Abstract: A method is provided which reduces the transition time and/or the polymer waste in a continuous polymerization plant and/or process having a back-mixing reactor when polymer grades are changed from a first polymer grade to a second polymer grade. A monomer(s) and processing agent(s) are introduced to the reactor. The concentration of the processing agent(s) in a feed stream to the reactor is varied as a function of time from a first value associated with the first polymer grade to a final value associated with the second polymer grade. During the concentration variation one or more intermediate values of processing agent concentration are adjusted between at a first value, an intermediate value(s), and a final value. The intermediate values may be maintained for a time which is calculated on the basis of only residence time and steady-state correlations between input and output of the reactor and/or of the polymerization plant. The method is performed without performing dynamic modelling.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a copolycarbonate having improved impact strength at low temperature and yellow index simultaneously, a composition including the same, and the copolycarbonate comprising: an aromatic polycarbonate-based first repeating unit, an aromatic polycarbonate-based second repeating unit having at least one siloxane bond, and an aromatic polycarbonate-based third repeating unit having at least one siloxane bond containing fluoro-substituted C1-15 alkyl.

Abstract: Provided are: a cured film-forming composition whereby a underlayer film for image formation formed from the composition exhibits high liquid repellency (lyophobicity) and lyophilic/liquid-repellent properties of the underlayer film can be easily changed even when exposed to a low amount of ultraviolet radiation; and a cured film obtained using the composition. The cured film-forming resin composition is characterized by containing: a polymer comprising a structural unit derived from a first monomer having the structure of formula (1) as component (A); a polymer other than component (A), which is a polymer in which the content of fluorine relative to the overall weight of the polymer is lower than in component (A), as component (B); a photoacid generator as component (C); and a solvent. (In the formula, R1 denotes hydrogen or a methyl group, and R2 denotes a fluorine-containing group able to be detached together with the oxygen atom bonded to R2.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyimide solution which does not require a ring-closing process at a high temperature for obtaining a heat-resistant polyimide non-woven fabric and which is hardly affected by atmosphere humidity in fiber production by electrospinning, so that a fiber with a stable diameter can be obtained in any circumstance. A polyimide solution including: (a) a resin containing 50 mol % or more, based on the total amount of the resin, of a structural unit represented by the general formula (1); and (b) a solvent.

Abstract: The invention provides a polymer comprising two or more residues of formula III or IV or salts thereof: wherein dash line, X, Y, Q, L, M, n, R1, R2, Ra, Rb, Rc and Rd have any of the values defined in the specification, as well as synthetic intermediates and synthetic methods useful for preparing the compounds. The polymer is useful to treat contaminated water by chelating metal.

Abstract: Provided is a silicone resin composition having a low level of contamination to gold pad portions on an LED chip during curing of the composition and is excellent in adhesiveness to the silver lead frame on a substrate formed of a reflector member. An addition-curable silicone resin composition comprising (A-1) a linear organopolysiloxane having, per molecule, two or more alkenyl groups having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, (A-2) a branched organopolysiloxane having, per molecule, two or more alkenyl groups having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, (B-1) a branched organohydrogenpolysiloxane, wherein the weight average molecular weight of the polysiloxane and the content of SiH group-containing organosilicon compounds having 1 to 10 silicon atoms are each in a specified range, (B-2) a linear organohydrogenpolysiloxane, wherein the content of SiH group-containing organosilicon compounds having 1 to 10 silicon atoms is in a specified range, and (C) an addition reaction catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to amphiphilic star-like polyether. The core molecule is an aliphatic hyperbranched polyether polyol, which is further alkoxylated, first with ethylene oxide or combinations of ethylene oxide and C3-C20 alkylene oxide, preferably propylene oxide, and/or glycidol, and then with a C3-C20 alkylene oxide, preferably propylene oxide, or combination of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, then optionally anionically modified. The resulting amphiphilic star-like polyether thus has an inner core based on an aliphatic hyperbranched polyether polyol, an inner shell predominantly containing polyethylene oxide units, the inner shell comprising at least 3 ethylene oxide units and an outer shell predominantly containing polypropylene oxide units, the outer shell comprising at least 3 propylene oxide units. They optionally contain anionic groups instead of hydroxyl groups on the periphery of the macromolecule.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for a super absorbent polymer. The method for preparing a super absorbent polymer according to the present invention makes it possible to provide a super absorbent polymer in which characteristics such as a centrifuge retention capacity and an absorption rate are improved in a balanced manner.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a superabsorbent polymer exhibiting excellent heat stability.

