Abstract: Described herein are hydrophobically-modified polysaccharides, their manufacture, and their use in microencapsulation, typically of water-insoluble active materials.

Abstract: Provided herein are organic solvent-based processes for the removal of rubber from non-Hevea plants such as guayule shrubs. By the use of the processes, solid purified rubber can be obtained that contains 0.05-0.5 weight % dirt, 0.2-1.5 weight % ash, and 0.1-4 weight % resin (when it has been dried so as to contain 0.8 weight % volatile matter).

Abstract: A method for producing a modified conjugated diene polymer latex, includes: a modification step of obtaining a modified conjugated diene polymer by contacting a conjugated diene polymer with a radical generator; and an emulsification step of emulsifying the modified conjugated diene polymer in water, wherein the modification step includes modifying the conjugated diene polymer on a condition where the total amount of an organic solvent and water used is 20 parts by weight or less with respect to 100 parts by weight of the conjugated diene polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to articles comprising crosslinked polymer network comprising thioether crosslinks and process of making and using same. Such thiol-ene crosslinking reactions not only make the isocyanate crosslinking reaction unnecessary, but they also improve the article's strength due to chemical crosslinking between the article's resin layers, and reduce or eliminate post curing. Thus resulting in a sufficiently cured article in a much shorter time.

Abstract: A method of independently changing a melt rheology property value of a bimodal polyethylene polymer being made using a bimodal catalyst system in a single gas phase polymerization reactor. The method comprises process conditions comprising alkane(s) in the reactor. The method comprises a bimodal catalyst system that is characterized by an inverse response to alkane(s) concentration. The method comprises changing concentration of the alkane(s) in the reactor by an amount sufficient to effect a measurable change in the melt rheology property value; wherein the bimodal catalyst system is characterized by an inverse response to alkane(s) concentration such that when the alkane(s) concentration is increased, the melt rheology property value of the resulting bimodal polyethylene polymer is decreased, and when the alkane(s) concentration is decreased, the melt rheology property value of the resulting bimodal polyethylene polymer is increased.

Abstract: This invention relates to nickel catalysts with alkali ions for homopolymerization and copolymerization.

Abstract: This invention relates to nickel catalysts with alkali ions for homopolymerization and copolymerization.

Abstract: A hybrid catalyst composition containing a heterogeneous transition metal compound, a catalyst for olefin polymerization containing the heterogeneous transition metal compound, and a method for preparing an olefin-based polymer in which generation of a gel is suppressed using the catalyst are disclosed. The method for preparing an olefin-based polymer can provide an olefin-based polymer in which non-uniformity of the olefin-based polymer, and in particular, generation of a gel is suppressed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a polyethylene suitable for preparing fibers with enhanced yellow index and filterability in the spinning process by having improved aging lifetime of the polyethylene, and a preparation method of the same.

Abstract: A sliding member is formed of a polytetrafluoroethylene resin. The polytetrafluoroethylene resin contains 2.4 wt % or more and 15.6 wt % or less magnesium phosphate, 7.6 wt % or more and 19.9 wt % or less barium sulfate, 0 wt % or more and 10.0 wt % or less molybdenum disulfide, and 8.3 wt % or more and 15.7 wt % or less fired clay.

Abstract: Free-flowing beads of hydrophobic polymers having high chemical and optical purity are provided. The hydrophobic polymers are homopolymers or copolymers of monomers having a water solubility of less than 0.01 g/100 g H2O. A method to prepare the hydrophobic polymer beads without use of surfactants or micelle forming agents is also provided.

Abstract: In the present disclosure, there are provided a polypropylene resin composition including an ethylene propylene copolymer, and a method of preparing the same. In particular, the polypropylene resin composition of the present disclosure may be prepared by using a continuous reactor in the presence of a metallocene compound having a specific structure. The polypropylene resin composition of the present disclosure can exhibit high transparency together with excellent elongation by optimizing the xylene soluble, the content of ethylene, and the melt index, together with a narrow molecular weight distribution.

