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: 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: 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 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 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.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) resin composition, an EVOH film formed therefrom, and a multilayer structure containing the same. The core void volume (Vvc) of the surface of the EVOH resin composition is more than 0.010 ?m3/?m2 and less than 50 ?m3/?m2; or its surface pole height (Sxp) is more than 0.010 ?m and less than 9.0 ?m. The invention can reduce the torque output during processing, reduce the adsorption of fine powder on the surface caused by static electricity generated on the surface of the EVOH, and provide good film thickness uniformity.

Abstract: In general, the present invention is directed to a building panel, such as a gypsum board, comprising a core having a first side and a second side opposing the first side and at least one facing material having a coating comprising at least one fungicide, at least one polymeric binder, and at least one pigment. The panel satisfies at least one of the following: the board exhibits a rating of 2 or less when tested in accordance to ASTM G21-15 or the board exhibits a rating of at least 8 when tested in accordance to ASTM D3273-16. The panel may also exhibit at least a Level 3 finish.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a novel golf ball having excellent spin performance on approach shots. The present invention provides a golf ball comprising a golf ball body and a paint film composed of at least one layer and formed on a surface of the golf ball body, wherein a base resin constituting an outermost layer of the paint film is a polyurethane obtained by a reaction between (A) a polyol composition and (B) a polyisocyanate composition, and a loss modulus (E?) at the temperature of ?50° C. obtained by measuring a dynamic viscoelasticity of the polyurethane is 1.00×108 Pa or more.

Abstract: Methods for forming a fluoropolymer coated component, such as a metal component, comprise applying an adhesion promoter onto a surface of the component; applying an organic material onto the adhesion promoter; and applying a mixture comprising a fluoropolymer and a solvent selected from a furan or a fluorinated solvent onto the organic material. Fluoropolymer coatings have a thickness of from about 5 mil to about 80 mil on a component, an average porosity of from about 20% to about 70% based on the total volume of the layer, and a void density of from about 1011 to about 1013 voids per cm3.

Abstract: A corrosion-protecting layer system, e.g., for a bearing component used in a wind turbine, includes a base layer that contains polyurethane, zinc, and vinylphosphonic acid or silane. An intermediate layer is formed on the base layer and contains polyurethane and zinc. A top layer is formed on the intermediate layer and contains polyurethane and micaceous iron oxide. A sealing layer is formed on the top layer and contains polyurethane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a technique of cooling a temperature on the surface or under a material by emitting heat under a radiative cooling device to the outside while minimizing the absorption of light in a solar spectrum by forming a paint coating layer with excellent radiative cooling performance on various surfaces. A radiative cooling device according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a paint coating layer formed by coating or dyeing on various surfaces a paint solution mixed with nano or microparticles of which a particle size and a composition are determined in consideration of infrared emissivity and reflectance to incident sunlight in a wavelength range corresponding to a sky window and a binder mechanically connecting the surfaces of the nano or microparticles in a solvent.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a ketone-aldehyde modified resin and the preparation process thereof. The ketone-aldehyde modified resin comprises a ketone-aldehyde modified unsaturated polyester, a ketone-aldehyde modified unsaturated alkyd or the combination thereof, and wherein the said resin has ketone-aldehyde moieties. The process of the said resin comprises the steps of: reacting unsaturated polyester-forming and/or unsaturated alkyd resin-forming monomer components with a ketone-aldehyde resin. The present invention also discloses a coating composition comprising the said resin as well as a coated article. The ketone-aldehyde modified resin and the coating composition achieve significantly improved fast drying effect, while other properties are not observably impaired or even improved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) resin composition, an EVOH film formed therefrom, and a multilayer structure containing the same. The surface roughness of the EVOH resin composition is a kurtosis (Sku) ranging from 0.05 to 100. The EVOH of the invention can reduce the torque output during processing, and can obtain the EVOH film with excellent appearance.

Abstract: A base member serves as a part of a housing of a hard disk drive device. The base member includes a base body being a cast product, a first machined surface obtained by machining a portion formed with a convex portion of the base body, and a coating film covering a surface of the base body. The base body includes a coated surface obtained by covering the first machined surface with the coating film, and a second machined portion obtained by machining a part of the base body other than the first machined surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for manufacturing a passivation layer, and specifically, to a composition for manufacturing a passivation layer and a passivation layer formed using the composition, which simultaneously exhibit effects such as a low dielectric constant, a low water absorption rate, excellent pattern formability, and excellent adhesion to an adherend surface.

Abstract: An electric motor including a stator having a stator slot, and a composite material within the stator slot. The composite material includes a matrix material, and additive particles having thermal conductivity and anisotropic electric properties. The additive particles are oriented in an aligned configuration and set to provide the composite material with thermal conductivity and reduced electrical conductivity in at least one direction based on the aligned configuration.

