Abstract: The system of the present invention includes a conductive element, an electronic component, and a partial power source in the form of dissimilar materials. Upon contact with a conducting fluid, a voltage potential is created and the power source is completed, which activates the system. The electronic component controls the conductance between the dissimilar materials to produce a unique current signature. The system can also measure the conditions of the environment surrounding the system.

Abstract: Laminate concrete countertops and methods for fabricating same employ a plywood core or substrate onto which concrete layers are applied using spray techniques. In one embodiment, a countertop template is created at the installation site, and subsequently used at a remote fabrication site to cut the core to the customized size and shape before application the sprayed concrete layers. In some embodiments, the core or substrate and overlying concrete layers are left exposed at one or more edges to provide visually contrasting layers creating a unique appearance over conventional countertops. Edge covering pieces visually contrasting the concrete itself can also be installed to further characterize the appearance of the countertop, and may be removably installed to allow swapping out of different edge pieces to reconfigure the countertop appearance over time.

Abstract: Manufacturing method of grinding surface on glass cosmetics, in particular the nail and skin file, from flat glass of FLOAT type, is carried out by marking at least one abrasive surface on one or two sides of a glass pane or intermediate product. This surface is then coated with fusing glue, powdered with clean quartz sand with grain size between 1 and 500 ?m using a sieve, and the surplus sand is knocked-down. The intermediate product with fixed sand is inserted into the fusing furnace where it is baked at the temperature of up to 900° C. The abrasive surface may be roughened by sand blasting before the fusing glue application; the intermediate product coated with fusing glue can be decorated with glass fritte.

Abstract: A method is provided for surface treating a substrate utilizing powder coating so that the substrate can be adorned with a decorative pattern and/or color, and can have a durable, aesthetically appealing finish. The decorative pattern can be applied via transfer printing processes, for example, by a sublimation process or a hydrographic process. The method optionally can be used to produce a visually perceivable transition between a decorative pattern, for example, a camouflage pattern, and a generally solid color on the substrate. The transition can be gradual, so that the decorative pattern appears to fade into the generally solid color to provide an appealing visual effect on a product. The method can be used to surface treat a variety of products, for example, archery products and/or firearm products.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a fuser member is described. The method includes obtaining a substrate and coating a composition of an anhydride capped polyamic acid oligomer, a multi-amine and a solvent on the substrate to form a polyimide gel layer on the substrate. The solvent is extracted from the polyimide gel layer with an extraction solvent. The extraction solvent is removed to form a polyimide aerogel layer having a porosity of from about 50 percent to about 95 percent. A fluoropolymer is coated on the polyimide aerogel layer and cured or melted to form a release layer.

Abstract: A method of depositing electrically conductive material onto a dielectric substrate is provided. The method includes the steps of providing a dielectric substrate and depositing electrically conductive material onto the dielectric substrate using a cold spray gas dynamic process, wherein the cold spray gas dynamic process accelerates the electrically conductive material to a supersonic velocity.

Abstract: A method of surface patterning by transferring particles interfacially trapped at an air-water interface to a substrate includes the steps of: (a) interfacially trapping a plurality of particles at an air-water interface; (b) providing a substrate having a polymer adhesive thereon, the polymer adhesive having a glass transition temperature that is less than 25° C. and an advancing water contact angle greater than 50; and (c) transferring the particles of step (a) to the substrate of (b) by the Langmuir-Schaefer technique.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method for manufacturing a thin layer chromatography (“TLC”) plate is disclosed. The method includes forming a layer of elongated nanostructures (e.g., carbon nanotubes), priming the elongated nanostructures with one or more adhesion priming layers, and at least partially coating the elongated nanostructures with a coating. The coating includes a stationary phase and/or precursor of a stationary phase for use in chromatography. The stationary phase may be functionalized with hydroxyl groups by exposure to a base or acid. The stationary phase may further be treated with a silane (e.g., an amino silane) to improve the performance of the TLC plate. Embodiments for TLC plates and related methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system for synthesizing carbon nanotubes (CNT) on a fiber material includes a surface treatment system adapted to modify the surface of the fiber material to receive a barrier coating upon which carbon nanotubes are to be grown, a barrier coating application system downstream of the surface treatment system adapted to apply the barrier coating to the treated fiber material surface, and a barrier coating curing system downstream of the barrier coating application systems for partially curing the applied barrier coating to enhance reception of CNT growth catalyst nanoparticles.