Abstract: Spheroid polymer particles are prepared from non-spheroid particles by heating the non-spheroid particles in a liquid medium to a temperature that is above the glass transition temperature or the melting temperature of the polymer and then cooling.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a process for producing dry, water-dispersible, non-surface modified nanocellulose particles or a powderous composition r comprising said particles comprising the steps of: i. providing a first suspension of non-surface modified cellulose particles in an first aqueous liquid, which aqueous liquid is non-solubilizing for the non-surface modified nanocellulose particles, ii. exchanging substantially all of the first aqueous liquid of the first suspension for a second solvent, which is miscible with the first aqueous liquid and non-solubilizing for the non-surface modified nanocellulose particles, to form a second suspension of non-surface modified nanocellulose particles in said second solvent, iii.

Abstract: Rubber pellets are coated with an anti-tack material. The anti-tack material may be comprised of a metallic stearate, such as magnesium stearate. The coated rubber pellets are loaded on to a rotational conveyance mechanism that rotates at a speed and radial amount to provide an interaction time between the rubber pellets and the anti-tack material. The coated rubber pellets may then be dried in a centrifuge dryer having a plurality of angled fins extending from a rotational shaft.

Abstract: Provided is a fiber-reinforced molding material including as essential materials: a vinyl ester (A) that is a reaction product of an epoxy resin (a1) having an epoxy equivalent in the range of 180 to 500 and (meth)acrylic acid (a2); an unsaturated monomer (B) having a flash point of 100° C. or higher; a polyisocyanate (C); a polymerization initiator (D); and carbon fibers (E) having a fiber length of 2.5 to 50 mm, in which the mass ratio ((A)/(B)) of the vinyl ester (A) to the unsaturated monomer (B) is in the range of 40/60 to 85/15, and the molar ratio (NCO/OH) of isocyanate groups (NCO) in the polyisocyanate (C) to hydroxy groups (OH) in the vinyl ester (A) is in the range of 0.25 to 0.85.

Abstract: Provided is a plastic thin film material, on which a process material can be applied or deposited at low cost and with high efficiency, and in which an inorganic substance powder capable of achieving a functional processing for enabling the strong adhesion of a laminated layer on the thin film material is filled at a high density. A thin film material for processing use, which contains a thermoplastic resin and an inorganic substance powder at a weight ratio of 18:82 to 50:50, and has a specific gravity of 0.60 to 1.40 inclusive and a degree of absorption of water of 0.0 to 11.0 g/m2·120 sec inclusive as measured by a Cobb method in accordance with JIS P 8140.

Abstract: A uniaxially-stretched, high yield extruded capacitor film comprising a miscible polymer blend comprising a polyetherimide and a polyester, wherein the polyetherimide comprises units derived from polymerization of an aromatic dianhydride with a diamine comprising a m-phenylenediamine, a p-phenylenediamine, or combinations thereof, wherein the polyetherimide is endcapped with a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic primary monoamine, wherein the polyester comprises repeating structural units derived from polymerization of an aromatic dicarboxylic acid with a dihydroxy compound, and wherein the high yield extruded capacitor film comprises equal to or greater than about 90 wt. % of the miscible polymer blend entering an extruder used for manufacturing the capacitor film, based on the total weight of miscible polymer blend prior to entering the extruder.

Abstract: The present invention economically provides a method and device for producing a high-viscosity polylactic acid foam molding material which is suitable for foam molding at a high expansion ratio, and a foam molded article having a high expansion ratio which is formed of said polylactic acid composition. A polylactic acid foam molding material having an MI value of 0.05-5, measured in accordance with JIS K7210 at 190° C. under a 21.

Abstract: Provided is a unique class of foam materials characterized by regions of material unidirectionality. The foam materials are configured for a great variety of end-use applications as core materials or as materials in construction of multilayered structures. The novel and ingenious process for making the composite materials of the invention, permits modifying the foam materials to suite any specific end use.

