Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a reinforcing material for rubber including aluminosilicate particles and a rubber composition for tires including the same. The reinforcing material for rubber according to the present disclosure exhibits excellent dispersibility in the rubber composition and reinforcing effect, and thus can be suitably used for eco-friendly tires requiring high efficiency and high fuel efficiency characteristics.

Abstract: An ester mixture of trialkyl esters of cyclohexane-1,2,4-tricarboxylates having isomeric pentyl radicals in which more than 5 mol % of the isomeric pentyl radicals are branched.

Abstract: The invention relates to the reduction of the burning rate of di-(4-tert-butylcyclohexyl)-peroxydicarbonate (BCHPC) by adding desensitizers as well as to the use of BCHPC preparations having a reduced burning rate as an initiator in chemical reactions.

Abstract: Provided are a novel solid-based upconversion film having high emission efficiency and a method for producing the upconversion film. An upconversion film according to the present invention is a stretched film formed of a composition at least including an acceptor, a donor, and a matrix resin, wherein the matrix resin is a poly(vinyl alcohol)-based resin, and the matrix resin is oriented by stretching. A method for producing an upconversion film according to the present invention is a method for producing a photon upconversion film including a step of stretching a composition at least including an acceptor, a donor, and a matrix resin, wherein the matrix resin is a poly(vinyl alcohol)-based resin, and the stretching is wet-stretching in an aqueous solution of boric acid.

Abstract: An inorganic shell is ball-shaped and hollow, and includes silica and crystalline inorganic powder sintered together. A resin composition has the inorganic shells and the resin composition has certain dieletric characteristics. A method for making the inorganic shell is also provided.

Abstract: Superabsorbent polymer particles are provided and include clay platelets with edge modification and/or surface modification. The superabsorbent polymer particles include one, or more than one area(s) with clay platelets and one, or more than one area(s) substantially free of clay platelets. The total volume of the area(s) substantially free of clay platelets is higher than the total volume of the area(s) with clay platelets.

Abstract: Graphene fibers made from a graphene film formed into an elongated fiber-like shape and composite materials made from the graphene fibers. The graphene film has amine groups formed on at least an outer surface of the graphene film and epoxide groups formed on at least one edge of the graphene film. The amine groups are formed in a functionalized area on the outer surface of the graphene film that is within about 10 microns from the at least one edge of the graphene film, or the functionalized area may extend the entire width of the graphene film. The graphene film may also have holes formed through the graphene film. The elongated fiber-like shapes may be the graphene film in a rolled spiral orientation or the graphene film in a twisted formation.

Abstract: A method of determining the composition of a polymeric body includes applying electromagnetic radiation to the polymeric body, modulating the electromagnetic radiation using a tagant disposed within a polymer composition forming the polymeric body, and receiving the modulated electromagnetic radiation from the tagant at an infrared detector. The electromagnetic radiation received from the tagant has a signature corresponding to the polymer composition forming the polymeric body. A method of making a polymeric body and system for determining composition of a polymeric body are also described.

Abstract: A microfibrous cellulose aggregate containing microfibrous cellulose having an average fiber width of 2 nm to 50 nm and a liquid compound including at least one of water or an organic solvent. The content of the microfibrous cellulose is from 6 mass % to 80 mass % per the mass of the entire microfibrous cellulose aggregate, and the content of the liquid compound is at least 15 mass % per the mass of the entire microfibrous cellulose aggregate.

Abstract: Provided herein are cured rubber compositions containing guayule natural rubber with 2.5-4 weight % resin and fillers. By the use of a specified cure package that contains increased amounts of sulfur and accelerator, the cured rubber compositions are found to exhibit strain induced crystallization (as can be observed by X-ray diffraction). Also provided are related methods for preparing the rubber compositions.

