Abstract: An infrared transmissive product includes a body. The body is configured to cover a transmitting unit and a receiving unit for infrared rays in an infrared sensor. The body includes a base made of a transparent plastic having an infrared transmissivity, and a coating film layer that is formed on a rear surface of the base in a transmission direction of infrared rays from the transmitting unit and has an infrared transmissivity. The coating film layer includes dispersed aggregates of particles of a pigment.

Abstract: A medical device include a polyurethane layer and a hydro-specific layer that is covalently bonded to the polyurethane layer. The polyurethane layer may include a plurality of monomer residues, at least some of which include pendent alkene groups. The hydro-specific layer may be a hydrophilic layer or a hydrophobic layer depending on the specific molecules used to form the hydro-specific layer. As an example, the hydro-specific layer may be covalently bonded to the polyurethane layer via a thiol-ene or alkene hydrothiolation reaction between the plurality of pendent alkene groups and a plurality of thiol-terminated hydro-specific molecules forming the hydro-specific layer.

Abstract: A coated viscoelastic polyurethane foam includes a viscoelastic polyurethane foam having the coating thereon, the viscoelastic polyurethane foam having a resiliency of less than or equal to 20% as measured according to ASTM D3574, and a coating material on and embedded within the viscoelastic polyurethane foam, the coating material including an aqueous polymer emulsion and an encapsulated phase change material.

Abstract: Provided are a rubber composition for producing a foam having a high expansion ratio, a high-expansion-ratio foam, a tire, an acoustic member, a sealing material, a hose, a belt, a wire covering, a thermal insulation material, an expansion ratio improver for rubber, a method for improving the expansion ratio of a foam, and a method for producing a high-expansion-ratio foam.

Abstract: Composition for producing polyurethane foam, in particular rigid polyurethane foam, comprising at least an isocyanate component, a polyol component, optionally a catalyst that catalyses the formation of a urethane or isocyanate linkage, blowing agents, wherein the composition comprises polyester-polysiloxane block copolymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curable isocyanate-free formulation for preparing a polyurethane self-blowing foam comprising at least one multifunctional cyclic carbonate having at least two cyclic carbonate groups at the end of the chain (compound A), at least one multifunctional amine (compound B), water or/and a water source and optionally at least one catalyst (compound D), to a process for preparing said foams and to the thus obtained foams, to a process for recycling the obtained foams and to the thus recycled foams.

Abstract: A composition containing a compound represented by the following Formula (1): [in the Formula (1), R11 and R12 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; and R13 represents a divalent group having a polyoxyalkylene chain.]; and hollow particles.

Abstract: Polyolefin (PO) compositions derived from post-consumer recyclate (PCR) PO based materials having well balanced properties with regards to electric conductivity, impact performance, stiffness, and workability.

Abstract: A metabolic enzyme-induced micro-nano plastic particle biodegradation method and a product analysis method therefor are disclosed. The biodegradation method includes the following steps: step (1), cutting an appropriate quantity of plastic products into small pieces; step (2), placing the plastic products in a ball mill tank and milling the plastic products in vacuum in a ball mill; step (3), weighing and dispersing the milled plastic sample with water to prepare a dispersion with a concentration; step (4), mixing the micro-nano plastic dispersion with a metabolic enzyme solution, and placing the mixed solution in a vortex oscillator for mixing well; and step (5), incubating the mixed solution in a waterproof incubator. The present invention provides for the first time a method for biodegradation and metabolism of micro-nano plastics under mild conditions and under the induction of a metabolic enzyme, namely, glutathione S-transferase.

Abstract: Pre-treating a waste polyester material with dichloromethane (DCM) produce purified polyester for reuse. The purified polyester can be recycled via any chemical or mechanical recycling process. Where the waste polyester material includes non-polyester contaminants, the DCM-treated polyester material produces a slurry that includes the DCM, a solid component that includes a polyester monomer product for reuse, and a waste liquid component where the non-polyester contaminants can be filtered from the top of the liquid component.

Abstract: Provided is an antistatic resin composition including: a thermoplastic resin; and a conductive filler including carbon nanotubes, wherein the conductive filler is included in an amount of 1 wt % to 20 wt % based on the total weight of the composition. A molded article manufactured using the composition of the present invention has advantages in that tensile strength, impact resistance, and surface resistance are improved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing reduced graphene oxide, incorporation of the reduced graphene oxide into polyisoprene latex to provide a polyisoprene latex graphene composite and elastomeric articles prepared using the polyisoprene latex-graphene composite. In particular, the reduction of graphene oxide is accomplished without the use of strong reducing agents and organic solvents and incorporation of the reduced graphene oxide into polyisoprene latex is accomplished using room temperature latex mixing method or hot maturation. The resultant composite exhibits good colloid stability and polyisoprene latex films produced from the composite exhibit good mechanical properties with improved ageing resistance.

