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: A heterofunctional poly(alkyleneoxide) according to the invention contains a first polymer terminus containing a protected, unprotected, or derivatized amine or aminoalkyl functionality and a second polymer terminus containing an unsaturated functionality. Reaction products, derivatives, and methods of making these materials are also described.

Abstract: Sulfur-containing poly(alkenyl) ethers can be incorporated into the backbone of polythioether prepolymers and can be used as curing agents in thiol-terminated polythioether prepolymer compositions. Cured sealants prepared using compositions containing sulfur-containing poly(alkenyl) ether-containing polythioether prepolymers and/or sulfur-containing poly(alkenyl) ether curing agents exhibit improved physical properties suitable for use in aerospace sealant applications.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of preparing thermoplastic gels and dry silicone gels with an alkyl ester polydimethylsiloxane having a formula (I): (I) Also disclosed are thermoplastic gels and dry silicone gels prepared by the disclosed methods. In the formula (I), n is about 60% to about 90% of the formula (I); m is about 10% to about 40% of the formula (I); R is —(C?O)—OR1; and R is a C2-C20 alkyl group. The alkyl ester polydimethylsiloxane has a weight average molecular weight of about 10,000 g/mol to about 50,000 g/mol. The hardness of the thermoplastic gels is less than 120 g peak load. The hardness of the dry silicone gels is less than 100 g peak load.

Abstract: Provided is a thermal conductive silicone composition containing: (A) an organopolysiloxane having a kinetic viscosity of 10 to 100,000 mm2/s at 25° C., and represented by the following average composition formula (1) R1aSiO(4-a)/2??(1) wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a monovalent hydrocarbon group, and a represents a number satisfying 1.8?a?2.2; (B) silver nanoparticles having an average particle size of 3 to 600 nm; (C) a thermal conductive filler other than the component (B), having an average particle size of 0.7 to 100 ?m and a thermal conductivity of 10 W/m° C. or higher; and (D) a catalyst selected from the group consisting of a platinum based catalyst, an organic peroxide and a catalyst for condensation reaction.

Abstract: SiOC-bonded polyether siloxanes are produced by transesterification of alkoxysiloxanes with polyetherols in the presence of trifluoromethanesulfonate as catalyst. The computational total water content of the reactants including alkoxysiloxanes and polyetherols is ?5000 ppm by mass, advantageously ?300 ppm by mass, preferably ?150 ppm by mass, more preferably ?100 ppm by mass, in particular ?50 ppm by mass. The determination of the individual water contents is performed beforehand, preferably by titration according to Karl Fischer.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a process for the preparation of resin-inorganic fibers composite and the obtained resin-inorganic fibers composite for coating. The process comprises the step of providing inorganic fibers bearing one or more monomer functional groups reactive with a monomer component; and reacting resin-forming monomer components with the inorganic fibers bearing one or more monomer functional groups reactive with a monomer component, to obtain the resin-inorganic fibers composite, wherein the resin is selected from the group consisting of alkyd resin, polyester resin and a combination thereof. The present disclosure is also directed to a coating composition containing the composite and a coating formed from the coating composition.

Abstract: An ethoxylated pentaerythritol core hyperbranched polymer with dithiocarboxylate as side group and terminal group and its applications as a heavy metal chelating agent are disclosed, which relates to the field of chemical and environmental protection technology. The hyperbranched polymer has a chemical formula of C[CH2OCH2CH2OCOCH2CH2N(CSSM)CH2CH2NHCSSM]4, wherein M is Na+, K+ or NH4+. A preparation method of the hyperbranched polymer is simple, the raw materials are easily available, and it is easy to be industrialized. The hyperbranched polymer is able to be used as a heavy metal chelating agent. Its special three-dimensional space structure is able to alternately chelate with heavy metals to form a large three-dimensional molecular conjugate with low solubility, strong stability, and compactness, which is able to effectively treat wastewater and waste containing heavy metals.

Abstract: Analyte-insensitive materials comprising polymerizable monomers suitable for use in forming a hydrophilic, cross-linked gel comprising on the surface of a substrate for an electrode.

Abstract: A film having high heat resistance and a low total haze value and yellowness index. The film includes a fluorinated polyimide layer having a total haze value of 4 or lower, a yellowness index of 3 or lower, and a total luminous transmittance of 90% or higher.

