Abstract: The present invention provides a tetracarboxylic acid diester compound shown by the following general formula (1), wherein X1 represents a tetravalent organic group; and R1 represents a group shown by the following general formula (2), wherein the dotted line represents a bond; Y1 represents an organic group with a valency of k+1; “k” represents 1 or 2; and “n” represents 0 or 1. There can be provided a tetracarboxylic acid diester compound that can give a polyimide precursor polymer soluble in a safe organic solvent widely used as a solvent of a composition and usable as a base resin of a photosensitive resin composition.

Abstract: New diamine monomers bearing sulfone terminated pendant groups, as well as methods for making the same, are provided. The diamine monomers are useful toward making polyamide, polyimide, and poly(amide-imide) polymers and copolymers, which possess hygromorphic properties and demonstrate humidity driven motility.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of forming solid-state ionically conductive composite materials that include particles of an inorganic phase in a matrix of an organic phase. The methods involve forming the composite materials from a precursor that is polymerized in-situ after being mixed with the particles. The polymerization occurs under applied pressure that causes particle-to-particle contact. In some embodiments, once polymerized, the applied pressure may be removed with the particles immobilized by the polymer matrix. In some implementations, the organic phase includes a cross-linked polymer network. Also provided are solid-state ionically conductive composite materials and batteries and other devices that incorporate them. In some embodiments, solid-state electrolytes including the ionically conductive solid-state composites are provided. In some embodiments, electrodes including the ionically conductive solid-state composites are provided.

Abstract: A polymeric composition is disclosed which includes from about 40 to about 99 weight percent of a first polymer and from about 1 to about 60 weight percent of polybutylene(succinate-co-adipate) (“PBSA”). Preferably the first polymer is selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl chloride, polylactic acid, polyhydroxy alkanoates, and mixtures thereof. A method for making the composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: Blends of elastomer composites with unfilled or less highly filled elastomer reduces hysteresis without compromising reinforcement. Hysteresis may also be reduced by adjusting the compounding method.

Abstract: A circuit breaker comprises a body made of a nanocomposite material formed by insertion of nano particles of a nano particles material in thermoplastic polymer of a thermoplastic polymer material. A method of reinforcing a material with another material, the method comprises mixing homogenously a thermoplastic polymer material with a nano particles material in a hot process to reinforce the thermoplastic polymer material with the nano particles material and forming a nanocomposite material by insertion of nano particles of the nano particles material in thermoplastic polymer of the thermoplastic polymer material. The nano particles material has a mechanical wear property, a dielectric property and a thermal property of fire retardant.

Abstract: A method of making a solid composite containing carbon fibers embedded in a polymeric matrix, the method comprising admixing carbon fibers with a polymer precursor resin, and curing the polymer precursor resin to form a cured polymeric matrix that contains said carbon fibers embedded therein, wherein said carbon fibers have covalently bonded on their surfaces a partially cured epoxy-containing or amine-containing sizing agent, wherein at least a portion of epoxide groups or amine groups in the sizing agent are available as uncrosslinked epoxide groups or amine groups, which corresponds to a curing degree of epoxide groups or amine groups of no more than about 0.6.

Abstract: Provided is a biaxially-stretched film wherein the biaxial stretching is possible in a broader temperature range and which is excellent in thickness accuracy, and an ethylene polymer composition serving as a raw material of the film. The biaxially-stretched film of the present invention is obtained from an ethylene polymer composition (E) including a specific ethylene polymer component (A) containing 20 to 100 wt % of an ethylene polymer (a) being a copolymer of ethylene and a C4-10 ?-olefin and having specific melt flow rate and density, and an ethylene polymer component (B) being another copolymer of ethylene and a C4-10 ?-olefin, wherein a weight fraction [WA] of the ethylene polymer component (A) is 0.50 or more and 0.92 or less, and a weight fraction [WE] of the ethylene polymer component (B) is 0.08 or more and 0.50 or less provided that WA and WB total 1.0.

