Abstract: A method for depositing at least one colored layer on the surface of a vulcanized tire sidewall includes applying by inkjet a colored layer to the whole of the sidewall or to at least a part of the sidewall of the tire and then, after drying, selectively removing the colored layer in such a manner as to create a first pattern. A tire obtained on completion of that method is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention refers to an adhesive composition for flexible lamination, especially for food packaging, which comprises a vegetable oil-based polyol and an NCO-terminated compound as well as a method of producing the vegetable oil-based polyol. Further, the present invention refers to the use of the inventive adhesive composition in flexible lamination and an article comprising the inventive adhesive composition.

Abstract: Described are sealing primer compositions that can be used to reduce paint defects such as pops or vapor boil on painted plastic substrates, as well as related methods for sealing plastic substrates, and sealed plastic substrates. Sealing primer compositions of the invention include a functionalized polydiene polymer such as a hydroxylated or other functional-group-containing polybutadiene polymer.

Abstract: A matte finish coating for application to a substrate includes in a mixture a coating substance and a micronized polymer matting agent. The matte finish coating comprises the micronized polymer matting agent in an amount, by overall weight of the matte finish coating, of about 0.5% to about 15%.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for finishing a wood board with an upper face and a lower face, having the following steps: a) applying a undercoat made of a liquid melamine resin onto the upper face, the melamine resin at least partly penetrating into the upper edge layer of the wood board, b) drying the undercoat into an undercoat layer, c) applying a base color onto the undercoat layer, d) drying the base color into a base color layer, e) applying a base color onto the base color layer in order to produce a decorative element, f) drying the decorative element into a decorative layer, g) applying a liquid melamine resin onto the dried decorative layer, h) drying the melamine resin into a melamine resin layer, and i) applying a liquid medium with a proportion of isocyanate.

Abstract: A curable composition comprising (A) an epoxy resin containing on average more than one epoxy group per molecule; (B) a compound of formula A[—X—CO—CH2—CN]n(1), wherein A is hydrogen or C1-C12 alkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more C1-C12 alkoxy groups, C1-C12 alkylcarbonyl groups, C7-C25 arylcarbonyl groups, hydroxyl groups, amino groups, C1-C12 alkylamino groups, C1-C12 dialkylamino groups, cyano groups or halogen atoms, or A is a bivalent aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, aromatic, araliphatic or heterocyclic organic radical, X denotes —O—or —NR1—, wherein R1 is hydrogen or C1-C12 alkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more C1-C12 alkoxy groups, C1-C12 alkylcarbonyl groups, C7-C25 arylcarbonyl groups, hydroxyl groups, amino groups, C1-C12 alkylamino groups, C1-C12 dialkylamino groups, cyano groups or halogen atoms, n is 1 or 2; and (C) a protected base in the form of an adduct or salt which is able to release a basic compound upon heating to a temperature greater than 70° C.

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for reducing ringing effects associated with a transducer comprises a transducer body, a transducer cap, a piezoelectric element formed in the cap, and a damping material formed around the piezoelectric element wherein the damping material suppresses a ringing effect associated with the transducer, while an O-ring is used together with damping material to support high pressure applications up to 230 bars.

Abstract: A mask system and an air delivery conduit for use in the treatment of respiratory disorders. The air delivery conduit may comprise a textile having an airtight arrangement. A support structure may be provided to the conduit to provide form.

Abstract: Disclosed are: a metal nanostructure having a diameter of 2 nm to 2.5 nm; and a manufacturing method therefor. The formed metal nanostructure is provided as approximately spherical single-crystalline nanoparticles or amorphous alloy nanoparticles. Besides, a nanostructure fabricated in the form of an oxide has a nanoneedle shape. For formation of the metal nanostructure, an amorphous nanostructure is used. A second metal element having a higher standard reduction potential than a central metal constituting the amorphous nanostructure is used in the synthesis of the metal nanostructure.

Abstract: A curable adhesive that is particularly well suited for use in an injection or compression molding operation. The adhesive is based on polymeric resins having carboxylic acid and acrylate ester functionality, such as grafted phenoxy resin, and further constituents such as organic carbonates, blocked isocyanates, catalysts, maleimide compounds, hydride sources, and a carrier fluid. The curable adhesives are particularly well suited for bonding liquid injectable substrates such as liquid silicone rubber, or polyamides to rigid substrates, such as aluminum, stainless steel, or glass.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to solutions for forming a fluoropolymer coatings, comprising: i) an organic solvent, and dissolved therein ii) a fluoropolymer comprising repeat units arising from specific fluoroolefin, alkyl or aryl vinyl ether and alkenyl silane monomers. The present fluoropolymer solutions have long shelf stability life, minimal to no formation of insoluble residue or gel over the period between their manufacture and use, are of a viscosity that allows for facile filtration and so are substantially free from undesirable submicron size particles, have a dissolved polymer content such that the solutions are of utility in commercial single-coat coating processes, and afford fluoropolymer coatings on substrates that have excellent adhesion to the substrate during use and over the lifetime of the electronic device.