Abstract: Decorative heterogeneous floor covering has sound attenuation effect with an acoustic impact sound reduction of at least about 15 decibels and sustainable sip-resistance properties. The method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a print layer comprising a print decoration/design thereon; (b) providing a wear layer over the print layer to provide a print/wear layer intermediate; and (c) providing a foam backing layer on the intermediate, the backing layer being capable of providing the sound attenuation effect. Between steps (a) and (b), the method has inverting the print/wear layers intermediate before applying the backing layer to a reverse side/base thereof.

Abstract: A joined sputtering target comprising a sputtering material is formed by disposing two discrete sputtering-target tiles comprising the sputtering material proximate each other, thereby forming an interface between the tiles, the interface comprising at least one of an interlocking joint therein or a recess in a top surface thereof, and spray-depositing a spray material over at least a portion of the interface, thereby joining the tiles to form the joined sputtering target.

Abstract: Provided herein are multi-layered structures comprising coated substrates, and methods for producing the layered structures provided. Coatings according to the disclosure are provided in greatly reduced time frames as compared to coatings of the prior art. Coating structures as provided herein can be applied to a substrate such as a garage floor, a truck bed, railcar, seatainer, tractor-trailers and the like within a single day, and are sufficiently cured to withstand heavy traffic such as motorized vehicle traffic in as little as two hours after application of the polymer precursor layer material employed.

Abstract: A method for producing a superhydrophobic surface, which includes cellulosic material. The cellulosic material includes nanocellulose particles and the method includes adding the nanocellulose particles to a surface and hydrophobizing the nanocellulose particles with a modifier before, during and/or after the addition of the particles. The invention further relates to a hydrophobic coating.

Abstract: A powder resin layered nonwoven material and a method of construction thereof are provided. The method includes forming a nonwoven web; applying a powder resin material on the nonwoven web to form a coated portion of the nonwoven web; and cross-lapping the nonwoven web to sandwich separate powder resin layers of the powder resin material between layers of the nonwoven web.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a floor (10) comprising at least one floor element (12) and an adhesive composition (16), wherein the at least one floor element is adhesively connected to a surface (15) below the floor element via the adhesive composition, wherein the adhesive composition comprises a mixture of: an adhesive (18), and multiple resilient particles (20) which support the floor elements, wherein the multiple resilient particles (20) are configured to support the floor elements at a distance (22) from the surface (15), wherein the particles have different shapes and varying sizes, wherein a part of the space (24) between the surface below the floor elements and the floor elements is filled with the adhesive composition (16) and a part of the space is filled with air (26).

Abstract: Provided is a method of fabricating a substrate where patterns are formed, the method including: forming first bonding agent patterns having selective cohesion in a position in which oxide bead patterns are to be formed on a substrate; coating a second bonding agent having larger cohesion with the first bonding agent than cohesion with the substrate, on a plurality of oxide beads, applying the oxide beads, on which the second bonding agent is coated, to the substrate and forming the oxide beads, on which the second bonding agent is coated, on the first bonding agent patterns; and thermally processing the substrate.

Abstract: A method of making an antifouling article includes providing a mold having a mold cavity and a mold surface for defining an article. The method also includes applying a mold release material to the mold surface. The method further includes coating the mold surface with a plurality of metallic powder particles comprising an antifouling agent. Still further, the method includes filling the mold with a curable polymeric material. Yet further, the method includes curing the polymeric material and forming an article having a surface defined by the mold surface, the surface of the article having the plurality of metallic powder particles disposed thereon and comprising an antifouling coating.

