Abstract: [Object] Provided are an electrode substrate film which does not cause trouble in a process to create a circuit pattern formed of a metal thin line and in which the circuit pattern is less visible even under highly bright illumination, and a method of manufacturing the same. [Solving Means] An electrode substrate film with a transparent substrate 52 and a metal laminate thin line includes a metal absorption layer 51 with a film thickness of 20 nm to 30 nm inclusive as a first layer, and a metal layer 50 as a second layer, counted from the transparent substrate side. Optical constants of the metal absorption layer in a visible wavelength range (400 to 780 nm) satisfy conditions that a refractive index is 1.8 to 2.2 and an extinction coefficient is 1.8 to 2.4 at a wavelength of 400 nm, the refractive index is 2.2 to 2.7 and the extinction coefficient is 1.9 to 2.8 at a wavelength of 500 nm, the refractive index is 2.5 to 3.2 and the extinction coefficient is 1.9 to 3.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for producing a component formed by two layers (30, 40) of different, transparent or semi-transparent materials, wherein the component is molded in a mold (10) by over-molding two layers. One layer (40) is constituted by a polymer having structural characteristics and being resistant to impact, fracture or chipping, for example PC, and the other layer (30) is constituted by a polymer characterized by high scratch resistance, such as PMMA.

Abstract: A primer coating is provided for use on polymeric substrates to enhance the adhesion of metallized coatings to the substrates. The primer coating also improves the gas barrier properties of the substrate when used in combination with a metallized coating. The primer coating includes an amorphous polyvinyl alcohol, polyethyleneimine, and optionally, an aqueous dispersion of polyurethane. The primer coating may be applied to a variety of polymeric substrates including polylactic acid, polyethylene terephthalate, biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate, oriented polypropylene, biaxially oriented polypropylene, and biaxially oriented polyamide. When used in combination with the subsequently applied metallized coating, an oxygen transmission rate of about 0.1 and 5.0 cc/m2/day at 0% relative humidity is achieved.

Abstract: A polyurethane-based UV absorber, obtained by reacting a UV absorber having a reactive hydrogen with a polyisocyanate and a diol or polyol; wherein the weight average molecular weight of the polyurethane-based UV absorber is in a range of 10,000 to 200,000.

Abstract: Magnesium alloys comprising a long period stacking order (LPSO) phase having an 14H-i or an 18R-i structure are provided. The alloys comprise magnesium as a majority element, a first alloying element that is larger than magnesium and a second alloying element that is smaller than magnesium. The first alloying elements include non-rare earth elements.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a manufacturing method of a carbon-silicon composite, including: (a) preparing a slurry solution including silicon (Si)-block copolymer core-shell particles; (b) mixing the slurry solution with a carbon raw material to manufacture a mixed solution; (c) performing a primary carbonization process on the mixed solution, followed by pulverization, to manufacture a primary carbon-silicon composite; and (d) performing a secondary carbonization process on the primary carbon-silicon composite, followed by pulverization, to manufacture a secondary carbon-silicon composite, the carbon-silicon composite, an anode for a secondary battery manufactured by applying the carbon-silicon composite, and a secondary battery including the anode for a secondary battery.

Abstract: Provided is an aqueous resin composition in which a vinyl ester resin and a urethane resin having an aromatic ring are dispersed in an aqueous medium, in which the vinyl ester resin is obtained by allowing at least one epoxy resin selected from the group consisting of a novolak type epoxy resin and a bisphenol type epoxy resin to react with a compound having an acid group and a polymerizable unsaturated group, and the urethane resin is obtained by allowing polyol containing polyol having an aromatic ring and polyol having a hydrophilic group to react with a polyisocyanate. A primer using the aqueous resin composition is able to considerably improve adhesiveness between a substrate and a cured coating film of an active energy ray curable composition, even when the substrate is a sparingly adhesive substrate.

