Abstract: A polymer includes a monomer unit (A) represented by formula (I), shown below, and a monomer unit (B) represented by formula (II), shown below, and has a weight-average molecular weight of 30,000 or more. In formula (I), B is a bridged saturated hydrocarbon cyclic group that is optionally substituted and n is 0 or 1. In formula (II), R1 is an alkyl group and p is an integer of not less than 0 and not more than 5, and in a case in which more than one R1 is present, each R1 may be the same or different.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a graft copolymer including polymerizing a conjugated diene-based monomer to prepare a small-size conjugated diene-based polymer; enlarging the small-size conjugated diene-based polymer to prepare a large-size conjugated diene-based polymer; and polymerizing the small-size conjugated diene-based polymer, the large-size conjugated diene-based polymer, an aromatic vinyl-based monomer and a vinyl cyan-based monomer to prepare a graft copolymer, wherein a weight ratio of the small-size conjugated diene-based polymer and the large-size conjugated diene-based polymer is 10:90 to 40:60 in preparing the graft copolymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymerization method in which alkyl glycidyl ethers and epoxides, such as ethylene oxide, polypropylene oxide, 1-ethoxyethyl glycidyl ether and gycidol, are copolymerized and block copolymers are synthesized. The inventive methods include an initiator, oligomer blocks of 1 to 40 alkyl glycidyl ether units of type (I), (II) or (III), and 80 to 1000 epoxy units of large polyether blocks, such as polyethylene oxide (PEO), polypropylene oxide (PPO), polyethoxyethylene glycidyl ether (PEEGE), linear and branched polyglycidol (PG, hbPG) or random copolymers of two, three or four different epoxide units, such as ethylene oxide (EO), propylene oxide (PO), 1-ethoxyethyl glycidyl ether (EEGE) and/or glycidol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation of polymers that are of use in particular as a rheology agent, and are suitable for use in very concentrated saline media, which comprises a step of micellar radical polymerization in which are brought into contact, in an aqueous medium: —hydrophilic monomers; —hydrophobic monomers in the form of a micellar solution, containing micelles comprising these hydrophobic monomers; —a radical polymerization initiator; and —preferably an agent for controlling radical polymerization, wherein said micelles comprise at least one surfactant of amphoteric nature. The polymers obtained according to the invention are in particular of use for enhanced oil recovery.

Abstract: A tetrablock copolymer having an aromatic vinyl block (A1), a conjugated diene block (B1), an aromatic vinyl block (A2), and a conjugated diene block (B2) is provided, wherein Mw(A2)/Mw(A1) is 1.2 to 5, Mw(A2) is 12,000 or more, Mw(B1)>Mw(B2), Mw(Total) is 50,000 to 400,000 where the weight average molecular weight of the aromatic vinyl block (A1) is defined as Mw(A1), the weight average molecular weight of the conjugated diene block (B1) is defined as Mw(B1), the weight average molecular weight of the aromatic vinyl block (A2) is defined as Mw(A2), the weight average molecular weight of the conjugated diene block (B2) is defined as Mw(B2), and the weight average molecular weight of the tetrablock copolymer as a whole is defined as Mw(Total), and the content of aromatic vinyl monomer units is 10 to 30% by weight.

Abstract: Polythiourethane polymer networks that can be processed and/or recycled are provided. Also provided are methods of forming the polythiourethane polymer networks using excess thiol and/or a dual catalyst system and methods for reprocessing and recycling the polyurethane polymer networks. The polythiourethane polymer networks are based on thiourethane dynamic chemistry.

Abstract: This invention generally provides blocked isocyanate compositions and more specially blocked isocyanate compositions useful in aminoplastic resins, phenoplastic resins or latex resins for composite wood products, wherein the blocked isocyanate composition is obtained by adding alkylene carbonate to a blocked isocyanate (A), wherein the blocked isocyanate (A) is obtained by reacting a secondary amine (a1) with a reaction product (a2) of a polyfunctional isocyanate and a monofunctional hydroxyl containing compound, wherein the monofunctional hydroxyl containing compound is a polyethylene oxide polymer with terminal hydroxyl group, polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene monols or a mixture thereof, wherein the portion of blocked isocyanate (A) by weight percentage of the blocked isocyanate composition is between 50 and 90, preferably between 60 and 80. The compositions are stable at room temperature when mixed with active hydrogen containing compounds.

