Abstract: Superhydrophobic films can be prepared from a stream of plastic waste (i.e.

Abstract: A curable composition comprises a siloxane compound and a tetraalkyl orthotitanate. The siloxane compound comprises m divalent units represented by the formula —SiH(R1)O—, n divalent units represented by the formula —Si(R1)(OR2)O—, and p divalent units represented by the formula —Si(R1)2O—, wherein each R1 independently represents an alkyl group having from 1 to four carbon atoms, each R2 independently represents H or an alkyl group having from 1 to four carbon atoms, m and n are integers greater than or equal to 1, and p is an integer greater than or equal to 0. An at least partially cured curable composition and composite articles including the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for producing a 3D item (1) by means of fused deposition modelling, the method comprising a 3D printing stage, wherein the 3D printing stage comprises a reflective material deposition stage, wherein the reflective material deposition stage comprises: (A) providing 3D printable material (201) comprising (i) a polymeric matrix material (211) that is transmissive for UV radiation, especially wherein the polymeric matrix material (211) comprises thermoplastic material, and (ii) a reflective material (212) that is reflective for the UV radiation and that is at least partly enclosed by the polymeric matrix material (211); wherein the reflective material (212) comprises a first fluoropolymer; and (B) depositing the 3D printable material (201), to provide the 3D item (1) comprising 3D printed material (202) comprising the matrix material (211) and the reflective material (212).

Abstract: Provided is a powder coating material composition which can simultaneously satisfy both of excellent electroconductive performance and surface smoothness. The powder coating material composition contains a fluorine-containing ethylenic polymer and an electroconductive material, wherein the electroconductive material is at least partially a carbon nanotube, and the carbon nanotube is contained in a proportion of 0.01 to 0.35% by mass to the total amount of the fluorine-containing ethylenic polymer and the electroconductive material.

Abstract: An article includes a substrate, a barrier layer disposed on the substrate, and an oxide-based ceramic material topcoat disposed on the barrier layer. The topcoat includes at least one crack. The article also includes a filler layer disposed on the topcoat and in the at least one crack. A method of applying a coating to an article and an article are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for reducing aggregate material carry back in aggregate material hauling equipment includes applying an effective amount of an anti-sticking and anti-icing agent to hauling surfaces of the aggregate material hauling equipment that will subsequently be in contact with the aggregate material to be hauled. The method includes initiating loading of the aggregate material into the aggregate material hauling equipment while the hauling surfaces of the hauling equipment remain wet from the applying of the anti-sticking and anti-icing agent. This ensures wetting of the aggregate material at the interface with the hauling surface to provide improved anti-sticking and anti-icing action.

Abstract: The present invention provides an article having a water- and oil-repellent surface layer, as well as excellent water- and oil-repellent properties, abrasion resistance, and slipperiness, said article being constituted from: a plastic substrate; an underlayer formed upon the outer surface of the plastic substrate and having a silicon oxide as the main component thereof; and a water- and oil-repellent surface layer formed upon the outer surface of the silicon oxide underlayer. The film density of the silicon oxide underlayer is 1.8-2.2 g/cm3. The film thickness of the silicon oxide underlayer is 80-300 nm. The water- and oil-repellent surface layer has, as the main component thereof: a fluoropolyether group-containing polymer having a hydrolyzable silyl group with a specific structure; and/or a cured product of a partially hydrolyzed condensate thereof.

Abstract: The embodiments herein relate to a substrate coated with a multi-layer coating system including: optionally a primer layer applied to the substrate and deposited from a primer coating composition; a tie-coat layer applied to the substrate or to the optional primer layer, deposited from a tie-coat composition including a binder polymer obtainable by copolymerizing a mixture of ethylenically unsaturated monomers, the binder polymer having curable alkoxysilyl functional groups. The substrate can include a topcoat layer applied to the tie-coat layer, and deposited from a non-aqueous liquid foul release coating composition including a curable resin system including i) a curable polymer and optionally ii) a curing agent and/or a catalyst, where the non-aqueous liquid foul release coating composition is essentially free of a curable polysiloxane.

