Abstract: A method of fabricating a conjugated polymer may include alkylating a carbazole with an alkyl bromide, in a solvent mixture, to form an alkyl carbazole; brominating the alkyl carbazole to form an N-alkyldibromocarbazole; and reacting the N-alkyldibromocarbazole with a distanyl-biselenophene in the presence of a catalyst to form a conjugated polymer having repeating units of formula (5)

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lens having a refractive index ?? coated at least partially on at least one of its surfaces with a layer of an anti-scratch lacquer having a refractive index r\2 lower than ?-?, wherein between said lens and said layer of anti-scratch lacquer a coating layer comprising at least 3 sub-layers of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of Zirconium oxide, Silicon oxide, Titanium oxide, Tantalum oxide, Iridium oxide, Silver oxide and Magnesium fluoride is present, and wherein each of said at least 3 sub-layers has a thickness of lower than or equal to 100 nm. The invention also relates to a method for reducing or eliminating the iridescence phenomenon of a lens coated with an anti-scratch lacquer layer having a refractive index lower than the refraction index of the lens.

Abstract: There is provided a technique that includes: (a) supplying a first gas containing a group XIV element to a substrate on which a film containing the group XIV element is formed such that reaction by-products generated by reaction with the group XIV element contained in the film formed on the substrate are saturated and adsorbed on the substrate; (b) supplying a second gas containing a halogen after (a); and (c) etching the film containing the group XIV element formed on the substrate by alternately repeating (a) and (b).

Abstract: Disclosed is a surface skin which comprises a vinyl chloride resin molded sheet (X) which comprises a vinyl chloride resin and a plasticizer; and a foamed vinyl chloride resin molded sheet (Y), wherein an amount of the plasticizer contained in the vinyl chloride resin molded sheet (X) is 50 parts by mass or more per 100 parts by mass of the vinyl chloride resin, and the foamed vinyl chloride resin molded sheet (Y) is disposed on one side in a thickness direction of the vinyl chloride resin molded sheet (X).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an injection molding method for making optical thermoplastic lenses using 3D—printed functional wafers. The method employs a variable injection molding cavity temperature that is heated to at least wafer Tg—10° C.

Abstract: The present invention is an implantable medical device comprising (i) a base coat layer having an inner and outer surface, the inner surface of the base coat layer contacting the implantable medical device; (ii) a top-coat layer of a hydrophilic polymer chemically crosslinked and covalently bonded to the outer surface of the base coat layer, the hydrophilic polymer comprising an anionic polyelectrolyte; and (iii) an amount of a hydrophilic cationic drug agent added to the top-coat layer sufficient to provide an effective dosage of the drug agent for delivery to a patient, whereby the hydrophilic cationic drug agent is initially adsorbed into the anionic polyelectrolyte of the top-coat layer and the hydrophilic cationic drug agent having a release rate after the medical device is implanted within a patient's body.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composite coating for eliminating pollution by chromium and VOCs from a source, the coating comprising a conversion film layer and a coating surface layer. The conversion film layer is made of a surface pretreatment liquid, and the surface pretreatment liquid comprises the following components: an organic compound A having an aromatic ring and at least two phenolic hydroxyl groups in the molecule thereof, or a hydrate thereof; an ionic compound B containing zirconium and/or titanium and fluorine; a mixed solution C containing manganese fluoride; and an inorganic salt D containing potassium ions or sodium ions. The coating surface layer is an FEVE-type fluorocarbon powder coating layer. Also disclosed is a preparation method for the described composite coating.

Abstract: A glycerol and sodium pentaborate based formulation developed for preventing postoperative adhesions occurring between manipulated tissues and organs is provided. An objective of the glycerol and sodium pentaborate based formulation is to provide a formulation comprising a mixture of glycerol, wherein the glycerol is one of the most abundant biomolecules in a human body, and sodium pentaborate, wherein the sodium pentaborate is known to have positive effects on a wound healing, with a purpose of preventing the postoperative adhesions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a black paint composition with improved blackness by controlling a black paint and an additive.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an injection molding method for making optical thermoplastic lenses using 3D—printed functional wafers. The method employs a variable injection molding cavity temperature that is heated to at least wafer Tg—10° C.

