Abstract: A crosslinked, co-polymer hydrogel film has a continuous spatial gradient of functional co-monomers across a dimension of the film. A method of manufacturing a hydrogel film includes preparing a solution of a hydrogel-forming polymer, a functional ionic co-monomer, a polymerization initiator, an accelerator, and a solvent, transferring the solution to a mold and arranging the mold between two electrodes, applying a voltage to the electrodes to cause the ionic co-monomer to migrate towards an oppositely charged one of the two electrodes, and applying a polymerization energy to the solution to fix a position of the co-monomers within a resulting polymer matrix.

Abstract: A method of preparing a hydrogel product including crosslinked glycosaminoglycan molecules, said method including: i) providing a glycosaminoglycan crosslinked by amide bonds, wherein the crosslinked glycosaminoglycans include residual amine groups; and ii) acylating residual amine groups of the crosslinked glycosaminoglycans provided in i) to form acylated crosslinked glycosaminoglycans.

Abstract: The present application discloses a method of reducing acid and ester degradation products during calendering of cellulose ester containing plasticiser using certain additives such as primary antioxidants and metal alkanoate. The compositions comprising the additives exhibit significant reductions in acids and ester degradation products as compared to compositions not comprising the additives.

Abstract: Provided is a method for preparing superabsorbent polymer, which includes conducting first surface crosslinking of a base resin powder while raising the temperature to a first temperature, in the presence of a first surface crosslinking agent; conducting second surface crosslinking of the first surface crosslinked base resin powder at a second temperature. According to the method of the present technology, surface crosslinking strength of the resulting superabsorbent polymer is increased, thus enabling preparation of superabsorbent polymer having little or no decline in absorbency under load even after anti-caking agent treatment.

Abstract: A synthetic metal system comprising a frame member comprising a cellular structure including a plurality of openings; and a matrix material comprising a polymeric material, wherein the matrix material is configured to at least partially penetrate one or more of the plurality of openings in the frame member such that the frame member is at least partially encased within the matrix material.

Abstract: Fiber-reinforced composite materials include a matrix of a thermoplastic polyamide resin, at least 3 weight% of at least one impact modifier, and 7-60 wt% fiber reinforcing agent of discontinuous meta-aramid fibers. The composite material is melt processable, and is impact resistant as measured by an unnotched Izod test method according to ASTM D4812 having a value of at least 12 ft-lbs/in (640 J/m). The composite materials can be used to prepare articles such as safety articles.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a water-soluble film with polyvinyl alcohol having a polymerization degree of 100 to 3,000 and a polyhydric alcohol plasticizer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a water-soluble film comprising polyvinyl alcohol having a polymerization degree of 100 to 3,000 and a polyhydric alcohol plasticizer.

Abstract: Provided are breathable films and a process for making breathable films. The breathable films comprise a filler and a polymer blend comprising a polyolefin and ethylene copolymer. The process for making the breathable films comprise extruding a polymer blend and a filler, forming a film from the extruded polymer blend and filler, and stretching the film to form a breathable film. The breathable films according to embodiments disclosed herein can exhibit increased WVTR values and can reduce filler dropping while providing improved micro-void uniformity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a floor or wall panel and a method for producing such panel. The panel according to the invention comprises a core layer comprising at least one composite material, said composite material comprising at least one inorganic material, and at least one polymeric binder, wherein a weight ratio of the inorganic material to the polymeric binder is at least 2.4:1. The core layer further comprises an additive which is configured to improve the properties of the core layer.

Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to materials having microscale and/or nanoscale features and particularly, but not exclusively, to porous materials comprising microscale features, methods for producing porous materials comprising microscale features, drug delivery vehicles, and related kits, systems, and uses.

Abstract: Hydrographic sheets and dip and decorator activity-kits are provided. The dip and decorator activity-kits comprise one or more hydrographic sheet formed of a water-soluble film, having decoration art formed from a non-aqueous ink or dye disposed on at least one side of the sheet, and an instruction for imparting an artistic effect to the article using the one or more hydrographic sheets. The hydrographic sheet leaves floating decoration art upon dissolution in water and wherein the floating decoration art comprises a softened and at least partially solubilized water-soluble film with decoration art for adhering to an article.

Abstract: A smudge-resistant composite, comprising: a layer of polymer having embedded therein and extending therefrom at least one of: a plurality of stringed nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, or carbon nanowires. A method of forming a smudge-resistant composite, comprising: disposing, on a substrate, a layer comprising a thermoplastic photoresist or a thermoplastic polymer; and incorporating into the layer a plurality of nanoparticles, the nanoparticles comprising at least one of stringed nanoparticles, nanotubes and nanowires, such that the nanoparticles are partially embedded in and extend from the layer.

