Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispersion at least comprising particles comprising at least one magnetic iron oxide as component A and a solvent mixture as component B comprising (B1) 5% to 95% by weight of at least one water-miscible organic solvent LM as component B1 and (B2) 5% to 95% by weight of water as component B2, the sum of components B1 and B2 making 100% by weight, and to a method for producing a dispersion of this kind, comprising at least the steps (I) mixing particles comprising at least one magnetic iron oxide with at least one water-miscible organic solvent LM and water, (II) homogenizing the mixture from step (I), where a shearing energy of at least 2 kW/m3 is introduced into the mixture in step (II).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an optical bonding composition that may be used in optical applications. An LED light source that utilizes the composition is also disclosed, as well as a method of making it. The LED light source may comprise: an LED die; an optical element optically coupled to the LED die; and a bonding layer comprising surface-modified metal oxide nanoparticles in an amorphous silicate network, the bonding layer bonding the LED die and the optical element together. Efficiency of the LED light source may be increased when using an optical extractor as the optical element.

Abstract: An optical bonding composition and LED light source comprising the composition are disclosed, as well as a method of making the LED light source. The LED light source may comprise: an LED die; an optical element optically coupled to the LED die; and a bonding layer comprising an amorphous organopolysiloxane network, the organopolysiloxane network comprising a silsesquioxane portion derived from (R1SiO1.5)n wherein R1 is an organic group and n is an integer of at least 10; the bonding layer bonding the LED die and the optical element together. Efficiency of the LED light source may be increased when using an optical extractor as the optical element.

Abstract: Highly elastomeric, curable, paintable silicone compositions are provided. The paintable silicone compositions comprise an organopolysiloxane, a silicone functional crosslinker, and an organic polymer. The highly elastomeric, curable, paintable silicone compositions have an elongation of at least 150% and are useful as paintable sealants and caulks.

Abstract: A method of making a composite coating includes the steps of: adding a proper quantity of inorganic metal salt into an organic dissolvent to form a first mixed solution and then stirring the first mixed solution for 30-60 minutes; adding a proper quantity of SiO2 precursor into the first mixed solution to form a second mixed solution and then stirring the second mixed solution for 30-60 minutes; adding a proper quantity of catalyzer and water into the second mixed solution for being reacted with each other so as to form a coating solution via being stirred for 4-8 hours; and putting the coating solution under the room temperature for 24 hours so as to obtain the composite coating. A product formed with the foregoing composite coating includes a base body and a layer of composite protective film formed by the composite coating on surfaces of the base body.

Abstract: A method of contacting the interior of the cable with a fluid mixture comprises supplying the fluid mixture to the interior. The fluid mixture includes (A) a liquid anti-treeing agent and (B) a water-reactive compound or a water-reactive anti-treeing agent. The liquid anti-treeing agent (A) and the water-reactive compound or the water reactive anti-treeing agent (B) are present in amounts to obtain a fluid mixture with a boiling point ?90° C.

Abstract: The hard coat layer-forming composition of this invention includes (A) composite oxide fine particles with a mean particle diameter of 1 to 200 nm, containing titanium, tin and optionally silicon, and with a rutile-type crystal structure, (B) an organosilicon compound represented by the formula R1aR2bSi(OR3)4?(a+b) and/or a hydrolyzate thereof, and (C) a cyanamide derivative compound. A hard coat layer formed from the composition not only is excellent in transparency, scratch resistance, adhesion property, weathering resistance, impact resistance, etc. but also can enjoy no coloration or little coloration, particularly in bluing or yellowing, upon exposure to or irradiation with ultraviolet rays, even if an antireflection film is provided.

Abstract: An optical article includes a transparent substrate and an abrasion-resistant layer appended to at least one surface of the substrate.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a coating composition for outdoor applications having improved solar reflectivity and UV protection comprising a coating base, wherein the coating base comprises: (a) a colorant; and (b) an ultrafine-TiO2 having a median primary particle size (MPPS) of greater than about 70 nm.

Abstract: A paper treating agent comprising 100 parts by mass of organopolysiloxane (A), from 100 to 100,000 parts by mass of water (E), and 0.1 to 100 parts by mass of a surfactant (F), characterized in that the agent further comprises 50 to 1,000 parts by mass of a cellulosic resin (C), wherein 0.5 to 2.5 hydroxyl groups per glucose unit of said cellulosic resin are etherized or esterified, and a viscosity of an aqueous 2% solution of said cellulosic resin is from 2 to 100 mPa·s.

