Abstract: An aqueous or water-borne precursor for forming an anti-fouling heterophasic thermoset polymeric coating is provided. The precursor includes a fluorine-containing polyol precursor having a functionality >about 2 that forms a branched fluorine-containing polymer component defining a continuous phase in the anti-fouling heterophasic thermoset polymeric coating. The precursor also includes a fluorine-free precursor that forms a fluorine-free component present as a plurality of domains each having an average size of ?about 100 nm to ?about 5,000 nm defining a discrete phase within the continuous phase in the anti-fouling heterophasic thermoset polymeric coating. A crosslinking agent and water are also present. An emulsifier may also be included. Methods of making anti-fouling heterophasic thermoset polymeric coatings with such precursors are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a structure for preventing the adhesion of microorganisms, which is capable of preventing microorganisms from adhering to and growing on a surface of an object, and a method of manufacturing the same. The structure for preventing the adhesion of microorganisms includes: a nano-structure configured to include a plurality of protruding structures each having a sharp end, and made of a resin composition; and a plurality of nano-metal particles configured to be distributed inside the nano-structure. A method of manufacturing a structure for preventing adhesion of microorganisms includes preparing a liquid resin; mixing the liquid resin with nano-metal particles; depositing the liquid resin on a substrate; pressing the liquid resin with a master template on which a pattern corresponding to a plurality of protruding structures is formed; and setting or curing the liquid resin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an intumescent coating composition comprising: (a) a polyepoxy-functional compound; (b) a beta-hydroxy ester of (meth)acrylic acid comprising a plurality of beta-hydroxy (meth)acrylic ester groups; (c) a compound bearing a plurality of functional groups that are reactive with the epoxy groups of the polyepoxy-functional compound (a) and the (meth)acrylic ester groups of the beta-hydroxy ester of (meth)acrylic acid comprising a plurality of beta-hydroxy (meth)acrylic ester groups; and (d) a compound providing an expansion gas upon thermal decomposition; wherein compounds (a) to (d) differ from each other, a method for coating a substrate with said intumescent coating composition and to a substrate at least partially coated with a coating deposited from said intumescent coating composition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a coating composition containing metal particles, in particular noble metal particles, to the use of such a coating composition for the production of attractive metallic decorative elements on articles having an outer silicatic surface such as of porcelain, ceramic, china, bone china, glass or enamel, to metallic coatings on such substrates and to a process for the production of coatings of this kind.

Abstract: A task to be achieved by the present invention is to provide an ink which can form a printed image or the like having color fastness to water at a level where the image will not be removed from the recording medium even when, for example, washed with water, warm water, or the like. Further, another task to be achieved by the invention is to provide an ink which can form a printed image or the like which is unlikely to suffer from color fading even when, for example, washed by an ultrasonic cleaning method or the like that is used for cleaning a stain strongly deposited on clothes or the like. The present invention is directed to an ink containing a polymer (A) having a predetermined structure (a1).

Abstract: An image forming method which enables more homogenous image gloss of an image made of gel ink and formed by lump-sum irradiation of active rays. The present invention is an image forming method using a plurality of types of active ray curable ink jet ink having different compositions. The method comprises: a step of gelatinizing each of liquid droplets of the plurality of types of ink jet ink by ejecting the liquid droplets of each ink from a nozzle of an ejection head and causing the same to land onto a surface of a recording medium; and a step of simultaneously irradiating the radiation rays onto the liquid droplets of the plurality of types of ink jet ink that have landed.

Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to UV-curable inkjet inks, fluid sets, and printing systems. An example UV-curable inkjet ink can include water, a photo-initiator, from 8 wt % to 25 wt % organic co-solvent, and from 2 wt % to 20 wt % of a polyurethane. The polyurethane can include a polymer strand including a polymer backbone having two ends terminating at first and second capping units. The polymer backbone can be formed of polymerized monomers including a diisocyanate and a reactive diol selected from an acrylate-containing diol or a methacrylate-containing diol. The first capping unit can include an acrylate-containing monoalcohol, a methacrylate-containing monoalcohol, an allyl-containing monoalcohol, an allyl-containing monoamine, a styrene-containing monoalcohol, an acrylamide-containing monoalcohol, or a methacrylamide-containing monoalcohol reacted with an isocyanate group of the diisocyanate.

