Abstract: Apparatuses and processes that produce multimodal polyolefins, and in particular, polyethylene resins, are disclosed herein. This is accomplished by using two reactors in series, where one of the reactors is a multi-zone circulating reactor that can circulate polyolefin particles through two polymerization zones optionally having two different flow regimes so that the final multimodal polyolefin has improved product properties and improved product homogeneity.

Abstract: Apparatuses and processes that produce multimodal polyolefins, and in particular, polyethylene resins, are disclosed herein. This is accomplished by using two reactors in series, where one of the reactors is a multi-zone circulating reactor that can circulate polyolefin particles through two polymerization zones optionally having two different flow regimes so that the final multimodal polyolefin has improved product properties and improved product homogeneity.

Abstract: Apparatuses and processes that produce multimodal polyolefins, and in particular, polyethylene resins, are disclosed herein. This is accomplished by using two reactors in series, where one of the reactors is a multi-zone circulating reactor that can circulate polyolefin particles through two polymerization zones optionally having two different flow regimes so that the final multimodal polyolefin has improved product properties and improved product homogeneity.

Abstract: Methods of adding a catalyst to a bulk polymerization process may include mixing the catalyst with propylene to form a catalyst mixture that is substantially free of any C20 or greater hydrocarbons, feeding the catalyst mixture into a polymerization reactor, activating the catalyst mixture; and performing a polymerization on the catalyst mixture in the polymerization reactor. Polymers may be formed by polymerization processes that are substantially free of any C20 or greater hydrocarbons.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for preparing high-reactivity isobutene homo- or copolymers with a content of terminal vinylidene double bonds per polyisobutene chain end of at least 70 mol %. The present invention further relates to novel isobutene polymers.

Abstract: A method of preparing a conjugated diene-based polymer is provided. The method includes: adding a conjugated diene-based monomer, a catalyst, and a solvent to parallel polymerization reactors, performing a polymerization reaction to prepare a first polymer solution including a first conjugated diene-based polymer; and adding the first polymer solution to a polymerization reactor connected in series to the parallel polymerization reactors, performing the polymerization reaction to prepare a second polymer solution including a second conjugated diene-based polymer. After the polymerization reaction in the series polymerization reactor, gas produced by polymerization heat is condensed in the series polymerization reactor and refluxed to the parallel polymerization reactors, and a reaction temperature of the series polymerization reactor is maintained to be lower than a reaction temperature of the parallel polymerization reactors by 10° C. or more.

Abstract: A polyethylene homopolymer comprising the following properties: a) a melt index (I2) from 1.0 to 3.5 dg/min; b) a Mw(abs) versus I2 relationship: Mw(abs)?A+B(I2), where A=3.20×105 g/mole, and B=?8.00×103 (g/mole)/(dg/min); c) a Mw(abs) versus I2 relationship: Mw(abs)?C+D(I2), where C=3.90×105 g/mole, and D=?8.00×103 (g/mole)/(dg/min).

Abstract: A photocurable resin composition which can improve adhesion between light transmitting members. The photocurable resin composition contains a monofunctional acrylic monomer having a heating residue of 85.0% or less after being heated at 60° C. for 30 minutes, a crosslinking agent, a photopolymerization initiator, and a softening agent composed of at least one of plasticizer and tackifier, and the heating residue after being heated at 60° C. for 30 minutes is less than 96.0%.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of 1,2 syndiotactic polybutadiene comprising polymerizing 1,3-butadiene in the presence of a catalytic system comprising: at least one cobalt complex with a phosphine ligand having general formula (I): wherein: R1, R2 and R3, mutually identical or different, are selected from branched C4-C20 alkyl groups, preferably C4-C15, C6-C30 cycloalkyl groups, preferably Ce-Cis, said cycloalkyl groups being substituted, C6-C30 aryl groups, preferably Ce-Cis, optionally substituted; provided that at least two of R1, R2 and R3 are selected from C6-C30 aryl groups, preferably Ce-Cis, optionally substituted; X1 and X2, mutually identical or different, represent a halogen atom such as, for example, chlorine, bromine, iodine; at least one aluminoxane having general formula (II): (R4)2-AI-0-[-AI(R5)-0-]m-AI-(R6)2 (II) wherein R4, R5 and R6, mutually identical or different, represent a hydrogen atom, or a halogen atom such as, for example, chlorine, bromine, iodine, fluorine; or are selected from lin

