Abstract: A method for the polycondensation of recycled PET includes the steps of introducing a mass of recycled PET in a reaction chamber, applying heat to the mass of recycled PET introduced in the reaction chamber in order to reach a working temperature and maintain it for a treatment time, and moving the mass of recycled PET during at least part of the heat application step. The method further includes the step of applying vacuum to the reaction chamber during at least part of the heat application step. The heat application occurs by dielectric microwave heating of the mass of recycled PET.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparing reclaimed rubber, especially using multi-stage screw extruders, which belongs to the field of recycling and reusing of waste rubber. The rubber powder and softener which were preliminarily mixed are compacted and added into first counter rotating twin screw extruder through thermal insulation and metering apparatus, the softener permeates the waste rubber powder uniformly under the action of temperature in the extruder to finish primary desulfurization of rubber waste powder; add preliminary devulcanized material continuously into second multi screw extruder after cooling by transformation device, rapid desulfurization and regeneration can be achieved by means of activator and shear action; The desulfurized rubber powder is cooled and transported into the third multi-screw extruder in series, the performance of deprocessing can be improved by shear action under low temperature; After extrusion, the recycled rubber is obtained by molding device and cooling device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hollow glass microsphere and polymer composite having enhanced viscoelastic and rheological properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to plasticized cellulose ester derivative compositions comprising a cellulose ester derivative and at least a one compound having a molecular weight preferably equal to or more than 200 g/mol and equal to or less than 600 g/mol wherein the exudation, determined by Isothermal ThermoGravimetric Analysis at 60° C. during 20 hours, is equal to or less than 1.00%. The compositions display efficient plasticizing performances and limited exudation in time and temperature. The present invention further relates to the use of a compound of formula (I), formula (II), formula (III) or an acyl trialkyl citrate as a plasticizer of a cellulose ester derivative and a process for the manufacture of a plasticized article.

Abstract: A composition includes: a compound represented by Formula (1); and at least one selected from the group consisting of a curable compound and a resin. Provided are a film that is formed using the composition, an infrared cut filter, a solid image pickup element, an infrared sensor, and a camera module. Further, provided is a compound represented by Formula (1). R1 and R2 each independently represent a group represented by the following Formula (2) and having a SP value of 12.2 (cal/cm3)1/2 or higher as a whole.

Abstract: A resin composition is provided. The resin composition comprises the following constituents: (A) epoxy resin; (B) a compound of formula (I), in formula (I), R1 and R2 are independently —H, —CH3, or —C(CH3); and (C) an optional filler.

Abstract: A molded article includes a polycarbonate resin, an ultraviolet (UV) absorbing component, a heat stabilizer component and an acid stabilizer component. The polycarbonate resin is produced by an interfacial polymerization process and has an end-cap level of at least about 98%, and includes a ratio of bound UV absorbing component to free UV absorbing component of less than about 1.0 when molded under abusive molding conditions. The polycarbonate resin may include high purity polycarbonate. The acid stabilizer component may include a sulfonic acid ester. Methods of forming molded articles are also described.

Abstract: A resin composition is provided that contains a urethane resin and a smectite with partially immobilized lithium.

Abstract: A nanocomposite is provided including layered nanoparticles and a dispersant dispersed in a curable resin, where the nanocomposite contains less than 2% by weight solvent. A composite is also provided including from about 1 to 70 weight percent of layered nanoparticles, and a dispersant, dispersed in a cured resin, and a filler embedded in the cured resin. Further, a method of preparing a nanoparticle-containing curable resin system is provided including mixing from 1 to 70 weight percent of aggregated layered nanoparticles with a curable resin and a dispersant to form a mixture. The mixture contains less than 2% by weight solvent. The method also includes milling the mixture in an immersion mill containing milling media to form a milled resin system including layered nanoparticles dispersed in the curable resin.