Abstract: Rubber compositions having a modified rubber component selected from a modified polybutadiene rubber, a modified styrene-butadiene rubber, or combinations thereof, the modification being with a functional group having a hydrogen bond acceptor atom. Such functional group may be selected from a pyridine, a pyrrolidone, an ether, a ketone or an epoxide, the rubber composition having a Tg of between ?80° C. and ?110° C. The rubber composition may include an efficient plasticizing resin, which when included in a mixture consisting of the modified rubber component and 67 phr of the efficient plasticizing resin, causes a Tg of the mixture to be at least 14° C. higher than the Tg of the modified rubber component. The rubber composition may described as having the hydrogen bond acceptor atom located at least two covalent bond lengths or alternatively three covalent bond lengths from a backbone of the modified rubber component.

Abstract: A polymer composition for producing gel extruded articles is described. The polymer composition contains polyethylene particles combined with a plasticizer. The polyethylene particles are particularly selected so that the particles rapidly form a homogeneous gel-like material when combined with the plasticizer during gel processing. In one embodiment, the polyethylene used to produce the particles has a relatively low bulk density. Alternatively or in addition, the particles can have a carefully controlled particle size distribution. Polymer articles such as fibers and films can be produced having little to no imperfections.

Abstract: A composition comprising (A) from 30 wt % to 70 wt % of a propylene component including at least one propylene based polymer having a propylene content of at least 70.0 wt %, based on the total weight of the propylene based polymer, and a melt flow rate from 1.0 g/10 min to 100.0 g/10 min (ASTM D-1238 at 230° C., 2.16 kg); (B) from 1 wt % to 20 wt % of an ethylene component including at least one ethylene based polymer having an ethylene content of at least 85.0 wt %, based on the total weight of the ethylene based polymer, and a melt index from 0.1 g/10 min to 50.0 g/10 min (ASTM D-1238 at 190° C., 2.16 kg); (C) from 1 wt % to 40 wt % of an olefin block copolymer; and at least one of (D) from 1 wt % to 40 wt % of a polyolefin elastomer and (E) from 1 wt % to 30 wt % of a filler.

Abstract: New polypropylene composition which provides an excellent balance between mechanical properties, optical behaviour and low amounts of extractable substances combined with good retortability.

Abstract: A rubber includes 5 parts by mass to 45 parts by mass of an uncross-linked EPM relative to 100 parts by mass of a cross-linked rubber polymer (other than EPM), and an oil in an amount equal to or more than the amount of the EPM. The rubber is foamed and has a specific gravity of more than 0.3 and 0.8 or less. A weather strip 1 and a hose 2 are formed of the rubber.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding masses containing, with respect to the sum of the components A to D: a) 20 to 90 wt % of one or more styrene copolymers as component A, constructed from styrene and at least 30 wt % of acrylonitrile, b) 10 to 80 wt % of one or more impact-modified graft rubbers without olefinic double bond in the rubber phase as component B, constructed from graft base B1 and acrylonitrile-containing graft shell B2, c) 0 to 20 wt % of a polymer C different from the components A and B, and d) 0 to 15 wt % of additive D, wherein the difference in the acrylonitrile content of component A and graft shell B2 is at least 5 units and at most 10 units, have a residual monomer fraction of acrylonitrile of less than 100 ppm.

Abstract: A methacrylic copolymer having high thermal resistance and low water absorption and being hardly decomposed thermally is provided. The methacrylic copolymer comprises 5 to 22% by mass of a structural unit derived from a monomer represented by formula (1) (in formula (1), R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R2 represents a 1C-4C alkyl group, and “n” is an integer of 1 to 3.) and 78 to 95% by mass of a structural unit derived from a methacrylic acid ester monomer other than the monomer represented by the formula (1), and has a saturated water absorption of not more than 1.6% by mass.

Abstract: This invention relates to epoxy resin formulations for preforms to be used in molding processes, especially resin transfer molding processes and to methods for preparing the performs. The epoxy formulation is based on liquid or solid epoxy resins blended, with medium to high molecular weight, phenoxy resins. These formulations are highly compatible with epoxy curable injection resins, and more over are reacted in the polymeric matrix, without reducing the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the cured composite material.