Abstract: Silica-coated alumina activator-supports, and catalyst compositions containing these activator-supports, are disclosed. Methods also are provided for preparing silica-coated alumina activator-supports, for preparing catalyst compositions, and for using the catalyst compositions to polymerize olefins.

Abstract: Fluoroelastomer compositions comprising fluoroelastomers having copolymerized units of a nitrile-containing cure site monomer are cured with certain hydrazone or oxime curatives.

Abstract: Provided is an alkyl-modified carboxyl group-containing copolymer with which a neutralized viscous liquid can be prepared which has excellent dispersibility in water, has a viscosity that does not change greatly regardless of addition of an electrolyte, and has high transparency in the presence of an electrolyte. This alkyl-modified carboxyl group-containing copolymer contains: 100 parts by mass of a (meth)acrylic acid; 1.5-4.5 parts by mass of a (meth)acrylic acid alkyl ester, in which an alkyl group has 18-24 carbon atoms; and 0-0.1 parts by mass of a compound having two or more ethylenically unsaturated groups, wherein the copolymer contains 1.5-4.5 parts by mass of a nonionic surfactant.

Abstract: Polymerizable compositions comprising a radically polymerizable resin can be polymerized in the absence of a peroxide initiator and other undesirable components. The polymerizable compositions and methods employ a manganese- or iron-containing salt or organic complex and a 1,3-dioxo compound with one or more other components. The polymerizable compositions have better storage stability and reduced gel time-drift.

Abstract: A composition contains a mixed-charge polymer comprising independent pendant quaternary ammonium functionalities and pendant carboxylate functionalities extending from the polymer backbone, wherein the composition comprises less than one weight-percent chloride relative to composition weight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a styrene-based resin having a weight average molecular weight Mw? as determined by the GPC-MALS method of 1,000,000 or more and 5,000,000 or less, a degree of long-chain branching of 0.2 or more per 1,000 styrene units, and a tetrahydrofuran-insoluble matter of 0.1% by weight or less (including 0), the styrene-based resin being free from a component derived from a polyfunctional monomer in a molecular chain thereof.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a composition having flexibility.

Abstract: Disclosed are a thermosetting resin composition, a prepreg made therefrom, a laminate clad with a metal foil, and a high-frequency circuit board, wherein the thermosetting resin composition contains thermosetting ingredients. The thermosetting ingredients include a phosphorus-containing monomer or a phosphorus-containing resin and another thermosetting resin containing an unsaturated group, and the phosphorus-containing monomer or the phosphorus-containing resin has a structure as shown in formula I. By using the phosphorus-containing monomer or the phosphorus-containing resin as a cross-linking agent of the other thermosetting resin containing an unsaturated group and by means of a cross-linking reaction of a large number of unsaturated double bonds in the resin, the high-frequency dielectric properties and high-temperature-resistance required by a circuit substrate are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a block copolymer including one or more blocks of an acrylate polymer and one or more blocks of a chloroprene polymer, wherein the number average molecular weight of the block copolymer is 110,000 or more, the number average molecular weight of the block of a chloroprene polymer is 80,000 or more in total, and the block copolymer has a functional group with a structure represented by the following chemical formula (1) or (2): wherein in the chemical formula (1), R1 represents hydrogen, chlorine, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group or a substituted, or unsubstituted heterocyclyl group.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vinyl aromatic/diene-block copolymer A, obtained by an anionic polymerization of a monomer composition, comprising: Al: 60-95 wt.-% of at least one vinyl aromatic monomer, and A2:5-40 wt.-% of at least one diene monomer, wherein the vinyl aromatic/diene-block copolymer A in total comprises less than 10 parts per million (ppm) of acetaldehyde, methacrolein and styrene based on the total amount of vinyl aromatic/diene-block copolymer A; the vinyl aromatic/diene-block copolymer A has improved orgnoleptic properties and is in particular suitable for producing food packaging materials.

