Abstract: A bonding structure that provides excellent conductivity and bonding between a piezoelectric body and a metal plate includes a metal plate and an electrode of a piezoelectric body bonded to one another with an electrically conductive adhesive so as to provide electrical conductivity, the electrically conductive adhesive includes carbon black with a nano-level average particle size, and has a paste form included in a solventless or solvent-based resin so that the carbon black forms an aggregate with an average particle size of about 1 ?m to about 50 ?m. The electrically conductive adhesive is applied between the metal plate and the electrode of the piezoelectric body, and the metal plate and the piezoelectric body are subjected to heating and pressurization so that the carbon black aggregate is deformed, thereby hardening the electrically conductive adhesive.

Abstract: Provided is a matrix type antimicrobial vehicle, including: a matrix layer comprising an antimicrobial agent and an adhesive; an antimicrobial agent-releasing layer formed on one surface of the matrix layer; and a release liner formed on the other surface of the matrix layer, and a method for preparing the same. The matrix type antimicrobial vehicle is incorporated into a package having a medical kit so that the antimicrobial agent is released to the surface of medical kit or package continuously. Therefore, it is possible for the surface of the medical kit or package to maintain a constant concentration of antimicrobial agent continuously even when the medical kit or package is stored for a long time.

Abstract: A method for producing a joint member between a carbon fiber composite material containing a thermoplastic resin as a matrix and a metal, includes: forming a layer containing a triazine thiol derivative on a surface of the metal; providing a thermoplastic resin layer between the layer containing a triazine thiol derivative and the carbon fiber composite material; and melting the thermoplastic resin layer to join the metal to the carbon fiber composite material.

Abstract: Some embodiments include a method of preparing a flexible substrate assembly. Other embodiments of related methods and structures are also disclosed.

Abstract: A composition capable of radiation activated catalysis is provided. The composition comprises a metal compound, a mercapto compound and an olefinic compound. Radiation curable urethane compositions comprising the disclosed composition are also provided. The radiation curable urethane compositions comprise the disclosed composition, a hydroxyl compound and an isocyanate compound. Activation of the composition by radiation in a urethane formulation provides for an efficient method of curing the urethane composition. Coating and adhesive compositions comprising the radiation curable urethane compositions are also provided. In addition, methods for coating and bonding substrates are disclosed.

Abstract: A polarizing plate of the present invention includes a polyvinyl alcohol-based polarizer; and transparent protective films provided on both sides of the polarizer with an adhesive layer interposed between the polarizer and each transparent protective film, wherein the transparent protective film on one side comprises a lactone ring structure-containing (meth)acrylic resin and has an in-plane retardation of less than 40 nm and a thickness direction retardation of less than 80 nm, and the transparent protective film on the other side is a retardation plate that comprises a cellulose ester and satisfies the relation: nx>ny>nz, wherein nx is a refractive index in an X-axis direction where the in-plane refractive index is maximum, ny is a refractive index in a Y-axis direction perpendicular to the X-axis, and nz is a refractive index in a Z-axis direction corresponding to the thickness direction. The polarizing plate can satisfy durability and display uniformity (unevenness).

Abstract: The invention is based on the discovery that modified calcium carbonates can be used as fillers for the preparation of non-abrasive adhesive formulations that are useful in microelectronic applications. The modified calcium carbonate fillers possess functional groups, which form strong bonds to the thermoset matrix. Invention compositions display excellent rheological properties, in addition to a low coefficient of thermal expansion.

Abstract: A method for producing a joined structure involving pressure-bonding a first circuit member and a second circuit member together via a connecting film while the circuit members are being heated, to thereby join the circuit members with each other, wherein the connecting film is defined and includes first and second layers wherein one of the first layer and the second layer is a conductive particle-containing organic resin layer, and the other layer is an insulating organic resin layer containing no conductive particles, and wherein the minimum melt viscosity of the conductive particle-containing organic resin layer is ten times or more greater than the minimum melt viscosity of the insulating organic resin layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a rigid-flexible printed circuit board including: providing a first flexible film having a first metal layer on one or both surfaces; forming a circuit pattern by patterning the first metal layer; forming a second flexible film, which has a second metal layer on one surface, on one or both surfaces of the first flexible film; forming a circuit pattern by patterning the second metal layer in a rigid domain R; providing an anti-oxidation protective layer on the second metal layer in a flexible domain F; laminating at least one circuit layer on the second flexible film; and removing the circuit layer in the flexible domain F.

