Abstract: A composition for producing a layer or a coating, especially a mold release layer, includes aluminum titanate and/or silicon nitride, an oxidic inorganic component and a binder comprising nanoscale particles.

Abstract: Dielectric compositions comprising siloxane and polymeric components, as can be used in a range of transistor and related device configurations.

Abstract: A composition for cellulostic fibers containing amino silicone to impart improved hand feel. The composition may be included in a lotion applied to tissue paper and may include a hydrophilic softener. A carrier for trace substances, fragrances, vitamin E, aloes and coloring agents may also be used. Such carrier may comprise microcapsules.

Abstract: Described herein are sol-gel compositions, sol-gel composition precursors, and methods of fabricating photo-patterned structures on a substrate. The sol-gel compositions possess a combination of high refractive index and low optical loss, even without incorporating metal oxides or metal alkoxides. The sol-gel compositions are further useful in waveguide fabrication applications, especially at the telecommunication wavelength range of 1300-1600 nm. Furthermore, the fabrication of patterned structures using the sol-gel compositions described herein can be achieved in a variety of substrates, including, for example, silicon-on-silica substrates and molybdenum-on-glass substrates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a two-component system for equipping surfaces with an oil, water, and dirt repellent coating, the two-component system being composed of a formulation 1 and a formulation 2, and both formulations being mixed together shortly before application. The invention further relates to a method of applying the two-component system to surfaces. The invention additionally relates to the use of the two-component system.

Abstract: A surface modifier comprising an organosilicone compound represented by General Formula (A) and/or General Formula (B): F—(CF2)q—(OC3F6)m—(OC2F4)n—(OCF2)o(CH2)pX(CH2)rSi(X?)3-a(R1)a (A) and F—(CF2)q—(OC3F6)m—(OC2F4)n—(OCF2)o(CH2)pX(CH2)r(X?)2-a(R1)aSiO(F—(CF2)q—(OC3F6)m—(OC2F4)n—(OCF2)o(CH2)pX(CH2)r(X?)1-a(R1)aSiO)zF—(CF2)q—(OC3F6)m—(OC2F4)n—(OCF2)o(CH2)pX(CH2)r(X?)2-a(R1)aSi (B) wherein q is an integer from 1 to 3; m, n, and o are independently integers from 0 to 200; p is 1 or 2; X is O or a bivalent organic group; r is an integer from 2 to 20; R1 is a C1-22 linear or branched hydrocarbon group; a is an integer from 0 to 2; X? is hydrolysable group; and z is an integer from 0 to 10 when a is 0 or 1.

Abstract: A silicone coating composition comprising (A) a silicone resin resulting from (co)hydrolytic condensation of an alkoxysilane or a partial hydrolytic condensate thereof, (B) an aromatic-free compound for curing the silicone resin, and (C) a solvent remains stable during shelf storage. It is applied and heat cured to a plastic substrate to form a protective coat having a high hardness, mar resistance, adhesion, toughness and crack resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curable composition, providing, upon curing, an abrasion-resistant, transparent, antistatic coating, comprising carbon nanotubes and a binder comprising at least one epoxysilane compound, preferably an epoxyalkoxysilane, and optionally fillers such as nanoparticles of non electrically conductive oxides and/or additional binder components such as tetraethoxysilane. The invention further relates to optical articles comprising a substrate, and, starting from the substrate, an abrasion- and/or scratch-resistant coating, and an antistatic coating formed by depositing directly onto said abrasion- and/or scratch-resistant coating the above referred curable composition. The obtained optical articles exhibit antistatic properties, high optical transparency with about 91-92% of transmittance, low haze and improved abrasion resistance.

Abstract: A film-forming composition comprising: a compound having a cage structure; and a silicon-containing surfactant; an insulating film formed by using the composition; and further, an electronic device comprising the insulating film.

Abstract: An organohydrosiloxane composition comprising: a) one or more organohydrosiloxane compounds, each having at least one [—HSiR—O—] unit, wherein R?C1-C18 linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl, C1-C18 linear, branched, or cyclic alkoxy, or substituted or unsubstituted aryl, and b) an antioxidant compound shown in Formula (1) wherein the antioxidant compound is a phenolic compound and is present in a concentration from about 1 ppm to about 5,000 ppm and wherein R1 through R5 can each independently be H, OH, C1-C18 linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl, C1-C18 linear, branched, or cyclic alkoxy or substituted or unsubstituted aryl. The compositions of present invention exhibit stability and significantly extend the shelf life of organohydrosiloxane products and allow greater flexibility in handling these products in chemical processes or semiconductor manufacturing. The resulting stabilization of siloxanes prevents the possibility of complete polymerization (i.e.

