Abstract: An elastomer has the general structure of: where: subscript a is 50-500, b is 1-10, c is 2-30, R1 has the structure: —CH2(CH2)nO(CH2)pCH(OH)(CH2)qNR2R2? where n, p and q are each independently 1-5 and R2 and R2? are independently selected from alkyl and hydroxyalkyl groups having 1-5 carbon atoms; where X is a crosslinker remnant bound to a siloxane unit corresponding to subscript c of a siloxane backbone polymer in addition to the one shown so that the crosslinker remnant in each occurrence is a reaction product with two siloxane backbone polymers, wherein the crosslinker is selected from a group consisting of primary organic dienes, divinyl siloxane and polyoxyalkylenes wherein at least two X components correspond to crosslinker remnants connecting the same two siloxane backbone polymers

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new class of cationic linear polyphosphazenes bearing as side groups a hydrophilic poly(ethylene glycol) and a spacer group selected from the group consisting of lysine, oligopeptides containing lysine, amino-ethanol, amino-propanol, amino-butanol, amino-pentanol and amino-hexanol, and the polyphosphazene-drug conjugates comprising hydrophobic anticancer drugs by covalent bonding and the preparation methods thereof. The present polyphosphazene-drug conjugates exhibit outstanding tumor selectivity and low toxicity.

Abstract: A process for making a starch-based resin from a starch-based plant feed stock generally comprising the steps of extracting starch content from prepared feed stock, preparing a dried starch from the extracted starch content that may be polymerized in a reactor with a catalytic material, a petroleum-based plastic resin, a quantity of glycerol, and an oil which is high in free hydrogen, and partially cross-linking the polymerized starch with a petroleum-based plastic resin to form a starch-based resin that may be used to produce starch-based film and bag products and other articles of manufacture that have unique degradation properties is disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of polyolefin-based graft copolymers comprising a first functionalized short chain branched polyolefin block and one or multiple polymer side chains. The functionalized short chain branched polyolefin is produced via the copolymerization of an olefin monomer and an olefin bearing a main group metal hydrocarbyl functionality. Subsequently the graft copolymers according to the invention can be produced for example by ring-opening polymerization of cyclic monomers or by transesterification of a preformed transesterifiable polymer, especially polyesters or polycarbonates. The invention moreover relates to polyolefin-based graft copolymers obtained by said process.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising aggregates of insoluble alpha-glucan with alpha-1,3-glycosidic linkages. These aggregates have an average hydrodynamic radius of about 50 nm to about 300 nm, and a fractal dimension of about 1.6 to about 2.4. Insoluble alpha-glucan aggregates in some disclosed aspects are arborescent. Further disclosed are methods of preparing these compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing a transparent hydrogel membrane, the method including: (a) preparing 6 to 10 wt % of a hyaluronic acid solution based on a total weight of a mixture by dissolving a hyaluronic acid in a basic aqueous solution; (b) mixing, with the hyaluronic acid solution, 0.01 to 0.05 wt % of a crosslinking agent based on the total weight of the mixture; and (c) shaping the transparent hydrogel membrane by pouring the mixture into a mold.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a polymer coated cellulose nanocrystal composite material begins with an aqueous cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) suspension mixture. The aqueous CNC suspension mixture is dried to remove the liquid solvent from the aqueous CNC suspension mixture to form a dry CNC powder. Diethylenetriamine (DETA) is combined with melted Maleated-anhydride Polypropylene (MAPP) to form a DETA-functionalized MAPP (MA) mixture. The MA mixture is cooled and pelletized to form MA pellets. The MA pellets, the dry CNC powder, and a neat polypropylene (PP) are combined to form a CNC-PP mixture. The CNC-PP mixture is compounded by melting, subsequently cooled and pelletized to form CNC-PP pellets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition comprising a polymer comprising methyl methacrylate, (meth)acrylic acid and styrene monomers. In particular, the present invention relates to a polymer composition comprising a polymer comprising methyl methacrylate, (meth)acrylic acid and styrene monomers, said composition having particularly advantageous compromises of heat-resistant, fluidity, scratch-resistant and chemical-resistant properties. The present invention also relates to a molded or extruded object comprising a polymer comprising methyl methacrylate, (meth)acrylic acid and of styrene monomers, and the use of these objects.