Abstract: An object is to provide an ink composition for inkjet printing that permits inkjet printing, particularly on metal surfaces, wherein such ink composition possesses sufficiently high adhesion and heat resistance with respect to metal surfaces. As a means for achieving the object, a photocurable inkjet printing ink composition is provided, which contains, relative to the entire ink composition, 0.1 percent by mass or more of an acid-modified acrylic monomer and 10 to 30 percent by mass of a monofunctional monomer with a Tg of 100° C. or above, wherein the monofunctional monomer accounts for 80 percent by mass or more of all monomers.

Abstract: This disclosure is related to photosensitive ink compositions comprising conductive nanostructures and a photosensitive compound, and method of using the same.

Abstract: This disclosure describes manufacture of mixture and use of same to fabricate a respective electronic device. In one embodiment, the mixture includes: perovskite oxide particles and a solvent. The solvent is a water-soluble liquid such as ethylene glycol. A combination of the perovskite oxide particles and the solvent are mixed for subsequent fabrication (such as via a printing head of a printer) of an electronic device.

Abstract: A method, in a printing system comprising a carriage that includes a first print head for depositing a first print fluid on a substrate and a second print head for depositing a second print fluid on the substrate, in which the method comprises using the second print head, pre-treating the substrate to obstruct print fluid migration into a porous structure of the substrate by depositing a post-print-treatment fluid over at least a portion of the substrate prior to deposition of the first print fluid on the substrate.

Abstract: A laser markable composition has an improved stability towards the environment by using specific Near Infrared absorbing compounds.

Abstract: A method of forming a coating on a food or beverage container, which includes spraying a coating composition onto an interior surface of the food or beverage container, where the coating composition includes a latex copolymer and a metal drier or crosslinking agent. The latex copolymer is a reaction product of monomers that include (a) one or more styrene-mimicking monomers containing one or more cyclic groups and one or more ethylenically-unsaturated groups, at least a portion of such styrene-mimicking monomers being polycyclic monomers containing ring unsaturation, and (b) one or more other ethylenically-unsaturated monomers. Preferably, the coating composition is substantially free of each of BPA, PVC, other halogenated monomers, and optionally styrene. The method may also include curing the sprayed coating composition, thereby providing the coating on the interior surface of the food or beverage container.

Abstract: The present invention provides a heat exchanger which is imparted with high deodorizing properties in terms of cigarettes. A heat exchanger which has a hydrophilic coating film on the surface of a substrate that is formed from aluminum, and wherein the hydrophilic coating film is formed using a hydrophilizing agent that contains 0.8-1.8% by mass of a vanadium compound in terms of elemental vanadium, while containing 90% by mass or more of a resin which contains 38-40% by mass of a polyvinyl alcohol having an ethylene chain, 22-24% by mass of a radically polymerizable monomer having a carboxylic acid, 15-17% by mass of a radically polymerizable monomer represented by general formula and 22-24% by mass of a polyethylene glycol.

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods of modifying metal oxide or hydroxylated polymer surfaces using compositions of water soluble polymers that adsorb onto such surfaces and that contain functional groups which directly modify such surfaces without further processing. In some embodiments, compositions used in such methods include water-soluble oxide-adsorbing polymers having water solubility in an indicated temperature range, an indicated concentration in the aqueous solution, and a molecular weight range, wherein each of the water-soluble oxide-adsorbing polymers comprises a linear copolymer comprising a first monomer having at least one hydrophilic moiety and a second monomer having at least one lipophilic moiety and wherein a first monomer: second monomer molecular ratio is at least 3:1.

Abstract: A hard coating film including: a polymer binder resin; first inorganic particles which are dispersed in the polymer binder resin and have an average particle size of 5 nm or more and less than 70 nm; and second inorganic particles which are dispersed in the polymer binder resin and have an average particle size of 70 nm to 150 nm, wherein a content of the second inorganic particles having an average particle size of 70 nm to 150 nm is 4% by weight to 12% by weight, and a maximum amplitude (A) based on an average friction force is 0.15 or less in a graph of measuring a friction force with a TAC film which is measured by applying a load of 400 g to the surface thereof, is provided.