Abstract: Thermal insulating materials and methods of making the thermal insulating material generally include a plurality of thermally reversible crosslinked polymer modified particles. The thermally reversible crosslinked polymer modified particles include a polymer containing a plurality of a first functional group; and a modified particle having a plurality of pendent cross-linking agents containing a second functional group, wherein the first functional group and the second functional group are complementary reactants to a reversible cross-linking reaction.

Abstract: A solid, dry to the touch at ambient temperature, heat curable, generally non-foaming structural adhesive that exhibits shape memory characteristics. The adhesive can be cured at an elevated temperature and contains a high molecular weight polymeric constituent that can be oriented such that at an elevated temperature below the curing temperature the material will shrink in one plane while increasing its thickness at a temperature in the range of from above the elevated temperature to below the curing temperature.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for laminating a plastic film with a wood-base substrate, in particular for producing a high-gloss surface on a wood-base substrate, in which a plastic film is laminated by means of a laminating agent, preferably an adhesive, with a wood-base substrate and permanently bonded to the wood-base substrate, the plastic film being formed so as to be transparent on its top, and the products obtainable in this manner and their use, in particular in the area of the wood and furniture industry, for example for the production of pieces of furniture and fitments of all kinds.

Abstract: The invention is a two part polymerizable composition comprising in one part an organoboron compound capable of forming free radical generating species amine complex and in the second part one or more compounds capable of free radical polymerization and a cure accelerator comprising a) at least one compound containing a quinone structure or b) at least one compound containing at least one aromatic ring and one or more, preferably two substituents on the aromatic ring selected from hydroxyl, ether and both, where there are two substituents they are located either ortho or para with respect to one another and a peroxide containing compound. The second part may further contain an agent capable of causing the organoboron compound to form free radical generating species upon contacting the two parts. The first part may further comprises one or more compounds capable of free radical polymerization. This facilitates formulating compositions that have commercially desirable volumetric ratios of the two parts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a removable and decorative or informative circumferential cover to at least partially surround a viewing area of a display device, and in particular to a removable cover therefore. The display device or windowed viewport may be, for instance, an active viewing area such as a TV screen, a computer screen, a monitor screen, a handheld device screen, and so forth. The display device may also be a passive viewing area such as a painting, a poster, a beverage refrigerator, a display case, etc. The display device may also be, for instance, a conventional window or any other area that may surround or frame an area.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are cellular blind constructions including a plurality of tubular cellular elements and a thermoplastic hot melt adhesive composition disposed between tubular cellular elements. The thermoplastic hot melt adhesive composition includes a metallocene-polymerized propylene copolymer and a functionalized polyolefin including groups derived from maleic anhydride or acrylic acid and is characterized by the absence of tackifiers, plasticizers, and waxes. The thermoplastic hot melt adhesive composition is thermally stable and UV resistant under the environmental conditions encountered by the cellular blind constructions.

Abstract: A hot melt desiccant matrix composition has an organic binder and an absorbent material as components thereof. The organic binder includes about 10% to 80% by weight of a propylene based poly-?-olefin polymer having a melting point or a glass transition temperature less than 180° C., a density in the range of 0.85 to 0.95 g/cc or a blend of poly-?-olefin polymers; about 5% to 70% by weight of a plasticizer having a flash point equal to or greater than 180° C.; about 0% to 50% by weight a compatible tackifier; and a stabilizer in the amount of about 0% to 5% by weight. The absorbent component may be a water/moisture absorbing material, or a VOC absorbing material, or a blend of water/moisture absorbing and VOC absorbing materials. The absorbent material is selected from absorbing materials including, but not limited to, silica gels, activated carbons, silica alumina, calcium sulfate, calcium oxide, natural zeolites and molecular sieves and the mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for a structural acrylic adhesive that comprises an adhesion promoter including a phosphate ester and a high molecular-weight polyamine as a polymerisation accelerator.