Abstract: A resin composition for a semiconductor package according to an embodiment includes a resin composition that is a composite of a resin and a filler disposed in the resin, wherein the filler includes at least one concave portion provided on a surface, wherein a content of the filler has a range of 10 vol. % to 40 vol % of a total volume of the resin composition, and wherein a porosity corresponds to a volume occupied by the concave portion in a total volume of the filler and has a range of 20% to 35%.

Abstract: According to an additive composition which contains: (A) an aromatic phosphate sodium salt represented by the following Formula (1), where R1 to R5 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; (B) a fatty acid sodium salt; and (C) talc, and in which a mass ratio (B)/(A) of the content of the component (B) with respect to the content of the component (A) is 0.1 to 3 and a mass ratio (C)/[(A)+(B)+(C)] of the content of the component (C) with respect to a total content of the components (A), (B), and (C) is 0.2 to 0.8, for example, an additive composition which has excellent powder flowability and can impart excellent mechanical properties and excellent color tone to a molded article can be provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an environmentally friendly plasticizer composition capable of reducing carbon emissions by including a recycled raw material, which has excellent gelling properties, plasticization efficiency, and weather resistance.

Abstract: A polypropylene composition comprising oligomers having a semi-volatile organic condensable (FOG, VDA 278 October 2011), content of 50 ?g/g to about 400 ?g/g of the total polypropylene composition, and volatile organic compounds (VOC, VDA 278 October 2011) in an amount of less than 80 ?g/g of the total polypropylene composition, wherein the weight ratio of said oligomers versus said volatiles is more than about 5.0, wherein the polypropylene composition has an MFR2 (ISO 1133, 230° C., 2.16 kg) of 10 g/10 min or higher, wherein the polypropylene composition a flexural modulus (ISO 178 on injection moulded specimens of 80×10×4 mm prepared in accordance with ISO 294-1:1996) of from 1000 to 2000 MPa, and wherein the total quantity of slip agent is at least 500 ppm.

Abstract: A polymer composition is disclosed that is particularly formulated for producing gel extruded articles containing a high density polyethylene polymer. In one embodiment, the polymer composition is used to produce a porous membrane or film well suited for use as an ion separator in an electronic device, such as a battery. The polymer composition contains a molecular weight retention package that preserves the molecular weight of the polyethylene polymer during extrusion.

Abstract: A heat conducting composition including: a polymer component (A); a surface-treated filler (B) obtained by surface-treating a filler with ?-butyl-?-(2-trimethoxysilylethyl)polydimethylsiloxane having a weight average molecular weight of 500 to 5,000, with the ?-butyl-?-(2-trimethoxysilylethyl)polydimethylsiloxane having an adhesion percentage to the filler of from 20.0 to 50.0% by mass; and a silicon-containing oxide-coated nitride (C) having a nitride and a silicon-containing oxide coating that coats the nitride.

Abstract: Biodegradable and/or compostable compositions of blends of bio-based starch mixed esters and biodegradable and/or compostable polymers and methods of making them are described. The blend may include from about 20% to about 90% of the described starch mixed esters and from about 10% to about 80% of at least one other biodegradable and/or compostable polymer other than the bio-based starch mixed ester.

Abstract: CD dimers, CD compositions, and uses thereof are disclosed herein. CD dimers, and compositions thereof, that may be useful for various purposes including the targeting of 7KC. The design and testing of CD dimers are described herein. Exemplary CD dimers include heterodimers, homodimers, or asymmetric dimer.

Abstract: A rubber composition exhibiting a good performance compromise between resistance to mechanical attacks and hysteresis, is based on at least one elastomer matrix predominantly comprising at least one isoprene elastomer, a reinforcing filler, cellulose pulp, and a crosslinking system, wherein the cellulose pulp has a length within a range extending from 1.1 to 4.9 mm A rubber article, in particular a pneumatic or non-pneumatic tire for off-road vehicles, a rubber caterpillar track and a conveyor belt comprising the composition are disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a rubber composition comprising at least rubber, and reinforcement materials, the reinforcement materials comprising silica particles and Kraft lignin nanoparticles, wherein the phr ratio between the silica particles and Kraft lignin nanoparticles is ranging between 3 and 20; wherein the Kraft lignin nanoparticles have an average diameter size ranging between 10 and 100 nm as determined by scanning electron microscopy; and wherein the Kraft lignin nanoparticles have a glass transition temperature of at least 150° C. as determined by Differential Scanning Calorimetry.