Abstract: The present application discloses a fireproof coating material, and belongs to the technical field of fireproof coatings. The fireproof coating material includes 40-80 parts of an aqueous curing agent, 20-50 parts of water and 80-200 parts of a mother liquor of the fireproof coating material, wherein the mother liquor of the fireproof coating material consists of 50-80 parts of a flame retardant, 15-25 parts of a dispersant and 190-220 parts of water. The flame retardant used can not only effectively improve the problems of poor compatibility and mixing uniformity of a flame retardant with an aqueous latex in the existing fireproof coating material, but also can utilize O and H contained in a flame retardant system to form a carbonized layer during dehydration to isolate oxygen, preventing combustion, and enhancing the fire retardant performance.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an aerogel paint with smoke-free, fireproof and high heat insulation properties and preparation method thereof. The method comprises steps of: (1) mixed hydrolysis, (2) condensation and dispersion, (3) atmospheric drying, (4) high-temperature-resistant glue mixing, (5) homogenizing and dispersing. In this technology, the aerogel particles can be prepared by condensation under suspension and dispersion, and the aerogel particles have more uniform particle sizes. After being dried with hot air on an atmospheric condition, the aerogel paint is then prepared by mixing a high-temperature-resistant glue solution with the dried aerogel particles to obtain an aerogel paint being smoke-free, toxic-free, highly fire-proof and highly heat insulative. The products developed in the present invention withstand impact of high-temperature flames more than 1200° C. for a long time, and remain unpenetrated of the aluminum plate.

Abstract: Concentrated dispersions of silver nanowires are used to prepare qualitatively distinct silver structures with a range of properties. The concentrated dispersions can have a high weight percent of silver nanowires and can be formulated to be flowable liquids or non-flowing pastes. The concentrated dispersions can be stable with no visible settling over the course of a week, can have non-Newtonian rheology, and can be diluted to a desired weight percent of silver nanowires without detrimental effects on the uniformity of the dispersions. The concentrated dispersions can be formulated with or without polymers or pre-polymer components. The concentrated dispersions can be formulated with silver salts to adjust dispersion of the silver nanowires and to improve electrical conductivity of cured silver structures formed from the dispersions. Methods for forming the concentrated dispersions are described as are methods to form silver structures from the dispersions.

Abstract: A coating comprising a first dielectric overlayer, a first dielectric underlayer, a continuous thermochromic layer disposed between the first dielectric overlayer and the first dielectric underlayer, and a metal layer disposed below the first dielectric underlayer.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising: (a) at least one coating agent comprising a perfluoropolyether-modified alkyloxysilane polymer; and (b) a carrier composition comprising monochloro, trifluoropropene, wherein the carrier is present in an amount effective to at least partially solvate or at least partially emulsify the coating agent. Such compositions may optionally contain one or more other co-carriers or additives. Also disclosed are methods of coating substrates, in particular substrates having a hard surface such as ceramics or glass, to render them water, oil and/or dirt repellent.

Abstract: Provided is a colored resin composition which can be applied as a color filter of a solid-state imaging device capable of performing high-level imaging by not only spectrally splitting light in a visible region into three colors but also spectrally splitting infrared rays. The colored resin composition includes a colorant (A), a solvent (B), and a binder resin (C), and has a maximum transmittance in a specific wavelength region in a wavelength range of 400 to 900 nm. The colorant (A) includes a colorant having specific light absorbing characteristics and a near-infrared absorbing compound.

Abstract: This aluminum-oxide-based-composition-containing zirconium nitride powder contains particles each of which is mainly composed of zirconium nitride and has a surface to which an aluminum oxide-based composition partially adheres, in which the aluminum-oxide-based-composition-containing zirconium nitride powder contains aluminum in a proportion of greater than 1% by mass and 15% by mass or less in terms of a total content of 100% by mass, and has a specific surface area of 30 m2/g to 90 m2/g measured by a BET method. This powder has relatively high light shielding properties in a near infrared region with a wavelength of 1,000 nm, has excellent patterning and visible light shielding properties, and has favorable moisture resistance, when the powder is used to form a black patterned film as a black pigment.

Abstract: Novel coating compositions are disclosed for use in Energy Storage devices and Additive Manufacturing. The coatings are comprised of discrete carbon nanotubes wherein the coatings have a selected range of porosity, and optionally the discrete carbon nanotubes have selected surface modifications to improve wetting or flow of material through the pores of the carbon nanotube coating. The coatings have less than about 20% mass of bundles or ropes of carbon nanotubes with a dimension larger than about 5 micrometers The coatings are of average thickness from about 5 nanometers to about 2000 nanometers and can be applied onto particles of diameter less than about 1000 micrometers, or films. Improved energy storage, or additive part performances include, but not limited to, higher electron conductivity for electrodes of energy storage devices, and higher electron conductivity for parts made by additive manufacturing.

