Abstract: A curable green epoxy resin composition is described. More particularly, the curable green epoxy resin composition includes a biobinder isolated from bio-oil produced from animal waste, such as from swine manure. The biobinder can act as a curing agent for an epoxy resin component in the resin composition. Cured green epoxy resins, prepregs containing the curable green epoxy resin, and related composite materials are described. In addition, methods of preparing the curable green epoxy resin composition and of curing the curable green epoxy resin.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel, optionally reinforced, compositions based on a) polyalkylene terephthalates, preferably polybutylene terephthalate, b) at least one copolymer of at least one olefin and at least one (meth)acrylic ester of an aliphatic alcohol and c) at least one additive based on molecules having 2 or more epoxy, anhydride or carbodiimide groups per molecule, to molding materials producible therefrom and in turn to hydrolysis-stable articles of manufacture having good surfaces coupled with good mechanical properties producible from the molding materials.

Abstract: The prevent invention relates to a biodegradable polymer resin composition which can realize excellent mechanical properties together with biodegradability and has improved molding processability, and a molded article thereof. The biodegradable polymer resin composition may include a polycarbonate-polyester copolymer including a branched repeating unit containing a mediating functional group including a central element and five to ten alkylene or heteroalkylene functional groups bonded to the mediating functional group, an aliphatic polycarbonate repeating unit having a chain structure, and an aromatic polyester repeating unit, and a biodegradable polyester resin having a melt index (measured at 190° C., 2.16 kg) of 3 g/10 min to 20 g/10 min.

Abstract: A degradable elastomeric material that is formed from a composite blend of elastomeric particles in a continuous degradable binder. The degradable binder is generally a water-soluble binder which has a temperature dependent solubility in water and brine systems. Such degradable elastomers are particularly useful in the fabrication of degradable oil tools, among other applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a low-halogen flame retardant thermoplastic polyamide composition that provides improved mechanical and electrical stability at elevated temperatures, where the thermoplastic composition comprises a polyamide resin; a non-halogen, nitrogen-containing flame retardant; a heat stabilizer containing a copper halide and an organophosphorus compound; an optional lubricant and/or mold release agent; and an optional colorant.

Abstract: A monomer represented by Chemical Formula 1: wherein, in Chemical Formula 1, R1, R2, o, p, A1, Ra, m, k and n are the same as defined in the detailed description.

Abstract: Provided are a polyarylene sulfide resin composition containing a polyarylene sulfide resin (A), an olefin wax (B) having one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of a carboxy group, a carboxylic anhydride group, and a hydroxy group in the range of 0.01 to 5 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the polyarylene sulfide resin (A), and one or more fatty acid metal salts (C) selected from the group consisting of fatty acid alkali metal salts and fatty acid alkali earth metal salts in the range of 0.01 to 5 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the polyarylene sulfide resin (A) as essential components, a molded article, a composite molded article with an epoxy resin cured product, and methods for producing the polyarylene sulfide resin composition, the molded article, and the composite molded article.

Abstract: The present invention is a stretchable film including: a silicone main-chain type urethane layer and a silicone-pendant type urethane layer, wherein the silicone main-chain type urethane layer has a structure shown by the following general formula (1)-1 and/or (1)-2 and is formed on the silicone-pendant type urethane layer, and the silicone-pendant type urethane layer has a structure shown by the following general formula (2)-1 and/or (2)-2. The present invention provides a stretchable film having excellent stretchability and strength, with the film surface having excellent water repellency, together with a method for forming the same.

Abstract: A polyether-polysiloxane block copolymer composition is disclosed. The copolymer composition comprises (A) a polyether-polysiloxane block copolymer having in a molecule structural units as expressed by General Formula (1) below: where a terminal group thereof is an alkenyl group or the like bonded to a polyether portion. The copolymer composition further comprises (B) a liquid monool organic compound, which is (B1) a glycol ether compound having a low degree of polymerization, a terminal hydrogen substituted with a hydrocarbon group, and a secondary alcoholic hydroxyl group provided on another terminal, or (B2) a higher alcohol compound having a branched alkyl group with 12 or more carbon atoms. The copolymer composition generally does not contain a dimethyl polysiloxane at more than the mass of component (A). A manufacturing method, foam stabilizer or the like containing the copolymer composition, and a polyurethane foam are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an asphalt composition which is excellent in storage stability at a high temperature, an asphalt mixture, a method for producing the same, and a road paving method. Provided are [1] an asphalt composition containing asphalt, a polyester resin, and a dispersant; [2] an asphalt mixture containing the asphalt composition as set forth above in [1] and an aggregate; [3] a road paving method including a step of laying the asphalt mixture as set forth above in [2], thereby forming an asphalt paving material layer; and [4] a method for producing an asphalt mixture including mixing asphalt, a polyester resin, a dispersant, and an aggregate at 130° C. or higher and 200° C. or lower.

