Abstract: The present specification relates to a dye complex, a light conversion film, and an electronic device including the same.

Abstract: Provided are: a water-absorbent resin which, when used as an absorbent material, retains a high water-absorption performance, increases the diffusivity of a to-be-absorbed liquid and makes it possible to effectively decrease the amount of re-wet; and an absorbent article formed using an absorbent material including the water-absorbent resin. The water-absorbent resin according to the present invention is a water-absorbent resin obtained by polymerizing a water-soluble ethylenically monomer in the presence of an internal-crosslinking agent and thereafter post-crosslinking the polymer with a post-crosslinking agent, characterized in that when subjected to a liquid flow test, the water-absorbent resin has an effective absorbent material index (K) indicated by equation (I) of 250 or greater.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for forming a long-chain branched polymer and a long-chain branched polymer resulting from the process. The process comprises reacting (a) a polyolefin base polymer with (b) a coupling agent comprising a polymeric coupling agent, optionally blended with a molecular coupling agent, the polymeric coupling agent being a modified polyolefin having a reactive coupling group at one or more terminal ends of the modified polyolefin chain, to couple the polyolefin base polymer (a) with the coupling agent (b) to form a long-chain branched polymer having a long-chain branching and/or higher surface energy relative to the polyolefin base polymer.

Abstract: Unsaturated compounds of formula (I): wherein: R1, R2, and R3 are each independently H or CH3; R4 is a linear or branched C1-C30-alkylene; R5 and R6 are each independently H, C1-C20-alkyl, C3-C15-cycloalkyl, aryl, —CH2—O—C1-C20-alkyl, or —CH2—O—C2-C20-alkenyl, where R5 and R6 may together form a C3-C6-alkylene; R7 is independently H,C1-C4-alkyl, or where R8 is C1-C22-alkyl or C2-C22-alkenyl; and n is an integer from 2 to 200. Mixtures and polymers including the unsaturated compounds of formula (I). A method for preparing polymers by free-radical polymerization of monomers including the unsaturated compounds of formula (I). A process for preparing polymers including polymer-analogous reactions. And polymers including compounds (I) as cement additives, grinding aids, hydraulic binder additives, concrete plasticizers, reactive plasticizers for preparing plastics, rubber, or latex, associative thickeners and antioxidants, or for preparing polyether siloxanes.

Abstract: A polymer having a long chain branching content peaking at greater than about 20 long chain branches per million carbon atoms, and a polydispersity index of greater than about 10 wherein the long chain branching decreases to approximately zero at the higher molecular weight portion of the molecular weight distribution. A polymer having a long chain branching content peaking at greater than about 8 long chain branches per million carbon atoms, a polydispersity index of greater than about 20 wherein the long chain branching decreases to approximately zero at the higher molecular weight portion of the molecular weight distribution. A polymer having a long chain branching content peaking at greater than about 1 long chain branches per chain, and a polydispersity index of greater than about 10 wherein the long chain branching decreases to approximately zero at the higher molecular weight portion of the molecular weight distribution.

Abstract: A method of preparing a catalyst comprising a) contacting a titanium-containing compound, a solvating agent, and a solvent to form a solution; b) contacting the solution with a chrominated silica-support to form a pre-catalyst; and c) thermally treating the pre-catalyst by heating to a temperature of from about 400° C. to about 1000° C. for a time period of from about 1 minute to about 24 hours to form the catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer having excellent processability. The ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer according to the present invention has excellent processability and is therefore suitable for producing products by an injection molding method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new transition metal compound based on cyclopenta[b]fluorenyl group, a transition metal catalyst composition containing the same and having high catalytic activity for preparing an ethylene homopolymer or a copolymer of ethylene and one ?-olefin, a method of preparing an ethylene homopolymer or a copolymer of ethylene and ?-olefin using the same, and the prepared ethylene homopolymer or the copolymer of ethylene and ?-olefin.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions for making and using fluorescent monomers which are synthesized by reacting a substituted or non-substituted benzoxanthene anhydride with an amine and with a moiety containing a polymerizable group. Such monomers are useful for the preparation of tagged treatment polymers. Such tagged treatment polymers are useful as scale inhibitors in industrial water systems.

