Abstract: Polyalkyl(meth)acrylate based polymers which include straight chained C18-24 alkyl(meth)acrylates and have an average carbon number of 7.0 to 7.5 and a weight-average molecular weight of 300,000 g/mol or greater are a useful component for a lubricant composition. Furthermore, lubricant compositions containing such polymers show improved high temperature-high shear performance, especially in engine oil (EO) compositions.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a method for forming a multilayer coating film with excellent performance such as acid resistance, by using a coating composition which is completely different from conventional clear coating compositions and cheaper than conventional non-melamine curing type, acid/epoxy type, and isocyanate type clear coating compositions. A method for forming a multilayer coating film comprising a step (1) of applying a base coating composition and a step (2) of applying a clear coating composition on a coating film formed in the step (1), wherein the clear coating composition causes a curing reaction through a transesterification reaction between a hydroxyl group and an alkyl ester group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous acrylic polymer latexes, which are suitable as binders in coating compositions for providing flexible roofing. The present invention also relates to coating compositions containing such binders, which are suitable for providing flexible roofing. The aqueous acrylic polymer latexes have a glass transition temperature Tg of at most from ?10° C., in particular at most ?20° C., or, in case of a multi-stage polymer latex a weight average glass transition temperature Tg of at most from ?10° C.

Abstract: Provided herein, inter alia, are polymeric compositions and systems useful for maintaining particle dispersions for extended periods of time. Also provided are dry polymeric compositions and systems that are able to undergo fast hydration. Methods for using such compositions and systems are also provided.

Abstract: A flame-retardant compound, a process for forming a flame-retardant compound, and an article of manufacture are disclosed. The flame-retardant compound includes a tetrazine moiety and at least one organophosphorus moiety. The process includes obtaining starting materials, which include a benzonitrile compound, a phosphorus-based compound, and hydrazine. The process also includes reacting the starting materials to form a tetrazine flame retardant. The article of manufacture includes a polymer and a flame-retardant compound having a tetrazine moiety and at least one organophosphorus moiety.

Abstract: A polyacetal resin composition which exhibits resistance to hot water, and contains 100 parts by mass of a polyacetal resin, 1 to 100 parts by mass, inclusive, of glass fibers subjected to a surface treatment with a blocked isocyanate compound and an aminosilane coupling agent, and 0.001 to 1.0 parts by mass, inclusive, of boric acid.

Abstract: Disclosed is a curable composition with enhanced curing time at ambient temperatures, the curable composition including (a) a resin, e.g., 4,4?-isopropylidenediphenol-epichlorohydrin copolymer and (b) one or more curing agents, wherein a ratio of a weight percentage of the resin to a weight percentage of the curing agent or curing agents is from about 12:1 to about 15:1. Also disclosed is a method of curing a cured-in-place liner, wherein the cured-in-place liner contains the above curable composition.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a low cost bio-based full degradable film and preparation method thereof, the ratio of each component in parts by mass of the film is as follows: 15-25 parts of a polyglycolic acid, 25-35 parts of corn starch, 35-55 parts of poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate), 5 parts of a compatilizer, 3.75-12.25 parts of a starch plasticizer, 0.5-0.7 part of citric acid, 0.75-1.25 parts of acetyl tributyl citrate, 0.3-0.5 part of maleic anhydride, 0.2 part of antioxidant 164, and 0.2 part of 2-(2?-hydroxyl-5?-methylphenyl)benzotriazole. The low cost bio-based full degradable film provided by the present invention has a bio-based content, which can reach 30% or more, a lower cost, and a tensile strength exceeding a traditional PE thin film, and has very important significance for solving the problem of “white pollution” and promoting the popularization and application of full biodegradable materials.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition comprising, 100 mass parts of (A1) a polycarbonate resin that contains a polycarbonate resin having a structural unit of the following general formula (1) and (A2) a polycarbonate resin having a structural unit of the general formula (2) in a mass ratio (A1)/(A2) of 100/0 to 10/90; 3 to 20 mass parts of a phosphorus flame retardant (B); 2 to 20 mass parts of a silicone flame retardant (C); and 3 to 100 mass parts of an inorganic filler (D), wherein the phosphorus flame retardant (B) is a phosphazene compound and/or a condensed phosphate ester, [C1]