Abstract: The compressible sealing element (1) comprises at least one piece made of a resilient foam (17). This foam has an open-cell content of at least 50% and has such a hardness that it requires a force of less than 2000 N to compress the sealing element (1) per meter length thereof to such an extent that the volume of a rectangular cuboid circumscribing the sealing element is reduced by 40%. The sealing element comprises a water-impermeable cover layer (18) which extends at least over its top surface. The sealing element is intended for filling at least partially the gaps between the stock rails (13) and the switch rails (12) in a railway switch to prevent the switch from being blocked in particular by snow. Advantages of the new sealing element is that it can easier be inserted in these gaps and that it has a smaller effect on the force required to close the switch so that it can also be applied closer to the free extremity of the switch rail (12).

Abstract: A method of preparing aerogels/nonwoven composites fireproof and heat-insulating materials with a hydrophobic or hydrophilic surfaces and includes steps as follows. A mixture solution in which alkoxysilane, silicones and silane coupling agents are mixed and stirred is instilled by acidic catalysts for a hydrolysis reaction during which a silane coupling agent solution is added for continuous stirring; a hydrous alkali catalytic (anhydrous alkali catalytic) organic solution is added in the mixture solution for a condensation reaction and development of a “silicones-silica aerogels-silane coupling agents” aerogel mixture solution; a non-woven felt is impregnated with the mixture solution for development of soft hydrophobic (hydrophilic) aerogels/nonwoven composites fireproof and heat-insulating materials after curing and natural drying.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a powder for three-dimensional shaping that allows shaping a three-dimensional shaped object having excellent mechanical strength. The powder for three-dimensional shaping provided by the invention includes non-hydration reactive base particles and water-soluble bonding particles. Upon preparation of a slurry through addition of 50 parts by mass of water to 100 parts by mass of the powder, the viscosity of the slurry after 1 minute from addition of the water ranges from 30 mPa·s to 8000 mPa·s.

Abstract: A polyamide composition with improved melt flow containing (A) 20 to 99.9 wt % of one or more polyamides independently selected from the group consisting of aliphatic polyamide, semi-aromatic polyamide, aromatic polyamide and their blends, (B) 0.1 to 10 wt % of one or more polyether polyols having a melting temperature below room temperature, (C) 0 to 70 wt % of one or more reinforcing agents, and (D) 0 to 50 wt % of one or more other additives, each based on the whole composition. A molding article produced from the polyamide composition also is disclosed.

Abstract: Resin compositions, layers, and interlayers comprising a poly(vinyl acetal) resin that includes residues of an aldehyde other than n-butyraldehyde are provided. Such compositions, layers, and interlayers can exhibit enhanced or optimized properties as compared to those formulated with comparable poly(vinyl n-butyral) resins.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition for automobiles, and a molded product produced from the composition, includes a semi-aromatic polyamide resin; a first chelate agent that includes an amino group and at least one of a carboxylic acid and salt thereof; a second chelate agent that includes an aliphatic multivalent C1 to C10 carboxylic acid (not including a carbon atom of a carboxyl group) having 2 to 4 carboxyl groups; and a filler.

Abstract: A polymeric piezoelectric film, including a helical chiral polymer (A) having a weight average molecular weight of from 50,000 to 1,000,000 and optical activity, in which, in the film: a crystallinity given by a DSC method is from 20% to 80%; a standardized molecular orientation MORc is from 3.5 to 15.0 when a reference thickness measured by a microwave transmission-type molecular orientation meter is 50 ?m; and when a direction parallel to a phase difference streak is a direction X, a direction perpendicular to the direction X and parallel to a main plane of a film is a direction Y, and the phase difference streak is evaluated by an evaluation method A, per a length of 1,000 mm in the direction Y, a number of phase difference streaks with an evaluation value of 60 or more is 0, and a sum of the evaluation values of phase difference streaks with an evaluation value of 20 or more is 1000 or less.

Abstract: The present invention is a flame-retardant resin composition comprising a cycloolefin-based polymer and a halogen-containing flame retardant selected from a group consisting of a halogenated bisimide compound and a halogen-containing styrene-based resin, and may be comprising a halogen-active species scavenger, wherein a content of the halogen-containing flame retardant is 10 to 80 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the cycloolefin-based polymer, and a content of the halogen-active species scavenger is less than 25 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the halogen-containing flame retardant, and a resin formed article. One aspect of the invention provides a flame-retardant resin composition having excellent flame retardance, low dielectric constant and low dielectric loss tangent, and a resin formed article produced by forming this flame-retardant resin composition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are self-healing conductive network compositions. The networks can contain one or more conductive polymers and one or more supramolecular complexes. The supramolecular complex can be introduced into conductive polymer matrix, resulting in a network of the two components. In this network, the nanostructured conductive polymer gel constructs a 3D network to promote the transport of electrons and mechanically reinforce the network while the supramolecular complex contributes to self-healing property and also conductivity. The networks disclosed herein are useful for various applications such as self-healing electronics, artificial skins, soft robotics and biomimetic prostheses.

