Abstract: A water- and oil-repellent composition including a copolymer having a repeating unit derived from a hydrophobic monomer having an ethylenically unsaturated double bond and a hydrocarbon group having from 3 to 40 carbon atoms, and a repeating unit that is derived from a cyclic vinylidene monomer, which is a compound represented by formula (wherein X represents an aliphatic group having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and Z represents at least one atom or group that is selected from a hydrogen atom, a hydrocarbon group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and halogen atoms). Also disclosed is method for producing the water- and oil-repellent composition; as well as a textile product to which the copolymer in the water- and oil-repellent composition is attached.

Abstract: The invention relates to non-biodegradable embolisation microspheres comprising a cross-linked matrix, the matrix being based on at least: a) from 20% to 95% of hydrophilic monomer; b) from 1% to 15% of a non-biodegradable hydrophilic cross-linking monomer; and c) from 1.5% to less than 6% of transfer agent selected from alkyl halides and cycloaliphatic or aliphatic thiols having in particular from 2 to 24 carbon atoms, and optionally having another functional group selected from amino, hydroxy and carboxy groups. The invention further relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising non-biodegradable embolisation microspheres according to the invention in conjunction with a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle, advantageously for parenteral administration.

Abstract: A surface treatment liquid capable of forming a hydrophilic resinous coating film adhering well to a surface of an object to be surface-treated and providing a surface treatment effect that does not decrease over time, even when the surface-treated article is exposed to a variety of agents, and a surface treatment method using the surface treatment liquid is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates an emulsifier stabilized formulated copolymer dispersion, processes for forming the emulsifier stabilized formulated copolymer dispersion, and to uses thereof. The emulsifier stabilized formulated copolymer dispersion may be formed by polymerizing at least one monomer in the presence of a stabilizer package, to form an emulsifier stabilizer copolymer dispersion, and introducing a post-addition comprising a polyvinyl alcohol solution to the emulsifier stabilized copolymer dispersion to form an emulsifier stabilized formulated copolymer dispersion. The polyvinyl alcohol, added as solution, may be added in an amount from 1 to 10 % by weight, solid polyvinyl alcohol based on solids content of the emulsifier stabilized copolymer dispersion. The polyvinyl alcohol may have a molecular weight expressed as viscosity from 3 mPa·s to 60 mPa·s based on a 4 % solution at 20° C. and a degree of hydrolysis from 70 mol.% to 85 mol.%, preferably from 78 mol.% to 82 mol.%, more preferably 80 mol.

Abstract: A composite fiber contains a component A as a core component and a component B at least partially covering the component A. The component A contains a vibration damping elastomer having a peak top intensity of tan ? of 0.5 or more. The component B contains a thermoplastic elastomer having a peak top intensity of tan ? of less than 0.5. The component B covers 70% or more of the cross-sectional perimeter of the component A in the fiber cross-section.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of making multi-layered graded multiblock copolymer films; multi-layered graded multiblock copolymer films made by the disclosed methods; uses of the disclosed multi-layered graded multiblock copolymer films; and devices comprising the disclosed multi-layered graded multiblock copolymer films. An exemplary disclosed multi-layered graded multiblock copolymer film has at least three identifiable layers comprising a first porous “skin” layer formed on the surface of a substrate, a porous bulk layer formed on the first porous “skin” layer, and a second porous “skin” layer formed on the surface of the porous bulk layer. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a selective process for the preparation of NCO-functionalized polyols, to their use in the preparation of silylated polyurethanes, to processes for preparing silylated polyurethanes and to silylated polyurethanes obtainable by a reaction of NCO-functionalized polyol with amino silane and to their use in CASE applications (coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers).