Abstract: The invention relates to cellulosic composite compositions which contain cellulose derived from coffee parchment. The compositions are especially useful as coffee filters, but may also be used in any way traditionally used for cellulosic composite materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates in particular to a laminar nanomaterial/natural polymolecular system nanocomposite in which the nanomaterial is an exfoliated and/or dispersed laminar material, and the polymolecular system has a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB)?8. The present invention also relates to a laminar nanomaterial/natural polymolecular system nanocomposite colloid in a polar solvent, in which the concentration of exfoliated/dispersed nanomaterial in the polar solvent is ?1 g/L, and in which the nanomaterial is an exfoliated and/or dispersed laminar material, and the natural polymolecular system has a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance ?8. The present invention also relates to a process for preparing a nanocomposite colloid according to the invention, and also to a process for exfoliating and/or dispersing a laminar material.

Abstract: Provided is a rubber composition for a tread, comprising 20 to 40 parts by mass of carbon black having an iodine adsorption amount of 130 mg/g or more, based on 100 parts by mass of a rubber component, the rubber component comprising: 15 to 30% by mass of a styrene-butadiene rubber having a styrene content of 15% by mass or less and a vinyl content of 30 to 45% by mole; 40 to 60% by mass of an isoprene-based rubber; and 20 to 40% by mass of a butadiene rubber, wherein, when a content of the styrene-butadiene rubber is defined as X parts by mass, a content of the carbon black is 0.8x to 2.5x parts by mass, the rubber composition further comprising 0.5x parts by mass or less of a softening agent.

Abstract: A rubber composition is based on at least an elastomer, a reinforcing filler, a crosslinking system and a crumb rubber, in which the crumb exhibits a content of sulfur and a content of accelerator such that their sum is less than or equal to 5 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of elastomer (phr), the said crumb exhibiting a total sulfur content of less than or equal to 4 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of elastomer (phr) in the composition of the crumb.

Abstract: A rubber composition is based on at least an elastomer, a reinforcing filler and a crosslinking system and a crumb rubber, said crumb having a particle size distribution such that it comprises less than 35% by weight of particles having a size of less than 50 ?m and less than 30% by weight of particles having a size of greater than 200 ?m.

Abstract: A flame retardant compound is provided. The flame retardant compound includes a polymer base resin, a carbonific host compound, and a guest compound including at least one atom of a transition metal. The carbonific host compound and the guest compound form a host-guest complex, and the host-guest complex acts to inhibit at least one of smoke release and smoke formation when exposed to heat. The host-guest complex is distributed within the polymer base resin. An intumescent flame retardant compound is also provided. The intumescent flame retardant compound includes a base resin, an acid donor, a spumific agent, a cyclodextrin host compound, and a guest compound including at least one atom of molybdenum. The cyclodextrin host compound and the guest compound form a host-guest complex. The acid donor, carbonific host compound, and spumific agent react when exposed to a temperature above 280° C. to form a foam.

Abstract: Compositions may include a polymer composition prepared from an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, a rubber, and a plasticizer. Compositions may further comprise other components, such as a curing agent and a blowing agent. Articles may include a polymer composition prepared from an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, a rubber, and a plasticizer. Methods may include mixing an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, a rubber, and a plasticizer; and extruding the mixture thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition for a layer element, to a use of the polypropylene composition for producing at least one layer of a layer element, preferably of a layer element of an article, preferably of a photovoltaic module, to a layer element, preferably a layer element of an article, preferably of a photovoltaic module, wherein said layer element comprises at least one layer comprising the polymer composition, as well as to an article, which is preferably a photovoltaic module.