Abstract: Surface coatings, and method of forming the coatings, are provided. The coatings inhibit the adhesion of or accumulation of ice to or on substrates to which the coatings are applied. The surface coatings preferably include a silicone phase change material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dew resistant coatings and articles having the dew resistant coating adhered thereto. The dew resistant coatings comprise elongate silica particles. These coating are useful on articles or surfaces used in outdoor applications and articles and surfaces used in moist indoor environments.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coating liquid for forming a protective film having high film strength and a low specific dielectric constant for semiconductor processing, and a method for preparing the coating liquid. The coating liquid is a liquid composition comprising (a) silicon compound obtained by hydrolyzing tetraalkyl orthosilicate (TAOS) and alkoxysilane (AS) in the presence of tetraalkyl ammonium hydroxide (TAAOH) and water, or a silicon compound obtained by hydrolyzing or partially hydrolyzing tetraalkyl orthosilicate (TAOS) in the presence of tetraalkyl ammonium hydroxide (TAAOH) and water, mixing the hydrolyzed or partially hydrolyzed product with alkoxysilane (AS) or a hydrolyzed or partially hydrolyzed product thereof, and hydrolyzing all or a portion of the mixture, (b) an organic solvent, and (c) water. The coating liquid is characterized in that a quantity of water contained in the liquid composition is in the range from 35 to 65% by weight.

Abstract: An insulating film-forming composition comprising: at least one of a compound represented by formula (1) as defined in the specification, a hydrolysate and a condensate thereof; and at least one solvent, wherein the at least one solvent contains an organic solvent(s) having a boiling point of 85 to 250° C. in an amount of 25 mass % or more; a method for producing an insulating film by using the composition; and the insulating film.

Abstract: An organic/inorganic composite including a condensation product of an organic silicon compound represented by formula (I) as a major component; at least one kind of a photosensitive compound which is sensitive to light having a wavelength of 350 nm or less selected from the group consisting of metal chelate compounds, compounds of metal organic acid salts, metal compounds having 2 or more hydroxyl or hydrolyzable groups, hydrolyzates thereof, and condensation products thereof; and/or a compound derived from the photosensitive compound; RnSiX4-n??(I) wherein R represents an organic group in which carbon directly bonds to Si represented in the formula and X represents a hydroxyl or hydrolyzable group; n represents 1 or 2; R may be the same or different when n is 2; and X may be the same or different when (4-n) is 2 or more.

Abstract: The presently disclosed embodiments are directed to release fluids or agents that are useful in release coating in toner-based technologies. More particularly, the embodiments pertain to the addition of metal chelating agents to release fluids to prevent byproduct reactions from the fusing process that would otherwise decrease fuser member life and image quality.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a two-component adhesion-promoter composition for surface pretreatment, comprising two components, the first component, K1, comprising at least one hydrolyzable adhesion promoter substance A which is selected from the group comprising organosilicon compounds, organotitanium compounds, organozirconium compounds, and mixtures thereof; and the second component, K2, comprising at least one compound B which reacts with the adhesion promoter substance A or triggers or catalyzes condensation of the adhesion promoter substance A, and the first and the second components in the unopened state being present in two compartments (1, 2) separated from one another by at least one dividing wall (3).

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising (I) a silicone-based coating component susceptible to misting under mist-producing conditions; and (II) an anti-misting amount of at least one branched polysiloxane of reduced molecular weight and viscosity. The invention also relates to a process for coating a substrate with the above coating formulation, as well as hardened silicone-based coatings or films produced by subjecting the coated substrate to one or more curing steps.

Abstract: A method of forming an organic silica-based film, including: applying a composition for forming an insulating film for a semiconductor device, which is cured by using heat and ultraviolet radiation, to a substrate to form a coating; heating the coating; and applying heat and ultraviolet radiation to the coating to effect a curing treatment, wherein the composition includes organic silica sol having a carbon content of 11.8 to 16.7 mol %, and an organic solvent, the organic silica sol being a hydrolysis-condensation product produced by hydrolysis and condensation of a silane compound selected from compounds shown by the general formulae (1): R1Si(OR2)3, (2): Si(OR3)4, (3): (R4)2Si(OR5)2, and (4): R6b(R7O)3-bSi—(R10)d—Si(OR8)3-cR9c.