Abstract: The present document relates to amphiphilic poly(monoglycerol acrylate) (PMGA) polymers, comprising an hydrophilic repeating unit of monoglycerol acrylate and one or more biodegradable hydrophobic group and their use and methods of use in the delivery of bioactive agents. Additionally, the invention provides a method for preparing monoglycerol acrylate-based polymers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sensitizer for nucleic acid amplification which is a polymer containing a constitutional unit derived from a monomer represented by the following formula (1): wherein symbols are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Film made from ethylene-propylene-1-butene terpolymer and propene-butene copolymer blend and ethylene-propylene-1-butene terpolymer and propene-butene copolymer blend.

Abstract: A process for producing an unsaturated isoolefin copolymer involves: sonicating a solution of an initiator system in an organic solvent, the initiator system comprising a Lewis acid catalyst and a proton source, to produce a sonicated initiator solution, the sonicating performed at an energy input of 100 J/mL or greater, based on volume of the initiator solution; and then, contacting the sonicated initiator solution with a reaction mixture of at least one isoolefin monomer and at least one copolymerizable unsaturated monomer in an organic diluent to produce the unsaturated isoolefin copolymer. Sonication of the initiator solution improves catalyst activity, thereby improving conversion of the monomers during production of the unsaturated isoolefin copolymer.

Abstract: A water dispersion composition containing an ethylene·?-olefin copolymer acid-modified product (B) in a range of 0.01 to 50% by mass, wherein the ethylene·?-olefin copolymer acid-modified product (B) is an acid-modified product of an ethylene·?-olefin copolymer (A) satisfying requirements (A1) to (A6) as specified herein and also satisfies the requirements (B1) to (B5) as specified herein.

Abstract: An ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer having excellent physical properties showing reduced immersion time of a crosslinking agent and a high degree of crosslinking, and a composition for an encapsulant film, comprising the same, is described herein.

Abstract: A preparation method for an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer capable of obtaining a high-purity ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer without an excessive washing process is described herein. According to the present disclosure, an efficiency of the washing process for obtaining the ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer after performing saponification on ethylene-vinyl acetate can be increased, thereby improving productivity, and minimizing the amount of wastewater generated.

Abstract: A curable composition is capable of forming a thick film having excellent curing characteristics even at a relatively low temperature and is capable of securing an excellent level of thermal conductivity as well as a desired level of appropriate adhesion force while having fast curing characteristics. A battery pack to which the curable composition is applied, and a device comprising the battery pack are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polypentafluorophenyl ester-based polymer used in the manufacturing of an electrochemical sensor, wherein the polymer has high reactivity with an amine functional group, causes less hydrolysis, retains good solubility, for general purposes, in organic solvents, and has low steric hindrance and toxicity or side effects compared with polymers having a similar structure, and thus is useful in an insertion-type device, especially a continuous glucose monitoring system, a part of which is inserted into the human body.

Abstract: A living radical polymer that has a low molecular weight distribution and has a specific functional group at least at one end, and a resin-coated pigment has high dispersibility of a resin composition including the living radical polymer, is excellent in properties such as preservation stability, discharge stability, and color developability in a dispersed state, and is suitably used in a pigment dispersion. A living radical polymer has a specific functional group structure, the living radical polymer includes a polymerization initiator-derived specific organic compound moiety at one end or in a backbone of the living radical polymer and is obtained by reacting a radical generator having a specific functional group with at least any end, for example, an iodine end ascribable to a precursor. A living radical polymer composition includes the same; a resin-coated pigment is obtained by coating with the living radical polymer composition; and a method produces the living radical polymer.

Abstract: A rheology modifier or associative thickener formed as a block copolymer for use in surface coating compositions, such as architectural paint compositions, that can alter its properties as a result of changes in environmental conditions is provided. These stimuli-responsive copolymers are synthesized with properties that can be controlled based on number of blocks and block length and/or as a function of pH and temperature. The addition of these copolymers to coating compositions including other additives, such as pigments and/or fillers, can decrease settling rate, control viscosity, and control interfacial activity of the additives in the compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modified conjugated diene-based polymer having excellent rolling resistance and improved processability, a method for preparing the same and a rubber composition including the same, and provides a modified conjugated diene-based polymer which includes a repeating unit derived from a conjugated diene-based monomer, and a functional group derived from a modifier, and satisfies conditions (i) to (vii), a method for preparing the same and a rubber composition including the same.

