexpectedly superior combination of properties, and heat transfer systems and methods based on these fluids. The preferred heat transfer fluid comprises from about 1 to about 40 percent, on a weight basis, of carbon dioxide (CO2) and from about 99 to about 60 percent, on a weight basis, of a compound having the Formula I XCFzR3-z (I), where X is a C2 or a C3 unsaturated, substituted or unsubstituted, alkyl radical, each R is independently Cl, F, Br, I or H, and z is 1 to 3. A preferred compound of Formula I is tetrafluoropropene, particularly 1,1,1,3-tetrafluoropropene and/or 1,1,1,3-tetrafluoropropene.

Abstract: The present invention relates to blowing agent compositions of HFC-152a and at least one hydrochlorofluoroolefin (HCFO). The HCFOs can include, but are not limited to, 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233zd), 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233xf) and mixtures thereof. The blowing agent compositions are useful in the production of low density insulating foams with improved k-factor made from thermoplastic resins. The blowing agent compositions may also optionally include one or more hydrofluoroolefins (HFOs).

Abstract: Various uses of fluoroalkenes, including fluorobutenesin a variety of applications, including as blowing agents are disclosed.

Abstract: A process for recycling waste thermoplastic polymeric material may include reacting the polymeric material in a molten state with an organic compound having one or more carbon-carbon double bonds in a presence of a free radical initiator. A composition may include: waste thermoplastic polymeric material; a free radical initiator; and/or an organic compound having one or more carbon-carbon double bonds. The polymeric material may include a primary polymer, one or more secondary polymers, and residual additives. The primary polymer may be greater than or equal to 50% by weight and less than or equal to 99.9% by weight. The one or more secondary polymers may be greater than or equal to 0.1% by weight and less than or equal to 50% by weight. The residual additives may be greater than or equal to 0.1 parts per million (ppm) and less than or equal to 10% by weight.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a resin composition, comprising: a crosslinking agent, its prepolymer, or a combination thereof; and a first unsaturated bond-containing resin. The resin composition may be used to make various articles, such as a prepreg, a resin film, a resin-coated copper, a laminate or a printed circuit board and achieve improvement in at least one, more or all properties including volatile content of prepreg, stickiness of prepreg, resin filling property of prepreg, glass transition temperature, dimensional stability under heat, T288 thermal resistance, thermal resistance after moisture absorption, dielectric constant and dissipation factor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antioxidant comprising a compound represented by formula (III):

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a rubber composition for tires, including: the step (step (i)) of treating a surface of a carbon black with a compound represented by general formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 each represent a hydrogen atom, or an alkyl group, alkenyl group or alkynyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and R1 and R2 may be the same as or different from each other; and M+ represents a sodium, potassium or lithium ion to yield a surface-treated carbon black; and the step (step (ii)) of kneading the resultant surface-treated carbon black, and a rubber. This method for producing a rubber composition for tires allows to yield a tire (vulcanized rubber) low in exothermicity, and give a rubber composition for tires that can be restrained from being lowered in scorch property.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aldehyde scavenger for polyurethanes, in which a reducing agent is dissolved in an amine compound having two or more active hydrogen groups. In addition, in the present invention, the reducing agent is preferably a complex metal hydride, more preferably sodium borohydride, and the amine compound having two or more active hydrogen groups is preferably an alkanolamine having a secondary amino group.

Abstract: Mixtures of salts to dissolve cellulose. The present invention refers to a composition based in a eutectic mixture of imidazolium salts and natural biopolymers, in particular cellulose, its manufacturing process and method of use to obtain foils or films. The composition is based in a eutectic mixture of imidazolium salts with 0.1 to 50 wt % of biomass.

Abstract: A resin composition contains cellulose acrylate having a weight-average molecular-weight of 30,000-90,000 and an olefin-(meth)acrylate-glycidyl methacrylate copolymer in which the mass ratio Ma/Mb of the contained amount Ma of structural units represented by formula (a) to the contained amount Mb of structural units represented by formula (b) in the copolymer is 4-10. In the formula, R1 represents a hydrogen atom or methyl group, and R2 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms.