Abstract: An aqueous adhesive composition for treating a reinforcing fiber for bonding to a thermosetting polymer matrix and products made therefrom such as power transmission belts. The adhesive composition includes: water as the solvent or dispersing medium; a polyelectrolyte co-curable with the polymer matrix; a primer material compatible with the fiber and co-curable with the polyelectrolyte; and optionally a rubber curative compatible with the polyelectrolyte and the polymer matrix. A fiber-reinforced, composite polymer system may thus include a thermosetting polymer matrix, a reinforcing fiber embedded therein, and an adhesive composition coating the fiber; the adhesive composition including a polyelectrolyte co-curable with the polymer matrix and a primer material compatible with the fiber and co-curable with the polyelectrolyte. The adhesive composition may include a curative compatible with the polyelectrolyte.

Abstract: A process for preparing a semifinished product comprising a PAEK-based resin and reinforcing fibers, including: preparing a dispersion comprising a PAEK-based resin in pulverulent form dispersed in an aqueous phase including at least one volatile organic compound and optionally a surfactant; bringing the reinforcing fibers into contact with said aqueous dispersion; drying the fibers impregnated with dispersion; and heating the impregnated fibers to a temperature sufficient for the melting of the resin, so as to form a semifinished product, wherein the aqueous phase of the dispersion has a dynamic viscosity, measured at 25° C. under a shear stress of 6.8 s?1 on a Brookfield DV2T Extra viscometer, is between 0.1 and 25 Pa·s; and wherein when the surfactant is present, its content is less than 1% by weight relative to the mass of dispersed resin.

Abstract: A method of producing an ion-conducting membrane containing a polymer having an ionic group, involves multiple liquid treatment steps in which a precursor membrane is brought into contact with an acid treatment solution or an alkali treatment solution, the precursor membrane containing a polymer in a state in which the aforementioned ionic group forms a salt with an impurity ion, wherein the liquid treatment time in the second and subsequent liquid treatment steps of the multiple liquid treatment steps is shorter than the liquid treatment time in the initial liquid treatment step.

Abstract: Methods for forming polymeric particles with a predetermined, controlled morphology, and methods for tuning the topology of polymeric particles through modification of components utilized in the formation process are described. An emulsion/condensation technique is used, including a first emulsifier in the aqueous phase and an organic phase that includes first and second solvents, a second emulsifier, and a polymer. The polymer is more soluble in the first solvent than the second solvent, and the second emulsifier is more soluble in the second solvent than the first solvent. Through modification of the relative amounts of the emulsifiers and solvents, particles with either smooth or rough surfaces can be formed. Particles are particularly useful as drug depots with controlled-release profiles.

Abstract: Provided are a method for preparing a unidirectionally aligned discontinuous fiber reinforcement composite material, a unidirectionally aligned discontinuous fiber reinforcement composite material, and a sandwich structure. The method for preparing a unidirectionally aligned discontinuous fiber reinforcement composite material comprises discontinuously aligning short fibers on a polymer substrate in one direction by using an air-laid method.

Abstract: Disclosed methods include formulating azobenzene-based polymer networks to induce a modulus change in a highly crosslinked polymer, in vivo, with no external heat requirement and using a benign light as the source of stimuli. A modulus change can be achieved via a coating on the substrate and within the bulk of the substrate via photoexposure. The azobenzene-based polymer network can be formed as a coating or in the bulk of a material from either a glassy composition comprising methyl methacrylate (MMA), poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), and triethylene glycol dimethacrylate (TEGDMA) or a soft material comprising of long-chain difunctional acrylates. The disclosed technology also includes methods of biofilm disruption and removal from the surface of a substrate, and includes methods of inhibiting biofilm growth and cell attachment to a substrate.