Abstract: A thermoplastic poly(urethane-urea) polyadduct with sterically hindered urea groups of the following Formula (I): —[I-M-(I—C1)a—(I-M)b-(I—C2)c]n-??(I) I, M, C1 and C2 each representing bivalent residues linked to each other via a urethane or urea moiety. In the residues I, C1 and C2, when more than four carbon atoms are present, optionally at least one of them is substituted by a heteroatom selected from oxygen and nitrogen. Optionally at least one of the residues I, M, C1 and C2 includes one or more ester moieties. a, b and c each independently represent an integer from 0 to 10, and n is a number ?3 representing the number of blocks in the polyadduct. Within each separate block a+c?1, and in all blocks together at least one a?1 and at least one c?1.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are viscoelastic elastomeric polyurethane foams, a process for preparing them and a method of using them in making shaped articles. Further disclosed herein are of viscoelastic elastomeric polyurethane foams having improved, unique impact absorption performance.

Abstract: A method for preparing low odor polyurethane foams by the use of a high silica zeolite and a foam-forming composition.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the technical field of preparing isocyanate derivatives, and particularly relates to a storage-stable polyisocyanate composition and a preparation method therefor. The method comprises: in the presence of a catalyst system, subjecting an isocyanate monomer to a polymerization reaction; terminating the reaction after a suitable conversion rate is reached, so as to obtain a polyisocyanate reaction solution; and then performing heat treatment on the obtained polyisocyanate reaction solution to obtain a heat-treated polyisocyanate mixture, wherein the heat treatment temperature is 10-30° C. higher than the heat-sensitive temperature of the obtained polyisocyanate product, and the heat treatment time is 5-30 min; and then performing separation treatment on the heat-treated polyisocyanate mixture. When the polyisocyanate composition of the present invention is stored at 50° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel polyurethanes based on a diisocyanate, a carboxylic acid functionalized diol and an acid-free diol, their use as pharmaceutical excipients for improving gastrointestinal absorption, the respective pharmaceutical dosage forms and methods for making the polyurethanes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a urethane resin composition including an anionic urethane resin (X) and water (Y), in which the anionic urethane resin (X) is produced using, as raw materials, a polycarbonate polyol (A-1) produced using biomass-derived decanediol as a raw material, and a polycarbonate polyol (A-2) produced using a biomass-derived dihydroxy compound having a cyclic ether structure as a raw material. The polycarbonate polyol (A-1) is preferably produced further using butanediol as a raw material. In the polycarbonate polyol (A-1), the molar ratio [(C4)/(C10)] of the butanediol (C4) to the biomass-derived decanediol (C10) is preferably within a range of 50/50 to 98/2.

Abstract: A method involves using at least one salt (S) selected from the salts of nitric acid, salts of nitrous acid, salts of halogens, or salts of trifluoromethanesulfonic acid, as an accelerator in a multi-component epoxy resin compound for the chemical fastening of construction elements and/or anchoring elements. Another method involves the chemical fastening of construction elements and anchoring elements, such as anchor rods, anchor bolts, rods, sleeves, reinforcing bars, screws, and the like in boreholes in various substrates.

Abstract: To provide an epoxy resin composition that exhibits excellent low dielectric properties and that is excellent in copper foil peel strength and interlayer cohesion strength in a printed-wiring board application, a phenol resin and an epoxy resin for providing the composition, and a method for producing such a resin. A phenol resin containing a dicyclopentenyl group and represented by the following general formula (1): wherein each R1 independently represents a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms; each R2 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a dicyclopentenyl group, and at least one R2 is a dicyclopentenyl group; i is an integer of 0 to 2; and n represents the number of repetitions and an average value thereof is a number of 10 to 10.

Abstract: An object is to provide a cured product having excellent heat resistance and dielectric properties (low dielectric properties) and prepregs, circuit boards, build-up films, semiconductor sealing materials, and semiconductor devices having these pieces of performance by using a curable resin having a specific structure. Specifically, provided is a curable resin having a structural unit (1) represented by General Formula (1) below and a terminal structure (2) represented by General Formula (2) below. In Formulae (1) and (2) above, the details of R1, R2, R3, k, and X are as described herein.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the surface modification of substrates using poly (2-oxazine)s. Specifically, the present disclosure provides the use one or more poly(2-alkyl-2-oxazine) or copolymers containing poly(2-alkyl-2-oxazine) in surface modification of a substrate. More in particular the present disclosure provides substrates having attached thereto, or associated therewith, one or more poly(2-alkyl-2-oxazine) or copolymers containing poly(2-alkyl-2-oxazine); wherein said alkyl is preferentially selected from the list comprising methyl and ethyl. The present disclosure also provides methods for preparing such substrates and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present specification generally relates to a composition for the manufacture of ocean degradable, bio-degradable, bio-compostable, biocompatible articles that contain a bio-based thermoplastic component. More specifically, the present invention relates to an aliphatic polyester resin composition comprising: (i) a polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) in the range of 100%-51% by weight in combination with (ii) a semiconductor in the range of 0%-49% by weight, and (iii) an additive in the range of 0% to about 75% by weight of the total composition; and the subsequent manufacture of articles formed using the aliphatic polyester resin composition.

