Abstract: The disclosure provides methods and materials for imparting corrosion resistance to a substrate, as well as the corrosion-resistant substrates prepared accordingly. Compositions and methods include nonpyrolyzed, silicon-based polymer coatings prepared on substrates. The prepared coatings are highly stable and resistant to corrosion. The invention finds utility, for example, in the fields of surface and coating chemistry.

Abstract: Curable epoxy resin compositions, cured epoxy resin compositions, and processes of forming the same, including at least one epoxy resin, at least one sterically hindered amine curing agent and at least one non-sterically hindered amine curing agent which provides toughness properties to the curable composition and resultant cured product made from the curable composition.

Abstract: Method of making a oleophobic layer on a fluoropolymer (e.g., polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)). The oleophobic layer includes a fluoroalkyl acrylate copolymer. The fluoropolymer may be an expanded PTFE formed into a porous membrane. The oleophobicity may be sufficient to repel #8 oil (n-heptane) in accordance with AATCC Test Method 118. There are also coated articles including fluoropolymers and oleophobic layers made from fluoroalkyl acrylate copolymers.

Abstract: A sintering support comprising a fully stabilized zirconia outer surface; wherein the sintering support withstands sintering a ceramic part in contact with the outer surface without adhesion between the outer surface and the ceramic part, and methods of making and using the sintering support are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for the preparation of a silicone coating of low dielectric constant, comprising the following essential steps: a) a film-forming silicone composition is deposited on the surface of a substrate, said silicone composition comprising: (i) at least one crosslinkable film-forming silicone resin, (ii) at least one ?,?-hydroxylated, essentially linear silicone oil capable of degrading under the action of heat, and (iii) at least one solvent capable of rendering the silicone resin (i) compatible with the silicone oil (ii), b) the solvent (iii) is removed, preferably by heating, and, simultaneously or sequentially, c) the film-forming silicone composition is cured by heating. The invention deals also with a silicone coating obtained by this process and an integrated circuit comprising such a silicone coating as an electrical insulator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coated reinforcement, to a method for producing the same and to the use thereof. In order to provide a coated reinforcement, in particular to be used for large surface area components, the coating of which can be applied easily and without difficultly substantially independently of the processing-relevant properties of the components of the resin mixture, it is proposed that the surface of the reinforcement has a coating made of a composition, the composition contains a mixture 1 of at least one resin, selected from the group consisting of epoxidized phenol novolacs, epoxidized cresol novolacs, polyepoxides based on bisphenol A, epoxidized fluorenone bisphenols and/or polyepoxides bases on bisphenol-F, and/or based on triglycidyl isocyanurates, epoxidized novolac and at least one component that accelerates the curing of the resin, and said mixture is subjected to a heat treatment, so that the mixture 1 is affixed to the surface of the reinforcement by fusing it thereon.

Abstract: A laminate having improved clarity and abrasion-resistant, scuff-, mar- and impact resistance, said laminate comprising an overlay and/or a décor layer formed via the application of a slurry to a respective substrate and/or décor sheet, wherein the slurry comprises a silicone based thermoplastic resin and a mix of laminate enhancing agents comprising cylindrical, fiber-shaped laminate enhancing agents which may or may not be coated with silicone powder or liquid comprising at least one of glass, ceramic, and plastic. The décor layer may alternatively or additionally be formed in part via the application of a mix of laminate enhancing agents and/or the slurry at the printing stage of the décor sheet.

Abstract: A method for making a positive photosensitive planographic printing plate including of a base having formed thereon in this order an undercoat layer and an image recording layer, wherein the undercoat layer is obtained by applying an undercoat layer solution containing a solvent and an acrylic resin having an alkali-soluble group, followed by drying the coating, the image recording layer contains a novolac resin and an infrared absorbing agent, and the applied undercoat layer solution is dried in an undercoat layer drying step which includes a steam-containing hot air drying step using steam-containing hot air having a temperature of 90° C. to 200° C., and a relative humidity of 8% to 70%.

Abstract: A directly imageable waterless planographic printing plate precursor includes at least a heat sensitive layer and a silicone rubber layer formed on a substrate in this order and has a high sensitivity not only immediately after the precursor production but also after the passage of time. In the directly imageable waterless planographic printing plate precursor, the heat sensitive layer contains liquid bubbles filled with a liquid with a boiling point in the range of 210 to 270° C. A production method comprises applying a solution of a heat sensitive layer composition containing a solvent with a solubility parameter of 17.0 (MPa)1/2 or less and a boiling point in the range of 210 to 270° C. and a solvent with a solubility parameter of more than 17.

