Abstract: The present invention relates to composition at least including (A) at least one epoxy-group terminated polyoxazolidinone, derived from at least one polyisocyanate compound and at least one aliphatic polyepoxide compound, (B) at least one compound having at least one group that is reactive towards terminal epoxy-groups, and (C) at least one solvent. The molar ratio of the epoxy groups of the polyepoxide compound to the isocyanate groups of the polyisocyanate compound is 50:1 to 2.4:1. The at least one epoxy-group terminated polyoxazolidinone is present in an amount of 50 to 95% by weight, in respect of the solid content of the composition. The sum of all components in respect of the solid content of the composition adds up to 100% by weight and where the solid content of the composition is at least 35% by weight.

Abstract: A process of forming a conjugated polymer comprising polymerising a first monomer and a second monomer in the presence of a palladium catalyst and a base, in a solvent system comprising a first solvent, a second solvent and water; wherein: the first and second monomers are is dissolved in the solvent system; and the solvent system is a single phase. The first monomer may be substituted with a polar group, e.g. an ionic group.

Abstract: Provided is a novel a copolymer with structures including a branched poly(3-hydroxypropionic acid) and a poly(lactic acid).

Abstract: A polyester composition includes 10 to 90 wt % of recurring units derived from a long-chain aliphatic diacid or diol, 10 to 90 wt % of recurring units derived from a short-chain aliphatic diacid or diol, and to 50 wt % of recurring units derived from a functionalized comonomer having two terminal acid, ester, or alcohol groups.

Abstract: Lactide compositions contain enumerated amounts of one or more impurities. The lactide compositions can be polymerized to form good quality polylactides despite the presence of these impurities. Some of the impurities pass through the polymerization process whereas some are partially or entirely removed and are therefore present in reduced quantities in the polymer if present at all. Conversely, some impurities are concentrated in the polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polybutylene terephthalate composition, and an article derived from the polybutylene terephthalate composition comprising as component (A) polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) resin, as component (B) vinyl aromatic-based polymer comprising units which are derived from vinyl aromatic monomers, and as component (C) reinforcement agent.

Abstract: The method is described herein for forming a polymer, comprising providing a first monomer comprising a polyol having at least two hydroxyl groups; providing a second monomer comprising a polyalkyl ester of a polycarboxylic acid having at least two alkyl ester groups; mixing the first monomer and the second monomer to form a reaction mixture; and reacting the first monomer and the second monomer in the mixture by transesterification to form a polyester polymer, which may, if desired be crosslinked. The polymers may also be copolymerized with other monomers. Polymers and copolymers formed from the method herein, as well as articles formed therefrom are also described. Such polymers and articles may be biocompatible and/or bioresorbable.

Abstract: A polyester resin containing: a diol constituent unit containing a unit a1 derived from spiroglycol represented by formula (1) and a unit a2 derived from ethylene glycol; and a dicarboxylic acid constituent unit containing a unit b derived from terephthalic acid and/or an ester thereof. A content of the unit a1 is from 5 to 60 mol % and a content of the unit a2 is from 30 to 95 mol %, based on a total amount of the unit a1 and the unit a2. A content of the unit b is from 80 to 100 mol % based on a total amount of the dicarboxylic acid constituent unit.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes an ionic liquid-immobilized titanium-silicon molecular sieve catalyst and a preparation method and use thereof, and a method for preparing poly(butylene succinate). The ionic liquid-immobilized titanium-silicon molecular sieve catalyst further includes a titanium-silicon molecular sieve along with an acidic ionic liquid bonded to the titanium-silicon molecular sieve.