Abstract: A method for rejuvenating a roof or a façade of a building and a coating composition are disclosed. The method comprises: providing a pre-mix base composition comprising a water based polymeric emulsion or resin and a rheology modifier added to the pre-mix composition to adjust a viscosity of the pre-mix base composition between about 100 KU and about 140 KU according to ASTM D562; mixing the pre-mix base composition with solid granules to form a coating composition with a ratio pre-mix base composition/solid granules in the coating composition ranging from 1/1 to 1/2; and applying the coating composition on the roof or façade. The coating composition once applied on the surface and dried preserves original shingles' aesthetics and flexibility without cracking while rejuvenating the shingles. The method allows creating a much stronger bond to the surface than original granules.

Abstract: A thiol-ene shape memory polymer including a sequential chain of a first type of monomer covalently bonded to a second type of monomer via thiol-ene linkages that form a backbone of the polymer. The first type of monomer includes two or more thiol functional groups and the second type of monomer includes two or more alkene functional groups. The sequential chain of the covalently bonded first and second types of monomers forming the polymer backbone is free of ester groups. Also disclosed in a method of synthesizing the thiol-ene shape memory polymer, a bio-electronic device including a substrate layer composed of the thiol-ene shape memory polymer, and a method of manufacturing the bio-electronic device.

Abstract: A method of forming a thermal insulation porous film includes mixing 100 parts by weight of polysilsesquioxane-containing polymer, 20 to 75 parts by weight of surfactant, and 20 to 2000 parts by weight of solvent to form a thermal insulation coating material, wherein the polysilsesquioxane-containing polymer in the thermal insulation coating material is tube-shaped or sheet-shaped. The thermal insulation coating material is coated on a substrate, and then dried and sintered to form a thermal insulation porous film.

Abstract: The present application provides compositions, methods of making the compositions, methods of using the compositions, and kits having instructions for using the compositions for providing a bond between synthetic polymers or between a synthetic polymer and another type of substrate.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an image display device capable of suppressing lifting phenomenon including: step (A): applying a photocurable resin composition to surfaces of a light transmitting optical member or an image display member forming a photocurable resin composition layer; step (B): irradiating the photocurable resin composition layer with light to form a pre-cured resin layer; step (C): bonding the image display member and the light transmitting optical member via the pre-cured resin layer; step (D): obtaining an image display device by irradiating light to the pre-cured resin layer to final-cure the pre-cured resin layer, thereby laminating the image display member and the light transmitting optical member via the light transmitting cured resin layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a film adhesive for bonding at least two joint partners, containing an adhesive for an adhesive connection of the joint partners and a flat textile support material. The adhesive is applied onto the flat textile support material in the form of a film, and the flat textile support material has at least one first section which adjoins at least one second section of the support material. The support material of the first section has a modified material and/or is chemically and/or geometrically modified compared to the support material of the second section such that after curing the adhesive, the adhesive connection has a mechanical property in the region of the first section relating to an elongation at break or fracture toughness which differs from the mechanical property of the adhesive connection in the region of the second section.

Abstract: A laminate of the present disclosure is a laminate including: a resin film that can function as a waterproof air-permeable membrane and/or a waterproof sound-transmitting membrane; and a separator. The resin film and the separator are joined to each other by an adhesive layer. A peel surface formed when the separator is peeled from the resin film is positioned between the resin film and the adhesive layer. The laminate of the present disclosure can supply the resin film that can function as a waterproof air-permeable membrane and/or a waterproof sound-transmitting membrane in a state of being highly flexible in terms of shape and method of joining to an opening of a housing. The laminate of the present disclosure can be supplied also in the form of a roll with excellent storage property, transportability, etc.

Abstract: Provided is a PSA sheet capable of providing reliable adhesion even upon exposure to cosmetics, chemicals and the like containing polar compounds. The PSA sheet provided by this invention has a PSA layer comprising a polyester-based polymer. The PSA sheet has a 180° peel strength of 1 N/5 mm or greater after ethanol immersion.

