Abstract: Methods, treatment compositions and treatment systems are disclosed for forming a detachable and renewable coating on a receptive surface by a process of applying a treatment composition comprising a plurality of hydrophobically modified fumed silica particles colloidally dispersed in a volatile solvent; allowing the volatile solvent to evaporate; and thereby depositing a protective coating on the receptive surface consisting of a layer of the hydrophobically modified particles, which provide a substantially transparent coating with dirt- and water-repellency properties that effectively shed dry particulate soils as well as water from the treated surface or treated article bearing a receptive surface.

Abstract: A hydrophilic-hydrophobic transformable composite film is disclosed, which has an iron-containing substrate; a silicon-containing layer formed on the iron-containing substrate; and a titanium oxide layer formed on the silicon-containing layer. The hydrophilic-hydrophobic transformable composite film uses UV-light to switch its hydrophilic and hydrophobic property. Also, a method of fabricating the above composite film is disclosed. According to the present invention, an anatase oxide layer can be obtained from the sol-gel techniques, in which the particle size of the titanium dioxide is controlled and a modified surface coating with evident photo-catalyticity is achieved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a structure comprising: at least one mesostructured layer prepared by the sol-gel route from at least one specific molecular metallic precursor in the presence of an amphiphilic surfactant, and a metal substrate. It also relates to its process of preparation and to its use in the aeronautical or aerospace field.

Abstract: The present invention relates to effect pigments based on thin glass flakes and to a method for the production of such pigments. The resulting pigment can be used in any application for which pearlescent pigments have been heretofore used such as, for example, in plastics, paints, inks, cosmetic formulations, coatings including solvent or waterborne automotive paint systems, powder coatings, inks and agriculture foils.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a thermally and/or electrically conducting solid, in which: at least one doped aqueous dispersion is prepared, the dispersion including a mica powder and at least one dopant powder, these being dispersed in a non-ionic aqueous liquid, each dopant being chosen from graphites, with the exception of unexpanded expandable graphites, the mica representing at least 5% by weight of the solid matter of the dispersion, the dopant(s) representing 1 to 95% by weight of the solid matter of the dispersion and a proportion of each dopant being chosen depending on the desired thermal and electrical conductivities; each doped aqueous dispersion undergoes a forming operation, the proportion by weight of solid matter in the dispersion having been chosen so as to obtain, in the case of the doped aqueous dispersion, a viscosity compatible with the forming technique used; and the doped aqueous dispersion is left to undergo form consolidation, by at least the evaporation of the aqueous phase of the disp

Abstract: Interactive visual communication panel (1), such as among others a board that can be written on with felt-tip pens or a chalkboard that can be written on with chalk, characterised in that it is provided with an vitreous enamel layer (5) on the front (3) of the communication panel (1) on which is provided an optically readable position-encoding pattern (6) for creating an electronic representation of the information that is written on the front (3), which position-encoding pattern (6) is built of a ceramic print that has been fired on the layer of enamel (5) at temperatures higher than 500° C.

Abstract: An aqueous treating solution for an Sn-based plated steel sheet, comprising (A) an organic material, (B) a water-soluble chromium compound, (C) a water-dispersible silica, and water, wherein the organic material (A) is at least one member selected from an oxy-acid with the ratio of hydroxyl group/carboxyl group in one molecule being from 3/1 to 10/1, its lactone form and an oxide derivative thereof, the water-soluble chromium compound (B) does not contain hexavalent chromium, and pH is from 0.7 to 6.0.

Abstract: Disclosed are adhesive coating compositions containing a metal peroxide for producing clear colorless adhesive coatings on substrates, particularly micro particulate substrates. In one preferred embodiment the nanoparticle coatings are chemically active and function at a high level of efficiency due to the high total surface area of the micro particulate substrate. Also disclosed are coated substrates and compositions having nanoparticles bound to a substrate by the coating compositions.

Abstract: A method of preparing a silicone resin film comprising coating a release liner with a nanomaterial-filled silicone composition comprising (i) a free radical-curable silicone composition comprising a silicone resin and (ii) a carbon nanomaterial, and curing the silicone resin of the coated release liner; a silicone resin film prepared according to the preceding method; and a nanomaterial-filled silicone composition.