Abstract: A coating solution for forming a flat-surface insulating film, which is a coating solution obtained by dissolving a poly(diorgano)siloxane A having a mass average molecular weight of 900 to 10,000 and a metal alkoxide B in an organic solvent C and further adding water, wherein the molar ratio A/B of the poly(diorgano)siloxane A to 1 mol of the metal alkoxide B is from 0.05 to 1.5, the organic solvent C has a hydroxyl group, the solubility of water in 100 g of the organic solvent C is from 3 to 20 g, and the molar ratio C/A of the organic solvent C to 1 mol of the poly(diorgano)siloxane A is from 0.05 to 100.

Abstract: A transparent cured film including organic fine particles having an ultraviolet absorbing group and an average particle diameter of 1 to 200 nm, the particles being dispersed in a matrix having an Si—O bond, and having a transmittance of visible light of 80% or more and a haze value of 10% or less. The coating composition can be produced, for example, from a coating composition containing (1) an alkoxysilane compound or polyalkoxysilane compound; (2) an aminosilane compound; (3) an epoxysilane compound; (4) a polymer ultraviolet absorber; (5) a curing catalyst; and (6) a solvent.

Abstract: Provided is a chromium-free metal surface treatment agent excellent in rust inhibitive performance which can be used in a surface treatment of metal products, in particular, galvanized metal products. The metal surface treatment agent consists essentially of a siliceous binder solution comprising water and/or alcohol as a solvent, and the concentration of the silica component is 8 to 25% by weight. In particular, a metal surface treatment agent containing an alcoholic solution of alkoxysilane oligomer having a weight averaged molecular weight of 1000 to 10000, which is obtained by hydrolyzed condensation polymerization of alkoxysilane, can suppress the occurrence of white rusting for a long time. It is preferred that 3 to 25 parts by weight of a dispersed nano-sized titanium dioxide powder having an average primary particle size of not more than 70 nm, per 100 parts by weight of the silica component be suspended in the siliceous binder solution.

Abstract: A composition for coating comprising at least one compound of formula (I): R<a>Si(R<1>)n(X<1>)3-n, and optionally at least one compound of formula (II): R<b>Si(R<2>)m(X<2>)3-m, wherein R<a> is a straight-chain or branched C(1-24) alkyl group, R<b> is an aromatic group, such as an optionally substituted carbocyclic and heterocyclic group comprising five-, six- or ten-membered ring systems, which is linked by a single covalent bond or a spacer unit, such as a straight-chain or branched alkyl residue having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, to the Si- atom, R<1> and R<2> are, independently of each other a lower alkyl group, such as a straight chain and branched hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, X<1> and X<2> are independently of each other a hydrolysable group, such as a halogen or an alkoxy group and n, m are independently of each other 0 or 1, with the proviso that if n and m are independently of each other 0 or 1, X may represent the sam

Abstract: A transparent cured film including organic fine particles having an ultraviolet absorbing group and an average particle diameter of 1 to 200 nm, the particles being dispersed in a matrix having an Si—O bond, and having a transmittance of visible light of 80% or more and a haze value of 10% or less. The coating composition can be produced, for example, from a coating composition containing (1) an alkoxysilane compound or polyalkoxysilane compound; (2) an aminosilane compound; (3) an epoxysilane compound; (4) a polymer ultraviolet absorber; (5) a curing catalyst; and (6) a solvent.

Abstract: Methods, treatment compositions and treatment systems are disclosed for forming a detachable and renewable coating on a receptive surface by a process of applying a treatment composition comprising a plurality of hydrophobically modified fumed silica particles colloidally dispersed in a volatile solvent; allowing the volatile solvent to evaporate; and thereby depositing a protective coating on the receptive surface consisting of a layer of the hydrophobically modified particles, which provide a substantially transparent coating with dirt- and water-repellency properties that effectively shed dry particulate soils as well as water from the treated surface or treated article bearing a receptive surface.

