Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for single pass printing on an absorbent non-white substrate. The method comprises: (a) applying a primer composition to one or more selected surfaces of an absorbent non-white substrate to form a primer layer to seal the selected surfaces of the substrate, (b) drying the primer layer, (c) printing a white ink on the primer layer, and (d) drying or curing the white ink. The present invention also relates to low odor radiation curable white ink compositions. The white ink composition comprises 10-40% w/w of 4-hydroxybutylacrylate, 0.5-10% of a urethane (meth)acrylate oligomer, 10-55% of diacrylates, one or more photoinitiators, one or more additives, and one or more white pigments. The composition excludes many monofunctional monomers that have distinct odor and are commonly used in an ink jet composition.

Abstract: Methods of printing a three-dimensional object using co-reactive components are disclosed. Thermosetting compositions for three-dimensional printing are also disclosed.

Abstract: A particle composition according to the present invention contains: hydraulic alumina particles; and a water-absorbing polymer.

Abstract: A ink-jet ink composition according to the present disclosure contains a colorant, water, a 1,2-alkanediol, and a water-soluble 1,3-dioxolane compound represented by the following formula: where R1 and R2 are independently selected from linear or branched alkyl groups containing one to four carbon atoms and R3 is a hydrogen atom or at least one selected from the group consisting of an ethylene oxide adduct, a propylene oxide adduct, and a butylene oxide adduct and is terminated with a hydrogen atom.

Abstract: Provided are an ink for ink jet recording, including a pigment, a water-soluble polymer for dispersing the pigment, an alkali metal salt, and a water-soluble organic solvent, in which a ratio of a content of the water-soluble polymer to a total mass of the alkali metal salt is 15 or less, and a content of the water-soluble organic solvent with respect to a total mass of the ink for ink jet recording is 18% by mass or less; a method for producing an ink for ink jet recording; and an image recording method.

Abstract: An aqueous ink composition for ink jet textile printing contains: lithium ions; sodium ions; and a dye in which a plurality of ligands represented by any of formula (1), formula (2), and formula (3) coordinate to a metal atom.

Abstract: A radiation curable inkjet ink including an adhesion promoter according to Formula (I), wherein X is selected from the group consisting of O and NR3, L represents a divalent linking group comprising from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, R1 is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group and a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group, R2 is selected from the group consisting of a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkaryl group, a substituted or unsubstituted araikyl group and a substituted or unsubstituted (hetero)aryl group, R3 is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkaryl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl group and a substituted or unsubstituted (hetero)

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition containing copper particles and organic solvents, in which the organic solvents include a first organic solvent having a vapor pressure at 20° C. of 200 Pa or more and 20 kPa or less, and a second organic solvent having a vapor pressure at 20° C. of 0.5 Pa or more and less than 200 Pa.

Abstract: Electrotechnical thin layers usable as heating resistance and/or substrate for conductor layers are produced at high cost and extremely slowly in the established methods. Industrial-scale methods that provide sufficient speed at room temperature are not available. This problem is solved by a room temperature printing process, wherein a redox-reactively deposited, graphite-containing base layer printed at room temperature is obtained, onto which a metal, by redox reaction during print, forms a metal layer in the micrometer scale within minutes to a few seconds in a corresponding manner. The double layer thus obtainable in one printing process is highly flexible, allows soldering to copper layers, and can be used particularly advantageously as a thin-layer heater.

Abstract: A liquid composition includes an inorganic particle and a multivalent metal salt, wherein the liquid composition has a tacking force of 50 mN or less in an area of cast-coated paper where the liquid composition is applied in an amount of 0.12 mg/cm2 for the cast-coated paper followed by heating at 80 degrees C. for 15 seconds.

Abstract: A liquid composition for surface treatment includes a nonionic resin particle, and a multivalent metal salt, wherein the contact angle of water against a film of the liquid composition is 15 or less degrees.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wire coat rubber composition for coating metal wires in a tire, the rubber composition comprising from 60 to 100 phr of natural rubber, from 0 to 40 phr of synthetic polyisoprene, from 40 to 70 phr of oxidized carbon black, up to 5 phr of a resin and up to 8 phr of oil. The present invention also relates to a tire comprising such a wire coat composition.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, a textile cord coat composition for a tire comprises from 70 to 90 phr cis 1,4-polyisoprene rubber, from 10 to 30 phr styrene butadiene rubber, from 25 to 45 phr carbon black, the latter comprising between 1 and 6 phr high surface area carbon black having a BET surface area of more than 700 m2/g. Moreover, the invention is directed to a textile reinforced ply and a tire comprising such a textile cord coat composition.