Abstract: A microfluidic device for manipulating particles can include a substrate and one or more obstacles, each obstacle comprising a plurality of aligned nanostructures including a plurality of nanoparticles or a plurality of polymer layers, or a combination thereof. The obstacle on a substrate can be forests with intra-carbon nanotube spacing ranging between 5-100 nm for isolation of particles such as very small viruses and proteins.

Abstract: An intermediate transfer belt including a base layer, and an elastic layer on the base layer containing spherical particles on a surface thereof and containing an elastic layer ingredient, wherein the elastic layer contains a fatty acid in an amount of 0.001 parts by mass to 0.040 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the elastic layer ingredient.

Abstract: Protective membrane, in particular a waterproofing or noise insulation membrane, based on mineral or vegetable bitumen, comprising a membrane body, and a first and second surface situated on either side of said membrane body, where the first surface comprises cork particles, characterised in that said particles have a granulometry of between 0.5 and 3 mm, preferably between 1 and 3 mm, and have been heat treated with steam.

Abstract: The invention relates to microscopic structures and methods of making and using the structures. A method of forming a microscopic structure of a material includes obtaining a solution (310) containing the material, establishing a flowing stream of the solution (310) in a capillary (104), wherein the capillary (104) has an inner dimension that is smaller than about 300 micrometers, and maintaining the stream until a layer is built up along an inner wall of the capillary (104) from material deposited from the flowing stream, thereby forming a microscopic structure.

Abstract: Light scattering inorganic substrates comprising monolayers and methods for making light scattering inorganic substrates comprising monolayers useful for, for example, photovoltaic cells are described herein. The method comprises providing an inorganic substrate comprising at least one surface, applying an adhesive to the at least one surface of the inorganic substrate, applying inorganic particles to the adhesive to form a coated substrate, and heating the coated substrate to form the light scattering inorganic substrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a prepreg comprising the following constituent elements (A), (B) and (C), the constituent element (A) being arranged on one surface or both surfaces of a layer containing the constituent elements (B) and (C), and not less than 90 area % of the constituent element (A) existing in the region from the surface of the prepreg to a position up to 20% of the average thickness of said prepreg: (A) epoxy particles having a tan ? at 10° C. of not less than 0.15 and having a three-dimensional cross-linked structure; (B) a first epoxy resin composition; and (C) reinforcing fibers. The present invention provides a prepreg suitable for formation of a fiber reinforced composite material having an excellent stiffness, strength, and damping performance.

Abstract: Materials that have a decorative pattern formed of glitter are disclosed, along with methods of producing and using these materials.

Abstract: A solder transfer substrate, including: a base layer; an adhesive layer arranged on the base layer; and plural solder powders arranged on the adhesive layer, wherein in the base layer, which is a porous member, a plurality of holes, which allow at least a peeling-off liquid to pass therethrough, are formed from a side thereof on which the adhesive layer is not arranged to a side thereof on which the adhesive layer is arranged. Particularly, the adhesive layer has a characteristic of expanding with the peeling-off liquid infused.

Abstract: A method for preparing a woven fabric excellent in deodorizing and heat-generating effects and, more particularly to, a method for preparing a woven fabric excellent in deodorizing and heat-generating effects that includes: a heat-generating composition preparation step for blending a component providing a feeling of warmness to prepare a heat-generating composition; a heat-generating composition applying step for applying the heat-generating composition of the heat-generating composition preparation step onto a woven fabric; a deodorizing component applying step for applying a deodorizing component onto the woven fabric coated with the heat-generating composition in the heat-generating composition applying step; and a drying step for drying the woven fabric coated with the deodorizing component in the deodorizing component applying step.