Abstract: This invention relates to polycarbonate compositions and articles comprising the same. The polycarbonate compositions comprise the following components: A) from 75 wt.-% to 97.5 wt.-% of a polycarbonate, B) from 1.5 wt.-% to 15 wt.-% of a flow promoter selected from alicyclic hydrocarbon resins, and C) from 1 wt.-% to 15 wt.-% of an impact modifier, in each case based on the total weight of the composition; wherein the composition comprises no polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer. The polycarbonate compositions of the present invention have good coating resistance, chemical resistance and impact properties as well as better flowability.

Abstract: Disclosed are polyamide moulding compounds having a relative permittivity of no more than 3.5 at 2.45 GHz, and having the following components: (A) 25 to 80% by weight of a mixture made of at least one partially crystalline aliphatic polyamide and at least one amorphous or microcrystalline polyamide, (B) 20 to 65% by weight of at least one glass filler, and (C) 0 to 10% by weight of additives, the sum of components (A), (B) and (C) producing 100% by weight. The polyamide moulding compounds are for use in components of devices such as laptops and mobile phones.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin composition containing: (A) an addition reaction product of a maleimide compound having at least two N-substituted maleimide groups in one molecule (a1) and an amine compound having at least two primary amino groups in one molecule (a2), (B) a thermoplastic elastomer, and (C) a copolymer resin having a structural unit derived from an aromatic vinyl compound and a structural unit derived from a carboxylic acid anhydride.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel and improved, batchwise or continuous, preferably continuous, process for producing single-layer or multilayer lignocellulose materials, comprising the process steps of (Ia) producing a mixture M1 and (Ib) optionally one or more mixture(s) M2, (II) scattering mixture M1 and any mixture(s) M2 to give a mat, (III) optionally precompacting the scattered mat and (IV) hot pressing, in that mixture M1 comprises the lignocellulose particles (component LCP-1) and additionally a) 0.005% to 0.5% by weight of organic carboxylic acid, carboxylic anhydride, carbonyl chloride or mixtures thereof (component A) b) 0.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a resin composition for FRP, an FRP sheet and a molded product that enable inhibition of the whitening in and between fiber bundles. A resin composition for FRP according to an embodiment of the present invention is a resin composition with which a fibrous reinforcement sheet is to be impregnated for formation of FRP, and contains methyl methacrylate as a principal component, a methyl methacrylate polymer, a polymerization initiator, and at least one of dendrimer (meth)acrylate and glycidyl (meth)acrylate, as a monomer. An FRP sheet according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a matrix and a fibrous reinforcement sheet in the matrix. The matrix contains the hardened resin composition for FRP.

Abstract: Embodiments of C4?-alkyl-ether heptamethine cyanine fluorophores according to general formula I, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are disclosed. Methods of making and using the C4?-alkyl-ether heptamethine cyanine fluorophores also are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing surface-reacted calcium carbonate, wherein a calcium carbonate-comprising material is treated with phosphoric acid, carbon dioxide, and specific dicarboxylic acids, in an aqueous medium to form an aqueous suspension of surface-reacted calcium carbonate. Furthermore, the present invention relates to surface-reacted calcium carbonate obtained by said process and its use.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for manufacturing a dry mineral pigment containing a product formed in situ by the multiple reaction between a calcium carbonate and the product or products of reaction of the said carbonate with one or more moderately strong to strong H3O+ ion donators and the product or products of reaction of the said carbonate with gaseous CO2 formed in situ and/or originating from an external supply and one or more compounds of formula R—X together with the mineral pigment obtained by the process, and its applications in the field of paint and/or plastics.

