Abstract: A composition applied over a resist pattern includes a modified polysiloxane in which some of silanol groups of a polysiloxane containing a hydrolysis condensate of a hydrolyzable silane are capped, and a solvent, wherein a ratio of silanol groups to all Si atoms contained in the modified polysiloxane is 40 mol % or less. The modified polysiloxane ratio of the silanol groups is adjusted to a desired ratio by reacting the silanol groups of the polysiloxane with an alcohol. A method for producing a semiconductor device having the steps of forming a resist film on a substrate, forming a resist pattern by exposing and developing the resist film, applying the composition over the resist pattern during or after development, and reversing a pattern by removing the resist pattern by etching.

Abstract: A composition including a polyamideimide precursor modified with an alkoxysilane group and an oligosilica compound, wherein the oligosilica compound is a condensation reaction product of an organosilane diol and an alkoxysilane compound.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a foamable resin composition for a foam sheet including polylactic acid resin particles, each of the particles having a particle size of about 1 ?m to about 100 ?m. A process for preparing a particulate polylactic acid resin includes: introducing a polylactic acid resin and then forming a molten polylactic acid spray solution; and injecting the molten polylactic acid spray solution by a melt spray method and simultaneously cooling the molten polylactic acid spray solution to obtain a particulate polylactic acid. In addition, disclosed herein is a process for preparing a foam sheet using the foamable resin composition for a foam sheet including a polylactic acid resin.

Abstract: A method for purifying polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) includes: providing or receiving initial PBT, in which oligomers and tetrahydrofuran are present; dissolving the initial PBT in hexafluoroisopropanol (HFIP) to form a solution, in which the oligomers are also dissolved in the HFIP; and contacting the solution with compressed CO2 at a temperature and a pressure, thereby precipitating the purified PBT, resulting from a large portion of the oligomers are still dissolved in the HFIP, in the operation the temperature is in a range of 20° C. to 35° C., and the pressure is in a range of 900 psi to 1400 psi. A device for purifying PBT is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymeric composition, comprising: at least one thermoplastic resin having a glass transition temperature of at least about 220° C.; inorganic particulates having an average particle size in the range up to about 100 nanometers dispersed in the thermoplastic resin, the inorganic particulates having an index of refraction in the range from about 1.4 to about 3; and an effective amount of at least one dispersant to disperse the inorganic particulates in the thermoplastic resin. The polymer composition may be a high temperature thermoplastic suitable for forming, such as by molding, optical articles such as lenses.

Abstract: A process for producing a thermoplastic vulcanizate, the process comprising: (i) charging a reactor with an oil-extended olefinic copolymer rubber, where the rubber is synthesized by a single-site catalyst, characterized by a multi-modal molecular weight distribution, and includes greater than 10 parts by weight extender oil per 100 parts by weight rubber; (ii) charging the reactor, contemporaneously or sequentially with respect to the rubber, with a thermoplastic resin, an oil, and a cure system to provide a pre-vulcanized mixture; and (iii) mixing the rubber, thermoplastic resin, oil, and cure system at a temperature above the melt temperature of the thermoplastic resin to thereby cause dynamic vulcanization of the rubber and produce the thermoplastic vulcanizate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing thermoplastic fibre composites made from a thermoplastic matrix (M) comprising a thermoplastic moulding compound (A) and reinforcing fibres (B). Said method has technical advantages when it comprises the following steps: i) a flat structure (F) made of reinforcing fibres (B) is provided, ii) the flat structure (F) is introduced into a matrix M, iii) functional groups of the matrix are reacted with polar groups of the reinforcing fibres (B), iv) the fibre composite materials is consolidated.