Abstract: A process, apparatus, and material for generating polymers are disclosed. Generating the polymers comprises reacting carbon dioxide (CO2) with a cyclopropenimine (CPI). Generating the polymers further comprises reacting monomers with a product of the reaction between the CPI and the CO2.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a polymer comprising a moiety of formula: wherein X, Y, i, j, s, and k are as described herein and salts thereof and to a process of preparing such a polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a purification method for laurolactam, and more particularly, to a purification method capable of obtaining high-purity laurolactam substantially free of impurities. The present invention provides a purification method for laurolactam from a reaction product of a laurolactam synthesis process, the production method including: (S1) obtaining a first mixed solid by separating and removing low-boiling point materials through distillation of the reaction product; (S2) removing impurities suspended in a first mixed solution obtained by dissolving the first mixed solid in a good solvent; (S3) obtaining a second mixed solid precipitated by adding a poor solvent to the first mixed solution from which the impurities are removed; and (S4) evaporating a melt obtained by heating and melting the second mixed solid to obtain laurolactam in a gas phase and performing crystallization.

Abstract: Provide a black matte polyimide film, including polyimide in an amount from 87 to 97 wt % of the black matte polyimide film, in which aromatic dianhydride and aromatic diamine are polymerized to form a polyimide precursor, and the polyimide precursor is chemically cyclized to form the polyimide, wherein the aromatic dianhydride at least includes 3,3?,4,4?-biphenyltetracarboxylic dianhydride in an amount being no less than 20 mol % of the aromatic dianhydride, and the aromatic diamine at least includes p-phenylenediamine in an amount from 5 to 40 mol % of the aromatic diamine; carbon black in an amount from 2 to 8 wt % of the black matte polyimide film; and silicon dioxide powder having a particle size between 1 and 10 ?m and a density less than 1 g/cm3 and being in an amount from 1 to 5 wt % of the polyimide film.

Abstract: A polyimide composition includes a polyimide precursor or a polyimide that includes structural units derived from a first monomer including a diamine-based compound and structural units derived from a second monomer including a cardo group-containing dianhydride-based compound. The cardo group-containing dianhydride-based compound is included in a range from 12 mol % to 20 mol % based on a total number of moles of the second monomer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid for an optical tuneable device, wherein the optical tuneable device comprises a volume and a membrane and wherein the volume is filled with a liquid comprising at least one compound of formula (I), at least one additive, particularly wherein the at least one additive is selected from the group of a protecting agent, a stabiliser, a tracer, a buffer and/or a surface tension adjustment agent.

Abstract: In some aspects, the present disclosure pertains to reactive multi-arm polymers having a cage-like silicon-oxygen core and a plurality of polyoxazoline-containing arms extending from the core, in which the polyoxazoline-containing arms comprise a first end that is covalently attached to the cage-like silicon-oxygen core and a second end comprising a moiety that comprises a reactive end group. In other aspects, the present disclosure pertains to systems that comprise such reactive multi-arm polymers and multifunctional compounds that comprise functional groups that are reactive with the reactive end groups of the reactive multi-arm polymers. Other aspects pertain to medical hydrogels formed by crosslinking such reactive multi-arm polymers with such multifunctional compounds and methods of treatment that comprise administering to a subject a mixture that comprises and such reactive multi-arm polymers with such multifunctional compounds.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a fiber-reinforced polybutylene terephthalate resin composition contain 40-90 mass % of a polybutylene terephthalate resin, 10-60 mass % of a reinforcing fiber, and 0-35 mass % of other polymer or additive by using a twin-screw extruder, the method includes using polybutylene terephthalate resin pellets (avg. weight of 16-29 mg) as a raw material for the resin by: (1) kneading the resin and the fiber with a first kneading part; (2) adding the fiber at a part downstream of the first kneading part and performing kneading with a second kneading part; and (3) reducing pressure of a vent at a part downstream of the second kneading part and performing devolatilization, where the first kneading part has a length of 5.0-9.0 D and a specific screw configuration, the second kneading part contains a specific screw configuration, and the production is carried out with a screw shaft torque density of 11.5-19 Nm/cm3.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a process of preparing an elastomer composite in an extruder, said process comprising: (a) providing at least one solid particulate ingredient in a first mixing zone to obtain a first mix; (b) providing at least one elastomer in a second mixing zone to obtain a second mix; (c) contacting the first mix and the second mix to obtain a third mix; and (d) processing the third mix to obtain an elastomer composite, wherein the first mixing zone and the second mixing zone has a temperature in the range of 30° C.-50° C., the processing of the third mix is carried out at a temperature in the range of 100° C.-250° C. The present disclosure also relates to a formulation comprising an elastomer composite produced by the process as disclosed herein.