Abstract: A low-refractive-index film 10 includes a first layer 11 and a second layer 12. The first layer 11 is adjacent to a substrate 20. The low-refractive-index film 10 has a refractive index of greater than or equal to 1.01 and less than or equal to 1.30. The first layer 11 and the second layer 12 each include hollow particles 13 and a binder 14. The first layer 11 satisfies, for example, at least one selected from a group of conditions (I) and (II) described below. (I) A number density ?v1 of voids 15 each having a cross-sectional area of greater than or equal to 1000 nm2 is greater than or equal to 5/?m2 and less than or equal to 100/?m2 on a cross-section of the first layer 11. (II) A ratio of a cross-sectional area of the voids 15 on the cross-section to a total area of the cross-section of the first layer 11 is greater than or equal to 5% and less than or equal to 70%.

Abstract: A plastic substrate includes: a transparent plastic support member; a first inorganic layer on a surface of the plastic support member; and a first organic-inorganic hybrid layer on the first inorganic layer. A display device includes a display panel and a window on the display panel, the window including the plastic substrate.

Abstract: Barrier films including a (co)polymeric substrate, at least one dyad on the substrate, each dyad made of a (co)polymer layer and an oxide layer overlaying the (co)polymer layer, and an outer (co)polymer layer overlaying the dyads. Optionally, at least one outer oxide layer overlays the outer (co)polymer layer. The barrier films transmit visible light and transmits, at an incident light angle of at least one of 0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, or 75°, at most 70 percent of incident ultraviolet light at a wavelength range from at least 100 nanometers to 400 nanometers or in a wavelength range from at least 100 nm to 350 nm. The barrier films exhibit atomic oxygen degradation of less than 1×10?20 mg/atom. The barrier films may be applied to decorative objects or electronic devices, (e.g., light receiving or emitting devices, in a satellite or aircraft. Methods of making the barrier films also are disclosed.

Abstract: Protective device for the skin and tissues for cold cosmetic treatments including at least a first layer (1) of a cold conducting material, characterized in that it comprises: at least a second layer (2) on said first layer (1) and joined to it (1), defining some inner surfaces (3) between both layers configuring at least one housing (11), being both layers (1, 2) porous and absorbent, and at least one cold conducting antifreeze gel (4), scattered in housing (11), on all the inner surfaces (3), said gel (4) having a freezing point below ?12° C., and a viscosity between 2000-90000 cPs at 21° C., enough to pass through the pores of layers (1, 2) and to be removed from housing (11).

Abstract: An example of a three-dimensional (3D) printing kit includes a build material composition and a fusing agent to be applied to at least a portion of the build material composition during 3D printing. The build material composition includes a semi-crystalline thermoplastic polymer having a surface energy density greater than 41 mN/m. The fusing agent includes an energy absorber to absorb electromagnetic radiation to coalesce the semi-crystalline thermoplastic polymer in the at least the portion.

Abstract: A low reflective film includes a first resin layer. The first resin layer includes a binder resin and an organic resin particle having an average particle size D50 of 2 to 20 ?m. A surface of the first resin layer has a reflectance and gloss values satisfying the following relationships: (1) regular reflectance at 70 degrees: 0.0% or more and 2.5% or less (wavelength 550 nm); (2) specular gloss value at 60 degrees: 0.0% or more and 6.0% or less; specular gloss value at 75 degrees: 0.0% or more and 6.0% or less; specular gloss value at 85 degrees: 0.0% or more and 6.0% or less; and (3) a sum of a specular gloss value at 20°, a specular gloss value at 45°, the specular gloss value at 60°, the specular gloss value at 75°, and the specular gloss value at 85° is 7.5% or less.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multilayer structure that has excellent gas barrier properties and an excellent peel strength between a base and a gas barrier layer after retorting, and that can retain a good appearance with no delamination even after retorting under stress. The present invention also provides packaging materials and products including such a multilayer structure. The present invention relates to a multilayer structure comprising a base (X), a layer (Z) stacked on the base (X), and a layer (Y) stacked on the layer (Z), the layer (Y) containing a reaction product (D) of an aluminum-containing metal oxide (A) and an inorganic phosphorus compound (BI), the layer (Z) containing a polyvinyl alcohol resin (C) and a polyester resin (L).