Abstract: A substrate with a non stick surface which is obtained by sequentially applying on the substrate and curing of at least three coating layers. All coating layers comprise a fluorocarbon resin and some other resins, the basecoat layer and the topcoat layer comprise inorganic particles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a water-based coating composition comprising: A) at least one cross-linkable compound having at least one functional group containing active hydrogen, B) at least one polyisocyanate cross-linking agent with free isocyanate groups, C) at least one catalyst compound, said catalyst compound comprising at least one catalyst for the curing reaction between the functional groups containing active hydrogen of component A and the isocyanate groups of component B, and at least one cyclodextrine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coated product comprising a core and a hard coating surrounding the core, wherein the hard coating is composed of at least one coating layer, which comprises erythritol and one or more crystallization modifiers, a process for preparing such a coated product, and the use of the crystallization modifiers for controlling the crystallization of an erythritol-based hard coating.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous, chromium-free and curable corrosion protection agent for the first coating of metal surfaces, said agent containing at least one organic polymer or copolymer of at least partially acylated vinyl amines, for improving the properties of adhesion of the cured first coating to the metallic surface and to further organic coatings. The invention also relates to a method for producing a first coating comprising the agent according to the invention, and for applying further organic coatings, in particular those based on polyurethane resins and/or based on isocyanates and diols or polyols, and to a metal strip produced in this way or a metal sheet cut off same, which can optionally be shaped.

Abstract: A building panel, a shingle and a flooring tile are all provided including a reticulated foam body having a weather resistant coating made from a material selected from a group consisting of a polymer, a ceramic glaze and mixtures thereof. In addition, a method of producing these products is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides an adsorbent for removing sulfur from cracking gasoline or diesel fuel. The adsorbent has excellent abrasion-resistance and desulfurization activity. The adsorbent comprises from about 5 to about 35 wt % of alumina, from about 3 to about 30 wt % of silica, from about 10 to about 80 wt % of at least one oxide of metal selected from Groups IIB and VB, from about 3 to about 30 wt % of at least one metal accelerant selected from Groups VIIB and VIII, and from about 0.5 to about 10 wt % of at least one oxide of metal selected from Groups IA and IIA, based on the total weight of the adsorbent.

Abstract: A method of preparing a gas separation membrane system and the gas separation membrane system itself, wherein the method includes applying a layer of a gas-selective material to a porous substrate followed by heat-treating thereof in an inert gaseous atmosphere and then polishing and repeating these steps to thereby provide the gas separation membrane system or a structure that may suitably be used in a gas separation membrane system.

Abstract: The present invention provides the suspension of cellulose fibers suitable for producing an oxygen gas barrier film. The present invention provides a suspension of cellulose fibers containing cellulose fibers, a polyvalent metal and a volatile base, wherein the cellulose fibers have an average fiber diameter of not more than 200 nm and the content of carboxyl groups of cellulose composing the cellulose fibers of 0.1 to 2 mmol/g. The suspension is a good material for a film having oxygen gas barrier properties. The present invention provides a film containing cellulose fibers and an inorganic or organic metal salt, wherein the cellulose fibers have an average fiber diameter of not more than 200 nm and the content of carboxyl groups of cellulose composing the cellulose fibers of 0.1 to 2 mmol/g.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for improving mechanical properties of a dielectric film on a substrate are provided. In some embodiments, the dielectric film is a carbon-doped oxide (CDO). The methods involve the use of modulated ultraviolet radiation to increase the mechanical strength while limiting shrinkage and limiting any increases in the dielectric constant of the film. Methods improve film hardness, modulus and cohesive strength, which provide better integration capability and improved performance in the subsequent device fabrication procedures such as chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) and packaging.

Abstract: A scratch-and-sniff coating is provided comprised of a first coating on a substrate having a water- and heat-resistant second coating thereon, the first coating being comprised of a non-encapsulated flavor/fragrance component and a polysaccharide component, and the second coating comprised of a shellac component. The scratch-and-sniff coating is made by forming a first coating comprised of a non-encapsulated flavor/fragrance component and a polysaccharide component and drying the first coating, and forming a water- and heat-resistant shellac-containing second coating on the first coating, and drying the second coating. An encapsulated flavor/fragrance component may optionally be present in the first coating. The scratch-and-sniff coating can be applied to a package for a consumer article.

Abstract: Roofing granules, methods for their preparation, having a Total Solar Reflectance of at least 25% on a substrate or carrier.

