Abstract: This invention relates to a non-phthalate catalyst system for olefin polymerization. The non-phthalate catalyst system comprises (a) a solid Ziegler-Natta catalyst composition comprising a transition metal, a Group 2 metal, and one or more halogens; and one or more internal electron donor compounds; and (b) one or more external electron donor compounds.

Abstract: Provided is a water-absorbent resin that increases the diffusivity of a to-be-absorbed liquid and that makes it possible to effectively decrease the amount of re-wet. The water-absorbent resin is obtained by polymerizing a water-soluble ethylenicallyally unsaturated monomer under the presence of an internal-crosslinking agent, has the water-absorption capacity of physiological saline under a load of 4.14 kPa at 120 minutes passed from the start of water absorption of 20 ml/g or more, and exhibits the degree of swelling under a load at 30 minutes of 70% or less when the water-absorption capacity of physiological saline under a load of 4.14 kPa at 120 minutes from the start of water absorption is designated as the degree of swelling under a load of 100%.

Abstract: Multi-block isoporous structures for non-aqueous and/or harsh chemical media having at least one of high separation specificity, chemical resistance, and antifouling properties, methods of manufacturing and use, for replacements or alternatives to existing separation membrane technologies.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are ethylene homopolymers generally characterized by a density of less than 0.94 g/cm3 and an inverse short chain branch distribution. These homopolymers can be further characterized by a ratio of Mw/Mn from 2 to 100, a number of short chain branches from 2 to 20 short chain branches per 1000 total carbon atoms, and wherein at least 50% of the short chain branches are methyl branches.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid catalyst for propylene polymerization and a method of producing a propylene polymer or copolymer using the solid catalyst for propylene polymerization, and provides a solid catalyst which prepares a dialkoxymagnesium carrier and is formed of a carrier produced through a reaction of the carrier with a metal halide, a titanium halide, an organic electron donor, etc., and a method of producing a propylene polymer or copolymer through copolymerization of propylene-alpha olefin using the solid catalyst, wherein the dialkoxymagnesium carrier has an uniform particle size range of 10 to 100 ?m and a spherical particle shape by adjusting injection amounts, injection numbers, and reaction temperatures of metal magnesium, alcohol and a reaction initiator during a reaction process of metal magnesium and alcohol.

Abstract: A formulation for a photopolymer composite material for a 3D printing system includes an acrylate monomer or an acrylate oligomer, an inorganic hydrate, a reinforcing filler, a co-initiator, a thermal initiator, and an ultraviolet (UV) initiator. In the formulation the acrylate monomer or the acrylate oligomer may be between about 10.0-30.0 w % of the formulation. The thermal initiator may be between about 0.001-0.05 w %, the co-initiator may be between about 0.001-0.05 w %, and the UV initiator may be between about 0.001-0.2 w % of the formulation. A method of generating a formulation of a photopolymer composite material for use in a 3D printing system includes using an acrylate monomer or an acrylate oligomer, an inorganic hydrate, a reinforcing filler, a co-initiator, a thermal initiator, and an ultraviolet (UV) initiator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymerizable composition, which comprises (a) at least one radically polymerizable compound and (b) at least one initiator for the radical polymerization, wherein the composition furthermore comprises (c) at least one UV absorber and (d) at least one optical brightener and comprises at least one radically polymerizable oligomer and at least one radically polymerizable, polyfunctional monomer as the at least one radically polymerizable compound (a).

Abstract: The invention is related to a class of hydrophilic copolymers comprising loosely dangling thiol-containing pendant groups. The hydrophilic copolymers are highly reactive towards azetidinium groups of an azetidinium-containing polymer upon heating and can find particular use in for producing water-soluble highly-branched hydrophilic polymeric material useful for producing water gradient contact lenses.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition comprising a polyolefin polymer, an alkenyl-functional monocyclic organosiloxane, and an organic peroxide; products made therefrom; methods of making and using same; and articles containing same.

