Abstract: A method for producing corrosion-resistant, painted oxide layers on aluminum or aluminum alloys. According to the method, a polysilazane solution is applied to a dry oxide layer that is painted with a water-soluble, anionic color, and the coating is then hardened at a temperature ranging from 40 to 150° C.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions and methods for imparting liquid repellency and dry soil resistance to fibers. The compositions are composed of (a) a silsesquioxane, (b) a wax, (c) a surfactant, and (b) water. Also disclosed are kits comprising (a) a first aqueous composition comprising a silsesquioxane and a first surfactant and (b) a second aqueous composition comprising a wax and a second surfactant. Finally, fibers and articles treated with the compositions and methods described herein are provided.

Abstract: An addition curing silicone composition comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane containing at least two alkenyl groups, (B) an adhesion promoter, (C) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane, and (D) a platinum catalyst is suited for use in release paper or film. The adhesion promoter is a compound which contains per molecule at least one substituent group having a functional group capable of radical reaction upon exposure to heat and/or UV, and at least one substituent group having a group capable of reaction with alkenyl and/or SiH group.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for production of a zeolite layer on a substrate containing metal, comprising the following method steps: production of an aqueous suspension, comprising several components, one component comprises at least one cross-linking element from the third, fourth or fifth main group of the periodic table, the substrate containing metal comprises at least one of the cross-linking elements, introduction of the substrate containing metal to the aqueous suspension, heating the aqueous suspension and the substrate containing the metal present therein for the in-situ crystallisation of a zeolite layer on the substrate containing metal, whereby the cross-linking elements in the substrate containing metal are extracted and included in the zeolite layer, a cross-linking element present in the suspension for formation of the zeolite layer is present at a concentration so low that a crystallisation in the suspension is largely or completely avoided and said element is principally provided by th

Abstract: A mixture of a benzophenone derivative having hydroxyl and alkoxysilyl groups and a benzophenone derivative having silyloxy and alkoxysilyl groups provides a reactive UV absorber which is unlikely to gel, stable during shelf storage, and curable. A coating solution comprising the UV absorber cures at room temperature to form a UV-screening film which has adhesion to glass and plastic substrates, scratch resistance, and bleed resistance, and maintains a UV-screening function over time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for forming a nonstick coating, said coating being formed from grains of silicon carbide, which are surface-coated with a layer of silicon oxide. It also targets the materials having a coating formed by this process.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions and processes that are useful in making organosilicon polymers, including cross-linked organosilicon networks. The invention is also directed to articles that incorporate the cross-linked organosilicon networks.

Abstract: The present invention proposes a method for providing a rubber-elastic sealing member onto a capsule (1) intended for producing a beverage in a beverage production device, wherein the capsule has a body portion (3) having a side wall (3a) and a flange-like rim portion (2), wherein the rim portion (2) extends from the side wall (3a) of the body portion (3), the method comprising the steps of:—applying an uncured sealing composition (4) in a liquid or viscous state onto the rim portion (2) of the capsule (1),—heating said applied sealing composition (4) such that the sealing composition at least partially migrates towards the side wall (3a) until it reaches the side wall, and—curing the sealing composition (4) after the migration towards the side wall (3a).

Abstract: Silicone composites subject to reticulation or reticulated, particularly for creating a coating or water-repellent and anti-adhesive film for flexible substrates such as paper or similar in the form of natural or synthetic polymer films. These compounds contain reticulating polyorganosiloxanes that have SiH units and unsaturated polyorganosiloxanes, preferably vinylated, suitable for reacting with the reticulating agent in an addition reaction and in the presence of platinum to form the reticulated anti-adhesive coating on the flexible substrate, plus at least one additive (D) to promote adhesion to it.

Abstract: A higher order silane composition, includes: a higher order silane compound; and a solvent containing one of a substituted hydrocarbon based solvent and an unsubstituted hydrocarbon based solvent. As the solvent, a solvent having a refractive index of 1.53 or more is selected so that the higher order silane compound is dissolved therein.

Abstract: The present teachings provide an intermediate transfer member which includes a substrate layer and a surface layer disposed on the substrate layer. The surface layer includes a polyimide polymer having the formula: wherein R is alkyl or aryl and the like and mixtures thereof; and n and m are the mole percent of the repeating unit.