Abstract: A method for preparing fire resistant polymeric materials including, providing at least one first polyphenol having three or more phenolic groups, reacting at least one first polyphenol having three or more phenolic groups with at least one halophosphate and at least one first base to produce at least one second phenol having at least one phosphate group, and converting at least one second phenol having at least one phosphate group to a thermoplastic or thermosetting fire resistant polymeric material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plastics-covered mercaptosilane-wax mixture, where the plastic of the plastics covering is selected from the group of polypropylene, polyethylene, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and mixtures of the abovementioned plastics with melting point from 70 to 170° C., and the mercaptosilane-wax mixture comprises at least one mercaptosilane of the general formula I and at least one wax with congealing point from 30 to 160° C. The plastics-covered mercaptosilane-wax mixture can be used in rubber mixtures.

Abstract: Methods of making fiber reinforced composite articles are described. The methods may include treating fibers with a sizing composition that includes a polymerization compound, and introducing the treated fibers to a pre-polymerized composition. The combination of the treated fibers and pre-polymerized composition may then undergo a temperature adjustment to a polymerization temperature at which the pre-polymerized composition polymerizes into a plastic around the fibers to form the fiber-reinforced composite article. Techniques for introducing the treated fibers to the pre-polymerized composition may include pultrusion, filament winding, reactive injection molding (RIM), structural reactive injection molding (SRIM), resin transfer molding (RTM), vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM), long fiber injection (LFI), sheet molding compound (SMC) molding, bulk molding compound (BMC) molding, a spray-up application, and/or a hand lay-up application, among other techniques.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition includes a polyolefin substrate having incorporated therein a nucleating agent and a filler, wherein the composition exhibits an impact strength of >35 in-lb measured according to ASTM D4226, and a coefficient of linear thermal expansion of <4.5×10E-05 in/in/ft measured according to ASTM D696. The polyolefin composition may further include one or more of an ultraviolet light absorber, a hindered amine light stabilizer, an antioxidant, a colorant, a flame retardant, and an antimicrobial compound. The polyolefin compositions may be useful for construction articles for outdoor use, for instance house siding, cladding, soffit or roofing.

Abstract: The surface hydrophobization of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) by carboxylic acids, biodiesel, or plant oils was conducted via there herein disclosed green process using an one-pot synthetic method. In the process, an aqueous lactic acid syrup served as a solvent to provide a stable and well-dispersed water suspension of CNCs and participated in esterification reactions to produce an intermediate product of polylactic acid (PLA) oligomer grafted CNCs (CNC-g-PLA). This solvent and intermediate product system allows for an in situ solvent exchange from water to lactic acid without prior drying of the CNCs and a subsequent efficient esterification reaction of CNCs with carboxylic acids or esters having a long hydrocarbon chain (FAs). Another advantage of the disclosed process is the ability to reuse the reagents in the subsequent reaction in order to reduce the production cost.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rubber composition for tires which provides a balanced improvement of physical properties including fuel economy, tensile strength, and abrasion resistance while achieving good processability. Also provided is a pneumatic tire formed from the rubber composition. The rubber composition for tires contains: an isoprene-based rubber; and a polybutadiene rubber mixture consisting of a high molecular weight polybutadiene rubber having a cis content of 95% by mass or more and a peak top molecular weight Mp of 550,000 or more and a low molecular weight polybutadiene rubber having a cis content of 95% by mass or more and a peak top molecular weight Mp of 500,000 or less. The rubber component in the rubber composition includes, based on 100% by mass thereof, 60 to 90% by mass of the isoprene-based rubber and 10 to 40% by mass of the polybutadiene rubber mixture.

Abstract: Disclosed is a latex composition for dip-molding and a dip-molded article produced therefrom. More specifically, by using a water-soluble polymer such as poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) or a copolymer thereof in combination with a carbonic acid-modified nitrile-based copolymer latex, the stability of the latex is improved through crosslinking by hydrogen bonding, it is possible to manufacture a molded article which has a slow syneresis and is excellent in workability and does not tear even at a thin thickness due to high tensile strength.

