Abstract: A process for producing a coated paper, comprising the steps of: a) providing a base paper, the fraction of long-fibre chemical pulp in the base paper being at least 25% by weight, the base paper leaving an absolute moisture content of ISO 287 of not less than 2.5%, the base paper having a water absorbency to ISO 535 for a test time of 10 s (Cobb10) of 5 to 20 g/m2, and the base paper having a (Fenchel) wet elongation, measured parallel to the machine direction, of not greater than 0% and, measured transverse to the machine direction, of not greater than 3%, b) applying 10 to 40 g/m2 (ovendry) of an aqueous coating composition to at least one face of the base paper, to give a coated base paper, and c) conditioning the coated paper obtained in step b).

Abstract: A nanoporous catalytic membrane which displays several unique features including pores which can go through the entire thickness of the membrane. The membrane has a higher catalytic and product selectivity than conventional catalysts. Anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) membranes serve as the catalyst substrate. This substrate is then subjected to Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), which allows the controlled narrowing of the pores from 40 nm to 10 nm in the substrate by deposition of a preparatory material. Subsequent deposition of a catalytic layer on the inner surfaces of the pores reduces pore sizes to less than 10 nm and allows for a higher degree of reaction selectivity. The small pore sizes allow control over which molecules enter the pores, and the flow-through feature can allow for partial oxidation of reactant species as opposed to complete oxidation. A nanoporous separation membrane, produced by ALD is also provided for use in gaseous and liquid separations.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel gravure printing roll which has no toxicity, causes no deterioration of the environment, has a surface-reinforcing coating layer and is excellent in print durability and printing performance. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing of the gravure printing roll. The gravure printing roll includes a hollow roll, a copper plating layer which is formed on a surface of the hollow roll and has a large number of gravure cells, and a diamond-like carbon coating layer covering the surface of the copper plating layer, in which each of the gravure cells coated with the diamond-like carbon coating layer has a depth of 5 ?m or more and less than 10 ?m.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a structure having a spatially organized polymer nanostructured thin film and a metal coating on the film. The thin film is made by directing a monomer vapor or pyrolyzed monomer vapor towards a substrate at an angle other than perpendicular to the substrate, and polymerizing the monomer or pyrolyzed monomer on the substrate.

Abstract: A housing includes a plastic substrate, a transparent plastic film, and an intermediate layer sandwiched between the plastic substrate and the transparent plastic film. The intermediate layer includes a metallic coating formed on the transparent film and a protective coating formed on and covering the metallic coating. The plastic substrate is moldingly attached to the protective coating.

Abstract: A method for making nickel silicide nano-wire, the method includes the following steps. Firstly, providing a silicon substrate and a growing device, and the growing device including a reacting room. Secondly, forming a silicon dioxide layer on a surface of the silicon substrate. Thirdly, forming a titanium layer on the silicon dioxide layer. Fourthly, placing the silicon substrate into the reacting room, and heating the reacting room to a temperature of 500˜1000° C. Finally, forming a plurality of nickel cluster onto the surface of the silicon substrate.

Abstract: A conductive coating film is formed on a substrate by bringing a conductive material covered with a protective material into contact with a material having anion exchange ability, through such a process wherein an anion exchange layer containing a material having anion exchange ability is formed on a substrate and then a layer containing a conductive material covered with a protective material is formed on the anion exchange layer, or alternatively through such a process wherein a layer containing a conductive material covered with a protective material is formed on a substrate and then an anion exchange layer containing a material having anion exchange ability is formed on the layer containing a conductive material. The anion exchange layer and the layer containing a conductive material may be formed by coating, printing or the like.

Abstract: A method of forming an impregnated fibrous sheet comprising impregnating a fibrous material with a tin catalyst to form a catalyst-impregnated material, treating the catalyst-impregnated material with a polyisocyanate composition to form a polyisocyanate-impregnated fibrous material, and curing the polyisocyanate-impregnated fibrous material to provide a resin-impregnated fibrous sheet. Laminated materials and a method of producing the same are also provided.

Abstract: A reflective film is provided. The reflective film includes a substrate; a middle layer disposed on the substrate and mainly having a crystallized transition metal; and a metal layer disposed on the middle layer.