Abstract: Methods of making polyisobutylene and catalyst systems are described. Polyisobutylene compositions and catalyst system compositions are also described. In some embodiments, a method of making a catalyst system includes: providing a support material; calcining the support material; and forming a catalyst system by adding to the support material (a) a mixture comprising BF3, (b) a mixture comprising BF3 and a complexing agent, or (c) both. In some embodiments, a method of making a polymer composition includes providing a catalyst system comprising: (a) a support material selected from the group consisting of Al2O3, ZrO2, TiO2, SnO2, CeO2, SiO2, SiO2/Al2O3, and combinations thereof; and (b) BF3; providing a feedstock comprising isobutylene; forming a reaction mixture comprising the feedstock and the catalyst system; contacting the isobutylene with the catalyst system; and obtaining a polymer composition.

Abstract: Methods of making polyisobutylene and catalyst systems are described. Polyisobutylene compositions and catalyst system compositions are also described. In some embodiments, a method of making a catalyst system includes: providing a support material comprising one or more ion exchange resins; dehydrating the support material; and forming a catalyst system by adding to the support material (a) a mixture comprising BF3, (b) a mixture comprising BF3 and a complexing agent, or (c) both. In some embodiments, a method of making a polymer composition includes providing a catalyst system comprising: (a) a support material comprising one or more ion exchange resins, and (b) BF3; providing a feedstock comprising isobutylene; forming a reaction mixture comprising the feedstock and the catalyst system; contacting the isobutylene with the catalyst system; and obtaining a polymer composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer of formula (I), wherein Ra-Rd, Ra0-Rd0, Ra1-Rd1, Ra2-Rd2, n, n0, n1 and n2 are as defined in the specification. When used as a film-forming resin for a photoresist, the polymer has such advantages as good ultraviolet light transmittance, high viscosity to form a thick film, fast photospeed, and high resolution. The present invention further relates to a process for the preparation of a polymer of formula (I), a use of a polymer of formula (I) as a film-forming resin in a photoresist, and a photoresist comprising a polymer of formula (I) as a film-forming resin.

Abstract: Provided is a catalyst for polymerization of an olefin which is excellent in sustained polymerization activity in the polymerization of an ?-olefin and is capable of preferably producing an ?-olefin (co)polymer having high stereoregularity and MFR and favorable moldability.

Abstract: The invention relates to an efficient process for the preparation and isolation of rubber particles formed in aqueous media and highly pure rubbers obtained thereby. The invention further relates to copolymer products comprising the same or derived therefrom.

Abstract: Provided is a mold release agent composition which has excellent mold releasability and excellent dissolution stability (storage stability). A mold release agent composition that contains: (1) a fluorine-containing polymer which has repeating units derived from (a) a fluorine-containing monomer having a perfluoroalkyl group, (b) a non-fluorine monomer having a hydrocarbon group and (c) a non-fluorine monomer having a phosphoric acid group, and wherein the amount of the phosphoric acid group-containing non-fluorine monomer (c) is 8% by weight or less relative to the fluorine-containing polymer; and (2) at least one liquid medium which is selected from among water and organic solvents.

Abstract: Provided is a copolymer that can be used as a dispersant having high dispersibility and high slump retention capability. A copolymer according to an embodiment is a water-soluble copolymer that contains, as constituent monomers, at least one monomer selected from a monomer (A) represented by formula (1) and a monomer (B) represented by formula (2), and at least one monomer (C) selected from an unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer (C-1) and an oxyethylene group-containing unsaturated carboxylic acid ester (C-2). The content of the monomer (C) is 20 mass % or more and 99 mass % or less.

Abstract: A composition for seeded polymerization includes: a seed copolymer which has a compound having dithioate, a mercaptan compound, a first aromatic vinyl monomer, and a first conjugated diene monomer, and has an average particle diameter of 10-30 nm; a second aromatic vinyl monomer; and a second conjugated diene monomer.