Abstract: An improved rubber composition and method to create the improved rubber composition is achieved by milling reduced graphene oxide (“RGO”) in liquid rubber to induce a reduction of bulk density of the reduced graphene oxide while maintaining dispersibility in rubber without using a solvent-based process resulting in an industrially scalable process and an improved rubber composition.

Abstract: A process to form a rheology modified composition, the process comprising applying radiation, and optionally heat, to a composition that comprises at least the following component: a) an olefin-based polymer comprising a total unsaturation ?0.20 /1000 C; and wherein the radiation is applied using an electron beam (e-beam) at a dosage selected from 0.1 MRad to 1.5 MRad; and wherein component a is selected from a telechelic polyolefin of the formula A1L1L2A2, an unsaturated polyolefin of the formula A1L1, or an ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer. A process to form a rheology modified composition, the process comprising applying heat, and optionally radiation, to a composition that comprises at least the following components: a) an olefin-based polymer, as described above, comprising a total unsaturation ?0.20/1000 C; b) from 1.0 to 100 ppm of a peroxide, based on the weight of the composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods for making compositions comprising polymers and a cellulose composition comprising particles, wherein the particles comprises cellulose. This invention also relates to methods for forming articles from the disclosed compositions and compositions and articles made from a disclosed process. This is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides a non-porous, breathable and waterproof transparent plastic film on a plastic substrate and methods for fabricating the same. The film includes a thermoplastic polyester resin, an amphiphilic modifier having a hydrophilic segment that acts as a channel for water vapor transmission through the film connected to a hydrophobic segment that anchors the amphiphilic modifier to a portion of the polyurethane base resin and a compatibilizer. The resultant non-porous, breathable and waterproof transparent plastic film has a water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) or breathability of not less than 250 g/m2/24 hr according to ASTM E96B, and having at least 90% of the transmittance. They are also resistant to liquid penetration and micro-contaminants such as bacteria and virus, making them suitable for broad applications in medical, healthcare and food packaging industries.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coated cellulose-based substrate, comprising a cellulose-based substrate, and a coating layer disposed on said cellulose-based substrate, wherein said coating layer comprises regenerated cellulose and wherein said coating layer has been hydrophobized with a hydrophobizing agent. The invention further relates to a method for manufacturing the coated cellulose-based substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are polyurethane foams which can be used for reducing or preventing the corrosion of polymeric materials, which can be produced by mixing components (a) at least one polyisocyanate, (b) at least one compound having at least two groups reactive toward isocyanates, (c) optionally chain extender and/or crosslinking agent, (d) blowing agent, (e) catalyst, (f) optionally auxiliaries and additives, and (g) at least one anhydride to give a reaction mixture, and curing said reaction mixture to give the polyurethane foams, where the anhydride is added in an amount of 0.05-5 wt %, based on the weight of component (a). Also disclosed herein are a method of reducing or preventing the corrosion of polymeric materials by using such polyurethane foams and a method of using the polyurethane foams in certain applications, for example, in automotive interiors.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of reducing the lambda aging of a polyurethane foam, a polyisocyanurate foam or a mixture thereof comprising producing the foam from a foamable composition comprising an isocyanate and a polyol premix composition comprising a polyol or mixture of polyols, a blowing agent selected from the group consisting of 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (1234ze), 1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobut-2-ene (1336mzzm) and/or 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (1233zd) and a flame retardant wherein the flame retardant comprises 25 phpp or less of a phosphate based flame retardant.