Abstract: The invention relates to a security tag made unique by randomly distributing a mixture of large numbers of multicolored small objects, such as two colored glass balls, into a regular geometric array or pattern onto a substrate and encapsulating those objects. The objects in the regular array on the substrate will create a unique, non-reproducible pattern. The data, saved to a secure database, can be processed and calculated quantities can be derived from the field of binary data, which can be affixed to the document or manufactured part that the stamp is affixed to. The regular array can be read out by scanner, quantities calculated, and compared to the values printed on the part or document. Additionally, the regular array can be read out by optical scanner and parts or all of the data compared to the data stored in the secure database.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for spraying particulate solids onto a substrate, comprising the steps of: coating the substrate with a wet and/or adhesive synthetic resin layer, building up a gas pressure in a line, generating a pressure differential in the line, swirling and carrying along particulate solids in the line, ejecting swirled, particulate solids from the line onto the surface of the wet and/or adhesive synthetic resin layer of the substrate. The invention also relates to a substrate, in particular a wood-based panel or decorative paper, at least partially coated with a particulate solid, characterized in that the particulate solid is applied to the substrate with an accuracy of up to ±0.8 g/m2, preferably of up to ±0.5 g/m2, particularly preferably of up to ±0.3 g/m2, preferably of up to 0.1 g/m2.

Abstract: An article may be fabricated by coupling a thermoplastic to a bonding interface layer, and applying a coating layer to the surface of the bonding interface layer. A bonding interface layer may comprise catalytic nanoparticles embedded within and/or encapsulated by one or more radiatively unstable polymers. Application of ionizing radiation to the article may release a catalyst at the bonding interface. Application of heat and/or stress to the article may enhance catalytic degradation of the remaining bonding interface and uncoupling of the thermoplastic from the coating layer. Embodiments of methods, compositions, articles and/or systems may be disclosed.

Abstract: A method for producing a ceramic honeycomb structure comprising a ceramic honeycomb body having large numbers of longitudinally extending cells defined by cell walls, and an outer peripheral wall formed on an outer peripheral surface of the ceramic honeycomb body, comprising the steps of applying a coating material comprising colloidal silica having an average particle size of 4-150 nm to longitudinally extending grooves defined by cell walls on the outer peripheral surface of the ceramic honeycomb body, and induction-drying the coating material to form the outer peripheral wall.

Abstract: A camouflage system includes a layer of an adhesion promoter so paint will adhere to the surface of an article and a first layer of paint applied to the surface on top of the adhesion promoter. A second layer of paint of a different color is applied to a portion of the first layer of paint. The second layer of paint may be in the form of a design, symbol, brand, logo, mark, and/or name. A multi-color layer is then applied to the surface of the article over the layers of paint. The multi-color layer may be a camouflage ink pattern. A clear coat may be applied over the multi-color layer. The multi-color layer affects the visual appearance of the second layer of paint. The second layer of paint may be visible at one viewing angle and may be less visible or non-visible at a different viewing angle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method, comprising: coating a surface with a mussel adhesive protein such that a first layer comprising the MAP is achieved on the first surface, and providing a second layer comprising a first plurality of particles on at least a portion of said first layer comprising said MAP. It also relates to a device comprising a substrate having a first surface; a first layer comprising said MAP, said first layer being arranged on said first surface, and a second layer comprising a first plurality of particles attached to at least a portion of said MAP of said first layer. The present invention is based on the realization that a MAP can advantageously be used to immobilize particles on a substrate, for example in a layer-by-layer assembly. Thereby, providing a highly functionalized surface.

Abstract: A method for producing a printed product with raised print includes receiving a prepress format document containing a plurality of flat ink color separations and at least one raised print color separation, printing onto a substrate the flat ink color separations using flat ink and the at least one raised print color separation using dimensional ink, allowing the flat and dimensional ink to dry, heating the inked substrate to a temperature that causes the applied dimensional ink to become sticky, applying thermographic powder to the heated inked substrate such that the thermographic powder sticks to the sticky dimensional ink, removing the thermographic powder from regions of the substrate where the dimensional ink is not applied, reheating the sheet to melt the thermographic powder, and cooling the sheet to result in a print product having both flat and raised printed content.