Abstract: A resist composition comprising a base polymer and a sulfonium or iodonium salt of iodized benzoyloxy-containing fluorinated sulfonic acid offers a high sensitivity and minimal LWR or improved CDU independent of whether it is of positive or negative tone.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are water-soluble polymers comprising hydrolyzable cross-linked monomer units, and methods for recovering hydrocarbon fluids from a subterranean formation using the water-soluble polymers.

Abstract: A bio-polyol composition and a bio-polyurethane foam are provided. The bio-polyol composition includes polyol, a surface-modified lignin, and a surfactant represented by formula 1. wherein R is represented by CnH2n+1, n is an integer of 0 to 3; x/y is between 5 and 13; a is an integer of 1 to 100; b is an integer of 1 to 100.

Abstract: Polyurethane foams are described, as well as the production of such polyurethane foams by the reaction between a natural polyol, such as sucrose or a blend of mono- or disaccharides in place of the standard hydrocarbon-based polyol component, an ionic liquid or a deep eutectic solvent, a polyisocyanate and water in the presence of a suitable polyurethane forming catalyst and optionally a flame retardant, and optionally one or more components such as surfactants and/or emulsifiers. The resultant polyurethane foam can exhibit a bio-based solid content ranging from about 17% to 30%, may be formulated in a variety of foam densities for a variety of applications, and in the instance where a flame retardant has been added in an appropriate amount, exhibits a high degree of fire and burn resistance, as exhibited by the flame spread index and/or the smoke spread values.

Abstract: A composition is provided for making a polyurethane that may be incorporated in various products, such as a sealant, a coating, a caulk, an electric potting compound, a membrane, a sponge, a foam, an adhesives, and a propellant binder. The composition includes one or more polyols, one or more isocyanate-group containing compounds having an isocyanate group functionality of at least two, and optionally one or more chain extenders. At least one of the polyols is a farnesene-based polyol having a number average molecular weight less than or equal to 100,000 g/mol and a viscosity at 25° C. less than 10,000 cP. The farnesene-based polyol may be a homopolymer or a copolymer of farnesene. The composition may also comprise additional polyols, such as a polyol of a homopolymer or copolymer of a polydiene. Methods of preparing a polyurethane are also provided.

Abstract: A polyurethane foam based on MDI (diphenylmethane diisocyanate) and on a polyol with an ethylene oxide content of greater than 50%, is made by mixing, under pressure, to form a foaming liquid precursor of polyurethane foam: a first reactive liquid, referred to as liquid A, comprising (a) a urethane prepolymer based on a first portion of the MDI and on a first portion of said polyol, and (b) the second portion of the MDI in the free state, said prepolymer being dissolved in this second portion of MDI and a second reactive liquid, referred to as liquid B, comprising the second portion of said polyol and water as foaming agent. The amount of said polyol in the liquid B represents between 25% and 75% by weight of the total of said polyol; this method is advantageously used for casting a polyurethane foam into the cavity of a tire casing.