Abstract: In one or more embodiments, the present invention provides am method of making a poly(propylene fumarate-co-succinate) (PPFS) copolymer containing a random incorporation of succinate groups and targetable reduction profiles without the need for three or more monomer units. To achieve this, a time-dependent sonication-promoted zinc/acetic acid reduction of the PPM unsaturated double bonds has been used to create a random PPMS copolymer which may be isomerized into the PPFS equivalent. By changing the sonication time as well as the ratios of acetic acid, zinc, and PPM unsaturated alkenes, partial reduction of the PPM alkenes has been shown to give PPMS products containing varying compositions of succinic and maleate units, which may then be isomerized to the PPFS product.

Abstract: A process for producing a polyester having 2,5-furandicarboxylate units includes: a) providing or producing a starting composition including 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid, an aliphatic diol and a suppressant for suppressing ether formation between the aliphatic diol molecules, b) subjecting the starting composition to esterification conditions to produce an ester composition, and c) contacting the ester composition with a germanium containing catalyst at polycondensation conditions to produce a polyester including 2,5-furandicarboxylate units, where the suppressant includes amines and lithium hydroxide.

Abstract: A process for preparing a polyester having 2,5-furandicarboxylate units includes subjecting a starting composition including 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid and an aliphatic diol to esterification conditions to produce an ester composition and contacting the ester composition with a germanium containing solution at polycondensation conditions to produce a polyester including 2,5-furandicarboxylate units, and polyester including 2,5-furandicarboxylate units including of from 5 to 100 ppm of germanium and having a number average molecular weight of at least 30 kg/mol.

Abstract: Ways of preparing a partially crystalline polycarbonate powder are provided that include dissolving an amorphous polycarbonate in a polar aprotic solvent to form a first solution of solubilized polycarbonate at a first temperature. The first solution is then cooled to a second temperature, the second temperature being lower than the first temperature, where a portion of the solubilized polycarbonate precipitates from the first solution to form a second solution including the partially crystalline polycarbonate powder. Certain partially crystalline polycarbonate powders resulting from such methods are particularly useful in additive manufacturing processes, including powder bed fusion processes.

Abstract: A linear aliphatic polyamide obtained by polycondensation of at least one linear aliphatic unit chosen from a C6 to C12 alpha, omega-aminocarboxylic acid, a C6 to C12 lactam and a (Ca-diamine).(Cb-diacid) unit, with a representing the number of carbon atoms of the diamine and b representing the number of carbon of the diacid, a and b being between 4 and 18, the polyamide having a difference, expressed as an absolute value, between its total acidity and its total basicity of between 35 and 180, and a total basicity or a total acidity strictly less than 35 ?eq/g. Also, a method for its preparation and to its uses in the textile field.

Abstract: A cross-linkable composition along with processes for producing the same, uses for the same and articles made therefrom. The cross-linkable composition includes (A) at least one organic compound that is free of siloxane units having at least two reactive cyanate ester groups (?“N?C—O—”) and (B) at least one cyclosiloxane having the general formula (I) [RaRb1SiO2/2]m ??(I). Where R may be identical or different and represents monovalent, SiC-bonded, saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon radicals; where R1 may be identical or different and represents monovalent, SiC-bonded, halogen- or phosphorus-substituted, aromatic hydrocarbon radicals; where a is 0, 1 or 2, preferably 0 or 1, particularly preferably 0; where b is 0, 1 or 2, preferably 1 or 2, particularly preferably 2; where m is 3, 4 or 5, preferably 3 or 4, particularly preferably 4; and where a+b is 2 and at least three radicals R1 are present per siloxane molecule (B).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical film comprising a polyimide-based resin having a constitutional unit derived from an aliphatic diamine, wherein the optical film has a glass transition temperature of 165° C. or higher and an optical transmittance at 350 nm of 10% or less.