Abstract: An anion exchange membrane is made by mixing 2 trifluoroMethyl Ketone [nominal] (1.12 g, 4.53 mmol), 1 BiPhenyl (0.70 g, 4.53 mmol), methylene chloride (3.0 mL), trifluoromethanesulfonic acid (TFSA) (3.0 mL) to produce a pre-polymer. The pre-polymer is then functionalized to produce an anion exchange polymer. The pre-polymer may be functionalized with trimethylamamine in solution with water. The pre-polymer may be imbibed into a porous scaffold material, such as expanded polytetrafluoroethylene to produce a composite anion exchange membrane.

Abstract: A woven fabric prepreg for constructing a composite laminate comprises two sheets of fabric woven from tows of fibres, impregnated with a polymer matrix and adhered together. Each sheet is woven in a satin weave such that the tows create long floats on at least one side of the sheet. The sheets are positioned face-to-face with the long floats parallel, such that the tows pack together and the space between the sheets is minimised.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are provided for producing a product comprising fibrous material, such as a filter. A system for manufacturing a fibrous material comprises a feeder for advancing a substrate of fibers from an upstream end to a downstream end and a first dispersion device for dispersing a binding agent onto the substrate to coat at least a portion of the fibers with the binding agent. The system further includes a second dispersion device for dispersing nanoparticles through the first surface of the substrate such that the nanoparticles are disposed within the substrate between the first and second surfaces. The binding agent facilitates the bond between the fibers and the nanoparticles to retain the nanoparticles within the internal structure of the substrate. In addition, facilitating this bond provides a more uniform distribution of the nanoparticles throughout the substrate, which improves the performance characteristics of the material.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for a composite sheet having excellent rigidity, no shape deformation, and excellent transparency is disclosed. By laminating a film obtained by impregnating a composite resin on a wet cake including cellulose nanofibers and glycerol, rigidity and transparency may be maximized, and a flat and thick composite sheet may be provided.

Abstract: The radical curable resin composition contains as essential raw materials a vinyl ester resin (A), an unsaturated monomer (B) with a flash point of 100° C. or higher, a polyisocyanate (C), a polymerization initiator (D), a stabilizer (E), and a polymerization inhibitor (F), the stabilizer being a nitroxy radical, and the polymerization inhibitor being at least one or more compounds represented by General Formula (1) or (2). This radical curable resin composition is excellent in handleability, flexibility, and curability during molding and excellent in storage stability with little change over time in the curability during molding, and can thus be suitably used for molding materials and molded articles obtained therefrom. In General Formulae (1) and (2). R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-4 alkyl group, and X1 and X2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a C1-4 alkyl group, a hydroxy group, or a methoxy group.

Abstract: An optical multilayer structure including a hard coating layer, a low-reflective adhesion reinforcement layer, and a water repellent layer on a substrate layer. The optical multilayer structure includes a structure in which a hard coating layer, a low-reflective adhesion reinforcement layer including a siloxane-based compound, and a water repellent layer including an alkoxysilane-based compound containing a fluorine atom are laminated on a substrate layer, thereby having high wear resistance and water contact angle simultaneously.

Abstract: A durable barrier film including a polymeric substrate layer having a thickness between (10) and (100) pm, an inorganic coating layer, and a polymeric buffer layer positioned between the polymeric substrate layer and the inorganic coating layer, the polymeric buffer layer in direct contact with the inorganic coating layer, wherein the inorganic coating layer comprises a wave structure characterized by an average amplitude between (0.25) and (1.0) pm and a wavelength between (2) and (5) pm.

Abstract: A crosslinked polyolefin separator which has gels with a longer side length of 50 ?m or more in a number ranging from 0 to 3 per 1 m2 of the separator, and shows a standard deviation of absorbance ratio between the center of the separator and the side thereof ranging from 0.01 to 0.5 is provided. A method for manufacturing the crosslinked polyolefin separator is also provided. The method includes (S1) preparing a polyolefin porous membrane, and (S2) applying a coating solution containing an initiator and alkoxy group-containing vinylsilane onto at least one surface of the porous membrane. The coating solution can permeate even to the inside of exposed pores. Thus, it is possible to provide a crosslinked polyolefin separator in which silane crosslinking occurs uniformly even inside of the pores.