Abstract: Disclosed are a production method for efficiently controlling a specific surface area of conductive carbon black, and a material delivering device. The production method for efficiently controlling a specific surface area of conductive carbon black includes making acetylene mixed with a hydrocarbon raw material undergo a pyrolysis reaction at 1300 to 1500° C., wherein the hydrocarbon raw material includes one, or a combination of more than one, of hydrocarbon compounds. When acetylene is introduced to undergo a pyrolysis reaction at 1800° C., conductive carbon black is obtained with a specific surface area of generally 80 m2/g or more. When acetylene is mixed with a hydrocarbon raw material so that the temperature of the pyrolysis reaction is reduced to 1300 to 1500° C., conductive carbon black is obtained with a specific surface area of substantially from 40 to 80 m2/g by controlling the pyrolysis temperature.

Abstract: A coating material for producing a coating includes 15 to 70 wt. % of at least one CH acidic compound, 4 to 40 wt. % of at least one vinylogous carbonyl compound, 0.1 to 15 wt. % of at least one latent-basic catalyst, 0.00001 to 10 wt. % of at least one light stabilizer, 0.00001 to 20 wt. % of at least one open time extender, 0.00001 to 20 wt. % of at least one pot life extender, 0.00001 to 70 wt. % of at least one of an inorganic pigment and an organic pigment, and 0.00001 to 25 wt. % of one at least one matting agent. Each wt. % of a respective ingredient is based on a total amount of the coating material.

Abstract: The invention relates to an anti-corrosion system comprising an at least one-layered first tape, comprising at least one elastomer selected from the group comprising (block-) co- and/or terpolymers with at least one carbon-carbon double bond, as well as at least one cross-linking agent, selected from the group comprising at least one reactive resin, wherein the anti-corrosion system furthermore comprises at least one primer, comprising at least one catalyzing agent to activate the cross-linking agent.

Abstract: An aqueous binder system is described for a coating composition, the aqueous binder system comprising A) at least 10 wt % water, based on the total weight of the aqueous binder system; B) at least one hydroxyl-functional binder polymer; and C) from 0.1 to 20 wt %, based on the total weight of the aqueous binder system, of at least one quaternary ammonium compound, wherein the quaternary ammonium compound comprises a core quaternary ammonium group which has pendant groups as described. A coating composition, a coating, methods and uses are also provided.

Abstract: In a method for producing composite particles containing polymer particles and silica particles that adhere to the polymer particles, the composite particles are obtained by subjecting a polymerizable monomer to aqueous suspension polymerization in a presence of silica particles and a cellulose compound adsorbing onto the silica particles. The composite particles contain the polymer particles, the silica particles that adhere to surfaces of the polymer particles, and the water-soluble cellulose compound.

Abstract: An inkjet ink including: a solvent; a solvent-soluble dye; 0.1 wt. % to 1 wt. % of the ink of a perfluoropolyether; and 0.1 wt. % to 2 wt. % of the ink of a polymeric surfactant, wherein the polymeric surfactant comprises an alkyl domain.

Abstract: Herein is described an inkjet printing system comprising: an aqueous pre-treatment fluid comprising a cationic polymer and a pre-treatment vehicle; an aqueous inkjet ink composition comprising a latex polymer comprising a (meth)acrylate or (meth)acrylamide polymer or copolymer, a pigment and an ink vehicle; and an aqueous inkjet overcoat composition comprising a latex polymer comprising a (meth)acrylate or (meth)acrylamide polymer or copolymer, a wax and an overcoat vehicle.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments enable a high-luminance and high-contrast image to be displayed so that there are no defects resulting from deforming an image display part, the curable resin composition has a uniform thickness, and air bubbles are prevented in the curable resin composition. A method for producing an image display apparatus including coating a curable resin composition onto a base, arranging the base and the protective part to face each other, and forming a cured resin layer between the base and the protective part, wherein a resin composition has a curing shrinkage ratio of 5% or less, a cured product storage modulus of 1×107 Pa or less at 25° C., and a light transmittance in a visible region of 90% or more, and the curable resin composition coated onto the base or the protective part has a pattern with a prescribed shape.