Abstract: A process for preparing a polyurethane polymer comprises the step of: I) mixing a first component (100) comprising a polyisocyanate with a second reactant component (200) comprising a compound having Zerewitinoff-active hydrogen atoms in a mixing vessel (300) to obtain a reaction mixture (400), wherein the first reactant component (100) and/or the second reactant component (200) are contacted with a catalyst bed (500) before they are mixed in the mixing vessel (300) and/or the reaction mixture (400) is contacted with a catalyst bed (500), wherein the catalyst bed (500) contains a catalyst reversibly sorbed on a substrate, the catalyst catalyses the reaction of isocyanate groups with themselves or with Zerewitinoff-active compounds and the catalyst is released into the first component (100), second component (200) or reaction mixture (400) that is in contact with the catalyst bed (500), such that a reaction mixture (410) containing the catalyst is obtained.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing polyurethane foams by reacting the following components A a polyol component containing A1 40 to 100 parts by weight of polyether carbonate polyol with a hydroxyl number according to DIN 53240-1 Jun. 2013 of 20 mg KOH/g to 120 mg KOH/g, A2 0 to 60 parts by weight of polyether polyol with a hydroxyl number according to DIN 53240-1 Jun. 2013 of 20 mg KOH/g to 250 mg KOH/g and an ethylene oxide content of 0 to 60 wt. %, wherein polyether polyol A2 is free from carbonate units, B B1 a catalyst and B2 optionally auxiliary and additional materials, C water and/or physical blowing agents with D di- and/or polyisocyanates, wherein the production occurs at a characteristic value of 90 to 120, characterised in that the component A contains a component A5 of 0.05 to 10.00 parts by weight of polyester polyol, in relation to the sum of the parts by weight of the components A1+A2=100 parts by weight, said polyester polyol containing units derived from malonic acid.

Abstract: An object is to provide a resin composition which is excellent in resistance to impact when dropped after curing and which is also excellent in solvent resistance, a cured product thereof, an adhesive agent for electronic components including this resin composition, a semiconductor device and an electronic component including the cured product of this resin composition. This resin composition includes (A) a hydrogenated bisphenol A-type epoxy resin, (B) a multifunctional thiol resin, and (C) a curing catalyst. The cured product of the resin composition has an elastic modulus of 0.5 GPa or more at 50° C. The resin co sition preferably includes a glycoluril compound as the component (B).

Abstract: This base proliferating agent is represented by formula (1) or (2), where, in formulae (1) and (2), R1, R2, and R3 independently represent a hydrogen atom or a substituent and n independently represents an integer from 1 to 4. A base-reactive resin composition can include this base proliferating agent and a base-reactive compound.

Abstract: Shape, size and composition are nature's most fundamental design features, enabling highly complex functionalities. Despite recent advances, the independent control of shape, size and chemistry of macromolecules remains a synthetic challenge. Herein reported is a scalable methodology to produce large well-defined macromolecules with programmable shape, size and chemistry that combines reactor engineering principles and controlled polymerizations. Specifically, bottlebrush polymers with conical, ellipsoidal and concave architectures are synthesized using two orthogonal polymerizations. The chemical versatility is highlighted by the synthesis of a compositional asymmetric cone. The strong agreement between predictions and experiments validate the precision that this methodology offers.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods and processes for polymerizing unsaturated substrates, such as alkyne bearing monomers, with arenes. The polymerizations are catalyzed by gold (Au) catalysts/complexes and/or other cocatalysts. The invention further provides novel structurally complex polymers prepared in high yield via an intermolecular polyhydroarylation mechanism. Such resulting products comprise oligomeric and polymeric materials with novel molecular architectures and microstructures, which subsequently impart unique properties. The invention includes both the synthesis methods and processes and the resulting compounds and compositions of matter.

Abstract: “Black” photoactive materials that comprise synthetic eumelanin polymers are provided, as are methods of making and using the polymers. The synthetic eumelanin polymers are made from the plant oil vanillin, and exhibit defined structural and chemical characteristics (e.g. homogeneity, solubility, etc.) that make them suitable for use in devices that require photoactive materials, such as solar cells.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a semiconductor compound, which includes a metal complex unit and a conjugate unit. The metal complex unit includes a coordination center and a plurality of ligands. The coordination center is a metal ion or a metal atom, and the ligands are linked with the coordination center. The conjugate unit is linked with the metal complex unit by covalent bond.