Abstract: A method and related apparatus for producing an embossing on a substrate using a digital printing technology includes the application of an embossing liquid, for example a water-based liquid, on a non-polymerized resin layer and the subsequent polymerization of the resin with UV curing.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide, in the manufacture of a membrane-catalyst assembly including a polymer electrolyte membrane and a catalyst layer bonded to the polymer electrolyte membrane, a method that achieves both the relaxation of thermocompression bonding conditions and the improvement of adhesion between the catalyst layer and the electrolyte membrane with high productivity. A main object of the present invention is to provide a method of manufacturing a membrane-catalyst assembly including an electrolyte membrane and a catalyst layer bonded to the electrolyte membrane, the method including a liquid application step of applying a liquid to a surface of the catalyst layer before bonding, and a thermocompression bonding step of bonding, to the electrolyte membrane, the catalyst layer to which the liquid is applied by thermocompression bonding.

Abstract: A methodology for (a) the etching of films of Al2O3, HfO2, ZrO2, W, Mo, Co, Ru, SiN, or TiN, or (b) the deposition of tungsten onto the surface of a film chosen from Al2O3, HfO2, ZrO2, W, Mo, Co, Ru, Ir, SiN, TiN, TaN, WN, and SiO2, or (c) the selective deposition of tungsten onto metallic substrates, such as W, Mo, Co, Ru, Ir and Cu, but not metal nitrides or dielectric oxide films, which comprises exposing said films to WOCl4 in the presence of a reducing gas under process conditions.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a method for forming a multilayer coating film with excellent performance such as acid resistance, by using a coating composition which is completely different from conventional clear coating compositions and cheaper than conventional non-melamine curing type, acid/epoxy type, and isocyanate type clear coating compositions. A method for forming a multilayer coating film comprising a step (1) of applying a base coating composition and a step (2) of applying a clear coating composition on a coating film formed in the step (1), wherein the clear coating composition causes a curing reaction through a transesterification reaction between a hydroxyl group and an alkyl ester group.

Abstract: It is provided a method for producing a support material provided with at least one anti-fingerprint coating including the steps of: applying at least one layer of at least one powdered resin to at least one side of the support material; melting on the at least one applied layer of the one powdered resin; applying at least one acrylate-containing dispersion to the melted-on resin layer; and drying and curing the layered structure.

Abstract: The invention provides a multilayer film comprising a substrate film and a coating layer arranged on at least one surface of the substrate film, wherein the coating layer contains an oxazoline group and comprises an acrylic resin, the coating layer has a thickness (D) of 5-150 nm, and the ratio (Pl/P2) of the peak intensity (P1) of a peak that has an absorption maximum in a region of 1655±10 cm?1 to the peak intensity (P2) of a peak that has an absorption maximum in a range of 1580±10 cm?1 in the total reflection infrared absorption spectrum of the coating layer and the thickness (D) of the coating layer fulfill the relationship represented by the formula: 0.03?(Pl/P2)/D?0.15.

Abstract: Method of producing membrane-electrode assemblies (MEA) and a machine therefore, where a quasi-endless strip of a membrane material doped with a liquid electrolyte is laminated with electrodes and edge regions of the strip and spaces between the electrodes are pressed free from surplus electrolyte.

Abstract: An all-solid-state battery positive electrode 20 includes a positive electrode current collector 21 and a positive electrode active material layer 22 laminated on the positive electrode current collector 21. The positive electrode active material layer 22 includes an inclined portion 50 (a first inclined portion 50A) provided on an outer circumference thereof.

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: Forming features in the surface of a bicycle component involves depositing a substance onto a substrate in a geometric pattern to form a transfer medium. Forming features may also involve positioning the transfer medium relative to an unformed bicycle component, and forming a negative of the geometric pattern in the bicycle component through the application of heat and/or pressure to the transfer medium and the unformed bicycle component. The transfer medium may be configured for use in the molding of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (“CFRP”) bicycle components and may include a substrate formed of a flexible material, and a geometric pattern formed of a hard material, the hard material different than the flexible material.

Abstract: A method for forming a multilayer coated film includes step (1) of applying an aqueous intermediate coating composition (A), step (2) of applying an aqueous base coating composition (B), step (3) of applying a clear coating composition (C), and step (4) of heat-curing the coated films. The coating composition (A) contains a specific hydroxyl group-containing acrylic resin (a1), a specific polyurethane resin (a2), a specific hydroxyl group-containing polyester resin (a3), a melamine resin (a4), and an active methylene-blocked polyisocyanate compound (a5). A ratio of the resin (a1) to the resin (a2) falls within a specific range. The heat-cured coated film of the coating composition (A) has a specific elongation at break, Young's modulus and Tukon hardness. The coating composition (C) contains a hydroxyl group-containing acrylic resin (c1) and an allophanate group-containing polyisocyanate compound (c2).