Abstract: A lignocellulosic mixture comprising: (a) a binder composition comprising: (i) an isocyanate compound; (ii) a sulfonic acid compound; and optionally, (iii) a catalyst compound, (iv) an acidifying compound different from Component (ii), and (v) other additive compounds; and (b) one or more lignocellulosic particles wherein at least a portion of the lignocellulosic particles is partially coated with the binder composition wherein the ADHESIVE MEMORY LOSS of the binder composition is less than or equal to 50 and the METAL LOSS on a surface of a metallic article that comes into contact with the binder composition is greater than or equal to ?0.00009.

Abstract: A surfacing material that is mold-releasable and electrically conductive. This surfacing material can be co-cured with a curable composite substrate and can be in contact with a mold surface such that when the cured composite part is removed from the mold, the surfacing material is releasable from the mold with ease. The mold-releasable surfacing material can effectively eliminate the need for mold release agents and mold surface preparation.

Abstract: The present invention describes a method (600, 600a) of forming bitumen bags (605) for packaging bitumen products into blocks or slabs. Each block/slab of bitumen (200,200a,200b,200c) is encapsulated in the bitumen bag, which is composed of a bitumen compound (160). The bitumen compound (160) is made up of about 10-30% by weight of natural bitumen and about 5-25% by weight of a synthetic rubber polymer and copolymers. The bitumen compound (160) is melted with the bitumen content and is fully miscible with the molten bitumen, leaving no residue but enhances the physical properties of the resultant bitumen mixture.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermoplastic polyurethane composition for injection molding and a method of manufacturing the same. The thermoplastic polyurethane composition for injection molding can be easily injection-molded since a slip property is imparted to a soft segment, and can possess excellent durability properties such as heat-aging resistance, photoaging resistance, and wear resistance, and stability properties such as airbag deployment performance and anti-fogging property, as well as excellent tactile sensation and embossing quality, when a chain extender and a multifunctional polydimethylsiloxane-based compound are mixed with an isocyanate- and ether-containing polyester polyol, and can be useful in simplifying processes, reducing manufacturing costs, and simplifying facilities due to a decrease in the number of parts when molded articles are manufactured using the composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filler granule comprising a matrix component (1), at least two base particles (2) that are at least mostly embedded in the matrix component, and a fibrous component (3). The fibrous component is attached to at least one of the base particles. The invention also relates to uses of these filler granules as well as to composite materials containing them.

Abstract: An internal mold release agent (IMRA) which effectively releases a cured polyurethane (PU) material from a metal, in particular steel, mold. The IMRA is a surface active agent containing phosphorus or a combination (blend or reaction product) of the agent with other chemicals. In one embodiment the agent is a phosphate ester. In one embodiment the agent is polyoxyethylene alkyl phosphate ester. A polyurethane formulation comprising the IMRA has high formulation stability, clean release, low release strength, and high product transparency.

Abstract: There is provided a method of manufacturing a double-layer composite metal powder particle, the method including preparing an iron (Fe)-based powder particle, forming an insulating layer on a surface of the iron (Fe)-based powder particle, and forming a lubricating wax coating layer on the insulating layer.

Abstract: Provided is a method for preventing a processed material from adhering to a processing surface constituting a flow path for a fluid to be processed, in a fluid processing method for mixing a fluid to be processed in a thin film fluid formed between at least two oppositely arranged processing surfaces capable of being brought together and moved apart, at least one rotating in a relative manner with respect to the other; and for obtaining a processed material. There are used at least two types of fluids to be processed among a raw material fluid including at least one type of raw material substance, and a fluid for processing the raw material substance; the fluids to be processed are mixed in a thin film fluids formed between at least two oppositely arranged processing surfaces (1, 2) capable of being brought together and moved apart, at least one rotating in a relative manner with respect to the other; and a processed material is obtained.

Abstract: The present application relates to a thermoplastic composition, comprising: a polycarbonate polymer; 0.05 to 0.2 weight percent of a triacylglyceride release agent; and 0.25 to 0.55 weight percent of a tetrastearate second release agent. The total amount of the triacylglyceride release agent and the second release agent is less than or equal to 0.6 weight percent and the weight percent values are based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: Release agents with increased affinity toward nano-imprint lithography template surfaces interact strongly with the template during separation of the template from the solidified resist in a nano-imprint lithography process. The strong interaction between the surfactant and the template surface reduces the amount of surfactant pulled off the template surface during separation of a patterned layer from the template in an imprint lithography cycle. Maintaining more surfactant associated with the surface of the template after the separation of the patterned layer from the template may reduce the amount of surfactant needed in a liquid resist to achieve suitable release of the solidified resist from the template during an imprint lithography process. Strong association of the release agent with the surface of the template facilitates the formation of ultra-thin residual layers and dense fine features in nano-imprint lithography.