Abstract: A laminating adhesive composition comprising a) an aqueous dispersion of thermoplastic polymer particles imbibed with an epoxy compound wherein the concentration of the epoxy compound is from 1 weight percent to 40 weight percent, based on the total weight of the solid content of the aqueous dispersion; and b) at least one water emulsifiable or water dispersible epoxy curing agent selected from polyamines, polyamides, amidoamines, carboxylic functional polyesters, anhydrides, mercaptans, polymer captans, cyclic amidines, and combinations thereof, is disclosed.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a cap to lubricate an inner wall of a perforation going through at least two elements of the structure. The cap comprises a tubular body and at least one lubricant reserve, and before installation in the structure said cap has a largest external diameter larger than an internal diameter (DS) of the perforation, and the cap lubricates the internal surface of the perforation when its largest external diameter is radially compressed by a wall of the perforation. The invention also concerns a fastener comprising this type of cap, and an interference assembly process for the fastener equipped with the cap. The invention is applicable to the assembly of aircraft structures.

Abstract: A curable resin composition including components (A), (B), (C) and (D) below: component (A): a bisphenol epoxy resin with a softening point of 80° C. or more, component (B): a bisphenol epoxy resin which is liquid at 25° C., component (C): a bi- or more-functional (meth)acrylate compound, and component (D): a curing agent.

Abstract: A fire-resistant wooden pressure plate is formed by conducting a cold pressing of 2˜10 MPa to the uniformly mixed not less than 50 wt % of a wood-containing powder material and an additive. The additive may include metallic oxide, non-metallic oxide, hydrochloride, sulfate, phosphate, weak acid, and strong acid. With class-A fire resistance, in-water rotting resistance, class-0 mold resistance, little or no detectable formaldehyde, some products described herein can replace traditional plates incapable of resisting fire in the following fields: 1. wooden veneer, wooden door, furniture, kitchenware, etc.; 2. wooden wall, base course, ground foundation, suspended ceiling, etc.; 3. wooden flooring; 4. wooden fire-resistant door, fire-resistant wall, etc.; 5. wooden house, wooden bench, wooden bulletin plate, wooden billboard, walkway paving, etc.; 6. wood handicrafts, toys, etc.

Abstract: A self-sealing fastener for reducing leaks between the self-sealing fastener and a substrate. The self-sealing fastener includes a shank that extends longitudinally between a first end and a second end. The shank has an outer surface. The self-sealing fastener also includes a head that extends radially outwardly from the first end of the shank. The head has an underside surface that is adjacent to the first end of the shank and a topside surface opposite the underside surface. A mastic sealant is disposed on at least one of the outer surface of the shank and the underside surface of the head to provide a water-tight seal between the self-sealing fastener and the substrate after the self-sealing fastener is installed in the substrate.

Abstract: A near infrared reflective coating composition comprising a polymer resin, a polyamide resin and a suitable solvent. Preferred embodiments for the polymer resin include epoxy resins, acrylic resins, polyester resins or polyisocyanate resins. The composition further comprises additives such as a hardener, surfactant, fumed silica, metal oxide or mixed metal oxide pigments such as titanium oxide, chromium oxide, iron oxide or aluminium oxide. A method for forming the coating is also provided.

Abstract: A method for molding a hollow vehicle part, the hollow vehicle part and an automobile. The method includes: a. preparing an inflatable core mold matching a target vehicle part on a geometrical shape in an inflated state, coating curable thermoplastic resin on the surface of the inflatable core mold in the inflated state, and performing shaping; b. braiding fibers on the surface of the shaped core mold to form at least one braided layer; c. conveying the preform into a curing agent passage, and sequentially passing through a heating section and a coating section; and d. conveying the preform mixed with curing agent into a curing passage for curing and molding, then deflating and taking out the inflatable core mold. The method has a high processing automation degree and can meet large-scale production. The produced hollow vehicle part has good mechanical properties, low cost and remarkable lightweight effect.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyamide composition comprising (a) at least one polyamide mixture formed from (i) at least one polyamide 6,6, the amount of amine end groups (AEG) being greater than the amount of carboxylic acid end groups (CEG); and (ii) at least one high chain-length polyamide; (b) at least one reinforcing filler; (c) at least one heat stabilizer; (d) aluminum stearate; and optionally (e) at least one additive. The polyamide composition can be advantageously used to produce articles exhibiting enhanced chemical resistance, notably CaCl2 salt crack resistance, such as radiator end tank in an automobile.

