Abstract: The present disclosure provides group 4-, i.e., zirconium- and hafnium-, containing catalyst compounds having an ether bridged anilide phenolate ligand. Catalyst compounds of the present disclosure can be asymmetric, having an electron donating side of the catalyst and an electron deficient side of the catalyst. In at least one embodiment, catalysts of the present disclosure provide catalyst activity values of 400,000 gP/mmolCat·h?1 or greater and polyolefins, such as polyethylene copolymers, having comonomer content of from about 3.5 wt % to 8.5 wt %, an Mn of about 15,000 g/mol to about 140,000 g/mol, an Mw of from about 100,000 g/mol to about 300,000 g/mol, and a Mw/Mn of from 1 to 2.5. Catalysts, catalyst systems, and processes of the present disclosure can provide polymers having comonomer content of from 7 wt % to 12 wt %, such as from 8 wt % to 10 wt %).

Abstract: The present invention relates to multi-arm surfactant-system thickening star macromolecules, and methods of preparing and using the same. In one aspect of the invention, a surfactant-system thickening star macromolecule is capable of providing surfactant-compatibility, increase the viscosity of a surfactant-containing system, and/or temperature-stability to an aqueous composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the synthesis of an associative acrylic (co)polymer by aqueous emulsion radical polymerization. The (co)polymer contains at least one oligomer of acrylic acid represented by the formula (I): where n is an integer ranging from 1 to 10. The oligomer is prepared from acrylic acid at a temperature of between 50° C. and 200° C. in the presence of a basic or acid catalyst, water, and polymerization inhibitors. The present invention also relates to the associative acrylic (co)polymer obtained from the method and also to the use of this (co)polymer as a thickener in various formulations.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a photocurable resin composition capable of constituting a composition having high printability. The present invention relates to a photocurable resin composition containing (A) an allylic polymer produced by polymerization of an allylic compound represented by the following formula (I), and (B) a gelling agent, wherein R1 and R2 each represent H or CH3; X represents an a-valent group having an unsubstituted saturated or partially unsaturated four- to eight-membered cyclic structure; and a represents 2 or 3.

Abstract: A process of forming a cross-linked electronically active hydrophilic co-polymer is provided and includes the steps of: a. mixing an intrinsically electronically active material with water to form an intermediate mixture; b. adding at least one hydrophilic monomer, at least one hydrophobic monomer, and at least one cross-linker to the intermediate mixture to form a co-monomer mixture; and c. polymerising the co-monomer mixture.

Abstract: Controlled radical initiators that are ketone-containing dithiocarbamate or ketone-containing dithiocarbonate compounds are used to form polymeric materials that have a single polymeric block or multiple polymeric blocks. Reaction mixtures containing controlled radical initiators and various ethylenically unsaturated monomers, polymeric materials formed from the reaction mixtures, crosslinkable compositions containing the polymeric materials, crosslinked compositions formed from the crosslinkable compositions, and articles containing the polymeric materials, the crosslinkable compositions, or the crosslinked compositions are provided.

Abstract: An optical film having a heat resistance of 120° C. or higher, a tear strength of 1.5 N/mm or more, a water vapor transmission rate of 50 g/m2·day or less, and having absolute values |Re| and |Rth| of an in-plane retardation Re and a thickness-direction retardation Rth each being 1 nm or less; and a polarizing plate having the same. Preferably, the optical film includes a polymer containing a block A having the unit (a) of the hydrogenated product of the aromatic vinyl compound; and a copolymer block B having the unit (a) of the hydrogenated product of the aromatic vinyl compound and the unit (b) of the hydrogenated product of the diene compound.