Abstract: A first oriented film comprising a first polyethylene composition which comprises: from 20 to 50 wt % of a first linear low density polyethylene polymer having a density greater than 0.925 g/cc and an I2 lower than 2 g/10 min; and from 80 to 50 wt % of a second linear low density polyethylene polymer having a density lower than or equal to 0.925 g/cc and an I2 greater than or equal to 2 g/10 min; wherein the first polyethylene composition has an I2 from 0.5 to 10 g/10 min and a density from 0.910 to 0.940 g/cc is provided.

Abstract: A gas-barrier multilayer film, wherein (A) a first inorganic thin film layer, (C) a gas-barrier resin composition layer, and (D) a second inorganic thin film layer are stacked in this order with or without intervention of other layers on at least one surface of a plastic film, the gas-barrier resin composition layer (C) is formed from a gas-barrier resin composition comprising (a) a gas-barrier resin including an ethylene-vinyl alcohol-based copolymer, (b) an inorganic layered compound, and (c) at least one additive selected from coupling agents and crosslinking agents, and the content of the inorganic layered compound (b) in the gas-barrier resin composition is from 0.1% by mass to 20% by mass based on 100% by mass in total of the gas-barrier resin (a), the inorganic layered compound (b), and the additive (c).

Abstract: A process to form a polypropylene composition comprising combining at a temperature within a range from 190° C. to 320° C. a polypropylene resin and within the range from 0.01 wt % to 3 wt % of at least one organic peroxide, by weight of the polypropylene composition and within a range from 100 to 4000 ppm each of phosphorous- and hindered phenol antioxidants; the polypropylene resin comprising at least 50 mol % propylene, and having a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) greater than 6, a branching index (g?) of at least 0.97, and a melt strength greater than 10 cN determined using an extensional rheometer at 190° C. The resulting polypropylene composition comprises at least 50 mol % propylene and has a peak extensional viscosity of greater than 500 kPa·s at a strain rate of 0.01 sec?1 (190° C.) and a melt strength of at least 40 determined using an extensional rheometer at 190°.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a polishing pad includes producing an urethane prepolymer having a viscosity of 20,000 cps (at 25° C.) to 40,000 cps (at 25° C.) by mixing a plurality of polymers, mixing the urethane prepolymer with an inert gas and a low-boiling blowing agent having a boiling point of 60° C. to 150° C., and manufacturing a polishing layer including porous pores by causing a mixture produced at the mixing to be subjected to gelation and curing in a predetermined cast.

Abstract: A method for producing a foamed thermally crosslinked mass system, wherein the mass system is foamed at a first temperature in a first step, and crosslinker substances are added to the mass system in a subsequent step at a second temperature lower than the first temperature, wherein the crosslinker substances are crosslinker substances for thermal crosslinking of the mass system.

Abstract: A polarizing plate protective film which prevents deterioration of polarization performance in a high temperature, high humidity environment, and a polarizing plate and display device using the film including a compound represented by the following General Formula (I). (X-LnZ??General Formula (I) X represents a formyl group, a boronic acid group, or a group represented by the following General Formula (I-B) or a group represented by the following General Formula (I-C), where L represents a single bond or divalent linking group, and n represents an integer equal to or greater than 2. When n is 2, Z represents a single bond or a divalent group, and when n?3, Z represents an n-valent group. RA and RB represent an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an aryl group, or an acyl group. RA and RB may be bonded to each other to form a ring. * represents a bond to be bonded to L.

Abstract: A tire comprises a rubber composition based on at least one diene elastomer, a reinforcing filler, a specific polyfunctional acrylate derivative and a peroxide, the contents of polyfunctional acrylate derivative and of peroxide being such that the ratio of the content of polyfunctional acrylate derivative to the content of peroxide is greater than or equal to 6.