Abstract: A methacrylic resin composition comprises a methacrylic resin, the methacrylic resin comprising: 50 mass % to 97 mass % of a methacrylic acid ester monomer unit (A); 3 mass % to 30 mass % of a structural unit (B) having a cyclic structure-containing main chain; and 0 mass % to 20 mass % of another vinyl monomer unit (C) that is copolymerizable with a methacrylic acid ester monomer, wherein the methacrylic resin satisfies a specific condition; and the composition has a weight average molecular weight residual ratio of 80% or more upon heating under a nitrogen atmosphere at 280° C. for 1 hour, and has a weight average molecular weight residual ratio of 80% or more upon heating in air at 280° C. for 0.5 hours.

Abstract: A composition for forming a heat shrinkable film includes a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin having an inherent viscosity of 0.50 to 1.2 dl/g, and a polyester based copolymer including a dicarboxylic acid-derived residue including a residue derived from an aromatic dicarboxylic acid and a diol-derived residue including a residue derived from 4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexylmethyl 4?-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexane carboxylate represented by the following Chemical Formula 1 and a residue derived from 4,4-(oxybis(methylene)bis)cyclohexane methanol represented by the following Chemical Formula 2.

Abstract: One object of the present invention is to provide a polyolefin resin foam which does not have a difference between the front side and the back side on the top and bottom surfaces which sandwich in the thickness direction the foam which is excellent in flexibility, buffer property, and heat insulation property despite its thinness, and which can be used suitably in the fields of architecture, electricity, electronics, vehicles, and the like as a variety of heat-resistant sealing materials. The surface hardness of the foam measured by a micro rubber hardness tester is 30° or more and 70° or less, and the centerline average roughness Ra75 of a first surface portion on one side of the foam in the thickness direction and of a second surface portion on the other side of the foam in the thickness direction is 5 ?m or more and 20 ?m or less.

Abstract: A melamine/formaldehyde foam having an open-cell foam structure, with an impregnation applied to the foam structure that comprises at least one particulate phyllosilicate surface-modified with aminosilane and at least one anionically- and/or nonionically-stabilized polyurethane dispersion.

Abstract: The present invention provides water-soluble or water-dispersible polyester resins prepared by depolymerizing a terephthalate plastic material in an alcoholysis/glycolysis reaction, and re-polymerizing the product by reacting with a polybasic acid and/or anhydride. The polyester resins of the invention contain 70% to 95% by weight of the terephthalate material, based on the total weight of the composition. The polyester resins of the present invention are useful as dispersants, for example in pigment preparations, and as binders in let-down varnishes, inks, coatings, etc, and as adhesion promoters in aqueous-based inks.

Abstract: A propylene copolymer composition comprising A) a propylene butylene copolymer which is—free of phthalicacid esters as well as decomposition products thereof; —obtained by a Ziegler-Natta catalyst and B) at least one ?-nucleating agent, the propylene copolymer composition having—a MFR (2.16 kg/210° C.) in the range of 2 to 100 g/10 min—a melting point Tm(1) of less than 140° C.—a melting point Tm(2) of at least 150° C., said Tm(2) being associated with more than 75% of the total melting enthalpy and whereby the propylene copolymer—has monomer units derived from a) propylene in an amount of 90.0-98.0 mol.-% b) butylene in an amount of 2.0-10.0 mol.-% with respect to the total weight of the propylene butylene copolymer—an isotacticity mm % as determined by 13C NMR spectroscopy of below 99.0%; and—a Koenig-B parameter with respect to butylene as determined by 13C NMR spectroscopy of more than 0.98.

Abstract: A curable composition includes: a near infrared absorbing compound that includes a cation having an absorption in a near infrared range and an anion; a salt of an anion that is a component other than the near infrared absorbing compound and has a conjugate acid pKa of ?8 or lower; and a curable compound.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method of manufacturing polysaccharide beads, comprising the steps of: i) providing a water phase comprising an aqueous solution of a polysaccharide; ii) providing an oil phase comprising at least one water-immiscible organic solvent and at least one oil-soluble emulsifier; iii) emulsifying the water phase in the oil phase to form a water-in-oil (w/o) emulsion; and iv) inducing solidification of the water phase in the w/o emulsion, wherein the organic solvent is an aliphatic or alicyclic ketone or ether.

Abstract: Modified thermoplastic hydrocarbon thermoplastic resins are provided, as well as methods of their manufacture and uses thereof in rubber compositions. The modified thermoplastic resins are modified by decreasing the relative quantity of the dimer, trimer, tetramer, and pentamer oligomers as compared to the corresponding unmodified thermoplastic resin polymers, resulting in a product that exhibits a greater shift in the glass transition temperature of the elastomer(s) used in tire formulations. This translates to better viscoelastic predictors of tire tread performance, such as wet grip and rolling resistance. The modified thermoplastic resins impart remarkable properties on various rubber compositions, such as tires, belts, hoses, brakes, and the like. Automobile tires incorporating the modified thermoplastic resins are shown to possess excellent results in balancing the properties of rolling resistance, tire wear, snow performance, and wet braking performance.