Abstract: An environmentally friendly, bio-based binder system that is useful for the formation of fiberglass insulation, the system includes: A) an aqueous curable binder composition, which includes a carbohydrate and a crosslinking agent; and B) a dedust composition, which includes a blown, stripped plant-based oil and optionally at least one emulsifying agent. The bio-based binder system is typically heated to form a cured binder system.

Abstract: The chloroprene adhesive system according to the invention guarantees, even at high temperatures, improved stability of the adhesive bond compared to an adhesive bond produced using conventional multi-component adhesives. The chloroprene adhesive system comprises a first component (A), which contains inter alia an unsaturated elastomer, in particular chloroprene rubber. In addition, the first component (A) comprises an additive, in particular a metal oxide and preferably zinc oxide. Furthermore, the chloroprene adhesive system contains as a second component (B) a halogenated reactive curing resin and preferably a brominated reactive curing resin.

Abstract: A resin composition contains one or more 2-methylene-1,3-dicarbonyl compounds. At least one of the one or more 2-methylene-1,3-dicarbonyl compounds has a molecular weight of 220 to 10,000, and the amount by weight of those of the 2-methylene-1,3-dicarbonyl compounds having a molecular weight of less than 220 relative the entire resin composition of 1 is 0.00 to 0.05. The 2-methylene-1,3-dicarbonyl compounds contain a structural unit represented by formula (I) below.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous polymeric dispersions comprising emulsion polymerization polymeric particles having a monomeric composition comprising at least one monomer selected from acrylic, vinylic or allylic monomers and further comprising a mixture of surfactants comprising: a) phosphate surfactant selected from alkoxylated alkyl phosphate ester acids or salts, preferably alkoxylated alkyl phosphate monoester-diacids or salts or from alkoxylated alkyl diphosphate diester-monoacids or salts or a mixture of alkoxylated alkyl phosphate monoester-diacids or salts and alkoxylated alkyl diphosphate diester-monoacids or salts, and at least one of the following surfactants: b) surfactant selected from alkoxylated alcohol sulfate metal M salts, c) surfactant selected from dialkyl C4-C18 diester and/or C4-C18 monoesters of sulfosuccinate metal M salts, and the polymer of said polymeric particles having a glass transition temperature Tg, as determined by DSC at a second passage at a heat rate of 20° C.

Abstract: An Additive Package is provided to adjust the cure properties of a two-part bonding filler across a temperature range of from 4 and 44 degrees Celsius. A low temperature additive speeds a cure rate between 4 and 15 degrees Celsius and a high temperature additive slows down a cure rate between 25 and 44 degrees Celsius. The amount of Additive Package is varied to account for the desired cure properties. The Additive Package includes a first unsaturated polyester resins with an average degree of unsaturation of 70-100 percent based on total acid and anhydride monomer content. A process for repairing a vehicle body is provided using the Additive Package. A kit for accomplishing repairs in an after-market repair setting is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous carbohydrate based binder composition, comprising a carbohydrate component and an amine component, wherein the carbohydrate component comprises one or more pentose sugars, as well as to a method of its production.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a curable composition for adhesive agents that cures at a low temperature and that can form a cured article having excellent heat resistance, crack resistance, and adhesive properties and tight bonding properties for adhereds.

Abstract: A shaped abrasive particle including a body comprising a first major surface, a second major surface, and a side surface extending between the first major surface and the second major surface, the body comprising a sharpness-shape-strength factor (3SF) within a range between about 0.7 and about 1.7 and a Shape Index within a range between at least about 0.01 and not greater than about 0.49.

Abstract: An abrasive material containing a cured product of a thermosetting resin powder, comprising: a porous body having a plurality of bubbles derived from heat-expandable microspheres; and abrasive grains dispersed in the porous body.

Abstract: Provided is a refrigerant composition that has a low GWP; is non-flammable or mildly flammable; and has a refrigerating capacity (Cap) and/or coefficient of performance (COP) equivalent to or higher than those of traditional refrigerants, such as R-134a, R-410A, R-123, or R-404A, when used as an alternative refrigerant for these traditional refrigerants. Specifically, provided is a refrigerant composition containing FO-1216 and a hydrofluoroolefin, wherein the hydrofluoroolefin is at least one member of HFO-1234ze and HFO-1243zf.