Abstract: Some embodiments teach a method of preparing a flexible substrate assembly. The method can include: (a) providing a carrier substrate; (b) providing a cross-linking adhesive; (c) providing a plastic substrate; and (d) coupling the carrier substrate to the plastic substrate using the cross-linking adhesive. Other embodiments are disclosed in this application.

Abstract: An OLED device is discussed. The OLED device includes: a board assembly configured to include organic light emission elements; a plastic cover attached to the board assembly; and an adhesive layer filled between the board assembly and the plastic cover. The adhesive layer is formed from an adhesive composition which includes 50˜95 parts by weight of an acryl-based copolymer resin, 4.7˜44 parts by weight of an acryl monomer, 0.1˜2 parts by weight of a cross linking monomer, 0.1˜2 parts by weight of a visible light initiator, and 0.1˜2 parts by weight of an additive.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive for sticking together an electromagnetic wave-shielding film and optically functional film, wherein a storage elastic modulus at 70° C. is 7.00×104 Pa or more; and a display panel filter element comprising (1) an electromagnetic wave-shielding film, the film being a laminate of a transparent substrate film, an adhesive for a metal foil, which is applied on one surface of the transparent substrate film, and a metal foil mesh formed on the adhesive for a metal foil, (2) a layer of the pressure sensitive adhesive according to (1), which is applied so as to cover the metal foil mesh of the electromagnetic wave-shielding film, and (3) an optically functional film provided on the pressure sensitive adhesive, are provided. The pressure sensitive adhesive exhibits sufficient adhesive strength, can be filled into the inside of the pores of the metal foil mesh, and does not generate bubbles in a heating treatment.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for producing a cured film, which comprises a first step of applying a curable resin composition onto a surface of a first substrate and a surface of a second substrate respectively; a second step of bonding the curable resin composition layers provided on each surface of the first and second substrates to each other; and a third step of curing the curable resin composition layer between the first and the second substrates. The present invention enables production of a cured film in which the amount of thermal deformation such as warpage upon heating/cooling is suppressed, and the film can be suitably used as a plastic substrate for a display such as a liquid crystal display device and an organic EL display device, a substrate for a display, such as a substrate for electronic paper and the like, and a substrate for a solar cell.

Abstract: The present invention includes compositions relating to a hot melt adhesive that includes a copolymer of butene-1, a wax, and a tackifying resin. The present invention further relates to adhesives initially exhibiting adhesion properties and subsequently non-adhesion qualities. Methods of using these adhesives are also part of the claimed invention.

Abstract: The gel time of a grouting system may be controlled by providing a resin component separated by a catalyst component, where a carbon component is included in the catalyst component. The catalyst component may include an inhibitor such as a phenolic compound, and/or the resin component may include a promoter such as an aniline compound.

Abstract: A composite plate structure including a fiber composite sheet, a metal layer, and a resin layer is provided. The fiber composite sheet includes a first fiber layer, a core layer, and a second fiber layer. The core layer is disposed between the first fiber layer and the second fiber layer. The metal layer is disposed on the fiber composite sheet and has at least one opening. A portion of the second fiber layer is located in the opening. The resin layer is disposed on the metal layer. In addition, a manufacturing method of the composite plate structure is also provided.

Abstract: A method for adhering a medical device to biological tissue includes adhering an adhesive composition having a plurality of reactive members of a specific binding pair to tissue which has a plurality of complementary reactive members of the specific binding pair via click chemistry.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electronic device, and more particularly, to an electronic device with laminated structure and a manufacturing method thereof. The electronic device comprises: a first substrate; a second substrate; and a solid-state adhesive layer, wherein the adhesive layer is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. The solid-state adhesive layer reacts with the first substrate and the second substrate to form a chemically linked chain for bonding the first substrate and the second substrate. The present disclosure further selects a solid-state adhesive with both physical and chemical cohesiveness to laminate the two substrates: thereby making an electronic device more firm with higher shock resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid type rubber-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, which is prepared by adding a tackifier, a softener, and an isocyanate-based crosslinking agent reactable with active hydrogen into an acrylic rubber containing a monomer having an active hydrogen-containing functional group as a copolymerization component to thereby obtain a solventless and nonaqueous pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, and particularly it relates to a solid type rubber-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition having the above-mentioned constitution, in which the above-mentioned acrylic rubber includes a copolymer containing butyl acrylate as a main component, and as the copolymerization component a monomer having a hydroxyl group or a carboxyl group as the active hydrogen-containing functional group.