Abstract: In the phenolic resin to be blended with rubber of the present invention, when the total peak area in a chemical shift measured by 13C-NMR of 110 ppm or more and 160 ppm or less is taken as 100, the total peak area in 0 ppm or more and less than 60 ppm is 80 to 400 and the total peak area in 60 ppm or more and less than 110 ppm is 2 to 70.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are tires with a component comprising a cured rubber composition having a high dielectric constant, tire bead fillers comprising a cured rubber composition having a high dielectric constant, and related methods for increasing the dielectric constant of a cured rubber composition for a tire component. According to certain embodiments, the cured rubber composition has a dielectric constant of at least 20 and comprises 100 phr of at least one conjugated diene monomer-containing elastomer, filler comprising at least 25 phr of reinforcing carbon black, a cure package of specified composition, and optionally at least one anti-reversion agent.

Abstract: A masterbatch manufacturing method comprises an operation in which rubber latex and a carbon black slurry containing a compound according to Formula (I), below, are mixed. At Formula (I), R1 and R2 each indicates a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbons, an alkenyl group having 1 to 20 carbons, or an alkynyl group having 1 to 20 carbons. R1 and R2 may be the same or different. M+ indicates sodium ion, potassium ion, or lithium ion.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a rubber composition containing a cyclic polyol compound having a hydrocarbyl group and a hydroxy group and having two or more and ten or less cyclic structures; carbon black; and a rubber component. A crosslinked rubber obtained from such a rubber composition is excellent in crack resistance and elongation at break at a high temperature.

Abstract: A latex of a carboxyl group-containing nitrile rubber contains an ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer unit in a content of 8 to 60 wt % and having an iodine value of 120 or less, wherein the total content of potassium and sodium contained in the latex is 2,300 to 10,000 ppm by weight with respect to the whole latex.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for a tire tread, comprising a resin alternative to a process oil. The composition for a tire tread, according to the present invention, can satisfy basic physical properties required as a tire, such as tensile strength, wear resistance, durability, and hardness, and improve the gripping force without a big increase in rolling resistance. A tire manufactured from the composition has the improved gripping force, particularly on wet road surfaces, and thus may be used for manufacturing a high-performance tire with excellent breakability, thereby being capable of increasing product competitiveness.

Abstract: A rubber composition for tires is disclosed, which is capable of improving fuel efficiency, wear resistance, wet grip performance, and snow braking performance, and also a pneumatic tire using the same. A rubber composition for tires, including a rubber component containing at least a natural rubber and a butadiene rubber, an inorganic filler, a thermoplastic elastomer containing a functional group that reacts or interacts with a surface functional group of the inorganic filler and having a specific gravity of 1.00 or less, and a phosphate having a coagulation point of ?55° C.

Abstract: A rubber composition for tires is provided, which is capable of improving fuel efficiency and wet grip performance, and also a pneumatic tire using the same. A rubber composition for tires, including a rubber component, an inorganic filler, and a thermoplastic elastomer containing a functional group that reacts or interacts with a surface functional group of the inorganic filler and having a specific gravity of 1.00 or less.

Abstract: A rubber composition for tires is disclosed, which is capable of improving fuel efficiency, wet grip performance, and low-temperature characteristics, and also a pneumatic tire using the same. A rubber composition for tires, including, per 100 parts by mass of a rubber component, 1 to 30 parts by mass of a phosphate having a coagulation point of ?50° C. or less and 1 to 20 parts by mass of a thermoplastic elastomer having a tan ? peak value of 1.5 to 2.0 and a peak-value onset temperature within a range of ?20° C. to 20° C. as measured by the dynamic viscoelasticity test specified in JIS K6394 under conditions of 10 Hz frequency, 10% static strain, and 0.15% dynamic strain.

Abstract: A rubber composition for tires is disclosed, which is capable of improving fuel efficiency, wet grip performance, and low-temperature characteristics, and also a pneumatic tire using the same. A rubber composition for tires, including al rubber component, an inorganic filler, a thermoplastic elastomer containing a functional group that reacts or interacts with a surface functional group of the inorganic filler and having a specific gravity of 1.00 or less, and a phosphate having a coagulation point of ?55° C.

