Abstract: The invention relates to a viscous liquid (meth)acrylic syrup comprising: a) a (meth)acrylic polymer, b) a (meth)acrylic monomer, c) an initiator to start the polymerization of the (meth)acrylic monomer, said initiator being in the form of a peroxide compound that is liquid in a temperature range of between 0° and 50° C., said syrup being characterized in that the initiator is combined with an accelerating system comprising: d) a vanadium salt and e) a tertiary amine.

Abstract: A SOI bent taper structure is used as a mode convertor. By tuning the widths of the bent taper and the bend angles, almost lossless mode conversion is realized between TE0 and TE1 in a silicon waveguide. The simulated loss is <0.05 dB across C-band. This bent taper can be combined with bi-layer TM0-TE1 rotator to reach very high efficient TM0-TE0 polarization rotator. An ultra-compact (9 ?m) bi-layer TM0-TE1 taper based on particle swarm optimization is demonstrated. The entire TM0-TE0 rotator has a loss <0.25 dB and polarization extinction ratio >25 dB, worst-case across the C-band.

Abstract: In certain example embodiments, a coated article includes a tungsten-doped zirconium based layer before heat treatment (HT). The coated article is heat treated sufficiently to cause the tungsten-doped zirconium oxide and/or nitride based layer to result in a tungsten-doped zirconium oxide based layer that is scratch resistant and/or chemically durable. The doping of the layer with tungsten has been found to improve scratch resistance.

Abstract: Delamination resistant glass containers with heat-tolerant coatings are disclosed. In one embodiment, a glass container may include a glass body having an interior surface, an exterior surface and a wall thickness extending from the exterior surface to the interior surface. At least the interior surface of the glass body is delamination resistant. The glass container may further include a heat-tolerant coating positioned on at least a portion of the exterior surface of the glass body. The heat-tolerant coating may be thermally stable at temperatures greater than or equal to 260° C. for 30 minutes.

Abstract: Delamination resistant glass containers with heat-tolerant coatings are disclosed. In one embodiment, a glass container may include a glass body having an interior surface, an exterior surface and a wall thickness extending from the exterior surface to the interior surface. At least the interior surface of the glass body is delamination resistant. The glass container may further include a heat-tolerant coating positioned on at least a portion of the exterior surface of the glass body. The heat-tolerant coating may be thermally stable at temperatures greater than or equal to 260° C. for 30 minutes.

Abstract: A method is described for depositing nanostructures, such as nanostructures of conducting polymers, carbon nanostructures, or combinations thereof. The process comprises placing the nanostructures in a liquid composition comprising an immiscible combination of aqueous phase and an organic phase. The mixture is mixed for a period of time sufficient to form an emulsion and then allowed to stand undisturbed so that the phases are allowed to separate. As a result the nanostructure materials locate at the interface of the forming phases and are uniformly dispersed along that interface. A film of the nanostructure materials will then form on a substrate intersecting the interface, said substrate having been placed in the mixture before the phases are allowed to settle and separate.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for adjusting adhesion strength between materials during semiconductor sensor processing. One or more embodiments are directed to using various surface treatments to a substrate to adjust adhesion strength between the substrate and a polymer. In one embodiment, the surface of the substrate is roughened to decrease the adhesive strength between the substrate and the polymer. In another embodiment, the surface of the substrate is smoothed to increase the adhesive strength between the substrate and the polymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to an process for coating a glass substrate with an environmentally friendly aqueous, fluoropolymer coating composition. The process involves applying a polyurethane primer to the glass substrate, and partially, but not completely crosslinking this primer coating. An aqueous hydroxyl-functional fluoropolymer coating is then applied to the partially crosslinked primer coating, and the coating allowed to fully cure. The invention also relates to the intertwined multilayer primer/fluoropolymer coating on the glass substrate. The final coating has excellent wet adhesion to glass, good weathering, durability, chalking resistance, chemical resistance, and dirt pickup resistance.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous fluoropolymer coating composition for direct application to glass without the need for pre-treatment of the glass surface. The coating composition can also be used with other non-porous and porous substrates. The fluoropolymer coating contains a hydroxyl-functional fluoropolymer, and polyisocyanates. Preferably the coating composition also contains a water-dispersible hydroxyl functional polyurethane. The coating composition may exist as a 1-pack or a multi-pack coating system. The coating has excellent wet adhesion to glass, good weathering, chalking resistance, chemical resistance, and dirt pickup resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous anti-dusting formulation for use in combination with a binder in the manufacture of fiber wool insulation, the formula comprising: a) oil; b) polyvinyl alcohol; and c) water. The invention further relates to a method for preparing a glass or mineral fiber product with the anti-dusting formulations and to products of the process.