Abstract: In a method for imprinting a layer of material, a nanotemplate is impressed into a material layer, and the nanotemplate is maintained impressed in the material layer until a geometric trench corresponding to geometry of the nanotemplate is formed in the layer, and the nanotemplate is then removed from the material layer. A nanotemplate geometric trench is repeatedly formed in the material layer by nanotemplate impressions in the layer, until a final desired imprint pattern is produced in the layer. Each nanotemplate geometric trench is characterized by an extent that is a fraction of an extent of the final desired imprint pattern. The material layer is maintained in a condition for accepting nanotemplate impressions continuously throughout the nanotemplate impression repetition.

Abstract: A film transfer method is provided and includes the following steps: A mold apparatus is provided. In a mold cavity of the mold apparatus, a film substrate having a three-dimensional texture layer is provided. A melted plastic is injected into the mold cavity, such that the melted plastic covers the three-dimensional texture layer of the film substrate. The melted plastic is solidified. The solidified plastic is separated from the three-dimensional texture layer of the film substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a photocurable resin composition for nanoimprint, containing a curable monomer component with or without a binder resin. The composition further contains 0.001 to 5 parts by weight of a compound having a reactive functional group and a hydrophobic functional group in the same molecular skeleton, per 100 parts by weight of the total amount of the curable monomer component and binder resin. Preferably, the reactive functional group is at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl groups, epoxy groups, vinyl ether groups, oxetanyl groups, alkoxysilane groups, and free-radically polymerizable vinyl groups, and the hydrophobic functional group is at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of fluorine-containing groups, alkylsilane groups, alicyclic hydrocarbon groups, and aliphatic hydrocarbon groups having 4 or more carbon atoms.

Abstract: Described herein is a method forming a belt suitable for use with an image forming system. The method includes coating a composition of a polyimide, a phosphate ester and a solvent onto an outer surface of a rotating metal belt, and subsequently curing and releasing the composition from the metal belt.

Abstract: The use of thermoplastic polymers for the preparation of injection-molded articles and the resulting articles are described. Also described, is the use of a lubricated polyamide, obtained by means of the addition of at least one lubricant during the polyamide polymerization method, for the preparation of injection-molded articles.

Abstract: A method for processing a crosslinkable elastomeric composition including at least one silica reinforcing filler and at least one sulfur-containing organosilane compound by using at least one processing apparatus having an internal metal surface, includes the following steps: (a) pretreating at least one portion of the internal metal surface of the at least one processing apparatus with at least one sulfur-free organosilane compound having at least one hydrolizable group; (b) feeding the crosslinkable elastomeric composition including silica to the at least one processing apparatus; and (c) processing the crosslinkable elastomeric composition.

Abstract: A process for the production of compact cellulose-containing moldings by reacting optionally modified organic polyisocyanates with cellulose, in particular lignocellulose, in the presence of mold release agents in an open or closed mold, wherein the mold release agents used are siloxane compounds containing aminopropyl groups and of the general formula (I) in which R1 is CH3 and/or R2, R2 is —(CH2)x—NH—R3 and/or —(O)y—(CH2)x—NH—R3?, R3 and R3?, independently of one another, may be H or —(CH2)x—NH2, R4 is —(CH2)x—NH—(CH2—CH2—O)z—R5 where R5 is an aryl or alkyl radical n is from 50 to 1000, m is from 0 to 20, with the ratio m:n=0 to 0.4, k is from 0 to 20, x is from 1 to 20, y is 0 or 1, z is from 1 to 20, with the proviso that at least one amino-functionalized radical is present.