Abstract: A method includes coating a substrate to provide a flame resistant substrate. In an embodiment, the method includes exposing the substrate to a cationic solution to produce a cationic layer deposited on the substrate. The cationic solution includes cationic materials. The cationic materials include polymers, nanoparticles, or any combinations thereof. The method further includes exposing the cationic layer to an anionic solution to produce an anionic layer deposited on the cationic layer to produce a bilayer. The bilayer is the anionic layer and the cationic layer. The anionic solution includes layerable materials.

Abstract: A method includes: (a) conformally depositing a barrier coating, provided in liquid form, on at least one surface of a substrate; (b) embedding a plurality of nanoparticles in the barrier coating to a selected depth; and (c) fully curing the barrier coating after embedding the plurality of nanoparticles; the embedded plurality of nanoparticles are in continuous contact with the cured barrier coating. The order in which the barrier coating and nanoparticles are deposited on the substrate can be switched or they can be deposited simultaneously. An article includes a substrate having a cured barrier coating conformally disposed on at least one surface of the substrate and a plurality of nanoparticles embedded to a selected depth in the barrier coating creating an embedded portion of each of the plurality of nanoparticles. The embedded portion of each of the plurality of nanoparticles in continuous contact with the cured barrier coating.

Abstract: A low stain and low mist adhesion coating. Micro- or nano-particles are treated with a hydrophobic agent and an additive to form larger microstructure with the hydrophobic agent and the additive bonded thereto forming a low stain and low mist adhesion coating material. A low stain and low mist adhesion coating formed from the material has a contact angle of at least 130°. In addition, the low stain and low mist adhesion coating has less than 60% mist adhesion area.

Abstract: Methods for forming thermal oxidative barrier coatings for organic matrix composites include applying a bond coat having nano-particles dispersed in a polyimide matrix to a hot side surface of a component and overlying the bond coat with a thermal barrier layer comprising a silsesquioxane or an inorganic polymer. The nano-particles may include clay platelets, graphite flakes or a polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane. The bond coat may be applied as a liquid. The thermal barrier layer may be applied as a liquid, film, prepreg, molding compound, or a spray.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for re-coating of a silica gel material with a coating, especially re-coating of an already used or spent coated silica gel material, and the re-coated silica gel material obtainable by the process, and uses thereof.

Abstract: A coated article includes an article having at least one surface and composed of a molybdenum based refractory metal alloy base substrate, a niobium based refractory metal alloy base substrate or a silicon base substrate. A bond coat layer is disposed upon the surface. The bond coat layer includes a molybdenum disilicide base compound and at least one of the following: silicon nitride, silicon carbide or tantalum oxide. A process for coating the article includes the steps of applying upon the article's surface the aforementioned bond coat layer. A functionally graded material layer is applied upon the bond coat layer. The functionally graded material layer comprising molybdenum disilicide, mullite and at least one of the following: silicon nitride, silicon carbide or tantalum oxide. A thermal barrier coating layer is then applied upon the functionally graded material layer.

Abstract: A silicone-rubber composition for coating textile fabrics characterized in that the silicone-rubber composition is a solventless hydrosilylation reaction-curable composition, has a viscosity at 25° C. in the range of 100 to 500 Pa·s, and contains an alkoxysilane that contains a methacrylic group or an acrylic group and a zirconium chelate compound, but does not contain an organic titanium compound. And a textile fabric coated with the silicone-rubber composition for coating textile fabrics.