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing and coating glass including depositing an inorganic oxide on an exterior surface of the glass, and then applying an organofunctional silane to the glass over the inorganic oxide. The methods also may include applying an organic coating to the glass over the organofunctional silane, and curing the organic coating.

Abstract: Provided according to some embodiments of the invention are hydrophobic and/or oleophobic silica-based coatings. In some embodiments of the invention, coatings may include a silica matrix having hydrophobic and/or oleophobic functionalized pores encapsulated therein. Also provided according to some embodiments of the invention are methods of forming a coating according to an embodiment described herein. In some embodiments, methods include (a) combining at least one silane and/or alkoxysilane and at least one fluoroalkylsilane and/or fluoroalkoxysilane with an alcohol, water and an acid to form a sol mixture; (b) adding a surfactant to the sol mixture to form a surfactant sol mixture; (c) depositing the surfactant sol mixture onto a substrate; and (d) curing the surfactant sol mixture to form a silica coating. Methods of preventing adhesion are also provided herein.

Abstract: An inorganic oxide dispersion containing an organic solvent, and inorganic oxide particles surface-treated with at least one of a hydrolyzate and a partial condensate of an organosilane compound represented by formula (I), the inorganic oxide particles being dispersed in the organic solvent: (R10)m—SI(X)4-m (I) as defined herein, the surface treatment of the inorganic oxide particles being carried out in a presence of at least one of: (a) an acid catalyst; and (b) a metal chelate compound having Zr, Ti or Al as a center metal and at least one of an alcohol represented by formula: R3OH in which R3 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and a compound represented by formula: R4COCH2COR5 as defined herein, as a ligand.

Abstract: A chemical composition comprises one or more urethane oligomers of at least two polymerized units selected from the group consisting of fluorine-containing urethane oligomers and long-chain hydrocarbon-containing urethane oligomers, wherein said oligomers comprise the reaction product of (a) one or more polyfunctional isocyanate compounds, (b) one or more polyols, (c) one or more monoalcohols selected from the group consisting of fluorocarbon monoalcohols, optionally substituted long-chain hydrocarbon monoalcohols, and mixtures thereof, (d) one or more silanes, and (e) one or more stabilizers comprising one or more reactive groups.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition having: (A) at least one silylated polyurethane resin containing polydiorganosiloxane; and, (B) at least one silylated polyurethane resin A.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for sealing surfaces using single-component, moisture-curing coating compositions (C) containing 5 to 75 wt % of one or more silane-terminated polymers (P) having end groups of the formula (I) —O—C(=O) —NH—A—Si (OR1) (I), wherein A stands for a linear or branched alkylene group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, R1 stands for a linear or branched, possibly halogenated alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, R2 stands for a linear or branched, possibly halogenated alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and X is 1, 2, or 3, 1 to 80 wt % of one or more fillers (F), 0.1 to 10 wt % of one or more water catchers (W), 0.01 to 5 wt % of one or more hardening catalysts (K), 0.01 to 10 wt % of one or more adhesion promoters (A), and possibly further substances common in moisture-curing coating compositions, wherein the weight amounts total 100%.

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: The invention relates to a heat-sealing system consisting of an olefin polymer or olefin copolymer A, a methacrylate copolymer B, a graft polymer AB that is composed of the aforementioned components, a polyester C and an optional polymer D or an optional polymer blend DA, in addition to a solvent or solvent mixture L. The heat-sealing system is characterised by a high heat resistance, excellent barrier properties and short sealing times in relation to various plastics and aluminium foil or PET film.

Abstract: A method of forming an antireflective coating on an electronic device comprising (A) applying to an electronic device an ARC composition comprising (i) a silsesquioxane resin having the formula (PhSiO(3-X)/2(OH)x)mHSiO(3-x)/2(OH)x)N(MeSiO(3-x)/2(OH)x)p where Ph is a phenyl group, Me is a methyl group, x has a value of 0, 1 or 2; m has a value of 0.05 to 0.95, n has a value of 0.05 to 0.95, p has a value of 0.05 to 0.95, and m+n+p?1; and (ii) a solvent; and (B) removing the solvent and curing the silsesquioxane resin to form an antireflective coating on the electronic device.

