Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition includes a graft copolymer (A) obtained by graft copolymerization of a monomer mixture (a) that includes at least an aromatic vinyl monomer (a1) and a (meth)acrylate monomer (a2), but does not practically contain a vinyl cyanide monomer (a3), in the presence of a rubbery polymer (r) having a refractive index of not lower than 1.510 and not higher than 1.520; and a vinyl copolymer (B). An acetone insoluble component (C) of the thermoplastic resin composition does not practically contain a vinyl cyanide monomer-derived unit. An acetone soluble component (D) of the thermoplastic resin composition contains the vinyl cyanide monomer-derived unit. The content of the vinyl cyanide monomer-derived unit is not lower than 2% by mass and not higher than 20% by mass relative to 100% by mass of the acetone soluble component (D).

Abstract: A composition of matter includes a mixture of styrene derivative monomers and methacrylate and/or acrylate derivative monomers, which have one or more urethane, carbamate, amide, and/or amine functional groups, and initiators, and the compositions are used to achieve composition control of the forming polymer, with the mole fraction of acrylate/methacrylate and styrene moieties in the forming polymer determined by the chemistry and composition of the feeding monomers.

Abstract: Zwitterionic polymers or biocompatible polymers with improved properties for cell encapsulation, coating of devices, or a combination thereof are described. The biocompatible polymer contains a zwitterionic monomer, a monomer with a reactive side chain, and optionally another hydrophobic monomer or a neutral hydrophilic monomer. The zwitterionic polymers are cross-linked with a cross-linker via covalent bond to form a zwitterionic hydrogel in the presence of cells. Also provided, are methods of making and using the zwitterionic polymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modifier represented by Formula 1, a modified conjugated diene-based polymer having a high modification ratio which includes a modifier-derived functional group, and a method of preparing the polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a functionalized diene monomer-containing polymer containing first and second functionalizing groups, processes for preparing the functionalized polymer, and rubber compositions containing the functionalized polymer. The functionalized polymer contains polymer chains comprises of at least one conjugated diene monomer optionally in combination with at least one vinyl aromatic monomer wherein each polymer chain is functionalized at its chain end with at least the first functionalizing group and is coupled via the first functionalizing group to the second functionalizing group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a molecularly imprinted polymer for binding glycans, wherein the molecularly imprinted polymer is obtainable by providing a saccharide template such as a glycan; providing at least two functional monomers capable of cooperatively; interacting with the template; providing a crosslinking monomer; polymerizing the monomers optionally dissolved in a solvent, in presence of the saccharide template; and removing the template from the formed polymer. The invention is also related to a method for their production and use of the molecularly imprinted polymer.

Abstract: Functionalized ethylene-based polymers are prepared by a process comprising the step of reacting a first composition comprising an ethylene-based polymer with at least the following: (A) at least one carbon-carbon (C—C) free radical initiator of Structure I: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are each, independently, hydrogen or a hydrocarbyl group; and wherein, optionally, two or more R groups (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6) form a ring structure; and with the provisos that (i) at least one of R2 and R5 is a hydrocarbyl group of at least two carbon atoms, and (ii) at least one of R3 and R6 is a hydrocarbyl group of at least two carbon atoms; and (B) at least one free radical initiator other than the carbon-carbon (C—C) free radical initiator of Structure I (a non-C—C free radical initiator), e.g., a peroxide; and (C) at least one functionalization agent, e.g., maleic anhydride.

Abstract: Modified polyolefin particles are obtained by grafting a monomer having an ethylenically unsaturated group and a polar functional group in the same molecule to a polymer including one, or two or more specific ?-olefins and having a specific melting point, the modified polyolefin particles satisfying the following requirements (1) to (3): (1) the amount of grafting x by the monomer is not less than 0.5 wt % and not more than 20 wt %; (2) the x (wt %) and the intrinsic viscosity [?] (dl/g) measured in decalin at 135° C. satisfy the relation: log10[?]?0.1?0.15x; and (3) the particles have a gel content of less than 1 wt %.