Abstract: Apertured polymeric layers, sheets, mesh or films are provided for a variety of different applications. A polymeric sheet comprises at least one polymer layer having one or more apertures for flow of gas or liquid therethrough, and a plurality of nanoparticles disposed within the polymer sheet such that the nanoparticles are disposed between a first surface of the polymer sheet and a second surface opposite the first surface. The nanoparticles filter contaminants passing through the polymeric sheet. The apertured sheets may comprise filter media and/or support membranes for filter media in gas or liquid filters. The nanoparticles reduce the overall pressure drop across the support membranes to improve the efficiency of such filters.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyurethane foam composition and polyurethane foam including a cured product thereof. The polyurethane foam composition comprises a poly mixture comprising a first polyol-based compound having a glass transition temperature of ?50° C. or lower, a second polyol-based compound having a weight-average molecular weight of 5,000 g/mol to 30,000 g/mol and comprising at least three functional groups reactive with an isocyanate group, and a third polyol-based compound having a heat release capacity of 500 J/g·K or less; an isocyanate-based curing agent; and a filler.

Abstract: Provided are a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) physically-foamed roll and a semi-continuous preparation method thereof. In the preparation method, the desorption of a high-pressure fluid is inhibited by controlling a solubility of the high-pressure fluid in a TPE roll and then subjecting the material to a quick freezing and gas-locking treatment at a specific temperature, and an impregnated roll can be stored at a low temperature for a long time or subjected to long-distance transportation, and can be stably subjected to continuous heating and foaming, which allows large-scale continuous production and is safe and environmentally-friendly. The present disclosure also provides a TPE physically-foamed roll prepared by the preparation method, and the TPE physically-foamed roll has a thickness of 0.1 mm to 3 mm, a density of 0.1 g/cm3 to 0.6 g/cm3, a foam cell size of 1 ?m to 200 ?m, and a Shore hardness of 20 C to 60 C.

Abstract: A resinous membrane comprising a resin including a tetrafluoroethylene-perfluoroalkyl vinyl ether copolymer, having a water pressure resistance of 800 kPa or more, and having a moisture permeability of 1500 g/m2·day or more.

Abstract: Porous conductive resin is produced by: mixing a hydrogen bond donor compound and a hydrogen bond acceptor compound to produce deep eutectic liquid (DEL); adding conductive materials to the DEL to produce gel; adding resin that is insoluble in the DEL to the gel to produce ink made of the gel dispersed in the resin; forming the produced ink into a formed object having a desired shape; curing the resin in the formed object; and evaporating the DEL in the formed object including the cured resin.

Abstract: An anti-biofouling shape-memory composite aerogel includes a unidirectional chitosan aerogel channel, a plant polyphenol coating, and a polyphenol/iron ion chelate. The plant polyphenol coating is evenly distributed on an inner wall of the unidirectional chitosan aerogel channel, and the polyphenol/iron ion chelate is located at a top end of the unidirectional chitosan aerogel channel. The anti-biofouling chitosan-based composite aerogel has an evaporation rate of 1.96 kg·m?2·h?1 at an illumination intensity of 1 kW/m2. The composite aerogel has shape-memory properties, and can quickly restore its original shape in water after extrusion, thereby accelerating the diffusion of substances to complete the modification of inner channels. In this way, desirable anti-biofouling ability is achieved, and excellent structural stability as well as continuous and efficient photothermal water evaporation are guaranteed in a complex water environment.

Abstract: A process for reducing the hydrophobic functional group-containing volatile organic compound content and hydrophilic volatile organic compound content of recycled polyolefin comprising an acid washing step followed by an alkaline/neutral washing step.

Abstract: A method to purifying reclaimed polymers for improving the grade and consistency in the properties of mixed recycled plastic to increase their use in secondary applications. A desired property of the purified reclaimed polymer is determined with a first parameter value of a reclaimed polymer feedstock also determined to provide the desired property in the purified reclaimed polymer. Ratios of polymer feedstocks with differing parameter values are combined to give the first parameter value. These polymer feedstocks are then dissolved into a solution before the purer polymer with the desired property is separated out. Embodiments of reactor vessels for the dissolution step are described. Polyethylene feedstocks can be used with parameters of density and molecular weight to provide high grade polyethylene with desired physical and mechanical properties such as density, molecular weight, strength, stress, stiffness and impact resistance.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for decomposing a plastic-containing material which makes it possible to stably and efficiently decompose a plastic-containing material, and a method for recovering an inorganic material, as well as a regenerated carbon fiber and a method for producing the regenerated carbon fiber. The present disclosure also relates to a blended spun yarn comprising a regenerated carbon fiber, a carbon-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin pellet comprising the blended spun yarn, and a method for producing them, a carbon-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin strand and a method for producing the same, and a carbon-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic pellet.