Abstract: A coating composition containing an emulsion is provided. The emulsion contains a silicone gum, a ethylene oxide/propylene oxide copolymer and water. The coating composition is different than an acrylic composition. It is for example polyurethane, epoxy, alkyd, polyurethane-acrylic, polyester, Si-polyester, styrene-acrylic, vinyl acetate, Si-acrylics, silicone, fluoro-polymer, vinyl polymer or blends of.

Abstract: Aqueous polyurethane dispersion for waterproof breathable coatings An aqueous polyurethane dispersion comprises a polyurethane polymer obtainable by the reaction of an isocyanate-functional polyurethane prepolymer A) with an isocyanate-reactive component B), wherein the isocyanate-functional prepolymer A) is obtainable by the reaction of a mixture comprising: a polyol component comprising a polyester polyol obtainable by the reaction of a mixture comprising an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid and at least one diol selected from the group consisting of linear aliphatic diols and a branched aliphatic diols; and a polyisocyanate component comprising ?50 weight-%, based on the total weight of polyisocyanates, of dicyclohexylmethane diisocyanate. The isocyanate-reactive component B) comprises a compound comprising sulfonate groups which is employed in an amount of ?3.5 weight-% to ?10 weight-%, based on the total weight of the polyol component, the polyisocyanate component and the isocyanate-reactive component B).

Abstract: An acrylate-based curable printing medium is disclosed. Acrylates, in the form of monomers, dimers, trimers and oligomers, as well as resins, form an interpenetrating polymer network by crosslinking, which is effected by heat, and optionally peroxide curing agents. Formulations can be tailored to achieve desired properties of the cured polymer including film hardness, burnout properties, and adhesion to glass. Such properties are adjusted by manipulating the relative proportions of the acrylic monomers, oligomers and resins that are used as a ceramic medium or vehicle.

Abstract: To provide a fluorinated ether compound, a fluorinated ether composition and a coating liquid, whereby it is possible to form a surface-treated layer which has high initial water/oil repellency and which is excellent in abrasion resistance and fingerprint stain removability, and a substrate having a surface-treated layer and a method for its production. A fluorinated ether compound which has a poly(oxyperfluoroalkylene) chain ((??)n) made of at least two units (??) linked to one another, and which has a hydrolysable silyl group on at least one terminal of the chain ((??)n) via a linking group, wherein each unit (??) is a poly(oxyperfluoroalkylene) group comprising one to three groups (?) made of at least one type of a C1-2 oxyperfluoroalkylene group and one to three groups (?) made of at least one type of a C3-6 oxyperfluoroalkylene group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to metal oxide coating materials that can be used as thin film thin film coatings on various substrate surfaces. The invention also concerns a method of making metal oxide material which are stable in aqueous phase and that can be deposited on a substrate by liquid phase deposition, such as spin-on deposition. The new materials can be patterned lithographically or non-lithographically and are applicable for building up various electronic and opto-electronic device structures, such as anti-reflection layers, high-k interlayer and gate oxide structures for ICs, etch stop layer, CMP stop layer, solar cells, OLEDs packaging, optical thin film filters, optical diffractive grating applications and hybrid thin film diffractive grating structures.