Abstract: A reinforcing sheet for a resin molded product includes a constraining layer, and a reinforcing layer laminated on the constraining layer. The reinforcing layer is formed of an adhesive composition containing a polymer and a tackifier. The tackifier contains a high-softening-point tackifier having a softening point of not less than 120° C.

Abstract: The current invention relates to a moisture-hardening composition that contains, in addition to a silane-functional polymer with end groups of formula (I), a reaction product that can be manufactured from an amino silane with primary amino groups and an alkene that is free of silane groups. The compositions are characterized by improved expandability with concurrent high reactivity, good adhesion characteristics, and high tear strength and are suited especially for use as elastic bonding substance or sealant.

Abstract: An aqueous composition comprising a) a polymer obtainable by free-radical polymerization b) a tricyclic diterpene derivative or a mixture of tricyclic diterpene derivatives (referred to collectively as tricyclic diterpene for short) c) a metal salt of an organic acid d) if appropriate filler.

Abstract: A method of wash-durably bonding integrated textile emblems such as patches, emblems, labels and cut textile parts to another textile article by laminating a pressure sensitive acrylic polymer adhesive to the back surface of the textile emblem. The acrylic polymer adhesive has a storage modulus that is greater than a loss modulus throughout a frequency range of from 0.1885 Hz to 628 Hz where bonding and debonding are expected to occur, and is devoid of any cross linking additives or reagents. The integrated textile emblem with laminated pressure sensitive acrylic polymer adhesive has improved adhesion to low-to-high energy surfaces, is not water soluble and is of adequate thickness to provide a wash-durable textile-to-textile bond capable of seaming or permanently attaching items such as textile panels, appliqué bearing text, numbers, logos and other indicia for the apparel, accessory and other industries.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a display device, and more particularly to a reflective touch display and a fabrication method thereof The reflective touch display comprises a reflective display device, a first bonding layer, a light guiding plate, a second bonding layer, and a touch screen. The light guiding plate is laminated to top surface of the reflective display through the first bonding layer. The touch screen is laminated to top surface of the light guiding plate through the second bonding layer. The first bonding layer and the second bonding layer are formed by a liquid bonding material that transforms from a liquid state to a solid state, wherein refraction index of each of the first and second bonding layer is less than that of the light guiding plate. In accordance with the present disclosure, yield rate can be increased and production cost can be reduced.

Abstract: A method for preparing composite structure self-assemblies. Structural segments are formed, which connect to each other through binder material. The structural segments are combined with the binder material to produce structural segments having the binder adhered thereto. The structural segments are combined to a form a composite structure through self-assembly, where the structural segments join to each other through said binder.

Abstract: The present invention provides an adhesive tape 10 for electrically connecting a plurality of solar battery cells, which adhesive tape has a metal foil 1 and an adhesive layer 2 composed of an adhesive provided on at least one surface of the metal foil 1, and a solar battery module using the adhesive tape. The adhesive tape of the present invention can suppress the decrease in the product yield and can improve the connection workability of solar battery cells.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to robust semi-transparent coatings that are suitable for use in a wide variety of display-on-demand mirror applications, and methods of making the same. In certain example embodiments, a coated article includes a coating supported by a glass substrate. A reflective metal-inclusive layer is formed, directly or indirectly, on the glass substrate. A silicon oxide inclusive layer is formed, directly or indirectly, on the reflective metallic layer. A titanium oxide inclusive layer is formed, directly or indirectly, on the silicon oxide inclusive layer. The metal-inclusive layer is formed so as to reflect incoming light away from the glass substrate such that substantially less incoming light would be reflected away from the glass substrate if lighting were provided on a side of the glass substrate opposite the coating than if no lighting were provided. The surface of the coated article need not necessarily be conductive.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method to manufacture a carbon composite structure. First, a polymer nano fiber net is provided. The polymer nano fiber net is thermal oxidized to form an oxidized nano fiber net. The oxidized nano fiber net and an oxidized micro fiber net are stacked and impregnated in a resin. The resin is oxidized. Finally, the oxidized nano fiber net, the oxidized micro fiber net, and the oxidized resin are carbonized at a high temperature to form the carbon composite structure.