Abstract: Polythioether amine resin compounds and compositions comprising the same are disclosed.

Abstract: Aqueous compositions comprising peroxides and polyorganopolysiloxanes useful for cleaning and disinfecting substrate surfaces.

Abstract: A composition of silane-containing primer solution for use with an optical article, and a method of covering an optical article, that leads to improved adhesion characteristics and an extended primer solution shelf life.

Abstract: Disclosed is medical equipment, the surface of which being at least partially provided with a coating which is provided by means of a sol-gel process. By applying such coating staining of the medical equipment by iodine-containing agents is prevented. The sol-gel coating can be cured at a curing temperature of 80° C. or lower. The medical equipment can, for example, comprise a tabletop of a diagnostic system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antireflecting coating composition which is capable of forming a crosslinked coating underneath a layer of photoresist comprising a silicon polymer, where the silicon polymer comprises at least one unit with the structure 1, where, R1 is selected from C1-C4 alkyl. The invention also relates to a process for imaging this composition.

Abstract: An adhesion promoter for a hot melt adhesive or a pressure sensitive adhesive prepared by admixing a hydrolytic silane compound with an aqueous buffer solution. The adhesive is able to bind at very low surface free energy substrates, such as Xerographic prints contaminated by silicone fuser oil. The hot melt adhesive maintains a substantially stable viscosity at temperature ranging from about 100° C. to about 200° C.

Abstract: A porous organosilica glass (OSG) film consists of a single phase of a material represented by the formula SivOwCxHyFz, where v+w+x+y+z=100%, v is from 10 to 35 atomic %, w is from 10 to 65 atomic %, x is from 5 to 30 atomic %, y is from 10 to 50 atomic % and z is from 0 to 15 atomic %, wherein the film has pores and a dielectric constant less than 2.6. The film is provided by a chemical vapor deposition method in which a preliminary film is deposited from organosilane and/or organosiloxane precursors and pore-forming agents (porogens), which can be independent of, or bonded to, the precursors. The porogens are subsequently removed to provide the porous film. Compositions, such as kits, for forming the films include porogens and precursors. Porogenated precursors are also useful for providing the film.

Abstract: Finishing composition substantially free of non-volatile silicone materials and comprises a mixture of abrasive particles and an emulsion, which comprises water, a volatile siloxane, and a lubricant.

Abstract: A hydrophobic coating composition comprising: (a) nanoparticles or precursors capable of forming nanoparticles; (b) microparicles; and (c) an organic solvent. The coating composition can be applied to a surface of a substrate to form a hydrophobic coating having both microscale and nanoscale roughness.

Abstract: A coating composition and coating for ophthalmic lenses and other polymeric substrates having a unique combination of excellent solution stability, rapid cure rate, improved mar resistance, rapid dye absorption, and improved receptivity towards antireflective coatings. The coating comprises an abrasion resistant polymer and a dye-absorption-enhancing oligomer. The coating is tinted after curing with a dye to provide light absorbency in the coating.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fiber-reinforced glass having excellent heat resistance and toughness, or a composite comprising a heat-resistant fiber and a siloxane polymer, which has a modified surface structure and is useful as a heat-resistant fiber.

Abstract: A process including forming a siloxane oligomer from a mixture including at least one alkoxysilane, at least one phase transfer catalyst, and water, and adding at least one latent curing catalyst to the siloxane oligomer to form a coating composition is described. Also described is a process for producing a rapidly cured abrasion resistant coating, including providing a coating composition including a siloxane oligomer and a thermal latent curing catalyst, applying the coating composition to an article, and curing the coating composition for less than about 10 minutes to form a coating that has a Bayer ratio of abrasion resistance of at least about 2.0. A coating composition including at least one siloxane oligomer, at least one phase transfer catalyst, and at least one latent curing catalyst is also described.

Abstract: Methods for forming doped silane and/or semiconductor thin films, doped liquid phase silane compositions useful in such methods, and doped semiconductor thin films and structures. The composition is generally liquid at ambient temperatures and includes a Group IVA atom source and a dopant source. By irradiating a doped liquid silane during at least part of its deposition, a thin, substantially uniform doped oligomerized/polymerized silane film may be formed on a substrate. Such irradiation is believed to convert the doped silane film into a relatively high-molecular weight species with relatively high viscosity and relatively low volatility, typically by cross-linking, isomerization, oligomerization and/or polymerization. A film formed by the irradiation of doped liquid silanes can later be converted (generally by heating and annealing/recrystallization) into a doped, hydrogenated, amorphous silicon film or a doped, at least partially polycrystalline silicon film suitable for electronic devices.