Abstract: A wellbore fluid and method of use including grafted block copolymer, wherein the grafted block copolymer comprises at least one poly(vinylaromatic) segment and at least one elastomeric segment. The elastomeric segment can be a polymer from conjugated diene monomers having 4-6 carbons atoms per molecule. The poly(vinylaromatic) segment can be a monovinyl aromatic polysegment. The block copolymers can be a hydrogenated poly(styrene-b-isoprene) (SEP), a hydrogenated poly(styrene-b-butadiene) (SEB), a hydrogenated poly(styrene-b-isoprene/butadiene) (SEEP), a hydrogenated poly(styrene-b-isoprene-b-styrene) (SEPS), a hydrogenated poly(styrene-b-butadiene-b-styrene) (SEBS), or a hydrogenated poly(styrene-b-isoprene/butadiene-b-styrene) (SEEPS).

Abstract: Novel methods, systems, and apparatuses for reclaiming annealing gases from a high pressure annealing processing system are disclosed. According to an embodiment, the exhaust gasses from the high pressure annealing processing system are directed into a gas reclaiming system only when a precious gas, e.g., deuterium is used. The annealing gas is the separated from other gasses used in the high pressure annealing processing system and is then pressurized, filtered, and purified prior to transferring the gas to a bulk storage distribution unit. In one embodiment, the reclaimed gas is then again provided to the high pressure annealing processing system to anneal the wafers.

Abstract: A water-dispersible polyurethane polymer useful in coating applications preferably includes a backbone having urethane linkages and at least one cycloaliphatic group having a closed aliphatic ring structure. Ethylenically unsaturated groups are preferably provided on the polyurethane polymer.

Abstract: Laser printable, dry-erase substrates, along with their methods of formation and use, are provided. The laser printable, dry-erase substrate can include a base sheet defining a surface and a dry-erase coating on the surface of the base sheet. The dry-erase coating comprises a film-forming polymeric material (e.g., a polyacryl, a polymethacryl, a polyurethane-polyacryl mixture, a polyurethane-polymethacryl mixture, an urethane-acryl copolymer, or a mixture thereof) and a wetting agent (e.g., a nonionic surfactant that has a polyethylene oxide chain and an aromatic hydrocarbon lipophilic or hydrophobic group). The film-forming polymeric material melts and flows at a laser printing temperature so as to bond to toner ink.

Abstract: A block copolymer useful in electron beam and extreme ultraviolet photolithography includes a first block with units derived from a base-solubility-enhancing monomer and an out-of-band absorbing monomer, and a second block having a low surface energy. Repeat units derived from the out-of-ban absorbing monomer allow the copolymer to absorb significantly in the wavelength range 150 to 400 nanometers. When incorporated into a photoresist composition with a photoresist random polymer, the block copolymer self-segregates to form a top layer that effectively screens out-of-band radiation.

Abstract: It is intended to provide a photocured product that is prepared using the photo-imprint method and has favorable pattern precision and improvement in pattern defects. The present invention provides a photocured product obtained by irradiating a coating film in contact with a mold with light, the photocured product containing a fluorine atom-containing surfactant, wherein of secondary ion signals obtained by the surface analysis of the photocured product based on time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry, the intensity of a C2H5O+ ion signal is higher than that of a C3H7O+ ion signal.

Abstract: A platform has microneedles for determining blood levels of compound of interest, such as glucose.

Abstract: Inorganic nanoparticle, ferro-imogolite, for removing trace elements, comprising a nanohybrid containing magnetite/goethite and imogolite, a nanotubular aluminosilicate, in its structure, process for preparing an inorganic nanoparticle, and its use in removing trace elements.

Abstract: The present invention provides a vinyl alcohol polymer having a mercapto group and having excellent reactivity.

Abstract: A method for applying a multilayer coating comprising a basecoat and a clearcoat is disclosed. The basecoat is a curable aqueous composition comprising (1) polymeric particles prepared from ethylenically unsaturated compounds including a multi-ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a keto or aldo-functional monomer, and (2) a polyhydrazide. A hydrophobic polyester is present in the aqueous composition to improve its humidity resistance.