Abstract: A polymeric material comprising a first polymer and a second polymer where the first polymer is a natural or a synthetic polymer and the second polymer is modified lignin. The modified lignin is modified with an alkyl containing group via linker wherein the linker is an ether group and wherein the alkyl containing group is derived from fatty acid methyl ester.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pyrimidoquinazoline pigment having a novel pyrimidine skeleton, the pyrimidoquinazoline pigment having excellent pigment properties, such as coloring power and durability, and excellent infrared reflectivity and a method for producing the pyrimidoquinazoline pigment, and a pigment colorant using the pyrimidoquinazoline pigment. The present invention relates to a pyrimidoquinazoline pigment represented by the following formula (1), wherein R1 and R2 each independently represent a benzene ring or a naphthalene ring optionally having a substituent, and a method for producing the pyrimidoquinazoline pigment. In addition, the present invention relates to a pigment colorant containing the pyrimidoquinazoline pigment.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a dye for industrialization of dyeing cotton fiber in supercritical carbon dioxide that can react with cotton fiber, wherein a preparation method therefor comprises the following steps: dissolving a hydroxyl-containing natural dye in an organic solvent, dropwise adding an alcohol compound containing a halogen group into a reaction system in the presence of an acid-binding agent, precipitating the product with another solvent after the reaction is completed, and then filtrating and drying to obtain the compound described. The obtained compound is used for dyeing cotton fiber in supercritical carbon dioxide. The dye provided by the present disclosure is capable of dyeing cotton fiber in supercritical carbon dioxide conditions, and has a better color fastness while dyeing the cotton fiber.

Abstract: Quenchers of the related art do not have a quenching ability high enough to sufficiently inhibit the emission of fluorescence from fluorescence compounds. Therefore, the present invention aims to provide a quencher which can sufficiently quench the fluorescence from fluorescent compounds including xanthene-based dyes. The present invention relates to a quencher formed of a compound represented by the following general formula (1), and the like.

Abstract: A process is described for manufacturing white pigment containing products. The white pigment containing products are obtained from at least one white pigment and impurities containing material via froth flotation.

Abstract: Provided is a kaolin having a finer particle size and a narrower particle size distribution, in combination with suitable morphology. Also provided are a method of preparing the kaolin product and methods of use.

Abstract: A coating composition having excellent anti-static properties and suitable for use as anti-static hard coating films. The coating composition comprises a radical polymerizable binder and a salt based on an anion including a cage-shaped frame. The anti-static hard coating film formed using the coating composition has excellent anti-static properties, abrasion resistance and moist heat resistance. Such film may be used for an optical laminate a display device, and the like.

Abstract: Radiation-curable, polyester acrylate-containing compositions (I) obtainable by reacting 0.5 to 20 mol % of a polyester polyol (A) and 0.5 to 30 mol % of a polyester diol (B) with 1 to 10 mol % of phthalic anhydride (C) and 65 to 75 mol % of (meth)acrylic acid (D) in the presence of an acidic esterification catalyst, a hydrocarbon (L), and a polymerization inhibitor. Reaction temperatures range from 60 to 140° C. The hydrocarbon (L) functions as solvent, forms an azeotropic mixture with water, and is removed distillatively after esterification. Water formed in the reaction is removed azeotropically. After neutralization of the esterification catalyst, free (meth)acrylic acid is reacted with an epoxide compound (E) in an amount equivalent to the acid number of the reaction mixture. The compound (E) has at least two epoxide groups per molecule. The compositions are suitable for coating the surfaces of solid substrates.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing an antifouling film having excellent antifouling properties and rubbing resistance. The method for producing an antifouling film of the present invention includes Process (1) of applying a resin to a surface of a substrate; Process (2) of pushing the substrate to a die with the resin in between to form an uneven structure on a surface of the resin; and Process (3) of curing the resin including the uneven structure on the surface thereof to form a polymer layer. The resin contains an antifouling agent that contains a compound containing a perfluoro(poly)ether group. The die includes a surface having undergone release treatment using a release agent containing a compound that contains a perfluoro(poly)ether group, a hydrolyzable group, and a Si atom.