Abstract: In a method for producing a (meth)acrylamide polymer papermaking additive obtaining a (meth)acrylamide polymer by obtaining a first polymer by polymerizing a first polymerization component containing a (meth)acrylamide and polymerizing a second polymerization component containing a tertiary amino monomer under the presence of the first polymer, the first polymerization component and/or the second polymerization component contain(s) a (meth)allyl sulfonate, a ratio of the tertiary amino monomer in the first polymerization component with respect to 100 mol of the (meth)acrylamide in the first polymerization component is 0.1 mol or less, and a ratio of the (meth)acrylamide in the second polymerization component with respect to 100 mol of the tertiary amino monomer in the second polymerization component is 1.0 mol or less.

Abstract: A monomer is provided for a thermoset molding compound. The monomer is also polymerized with conventional monomers to form thermoplastic polymers. Graphene oxide is used to chelate metal ions to form a graphene oxide chelate that is coupled to a monomer retaining an aliphatic unsaturation capable of free radical polymerization reaction. Inclusion of a metal ion chelated to the graphene oxide affords control over the conductivity of the resultant article. In some embodiments, the monomer is found polymerized into a resulting article proximal to the article surface.

Abstract: An embodiment includes a platform shape memory polymer system. Such an embodiment exhibits a blend of tunable, high performance mechanical attributes in combination with advanced processing capabilities and good biocompatibility. A post-polymerization crosslinking synthetic approach is employed that combines polyurethane and thiol-ene synthetic processes. Other embodiments are described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curable composition containing a thiol compound (A) having at least two thiol groups in a molecule thereof, an isocyanate compound (B) having at least two isocyanate groups in a molecule thereof, a phosphine compound (C), an acid (D) having an acid dissociation constant (pKa) of 3 or less relative to water, and a Michael acceptor (E); wherein, the content of the phosphine compound (C) is 1.3% by mass or less based on 100% by mass of the curable composition.

Abstract: A process of: providing a polyfunctional compound selected from polyisocyanate, polyacrylate, and polyepoxy; and reacting the polyfunctional compound with a hydroxyl- or amine-terminated silyl-containing compound. The polyfunctional compound and the silyl-containing compound are at least difunctional. A thermoset made by this process.

Abstract: The present invention provides silicon-based polycarbonates, processes for their preparation and their use in the synthesis of copolymers, in particular segmented copolymers such as polyurethanes for biomedical applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel cyclic phosphorus-containing compounds, namely hydroxyl-functional phospholene-1-oxides, serving as highly efficient reactive flame retardants in urethane systems, particularly in flexible polyurethane foams, semi-rigid and rigid polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams. The invention further provides fire-retarded polyurethane compositions comprising said hydroxyl-functional phospholene-1-oxides.