Abstract: A silicon resin is applied to the outer wall of the transition piece of a gas turbine subjected to the thermal barrier coating by caulking the cooling holes provided in the inner wall by a resin. Then, the transition piece is heated in an atmosphere furnace in order to burn or decompose the resin. A part of the silicon resin applied to the outer wall of the transition piece is decomposed or evaporated by the heating to be discharged to the atmosphere in the furnace, but a part of the silicon resin remains and protects the outer wall.

Abstract: A two-part sealant composition, wherein this composition comprises a first part and a second part. The first part comprises a polymer selected from a silane-terminated polyurethane or a silane-terminated polyether, wherein this polymer is present in an amount of up to 100% by weight of the first part of the sealant composition. The second part comprises a plasticiser that it is compatible with the polymer and a filler comprising at least 0.5% by weight of residual water, wherein the filler comprises at least one rheological filler, and wherein the filler is present in an amount of 80-20% by weight of the second part of the sealant composition. The first and second parts are separated from one another, and the amount of polymer present in the first part makes up 4-50% by weight of the first and second parts taken together. In use, the first and second parts are mixed to achieve a cured substance having a 48 hour Shore A hardness in the range of 25-70.

Abstract: A method of producing a film coated onto a substrate by dissolving a metal or metalloid containing compound having hydrolysable groups in a solvent to form a precursor solution. The precursor solution is coated onto the substrate as a continuous liquid phase. The precursor solution is then cured to produce a continuous, interconnected, nano-porous network.

Abstract: There is provided herein an intermediate transfer member. This intermediate transfer member includes a substrate layer. A surface layer is disposed on the substrate layer is disposed on the substrate layer and includes conductive particles having thereon a shell comprising a polyhedral oligomeric silsequioxane dispersed in a polymer. A method of manufacturing and intermediate transfer member is also disclosed.

Abstract: An aqueous silicone emulsion forms a resin reinforced elastomeric film upon water evaporation. The emulsion composition contains a dispersed phase consisting of a silicone mixture composed of (i) a linear hydroxy terminated polydiorganosiloxane, (i) a silicone MQ resin, and (iii) an organofunctional polysiloxane. The aqueous silicone emulsion is prepared by mixing ingredients (i) to (iii) to form a mixture, adding emulsifiers and water to the mixture, mixing the ingredients to obtain an aqueous base emulsion, adjusting the pH of the base emulsion to an acidic or basic pH to facilitate crosslinking, and subsequently neutralizing the emulsion. Elastomeric films can be obtained by drying the emulsion on a substrate at ambient conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a use of a composition containing polyorganosiloxane S and a method of reducing corrosion on steel reinforcement in reinforced concrete constructions, and also a concrete structure which is produced using such compositions. It is highly suitable for the renovation of old concrete but also for inhibition of corrosion of reinforcing iron in fresh concrete.

Abstract: Crosslinkable liquid silicone compostions suited, on curing, for the long-lasting protective and/or applicational coating/treatment of textile substrates, for example, for imparting softness, hydrophobicity, oleophobicity, hydrophilicity or antistatic properties thereto, comprise a formulation of (a) at least one particular polyorganosiloxane (POS) resin, (B) at least one metal alkoxide and/or polyalkoxide, or combination thereof with at least one optionally alkoxylated organosilane and/or at least one organosilicon compound bearing at least one epoxy, amino, ureido, isocyanato and/or isocyanurate substituent, (C) at least one functional coreactant therefor, (D), optionally, at least one nonreactive additive and (E), also optionally, at least one auxiliary agent other than an additive (D).

Abstract: Disclosed are a liquid-repellent film former, a method for forming a liquid-repellent film, a method for forming fine wiring based on the same, and a printed circuit board including the same. The liquid-repellent film former includes a first coupling agent including a compound represented by the following Chemical Formula 1, a second coupling agent including a compound represented by the following Chemical Formula 2, and an alcohol solvent. Herein, the definitions of R1 to R8 are as described in the specification.

Abstract: A method of controlling the morphology of silica or silica-like films formed by coating a precursor formulation of hydrolysable silicate oligomer onto a substrate and curing in a vaporous environment that comprises a base, water and a retarder that retards the hydrolysis of the oligomer.

Abstract: Provided are a method of preparing a nanowire grid polarizer, and a nanowire grid polarizer prepared using the same. The method includes: mixing a surfactant and a silica precursor to prepare a mesoporous film composition; coating the mesoporous film composition on a substrate; aging the coated product to form a silica template composite; removing the surfactant inside the silica template composite to prepare a mesoporous material having channels; and filling the channels of the mesoporous material with metal. The method is suitable for the formation of a nanowire having a stable structure, mass production, and large-area production.