Abstract: A contact leveling surface for an ink jet imaging member including a coating disposed on a contact leveling substrate, wherein the coating includes a fluoroalkyl-substituted polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane. In embodiments, the contact leveling surface is for an ink jet imaging member that jets a phase change ink, a gel ink, a curable phase change ink, or a curable gel ink directly to a final image receiving substrate such as a direct to paper imaging device.

Abstract: An antimicrobial coating composition consisting essentially of 70 to 80 wt. percent water; 5 to 10 wt. percent methyl alcohol; 3 to 8 wt. percent octadecyl dimethyl trimethoxy silylpropyl-ammonium chloride; 1 to 5 wt. percent chloropropyl trimethoxysilane; 0.5 to 1.5 wt. percent aminopropyltrialkoxysilane; 0.5 to 1.5 wt. percent of a surfactant; 1 to 1.5 wt. percent of an anti-microbial agent; and 0.5 to 2.5 wt. percent sulfuric acid.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising a hydrolysate of an alkoxysilane compound, a hydrolysate of a siloxane compound represented by Formula (1), a surfactant, and an element having an electronegativity of 2.5 or less. In Formula (1), RA and RB independently represent a hydrogen atom, a phenyl group, —CaH2a+1, —(CH2)b(CF2)cCF3 or —CdH2d?1, RA and RB are not both hydrogen atoms simultaneously, RC and RD independently represent a single bond that links a silicon atom and an oxygen atom to form a cyclic siloxane structure, or each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a phenyl group, —CaH2a+1, —(CH2)b(CF2)cCF3, or —CdH2d?1, a represents an integer of 1 to 6, b represents an integer of 0 to 4, c represents an integer of 0 to 10, d represents an integer of 2 to 4, and n represents an integer of 3 or greater.

Abstract: [Object] The present invention aims to provide a primer composition that can give good adhesion between an acrylic resin and an inorganic substrate, such as a substrate formed of metal, metal oxide, glass, ceramic, cement, or mortar and is suitably used as a primer for bonding them together. [Solving Means] A primer composition is produced by mixing (a) a polythiol having at least two mercapto groups in one molecule, (b) a silane compound having at least one functional group and at least one alkoxysilyl group in one molecule, the at least one functional group being reactive with a mercapto group, and water.

Abstract: A topcoat additive for addition to a topcoat. The topcoat additive includes a liquid thermoplastic polymer emulsified in an emulsifier to obtain a liquid thermoplastic emulsion. The liquid thermoplastic polymer is a silicone thermoplastic polymer including an Si—O backbone. The silicone thermoplastic polymer may be a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) thermoplastic polymer.

Abstract: The heat radiation from a glass to the space inside can be prevented by adding 0.001 to 10% by weight of a silane coupling agent represented by the following general formula (I) (wherein X is a group reactive or compatible with organic materials. R1, R2, and R3 are, each independently, OH or a group capable of generating a silanol upon hydrolysis and they may be same or different each other) to deionized water having a total anion content of 700 mgCaCO3/L or lower to prepare a water-based heat-radiation-preventive coating material for glasses, by applying said coating material on one side of a glass substrate to form a heat-radiation-preventive coating film and by disposing the coated glass substrate so that the coating film side faces the space inside.

Abstract: A coating composition capable of forming a curable coating layer having a sufficient dyeability on a resin substrate and improving adhesion after dyeing between the resin substrate and the curable coating layer, and a resin product having optical permeability applied with the curable coating layer by the composition are provided. The coating composition contains an ingredient (A): a hydrolyzate of an organosilane with the content of a bifunctional organosilane of from 50 to 100% by weight, an ingredient (B): colloid particles of metal oxide, and an ingredient (C): a solvent.

Abstract: A room-temperature curable organopolysiloxane composition comprising: (A) a diorganopolysiloxane capped at both molecular terminals with trialkoxysilyl groups and having viscosity of 100 to 1,000,000 mPas at 25° C.; (B) a diorganodimethoxysilane or a partially hydrolyzed product thereof; (C) a diorganodialkoxysilane having silicon-bonded alkoxy group with two or more carbon atoms or a partially hydrolyzed product thereof; and (D) a titanium chelate catalyst, exhibits excellent storage stability and easiness of controlling curing speed as well as by strong adhesion to a substrate with which this composition is in contact during curing along with the possibility of interfacial peeling of the cured product from the aforementioned substrate.