Abstract: To provide an azeotrope-like composition which provides a working fluid for heat cycle with a small composition change, with a small temperature glide and with excellent cycle performance, and a working fluid for heat cycle employing the azeotrope-like composition, and a heat cycle system. An azeotropic or azeotrope-like composition consisting of 1-chloro-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene and (E)-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, and a working fluid for heat cycle comprising it.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermally conductive material having excellent thermal conductivity. Furthermore, the present invention provides a device with a thermally conductive layer that has a thermally conductive layer containing the thermally conductive material and a composition for forming a thermally conductive material that is used for forming the thermally conductive material. The thermally conductive material according to an embodiment of the present invention contains a cured substance of a disk-like compound, which has one or more reactive functional groups selected from the group consisting of a hydroxyl group, a carboxylic acid group, a carboxylic acid anhydride group, an amino group, a cyanate ester group, and a thiol group, and a crosslinking compound which has a group reacting with the reactive functional groups.

Abstract: A method of designing compressible particles for a fluid mixture. The compressible particles are intended to be used for attenuating pressure within a confined volume such as a trapped annulus. Preferably, the compressible particles reside buoyantly within an aqueous fluid, forming a fluid mixture. Each of the compressible particles is fabricated to collapse in response to fluid pressure within the confined volume, and comprises carbon. The particles may each have a porosity of between 5% and 40%, and a compressibility of between 10% and 30%, at 10,000 psi. The particles are tuned to have a buoyancy that is lower than the carrier fluid while still having resiliency.

Abstract: A collection of compressible particles. The compressible particles are intended to be used for attenuating pressure within a confined volume such as a trapped annulus. Preferably, the compressible particles buoyantly reside within an aqueous fluid, forming a fluid mixture. Each of the compressible particles is fabricated to collapse in response to fluid pressure within the confined volume, and comprises carbon. The particles may each have a porosity of between 5% and 40%, and a compressibility of between 10% and 30%, at up to 10,000 psi. Each of the particles has a resiliency of between 80% and 120%.

Abstract: Provided here are various invert emulsion drilling fluid compositions. One such invert emulsion drilling fluid is a water in oil emulsion, which can include an invert emulsifier to stabilize the water in oil emulsion, a C16 to C18 saturated linear alpha carboxylic acid, a fatty dimer diamine, a filtration control agent, a weighting agent including manganese tetroxide, and a bridging agent including calcium chloride. The invert emulsion drilling fluids can be formulated to be substantially free of clay.

Abstract: The method includes a step of introducing into the reservoir, via a well, a mixture comprising a scale inhibitor, a first scale precursor and a second scale precursor. The first and second scale precursors can react together to form scale. The first scale precursor may be an ammonium salt. The method can further comprise a step of stopping the introduction into the reservoir of the mixture and shutting in the well for 2-24 hours, and a step of introducing into the reservoir a further mixture comprising a scale inhibitor, a first and second scale precursor which can react together to form scale. The steps of stopping and resuming the introduction of mixtures may be repeated at least once. The components of the mixtures may be provided as concentrated solutions and diluted in a stream of water prior to being introduced into the reservoir. The method provides an effective way of generating a barrier to fluid flow in a reservoir. The method may be a method of abandoning an entire well in a reservoir.

Abstract: A method of placing compressible particles within a wellbore. The method first comprises accessing a wellbore. The wellbore has a first string of casing and a second string of casing, wherein the first string of casing surrounds an upper portion of the second string of casing, forming a trapped annulus. The method further includes pumping a fluid mixture down the second string of casing and back up the annulus. The fluid mixture comprises an aqueous carrier fluid having a plurality of compressible particles dispersed therein. Each of the compressible particles is fabricated to collapse in response to fluid pressure within the trapped annulus. The method additionally includes pumping cement into at least a lower portion of the annulus behind the fluid mixture, forming a column of cement, and thereby placing the fluid mixture in the annulus above the column of cement.