Abstract: Disclosed is a two-pack fluorine coating composition which comprises a combination of: a base component comprising a fluorinated copolymer having a hydroxyl group which can be dissolved in a low-polar weak solvent even at a low temperature and; a curing agent comprising a polyisocyanate compound.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention is an composition comprising: a) one or more isocyanate functional polyether polyurethane prepolymers; and b) one or more prepolymers of one or more polyisocyanates and one or more polyesters wherein the terminal groups on the polyester polyol polyurethane prepolymer are the residue of a monofunctional polyalkylene glycol (hereinafter capped polyester polyurethane prepolymer) or one or more polyester polyols which are capped with the residue of one or more monofunctional isocyanates (hereinafter isocyanate capped polyesters); wherein the composition is a low viscous paste at temperature of from about 40 to about 80° C. and is high viscous paste at a temperature of from about 40° C. or less. In a preferred embodiment the composition further comprises c) one or more catalysts for the reaction of isocyanate moieties with hydroxyl groups.

Abstract: The invention relates to a single-ply protective film that is devoid of a supporting material and consists of a hot-melt adhesive. Said film can be rapidly and easily applied. The invention also relates to a method for applying said film and to a corresponding device.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive for sticking together an electromagnetic wave-shielding film and optically functional film, wherein a storage elastic modulus at 70° C. is 7.00×104 Pa or more; and a display panel filter element comprising (1) an electromagnetic wave-shielding film, the film being a laminate of a transparent substrate film, an adhesive for a metal foil, which is applied on one surface of the transparent substrate film, and a metal foil mesh formed on the adhesive for a metal foil, (2) a layer of the pressure sensitive adhesive according to (1), which is applied so as to cover the metal foil mesh of the electromagnetic wave-shielding film, and (3) an optically functional film provided on the pressure sensitive adhesive, are provided. The pressure sensitive adhesive exhibits sufficient adhesive strength, can be filled into the inside of the pores of the metal foil mesh, and does not generate bubbles in a heating treatment.

Abstract: A method of forming a bonded product using metal nanoparticles is provided. More specifically, provided is a paste containing a flux component that can form a metal phase even in an inert atmosphere. The use of this paste allows a bonding material that can give a practically acceptable bonding strength to be provided in an inert atmosphere such as a nitrogen atmosphere at low temperatures without performing conventionally used pressurization. The paste is a bonding material configured to include: silver nanoparticles having an average primary particle diameter of 1 to 200 nm and coated with an organic material having 8 or less carbon atoms; a flux component having at least two carboxyl groups; and a dispersion medium. The use of this bonding material allows materials to be bonded even at a temperature of 300° C. or lower.

Abstract: A process for improving the reflectivity of reflective surfaces made of a composite. The process includes laminating a layer of metalized plastic on at least one layer of composite, bonding the metalized plastic to a substrate in a preimprgenated state; cutting strips or patterns of an assembly of the layer of composite and the layer of metalized plastic; laminating strips or patterns of the assembly as a first layer on a molding jig; adding additional composite layers to the first layer; preparing a vacuum and curing bag; introducing the assembly in an autoclave; performing a curing cycle, bonding the layer of metalized plastic to the rest of the substrate by polymerization of a resin in the composite.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an antistatic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition which is excellent in antistatic property and antistatic property with time of a non-electrification-prevented adherend (subject to be protected) upon peeling, and has reduced stainability in an adherend and is excellent in adhesion reliance, and electrification preventing pressure-sensitive adhesive sheets using the same. There is provided a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition comprising an ionic liquid, and a (meth)acryl-based polymer containing, as a monomer component, 0.01 to 20% by weight of a reactive surfactant shown by the following general formula (I) as a monomer unit.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for a component built-in module, including: forming, in a sheet member including resin, a via hole filled up with a conductive paste, a cavity in which an electronic component is to be built, and an adjustment space; and performing a heat press allowing the sheet member to abut against a substrate on which the electronic component has been mounted, wherein the adjustment space is formed so that a flow vector of the resin in a neighborhood of the via hole during the heat press, which is directed toward the electronic component, is cancelled by a flow vector of the resin in a neighborhood of the via hole during the heat press, which is directed toward the adjustment space.