Abstract: Compositions include a polymer and silica nanoparticles dispersed in an aqueous continuous liquid phase. The polymer is a water-soluble copolymer of acrylic acid and an acrylamide, or a salt of the same. Methods of making and using the compositions to coat a substrate are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a glass coated with a highly reflective film and the process for preparing the same. The present invention provides a glass coated with a highly reflective film comprising a glass substrate and a highly reflective film formed thereon, wherein the highly reflective film comprises inorganic film-forming materials, adhesives and solvents. The present invention also provides a process for preparing a glass coated with a highly reflective film comprising the following steps: (1) preparing a coating solution; (2) coating the coating solution on a glass; and (3) curing the coated glass. The coated glass is white. Compared with conventional fluorine-containing back sheet materials, the coated glass of the present invention has excellent reflectivity, thermal conductivity, water resistance, mechanical properties and weatherability. Further, the manufacture of the present invention is simple, cost efficient and suitable for large-scale commercialization.

Abstract: Glass sheets according to the invention, in particular lacquered glass sheets, are covered with a coating of enamel. This coating comprises between 11 and 40% of organic material. Such glass sheets may be heat treated and, before heat treatment, may be handled and transported without damaging the coating, may be cut and ground without causing the coating to peel off or to be damaged at the borders of the cutting line, and offer a good resistance under running water, avoiding the peeling off or destruction of the coating during edges grinding or storage or transportation.

Abstract: To provide a fluorinated ether compound, a fluorinated ether composition and a coating liquid, whereby it is possible to form a surface-treated layer which has high initial water/oil repellency and which is excellent in abrasion resistance and finger print stain removability, and a substrate having a surface-treated layer and a method for its production. A fluorinated ether compound which has a poly(oxyperfluoroalkylene) chain (??) having a structure of block (?)-block (?) or a structure of block (?)-block (?)-block (?), formed by linking a block (?) comprising at least three C1-3 oxyperfluoroalkylene units of at least one type and a block (?) having C4-15 oxyperfluoroalkylene units of at least one type, wherein the proportion of the C4-15 oxyperfluoroalkylene units is at least 30 mol % among all oxyperfluoroalkylene units constituting the block (?), and which has a hydrolysable silyl group on at least one terminal of the poly(oxyperfluoroalkylene) chain (??) via a linking group.

Abstract: Process for the continuous preparation of prepolymers based on phenolic resin, an oxazoline component and an epoxide in the presence of a catalyst, including supplying the phenolic resin and the oxazoline component to an extruder in a stream A; a Lewis adduct of boron trifluoride or of aluminum trichloride, or arylsulphonic acids or alkylsulphonic acids, or latent arylsulphonic acids or latent alkylsulphonic acids, in a stream B, and the epoxide in a stream C, the infeed of stream A being situated, as seen in extrusion direction, before the infeed of stream C, these reactants are mixed at a reaction temperature of 120 to 200° C. with a residence time in the extruder of 3 seconds to 15 minutes, and then the product discharge of the extruder is cooled to a temperature of less than 45° C. within from 30 to 60 seconds.

Abstract: A composition which cures in ambient conditions to form a film substantially impenetrable to heavy metals, contains water, a water-miscible organic solvent, a water-borne primary resin having a glass transition temperature of 25 degrees C. or less, and a hydrophobic surfactant.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include low emissivity (low-E) coatings and methods for forming the coatings. The low-E coating comprises a self-assembled monolayer (SAM) on a glass substrate, where one surface of the SAM is disposed in contact with and covalently bonded to the glass substrate, and one surface of the monolayer is disposed in contact with and covalently bonded to a metal layer. In some embodiments, the low-E coating comprises an assembly of one or more monomeric subunits of the following structure: Si—(CnHy)-(LM)m where n is from 1 to 20, y is from 2n-2 to 2n, m is 1 to 3, L is a Group VI element, and M is a metal, such as silver. In some embodiments, (CnHy) can be branched, crosslinked, or cyclic. The coating can further comprise an antireflection coating on the metal layer.

Abstract: A method for producing a porous thin film with variable transmittance, includes placing a polymer into an oven for an drying process to remove water vapor from the polymer and obtain a dry polymer; mixing the dry polymer, a salt and a solvent in accordance with a mixing ratio so as to obtain a first mixed solution; placing the first mixed solution into an ultrasonic vibrator, dissolving the salt to form a second mixed solution; coating the second mixed solution on a glass plate to form a solution thin film; placing solution thin film into an exhaust cabinet to obtain a composite thin film; and washing the composite thin film to remove the salt from the composite thin film to obtain a porous thin film wherein the polymer is a polyacrylonitrile, the salt is a lithium chloride, the porous thin film changes its transmittance via dry and wet state.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composite material comprising a glass cloth; and an organic-inorganic hybrid composition comprising diphenylsilanediol and alkoxy silane, a composite film manufactured by using the same, and a method for manufacturing the composite film.