Abstract: A polyolefin-and-polyvinylpyrrolidone formulation comprising (A) an olefin-based (co)polymer, (B) a polyvinylpyrrolidone (co)polymer, and (C) an antioxidant. Also a method of making the composition; a crosslinked polyolefin product made by curing the composition; manufactured articles comprising a shaped form of the inventive formulation or product; and methods of using the inventive formulation, product, or articles.

Abstract: A chemical agent resistant coating composition can include a fluoropolymer, a dispersible acrylic resin, a flatting agent, and a hydrophobic additive. The coating composition can include at least 10 weight % of the flatting agent based on the total solids weight of the coating composition, and the flatting agent can include ground fiberglass, a hyperbranched (meth)acrylic resin, and an additional flatting agent. The hydrophobic additive can include a wax. When the composition is applied to a substrate and cured as a coating, the coating has an 85° gloss of less than 3.5, a water contact angle of greater than 80°, and desorbs a maximum of 180 micrograms of bis(2-chloroethyl) sulfide and a maximum of 40 micrograms of O-pinacolyl methylphosphonofluoridate, according to testing under MIL-PRF-32348. A method of preparing chemical agent resistant coating compositions and substrates at least partially coated with the chemical agent resistant coating compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A composition for an impregnation sealant for sealing metal castings and the like is provided. Also described is a zero discharge process of rinsing sealant from an impregnated article, separating sealant from the rinse water, and recycling the sealant and rinse water for reuse.

Abstract: A film (1) includes hollow particles (10) and a binder (20). The hollow particles are made of a material having a refractive index of 1.15 to 2.70. The binder (20) is formed of at least a polysilsesquioxane and binds the hollow particles (10). The film (1) satisfies at least one of requirements Ib/Ia?0.7 and Ib/Ic?0.3. Ia is an absorbance derived from a hydrocarbon group not directly bonded to a silicon atom, the absorbance being determined by attenuated total reflection using a Fourier transform infrared spectrophotometer. Ib is an absorbance derived from a bond between a silicon atom and a non-reactive functional group. Ic is an absorbance derived from a bond between a silicon atom and a hydroxy group.

Abstract: A composition for forming a hardcoat layer includes a polyorganosilsesquioxane; and a polymerization initiator, in which the polyorganosilsesquioxane has, at least, a siloxane constitutional unit containing an oxetanyl group and a siloxane constitutional unit containing an epoxy group and is represented by the General Formula (1), in the General Formula (1), Ra represents a group containing an oxetanyl group; Rb represents a group containing an epoxy group; Rc represents a monovalent substituent; Ra, Rb, and Rc each have a structure including none of an amide bond, a urea bond, and a urethane bond; p and q represent an integer equal to or greater than 1; r represents an integer equal to or greater than 0; p/q is equal to or greater than 1.0 and less than 99.

Abstract: A polishing agent for a synthetic quartz glass substrate. The polishing agent contains wet ceria particles and non-spherical silica particles. The wet ceria particles have an average primary particle diameter of 30 nm to 50 nm. The non-spherical silica particles have an average primary particle diameter of 80 nm to 120 nm. This provides a polishing agent for a synthetic quartz glass substrate, the polishing agent having high polishing rate and being capable of sufficiently reducing generation of defects due to polishing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polishing composition with which polishing rates can be effectively improved and which is for polishing works to be polished. The polishing composition comprises water, abrasive grains, an oxidant, and a polishing accelerator. The polishing accelerator comprises at least one metal salt selected from the group consisting of alkali metal salts and alkaline-earth metal salts.

Abstract: Disclosed is a semiconductor device manufacturing method, including a preparation step of preparing a laminated body in which a supporting member, a temporary fixation material layer that generates heat upon absorbing light, and a semiconductor member are laminated in this order, and a separation step of irradiating the temporary fixation material layer in the laminated body with incoherent light and thereby separating the semiconductor member from the supporting member.

Abstract: Provided herein is a water-activated adhesive comprising an aqueous emulsion of vinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, and glycerin. The adhesive has no significant tack prior to being activated, can be repositionable for at least 1 minute after activation, and can form a strong bond less than two hours after activation. Also provided are labels comprising the water-activated adhesive, methods for producing and using the water-activated adhesive, and systems for labeling articles with the water-activated adhesive.