Abstract: An underlayer film-forming composition for a self-assembled film having a polymer including 0.2% by mole or more of a unit structure of a polycyclic aromatic vinyl compound relative to all unit structures of the polymer. The polymer includes 20% by mole or more of a unit structure of an aromatic vinyl compound relative to all the unit structures of the polymer and includes 1% by mole or more of a unit structure of the polycyclic aromatic vinyl compound relative to all the unit structures of the aromatic vinyl compound. The aromatic vinyl compound includes an optionally substituted vinylnaphthalene, acenaphthylene, or vinylcarbazole, and the polycyclic aromatic vinyl compound is vinylnaphthalene, acenaphthylene, or vinylcarbazole. The aromatic vinyl compound includes an optionally substituted styrene and an optionally substituted vinylnaphthalene, acenaphthylene, or vinylcarbazole, and the polycyclic aromatic vinyl compound is vinylnaphthalene, acenaphthylene, or vinylcarbazole.

Abstract: A superhydrophobic appliance is an elastomeric material with a surface having a multiplicity of re-entrant features. The elastomeric material can be a polydimethylsiloxane network. The superhydrophobic appliance can be formed by infusing a portion of a polydimethylsiloxane polymeric precursor partially into the pores of a porous membrane, curing to the polymeric network, and separating the membrane from the appliance to expose the superhydrophobic surface. The superhydrophobic surface can be subsequently modified to form a fluorinated surface that is oleophobic or superoleophobic in addition to being superhydrophobic.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plastic film and a method for manufacturing same. A plastic film, which is formed such that at least one part has a curved shape, can have high hardness, impact resistance, scratch resistance and high transparency. The plastic film is light and will not be easily damaged by external pressure and thus can substitute for the existing glass and is expected to be used for various electronic products such as a display and the like. In particular, the plastic film has at least one part in a curved shape and thereby is expected to be used for products in various shapes which cannot be manufactured by means of the existing glass. Moreover, a method for manufacturing a plastic film enables manufacturing of a plastic film having at least one part in a curved shape without curls or cracks as well as simultaneous performing of heat molding and heat curing, thereby increasing the productivity of a plastic film.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) compositions and foaming agent masterbatches suitable for foaming, as well as foamed TPV compositions, methods of making the foregoing, and applications of various foamed TPV compositions. In particular, the present disclosure provides foaming agent masterbatches having unconventionally lower loading of foaming agent in carrier polymer. The carrier polymer may advantageously comprise or be a plastomer and/or propylene-based elastomer that is also suitable for inclusion in the TPV composition, and foaming the TPV composition may include the use of relatively greater amounts of foaming agent masterbatch. The use of greater amounts of foaming agent masterbatch with lower loading may allow for superior distribution of the foaming agent in the TPV composition during foaming, leading to greater uniformity of extent of foaming (e.g., as may be shown through greater uniformity of specific gravity in the foamed TPV composition).

Abstract: A method of installing a downhole device comprises introducing a downhole device into a wellbore, the downhole device comprising a substrate and a shape memory polymer in a deformed state disposed on the substrate; combining a modified activation material in the form of a powder, a hydrogel, an xerogel, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing with a carrier to provide an activation fluid; introducing the activation fluid into the wellbore; releasing an activation agent in a liquid form from the modified activation material; and contacting the shape memory polymer in the deformed state with the released activation agent in an amount effective to deploy the shape memory polymer.

Abstract: A process for chemically recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET) which utilizes a microwave absorber to optimize glycolytic depolymerization of PET via microwave irradiation. The method of chemically degrading PET to its reactive intermediate, bis(2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalate (BHET), is carried out by: (a) combining PET with ethylene glycol and a catalytic system comprising a catalyst and a microwave absorber to produce a heterogeneous reaction mixture; and then (b) heating by microwave irradiating the reaction mixture to a temperature sufficient to produce a reaction product comprising BHET. The BHET monomer then can be purified and re-polymerized to form new, virgin PET.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ceramic particulate and polymer composite having enhanced viscoelastic and rheological properties.