Abstract: A combined sealing member is provided that includes a composition comprising two or more polyolefin elastomers selected from the group consisting of a dense, a micro-dense and a dynamic silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer having a respective density of less than 0.90 g/cm3, less than 0.70 g/cm3, and less than 0.60 g/cm3. The combined sealing member exhibits a compression set of from about 5.0% to about 35.0%, as measured according to ASTM D 395 (22 hrs @ 70° C.).

Abstract: Provided are a method for preparing a graft copolymer and a graft copolymer prepared thereby, the method comprising: preparing a reaction solution comprising a copolymer comprising a unit derived from a diene-based monomer and a unit derived from an alkene-based monomer, an aromatic vinyl-based monomer, a vinyl cyan-based monomer, and a reaction solvent; and adding the reaction solution to perform primary bulk polymerization at 100 to 110° C., wherein the copolymer comprises the unit derived from a diene-based monomer in an amount of 5 to 10 wt %, and the graft copolymer has an average rubber particle size of 2 to 5?m.

Abstract: Compositions comprising renewable source derived polymer oil polymerization macroinitiators and multiblock polymer compositions derived therefrom by atom transfer radical polymerization are disclosed. Hard, glossy multiblock copolymers, thermoset multiblock copolymers, thermoplastic block copolymer elastomers, and methods of making and using these types of materials are disclosed.

Abstract: A modified block copolymer according to the present invention is a modified block copolymer comprising a polymer block comprising a vinyl aromatic compound as a main constituent (A), a polymer block comprising a conjugate diene compound as a main constituent (B), and an atomic group having NHx (x=0 to 2) (C). In the modified block copolymer, the polymer block comprising a conjugate diene compound as a main constituent (B) is a hydrogenated product, the atomic group having NHx (x=0 to 2) (C) is contained in a side chain, and a compound forming the atomic group having NHx (x=0 to 2) (C).

Abstract: This disclosure describes various poly(acetal) polymers including processable, elastomeric poly(acetals). Various polymers described herein have a chemical structure containing cyclic acetal monomer units derived from diglycerol and a dialdehyde compound. The disclosure also relates to a method of preparing such polymers. The method can involve heating and/or adding acid to a mixture containing diglycerol and a dicarbonyl compound so as to obtain an elastomeric polymer.

Abstract: Described herein are aqueous dispersions including multistage-prepared polymers of olefinically unsaturated compounds and to the preparation and use thereof, in particular in the field of automobile coating.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing low viscosity polyoxyalkylene polyols (P) that have a narrow molecular weight distribution. This process comprises reacting a H-functional starter substance (Si), a H-functional starter substance (Sx) and a H-functional starter substance (Sc) with one or more alkylene oxides in the presence of a double metal cyanide catalyst. The resultant polyoxyalkylene polyols (P) have a functionality of 2 to 8 and a hydroxyl number of 5 to 35 mg KOH/g polyol.

Abstract: A two-component polyurethane composition which includes a polyol component and a polyisocyanate component, wherein the polyol component includes at least one reaction product of epoxidized vegetable oils with monofunctional C1-8-alcohols A1-1 and/or at least one reaction product of epoxidized fatty acid esters with monofunctional C1-8-alcohols with aliphatic alcohols A1-2, at least one polybutadiene polyol A2 and at least one alkoxulated alkylenediamine A3. The polyurethane composition of the invention has high strength and only a minor dependence of mechanical properties, especially of strength, on temperature, especially in the range from ?50° C. to +120° C.