Abstract: A method of producing a friction material. The method includes mixing silica containing filler particles and a liquid binder to form a binder-filler liquid mixture. The method also includes saturating a fibrous base material with the binder-filler liquid mixture to form a saturated fibrous base material. The method further includes curing the saturated fibrous base material at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time to cure the saturated fibrous base material to form the friction material.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are described which provide a protective coating to coils or springs via a polymerization process such as by covalent bonding that includes grafting to the metal surface.

Abstract: A solid-state electrolyte including a polymer, which can be ion-conducting or non-conducting; an ion-conducting inorganic material; a lithium salt; an additive salt and optionally a coupling agent.

Abstract: Multi-layer electrochromic structures, and processes for assembling such structures, incorporating a cross-linked ion conducting polymer layer that maintains high adhesive and cohesive strength in combination with high ionic conductivity for an extended period of time, the ion conducting polymer layer characterized by electrochemical stability at voltages between about 1.3 V and about 4.4 V relative to lithium, lithium ion conductivity of at least about 10?5 s/cm, and lap shear strength of at least 100 kPa, as measured at 1.27 mm/min in accordance with ASTM International standard D1002 or D3163.

Abstract: A method for forming a multilayer coated film on an electrodeposition-coated alloyed hot-dip galvanized steel plate include step (1) of applying an aqueous intermediate coating composition (X), step (2) of applying an aqueous base coating composition (Y), step (3) of applying a clear coating composition (Z) containing an epoxide, and step (4) of heat-curing each coated film. The coating composition (X) contains a hydroxyl group-containing acrylic resin (A), a polyurethane resin (B), a hydroxyl group-containing polyester resin (C), a melamine resin (D), and an active methylene-blocked polyisocyanate compound (E). The ratio of (A) to (B) is controlled to a specific range, and an elongation at break, Young's modulus and Tukon hardness of the coated film of the coating composition (X) are controlled to specific ranges.

Abstract: A tubular structure including an outer tube an inner tube arranged within the outer tube and at least one chamber formed between the outer tube and the inner tube. The tubular structure additionally includes at least one self-healing material arranged in the chamber, wherein the self-healing material is configured to solidify and/or expand upon contact with a reacting material.

Abstract: Provided is a thermosetting epoxy resin composition, including: an epoxy resin; a latent curing agent which is porous particles formed of a polyurea resin and supporting an aluminum chelate; and boric acid.

Abstract: An amine of formula (I) in a curing agent for epoxy resins, a curing agent for epoxy resins containing the amine of formula (I) and resultant epoxy resin compositions which can be used particularly as low-emission room-temperature-curing epoxy resin coatings demonstrating good workability, rapid curing, a high degree of hardness and high surface quality. The amine of formula (I) is low-odour, can be handled well at room temperature even without dilution, and can be produced at high purity in a simple process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for applying, to an inorganic surface, a self-adhesive PVC composition which comprises a composition (C) comprising: an optionally protected aminosilane; and at least one compound selected from a titanium complex, a zirconium complex and an optionally protected isocyanate compound; said method comprising a step of activating said surface, selected from heat treatment, a shot-peening step, a plasma treatment step, cleaning With solvent and a step of silica application.

Abstract: Multi-layer anti-fouling coatings include a first biocidal layer formed on a surface. The first biocidal layer includes at least one biocidal biocide that kills a biofouling organism on contact with the first biocidal layer. A first biostatic layer is formed between the first biocidal layer and an external environment. The first biostatic layer includes at least one biostatic biocide that inhibits a biofouling organism from attaching to the first biostatic layer.

Abstract: An intumescent coating composition that includes an epoxy resin binder, an epoxy reactive diluent, a curing agent and an acid catalyst. The curing agent includes a mixture of polyimide, polyetheramine, and an amine functional monomer, wherein the amine multifunctional monomer is different from the polyetheramine. The acid catalyst is effective to form a phosphoric acid on thermal decomposition. The coating composition has a viscosity of between 20,000 and 140,000 mPa/s at 20° C. and shear rate 1.5 s?1 when measured within 1 minute of mixing the components. The invention also includes a coated substrate having the intumescent coating composition coated on at least a portion thereof.