Abstract: A matrix for dissolving including a functional compound, method of preparing and using such a matrix, and a method of preparing a product including a functional compound as well as the use of such a product are described. The matrix has been provided with at least one functional compound, and at least one solvent dissolving the functional compound, and at least one film-forming agent, wherein the solvent dissolving the functional compound also homogenizes the film-forming agent into the matrix.

Abstract: Provided are an ink composition comprising a compound represented by Chemical Formula 1, a first solvent represented by Chemical Formula A, and a second solvent represented by Chemical Formula B-1 or B-2, an organic material layer including the same and an organic light emitting device including the same, wherein all the variables are described herein.

Abstract: Printer systems and associated ink cartridges can have specialized inksets and alternative fluids for use in printing. In such systems and cartridges, the inkset of a unique cartridge may be deliberately limited relative to traditional inksets that seek to have a wide color gamut such that chemistries having greater durability may be employed. Still further, such cartridges may include one or more functional inks that have a purpose other than merely coloration. Particularly in compact printers, for which space is limited, the system can be designed to accept various unique cartridges based on the intended printing application and print based on the characteristics of the received cartridge. Beyond this, the system may advise the user when a different cartridge is necessary and/or may be beneficially used for a particular application.

Abstract: A curable composition including (A) quantum dots; (B) a polymerizable compound; and (C) a compound including a structural unit represented by Chemical Formula 1 and a structural unit represented by Chemical Formula 2 is provided. A cured layer produced utilizing the curable composition, and a display device including the cured layer are also provided.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a printing sheet having a coated layer for ink receiving on at least one surface of a substrate, in which the printing sheet has excellent printability and excellent antistatic performance, being less likely to cause paper jams or other troubles during printing, and has excellent properties such as water resistance and weather resistance, and a method for producing the same. The printing sheet includes a coated layer made by blending clay in a ratio of 35% by mass to 65% by mass and heavy calcium carbonate in a ratio of 5% by mass to 30% by mass in a continuous phase made of an acrylic polymer on one surface or both surfaces of a substrate, in which a volume average particle diameter of the heavy calcium carbonate is 0.05 ?m to 2.00 ?m.

Abstract: Provided is a polymer-coated glass substrate having a surface with controlled irregularity and a low elastic modulus. The polymer-coated glass substrate includes a glass substrate and two or more hydrophilic polymer layers on a surface of the glass substrate.

Abstract: A mineral-oil-resistance-imparting coating material includes a copolymer of a monomer composition and an aqueous solvent in which the copolymer is dissolved and/or dispersed. The monomer composition contains a nitrile-group-containing unsaturated ethylenic monomer and a carboxy-group-containing unsaturated ethylenic monomer. To the total amount of the monomer composition, the content ratio of the nitrile-group-containing unsaturated ethylenic monomer is 21% by mass or more and 70% by mass or less. To the total amount of the monomer composition, the content ratio of the carboxy-group-containing unsaturated ethylenic monomer is 3% by mass or more and 10% by mass or less.

Abstract: Metal components coated with a paint composition formed of an epoxy resin, a graphene and/or graphene-based species, and an additive of a siloxane and/or derivative of a siloxane are disclosed. Such painted metal components do not require a lubricant applied thereover.

Abstract: A coating composition for producing high performance heat-resistant coating materials for a variety of substrates including steel and metal and non-metal substrates as well as laminate structures and self-contained substrates. The coating composition includes an epoxy resin system comprising a fluorene-structured epoxy or oxetane monomers and the like, along with a crosslinker or curing agent and a catalyst or catalyst package. The coating compositions when amine-, phenyl hydroxyl-, or carboxyl-functional may also be used as crosslinkers or curing agents.