Abstract: A polymer, a hardmask composition, and a method of forming patterns, the polymer including structural units obtained by a reaction of a reaction mixture that includes a substituted or unsubstituted indole compound, a first aromatic aldehyde compound including a substituted or unsubstituted C3 to C20 branched alkyl group thereon, and a second aromatic aldehyde compound that is different from the first aromatic aldehyde compound.

Abstract: An aqueous polyurethane dispersion compositions are disclosed. The compositions include a polyurethane prepolymer dispersed in an aqueous medium, the polyurethane prepolymer comprising an isocyanate and a crystalline polyester polyol having a hydroxyl content of 20 to 150 mg KOH/g and a melt temperature of less than or equal to 90° C. Methods of forming a laminate are also disclosed. The methods include providing an aqueous polyurethane dispersion, applying the polyurethane dispersion to a surface of the first substrate, bringing the side of the first substrate into contract with a surface of the second substrate, and curing the aqueous dispersion, thereby laminating the first substrate to the second substrate. Laminates formed by the methods and including the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: In the composition according to the embodiment, the content of an unreacted diisocyanate monomer in a urethane-based prepolymer may be controlled to control the physical properties thereof such as gelation time. Thus, since the micropore characteristics, polishing rate, and pad cut rate of a polishing pad obtained by curing the composition according to the embodiment may be controlled, it is possible to efficiently manufacture high-quality semiconductor devices using the polishing pad.

Abstract: Water-based adhesive composition are disclosed, the compositions comprising an acrylic dispersion, an epoxy-terminated polyester incorporated into the acrylic dispersion, and a water-dispersible isocyanate. Methods for laminating a first substrate to a second substrate are also disclosed, the methods comprising (a) providing an acrylic dispersion, (b) providing an epoxy-terminated polyester, (c) mixing the acrylic dispersion and the epoxy-terminated polyester, (d) mixing the mixture of (c) with a water-dispersible isocyanate to form an adhesive composition, (e) coating the adhesive composition of (d) on a surface of the first substrate, (f) drying the adhesive compositions on the first substrate to remove water, and (g) bringing the adhesive composition on the surface of the first substrate into contact with a surface of a second substrate, thereby laminating the first substrate to the second substrate.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of making polyurethane foam, the method comprising providing a polyol mixture comprising polyether polyol and unmodified vegetable oil having a hydroxyl number of less than 10; and reacting isocyanate with the polyol mixture to form a polyurethane foam, wherein the unmodified vegetable oil does not react and does not form part of the polyurethane foam. The present disclosure also relates to polyurethane formed by the method and polyurethane compositions.

Abstract: A waterborne polyurethane is provided. The waterborne polyurethane is formed by mixing a polyol, a diisocyanate, a dimethylol alkyl acid, and an epoxy resin into a mixture, and polymerizing the mixture. When the usage amount of the epoxy resin used is 1 part by weight, the usage amount of the polyol is 3 to 30 parts by weight, the usage amount of the diisocyanate is 1 to 10 parts by weight, and the usage amount of the dimethylol alkyl acid is 0.1-3.0 parts by weight. The epoxy resin includes an epoxy resin having a cyclic structure, a triacylglycerol having an epoxy group, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A method for producing a polyurethane foam by combining: (a) a polyol; (b) a polyisocyanate; (c) a hydrohaloolefin blowing agent; (d) an amine catalyst; and (e) a polysiloxane.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a polymeric material including a reaction product of a polymerizable composition and having a solids content of 90% or greater. The polymerizable composition includes a uretdione-containing material including a reaction product of a diisocyanate reacted with itself, a first hydroxyl-containing compound having a single OH group, and a second hydroxyl-containing compound having more than one OH group. The first hydroxyl-containing compound is a primary alcohol or a secondary alcohol, plus the second hydroxyl-containing compound is a diol and the reaction product contains 0.2 to 0.5, inclusive, of diol equivalents relative to isocyanate equivalents. The present disclosure also provides a two-part composition, in which the polymeric material is included in the first part and the second part includes at least one amine.