Abstract: A reflective article, such as a solar mirror, includes a highly transparent substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface. At least one reflective coating is formed over at least a portion of one of the surfaces, e.g., the second major surface (or, alternatively, the first major surface). The reflective coating includes at least one metallic layer. An encapsulation structure can be formed over at least a portion of the second reflective coating.

Abstract: A method of applying a metallic finish onto a substrate using a metallic mixture having a mix of polyurethane, polyurethane hardener, polyurethane solvent, and a metal additive. The method involves applying coats of polyurethane along with the metallic mixture onto a substrate and then burnishing the finish.

Abstract: The present application relates to a method for enhancing metal corrosion resistance of a metal deposited on a substrate, the method comprises contacting the metal coated substrate with a treating composition comprising a film forming organic component which treating composition forms a hydrophobic film on the metal coated substrate with a thickness of less than 1 ?m. Furthermore, the present application relates to a method for making a mirror comprising a substrate having a metal coated thereon, the method comprises contacting the metal coated substrate with a treating composition comprising a film forming organic component which treating composition forms a hydrophobic film on the metal coated substrate with a thickness of less than 1 ?m. Preferably, the film forming organic component is selected from the group consisting of an aromatic triazole compound and a silicone resin. In addition the present application relates to the products obtainable by these methods.

Abstract: A pattern forming method is provided which discharges droplets of a liquid material on a substrate and forms a film pattern W. The method comprises a first step of forming a central pattern W1 of the film pattern W on the substrate, a second step of forming a first side pattern W2 with respect to the central pattern W1, and a third step of forming a second side pattern W3 with respect to the central part W1.

Abstract: A method for producing a composite metal powder according to one embodiment of the invention may comprise: Providing a supply of molybdenum metal powder; providing a supply of a sodium compound; combining the molybdenum metal powder and the sodium compound with a liquid to form a slurry; feeding the slurry into a stream of hot gas; and recovering the composite metal powder.

Abstract: A layered, three-way conversion catalyst having the capability of simultaneously catalyzing the oxidation of hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide and the reduction of nitrogen oxides is disclosed. Engine exhaust treatment systems including such catalysts are also provided. The catalyst generally comprises three layers in conjunction with a carrier. The three layers comprise two rhodium-containing layers and one palladium-containing layer. The two rhodium layers can be adjacent to each other, or they can be separated by another precious metal-containing layer. At least one of the two layers comprising the rhodium component comprises an oxygen storage component. Methods of making and using these catalysts are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coated cutting tool comprising a substrate provided with a coating comprising a metallic interlayer placed in-between at least two non-metallic, functional layers or layer systems where the metallic interlayer comprises at least 60 at % metal elements chosen from one or more of Ti, Mo, Al, Cr, V, Y, Nb, W, Ta and Zr, or mixtures thereof, and wherein the at least two non-metallic, functional layers or layer systems is one or more of nitrides, oxides, borides, carbides, or combinations thereof, and wherein the thickness of the at least two non-metallic functional layer or layer systems is from about 3 to about 200 times the thickness of the metallic interlayer. The number of non-metallic, functional layers or layer systems alternated with metallic interlayers is at least 3. The invention also relates to a method of making a cutting tool according to the invention. Cutting tools according to the invention have an increased tool life.

Abstract: Organic matrix composite components, systems using such components, and methods for manufacturing such components are provided. In this regard, a representative organic matrix composite component includes: an organic matrix composite; a layer of aluminum applied to the organic matrix composite; and a wear resistant coating applied to the aluminum layer.

Abstract: A method of forming a hydrogen transport membrane to separate hydrogen from a hydrogen containing feed in which a porous ceramic support is formed to support a dense layer of palladium or an alloy of palladium serving as a hydrogen transport material. Isolated deposits of palladium, a palladium alloy or a component of such alloy are produced on a surface of the porous ceramic support that bridge pores within the porous ceramic support without penetrating the pores and without bridging regions of the surface defined between the pores. The isolated deposits of the metal are produced by an electroless plating process.

Abstract: An exemplary housing includes a main body, and a plurality of coatings formed on the main body. The coatings include a plating layer, an outer layer, and an adhesive layer. The plating layer is coated on the main body. The adhesive layer is sandwiched between the plating layer and the outer layer. Surface treating methods for making present housing are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a solid support for biological analysis using a plastic material, the method including: depositing a metal film on a plastic substrate on which a microstructure is formed; depositing an inorganic oxide on the metal film; and anchoring a compound with an amino functional group or a compound with a water contact angle of 70 to 95 degrees on the inorganic oxide.