Abstract: A method of preparing a reinforced silicone resin film, the method comprising the steps of impregnating a fiber reinforcement in a condensation-curable silicone composition comprising a silicone resin, and curing the silicone resin in the condensation-curable silicone composition of the impregnated fiber reinforcement; wherein the reinforced silicone resin film comprises from 10 to 99% (w/w) of the cured silicone resin and the film has a thickness of from 15 to 500 ?m; and a reinforced silicone resin film prepared according to the method.

Abstract: Provided are polymer-aerogel composite coatings, devices and articles including polymer-aerogel composite coatings, and methods for preparing the polymer-aerogel composite. The exemplary article can include a surface, wherein the surface includes at least one region and a polymer-aerogel composite coating disposed over the at least one region, wherein the polymer-aerogel composite coating has a water contact angle of at least about 140° and a contact angle hysteresis of less than about 1°. The polymer-aerogel composite coating can include a polymer and an ultra high water content catalyzed polysilicate aerogel, the polysilicate aerogel including a three dimensional network of silica particles having surface functional groups derivatized with a silylating agent and a plurality of pores.

Abstract: Silicone emulsions are disclosed containing an organosiloxane reaction product from the emulsion polymerization of an alkoxysilane and an epoxy-functional alkoxysilane. The silicone emulsions provide transparent cured films upon drying.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for making polymeric substrates, such as polycarbonate substrates, at least partially coated with a haze-free, self-healing coating. Also disclosed are substrates made by such methods.

Abstract: The invention discloses improved water-based compositions that are useful as barrier coatings to regulate the intrusion and extrusion of air and water. Specifically, the water-based compositions, when dried, provide barrier-coatings that have an effective combination of properties including moisture vapor permeability, air permeability resistance, and water resistance. More specifically, the water-based barrier compositions are designed to be environmentally friendly, and user friendly, and provide coated-substrates that are particularly useful for the manufacture of enclosed structures including buildings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for coating substrates, which comprises the steps: a) provision of a substrate, b) application of a composition to at least one surface of the substrate, the composition comprising a silane of the general formula (Z1)Si(OR3), where Z1 is OR or Gly (Gly=3-glycidyloxypropyl) and R is an alkyl radical having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms and all radicals R can be identical or different, an inert solvent and an initiator and the inert solvent having a boiling point under the drying conditions of step c) which is in a range from 50° C. above to 50° C. below the drying temperature of step c) and the boiling point of the inert solvent under the drying conditions of step c) being at least 80° C., and c) drying of the composition applied in step b) at a drying temperature of from 100° C. to 250° C., and also to a coated substrate obtainable by means of the abovementioned process.

Abstract: There is provided a method of treatment including (i) applying a treatment composition to at least a portion of the surface of a wheel rim and (ii) allowing a thus applied treatment composition to cure. There is also provided compounds and compositions useful in the method.

Abstract: Described is a method for preparing a coating composition comprising a fluorine and silicon containing polymer, with a reactive diluent, and optionally non-reactive oligomeric additives, crosslinkers, or inorganic particles, which upon curing provides coatings with a good balance of adhesion, mechanical properties, scratch resistance, low surface energy, repellency, and transparency. The coatings are useful as a topcoat, particularly in optical applications.

Abstract: A silicone resin containing boron, aluminum, and/or titanium, and having silicon-bonded branched alkoxy groups; a silicone composition containing a silicone resin; and a method of preparing a coated substrate comprising applying a silicone composition on a substrate to form a film and pyrolyzing the silicone resin of the film.

Abstract: A cationically polymerizable composite coating composition comprising: a) a condensation product of at least one hydrolyzable silane having a fluorine-containing group, b) at least one cationically polymerizable organic resin, and c) a cationic initiator, provides, upon curing, substrates with an alkali-resistant, liquid-repellent coating. The composite coating composition may be used in pattern forming methods.