Abstract: Alkoxylated polycarboxylic acid esters are provided obtainable by first reacting an aromatic polycarboxylic acid containing at least three carboxylic acid units or anhydrides derived therefrom, preferably an aromatic polycarboxylic acid containing three or four carboxylic acid units or anhydrides derived therefrom, more preferably an aromatic polycarboxylic acid containing three carboxylic acid units or anhydrides derived therefrom, even more preferably trimellitic acid or trimellitic acid anhydride, most preferably trimellitic acid anhydride, with an alcohol alkoxylate and in a second step reacting the resulting product with an alcohol or a mixture of alcohols, preferably with an alcohol.

Abstract: An alkylene oxide derivative represented by following formula (I): R—O-(AO)a—[(PO)b/(EO)c]—H??(I) (R represents a linear or branched alkyl group having from 4 to 36 carbons; AO is an oxyalkylene group having three or four carbons, PO is an oxypropylene group, and EO is an oxyethylene group; a, b, and c are the average addition molar numbers of the oxyalkylene group, the oxypropylene group, and the oxyethylene group per molecule, respectively, and 1?a?40, 1?b?40, 1?c?80, and (a+b+c)?20; [(PO)b/(EO)c] represents a polyoxyalkylene group in which b moles of PO and c moles of EO are bonded randomly, and the random rate x is 0.1?x?1).

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the continuous production of polyether polyols, polyether polyols produced by the inventive continuous process and their use in polyurethane applications.

Abstract: A polyimide oligomer of the formula wherein G is a group having a valence of t and is connected by a covalent bond or an ionic bond, each Q is independently the same or different, and is a cation or a substituted or unsubstituted divalent C1-60 hydrocarbon group, each M is independently the same or different, and is a substituted or unsubstituted divalent C1-60 hydrocarbon group, —O—, —C(O)—, —OC(O)—, —OC(O)O—, —NHC(O)—, —(O)CNH—, —S—, —S(O)—, or —S(O)2—, D is a phenylene, each V is independently the same or different, and is a tetravalent C4-40 hydrocarbon group, each R is independently the same or different, and is a C1-20 divalent bridging group, a C1-20 alkylene-XA, or a C6-30 arylene-XA wherein XA is a cation-anion complex, provided that at least one R is C1-20 alkylene-XA or C6-30 arylene-XA, q, m, d, p, t, and n are as provided herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyimide film comprising a polyimide, of which the Intf value calculated from equation 1 is ?3 or greater when the weight reduction rate measured by the thermogravimetric method (TGA) is 5%. The film according to the present invention can exhibit excellent thermal stability even in high-temperature conditions, and thus maintain excellent heat resistance and mechanical characteristics against high-temperature heat added during the display device manufacturing process. Ea RT + ln ? { Ea ? ? ? R ? P ? ( X f ) } = ln ? ? t f [ Equation ? ? 1 ] In equation 1, Ea, R, T, ?, P(Xf), and tf are the same as those defined in the detailed description.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising (a) at least one resin selected from polyimides and polyimide precursors, and (b) a solvent, wherein the loss tangent (tan ?), represented by the following formula (I) and determined by a dynamic viscoelasticity measurement under the conditions of a temperature of 22° C. and an angular frequency of 10 rad/s, is 150 or more and less than 550, provides a resin composition which has no defects such as rupture of the film when the coated film is dried under reduced pressure, and has good film thickness uniformity and mechanical properties when formed into a film. tan ?=G?/G???(I) (wherein G? represents the storage elastic modulus of the resin composition, and G? represents the loss elastic modulus of the resin composition.