Abstract: Toolings containing a composite having a coefficient of thermal expansion of less than about 5 ppm/° C. are described. The composites contain a matrix material and a carbon nanotube material and are operable for forming a part thereon. Methods for forming such toolings and use of such toolings to form parts thereon are also described. The carbon nanotube material can be a carbon nanotube-infused fiber material. Use of the carbon nanotube material in the tooling allows decreased curing and consolidation process times of the part to be realized.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a membrane having a tampered pore, a polymeric membrane having a tapered pore, and uses of such polymeric membrane are disclosed. The membrane includes apertures of increasing diameter which are aligned with each other to form the tapered pore.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a liquid crystal polyester composition, the method comprising feeding a liquid crystal polyester and a polyhydric alcohol fatty acid ester into an extruder having a vent portion, followed by melt-kneading in a state where the degree of decompression of the vent portion is ?0.06 MPa or less in terms of a gauge pressure. The composition obtained by the method can provide a molded article having a thin wall portion and complicated shape.

Abstract: A composition and its use as a mold release composition are disclosed. The composition comprises a fluorotelomer, which comprises repeat units derived from a fluoroalkene, and optionally a comonomer, and has an endgroup derived from an alcohol, an alcohol derivative, or a combination thereof, and said fluorotelomer has or comprises a structure depicted as H(CX2)pBqDr or a mixture of structures depicted as H(CX2)pBq and H(CX2)pDr, wherein each X is independently H or F, provided at least one X is F, p is a number from about 16 to about 1500, B represents a unit derived from a hydrofluorocarbon, q is a number from 0.02 to 0.4, D represents an endgroup derived from said alcohol, alcohol derivative, or combination thereof, and r is a number 0.2 to 1.0.

Abstract: The instant invention pertains to a method and a fluid composition for producing contact lenses with improved lens quality and with increased product yield. The method of the invention involves adding a phospholipid into a fluid composition including a lens-forming material in an amount sufficient to reduce an averaged mold separation force by at least about 40% in comparison with that without the phospholipids.

Abstract: Thin-layer lignocellulose composites having reduced thickness and methods for the manufacture of such thin-layer composites are disclosed. Also described is a process for making wood-based composite door skins of reduced thickness. The door skins may be less than 0.115 inches (2.92 mm) thick.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous dispersions containing agents having release activity, emulsifiers and customary auxiliaries and additives, wherein a combination of A) at least one agent having a release activity, selected from the group consisting of soaps, oils, waxes and silicones, and B) polyisobutylene is used as agents having release activity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a high-quality multilayer thermoplastic-resin-reinforced sheet material having excellent mechanical properties and drapeability in which a thermoplastic resin excellent in recycling efficiency and shock resistance is used as a matrix; a method for efficiently producing the multilayer thermoplastic-resin-reinforced sheet material in a short time; and a thermoplastic-resin multilayer reinforced molding formed of the multilayer thermoplastic-resin-reinforced sheet material, in which the high quality and the mechanical properties are maintained.

Abstract: The instant invention pertains to a method and a fluid composition for producing contact lenses with improved lens quality and with increased product yield. The method of the invention involves adding a phospholipid into a fluid composition including a lens-forming material in an amount sufficient to reduce an averaged mold separation force by at least about 40% in comparison with that without the phospholipids.

Abstract: A composition and its use as a mold release composition are disclosed. The composition comprises a fluorotelomer, which comprises repeat units derived from a fluoroalkene, and optionally a comonomer, and has an endgroup derived from an alcohol, an alcohol derivative, or a combination thereof, and said fluorotelomer has or comprises a structure depicted as H(CX2)pBqDr or a mixture of structures depicted as H(CX2)pBq and H(CX2)pDr, wherein each X is independently H or F, provided at least one X is F, p is a number from about 16 to about 1500, B represents a unit derived from a hydrofluorocarbon, q is a number from 0.02 to 0.4, D represents an endgroup derived from said alcohol, alcohol derivative, or combination thereof, and r is a number 0.2 to 1.0.

Abstract: A ceramic compact having a patterned conductor is obtained by coating the patterned conductor with a slurry and then by hardening the slurry. The slurry is prepared by mixing a thermosetting resin precursor, a ceramic powder, and a medium. In the ceramic compact, an isocyanate- or isothiocyanate-containing gelling agent and a hydroxyl-containing polymer are reacted and hardened to produce a thermosetting resin. The hydroxyl-containing polymer is preferably a butyral resin, an ethylcellulose-based resin, a polyethyleneglycol-based resin, or a polyether-based resin.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions useful as release agents containing saponified fatty and/or rosin acids, as well as methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: A casted concrete stone having opposed parallel surfaces formed in a mold and wherein the opposed parallel surfaces have a molded textured surface. The concrete stone is fabricated by a dry-cast concrete mold wherein a profiling plate is provided with mold bottom wall formations each having a textured outer surface. A bond release film or spray or permanent coating is provided on the textured outer surface of the mold bottom wall formations. Mold forming side walls are disposed about the mold bottom wall formations. After the mold is filled with a dry-cast concrete mixture a top plate, having mold top wall formations, is disposed over the mold forming side walls with the mold top wall formations disposed inside respective ones of the molds to close the molds. Pressure and vibration is applied to compact the dry-cast concrete whereby to form a dry-cast concrete stone with opposed molded textured surfaces.