Abstract: Low density polyolefin compositions with improved stiffness, impact balance, and high dimensional stability are described. These compositions are useful for making automotive components, such as injection molded parts, as well as other articles of manufacture. The compositions comprise (a) a polyolefin comprising polypropylene, a propylene-ethylene block copolymer, or combinations thereof, wherein the polyolefin blend is present in an amount ranging from about 55 wt. % to about 72 wt. %; (b) a first elastomer and a second elastomer that are not the same, wherein the combined weight percent of components (b) ranges from about 18 wt. % to about 33 wt. %; (c) a filler present in an amount ranging from about 6 wt. % to about 12 wt. %; and (d) an additive package present in an amount ranging from about 0.5 wt. % to about 5 wt. %, all wt. % are based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a molded body and a method for producing the same. The molded body includes: a continuous phase containing first and second polyolefin resins; and a dispersed phase containing a polyamide resin and a modified elastomer and composed of a melt-kneaded product of the polyamide resin and the modified elastomer, the modified elastomer has a reactive group that reacts with the polyamide resin, the elastomer is an olefin-based thermoplastic elastomer having, as a skeleton, a copolymer of ethylene or propylene and an ?-olefin having 3-8 carbon atoms or a styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer having a styrene skeleton, when a total of the continuous and dispersed phases is taken as 100% by mass, the dispersed phase is 70% by mass or less, and when a total of the first and second polyolefin resins is taken as 100% by mass, the second polyolefin resin is 80% by mass or less.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of a polypropylene composition comprising at least one heterophasic polypropylene and a filler for the production of at least partially painted articles which show both a good paintability and a good surface appearance; and the painted articles produced therefrom. Further the invention is directed to a polypropylene composition showing improved surface appearance and paintability.

Abstract: A rubber composition which is possible to form a conductive roller having a roller main body having a higher flexibility than in the current situation and having excellent image durability while maintaining the volume resistivity of a roller main body in a range suitable for a developing roller and the like. The rubber composition contains rubbers including 15 parts by mass or more of an EPDM having a Mooney viscosity ML1+4 (100° C.) of 10 or less with respect to 100 parts by mass of the total amount of rubbers and a diene rubber, and less than 25 parts by mass of carbon black with respect to 100 parts by mass of the total amount of rubbers. A conductive roller has a roller main body constituted by the rubber composition.

Abstract: A foam body constituted of a 4-methyl-1-pentene-based polymer, in which one or more temperatures showing a maximum value of loss tangent (tan ?) of dynamic viscoelasticity, which is obtained by dynamic viscoelasticity measurement conducted under the conditions of a temperature increase rate of 4° C./min, a frequency of 1.59 Hz, and a distortion of 0.1%, exist in at least a range of 10° C. or higher and 100° C. or lower, and the maximum value of the loss tangent is 0.5 or more and 3.5 or less. Another aspect relates to a polyolefin-based foam sheet constituted of a 4-methyl-1-pentene-based polymer, in which the difference in Shore A hardness of at least one surface at different times is defined. A further aspect relates to a complex including a foam body constituted of a 4-methyl-1-pentene-based polymer and a member which is bonded to the foam body and is different from the foam body.

Abstract: A molded product formed of a plurality of portions containing 4-methyl-1-pentene polymers in contact with each other and to provide a method for producing the molded product. A molded product according to the present invention includes a composition containing a particular 4-methyl-1-pentene (co)polymer (A) having a melting point (Tm) measured by DSC of within the range of 200 to 250° C. and a particular 4-methyl-1-pentene copolymer (B) having no observed melting point (Tm) or having a melting point (Tm) of within the range of 100 to 199° C., the melting point (Tm) being measured by DSC, wherein a content of the (co)polymer (A) is 60 to 95 parts by mass of based on a total of 100 parts by mass of the (co)polymer (A) and the copolymer (B), and a portion (2) that contains the 4-methyl-1-pentene (co)polymer (A) and is formed in contact with the portion (1).