Abstract: The present invention provides fluorescent polyfluorene polymers or macromers with unique optical properties that are stable. The polymeric fluorophores are useful in various bioassays formats. The inventive polymers are useful in assays relying on fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) mechanisms where two fluorophores are used.

Abstract: A display with a plurality of display elements each composed of an uneven layer having an uneven structure and a multilayer film layer provided on the uneven structure. A pattern formed by convexities can be divided into shape elements each arranged in each of a plurality of virtual rectangles, when viewed from a direction facing the uneven layer, and each of the shape elements arranged in each of the virtual rectangles is inscribed in the rectangle in which the shape element is arranged. The plurality of virtual rectangles each have sides along a first direction and sides along a second direction orthogonal to the first direction, and a length of the side along the first direction is less than or equal to a sub wavelength.

Abstract: A coating composition includes (a) a melamine resin having imino and methylol functional groups that together comprise 30 mole % or greater of the total functionality of the melamine resin; and (b) at least one polymer reactive with (a) that is obtained from components including polytetrahydrofuran and a carboxylic acid or anhydride thereof. The polytetrahydrofuran includes greater than 20 weight % of the components that form the polymer (b) and the carboxylic acid or anhydride thereof includes greater than 5 weight % of the components that form the polymer (b). The polymer (b) has an acid value of at least 15 based on the total resin solids of the polymer (b).

Abstract: Radiation shielding performs a range of functions determined by the type and number of layers of materials used, thickness, weight, and structural support afforded by the radiation shielding. A radiation shield laminate stack may be constructed consisting of a plurality of layers of ultra-high molecular weight (UHMW) polyethylene, polyethylene film, and carbon fiber, which is held together with an epoxy. The carbon fiber lay may be coated with nanoparticles of Boron (B) or Boron Nitride (BN), Boron Oxide (B2O3) or Boron Carbide (B4C) or a combination thereof to increase the shielding properties of the laminate stack. The radiation shield is lighter than aluminum, structurally sound, and thus may be used in the space environment to effectively block Galactic Cosmic Rays, atomic oxygen and UV radiation.

Abstract: To provide a composite of thermally-modified polymer layer and inorganic substrate, a composite of polymer member and inorganic substrate, and production methods thereof, the method of the present invention for producing a composite of thermally-modified polymer layer and inorganic substrate 110 or 120 includes forming a first polymer layer on an inorganic substrate 10, and heating and thermally modifying the first polymer layer in order to bond the first thermally-modified polymer layer 20 onto the inorganic substrate. In addition, the method of the present invention for producing a composite of polymer member and inorganic substrate 210 or 220 includes producing a composite of thermally-modified polymer layer and inorganic substrate by the method of the present invention and joining the polymer member to the first thermally-modified polymer layer so that the polymer member 30 is joined to an inorganic substrate via the first thermally-modified polymer layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing an optical element including a layer comprising anisotropic optical function and alignment capability. The layer is formed from a composition comprising polymerizable liquid crystals and one or more photo-orientable substances. Alignment on top of the layer is achieved by exposure to linearly polarized light.

Abstract: Disclosed are: an ionomer dispersion having high dispersion stability while also containing high content of ionomer solids, thus optimizing the ionomer morphology in a polymer electrolyte membrane to allow both the ion conductivity and durability of the polymer electrolyte membrane to be improved; a method for producing the ionomer dispersion; and a polymer electrolyte membrane produced using the method.

Abstract: A semiconductor wafer including a single crystal doped with a dopant, wherein a resistivity of the wafer is 0.7 m?-cm or less, and wherein a striation height of the wafer is 6 mm or more. The resistivity of the wafer may be 0.8 m?-cm or less, and the striation height may be 13 mm or more. The resistivity of the wafer may be 0.7 m?-cm or less, and the striation may be 22 mm or more. Example features relate to a method of making a semiconductor wafer that includes adding a dopant to a silicon melt, rotationally pulling a crystal from the silicon melt, and applying a magnetic field of 3000 G or more such that the semiconductor wafer has a resistivity that is equal to or less than 0.8 m?-cm and a striation height that is equal to or more than 13 mm.