Abstract: Recovery times of flexible polyurethane foams are increased by treatment with a pressure sensitive adhesive. An emulsion or dispersion of the adhesive in an aqueous carrier liquid is impregnated into the foam, with subsequent removal of the carrier. This invention is of special interest when the glass transition temperature of the starting foam is 16° C. or lower.

Abstract: The utility model relates to the light industry and is intended for use as a prophylactic and hygienic means for human feet. A shoe insole with amber consists of a base and filler, wherein the base is made of an adhesive composition, in which the filler is located, and the filler is amber stones. The insole allows maintaining the prophylactic and hygienic effect during a long-term use thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a PSA composition capable of achieving excellent moisture resistance. The PSA composition provided by the present invention comprises a polymer A and a polymer B different from the polymer A. In each of the polymer A and the polymer B, isobutylene is polymerized at a ratio of 50% by weight or higher.

Abstract: Disclosed are an additive composition for an adhesive composition as well as an adhesive composition itself that is based on starch, dextrin or polyvinyl alcohol as the adhesive component. The additive composition includes a cross-linked carbomer and a metasilicate of an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal in a ratio between 0.50 and 5.00, and with the metasilicate being present in a concentration of at least 1.70% wt in the additive composition in the form of a dry powder mixture. Further disclosed are kits in parts as well as a method for the production of these products, as well as uses for these products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive, a preparation method and application thereof, particularly the application for bonding glass fiber composites, and a bonded article obtained by using the adhesive. The adhesive comprises: a polyisocyanate having an isocyanate functionality of not less than 2; an epoxy-modified polyether polyol; a hydroxyl-containing acrylate; a redox catalyst; a silane coupling agent; optionally a polyol containing bisphenol A structure; and optionally a polymer polyol different from the epoxy-modified polyether polyol. The adhesive according to the present invention has the advantages of being insensitive to moisture, good bonding properties and a long pot life.

Abstract: Two-component polyurethane adhesives include a polyol component and a polyisocyanate component. The polyol component includes a high functionality polyether polyol and precipitated calcium carbonate particles having a particle size of up to 200 nm. The adhesive has an excellent combination of a prolonged open time followed by curing to form a strong adhesive bond.

Abstract: Two part silicone lamination adhesive compositions which cure via a condensation cure chemistry using titanium and/or zirconium based catalysts at room temperature are disclosed. The compositions comprise: (i) at least one condensation curable silyl terminated polymer having at least one hydrolysable and/or hydroxyl functional group(s) per molecule; (ii) a cross-linker; and (iii) a condensation catalyst selected from the group of titanates and zirconates. Polymer (i) is not stored in the same part as cross-linker (ii) and catalyst (iii). Catalyst (iii) is present in a molar amount which is at least 50% of the moisture present cumulatively in the parts of the composition. The molar ratio of silicon bonded hydroxyl groups in polymer (i) to hydrolysable groups in cross-linker (ii) is above 0.15. The molar ratio of the silicon bonded hydroxyl groups in polymer (i) to M-OR functions is greater than 10, where M is titanium or zirconium.

Abstract: The present application provides liquefied-gas aerosol compositions which are useful in for preventing incidents of inhalation abuse. The compositions described herein comprise, for example, i) a propellant component comprising one or more hydrohaloolefins; and ii) one or more bitterants.

Abstract: A cold storage material composition is provided allowing for temperature maintenance of a temperature control target article in various control temperature ranges in a range of ?75° C. to ?55° C. and being capable of solidifying within a given period of time and (ii) a technique of using the cold storage material composition. Also provided is a cold storage material composition including calcium ions, chloride ions, bromide ions, and ammonium ions in respectively specific amounts, relative to 100 mol of water, and having a melting temperature in a range of ?75° C. to ?55° C.

Abstract: Thermally conductive cementitious compositions for use in flooring installations that are applied over a heat radiating flooring system to increase the thermal conductance of the flooring system and increase the rate of heating the flooring system. The thermally conductive cementitious compositions include a cementitious composition, amorphous flake graphite carbon, and an aqueous solution suitable for use as a thermally conductive mortar, grout or adhesive for flooring installations. The thermally conductive cementitious compositions also include a cementitious composition, mesh fine aluminum oxide, mesh coarse aluminum oxide, and an aqueous solution that provides a thermally conductive mortar, grout or adhesive for use in flooring installations.