Abstract: This invention describes methods of synthesis and applications of a composite material of a colloidal crystal and a substrate. The method includes steps of (a) providing a substrate having a surface with a surface relief pattern; and (b) applying a liquid dispersion containing colloidal particles onto the surface and spinning the substrate whereby colloidal particles are swept across the surface and self-assemble in void spaces on the surface defined by the relief pattern. The resulting composite material (substrate with colloidal crystal) may be used in various applications such as chromatography, for use in lab-on-chip based devices, micro-reactors and the like. The material may be infiltrated by a material and the composite inverted to remove the colloidal particles to produce an inverted colloidal crystal pattern on the substrate. The material may be selected such that the inverted colloidal crystal pattern is a photonic crystal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a metal substrate comprising an ultra-hard composite layer consisting of an inorganic, vitreous matrix containing one or more abrasive fillers. According to the invention, the diameter of the filler particles or, if the filler particles have a platelet-type form, the thickness of the filler particles is less than the layer thickness of the composite layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coating composition, which can simply produce a porous siliceous film having excellent mechanical strength and, at the same time, possessing a stable very low level of dielectric and good chemical resistance to various chemicals, and to provide a process for producing a siliceous material using the same. The coating composition according to the present invention comprises a polyalkylsilazane compound, an acetoxysilane compound, an organic solvent, and, if necessary, a pore forming material. The present invention also provides a siliceous material produced by firing the coating composition and a process for producing the same.

Abstract: The present invention consists of an aqueous putty or liquid suspension, formed by a mix of components a) and b) which are described as follows: a) an anhydrous silicate of an alkaline metal or alkaline terreous, in any of its forms (in dust, particles, granulates or fibers), or a hydrated silicate of an alkaline metal or alkaline terreous (in dust, particles, granulates or fibers), or a mix of both, b) a component of titanium, and optionally, in addition, of components c), d), e) and f), described as follows: c) one or more neutral or acid salts, of mono or poli ammonia, d) fungicide components, e) antibacterial components, and f) odor-controlling components. This putty can be utilized to stop or retard fire, as a coating or incorporated into granulated or aminated components, or in finished moulded products and similar items.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic device having a lead-free and cadmium-free glass composition applied thereto and fired to form an acid resistant overglaze, and a method of overglazing an electronic device using the lead-free and cadmium-free glass composition. The lead-free and cadmium-free glass composition fuses at low firing temperatures and is particularly suitable for use in thick film pastes. The glass composition forms predominantly bismuth titanate and/or zinc titanate crystals upon firing. Preferably, glass compositions include by weight from about 11% to about 52% SiO2, from 3.4% to about 40% TiO2, up to about 75% Bi2O3, up to about 40% by weight ZnO, where the sum of Bi2O3 and ZnO comprises from about 15% to about 85% of the glass composition by weight.

Abstract: A method for producing a ceramic honeycomb structure comprising a ceramic honeycomb body comprising large numbers of axially extending cells defined by cell walls, and an outer peripheral wall formed on an outer peripheral surface of the ceramic honeycomb body, comprising the steps of applying a coating material comprising elongated colloidal silica particles to the outer peripheral surface, and drying the coating material to form the outer peripheral wall.

Abstract: Method for forming multilayer coating on an electrodeposition coating of an outer plate part (“OPP”), an inner plate part (“IPP”) and boundary part (“BP”) between the IPP and OPP of an automobile body, including forming a first multilayer-coating on the OPP by coating white intermediate paint (1) (N7 to N9.5) on an electrodeposition coating, coating thereon, by a wet-on-wet technique, white base paint (2) (N7 to N9.5), luster pigment-containing paint (3), and clear paint (4), and then baking; and carrying out at least one of (A) and (B) and thereafter (C) on an IPP and BP (“IPP/BP”), (A) coating (1) in the IPP/BP, prior to (1) in the OPP, (B) coating (2) in the IPP/BP, prior to (2) in the OPP, and (C) coating luster material-containing clear paint (5) in the IPP/BP, prior to (4) in the OPP; wherein the second IPP/BP multilayer-coating is baked simultaneously with the first multilayer-coating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a urethane-based coating having nanoparticles for improving the characteristics of a papermaking process belt, roll cover and belts used in textile applications. For example, the present invention improves resistance to flex fatigue, crack propagation, groove closure and wear characteristics of urethane coatings on such belts and roll coverings. The present invention also improves the resistance to water and oil permeation characteristics of urethane coated belts and roll coverings.

Abstract: A composition formulated to form a non-smooth surface on a substrate surface at least after the composition has been applied to the substrate and has substantially dried or set. The composition including a first and second set of colloidal particles. Each of the first and second sets of colloidal particles includes a plurality of colloidal particles. The first set of colloidal particles can have an average particle size that is greater than the average size of the second set of particles. The number of colloidal particles in the second set of colloidal particles can be greater than the number of colloidal particles in the first set of colloidal particles. One or more of the colloidal particles can be modified to include one or more hydrocarbon chains.