Abstract: A lip product remixing kit contains tools that provide for recovering unused cosmetic lip material from applicator containers, and remixing and remolding the materials to form reconstituted cosmetic lip products. Using the kit, one may re-color their lip product by combining two or more lip products so as to customize the overall appearance (color and shape) and consistency of the product as desired by the user. The kit also provides tools needed to recover the unused lipstick material in the base of an applicator tube and to re-mold the material into a new stick that may be inserted into a new or used applicator tube. Other uses for the kit are to repair a broken lipstick and reformulate a lipstick into lip gloss. In a preferred embodiment, the kit includes spatulas, mixing/measuring containers, storage containers, lip product applicator tubes with stickers, instructions, a tube of clear gloss and a mold for forming reconstituted sticks of lipstick.

Abstract: A microchannel collimating array may be fabricated by casting an elastic sheet onto a substrate containing a plurality of pedestals. The elastic sheet may be cured, and then pulled away from the substrate, leaving the elastic sheet with a plurality of tubes at the locations of the pedestals. The plurality of tubes may collimate light incident on the elastic sheet.

Abstract: Provided is a method of fabricating hierarchical articles that contain nanofeatures and microstructures. The method includes providing a substrate that includes nanofeatures and then creating microstructures adding a layer, removing at least a portion of the layer to reveal at least a portion of the substrate.

Abstract: The method for producing resorbable or degradable polymeric medical devices by applying compressive forces on solid polymeric objects containing liquid or solid additives, is characterized in that: A) the additives are able to promote the slip-page of the polymeric objects through the forming device, facilitate transient chain mobility and promote chain orientation; B) said additives are present in an amount of 0.005 to 20% of the dry weight of said polymeric objects; C) the solubility parameters of said additives being selected in such a way that after absorbing by said polymeric objects the additives do not dissolve more than 0.01 to 1% of the total mass of said polymeric objects; D) said applying of compressive forces is performed minimally at a temperature of Tmin=Tg?50° C., Tg being the glass transition temperature of the polymer the said object is made of polymer; and E) said applying of compressive forces is performed maximally at a temperature Tmax=Tm?5° C.

Abstract: The invention provides aqueous release agent dispersions for producing polyurethane moldings, substantially including A) at least one agent having release activity, and selected from the group consisting of soaps, oils, waxes and silicones, and B) emulsifiers and C) if desired, foam stabilizers, and D) if desired, viscosity modifiers, and E) if desired, auxiliaries and additives, and F) at least one alkali metal or alkaline earth metal carboxylate, and G) water.

Abstract: A rotary concrete mixing drum (16) includes an interior surface (74) at least partially provided by a polymer (90) impregnated with a slip agent.

Abstract: A wall and port form for forming a concrete wall having a port for mounting a window or a door includes a building wall form having a wall form perimeter wall and a wall form bottom wall; a portal form for placement within the building wall form perimeter wall for defining an opening for one of a door and a window, the portal including a portal form perimeter wall configured as a closed loop encompassing a port space and preventing concrete poured into the wall form from flowing into the port space encompassed by the portal form, and a form spacing and dislodgement mechanism for spacing the portal form from the building wall form bottom wall upon curing of concrete within the wall form and thereby dislodging the portal form from the grip of the concrete.

Abstract: A polyester resin composition is calendered to produce a film or a sheet. The polyester resin composition is a polyester having a crystallization half time from a molten state of at least 5 minutes combined with an additive for preventing sticking of the polyester to calendering rolls.

Abstract: A polyester resin composition is calendered to produce a film or a sheet. The polyester resin composition is a polyester having a crystallization half time from a molten state of at least 5 minutes combined with an additive for preventing sticking of the polyester to calendering rolls.