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition with low gloss and improved colorability, pencil hardness and wear resistance has (A) 5 to 35% by weight of a first graft copolymer having an average particle diameter of 50 to 150 nm and containing acrylate rubber as a core; (B) 10 to 40% by weight of a second graft copolymer having an average particle diameter of more than 150 nm and 800 nm or less and containing acrylate rubber as a core; (C) 5 to 15% by weight of an aromatic vinyl compound-vinyl cyanide compound copolymer having a weight average molecular weight of 70,000 to 130,000 g/mol; (D) 20 to 50% by weight of an aromatic vinyl compound-(meth)acrylate compound copolymer having a weight average molecular weight of 65,000 to 100,000 g/mol; and (E) 0.1 to 7% by weight of a syndiotactic polystyrene resin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a graft copolymer complex, a copolymer complex prepared by the method, and a thermoplastic resin composition comprising the copolymer complex, wherein the method comprises emulsion-polymerizing a conjugated diene-based polymer, an aromatic vinyl-based monomer, and an alkyl (meth)acrylate-based monomer to prepare a graft copolymer latex; and adding an imidazole-based ionic compound to the graft copolymer latex and coagulating the same.

Abstract: A three-dimensional-forming photo-curable composition includes a (meth)acrylic compound having a (meth)acryloyl group; a photo-radical generator; and a polyrotaxane having a plurality of cyclic molecules having at least one of a (meth)acryloyl group and a hydroxyl group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hot-melt adhesive composition comprising at least one particular mixture of SBC, at least one tackifying resin, at least one wax, and at least one plasticizer. The present invention also relates to a laminate comprising the hot-melt adhesive composition according to the invention that can be used to manufacture disposable hygiene articles.

Abstract: An oleophobic composition contains a carbon-fluorine bond containing additive and a thermoplastic polymer. The additive contains sufficient solubilizing segments to compatibilize the bulk thermoplastic and additive, providing debris-phobic molded articles prepared from the composition.

Abstract: A method of making a resin composition is described comprising providing a mixture of boron nitride particles and cellulose nanocrystals and combining the mixture with a resin composition. The weight ratio of boron nitride to cellulose nanocrystals typically ranges from 99.9:0.1 to 90:10. The resin composition can have a viscosity at least a 5, 10, 15, 20 or 25% lower than the same composition without the cellulose nanocrystals, which facilitate processing efficiency and is also amenable to incorporating higher boron nitride concentrations into the resin composition. Also described is a (e.g. powder) composition comprising premixed boron nitride particles and cellulose nanocrystals and resin composition comprising such (e.g. powder) composition.

Abstract: A curable aqueous resin emulsion composition containing: 100 parts by mass of a (meth)acrylate epoxy resin (a); from 1 to 200 parts by mass of a polymerizable unsaturated monomer (b); from 0.1 to 10 parts by mass of a curing accelerator (c); from 1 to 50 parts by mass of a reactive surfactant (d); from 10 to 2,000 parts by mass of water (e); a radical polymerization initiator (f); and at least one of a component (g) and a component (h) below: (g) at least one selected from inorganic particles and organic particles, and (h) at least one compound selected from an alkoxysilane compound, a metal alkoxy compound, a metal chelate compound, an epoxy compound, an isocyanate compound, and a triazine compound.

Abstract: An emulsion is disclosed which comprises a non-aqueous phase comprising a solid silicone resin and a siloxane carrier vehicle having an average of at least one silicon-bonded functional group per molecule and capable of carrying the solid silicone resin, an aqueous phase comprising water, and a surfactant, wherein the emulsion is substantially free from organic solvents. Various methods relating to the emulsion and end uses thereof are also disclosed. A composition comprising the emulsion and an organic binder, as well as related methods, are further disclosed.

Abstract: A wax-extender emulsion including a plurality of wax-extender complex particles suspended in water is described. A wax-extender complex includes a wax component, an organic extender component and a surfactant that stabilizes the wax component and the organic extender component collectively to form the wax-extender complex. The wax-extender emulsion comprises from 2 wt % to 30 wt % organic extender. During manufacturing, the organic extender and wax component are emulsified and homogenized together to produce the wax-extender emulsion. The wax-extender emulsion can be co-applied as a mixture with adhesive resin during wood-based composite manufacturing.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a binder, in divided form, that is solid at ambient temperature, including at least one oil selected from a hydrocarbon oil of petroleum or synthetic origin and mixtures of same, and at least one chemical organogelator additive, for the production of asphalt mixes from recycled asphalt mix aggregates. The solid-at-ambient-temperature binder can be used for the production of asphalt mixes obtained from recycled asphalt mix aggregates, said binder including at least one oil selected from a hydrocarbon oil of petroleum or synthetic origin and mixtures of same, at least one pitch and at least one chemical organogelator additive.