Abstract: The invention relates to coating compositions comprising (a) at least one hydroxyl-containing compound (A), (b) at least one saturated compound (B) having free and/or blocked isocyanate groups and containing at least in part hydrolyzable silane groups, and (c) at least one catalyst (D) for the crosslinking of silane groups, wherein the coating composition comprises as hydroxyl-containing compound (A) at least one hyperbranched, dendritic hydroxy-functional polyester in which on average at least one hydroxyl function of the polyester is esterified with at least one acid selected from the group of the isomeric C8 to C9 monocarboxylic acids. The present invention also provides a multistage coating method using these coating compositions, and also the use of the coating compositions as clearcoat material for producing multicoat effect and/or color paint systems, and use of the coating method for automotive OEM finishing and automotive refinish.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an organic electroluminescent device includes forming partition walls partitioning pixels on a substrate; subjecting a surface of each of the partition walls to a lyophobic treatment; coating a liquid composition on each of regions surrounded by the partition walls, the liquid composition obtained by dissolving and dispersing a forming material of a functional layer forming at least a portion of an organic electroluminescent element in a solvent; and drying the coated liquid composition so as to form the functional layer. In the coating of a liquid composition, a fluorine group-containing solvent which contains a fluorine group is used as a solvent.

Abstract: A method for the production of a component, the method steps including: providing a blank; applying an inorganic-organic hybrid polymer layer to a surface of the blank to form a coated blank; heating the coated blank until a curing of the polymer layer occurs; and cooling the coated blank. A component produced according to the method.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an organic/inorganic laminate including forming a first organic layer by laminating and hardening a composition containing (A) a polymerizable acidic compound, oligomer or polymer, (B) a polymerizable compound, and (C) a silane coupling agent on a first inorganic layer, and forming a second organic layer by laminating and hardening a composition containing (D) a polymerizable compound and (E) a (meth)acrylate having an aromatic group on the first organic layer or on one or more organic layers disposed on the first organic layer.

Abstract: There are provided a sheet having a silicon/plastic bi-layer structure capable of easily transferring a paste even when a hard roll is used, the hard roll having excellent durability but having disadvantages that the paste is poorly transferred when the paste is printed on a plastic base, and a method for producing the same. The bi-layer structured sheet having excellent printability when printed by hard roll includes a flexible substrate and a silicon resin formed on the substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a solar cell. The method includes forming an impurity layer on a substrate of a first conductive type, the impurity layer having impurities of a second conductive type opposite the first conductive type; forming a first emitter portion having a first impurity concentration in the substrate using the impurity layer by heating the substrate with the impurity layer; forming a second emitter portion having a second impurity concentration at the first emitter portion using the impurity layer by irradiating laser beams on a region of the impurity layer, the second impurity concentration being greater than the first impurity concentration; and forming a first electrode connected to the second emitter portion and a second electrode connected to the substrate.

Abstract: The surface-treated steel sheet has a zinc-based plated steel sheet, a surface-treatment coating being formed on the surface of the zinc-based steel sheet by applying and drying a surface treatment coating composition thereon, and a top coating being formed by applying and drying a coating composition for top coating on the surface-treatment coating. The surface treatment coating composition contains a water-epoxy resin dispersion, a silane coupling agent, and phosphoric acid and/or a hexafluorometal acid. The coating composition for top coating contains a high molecular weight epoxy group-containing resin having number average molecular weights ranging from 6000 to 20000.

Abstract: An article having antifouling properties and intended to be employed in aquatic uses, in particular marine uses. In particular there is provided an article having antifouling properties and intended to be employed in aquatic uses which comprises: a) a support, b) optionally, at least one primer coat on said support comprising at least one anticorrosive product, c) optionally, at least one intermediate primer coat promoting adhesion between the coats, d) at least one adhesion-promoting coat or tie coat, deposited on said primer coat or on said support when the primer coat is absent, and e) at least one antifouling coat or topcoat, deposited on said adhesion-promoting coat or tie coat.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are engineered composite materials suitable for applications that can benefit from a composite material capable of interacting with or responding to, in a controlled or pre-determined manner, changes in its surrounding environment. The composite material is generally includes a gradient layer structure of a sequence of at, e.g., three or more gradient-contributing layers of microscale particles, wherein a mean particle size of particles of neighboring gradient-contributing layers in the cross section of the gradient layer structure varies from layer to layer, thereby forming a particle size gradient, and in contact with the gradient layer structure, a densely packed particle structure including densely packed microscale particles, wherein a mean particle size of the densely packed microscale particles does not form a particle size gradient in the cross section of the densely packed particle structure.

