Abstract: A cationic polymer salt composition is provided that includes a reaction product derived from reaction of a polyamine or a polyalkyleneimine and a substituted alkyl trialkyl quaternary ammonium salt. Also provided are surfactant compositions. The compositions may also include carriers, such as water, methanol, ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, butanol, isobutanol, monoethyleneglycol, an ethyleneglycol monobutyl ether, and hexylene glycol.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the use, as fire-retardant, of an aqueous composition including chitosan and at least one mineral filler, the inorganic filler being for example chosen from the group of mineral fillers in laminae, in particular chosen from the group consisting of talc, montmorillonite, saponite, sepiolite, bentonite, smectite, hectorite, kaolinite, halloysite and mica, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A masterbatch manufacturing method in accordance with the present disclosure comprises an operation in which pre-coagulation rubber latex comprising filler is coagulated to obtain a coagulum; an operation in which the coagulum is dewatered; and an operation in which the dewatered coagulum is plasticized as it is dried by means of an extruder; wherein, during the operation in which the dewatered coagulum is plasticized as it is dried, the coagulum comprises a peptizing agent.

Abstract: A present invention provides a nitrite rubber composite, a preparation method thereof and a sealing ring using the composite are provided. The nitrile rubber composite provided by the present invention contains the following preparation raw materials in parts by mass: 100 parts of raw nitrile rubber, 0.1-5 parts of liquid nitrite rubber modified graphene oxide, 60-90 parts of liquid nitrite rubber modified carbon black, 1-3 parts of anti-aging agent, 2-6 parts of compound vulcanizing agent, and 1-3 parts of accelerant.

Abstract: A polypropylene composition made from or containing (i) component (1) made from or containing a propylene homopolymer or copolymer containing 0 to 0.5% by weight of an ethylene-derived unit; (ii) component (2) made from or containing an ethylene/propylene copolymer containing 15 to 30% by weight of an ethylene-derived unit; and (iii) 0.01 to 1.0 parts by weight of a crystal nucleating agent based on a total of 100 parts by weight of component (1) and component (2); wherein 1) the Mw/Mn value of xylene insolubles (XI) is in the range of 6 to 20, 2) the weight ratio of component (1) to component (2) is in the range of 82:18 to 90:10, 3) the intrinsic viscosity of xylene solubles (XSIV) is in the range of 2.5 to 3.4 dl/g, 4) the MFR (at 230° C. under a load of 2.16 kg) is in the range of 3 to 10 g/10 min.

Abstract: An ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer composition contains: (A) an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer; (B) an alkali earth metal compound; and (C) a sorbic acid ester; wherein the sorbic acid ester (C) is present in an amount of 0.00001 to 10 ppm based on the weight of the ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer composition; wherein the ratio (B)/(C) of the weight of the alkali earth metal compound (B) on a metal basis to the weight of the sorbic acid ester (C) is 10 to 30,000. The ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer composition is less susceptible to coloration.

Abstract: Light scattering polymeric compositions have improved scattering efficiency and improved mechanical properties. The compositions include a polymeric matrix material and at least two different kinds of scattering particles uniformly dispersed therein.

Abstract: A block copolymer is provided. The block copolymer includes a first block including repeat units represented by formula (I), and a second block connected to the first block and including repeat units represented by formula (II) or (III). The disclosure also provides a method for preparing the block copolymer and a thin film structure including the same.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin composition at least including: [A] an epoxy resin containing two or more glycidyl groups; [B] a cyanate ester resin containing two or more cyanate groups; and [C] an amine compound; and satisfying the following conditions (1) and (2): (1) 0.25?the number of moles of glycidyl groups in the thermosetting resin composition/the number of moles of cyanate groups in the thermosetting resin composition?1.5; and (2) 0.05?the number of moles of active hydrogen contained in the amino groups in the thermosetting resin composition/the number of moles of cyanate groups in the thermosetting resin composition<0.5; and a prepreg and a fiber reinforced composite material using the thermosetting resin composition.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polyester resin composition has an excellent retention stability and is capable of producing a molded article excellent in mechanical properties and heat resistance as well as in long-term hydrolysis resistance; and the molded article. The thermoplastic polyester resin includes 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic polyester resin (A) and 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of a biphenyl aralkyl-type epoxy resin or cyclopentadiene-type epoxy resin (B) of a specific type.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polyester resin composition includes 0.05 to 10 parts by weight of an epoxy compound (B) and 0.001 to 1 part by weight of a hindered amine compound (C) with respect to 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic polyester resin (A) having an amount of carboxyl groups of 50 eq/t or less. The thermoplastic polyester resin composition is capable of producing a molded article which is excellent in mechanical properties and heat resistance, as well as in long-term hydrolysis resistance, and has a small decrease in mechanical properties and hydrolysis resistance even when melt-processed at a high temperature of 270° C. or more.