Abstract: Provided are a coating composition including a (meth)acrylic resin (A) containing a structural unit (a1) having an acetoacetoxy group and a structural unit (a2) having an amide group, a curing agent (B), and a surfactant (C); a coating material including a first coating material precursor composition containing the acrylic resin (A), but not containing the curing agent (B), and a second coating material precursor composition containing the curing agent (B), but not containing the (meth)acrylic resin (A), in which the first coating material precursor composition and/or the second coating material precursor composition contains the surfactant (C); a cured film made from such a coating composition or coating material; an article having a cured film; and a method for producing an article having a cured film of such a coating composition or coating material.

Abstract: The present invention provides coating compositions for forming a toner coating and inkjet receptive coatings on a substrate containing a film forming polymer comprising (a) a monomer (monomer A) comprising at least one functionalized or unfunctionalized acryloyl moiety and at least one lactam moiety. (b) a N-vinyl amide monomer (monomer Bx1), (c) an optional cross-linker (monomer Bx2) and (d) a solvent. The coating compositions may further comprise an additional hydrophobic monomer moiety. The present invention further provides toner substrates and inkjet receptive substrates coated with the coating compositions.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a water soluble paint composition for a vehicle. The water soluble paint composition includes a core-shell microgel resin, a dimer-modified polyester resin, a (meth)acryl-modified polyurethane resin, a curing agent, a pigment, and water, wherein the dimer-modified polyester resin is included in an amount of 1 to 10 wt % with respect to 100 wt % of the water-soluble paint composition. When the water soluble paint composition according to various embodiments is used to paint a vehicle, air handling equipment and an oven are not needed, so that energy can be saved in the painting process, CO2 production can be reduced, costs can be saved for painting equipment and maintenance, and space for a painting line can be saved, and a paint layer can be formed having excellent smoothing, waterproofing, chipping resistance, and outer appearance.

Abstract: A coating layer includes a composite of a fluoropolymer and a high heat thermoplastic polyimide, the thermoplastic polyimide having 5 to 1000 units of the formula (I): wherein each V is the same or different, and is a substituted or unsubstituted tetravalent C4-40 hydrocarbon group, and each R is the same or different, and is a substituted or unsubstituted C2-20 divalent organic group A method of manufacturing a coating composite, coated substrates and articles are also described.

Abstract: A hard coating composition according to an embodiment includes a polymer derived from a mixture including a silsesquioxane, a siloxane compound, and inorganic particles which are surface treated with silane. A hard coating layer having high surface hardness and impact resistance, and at the same time, excellent bending properties may be provided.

Abstract: A hydrosilylation curable composition includes a new 2-substituted-1-alkynyl-1-cyclohexanol as an inhibitor. The hydrosilylation curable composition is useful for preparing release coatings for packaging applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for polishing an insulating film of a semiconductor element, the method comprising polishing an insulating film, which is formed by embedding conductive patterns formed on a substrate, with a polishing slurry composition comprising a polishing agent including cerium oxide particles and an anionic dispersant, and a polishing additive composition comprising an anionic polymer, a cationic compound, a nonionic surfactant, a dishing inhibitor, and an amphoteric ionic compound, wherein the anionic polymer has a polymer distribution index (PDI) of 3.5 to 5.5, to remove a step associated with the insulating film.

Abstract: An adhesive having water vapor barrier properties, comprising an adhesive base comprised of at least one epoxy syrup at least one elastomer at least one initiator optionally at least one tackifier resin and optionally at least one further reactive resin and optionally a solvent, wherein the adhesive base without solvent has a water vapor permeation rate after activation of the reactive resin component of less than 100 g/m2d, preferably of less than 60 g/m2d, in particular less than 30 g/m2d, wherein the epoxy syrup comprises bisepoxy monomers and high molecular weight uncrosslinked polyepoxies produced therefrom, exhibits good barrier properties and is also sufficiently pressure sensitive to achieve easy handleability.