Abstract: Polyurethane foams including a polyurethane prepolymer composition, a catalyst, and a propellant are provided. The polyurethane prepolymer composition is produced from a formulation that includes an isocyanate reactive component in an amount of from about 1% to about 70% by weight based on the polyurethane prepolymer composition and an isocyanate component in an amount of from about 1% to about 70% by weight based on the polyurethane prepolymer composition. The isocyanate component includes toluene diisocyanate biuret in an amount of from about 1 to about 100% by weight based on the isocyanate component. The isocyanate reactive component includes one or more polyols. The polyurethane prepolymer composition has a viscosity of less than about 10,000 mPa*s at 50° C. and is substantially free of monofunctional reactive components. The polyurethane prepolymer composition also includes a free isocyanate monomer content of the toluene diisocyanate biuret of less than about 1% by weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polyisocyanate mixture comprising at least one polyisocyanurate which is based on tolylene diisocyanate and has isocyanate groups and at least one polyurethane which is based on tolylene diisocyanate and has isocyanate groups, wherein the polyisocyanate mixture has a) a solids content of from ?51 to ?90% by weight, based on the total weight of the polyisocyanate mixture and b) a content of monomeric tolylene diisocyanate of ?0.9% by weight, based on the total weight of the polyisocyanate mixture, and the polyisocyanurate which is based on tolylene diisocyanate and has isocyanate groups has a polydispersity D of from ?1 to ?1.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel curable bio-based thermosetting compositions of a) at least one highly-functional bio-based epoxy resin; and b) at least one carboxylic acid crosslinker selected from the group consisting of a water-soluble multifunctional carboxylic acid, a dicarboxylic acid oligomer from a melt reaction between a diol and a dicarboxylic acid or its anhydride, and mixtures thereof and which are curable with water, an alcohol or a water and alcohol mixture. The bio-based thermosets of the invention may be free of VOCs and/or organic solvents. The bio-based thermosets of the invention can be used to form coatings, composites, adhesives, and films. Methods of making the bio-based thermosets of the invention are disclosed as are coating compositions and coated objects, such as coatings, composites, adhesives, and films, using the bio-based thermosets of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to macromolecules of dendrimer-drug conjugates. In particular, the invention relates to macromolecules comprising a pharmaceutically active agent, such as a protein or peptide, attached to a core of a dendrimer derived from branched building units, such as lysine or lysine analogues. The invention also relates to the synthesis of the dendrimers and macromolecules, and the use of such macromolecules, particularly in therapeutic applications, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: A sulfonyl-substituted polyphenylene-ether polymer having improved dielectric properties and methods for making the same. The sulfonyl-substituted PPE include sulfone-containing polyphenylene oxides (“PPO”) polymers having repeating units of the formulas: wherein each of R1 and R2 is H or an alkyl group containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R3 is an alkylene group containing from 1 or 2 carbon atoms, R4 is selected from a group consisting of an alkyl group containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, an aryl group, and CF3, and X is a halogen atom. The subscript n is 0 or 1; the subscript m is 1 or 2, provided that when m is 2, R2 is H. A degree of polymerization ranges from about 5 to about 1,000, and a ratio of units having formula (1) to units having formula (2) of the sulfone-containing PPO polymer ranges from about 10:90 to about 90:10.

Abstract: A method for treating a shear-thinning residue composition deriving from the synthesis of an aryl ether ketone, the residue composition including a liquid fraction and solid residues, the method including the steps of: passing said shear-thinning residue composition through a shear-generating evaporating device, between a rotating part and a stationary part; and recovering a condensed liquid fraction and separately recover concentrated solid residues.

Abstract: A semiaromatic copolyamide resin and a polyamide molding composition consisting of the same are provided, consisting of following repeat units: (A) 26-80 mol % of units derived from para-amino benzoic acid; (B) 4-70 mol % of units derived from 11-aminoundecanoic acid or undecanolactam, and 0-70 mol % of units derived from another amino acids having 6 to 36 carbon atoms or units consisting of a lactam having 6-36 carbon atoms; (C) 0-37 mol % of units derived from a diamine unit having 4 to 36 carbon atoms; and (D) 0-37 mol % of units derived from a diacid unit having 6 to 36 carbon atoms; wherein, (A)+(B)+(C)+(D)=100 mol %; and molar contents of the units derived from para-amino benzoic acid and those derived from 11-aminoundecanoic acid or undecanolactam are not equal to 50 mol % simultaneously.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a catalyst for use with a benzoxazine resins which imparts accelerated curing at reduced temperatures. The catalyst is selected from elemental halogen or onium polyhalide compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyimide precursor composition comprising an amic acid ester oligomer of Formula (1): and a diamine of Formula (2) or (3): wherein G, P, R, Rx, P?, D, E and m are as defined herein. The present invention also provides a dry film containing the polyimide precursor composition, as well as a polyimide film and polyimide laminate prepared from the composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing granular polyarylene sulfide (PAS) with increased average particle size and enhanced particle strength, a method for increasing the average particle size of granular PAS, a method for enhancing the particle strength of granular PAS, and granular PAS.

Abstract: The production method of the present invention includes: a supplying step of supplying reaction raw materials to at least one of a plurality of reaction vessels mutually communicated through a gas phase; a polymerizing step of carrying out a polymerization reaction; and a step of removing at least some of the water present in the reaction vessels. Each of the steps is carried out in parallel, and a reaction mixture is transferred sequentially between the reaction vessels. The total amount of water contained in the reaction raw materials in at least one of the reaction vessels to which the reaction raw materials are supplied is 3 moles or more per mole of the sulfur source, and the internal temperature of at least one of the reaction vessels to which the reaction raw materials are supplied is from 180° C. to 300° C.