Abstract: A method for cleaving a coordinate bond of a complex polymer that contains at least one polymer chain and a plurality of nitrogen- and/or phosphorus-containing functional groups which are bonded to the polymer chain and capable of forming coordinate bonds, wherein the coordinately-bondable nitrogen- and/or phosphorus-containing functional groups form a coordinate bond via a metal ion, characterized in that the method includes dissolving the complex polymer in a solvent containing a free ligand, to cleave the coordinate bond.

Abstract: A carbon black wherein a nitrogen adsorption specific surface area (N2SA) is 25 to 60 m2/g, a DBP absorption number is 90 to 180 cm3/100 g, a ratio of the nitrogen adsorption specific surface area (N2SA) to an iodine adsorption number (IA) (N2SA/IA) is 1.10×103 to 1.50×103 m2/g, a hydrogen content by NMR is 150 to 250 /g, and ?D is 260 to 290 cm?1.

Abstract: Provided is a conductive material dispersion liquid that has excellent viscosity stability and is capable of forming an electrode that can cause an electrochemical device to display excellent rate characteristics. The liquid contains a conductive material including CNTs, a dispersant, and a dispersion medium. The CNTs have a thermal decomposition time of not less than 1.5 min/mg and less than 10 min/mg. The time T is calculated by preparing a thermogravimetric curve and a derivative thermogravimetric curve through thermogravimetric analysis and using formula (I): T=(T1?T0)/W0 (T0: elapsed time (min) at which derivative thermogravimetric curve takes local minimum value directly before final peak; T1: time taken (min) for mass Mi of measurement sample at elapsed time T0 minutes to decrease to M1×0.10 as determined from thermogravimetric curve; W0: weight (mg) of measurement sample when heat treatment at 600° C. in air atmosphere begins).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a sulfur vulcanizable elastomer composition comprising 50 phr to 100 phr of at least one partially saturated elastomer comprising repeat units, wherein at most 15% of all repeat units of the partially saturated elastomer comprise a double bond. Furthermore, the elastomer composition comprises 0 phr to 50 phr of at least one diene based elastomer, and 40 phr to 200 phr of at least one filler, wherein said filler comprises predominantly silanized or pre-silanized silica. Moreover, the present invention is directed to a tire comprising such an elastomer composition.

Abstract: A composite material includes a polymer matrix and a quantity of electrically conductive microparticles dispersed within the polymer matrix in an amount and distribution structured so that the composite material exhibits an increase in thermal emissivity of at least about 8% with increasing temperature of the composite material, for temperatures over a range of 23° C.-60° C. inclusive. The composite material may be used as (or as part of) a passive variable radiator for cooling an object in thermal communication with the composite material.

Abstract: A piezoelectric composite comprising (a) an olefin copolymer and (b) a plurality of piezoelectric filler particles is disclosed. Each of the plurality of piezoelectric filler particles can be dispersed in the olefin copolymer. Also disclosed are films containing such piezoelectric composites and methods of preparing such films.

Abstract: A method of preparing layered hydrotalcite-like PVC heat stabilizer from vermiculite is disclosed, including the following steps. Vermiculite is pretreated to prepare nano scale vermiculite flakes. Fluoride, ammonia and water are added, and layered powder layered hydrotalcite-like compound and silica product are prepared through a series of reactions such as ultrasonic dispersion, which realizes the preparation of vermiculite functional products, and is applied to PVC products to improve the heat stability of PVC. The disclosure can directly prepare vermiculite base layered powder products, has the function of stripping layered vermiculite, and has the advantages of low reaction temperature and low energy consumption. In addition, the treatment agent fluoride can be recycled and reused, which is suitable for industrial production.

Abstract: A biocompatible membrane including a crosslinking agent, a hydrophilic material, a hydrophobic material, and a solvent; the biocompatible membrane can implement simultaneous regulation of oxygen and glucose, thereby improving the stability and service life of a biocompatible membrane solution, a preparation method for the biocompatible membrane and an implantable biosensor.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene powder that is excellent in molding processability by having a void in a central part of the powder, and a high-quality molded article (e.g., separator for secondary battery and fiber) prepared by molding the same. The ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene powder has intrinsic viscosity IV of 1.0 dL/g or more and 33.0 dL/g or less, wherein a proportion of a predetermined void inside the powder determined by a specific method is 5% or more.