Abstract: Disclosed are a thermoplastic elastomer resin composition, and a molded article produced therefrom. The thermoplastic elastomer resin composition includes styrene-based synthetic rubber having a melt index in a range of 30 g/10 min to 100 g/10 min which is measured at a temperature of 190° C. and a load of 2.16 kg, a propylene-ethylene copolymer having a melt index in a range of 60 g/10 min to 150 g/10 min which is measured at a temperature of 230° C. and a load of 2.16 kg, cross-linked rubber, oil, an inorganic filler, and a lubricant in appropriate amounts.

Abstract: A tyre (100) for vehicle wheels is described comprising at least one structural element comprising a vulcanized elastomeric material obtained by vulcanizing a vulcanizable elastomeric composition comprising a predispersion of an elastomeric diene polymer and lignin obtained by a process comprising: a) providing in a dispersant liquid a first lignin suspension having a value of a median particle diameter D50 equal to or less than 10 microns; b) providing a second suspension comprising lignin and elastomeric diene polymer latex by mixing the first lignin suspension obtained from step a) with the latex; and c) removing the dispersant liquid from the second suspension comprising lignin and elastomeric diene polymer latex.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a blend of a first HDPE component having a relatively higher density and lower molecular weight and a second HDPE component, having a relatively lower higher density and higher molecular weight, are provided. The blends demonstrate improved ESCR performance relative to currently available HDPE products at a given density.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition is provided comprising: (A) about 60 to about 96 wt % of at least one recycled polyolefin; B) about 2 to about 20 wt % of at least one random alpha-olefinic copolymer; C) at least one tackifier; D) about 1 to about 60 wt % of at least one additional polymer; and wherein the polyolefin composition has a weight ratio of random alpha-olefinic copolymer to tackifier of between about 0.2 to about 5.0; and wherein the polyolefin composition has a melt flow rate increase of about 5 to about 400% compared to the same polyolefin, composition without the random alpha-olefinic copolymer, the tackifier, and the additional polymer. Processes for making and articles produced from the polyolefin compositions are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rubber composition based on at least one elastomer matrix comprising from 45 to 80 phr of at least one polyisoprene and from 20 to 55 phr of at least one highly saturated diene elastomer; an aliphatic diacid dialkyl ester plasticizer, carbon black, and a crosslinking system; in which the highly saturated diene elastomer is a copolymer of ethylene and 1,3-diene.

Abstract: A polymeric composition is disclosed. The composition can include (a) at least 95 wt. % of a polypropylene, (b) a clarifying agent, and (c) a nucleating agent, wherein the presence of the clarifying agent and nucleating agent in the polymeric composition decreases the haze value, as determined by ASTM D1003 at a thickness of 40-80 mil, of the polymeric composition when compared with the haze value of the polymeric composition having the clarifying agent but not the nucleating agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic composition comprising at least: (a) a recycled homopolypropylene, hPP, having a melt flow index varying from 10 g per 10 minutes (10 g/10 min) to 15 g per 10 minutes (15 g/10 min), measured at 230° C. under a load of 2.16 kg according to Standard ASTM D1238, and (b) from 2% to 25% by weight, with respect to the total weight of the composition, of a specific mixture of olefins. It is additionally targeted at a process for the preparation of a moulded article starting from such a composition.

Abstract: Title Thermoplastic composition based on recycled polypropylene The present invention relates to a thermoplastic composition comprising at least: (a) a recycled homopolypropylene, hPP, having a specific melt flow index and (b) from 2% to 25% by weight, with respect to the total weight of the composition, of a specific mixture of olefins. It is additionally targeted at a process for the preparation of a moulded article starting from such a composition.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition having high transparency, made from or containing: A) a propylene polymer, alternatively a heterophasic polyolefin composition made from or containing the propylene polymer and an ethylene copolymer; B) from 0.01% to 2% by weight of a butene-1 polymer; and C) a clarifying agent; wherein the amounts are referred to the total weight of A)+B)+C).

Abstract: A composition is disclosed comprising a blend of 90-99 wt %, based on the blend, of a random propylene copolymer having an melt flow rate (MFR 230° C./2.16 kg) of 15-40 g/10 min and containing 1.5-2.5 wt % ethylene, and 1-10 wt %, based on the blend, of an ethylene based plastomer having a density of 860-915 kg/m3 and an MI2 (190° C./2.16 kg) of 0.5 to 25 g/10 min. The blend preferably has an MFR of 15-35 g/10 min and a flexural modulus of 700-1300 MPa.