Abstract: Provided is an addition-curable silicone rubber composition that contains (A) an alkenyl group-containing organopolysiloxane, (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane, (C) a platinum catalyst and (D) a reinforcement filler material surface treated with a benzotriazole derivative represented by formula (I) (in the formula, R1 is a hydrogen atom or a monovalent hydrocarbon group and R2 is a monovalent organic group) and that is capable of lowering the compression set of a cured article and suppressing changes in hardness after heat degradation characteristic testing while suppressing reduced curability. Also provided are a cured article thereof and a manufacturing method for the addition-curable silicone rubber composition.

Abstract: A photocurable silicone composition comprises: (A) an organopolysiloxane represented by the average composition formula: R1aR2bSiO(4-a-b)/2 where R1 is an alkenyl group having from 2 to 12 carbons, R2 is an alkyl group having from 1 to 12 carbons, an aryl group having from 6 to 12 carbons, or an aralkyl group having from 7 to 12 carbons; provided that, at least 30 mol % of R2 are the aryl groups or the aralkyl groups; and “a” and “b” are positive numbers satisfying: 1?(a+b)?2.5 and 0.001?a/(a+b)?0.2; (B) an organic compound having at least two ether bonds and at least one aliphatic carbon-carbon double bond in a molecule; (C) a compound having at least two thiol groups in a molecule; (D) a photoradical initiator having a phosphorus atom; and (E) a hindered phenol compound.

Abstract: Cured silicone particles are disclosed. The cured silicone particles are obtained by curing a curable silicone composition comprising at least components (A) through (C), wherein components (A) and (B) are polyorganosiloxanes having certain average formulas, and component (C) is a catalyst. The average particle size of the cured silicone particles is from 0.1 to 500 ?m. Related methods and a cosmetic material comprising the cured silicone particles are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel composition comprising a multi-ionic polyoligomeric silsesquioxane and a polyether solvent, optionally with an additional lithium salt. The composition of the invention allows for improved lithium ion transference over lithium salts alone by avoiding the problem of ion aggregation that reduces conductivity in single ion conductors. Also provided is a method for forming such a composition and a liquid electrolyte comprising a multi-ionic polyoligomeric silsesquioxane and a polyether solvent, optionally with an additional lithium salt.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene powder having a viscosity-average molecular weight of 10×104 or higher and 1000×104 or lower, wherein a difference between a temperature at which a torque value reaches 80% of the maximum torque value and a temperature at which the torque value reaches 20% of the maximum torque value is 0.1° C. or more and 50° C. or less in torque value measurement.

Abstract: An anti-clogging microfluidic multichannel device comprising a first mixing chamber comprising a first and a second end, wherein the first end comprises at least one inlet connected in fluid communication with the first mixing chamber, and at least one first capillary element comprising a first and a second end, wherein the first end of the at least one first capillary element is connected in fluid communication with the second end of the first mixing chamber, at least one septum located within the at least one first capillary element, which divides the cross section of the at least one first capillary element in a plurality of channels, wherein the at least one first capillary element comprises a reduction of section along its longitudinal axis between a section of the at least one first capillary element and the second end of the at least one first capillary element. It is also described a microfluidics system and a method of production of emulsions using said microfluidics system.

Abstract: This application relates to synthetic elastomeric articles, such as gloves, comprising the cured product of a synthetic latex composition, the synthetic latex composition comprising a synthetic carboxylated polymer and a cross-linking composition, the cross-linking composition comprising an aqueous solution of a negatively charged multivalent metal complex ion having a pH of at least 9.0. Also described are compositions for forming the articles, and methods for making the articles, based on the use of the described cross-linking composition. The articles, compositions and methods contain a second cross-linking agent comprising either (a) sulphur and a sulphur donor, (b) a multivalent metal oxide or ionic cross-linking agent, (c) sulphur, a sulphur donor and an ionic cross-linking agent, or (d) sulphur donor.