Abstract: A latex composition has a latex of a carboxyl group-containing conjugated diene rubber and a metal compound including a trivalent or higher metal, wherein a content of the metal compound is 0.1 to 1.5 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the carboxyl group-containing conjugated diene rubber.

Abstract: A crosslinkable low density polyethylene blend composition, cured product made therefrom, methods of making and using same, and articles containing same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyethylene resin suitable for preparing moulded articles, such as caps and closures. The invention provides in particular a polyethylene resin comprising at least two polyethylene fractions A and B, wherein said polyethylene resin has a melt index (MI2), of at least 3.0 g/10 min to at most 5.5 g/10 min as measured according to ISO 1133, condition D, at 190° C. and under a load of 2.16 kg, and a density of at least 0.955 g/cm3 to at most 0.965 g/cm3 as measured according to ISO 1183 at 23° C., and a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn which is at most 7.0, as determined by gel permeation chromatography, with Mw being the weight-average molecular weight and Mn being the number-average molecular weight; and wherein said polyethylene fraction A has a high load melt index (HLMI), as measured according to ISO 1133:1997 condition G at 190° C. and under a load of 21.6 kg, of at least 10.5 and a melt index (MI2) of at least 0.5 g/10 min to at most 1.

Abstract: Catalyst systems for polymerization of mixtures comprising an olefin include a selectivity control agent comprising at least one silicon-containing compound containing at least one C1-C10 alkoxy group bonded to a silicon atom and an amount of one or more agent compounds. The agent compound comprises C2-C13 mono- or polycarboxylic esters of aliphatic C2-C7 carboxylic acids and inertly substituted derivatives thereof. One or more polymerization catalysts may also be present. A polymerization process includes contacting an olefin or a mixture of the olefin and one or more copolymerizable comonomers under polymerization conditions with the catalyst composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides an innerliner rubber composition having an excellent balance of sheet processability and air retention properties, and a pneumatic tire including the rubber composition. The present invention relates to an innerliner rubber composition, containing a rubber component; a mixture of a fatty acid metal salt and a fatty acid amide; an oil; and a C5 petroleum resin, the rubber component including, based on 100% by mass thereof, at least 70% by mass of a butyl-based rubber, the mixture being present in an amount of 0.8 to 3.2 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the rubber component, the mixture, the oil, and the C5 petroleum resin being present in a combined amount of 6.0 to 16.0 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the rubber component.

Abstract: Disclosed are a thermoplastic resin composition, a method of preparing the same, and a molded part manufactured using the same, wherein the thermoplastic resin composition includes a-1) 1 to 30% by weight of a first graft polymer obtained by graft-polymerizing an aromatic vinyl compound and a vinyl cyanide compound onto a conjugated diene rubber having an average particle diameter of 0.05 ?m or more and less than 0.2 ?m; a-2) 5 to 45% by weight of a second graft polymer obtained by graft-polymerizing an aromatic vinyl compound and a vinyl cyanide compound onto a conjugated diene rubber having an average particle diameter of 0.2 to 0.5 ?m; b) 50 to 80% by weight of an aromatic vinyl compound-vinyl cyanide compound copolymer; and c) 1 to 10% by weight of a (meth)acrylic acid alkyl ester polymer.

Abstract: A vinyl chloride resin composition with which an increase in surface gloss can be suppressed even in the case of repeating the molding of a vinyl chloride resin molded product using the same mold and also favorable tensile elongation and low surface stickiness can be ensured is provided. A vinyl chloride resin composition comprises: a vinyl chloride resin; a plasticizer; and a silicone oil, wherein a content of the plasticizer relative to 100 parts by mass of the vinyl chloride resin is 80 parts by mass or more, a content of the silicone oil relative to 100 parts by mass of the plasticizer is 0.01 parts by mass or more, and a predetermined weight reduction rate of the silicone oil is 7.0 mass % or less.

Abstract: Provided is a melt processible fluororesin composition for injection molding of articles that has melt flow that facilitates injection molding, that can enhance strength of a fluororesin weld line area in an injection molded article, and that achieves excellent release from a mold. The fluororesin composition includes two or more types of melt processible fluororesins having different melt flow rates; one of the melt processible fluororesins being a high melt flow rate melt processible fluororesin having a melt flow rate of 35 g/10 min or greater, and another being a low melt flow rate melt processible fluororesin having a melt flow rate of 10 g/10 min or greater but less than 35 g/10 min; and wherein the ratio of the melt flow rate (MFRa) of the high MFR melt processible fluororesin to the melt flow rate (MFRb) of the low MFR melt processible fluororesin (MFRa/MFRb) is from 1 to 10.