Abstract: A polyimide oligomer of formula (1a), (1b), a copolymer thereof, or a combination thereof wherein each G1 is independently the same or different, and is a cation group; each G2 is independently the same or different, and is an anion group; each D is independently the same or different, and is a single bond or C1-20 divalent hydrocarbon group; each V is independently the same or different, and is a tetravalent C4-40 hydrocarbon group; each R is independently the same or different, and is a C1-20 divalent hydrocarbon group; each n is independently the same or different, and is 1 to 1000, provided that the total of all values of n is greater than 4; and t is 2 to 1000.

Abstract: Provided are a hydrophilic polyamide and polyimide retaining characteristics particular to polyamides and polyimides, such as heat resistance. A polymeric compound is provided having a repeating unit represented by the following formula (1): wherein M1 and M2 each independently represent any one selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, a monovalent metal atom, an alkaline earth metal atom and an ammonium ion, provided that M1 and M2 are not a hydrogen atom at the same time; X1 and X2 represent an organic group; m and n each independently represent the number of substituents; Z1 represents a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted carbonyl group; Z2 represents an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group; Z3 represents a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted carbonyl group; and when Z1 or Z3 is an optionally substituted carbonyl group, they optionally form a ring structure together with Z2, each independently.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a branched copolymer having a polyimide polymer block bonded to each terminal of a branched polyamide functional group, and a photosensitive resin composition including the same, a photosensitive resin film, and an optical device.

Abstract: Cationic silicon (II) compounds catalyze reaction of organosiloxanes bearing lateral Si—H functions to crosslink the polymers. Hydridosilanes may also be prepared by this reaction. The cationic silicon (II) compounds contain a silicon (II) moiety where silicon is ?-bonded to a cyclopentadienyl anion.

Abstract: Provided are a touch sensitive element and a display device including the same. The touch sensitive element according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes an electroactive layer formed of a linear boron nitride polymer and an electrode disposed on at least one surface of the electroactive layer. Therefore, a piezoelectricity of the electroactive layer is improved to improve vibration strength of the touch sensitive element and significantly improve heat resistance.

Abstract: It is provided a diblock copolymer consisting of a first block, a second block, and a linker, wherein the second block is covalently bound to the first block by the linker. Thereby, the first block is a glycerol block comprising 1 to 10 glycerol subunits that are optionally substituted, and the second block is a superhydrophobic block comprising a perfluoroether residue having at least 20 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cross polymers composed at least of polysaccharides and polyamino acids, and more particularly to hydrogels composed of said cross polymers. The invention also relates to a process for preparing them, as well as their use in the delivery of active agents for pharmaceutical, diagnostic and/or dermo-cosmetic applications.

Abstract: An ink is provided, which includes a resin, UV curable monomer, and photo initiator. The resin is formed by reacting a plurality of end capping agents with a dendrimer compound in an environment including esterification catalyst, inhibitor, and first solvent. The dendrimer compound is formed by reacting a multi-hydroxy compound and a plurality of hydroxy-containing epoxy compounds in an environment including alkaline catalyst and second solvent. The multi-hydroxy compound and the hydroxy-containing epoxy compounds have a molar ratio of 1:6 to 1:20, and the multi-hydroxy compound and the end capping agents have a molar ratio of 1:6 to 1:20. The end capping agents include acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, glycidyl methacrylate, or 2-amino acrylic acid. The resin and the UV curable monomer have a weight ratio of 100:30 to 100:5000, and the resin and the photo initiator have a weight ratio of 100:30 to 100:500.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of crosslinking protein fibers, including wool fibers, by (i) providing a crosslinking agent including an oxidized sugar mixture having a plurality of different oxidized sugars of different molecular lengths and having at least two aldehyde groups (e.g., oxidized soy flour sugars); and (ii) infiltrating a plurality of non-crosslinked protein fibers with the crosslinking agent under conditions effective to cause protein molecules contained in the non-crosslinked protein fibers to become crosslinked. This method yields a population of crosslinked protein fibers, where the protein molecules of the non-crosslinked protein fibers include amine groups that react with the aldehyde groups of the oxidized sugars to achieve the crosslinking of the protein molecules to yield the crosslinked protein fibers.