Abstract: A coating system, comprising components A and B, wherein component A contains at least one reaction product of a silane Y(1)SiOR1OR2OR3 where Y(1) is a 3-glycidyloxypropyl group and similar or dissimilar alkyl groups R1, R2, R3 with 1 to 6 carbon atoms and water in the presence of a catalyst, and component B contains at least one reaction product of a further silane Y(2)SiOR?1OR?2OR?3 wherein Y(2) is a N-2-aminoethyl-3-aminopropyl- or NH2(CH2)2NH(CH2)2NH(CH)3 group and similar or dissimilar alkyl groups R?1, R?2, R?3 with 1 to 6 carbon atoms in the presence of an adjunct selected from ammonium compounds or hydroxides and at least one of the components A, B contains additionally at least one inorganic filler and a solvent with a boiling point of ?85° C. Also, a method for producing a surface coating on a polymer surface, an article with at least one polymeric surface having the surface coating, and a use of the article.

Abstract: To provide a highly hard coating film formed on a substrate, as adhered to the surface of the substrate and having a refractive index of from 1.28 to 1.41 and a contact angle with water of from 90° to 115°. A coating film having a refractive index of from 1.28 to 1.41 and a contact angle with water of from 90° to 115°, which is formed as adhered to a substrate surface by forming a reaction mixture comprising a silicon compound (A) of the formula Si(OR)4, a silicon compound (B) of the formula CF3(CF2)nCH2CH2Si(OR1)3, a silicon compound (C) of the formula H2NCOH(CH)mSi(OR2)3, an alcohol (D) of the formula R3CH2OH and oxalic acid (E), in a specific ratio, heating this reaction mixture at a temperature of from 40 to 180° C. in the absence of water to form a solution of a polysiloxane, then applying a coating fluid comprising the polysiloxane solution on a substrate surface to form a coating, and heat-curing the coating at a temperature of from 40 to 450° C.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion for use as a finishing agent for textiles, wherein the dispersion contains a pyrogenically produced, aggregated silicon dioxide powder and a cationic polymer which is soluble in the dispersion, wherein the cationic polymer is present in a quantity such that the particles of the silicon dioxide powder exhibit a positive zeta potential.

Abstract: A polymerizable composition, comprising a first component comprising a cationic nanoparticle comprising a covalently bonded ammonium group, and a second component comprising an anionic polyether compound is described. Either the first component further comprises an ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable group, the second component further comprises an ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable anion, or both. A method of making an article comprising applying the polymerizable composition to a surface of an article is also described.

Abstract: The present invention provides elastomeric roof coatings made from emulsion copolymers having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of from ?25° C. to 20° C., a weight average molecular weight of from 50,000 to 150,000, a weight average particle size of from 100 to 500 nm, and copolymerized a monomer mixture of 20 wt. % or more, preferably 25 wt. % or more, of one or more hydrophobic monomer chosen from C6 to C24 alkyl (meth)acrylates and 0.2 to 5 wt. % of one or more ethylenically unsaturated acid functional monomer and containing aminosilanes which give excellent wet adhesion to weathered substrates, especially weathered thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO).

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: The present invention relates to the use of oxidic nanoparticles having an average particle size of 2 to 2000 nm in combination with at least one polycationic polymer as corrosion protection for metallic surfaces and also to a method of protecting metallic surfaces from corrosion, comprising the steps of: i) providing a formulation comprising oxidic nanoparticles (a) and at least one polycationic polymer (b) and an application medium, ii) applying the formulation to the metallic surface that is to be protected, and iii) optionally drying and/or heat-treating the surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a surface-treated ceramic member which has a coating film-formed surface comprising a ceramic sintered body with a porosity of 1% or less and a sol-gel coating film of a silicon alkoxide compound polymer formed on at least a part of a ceramic sintered body, wherein the coating film and the surface of the body are coexistent in the coating film-formed surface. Specifically the area of the sol-gel coating film accounts for 5 to 80% of the total area of the coating film-formed surface. The surface-treated ceramic member has excellent corrosion resistance and is free from scattering of particles.

Abstract: Material treatment compositions for various materials and methods of treating the same is disclosed. A material treatment composition includes at least one silane-containing material, at least one base-containing material, and at least one solvent to enhance the strength of a material contacted by the composition.

Abstract: Preservative compositions for wood products are described. The compositions include at least one boron-containing material, such as but not limited to boric anhydride, and at least one silane-containing material, such as but not limited to methyltrichlorosilane. Optionally, at least one solvent, such as tetrahydrofuran, pentane, or water, may also be employed in the compositions. The compositions impart protection to the treated wood products, especially damage caused by exposure to water and insects.