Abstract: A foamable polymeric mixture is provided that includes a polymer composition and at least one blowing agent. The blowing agent may comprise any blowing agents known not to deplete the ozone or increase the prevalence of global warming, such as CO2, HFO, HFC and mixtures thereof. The foamable polymeric mixture may further includes at least one processing aid comprising an organic phase changing material. The inventive foamable mixture is capable of processing at a pressure range of 800 to 1200 psi (5.5 to 8.3 MPa).

Abstract: The present invention relates to blowing agent compositions comprising at least one hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) selected from cis- and/or trans- 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234ze) and at least one hydrochlorofluoroolefin (HCFO) selected from cis- and/or trans- 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233zd) used in the preparation of foamable thermoplastic compositions. The blowing agent compositions are useful in the production of low density insulating foams with improved k-factor.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a masterbatch for foam molding which can be suitably used in molding involving high shear force or molding requiring low molding temperature and which can provide a foam molded article having a high expansion ratio and good appearance quality. The present invention also aims to provide a foam molded article formed from the masterbatch for foam molding. Provided is a masterbatch for foam molding, containing: a base resin; and a thermally expandable microcapsule, the masterbatch having a true specific gravity of 0.80 g/cm3 or more and a Mooney viscosity ML 1+4 (100° C.) of 20 to 90, the base resin containing an EPDM resin, the masterbatch containing the thermally expandable microcapsule in an amount of 40 to 300 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of the base resin.

Abstract: The invention is a process of treating plastic waste, comprising converting one or more plastic polymers into a liquid form either by dissolving in an organic solvent or by melting, and degrading said polymer(s) with the aid of alkali hydroxide and hydrogen peroxide, optionally in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns thermally conductive polymer compositions comprising: (a) from about 20 wt % to about 80 wt % of at least one polymer component; (b) from greater than about 0 wt % to about 70 wt % of a thermally conductive filler; and (c) from about 0.1 wt % to about 40 wt % of a laser activatable additive having a core-shell structure; wherein the core comprises an inorganic filler and the shell comprises a laser activatable component; wherein the combined weight percent value of all components does not exceed about 100 wt %; wherein all weight percent values are based on the total weight of the composition; and wherein a molded sample of the blended thermoplastic composition has a through plane thermal conductivity of at least about 0.40 W/m·K when determined in accordance with ASTM E1461.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermosetting composition and a method for curing the same, and provides a thermosetting composition capable of realizing uniform curing physical properties of a cured product.

Abstract: Polymer compositions and uses thereof are described. A polymeric composition can include a polyolefin polymer and a nucleating agent having an average particle size of less than 2 micrometers.

Abstract: Provided are: a rubber additive that enables to provide a rubber composition having excellent low heat generation properties and manufacturing operability; a rubber composition including the rubber additive; and a pneumatic tire including the rubber composition.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a resin composition containing an isocyanurate ring-containing urethane (meth)acrylate compound A, an isocyanurate ring-containing tri(meth)acrylate compound B, and a triazine ultraviolet light absorber C, wherein the isocyanurate ring-containing urethane (meth)acrylate compound A contains a compound A-1 having a specific structure, and the isocyanurate ring-containing tri(meth)acrylate compound B contains a compound B-1 having a specific structure.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a polyarylene sulfide resin composition for an automobile headlamp component, a method for producing the same, and an automobile headlamp component manufactured using the same. The polyarylene sulfide resin composition includes: about 45 wt % to about 75 wt % of a polyarylene sulfide resin containing about 300 ppm or less of chlorine; about 24.5 wt % to about 55 wt % of an inorganic filler; about 0.1 wt % to about 1 wt % of a nucleating agent; about 0.05 wt % to about 1 wt % of metal powder; and about 0.1 wt % to about 2.5 wt % of a composite metal hydroxide.