Abstract: A composite layer for resisting erosion includes a sacrificial layer for exposure to an erosion environment, a body layer, and an erosion resistant layer located between the sacrificial erosion layer and the body layer for protecting the body layer upon erosion of the sacrificial layer.

Abstract: An extreme low resistivity light attenuation anti-reflection coating structure with a surface protective layer includes a substrate, a coating module, and a composed protection coating layer. The coating module is formed on a front surface of the substrate. The coating module is composed of a plurality of silicon carbide compound coating layers and a plurality of metal coating layers that are alternately stacked with each other. The composed protection coating layer is formed on the coating module.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for lighting protection. In one advantageous embodiment a method forms a lighting protection system on a composite surface of an aircraft. A dielectric coating is formed on the composite surface in which the dielectric coating covers a metal feature exposed on the composite surface. A metal adhesion promoter is applied in a pattern on the dielectric coating and over additional areas of the composite surface, including a grounding feature to form a metal adhesion promoter layer. A metal coating is formed on the metal adhesion promoter layer to create a path from an area including the metal feature to the grounding feature.

Abstract: There is provided a multilayer substrate comprising, at least, a single crystal MgO substrate, an iridium (Ir) film heteroepitaxially grown on the MgO substrate, a diamond film vapor-deposited on the Ir film, wherein crystallinity of the Ir film is that a full width at half maximum (FWHM) of a diffracted intensity peak in 2 ?=46.5° or 2?=47.3° attributed to Ir (200) analyzed by X-ray diffraction method with a wavelength of ?=1.54 ? is 0.40° or less. Thereby, there is provided a multilayer substrate that is delamination-proof at the respective interfaces between the MgO substrate and the Ir film and between the Ir film and the diamond film, and, particularly, that has a single crystal diamond film of a large area as a continuous film.

Abstract: A process for producing a resin composition having a high adhesion between a resin layer and a metallic layer as well as an excellent durability includes providing a porous structure at least on the surface of the resin layer; and forming the metallic layer on the surface of the resin layer.

Abstract: A coated article is prepared by furnishing a nickel-base article substrate having a free sulfur content of more than 0 but less than about 1 part per million by weight. A protective layer is formed at a surface of the article substrate. The protective layer includes a platinum aluminide diffusion coating. The protective layer may be substantially yttrium-free, or have a controlled amount of yttrium. A ceramic layer may overlie the protective layer.

Abstract: A coating system is used on an engine component having an outer surface configured to be exposed to a first plurality of particles impinging against the outer surface at an angle within a first angle range and a second plurality of particles impinging at an angle in a second angle range. The system includes a bond layer overlying the engine component outer surface, a first erosion-resistant layer comprising a first material that is more resistant to erosion by particles impinging the component outer surface at an angle within the first angle range than by particles impinging within the second angle range, an interlayer overlying the first erosion-resistant layer, and a second erosion-resistant layer comprising a second material that is more resistant to erosion by particles impinging the component outer surface at an angle within the second angle range than by particles impinging within the first angle range.

Abstract: A new electroless plating approach to generate a porous metallic coating is described in which a metal is electrolessly deposited on a surface. Microparticles in the metal are removed to leave pores in the metal coating. Another method of forming electroless coatings is described in which a blocking ligand is attached to the surface, followed by a second coating step. The invention includes coatings and coated apparatus formed by methods of the invention. The invention also includes catalyst structures comprising a dense substrate and a porous metal adhered to the dense substrate, which is further characterized by one or more of the specified features.

Abstract: A thermal barrier coating system includes a substrate, a first transition metal layer on the substrate, a bond coat on the first transition metal layer, an optional second transition metal layer on the bond coat, and an optional ceramic topcoat on the second transition metal layer. In embodiments, the first transition metal layer and the second transition metal layer include platinum to resist reaction between the bond coat and the substrate and to slow oxidation of the bond coat.