Abstract: Polyethylene resin foamed particles according to the present invention are obtained by using, as a base material resin, a non-crosslinked linear low density polyethylene. The linear low density polyethylene is a copolymer of ethylene and an ?-olefin having 8 carbon atoms, and has a melt flow rate and a density in specified ranges. The foamed particle has an average foam size within a specified range, and has a crystal structure that causes an intrinsic peak and a high temperature peak to appear in the first round of a DSC curve obtained under a specific condition. The total fusion heat quantity (?H1) determined from the sum total of a fusion heat quantity (?Hi) of the intrinsic peak and the fusion heat quantity (?Hh) of the high temperature peak is within a specified range.

Abstract: A foam rubber composition includes a base recycled vulcanized rubber; one or more foaming agents; and one or more processing aids, such as a curative, an accelerator, an activator, a fatty acid, a reodorant, a non-recycled elastomer, or combinations thereof. Products are constructed from the foam rubber composition for different applications. A solid rubber composition includes a base recycled vulcanized rubber and one or more processing aids, such as a curative, an accelerator, an activator, a fatty acid, a reodorant, a non-recycled elastomer, or combinations thereof. Products are constructed from the solid rubber composition for different applications.

Abstract: In a thermal decomposition extruder, a hopper has an upper end closed. A sidewall of the hopper is provided with an emission hole for emission of decomposition gas produced during thermal decomposition of a polymer, to the outside of the hopper.

Abstract: Catalytic compositions for depolymerizing polyolefin-based waste material into useful petrochemical products and methods of use are described. The catalytic compositions are mixed metal oxides demonstrating equal or higher conversion than noncatalytic pyrolysis. These mixed metal oxide catalysts and a polyolefin-based material are heated in the presence of oxygen to form a product comprising one or more olefin monomers.

Abstract: An embodiment resin composition for shielding electromagnetic waves, based on a total weight of the resin composition, includes 20 to 80 wt % of thermoplastic resin, 1 to 50 wt % of a conductive filler, and 0.1 to 30 wt % of an additive.

Abstract: A soluble composite powder comprising homogenous composite particles, the homogenous composite particles comprising at least one soluble thermoplastic material and at least one submicron nanoparticle material. The at least one soluble thermoplastic material comprises from about 50 to 99 weight percent of the powder, and the at least one submicron nanoparticle material comprises from about 1 to 50 weight percent of the powder. The powder is soluble.

Abstract: Provided are oxide composite particles to be mixed with a resin to obtain a resin composition having high thermal conductivity, low dielectric constant, and low dielectric loss tangent. The oxide composite particles containing silica and alumina, in which the oxide composite particles contain 40 to 85% by mass of an ?-cristobalite crystal phase, 5 to 50% by mass of an ?-alumina crystal phase, and 10% by mass or less of a mullite crystal phase, and an elemental ratio of aluminum to silicon (aluminum/silicon) as determined by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy is 1.5 or more.

Abstract: Matrix-filled liquid radiation curable resin compositions for additive fabrication are described and claimed. Such resins include a cationically polymerizable component that is an aliphatic epoxide, a multifunctional (meth)acrylate component, a cationic photoinitiator, a free-radical photo initiator, and a matrix of inorganic fillers, wherein the matrix further constitutes prescribed ratios of at least one microparticle constituent and at least one nanoparticle constituent. Also described and claimed is a process for using the matrix-filled liquid radiation curable resins for additive fabrication to create three dimensional parts, and the three-dimensional parts made from the liquid radiation curable resins for additive fabrication.