Abstract: In certain non-limiting, aspects, the present invention relates to storage stable premixes of a polyol suitable for polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foam preparation having, at least, 1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene (1336mzzm) as the blowing agent and optional one or more additional additives and/or auxillary blowing agents in amounts suitable for polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foam preparation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a viscoelastic element comprising a polyurethane foam, wherein the polyurethane foam can be obtained by reacting at least one isocyanate-functional prepolymer (VI) in the presence of a special polyurethane urea dispersion (V2), wherein the reaction of the prepolymer (VI) takes place in the presence of the polyurethane urea (V2) with a medium containing isocyanate-reactive groups. The invention also relates to a method for producing the viscoelastic element and to the use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a supramolecular biodegradable polymer comprising a quadruple hydrogen bonding unit (abbreviated herein as “4H-unit”), a biodegradable backbone and hard blocks and a process for preparing such a supramolecular biodegradable polymer. The supramolecular polymer is specifically suitable for biodegradable articles such as biomedical implants that need high strength and/or elasticity, e.g. medical implants in the cardio-vascular field.

Abstract: This invention provides a process for manufacturing high performance polyester polyols with high proportion of renewable content derived from biological sources. The polyester polyols with high content of renewable biological materials produced according to the present invention display no color or odor issues and are used in the manufacture of two component polyurethanes, thermoplastic urethanes, polyurethane dispersions and polyester and polyester/urethane acrylates with outstanding physical properties.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides: an epoxy resin molding material including; an epoxy resin having a mesogen structure, a phenolic curing agent, an inorganic filler, and a curing accelerator having a quaternary phosphonium cation represented by the following Formula (I); a molded product and a molded cured product using the epoxy resin molding material; and a method for producing a molded cured product. In Formula (I), each of Ra to Rd independently represents an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or an aryl group, and the alkyl group and the aryl group may have a substituent.

Abstract: Provided are an amine compound represented by the following formula (1), which has a low active hydrogen equivalent weight and thus is capable of providing a cured product having good properties because the amine compound has sufficient curability even though the amount of amine compound blended in an epoxy resin composition is small when the amine compound is used as an epoxy resin curing agent, and an amine composition and an epoxy resin curing agent, which contain the compound: wherein A is a 1,2-phenylene group, a 1,3-phenylene group, or a 1,4-phenylene group.

Abstract: A method is directed to synthesis of poly(triphenylacrylonitrite)s (PTPANs) comprising polycoupling dibromoarenes, internal diynes, and potassium ferrocyanide, resulting in polycoupled dibromoarenes, internal diynes, and potassium ferrocyanide; and producing poly(triphenylacrylonitrite)s (PTPANs) by catalysis of the polycoupled dibromoarenes, internal diynes, and potassium ferrocyanide with palladium acetate and sodium bicarbonate, wherein the catalysis is allowed to proceed in dimethylacetamide under nitrogen at a prescribed temperature for a prescribed time.

Abstract: It is provided that a polyester film excellent in heat resistant dimension stability, impact-resistant strength properties, easy-slipping properties, mechanical properties, transparency, and gas barrier performance, and a film roll obtained by winding up this polyester film. A polyester film includes at least one layer mainly including a polyester resin containing a dicarboxylic acid component including furandicarboxylic acid as a main component and a glycol component including ethylene glycol as a main component; and the polyester film has a plane orientation coefficient ?P of not less than 0.005 and not more than 0.200, a thickness of not less than 1 ?m and not more than 300 ?m, a heat shrinkage rate of 3.2% or less in each of the MD direction and the TD direction at 150° C. for 30 minutes, and a layer containing at least one additive.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a very efficient method to make 5-(alkoxycarbonyl)furan-2-carboxylic acids (ACFC) from feedstocks comprised of furoates. When a feedstock comprised of methyl 5-methylfuran-2-carboxylate (MMFC) is used a product comprised of (5-(methoxycarbonyl)furan-2-carboxylic acid (MCFC) is obtained in high yield.

Abstract: Disclosed is a transesterified polylactic acid product which has been transesterified with a diol and at least one natural oil. The transesterified polylactic acid product has surprisingly improved properties compared to unmodified polylactic acid including: a liquid state at room temperature, a reduced melting temperature and increased solubility in a variety of solvents. Also disclosed is a method for producing the transesterified polylactic acid product. The transesterified polylactic acid product is economical to produce and includes a high content of renewable resources. In addition, the product is biodegradable.

