Abstract: A method for manufacturing a z-directed component for insertion into a mounting hole in a printed circuit board according to one example embodiment includes depositing a liquid based material onto a top surface of a rotatable plate. The top surface of the rotatable plate has at least one cavity formed thereon that defines the shape of a layer of the z-directed component. The rotatable plate is spun to level a top surface of the liquid based material in the at least one cavity. The liquid based material is cured to form the layer of the z-directed component. A conductive material is applied to at least one surface of the formed layer. The z-directed component is formed including a stack of component layers that includes the formed layer.

Abstract: A method of forming a patterned substrate is provided. The method includes providing a substrate (300) having a structured surface region comprising one or more recessed features (310). The method includes disposing a first liquid (325) onto at least a portion of the structured surface region. The method includes contacting the first liquid with a second liquid (330). The method includes displacing the first liquid with the second liquid from at least a portion (315) of the structured surface region. The first liquid is selectively located in at least a portion of the one or more recessed features.

Abstract: Micron-size and sub-micron-size patterns on a substrate can direct the self-assembly of surface-bonded mixed polymer brushes to create nanoscale patterns in the phase-separated mixed polymer brush. The larger scale features, or patterns, can be defined by a variety of lithographic techniques, as well as other physical and chemical processes including but not limited to etching, grinding, and polishing. The polymer brushes preferably comprise vinyl polymers, such as polystyrene and poly(methyl methacrylate).

Abstract: A substrate processing system for processing an essentially vertically oriented substrate is described. The system includes a first processing chamber having a first processing region to deposit a first layer comprising a first material, a second processing chamber having a second processing region to deposit a second layer over the first layer, the second layer comprising a second material, a third processing chamber having a third processing region to deposit a layer comprising the second material, a transfer chamber providing essentially linear transport paths with the first, second, and third chambers, respectively, and a chamber comprising a first and a second transportation track, wherein at least one of the first and second transportation tracks forms an essentially linear transportation path with the first processing chamber, wherein the first chamber is adapted to receive the substrate from the transfer chamber, and to deposit a further layer comprising the first material.

Abstract: Multilayer structures comprising a covalent organic framework (COF) film in contact with a polyaromatic carbon (PAC) film. The multilayer structures can be made by combining precursor compounds in the presence of a PAC film. The PAC film can be for example, a single layer graphene film. The multilayer structures can be used in a variety of applications such as solar cells, flexible displays, lighting devices, RFID tags, sensors, photoreceptors, batteries, capacitors, gas-storage devices, and gas-separation devices.

Abstract: A sample for electron microscopy includes a base member and a sensor. The sensor is configured to measure data on the sample. The sensor includes an insulating member and a measuring element. The insulating member is deposited in or near an area of observation that is defined on a surface of the base member. The measuring element is deposited on a surface of the insulating member or over the surface of the base member and the surface of the insulating member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a breathable multi-layer film with at least one layer containing a breathable resin, such as block copolymers with polyether blocks, and one layer containing a soft (Tg<0° C., such as a polyolefins. The film is selectively permeable to water vapor but not permeable to water. The film can be bonded to a woven or non-woven substrate to produce a breathable fabric.

Abstract: Methods for modulating the release rate of a drug coated stent are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are Bisphenol A (BPA), Bisphenol F, Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (BADGE), and Bisphenol F diglycidyl ether (BFDGE)-free coating compositions for metal substrates including an under-coat composition containing a polyester (co)polymer, and an under-coat cross-linker; and an over-coat composition containing a poly(vinyl chloride) (co)polymer dispersed in a substantially nonaqueous carrier liquid, an over-coat cross-linker, and a functional (meth)acrylic (co)polymer. Also provided is a method of coating a metal substrate using the BPA, BPF, BADGE and BFDGE-free coating system to produce a hardened protective coating useful in fabricating metal storage containers. The coated substrate is particularly useful in fabricating multi-part foodstuffs storage containers with “easy-open” end closures.

Abstract: The assembly is made up of: a) a support including a mesoporous coating whose pores have an average diameter dimensioned so as to enable molecules from the family of cyanines to penetrate them, and b) a layer of molecules from the family of cyanines and organized into J-aggregates within the pores of the coating. The assembly moreover includes Quantum Dots located within the same pores as those containing the J-aggregates, the Quantum Dots maintaining J-aggregates structure. A method for producing such an assembly is also described.