Abstract: The present technology provides a rubber composition comprising natural rubber, which achieves the stabilization of viscosity over a long period of time and has a dramatically reduced odor by compounding an aminoguanidine into natural rubber.

Abstract: Provided is a composition and process for producing a crosslinked product. The composition comprises a mixture constituting (a) an alkenyl silicone, (b) a hydrogen siloxane, (c) a cure inhibitor and (d) a hydrosilylation catalyst, optionally in the presence of a solvent, and (e) sulfur compounds in order to produce the crosslinked product, and the process comprises reacting such a composition to form a crosslinked product.

Abstract: Provided are a polyamide resin composition and a molded article produced therefrom. The polyamide resin composition includes: a base resin including a polyamide resin having an intrinsic viscosity (IV) of about 0.9 dL/g or less and milled glass fibers; and carbon nanotube flakes having a size of about 1.0 mm to about 5.0 mm.

Abstract: This invention relates to a tire with a tread of rubber composition with reinforcing filler containing oxidized rubber reinforcing carbon black together with tris (2-ethyl hexyl) phosphate. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a truck tire intended for heavy duty performance with a tread rubber composition comprised of natural cis 1,4-polyisoprene rubber containing reinforcing filler comprised of oxidized rubber reinforcing carbon black together with tris (2-ethyl hexyl) phosphate.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pneumatic tire comprising a tread, the tread comprising a rubber composition comprising a diene elastomer, silica, a blocked mercaptosilane, a traction resin, and a low molecular weight polybutadiene functionalized with a hydroxyl functional group.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising at least the following: a) a first composition comprising at least one first ethylene-based polymer, formed by high pressure, free-radical polymerization, and wherein the first composition comprises the following properties: a melt index (I2) from 1.0 to 15.0 g/10 min, and density from 0.910 to 0.940 g/cc; b) a second composition comprising at least one second ethylene-based polymer, and wherein the second composition comprises the following properties; a melt index (I2) from 1.0 to 1000 g/10 min, a density greater than 0.940 g/cc; wherein the composition comprises the following properties: melt index (I2) from 2.0 to 20.0 g/10 min, and a density from 0.915 to 0.940 g/cc; and wherein the first composition is present in an amount from 65 to 95 wt %, based on the weight of the composition.

Abstract: A polyethylene composition having the following features: 1) density from about 0.945 to about 0.951 g/cm3, determined according to ISO 1183 at 23° C.; 2) ratio MIF/MIP from about 25 to about 43; 3) MIF from about 3.5 to less than about 8.5 g/10 min.; 4) HMWcopo index from about 1 to about 40; and 5) long-chain branching index, LCBI, equal to or greater than about 0.83. The polyethylene composition can be used to produce pipes.

Abstract: Processes are provided which include copolymerization using one or both of a metallocene catalyst capable of producing high molecular weight polymers and a metallocene catalyst capable of producing polymers having 60% or more vinyl terminations. Polymerization processes include dual catalyst polymerization in a single polymerization zone comprising both metallocene catalysts. Other processes include serial or parallel polymerizations in multiple polymerization zones, using either or both catalysts in each polymerization zone. Such polymerization processes produce reactor blends, and are particularly suited for producing copolymer compositions (such as EP or EPDM copolymer compositions) exhibiting improved melt elasticity and rheological properties.

Abstract: The present invention is a crosslinked body obtained by crosslinking a composition which comprises 100 parts by mass of (A) an ethylene/?-olefin/non-conjugated polyene copolymer having one or more peaks of tan ? in the temperature range of ?50 to ?30° C., the tan ? being determined by dynamic viscoelasticity measurement, 50 to 500 parts by mass of (B) an olefin-based copolymer having one or more peaks of tan ? in the temperature range of 0 to 40° C., the tan ? being determined by dynamic viscoelasticity measurement, 5 to 300 parts by mass of (C) a softener, 10 to 300 parts by mass of (D) a reinforcing filler and 0.1 to 10 parts by mass of (E) a vulcanizing agent, and which has a content ratio by mass ((C)/(D)) of (C) the softener to (D) the reinforcing filler of 0.3 to 1.5, the crosslinked body having a durometer hardness (value immediately after measurement) of 50 to 8.