Abstract: Methods of making a composition are disclosed, which comprises: i) forming a dispersion of particles comprising: a) silica, b) a non-volatile cation, and c) water, wherein the non-volatile cation is not ammonium; ii) adding at least one organosilyl coupling agent of formula R1—(R2—O)3—Si where R1 is selected from the group consisting of a substituted alkyl and unsubstituted alkyl, and R2 is selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, propyl and butyl, wherein the substituted alkyl of R1 is not aminoalkyl; iii) reacting the organosilyl coupling agent with the dispersion of particles to form a mixture comprising a silsesquioxane and an alcohol; and iv) removing the alcohol from the mixture by vacuum distillation, wherein final concentration of the alcohol is about 1% by weight or less of the total mixture. Further disclosed are compositions comprising an aqueous dispersion comprising silsesquioxane, a non-volatile cation and an alcohol, and methods of using the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to articles comprising an antiglare layer, coating compositions suitable for making antiglare layers, methods of making an antiglare article, and methods of making antiglare coating compositions. In some embodiments the article is a (e.g. illuminated) display article such as a touch screen. The antiglare layer comprises aggregate inorganic oxide particles in a cured inorganic polymer matrix.

Abstract: Curable compositions with at least one hydrolyzis products from an organosilane of a general formula R1aR2bSiX(4-a-b, or oligomer therefrom, wherein R1 represents a non-hydrolyzable radical, R2 represents a non-hydrolyzable radical that includes a functional group and X represents similar or different radicals that are hydroxyl-groups and hydrolyzable products of substitution reactions of hydroxyl groups and wherein a is 0 or 1, b is 0 to 3 and the sum of a and b can be 1, 2 or 3, and at least one substituent R2 is an epoxy group and at least one blocked polyisocyanate. The invention also includes mixtures which contain pigments and/or fillers, the process for the production of crosslinked masses through reaction of the hydrolyzis products, namely modified polysiloxanes, with blocked polyisocyanates as well as therewith produced coatings and molded bodies.

Abstract: A thermosetting coating material comprising (A) at least 50% by weight, based on the amount of nonvolatile substances in the coating material of (A1) from 0% to 50% by weight, based on the entirety of components (A1) and (A2), of a polymethacrylate copolymer containing more than 50% by weight, based on the entirety of comonomers in the copolymer (A1), of free-radically polymerizable, ethylenically unsaturated compounds (a1) containing at least one reactive group of the formula I —X—SiR?x(OR?)3-x??(I) and (A2) from 50% to 100% by weight, based on the entirety of components (A1) and (A2), of an adduct of polyisocyanate and alkoxysilane, (A2) containing at least one reactive group of the formula II: —NR—C(O)—N—(X—SiR?x(OR?)3-x)n(X?—SiR?y(OR?)3-y)m??(II) (B) a catalyst for the crosslinking of the —Si(OR?)3-x units, and (C) an aprotic solvent or a mixture of aprotic solvents.

Abstract: To provide an imprinting mold, of which a coating layer formed on its surface is hardly susceptible to peeling, and a process for its production. An imprinting mold comprising a mold body and a coating layer made of a release agent, formed on the surface of the mold body, wherein the release agent contains a compound of the following formula (1), and a process for its production: wherein R is Rf—X—, both R are the same group, Rf is a perfluoroalkyl group, X is at least one member selected from —(OC3F6)—, —(OC2F4)— and —(OCF2)—, provided that the sum of such units is at least 1, Y is an organic group, is an average of n is from 2 to 10, Z is —Si(R1)m(R2)3-m, R1 is a hydroxyl group or a hydrolysable group, R2 is a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group, and m is from 1 to 3.

Abstract: An exhaust pipe paint for application to an exhaust pipe base includes an inorganic glass particle, an inorganic particle, and at least one of an inorganic binder and a precursor of the inorganic binder. The inorganic binder partially softens at a softening temperature of the inorganic glass particle.