Abstract: A quaternary amine composition selected from the group consisting of Formula I, Formula II, Formula III, and combinations of the same. A method of synthesizing a quaternary amine composition comprising the steps of reacting an alkoxylated dimer diamine with a methyl halogen, where the methyl halogen is selected from the group consisting of methyl chloride, methyl iodine, and combinations of the same; and allowing the reaction to proceed to produce the quaternary amine composition, the quaternary amine composition selected from the group consisting of Formula I, Formula II, Formula III, and combinations of the same. A method of treating a well comprising the steps of introducing an additive-containing well fluid to a well, where the additive-containing well fluid comprises a quaternary amine composition and a well fluid, allowing the additive-containing well fluid to interact with the well, and treating the well with the additive-containing fluid.

Abstract: A quaternary amine composition selected from the group consisting of Formula I, Formula II, Formula III, and combinations of the same. A method of synthesizing a quaternary amine composition comprising the steps of reacting an alkoxylated dimer diamine with a methyl halogen, where the methyl halogen is selected from the group consisting of methyl chloride, methyl iodine, and combinations of the same; and allowing the reaction to proceed to produce the quaternary amine composition, the quaternary amine composition selected from the group consisting of Formula I, Formula II, Formula III, and combinations of the same. A method of treating a well comprising the steps of introducing an additive-containing well fluid to a well, where the additive-containing well fluid comprises a quaternary amine composition and a well fluid, allowing the additive-containing well fluid to interact with the well, and treating the well with the additive-containing fluid.

Abstract: A quaternary amine composition selected from the group consisting of Formula I, Formula II, Formula III, and combinations of the same. A method of synthesizing a quaternary amine composition comprising the steps of reacting an alkoxylated dimer diamine with a methyl halogen, where the methyl halogen is selected from the group consisting of methyl chloride, methyl iodine, and combinations of the same; and allowing the reaction to proceed to produce the quaternary amine composition, the quaternary amine composition selected from the group consisting of Formula I, Formula II, Formula III, and combinations of the same. A method of treating a well comprising the steps of introducing an additive-containing well fluid to a well, where the additive-containing well fluid comprises a quaternary amine composition and a well fluid, allowing the additive-containing well fluid to interact with the well, and treating the well with the additive-containing fluid.

Abstract: In accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, a drilling fluid may include a base fluid, one or more formaldehyde-based resins, and one or more water-soluble acid catalysts. The base fluid may include an aqueous or non-aqueous solution. The one or more water-soluble acid catalysts may be present in an amount sufficient to reduce the pH of the drilling fluid to less than or equal to 6. The present disclosure also describes sealed subterranean petroleum formations that include such drilling fluids and methods for sealing subterranean wellbores by utilizing such drilling fluids.

Abstract: In accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, a drilling fluid may include a base fluid and one or more formaldehyde-based resins. The drilling fluid may further comprise one or more water-soluble acid catalyst precursors or the reaction products of such water-soluble acid catalyst precursors. The base fluid may include an aqueous or non-aqueous solution. The present disclosure also describes sealed subterranean petroleum formations that include such drilling fluids and methods for sealing subterranean wellbores by utilizing such drilling fluids.

Abstract: In accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, a drilling fluid may include a base fluid and one or more formaldehyde-based resins. The drilling fluid may further comprise one or more water-insoluble acid catalyst precursors or the reaction products of such water-insoluble acid catalyst precursors. The present disclosure also describes sealed subterranean petroleum formations that include such drilling fluids and methods for sealing subterranean wellbores by utilizing such drilling fluids.

Abstract: Methods and systems for mitigating annular pressure buildup in a wellbore are provided. An example method comprises introducing a treatment fluid into an annulus of the wellbore, wherein the annulus has an annular pressure, and wherein the treatment fluid comprises an aqueous base fluid and a nanoporous metal oxide. The method further comprises allowing or causing to allow at least a portion of the treatment fluid to remain in the annulus; and allowing or causing to allow the annular pressure to increase thereby inducing at least a portion of the aqueous base fluid to enter into an interior volume of the nanoporous metal oxide.

Abstract: A well cementing method is described for improving cementing quality by controlling the hydration heat of cement slurry. By controlling the degree and/or rate of hydration heat release from cement slurry, the method improves the hydration heat release during formation of cement with curing of cement slurry, improves the binding quality between the cement and the interfaces, and in turn improves the cementing quality at the open hole section and/or the overlap section. The cementing method improves cementing quality of oil and gas wells and reduces the risk of annular pressure.

Abstract: Methods are provided for enhanced production of one or more microbial biopolymers, the methods comprising co-cultivating Stigmatella aurantiaca and Acinetobacter venetianus. In certain embodiments, the one or more biopolymers are emulsan. In certain embodiments, other microbial growth by-products are produced, such as biosurfactants. Microbe-based products produced according to the subject methods are also provided, as well as their uses in, for example, oil and gas recovery, agriculture, and health care.