Abstract: Pre-impregnated composite material (prepreg) that can be cured/molded to form aerospace composite parts. The prepreg includes carbon reinforcing fibers and an uncured resin matrix. The resin matrix includes an epoxy component, polyethersulfone as a toughening agent, and a curing agent. The resin matrix is also composed of a thermoplastic particle component that includes hybrid polyamide particles wherein each hybrid particle contains a mixture of amorphous and semi-crystalline polyamide.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a modified fluorine-containing copolymer excellent in crack resistance, a fluororesin molded article, and a method of producing a fluororesin molded article. The present invention includes a modified fluorine-containing copolymer consisting only of tetrafluoroethylene units and perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) units. The copolymer is modified by irradiation with radiation at an irradiation temperature not higher than the melting point of the copolymer but not lower than 200° C.

Abstract: A method of modifying the dispensing properties of a container, said method comprising the following steps: ?providing a container comprising a container wall having an inner surface and a dispensing opening, said inner surface being composed of hydrophobic polymer; ?subjecting the inner surface of the container to an oxidative surface treatment; ?applying a coating layer onto the inner surface of the container by coating said inner surface with a coating solution containing amide slip agent selected from optionally fluorinated fatty acid amide, polysiloxane amide and combinations thereof; and ?removing the solvent in the coating layer by evaporation.

Abstract: A foam rubber molded produce obtained by molding a rubber composition containing 100 parts by mass of ethylene-?-olefin-nonconjugated diene copolymer, 4 to 30 parts by mass of amorphous 4-methyl-1-pentene copolymer, 2 to 8 parts by mass of blowing agent, and a sulfur-based vulcanizing agent, and having a Mooney viscosity after kneading (ML1+4, 100° C.) of 54 or less. A specific gravity is 0.3 to 0.8, a compression set is less than 27%, and a foam state is an interconnected cell.

Abstract: Antioxidant polymer foams and uses thereof are described herein. These foams are synthesized using a Carboni-Lindsey reaction of 1,2,4,5-tetrazine with a polymer having alkenyl functional groups. The foams feature dihydropyridazine functional groups which can be oxidized to consume surrounding reactive oxidizing chemicals and are consequently antioxidant.

Abstract: A formulation technology for low pressure two component polyurethane foam-funning compositions containing gaseous hydrohaloolefin blowing agents is described with improved storage stability and extended shelf-life. The “B”-side component of the formulations contain a gaseous hydrohaloolefin blowing agent and a polyol pre-mix, the polyol pre-mix comprising liquid blowing agent, polyol, and a catalyst containing at least one catalytic metal compound.

Abstract: A rubber composition for vulcanization molding which can be manufactured into a rubber product with good dimensional stability, good appearance and sufficiently light weight, a process for manufacturing the same, and applications thereof. A rubber composition for vulcanization molding containing hollow particles and a base rubber, wherein the hollow particles are composed of a thermoplastic resin shell and a thermally vaporizable blowing agent encapsulated therein and have a specified further expansion ratio, and the base rubber has a Mooney viscosity ML (1+4) ranging from 5 to 90 at 100° C. Also disclosed is a process for manufacturing the rubber composition, hollow particles used for manufacturing the rubber composition, a masterbatch including the hollow particles and a rubber product manufactured from the rubber composition.

Abstract: A process for producing heat-expandable microspheres which enables constant and high-yield production of heat-expandable microspheres having a mean particle size ranging from 0.01 to 10 ?m without deteriorating their expansion performance, and the application thereof. The process produces heat-expandable microspheres containing a thermoplastic resin shell and the blowing agent encapsulated therein. The process includes a step of dispersing a polymerizable component and the blowing agent in an aqueous dispersion medium containing a polyester amide having an acid value (mgKOH/g) ranging from 95 to 140 and a step of polymerizing the polymerizable component.

Abstract: A foamed, opacifying element useful as a light-blocking article has a substrate; an opacifying layer disposed on the substrate, and a functional composition disposed over the opacifying layer. The functional composition comprises: (i) inorganic or organic spacer particles having a mode particle size of at least 1 ?m and up to and including 100 ?m, and which inorganic or organic spacer particles resist melt flow at a pressure of up to and including 100 psi (689.5 kPa) and a temperature of up to and including 220° C.