Abstract: The invention provides poiyfunctionai bio-based methacrylate oligomers, which are synthesized via the ring-opening reaction between at least one ethyienicaliy unsaturated acid selected from methacrylic acid, acrylic acid, and crotonic acid, and a poiyfunctionai bio-based epoxy resin, such as epoxidized sucrose soyate. The extent of reaction may be varied to generate a family of methacrylate oligomers with differing degrees of methacryiation. These methacrylate oligomers can optionally be mixed with a reactive diluent, such as styrene, and cured using, for example, a thermally-activated free radical initiator to form a thermoset polymer with high modulus. The thermosets can be used to form composites, adhesives, coatings, and dental restorative materials. Methods of making the methacrylate oligomers are disclosed as are coating compositions and coated objects, such as dental restorative materials, using the methacrylate oligomers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polymerizable composition having low birefringence which contains at least two types of polymerizable compounds represented by Formula (I): Q1-Sp1A-LmSp2-Q2??(I) in the formula, A represents a phenylene or a trans-1,4-cyclohexylene, L represents —OC(?O)—, —OC(?O)O—, and the like, m represents 3 to 12, Sp1 and Sp2 represent an alkylene of which —CH2— may be substituted with —O— or the like, and the like, and Q1 and Q2 represent a polymerizable group, and the like, in which when a number obtained by dividing the number of trans-1,4-cyclohexylenes represented by A by m is set to mc, the polymerizable compounds include a polymerizable compound satisfying 0.5<mc<0.7 and a polymerizable compound satisfying 0.1<mc<0.3. A film such as a low birefringence phase difference film or a reflection film having high selectivity in a reflection wavelength range can be provided by using the polymerizable composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of making ?-polypeptides. The method includes polymerizing ?-lactam-containing monomers in the presence of a base initiator and a co-initiator which is not a metal-containing molecule to yield the product ?-polypeptides. Specifically disclosed are methods wherein the base initiator is potassium t-butoxide, lithium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (LiN(TMS)2), potassium bis(trimethyl-silyl)amide, and sodium ethoxide, and the reaction is carried out in a solvent such as chloroform, dichloromethane, dimethylsulfoxide, or tetrahydrofuran.

Abstract: An electrochromic composition is provided. The electrochromic composition includes 0.5˜10 parts by weight of a first oxidizable polymer, 0.5˜10 parts by weight of a reducible organic compound, 0.5˜20 parts by weight of an electrolyte, and 60˜98.5 parts by weight of a solvent. The first oxidizable polymer is a polymer of 1 molar part of diamine and 0.1˜20 molar parts of dicarboxylic acid, diacyl chloride, or dianhydride, a mixture of the aforementioned polymers, or a copolymer of the aforementioned polymers. An electrochromic element including the aforementioned electrochromic composition is also provided.

Abstract: Methods of metal-catalysed polymerisation are described using a metal catalyst of formula (III): wherein R3 in each occurrence is independently selected from C1-10 alkyl and aryl that may be unsubstituted or substituted with one or more substituents; y is 0 or 2; and Z?is an anion. Methods described include Buchwald-type and Suzuki-type polymerisation.

Abstract: A polymer including a moiety represented by Chemical Formula 1, an organic layer composition including the polymer, an organic layer manufactured from the organic layer composition, and a method of forming patterns using the organic layer composition are provided. The definitions of the Chemical Formula 1 are the same as defined in the detailed description.

Abstract: One or more embodiments relate to providing substrate for separating a first gas component from a gaseous mixture, said substrate comprising a benzimidazole-linked polymer. Also provided is a method for synthesizing a substrate for separating a first gas component from a gaseous mixture, the method comprising performing a free condensation reaction between an aryl-o-diamine and an aryl-aldehyde to yield a benzimidazole-linked polymer. Other embodiments related to providing a CO2 separation membrane comprising benzimidazole-linked polymer residing within a matrix.

Abstract: A siloxane compound containing structures represented by the following general formulae (1) and (2): wherein R1 and R2 independently represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl group having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, a halogenated alkyl group, a thiol group, an acetyl group, a hydroxyl group, a sulfonic acid group, a sulfoalkoxyl group having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, or an alkoxyl group having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms; x and y independently represent an integer of from 0 to 4; and A represents a single bond or an azomethine group, an ester group, an amide group, an azoxy group, an azo group, an ethylene group, or an acetylene group, and wherein R3 and R4 independently represent an alkyl group, a phenyl group, or a substituted phenyl group; and n represents an integer of from 1 to 100.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. More particularly, it concerns co-polymers, derived from aspartic acid and comprising at least one ?- or ?-aspartic acid derivative capable of liberating an active molecule such as, for example, an ?,?-unsaturated ketone or aldehyde. The present invention concerns also the use of polymers or co-polymers in perfumery as part of a perfuming or malodor counteracting composition, as well as the perfuming compositions or perfumed articles comprising the invention's compounds.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electrophoretic particle is a method of manufacturing an electrophoretic particle including a particle and a particle surface treatment agent which is bonded to the particle, the method including preparing a mixture containing a plurality of the particles, the particle surface treatment agent, an unreacted product of a raw material used at the time of generating the particle surface treatment agent, and a reaction by-product generated at the time of generating the particle surface treatment agent, the mixture having a content of the particle surface treatment agent which is set to be equal to or greater than 70% by weight in the mixture except for the plurality of particles; and bonding the particle surface treatment agent to a surface of the particle in the mixture.