Abstract: A kit of parts is provided, comprising: in one part a) a water-borne stain; and, in another part b) a water-immiscible organic solvent-borne stain, wherein said water-borne stain is essentially free of resin and further contains at least one water-miscible organic solvent. Additionally, a method of coloring a wooden substrate is described, comprising the steps of: a) applying a water-borne stain to a surface of the wooden substrate, wherein the water-borne stain is essentially free of resin and comprises at least one water-miscible organic solvent; and thereafter b) applying a water-immiscible organic solvent-borne stain to said surface.

Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) printer includes a receiver device, a plurality of material deposition units for depositing a material including a particulate material and a liquid vehicle onto the receiver device to form a printed layer on the receiver device, and a material removing system that includes a plurality of extraction units for gradually removing the liquid vehicle from the printed layer. A delivery system of the 3D printer may transport the printed layer from the receiver device to a build platform for stacking a plurality of printed layers and a plurality of post-deposition processing stations may be positioned along the delivery system for performing post-deposition operations on the printed layer.

Abstract: In one aspect, compositions are described herein. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a latent heat storage material having a solid-to-gel transition between about ?50° C. and about 100° C. at 1 atm. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a foam and a latent heat storage material dispersed in the foam, the latent heat storage material having a solid-to-gel transition between about ?50° C. and about 100° C. at 1 atm.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aluminum bottle and a preparation method thereof and belongs to the technical field of alloy. The present disclosure can improve the structure and enhance impact mechanical properties of an aluminum material by controlling a content of manganese to be 0.03-0.5 wt. %. Nickel can improve the strength and rust resistance of the aluminum material. Strontium can form an aluminum-strontium combination to adjust the crystal orientation of a metal lattice, improve forming, and greatly enhance the flexibility. Zirconium acts synergistically to improve the corrosion resistance of the aluminum material and improve surface gloss. The prepared aluminum material is light in weight and has the advantage of high bearing strength.

Abstract: Multilayer film which comprises a core layer (C) and two outer layers (0-1, 0-2) sandwiching the core layer, wherein (i) the core layer (C) comprises 90 to 100% by weight of a first bimodal ethylene/1-butene/C6-C12-alpha-olefin terpolymer having a density between >925 kg/m3 and 970 kg/m3 with respect to the total weight of the layer, (ii) two outer layers (0-1) and (0-2) comprise (ii-1) the bimodal terpolymer as defined for the core layer (C) and (ii-2) a second bimodal ethylene/1-butene/C6-C12-alpha-olefin terpolymer having a density between >910 kg/m3 and <925 kg/m3.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drive belt (1) having a main body into which one or more tension strands (3) composed of para-aramid in cord construction are embedded, wherein each tension strand (3) has twisted plies each formed from at least one twisted yarn, and wherein the turning direction of the respective ply (first twist) is the opposite of the turning direction of the cord (final twist). It is a feature of the invention that the tension strands (3) each have at least four plies, wherein the twist factor TM1 of the plies (first twist) is between 4.5 and 5.4, and the twist factor TM2 of the cord (final twist) is between 2.7 and 3.8, and the ratio of the twist factor of the plies to the twist factor of the cord (TM1/TM2) is between 1.3 and 1.5.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing, a metal surface treatment agent capable of exhibiting excellent corrosion resistance and excellent coating adhesion in painted metal materials; and a metal surface treatment method using the metal surface treatment agent. The problem is solved by a pretreatment agent that is used in a pretreatment of a chemical conversion treatment performed for forming a chemical conversion coating on/over a surface of a metal material, the pretreatment agent containing: a metal alkoxide (A) containing at least one metal element selected from zirconium, titanium, vanadium, and aluminum; and at least one sulfonic acid (B) selected from methanesulfonic acid, ethanesulfonic acid, hydroxymethanesulfonic acid, and hydroxyethanesulfonic acid. The problem is also solved by a chemical conversion treatment agent that contains a zirconium alkoxide (a) and a zirconium-containing ion supply source (b), and has a pH of 1.5 to 6.5.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a golf ball having a multi-layered pattern is provided. Firstly, a semi-finished product of the golf ball is provided and includes a ball-shaped body and a base layer covering an outer surface of the ball-shaped body. Then, the semi-finished product of the golf ball is rotated at a predetermined rotation speed, and a color paint is applied to the semi-finished product of the golf ball by spraying from each of an upper position, a middle position, and a lower position. The multi-layered pattern includes an upper-layer pattern area, a mid-layer pattern area, and a lower-layer pattern area that are different in color from each other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for increasing adhesion strength between a surface of copper or copper alloy and an organic layer, the method comprising in this order the steps: (i) providing a non-conductive substrate comprising on at least one side said surface, said surface having a total surface area of copper or copper alloy, (ii) contacting said substrate comprising said surface with an acidic aqueous non-etching protector solution comprising (ii-a) one or more than one amino azole, (ii-b) one or more than one organic acid and/or salts thereof, (ii-c) one or more than one peroxide in a total amount of 0.4 wt-% or less, based on the total weight of the protector solution, and (ii-d) inorganic acids in a total amount of 0 to 0.01 wt-%, based on the total weight of the protector solution, wherein during step (ii) the total surface area of said surface is not increased upon contacting with the protector solution.