Abstract: Orthopedic implants having a bone interface member and a water swellable IPN or semi-IPN with a stiffness, hydration, and/or compositional gradient from one side to the other and physically attached to the bone interface member. The invention also includes an orthopedic implant system including an implant that may conform to a bone surface and a joint capsule. The invention also includes orthopedic implants with water swellable IPN or semi-IPNs including a hydrophobic thermoset or thermoplastic polymer first network and an ionic polymer second network, joint capsules, labral components, and bone interface members. The invention also includes a method of inserting an orthopedic implant having a metal portion and a flexible polymer portion into a joint, including inserting the implant in a joint in a first shape and changing the implant from a first shape to a second shape to conform to a shape of a bone.

Abstract: A sandwich includes a partially baked sandwich insert and a chemically-leavened batter layer that envelops at least a portion of the partially baked sandwich insert. The partially baked sandwich insert includes a filling that is completely enveloped by a yeast-leavened dough.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer compound includes styrenic block copolymer and high softening point tackifier. The styrenic block copolymer has a Copolymer Tan Delta Peak Temperature and the thermoplastic elastomer compound has a Compound Tan Delta Peak Temperature. The Compound Tan Delta Peak Temperature is greater than the Copolymer Tan Delta Peak Temperature. The thermoplastic elastomer compound exhibits useful damping properties at or above room temperature while also advantageously possessing improved stability for processing and/or applications at high temperatures and upon exposure to weathering.

Abstract: Methods for preparing pre-dynamic cross-linked polymer compositions are described. Methods of preparing dynamic cross-linked polymer compositions using pre-dynamic cross-linked polymer compositions are also described.

Abstract: A composite resin material including: a first organic resin having a phenylene ether structure; and a second organic resin having a main skeleton composed of a polyester structure, one of the first organic resin and the second organic resin forming a continuous phase, the other one thereof being present within the continuous phase, as organic resin particles having an average particle diameter of 1 ?m or less.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition comprising a poly(arylene sulfide); a polysiloxane/polyimide block copolymer; glass fiber and an optional platy filler. The polysiloxane/polyimide block copolymer has greater than or equal to 10 weight percent siloxane content, based on the total weight of the polysiloxane/polyimide block copolymer. The composition retains greater than or equal to 60% of the initial viscosity after being retained at 320° C. for 30 minutes and the composition has an OSU peak heat release less than 45 kW/m2 when measured using the method of FAR F25.4 and according to FAR 25.853 (d). Articles comprising the composition are also described.

Abstract: A poly(siloxane-etherimide) composition comprising, based on the total weight of the composition, 70 to 90 wt % of a poly(siloxane-etherimide); and an additive comprising a polyester, a filler, or a combination thereof; wherein the filler comprises talc, calcium carbonate, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing; and wherein the composition has a number of drops to tracking at 250 volts of greater than or equal to 50 drops determined according to ASTM D-3638-85.

Abstract: A product is provided comprising at least one densified biomass particulate having a substantially smooth, non-flakey outer surface and containing no added binder, wherein said densified biomass particulate is comprised of a plurality of pretreated lignin-coated plant biomass fibers which contain a trace amount of base from pretreatment of said fibers. Methods for using and making the product are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for producing surface-modified calcium oxide particles having the production steps according to claim 1, novel calcium oxide particles obtained according to these methods, and uses thereof.