Abstract: A plastic composition includes at least one plastic and at least one plasticizer. The plastic include a polylactic acid. The plasticizer includes an amide ester compound, and the amide ester compound has the biodegradability. The weight percentage of the plastic in the plastic composition is 85% to 99.99%, and the weight percentage of the plasticizer in the plastic composition is 0.01% to 15%.

Abstract: Provided is a polymerization initiator, which has an excellent curing rate and is an alternative to a polymerization initiator system using a benzoyl peroxide-aromatic amine compound, a curable composition containing the polymerization initiator, a dental material and dental filler material containing the composition, and a kit for preparing the curable composition. The polymerization initiator contains one or more compounds (A) selected from the group consisting of a pyrazolidinedione compound and/or pyrazolidine(di)thione compound (A1), a salt (A2) of the compound (A1), and a malonate compound (A3).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a halogen free flame retardant elastomer composition, a halogen free flame retardant article prepared from the same, and preparation methods thereof.

Abstract: A phenothiazine derivative represented by the general formula: (wherein R1 is a monovalent aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms or an aralkyl group having 7 to 20 carbon atoms, and R2.Ar is an aralkyl group, wherein R2 is a divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and Ar is a monovalent aromatic hydrocarbon group having 6 to 10 carbon atoms), and a carboxyl group-containing acrylic rubber composition comprising, based on 100 parts by weight of carboxyl group-containing acrylic rubber: (A) 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of the phenothiazine derivative represented by the formula [I]; (B) 0.1 to 3 parts by weight of a crosslinking agent for carboxyl group-containing acrylic rubber; and (C) 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of a crosslinking accelerator for carboxyl group-containing acrylic rubber.

Abstract: The combination of one or more phosphorus-containing flame retardant compounds as described herein with at least one brominated flame retardant compound provides an effective flame retardant additive for thermoplastic polymers without requiring the use of antimony trioxide. Flame retardant thermoplastic compositions are therefore provided containing at least one thermoplastic polymer, at least one brominated flame retardant, and at least one phosphorus-containing flame retardant as described herein. The compositions are useful for a wide range of applications, such as for electrical and electronic applications.

Abstract: Provided is a metal-glass fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin composite material that can have excellent bonding force and heat cycle resistance between a metal material and a glass fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin material. The metal-glass fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin composite material of the present invention is a metal-glass fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin composite material including a metal material and a glass fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin material located on at least one surface of the metal material, wherein glass fiber included in the glass fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin material having a Vickers hardness H in the range of 700 to 800 HV0.2 and an elastic modulus M in the range of 70.0 to 110.0 GPa, and the Vickers hardness H and the elastic modulus M satisfy the following formula (1): 849.5 ? M3/H ? 940.5...(1).

Abstract: Provided is a curable composition having superior weather resistance which is obtained from a cured product containing a polyoxyalkylene polymer comprising a reactive silicon group. The curable composition contains (A) a reactive-silicon-group-containing polyoxyalkylene polymer having a number-average molecular weight of 2,000 to 50,000 and containing 1.1 to 5 reactive silicon groups within a single molecule, and (B) from 0.01 to 100 parts by weight of a powdered-glass-based filler based on 100 parts of the component (A).

Abstract: A boron nitride particle having a shell part formed of boron nitride and a hollow part surrounded by the shell part, in which a density of the boron nitride on an inside of the shell part is higher than a density of the boron nitride on an outside of the shell part. A resin composition containing the boron nitride particle and a resin. A method for producing a resin composition including a step of preparing the boron nitride particle and a step of mixing the boron nitride particle with a resin.

Abstract: A glass filler powder includes a bubble therein, a volume fraction of the bubble being from 0.2% to 2%.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a graphene composite plastic for heat dissipation, comprising 10%-85% of carrier resin, 10%-85% of modified graphene, 1%-10% of lubricant, 1%-5% of coupling agent and a stabilizer. The present disclosure also provides a method for preparing the above graphene composite plastic.

Abstract: A polymer composition containing a cellulose ester polymer in combination with one or more plasticizers. The plasticizer can comprise a polyethylene glycol and/or triacetin. The polyethylene glycol plasticizer can have a number average molecular weight that has been found to improve one or more properties of the composition or of articles made from the composition.