Abstract: Various embodiments of the teachings herein include a compound for use in the SLS process comprising: a semicrystalline plastic selected from the group consisting of: polyaryletherketones -PAEK-, polyetherketoneketone -PEKK-, polyetherketone -PEK-, polyetheretherketone -PEEK-; and an amorphous plastic selected from the group consisting of: polyetherimide -PEI-, polyethersulfone -PES-, polyphenylenesulfone -PPSU-, and polysulfone -PSU-. Both the semicrystalline plastic and the amorphous plastic be present as a mixture in the compound.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising the following constituents: (A) a polyphenylene ether resin with unsaturated end groups; (B) a constituent with a maleimide structure; (C) a first initiator, which has a first one-minute half-life temperature; and (D) a second initiator, which has a second one-minute half-life temperature, wherein the first one-minute half-life temperature is 20° C. to 50° C. higher than the second one-minute half-life temperature, and the first one-minute half-life temperature is 170° C. to 220° C.

Abstract: An amino silicone oil-modified elastomer material includes Component A and Component R. Component A includes isocyanate prepolymer obtained through reaction of polyol and isocyanate, and the isocyanate prepolymer has a —NCO content of 22-30%; Component R includes the following components in parts by weight: 45-60 parts of polyether amine, 1-6 parts of liquid amine chain extender, 1-10 parts of polysulfide rubber, 2-8 parts of nano silica, and 3-8 parts of amino silicone oil. The elastomer material of the invention ensures the elasticity of the polymer while improving mechanical properties. Moreover, it can improve elongation, wear resistance and water resistance of the polyurea material.

Abstract: A heat-resistant polyamide composition includes a copolyamide and an anhydride-functional polymer. The copolyamide includes the reaction product of at least one lactam and a monomer mixture. The monomer mixture includes at least one C32-C40 dimer acid, and at least one C4-C12-diamine.

Abstract: A resin molded product contains a resin and hollow particles each having a shell layer containing a silsesquioxane represented by the following formula (RSiO1.5)n wherein R represents an alkyl group having 1 or more and 3 or less carbon atoms, a phenyl group, or a vinyl group, and n is an integer of 7 or more and 150 or less.

Abstract: There is provided herein a flame retardant composition containing a thermosetting resin and a phosphorus-containing polysiloxane flame retardant, which flame retardant composition can be used in prepregs, laminate, bonding sheets and printed wiring boards.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for treating a pavement such as by microsurfacing or slurry sealing. The compositions contain iron chelants that are effective in reducing discoloration of the pavement surface.

Abstract: Asphalt binders are modified using fractional products from waste tire pyrolysis, using an initial step of i) at least partially pyrolyzing, separately from such asphaltic binder, whole rubber articles or size-reduced rubber particles to provide one or more pyrolyzed rubber fractions including a pyrolyzed oil fraction having a selected minimum initial boiling point or flash point, and ii) removing some or all polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) compounds from such pyrolyzed oil fraction to provide a reduced-PAH and preferably translucent pyrolyzed oil fraction that may be combined with an asphaltic binder to provide a modified asphalt composition.

Abstract: A process is described for the surface-treatment of a surface-reacted calcium carbonate. Also described, is a surface-treated surface-reacted calcium carbonate obtainable by the process, as well a composition including the surface-treated surface-reacted calcium carbonate . Methods of using at least one surface-reacted calcium carbonate for immobilizing at least one water soluble metal salt, water soluble metal hydroxide, water soluble metal oxide or mixtures thereof on the surface of the at least one surface-reacted calcium carbonate are also described. In addition, methods of using a surface-treated surface-reacted calcium carbonate as a preservative, for the control of odor and/or for enhancing and/or mediating antimicrobial activity of a substrate and an article including the surface-treated surface-reacted calcium carbonate are described.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for creating a large-scale of amphiphilic particles. The method includes: adding nanoparticles into a polycarbonate-based solution, adding a surfactant into the solution while performing ultra-sonication to generate polymer precipitation, creating at least one microsphere with the nanoparticles embedded onto it, subjecting the exposed hemisphere of the embedded nanoparticles to a further amphiphilic particles related modification, and dissolving the at least one microsphere in a polycarbonate-based solution in order to free said embedded nanoparticles from the at least one microsphere.