Abstract: An article having antifouling properties and intended to be employed in aquatic uses, in particular marine uses, which comprises: a) a support, b) optionally, at least one primer coat on said support comprising at least one anticorrosive product, c) optionally, at least one intermediate primer coat promoting adhesion between the coats, d) at least one adhesion-promoting coat or tie coat, deposited on said primer coat or on said support when the primer coat is absent, and e) at least one antifouling coat or topcoat, deposited on said adhesion-promoting coat or tie coat.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a dielectric film includes a coating step of coating sol made of an organic metal compound and forming a dielectric precursor film, a drying step of drying the dielectric precursor film, a degreasing step of degreasing the dielectric precursor film, and a baking step of baking the dielectric precursor film to form a dielectric film. The drying step includes a first drying step of drying the dielectric precursor film by heating the dielectric precursor film to a temperature lower than a boiling point of a solvent which is a main solvent of the sol and then holding the dielectric precursor film at the temperature for a predetermined period of time, and a second drying step of drying the dielectric precursor film further by reheating the dielectric precursor film and then holding the dielectric precursor film at the temperature for a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: Coated articles may comprise one or more coating layers, including water resistant coatings. A method comprises applying such coating layers by dip, spray or flow coating. The methods can make coated containers, preferably comprising polyethylene terephthalate, from coated preforms. In some methods, the aqueous solutions, dispersions, or emulsions are substantially or completely free of VOCs.

Abstract: A liquid coating composition comprising a resin solids content comprising (i) a binder solids content comprising at least one hydroxyl-functional binder A and 0.5 to less than 5 wt. % of at least one polyurethane resin B with functional groups selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl groups, free isocyanate groups and blocked isocyanate groups and (ii) at least one cross-linker C, wherein the at least one polyurethane resin B is present as particles having a melting temperature of 40 to 200° C.

Abstract: A method of producing a sheet comprising the photocatalytic nanoparticles by applying the particles in a freshly impregnated and wet surface.

Abstract: The present relates generally to inorganic dry compositions comprising inorganic salt impregnated substrates such as saturated bibulous matrices or non-bibulous coated surfaces allowing fabrication of materials of various shapes and kinds useful to suppress release of mercury vapor into the environment upon breakage of mercury containing lamp bulbs, and methods for the use thereof.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention involve three-layer printing members having a central layer that is non-conductive yet abalatable at commercially realistic fluence levels. In various embodiments, the central layer is polymeric with a dispersion of nonconductive carbon black particles therein at a loading level sufficient to provide at least partial layer ablatability and water compatibility of the resulting ablation debris.

Abstract: A composition and process for manufacturing a camouflaged aircraft component. The process includes providing an aircraft component; applying an uncured coating onto the aircraft component wherein the uncured coating comprises polysilazane resin, at least one pigment, at least one matting agent, and at least one diluent; allowing the diluent to evaporate; curing the coating to provided a cured coating that comprises cured polysilazane, at least one pigment, and at least one matting agent.

Abstract: Disclosed is a spiral wound carbon membrane and preparation method thereof. The spiral wound carbon membrane is composed of one or more integral and windable membrane layers composed of a porous support and carbon materials containing fillers filled in the surface, pores and gaps thereof. The spiral wound carbon membrane has a developed ultramicropore porous structure with superior mechanical strength and toughness, and can be directly used to separate a gas mixture with different molecular sizes or liquid mixture.

Abstract: A process for forming room temperature water soluble polymer coatings on porous substrates by forming a solution of a room temperature water soluble polymer, one or more crosslinkers, a solvent for the room temperature water soluble polymer such as water and optionally one or more porogens, or functional agents, stirring the mixture until all the components are dissolved, adding the solution to a porous structure such as a non-woven fabric or a porous membrane and drying the solution on to the substrate as a coating before subjecting the coating to crosslinking. Alternatively, the coating may be partially crosslinked before drying the solution. Porous structures having a room temperature water soluble polymer coating and being capable of convective flow through the pores of the structure and diffusive flow through the coating can be formed.

Abstract: Reactive hotmelt adhesives based on copolyamide can be used in hybrid components. These hybrid components find application in, for example, vehicle construction and aircraft construction.

Abstract: The invention relates to thermosetting powder compositions which give coatings proving remarkable weatherability, excellent mechanical properties and an outstanding flow containing a binder which comprises a mixture of amorphous polyesters (A) containing from 50 to 100 mol % of isophthalic acid and from 70 to 100 mol % of neopentyl glycol, and (B) which comprises from 75 to 100 mol % of at least one straight-chain saturated di-carboxylic aliphatic acid having from 4 to 14 carbon atoms and from 75 to 100 mol % of at least one branched chain aliphatic diol.