Abstract: High-melting antimicrobial polymer fibers and antimicrobial fabrics comprising such fibers are prepared by preparing a masterbatch of polymer pellets (e.g., PET), silver and copper salts, and a compounding agent which provides free flowing polymer pellets which can be prepared in advance, with a long shelf life. Polymer masterbatches prepared by the methods of the invention can produce limited color or off-white antimicrobial fibers and fabrics using conventional melt spinning manufacturing methods. Fabrics incorporating fibers of the present invention are potent inhibitors of Athlete's foot fungi, gram negative and gram positive bacteria, and drug resistant pathogens.

Abstract: In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a power inductor includes a body, at least two bases disposed in the body, a plurality of coil patterns disposed on at least one surface of the at least two the base, respectively, and a connection electrode disposed on an outer portion of the body and connecting the at least two coils to each other.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a polyester resin composition and a molded article manufactured therefrom. The polyester resin composition includes: (A) a polyester resin; (B) a white pigment; and (C) a reflectance retention agent comprising an inorganic compound having a pH of about 7.5 to about 14.

Abstract: The present invention provides: a polycarbonate resin composition which contains 18-75% by mass of (A) a polycarbonate resin having a viscosity average molecular weight of 28,000-60,000, 5-30% by mass of (B) a phosphorus flame retardant, 18-50% by mass of (C) a fibrous or plate-like inorganic filler, and 0.1-2% by mass of (D) a fluoropolymer; and a sheet and a film, each of which uses this polycarbonate resin composition.

Abstract: In order to suppress such a situation that polyglyceryl fatty acid ester bleeds out at the time of melting of a thermoplastic resin while improving an impact resistance, a thermoplastic resin composition contains a high impact polystyrene, a calcium carbonate as a filler, and polyglyceryl fatty acid ester as a dispersing agent, and a fatty acid constructing the polyglyceryl fatty acid ester is an unsaturated fatty acid.

Abstract: A building material comprising a substrate layer and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, where the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer includes expandable graphite.

Abstract: Provided are a flame-retardant polyolefin resin composition with high flame retardancy, particularly sufficient flame retardancy to meet the UL94 5VA standard and a molded article with high flame retardancy, particularly sufficient flame retardancy to meet the UL94 5VA standard. The composition includes 100 parts by mass of a polyolefin resin, (A) 10 to 60 parts by mass of at least one melamine salt selected from the group consisting of melamine orthophosphate, melamine pyrophosphate, and melamine polyphosphate, (B) 15 to 90 parts by mass of at least one piperazine salt selected from the group consisting of piperazine orthophosphate, piperazine pyrophosphate, and piperazine polyphosphate, and (C) 10 to 140 parts by mass of glass fiber.

Abstract: An environment-friendly material includes 50 wt % to 70 wt % of inorganic mineral powder, 20 wt % to 45 wt % of polyolefin, and 5 wt % to 15 wt % of auxiliary agent. The inorganic mineral powder contains calcium carbonate; the polyolefin may be linear low density polyethylene, low density polyethylene, medium density polyethylene, high density polyethylene, or polypropylene; and the auxiliary agent may be polyolefin elastomer, maleic anhydride grafted polyolefin elastomer, or maleic anhydride grafted polyethylene. The disclosure also provides a manufacturing method of window covering slat using the environment-friendly material and a window covering slat manufactured by the method.

Abstract: A rubber composition is provided which exhibits a high level of flex fatigue resistance, ozone resistance, building tack, bondability to diene based rubbers, and low temperature resistance. The rubber composition contains EPDM rubber, natural rubber, high cis-1,4-polybutadiene rubber, and from 5 phr to 30 phr of a butyl ionomer.