Abstract: To provide a tread rubber composition permitting improvement in wet performance without causing worsening of performance with respect to reduction in fuel consumption and/or wear-resistance. Relates to a tread rubber composition comprising a rubber component and particle-encapsulating microcapsules. The particle-encapsulating microcapsules comprise particles and capsule-like organic compound that encapsulates the particles.

Abstract: This invention relates to barrier films which are prepared from a blend of at least two high density polyethylene (hdpe) resins and a nucleating agent. The films are used to prepare packaging for dry foods such as crackers and breakfast cereals.

Abstract: A resin composition superior in stability and external appearance characteristics during/following melt molding; and an extrusion-molded article, an injection-molded article and a blow-molded article that are formed from the resin composition are provided. The resin composition contains an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer as a principle component, and has a heterogeneous nucleation index (f) of less than 0.6 as determined by formula (1) based on a differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) curve obtained by DSC in which the resin composition is cooled at a rate of 150° C./sec from a molten state at 210° C. In the formula (1), Qtotal represents an area of a total region surrounded by the DSC curve and a base line, and Qhetero represents an area of a heterogeneous region that is a part of the total region, falling within a range from the temperature lower than the melting point by 38° C. to a temperature lower than the melting point by 75° C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fiber-reinforced polypropylene-based resin composition including a propylene-based polymer (A) and reinforcing fibers (B), in which when a content of at least one olefin-derived structural unit selected from ethylene and an ?-olefin having 4 to 8 carbon atoms in the propylene-based polymer (A) is designated as E (% by mass) (the sum of the propylene-based polymer (A) and the reinforcing fibers (B) is designated as 100% by mass), and a mesopentad fraction of the propylene-based polymer (A) as measured by 13C-NMR is designated as M (%), the following Expression (1) and Expression (2) are satisfied, the fiber-reinforced polypropylene-based resin composition being a resin composition with which a molded product having excellent thermal and mechanical characteristics and having an excellent external appearance of the molded product surface (particularly, external appearance of a grained surface) can be produced.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polypropylene composition (C) comprising a heterophasic propylene copolymer (RAHECO) and a plastomer (PL) as well as a process for the preparation of said polypropylene composition and a film obtained from said polypropylene composition (C).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides catalyst systems having a bridged metallocene compound and a transition metal pyridyldiamide compound for use in alkene polymerization to produce multimodal polyolefins, such as multimodal ethylene, propylene, diene monomer copolymers. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides for polyolefins and processes for producing a polyolefin composition including contacting at least one olefin with a catalyst system of the present disclosure.

Abstract: Curative systems for butyl based compositions are provided herein. The present curative systems provide consistent curing speeds for butyl based compositions, low moduli at low strain, higher elongation and higher percent retention in elongation at heat aging conditions. The curative systems have about 0.5 phr to about 3 phr metal oxide, about 0.3 phr to about 3 phr fatty acid, at least to about 2 phr sulfur, and at least about 2 phr of cure accelerator.

Abstract: A tire rubber composition comprises butyl-type rubber and silicone oil. The silicone oil comprises silicone having at least two mercapto groups. The tire rubber composition may be used as an innerliner rubber composition.

Abstract: Polyvinyl chloride compositions and films formed therefrom are described which exhibit improved printability and resistance to weathering. The compositions generally comprise polyvinyl chloride having a certain molecular weight, at least one bio-based plasticizer, at least one UV absorber, at least one hindered amine light stabilizer, at least one heat stabilizer, and at least one acid scavenger. Also described are various vinyl-based laminates using the films which can be for example adhesive laminates. Also described are methods of producing the noted films and laminates.

Abstract: Polyvinyl chloride compositions and films formed therefrom are described which exhibit improved printability and resistance to weathering. The compositions generally comprise polyvinyl chloride, at least one plasticizer, at least one heat stabilizer, certain UV stabilizer(s), and print additives and/or other agents. In particular versions, the compositions utilize a combination of polyvinyl chloride resins. Also described are various vinyl-based laminates using the films which can be for example reflective products. Also described are methods of producing the noted laminates.