Abstract: A bio-based polyethylene terephthalate polymer comprising from about 25 to about 75 weight percent of a terephthalate component and from about 20 to about 50 weight percent of a diol component, wherein at least about one weight percent of at least one of the terephthalate and/or the diol component is derived from at least one bio-based material. A method of producing a bio-based polyethylene terephthalate polymer comprising obtaining a diol component comprising ethylene glycol, obtaining a terephthalate component comprising terephthalic acid, wherein at least one of the diol component and/or the diol component is derived from at least one bio-based material, and reacting the diol component and the terephthalate component to form a bio-based polyethylene terephthalate polymer comprising from about 25 to about 75 weight percent of the terephthalate component and from about 20 to about 50 weight percent of the diol component.

Abstract: A polyester resin including: structural unit (A) represented by a specific formula; structural unit (B) derived from an aliphatic diol having 3 to 8 carbon atoms (provided that the structural unit (A) is excluded); and at least one structural unit (C) selected from the group consisting of structural unit (c1) derived from a trivalent or higher-valent acid component and structural unit (c2) derived from a trihydric or higher-hydric alcohol component, the polyester resin including the structural unit (B) in an amount of 20 molar parts or more with respect to 100 molar parts of all the structural units derived from acid components.

Abstract: A renewably sourced soil release polyester comprising two or more structural units (a1), one or more structural units (a2) and either one or two terminal structural groups (a3) wherein G1 is one or more (OCnH2n) with n being a number of from 2 to 10, preferably from 2 to 6 and more preferably (OC2H4), (OC3H6), (OC4H8) or (OC6H12), R1 is a C1-30 alkyl, preferably C1-4 alkyl and more preferably methyl, p is, based on a molar average, a number of from 1 to 200, preferably from 2 to 150 and more preferably from 3 to 120, q is, based on a molar average, a number of from 0 to 40, preferably from 0 to 30, more preferably from 0 to 20, and most preferably from 0 to 10, where the (OC3H6)- and (OC2H4)-groups of the terminal group (a3) may be arranged blockwise, alternating, periodically and/or statistically, preferably blockwise and/or statistically, either of the groups (OC3H6)— and (OC2H4)— can be linked to R1— and —O, adjacent structural units (a1) are connected by the structural unit (a2), in the case that

Abstract: The present invention relates to a radiation curable composition comprising: (I) A radiation curable component comprising a compound having at least one ethylenically unsaturated group and (II) A chlorinated polyester component that is prepared from (A) A polyol component which is substantially free of any Bisphenol A derivative compound and which is substantially free of any cyclic ether polyol compound, said polyol component comprising a polyol compound (Ai) which is cyclic and which has at least two hydroxyl groups, and (B) A polycarboxylic acid component comprising a compound (Bi) having at least one chlorine group and at least two carboxyl groups, (C) optionally at least one monoalcohol compound, (D) optionally at least one monocarboxylic acid compound, (III) optionally at least one polycarboxylic acid compound substantially free of chlorine groups.

Abstract: Techniques regarding the synthesis of polyesters and/or polycarbonates through one or more ring-opening polymerizations conducted within a flow reactor and facilitated by a urea anion catalyst and/or a thiourea catalyst are provided. For example, one or more embodiments can comprise a method, which can comprise polymerizing, via a ring-opening polymerization within a flow reactor, a cyclic monomer in the presence an organocatalyst comprising a urea anion.

Abstract: Provided is an aliphatic polycarbonate applicable to the production of a block copolymer by radical polymerization. The aliphatic polycarbonate is represented by formula (1): wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are identical or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 15 carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms; A and B are identical or different, and each represents a substituent that serves as an initiating group for living radical polymerization, a hydroxy group, an alkoxy group, an acyloxy group, or a carboxy group, provided that at least one of A and B is a substituent that serves as an initiating group for living radical polymerization; and m is an integer of 10 to 2500.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide: a novel polymer which has an electro-optical effect; a method for producing such a polymer; and a light control element which uses such a polymer. The present invention relates to a non-crosslinkable polycarbonate which contains a moiety that has electro-optical characteristics. The present invention also relates to a method for producing a polycarbonate, which comprises a step for reacting a bisphenol compound, a diol compound that has electro-optical characteristics, and a phosgene in the presence of an acid binding agent and solvent. The present invention also relates to a light control element which comprises such polycarbonate.