Abstract: A rubber compound for the preparation of a tread portion of a pneumatic tyre. The compound comprises at least one cross-linkable unsaturated chain polymer base capable of assuming all of the chemical-physical and mechanical characteristics of an elastomer after cross-linking, a filler comprising silica, a plasticizing agent and a curing system. The cross-linkable unsaturated chain polymer base has a peak Tan ? value between ?15° C. and 5° C. while the plasticizing agent is made up of an aliphatic chain comprising at least one polar group and has a melting temperature of between 5° C. and 40° C.

Abstract: The subject matter discloses a plastic composition comprising a first component and a second component, the first component comprising an organic element and a thermoplastic element and the second component comprising cross-linked hydrocarbon elastomers. The subject matter further discloses a process comprising mixing while heating under shear forces a first component comprising organic material and thermoplastic material with a second component comprising cross-linked hydrocarbon elastomers; to obtain a melt; processing the melt, the processing comprises at least cooling the melt to obtain a plastic composition comprising: organic element; thermoplastic element; and at least one cross-linked hydrocarbon elastomer element.

Abstract: Wet buffer tubes for use in fiber optic cables are made from a composition comprising in weight percent (wt %) based on the weight of the composition: (A) 22-49% polypropylene (PP), (B) 50-65% high density polyethylene (HDPE), (C) 7-12% compatibilizer comprising in wt % based on the weight of the compatibilizer: (1) 30-90% olefin block composite comprising ethylene-propylene (EP) copolymer, isotactic polypropylene (iPP), and an EP-iPP diblock polymer, and (2) 10-70% maleic anhydride grafted HDPE (MAH-g-HDPE); and (D) 0.05-5.0% nucleating agent.

Abstract: Provided are a polyolefin-based resin composition having excellent antistatic performance, and a polyolefin-based resin film formed using the composition. More specifically, a polyolefin-based resin composition comprising a polyolefin-based resin, a polyalkylene carbonate resin, and a metal salt having a melting point higher than 100° C. is provided. Also provided is a polyolefin-based resin film formed using the polyolefin-based resin composition, the film being stretched at least uniaxially.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising an ethylene-based polymer, wherein the ethylene-based polymer comprises the following properties: a) a Mw(abs)/Mw(conv)>2.60; and b) a CDFRIR (at Mw<10,000 g/mole)>0.145.

Abstract: An ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer composition is provided, which is excellent in impact resistance even without a resin other than an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer blended therein. The ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer resin composition contains: (A) an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer; (B) an aliphatic carboxylic acid metal salt; and (C) a sorbic acid ester; wherein the aliphatic carboxylic acid metal salt (B) contains a metal moiety selected from the group consisting of long Periodic Table 4th-period d-block metals; wherein the sorbic acid ester (C) is present in an amount of 0.00001 to 10 ppm based on the total amount of the ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (A), the aliphatic carboxylic acid metal salt (B), and the sorbic acid ester (C).

Abstract: A resin composition contains: (A) an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer; (B) an olefin polymer; and (C) a sorbic acid ester; wherein the sorbic acid ester (C) is present in an amount of 0.00001 to 10 ppm based on the weight of the resin composition. The resin composition exhibits reduced susceptibility to coloration.

Abstract: Provided are: a composition that can impart a thermoplastic resin with excellent transparency and physical properties; a thermoplastic resin composition containing the same; and a molded article thereof. The composition contains: (A) a cyclic organophosphate aluminum salt represented by Formula (1) below, wherein R1 to R4 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 9 carbon atoms, and IV represents an alkylidene group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and (B) sodium carboxylate, wherein a molar ratio of the (A) cyclic organophosphate aluminum salt represented by Formula (1) and the (B) sodium carboxylate, (A)/(B), is in a range of 0.20 to 0.56.