Abstract: An article and method of manufacture of a composite material. The method includes providing a starting scaffold with interfacial porosity, performing an infiltration step to fill the porosity and form a bond to the scaffold with an interface layer and forming an overlayer integrally coupled to the interface layer.

Abstract: Advanced environmental barrier coating bond coat systems with higher temperature capabilities and environmental resistance are disclosed. These bond coat systems can be applied to ceramic substrates such as SiC/SiC ceramic matrix composite substrates, and can provide protection from extreme temperature, mechanical loading and environmental conditions, such as in high temperature gas turbines. Example bond coat systems can include either an advanced silicon/silicide component, an oxide/silicate component, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: An object is to provide a manufacturing method of a functional film where it is possible to stably manufacture a functional film which favorably exhibits the intended function and has excellent optical characteristics. The problem is solved by forming an uppermost organic layer of an organic layer with a thickness of 30 to 300 nm by using a coating material containing a surfactant where the content is 0.01 to 10 mass % when the uppermost organic layer is formed.

Abstract: A process for improving the adherence of a thermal barrier coating to a substrate includes the steps of providing a substrate, depositing a masking layer of aluminum, an aluminum alloy, or titanium alloy, or titanium on a surface of the substrate, depositing a non-thermally grown oxide layer of alumina or titania on the masking layer, and depositing a thermal barrier coating on the oxide layer.

Abstract: The method of applying a polyelectrolyte multilayer film for corrosion control involves chemical and/or electrochemical pretreatment of a metallic substrate for better adherence of the protective film to the substrate. The method includes anodically polarizing the substrate in a solution of an acid for a period from one second to five hundred seconds before multilayer deposition. The acid may be an inorganic acid, such as sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, etc., or an organic acid, such as oxalic acid, acetic acid, etc. The method may include abrading the substrate and rinsing the substrate with deionized water before polarizing the substrate, and applying the polyelectrolyte multilayers following pretreatment.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for manufacturing resilient floor coverings made from non-vinyl materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-woven fabric made of inorganic fibers, which has a coating of at least two layers on one of both surfaces, wherein (i) the non-woven fabric made of inorganic fibers has a thickness of at least 0.2 mm, (ii) the first layer of the coating comprises particles, whose particle size is between 50 and 100 ?m, (iii) the second layer of the coating, which is applied onto the first layer, comprises particles, wherein more than 90% of the particles have a particle size of less than 20 ?m. The non-woven fabric made of inorganic fibers according to the invention, in particular glass non-woven fabrics, are in particular suitable for producing decorative coatings for floor coverings, ceiling coverings and wall coverings.

Abstract: A thin film composite membrane includes an active layer on a support membrane, wherein the active layer includes at least two chemically distinct first and second crosslinked polyamide film sub-layers. The first film sub-layer includes a polyamide unit; and the second film sub-layer includes a copolyamide with two chemically distinct polyamide units. The first film sub-layer is closer to the support than is the second film sub-layer.

Abstract: The present invention is applied to a tribological pair comprising two metal pieces, a first of them having a movable contact surface which provides friction in relation to a respective contact surface of a second of said metal pieces. According to the present invention, the first metal piece has its contact surface defined by a coating formed: by a first surface layer in a material harder than that of the first metal piece; and by a second surface layer, disposed onto the first surface layer and in a material defining a coating which reduces the chemical affinity in relation to the contact surface of the second metal piece of the tribological pair, in order to provide, to said tribological pair, a lower friction coefficient in relation to the tribological pair deprived of said coating.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of forming multilayer coating film of excellent appearance by 3-coat-1-bake system, comprising successively applying onto a coating object, a water-based intermediate paint, water-based base paint and a clear paint; and then simultaneously heat-curing the resulting 3-layered coating film.

Abstract: A paperboard substrate that can be used to provide a food packaging particle is provided having a water vapor barrier layer comprising HDPE in combination with a nucleating agent which is extruded on to a paperboard substrate. The resulting substrate has sufficiently good water vapor barrier when properties that dry foods such as cereals do not require a bag or inner liner as a separate moisture barrier.

Abstract: There are provided a thermal barrier coating material and a thermal barrier coating member that can suppress spalling when used at a high temperature and have a high thermal barrier effect, a method for producing the same, a turbine member coated with a thermal barrier coating, and a gas turbine. The thermal barrier coating member comprises a heat resistant substrate, a bond coat layer formed thereon, and a ceramic layer formed further thereon, wherein the ceramic layer comprises an oxide which consists of an oxide represented by the general formula A2Zr2O7 doped with a predetermined amount of CaO or MgO and has 10 volume % or more of a pyrochlore type crystal structure, where A represents any of La, Nd, Sm, Gd, and Dy.