Abstract: A material deposition system is configured to deposit material on an electronic substrate, such as a printed circuit board. The material deposition system includes a frame, a support coupled to the frame and configured to support an electronic substrate during a deposit operation, a gantry coupled to the frame, and two deposition heads coupled to the gantry. Each deposition head includes a needle, with the deposition heads being movable over the support by movement of the gantry. The material deposition system further includes a needle cleaner assembly movable on a needle cleaner gantry, with the needle cleaner assembly being configured to clean needles of the deposition heads. The material deposition system further includes a controller configured to control the operation of the needle cleaner assembly to perform a needle cleaning operation.

Abstract: A transfer member having high durability while having an excellent transfer function is provided. An image formation apparatus in which high quality images can be obtained for an extended period of time is also provided. A transfer member having an endless belt shape and constituting an image formation apparatus of an electrophotographic system includes an elastic body layer and a surface layer formed thereon. The surface layer contains metal oxide fine particles subjected to a surface treatment, in a cured resin obtained by curing an active energy ray-curable composition that contains three ingredients of a multifunctional (meth)acrylate, a polyurethane acrylate and a polymerizable component having a low surface energy group.

Abstract: Provided are method and apparatus to nanoposition ink, the apparatus including: a substrate; a pattern index; an atomic force microscope (AMF) tip configured to form a pattern on the pattern index; a first ink reservoir including a first ink; a second ink reservoir including a second ink; a first cleaning portion configured to remove the first ink from the AMF tip; a second washing portion configured to remove the second ink from the AMF tip; a position determining portion configured to interact with the AMF tip; an electrode connection portion configured to apply a voltage to the position determining portion, in order to determine a position of the AMF tip when the AMF tip interacts with the position determining portion. The AMF tip is configured to configured to interact with the position determining portion, prior to forming the pattern using the first and second inks.

Abstract: A method of producing reduced graphene oxide and reduce graphene oxide produced by the method are provided. The method of producing reduced graphene oxide involves forming a graphene oxide-dispersed solution comprising graphene oxide and a surfactant that comprises at least two aromatic functional groups, reducing the graphene oxide-dispersed solution to obtain a layered structure of reduced graphene oxide comprising the at least two aromatic functional groups, and dispersing the layered structure of reduced graphene oxide in a solvent to produce a multi-layered reduced graphene oxide.

Abstract: Provided are a resin composition for surface treatment and a surface-treated steel sheet coated therewith. The resin composition for surface treatment includes a dispersing element having excellent thermal conductivity and heat dissipation, thereby maintaining physical properties of the conventional anti-fingerprint steel sheet, for example, high whiteness, fingerprint resistance, workability, electric conductivity and alkali resistance, and providing heat dissipation. In addition, the surface-treated steel sheet coated with the resin composition for surface treatment of the present invention has physical properties such as high heat dissipation, electric conductivity and whiteness, and thus may be replaced with a bottom chassis of a backlight unit, particularly, an edge-type backlight unit.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, the invention relates to an article having a liquid-impregnated surface. The surface includes a matrix of solid features (e.g., non-toxic and/or edible features) spaced sufficiently close to stably contain a liquid therebetween or therewithin, wherein the liquid is non-toxic and/or edible. The article may contain, for example, a food or other consumer product, such as ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surface of a substrate, or the substrate itself, exhibiting superhydrophobic characteristics when treated with a formulation comprising a hydrophobic component, nano-structured particles and water. The superhydrophobicity can be applied either over the entire surface, patterned throughout or on the substrate material, and/or directly penetrated through the z-directional thickness of the substrate material.

Abstract: A carbamate-functional material is prepared by reacting a carbamate compound with a hydroxy-functional material using titanium (IV) alkoxide as catalyst.

Abstract: Methods suitable for reducing corner cracking of environmental barrier coating systems. The methods include forming at least one layer of a first portion of the environmental barrier coating system on at least a first region of the component, performing a first heat treatment, forming at least one layer of a second portion of the environmental barrier coating system on a second region of the component, and performing a second heat treatment to the component. Edges of the first portion and edges of the second portion form an angle of at most 60° with respect to a surface of the first region of the component. During the second heat treatment, the second portion of the EBC system expands and the expansion of the second portion of the EBC system is at least partially constrained by the first portion of the EBC system to reduce tensile interfacial stresses in the EBC system.