Abstract: A hardmask composition, a hardmask layer including a cured product of the hardmask composition, and a method of forming patterns using the hardmask layer including a cured product of the hardmask composition, the hardmask composition including a compound represented by Chemical Formula 1, below; and a solvent,

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biodegradable coating composition, a method for manufacturing same, and a biodegradable article using same. Specifically, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the biodegradable coating composition is a copolymerized polyhydroxyalkanoate resin that comprises a polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) resin and a dispersant having a degree of saponification of at least 42 mol %, and comprises 4-hydroxybutyrate (4-HB) repeating units. Due to including 0.1 wt % to 60 wt % of the 4-hydroxybutyrate (4-HB) repeating units with respect to the total weight of the copolymerized polyhydroxyalkanoate resin, the biodegradable coating composition has excellent biodegradability and biocompatibility and can thus improve dispersibility, coating properties, water resistance, and processability while being environmentally friendly.

Abstract: Unsaturated polyester compositions comprising cycloaliphatic diols such as 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol (TMCD) that are curable with an isocyanate crosslinker, an amino crosslinker, or a combination thereof are provided herein. The unsaturated polyester compositions provide a good balance of desirable coating properties such as solvent resistance and wedge bend resistance in metal packaging applications.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a dual-cure resin composition comprising (a) at least one photo-polymerizable compound; (b) at least one uretdione-containing compound having an average uretdione ring functionality of greater than 1; (c) at least one compound containing at least one isocyanate-reactive group; and (d) at least one photoinitiator; to a process of forming 3D objects by using the composition, to use of the composition for forming 3D objects and to 3D objects formed by using the composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a curable coating composition comprising: a) at least one siloxane-modified resin composition; b) at least one silicone oil additive; c) optionally, at least one further additive; d) optionally, at least one catalyst; and e) optionally, at least one solvent. The invention also relates to a cured coating composition, comprising the curable coating composition. The invention also relates to an article of manufacture, comprising: a) a substrate; and b) the curable coating composition applied on at least a part of the surface of the substrate. The invention also relates to a method of coating a substrate comprising: providing a substrate; applying the curable coating composition on at least a part of the surface of the substrate to form a coated substrate; and curing the coated substrate under conditions sufficient to cure the curable coating composition.

Abstract: There are provided a polishing composition capable of increasing the polishing removal rate of silicon nitride, a polishing composition production method, a polishing method, and a semiconductor substrate production method. The polishing composition contains abrasives having a zeta potential of ?5 mV or less and a cationic surfactant.

Abstract: Curable precursor compositions for adhesives (e.g., pressure sensitive adhesives) and related articles, assemblies, and methods. The provided compositions contain a mixture comprising 50 to 100 parts by weight of a first polymerizable component, 0 to 50 parts by weight of a second polymerizable component, a transition metal complex soluble in the mixture, and an effective amount of a polymerization initiator, thereby allowing for the formation of high molecular weight polymer with essentially no gel content that can be easily processed via established hot melt techniques (i.e., a hot melt processable adhesive), even in the absence of chain transfer agents or crosslinking agents.

Abstract: Provided is a hot-melt type silicone composition that can be cured at a wide range of temperatures from low to high depending on the sealing process and the heat resistance of the resin members, in particular, that can realize good curability even at low temperatures such as room temperature, that imparts excellent transparency and resistance to yellowing to the resulting cured product, and that has excellent workability and handling in, e.g., overmolding. The curable hot-melt silicone composition comprises: (A) a resin-linear structure-containing organopolysiloxane block copolymer having a resinous organosiloxane block X containing a triorganosiloxane unit (MRA unit) having silicon atom-bound functional group (RA) containing an acrylic group or a methacrylic group, and a Q unit, and a chain organosiloxane block Y, and having at least two of the RA groups in the molecule; and (B) a radical polymerization initiator. Also provided are uses of the hot-melt type silicone composition.

Abstract: An adhesive resin composition, including: from 60 to 95 parts by mass of an ethylenic polymer (A) including a modified ethylenic polymer (a-2) obtained by modifying at least one polymer (a-1) selected from the group consisting of an ethylene homopolymer and a copolymer of ethylene and at least one ?-olefin selected from ?-olefins having from 3 to 20 carbon atoms, with an unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or a derivative thereof; and from 5 to 40 parts by mass of a soft propylene-based copolymer (B) having a structural unit derived from propylene and a structural unit derived from at least one ?-olefin selected from ?-olefins having 2 or from 4 to 20 carbon atoms, the content of the latter being 40 mol % or less, provided that the total content of the (A) and the (B) is 100 parts by mass, wherein the MFR (190° C. and a load of 2.16 kg) is from 1 to 20 g/10 minutes.