Abstract: Alkoxylated compounds are disclosed herein, as well as methods of making and using such compounds. In some embodiments, the alkoxylated fatty acids are formed from compounds derived from natural oils, such as fatty acids, fatty acid esters, and fatty alcohols. In some embodiments, the alkoxylated compounds are used as surfactants for making synthetic polymers by emulsion polymerization. In some other embodiments, the alkoxylated compounds are used as surfactants for making synthetic rubber, such as styrene-butadiene rubber. In some other embodiments, the alkoxylated compounds are used as surfactants in a composition for treatment of gas or oil wells, for cleaning applications, for use in various laundry-related applications, for use in personal care compositions, or for use as solvents for coating applications, such as reactive and non-reactive waterborne coating applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, compounds that include a water-soluble and non-peptidic polymer as well as a maleimidyl group. The compounds are useful as, among other things, polymeric reagents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing a polyphenylene sulfide and a high-viscosity polyphenylene sulfide prepared using the method. In this method, the ratio of an organic phase to an aqueous phase is controlled by controlling dehydration conditions, so that high viscosity may be realized without adversely affecting a reaction or physical properties during preparation of the polyphenylene sulfide.

Abstract: Provided is an antistatic material that contains a mixture of first alkoxysilane that contains at least one alkoxy group and at least one polymerizable organic functional group, second alkoxysilane that contains at least one alkoxy group and does not contain a polymerizable organic functional group, a solvent, an acidic catalyst, and an ionic compound.

Abstract: Provided is a composition comprising: (A) a silicone polymer of the Formula (I): M1aM2bM3cD1dD2eD3fT1gT2hT3iQj.

Abstract: A copolymer composition that includes a silicone copolymer, methods of making the composition, and articles that include the composition, wherein the copolymer composition includes a silicone copolymer having a backbone composition that includes: silicone segments in an amount of 5 wt-% to 40 wt-%, based on the total weight of the silicone copolymer; hydrophilic segments in an amount of 40 wt-% to 75 wt-%, based on the total weight of the silicone copolymer; and reinforcing segments in an amount of 5 wt-% to 30 wt-%, based on the total weight of the silicone copolymer, wherein the reinforcing segments are derived from the reaction of one or more chain extenders with one or more multi-functional isocyanates, multi-functional carboxylic acids, multi-functional anhydrides, multi-functional esters, and/or multi-functional acid halides; wherein the silicone segments, hydrophilic segments, and reinforcing segments are connected through urea, urethane, amide, and/or oxamide linkages; wherein the hydrophilic segments

Abstract: A block copolymer including a first block and a second block, the first block consisting of a polymer (P1) having a repeating structure of a structural unit (u1) containing in a side chain thereof a hyperbranched structure containing a silicon atom.

Abstract: Provided is a molded article comprising a resin, wherein the molded article has a Hermann's degree of orientation f of 0.006 or more which is determined by the following formula (1) and the following formula (2) based on an azimuth angle distribution curve obtained by wide-angle X-ray diffraction measurement and a haze of less than 10%, the resin comprises a structural unit derived from a monomer comprising a carbon-carbon double bond at the end and a structural unit derived from a polyrotaxane compound, and the polyrotaxane compound comprises cyclic molecules comprising a functional group capable of addition polymerization with the carbon-carbon double bond, a linear molecule clathrated in a skewer shape by the cyclic molecules, and blocking groups disposed at the ends of the linear molecule to prevent elimination of the cyclic molecules.

Abstract: A method of making a lightweight foamed recycled leather is described. The method includes pulverizing the collagen fiber waste generated in a controlling a thickness of the leather during a leather process; neutralizing the resultant of step (a) by a soda ash with a water; (c) dyeing and fat-liquoring process treating the resultant of the step (c); (d) mixing a latex, a dispersant, a coagulant, and a thermally expandable microspheres with the resultant of step (c); (e) coagulating a collagen fiber powder and the latex by adding a coagulant into the resultant of step (d); (f) dehydrating and drying the resultant of step (e); and (g) heat treating the resultant of step (f) to foam thermally expandable microspheres, thereby to impart functionality to the recycled leather.