Abstract: A laser-engraveable composition comprises one or more elastomeric rubbers including at least 10 parts of one or more non-CLCB EPDM elastomeric rubbers, based on parts per hundred of the total weight of elastomeric rubbers (phr). The laser-engraveable composition further comprises 2-30 phr of a near-infrared radiation absorber and optionally 1-80 phr of an inorganic, non-infrared radiation absorber filler, as well as a vulcanizing composition that comprises a mixture of at least two peroxides. A first peroxide has a t90 value of 1-6 minutes as measured at 160° C., and a second peroxide has a t90 value of 8-40 minutes as measured at 160° C. This laser-engraveable composition can be used to form a laser-engraveable layer and to form various flexographic printing precursors.

Abstract: The present invention provides a magnesium alloy with dense surface texture and its surface treatment method, and more particularly to a magnesium alloy and its surface treatment method, where the magnesium alloy includes: a parent material including magnesium or magnesium alloy; a surface-modified layer being formed on the surface of the parent material and containing Si; and a coating layer formed on the surface-modified layer, where the surface-modified layer comprises a “—Si—O—Mg—” structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to an anti-wear coating, specifically for components which are subject to erosion under mechanical loading, in particular for gas turbine components, said coating comprising at least two different individual layers which preferably alternate with one another multiply and are applied to a surface of a component which is to be coated. The individual layers comprise a ceramic main layer (45, 46, 47, 48) and a quasi-ductile, non-metallic intermediate layer (41, 42, 43, 44).

Abstract: A mounting mat (16) comprising at least one inorganic layer (18) comprising inorganic materials suitable for mounting a pollution control element in a pollution control device. A friction—inducing material (20) is disposed on at least one side of the inorganic layer (18). The deposited friction—inducing material (20) defines a higher friction area exhibiting a static coefficient of friction higher than that of the inorganic materials. A lower friction layer (20) is disposed so as to cover at least a portion of the higher friction area and define an exposed surface area of the mounting mat (16). The exposed surface area exhibits a lower static coefficient of friction than that of the higher friction area. The lower friction layer (20) no longer covers a substantial portion of the higher friction area, after the mounting mat (16) mounts a pollution control element (14) in a pollution control device (10).

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a synthetic leather formed with a pattern includes a mixing step (A) in which at least a first material and a second material are properly mixed in proportion into a mixture; a first coating step (B) in which the mixture is coated on a substrate to form a blocking layer; a printing step (C) in which a determined pattern is printed on the surface of blocking layer to form a pattern layer; and a second coating step (D) in which at least the mixture is coated on the pattern layer to form a surface layer, thereby a product being finished. Thus, the pattern layer may be sandwiched between the blocking layer and the surface layer, which prevents the pattern layer contacting the substrate or outside from fading in color and shedding off and prevents the child from eating, by accident, the fall-off pattern layer.

Abstract: A highly refractive embossing lacquer for producing micro-optic arrangements which contains at least one binding agent which has at least one radiation-curing compound system having one or more organic compounds. The highly refractive embossing lacquer has at least a portion of the organic compounds of the radiation-curing compound system having molecules with at least one polarizable element, so that a polymeric material with a refractive index of greater than 1.5 is formed upon radiation curing. A security element which is produced with at least one micro-optic authenticity feature is also provided. The micro-optic authenticity features permit the production of security elements that are so thin that they can be easily incorporated into value documents.

Abstract: A method for making a conductive polymer composite for detecting a gas includes forming a porous conductive layer of a conductive powder on a substrate, applying a polymer solution containing a solvent and a gas responsive polymer material dissolved in the solvent to the porous conductive layer such that a portion of the polymer solution penetrates into the porous conductive layer and the remainder of the polymer solution forms a thin film covering a top of the porous conductive layer, the gas responsive polymer material being capable of adsorbing and desorbing the gas, and removing the solvent from the polymer solution so as to form a polymer matrix covering the porous conductive layer.