Abstract: A method for producing a porous thin film with variable transmittance, includes placing a polymer into an oven for an drying process to remove water vapor from the polymer and obtain a dry polymer; mixing the dry polymer, a salt and a solvent in accordance with a mixing ratio so as to obtain a first mixed solution; placing the first mixed solution into an ultrasonic vibrator, dissolving the salt to form a second mixed solution; coating the second mixed solution on a glass plate to form a solution thin film; placing solution thin film into an exhaust cabinet to obtain a composite thin film; and washing the composite thin film to remove the salt from the composite thin film to obtain a porous thin film wherein the polymer is a polyacrylonitrile, the salt is a lithium chloride, the porous thin film changes its transmittance via dry and wet state.

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: A detachable framework used for winding optical fiber coils and a method of producing optical fiber coils with this framework. A framework with a suitable structure is designed considering comprehensively three factors, i.e., the window ratio of an optical fiber coil, the precision of an optical fiber gyro and the easy detachment of the framework from the optical fiber coil. A surface treatment with the framework is performed by coating a layer of thermosol on the surface of the framework so the optical fiber coil can be easily detached from the framework after curing. The required length of optical fiber is winded around the optical fiber coil framework, accompanying with vacuum pressure impregnating with curing adhesive after winding and optical fiber coil curing subsequently. The framework is taken off from the optical fiber coil under the heating circumstances, thereby completing production of the non-framework optical fiber coil.

Abstract: A composition comprises a fluoropolymer such as an elastomeric fluoropolymer and at least 1 weight % of a fluoro-functionalized near-infrared radiation absorber. This composition can be formed into laser-engraveable layers for various elements that can be laser-engraved to provide relief images. The resulting laser-engraved elements can take various forms including flexographic printing members, and can be used to apply various inks to receiver materials in an imagewise fashion.

Abstract: Processes are described for binding a fibrous material. The processes may include applying to a surface of the fibrous material an aqueous binding composition to form a coated fibrous material. The binding composition may include: (a) a water-soluble polyamic acid, and (b) an organic crosslinking agent capable of undergoing a covalent crosslinking reaction with the water-soluble polyamic acid when heated. The water-soluble polyamic acid may be formed by the reaction of: a (i) a polycarboxylic acid or polyanhydride having a molecular weight of at least 150 g/mol, and (ii) ammonia or an amine compound. The processes may further include heating the coated fibrous material to crosslink the water-soluble polyamic acid with the organic crosslinking agent to form a cured binder. One or more adjoining fibers of the fibrous material may be bound to each other at cross over points by the cured binder.

Abstract: A process of making an agglomerated particle cloud network coated fiber bundle containing forming a bundle of fibers, coating the bundle of fibers with a nanoparticle solution, and drying the solvent from the coated bundle of fibers at a temperature above room temperature forming an agglomerated particle cloud network coated fiber bundle comprising a plurality of agglomerated nanoparticles. The agglomerated nanoparticles are located in at least a portion of the void space in the bundle of fibers and form bridges between at least a portion of the adjacent fibers. Between about 10 and 100% by number of fibers contain bridges to one or more adjacent fibers within the agglomerated particle cloud network coated fiber bundle. The agglomerated nanoparticles form between about 1 and 60% of the effective cross-sectional area of the agglomerated particle cloud network coated fiber bundle.

Abstract: Disclosed are formaldehyde-free, thermally-curable, alkaline, aqueous binder compositions. The disclosed binder compositions may be cured to substantially water-insoluble thermoset polyester resins, including formaldehyde-free, substantially water-insoluble thermoset polyester resins. Uses of the disclosed binder compositions as binders for non-woven fibers and fiber materials are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides aqueous thermosetting binder compositions exhibiting both of improved flame retardation and wet tensile strength comprising a reducing sugar, a diprimary diamine or a polyprimary diamine, a phosphorus acid salt and from 3 to 20 wt. %, based on total solids, of an aqueous polymeric polyacid solution polymer containing phosphorus or its salt, wherein the aqueous thermosetting binder composition comprises from 0.7% P (s/s) to 5% P (s/s).