Abstract: A method to produce a pale and/or plain colored wear resistant surface layer by using a dry powder layer comprising a mix of refined fibers binder, pigment and wear resistant particles.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for transferring dry or semi-dry nanoparticles onto a substrate. In one embodiment, this includes the steps of providing a roller comprising an elastomeric stamp; transferring nanoparticles in a dry or semi-dry state, and which contact the surface of a donor substrate, from the donor substrate onto the elastomeric stamp; and depositing the dry or semi-dry nanoparticles from the elastomeric stamp onto a receiver substrate by rolling the elastomeric stamp onto the receiver substrate. The substrate, in other embodiments, can have a relief structure.

Abstract: A method for producing nanostructured coatings on a substrate, comprising: preparing a nanocrystalline powder of a powder size comprised between 1 and 60 ?m; and combining cleaning the surface of the substrate and cold spraying the nanocrystalline powder on the surface of the substrate, and a system for producing nanocrystalline coatings on a substrate, comprising a spray head, a cleaning head and a handling system monitoring the spray head and the cleaning head relative to the substrate to be coated, the spray head being a first cold spray head, the first cold spray head depositing on the substrate at least one nanocrystalline powder, the cleaning head optimizing the surface being coated with the at least one layer of nanocrystalline powder.

Abstract: A coated string for a stringed device which includes a coating applied to the surface of the string. The coating includes a base layer bonded to the surface of the string and an at least partially transparent low-friction top coat applied to the base layer. The base layer includes heat activated pigments that change color when heated above a color shifting temperature. In one embodiment, the color of the pigment in one area contrasts with the color of the pigment in an adjacent area without otherwise affecting the low-friction surface of the coating. The areas of different color created in locations along the length of the low-friction coated string.

Abstract: A self-replicating monolayer system employing polymerization of monomers or nanoparticle ensembles on a defined template provides synthesis of two-dimensional single molecule polymers. Systems of self-replicating monolayers are used as templates for growth of inorganic colloids. A preferred embodiment employs SAM-based replication, wherein an initial monolayer is patterned and used as a template for self-assembly of a second monolayer by molecular recognition. The second monolayer is polymerized in place and the monolayers are separated to form a replicate. Both may then function as templates for monolayer assemblies. A generic self-replicating monomer unit comprises a polymerizable moiety attached by methylene repeats to a recognition element and an ending unit that will not interfere with the chosen recognition chemistry. The recognition element is self-complementary, unless two replicating monomers with compatible cross-linking chemistry are employed.

Abstract: An insulating sheet includes a resin sheet, and an insulating layer disposed on the resin sheet, wherein the insulating layer includes an inorganic insulating layer, and the inorganic insulating layer includes first inorganic insulating particles which have a particle size of not less than 3 nm and not greater than 110 nm and which are bonded to each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for treating a metallic surface of an object with an aqueous copper-plating solution, with which a first copper-plating solution, which is free of cyanide and free of strong reducing agent, is electrolessly applied to clean metallic surfaces of the object, or after pretreatment to cleaned metallic surfaces, to form a first copper layer or copper alloy layer as a barrier layer and/or as a conductive layer, and also to the use of the objects produced by the process according to the invention.

Abstract: Highly durable hydrophobic and/or oleophobic coatings and methods and compositions for their production are described herein. Also described herein is a plunger having a hydrophobic surface prepared using the coating compositions described herein.

Abstract: In one aspect, composite articles are described comprising multifunctional coatings. A composite article described herein, in some embodiments, comprises a substrate and a coating adhered to the substrate, the coating comprising an inner layer and an outer layer, the inner layer comprising a presintered metal or alloy and the outer layer comprising particles disposed in a metal or alloy matrix.