Abstract: It is intended to provide a solid support capable of immobilizing nucleic acid molecules in a high proportion, and with a high bond strength to nucleic acid molecules. The solid support comprises a substrate and, provided thereon, an electrostatic layer for electrostatically attracting nucleic acid molecules and functional groups capable of covalently binding to nucleic acid molecules.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a golf ball with a deposited layer is disclosed. The deposited layer is not produced by a molding process, such as injection molding or compression molding. Instead, the deposition process is produced by another process, such as thermal spraying. The deposited layer may include partially fused particulate material. The deposited layer may be added to a golf ball design as one or more supplemental layers. The deposited layer may also be provided in a golf ball design as a substitute for one or more layers. A golf ball may further include a combination of one or more supplemental deposited layers and one or more substituted deposited layers.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, the invention relates to an article having a liquid-impregnated surface. The surface includes a matrix of solid features (e.g., non-toxic and/or edible features) spaced sufficiently close to stably contain a liquid therebetween or therewithin, wherein the liquid is non-toxic and/or edible. The article may contain, for example, a food or other consumer product, such as ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise.

Abstract: Disclosed are ester compositions, solvents, cleaning formulations, curing agents, reactive diluent solvents, controlled acid function release agents, polyol monomers, drilling mud and methods of making and using the same. Disclosed compositions include: a) about 10 to 60 weight percent methyl hydroxycaproate, b) about 20 to 80 weight percent dimethyl adipate; c) about 1 to 15 wt % of dimethyl glutarate; d) about 0.1 to 5 wt % of dimethyl succinate; e) about 0.1 to 7 wt % of at least one cyclohexanediot; and f) less than about 20 wt % oligomeric esters.

Abstract: The present invention relates to silylated amino resins, to processes for preparing them, to their use, and to coating compositions comprising them.

Abstract: The present invention provides a surface-independent surface-modifying multifunctional biocoating and methods of application thereof. The method comprises contacting at least a portion of a substrate with an alkaline solution comprising a surface-modifying agent (SMA) such as dopamine so as to modify the substrate surface to include at least one reactive moiety. In another version of the invention, a secondary reactive moiety is applied to the SMA-treated substrate to yield a surface-modified substrate having a specific functionality.

Abstract: The present invention provides an anticorrosion coating method for a galvanized steel structure, the method comprising applying an undercoating composition (I) to a cured thickness of 10 to 200 ?m to a surface of a galvanized steel structure, and then applying thereto an overcoating composition (II) to a cured thickness of 100 to 1,500 ?m; the undercoating composition (I) comprising an epoxy resin (A) having two or more epoxy groups per molecule, a specific amount of a resin (B) such as a urethane-modified epoxy resin, and an amine-based curing agent (C); the undercoating composition (I) having a shrinkage stress of 20 kg/cm2 or less when it is in the form of a 50 ?m-thick cured coating film; and the overcoating composition (II) comprising an epoxy resin (D) having two or more epoxy groups per molecule, a specific amount of a flaky pigment (E), and an amine-based curing agent (F).

Abstract: A decorative or building product in which one or more constituents of the product include melamine cyanurate in an amount effective to provide or enhance opacity in the product.

Abstract: Hierarchical films with structurally regulated functionalities through the integration of two-dimensional and three-dimensional structures to achieve ultra low nonspecific binding and high loading of molecular recognition elements, and methods for making and using the films.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides multicoat systems exhibiting ultraviolet (UV) stability after ultraviolet exposure and moisture exposure. The systems comprise at least one primer (G), at least one pigmented coating (P) disposed on a surface of the primer, and at least one ultraviolet (UV) absorber which has an absorption maximum of at least 370 nm. The pigmented coating (P) may be comprised of two or more coatings (P1), (P2) to (Pn). The multicoat systems may also comprise a transparent coating material (T) to form a transparent coating (K). The present multicoat systems demonstrate ultraviolet stability, reduced delamination of the pigmented coat from the primer and are available in a variety of shades for use in the finishing, refinishing and coating of component parts. The present disclosure also provides for a process for producing the multicoat system, and provides for the use of the system.

Abstract: A threaded joint for pipes includes a pin member and a box member, the pin member having an external thread configured to correspond to an internal thread of the box member, a thread form of the internal and external threads having generally dovetail-shaped profile with stab flanks and load flanks and flat roots and crests, wherein the internal threads are increasing in width in one direction on the box and the external threads are increasing in width in the other direction on the pin, so the roots, crests, and flanks of the threads move together and form seals that resist the flow of fluids between the seals.