Abstract: Filled polyisobutene-based (PIB) pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA) comprising a polyisobutene resin and certain fillers, the fillers including silicas, aluminas, and/or acetylene (carbon) black (and optionally other fillers), as well as mixtures thereof. In certain embodiments the silica and alumina fillers are not surface-treated or otherwise modified, while in other embodiments, these fillers are surface-treated with a composition comprising an organosilane, an organosiloxane or an organosilazane, but remain unreacted in the finished PSA. The PIB PSAs may be used for a variety of applications, including as a barrier adhesive or as a component of a conductive, or non-conductive, tape.

Abstract: The tape includes a backing and a pressure-sensitive adhesive applied from an aqueous dispersion on the backing. The pressure-sensitive adhesive includes an at least partially crosslinked elastomer, a tackifying resin, and sulfur. A process for making the tape includes applying an aqueous dispersion of an elastomer, the tackifying resin, and the sulfur to the backing and drying the aqueous dispersion to provide the pressure-sensitive adhesive on the backing. A process of using the tape includes applying the tape to a surface and exposing the surface to a temperature of at least 150° C.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet having a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of which adhesive face has wettability difficult to change even when exposed to an atmospheric environment, and on which positional deviation or drop is difficult to occur in conveying an electronic component. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer has an adhesive face protected by a release liner and has a displacement of water contact angles ?1 and ?2 against the adhesive face 10a under the following conditions T1 and T2 of 5° or less: T1: immediately after separating the release liner R1 under an environment of 23° C. T2: after 2 hour exposure of the adhesive face 10a to an atmospheric environment after separating the release liner R1 under an environment of 23° C. ?1: water contact angle (°) of the adhesive face 10a under T1 ?2: water contact angle (°) of the adhesive face 10a under T2 Displacement R(°)=?2??1.

Abstract: An adhesive resin composition, including 50 to 89.9 parts by mass of a propylene-based polymer (A) satisfying the following (a1) and (a2), 0.1 to 20 parts by mass of a modified polyolefin (B), and 10 to 30 parts by mass of an ethylenic polymer (C) satisfying the following (c1) to (c3) (the sum of (A), (B) and (C) is 100 parts by mass). (a1) The propylene polymer (A) includes a propylene-based polymer (a-1) with the melting point ?120° C. and a propylene-based polymer (a-2) with the melting point <120° C. (a2) The proportion of the (a-1) in the (A) is 50 to 70.0% by mass. (c1) The ethylenic polymer (C) includes an ethylene homopolymer (c-1) and an ethylene ??-olefin copolymer (c-2). (c2) MFR=0.1 to 10 g/10 minutes. (c3) The proportion of the copolymer (c-1) in the (C) is 40 to 100% by mass.

Abstract: The composition includes an acrylic monomer having a carboxylic acid group, an acrylic monomer having a hydroxyl group, at least one of an alkyl acrylate or alkyl methacrylate, and from 15 to 22 percent by weight of a compound composed of divalent segments L and at least two X groups. The divalent segments L are represented by formula L. Each segment L is independently directly bonded to two secondary N atoms, two tertiary N atoms, or a secondary and a tertiary N atom. Each R1 represents an alkylene group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and at least some of the R1 groups are —CH2—CH2—CH2—CH2—. Each X group is independently represented by the formula CH2?C(R)—C(O)—O—V—W—C(O)—. Articles and methods using the composition are also described.

Abstract: Curable and cured compositions as well as articles that contain the curable or cured compositions are provided. The curable composition comprises (a) a (meth)acrylic-based multiblock copolymer, (b) a random (meth)acylate copolymer comprising a monomeric unit having a pendant poly(alkylene oxide) group, wherein the monomeric unit having the pendant poly(alkylene oxide) group has a number average molecular weight of at least 300 Daltons, (c) an epoxy resin, and (d) a cationic photoinitiator. Articles containing the curable composition can be die-cut and can retain their dimensions with minimal oozing when stored under ambient conditions.

Abstract: Provided is an adhesive having high adhesive capacity even in the high temperature water, a fuel cell having the adhesive, and a method for manufacturing the fuel cell. An adhesive includes a base polymer, a tackifier, and an acid modified polypropylene. The acid modified polypropylene is at least one of the acid modified polypropylene selected from maleic anhydride-modified polypropylene and maleic acid-modified polypropylene. A mass ratio of the acid modified polypropylene to the base polymer (acid modified polypropylene/base polymer) is 0.1 or more.