Abstract: Supramolecular polymers or materials that exhibit high stiffness and can efficiently be healed. The supramolecular materials polymer is based on monomers having three or more same or different binding sites that permit non-covalent, directional interactions between multiple monomer molecules. The properties of the supramolecular networks formed from the monomers are governed by cross-linked architecture and the large weight-fraction of the binding motif. The material in one embodiment forms a disordered glass, which in spite of the low-molecular weight of the building block, displays typical polymeric behavior. The material exhibits high stiffness and offers excellent coating and adhesive properties. On account of reversible dissociation and the formation of a low-viscosity liquid upon application of an optical stimulus or thermal stimulus or both, rapid healing as well as (de)bonding are possible.

Abstract: A powder of polyamide particles, in which: said polyamide includes more than 50 mol % of amine ends among the total number of amine and acid ends of the polyamide; said particles include, on the surface thereof, primary amine groups neutralized by a phosphorous Bronsted acid, such as phosphoric acid; and the D50 of the particles falls within the range of 100 nm to 50 ?m, preferably 100 nm to 20 ?m. A method for producing such a powder and to the production of aqueous dispersions including same.

Abstract: The invention is a composition that can prevent formation in, or scavenge undesirable organic materials from, a polymer matrix. The composition contains cyclodextrin and particles of activated carbon. The composition can scavenge thermal decomposition products that can be produced during melt processing of a polymer, contaminants inherent in a polymer, or other types of impurities from a polymer matrix that otherwise may elute into the air, a water supply, or an ingestible material such as a food, a drug, or a beverage. Other aspects of the invention are blends of the composition with polymeric materials, methods of making blends, articles containing the composition, and methods of making articles containing the composition.

Abstract: Provided are a copolymer having enough biocompatibility to be used in a medical material application, and a method of forming a crosslinked body, which involves modifying a substrate surface with the copolymer so that the surface may be biocompatible. More specifically, a protein adsorption-suppressing effect and a cell adhesion-suppressing effect, which are features of a phosphorylcholine group, are imparted to the substrate surface. It has been found that the object is achieved by a copolymer containing a phosphorylcholine constitutional unit, a hydrophobic constitutional unit, and a photoreactive constitutional unit at a specific ratio.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a molding material, having: (A): a fiber substrate made of carbon fibers 5 mm or longer; (B): at least either an epoxy (meth)acrylate resin or an unsaturated polyester resin; (C): (C-1) inorganic fibrous filler with a cross-sectional area of at least 0.8 ?m2, or (C-2) inorganic flaky filler with a cross-sectional area of at least 0.05 ?m2, both of which have an aspect ratio of 2.0 or higher and a length of less than 3 mm; and (D): a polyisocyanate compound.

Abstract: A particulate polyamide is provided. The particulate polyamide is porous and includes at least one of polyamide 4 and polyamide 3. In addition, the particulate polyamide has a particle diameter (d50) of from 10 ?m to 1,000 ?m and a particle diameter dispersion degree (Dv/Dn) of not greater than 3.0, wherein Dv represents the volume average particle diameter of the particulate polyamide, and Dn represents the number average particle diameter of the particulate polyamide.