Abstract: A method of increasing adhesion between a copper or copper alloy layer and a polymeric resin. The method includes the steps of a) applying a pre-dip composition to the copper layer; b) applying a nano-oxide composition to the treated copper layer, c) applying a post-dip composition to the nano-oxide treated surface, and d) bonding a resin to the treated copper surface. The nano-oxide composition comprises (i) a chlorite; (ii) a caustic; (iii) a phosphate salt; (iv) an organic nitro compound; and (v) a thio compound. The post-dip composition is an alkaline solution that comprises (i) a phosphate salt; (ii) a source of molybdenum ions; and (iii) a thiazole. The process of the invention is useful for improving the bond between copper and a resin, including high Tg resins, halogen-free resins, and high speed/lost resins.

Abstract: To provide a conductive particle, which contains a core particle, and a conductive layer formed on a surface of the core particle, where the core particle is formed of a resin, or a metal, or both thereof, and the conductive layer contains a phosphorus-containing hydrophobic group at a surface thereof.

Abstract: Ceramic floors and methods of making thereof such that the ceramic tiles are quickly and easily removable from the floor substrate and replaceable at a future date. A ceramic tile floor is laid by releasably adhering a sheet to a floor substrate and bonding at least one ceramic tile to the sheet. A plurality of pre-fabricated articles each comprising a sheet and one or more ceramic tiles bonded to the sheet are laid onto the floor substrate with sheet edges abutting, and the sheets are releasably adhered to the floor substrate. The tile edges are set inwardly from the sheet edges so that a tile of one article is spaced from a tile of another article when the articles are laid. A non-Portland cement grout, preferably urethane grout, is provided between adjacent tiles.

Abstract: Provided is an optical coupling structure including an optical semiconductor element including a light receiving/emitting portion, an optical transmission path having an optical axis that intersects the optical axis of the optical semiconductor element at a predetermined angle, and an optical coupling portion configured to convert the optical path between the optical semiconductor element and the optical transmission path and optically couple them. The optical coupling portion is made of a resin that is transparent with respect to a transmitted light, the resin adhering to both at least a portion of the light receiving/emitting portion and at least a portion of the end portion of the optical transmission path, and the optical semiconductor element and the optical transmission path are bonded to each other with the resin itself that constitutes the optical coupling portion.

Abstract: A ceramics composite member includes a structure in which a first ceramic member and a second ceramic member are integrated with a joint portion. The joint portion has a texture in which a silicon phase having an average diameter of 0.05 ?m or more and 10 ?m or less is continuously provided in a network form in interstices of silicon carbide particles having an average particle diameter of 0.1 ?m or more and 0.1 mm or less.

Abstract: An adhesive composition for slide rail exhibits excellent workability in attaching a slide rail to a vehicle body and has a strong adhesive force after heating, the magnetic force of which can be lowered, which sustains the strong adhesive force after heating and then returning to room temperature so as to allow the firm fixation of the slide rail to the vehicle body, and which can lower the volume of the noise caused by opening/closing of a door. Specifically disclosed is an adhesive composition for slide rail which includes a hot-melt adhesive and a ferromagnetic substance, wherein the composition shows a density at 20° C. of 1.4-4.5 g/cm3 and has such magnetic properties that the magnetic force of an adhesive sheet, that is obtained by molding the composition, at a position 1 cm apart from the surface of the adhesive sheet is 10 mT or more.