Abstract: A method of forming latex composite polymer particles produces hydrolysis resistant, composite polymer particles that can be used in aqueous latex compositions. Each of the latex composite polymer particles includes a first phase comprising a vinyl ester oligomer or polymer; optionally, an intermediate phase; and at least one second phase comprising an acrylic oligomer or polymer, a styrene oligomer or polymer, an acrylic-styrene copolymer, or mixtures thereof. The second phase and/or the intermediate phase at least partially encapsulates the first phase. The intermediate and second phases are more hydrophobic than the first phase. Optionally, the first phase, the second phase, and/or the intermediate phase may further comprise a cross-linking agent.

Abstract: A flame-retardant composition is described as comprising phosphonate oligomers or polymers of formula (I) as a component (A) an amino ether of formula (II) as a component (B) and a thermoplastic polymer as a component (C), where the components (A), (B) and (C) are as defined.

Abstract: A liquid resin composition for sealing contains an epoxy resin (A); a curing agent (B) containing at least one amino group in a molecule; a polymer resin (C); and an inorganic filler (D), wherein the polymer resin (C) has a weight average molecular weight of 10,000 or more.

Abstract: A polyester resin molding composition for vibration-damping material containing a thermoplastic polyester resin (A) constituted of a dicarboxylic acid component and a diol component, a plasticizer and/or an elastomer (B), and an inorganic filler (C), wherein the polyester resin molding composition satisfies one or both selected from the following (i) a weight-average molecular weight (Mw) is 50,000 or more and 150,000 or less, and an absolute degree of crystallinity (Xc) is 5% or more; and (ii) a weight-average molecular weight (Mw) is 150,000 or less, and an absolute degree of crystallinity (Xc) is 5% or more and 37% or less.

Abstract: A polyester resin composition containing a polyester resin and 1 to 500 ppm of ultramarine based on a total amount of the polyester resin composition, wherein the polyester resin contains dicarboxylic acid structural unit and diol structural unit, the diol structural unit contain structural unit derived from a diol having a cyclic acetal skeleton, and a content of the structural unit derived from a diol having a cyclic acetal skeleton is 1 to 60 mol % based on a total amount of the diol structural unit.

Abstract: Mineral-filled polymer compositions and methods of forming such polymer compositions into a thermally stable article are provided. Methods of forming a polymeric article include providing a polymer composition comprising a crystallizable polymer, a mineral filler in an amount of more than about 15 wt-% based on the total weight of the polymer composition, and an impact modifier, wherein the polymer composition is at a temperature less than a crystallization temperature of the crystallizable polymer. The methods further include disposing the polymer composition in a mold, forming the polymer composition into an article within the mold, and releasing the article from the mold. The methods can include thermoforming the polymer composition in a mold, or injection molding the polymer composition in a molten form in a mold.

Abstract: A process for producing a biomaterial product based on sunflower seed hulls/sunflower seed husks comprising providing or producing a sunflower plastic compound (SPC) compounded material (SPC PBS, SPC PBSA), wherein the material is obtained by compounding a sunflower seed hull material/sunflower seed husk material with a biodegradable plastic, for example polybutylene succinate (PBS), polybutylene succinate-adipate (PBSA), or the like. The SPC compounded material is preferably used for producing an injection molded product, for example biodegradable containers, packagings, films or the like, in particular coffee capsules, tea capsules, urns, cups, plant pots, flowerpots, or the like.

Abstract: A polyhydroxyalkanoate composition, having a an elongation at break (ASTM D648) greater than 3%, an impact resistance (IS0179 1 eA, 23° C., unnotched) greater than 18 KJ/m2 and a flexural modulus of at least 950 MPa, includes at least 25% wt of a polyhydroxyalkanoate component (I); from 5 to 40% wt of a mixture (II) of a thermoplastic polyurethane and an acrylic polymer; from 0 to 40% wt of one or more fillers (III); from 0 to 20% wt of one or more plasticizers (IV); and from 0 to 10% wt of one or more additives (V). The polyhydroxyalkanoate composition can be used for the preparation of durable goods that may be labelled as containing more than 20% non-fossil carbon, and for articles prepared therefrom.

Abstract: A resin composition is provided. The resin composition comprises the following components: (a) a thermal-curable resin system, which has a dielectric loss (Df) of not higher than 0.008 at 10 GHz and comprises a bismaleimide resin of the following formula (I), wherein M1 and the Z1 groups are as defined in the specification; and (b) an organic compound of the following formula (II) or formula (III), wherein R?, R11 to R19 and R21 to R28 are as defined in the specification, and wherein the amount of the organic compound (b) ranges from 1 wt % to 30 wt % based on the total weight of the resin system (a) and the organic compound (b).