Abstract: A stain disappearing laminate of the present invention comprises a sebum absorption and diffusion layer 3 and a sebum attachment inhibition layer 2 laminated on a base material in this order. The sebum attachment inhibition layer 2 repels sebum 5 and reduces attachment of the sebum, as well as allows attached sebum to pass through to the sebum attachment inhibition layer side, and the sebum absorption and diffusion layer 3 absorbs the sebum 5 passed through the sebum attachment inhibition layer 2 and diffuses the sebum within the sebum absorption and diffusion layer itself.

Abstract: A method for providing a part with a plasma resistant ceramic coating for use in a plasma processing chamber is provided. A patterned mask is placed on the part. A film is deposited over the part. The patterned mask is removed. A plasma resistant ceramic coating is applied on the part.

Abstract: A coated glass substrate is disclosed as well as a method of making the coated glass substrate. The coated glass substrate includes a glass substrate and a coating on a surface of the glass substrate wherein the coating includes a polycationic polymer and a polyoxazoline. The coating provides a glass substrate with improved anti-corrosion properties.

Abstract: A water-soluble composition includes reducible copper ions or copper nanoparticles complexed with a reactive polymer. The reactive polymer can be crosslinked using suitable irradiation to provide copper-containing water-insoluble complexes. The water-soluble composition can be used to provide various articles and electrically-conductive materials that can be assembled in electronic devices. The reactive polymer has greater than 1 mol % of recurring units comprising sulfonic acid or sulfonate groups, at least 5 mol % of recurring units comprising a pendant group capable of crosslinking via [2+2] photocycloaddition, and optionally at least 1 mol % of recurring units comprising a pendant amide, amine, hydroxyl, lactam, phosphonic acid, or carboxylic acid group.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a barrier-coating structure that includes a polymer-matrix composite having a first surface and a second surface. The barrier-coating structure includes a flexible layer having a first surface and a second surface and a sol-gel layer having a first surface and a second surface. The first surface of the flexible layer contacts the second surface of the flexible layer. The barrier-coating structure includes a barrier layer having a first surface and a second surface. The sol-gel and/or the barrier layer may comprise one or more reactive substituents. The first surface of the barrier layer may be a laser-ablated surface.

Abstract: The present invention refers to an electrophoretic ink, a method for preparing an electrophoretic ink, an electrophoretic display comprising the electrophoretic ink, a smart window comprising the electrophoretic ink as well as the use of the electrophoretic ink in electrophoretic displays or smart windows and the use of a mixture of charge control agents for the preparation of an electrophoretic ink.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a) an aqueous dispersion of polymer particles and b) a hydrophobically modified poly(oxyalkylene-urethane) rheology modifier having a 1) backbone; and 2) a hydrophobic portion represented by Fragment I: —O—R—S?R1?mH?? I where R and R1 are defined herein. The composition is useful as an aqueous coating formulation that exhibits a highly shear thinning rheology profile suitable for spray applications to provide high sag resistance without adverse impact on gloss or corrosion resistance.

Abstract: A coating applied to substrates such as papers and films yields a haptic sensation of skin, leather, velvety fabric or soft elastomers. Commonly referred to as a ‘soft touch’ coating, it retains the desired haptic appeal after being over-printed by various imaging ink systems. Improved haptic sensations are provided by expandable microspheres that impart a surface topography that is measured in micron and sub-micron undulations that align with the texture of the human finger skin. Non-skid behavior arises from the surface topography having enough undulations of such fine frequency that air is evacuated between the coating and any substantially smooth surface that a strong attraction is caused by a temporary vacuum when the coating is pressed against smooth surfaces.

Abstract: A composite including a sodium sulfonated polyester matrix; wherein the sodium sulfonated polyester has a degree of sulfonation of at least about 3.5 mol percent; and a plurality of silver nanoparticles dispersed within the matrix. An aqueous ink composition including water; an optional co-solvent; an optional colorant; and a composite comprising a sodium sulfonated polyester matrix; wherein the sodium sulfonated polyester has a degree of sulfonation of at least about 3.5 mol percent; and a plurality of silver nanoparticles dispersed within the matrix. A method including heating a sodium sulfonated polyester resin in water, wherein the sodium sulfonated polyester has a degree of sulfonation of at least about 3.

Abstract: An example of a liquid ink includes a colorant, a co-solvent, and a balance of water. The co-solvent includes a hydantoin having a general formula (I) or a general formula (II) wherein n is an integer greater than 2 and m is an integer equal to or greater than 2.