Abstract: Particles with suitable properties may be generated using systems and methods provided herein. The particles may include carbon particles.

Abstract: A method for producing pigments comprises the steps of creating a first layer on a substrate, structuring the first layer and detaching the pigments from the substrate. In the present case, the first layer is a crack-forming layer, so that the first layer is structured by the arising of cracks. Prior to detaching the pigments, a pigment layer is applied onto the first layer structured by the cracks.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing particles of mineral material comprising grinding of at least one mineral material in the presence of water. The grinding according to the invention is carried out in the presence of at least one polymer obtained by a radical polymerization reaction of a partial sodium salt of itaconic acid and partial decarboxylation of the polymer obtained followed by partial or total neutralization of the decarboxylated polymer. The invention also relates to an aqueous composition comprising particles of ground mineral material and such a polymer, in particular a mass-loading composition for the production of paper or a paper-coating-colour composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to compositions and methods for coating, particularly protecting and optionally cleaning, metallic surfaces, and articles containing such surfaces; wherein the compositions include a zwitterionic polymer including pendant zwitterionic moieties, an inorganic silicate, and water.

Abstract: Coating compositions comprising a polymer binder and a sphere selected from porous metal oxide spheres formed from metal oxide particles and having, e.g., an average porosity of from 0.10 to 0.90; polymer spheres formed from a multimodal distribution of polymer particles; or mixtures thereof, are described herein. The sphere enhances the reflective characteristics of the coating compositions with respect to electromagnetic radiation. In particular, the coating compositions when dried, can exhibit UV reflectance, visible light reflectance, IR reflectance, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A hot applied thermoplastic pavement composition and method of using is described wherein the composition comprises; a modified polyamide resin in the range of between 3 and 10 percent by weight, wherein the composition contains rosin-modified esters, a copolymer, 30-70 percent by weight of a glass bead intermix, a range of between 1 and 15 percent by weight of either white or yellow pigment, the balance of the composition being selected from the group consisting of; one or more plasticizers, inorganic fillers, waxes, antioxidants and light stabilizers.

Abstract: A powder coating material contains an acrylic resin that has a side chain having an alkyl group having 4 or more carbon atoms and a hydroxy group; and a curing agent.

Abstract: The invention pertains to an aqueous coating composition comprising: —an aqueous latex of a copolymer consisting essentially of recurring units derived (i) from vinylidene chloride (VDC), (ii) from vinyl chloride (VC), (iii) from one or more than one alkyl (meth)acrylate having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms in the alkyl group [monomer (MA)] and (iv) from one or more than one aliphatic alpha-beta unsaturated carboxylic acids [monomer (AA)], the proportion of recurring units derived from monomer (AA) being of at least 1.0 wt %, with respect to the total weight of the copolymer [copolymer (A)], wherein: (A) the said copolymer (A) is stable against dehydrochlorination, in a manner such that the total chloride content of the solid residue of the aqueous latex, after thermal treatment at about 120° C.

Abstract: Provided is a coating material including barium oxide and/or barium hydroxide, and a metal sulfate, wherein a soluble amount of the metal sulfate in 100 g of water is 0.5 g or more at 5° C.

Abstract: A self-healing, scratch resistant slippery surface that is manufactured by wicking a chemically-inert, high-density liquid coating over a roughened solid surface featuring micro and nanoscale topographies is described. Such a slippery surface shows anti-wetting properties, as well as exhibits significant reduction of adhesion of a broad range of biological materials, including particles in suspension or solution. Specifically, the slippery surfaces can be applied to medical devices and equipment to effectively repel biological materials such as blood, and prevent, reduce, or delay coagulation and surface-mediated clot formation. Moreover, the slippery surfaces can be used to prevent fouling by microorganisms such as bacteria.

Abstract: The present invention provides a nickel nanowires-containing paste having an adequately high thermal curing rate even under comparatively low temperature, which is excellent in functional properties such as an electrical conductivity, strength properties (in particular, a bending property), a water-resisting property, a salt water-resisting property and electromagnetic-wave shielding properties, from which a cured structure excellent in an electrical conductivity can be obtained even if it is stored for a long time. The present invention relates to a paste comprising nickel nanowires, an alkoxy-alkylated polyamide and a glycol.