Abstract: Provided is a biodegradable resin composition having a high degradation rate. The biodegradable resin composition is a biodegradable resin composition having water holding properties. The biodegradable resin composition preferably contains a biodegradable resin and is preferably capable of holding 0.007 g or more and 15.0 g or less of water relative to 1 g of the biodegradable resin. The biodegradable resin composition preferably contains a seaweed-derived polysaccharide as a hydrolysis accelerator that improves the water holding properties and accelerates hydrolysis of the biodegradable resin. The seaweed-derived polysaccharide is preferably, for example, fucoidan, laminarin, alginic acid, or an alginate. The biodegradable resin composition preferably contains a photocatalytically active substance that degrades the biodegradable resin.

Abstract: A surface covering is provided. The surface covering is made of a composition of a polymer a bio-based plasticizer, a stabilizer, and a co-stabilizer.

Abstract: Silicone-free extruded release liner for acrylic adhesives that is stable at high temperatures, has advantageous surface energy characteristics, has minimal impact on adhesive performance, and has minimal environmental impact comprising a composition that includes a thermoplastic polymer and a fluoroadditive represented by the structure (I), wherein X is a meta-substituted or a para-substituted benzene ring and each n is independently a whole number from 0 to 3, inclusive. Methods of preparing the composition, the fluoroadditive, and the release liner.

Abstract: The invention concerns a composite article, such as a mold part or an extrusion die, made of a composition comprising at least one polyarylether ketone and at least one thermally conductive filler, wherein the composite article has a thermal conductivity of at least 0.5 W/mK. The invention also concerns a composition and uses thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a plasticized cellulose ester composition. The plasticized cellulose ester composition of the present invention includes at least one cellulose ester; a plasticizer system including one or more aliphatic plasticizers; and a benzotriazole ultraviolet absorber. A flooring article with at least one layer formed from the composition is also described.

Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to poly alpha-1,3-glucan compositions and articles containing them. In particular interest is comprising poly alpha-1,3-glucan ester derivatives. The poly alpha-1,3-glucan derivatives are useful in thermoprocesses and in particular, injection molding processes.

Abstract: Bioplastic compositions and methods of making are described herein. The various mechanical and physical properties of the bioplastic may be varied by altering the thermoforming or incorporating an additive depending on the desired mechanical and physical properties of the end product. The bioplastic may be made entirely of biomatter and be backyard compostable.

Abstract: A purging agent which enables efficiently discharging a resin to be purged in a molding apparatus is provided. Porous particles contain: an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (A); and an alkali metal (B), wherein a median pore diameter is 0.01 to 3 ?m, an average particle diameter is 2.5 to 8 mm, and a content of the alkali metal (B) is 1,000 to 100,000 ppm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyethylene composition comprising a multimodal linear low density ethylene copolymer, wherein the linear low density ethylene copolymer comprises fractions varying in lamella thicknesses and the ratio of the amount of the fractions having a lamella thickness of not more than 11.8 nm to the amount of the fraction having a lamella thickness of from more than 11.8 nm to not more than 21.7 nm is in the range of from 1.30 to 1.60, an article, such as a film, comprising said polyethylene composition and the use of said polyethylene composition for the production of a blown film for greenhouse film applications, heavy duty shipping sack applications, lamination film applications, coalition shrink film applications, stand up pouch applications or pond liner applications.

Abstract: A polymeric composition includes a resin including an ethylene-based polymer and a copolymer of ethylene and an alpha olefin comonomer. The resin has a High Mw Comonomer Content of 3.2 wt % or greater based on a total weight of the resin over the weight average molecular weight range of 105 g/mol to 105.5 g/mol as measured by Ethylene GPC. The polymeric composition has a Relevant Comonomer Content of 0.6 wt % or greater. The polymeric composition also includes at least one of (i) a polydimethylsiloxane having a weight average molecular weight of 550,000 g/mol to 650,000 g/mol as measured according to Component GPC and (ii) a polymeric ultraviolet light stabilizer comprising a hindered amine moiety and having a weight average molecular weight from 5,000 g/mol to 20,000 g/mol as measured according to Component GPC.