Abstract: An adhesive composition and a film roll whereby blocking can be prevented and excellent temporary pressure bonding properties can be obtained. The adhesive composition of the present invention contains an epoxy resin, a latent curing agent, and an acrylic rubber having a carboxyl group or a glycidyl group, and the acrylic rubber phase-separates from the epoxy resin at a normal temperature and is compatible with the epoxy resin at a predetermined temperature higher than the normal temperature and lower than the curing temperature. Adhesive force is thereby reduced at the normal temperature, blocking can be prevented from occurring and excellent adhesive force can be obtained during temporary pressure bonding.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising a polyester, a mixture of novolak and resole resins and a vinyl chloride polymer, and the use of these compositions to coat metal containers is disclosed.

Abstract: A black sealant composition includes magnetic nanoparticles including a core and a shell surrounding the core, conductive black particles having a black color, and a resin including the magnetic nanoparticles and the conductive black particles dispersed therein.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a phenyl-modified hybrid prepolymer, a phenyl-modified polydimethylsiloxane-based hybrid prepolymer, and a phenyl-modified polydimethylsiloxane-based hybrid polymer capable of controlling material hardness or surface tackiness depending on the intended use or purpose. A phenyl-modified hybrid prepolymer (B) is prepared by subjecting polydimethylsiloxane having trialkoxysilyl groups at both ends, phenyltrialkoxysilane, and diphenyldialkoxysilane to hydrolysis and condensation reaction. A phenyl-modified polydimethylsiloxane-based hybrid prepolymer (C) comprises (B), and is preferably prepared by mixing (B) and a phenyl-modified hybrid prepolymer (A) prepared by condensation reaction between polydimethylsiloxane having silanol groups at both ends and phenyltrialkoxysilane. The phenyl-modified polydimethylsiloxane-based hybrid polymer is obtained by heating and solidifying (C).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to curable film-forming compositions comprising: (a) a polymeric acrylic binder having reactive functional groups, wherein the polymeric acrylic binder is prepared from an ethylenically unsaturated, epoxy functional monomer that is reacted with benzoic acid; and (b) a curing agent containing functional groups that are reactive with reactive functional groups on the polymeric acrylic binder. Also provided is a multilayer coated substrate comprising: a substrate; a colored basecoat applied to at least a portion of a surface of the substrate; and a clearcoat applied to at least a portion of the basecoat, wherein the clearcoat is deposited from the curable film-forming composition described above.

Abstract: An adhesive composition, capable of achieving excellent life performance and a wide margin for mounting, includes a cationic polymerizable compound, an aluminum chelate/silanol-based curing catalyst, and a nucleophilic compound containing a sulfur atom having an unshared electron pair. The nucleophilic compound is a thiol compound or an episulfide compound. The aluminum chelate/silanol-based curing catalyst includes an aluminum chelate curing agent, and a silanol compound or a silane coupling agent. The aluminum chelate curing agent constitutes a latent aluminum chelate curing agent carried by a porous resin obtained through interfacial polymerization of a polyfunctional isocyanate compound.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a dry, self-supporting fibrous material, the fibers of which have been treated with a binder composition. The fibrous material can be slit into tapes or tows that are suitable for use in an Automated Tape Laying (ATL) or Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) process. This fibrous material is suitable for forming preforms which are configured to receive a matrix resin by resin infusion in the manufacturing of structural composite parts.

Abstract: Embodiments of hydrogels for electrochemical sensing, electrodes comprising the hydrogels, and methods of making and using the hydrogels are disclosed. The disclosed hydrogel electrodes comprise a cross-linked poly(acrylic acid-co-2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic acid (poly(AA-AMPS)) hydrogel and an electrical contact.

Abstract: A composite component and its method of production are disclosed. The method includes preparing a layer structure with a support layer precursor layers on each sides of a layer of thermoplastic elastomer having gaps therein. The layer structure is heated in order to render the layer of thermoplastic elastomer plastic. The layer of thermoplastic elastomer is compressed between the support layer precursor layers for form the composite component.

Abstract: Methods of treating a wellbore in a subterranean formation including providing a treatment fluid comprising a consolidating agent, wherein the consolidating agent comprises the reaction product of a furfuryl alcohol or a furfuryl alcohol derivative and a silicon derivative compound selected from the group consisting of a silane; a silanol; a silsesquioxane; any derivative thereof; and any combination thereof; introducing the treatment fluid into the wellbore in the subterranean formation; contacting the consolidating agent with a surface of the wellbore in the subterranean formation; and setting the consolidating agent.