Abstract: An epoxy resin, comprising an epoxy compound, the epoxy compound comprising two or more structures represented by the following Formula (I) and at least one divalent biphenyl group: wherein, in Formula (I), each of R1 to R4 independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer having a novel structure used in a process for manufacturing a semiconductor and a display; an underlayer film composition for a process for manufacturing a semiconductor and a display, including the same; and a method for manufacturing a semiconductor element by using the same. The novel polymer of the present invention has both optimized etch selection ratio and planarization properties and excellent heat resistance, and thus the underlayer film composition including the same can be used as a hard mask in a semiconductor multilayer lithography process.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the surface modification of substrates using poly (2-oxazine)s. Specifically, the present disclosure provides the use one or more poly(2-alkyl-2-oxazine) or copolymers containing poly(2-alkyl-2-oxazine) in surface modification of a substrate. More in particular the present disclosure provides substrates having attached thereto, or associated therewith, one or more poly(2-alkyl-2-oxazine) or copolymers containing poly(2-alkyl-2-oxazine); wherein said alkyl is preferentially selected from the list comprising methyl and ethyl. The present disclosure also provides methods for preparing such substrates and uses thereof.

Abstract: Provided are: a modified polylactic acid that is environmentally friendly, potentially usable as a battery material of a secondary battery or the like, and obtained by chemically derivatizing polylactic acid having an L-lactide structure generated or obtained in the manufacture of polylactic acid; a polymerized modified polylactic acid obtained by further polymerizing this modified polylactic acid; and methods and apparatuses for manufacturing the modified polylactic acid and the polymerized modified polylactic acid.

Abstract: A Lewis acid polymerization catalyst has a general formula M(R1)1(R2)1(R3)1(R4)0 or 1, whereas M is boron, R1, R2, R3, and R4 are each independent, R1 is a 3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)-substituted phenyl group, R2 is the 3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl) substituted phenyl group or a first fluoro-substituted phenyl group selected from Set 1 structures, R3 is independently a second fluoro-substituted phenyl group selected from the Set 1 structures, and optional R4 includes a third functional group or functional polymer group.

Abstract: This invention relates to process for preparing low viscosity polyoxyalkylene polyols (P) that have a narrow molecular weight distribution. This process comprises reacting a H-functional starter substance (Si), a H-functional starter substance (Sx) and a H-functional starter substance (Sc) with one or more alkylene oxides in the presence of a double metal cyanide catalyst. The resultant polyoxyalkylene polyols (P) have a functionality of 2 to 8 and a hydroxyl number of greater than 35 to 115 mg KOH/g polyol.

Abstract: Provided is a monomer mixture that is rapidly cured to form a cured product having high hardness, excellent alkali resistance, and excellent adhesion to a substrate. The monomer mixture of the present invention is a monomer mixture containing at least: a compound represented by Formulas (a-1) and/or (a-2) below; a compound (2B) including two cationically polymerizable groups per molecule, at least one of the cationically polymerizable groups being an epoxy group; a compound (3B) including three or more cationically polymerizable groups per molecule, at least one of the cationically polymerizable groups being an epoxy group; and a compound represented by Formula (c-1) below; wherein a total content of the compound represented by Formula (a-1) above and the compound represented by Formula (a-2) above is from 1 to 20 wt. % of a total amount of the monomer mixture; a ratio of contents of the compound (2B)/the compound (3B) is from 0.1 to 3.

Abstract: A method of producing an alcohol ethoxylate surfactant or lubricant includes reacting a low molecular weight initiator with ethylene oxide in the presence of a polymerization catalyst, the low molecular weight initiator having a nominal hydroxyl functionality at least 1, and the polymerization catalyst being a Lewis acid catalyst having the general formula M(R1)1(R2)1(R3)1(R4)0 or 1, whereas M is boron, aluminum, indium, bismuth or erbium, R1, R2 and R3 each includes a same fluoroalkyl-substituted phenyl group, and optional R4 includes a functional group or functional polymer group. R1, R2, and R3 are the same fluoroalkyl-substituted phenyl group. The method further includes forming the alcohol ethoxylate surfactant or lubricant having a number average molecular weight of greater than the number average molecular weight of the low molecular weight initiator in the presence of the Lewis acid catalyst.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of a high molecular weight polyoxyalkylene polyether polyol by the continuous addition of starter (CAOS) process. This process enables a shorter cycle time while maintaining a low viscosity in high molecular weight polyoxyalkylene polyether polyols.