Abstract: A method for producing a material, in which method the following products are incorporated so as to produce a mixture: a polymer; and particles including silicon and carbon. A feature of the method is that during the incorporation of the particles, the particles have an apparent density of more than 0.3 grams per cubic centimeter. Also, in embodiments, the particles have an average diameter which is less than or equal to 100 nanometers, preferably with a standard deviation which is less than 50% of the average diameter.

Abstract: A superabsorbent polymer includes polymer particles, surface cross-linking agents and particles made of silicon-containing inorganic salt. The polymer particles have cross-linking inside the polymer particles. The surface cross-linking agents are covalently bound to the surface of the polymer particles so as to constitute a surface cross-linked region at the surface of each said resin particle, and the particles made of silicon-containing inorganic salt cover the surface of the polymer particles.

Abstract: A powder contains particles containing a water-soluble material and a water-insoluble material. When dependence on temperature of a storage elastic modulus and a loss elastic modulus of a cylindrical compact of the powder in a shear direction, the cylindrical compact having a diameter of 10 mm and a thickness of 1 mm, is measured with a rotational rheometer at an angular frequency of 1 Hz and a rate of temperature increase of 2° C./min, letting a temperature at which the storage elastic modulus is 1 MPa be T° C., the storage elastic modulus is always higher than the loss elastic modulus in a temperature range of T° C. to (T+10)° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plasticizer composition and a resin composition including the same, and can provide a plasticizer composition in which three types of terephthalate-based materials and three types of cyclohexane 1,4-diester-based materials are mixed, and by which environmental friendliness can be secured, mechanical properties such as tensile strength and an elongation rate, physical properties such as migration properties and volatile loss can be improved to levels equal to or higher than those of existing products, and effects of improving processability and plasticizing efficiency can be expected, and a resin composition including the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a molding composition, a process for manufacturing the molding composition, and molded parts obtainable from the molding composition. The molding composition can contain at least one polyoxymethylene having terminal OH-groups, at least one polyisocyanate coupling agent, at least one reinforcing fiber, and at least one formaldehyde scavenger. The moldings produced from the molding composition are distinguished by their improved mechanical properties while having low formaldehyde emissions and excellent tensile strength while having a good flex fatigue and creep performance.

Abstract: A material includes a base polymer, cellulose fibers dispersed through the base polymer, a pigment coloring the base polymer and the cellulose fibers, and a sealant selected from epoxidized soybean oil and polyolefin. The sealant coats and seals the cellulose fibers.

Abstract: Polymer compositions may include a polymer matrix containing a polyolefin, one or more polymer particles dispersed in the polymer matrix, wherein the one or more polymer particles include a polar polymer selectively crosslinked with a crosslinking agent, and wherein the one or more polymer particles has an average particle size of up to 200 ?m. Processes of preparing a polymer composition may include mixing a polyolefin, a polar polymer, and a crosslinking agent; and selectively crosslinking the polar polymer with the crosslinking agent in the presence of the polyolefin. Methods may include increasing stress cracking resistance of a polyolefin by mixing a polar polymer with the polyolefin; and selectively crosslinking the polar polymer in the presence of the polyolefin with a crosslinking agent to form crosslinked polar polymer particles dispersed in the polyolefin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing thermoplastic molding materials based on acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymers (ABS) having improved surface properties, in particular improved resistance of the surface quality to storage in a warm, humid environment, and having a reduced content of residual monomers. The invention further relates to the use of a fluid bed dryer and/or a flash dryer in the production of thermoplastic ABS molding materials in order to improve the surface quality. The invention further relates to the use of a fluid bed dryer and/or a flash dryer in the production of thermoplastic ABS molding materials having a reduced content of residual monomers. The invention further relates to ABS molding materials that can be produced by means of the method according to the invention and to molded parts (e.g., molded bodies, films, and coatings) that can be produced from the thermoplastic molding materials according to the invention.