Abstract: A spacer assembly has first and second spacers that are set up integrally on first and second surfaces, respectively, of a substrate. Each spacer is tapered toward its extended end. In forming the spacer assembly, first and second molding dies having through holes coated with a parting agent that contains an organic component are prepared, and these molding dies are located on the first and second surfaces of the substrate so as to be intimately in contact with them, individually. Thereafter, a spacer forming material is filled into the through holes of the molding dies and cured, whereupon the first and second spacers are formed integrally on the substrate surfaces.

Abstract: A method for preparing a molded polyurethane foam article using an internal mold release composition is provided. More specifically, a method using an IMR agent and an IMR-enhancer compound to prepare a molded polyurethane foam article is provided. The method comprises (a) forming a polyurethane-forming mixture by mixing (i) a fatty acid condensation product, (ii) an IMR-enhancer compound, (iii) an isocyanate, (iv) a polyol, (v) a catalyst, and (vi) a blowing agent; (b) filling a mold with the polyurethane-forming mixture; (c) forming a molded foam article; and (d) removing the molded foam article from the mold. The IMR-enhancer compound is any liquid petroleum product within the viscosity range of products called oils.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method to reduce adhesion between a conformable region on a substrate and a pattern of a mold, which selectively comes into contact with the conformable region. The method features forming a conformable material on the substrate and contacting the conformable material with the surface. A conditioned layer is formed from the conformable material. The conditioned layer has first and second sub-portions, with the first sub-portion being solidified and the second sub-portion having a first affinity for the surface and a second affinity for the first sub-portion. The first affinity is greater than the second affinity. In this fashion, upon separation of the mold from the conditioned layer, a subset of the second sub-portion maintains contact with the mold, thereby reducing the probability that a pattern formed in the conditioned layer becomes compromised. These and other embodiments are described herein.

Abstract: Expanded polystyrene particles having a polyvinyl acetate resin-based functional skin layer, and a process thereof are provided. The particle includes an inner expanded polystyrene layer; and a functional skin layer. The inner expanded polystyrene layer is formed by heating and expanding an expandable polystyrene bead or pellet, and the functional skin layer is formed by coating the surface of the inner expanded polystyrene layer with a functional coating composition having 10 to 99 wt % of a vinyl acetate based polymer and 0.1 to 90 wt % of at least one functional additive.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved method and materials for forming biodegradable containers that can hold food products in dry, damp or wet conditions and provides the biodegradable containers prepared according to the disclosed process. The containers are produced through the use of a pre-gelled starch suspension that is unique in its ability to form hydrated gels and to maintain this gel structure in the presence of many other types of materials and at low temperatures.

Abstract: A unitary polymer substrate having a plurality of microfibers projecting from a surface is provided. The presence of the microfibers greatly increases the surface area and can impart a cloth-like feel to the surface. The projecting microfibers may have a variety of forms, including frayed-end microfibers, tapered microfibers, microfibers having an expanded cross-sectional shape, and microfibers having a very high aspect ratio. A number of methods of producing unitary polymer structures with a plurality of projecting microfibers are also provided.

Abstract: A soft plastic fishing lure or other product may be made to float by incorporating air bubbles therein by molds that draw air from inside the molds in which the lures or products are cast.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved method and materials for forming biodegradable containers that can hold food products in dry, damp or wet conditions and provides the biodegradable containers prepared according to the disclosed process. The containers are produced through the use of a pre-gelled starch suspension that is unique in its ability to form hydrated gels and to maintain this gel structure in the presence of many other types of materials and at low temperatures.

Abstract: A polyester resin composition is calendered to produce a film or a sheet. The polyester resin composition is a polyester having a crystallization half time from a molten state of at least 5 minutes combined with an additive for preventing sticking of the polyester to calendering rolls.

Abstract: An additive system for polyester polymers comprising an effective amount of (i) a fatty acid amide selected from the group consisting of oleyl palmitamide, ethylene bis stearamide, ethylene bis oleomide, and stearyl erucamide; (ii) a partially or fully calcined porous poly(methylsilsequioxane); and (iii) a stabilizer comprising a primary and a secondary antioxidant.

Abstract: A plastic film is provided that has release properties towards adhesives. The materials that produce the release properties are incorporated in the plastic layer and can be extruded with it. The materials responsible for producing the release properties are organo-silicone graft polymers or organo-silicone block copolymers obtained from mercapto-functionalized silicones, such as polydimethyl-siloxanes. The materials are produced by modifying SiH-containing polysiloxane with organic, polymerizable monomers of the type that can be produced with acrylates, such as methylmethacrylate, butylacrylate, styrene or vinyl acetate.