Abstract: Disclosed are a near-infrared absorbing composition, an optical structure, and a camera module and an electronic device including the same. The near-infrared absorbing composition includes a copper complex, a metal oxide particle, an amine-based compound represented by Chemical Formula 1, and a polymerizable compound having 2 to 4 functional polymerizable groups. N(R1)(R2)(R3)??[Chemical Formula 1] Definitions of Chemical Formula 1 are the same as described in the detailed description.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition may include an aqueous carrier liquid; xanthan gum in an amount between about 0.05 wt. % and 0.5 wt. % of the aqueous coating composition; and a secondary rheology agent comprising at least one of a waterborne clay, a hydrophobically modified alkaline swellable emulsion, a hydrophobically enhanced urethane, a polyether polyol, or a hydrophobically modified ethoxylated aminoplast.

Abstract: Colored coating compositions comprising a polymer binder and a sphere selected from porous metal oxide spheres formed from metal oxide particles and having an average porosity of from 0.10 to 0.90; polymer spheres formed from a multimodal distribution of polymer particles; or mixtures thereof, wherein the colored coating composition when dried, exhibits visible light absorbance at a wavelength range from 400 nm to 800 nm. The sphere has an average particle size diameter of from 1 micron to 5 microns, or from 3 microns to 5 microns and exhibits a structural color which may be angle-dependent or angle-independent.

Abstract: A printing formulation, an electronic device comprising a function layer prepared from the printing formulation and a preparation method for obtaining a functional material thin film by utilizing the printing formulation. The printing formulation comprises at least one functional material and at least one inorganic ester solvent, and the inorganic ester solvent can be selected from alkyl borate or alkyl phosphate.

Abstract: An ultraviolet curable ink composition, a method for forming a bezel pattern using the same, a bezel pattern produced by the method, and a display substrate comprising the bezel pattern are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, an ultraviolet curable ink composition comprises a colorant, an epoxy monomer, an oxetane monomer, a cationic photo-polymerization initiator, and a polymerization inhibitor, wherein the weight ratio of the epoxy monomer to the oxetane monomer is 1:0.5 to 1:6.

Abstract: Provided are an ink composition for bioprinting and a hydrogel formed therefrom, wherein the ink composition: a monomer or macromer having a photocurable functional group; and acrylic hyperbranched polyglycerol (AHPG).

Abstract: The invention relates to a marking composition, by means of which better protection of goods than hitherto available can be achieved independently of the coloring of the goods. The marking composition comprises an infrared-absorbing particulate component and carbon derivative, wherein the weight ratio of infrared-absorbing component to carbon derivative is in the range of approx.. 10:1 to approx.. 10,000:1.

Abstract: A coating composition that includes: (a) core-shell particles having a polymeric core at least partially encapsulated by a polymeric shell; (b) an ethylenically unsaturated rubber polymer; and (c) an adhesion promoter including at least one polymer that is different from (a) and (b). The polymeric shell of (a) includes: (i) a barrier segment having aromatic groups; and urethane linkages, urea linkages, or a combination thereof; and (ii) an elastomeric segment that is different from (i), in which the polymeric shell is covalently bonded to at least a portion of the polymeric core. Further, the ethylenically unsaturated rubber polymer is: (i) a polymeric particle dispersed in an aqueous medium that is different from (a); or (ii) covalently bonded to the shell of the core-shell particles of (a) and forms at least a portion of the polymeric core.

Abstract: A method of applying a gas-impermeable coating includes forming a polyelectrolyte complex suspension. The polyelectrolyte complex suspension is applied to a substrate. The substrate having the polyelectrolyte complex applied theron is treated. The treating reduces salt content of the polyelectrolyte complex.

Abstract: An object, of the present invention is to provide a new liquid-repellent coating film. This object can be achieved by a coating film that has a fluorine content of less than 1 wt %, a water contact angle (droplet: 2 ?L) of 115° or more, and a water contact angle of 300° or more after surface friction with a PET film (under a load of 100 gf/cm2; 1500 reciprocations); and that satisfies at least one of the following regarding surface roughness indices: (a) an average surface roughness Ra of 1.6 ?m or more; and (b) a Wenzel roughness factor of 1.2 or more.