Abstract: The coating composition of the present invention contains an organic-inorganic hybrid polymer and a polysiloxane having a specific molecular weight, wherein the organic-inorganic hybrid polymer is prepared from a specific silane compound and a specific silyl group-containing polymer, and the weight ratio (Wa/Wb) between the silane compound content (Wa) and the silyl group-containing polymer content (Wb) is within the range from 5/95 to 50/50 (provided that Wa+Wb=100). The coating composition enables to obtain a coating film excellent in transparency, adhesion to organic substrates and radical resistance, and the coating composition has excellent storage stability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to articles comprising an antiglare layer, coating compositions suitable for making antiglare layers, methods of making an antiglare article, and methods of making antiglare coating compositions. In some embodiments the article is a (e.g. illuminated) display article such as a touch screen. The antiglare layer comprises aggregate inorganic oxide particles in a cured inorganic polymer matrix.

Abstract: Coating compositions are disclosed that include an alkoxide and a silica sol that includes silica nanoparticles and a polymerizable (meth)acrylate binding agent. The polymerizable (meth)acrylate binding agent remains substantially uncrosslinked after the coating composition has been cured to form a hard coat. Also disclosed are articles at least partially coated with a hard coat deposited from such a coating composition, methods for depositing a hard coat on at least a portion of a plastic substrate, and methods for improving the adhesion and abrasion resistance of a coating composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition using a catalyst for selective catalytic reduction for the removal of nitrogen oxides from the exhaust gas, a catalytic module element for selective catalytic reduction and a catalytic module for selective catalytic reduction for the removal of nitrogen oxides, and more specifically to a catalytic module element in which and a catalytic module element for selective catalytic reduction in which a plurality of plate-type or waveform glass fiber sheets on which the coating layer of a catalyst for selective catalytic reduction are formed, are repeatedly laminated and a catalytic module for casing the catalytic module element. According to the present invention, the production process is simple, economical and productive and the catalytic module element for selective catalytic reduction is excellent not only in decomposition efficiency of nitrogen oxides in the exhaust gas, but also in durability, economic efficiency and thermal shock resistance.

Abstract: The thermal barrier composition of the present invention provides a glassy matrix comprising an alkoxy-functionalized siloxane and a functionally-terminated silane or siloxane, polymethylsilsesquioxane dissolved in a crosslinking agent, and optionally a filler and/or hollow glass microspheres.

Abstract: A coating composition is provided which includes an adhesion promoter or a crosslinker silane which, upon hydrolysis, of its hydrolyzable sites, produces a reduced amount of volatile organic compound compared to that produced by the hydrolysis of a silane possessing an equivalent number of hydrolyzable sites all of which are hydrolyzable alkoxy groups.

Abstract: In order to improve the emptying of residual contents from containers, such as pharmaceutical packaging, the invention provides corresponding substrates with a hydrophobic coating. Provided for this purpose is a composite material which comprises a substrate and a coating deposited on it, which forms at least a part of the surface of the coated substrate, with the coating having a compound containing the elements C, O, and H, with further elements, apart from Si, C, H, having a content of less than 10 at %, preferably less than 5 at %, characterized in that this compound has a composition SiOxCyHz, in which x is at most 1.2.

Abstract: A siloxane based coating composition having excellent dyeability, abrasion resistance, glossiness and transparency, a preparation method thereof, and an optical lens coated by the coating composition are suggested. The siloxane based coating composition includes organo silane compound, inorganic oxide (H-index filler), solvent and a dyeing improving material. The dyeing improving material adopts nitric acid, hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid, sodium nitrate, potassium nitrate, silver nitrate, or the like. The siloxane based coating composition shows excellent dyeability owing to the dyeing improving material, excellent abrasion resistance owing to the organo silane compound, and excellent glossiness and transparency, so it may be applied as a coating film on a surface of a plastic lens such as optical lens, industrial safety lens and leisure-purpose goggle that require high transparency.

Abstract: Isocyanate-free foamable mixtures suitable for filling construction voids and for other uses, comprise isocyanate-free, alkoxysilane-terminated prepolymers (A) which have a silane end group of the formula [1], where X and Y are each an oxygen atom, an N—R3 group or a sulfur atom, R1 is an alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl or aryl radical having 1-10 carbon atoms, R2 is an alkyl radical having 1-2 carbon atoms or an ?-oxyalkylalkyl radical having a total of 2-10 carbon atoms, R3 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl, alkenyl or aryl radical having 1-10 carbon atoms or a —CH2—SiR1z(OR2)3-z group, and z is 0 or 1, with the proviso that at least one of the two groups X and Y is an NH function, and (B) blowing agents.