Abstract: A liquid ejection head includes a recording element substrate configured to eject a liquid, a supporting member configured to support the recording element substrate and including a supply channel configured to supply a liquid to the recording element substrate, and a channel member configured to supply a liquid to the supply channel, wherein at least one bonding surface between two of the recording element substrate, the supporting member, and the channel member is made of an epoxy resin composition containing an epoxy resin mixture and a powder curing agent, the epoxy resin mixture contains an epoxy resin that is liquid at normal temperature and a coumarone resin that is dissolvable in the epoxy resin, a weight average molecular weight of the epoxy resin mixture is 300 or more and 600 or less, and the liquid ejection head contains a cured substance of an adhesive agent containing the epoxy resin composition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions including (a) a first component comprising (1) an epoxy-adduct that is the reaction product of reactants comprising a first epoxy compound, a polyol, and an anhydride and/or a diacid and (2) a second epoxy compound; (b) rubber particles having a core/shell structure and/or graphenic carbon particles; and (c) a second component that chemically reacts with the first component at ambient or slightly thermal conditions. Also disclosed herein are compositions including (a) an epoxy-capped flexibilizer; (b) a heat-activated latent curing agent; and optionally (c) rubber particles having a core/shell structure and/or graphenic carbon particles; (d) an epoxy/CTBN adduct; and/or (e) an epoxy/dimer acid adduct. The heat-activated latent curing agent may include at least one reaction product of reactants including an epoxy compound and an amine and/or an alkaloid.

Abstract: A tacky agent-forming composition includes a polylactic acid structure-including monofunctional (meth)acrylic monomer, a polylactic acid structure-including polyfunctional (meth)acrylic monomer, and a polylactic acid structure-including non-functional compound. A content of the polylactic acid structure-including non-functional compound is 10% by mole or more.

Abstract: It provides embodiments of a reactive hot melt adhesive. In embodiments, the reactive hot melt adhesive may comprise at least one isocyanate compound, at least one polyester polyol, at least one polyether polyol, and at least one thermoplastic polymer. The at least one thermoplastic polymer may have a viscosity less than 75,000 cP at 177° C. The thermoplastic polymer may comprise ethylene-acrylic-carbon monoxide terpolymer, ethylene-(C3-C12) alkylene-acrylic-carbon monoxide tetrapolymer, or both.

Abstract: A polyurethane adhesive composition, more specifically a two-component polyurethane adhesive, including (a) at least one isocyanate component, wherein the isocyanate component comprises (ai) at least one first polyisocyanate compound, and (aii) at least one second polyisocyanate compound having a functionality of greater than, or equal to, about 2.3; and (b) at least one polyol component; and a process for making the above adhesive composition.

Abstract: To provide a hot melt adhesive having excellent coatability and adhesiveness to a member of a disposable product, excellent storage stability, and both having high natural resin use ratio and low odor; and a disposable product obtained by using the hot melt adhesive. A hot melt adhesive comprising (A) a thermoplastic block copolymer which is a copolymer of vinyl-type aromatic hydrocarbons and conjugated diene compounds, (B) a tackifying resin and (C) a wax, wherein the tackifying resin (B) comprises (B1) a natural resin having an acid value of 20 mg KOH/g or less.

Abstract: A sealant for use in vacuum pressure impregnation, wherein the sealant includes at least one monomer that is at least partially hydrophilic, at least one monomer that is at least partially hydrophobic, and wherein the sealant has a density less than the density of water.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to shaped abrasive particles having sharp tips, methods of making the shaped abrasive particles, methods of abrading a substrate with the shaped abrasive particles, and coated abrasive articles including the shaped abrasive particles. The shaped abrasive particle includes a ceramic, has a polygonal cross-sectional shape along a longitudinal axis of the shaped abrasive particle, and at least one tip of the shaped abrasive particle has a radius of curvature of less than or equal to about 19.2 microns.

Abstract: Coolants with low electrical conductivity can be used in direct or indirect cooling of electronic devices. The coolant has at least one glycol, water, at least one azole derivative, at least one ester of orthosilicic acid or alkoxy alkylsilane, optionally at least one tertiary amine bearing at least one 2-hydroxyethyl- or 2-hydroxypropyl-group, optionally at least one monocarboxylic acid, optionally at least one silicophosphonate, and optionally at least one further coolant additive.