Abstract: Provided are a heat dissipation material capable of ensuring stable adhesion while reducing cost, an inlay substrate using the same, and a method for manufacturing the same. A heat dissipation material having adhesive is obtained by coating a portion or the whole of the heat dissipation material with a heat dissipation material adhering composition including a resin component containing an epoxy resin, a curing agent, and an inorganic filler, and having a complex viscosity at 80° C. of 1×103 Pa·s to 5×106 Pa·s.

Abstract: An epoxy resin composition includes a polyol (A) having a hydroxyl value of 130 to 600 mgKOH/g, an epoxy resin (B), an amine curing agent (C), and a toughener (D). The epoxy resin composition may satisfy both 0.1?Wt2/Wp?8.0 and 0.1?Wp?8.0, where Wp represents the polyol (A) content of the composition in % by weight and Wt represents the toughener (D) content of the composition in % by weight, relative to a total amount of the polyol (A), the epoxy resin (B), the amine curing agent (C), and the toughener (D).

Abstract: A manufacturing method for a thermoplastic aromatic polyester resin composition is disclosed having a step of blending: a thermoplastic aromatic polyester resin A; an alkali composition B containing a thermoplastic aromatic polyester resin a and an alkali compound b; and a carbodiimide compound C. The alkali composition B is preferably a composition in which an aqueous solution of the alkali compound b is melt-kneaded with the thermoplastic aromatic polyester resin a. The carbodiimide compound C preferably contains an aromatic carbodiimide compound. The alkali compound U content in the thermoplastic aromatic polyester resin composition is preferably 10 ppm by mass or more and 100 ppm by mass or less.

Abstract: The present invention provides a chlorinated poly(propylene carbonate)/biomass composite material, comprising 3 wt % to 57 wt % of a chlorinated poly(propylene carbonate); 40 wt % to 94 wt % of a biomaterial; 2 wt % to 20 wt % of a rosin or a rosin derivative; 0 wt % to 1 wt % of an antioxidant; and 0 wt % to 5 wt % of a filler, wherein a sum of amounts of all components is 100 wt %. The chlorinated poly(propylene carbonate) functions as a binder, and plays an important role in the moisture resistance of the composite material. The rosin or the rosin derivative functions as a viscosifier and a lubricant, and can also improve the moisture resistance and mechanical property of the composite material. Under the synergistic effect of the above components, the composite material obtained in the present invention is excellent in both mechanical property and moisture resistance.

Abstract: An essentially solvent free emulsion is described comprising about 10 parts to about 80 parts of a silicone gum; about 1 part to about 20 parts of an amino-functionalized organopolysiloxane; about 1 part to about 20 parts of a nonionic surfactant; about 0.01 to about 5 parts acid; optionally, a silicone polyether; and optionally, an aqueous solution to equal 100 parts.

Abstract: Crosslinkable compositions contain (1) organosilicon compounds which have radicals containing aliphatic carbon-carbon multiple bonds (2) organosilicon compounds having Si-bonded hydrogen atoms (3) catalysts which promote the addition of Si-bonded hydrogen onto aliphatic multiple bond and (4) agents which retard the addition of Si-bonded hydrogen onto aliphatic multiple bond at room temperature of the formula CH2?C(R2)—CR1(OH)—R??(I) wherein R is hydrogen or a monovalent hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, optionally substituted with one or more hydroxyl groups, with the proviso that R is not hydrogen if R1 and R are both hydrogen, R1 is hydrogen or a monovalent hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, or R1 together with R form a cyclic hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 12 carbon atoms and R2 is hydrogen or a monovalent hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 12 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A method for the production of a sol-gel based matrix resulting in a sol-gel based matrix with high stability and high porosity. The sol-gel based material may be used for the production of a composite or sensor suitable for monitoring analytes.

Abstract: A building construction product comprising an ionochromic dye, wherein the building construction product has a first color when the product comprises water, wherein the first color is dependent on the presence of metal ions in solution in the product; and wherein the product has a second color when the product has solidified. Methods of monitoring setting and drying reactions of building construction products, including setting-type and drying-type joint compounds and plasters.

Abstract: A compound comprises at least one fluorescent moiety covalently bound to at least one second moiety selected from the group consisting of leuco moieties and chromophore moieties.