Abstract: A nanocomposite coating and a method of coating for protecting a product with the nanocomposite coating are presented. Firstly, the nanocomposite coating is prepared, wherein the nanocomposite coating is formed by mixing 22.5˜49.5% nanometer inorganic oxide gel made by a sol-gel method, 45˜74.25% organic solvent and 1˜10% nanometer powder together. Next, the nanocomposite coating is coated onto surfaces of the product evenly by way of spraying, dipping or roll-to-rolling. Lastly, the product coated with the nanocomposite coating is subjected to a room temperature or a heating environment lower than 170 degrees centigrade to make the nanocomposite coating dry for forming nanometer protective films on the surfaces of the product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to (1) a mesoporous silica film having a mesoporous structure including meso pores having an average pore period of from 1.5 to 6 nm, wherein the meso pores are oriented in the direction of an angle of from 75 to 90° relative to a surface of the film; (2) a structure including a substrate and the mesoporous silica film formed on the substrate; and (3) a process for producing a mesoporous silica film structure which includes the steps of preparing an aqueous solution containing a specific amount of a specific cationic surfactant; immersing a substrate in the aqueous solution and then adding a specific amount of a silica source capable of forming a silanol compound when hydrolyzed, to the aqueous solution, followed by stirring the resulting mixture at a temperature of from 10 to 100° C., to form a mesoporous silica film on a surface of the substrate; and removing the cationic surfactant from the resulting mesoporous silica film structure.

Abstract: A ceramic foam filter for molten aluminum alloys comprising an alumina silicate rich core and a boron glass shell and a chemical composition comprising: 20-70 wt % Al2O3, 20-60 wt % SiO2, 0-10 wt % CaO, 0-10 wt %; MgO and 2-20 wt % B2O3.

Abstract: Methods for forming titanium dioxide coatings are disclosed. At least one barrier layer is formed on a substrate. Sol-gel compositions are prepared and coated on the at least one barrier layer, and heated at a temperature sufficient to form an anatase titanium dioxide coating. Titanium dioxide coatings having at least one of improved visible light transmission properties, reflective properties, and/or haze are also disclosed.

Abstract: The cooking device of the present invention comprises a base material and a thin film that is formed on a surface of this base material, wherein said thin film contains silicon (Si), zirconium (Zr) and oxygen (O), and is such that when said silicon (Si) and said zirconium (Zr) are respectively converted to silicon oxide (SiO2) and zirconium oxide (ZrO2), the weight percent of said silicon oxide (SiO2) relative to the total amount of said zirconium oxide (ZrO2) and said silicon oxide (SiO2) is 50 weight % or less.

Abstract: Provided is a doctor blade for use with a gravure printing roll, which hardly causes fogging even when it is used for the gravure printing using aqueous ink at the same printing speed as that of the gravure printing using oil based ink, can upgrade the gravure printing using the aqueous ink to a practical level, and can have an extended service life. The doctor blade includes a doctor blade body having a distal end with a knife edge portion, for filling gravure cells with ink and scraping off surplus ink with the knife edge portion being brought into contact with a gravure printing roll through a relative movement of the doctor blade to the gravure printing roll, in which at least the knife edge portion of the doctor blade body is coated with a silicon dioxide film, and the silicon dioxide film is formed by using a perhydropolysilazane solution.

Abstract: A process for producing an enhanced friction reducing surface by bonding a dry lubricant to a substrate by way of high velocity mechanical impact and low temperature diffusion bonding, and the friction-reduced surface produced thereby. A process for bonding the dry lubricant by peening and concurrently obtaining a desired dimpling or surface texturizing by appropriate selection of peening particle size and hardness relative to the substrate, as well as impact velocity against the substrate, is also provided.