Abstract: A charge transport material containing a charge transport polymer that satisfies at least one of (I) or (II) described below: (I) to independently have both a monovalent substituent having an alicyclic structure of 7 or more carbon atoms, and a monovalent substituent having a carbonyl-containing group; and (II) to have a monovalent substituent that includes a monovalent substituent having an alicyclic structure of 7 or more carbon atoms bonded directly to a carbonyl-containing group.

Abstract: A thermochromic pigment composition comprising: (A) at least one electron-donor organic dye compound, (B) at least one electron-acceptor compound, and (C) at least one compound. The thermochromic pigment composition is microencapsulated and is useable in writing instruments.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a dichroic substance capable of forming a light absorption anisotropic film having excellent light fastness, a composition, a light absorption anisotropic film formed of the composition, a laminate, and an image display device. A composition according to the embodiment of the invention is a composition containing a dichroic substance having an azo group, and the dichroic substance exhibits a highest occupied molecular orbital energy level of ?5.60 eV or less and a CLogP value of 7.0 or greater.

Abstract: Provided are a core-shell dye includes a core including a compound represented by Chemical Formula 1 and a shell surrounding the core, a photosensitive resin composition including the same, and a color filter manufactured using the photosensitive resin composition. (In Chemical Formula 1, each substituent is the same as defined in the specification.

Abstract: According to the invention there is provided an electrothermic composition comprising: a carbon component; a graphite component having a crystallinity of 99.9% and wherein the graphite is heat treated at a temperature of 2500° C. to 3000° C., and a binder, whereby the composition has a thermal coefficient of electrical resistance (TCR) of ±0.0001 to 0.0010 per ° C. over a temperature range of from about 20° C. to 60° C. in an airborne environment, wherein the ratio of the first conductive component and the second resistor component is selected between 10:1 to 1:10.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a coating composition for improving the sag resistance of a fibrous panel, the composition including 10 to 100 wt. % inorganic binder, based on the total weight of the dry coating, wherein the inorganic binder includes a borate salt and at least one of an alkali metal silicate or an alkaline earth metal silicate, and the inorganic binder is water soluble. Further provided are fibrous panels having a backing side and an opposing facing side including the coating of the disclosure, and methods of preparing same.

Abstract: In one embodiment, articles subject to ice formation during normal use are described comprising a repellent surface such that the receding contact angle of the surface with water ranges from 90 degrees to 135 degrees wherein the repellent surface comprises a fluorochemical material having a Mn of at least 1500 g/mole. The fluorochemical material typically has a molecular weight of no greater than 50,000 g/mole. In one embodiment, the repellent surface further comprises a non-fluorinated organic polymeric binder. In another embodiment, the repellent surface comprises a thermally processable polymer and a fluorochemical material melt additive. Also described are methods of making an article comprising providing an article subject to ice formation during normal use; and providing a liquid repellent surface, as described herein, on the article.

Abstract: An ultra-high solids content primer coating composition comprising: (i) 5.0 to 50 wt % of at least one bisphenol F epoxy resin; (ii) 1.5 to 12 wt % of at least one silane; (iii) 0 to 20 wt % of at least one hydrocarbon resin; (iv) 0 to 15 wt % of at least one reactive diluent; (v) at least one curing agent; wherein said composition has a solids content of at least 90 wt % according to ASTM D5201-05; wherein said composition has a viscosity of 200 to 800 cps at 23° C. and 50% RH (ASTM D4287); and wherein the ratio between hydrogen equivalents in the curing agent and epoxy equivalents of the coating composition is in the range 50:100 to 120:100.