Abstract: A cured coating for a siliceous material, preferably an optical fiber, comprises a thermally cured polyorganosilsesquioxane having an oxide powder dispersed therein. The oxide powder has a refractive index from about 1.2 to about 2.7 and includes particles having a particle size less than about 100 nanometers. The cured coating has adhesion to the siliceous material and is transparent to ultraviolet radiation.

Abstract: A coating for sensor transducers that transmit a signal to—and/or receive a signal from—a fluid, either liquid or gas, in contact with the transducer. In particular the coating minimizes or eliminates fouling of the transducer surface by the fluid, reducing the need for transducer maintenance, while not interfering with the transducer's ability to send and/or receive signals.

Abstract: A stable suspension of ethylpolysilicate nanoparticles having a size of between about 5 nm and 120 nm are in water and stabilized with between about 0.05 and 5 weight percent tetraalkylammonium hydroxide. The particles are between about 95% and 99.5% hydrolyzed and have superior removal rates when used in chemical mechanical polishing. A process for making ethylpolysilicate nanoparticles includes the step of adding reverse osmosis water and 25% tetramethylammonium hydroxide and ammonium hydroxide to a reactor, agitating the mixture and heating the mixture to about 80° C. Tetraethylalkoxy silane is added to the mixture and the mixture stirred and hydrolyzed. Ethanol is then removed. The mixture was then subjected to a vacuum to remove additional distillate. The material left in the reactor was then transferred to a plastic drum.

Abstract: A gradient coating is comprised of a basecoat derived from a polysiloxane prepolymer obtained from a mixture of one to three alkoxysilane monomers and at least one diepoxide monomer, and a lubricious reactant. The basecoat is applied to a substrate and dried. The lubricious reactant is then applied and allowed to permeate into the basecoat. The basecoat and lubricious reactant are then co-cured, resulting in a gradient coating composition. In addition to providing enhanced scratch and mar resistance, the gradient coating composition is solvent resistant and provides a durable hydrophobic and oleophobic surface, which makes it useful as a corrosion protectant and as a release agent.

Abstract: Liquid coating solutions impart hydrophobicity to substrate surfaces (e.g., glass) and include a silane, preferably octadecyltrichlorosilane (OTS), dissolved in a liquid paraffinic solvent. Preferred liquid paraffinic solvents are normal (straight chain) liquid parrafins having between 10 to 20 carbon atoms per molecule exhibiting flash points (ASTM D93) of between about 70° C. to about 160° C., and initial boiling points (ASTM D86) of between about 185° C. to about 300° C. The OTS will be present in the hydrophobic solutions in amounts sufficient to form a hydrophobic coating on surfaces of substrates on which the solutions are applied, and most preferably will be present in amounts ranging between about 0.25 to about 2.5 molar. Applying a coating of the solution onto a substrate surface will allow the OTS for form a self-assembled monolayer thereon imparting hydrophobicity to the substrate as determined by a high contact angle of at least about 100°.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition including a sol-gel matrix and a dendrimeric organochalcogeno derivative and a system including the coating composition and a substrate. The present invention also relates to a method of preventing fouling of surfaces subjected to a marine environment.

Abstract: A stable modified metal oxide sol which contains from 2 to 50 wt %, as calculated as metal oxides, of particles (c) comprising colloidal particles (a) of a metal oxide having primary particle diameters of from 2 to 60 nm, as nuclei, and a coating material (b) consisting of colloidal particles of an acidic oxide coated on the surface of the particles (a), and which has primary particle diameters of from 2 to 100 nm.

Abstract: An inorganic compound sol comprises a dispersion medium and, dispersed therein, inorganic compound particulates whose surface has been modified by an organic compound exhibiting a molecular polarizability of from 2×10?40 to 850×10?40C2m2J?2. The inorganic compound sol modified by an organic compound possesses a desirable affinity with the dispersion media, providing excellent dispersion stability in solvents while avoiding aggregation of particulates.

Abstract: A coating composition having a high adhesion which is capable of forming a cured film on a resin substrate by using one liquid. There is further provided a coating composition which is capable of obtaining a cured film having favorable dyability which is effective to a resin substrate having a poor dyability and, also, capable of suppressing a whitening phenomenon, and a resin product having the coating composition. The coating composition contains (A) component: a polycarbonate diol, (B) component: colloidal particles of a metal oxide, (C) component: a hydrolysate of an organosilane and (D) component: a solvent. The polycarbonate diol functions as an adhesion promoter and is effective in forming the cured film on the resin formed product without applying the pretreatment liquid. Further, since the polycarbonate diol functions also as a dyability imparting agent, the dying performance thereof can be adjusted according to the amount thereof.