Abstract: Disclosed are a polyester resin composition including (A) about 100 parts by weight of a polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) resin; (B) greater than or equal to about 0.01 parts by weight and less than about 0.1 parts by weight of a phenol-based antioxidant; (C) greater than or equal to about 0.01 parts by weight and less than about 0.1 parts by weight of a thioester-based antioxidant; (D) greater than or equal to about 0.01 parts by weight and less than 0.2 parts by weight of an ethylene acrylic acid-based copolymer; and (E) greater than or equal to about 0.01 parts by weight and less than 0.2 parts by weight of montan wax, and an article made using the same.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe polyimide blend compositions, methods of making polyimide blend compositions, methods of using polyimides, membranes including polyimide blends, methods of making membranes including polyimide blends, methods of separating mixtures using the membranes including polyimide blends, and the like.

Abstract: Compositions that are curable to polythioether polymers are provided, comprising: a) a dithiol monomer; b) a diene monomer; c) a radical cleaved photoinitiator; d) a peroxide; and e) an amine; where the peroxide and amine together are a peroxide-amine redox initiator. In some embodiments, the amine is a tertiary amine. In some embodiments, the amine is selected from the group consisting of dihydroxyethyl-p-toluidine, N,N-diisopropylethylamine, and N, N, N?, N?, N?-pentamethyl-diethylenetriamine. In some embodiments, the peroxide is selected from the group consisting of di-tert-butyl peroxide, methyl ethyl ketone peroxide, and benzoyl peroxide. In some embodiments, the composition may additionally comprise a polythiol monomer having three or more thiol groups.

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 subjecting a washed polyarylene sulfide to a heat treatment in the presence of an atmosphere that includes an inert gas, wherein the heat treatment occurs at a temperature of from about 150° C. to about 275° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aromatic polysulfone composition including an aromatic polysulfone (P1) and an aromatic polysulfone (P2) different from the aromatic polysulfone (P1), in which the (P1) contains an amino group-containing aromatic polysulfone which has an amino group at a polymer chain terminal and of which a weight-average absolute molecular weight (Mw) is less than 20,000 g/mol, the (P2) substantially consists of a repeating unit represented by General Formula (A) and a glass transition temperature (Tg) of the (P2) is higher than or equal to 222° C., and the weight-average absolute molecular weight (Mw) of the aromatic polysulfone composition is larger than the weight-average absolute molecular weight (Mw) of the amino group-containing aromatic polysulfone.

Abstract: Crosslinkable compositions based on organopolysiloxanes containing organyloxy groups which have improved wetting behavior, and especially improved early stability, contain (A) organopolysiloxanes composed of units RaR1b(OR2)cSiO(4?a?b?c)/2??(I), (B) organosilicon compounds (R4O)dSiR3(4?d)??(II), and/or their partial hydrolysates, and (C) organosilicon compounds containing basic nitrogen (R6O)eSiR5(4?e)??(III), and/or their partial hydrolysates.

Abstract: Provided is a siloxane resin composition having excellent adhesion and fine patterning properties. The siloxane resin composition contains: a siloxane resin (A) including a structure represented by general formula (1), a structure represented by general formula (2), and a structure represented by general formula (3); a compound (B) having an unsaturated double bond; a photopolymerization initiator (C); and a solvent (D).

Abstract: A two-part moisture cure organosiloxane composition is disclosed. The two-part moisture cure organosiloxane composition comprises a base component and a catalyst package. The catalyst package undergoes minimal phase separation during storage.

Abstract: The invention presents a preparation method of organic silicone elastomers cross-linked bypolyphenols, which comprises steps as follows: (1) Dissolve 15-250 parts (by mass) of amino-polysiloxanes in the organic solvents to get the amino-polysiloxanes solution; then, dissolve 1˜20 parts of polyphenols in 1-60 parts of water to get the aqueous solution of polyphenols; mix the said two solutions, add 2-130 parts of reinforcement fillers, stir evenly, and then pour them into the mold. (2) Cure and cross-link the mold containing the mixed solutions at 80° C.-170° C. for a period of time, and cool it to room temperature to get the organic silicone elastomer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and a method of preparing the composition where the composition comprising functionalized lignin having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of at least 1,000 g/mol and a green carrier liquid comprising depolymerized functional lignin, wherein the functionalized lignin is dissolved in the green carrier liquid and wherein the amount of depolymerized functionalized lignin compounds in the composition is higher than the amount of functionalized lignin.