Abstract: Described herein is an inkjet ink composition and an inkjet cartridge comprising an inkjet ink composition and an ink ejection device comprising a recirculation system. The inkjet ink composition may comprise a latex polymer and an ink vehicle. The ink vehicle comprising water and a co-solvent comprising a solvent having a boiling point in the range of about 170° C. to about 215° C. and a solvent having a boiling point of about 220° C. or more.

Abstract: A jet ink composition, a jet ink coating method and a resulting jet ink coated article are all predicated upon the jet ink composition which includes in addition to a particulate pigment material and a solvent composition a resin composition. The resin composition includes an uncured silicone resin, an uncured epoxy resin and an uncured melamine resin. Upon thermal cure the uncured resin composition forms a cured resin composition with superior adhesion to substrates such as but not limited to glass substrates, ceramic substrates and metal oxide substrates.

Abstract: A magenta dye-based ink composition and a method for improving the print qualities of a magenta dye-based ink composition. The magenta dye-based ink composition includes one or more red dye(s) and a minor but effective amount of black dye. A weight ratio of red dye(s) to black dye in the ink composition ranges from about 20:1 to about 100:1.

Abstract: Provided is an ultraviolet curable silicone composition capable of being ejected via inkjet ejection. The composition of the invention is an ultraviolet curable silicone composition comprising: (A) an organopolysiloxane represented by the following general formula (1) wherein each R1 independently represents a group selected from a monovalent aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, an acryloyl group, a methacryloyl group, an alkyl acrylate group and an alkyl methacrylate group, while the component (A) has per molecule at least two groups selected from an acryloyl group, a methacryloyl group, an alkyl acrylate group and an alkyl methacrylate group; n represents a number satisfying 10?n?1,000; (B) a monofunctional (meth)acrylate compound having no siloxane structure; and/or (C) a multifunctional (meth)acrylate compound having no siloxane structure; and (D) a photopolymerization initiator.

Abstract: Herein is described a method of inkijet printing, and compositions and inksets for use in the method, the method comprising: printing onto a non-porous substrate an inkjet fixing composition comprising a cationic polymer in an amount of less than 5 wt. %; an organic acid in an amount of 3 wt. % or less; and a liquid vehicle; and printing a latex-containing inkjet ink composition onto the non-porous substrate.

Abstract: A sealing resin composition contains an epoxy resin (A), a curing agent (B) having at least one amino group in one molecule, and an inorganic filler (C), wherein the inorganic filler (C) contains a first inorganic filler (C1) having an average particle size from 0.1 ?m to 20 ?m and a second inorganic filler (C2) having an average particle size from 10 nm to 80 nm, and a value obtained by multiplying a specific surface area of the inorganic filler (C), by a proportion of a mass of the inorganic filler (C) in a solid mass of the sealing resin composition, is 4.0 mm2/g or more.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to curable resins, in particular dual-cure resins, and related methods for use in an additive fabrication (e.g., 3-dimensional printing) device.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to condensation-reducing hydrophobic xerogel films. More particularly, the invention relates to hydrophobic ORMOSIL (organically modified silica) condensation-reducing film.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions useful in preventing the frost or ice deposition in the surface of wind turbine generator blades present in a cold climates or high altitude are provided. In addition to the anti-icing capacity, the polymeric composition prevents the deposition of dirt, i.e. it has self-cleaning properties.

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 a coating composition including nonionic polymer particles having a number-average primary particle diameter of 5 nm to 200 nm and a hydrolysable silane compound represented by Formula 1, an antireflection film which is a cured substance of the coating composition, a laminate including the antireflection film, a method for manufacturing the laminate, and a solar cell module including the laminate. In Formula 1, X represents a hydrolysable group or a halogen atom, Y represents a non-hydrolysable group, and n represents an integer of 0 to 2.

Abstract: To provide a means capable of suppressing the generation of gelation at the time of or after the addition of a silane coupling agent in the production of a cationically modified silica including modifying a silica raw material with a silane coupling agent. The present invention is a method for producing a cationically modified silica, including: mixing a silica raw material having a negative zeta potential with a silane coupling agent having an amino group or a quaternary cationic group; and reacting the silica raw material with the silane coupling agent to obtain a cationically modified silica, in which the cationically modified silica satisfies the following relational expression (1): X<Y relational expression??(1) in the relational expression (1), X is a pH value at which an isoelectric point is shown in the cationically modified silica, and Y is a pH value of the cationically modified silica.

Abstract: To provide a 2-cyanoacrylate-based adhesive composition not only exhibiting an excellent adhesion rate to a metal and a thermoplastic elastomer low in polarity, but also being excellent in storage stability. A 2-cyanoacrylate-based adhesive composition containing a 2-cyanoacrylic acid ester, and a compound having a sulfur atom-containing heteroallene structure.