Abstract: An improved reusable capture complex and a method of capturing an additive releasable from a polymer material are disclosed. The capture complex includes a catalyst entity, a magnetic nanoparticle, and a bridging moiety between the catalyst entity and the magnetic nanoparticle. The method provides a high reduction of free additive of a polymer material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of N-hydroxybenzotriazole derivatives, in particular N-hydroxybenzotriazole salts and/or N-hydroxyindazoles, in particular N-hydroxyindazole salts as flame retardant for plastic materials. The present invention relates in addition to a flame-retardant plastic material molding compound which comprises N-hydroxybenzotriazole derivatives and/or N-hydroxyindazole derivatives as flame retardant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sealing element comprising at least 20-60 wt % of PVC resin, and 20-45 wt % of a biobased plasticizer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing cellulosic shaped articles with stabilized inclusions in the form of a microfine dispersion of nonpolar organic compounds and mixtures by a dry-wet extrusion process. The shaped articles produced in this way exhibit by comparison with unmodified cellulose fibers a substantially increased storage capacity for nonpolar active substances. They are suitable in particular for use in textiles for clothing, industrial textiles, leisure, medicine and cosmetics. Potential functional effects imparted include the physical effect of heat storage and/or the uniform and finely meterable storage and release of nonpolar active substances and plant extracts from the interior of the fibers of the shaped articles. It is possible through a suitable choice of the nonpolar portion to produce by this process also fibers capable of absorbing liquid or gaseous nonpolar substances.

Abstract: The invention relates to masterbatch preparation of a silica rich rubber composition, rubber compositions thereof and tire with component.

Abstract: Provided herein are thermoplastic vulcanizates that comprise rubber, broad molecular weight distribution polypropylene, and oil, where the rubber forms a rubber phase that is dispersed and at least partially cross-linked within a continuous thermoplastic component that comprises the broad molecular weight distribution polypropylene. The broad molecular weight distribution polypropylene preferably has a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) of greater than 4; a melt flow rate of greater than 1 g/10 min; and a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of greater than 380,000 daltons.

Abstract: Propylene polymer compositions comprising: A) from 70 wt % to 95 wt %, of a random copolymer of propylene with ethylene, containing from 3.5 wt % to 8.5 wt %, of ethylene derived units, having a content of fraction soluble in xylene at 25° C. comprised between 7.1 wt % and 15.2 wt % and having a melting point higher than 142.0° C.; B) from 5 wt % to 35 wt %, of a copolymer of propylene with ethylene, containing from 8.5 wt % to 17.0 wt % of ethylene derived units; the sum A+B being 100; the melt flow rate, MFR (ISO 1133 (230° C., 2.16 kg).) from 0.6 g/10 min to 20.2 g/10 min.

Abstract: Described herein is a curable composition comprising: (a) a perfluoroelastomer gum having a carboxylic acid integrated absorbance ratio of at least 0.015; and (b) a compound comprising at least one oxazole moiety, and cured articles thereof.

Abstract: An object is to provide a polyvinyl acetal composition which includes polyvinyl acetals having different average amounts of remaining hydroxyl groups and from which a sheet having excellent transparency can be molded. A polyvinyl acetal composition comprising 3 to 100 parts by mass of polyvinyl acetal (B) with respect to 100 parts by mass of polyvinyl acetal (A), and 0.05 to 0.75 times by mass of compound (C) with respect to the total mass of polyvinyl acetal (A) and polyvinyl acetal (B). The polyvinyl acetal (A) has an average amount of remaining hydroxyl groups of X mol % (X is a positive number), the polyvinyl acetal (B) has an average amount of remaining hydroxyl groups of Y mol % (Y is a positive number), and |X?Y|?3 is satisfied.

Abstract: L-Polylactic acid and D-Polylactic acid biodegradable biopolymers are combined with torrefied biomass and a plasticizer to create a biodegradable cardstock composition. The biodegradable cardstock composition provides an alternative to conventional plastic cardstocks, which are manufactured using petroleum-based materials such polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or polystyrene (PS). The biodegradable cardstock described herein can be incorporated into a variety of end products such as key cards, driver licenses, security badges, calling cards, and other plastic cards, including those that have a magnetic strip containing stored data such as credit and debit cards.