Abstract: Processes of selectively depositing a metal-containing film comprise: providing a surface having a plurality of materials exposed thereon simultaneously, and exposing the surface to a vapor of a metal-containing film-forming composition that contains a precursor having the formula: LxM(—N(R)—(CR?2)n—NR?2) wherein M is a Group 12, Group 13, Group 14, Group 15, Group IV or Group V element; x+1 is the oxidation state of the M; L is an anionic ligand, independently selected from dialkylamine, alkoxy, alkylimine, bis(trialkylsilylamine), amidinate, betadiketonate, keto-imine, halide, or the like; R, R? each are independently a C1-C10 linear, branched or cyclic alkyl, alkenyl, or trialkylsilyl group; R? is H or a C1-C10 linear, branched or cyclic alkyl, alkenyl or trialkylsilyl group; n=1-4, wherein at least one of the materials is at least partially blocked by a blocking agent from the deposition of the metal-containing film through a vapor deposition process.

Abstract: Articles including durable and icephobic polymeric coatings are disclosed. The polymeric coatings include a bonding layer which may contain a substantially fully cured polymeric resin providing excellent adhesion to metallic or polymer substrates. The polymeric coating further includes an outer surface layer which is smooth, hydrophobic and icephobic and, in addition to a substantially fully cured resin, contains silicone comprising additives near the exposed outer surface. The anisotropic polymeric coatings are particularly suited for strong and lightweight parts required in aerospace, automotive and sporting goods applications. A process for making the articles is disclosed as well.

Abstract: A composition, including at least one silane group-containing polymer that is liquid at room temperature, at least one epoxide liquid resin, and at least one aliphatic polyamine having a molecular weight of at least 115 g/mol and having at least three amine hydrogens reactive toward epoxide groups. The composition is a liquid that is configured to form a sealing membrane after curing. The sealing film applied in liquid form is isocyanate-free, low-odor, and easy to process because of the low viscosity and the long open time. The sealing film cures quickly and forms a high-quality elastic material having good mechanical properties and good weather resistance.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to tertiary amine solutions of metal precursors used for chemical vapor deposition or atomic layer deposition. The tertiary amine solutions have many advantages. They dissolve high concentrations of non-polar precursors without reacting with them. They do not supply impurities such as oxygen or halogens to the material being produced, nor do they etch or corrode them. Vaporization rates can be chosen so that the solute and solvent may be evaporated simultaneously, have high flash points, and low flammability. Small droplets may be formed easily which facilitate rapid evaporation without decomposition of he dissolved metal precursor to supply vapors for chemical vapor deposition or atomic layer deposition processes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a matte golf ball paint composition that provides a solution to the problem with a golf ball having a difficulty of taking on the original color of the cover due to scattering of the color incurred during the injection molding of the ball, thus helping deliver the original color of the cover; a matte golf ball that not only takes on the original color of the cover but also provides a combination of improved driving distance, spin, and control; and a method for manufacturing a matte golf ball with excellent weather resistance, water resistance, yellowing resistance, and abrasion resistance.

Abstract: A polyurethane-based binder dispersion is described. The polyurethane based binder dispersion comprises: a polyurethane, which comprises: (A) a polyisocyanate; (B) a first polyol having a chain with two hydroxyl functional groups at one end of the chain and no hydroxyl groups at an opposed end of the chain; (C) a second polyol having a chain with two hydroxyl functional groups at both ends of the chain; (D) a carboxylic acid functional group with two hydroxyl functional groups; and (E) a compound shown in formula (1): m(M+) n(X)—R—Y— (1), wherein m is 0 or 1, M is a metal, n is 2 to 10, X is an amino group, R is a C1 to C18 alkyl group, a C6 to C30 aromatic compound or a C4 to C20 aliphatic cyclic compound, and Y is SO3- or SO3H, with the proviso that when m is 0, Y is SO3H and when m is 1, Y is SO3-.

Abstract: Coating compositions including a binder agent are disclosed. The binder agent is formed of a fluorocopolymer and a non-fluorinated film-forming polymer. Methods of coating cables with the coating compositions are also described herein.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides coating compositions that can be cured at fast rates as well as coatings and cured products formed from the coating compositions. The coating compositions include an acylgermane photoinitiator that leads to fast cure speeds. The coating compositions include primary coating compositions and secondary coating compositions. The coating compositions can be cured to form primary and secondary coatings of optical fibers. The primary coatings feature low Young's modulus and high tear strength. The primary coatings provide good microbending performance and are resistant to defect formation during the fiber draw process and subsequent handling operations. The secondary coatings feature high Young's modulus and good puncture resistance.