Abstract: A rubber composition contains a diene rubber including a styrene-butadiene copolymer component including a styrene-butadiene copolymer and a reinforcing filler. (1) The bonded styrene content is from 5 to 50 wt. %. (2) The total amount of styrene of an ozone decomposed component S1 including one styrene-derived unit and an ozone decomposed component S1V1 including one styrene-derived unit and one 1,2-bonded butadiene-derived unit is less than 80 wt. % of the amount of bonded styrene. The total amount of styrene of the decomposed component S1V1 is not less than 10 wt. % of the amount of bonded styrene. (3) The integrated intensity of an ozone decomposed component S1V2 including one styrene-derived unit and two 1,2-bonded butadiene-derived units is less than 15% of the area intensity of all decomposed components including styrene-derived units. (4) The vinyl content of a butadiene portion is not less than 20% and less than 50%.

Abstract: A rubber composition contains a diene rubber and a reinforcing filler, and the diene rubber contains a styrene-butadiene copolymer component including at least one type of styrene-butadiene copolymer and satisfying the following: (1) the bonded styrene content is from 5 to 50 wt. %; (2) among components obtained by ozone decomposition, the content of a decomposed component V1 containing one 1,2-bonded butadiene-derived unit out of the total of 100 mol % of decomposed components containing styrene-derived units and/or 1,2-bonded butadiene-derived units is less than 20 mol %; (3) among components obtained by ozone decomposition, the content of a decomposed component S2V1 containing two styrene-derived units and one 1,2-bonded butadiene-derived unit out of the total of 100 mol % of decomposed components containing styrene-derived units and/or 1,2-bonded butadiene-derived units is not less than 4 mol %; and (4) the vinyl content of a butadiene moiety is not less than 20% and less than 50%.

Abstract: A rubber composition includes a diene rubber (A), a silica (B), a silane coupling agent (C), and an acid-modified polyolefin (D); the diene rubber (A) containing not less than 30 mass % of an aromatic vinyl-conjugated diene copolymer rubber; the acid-modified polyolefin (D) having at least one type of repeating unit selected from the group consisting of propylene, 1-butene, and 1-octene; a content of the silica (B) being from 5 to 150 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the diene rubber (A); and a total content of the silane coupling agent (C) and the acid-modified polyolefin being from 5 to 30 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the diene rubber (A). Such rubber composition is capable of achieving both excellent vulcanization properties and low heat build-up. A pneumatic tire includes such rubber composition.

Abstract: The present application relates to a process for producing a multimodal polyethylene composition comprising the steps of polymerizing a polyethylene fraction (A-1) having a weight average molecular weight Mw of equal to or more than 500 kg/mol to equal to or less than 10,000 kg/mol and a density of equal to or more than 915 kg/m3 to equal to or less than 960 kg/m3 in one reaction step and polymerizing a polyethylene fraction (A-2) having a lower weight average molecular weight Mw as polyethylene fraction (A-1) and a density of equal to or more than 910 kg/m3 to equal to or less than 975 kg/m3 in a second reaction step of a sequential multistage process wherein one of said polyethylene fractions is polymerized in the presence of the other of said polyethylene fractions to form a first polyethylene resin (A) having a weight average molecular weight Mw of equal to or more than 150 kg/mol to equal to or less than 1,500 kg/mol, and a density of equal to or more than 910 kg/m3 to equal to or less than 975 kg/m3, wh

Abstract: A flame-retardant resin composition containing a base resin composed of polyethylene and an acid-modified polyolefin, aluminum hydroxide, a silicone compound, and a fatty acid-containing compound. The flame-retardant resin composition may contain polyethylene with a density of 912.4 kg/m3 or less. The base resin may contain an amount of polyethylene of the range 80 to 99% by mass, the amount of the acid-modified polyolefin in the base resin is of the range 1 to 20% by mass. To 100 parts by mass of the base resin, the aluminum hydroxide may be added in an amount of the range 5 to 190 parts by mass, the silicone compound may be added in an amount of the range 1.5 to 10 parts by mass, and the fatty acid-containing compound may be added in an amount of the range 5 to 20 parts by mass.

Abstract: The invention relates to elongated articles and polymer compositions used for preparing the elongated articles. The elongated articles comprise an inner structure/one or more elements including a static/moving current medium or communication medium; and a halogen-free polymer composition surrounding the element(s). The polymer composition includes a linear very low density polyethylene (VLDPE) composition and one or more polyolefin-elastomers. In addition, the polymer composition includes a flame retardant filler.