Abstract: This invention provides a surface processing mask having a film mask and a method for manufacturing the same. In the film mask, particles are present as a single layer without overlapping with each other or particles containing first particles and second particles having etching resistance lower than that of the first particles are contained. Moreover, the invention provides a surface processing method including disposing the film mask on the front surface of a process target, and etching the front surface to form irregularities and an optical device having a substrate processed by the surface processing method. Moreover, the invention provides a particle-containing film in which particles are arranged to form a single layer without overlapping with each other and a method for manufacturing the same.

Abstract: A sound wave generator that exhibits more excellent output properties than conventional ones, based on the combination of a base layer and a heat-insulating layer that cannot be expected from conventional techniques is provided. The sound wave generator includes a base layer; a heat-insulating layer disposed on the base layer; and a heat pulse source that applies heat pulses to the heat-insulating layer. The base layer is composed of graphite or sapphire, and the heat-insulating layer is composed of crystalline fine particles containing silicon or germanium. The heat pulse source, for example, is a heat pulse-generating layer that is disposed on the surface of the heat-insulating layer opposite to the base layer and applies heat pulses to the heat-insulating layer.

Abstract: A process for forming a multilayer film includes coating a polymeric substrate film with a liquid fluoropolymer coating. The liquid fluoropolymer coating includes a fluoropolymer, solvent, a compatible cross-linkable adhesive polymer, and a cross-linking agent. The process further includes cross-linking the compatible cross-linkable adhesive polymer to form a cross-linked polymer network in the fluoropolymer coating, removing the solvent from the fluoropolymer coating, and adhering the fluoropolymer coating to the polymeric substrate film.

Abstract: The present invention provides electroactive polymers, transducers and devices that maintain pre-strain in one or more portions of an electroactive polymer. Electroactive polymers described herein may include a pre-strained portion and a stiffened portion configured to maintain pre-strain in the pre-strained portion. One fabrication technique applies pre-strain to a partially cured electroactive polymer. The partially cured polymer is then further cured to stiffen and maintain the pre-strain. In another fabrication technique, a support layer is coupled to the polymer that maintains pre-strain in a portion of an electroactive polymer. Another embodiment of the invention cures a polymer precursor to maintain pre-strain in an electroactive polymer.

Abstract: A method for preparing a vehicle interior material comprises the steps of feeding 100 parts by weight of phosphorus and nitrogen-containing non-halogen flame retardant particles and 0.1 to 20 parts by weight of hydrophobic inorganic oxide fine particles having hydrophobic groups and having an average particle size of 0.

Abstract: A rotatable fixing member includes an elastic layer, a primer layer provided on the elastic layer, and a parting layer provided on the primer layer. The primer layer contains a crystalline fluorocarbon polymer having a functional group and has a thickness of 850 nm or less. The parting layer is a coating layer of a crystalline fluorocarbon polymer.

Abstract: A natural quick-drying yarn and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The natural quick-drying yarn is made of a plurality of natural fibers. Hydrophobic agents are disposed between the natural fibers and on the surface of the natural fibers. Hydrophilic agents are disposed outside the natural fibers. The method includes immersing natural fibers in a solution of hydrophobic agent to dispose the hydrophobic agent between the natural fibers and on the surface of the natural fibers, drying the hydrophobic agent solution immersed natural fibers, immersing the natural fibers in a solution of hydrophilic agent to dispose the hydrophilic agent outside the natural fibers, and drying the hydrophilic agent solution immersed natural fibers.

Abstract: A method for producing a sheet-like or web-like, decorative, scratch- and/or abrasion-resistant coating material, in particular a coating film, comprising the steps: coating a support layer (10) made of paper and/or plastic with a liquid or pasty base layer (12) which is free of organic solvents and comprises radiation-curing resins but no heat-curing resins and also an abrasive filler, preferably an inorganic filler, drying the support layer (10) coated with the base layer (12), in particular by supplying heat, applying a covering layer (14) to the dried, non-crosslinked base layer (12), said covering layer containing a radiation-curing resin and no abrasive fillers, and jointly curing and/or crosslinking the covering layer and also the radiation-curing resins in the base layer by irradiating the covering layer with UV and/or electron beams.

Abstract: The method of forming an organic film, includes: an organic film formation step of forming an organic film on a surface of a base member using a silane coupling agent; and a post-processing step including a water vapor introduction step of holding the base member on which the organic film has been formed in an atmosphere containing at least water vapor, and a dehydration processing step of holding the base member in an atmosphere having a smaller presence of water vapor than the atmosphere in the water vapor introduction step.