Abstract: Devices and methods are provided where photoresist is applied on a substrate and at least some regions of the photoresist are dried prior to removing a substrate from a substrate support.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a copolymer having the characteristic of developing high viscosity, and lowering its viscosity with an increase in rate of shear, particularly a copolymer having the characteristic of developing viscosity, and lowering its viscosity with an increase in rate of shear even in an aqueous coating composition that contains a surfactant. The present invention provides a copolymer obtainable by copolymerization of a monomer component (m) that includes: (m-1), a macromonomer having (i) a backbone that comprises a polymer chain having a number average molecular weight of 1,000 to 10,000 obtainable by polymerizing a monomer component (I) that contains 5 to 100 mass % of a C4-C24 alkyl-containing polymerizable unsaturated monomer (a), and (ii) a polymerizable unsaturated group; and (m-2) a polymerizable unsaturated monomer containing a hydrophilic group.

Abstract: A preventative solution includes an aqueous base, 1 wt % to 6 wt % titanium dioxide having an average particle size of not greater than 100 nm, 0.5 wt % to 20 wt % alcohol having 2 to 4 carbons, and 3 wt % to 15 wt % of a binding agent. The preventative solution can be dispersed using a fogger, for example, sequentially with an odor neutralizing solution or a disinfectant solution.

Abstract: A method of obtaining hybrid polyhydroxyurethane compositions cross-linked at ambient temperatures. The method comprises: (a) reacting epoxidized unsaturated fatty acid triglycerides with carbon dioxide in the presence of a catalyst to obtain carbonated-epoxidized unsaturated fatty acid triglycerides, wherein conversion of oxyrane groups to 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane groups (cyclic carbonate groups) for said carbonated-epoxidized unsaturated fatty acid triglycerides ranges from 35% to 85%; (b) mixing and reacting the carbonated-epoxidized unsaturated fatty acid triglycerides with a compound having amine functionality comprising at least one primary amine group realized at stoichiometric or within nearly balanced stoichiometry; (c) mixing and reacting the product of step (b) with a compound having amine functionality comprising at least two primary amine groups realized at excess of an amine-functional compound; (d) subsequently mixing the product of step (c) with a compound having amino-reactive groups.

Abstract: A single crystal diamond prepared by CVD and having one or more electronic characteristics; making the diamond suitable for electronic applications. Also provided is a method of making the single crystal CVD diamond.

Abstract: A non-random copolymer is formed, and its structure controlled, using a method including the step of combining a mixture of a first radical polymerizable compound and an organoborane initiator, a second radical polymerizable compound, and an organoborane decomplexing agent, at a rate sufficient to form the non-random copolymer. The non-random copolymer may be a silicon gradient polymer. To form the silicon gradient copolymer, the first and second radical polymerizable compounds are polymerized in the presence of the organoborane initiator and the organoborane decomplexing agent. The silicon gradient copolymer has a polymer backbone consisting of organic moieties and has at least one silicon containing pendent group.

Abstract: Provided are a jig for uniformly applying a drug liquid to a microneedle, and a method of applying a drug to a microneedle using same. Grooves of a number corresponding to the number of rows of small needles of a microneedle are formed in the surface of a flat plate jig or of a roller-like jig, and a drug liquid is filled and held in the grooves. The drug liquid is applied to the microneedle by inserting the small needles of the microneedle into the surface of the drug liquid held in the narrow grooves, and immersing the small needles in the drug liquid. By this, the drug liquid is uniformly applied to the small needles of the microneedle without unevenness between the central section and the peripheral section of each microneedle, and thus the microneedles having good quality can be easily manufactured.

Abstract: A method of improving the vertical wicking properties of an inert foam substrate used in air conditioning units includes the step of coating the inert foam substrate with a hydrophilic material. The hydrophilic material can be a zeolite, a superabsorbent polymer, or a composite or combination thereof. An inert foam laminate for vertical wicking of a liquid is also provided.