Abstract: A curable aqueous composition is disclosed comprising a carbohydrate, a crosslinking agent, and an amine base, wherein the curable aqueous composition has a pH adjusted by the amine base. Further disclosed is a method of forming a curable aqueous solution.

Abstract: Disclosed are antifouling compositions that can include a biopolymeric matrix which is substantially zwitterionic. The compositions may include a biopolymer matrix having positively charged functional groups, negatively charged functional groups, zwitterionic functional groups, or a combination thereof, such that the composition is substantially zwitterionic. The compositions can be used as additives and as compositions further containing a base material such as paint or lacquer. Methods of making and using such compounds and compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: There is provided a coating composition having a good wetting property which is capable of forming a coating film exhibiting a high refractive index, a less discoloration, and excellent transparency and uniformity when polymerized and cured. The present invention relates to a coating composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a thiirane ring-containing compound, (B) 0.0001 to 10 parts by weight of a catalyst for accelerating polymerization of the thiirane ring-containing compound, and (C) 0.005 to 4 parts by weight of a modified silicone oil; a coating film produced from the composition; and an optical product provided with the coating film.

Abstract: A method for producing a protective element including the following steps is provided: mixing an aqueous, curable alkali silicate solution with silicon dioxide nanoparticles to form a filler having a first water content; performing thin-film evaporation of part of the water of the filler until the filler has a second water content that is less than the first water content, wherein the filler is flowable at the second water content; pouring the filler having the second water content into an intermediate space between two transparent substrate elements; and curing the filling mass in the intermediate space between the substrate elements while maintaining the second water content.

Abstract: A laminate body containing at least one resin composition layer and at least one glass substrate layer, wherein the resin composition layer comprises a resin composition containing a thermosetting resin and an inorganic filler. A laminate plate containing at least one cured resin layer and at least one glass substrate layer, wherein the cured resin layer comprises a cured product of a resin composition that contains a thermosetting resin and an inorganic filler. A printed wiring board having the laminate plate and a wiring provided on the surface of the laminate plate. A method for producing a laminate plate containing at least one cured resin layer comprising a cured product of a resin composition containing a thermosetting resin and an inorganic filler, and at least one glass substrate layer, which comprises a cured resin layer forming step of forming a cured resin layer on the surface of a glass substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of producing a filter medium for treating medium and high temperature exhaust gas using foam coating and a filter medium produced using the method. The filter medium has excellent heat resistance and heat contraction resistance, and exhibits partial dust collection efficiency of 99% or more by weight, total dust collection efficiency of 99.999% or more by weight, and high dust removal efficiency, for all dust particle sizes. Further, the filter media can be efficiently used to treat medium and high temperature exhaust gas because pores having an average pore size of 30 ?m or less are uniformly distributed on the surface of the filter media.

Abstract: The present teachings provide a composition that includes a functionalized polyfluoropolyether and functionalized polybutadiene in a weight ratio of functionalized polyfluoropolyether/functionalized polybutadiene of from about 20/80 to about 80/20 in a solvent. The composition can be used to form a surface layer having a water contact angle of greater than about 90° and a hexanedecane contact angle greater than about 45°.