Abstract: An organogel composition and methods for preparing the organogel composition and preparing a surface with the organogel composition are disclosed. The organogel composition can include one or more organic solvents, one or more acrylates, and one or more functional additives. The method for preparing the organogel composition can include contacting the one or more organic solvents, the one or more acrylates, and the one or more functional additives with one another to prepare the organogel composition, and homogenizing the organogel composition to modify a shear viscosity of the organogel composition.

Abstract: A color concentrate comprising a high molecular weight thermoplastic saturated polyester resin carrier that can be used in the manufacturing of colored clear plastics.

Abstract: Methods for making metal particle-chitin composite materials are described. The methods can comprise contacting an ionic liquid with chitin, thereby forming a mixture; contacting the mixture with a non-solvent, thereby forming a chitin substrate in the non-solvent; collecting the chitin substrate from the non-solvent; deacetylating the collected chitin substrate, thereby forming a deacetylated chitin substrate; contacting the deacetylated chitin substrate with a metal salt, thereby forming an impregnated precursor composite material; and contacting the impregnated precursor composite material with a reducing agent, thereby reducing the metal salt to form a plurality of metal particles dispersed on the chitin substrate and forming the metal particle-chitin composite material.

Abstract: Disclosed are thermoset/thermoplastic composites that include a thermoset component directly or indirectly bonded to a thermoplastic component via a crosslinked binding layer between the two. The crosslinked binding layer is bonded to the thermoplastic component via epoxy linkages and is either directly or indirectly bonded to the thermoset component via epoxy linkages. The composite can be a laminate and can provide a route for addition of a thermoplastic implant to a thermoset structure.

Abstract: A plasticized biodegradable polyester film formed from a biodegradable polyester in approximately 100 parts by weight, a plasticizer in from approximately 5-25 parts by weight, an inorganic filler in from approximately 0-150 parts by weight; and an antioxidant in from approximately 0.1-1 parts by weight. A method for preparing the plasticized biodegradable polyester film including drying the biodegradable polyester, drying the inorganic filler, mixing the biodegradable polyester, the plasticizer, the inorganic filler and the antioxidant, adding the mixed biodegradable polyester, plasticizer, inorganic filler and antioxidant into an extruder forming extruded plasticized biodegradable polyester material, drying the extruded plasticized biodegradable polyester material, and blowing the dried plasticized biodegradable polyester material as a master batch into film through a extruder to obtain the plasticized biodegradable polyester film.

Abstract: The disclosed relates to a polyalkylene carbonate-based resin film. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a polyalkylene carbonate resin-based film comprising a blend resin in which a polyalkylene carbonate resin and a polyketone resin are mixed in a specified amount, thereby ensuring both excellent tensile strength and tear strength without deteriorating elongation properties possessed by the polyalkylene carbonate resin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-humidifying ion-exchange composite membrane including an aromatic hydrocarbon polymer ion-exchange membrane formed on the surface of a porous polymer support and a thin hydrophobic coating layer having a nanocracked morphology pattern on the surface of the ion-exchange membrane. The self-humidifying ion-exchange composite membrane of the present invention has good thermal/chemical stability, high mechanical strength, high ion-exchange capacity, and good long-term operational stability. Particularly, the self-humidifying ion-exchange composite membrane of the present invention is able to self-hydrate even under high-temperature and low-humidity conditions. Due to these advantages, it is expected that the self-humidifying ion-exchange composite membrane of the present invention will be commercialized as an electrolyte membrane for a fuel cell or a membrane for water treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to coated shaped articles comprising at least one shaped article comprising foamed beads comprising at least one polyurethane (A) and at least one coating comprising at least one polyurethane (B), wherein polyurethane (A) and polyurethane (B) are each constructed from at least one polyol and at least one polyisocyanate and wherein not less than 50 wt % of the polyol component used for constructing polyurethane (A) and polyurethane (B) is identical and not less than 50 wt % of the at least one polyisocyanate component used for constructing polyurethane (A) and polyurethane (B) is identical. The present invention further relates to processes for producing the coated shaped articles of the present invention and also to the method of using the coated shaped articles of the present invention for various applications.