Abstract: A negative pattern is formed by applying a resist composition onto a substrate, exposing the resist film, and developing the exposed resist film in an organic solvent developer. The process further involves coating the negative pattern with a shrink agent solution of a first polymer comprising recurring units capable of forming carboxyl, hydroxyl or lactone ring and a second polymer comprising recurring units capable of forming amino and fluorinated recurring units in an ester and/or ketone solvent, baking the coating, and removing the excessive shrink agent for thereby shrinking the size of spaces in the pattern.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a chemically treated zinc-based plated steel sheet that is superior in weather resistance, water resistance, blackening resistance and film adhesion. A chemical conversion film having a thickness 0.5-10 ?m is formed by coating and drying a chemical treatment solution on a surface of an aluminum-containing zinc-based alloy plated steel sheet. The chemical treatment solution contains a fluororesin containing 0.05-5% by weight of a hydrophilic functional group selected from the group consisting of a carboxyl group and a sulfonic acid group and 7-20% by weight of a fluorine atom, the fluororesin in which a number-average molecular weight is 1,000-2,000,000, and an oxoate, a fluoride, a hydroxide, an organic salt, a carbonate or a peroxygenated salt of a group 4A metal.

Abstract: The present invention provides low polyphenols (such as bisphenol A) tougheners for epoxy adhesives. The tougheners, and adhesives comprising the tougheners exhibit enhanced viscosity stability, e.g., compared to tougheners prepared from higher amounts of bisphenol A (and epoxy adhesives comprising them).

Abstract: A hinge is disclosed having at least two groups of layers of fibers arranged on and/or under two opposite edges, respectively, of at least one substrate of a material flexible and compatible for the adhesion with resins for composite materials, so that a central portion of the substrate is not covered by these layers, the substrate and the layers being incorporated in a cured and flexible resin. The present invention also relates to a process for manufacturing said hinge.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a sizing agent-coated carbon fibers, wherein at least one kind of sizing agent that is selected from the group consisting of sizing agents (a), (b) and (c) is used for coating, in each of the sizing agents a bi- or higher functional epoxy compound (A1) and/or an epoxy compound (A2) being used as a component (A), and the epoxy compound (A2) having a mono- or higher functional epoxy group and at least one functional group that is selected from among a hydroxyl group, an amide group, an imide group, a urethane group, a urea group, a sulfonyl group and a sulfo group. The sizing agent is applied to carbon fibers and the resulting is subjected to a heat treatment within the temperature range of 160-260° C. for 30-600 seconds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to styrenated phenol useful as a curing agent or a plasticizing agent for an epoxy resin. More particularly, it relates to use of styrenated phenol, which has viscosity and curing properties similar to those of nonylphenol and exhibits superior curing properties for an epoxy resin, as a curing agent or a plasticizing agent for an epoxy-cured paint.

Abstract: The present invention provides a TFT on a polymer substrate and a method for producing the TFT. The TFT is, due to its characteristics, particularly suited for applications as backplane in LCD displays and solar cell devices.

Abstract: A transparent conductor, a method of fabricating the same, and an optical display, the transparent conductor including a base layer; and a conductive layer on the base layer, the conductive layer including metal nanowires and a matrix, wherein the matrix is prepared from a matrix composition, the matrix composition including inorganic hollow particles, a fluorine-containing monomer, or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: A slot liner for a stator assembly in one embodiment includes a mesh structural member and a coating. The coating is disposed on at least one side of the mesh structural member, and includes a mixture of a filler and a polyimide resin. The filler is a high thermal conductivity electrical insulating (HTCEI) filler, and includes particles of at least one of boron nitride, aluminum nitride, or a diamond material.

Abstract: A first polymer latex and second polymer latex can be mixed to form a dried primer layer on a substrate to adhere patterned materials having fine lines. The first polymer latex comprises a first polymer and a first surfactant such that a dried coating of the first polymer latex has a surface polarity of at least 50%. The second polymer latex comprises a second polymer and a second surfactant such that a dried coating of the second polymer latex has a surface polarity of less than or equal to 27%. Moreover, a dried coating of the mixture has a surface polarity of at least 15% and up to and including 50%. Primed substrates are useful for preparing electrically-conductive articles having electrically-conductive fine lines directly on a dried primer layer by applying a patterned material to a substrate. Such articles can be used as touch screen displays in various electronic devices.