Abstract: To provide a highly heat resistant flame retardant. A polymer having repeating units represented by the following formula (1), which has a weight average molecular weight as calculated as standard polystyrene of at least 6,000: wherein R is a C1-6 alkylene group, —S— or —SO2—.

Abstract: A poly(phenylene ether) copolymer of 2-methyl-6-phenylphenol and a dihydric phenol having an absolute number average molecular weight of 1,000 to 10,000 grams/mole is made by polymerization of 2-methyl-6-phenylphenol and a dihydric phenol in the presence of molecular oxygen, a polymerization catalyst comprising a metal ion and at least one amine ligand, and a solvent composed of at least 95 weight percent of a C1-C3 alcohol selected from methanol, ethanol, 1-propanol, and 2-propanol. The poly(phenylene ether) copolymer can be, for example, a copolymer of 2-methyl-6-phenylphenol, 2,2-bis(3,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxyphenol)propane, and optionally 2,6-dimethylphenol. The poly(phenylene ether) copolymer finds utility in curable compositions, cured compositions, and articles.

Abstract: In an embodiment is provided a polymer that includes a plurality of N-J-N or N—C—S repeating units, wherein each J is independently a carbon atom, an alkyl group, or an aryl group; a plurality of hydrophilic groups bonded with the repeating units; and a plurality of hydrophobic groups bonded with the hydrophilic groups and the repeating units. In another embodiment is provided hydrogels of such polymers. The hydrogels may be used as delivery vehicles for various payloads. In another embodiment is provided methods of forming such polymers.

Abstract: Examples of the present disclosure provide fluoropolymers and methods for forming and using such fluoropolymers. Fluoropolymers include polyfluorobenzoxazines and polyfluoroimides. Methods for forming polyphthalonitriles are also provided. The present disclosure is further directed to compositions containing one or more fluoropolymers and one or more metal oxides.

Abstract: Compositions that are curable by free radical redox reactions are disclosed. Free radical curing reactions between polythiols and polyalkyenyls are initiated by the reaction of metal complexes and organic peroxides. The compositions are useful as sealants.

Abstract: Methods and systems to decarbonize natural gas using sulfur to produce hydrogen and polymers are provided. Sulfur can be introduced in elemental form or as hydrogen sulfide, as may be desired. Decarbonization of natural gas involves introducing natural gas and H2S to a first reactor to produce first reactor products including CS2 and H2. The CS2 can subsequently be polymerized and the H2 recovered in a purified form with little or no carbon emissions.

Abstract: An organic silicon compound-modified copolymer having structural units represented by formula (1) and formula (2) and having a hydroxyl group at at least one end has excellent compatibility with alcohol compounds and isocyanate compounds and also gives a cured product having excellent water repellency and moisture resistance. (In the formulas, an asterisk * represents a bond to an adjacent structural unit, each R1 independently represents a C1-10 alkyl group or C6-10 aryl group, and n represents an integer of 1 or higher.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, compositions, reagents, systems, and kits to prepare materials with viscoelastic properties that respond to irradiation with light. Various embodiments show that bio-mspired histidine:transition metal ion complexes allow precise and tunable control over the viscoelastic properties of polymer networks containing these types of crosslinks pre and post-irradiation. These materials have the potential to aid biomedical materials scientists in the development of materials with specific stress-relaxing or energy-dissipating properties.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of thermoplastic polymer particles include combining a first solution having a polyetherimide, a polycarbonate, or a combination thereof and an organic solvent with an aqueous solution including a surfactant, and agitating the resulting mixture using a shear force generating device operating at a preselected peripheral rotational speed to provide an emulsion. The emulsion is heated to remove the organic solvent and provide an aqueous polymer dispersion including the thermoplastic polymer particles.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for controlling thermoplasticity and toughness of a redox-modified plant fiber, comprising following steps: (1) pretreating a plant fiber; (2) obtaining an oxidation-modified plant fiber by adding an oxidant solution, then filtering, and washing; and obtaining the redox-modified plant fiber by adding a reductant solution, then filtering, and washing; and (3) fully mixing a plasticizer with the redox-modified plant fiber; the plasticizer being a hydroxyl plasticizer, an ionic liquid plasticizer, a deep eutectic solvent, an ester plasticizer, an amine plasticizer, a glycidyl plasticizer, or an inorganic salt plasticizer. The method according to the present disclosure can improve the toughness of the redox-modified plant fiber material, reduce the processing temperature of the plant fiber material, and broaden the processing window of the plant fiber material.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to produce composite resin particles in which the original physical properties of PTFE derived from fine powder are maintained, and the present invention provides a method for producing composite resin particles, wherein the method includes: a first step in which fine powder containing polytetrafluoroethylene obtained by emulsion polymerization is pulverized in the presence of a ketone-based solvent; a second step in which the pulverized fine powder and a carbon nanomaterial are dispersed in the ketone-based solvent to produce a composite resin particles dispersion; a third step in which the composite resin particles are produced by removing the ketone-based solvent from the composite resin particle dispersion; and wherein the fine powder is pulverized so as to have an average particle diameter of 50 ?m or less, and a temperature of the ketone-based solvent used in the first step is set to 20° C. or less.