Abstract: A blow-molded foam is provided by foaming and blow-molding the resin material including a polyethylene resin. The foamed resin includes the antioxidant by 300 ppm or more in total. The antioxidant is preferably the combination of a phosphorus antioxidant and a phenolic antioxidant. The optimum amount of phosphorus antioxidant to be included is 250 ppm to 3000 ppm, and that of phenolic antioxidant is 250 ppm to 750 ppm. In the manufacture, the collected resin material and the resin including 300 ppm or more of the antioxidant are melted and kneaded and the foaming agent is mixed thereto to provide the foamed resin, and the foamed resin is blow-molded.

Abstract: Pre-expanded polypropylene-based resin particles include a polypropylene-based resin. The polypropylene-based resin satisfies tan ??0.32×V+0.1, where tan ? represents a loss tangent at an angular frequency of 0.1 rad/s in dynamic viscoelastic behavior measurement at 200° C. and V represents a melt fracture take-up speed (m/min) at 200° C.

Abstract: Described herein are solid and foamable fluoropolymer alloy compositions and foamed articles using said foamable fluoropolymer alloy compositions. The foamable fluoropolymer alloy compositions can comprise a fluoropolymer, and a plastic polymer mixed with said fluoropolymer, wherein said plastic polymer is miscible with said fluoropolymer. The fluoropolymer alloy composition may further comprise a foaming agent. By way of example, the foaming agent can be talc or a talc derivative, or a mixture of talc (or talc derivative) with a citrate compound, such as a citrate salt. One or more additives are added to render the compositions flame retardant and/or smoke suppressant.

Abstract: Heat-expandable microspheres and applications thereof, the heat-expandable microspheres including a thermoplastic resin shell and a thermally-vaporizable blowing agent encapsulated therein. The thermoplastic resin is produced by polymerizing a polymerizable component containing (A) a nitrile monomer including methacrylonitrile, (B) a carboxyl-group-containing monomer and (C) a monomer having a functional group reactive with the carboxyl group. The polymerizable component satisfies the following conditions 1 and 2: Condition 1: The weight fraction of the monomers (A), (B) and (C) in the polymerizable component satisfy the inequality shown below. Weight fraction of the monomer (C)<Weight fraction of the monomer (A)?Weight fraction of the monomer (B)??Inequality (I) Condition 2: The ratio by weight of the monomer (B) to the monomer (C) ranges from 600:1 to 3:1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic-supporting structure, including a reticulated porous foam and a silicone coating layer, serving as an outer frame, on an outer surface of the foam, serving as an inner frame, a method of manufacturing the same, and a cosmetic product containing the same.

Abstract: A method for purifying a reclaimed polyethylene is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method involves obtaining reclaimed polyethylene, contacting the reclaimed polyethylene with a first fluid solvent to produce an extracted reclaimed polyethylene; then dissolving the extracted reclaimed polyethylene in a solvent to produce a first solution comprising polyethylene. The first solution is settled and then filtered. A purer polyethylene is separated from the resulting solution.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to methods of degrading of polymers using compounds of Formula I, which can make a hydrophilic surface on the polymer, and bacteria that degrade the polymer:

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a polyester (meth)acrylate resin (I), said process comprising the steps of: (a) Reacting a thermoplastic polyester with (a1) at least one polyhydric alcohol and, optionally, with (a2) at least one triglyceride, wherein the molar ratio of triglyceride to thermoplastic polyester is between 0 and 0.3, and the molar ratio of polyhydric alcohol to thermoplastic polyester is at most 1.9 to obtain a depolymerization product A that has a hydroxyl number within the range of from 200 to 800 mg KOH/g; (b) Reacting the depolymerization product A with (b1) at least one fatty acid and/or (b2) at least one polybasic carboxylic acid and, optionally, with (b3) at least one polyhydric alcohol to provide a polyester polyol B; (c) Reacting the polyester polyol B with (c) at least one (meth)acrylating compound to provide a (meth)acrylated compound (I), wherein the weight ratio of fatty acid (b 1) to the depolymerization product A is between 0 and 0.