Abstract: An optical bonding composition and LED light source comprising the composition are disclosed, as well as a method of making the LED light source. The LED light source may comprise: an LED die; an optical element optically coupled to the LED die; and a bonding layer comprising an amorphous organopolysiloxane network, the organopolysiloxane network comprising a silsesquioxane portion derived from (R1SiO1.5)n wherein R1 is an organic group and n is an integer of at least 10; the bonding layer bonding the LED die and the optical element together. Efficiency of the LED light source may be increased when using an optical extractor as the optical element.

Abstract: The invention relates to an abhesive layer and to a method for producing an abhesive coating from cross-linked inorganic nanosols. It is an object of the invention to develop an abhesive layer, which has a strong abhesive effect especially with respect to adhesive liquids or pastes, such as printing inks and, while adhering well to the coated materials, has an improved, wear resistance. This objective is accomplished by an abhesive layer or abhesive coating of cross-linked inorganic nanosols with additions of polyorganosiloxanes, which form a three-dimensional network in the layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous based silicone protectant composition and method for treating various solid surfaces including, but not limited to, fiber-based products, leather, or other soft or hard surfaces to impart water and stain repellency. The protectant composition comprises an MQ resin, a polyorganosiloxane fluid, a silicone solvent and water. The aqueous silicone-based protectant composition is hydrophobic and substantially free of surfactants. The protectant composition can be applied directly or indirectly to a solid surface using various application devices including, but not limited to, spray, aerosol, wipes, sponges and pads.

Abstract: A composition for producing a protective coat against scaling on metallic surfaces. The composition includes, as binders, hydrolysates/condensates of at least one silane or a silicone resin binder and also, further, at least one metallic filler.

Abstract: The invention relates to surface-modified silica gels, to a process for preparing them, and to their use as matting agents in coating materials. As a result of the nature of the surface modification, the viscosity of 2-component coating materials is increased only slightly, or not at all, after the matting agent has been added.

Abstract: A finish for acrylic fiber to be processed into carbon fiber includes an ester compound having at least three ester groups in its molecule and a silicone compound, wherein the silicone compound constitutes 10 to 50 weight percent of the whole of the nonvolatile matter of the finish. A method of manufacturing carbon fiber includes the processes of applying the finish for acrylic fiber to be processed into carbon fiber to acrylic fiber to be processed into carbon fiber; oxidative-stabilizing the finish-applied acrylic fiber in an oxidizing atmosphere at 200 to 300 deg. C. to convert the fiber into oxidized fiber; and carbonizing the oxidized fiber in an inert atmosphere at 200 to 3000 deg. C.

Abstract: The present invention involves a process for caulking a ship deck includes the steps of bonding planks of tropical wood on the subdeck of said ship, sealing said planks through the application of a moisture curable sealing composition, and allowing said composition to cure during an effective period of time, characterized in that said moisture curable sealing composition comprises one or more silyl-modified polyacrylate(s).

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: Disclosed is a precursor composition comprising: a compound selected from a compound represented by the formula: Si(OR1)4 and a compound represented by the formula Ra(Si) (OR2)4-a (in the formulas represents a monovalent organic group; R represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom or a monovalent organic group; R2 represents a monovalent organic group; and a is an integer ranging from 1 to 3, provided that R, R1 and R2 may be the same or different from one another) a thermally degradable organic compound; an element having a catalyst activity; urea; and the like. A porous thin film produced from the precursor composition is irradiated with ultraviolet ray, and then subjected to gas-phase reaction with a hydrophobic compound. A porous thin film thus prepared can be used for the manufacture of a semiconductor device.

Abstract: Anti-scratch coating composition containing anisotropic particles, a corresponding coated substrate and its application in ophthalmic optics.

Abstract: A curable slurry for forming ceramic microstructures on a substrate using a mold. The slurry is a mixture of a ceramic powder, a fugitive binder, and a diluent. The ceramic powder has a low softening temperature in a range of about 400° C. to 600° C. and a coefficient of thermal expansion closely matched to that of the substrate. The fugitive binder is capable of radiation curing, electron beam curing, or thermal curing. The diluent promotes release properties with the mold after curing the binder or quick and complete burn out of the binder during debinding.