Abstract: A novel gravure engraving roll that has a surface-reinforcing coating layer being nontoxic and having no danger of pollution generation at all and that excels in printing life; and a process for producing the same. There is provided a gravure engraving roll comprising: a metal hollow roll; a copper plating layer superimposed on the surface of the hollow roll and on its surface furnished with a multiplicity of gravure cells; a metal layer superimposed on the surface of the copper plating layer; a layer of carbide of said metal superimposed on the surface of the metal layer; and a diamond-like carbon coating covering the surface of the metal carbide layer.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a biosensor, which is not significantly affected by the baseline fluctuation and suppresses nonspecific adsorption. The present invention provides a biosensor, which comprises a metal surface or metal film coated with a hydrophobic polymer, and has two or more types of different surfaces in a region coated with a hydrophobic polymer.

Abstract: An anisotropic film is disclosed in which a line-shaped nanostructure is disposed inside a resin film. Also disclosed is a method of producing an anisotropic film that includes: forming a metal nanostructure on a substrate, forming a resin film that embeds the metal nanostructure, and detaching the resin film from the substrate, wherein the step of forming the metal nanostructure on the substrate includes: at least, forming a coating film on the surface of a template provided on the substrate, the coating film including a metal layer formed by electroless plating; and removing a portion or all of the template while retaining a portion or all of the coating film, or removing a portion of the coating film. Also disclosed is an anisotropic film produced using the method of producing an anisotropic film.

Abstract: Methods and Pd/V2O5 devices for hydrogen detection are disclosed. An exemplary method of preparing an improved sensor for chemochromic detection of hydrogen gas over a wide response range exhibits stability during repeated coloring/bleaching cycles upon exposure and removal of hydrogen gas. The method may include providing a substrate. The method may also include depositing a V205 layer that functions as a H2 insertion host in a Pd/V205 hydrogen sensor to be formed on said substrate. The method may also include depositing a Pd layer onto said V205 layer; said Pd layer functioning as an optical modulator.

Abstract: A method for forming a multi-layer coating film by forming an undercoating film, a glittering material-containing base coating film and a clear coating film in this order on a substrate to be coated, in which a glittering material-containing base coating material for forming the glittering material-containing base coating film contains colloid particles containing a noble metal and/or a metal, a coating film-forming resin, and a urea compound and/or a polysiloxane.

Abstract: An adhesion between a Cu diffusion barrier film and a Cu wiring in a semiconductor device is improved and reliability of the semiconductor device is improved. A film forming method for forming a Cu film on a substrate to be processed is provided with a first process of forming an adhesion film on the Cu diffusion barrier film formed on the substrate to be processed, and a second process of forming a Cu film on the adhesion film. The adhesion film includes Pd.

Abstract: The problem in forming solderable and bondable layers on printed circuit boards is that the surfaces tarnish after storage of the boards prior to further processing (mounting of the electrical components), thus affecting solderability and bondability. In order to overcome this problem it is suggested to deposit, in a first method step, a first metal which is more noble than copper to the printed circuit board and to plate silver in a second method step with the proviso that the first metal be deposited at a rate that is at most half the rate of silver in the second method step when the first metal is silver.

Abstract: According to an exemplary embodiment, a method of forming a metal layer having reduced roughness includes a step of forming a seed layer over a dielectric layer. The method further includes a step of forming the metal layer over the seed layer. The seed layer causes a top surface of the metal layer to have reduced roughness. The seed layer and the metal layer can be formed in a same process chamber or in different process chambers. The dielectric layer, the seed layer, and the metal layer having reduced roughness can be utilized in an acoustic mirror structure.

Abstract: Techniques for reducing resistivity in metal interconnects using interface control are generally described. In one example, an apparatus includes a dielectric substrate, a barrier film coupled with the dielectric substrate, a liner film of a selected material coupled with the barrier film, and a metal coupled with the liner film defining an interface region between the metal and the liner film, the material of the liner film being selected to provide an interface density of state about equal to or less than ten times the density of state of the metal in bulk form.

Abstract: An anti-corrosive composition, comprising a combination of at least two of the following materials: vanadates, molybdates, tungstates, silicates, phosphates, borates. Ce cations, Y cations, La cations, Eu cations, Gd cations, Nd cations, and reaction products thereof.