Abstract: Provided is a polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer (A), including: a polycarbonate block (A-1) formed of a repeating unit having a specific structure; and a polyorganosiloxane block (A-2) containing a repeating unit having a specific structure, wherein the polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer satisfies the following requirements (1) to (3): (1) the content of the polyorganosiloxane block (A-2) in the polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer (A) is from more than 40 mass % to 70 mass % or less; (2) the polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer has a viscosity-average molecular weight of from 10,000 or more to 23,000 or less; and (3) the polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer includes a specific polycarbonate block as the polycarbonate block (A-1).

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for producing poly(oxyalkylene) polyols started with phosphorus-containing compounds, which have an inner block containing high amounts of EO, as well as the poly(oxyalkylene) polyols obtainable in this manner. Furthermore, the present invention comprises a method for producing polyurethane foams, preferably flexible polyurethane foams, by reacting an isocyanate component with a component reactive to isocyanates, which comprises at least one poly(oxyalkylene) polyol started with phosphorus-containing compounds with an inner block containing high amounts of EO, the polyurethane foams produced by the inventive method and their application.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a polyamide block copolymer and a polyamide film including the same. The polyamide block copolymer according to the present disclosure makes it possible to provide a polyamide film exhibiting excellent mechanical properties while being colorless and transparent.

Abstract: The invention relates to new cationic polymers conjugated with D-fructose, as a result of which they can selectively interact with specific structure elements on cell surfaces. The problem was that of creating novel, biocompatible, easy-to-produce, D-fructose-conjugated cationic polymers that have a higher selectivity with respect to certain cell types. To solve this problem, the invention proposes cationic polymers with covalently bonded D-fructose of general formula (I) with the following components: a) cationic polymer: macromolecular compounds of n repeat units with one or more positive charges; b) linker: a unit that links the cationic polymer with D-fructose or derivatives of D-fructose by means of any alkyl or aryl group, any alkenyl or alkinyl group, an ether, thioether or amine, an ester, amide or other carboxylic acid derivative, a heterocycle (e.g.

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to sequence-defined polyurethanes and methods of making and using same.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a polyamide-imide polymer film, which comprises a polyamide-imide polymer formed by polymerizing a diamine compound, a dianhydride compound, and a dicarbonyl compound; and silica particles, wherein the number of aggregates having an average diameter of 150 to 200 nm observed in a cross-section cut in the thickness direction of the polyamide-imide film is less than 0.5/?m2, and a process for preparing the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides: a method for manufacturing a polyimide film for a graphite sheet having improved thermal conductivity; and the polyimide film. The present invention also provides a graphite sheet having excellent thermal conductivity, which is manufactured using the polyimide film.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a polyamide-imide film that maintains its mechanical properties at least at a certain level under the conditions of high temperatures and low temperatures and is excellent in transparency and folding characteristics, a process for preparing the same, and a cover window comprising the same. The polyamide-imide film comprises a polyamide-imide polymer and has an MOR value defined in Equation 1a of 75% or more.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a polymer film for a display that maintains a clean appearance and transparency and is excellent in antiblocking properties by securing a certain range of optical slip index (OS), a process for preparing the same, and a front panel and a display device comprising the same. The polymer film comprises a polymer resin selected from the group consisting of a polyamide-based resin and a polyimide-based resin and a filler and has an optical slip index (0.5) of less than 0.5.

Abstract: A method for producing films, fibers, and moldings of a polybenzazole polymer (P) by reacting at temperatures of 0 to 120° C. a mixture including (a) aromatic dicarboxylic compound(s) (I): wherein Ar1 is optionally substituted phenylene, naphthalenediyl, anthracenediyl, biphenyldiyl, diphenylmethanediyl, diphenyl ether diyl, diphenyl thio ether diyl, diphenyl sulfone diyl, benzophenonediyl, pyridinediyl, pyrimidinediyl, furandiyl, or thiophenediyl, substituents being —F, —Cl, —Br, —OR1, and —C1-C10-alkyl, R1 being —H or —C1-C10-alkyl; X1 and X2 are independently-OR2, —F, —Cl, or —Br, R2 being —H, —C1-C10-alkyl, —C1-C10-alkenyl or a repeating unit (a): wherein m is a natural number from 1 to 50, and R3 is —H, C1-C10-alkyl, or C1-C10-alkenyl; (b) aromatic diamino compound(s) of formula (IIa), (IIb), (IIc) and/or (IId); (c) at least one ionic liquid (IL), to obtain a product, processing the product at temperatures 0 to 100° C. and heating of the articles obtained at temperatures of 250 to 500° C.