Abstract: In methods for forming thermoplastic vulcanizates, and thermoplastic vulcanizates formed by such methods, a masterbatch comprising one or more additives in a carrier resin comprising propylene- or ethylene-based copolymer is added to the thermoplastic vulcanizate formulation. The resulting thermoplastic vulcanizate may additionally be passed through a 200 mesh or finer screen and thereafter extruded. The thermoplastic vulcanizates may exhibit increased extrusion throughput rates and enhanced surface smoothness.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method to reduce or prevent agglomeration of polyisobutylene particles in aqueous media by LCST compounds and highly pure isobutylenes obtained thereby. The invention further relates to polyisobutylene products comprising the same or derived therefrom.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a photocurable epoxy resin composition that is tougher and more flexible and contains 30 to 90 wt % of at least one aromatic epoxy resin; 2 to 30 wt % of at least one core-shell rubber (CSR); up to 20 wt % of at least one flexibilizer comprising reactive functional groups selected from among epoxy groups, carboxylate groups, amino groups and/or hydroxyl groups; and 1 to 4 wt % of at least one cationic photoinitiator. Also disclosed are the use of said composition for sealing and/or coating materials as well as corresponding coating/sealing processes.

Abstract: A composition including a) 55-98.9 wt % of at least one type of triblock copolymer (A) of formula (1) R—B-A-B—R??(1) b) 0.1-15 wt % of at least one surfactant (B) and c) 1-30 wt % of water, wherein A is a hydrophilic block having a number average molecular weight (Mn) of 100-1,000 Da, B is a hydrophobic block made from monomers having at least a monomer B1 and a monomer B2, wherein B1 and B2 have the largest weight contents in the hydrophobic block and B1 has a lower molecular weight than B2, wherein R is an end group which is H or a C1-C30 organic moiety, wherein the composition is fluid in a temperature range of 0° C. to 37° C., wherein the weight % are relative to the sum of a), b) and c), and wherein the sum of components a), b) and c) is at least 80 wt % of the entire composition, preferably at least 90 wt %; to the use of the composition and to pharmaceutical compositions having said composition and an active pharmaceutical ingredient.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an azoic pigment is disclosed, according to an illustrative embodiment of the present invention. The method includes producing slurry of the azoic pigment. The slurry includes primary aromatic amine (PAA). The method further includes the derivatization of the residual PAA in the slurry, followed by encapsulation of the slurry. The slurry is acidified or basified. Finally, the slurry is further processed, thereby forming PAA migration free azoic pigment. The derivatization and encapsulation additively or synergistically reduce the PAA content thereby inhibiting migration of PAA from the pigment into a substrate onto which the pigment is loaded.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to silica nanoparticle coatings and articles, such as in particular retro-reflective devices, bearing silica nanoparticle coatings thereon. The present disclosure is also directed to a method for retarding dew formation on the surface of an article, in particular an article comprising a retro-reflective support.

Abstract: Compositions are described for protecting a metal surface against corrosion. The composition includes a corrosion-inhibiting particle. The corrosion inhibiting particle may be usable in an epoxy resin-based coating or an olefin resin-based coating. The particle may include a core and a protectant. The core may include a water soluble corrosion inhibitor. The protectant may be disposed on at least a portion of a surface of the core and may be covalently or ionically bonded to a thiol group of the corrosion inhibitor. The protectant may be configured to reduce reaction between the core and the epoxy resin or the olefin resin.

Abstract: Photo-protected microcapsules containing a photopolymer composition are dispersed in an epoxy coating to form an autonomic self-healing material. The capsule shell wall is formulated to protect the photopolymer composition from electromagnetic radiation exposure prior to rupture of the capsule shell, so that the photopolymer composition (e.g., a UV curable epoxy resin) remains active until triggered by damage to the capsule shell. Carbon black pigment is a suitable UV protector for the capsules. Upon sufficient damage to a region of the coating, the capsules will rupture and the photopolymer composition will fill and cure in and/or around the damaged region in the presence of electromagnetic radiation, achieving autonomic healing of the damaged coating.