Abstract: The invention relates to copolycarbonate compositions having cyclic and linear oligomers and improved optical properties, to their use for producing blends and moldings and to moldings obtained therewith. The copolycarbonate compositions comprise (A) 5% to 99% by weight, based on the total weight of the copolycarbonate composition, of a copolycarbonate containing one or more monomer units of the formula (1) wherein R1 is hydrogen or C1-C4-alkyl, R2 is C1-C4-alkyl, and n is 0, 1, 2 or 3 and (B) 95% to 1% by weight, based on the total weight of the copolycarbonate composition, of a (co)polycarbonate containing one or more monomer units of the general formula (2) wherein R3 is H or linear or branched C1-C10 alkyl and R4 is linear or branched C1-C10 alkyl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bituminous coated materials including a granular fraction and a binder, characterised in that in the granular fraction all or part of the elements are selected from among lightweight, non-absorbent aggregates with a density of less than 1.6 t/m3 and a water absorption coefficient of less than 15%. The invention also relates to the use of light, non-absorbent aggregates with a density of less than 1.6 t/m3 and a water absorption coefficient of 3% to 15% for the production of light bituminous coated materials. The invention further relates to pavements obtained by applying at least one layer of the coated materials according to the invention and to a method for applying a surface course to a surface raised above the ground which includes a step of applying coated materials according to the invention.

Abstract: This invention involves the addition of ester bottoms to an asphalt paving composition to improve the usable temperature range (UTR). The ester bottoms are a byproduct of refining a feedstock containing all or a portion of vegetable oil or animal fat.

Abstract: This invention involves the addition of ester bottoms to an asphalt paving composition to improve the usable temperature range (UTR). The ester bottoms are a byproduct of refining a feedstock containing all or a portion of vegetable oil or animal fat.

Abstract: A method for producing an asphalt mix suitable for use as an asphalt pavement is provided. The method may include receiving in a preliminary mixing unit an asphalt shingle material input from a first feed system and a fluid asphalt material input from a second feed system, and heating and melting the asphalt shingle material and the fluid asphalt material in the preliminary mixing unit and then agitating the same to produce a molten asphalt. The method may include receiving in a primary mixing unit recycled asphalt material input from a third feed system and particulate material input from a fourth feed system, and mixing the molten asphalt from the preliminary mixing unit in the primary mixing unit with the same to produce an output of said asphalt mix. The method may include recirculating, in an intermediate tank, the molten asphalt.

Abstract: An azo compound and an ink composition containing the azo compound are used as inks for ink jet recording and have excellent gas (ozone) resistance when recording is done on special ink jet paper. The azo compound is represented by formula (1) or a tautomer thereof, or a salt of these. In formula (1), R1 represents a C1-C4 alkyl group, R2 represents a cyano group, R3 and R4 each independently represent a C1-C4 alkoxy, R5-R10 each independently represent a group represented by formula (2), and R11-R13 each independently represent a nitro group.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are implementations of a radiative cooling formulation, an apparatus including a substrate coated with the radiative cooling formulation, and a method of applying a coating of the radiative cooling formulation to an object. In one implementation, a radiative cooling formulation includes a binder which includes a first polymer and a second polymer that are practically water insoluble and are substantially non-absorbing to light having wavelengths in a solar spectrum. The radiative cooling formulation further includes a solar reflector material embedded in the binder.

Abstract: One or more techniques are disclosed for a method for functionalized a graphitic material comprising the steps of: 1) providing a graphitic material; 2) providing a first molecule comprising a first group, a spacer, and a second group; 3) providing a second molecule comprising a third group, a spacer, and a fourth group, wherein the third group is a different group from the first group; and 4) bonding the first molecule and the second molecule to the graphitic material. Also disclosed is a tunable material composition comprising the functionalized carbon nanotubes or functionalized graphene prepared by the methods described herein.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a corrosion-resistant coating that exhibits greater corrosion protection in saltwater environments and the like than was conventional, a method for forming the same, and a device for forming the same. [Solution] A corrosion-resistant alloy coating is formed on a substrate surface by: a) using a thermal spray gun, having a function wherein a flame including melted material particles is jetted toward a substrate, and the flame is partitioned from the open air in an upstream region on said jet path (which is to say the region in which the material particles are melted), and a function wherein, in a downstream region (the area continuing from the upstream region), the material particles and the flame are forcibly cooled by a jet-gas or jet-mist before reaching the substrate; and b) using a corrosion-resistant alloy material comprising aluminum, for the material particles.