Abstract: There is provided a coating composition comprising nonspherical nanoparticles; spherical nanoparticles; optionally hydrophilic groups and optional an surfactant; and a liquid medium comprising water and no greater than 30 wt % organic solvent, if present, based on the total weight of liquid medium, where at least a portion of the nonspherical nanoparticles or at least a portion of the spherical nanoparticles comprises functional groups attached to their surface through chemical bonds, wherein the functional groups comprise at least one group selected from the group consisting of epoxy group, amine group, hydroxyl, olefin, alkyne, (meth) acrylato, mercapto group, or combinations thereof. There is also provided a method for modifying a substrate surface using the coating composition and articles made therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a support including a supporting substrate and a cured silicone resin layer having a peelable surface and being disposed on one surface of the supporting substrate, for laminating a glass substrate on a surface of the cured silicone resin layer, in which a cured silicone resin of the cured silicone resin layer is a cured material of a curable silicone resin composition containing the specific linear organopolysiloxane (a) and the specific linear organopolysiloxane (b), and the cured silicone resin layer is a cured silicone resin layer formed by curing the curable silicone resin composition on a surface of the supporting substrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sealing film for a solar cell having the improved heat resistance and light resistance and a solar cell made by using the same. A sealing film for a solar cell including ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer and an organic peroxide, which includes a specific peroxycarbonate as the organic peroxide, and which includes a dihydroxydimethoxybenzophenone ultraviolet absorber without substantially including a hindered amine light stabilizer to prevent yellowing. A sealing film for a solar cell including ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer and an organic peroxide, which includes a specific dialkylperoxide as the organic peroxide, and which includes dihydroxydimethoxybenzophenone ultraviolet absorber without substantially including monohydroxyalkoxybenzophenone ultraviolet absorber to prevent yellowing.

Abstract: The present invention includes interlayers and multiple layer glazing panels comprising those interlayers, wherein the interlayers comprise poly(vinyl butyral) and a glycerol based plasticizer. The addition of the glycerol based plasticizer surprisingly results in a plasticized poly(vinyl butyral) layer that is suitable for use in a wide range of multiple layer glazing applications.

Abstract: Mechanisms for coating surfaces of materials, the resulting coated materials, and solutions for use in material-coating processes are described. Triblock molecule components may be selected for desired properties. When applied in solution to a material, the molecules self-assemble into similarly oriented micro- or nanostructures coating the surface of the material. Various molecule properties can be tailored to produce a range of desirable surface coating properties. The surface coating may optionally be self cleaning if selected to be appropriately hydrophobic, allowing water and particulates to roll off of the surface with minimal friction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solvent-borne two-component (2K) coating composition comprising: as a first component, a dispersion comprising: a hydroxyl-functional acrylate binder; a first solvent being at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 2-propoxyethanol and 2-butoxyethanol; water in an amount from 5 to 50 wt. % by weight of the composition; and, optionally at least one further organic solvent; and, as a second component, at least one crosslinking agent. More particularly, the present invention provides a solvent-borne two-component (2K) polyurethane coating composition, wherein said second component comprises at least one crosslinking agent having isocyanate groups.

Abstract: A hydrophilic member comprising a substrate and a hydrophilic coating film provided on the substrate, wherein the hydrophilic coating film is produced by coating a substrate with an aqueous solution containing (a) a hydrophilic polymer, (b) an alkoxide of a metal selected from the group consisting of Si, Ti, Zr, and Al, and (c) a metal complex catalyst, and heat-drying the solution applied.

Abstract: The invention relates to LCST polymers and their preparation and use.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing the anti-fingerprint paint is described hereinafter. Firstly, blend fluorinated polymer with fluorocarbon solvents to form fluorocarbon polymer paint. Secondly, blend nano-particles with the fluorocarbon solvents, then add the fluorine-couplant into the fluorocarbon solvents with the nano-particles therein, and further mix up the above-mentioned solvents to get a nano-particle solvent. Lastly, blend the fluorocarbon polymer paint with the nano-particle solvents and further mix up the mixture of the fluorocarbon polymer paint and the nano-particle solvents under a room temperature for 12 to 24 hours to form the anti-fingerprint paint. The method of forming the anti-fingerprint coating onto the surface of the substrate is described hereinafter. Firstly, coat the anti-fingerprint paint onto a surface of the substrate. Secondly, heat the anti-fingerprint paint coated on the surface of the substrate to form the anti-fingerprint coating on the surface of the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention describes two-component coating compositions which for curing require no polyisocyanates or melamine-formaldehyde resins as crosslinkers.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for modifying one or more properties of porous thin films. In such methods, a formulation comprising a reactive species is applied to the porous thin film and allowed to crosslink. In some embodiments, the crosslinked network thus formed imparts increased mechanical strength and wear resistance to the porous thin films.