Abstract: A method of preparing a seamless membrane over a flat or low-sloped roof, the method comprising applying multiple layers of a liquid coating composition over a roof surface, where said step of applying includes applying at least one layer of a liquid coating composition that includes expandable graphite.

Abstract: Graphene-containing latex. The latex contains a graphene structure and non-carbon, non-oxygen and non-hydrogen elements. The provided latex is enabled to have multiple performances such as far-infrared performance, antibacterial performance and bacteriostasis by selecting a specific carbon nanostructure compound and by means of collocation and combination of a graphene structure and elements such as Fe, Si and Al; and furthermore, higher far-infrared effect and antibacterial effect can be achieved by controlling a specific addition proportion. The experimental results prove that the far-infrared performance of the latex can reach a maximum value of 0.93, and the bacteriostasis can reach a maximum value of 99%.

Abstract: Neutron radiation can be attenuated by a material comprising acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) filament infused with gadolinium, boron, gold, and/or cadmium. The metal-infused filaments are 3D-printed to form a sleeve or cover for gamma and/or alpha radiation detectors to shield, absorb and allow detection of neutrons that are converted to gamma and or alpha radiation. The materials can also allow discrimination between neutron and gamma and/or alpha radiation in a mixed radiation field. Boron-infused filaments also provide neutron shielding and can be used in the manufacture of water equivalent phantoms.

Abstract: A compact camera module that contains a generally planar base on which is mounted a lens barrel is provided. The base, barrel, or both are molded from a polymer composition that includes a thermotropic liquid crystalline polymer and a plurality of mineral fibers (also known as “whisker”). The mineral fibers have a median width of from about 1 to about 35 micrometers and constitute from about 5 wt. % to about 60 wt. % of the polymer composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyolefin composition comprising (A) a polyolefin, (B) a benzil derivative comprising, preferably consisting of, the structural unit according to the following formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and R10 independently from each other are hydrogen, or a hydrocarbyl group which may contain heteroatoms or at least two of said R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and R10 together with the ring atoms of the ring system of formula (I) they are attached to, form a further aromatic or non-aromatic ring fused to the ring system of formula (I) and at least R1 or R2 is an ester group. The invention also relates to a wire or cable, in particular a medium, high or extra high voltage cable, comprising such a composition, and to the use of such a composition for the production of a wire or cable, in particular a medium, high or extra high voltage cable.

Abstract: The present application provides a nucleator composition including trace amount of an aromatic aldehyde, a sorbitol diacetal and a sorbitol triacetal. The nucleator composition of the present application can improve nucleation performance of a polymer, increase transparency, glossiness, flexural modulus and tensile strength of polymer films, polymer sheets and polymer moulding articles, and can improve heat distortion temperature and dimensional stability of polymer articles. In addition, a polymer contains the nucleator composition of the present application will not give off unpleasant odour.

Abstract: Crosslinkable polymeric compositions comprising an ethylene-based polymer, an organic peroxide, and a crosslinking coagent having at least one N,N-diallylamide functional group. Such crosslinkable polymeric compositions and their crosslinked forms can be employed as polymeric layers in wire and cable applications, such as insulation in power cables.

Abstract: A breathable film is described having a basis weight from 1 g/m2 to 10 g/m2, a process for producing the breathable film and use of a surface-treated filler material product as filler in the breathable film. Finally, an article is described that includes the breathable film as well as the use of the breathable film in hygienic applications, medical applications, healthcare applications, filtration materials, geotextile products, agricultural applications, horticultural applications, clothing, footwear products, baggage products, household applications, industrial applications, packaging applications, building applications, or construction.