Abstract: This invention discloses a new process of preparing highly reflective coatings with thermal resistance on substrates of metals. The thermal resistant coating layers include a minor-like coating with high reflectivity and a transparent protective coating, which are coated on metallic substrates with surfaces pre-treated by anodizing or thermal resistant primers (base coating layers).

Abstract: A film formation composition for surface treatment of a metal object includes at least one salt selected from a hydrofluoric acid salt, a phosphate, and a nitrate, and at least one hydrogen antifoaming agent selected from a hydrogen foaming inhibitor, a hydrogen bubble adhesion inhibitor, and a base for pH adjustment, a film formed using the film formation composition, and an electronic product including the film formed using the film formation composition.

Abstract: An apparatus for coating a textile includes a coating reservoir for containing a textile coating composition, and one or more coolable rollers operable to convey a textile material through the apparatus and into contact with the coating composition, in a manner which considerably reduces build-up of the textile coating composition on the one or more rollers. Methods of using apparatus are also provided.

Abstract: Provided are a method for treating the surface of a (Sr,Ca)AlSiN3 nitride phosphor that can improve the moisture-resistance reliability thereof without deterioration in optical properties, a phosphor, a light-emitting device, and an illumination device. The surface of a phosphor is treated in an immersion step of immersing a phosphor of which the host crystal has a crystal structure substantially identical with that of (Sr,Ca)AlSiN3 crystal in an aqueous ammonium phosphate-containing solution (Step 1) and a heat-treating step of leaving the phosphor after the immersion step in an environment at a temperature of 250 to 550° C. for 2 to 24 hours (Step 2).

Abstract: There is provided a film-forming apparatus including a roll-to-roll mechanism and a heating unit. The roll-to-roll mechanism is configured to transport a film-forming target and includes a tensile force relaxation unit configured to relax a tensile force applied to the transported film-forming target. The heating unit is configured to heat the film-forming target transported by the roll-to-roll mechanism.

Abstract: Chemically and mechanically protective oxide film was formed on Mg alloys using micro-arc oxidation (MAO) methods. Further modification of the obtained MAO surfaces was made in various aspects and the processes thereof were described. Firstly, the protection is enhanced by forming super-hydrophobic surfaces, with water contact angle higher than 140°, attributed to hierarchical nano-micro structures. Secondly, the electrical property of the MAO surfaces is modified. A film with sheet resistance as low as 0.05 ?/sq is achieved by electro-less Ni deposition on MAO surfaces. Thirdly, black colors are achieved by the sol-gel process on MAO samples.

Abstract: There is stably provided a hydrophilic cured product, such as a single-layer film, in which anionic hydrophilic groups are concentrated at a surface that is in contact with the air and which is excellent in transparency and adhesion to a substrate and tends to be rarely cracked. The hydrophilic cured product or single-layer film comprising a resin composition is produced by applying a mixture containing a polyvalent monomer (II) having two or more (meth) acryloyl groups and a compound (IV) having a specific group and a sulfonic acid group to a substrate or the like, drying the mixture if necessary, and then performing polymerization.

Abstract: An electron emission source includes nano-sized acicular materials and a cracked portion formed in at least one portion of the electron emission source. The acicular materials are exposed between inner walls of the cracked portion. A method for preparing the electron emission source, a field emission device including the electron emission source, and a composition for forming the electron emission source are also provided in the present invention.

Abstract: A coating composition which imparts antifog, antireflective, easy-cleaning, and/or antistatic properties to substrates coated therewith. The coating compositions utilize nanoparticles funtionalized with amine groups and/or protected amine groups, and amine-reactive groups.

Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to fabric print media and a method of coating a fabric substrate to form a fabric print medium. The fabric print medium can comprise a primer layer applied to the fabric substrate, an ink-fixing layer applied to the primer layer, and an ink-receiving layer applied to the ink-fixing layer. The primer layer can include a first film-forming polymer and a fabric softening agent. The ink-fixing layer can comprise a second film-forming polymer and a cationic compound. The ink-receiving layer can comprise a third film-forming polymer and non-deformable particles. One or more of the primer layer, the ink-fixing layer, and the ink-receiving layer also further comprise a flame inhibitor. In one example, all of these three layers include the flame inhibitor.