Abstract: A synthetic turf system is disclosed. The synthetic turf system comprises a synthetic turf system and a poured-in-place (PIP) rubber subsurface. The PIP rubber subsurface is poured with a mixture of rubber buffing and urethane configured to deliver improved safety, playability, and reduced maintenance requirements for the synthetic turf placed on a playing surface. The PIP rubber subsurface is made with rubber buffings combined with a binder such as polyurethane. The system further comprises a layer of compacted gravel disposed underneath the PIP rubber subsurface configured to allow drainage. The system further comprises a plurality of cooling particle infill to avoid dislodging of infill into athlete's shoes, clothes, eyes, or ears. Further, the infill is substantially free of crumb rubber infill and the system is without the use of added shock pads. Further, the system is configured to maintain a consistent concussion resistance throughout the entire playing surface.

Abstract: The preset disclosure provides a catalyst layer that has a small contact resistance with a gas diffusion layer and excellent gas diffusion properties. The catalyst layer for a fuel cell has a uniform thickness and includes fibrous conductive members and catalyst particles. The fibrous conductive members are inclined relative to a surface direction of the catalyst layer, and a lengthwise direction of the fibrous conductive members, on average, matches a first direction.

Abstract: Provided is an anti-fingerprint coating compound including a top portion, a linker, and an end portion, in which the top portion includes two or three perfluoropolyether moieties, the linker linking the top portion to the end portion is a trivalent or tetravalent linking group, and the end portion includes a siloxane moiety.

Abstract: A lubricant including a plurality of segments including a divalent center segment and two sidechain segments, each including a perfluoroalkyl ether moieties is provided in which a dewetting thickness of the lubricant may be determined based in-part on a segment weight average molecular weight of the segments. A magnetic recording medium and a magnetic data storage system including the lubricant are also provided.

Abstract: An antimicrobial paint composition for forming an antimicrobial coating is disclosed. The antimicrobial paint composition comprises a carrier vehicle, a film-forming polymer, a glass comprising copper, and a non-copper pyrithione salt. A method of preparing the antimicrobial coating on an indoor surface with the antimicrobial paint composition is further disclosed. The method comprises applying the antimicrobial paint composition on the indoor surface and forming the antimicrobial coating on the indoor surface from the antimicrobial paint composition.

Abstract: A method of preparing a solid surfactant composite may include: coating a liquid water-wetting surfactant on a solid carrier; and drying the solid carrier to produce the solid surfactant composite. A method may include: introducing a spacer fluid into a wellbore, the spacer fluid comprising a solid surfactant composite; and displacing a fluid in the wellbore using the spacer fluid.