Abstract: A process for inhibiting the formation of gas hydrates in a hydrocarbon fluid including adding to the hydrocarbon fluid, a gas hydrate anti-agglomerate which is a biodegradable anti-agglomerant derived from a naturally occurring substance.

Abstract: Compositions for remediating wax buildup in oil- and gas-related applications are generally disclosed. In some embodiments, such compositions include olefinic ester compounds, such as alkyl esters of C10-18 unsaturated fatty acids. In some embodiments, the olefinic ester compounds are derived from a natural oil or a natural oil derivative, for example, by catalytic olefin metathesis. Uses of such compounds, such as in oil- and gas-production methods are also generally disclosed.

Abstract: A method is provided for inhibiting formation of a gas hydrate in a pipeline or removing a gas hydrate existing in a pipeline. The method can comprise injecting a foam composition into a fluid in the pipeline to inhibit formation of the gas hydrate in the pipeline, prevent gas hydrate formation in the pipeline, or remove the gas hydrate from the pipeline.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an in situ bitumen recovery process from oil sands. Specifically, the present invention involves the step of treating oil sands with an alkanolamine having a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance factor (HLB-factor) of 0.5 to ?2.2 as determined by summing up the Davies HLB contributions for each functional group on the substituents and applying the following equation: HLB-factor=HLB(longest chain)+0.5×HLB(second longest chain)+0.25(third longest chain).

Abstract: Methods of treating a subterranean formation include obtaining or providing compositions that include an alkenoate ester. The compositions also includes at least one of a dialkenyldihydrocarbylammonium halide and an N,N-dihydrocarbyl-substituted alkenamide. The methods also include placing the composition in a subterranean formation downhole. Methods of treating a subterranean formation include using a composition including a polymer that is a reaction product of a mixture including an alkenoate ester and at least one of a dialkenyldihydrocarbylammonium halide and an N,N-dihydrocarbyl-substituted alkenamide.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for delaying crosslinking of aqueous crosslinkable polymers such as polysaccharides in injectable compositions for hydraulic fracturing and related applications. The compositions and methods provide delayed crosslinking at high temperatures and pressures, such as those encountered by hydraulic fracturing compositions injected into subterranean environments. Compositions include injectable solutions comprising a competing agent that is a reaction product of a dialdehyde having 2 to 4 carbon atoms with a non-polymeric cis-hydroxyl compound. Provided are methods of making and using delayed-crosslinking compositions comprising crosslinker compositions containing zirconium complexes and the competing agents.

Abstract: Compositions of nanoparticle-based stimulation fluids and methods of use for acid diversion from high permeability zones into low permeability zones to achieve deep penetration of wormholes in subterranean formations, such as carbonate formations. Certain embodiments include a gel precursor composition comprising metal oxide nanoparticles, such as silicon dioxide nanoparticles as a gelling agent, and magnesium chloride.

Abstract: A proppant may include a sintered ceramic, wherein the sintered ceramic has a composition including an alumina (Al2O3) content ranging from about 60% to about 78% by weight, an iron oxide (Fe2O3) content ranging from about 5% to about 20% by weight, a silica (SiO2) content ranging from about 1% to about 10% by weight, a titania (TiO2) content ranging from about 2% to about 8% by weight, and a combined iron oxide and titania content of at least about 11% by weight. A proppant may include a sintered ceramic. The sintered ceramic may have a composition including a calcium oxide (CaO) content ranging from about 1% to about 5% by weight. A rod-shaped proppant may include a sintered ceramic having an aspect ratio ranging from about 1.5 to about 3, an apparent specific gravity ranging from about 2.0 to about 4.0, and a pack porosity of greater than 49%.

Abstract: A fluid mixture for attenuating pressure within a confined volume. The fluid mixture comprises an aqueous carrier fluid. The fluid mixture further comprises a plurality of compressible particles dispersed in the carrier fluid. Each of the compressible particles is fabricated to collapse in response to fluid pressure within a confined volume. Each of the compressible particles has a density that is less than a density of the carrier fluid and has a compressibility of between 10% and 30%, up to 10,000 psi. A column of fluid within a trapped annulus of a wellbore is also presented, wherein the column of fluid has a plurality of compressible particles dispersed in a carrier fluid.