Abstract: A rubber composition for hot air cross-linking containing 100 parts by mass of one or more rubber components (A) selected from an ethylene-propylene rubber and an ethylene-propylene-diene rubber, 1.0 parts by mass or more and 15.0 parts by mass or less of an organic peroxide (B), and 0.01 parts by mass or more and 9.0 parts by mass or less of a reducing agent (C). Also disclosed is a cross-linked rubber formed from the rubber composition for hot air cross-linking and a method of producing the cross-linked rubber.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition of the present invention comprises about 100 parts by weight of a rubber-modified aromatic vinyl-based copolymer resin; about 5 to about 25 parts by weight of a polyetheresteramide block copolymer; about to about 1.5 parts by weight of a silver (Ag)-based compound; and about 1 to about 15 parts by weight of zinc oxide, wherein the weight ratio of the polyetheresteramide block copolymer and the sum of the silver-based compound and the zinc oxide (polyetheresteramide block copolymer: silver-based compound+zinc oxide) is about 1:0.1 to about 1:2. The thermoplastic resin composition has excellent antiviral properties, weather resistance, impact resistance, and the like.

Abstract: A low temperature curable anti-flutter composition which cures to form a cured product, including: (a) a first copolymer, wherein the first copolymer comprises a rubber having at least one nitrile functional group; and (b) a second copolymer, wherein the second copolymer comprises a rubber having styrene-butadiene functional groups, wherein the composition is a room temperature pumpable sealant which is capable of expanding and curing at temperatures below 140° C. in less than 15 minutes.

Abstract: A composition, made from recycled solid surface material or articles, that is suitable for making solid surface materials or articles, and a solid surface material or article made therefrom, the composition comprising a matrix resin of unsaturated polyester resin, inorganic filler particles, ground solid surface primary particles, ground solid surface secondary particles, and, optionally, solid surface dust particles. The composition is especially useful in making three-dimensional, rigid-surface, polymeric solid surface material and articles that are free of objectionable surface voids and have a smooth and stable continuous surface.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition comprising a graft copolymer (A), a vinyl copolymer (B), and a metal component (C), wherein: an amount of the metal component (C) is 60 ppm or more relative to a total mass of the thermoplastic resin composition, the graft copolymer (A) is a graft polymer obtained by polymerizing 80% by mass to 20% by mass of a vinyl monomer mixture (m1) including at least one type of vinyl monomer in the presence of 20% by mass to 80% by mass of a rubbery polymer (a) including a polyorganosiloxane and an alkyl (meth)acrylate polymer, the vinyl copolymer (B) is a vinyl copolymer obtained by polymerizing a vinyl monomer mixture (m2) including an alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer. and the metal component (C) is an alkali metal.

Abstract: Provided is an eco-friendly antistatic resin composition which includes: a thermoplastic resin; a conductive filler including carbon nanotubes; and one or more of coconut powder and corn powder. A molded article manufactured using the composition of the present invention has advantages in that tensile strength, impact resistance, and surface resistance are improved.

Abstract: Provided is an antistatic resin composition, which includes: a thermoplastic resin including a vinyl cyanide compound-conjugated diene compound-aromatic vinyl compound graft copolymer and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU); and a conductive filler including carbon nanotubes. A molded article manufactured using the composition of the present invention has the advantage of improved tensile strength, impact resistance, and surface resistance.

Abstract: Provided is a germ-repellent polymer structure including a base plastic selected from polypropylene homopolymer, polypropylene impact copolymer, or acrylonitrile butadiene styrene; and a hydration layer, the hydration layer including one or more hydrophilic additives formed on the base plastic optionally in the presence of an intermediate plastic that is compatible to both the base plastic and hydrophilic additives for stabilizing the hydration layer on some base plastics. In some embodiment, the introduction of hydration layer to the base plastic through the intermediate plastic imparts germ repellency by introducing sufficient hydroxyl groups onto the surface of the base plastic in order to trap water molecules into a polymer matrix of the base plastic.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical field of photoelectric materials, and in particular, to an alcohol dispersion of a conductive polyethylenedioxythiophene, and a method for preparing same and use of same. The present invention comprises a conductive polyethylenedioxythiophene and an alcohol, and the conductive polyethylenedioxythiophene comprises a polyethylenedioxythiophene cation and a fluorinated sulfonic acid ionomer counter anion. The present invention prepares a PEDOT alcohol dispersion by using an alcohol-dispersible highly fluorinated sulfonic acid ionomer as a counter anion to replace PSS, solving the hygroscopicity problem in conventional aqueous dispersions, and solving the problem that a conventional conductive aqueous dispersion of polyethylenedioxythiophene cannot be evenly applied on a hydrophobic surface due to high surface tension.