Abstract: By producing a resin composition containing (A) an epoxy resin having two or more epoxy groups in one molecule thereof and containing a hexanediol structure, (B) an ultraviolet ray active ester group-containing compound, and (C) an epoxy resin curing accelerator, even in a state where an irregular shape of the surface of an insulating resin layer is small, a high adhesive force to a wiring conductor can be easily revealed.

Abstract: A protective composition contains a water-soluble polyester resin including a polyvalent carboxylic acid residue and a polyvalent alcohol residue. The polyvalent carboxylic acid residue includes: a polyvalent carboxylic acid residue having a metal sulfonate group; and a naphthalene dicarboxylic acid residue. The proportion of the polyvalent carboxylic acid residue to the polyvalent carboxylic acid residue falls within the range from 25 mol % to 70 mol %. The proportion of the naphthalene dicarboxylic acid residue to the polyvalent carboxylic acid residue falls within the range from 30 mol % to 75 mol %.

Abstract: A curable composition is disclosed. The curable composition comprises: (A) an organopolysiloxane containing at least two silicon-bonded aliphatically unsaturated groups per molecule; (B) an organohydrogensiloxane containing at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule; (C) a hydrosilylation-reaction catalyst; (D) a hydrosilylation-reaction inhibitor; and (E) a catalyst different from component (C) and capable of deactivating the (D) hydrosilylation-reaction inhibitor at an elevated temperature of from 50 to 120 C such that components (A) and (B) react in the presence of at least component (C) at the elevated temperature. A process of preparing a coated substrate with the curable composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a polishing composition that can effectively improve a polishing removal rate. According to the present invention, a polishing composition for polishing a polishing target material is provided. The polishing composition contains water, an oxidant, and a polishing removal accelerator, and does not contain abrasive. At least one metal salt selected from the group consisting of an alkali metal salt and an alkaline earth metal salt is contained as the polishing removal accelerator.

Abstract: Controlled radical initiators, reaction mixtures containing the 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 various articles are provided. The controlled radical initiators are bis-dithiocarbamate or bis-dithiocarbonate compounds having a carbonyl group between the two dithiocarbamate or dithiocarbonate groups.

Abstract: The pressure sensitive adhesive sheet is a sheet shaped pressure sensitive adhesive including an acryl-based base polymer. The acryl-based base polymer contains an acryl-based segment and a urethane-based segment, and a content of the urethane-based segment is 3 to 30 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the acryl-based segment. The urethane-based segment includes at least one urethane chain selected from the group consisting of a polyether urethane and a polyester urethane. The content of the urethane-based segment other than the polyether urethane-based segment is 15 parts by weight or less based on 100 parts by weight of the acryl-based segment.

Abstract: A multilayer adhesive film is provided including: a first outer adhesive layer; a second outer adhesive layer; and an intermediate adhesive layer disposed between the first outer adhesive layer and the second outer adhesive layer. The multilayer adhesive film has both high step absorbency and excellent reworkability.

Abstract: A polymeric tape comprises a facestock extending lengthwise, the facestock including a polymer. An adhesive layer is on a first surface of the facestock. Tear-cuts are formed into at least one longitudinal edge of the facestock and extending inwardly, the tear-cuts being provided all along the at least one longitudinal edge of the facestock.

Abstract: The provided relates to a method for preparing an anisotropic conductive adhesive for fine pitch and an anisotropic conductive adhesive for fine pitch prepared by the same method. Provided is a method for preparing an anisotropic conductive adhesive for a fine pitch including: (i) removing an oxide film of solder particles having self-fusion and self-orientation functions between metal terminals of a substrate by melting the solder particles at a predetermined temperature using a first reducing agent; (ii) removing moisture generated in step (i); and (iii) preparing an anisotropic conductive adhesive by mixing the solder particles from which the oxide film and the moisture are removed with a binder resin in steps (i) and (ii), in which step (iii) is performed in a state where a contact with oxygen is blocked.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention is an adhesive film comprising: a first adhesive layer comprising a first adhesive component, a first conductive particle that is a dendritic conductive particle, and a second conductive particle that is a conductive particle other than the first conductive particle, the second conductive particle comprising a nonconductive core body and a conductive layer provided on the core body; and a second adhesive layer comprising a second adhesive component, wherein a volume proportion of the second adhesive component in the second adhesive layer is larger than a volume proportion of the first adhesive component in the first adhesive layer.