Abstract: Melamine-formaldehyde foam with improved weather resistance comprising 0.1 to 8 wt.-% of at least one UV stabilizer, such as benzotriazole derivatives and piperidinol derivatives and further 1 to 3 wt.-% of at least one hydrophobicization agent, such as organo-modified siloxanes and silanes and processes for producing such melamine-formaldehyde foams with improved weather resistance.

Abstract: This application provides a benzoxazine resin and a preparation method thereof, and an adhesive. The benzoxazine resin is represented by the following formula: where R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each independently selected from the group consisting of —H, alkyl, alkoxy, cycloalkyl, and aryl, and at least one of R1, R2, R3 and R4 is —H; X1 is an alkyl or/and alkoxy containing a long chain structure in main chain or side chain; X2 is one or more selected from alkyl, ether group, alkoxy, alkyl ester group, carbonyl, sulfone group, and thioether group; and n is 1-150.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for preparing a waterborne polyurethane material, including the following acts: mixing polyester polyol and toluene diisocyanate, heating up to react, adding a mixed solution of dimethylolpropionic acid and butanediol to react, adding polyethylene glycol to react, adding trimethylolpropane to react, adding a catalyst to react and testing NCO value until reaching 1-3% of the theoretical value, adding a solvent and stirring uniformly to obtain a polyurethane prepolymer, cooling the prepolymer to <15° C., adding triethylamine for neutralization, adding pure water for thorough emulsification, adding ethylenediamine for chain extension, removing the solvent to obtain the waterborne polyurethane material. The present disclosure also relates to a method for preparing gloves, including: cleaning a mold, adding coagulants and demoulding agents, immersing in the waterborne polyurethane added with cross-linking agents, and then drying.

Abstract: A polyurethane dispersion is an aqueous dispersion of a polyurethane resin. The polyurethane resin is a reaction product of an isocyanate group-terminated prepolymer and a chain extender. The isocyanate group-terminated prepolymer includes a reaction product of a polyisocyanate component containing a xylylene diisocyanate, and an active hydrogen group-containing component containing a short-chain diol having 2 to 6 carbon atoms and an active hydrogen group-containing compound containing a hydrophilic group. The chain extender includes an ethylenediamine. A ratio of the ethylenediamine is 25 mol % or more with respect to the total amount of the chain extender.

Abstract: A resin composition comprises a prepolymer, a reactive diluent, and optionally a crosslinker, wherein the reactive diluent has an absorption maximum (Amax) or excitation maximum (Amax) of between 350 and 520 nm for example in acetone and at pH 7.

Abstract: Provided are antifog hydrophilic polyurethane compositions including: (a) from 20% to 70% by weight side-chain ethylene oxide monomeric units, based on the total weight of the polyurethane; (b) from 10% to 100% by weight of at least one main-chain polyol having a number-average molecular weight of from 200 to 900 g/mol, based on the total weight of main-chain polyols present in the polyurethane; and (c) an amount of acid-functional units effective to provide an acid number of from 1 to 100 mg KOH/g to the polyurethane. Methods of making and using such compositions are also provided.

Abstract: The hollow microballoon of the invention includes a resin produced by polymerizing a polymerizing composition that contains a cyclic molecule having at least three side chains with a polymerizable functional group introduced into the terminal thereof and a polymerizable monomer other than the cyclic molecule having at least three side chains with a polymerizable functional group introduced into the terminal thereof. According to the invention, there are provided hollow microballoon capable of imparting not only polishing characteristics but also excellent durability to a CMP polishing pad using the hollow microballoon.

Abstract: Silicone urethane (meth)acrylates can have at least three (meth)acrylate groups and not more urethane groups than (meth)acrylate groups. A method for preparing the silicone urethane (meth)acrylates involves reacting at least one hydroxy functional silicone (meth)acrylate with at least one isocyanate functional urethane (meth)acrylate. Compositions can contain the silicone urethane (meth)acrylates, and are useful for the production of release coatings, protective films, and protective coatings; and for the manufacturing of 3D printed objects by stereolithography.