Abstract: The present application relates to a heat-resistant semi-conductive thermoplastic resin composition and shaped articles made therefrom. The thermoplastic resin composition comprises the following components: an aromatic polycarbonate, a polyalkylene terephthalate, a conductive carbon black and a reinforcement material. The shaped article made from the thermoplastic resin composition according to the present invention has a good combination of heat-resistance, semi-conductivity and dimensional stability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic composition comprising (A) from 30 to 80 wt. % of aromatic polycarbonate, (B) from 10 to 35 wt. % of impact modifier, (C) from 10 to 35 wt. % of flow enhancing copolymer composition, (D) from 0 to 10 wt. % of further components wherein the combined weight of components (A), (B), (C) and (D) equals to 100 wt. % and the wt. % is based on the weight of the composition, the impact modifier comprises a copolymer of a conjugated diene elastomer wherein the amount of diene elastomer is at least 50 wt. %, based on the weight of the copolymer, the flow enhancing copolymer composition consists of (i) from 0 to 90 wt. % of first aromatic vinyl copolymer and (ii) from 100 to 10 wt. % of second aromatic vinyl copolymer having a Tg that is higher than the Tg of said first aromatic vinyl copolymer.

Abstract: Provided is a polyurethane elastomer having excellent friction properties (low friction coefficient), high wear resistance, and low hardness. The polyurethane elastomer includes: a first repeating structural unit represented by the general formula (1) and a second repeating structural unit represented by the general formula (2). The polyurethane elastomer includes a matrix phase and a domain phase dispersed in the matrix phase. The matrix phase includes the first repeating structural unit. The domain phase includes the second repeating structural unit.

Abstract: Trimmer lines are provided. The trimmer lines include a nylon majority component, a monomer such as caprolactam, a biodegradation promoter, and a color additive and advantageously having desirable durability, biodegradability, and colorability.

Abstract: An object is to provide a resin composition having a high permittivity and a low dissipation factor, and also a low coefficient of thermal expansion and a good appearance, and suitably used for producing an insulation layer of a printed wiring board, and a prepreg, a resin sheet, a laminate, a metal foil-clad laminate, and a printed wiring board obtainable by using the resin composition. The resin composition contains: (A) BaTi4O9; (B) a filler different from the BaTi4O9 (A); and (C) a thermosetting resin; wherein a median particle size of the BaTi4O9 (A) is 0.10 to 1.00 ?m, and a volume ratio of the BaTi4O9 (A) to the filler (B), the BaTi4O9(A):the filler (B), ranges from 15:85 to 80:20.

Abstract: Described herein stabilized polysiloxane particles and methods for making and using the same. In one aspect, the composite includes (a) a polysiloxane comprising one or more positively charged groups and a negatively charged polyelectrolyte polymer or (b) a polysiloxane comprising one or more negatively charged groups and a positively charged polyelectrolyte polymer. Additionally, components such as, for example, inorganic drying agent, a filler, a reinforcing agent, magnetic particles, a wet/dry indicator, a pharmaceutical agent, a catalyst, or any combination thereof. The composites are effective in encapsulating hydrophobic materials that can subsequently be dispersed in aqueous medium.

Abstract: A one-part room temperature vulcanisable (RTV) silicone composition is provided. The one-part RTV silicone composition comprises a polyorganosiloxane polymer comprising at least two hydrolysable groups per molecule, anhydrous reinforcing filler(s), cross-linker(s), a tin (iv) based condensation catalyst and one or more low molecular weight linear or branched nitrogen containing compounds. The compounds are selected from amidines, guanidines and other alkyl amines and alkyl polyamines. The composition is designed to be storable for at least 6 months at a temperature (T° C.) in a range of between 0° C. and 25° C. inclusive.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a biocomposite that incorporates cereal bran as reinforcement material in a polymer matrix, using compatibilizing agents that favor the interaction of said materials. The present invention also refers to the method for producing said biocomposite under controlled operating conditions: Temperature, speed, particle size and moisture, which comprises the steps of heating the polymer matrix, adding a compatibilizing agent and a reinforcement material, cooling the mixture, drying, and granulating, to obtain a product with special physicochemical and mechanical characteristics, like those of conventional plastics.

Abstract: The present invention provides a near-infrared transmitting black material that can sufficiently absorb visible light and sufficiently inhibit the absorption of near-infrared light. Provided is a near-infrared transmitting black material containing an oxazine resin.