Abstract: Disclosed are a composite resin composition including a composite polypropylene resin and a molded product produced therefrom. The composite resin composition includes the composite polypropylene resin including polypropylene resins each having a different melt index, a thermoplastic elastomer rubber, and a glass-based reinforcement material, thereby enabling cost reduction and weight reduction. Furthermore, even without a slip agent, the molded product produced from the composite resin composition may have good paintability, improved aesthetics due to enhanced color tones and gloss, good mechanical properties such as scratch resistance, impact resistance, and flexural modulus, and shrinkage ratio not inferior to existing materials.

Abstract: An embodiment polypropylene resin composition includes, based on a total weight thereof, a highly crystalline polypropylene resin at 20-50 wt % of the total weight, the highly crystalline polypropylene resin having an isotactic pentad fraction, measured according to the C13—NMR method, of 96% or more, a highly flowable polypropylene resin at 5-15 wt % of the total weight, a glass fiber at 10-35 wt % of the total weight, the glass fiber having an average diameter of 5-15 ?m and an average length of 1-16 mm, a glass wool at 1-5 wt % of the total weight, the glass wool having an average diameter of 1-6 ?m and an average length of 30-300 ?m, a phosphate flame retardant at 15-25 wt % of the total weight, a fluorine flame retardant aid at 0.1-0.4 wt % of the total weight, and a compatibilizer at 1-4 wt % of the total weight.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to tire innerliner compositions comprising an elastomer component comprising halogenated butyl rubber; at least one terpene phenol resin; filler component comprising calcium carbonate; and at least one curative. The at least one terpene phenol resin has a softening point from 100° C. to 160° C. and a hydroxyl value from 40 to 200.

Abstract: A fiber for artificial hair with low thermal shrinkage, low luster, and excellent spinnability, structured by a resin composition containing a vinyl chloride-based resin and a maleimide-based copolymer, wherein: 50 to 99 mass % of the vinyl chloride-based resin is contained in 100 mass % of the resin composition; 1 to 50 mass % of the maleimide-based copolymer is contained in 100% of the resin composition; and when a total of an aromatic vinyl-based monomer unit, a cyanide vinyl-based monomer unit, an unsaturated acid anhydride monomer unit, and a maleimide-based monomer unit in the maleimide-based copolymer is 100 mass %, the maleimide-based copolymer has 5 to 30 mass % of the maleimide-based monomer unit.

Abstract: Disclosed is an impact modified resin comprises a matrix polymer resin and an impact modifier. The impact modifier comprises particles of a crosslinked polyolefin elastomer having one or more (meth)acrylic monomers grafted to the crosslinked polyolefin elastomer particles. The matrix polymer resin is a styrenic polymer.

Abstract: The invention provides a polyolefin-based resin film that allows, even when the polyolefin-based resin film is laminated with a base film having a large strain in the molecular orientation axis, a packaging bag obtained from a laminated body thereof to be excellent in straight cuttability and ease of tearing, less likely to be broken, and excellent in slipperiness. The polyolefin-based resin film is formed from a polypropylene-based resin composition, wherein a polyolefin-based resin forming the polypropylene-based resin composition contains, in a total of 100 parts by weight of the polyolefin-based resin forming the polypropylene-based resin composition, 55 to 80 parts by weight of a propylene-ethylene block copolymer; 10-30 parts by weight of a propylene-? olefin random copolymer; and 10-30 parts by weight of a linear low-density polyethylene having a melting point of 112-130° C., wherein the polyolefin-based resin film has an orientation coefficient ?Nx in a longitudinal direction of 0.0120-0.0250.

Abstract: Provided herein is an electrically conductive composition capable of sintering. More particularly, the electrically conductive composition comprises sinterable silver particles dispersed in a binder resin, which binder resin is not yet in a fully cured state when the composition is heated to a temperature at which the silver particles start to sinter.