Abstract: A method for forming a polyarylene sulfide with a relatively low content of volatile malodorous compounds is provided. More particularly, such low compound levels may be achieved by selectively controlling the manner in which the polyarylene sulfide is washed after it is formed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a positive-type photosensitive resin composition and a cured film prepared therefrom. The positive-type photosensitive resin composition introduces a multifunctional monomer into a positive-type photosensitive resin composition comprising a mixed binder in which a siloxane copolymer is added to an acrylic copolymer, whereby the penetration of a developer into the binder can be facilitated at the time of development of a pre-baked film to increase the solubility in the developer, thereby further enhancing the pattern developability and sensitivity. Further, a cured film prepared from the composition has excellent appearance characteristics without a rough surface of the film and a scum or the like at the bottom of the film during development.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modified siloxane resin, a crosslinked modified siloxane resin, and a method for preparing the crosslinked resin. More specifically, the present invention relates to a modified siloxane resin, a crosslinked modified siloxane resin with excellent superhydrophobicity obtained by dual curing of the resin, and a method for preparing the crosslinked resin. The use of the modified siloxane resin according to the present invention allows the crosslinked modified siloxane resin to have excellent superhydrophobicity and high hardness. The water repellency of the crosslinked resin can be appropriately controlled by varying the amount of the siloxane resin mixed.

Abstract: A polyolefin-polydiorganosiloxane block copolymer may be prepared by Piers-Rubinsztajn reaction.

Abstract: The invention pertains generally to a polymer composition comprising a certain secondary polymeric polyphosphite anti-oxidant, that can also act as a polymer processing aid alone or in combination with another polymer processing aid.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to controlling drug release in cross-linked poly(valerolactone) based matrices. In one aspect, the compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof include a poly(valerolactone)-co-poly(allylvalerolactone)-co-polyethylene glycol (PEG) copolymer. In some embodiments, at least a portion of allylvalerolactone residues within the copolymer are crosslinked with a crosslinker. In some embodiments, the compound has a polydispersity index of less than or equal to 1.5. In one aspect, a method is described herein, comprising: (a) polymerizing valerolactone residues, allylvalerolactone, and polyethylene glycol residues in the presence of a non-metal catalyst via a ring opening polymerization to produce a poly(valerolactone)-co-poly(allylvalerolactone)-co-polyethylene glycol copolymer; (b) crosslinking the poly(valerolactone)-co-poly(allylvalerolactone)-co-polyethylene glycol copolymer with a crosslinker; and (c) loading a drug into the crosslinked copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gel having an interpenetrating network formed from a first network structure and a second network structure, the first network structure being composed of a first crosslinked polymer formed from at least one noncrosslinkable compound selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the following formula (I) and a compound represented by the following formula (II), and at least one crosslinkable compound selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the following formula (III) and a compound represented by the following formula (IV), and the second network structure being composed of a second crosslinked polymer having at least one selected from the group consisting of an acidic dissociative group, an acidic dissociative group in a salt form, and a derivative group of an acidic dissociative group: wherein the groups are as defined in the DESCRIPTION.

Abstract: A preparation method of a cross-linked sodium hyaluronate gel is disclosed, which including: preparing an alkaline aqueous solution of hyaluronic acid: formulating a sodium hyaluronate alkali liquor with the concentration of 10-30% g/ml; and carrying out a cross-linking reaction: the cross-linking agent used in the cross-linking reaction being divinyl sulfone or 1,4-butanediol diglycidyl ether, the cross-linking reaction being carried out in an alkaline aqueous solution of hyaluronic acid, the reaction temperature of the cross-linking reaction being 20-40° C., the time of the cross-linking reaction being 4-8 h, and the like. The method of this invention has many advantages, such as easily available raw materials, mild reaction conditions, high cross-linking efficiency, simple process and post-treatment, and easy operation.