Abstract: Self-healing mircrocapsules including: a) a polymeric shell; b) a healing-agent compartmentalized inside the polymeric shell; and c) a catalyst deposited on the surface of the polymeric shell; where the microcapsules are prepared by suspension polymerization, and the microcapsules may be present in a polymeric matrix and in composite materials that include such polymeric matrix.

Abstract: Provided are an adhesive composition and an organic electronic device (OED) including the same, and particularly, an adhesive composition, which may form a structure effectively blocking moisture or oxygen flowing into an OED from the outside, thereby ensuring the lifespan of the OED, realize a top-emission OED, and exhibit excellent adhesive durability and reliability, and an OED including the same.

Abstract: The present invention refers to co-extrusion of one or more polyolefins with one or more adhesive layers to improve the adhesiveness of the polyolefins in metal, epoxy resin, glass, ceramics, paper, wood, thermoplastic resin, fabric, non-woven fabric, varnishes and formica. More specifically, the present invention refers to a method of co-extruding at least one polyolefin with an adhesive layer, thereby enhancing the adhesion properties of the polyolefin, particularly in polyurethane foams such that a polar surface is imparted to the obtained adhesived polyolefin.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive includes an acryl-based base polymer. The acryl-based base polymer contains an acryl-based segment and a urethane-based segment. In the acryl-based base polymer, the content of the urethane-based segment is 3 to 20 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the acryl-based segment. A pressure sensitive adhesive sheet can be obtained by applying a pressure sensitive adhesive composition on a substrate in a layer form. The pressure sensitive adhesive composition may be curable and may include a polymerization initiator. In formation of the pressure sensitive adhesive sheet, the curable pressure sensitive adhesive composition may be, as necessary.

Abstract: Silicone optically clear adhesives compositions and films with pressure sensitive properties are described. The silicone optically clear adhesives compositions are thermal, UV curable, or UV-moisture dual curable. The silicone optically clear adhesives are suitable for sealing and bonding cover glasses, touch panels, diffusers, rigid compensators, heaters, and flexible films, polarizers and retarders in the optical display devices, and are particularly suitable in flexible and foldable displays.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a polyolefin film including a fibrous polyolefin having an average diameter of 0.1 ?m or more and less than 1.0 ?m, wherein the polyolefin film has a connected-void structure, has a void ratio a of 50% to 90%, has a thickness d in ?m, which satisfies, together with the void ratio a, a relation of 40?(d×(100?a)/100)?200, and is used as a radiative cooling film, and a radiative cooling structure body including the polyolefin film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mixture of esters obtainable by reacting components of an esterifiable composition with each other, wherein the esterifiable composition comprises at least one trimer fatty acid, at least one fatty acid and at least one hydroxy monocarboxylic acid and a production process of the mixture of esters. Furthermore, the present invention relates to environmental friendly, preferably oil based, drilling fluids comprising the above-mentioned mixture of esters, water and an organic phase and the use of said mixture as viscosifier for drilling fluids.

Abstract: Disclosed here are drilling fluid compositions containing linear alpha olefins, an invert emulsifier, a filtration control agent; and an inorganic mineral component including one or more of lime, calcium chloride, and barite. Also disclosed here are methods of using such compositions during drilling operations for recovery of hydrocarbons. Various other embodiments may be disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an electrocrushing drilling fluid with an electrocrushing drilling base fluid including a non-polar oil, water, and glycerin. The base fluid may further include a polar oil and an alkylene carbonate. The electrocrushing drilling fluid may further contain at least one additive. The electrocrushing drilling fluid may have a dielectric constant or dielectric strength of at least a set amount, an electric conductivity less than a set amount, or a combination of these properties. The disclosure further relates to an electrocrushing drilling system containing the electrocrushing drilling fluid and an electrocrushing drill bit.

Abstract: Methods herein may include injecting a cement slurry having an aqueous base fluid, a cement, and a plurality of cellulose nanofibers dispersed in the aqueous base fluid. The plurality of cellulose nanofibers may be present in the slurry in an amount effective to provide a slurry density of not higher than 15 lb/gal.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods, compositions, and systems directed to filter cake removal embodying a delayed breaker fluid for oil-based drill-in fluids. A wellbore treatment method comprising: introducing a delayed breaker fluid into a wellbore, wherein the delayed breaker fluid comprises an aqueous base fluid, an acid precursor, and a carbodiimide; and contacting a filter cake in the wellbore with the delayed breaker fluid such that the filter cake is at least partially degraded by acid released from the acid precursor.