Abstract: A polythiol composition including a polythiol compound (A) and a compound represented by formula (1), wherein, in formula (1), m and n each independently represent 0 or 1, and m+n=1.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a dual curing composition which may be cured at room temperature but which is also heat- and photo-curable, said composition comprising, based on the weight of the composition: from 10 to 95 wt. % of a) at least one epoxy acrylate compound having at least two acrylate groups; and, from 5 to 90 wt. % of b) at least one polythiol compound, wherein the composition is characterized in that the molar ratio of thiol groups (—SH) to acrylate groups (H2C?CHC(O)O—) is in the range from 0.2:1 to 1:1, preferably from 0.5:1 to 1:1. The composition may be further characterized as being free from free-radical initiators.

Abstract: This invention relates to a flame retardant epoxy resin composition which includes an epoxy resin structure having an epoxy functionality of 2 or more with a measured total heat release value of not more than 23 kJ/g as well as an organic phosphinic acid structure (in reacted or unreacted form), as well as a prepreg, and a fiber reinforced composite material prepared using the epoxy resin composition. More specifically, an epoxy resin composition is provided that contains a combination of particular types of epoxy resins and curatives that provide sufficient flame retardance when cured at 163° C. for 15 minutes. The epoxy resin systems are also suitable for preparing a fiber-reinforced composite material that will also provide sufficient flame retardance for a variety of applications.

Abstract: A thermoset precursor composition includes a backbone comprising an imine bond bonding at least one of: 1) aromatic compounds together, or 2) bonding an aromatic compound to an aliphatic chain, and at least one of: an epoxy group terminating the backbone or an aldehyde group terminating the backbone. The thermoset precursor can have at least two epoxy groups, one epoxy group and one aldehyde group, or two aldehyde groups.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method to prepare a precursor for a polymer or to prepare a polymer, the polymer comprising at least one unit of formula (I) or at least one unit of formula (II) having a tertiary amine and a pendant carboxyl group Furthermore the invention relates to a precursor or polymer comprising at least one unit of formula (I) and/or at least one unit of formula (II) and to the use of such precursor or such polymer in extrusion, injection moulding, compression moulding, transfer moulding, foam moulding, thermoforming, rotation moulding or 3D printing

Abstract: The present application relates to a polycarbonate including a unit represented by Chemical Formula 1a; and a unit represented by Chemical Formula 1b, a composition including the same and a molded article prepared from the composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fluorine-containing ether compound represented by the following Formula. R1-[B]-[A]-CH2—R2—CH2-[C]-[D]-R3 (R2 is a perfluoropolyether chain; [A] is Formula (2-1); [B] is Formula (2-2); [C] is Formula (3-1); [D] is Formula (3-2); R3 is Formula (4); and R1 is a terminal group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing an acetalization product of an ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer by acetalization of an ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer, wherein the ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer is a porous object.

Abstract: The purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a method for manufacturing a polyimide (PI) precursor resin composition that has excellent resolution performance, a broad range of available exposure and good handling properties. Provided is a method for manufacturing a PI precursor resin composition that comprises a PI precursor resin, an exposure light absorber, a photopolymerization initiator and a solvent. The PI precursor resin is selected from among materials having an absorbance parameter Xp for a light species within a range of 0.001-0.20, the exposure light absorber is selected from among materials having an absorbance parameter Xt for the light species within a range of 0.01-0.05, and the photopolymerization initiator is selected from among materials having an absorbance parameter Xr for the light species within a range of 0-0.04.

Abstract: This two-component type room temperature fast-curing organopolysiloxane composition: includes a first agent containing, at a specific ratio, (A) a specific structure organopolysiloxane having a silanol group or a hydrolyzable silyl group at molecular chain ends thereof, (B) a hydrolyzable organosilane compound and/or a partially hydrolyzed condensate thereof that releases a cyclic ketone compound as a leaving group (leaving substance) by hydrolysis, and (C) a curing catalyst; and a second agent containing, in a specific amount, (A?) a specific structure organopolysiloxane having a silanol group at molecular chain ends thereof; and has more excellent hardenability than one-component type room temperature-curing organopolysiloxane compositions. This composition leaves or releases a cyclic ketone compound such as cyclobutanone or cyclopentanone as a leaving group (leaving compound) at the time of curing, and thus solves hazard or safety problems with respect to human bodies or environments.