Abstract: The present invention addresses at least four different aspects relating to catalyst structure, methods of making those catalysts and methods of using those catalysts for making alkenyl alkanoates. Separately or together in combination, the various aspects of the invention are directed at improving the production of alkenyl alkanoates and VA in particular, including reduction of by-products and improved production efficiency. A first aspect of the present invention pertains to a unique palladium/gold catalyst or pre-catalyst (optionally calcined) that includes rhodium or another metal. A second aspect pertains to a palladium/gold catalyst or pre-catalyst that is based on a layered support material where one layer of the support material is substantially free of catalytic components. A third aspect pertains to a palladium/gold catalyst or pre-catalyst on a zirconia containing support material.

Abstract: Iridescent magnetic pigments are produced by depositing a ferrite layer and a second metal oxide layer in succession on a substrate. The substrate may be platy and is coated with the ferrite, which is then coated with the second metal oxide layer to provide interference color effect. At least one of the layers is magnetic. The magnetic pigment may be used in coatings such as paints.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing a thin film having alternating monolayers of a metal-metal bonded complex monolayer and an organic monolayer by layer-by-layer growth. The process comprises the steps of: (1) applying onto a surface of a substrate a first linker compound to produce a primer layer; (2) applying onto said primer layer a layer of a metal-metal bonded complex to produce a metal-metal bonded complex monolayer on said primer layer;(3) applying onto said metal-metal bonded complex monolayer a second linker compound; and optionally(4) sequentially repeating steps (2) and (3) at least once to produce said layer-by-layer grown thin film having alternating monolayers of a metal-metal bonded complex monolayer and an organic monolayer.

Abstract: There are provided a method of forming carbon nano tubes, a field emission display device having the carbon nanotubes formed using the method, and a method of manufacturing the field emission display device. The method of forming carbon nanotubes includes forming a catalytic metal layer on a substrate, forming an insulation layer on the catalytic metal layer, and forming carbon nanotubes on the insulation layer.

Abstract: A method of forming a thin ruthenium-containing layer includes performing a CVD process using butyl ruthenoscene as a ruthenium source material. The thin ruthenium-containing layer may be formed by a one-step or two-step CVD process. The one-step CVD process is performed under a constant oxygen flow rate and a constant deposition pressure. The two-step CVD process includes forming a seed layer and forming a main layer, each of which is performed under a different process condition of a deposition temperature, an oxygen flow rate, and a deposition pressure.

Abstract: An optical recording medium having an inorganic recording film, wherein the inorganic recording film has: a first recording film containing titanium Ti; and a second recording film containing oxides of germanium Ge and tin Sn.

Abstract: Non-line-of-sight process for coating complexed shaped structures of Si-based substrates with protective barrier layers.

Abstract: A layer sequence (400), comprising an aluminium layer (300), a nickel layer (301), and a nickel layer protection layer (302; 701). The aluminium layer (300) is formable on a substrate (200), the nickel layer (301) is formed on the aluminium layer (300), and the nickel layer protection layer (302; 701) is formed on the nickel layer (301).

Abstract: A process for forming functionalized nanorods. The process includes providing a substrate, modifying the substrate by depositing a self-assembled monolayer of a bi-functional molecule on the substrate, wherein the monolayer is chosen such that one side of the bi-functional molecule binds to the substrate surface and the other side shows an independent affinity for binding to a nanocrystal surface, so as to form a modified substrate. The process further includes contacting the modified substrate with a solution containing nanocrystal colloids, forming a bound monolayer of nanocrystals on the substrate surface, depositing a polymer layer over the monolayer of nanocrystals to partially cover the monolayer of nanocrystals, so as to leave a layer of exposed nanocrystals, functionalizing the exposed nanocrystals, to form functionalized nanocrystals, and then releasing the functionalized nanocrystals from the substrate.

Abstract: A process in which a base metal film is formed on the surface of a plastic film using a dry plating process, and a liquid containing an organic monomer is then brought in contact with the base metal film, thereby selectively forming a conductive organic polymer coating within any pinhole defects, and effectively filling the defects. A metal film is then formed on top of the base metal film using an electroplating process, thus forming a metal wet plating layer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of refining spangle facet size in a hot-dip coated product by applying grain-refining particles to the surface of a steel substrate before immersion into the hot-dip coating bath, to an intermediate coated steel sheet, and to a finish coated steel sheet having a different coating spangle facet size on opposite surfaces.