Abstract: Aspects described herein generally relate to a sol-gel that is the reaction product of a hydroxy organosilane, a metal alkoxide, an acid stabilizer, and a corrosion inhibitor. The hydroxy organosilane is represented by Formula (I): wherein R is selected from alkyl, cycloalkyl, ether, and aryl. The acid stabilizer is at a molar ratio of acid stabilizer to metal alkoxide of 1:1 or greater and the sol-gel has a pH from about 3 to about 4.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for coating a composite structure, comprising applying a single pretreating composition on a surface of the composite structure, the single pretreating composition comprising a first acid aluminum phosphate comprising a molar ratio of aluminum to phosphate between 1 to 2 and 1 to 3, and heating the composite structure to a first temperature sufficient to form an aluminum phosphate polymer layer on the composite structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition and a process for the deposition of conductive polymers on dielectric substrates. In particular, the invention relates to a composition for the formation of electrically conductive polymers on the surface of a dielectric substrate, the composition comprising at least one polymerizable monomer which is capable to form a conductive polymer, an emulsifier and an acid, characterized in that the composition comprises at least one metal-ion selected from the group consisting of lithium-ions, sodium-ions, aluminum-ions, beryllium-ions, bismuth-ions, boron-ions, indium-ions and alkyl imidazolium-ions. The acid is typically a high molecular weight polymeric acid having molecular weight of at least 500,000 Da including, for example, polystyrene sulfonic acid having a molecular weight of approximately 1,000,000 Da.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for printing multicoloured printed images in which exclusively interference pigments are used for the coloured pigmentation of the printing inks, to printed products produced using a process of this type, to the use thereof, and to suitable interference pigments.

Abstract: Curable compositions are based on ethoxylated triacrylates and alkylglycidyletheracrylates which can be employed to obtain printing products with a soft touch coating. The curable compositions are processed in conventional printing machines where sheets of glossy and matt paper have the curable compositions applied thereto with an anilox roller and then the paper is dried by UV lamps.

Abstract: An actinic ray-curable-type inkjet ink set for three-dimensional printing and a three-dimensional printing system are provided. The actinic ray-curable-type inkjet ink set for three-dimensional printing includes a white ink composition W and a color ink composition C. The three-dimensional printing system includes printing means for jetting out, a plurality of times, each of a white ink composition W and a color ink composition C using an inkjet head so as to form a color layer on a white modeled object, based on cross-sectional information of a three-dimensional modeled object.

Abstract: An ink includes water, a coloring material, an organic solvent having a solubility parameter of from 8.0 to 13.0, an urethane resin particle and a metal ion, wherein the organic solvent having the solubility parameter of from 8.0 to 13.0 has a proportion of from 10.0% by mass to 30.0% by mass to the ink, where the metal ion is at least one selected from an alkali metal ion and an alkaline earth metal ion, where the metal ion has a proportion of from 4000 mg/L to 8000 mg/L to the ink.

Abstract: The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a method for forming a multilayer coating film using a 3-coat 1-bake process, the method comprising sequentially applying an aqueous first colored coating composition, an aqueous second colored coating composition, and a clear coating composition to a substrate and simultaneously heat-curing the resulting three layers to form a multilayer coating film having excellent smoothness and distinctness of image, as well as excellent coating film performance, such as water resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of polymer particles and crosslinked polymer beads that are each functionalized with keto groups, and a diamine or dihydrazide crosslinking agent. The dispersions of the present invention are useful in coatings applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyester coating composition used for forming a coating film of a coated metal plate, a metal container, a metal closure, etc. The coating composition has a crosslinking agent and a curing catalyst incorporated into a mixed polyester resin comprising a mixture of a polyester resin (A) having an acid value of 2 to 50 mg KOH/g and a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 35 to 100° C. and a polyester resin (B) having an acid value of 0 to 50 mg KOH/g and a glass transition temperature (Tg) of ?20 to 25° C. Thus, a coating composition excellent in resistance to embrittlement over time, corrosion resistance, scrape resistance, retort resistance, and blocking resistance can be provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pigmented aqueous basecoat material comprising a polyether-based reaction product which is preparable by reaction of (a) at least one compound of the formula (I) X1—Y—X2??(I) in which X1 and X2, independently of one another, are each a functional group which is reactive toward hydroxyl groups, and Y is a divalent aliphatic or araliphatic, carboxy-functional organic radical having a number-average molecular weight of 100 to 1000 g/mol, with (b) at least one polyether of the general structural formula (II) in which R is a C3 to C6 alkylene radical and n is selected accordingly such that the polyether (b) possesses a number-average molecular weight of 200 to 4000 g/mol, where components (a) and (b) are used in the reaction in a molar ratio of 0.7/2.3 to 1.6/1.7 and the resulting reaction product possesses a number-average molecular weight of 500 to 15 000 g/mol and an acid number of 10 to 120 mg KOH/g.