Abstract: Alkyl-silicates and alkyl-silicate-containing organosilicon compounds. The alkyl-silicate-containing organosilicon compound includes at least 90% by weight, preferably at least 95% by weight, of alkyl silicates of average formula (I) Where the radicals Rx are each independently selected from radicals that meet at least one of the following conditions: (a) where Rx is a substituted or unsubstituted, C4-C20 hydrocarbon radical that is branched at the ?-carbon atom, (b) where Rx is a substituted or unsubstituted, C5-C20 hydrocarbon radical that is doubly branched at the ?-carbon atom, and/or (c) where Rx is an unsubstituted or alkyl-substituted cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl or cycloheptyl radical having a total of not more than 9 carbon atoms. Where the radicals R3 are each independently selected from (i) hydrogen, (ii) methyl radical, and (iii) ethyl radical.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a one-component alkoxy-functional room temperature vulcanisable (RTV) composition, cured with a tin-based catalyst, is provided. The RTV composition is useful as a silicone sealant composition. The silicone sealant composition is designed for compositions comprising an alkoxy end-capped polydiorganosiloxane polymer, filler, a cross-linker and a tin-based catalyst. The process is designed to enable in-situ treatment of fillers, while seeking to reduce the presence of —OH group scavengers in the silicone sealant composition, especially during storage.

Abstract: A process for end-capping a dimethylsilanol terminated polydiorganosiloxane with one or more di, tri and/or tetra alkoxysilanes in the presence of an end-capping catalyst starting material is provided. The end-capping catalyst starting material comprises one or more linear, branched or cyclic molecules comprising at least one amidine group, guanidine group, or derivatives of the amidine group and/or guanidine group or a mixture thereof. The resulting capped polymeric material may be utilized as a polymer in, e.g., a polydiorganosiloxane elastomer composition.

Abstract: Provided is a method of preparing a superabsorbent polymer, in which an interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) is formed on the surface of the superabsorbent polymer during formation of a surface-crosslinked layer of the superabsorbent polymer, thereby improving physical properties of the superabsorbent polymer.

Abstract: A core/shell polymer material suitable for three-dimensional printing is provided. The core/shell polymer material may include at least one amorphous polymer as a core particle and at least one semicrystalline polymer as a shell material surrounding the core particle.

Abstract: A mixture can be used for modifying the rheology of polymeric substrates. The mixture contains a hydroxylamine ester and an isocyanate functionalized with a thio compound.

Abstract: Provided herein is a resin composition containing milled fibreglass and graphene. Also provided herein is a composite material containing cured resin composition, fibreglass reinforced resin containing the composite material and further fibreglass, a laminate including a layer of the fibreglass reinforced resin, and methods of making the resin composition, composite material and fibreglass reinforced resin. The composition, composite material and fibreglass reinforced resin and laminate find use in, for example, the construction of swimming pools and spa pools.

Abstract: Provided is a polyester composite film, comprising a first thermoplastic polyether ester elastomer (TPEE) film and a second TPEE film. The melting point of a second TPEE resin of the second TPEE film is higher than that of a first TPEE resin of the first TPEE film, and the absolute difference in enthalpy of fusion between the first and second TPEE films is 5 J/g to 15 J/g. By adopting the first and second TPEE films having specific absolute difference of the enthalpy of fusion and controlling the melting points of the first and second TPEE resins, the polyester composite film can be well attached onto the fabric by hot pressing to obtain sufficient peel strength, and thereby the attached fabric can have excellent waterproof performance. Besides, a hot melt adhesive laminate comprising the polyester composite film also exhibits the above beneficial effects when attached to the fabric.