Abstract: The present invention relates to imidazoyl urea polymers and their use in aqueous acidic plating baths for metal or metal alloy deposition such as electrolytic deposition of copper or alloys thereof in the manufacture of printed circuit boards, IC substrates, semiconducting and glass devices for electronic applications. The plating bath according to the present invention comprises at least one source of metal ions and an imidazoyl urea polymer. The plating bath is particularly useful for filling recessed structures and build-up of pillar bump structures.

Abstract: A curable polyurethane type resin composition which is applicable for a sealing material for an electrical device used in a vehicle, enhances a hydrolysis resistance of a cured substance and can suppress a decrease in physical properties in high temperature and high moisture environments. The curable polyurethane type resin composition contains castor oil-type polyol, polyisocyanate, and epoxidized acrylic polymer. The electrical device has electrical components covered with a sealing material consisting of a cured substance of the curable polyurethane-type resin composition.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a heat-resistant resin composition having an enhanced heat resistance and a molded article obtained therefrom. The resin composition according to the embodiments has a high heat resistance, so that it is capable of forming an excellent appearance without being deformed even though it is subjected to a process that is carried out at a high temperature of 205° C. or higher, such as an on-line painting. Thus, it can be advantageously used as, for example, an exterior material of various transportation means or a housing of electric and electronic products.

Abstract: Compositions include a compound preparable by reaction of components comprising an optionally crosslinked polyethylenimine and at least one an amine-reactive hydrolyzable organosilane represented by the formula R—Z—SiY3. R represents an amine-reactive group containing 1 to 18 carbon atoms; Z represents a divalent organic group containing 1 to 8 carbon atoms; and each Y independently represents a hydrolyzable group. Methods of using the compositions to make articles, and articles produces thereby are also disclosed. A composition comprising an intimate mixture of a crosslinked polyethylenimine and a polymeric binder material, and a method of making it is also disclosed.

Abstract: A resin composition including: (A) 100 parts by mass of a resin selected from the group consisting of polyamide, polylactic acid, and polyphenylene sulfide each having a melting point of 170° C. to 370° C.; (B) 0.05 to 5.0 parts by mass of a triazine compound represented by general formula (1); (C) 0 to 3.0 parts by mass of a specific oxidizing agent; and (D) 0 to 1.0 part by mass of a specific light stabilizer.

Abstract: A silicone rubber composition for waterproofing which is capable of maintaining waterproofing performance even if flexing and bending occur; a silicone rubber molded body for waterproofing; and a wire harness. This silicone rubber composition for waterproofing includes a thermosetting silicone rubber, has a Shore A hardness of not more than 25 after being cured, and has breaking strength of at least 5.0 MPa after being cured. The silicone rubber composition for waterproofing is used in a waterproofing part of a wire harness. It is preferable that a vinyl group-containing compound be included in addition to the thermosetting silicone rubber. A vinyl group-containing compound may be a monofunctional vinyl group-containing compound.

Abstract: A collagen containing-plastic masterbatch of which the composition includes a thermoplastic polymer and a collagen is provided, wherein the collagen is uniformly distributed in the thermoplastic polymer, and wherein in the collagen containing-plastic masterbatch, the collagen content is about 1-50 wt %. A collagen containing-plastic fiber formed by at least one kind of plastic masterbatch through melt spinning is further provided, wherein the at least one kind of plastic masterbatch includes the above-mentioned collagen containing-plastic masterbatch.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method comprising: a) dispersing lignin into an alcohol-containing compound having a boiling point in the range of 120° C. to 300° C. to form a lignin dispersion; and b) contacting the lignin dispersion with an alkylene carbonate, optionally in the presence of a basic compound, at a temperature in the range of from 120° C. to 200° C. and a period of time in the range of from 0.25 hours to 24 hours to form an alkoxylated lignin dispersion.

Abstract: A composite resin molded article including: a base resin; and a fibrous filler, wherein the fibrous filler is bent between one end side thereof and another end side thereof, and wherein the angle of the bending is 90 degrees or larger.