Abstract: Alpha-Alumina flakes having a particle thickness of 550-1000 nm, a D50-value of 15-30 ?m, a D90-value of 30-45 ?m and a D10-value of ?9.0 ?m. Use of the alumina flakes in varnishes, paints, automotive coatings printing inks, masterbatches, plastics and cosmetic formulations. Also, use of the alumina flakes as a substrate for effect pigments and in organic dyes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations comprising at least one hydridosilane of the generic formula SinH2n+2 with n=3-6 and at least one hydridosilane oligomer, to processes for preparation thereof and to the use thereof.

Abstract: An aqueous inorganic or hybrid binder composition includes (as % by weight of the solid matter): from 55 to 100% of at least one alkali metal silicate exhibiting an Si/alkali metal weight ratio which varies from 0.3 to 2, from 0 to 35% of at least one plasticizing agent, and from 0 to 10% of one or more additives. Fibrous products can obtained from this composition, in particular based on mineral fibers, such as mats, screens, woven fabrics, in particular painter's canvases, and knitted fabrics.

Abstract: Provided is a curable resin composition capable of forming a coating film excellent in the weather resistance and the impact resistance with a high productivity even on a member having a complicated shape for outdoor use. The curable resin composition contains a fluorinated copolymer (A) and a compound (B). The fluorinated copolymer (A) includes a fluorinated copolymer having a unit derived from a fluoroolefin, a unit having an ethylenic unsaturated group in its side chain, and a unit having a functional group, and the unit having a functional group is at least one member selected from a unit having a hydroxy group, a unit having a carboxy group and a unit having an alkoxysilyl group. The compound (B) includes at least one acryloyl group and/or methacryloyl groups and at least two isocyanate groups in one molecule.

Abstract: A fiber reinforced powder paint provides improved flexural fatigue resistance for composites substrates. Fiber loading in the powder is greater than 40%. Aramid fiber loading in an epoxy based powder paint is exemplified. A composite bow limb coated with the powder paint survives a remarkably greater number of bending cycles before failure when coated with the powder paint.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods and compounds for preventing metal corrosion. More specifically, the method comprises contacting a hydrocarbon-containing liquid with a composition in an effective amount to prevent metal corrosion.

Abstract: A corrosion resistant coating composition for a metal substrate is disclosed. The metal substrate, such as carbon steel, is coated with a first layer comprising a phosphate corrosion inhibitor, such as sodium phosphate monobasic (NaH2PO4) and a second layer comprising nickel nanoparticles. In addition, an electrodeposition method for the production of the coating composition is disclosed that uses either pulse or direct current electrodeposition to form the coating composition of desired anticorrosive properties. In addition, a coated metal substrate and method for inhibiting corrosion of a metal substrate that apply the corrosion resistant coating composition in any of its embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: There is provided herein an elastomeric coating composition containing (a) at least one condensation polymerization-effective polymer bearing two or more silicon atoms; (b) a surface wetting agent, (c) a filler; (d) a condensation catalyst; and, (e) optionally, one or more crosslinking agents. There are also provided architectural coatings including the same, as well as single coat anti-dirt, and/or anti-stain, and/or anti-fouling coatings including the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an alcohol-based printing ink composition, comprising a colorant (E), a medium and a polyurethane urea resin (D) obtained by reacting a polyol (A), a diisocyanate (B) and a chain extender (C), wherein the polyol (A) comprises a polyester polyol (A0) having a repeating unit derived from a saturated hydroxycarboxylic acid having a side chain, and the medium comprises an alcohol (F), wherein the proportion of the alcohol (F) is at least 50% by weight relative to a value of 100% by weight for the total medium. Accordingly, the invention provides a printing ink comprising an alcohol having minimal environmental impact as the main component of the ink medium, the ink exhibiting excellent colorant dispersibility and storage stability, and having excellent re-solubility during long runs.