Abstract: Reinforced polypropylene composition comprising a heterophasic polypropylene copolymer, a polar modified polypropylene and carbon fibers.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition made from or containing: T1) 70-95 wt %, a polyolefin component containing: a1) from 30 wt % to 70 wt % of a propylene based polymer; and a2) from 30 wt % to 70 wt % of an ethylene based polymer; and T2) 5-30 wt % of an heterophasic propylene ethylene copolymer.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer compound includes polyolefin elastomer, high softening point tackifier, and, optionally, styrenic block copolymer. When styrenic block copolymer is present, the weight ratio of polyolefin elastomer to styrenic block copolymer is no less than about 1:1. The polyolefin elastomer has a POE Tan Delta Peak Temperature, the styrenic block copolymer has a SBC Tan Delta Peak Temperature, and the thermoplastic elastomer compound has a Compound Tan Delta Peak Temperature. The Compound Tan Delta Peak Temperature is greater than the POE Tan Delta Peak Temperature. When styrenic block copolymer is present, Compound Tan Delta Peak Temperature is also greater than the SBC Tan Delta Peak Temperature. The thermoplastic elastomer compound exhibits useful damping properties at or above room temperature and can be formed into plastic articles, including foamed plastic articles and/or crosslinked plastic articles, which can be useful for a variety of damping applications.

Abstract: The invention is directed at a polypropylene composition comprising a heterophasic propylene copolymer, a plastomer and an inorganic filler. Furthermore, the invention is directed at an article comprising the polypropylene composition and the use of the polypropylene composition to improve the adhesion performance.

Abstract: Polymer compositions may include a matrix phase comprising a polypropylene-based polymer; and an elastomeric rubber phase; wherein the polymer composition has melt flow rate (MFR) according to ASTM D1238 at 230° C./2.16 kg equal to or greater than 90 g/10 min and at least one feature selected from (I) an Izod impact resistance according to ASTM D256A at 23° C. equal to or greater than 400 J/m; (II) an instrumented drop impact at ?30° C., average total energy, equal to or greater than 17 J; or (III) an instrumented drop impact at ?30° C., average percent ductility, equal to or greater than 60%.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new composite comprising glass or carbon fibers and polymer-based fibers as well as to a process for the preparation of the composite and molded articles made from said composite.

Abstract: A composition comprises (A) an ethylene/alpha-olefin/diene interpolymer; (B) a peroxide comprising at least one peroxide bond; and (C) a bis-TEMPO compound having the Structure (I), wherein R1-4 are each independently H or a C1-C6 alkyl group; X is S, O, N, P, Se, a carbonyl group, a carboxyl group, an amide group, an azo group, an imino group, a carbamate group, a peroxy group, a phosphono group, a phosphate group, a sulfonyl group, a sulfinyl group, a sulfonate ester group, a sulfonate ester group, or combinations thereof; Y is a substitute or unsubstituted aliphatic alkyl group or aromatic alkyl group, a heterocyclic group, a siloxane group, an ethylene glycol group, an imide group, or combinations thereof; and n is greater than 1. The ratio of the molar amount of nitroxide groups of component (C) to the molar amount of the peroxide bonds of component (B) is from 0.100:1.000 to 2.000:1.000.

Abstract: A binder for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery electrode that includes a crosslinked polymer having a carboxyl group or a salt thereof, wherein the crosslinked polymer includes 50% by mass or more and 100% by mass or less structural unit derived from an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer relative to all structural units, wherein a total amount of the ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer and a salt thereof in terms of a non-neutralized form which is converted from the ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer and a salt thereof relative to a total amount of the crosslinked polymer and a salt thereof is 5.0% by mass or less.