Abstract: A stress tearable tape includes an elongated film and a hand tearing arrangement. The film has a non-adhesive surface and an opposed adhesive surface, and defines a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction. The hand tearing arrangement includes a plurality of pinholes formed along the longitudinal direction of the film. With the combination application of internal force, shear tension, compression tension, pinhole arrangement, and material's biaxial structure, and users' habit together, each of the pinholes enables the film being torn by hand with a force starting at one of the pinholes, such that the film is hand tearable at any section in the transverse direction thereof.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive includes an acryl-based base polymer. The acryl-based base polymer contains an acryl-based segment and a urethane-based segment. In the acryl-based base polymer, the content of the urethane-based segment is 3 to 20 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the acryl-based segment. A pressure sensitive adhesive sheet can be obtained by applying a pressure sensitive adhesive composition on a substrate in a layer form. The pressure sensitive adhesive composition may be curable and may include a polymerization initiator. In formation of the pressure sensitive adhesive sheet, the curable pressure sensitive adhesive composition may be, as necessary.

Abstract: The present application relates to a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition for a foldable display and a use thereof. The pressure-sensitive adhesive composition of the present application has excellent bending reliability while having appropriate adhesive force and cohesive force, thereby being useful for forming a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer for a foldable display having improved release force.

Abstract: The pressure sensitive adhesive sheet is a sheet shaped pressure sensitive adhesive including an acryl-based base polymer. The acryl-based base polymer contains an acryl-based segment and a urethane-based segment, and a content of the urethane-based segment is 3 to 30 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the acryl-based segment. The urethane-based segment includes at least one urethane chain selected from the group consisting of a polyether urethane and a polyester urethane. The content of the urethane-based segment other than the polyether urethane-based segment is 15 parts by weight or less based on 100 parts by weight of the acryl-based segment.

Abstract: An adhesive formulation is provided that is a waterborne bonding adhesive for adhering sheet membranes that may incorporate a solid plasticizer. The formulation is fast-curing and develops bond strength rapidly after application to a substrate as the adhesive dries, when the sheet membrane is mated to the substrate. The fast-curing characteristic is important to ensure the membrane is not displaced from the surface in windy exterior applications. The adhesive is formulated to form the bond between sheet membranes to substrates that illustratively include, steel, wood, concrete, roof boards, insulation, and fiberglass mat roof boards.

Abstract: A method to make a hot-melt polymer formulation with from 50 wt % to 100 wt % of a propylene-co-butene-1-co-hexene-1 terpolymer or a propylene-co-hexene-1 copolymer, each polymer made using a metal chloride supported Ziegler-Natta catalyst, at a process temperature between about 130 degrees Fahrenheit and about 175 degrees Fahrenheit and at a reactor pressure sufficient to maintain the propylene in a liquid phase without solvent; using 1 wt % to 20 wt % of at least one of: a metallocene polymer; a homopolymer of propylene with 0.1%-5% functionality; and a styrene block copolymer; and wherein the terpolymer or copolymer formulation is controlled by addition of a hydrogen gas as a chain transfer agent.

Abstract: A laminate comprises a primary substrate and a secondary substrate mated with the primary substrate through contact with a hot melt adhesive. The hot melt adhesive comprises a polymer blend based on a low molecular weight semicrystalline propylene based polymer and a high molecular weight essentially amorphous propylene based polymer, both of which are prepared by using single-site catalysts. The composition further contains a compatible tackifier, a plasticizer, an antioxidant, and optionally a wax, a filler, a colorant, a UV absorber, another polymer, or combinations thereof. Particularly preferred applications include nonwoven disposable diaper and feminine sanitary napkin construction, diaper and adult incontinent brief elastic attachment, diaper and napkin core stabilization, diaper backsheet lamination, industrial filter material conversion, and surgical gown and surgical drape assemblies.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive composition, which may be used as a construction adhesive in hygiene articles, comprises a first polymer comprising a unimodal copolymer of propylene and ethylene and having a weight average molecular weight of between about 5,000 and 60,000 daltons; a second polymer comprising a copolymer of propylene and ethylene and having a weight average molecular weight of at least 100,000 daltons; a tackifying resin having a Ring & Ball softening point of at most 115° C.; and a plasticizer. The composition demonstrates good peel strength and good shear resistance and is sprayable, with a sufficiently low viscosity, at low application temperatures, such as at about 121° C.