Abstract: An organic functional silane composition is shown and described herein. An organic functional silane composition comprises a mixture of organic functional silane monomers where at least one of the silane monomers comprises two or more alkoxy groups having C1-C2 alkyl groups and at least one of the silane monomers comprises two or more alkoxy groups having an alkyl group of three or more carbon atoms. The organic functional silane compositions can be employed in a coating composition and can improve one or more properties of the coating including, for example, scrub resistance.

Abstract: An oil-bleeding silicone rubber composition which comprises 100 parts by mass of (A) an organopolysiloxane containing an alkenyl group, 0.2-20 parts by mass of (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing a hydrogen atom bonded to a silicon atom, (C) a catalyst based on a platinum-group metal, the amount of which is 0.5-500 ppm in terms of platinum-group metal amount (in mass) with respect to the total mass of the components (A) and (B), 1-10 parts by mass of (D) a specific phenyl-group-containing organopolysiloxane, 1-25 parts by mass of (E) a specific nonfunctional dimethylpolysiloxane, and (F) a specific benzotriazole derivative, the amount of which is 2-100 mol per mol of the platinum atoms contained in the component (C). The oil-bleeding silicone rubber composition gives cured objects having improved heat resistance, without containing any of conventional additives for improving heat resistance.

Abstract: The present invention provides a photosensitive composition comprising a copolymer of an organometallic compound and polysiloxane that may be used in a photosensitive material for a display or semiconductor, and a method for preparing the same.

Abstract: Provided is a production method for a water-absorbing resin in which an absorption capacity without pressure of the resulting water-absorbing resin is high and a water-absorbing resin can be efficiently obtained. The production method for a water-absorbing resin including a polymerization step of polymerizing a monomer composition containing an internal crosslinking agent and a monomer to obtain a crosslinked hydrogel polymer, and a drying step of drying the crosslinked hydrogel polymer to obtain a dry polymer, in which the crosslinked hydrogel polymer to be subjected to the drying step contains 50 ppm or more of hydrogen peroxide with respect to the solid content mass of the crosslinked hydrogel polymer, and the crosslinked hydrogel polymer is heated during the drying step so that a maximum reaching temperature of the crosslinked hydrogel polymer exceeds 160° C., and/or the dry polymer is heated after the drying step so that a maximum reaching temperature of the dry polymer exceeds 160° C.

Abstract: A composite resin molded body includes a base resin, fillers dispersed in the base resin, and a furan ring compound, wherein the fillers include a fibrous filler and a particulate filler having an aspect ratio smaller than an aspect ratio of the fibrous filler, the fibrous filler has an aspect ratio of more than or equal to 10, and the particulate filler has an aspect ratio of less than or equal to 2.

Abstract: Disclosed are a vibrating diaphragm of a sound-producing apparatus and the sound-producing apparatus. The vibrating diaphragm includes a polyurethane rubber film layer and the polyurethane rubber film layer includes a block polymer formed by soft segment portions and hard segment portions that are arranged alternately, wherein each of the soft segment portions includes polyhydric alcohol and each of the hard segment portions includes isocyanate and a chain extender, and the polyurethane rubber is represented by a structural formula as follows: wherein R is the chain extender, R1 is polyhydric alcohol and n is a natural number. (FIG.

Abstract: Sheets having thicknesses of from 1000 to 10,000 microns which are useful for the production of thermoformed semi-crystalline articles are based on polyaryletherketones having viscosities at 360° C. of at least about 400 Pas at 100 s?1 as measured by parallel plate rheometer. The polyaryletherketones are in a pseudo-amorphous state in the thermoformable sheets.

Abstract: The invention provides a biaxially oriented polyester film, which exhibits excellent transparency, is easily subjected to secondary processing, and is produced using a polyester resin obtained without using an antimony compound as a polymerization catalyst, and a production method therefor. At least one surface of the biaxially oriented polyester film meets requirements (1) to (4): (1) a number of fine protrusions each having a height of less than 3 nm per area of 4×10?12 m2 is 250 or more and 600 or less; (2) a number of fine protrusions each having a height of 3 nm or more per area of 4×10?12 m2 is 300 or more and 600 or less; (3) an arithmetic mean height Sa is 0.010 ?m or more and 0.025 ?m or less; and (4) an antimony content in the film is 10 ppm or less.