Abstract: A reinforced polycarbonate composition includes 30-60 wt % of a homopolycarbonate; 5-30 wt % of a poly(carbonate-siloxane); 10-40 wt % of a high heat polycarbonate having a glass transition temperature of 170° C. or higher determined per ASTM D3418 with a 20° C./min heating rate; 1-10 wt % of a phosphorous-containing flame retardant present in amount effective to provide 0.1-1.5 wt % phosphorous; 0.01-0.5 wt % of an anti-drip agent; 5-30 wt % of a reinforcing fiber; and optionally, up to 10 wt % of an additive composition, wherein each amount is based on the total weight of the reinforced polycarbonate composition, which sums to 100 wt %. A molded sample of the polycarbonate composition has a heat deflection temperature greater than 115° C., preferably greater than 125° C., more preferably greater than 130° C., or a flame test rating of V1, preferably V0 as measured according to UL-94 at a thickness of 0.8 millimeter, or at a thickness of 0.6 mm, or at a thickness of 0.4 mm.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to develop and provide a fiber-reinforced composite material having an “elongation” feature in addition to a high strength and a high elastic modulus. Further, an object of the present invention is to address problems of brittleness and peeling in the conventional fiber-reinforced composite materials. A fiber-reinforced composite material containing the bagworm silk thread as reinforcing fibers is provided.

Abstract: The polymer film according to an embodiment comprises at least one polymer resin selected from the group consisting of a polyamide-based resin, a polyimide-based resin, and a polyamide-imide-based resin, and has a haze of 0.6% or less and an in-plane retardation within a specific range for each wavelength band in the visible light region. The polymer film, which has an in-plane retardation within a specific range for each wavelength band in the visible light region, is excellent in transparency and optical properties, and it can remarkably reduce the rainbow phenomenon and improve the reflection appearance.

Abstract: The embodiments relate to a polyimide-based film, which comprises a first side and a second side opposite to the first side, wherein the modulus asymmetry (MA) according to Equation 1 is 0.03 to 0.2, a process for preparing the same, and a display device comprising the same.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a polyamide-imide film that has a clean appearance and transparency and is excellent in antiblocking properties, a process for preparing the same, and a display front panel and a display device comprising the same. The polyamide-imide film comprises a polyamide-imide polymer formed by polymerizing a diamine compound, a dianhydride compound, and a dicarbonyl compound; and a filler, wherein the dicarbonyl compound comprises a first dicarbonyl compound and a second dicarbonyl compound, the first dicarbonyl compound and the second dicarbonyl compound are structural isomers to each other, and the FH value of Equation 1 is 0.5 or less.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a polyamide-based film that is colorless and transparent, is excellent in mechanical properties and optical properties, has a wide angle of view by securing at least a certain level of luminance at various angles, and, in particular, has gloss characteristics similar to those of glass, a process for preparing the same, and a cover window comprising the same. The polyamide-based film comprises a polyamide-based polymer, wherein when the polyamide-based film is placed on a surface light source, light is irradiated from the surface light source, and the luminance value (L0) measured in the normal direction of the surface light source is 100%, the luminance value (L50) measured in the direction of 50° from the normal direction of the surface light source is 25% or more.

Abstract: A water-soluble film including a polyvinyl alcohol copolymer resin, a plasticizer, an anti-block filler, and a release modifier is disclosed herein. Also disclosed are related packets incorporating the film, and related methods of making and using the film and packets.

Abstract: To provide a dielectric film which is excellent in dielectric properties and stability in the electric corrosion test and which is suitable for producing a high-precision printed board. A roll film comprising a melt-processable fluororesin as the main component and having a thickness of from 1 to 100 ?m, the dimensional change rate of which is less than 1.0%, in terms of an absolute value, in each of MD and TD, when heated at 150° C. for 30 minutes and then cooled to 25° C., based on the dimension at 25° C.

Abstract: The present invention provides in one aspect inexpensive and scalable methods of fabricating porous membranes comprising vertically aligned carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polyurethane foamed article has a density ranging from 0.3 to 0.8 g/cm3 measured at 25° C. and is self sealable in accordance with Section 7.9 of ASTM D1970/D1970M-11. The thermoplastic polyurethane foamed article is formed by melting and foaming a thermoplastic polyurethane composition having a durometer hardness ranging from 30A to 75D in the presence of a blowing agent.