Abstract: The present application discloses methods for preparing superhydrophobic nano-microscale patterned films, films pre-pared from such methods and uses of such films as superhydrophobic coatings. The superhydrophobic nano- microscale patterned films comprise high aspect ratio nanoparticles such as boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) and/or carbon nanotubes (CNTs).

Abstract: A thermoplastic polymer composition comprises a thermoplastic polymer, at least one clarifying agent, and at least one coloring agent. A method for producing a thermoplastic polymer composition comprises the steps of separately providing a thermoplastic polymer and an additive composition and then mixing the thermoplastic polymer and additive composition. The additive composition comprises a clarifying agent and a coloring agent. Another method for producing a thermoplastic polymer composition comprises the steps of separately providing a thermoplastic polymer, at least one clarifying agent, and at least one coloring agent and then mixing the thermoplastic polymer, the clarifying agent, and the coloring agent. The thermoplastic polymer exhibits a blue hue factor (?) of 0.93 to 1.1 and/or a normalized brightness value (Y?) of 64.0 to 69.6. An additive composition contains at least one clarifying agent and at least one coloring agent.

Abstract: An (electron beam)-curable (EBC) formulation comprising an EBC polyolefin compound having a crystallinity of from 0 to less than 50 weight percent (wt %) and/or having a density of 0.930 gram per cubic centimeter (g/cm3) or less; and an alkenyl-functional monocyclic organosiloxane (“silicon-based coagent”). Also included are a cured polyolefin product prepared by electron-beam irradiating the EBC formulation; methods of making and using the EBC formulation or cured polyolefin product; and articles containing or made from the EBC formulation or cured polyolefin product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sheet comprising polyester, the sheet comprising at least one area (a) wherein the area (a) comprises at least one groove having a depth of >50% with regard to the thickness of the sheet in the area (a), wherein the sheet has a thickness of 200-1000 ?m in the area (a). Such sheet provides the ability to snap along the grooves in a predictable manner, whilst providing sufficient rigidity to avoid undesired bending under the influence of its own weight.

Abstract: This application relates to elastomeric articles such as gloves, compositions for producing the articles and methods for their manufacture. The elastomeric articles contain particles for detectability of the articles (or portions thereof) by metal detectors and/or x-ray detectors. The articles may contain two different types of particles—one particle type is selected from magnetic particles, highly conductive particles or a combination, and the second particle type is particles containing one or more high atomic mass elements (with an atomic mass of at least 132). The particles may be coated by a corrosion inhibitor coating, or they may be uncoated. The compositions for producing the articles may contain a viscosity modifier.