Abstract: A foamable composition includes a semi-crystalline polyolefin having a crystallinity of at least 50% and a poly(sulfonyl azide) of at least 500 ppm based on the total weight of the foamable composition. The foamable composition has a melt strength of at least 20 cN, a melt drawability of at least 100 mm/s, flexural modulus is greater than about 240,000 psi. Such a composition can be used to make a low density foam having a density in the range from 0.005 g/cm3 to 0.6 g/cm3. A resulting foam or a fabricated article, the methods of the composition and the foam are also provided.

Abstract: Provided herein are elastomer blends and membranes including a blend of a propylene-based elastomer, a thermoplastic resin, a flame retardant, and an ultraviolet stabilizer.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition for overmolding of an elastomer on a substrate made of mineral glass includes: (1) from 50 to 70% by weight of at least one thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) chosen from copolymers comprising styrene blocks (TPE-Ss), (b) from 20 to 35% by weight of a polyolefin chosen from propylene homopolymers (PPs), ethylene homopolymers (PEs) and copolymers of propylene and ethylene, and (c) at least 7% by weight of a functional alkoxysilane. The percentages are expressed with respect to the sum of the components (a), (b) and (c).

Abstract: The thermoplastic resin composition of the present invention contains a thermoplastic resin (A) and carbon black (B), wherein the thermoplastic resin (A) contains a graft copolymer (C) in which a vinyl-based polymer is grafted to a rubber-like polymer, the carbon black (B) has a volume average particle size of secondary particles of 200 nm or more, and a proportion of secondary particles having a particle size of 800 nm or more with respect to the entire secondary particles of less than 20% by volume, and a content of the carbon black (B) is from 0.1 to 3.0 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the thermoplastic resin (A).

Abstract: Compositions comprising recyclate blends of polymer recyclate and polyester additives are described. In certain embodiments, the polyester additive is a PHA such as a poly-3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate copolymer having a weight percent 4-hydroxybutyrate of 8.5-45%. In other embodiments the PHA is mixed with the recyclate polymer at concentrations of 10-50% by weight of the recyclate blend. Methods of making the compositions of the invention are also described. The invention also includes articles made from the recyclate blends.

Abstract: The invention relates to polycarbonate compositions having high flowability and good thermal properties, comprising specific glycidyl ether compounds and typically at least one additive from the group of the thermal stabilizers, UV stabilizers and/or demoulding agents, and to mouldings made from these compositions. The polycarbonate compositions have high flowability and good thermal properties. The invention also relates to the improvement in the flowability of polycarbonate melts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curable resin composition comprising a polyol (A) having an average hydroxyl value of 200 to 1500 mg KOH/g, a polyisocyanate (B), and polymer fine particles (C), and a curable resin composition comprising a polyol (A), a polyisocyanate (B), and polymer fine particles (C), wherein the polyol (A) comprises a polyester polyol (a2) as an essential component, and the amount of the polyester polyol (a2) is not less than 20 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the polyol (A).

Abstract: A polymer blend comprising polyamide, polypropylene (PP) and at least one of poly (lactic acid) (PLA) and a multi-phase compatibilizer comprising PA11-co-PP-maleic anhydride (MA). The polymer blend can be reinforced with hybrid fillers including biocarbon, glass fiber, carbon fiber and nano-clay to create composites useful in the creation of products of manufacture such as auto parts.

Abstract: Complex shaped bodies of silicone are produced by ballistic 3D DOD printing by employing a silicone resin-based composition curable by hydrosilylation, which exhibits a high shear thinning behavior and a rapid viscosity recovery rate alter removal of shear.

Abstract: One of the purposes of the present invention is to provide a condensation-curable silicone resin composition which show a less increase of the viscosity during handling and cures quickly to provide a cured product which has a very small amount of a remaining catalyst and which has high heat resistance and high light resistance.

Abstract: A modified asphalt composition comprises or is produced from asphalt and phosphorous acid. The composition optionally further comprises one or more of an ethylene copolymer that comprises copolymerized units derived from ethylene and an epoxy-containing comonomer and a nonreactive polymer such as a styrene/conjugated-diene block copolymer. Further provided are processes for producing the composition in addition to products such as paving materials and roofing materials that comprise the compositions.