Abstract: Compositions suitable for enhanced oil recovery comprising a) a mixture of ?-sulfocarbonyl compounds of formulae (1) and (2) in a mixture ratio (1) to (2) of from 1:99 to 99:1 wherein R1, R3 and R5, which may be the same or different at each occurrence, are hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl chain having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, R2 and R4, which may be the same or different at each occurrence, may be a linear or branched alkyl group having 4 to 24 carbon atoms and in which the alkyl chain may comprise one or more cycloaliphatic groups, and X is H or a metal forming a salt with the sulfonate group, and b) a salt containing aqueous solution.

Abstract: The application discloses foam compositions, methods to produce foam compositions, and methods to increase hydrocarbon production by displacing a hydrocarbon product with a foam composition. The foam composition includes an aqueous phase that typically includes an amphoteric surfactant and inorganic ions.

Abstract: A water-in-oil emulsion that includes an oil phase (O) and an aqueous phase (A) at an O/A ratio of from about 1:8 to about 10:1; wherein the water-in-oil emulsion includes the oil phase as a continuous phase that includes an inert hydrophobic liquid, at least one water-insoluble hydrophobic monomer, and at least one surfactant, and the aqueous phase as a dispersed phase of distinct particles in the oil phase that includes water and a water soluble polymer that includes: (i) at least one acrylamide monomer and (ii) at least one acrylic acid monomer; wherein the water soluble polymer is present in an amount from about 10 to about 35 weight percent of the water-in-oil emulsion.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an aqueous acidizing fluid. In addition to an acid, the fluid contains an organophosphorus surfactant and/or an acid retarder. The organophosphorus surfactant may be an amino phosphonate or a phosphino carboxylate. The acid retarder comprises the combination of urea or a urea derivative and a bifunctional organic compound. Suitable bifunctional organic compounds contain at least one quaternary ammonium or phosphonium and at least one alcohol as well as salts of nitrogen containing heterocyclic rings.

Abstract: Systems and methods include using a fracture fluid downhole for fracturing a formation. The method includes providing an aqueous solution comprising dissolved solids at a certain ionic strength, and adding a proppant to create a fracture fluid. The method continues by adding a polymeric additive and a surfactant to the fracture fluid, wherein the polymeric additive comprises friction reducing capabilities that can be decreased by the ionic strength present in the fracture fluid (i.e., ionic strength originally found in the water). The addition of the polymeric additive and the surfactant to the fracture fluid creates an enhanced fracture fluid, wherein the surfactant increases the performance of the friction reducing capabilities of the polymeric additive in the enhanced fracture fluid, which provides a more efficient fracturing operation. The method concludes by pumping the enhanced fracture fluid downhole for a more efficient fracture of the formation.

Abstract: A semiconductor nanocrystal and a preparation method thereof, where the semiconductor nanocrystal include a bare semiconductor nanocrystal and a water molecule directly bound to the bare semiconductor nanocrystal.

Abstract: The present application provides an electroluminescent material, a method for manufacturing the electroluminescent material, and a light emitting device, the asymmetric monocyanopyrazine of the pyrene nucleus of the electroluminescent material is used as an acceptor, and the pyrene nucleus has a large plane and rigid P-type delayed fluorescence characteristic, which can combine triplet excitons via triplet excitons-triplet excitons to enhance utilization of excitons, thereby to achieve an electroluminescent material, a method for manufacturing the electroluminescent material, and a light emitting device, to realize an electroluminescent material and a light emitting device with a high quantum efficiency.

Abstract: The present invention, belonging to the technical field of biological imaging, discloses a photo-activatable aggregation-induced emission probe with in-situ generation capability, a preparation method therefor and an application thereof. The preparation method is as follows: A bis(2-(2-hydroxybenzylidene)amino)aryl disulfide compound is reacted with thiol to obtain a photo-activatable aggregation-induced emission probe, which has a structure as shown in formula III. In the present invention, the photo-activatable aggregation-induced emission probe is aggregated into a specific organelle, and a 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)benzothiazole compound having the aggregation-induced emission property is generated through a photo-oxidation reaction.

Abstract: Disclosed are nanostructures comprising Ag, In, Ga, and S and a shell comprising Ag, Ga and S, wherein the nanostructures have a peak wavelength emission of 480-545 nm and wherein at least about 80% of the emission is band-edge emission. Also disclosed are methods of making the nanostructures.