Abstract: An embodiment is disclosed of a method of making gloves, more particularly polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coated gloves. The method comprises providing a liner, and coating at least a part of the liner with a PVC paste to form a coating having an outer layer, applying particles of a soluble solid to the outer layer of the coating and curing the outer layer. Preferably, the method further comprises gelling the outer layer after applying the particles and contacting the gelled outer layer with a solvent before curing. Preferably, the soluble solid comprises a solid acid.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing decorative papers and/or panels for flooring or surfacing of furniture, wall, finish foils, filter papers or kraft papers for low and high pressure use etc., in which a substantially dry solid composition is prepared in powder form, having a polymer component containing aminopiasts (amino resins) and/or phenoplasts (phenolic resins) and/or mixtures in powder form, used as such and/or mixed with additives; the composition is then applied dry on a support in powder form and is heated after being deposited onto the support to melt the composition and form a coating polymer layer onto the support; the composition may instead be heated first to be molten before and then applied in a fluid form onto the support.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the non-covalent coating of a support by a hybrid organic/inorganic film, characterized in that it comprises the steps of: —depositing a conjugated organic polymer comprising organic groups of X type onto the support; depositing nanoparticles comprising one or more organic groups of Y type onto the support, and in that the groups of X and Y types are capable of developing hydrogen-type bonds between themselves. Typically, the deposition steps are repeated, generally alternately, until the desired thickness for the film is obtained. The deposition may be carried out on the whole of the support or on one part of the latter only.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to conductive films and methods for forming conductive films. In some examples, a substrate may be provided having a dispersion of silica nanoparticles provided on a surface thereof. Carbon nanotubes may be adhered to the dispersion of silica nanoparticles on the surface of the substrate to provide the conductive film on the substrate.

Abstract: A powder coating method is capable of forming a coating film having excellent adhesion and surface texture by using a thermosetting powder coating material. The powder coating method is configured to include: a heating step of heating a spring member; a coating step of causing a thermosetting powder coating material to adhere to a surface of the spring member, with a surface temperature T (° C.) of the spring member being in a range of “Tf?20?T<Tf+20” (Tf: a curing completion temperature (° C.) of the thermosetting powder coating material), and a curing step of curing the thermosetting powder coating material adhering to the surface of the spring member. In the curing step, the surface temperature T (° C.) of the spring member upon completion of the curing is desirably “Ts+30?T” (Ts: a curing start temperature (° C.) of the thermosetting powder coating material).

Abstract: A membrane structure is provided. The membrane structure includes an air permeable hydrophobic membrane having a first side and an opposite second side. An oleophobic conformal coating is applied across the membrane. Moreover, a porous polymeric coating is applied onto the first side and/or the second side of the membrane. A patterned layer of particles are applied onto the porous polymeric coating.

Abstract: A material for maintaining hydration in plants, whether potted or in natural soils may include a substrate treated with a binder, securing a layer of hydrating particles thereto. Typical binders may include lignicite, or other naturally occurring materials such as sugars, molasses, corn syrup, gelatin, water, a combination, or the like. Substrates may include natural organic materials or inorganic materials. Various materials can serve as a hydrating, particulate coating. Polyacrylamide has been found to serve well in holding water near plants in a soil.

Abstract: A production method of an ink composition for organic EL devices comprises preparing a composition containing a polymer organic EL material and an organic solvent; and applying an electric field to the composition. Preferably, a composition containing a polymer organic EL material prepared by a coupling reaction between a halogenated aromatic compound and an aromatic boron compound in the presence of palladium catalyst or nickel catalyst, an organic solvent, and an aromatic carboxylic acid contained in an amount of 0.01-1 wt % based on the total amount of the organic solvent and aromatic carboxylic acid is prepared.