Abstract: There is provided a method and system of treating lignocellulose biomass for extraction of target chemical products therefrom. The method comprises pretreating the lignocellulose biomass with at least one diol in the presence of at least one acid, and optionally, water; and separating the pretreated mixture into solid and liquid products.

Abstract: Low concentration surfactant emulsions and methods of making and using the same are disclosed herein. The emulsions have the benefit of employing less surfactant than conventional emulsions. Further, the emulsions are dilutable and retain their stability upon dilution. A benefit of the emulsions is that they leave a low residue, preferably no residue, on a surface after contact.

Abstract: Acrylamide-derived hydrogels and methods of fabrication thereof from an acrylic monomer, a crosslinking agent comprising an organosilicon compound, a polymerization initiator, a solvent and a polymerization accelerator, as well as their use in controlling circulation losses. The obtained hydrogels interact with the walls of the reservoir and exhibits an increase in viscosity, either at delayed times or in response to a given stimulus, such as changes in temperature, pressure, pH, salinity, using a simple and easily scalable methodology.

Abstract: Analyte-insensitive materials comprising polymerizable monomers suitable for use in forming a hydrophilic, cross-linked gel comprising on the surface of a substrate for an electrode.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a preparation method of super absorbent polymer granules and super absorbent polymer granules prepared according to the same. More specifically, the preparation method of the present disclosure includes the steps of: forming a hydrogel polymer by carrying out a thermal polymerization or a photopolymerization of a monomer composition including a water-soluble ethylene-based unsaturated monomer and a polymerization initiator; drying and pulverizing the hydrogel polymer; classifying the pulverized polymer into a first fine powder having a particle size of 150 ?m or less, and a base resin having a particle size of 150 ?m or more and 850 ?m or less; surface-crosslinking the base resin; classifying the surface crosslinked base resin to separate a second fine powder having a particle size of 150 ?m or less; and forming fine powder granules by mixing the first fine powder, the second fine powder, and silica in a wet state.

Abstract: Provided are: a method for preparing biodegradable polymer microparticles and, particularly, porous microparticles of a biodegradable polymer; and biodegradable polymer microparticles prepared thereby, particularly, porous microparticles of a biodegradable polymer.

Abstract: Provided are: a water-soluble matrix whose melt-kneading temperature can be adjusted according to the melting point or glass transition temperature of a resin; a pre-molded article in which resin particles are dispersed in the water-soluble matrix; and a method for producing resin particles. This production method includes melt-kneading a water-soluble matrix containing a modified polyvinyl alcohol-based resin and a water-soluble saccharide at a weight ratio of the former/the latter=from 99/1 to 50/50 and a thermoplastic resin, and bringing the pre-molded article in which the resin particles are dispersed into contact with an aqueous solvent to elute the matrix. The modified polyvinyl alcohol-based resin contains in a side chain thereof an alkyl group including at least one hydroxyl group (for example, a 1,2-dihydroxyalkyl group).

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for producing a composite material comprising a biofabricated material and a secondary component. The secondary component may be a porous material, such as a sheet of paper, cellulose, or fabric that has been coated or otherwise contacted with the biofabricated material. The biofabricated material comprises a uniform network of crosslinked collagen fibrils and provides strength, elasticity and an aesthetic appearance to the composite material.