Abstract: An article may include a superalloy substrate and a calcia-magnesia-alumina-silicate (CMAS)-resistant thermal barrier coating (TBC) layer overlying the superalloy substrate. In some embodiments, the CMAS-resistant TBC layer includes between about 50 wt. % and about 90 wt. % of a TBC composition and between about 10 wt. % and about 50 wt. % of a CMAS-resistant composition. In some examples, the TBC composition includes at least one of yttria-stabilized zirconia, yttria-stabilized hafnia, zirconia stabilized with at least three rare earth oxides, or hafnia stabilized with at least three rare earth oxides. In some examples, the CMAS-resistant composition includes alumina, silica, and an oxide of at least one of Sc, Y, La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Pm, Sm, Eu, Gd, Yb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Tb, or Lu.

Abstract: The invention relates to a layered structure comprising a first intermediate layer, said first intermediate layer comprising at least one element of group IVB, group VB or group VIB; a second intermediate layer deposited on top of said first intermediate layer, said second intermediate layer comprising a diamond-like nanocomposite composition; a diamond-like carbon layer deposited on top of said second intermediate layer. The invention further relates to the use of a substrate coated with such a layered structure for high shear and/or high impact applications and to a method to cover a substrate with such a layered structure.

Abstract: Disclosed is a technique for preventing a water-repellent protective film formed on a resist film from peeling off during immersion exposure. A resist film is formed on the front surface of a substrate and then the peripheral edge portion of the resist film is removed. Before forming a water-repellent protective film onto the resist film, an adhesion-improving fluid, preferably hexamethyldisilazane gas, for improving the adhesion of the water-repellent protective film, is supplied to the region from which the resist film is removed.

Abstract: A composition includes a layer of nanoparticles and a layer of a second material.

Abstract: Articles having hydrophobic fluorinated coatings are provided. More specifically, the articles include a substrate, a primer layer of acid-sintered silica nanoparticles, and a hydrophobic fluorinated layer. The hydrophobic fluorinated coatings can be used on a large variety of substrate and tend to be quite durable even when subjected to repeated rubbing and/or cleaning.

Abstract: A single-step, spray-applied, multi-layer liner seals the components and imparts structural integrity for lining a system component. The multi-layer liner includes an inner or first moisture barrier or skin layer, a foam layer and a second moisture barrier or skin layer. Where desired, a separate primer layer can be applied to wet surfaces and in order to form an enhanced bonding layer between the system component, typically a concrete or cement surface, and the first moisture barrier or skin layer. The first and second moisture barrier layers naturally form a skin on both sides of the internal foam layer. The combination of the foam layer and the two moisture barrier layers imparts structural strength and rigidity to the cured liner.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method for manufacturing a thin layer chromatography (“TLC”) plate is disclosed. The method includes forming a layer of elongated nanostructures (e.g., carbon nanotubes), priming the elongated nanostructures with one or more adhesion priming layers, and at least partially coating the elongated nanostructures with a coating. The coating includes a stationary phase and/or precursor of a stationary phase for use in chromatography. The stationary phase may be functionalized with hydroxyl groups by exposure to a base or acid. The stationary phase may further be treated with a silane (e.g., an amino silane) to improve the performance of the TLC plate. Embodiments for TLC plates and related methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: There are provided: a method for forming a shining coating film which can form a coating film extremely excellent in a leveling property and a brightness with good workability and can also realize the reduction of environmental burden; and a coated article excellent in a design property obtained by this method. In a method comprising the steps of sequentially coating a shining material-containing solvent type first base coat coating, a shining material-containing solvent type second base coat coating and a top clear coating onto a base material and baking a formed multilayered coating film at the same time, an improvement is made so that the resin composition and coating nonvolatile concentration of the first and second base coat coatings and the amount of nonvolatiles in the first and second base coating films will have specific conditions.

Abstract: A method of forming an airfoil includes the steps of depositing material to form an airfoil in a first layer, and then depositing material in a second layer on the first layer. The first and second layers have distinct densities. An airfoil is also disclosed. The method provides powerful design advantages.

Abstract: A method for surface treating a carbon-containing material in which carbon-containing material is reacted with decomposing ozone in a reactor (e.g., a hollow tube reactor), wherein a concentration of ozone is maintained throughout the reactor by appropriate selection of at least processing temperature, gas stream flow rate, reactor dimensions, ozone concentration entering the reactor, and position of one or more ozone inlets (ports) in the reactor, wherein the method produces a surface-oxidized carbon or carbon-containing material, preferably having a surface atomic oxygen content of at least 15%. The resulting surface-oxidized carbon material and solid composites made therefrom are also described.