Abstract: A method for synthesis of germanium nanoparticles in thin SiO2 films comprising: preparing a solution comprising silicon esters, germaniumtetrachloride (GeCl4) or germanium esters, methyl- or higher alcohols, and water; applying the solution to a surface of a substrate; consolidating the solution on the surface of the substrate, thereby obtaining a glass comprising silicon dioxide and germanium dioxide; selectively reducing the germanium dioxide to form germanium nanoparticles.

Abstract: A composite nanoparticle includes a nanoparticle of mineral oxide and a shell of a transition metal oxide. The mineral oxide may be silica, alumina, or a mixture of such materials, and the shell of transition metal oxide at least partially surrounds the nanoparticle of mineral oxide. Methods of preparation include reacting a solution comprising a salt of a transition metal with a nanoparticle of the mineral oxide in the presence of a reducing agent and an organic stabilizing agent; drying the resulting mixture to form a dried mixture; and annealing the dried mixture to form the composite nanoparticle.

Abstract: A vanish, a heat-dissipation prepreg, and the manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The vanish has a curing agent with structure as indicated in formula (1). The vanish based on this curing agent will improve thermal stability and peel strength. Glass fabric cloth is dipped into the vanish having the curing agent to form a heat-dissipation prepreg with better thermal stability and peel strength. Furthermore, the curing agent has polarity so that inorganic powders are uniformly distributed in the prepreg. Therefore, the dissipation efficiency of the heat-dissipation prepreg is improved.

Abstract: An inkjet printing system, comprises an inkjet printer, an ink composition, and an inkjet recording media comprising a support, and coated on the support in order from the support, a porous base layer and a porous uppermost layer, each with particular limitations The inkjet recording media and printer system is manufacturable using low-cost materials in an efficient process requiring only a single coating and drying step and that gives images with excellent gloss, color density, and image quality.

Abstract: A ceramic honeycomb structure comprising a ceramic honeycomb body having cell walls defined by a large number of longitudinally extending cells, and an outer peripheral wall formed on an outer peripheral surface of the ceramic honeycomb body, the outer peripheral wall being formed by coating longitudinally extending grooves defined by cell walls on the outer peripheral surface of the ceramic honeycomb body with a coating material, and the outer peripheral wall having higher hardness in its outer peripheral portion than in its inside portion in a thickness direction.

Abstract: A nano-structured surface includes a substrate layer, and a plurality of immobilized nanoparticles on the substrate layer. The surface has a water contact angle of greater than 145 degrees. An in situ method of fabricating a nano-structured surface includes treating a substrate layer with a mixture that includes a silica precursor, a water-soluble catalyst, and a low-surface-energy compound to form a treated substrate layer, and curing said treated substrate layer in the atmosphere of ammonia to form a nano-structured surface on the substrate layer.

Abstract: Object: An object of the present invention is to provide a novel method for treating asbestos in which asbestos materials such as asbestos products used for refractory coating materials of ferroconcrete structures, heat/sound insulation materials for constructions, heat insulating coating materials of heating/warming appliances, and friction materials for vehicular brakes and asbestos materials troublesome for treatment can be sealed by safe and simple work and the asbestos can be converted in harmless substances at a relatively low temperature. Solution: The method for treating asbestos involves treating an asbestos material with a water glass-like aqueous solution to coat the asbestos material with a glassy substance, and successively carrying out heating treatment.

Abstract: An article which comprises a surface of light metal. The surface is provided with an alkali-resistant protective coat comprising (a) an oxide layer which comprises silicon and boron as a basecoat and (b) an oxide layer which comprises silicon as a vitreous topcoat.

Abstract: A method of producing a silica or silica-like coating by forming a precursor formulation from oligomeric organosilicate. The precursor formulation is coated on a substrate as a continuous liquid phase. The precursor formulation is then cured in an ammoniacal atmosphere to produce a continuous, interconnected, nano-porous silica network.

Abstract: A method for reducing thermal conductivity in thermal barrier coatings broadly includes the steps of depositing a mixture containing a ceramic matrix and a metallic dispersant capable of forming a metal oxide upon a substrate to form one or more layers; and heating the layers at a temperature and for a time sufficient to oxidize the metallic dispersant and form one or more layers of a thermal barrier coating.