Abstract: Described herein are processes for producing cold-flexible polyurethane insulation, in which (a) polyisocyanates are mixed with (b) compounds having groups which are reactive to isocyanates, (c) blowing agents, (d) catalysts, (e) plasticizers and optionally (f) further additives to give a reaction mixture and the mixture is applied to a surface and cured to form insulation. Also described herein is a polyurethane insulation obtainable by a process described herein.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a polymeric paint additive that increases the open time and the flow and leveling of paint compositions, as well as, maintaining/improving paint film properties such as scrub resistance, water sensitivity, surfactant leaching and stain removal. The polymeric open time additive preferably has a high glass transition temperature, e.g., above 100° C., as determined by the well-known Fox's equation, and molecular weight of less than 20,000 Daltons (number average molecular weight). The particle size of the inventive polymeric open time additive is in the range of about 130 nm to about 230 nm (volume average), prior to being dissolved in a basic solution, such as an aqueous architectural composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to coatings comprising functionalized graphene(s) and polymers (resins). In accordance with the disclosure, graphene can be used with functionalization with polymers (resins) with or without pigments, fillers, reactive catalysts or accelerators as finishes to protect roll steel, galvanized roll steel, equipment, automobiles, ships, construction and marine structures from corrosion, fouling and UV deterioration.

Abstract: An aqueous shop primer comprising: (A) 25 to 80 wt % of a polysilane sol; (B) 0.5 to 15 wt % of an accelerator selected from at least one of zinc phosphate, zinc oxide, calcium strontium zinc phosphosilicate, zirconium hydrogen phosphate, iron phosphide, calcium zirconate, barium zirconate, zirconium nitride, zinc titanate and iron(II) titanate; (C) 15 to 40 wt % of at least one anticorrosive pigment; (D) 0.5 to 10 wt % microspheres.

Abstract: Provided is a solventless silicone composition which can form a highly transparent release coating having excellent adhesion to a substrate, in particular to a plastic film substrate, and which can provide a layer of cured product having good adhesion even when the release coating exhibits a small peeling force. Also provided is a release paper and release film having such a cured coating.

Abstract: A method of protecting a polymer from UV degradation includes impinging ultraviolet (“UV”) radiation from an artificial UV source onto an interior object, the interior object comprising: i) a polymer substrate; and ii) a continuous inorganic film on the polymer substrate. The continuous inorganic film protects the polymer substrate from the ultraviolet radiation.

Abstract: An aqueous system for forming a coating on a substrate includes a polycarbodiimide having the structure: Each of R1 and R2 is independently chosen from Each n is independently a number from 1 to 20, each m is independently a number from 1 to 100, each Y is independently an alkoxy or polyalkoxy group having (w) oxygen atoms, wherein each w is independently at least 1 and each z is independently a number from 0 to (w?1). In addition, x, Y, and a total of said CnH2n+1 groups are present in a ratio of from (4 to 5):(0 to 1.5):(0 to 4.5. The aqueous system includes water and a reactive compound having at least two reactive groups independently chosen from —OH, —NHR3, —NH2, —COOH, and —SH, and combinations thereof, wherein R3 is an alkyl group or aromatic group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of reactivating the surface of an organic paint coating, a method of facilitating adhesion of a further coating to the organic paint coating, and a substrate having a reactivated organic paint coating. There is also disclosed a surface reactivation treatment for an organic paint coating. The reactivation method also facilitates adhesion of the organic paint coating to further coating(s) across a broad application window.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides stable, low chloride paint detackifier compositions. Also disclosed are methods of making the paint detackifier compositions and methods of using the paint detackifier compositions. The detakifier may be made from cationized starch and sodium aluminate. The starch can be wheat starch, corn starch, tapioca starch, potato starch, rice starch, sweet potato starch, sago starch, mung bean starch, arrowroot starch, and any combination thereof.