Abstract: The invention features a hot melt composition in the form of a film including from 40% by weight to 80% by weight of a non-functionalized alkyl acrylate, from 14% by weight to 50% by weight of an olefin polymer, from 2% by weight to 15% by weight of a first functionalized polymer comprising a functional group selected from the group consisting of epoxides and carboxylic anhydrides, and from 2% by weight to 15% by weight of a second functionalized polymer comprising a functional group capable of reacting with the functional group of the first functionalized polymer. The hot melt composition in the form of a film has found utility as an encapsulant for thin film photovoltaic modules.

Abstract: In the composite film according to the embodiment, an elastic layer in which its modulus change characteristics with respect to temperature have been adjusted to a certain range is coated onto the opposite side to a hard coating layer; thus, it is possible to enhance the surface hardness and elastic recovery characteristics of the hard coating layer. Thus, it can be advantageously applied as a cover window of a flexible display device.

Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a stretched polyamide film which is excellent in laminatability, lamination strength, mechanical properties and shock resistance property and which has effects to prevent goods being broken and protect a content from vibration and shock at the time of transportation when used a various packaging materials. The present invention relates to a stretched polyamide film, wherein a main constituent is nylon 6; at least one surface layer meets the following conditions (1) and (2); and the stretched polyamide film meets the following condition (3): (1) a relaxation degree of a surface layer orientation measured by IR spectroscopy is within a range of not less than 0.3 and not more than 0.5; (2) a crystallization degree of a surface layer measured by IR spectroscopy is within a range of not less than 1.0 and not more than 1.4; (3) a heat shrinkage rate (%) in TD direction at 160° C. for 10 minutes is within a range of not less than 0.6 and not more than 4.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multilayer construction comprising a polymeric foam layer; and at least one spacer layer comprising a plurality of spacer elements, wherein each spacer element comprises a protruding portion and two opposite terminal portions, and wherein at least one terminal portion of each spacer element is fully embedded into the polymeric foam layer.

Abstract: The composite film according to an embodiment adopts an acrylate-based binder and an acrylamide-based monomer in a single functional layer for antistatic, antifouling, and chemical resistant functions to exhibit flexible characteristics without deteriorating the adhesive strength to a substrate; thus, it can be applied as a cover window of a flexible display device.

Abstract: A polymer composition including a crosslinkable thermoplastic matrix, a crosslinking agent, a blowing agent, and at least one cell opener is provided. A method of producing an open cell polymer foam from the polymer composition is also provided. The method includes heating a foamable precursor under positive pressure to a temperature greater than a decomposition temperature of the crosslinking agent and below a decomposition temperature of the chemical blowing agent to produce a primary foam. Then, the method includes heating the primary foam to a temperature greater than the decomposition temperature of the chemical blowing agent and then allowing the primary foam to cool to a temperature below a softening temperature of the crosslinkable thermoplastic polymer to form the open cell polymer foam. The produced open cell polymer foam has an open cell content of at least 80% immediately following the step of allowing the primary foam to cool.

Abstract: A method for reducing an amount of a contaminant in a thermoplastic polymer comprising shearing a combination comprising a contaminated thermoplastic polymer in melt form, water, and a dispersing agent where the shearing causes a portion of the contaminant to be removed from the contaminated thermoplastic polymer (e.g. moved into an aqueous phase with the water or into another separate phase from the water and the polymer), and after shearing, separating the thermoplastic from the aqueous phase to recover thermoplastic polymer.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method, process and system for recycling an asphalt-based roofing material. In particular, the method, process and system are capable of removing and recovering an aggregate product, fiber product and an asphalt product from the asphalt-based roofing material. The aggregate, fiber and asphalt products each may be reused in a variety of applications.

Abstract: A method for recovering natural fibers from a textile comprising polyester and natural fibers. The method comprises the steps of: providing said textile soaked in a mixture comprising a solvent and a catalyst, providing and maintaining a temperature of said mixture comprising said textile within a range of 80-240° C. during depolymerization of polyester in said textile; and recovering natural fibers after said depolymerization, wherein, in said step of providing said textile soaked in said mixture, said catalyst of said mixture comprises calcium oxide.