Abstract: A coating material for the production of a UV-curing primer coating. The coating material includes 60 to 80 wt.-% of at least one difunctional, alcoxylated acrylate monomer, 5 to 15 wt.-% of at least one acrylate oligomer, 5 to 15 wt.-% of at least one carbonyl-functional acrylate and/or at least one methacrylate oligomer or 5 to 15 wt.-% of at least one polyethylene glycol acrylate and/or at least one polyethylene glycol methacrylate, and 1 to 10 wt.-% of at least one photoinitiator, each based on a total weight of the coating material.

Abstract: To provide a curable composition being excellent in curability and being capable of forming a cured product which is excellent in heat resistance, which is excellent in adhesion to an inorganic substrate or an inorganic compound layer, and which is hardly peeled even when exposed to a high temperature/high humidity environment for a long time, a cured product formed by curing the curable composition, and a laminate. A curable composition comprising specific metal oxide fine particles A, a specific (meth)acrylate B, a specific antioxidant, an organopolysiloxane and a radical polymerization initiator, which may further contain a specific epoxy (meth)acrylate C, and which may further contain a specific urethane (meth)acrylate D. A cured product formed by curing the curable composition, and a laminate having the cured product.

Abstract: Provided is a resin composition, which comprises 1 to 10 parts by weight of a bifunctional aliphatic long-chain acrylate and 30 to 50 parts by weight of a thermosetting resin. Moreover, an article is also provided, which is made from the resin composition described above. The article may comprise a prepreg, a resin film, a laminate or a printed circuit board.

Abstract: Provided is a resin composition from which a three-dimensional molding can be produced at an appropriate speed and with high dimensional accuracy, wherein the obtained three-dimensional molding has high strength. This resin composition is used in a method for producing a three-dimensional molding composed of a cured product of a liquid resin composition by selectively irradiating the liquid resin composition with active energy rays. The resin composition includes at least: a first polymerizable compound, in a liquid state at room temperature, having radical polymerizability; a second polymerizable compound, in a liquid state at room temperature, having no radical polymerizability; and a filler, wherein the surface of the filler is covered with the second polymerizable compound.

Abstract: The present invention improves the long-term storage stability of an organoborane-Lewis base complex. First composite particles of the present invention include particles of an organic polymer (B), and an organoborane-Lewis base complex (A) contained in the particles. Second composite particles of the present invention include particles of an inorganic compound (B?), and an organoborane-Lewis base complex (A) adsorbed on the particles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a core-shell nanoparticle comprising (a) an inorganic core comprising a nanoparticle comprising a metal, a metal oxide or combination thereof, and a silica component; (b) a shell material comprising a copolymer having at least two polymers selected from a pH-responsive polymer and a hydrophobic polymer; and (c) a crosslinker that conjugates the shell material to the inorganic core. There is also provided a method for producing the core-shell nanoparticle and uses thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are aqueous latex compositions comprising polysaccharide particles and a polymer dispersion or polymer emulsion. In one embodiment the polysaccharide particles comprise poly alpha-1,3-glucan. Also disclosed are an adhesive, film, coating, or binder comprising the latex composition in a dry form, as well as articles comprising the adhesive, film, coating, or binder.

Abstract: A copolyester resin composition is described. The copolyester resin composition includes a linear copolyester polymer and a linear copolyester oligomer. A particularly suitable linear copolyester oligomer is an intermediate of the copolyester polymer. The composition exhibits improved melt flowability and is therefore particularly useful in the manufacture of products made via injection molding methods. A process for forming the composition is also described.

Abstract: Resin compositions according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention are first compositions containing a polylactic acid resin, an aliphatic polyester resin, a surface-treated metal hydrate, and a carbodiimide compound, or second compositions containing a polysiloxane-mixed polyester resin, a phosphorus-containing flame retardant, a metal hydrate and a fluorine-containing polymer in specific ratios.

Abstract: A resin composition includes: a polycarbonate copolymer resin represented by a formula (1); and a polycarbonate resin having a repeating unit represented by a formula (2).