Abstract: To provide a silica film-forming material having a low dielectric constant and giving a film of less undergoing change in aging, a coating solution for forming a silica film includes a hydrolysis product of a mixture comprising: a tetraalkoxysilane; and at least one of a monoalkyltrialkoxysilane and a dialkyldialkoxysilane, and an ammonium salt represented by formula (I): wherein R1 represents an alkyl group having from 6 to 30 carbon atoms, R2 represents an alkyl group having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, and X represents CH3COO, SO3H or OH.

Abstract: An anti-corrosive sol-gel composition and process for coating an aerospace alloy substrate with the composition.

Abstract: A silica-based coating film having a low dielectric constant not exceeding 2.5 can be formed on the surface of a substrate to serve as a planarizing layer or an interlayer insulating layer by coating the surface with a unique coating solution containing a hydrolysis-condensation product of a polyalkoxy silane compound such as tetraethoxy silane and monomethyl trimethoxy silane, which is formed by the hydrolysis of a polyalkoxy silane in the presence of a basic catalyst such as ammonia in an alcohol solvent in a relatively low concentration followed by replacement of the alcohol solvent with an aprotic polar solvent such as N-methyl pyrrolidone, followed by drying and baking at 350 to 800° C.

Abstract: An organohydrosiloxane composition comprising: a) one or more organohydrosiloxane compounds, each having at least one [—HSiR—O—] unit, wherein R?C1–C18 linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl, C1–C18 linear, branched, or cyclic alkoxy, or substituted or unsubstituted aryl, and b) an antioxidant compound shown in Formula (1) ?wherein the antioxidant compound is a phenolic compound and is present in a concentration from about 1 ppm to about 5,000 ppm and wherein R1 through R5 can each independently be H, OH, C1–C18 linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl, C1–C18 linear, branched, or cyclic alkoxy or substituted or unsubstituted aryl. The compositions of present invention exhibit stability and significantly extend the shelf life of organohydrosiloxane products and allow greater flexibility in handling these products in chemical processes or semiconductor manufacturing. The resulting stabilization of siloxanes prevents the possibility of complete polymerization (i.e.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an organo-functional polysiloxane of formula (1) wherein each R1 is independently selected from alkyl or aryl radicals, each R2 is independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl or aryl radicals, n is selected so that the molecular weight for the organo-functional polysiloxane is in the range of from 400 to 10,000, R3 is a bivalent radical or —O—W—(X)z is hydroxy or alkoxy, z is 1, 2 or 3 and X is a reactive functional group for reacting with amine radicals and wherein 0 to 90% of —O—R3—(X)z is hydroxy or alkoxy

Abstract: A siloxane-based resin having a novel structure and a semiconductor interlayer insulating film using the same. The siloxane-based resins have a low dielectric constant in addition to excellent mechanical properties and are useful materials in an insulating film between interconnecting layers of a semiconductor device.

Abstract: The present invention discloses compositions as well as methods of making and using said compositions, having improved stability which, when applied to a variety of substrates and cured, form transparent coatings which have abrasion resistant properties, a matched refractive index to that of the substrate, and which can be tailored to control the extent of tint absorption (vide infra). The compositions comprise an aqueous-organic solvent mixture containing a mixture of hydrolysis products and partial condensates of an epoxy-functional silane, a carboxylic acid functional compound selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acids, multifunctional carboxylic acids, anhydrides, and combinations thereof, a metal oxide composite colloid, and a disilane. The coating compositions may further include a mixture of hydrolysis products and partial condensates of one or more silane additives, a colloidal silica material, and a tetrafunctional silane.

Abstract: This invention provides a silicon composition comprising at least 15 wt % of hydrolysed silicon compounds and at least 3 wt % of a binder material. The silicon composition is used in the manufacture of ceramics. The hydrolysed silicon compounds can for example be the gel produced by hydrolysing higher boiling point organohalosilanes produced in the manufacture of organohalosilanes or halosilanes by the direct process.

Abstract: A process for producing dielectric layers with low dielectric constants by thermal treatment of a sol-gel product of a multifunctional carbosilane, corresponding layers, and their use in the production of electronic components, are described.