Abstract: A stain resistant coating composition can include: (a) a polyester polyol; (b) a silicone component having at least one reactive functional group; and (c) a crosslinker reactive with (a) and (b). The polyester polyol can include a reaction product obtained from a mixture of reactants including: an aliphatic diol; a polyol having 3 or more hydroxyl groups; and an aliphatic cyclic polycarboxylic acid, or an anhydride or ester thereof, that is greater than 10 mole % of the total carboxylic acids, or anhydrides or esters thereof, used to prepare the polyester.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a polyimide-based polymer thick film paste composition for forming a polyimide-based polymer thick film resistor, a process for forming the resistor and an electrical device containing a resistor formed using the paste composition The paste composition comprise a functional component, a polyimide, and an organic solvent and can be cured by heating.

Abstract: A window film includes a base layer and a coating layer formed on the base layer. The coating layer contains a silicone resin, and the window film contains a dye having a maximum absorption wavelength of about 500 nm to about 650 nm. A display includes the window film, and may be a flexible display.

Abstract: The inventive method comprises chemically-mechanically polishing a substrate with an inventive polishing composition comprising a liquid carrier and abrasive particles that have been treated with a compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides a slurry composition and method for polishing organic polymer-based ophthalmic substrates. The slurry composition according to the invention includes an aqueous dispersion of abrasive particles and one of a polyvinyl alcohol compound, and a tertiary amide functionalized compound. The abrasive particles can be alumina, zirconia, silica, titania, ceria, spinel or combinations of the foregoing.

Abstract: The present invention provides aqueous chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) polishing compositions comprising one or more dispersions of colloidal silica particles having a zeta potential of from +5 to +50 mV and having one or more aminosilane group, preferably, elongated, bent or nodular colloidal silica particles, or, more preferably, such particles which contain a cationic nitrogen atom, and at least one amine heterocycle carboxylic acid having an isolectric point (pI) of from 2.5 to 5, preferably, from 3 to 4. The compositions have a pH of from 2.5 to 5.3. Preferably, the amine heterocycle carboxylic acid is an amine-containing heterocyclic monocarboxylic acid, such as nicotinic acid, picolinic acid, or isonicotinic acid. The compositions enable enhanced oxide:nitride removal rate ratios.

Abstract: A polishing composition used in an application to polish silicon nitride is characterized by containing colloidal silica in which an organic acid, such as a sulfonic acid or a carboxylic acid, is immobilized, and having a pH of 6 or less.

Abstract: An easy-tear sticker and a protective film assembly are provided. The easy-tear sticker includes: a main body layer and a first adhesive layer, the main body layer includes an attaching part and a tearing part, and the first adhesive layer is disposed on the attaching part, the attaching part includes a first attaching area and a second attaching area, a shape of the first attaching area is a right-angle triangle, and a shape of the second attaching area is a strip; the tearing part is connected to the attaching part by a first right-angle side of the right-angle triangle, and the tearing part is configured to be folded toward the attaching part along the first right-angle side, so as to cover a surface of the attaching part facing away from the first adhesive layer.