Abstract: A sol-gel method for forming durable, scratch-resistant coatings on glass substrates. Zirconia coatings, for example, are formed from a solution of zirconium oxychloride octahydrate in an organic, polar, aprotic solvent such as dimethylformamide. Annealed coatings, which optionally include an additive such as graphene, have a low coefficient of friction and can exhibit high hardness and hydrophobicity.

Abstract: A surface of a semiconductor wafer with a gate of a high dielectric constant film formed thereon is heated to a target temperature for a short time by irradiating the surface with a flash of light. This promotes the crystallization of the high dielectric constant film while suppressing the growth of an underlying silicon dioxide film. Subsequently, the temperature of the semiconductor wafer subjected to the flash heating is maintained at an annealing temperature by irradiating the semiconductor wafer with light from halogen lamps. An annealing process after the flash heating is performed in an atmosphere of a gas mixture of hydrogen gas and nitrogen gas. The annealing process is performed on the semiconductor wafer in the atmosphere of the hydrogen-nitrogen gas mixture, so that defects present near the interfaces of the high dielectric constant film are eliminated by hydrogen termination.

Abstract: An autoxidisable coating composition comprising i) 10 to 60 wt % of an autoxidisable material with: a) a number average molecular weight <4500 g/mol; b) optionally 1 to 20 carbohydrate units; c) a fatty acid content of ?60 wt %; d) a viscosity at 100% solids in the range of from 0.05 to 5 Pa·s at 20+/?5° C. at a shear rate of 5000 s?1; ii) 90 to 40 wt % of an autoxidisable urethanised resin with: e) a number average molecular weight ?4000 g/mol; f) a fatty acid content of ?50 wt %; g) an acid value in the range of from 0 to 20 mgKOH/g resin; h) an isocyanate content in the range of from 1 to 35 wt % by weight of autoxidisable urethanised resin; where i)+ii)=100 wt %, based on the total solids content of the autoxidisable coating composition.

Abstract: A method for making a dispersible nonwoven sheet generally comprises dispersing natural fibers and regenerated fibers in a ratio of about 70 to about 90 percent by weight natural fibers and about 10 to about 30 percent by weight regenerated fibers in a liquid medium to form a liquid suspension. The liquid suspension is deposited over a foraminous forming wire to form a nonwoven tissue web. The nonwoven tissue web is sprayed with a first plurality of jets. Each jet of the first plurality of jets is spaced from an adjacent one of the first plurality of jets by a first distance. The nonwoven tissue web also is sprayed with a second plurality of jets. Each jet of the second plurality of jets is spaced from an adjacent one of the second plurality of jets by a second distance, and the second distance is less than the first distance. The nonwoven tissue web is dried to form the dispersible nonwoven sheet.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure can include a method for reducing or repairing vibration-caused damage in a stator bar, and a dynamoelectric machine resulting therefrom. The method for reducing vibration-caused damage in a stator can include applying, from within a ventilation slot of a stator core, a liquid based vibration-absorbing material onto a side ripple spring, the side ripple spring being in contact with a stator bar and the stator core; and allowing the liquid based vibration-absorbing material to cure, wherein the cured vibration-absorbing material remains in contact with the side ripple spring for absorbing stator vibrations.

Abstract: A focus ring to be detachably attached to a top surface of an outer peripheral portion of a mounting table in a processing chamber, includes: an annular main body having a back surface to be attached to the top surface of the outer peripheral portion of the mounting table. And a thermally conductive sheet fixed to the annular main body, the thermally conductive sheet being interposed between the annular main body and the top surface of the outer peripheral portion of the mounting. The thermally conductive sheet is fixed as one unit to the annular main body by coating an unvulcanized rubber on one surface of the thermally conductive sheet, bringing said one surface into contact with the annular main body, and heating the thermally conductive sheet and the annular main body to vulcanize and to adhere the thermally conductive sheet to the annular main body.