Abstract: Components and methods of forming a protective coating system on the components are provided. In an embodiment, and by way of example only, the component includes a ceramic substrate and a braze layer disposed over the ceramic substrate. The braze layer includes a silicon matrix having a first constituent and a second constituent that is different than the first constituent. The first constituent forms a first intermetallic with a portion of the silicon matrix and the second constituent forms a second intermetallic with another portion of the silicon matrix, wherein the braze layer is formulated to provide a barrier to oxygen diffusion therethrough.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an inorganic substrate coated with a thin silica type glass layer of 2 H to 9 H pencil hardness, said method comprising the steps of: coating an inorganic substrate with a cyclic dihydrogenpolysiloxane and/or a hydrogenpolysiloxane represented by a specific unit formula, and curing it; an inorganic substrate coated with a thin silica type glass layer; a coating agent for an inorganic substrate that is composed of a cyclic dihydrogenpolysiloxane and/or a hydrogenpolysiloxane represented by a specific unit formula; and a semiconductor device having an inorganic substrate coated with a thin silica type glass layer.

Abstract: A method of protecting an article from a high temperature environment, the method includes providing a substrate comprising silicon, forming a slurry coating composition, wherein the composition comprises a metallic silicon powder, a rare-earth oxide, an alkaline earth metal oxide, an aluminum oxide, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing, and a binder effective to chemically stabilize the slurry coating, applying a layer of the slurry coating over the substrate, and heat-treating the slurry coating under conditions sufficient to oxidize the metallic silicon powder and form an alkaline earth metal aluminosilicate, a rare-earth silicate, an aluminum silicate, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing bonded to the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention features a selective reduction catalyst, where half of the catalyst (an inlet) is coated with Mn/TiO2 and another half of the catalyst (an outlet) is coated with Fe-zeolite/ZSM along a substantially longitudinal direction and a washcoat layer is prepared by adding cerium carbonate, thereby forming pores caused by decomposition during calcinations in the washcoat layer and increasing active surface area and performance and efficiency of the catalyst. Also featured are methods of preparation of the selective reduction catalyst.

Abstract: A method for producing synthetic ceramic tile, including at least providing a ceramic tile, coating a coating on the ceramic tile, the coating containing at least an aluminum pigment and/or at least a titanium-mica pearlescent pigment, and drying a liquid coating deposited on the ceramic tile, or melt-quenching or melt-curing a powder coating deposited on the ceramic tile. The synthetic ceramic tile has a metallic or pearl color, which improves its decorative effect.

Abstract: An field effect transistor includes a first semiconductor region, a gate electrode insulatively disposed over the first semiconductor region, source and drain electrodes between which the first semiconductor region is sandwiched, and second semiconductor regions each formed between the first semiconductor region and one of the source and drain electrodes, and having impurity concentration higher than that of the first semiconductor region, the source electrode being offset to the gate electrode in a direction in which the source electrode and the drain electrode are separated from each other with respect to a channel direction, and one of the second semiconductor regions having a thickness not more than a thickness with which the one of second semiconductor regions is completely depleted in the channel direction being in thermal equilibrium with the source electrode therewith.

Abstract: A nanocomposite material and a method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The nanocomposite material includes a plurality of nanoparticles coated with a metal oxide, and a matrix of the metal oxide immobilizing the nanoparticles that are dispersed therein. The nanocomposite material is manufactured such that macro- or macro-scale cracks are prevented or effectively prevented, light stability is enhanced over a light-emitting period, and light brightness is improved.

Abstract: An evaporation-induced self-assembly method to prepare a porous, surfactant-templated, thin film by mixing a silica sol, a solvent, a surfactant, and an interstitial compound, evaporating a portion of the solvent to form a liquid, crystalline thin film mesophase material, and then removal of the surfactant template. Coating onto a substrate produces a thin film with the interstitial compound either covalently bonded to the internal surfaces of the ordered or disordered mesostructure framework or physically entrapped within the ordered or disordered mesostructured framework. Particles can be formed by aerosol processing or spray drying rather than coating onto a substrate. The selection of the interstitial compound provides a means for developing thin films for applications including membranes, sensors, low dielectric constant films, photonic materials and optical hosts.