Abstract: A carbonaceous filler-containing polyols dispersion obtained by blending a carbonaceous filler with polyols, wherein the carbonaceous filler has a component content (anhydrous basis weight) with 80% or more fixed carbon, less than 8% volatile content, and less than 4% ash content by industrial analysis, the carbonaceous filler has a phenolic hydroxy group per external specific surface area of 0.005 mmol/m2 or more, the carbonaceous filler is a carbon based material having an average particle diameter (D50) of 0.1 to 100 ?m, and the carbonaceous filler-containing polyols dispersion is characterized by including 1 to 80 parts by weight of the carbonaceous filler with respect to 100 parts by weight of the polyols.

Abstract: Polytetrafluoroethylene filled with FeCo microparticles provides an ultralow wear, magnetic, multifunctional tribological material. For example, PTFE filled with an 5 wt. % of equiatomic, prealloyed FeCo powder resulted in steady state wear rates of 2.7×10?7 mm3/Nm, approaching that of PTFE-filled alumina. Comparable wear rates were not recovered for PTFE filled with just iron or cobalt microparticles.

Abstract: This invention provides a flame retardant additive composition which comprises at least one glow suppressant and at least one brominated flame retardant. The glow suppressant is about 0.5 wt % or more of the flame retardant additive composition, based on the total weight of the flame retardant additive composition. The brominated flame retardant contains aromatically-bound bromine and is selected from a) a brominated anionic styrenic polymer having a number average molecular weight of about 750 to about 7500, and/or a bromine content of about 60 wt % to about 77 wt %, b) a brominated anionic chain transfer vinyl aromatic polymer which contains about 70 wt % or more bromine, or a mixture of any two or more of these. Also provided are flame retarded polyolefin compositions that contain at least one glow suppressant and a brominated flame retardant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cure accelerators useful for anaerobic curable compositions, such as adhesives and sealants. The cure accelerators may be embraced generally within the structure below where X is CH2, O, S, NR?, CR?R?? or C?O; R is hydrogen or (meth)acryl; R6 is hydrogen, halogen, amino, carboxyl, nitro, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, hydroxyalkyl, hydroxyalkenyl, hydroxyalkynyl, or alkaryl; and A and A1 are each individually selected from hydrogen or taken together create a ring structure of 5 to 12 total ring atoms, wherein the ring structure may be cycloaliphatic, cycloheteroaliphatic or aromatic or combinations thereof with or without substitution by one or more hydroxyl or (meth)acryl groups; and n is 0 or 1, provided that when R is hydrogen, A and A? cannot both be hydrogen or taken together cannot be naphthyl.

Abstract: A composition includes a polycarbonate resin formed via an interfacial polymerization process and from 0.05 ppm to 50 ppm of a sulfonic acid. A molded article formed from the composition may exhibit a yellowness index that is less than that of a reference molded article formed from substantially similar polycarbonate composition comprising the polycarbonate resin but in the absence of the sulfonic acid. Methods for forming the molded article in accordance with the above are also described.

Abstract: Provided are an additive composition capable of improving the mechanical characteristics and color tone of a cellulose nanofiber-containing resin composition, a resin composition, and a molded article of the resin composition. The additive composition includes (A) a cellulose nanofiber and (D) a nucleating agent.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to providing a polyarylene sulfide resin composition having excellent mechanical properties, surface appearance and heat resistance as well as excellent moldability, and a method for enhancing moldability of a polyarylene sulfide resin without deterioration of mechanical properties such as strength, impact, and heat resistance, as well as surface appearance. The goal of the present disclosure is accomplished by a polyarylene sulfide resin composition including a polyarylene sulfide and a zinc dialkyldithiophosphate.

Abstract: A thermoplastic component may include a matrix component (A) and a filler component (B). The matrix component (A) may include a polyetheretherketone and the filler component (B) may include inorganic particles and carbon-containing particles. The overall composition may include equal or different portions, as filler component (B), of hydrophobic silicon dioxide, carbon fibres, titanium dioxide particles, graphite particles, and a particulate lubricant selected from divalent metallic sulfides and alkaline earth metal sulfates.