Abstract: An aqueous inkjet ink includes at least water, a coloring material, a water-soluble organic solvent component, a surfactant, and resin microparticles. The water-soluble organic solvent component includes a first monool-type solvent represented by R1O(CH2CH2O)mH in which R1 represents a straight or branched alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and m represents an integer of 2 or 3, a second monool-type solvent represented by R2O(C3H6O)nH where R2 represents a straight or branched alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and n represents an integer of 2 or 3, and a third monool-type solvent that is at least one selected from the group consisting of 3-methoxy-1-butanol and 3-methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol. The content of the third monool-type solvent in the ink is about 8% by mass or greater and about 27% by mass or less. The content of the first monool-type solvent in the ink is about 0.5% by mass or greater and about 9% by mass or less. The content of the second monool-type solvent in the ink is about 0.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an ink composition for marking on a release-treated surface, comprising a binder resin based on an acryl or methacryl resin with a glycidyl group introduced as a functional group thereinto, a dye, and an organic solvent, wherein the binder resin has a glass transition temperature of 40° C. or higher.

Abstract: An aqueous ink composition includes an aqueous medium and resin microparticles formed from a resin, in which the resin has a structural unit represented by General Formula (1) or (2), and the content of the resin microparticles is 1% to 15% by mass, R1, R2, and R3 each represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; A1 represents —O— or —NR3—; L1 represents an alkylene group having 6 to 22 carbon atoms; M1 and M2 each represent a hydrogen atom, an alkali metal ion, or an ammonium ion; A2 represents a single bond, —COO—, or —CONH—; and L2 represents a divalent linking group having 6 to 23 carbon atoms.

Abstract: An inkjet printing method uses an aqueous inkjet ink composition having a non-crosslinked, crosslinkable polyurethane having an acid number of 20-40 and is derived from an aromatic diisocyanate; and a diol mixture of D1 and D2 diols, and optionally including D3 diol, D4 diol, or both D3 and D4 diols. D1 has a C3 to C7 aliphatic group and a pendant carboxy group or neutralized carboxy group. D2 has a chain of repeating C2 to C6 alkylene oxide groups. D3 is an alkoxylated bisphenol A or aliphatic cyclic diol, present at least 5 mol %. D4 is a hydroxy-terminated polybutadiene having a molecular weight of at least 1000 and is present in an amount of 0.1-5 mol %. The ink composition also contains a dispersed pigment colorant; a humectant or organic co-solvent, and optionally, a crosslinking agent.

Abstract: A UV curable inkjet ink composition includes a monofunctional urethane acrylate component consisting of 5-50% by weight of the ink composition, the monofunctional urethane acrylate component comprising either of a monomer and an oligomer; a monomer component consisting of 10-80% by weight of ink composition; a photoinitiator component consisting of 1-15% by weight of ink composition; and an oligomer component, consisting of no more than 20% by weight of the ink composition, in addition to the monofunctional urethane acrylate component if the monofunctional urethane acrylate component is an oligomer.

Abstract: A polymer-bound lead refill for writing, drawing and/or painting devices, in particular for pencils or colored pencils, including at least one binding agent, at least one wax, at least one coloring agent and at least one filling agent. The lead refill including at least one surfactant.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous vinyl acetate-ethylene-copolymer dispersion for carpet coating compositions, which is obtained by means of radical-initiated emulsion polymerization, in an aqueous medium, of vinyl acetate and ethylene and optionally additional ethylenically unsaturated comonomers, characterized in that, for stabilization of the dispersion, 5 to 10 wt %, based on the total weight of the comonomers, of one or a plurality of partially saponified and low-molecular polyvinyl alcohols having a hydrolysis degree of 80 to 95 mol % and a Höppler viscosity, in 4% aqueous solution, of 1 to 5 mPas (method according to Höppler at 20° C., DIN 53015) are contained.

Abstract: A laminate includes a base having a surface; an atomic layer deposition film that covers the surface of the base and has a film thickness of about 3 nm to about 500 nm (inclusive); and an overcoat layer that covers the atomic layer deposition film. A relationship of ta<toc<50 ta is met, where ta denotes the thickness of the atomic layer deposition film and toc denotes the thickness of the overcoat layer.