Abstract: A glove is provided that includes an outer layer and an inner layer. The outer layer includes a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) composite including PVA chemically modified with nano cellulose and pre cross linked nitrile latex. The inner layer includes nitrile latex.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a polyurethane-acrylate water repellant prepared by double bonds in the side chain, and belongs to the technical field of environment-friendly polymers. The disclosure introduces the carbon-carbon double bonds into the polyurethane side chain through a carbon-carbon double bond-containing dihydroxy micromolecular chain extender having a carbon chain structure to adjust the number of double bonds on a waterborne polyurethane chain segment participating in a free radical polymerization with acrylate monomers, thereby generating a branched structure, and improving the compatibility of polyurethane and acrylate; the fastness of a fabric is increased by combining an oxime blocking structure with the fabric. The polyurethane-acrylate water repellant prepared by the disclosure is non-toxic and low in VOC, and the finished fabric has significantly improved physical and chemical properties, and good application prospects.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a head suspension assembly comprises a structure which prevents a lubricant to be used for a caulking portion of an actuator arm from spreading.

Abstract: A method of applying a gas-impermeable coating includes forming a polyelectrolyte complex suspension. The polyelectrolyte complex suspension is applied to a substrate. The substrate having the polyelectrolyte complex applied thereon is treated. The treating reduces salt content of the polyelectrolyte complex. The treating results in a gas-impermeable coating being formed on the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates a composite material containing fibers and a resin matrix that comprises a PEEK-PEoEK copolymer having RPEEK and RPEoEK repeat units in a molar ratio RPEEK/RPEoEK ranging from 95/5 to 5/95 in contact with at least a part of the surface of such fibers. The present invention also relates to methods for making such composite materials, shaped articles made from such composite materials, and methods of making such articles.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a housing for an engine component. The housing comprises a wall made of a light alloy. An epoxy primer coating having at least one layer of a primer containing at least 80 wt. % epoxy covering the wall. An intumescent paint coating having at least one layer of intumescent paint directly covering the epoxy primer. And, an epoxy top coat directly covering the intumescent paint coating, the epoxy top coat having at least one layer of a top coat containing at least 80 wt. % epoxy.

Abstract: A plastic glazing of a tailgate of a vehicle is provided, the plastic glazing comprising a translucent component, wherein a portion of the translucent component forms a rear window of the vehicle, a colored component molded onto the translucent component in a second shot, wherein the colored component comprises a lens of a light unit, a non-transparent component molded onto the translucent component, wherein an overlapping portion of the translucent component and the non-transparent component forms a blackout region proximate to the rear window, wherein the plastic glazing is of one-piece molded plastic construction, wherein the translucent component comprises a first textured surface in a region adjacent to the blackout region, where the first textured surface is configured to conceal a component of the vehicle.

Abstract: A recombinant human collagen-based multifunctional stent coating and a preparation method thereof are provided. The preparation method includes (1) activating a substrate material; (2) placing the activated substrate material in an amino compound-containing solution for a reaction to obtain an aminated substrate material; (3) placing the aminated substrate material in a polyanion electrolyte solution for a reaction, and cleaning with deionized water. The recombinant human collagen-based multifunctional stent coating prepared by the present invention effectively improves the anticoagulation and rapid endothelialization performance of biomaterials, such as vascular stent materials, and reduces the late thrombosis and restenosis problems existing in current stent materials.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing printed textiles includes the steps of: a) inkjet printing an image onto a textile substrate with one or more inkjet inks including an aqueous medium and capsules composed of a polymeric shell surrounding a core which contains one or more thermally curable compounds; and b) thermally fixing the inkjet printed image. Inkjet printed textiles contain a printed image on a textile substrate wherein pigments and/or disperse dyes are at least partially encapsulated by polymeric shell material from capsules composed of a polymeric shell surrounding a core.

Abstract: Provided is a process for producing a polymer composite film, comprising the steps of: (a) mixing a phthalocyanine compound with a polymer or its precursor and a liquid to form a slurry and forming the slurry into a wet film on a solid substrate, wherein the polymer is preferably selected from the group consisting of polyimide, polyamide, polyoxadiazole, polybenzoxazole, polybenzobisoxazole, polythiazole, polybenzothiazole, polybenzobisthiazole, poly(p-phenylene vinylene), polybenzimidazole, polybenzobisimidazole, and combinations thereof; and (b) removing the liquid from the wet film and, in some embodiments, converting the precursor to the polymer to form the polymer composite film comprising from 0.1% to 50% by weight of the phthalocyanine compound dispersed in the polymer.