Abstract: Disclosed are a surface coating material including a compound represented by Chemical Formula 1, a film, a stacked structure, a display device, and an article including a glass substrate coated with the surface coating material. In Chemical Formula 1, each substituent is the same as defined in the detailed description.

Abstract: A surface coating material includes a plurality of fluorine-containing silicon compounds and an additive. The fluorine-containing silicon compounds include a fluorine-containing (poly)ether moiety, a hydrolytic silane moiety, and a linking group between the fluorine-containing (poly)ether moiety and the hydrolytic silane moiety. The linking group is configured to form a non-covalence interaction between adjacent molecules.

Abstract: Polyurethane coating compositions are disclosed that include an isocyanate-reactive component that includes a polycyclic polyether polyol that is the reaction product of a reaction mixture that includes a polycyclic polyol starter, and an alkylene oxide, as well as an isocyanate-functional component that includes a non-aromatic polyisocyanate. The polyurethane coating compositions may be particularly useful as a gel coat in the manufacture of glass fiber reinforced plastics.

Abstract: A coating composition for application to a substrate utilizing a high transfer efficiency applicator. The coating composition includes a carrier and a binder. The coating composition has an Ohnesorge number (Oh) of from about 0.01 to about 12.6, the coating composition has a Reynolds number (Re) of from about 0.02 to about 6,200, and the coating composition has a Deborah number (De) of from greater than 0 to about 1730.

Abstract: Described is an aqueous one-component coating composition comprising dispersed polyurethane and phyllosilicate. The polyurethane carries acid groups which are at least partially neutralized with a hydrophilic base selected from inorganic bases and organic mono-amines. The hydrophilic base has a water solubility at 20° C. of at least 150 g/l, preferably of at least 200 g/l. The composition can be used for providing oxygen barrier properties to a polymer film.

Abstract: A coating composition that includes: (a) core-shell particles having a polymeric core at least partially encapsulated by a polymeric shell; (b) a polythioether having thioether linkages and mercapto functional groups; and (c) an adhesion promoter having at least one polymer that is different from (a) and (b). The polymeric shell of (a) includes: (i) a barrier segment including aromatic groups; and urethane linkages, urea linkages, or a combination thereof; and (ii) an elastomeric segment that is different from (i), in which the polymeric shell is covalently bonded to at least a portion of the polymeric core.

Abstract: A composition(s) and method(s) for preparation of hydrophobic coating composition are described. The hydrophobic coating composition includes a formulation of alumina-silica based nano composite and a resin onto which the formulation is dispersed to form the hydrophobic coating composition. The formulation includes silica nano-particles derived from TetraEthoxySilane and HexaDecylTriMethoxySilane, ammonia as catalyst and aluminum iso propoxide as a precursor for synthesis of alumina and a resin onto which the formulation is dispersed to form the hydrophobic coating composition.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a coating composition capable of forming a coating film which can maintain its appearance and gloss over a long period and which has high film hardness and high flexibility and exhibits excellent adhesion with respect to an epoxy resin anticorrosive coating film. An acrylic polysiloxane resin coating composition of the invention includes (A) a silicone resin, (B) a compound having one or more functional groups capable of undergoing Michael addition reaction with an unsaturated double bond in an acryloyloxy group, and having one or more alkoxy groups bonded to silicon, (C) a trifunctional or polyfunctional aliphatic urethane acrylate oligomer having a cyclic structure, and (D) a bifunctional acrylate monomer having no ether structures (except an ether structure in an acryloyloxy group) and no aromatic rings, the mass ratio of the total amount of (A) and (B) to the total amount of any acrylate oligomer(s) and any acrylate monomer(s) being 40:60 to 70:30.

Abstract: A tack coat includes a first phase and a second phase. The first phase includes asphalt, and the second phase includes an emulsifier and a rheology modifier. Optionally, the second phase also includes a material insoluble in the water. The pH of the second phase can be between 1-3, 6-8, or 9-13.

Abstract: Use of a chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) composition (Q) for chemical mechanical polishing of a substrate (S) comprising (i) cobalt and/or (ii) a cobalt alloy, wherein the CMP composition (Q) comprises (A) Inorganic particles (B) a poly(amino acid) and or a salt thereof (C) at least one amino acid, (D) at least one oxidizer (E) an aqueous medium and wherein the CMP composition (Q) has a pH of from 7 to 10.