Abstract: A binder has at least one isocyanate and at least one biopolymer mixed with water. The biopolymer may be a biopolymer nanoparticle or cooked and chemically modified starch. Optionally, the binder may also include urea. The biopolymer and water are mixed, and the isocyanate is added to the mixture. The binder may have a viscosity that is suitable for being sprayed on a substrate to make a composite material, for example a viscosity of 700 cP or less or 500 cP or less at 40° C. The substrate may be wood, another lignocellulosic material, or synthetic or natural fibers. In particular examples, the binder is used to make no added formaldehyde wood composites including particle board and fiberboard. Alternatively, the binder may have a higher viscosity and be used to make plywood.

Abstract: A formulation for sealing warping or cracking head gasket and cooling system, consisting essentially of 20% to 35% by volume of water; 20% to 35% by volume of sodium silicate; 10% to 30% by volume of potassium silicate; 10% to 20% by volume of propylene glycol at pH 8-10; 5% to 10% by volume of citric acid; and 2.5% to 5% by volume of o-hydroxy phenyl triazine. The formulation also consisting of said sodium silicate and potassium silicate have a kinematic viscosity and may further include benzoates, molybdates, alkali metal borates, sodium silicates, potassium silicates, triazoles, acids, boric salts, sodium hydroxides, potassium hydroxides or lithium hydroxides.

Abstract: A material that facilitates dissipation of heat is provided and includes hexagonal boron nitride and alumina.

Abstract: Some variations provide a composition comprising: a first solid material and a second solid material that are chemically distinct and microphase-separated; and at least one liquid selectively absorbed into either of the first solid material or the second solid material. The first and second solid materials are preferably present as phase-separated regions of a copolymer, such as in a segmented copolymer (e.g., a urethane-urea copolymer). The liquid may be a freezing-point depressant for water. For example, the liquid may be selected from methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, or glycerol. The liquid may be a lubricant. For example, the liquid may be selected from fluorinated oils, siloxanes, petroleum-derived oils, mineral oil, or plant-derived oils. The liquid may consist of or include water. The liquid may be an electrolyte. For example, the liquid may be selected from poly(ethylene glycol), ionic liquids, dimethyl carbonate, diethyl carbonate, or methyl ethyl dicarbonate.

Abstract: A fluid loss control agent may include at least one thinner; and at least one polymeric component. A wellbore fluid may include a base fluid and a fluid loss control agent, which includes at least one thinner and at least one polymeric component. Methods of use are also described.

Abstract: A drilling fluid and method for drilling in a coal containing formation. The method includes: providing a mixed metal-viscosified drilling fluid including at least 1% potassium salt; circulating the drilling fluid through the well; and drilling into a coal seam.

Abstract: A wellbore servicing fluid comprises an aqueous base fluid, one or more alkali metal or alkali earth metal salts, at least one visocisifier, and a filtration control package. The filtration control package may comprise a carboxylic acid and an ethoxylated alcohol compound. Alternatively, the filtration control package may comprise a polyethylene glycol. The carboxylic acid may have from 8 to 20 carbon atoms. The ethoxylated alcohol compound may have a general formula R—(OCH2CH2)x—OH, where R is a hydrocarbon having from 10 to 16 atoms and x is an integer from 6 to 9. The ethoxylated alcohol compound may have a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance of from 8.0 to 16.0. The polyethylene glycol may have a mass average molar mass (Mw) of less than or equal to 1500 daltons.

Abstract: Compositions, methods, and systems for mitigating annular pressure buildup in a wellbore. A method comprises introducing a spacer fluid into an annulus of the wellbore, wherein the spacer fluid comprises an aqueous base fluid, an acid swellable polymer, and a hydrolysable ester. The method further comprises allowing or causing to allow at least a portion of the spacer fluid to remain in the annulus; and allowing or causing to allow a temperature to increase in the annulus to the temperature sufficient to hydrolyze the hydrolysable ester; wherein hydrolysis of the hydrolysable ester produces an acid; wherein the acid reacts with the acid swellable polymer to produce a salt; and wherein the produced salt has a thermal expansion coefficient less than that of the aqueous base fluid.