Abstract: The present invention includes processes and methods of preparing the hybrid polymer latex for coating composition that can be used for traffic markings, transportation and signages. The process may comprise preparing an initial monomer mix pre-emulsion of unsaturated organic compounds, preparing an initial inorganic dispersion feed comprising modified inorganic component, preparing an initiator solution, and adding at least 2 parts per 100 parts polymer by weight of polyfunctional amines to result in final hybrid polymer latex. The coating composition obtained by the disclosed process provides superior qualities of moisture proofing, water repellence and early rain resistance to enhance durability of the product.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to flame retarding building materials and methods for making them. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to flame retarding building materials that have both flame retardant character and desirable water vapor permeability values. In one embodiment, the disclosure provides a flame retardant vapor retarding membranes comprising: a building material substrate sheet having a melt viscosity of about 1 Pa·s to about 100,000 Pa·s at about 300° C. at 1 rad/s; and a polymeric coating layer disposed on the building material substrate layer, wherein the coating layer has a melt viscosity of about 1 Pa·s to about 100,000 Pa·s at about 300° C. at 1 rad/s.

Abstract: A conductive polymer dispersion of this disclosure includes: a conductive composite containing a n-conjugated conductive polymer and a polyanion; an isocyanurate-based compound; and a dispersion medium for dispersing the conductive composite.

Abstract: A thermochromic device includes a film and a number of vanadium dioxide nanowires disposed within the film. The film is manufactured by hot extruding a material that includes a polymer and a plurality of vanadium dioxide nanowires on a drum to form a rough film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to metallic luster pigments, to a process for production thereof and to the use of such metallic luster pigments.

Abstract: A composition comprising the following: A) coated polymer particles, and wherein the polymer particles are formed from a first composition comprising an ethylene-based polymer that comprises the following properties: a density from 0.854 to 0.860 g/cc, and a melt index (I2) from 4.0 to 15.0 g/10 min; and wherein the polymer particles comprise a coating on at least a portion of the total surface of the polymer particles, and wherein the coating is formed from a powder composition comprising at least one inorganic powder, and at least one organic powder selected from a metal stearate and/or a polymer powder, and wherein the weight ratio of the total amount of the inorganic powder to the total amount of the organic powder is from 3.0 to 50.0; B) optionally, a propylene-based polymer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a powder of spherical particles of crosslinkable polyamide suitable for the technique of selective laser sintering (SLS), and also a process for the production of such a powder of spherical particles of crosslinkable polyamide. The present invention also provides the production of articles by SLS, followed by a crosslinking step, starting from said powder of spherical particles of crosslinkable polyamide.

Abstract: The present invention provides energy curable ink and coating compositions that comprise polymerizable compounds, photoinitiators, and colorants. The polymerizable compounds comprise one or more polymerizable monomers and/or oligomers, wherein at least a portion is 3-methyl-1,5-pentanediol diacrylate. The inks and coatings of the invention exhibit excellent print properties after UV-LED, standard UV mercury vapor lamp, and electron beam cure.

Abstract: Energy curable composition including partially acrylated polyols, and one or more monofunctional or multifunctional free-radically polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer and/or oligomers.

Abstract: A pigment textile printing ink jet ink composition contains a pigment, a resin particle, a nonionic fluorine-based surfactant, and water.

Abstract: The present specification relates to an ink composition comprising a solvent comprising one or more types of Chemical Formulae 1 to 4; and a charge transferring material or a light emitting material, an organic light emitting device using the same, and a method for manufacturing the same.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of (i) a novel stabilizer including a stable nitroxide free radical which can function as a light-stabilizer and/or a heat-stabilizer, and (ii) compositions including the stable nitroxide free radical.

Abstract: A method for producing a conductive liquid electrophotographic ink composition is described, the method comprising: heating a polymer resin in a carrier fluid to dissolve the polymer resin; adding conductive metallic pigment particles to be coated to the carrier fluid; cooling the carrier fluid to effect precipitation of the polymer resin from the carrier fluid such that a coating of the resin is at least partially formed on the conductive metallic pigment particles; reheating the suspension of partially coated conductive metallic pigment particles in the carrier fluid; and cooling the carrier fluid at a controlled rate to effect precipitation of the polymer resin from the carrier fluid such that a coating of the resin is formed on the conductive metallic pigment particles, thereby producing the conductive liquid electrophotographic ink composition.

Abstract: A method of preparing a conductive pattern on a substrate includes the steps of applying a receiving layer on a substrate, applying a metallic nanoparticle dispersion on the white receiving layer thereby forming a metallic pattern, and sintering the metallic pattern, characterized in that the receiving layer has a roughness Rz between 1 and 75.