Abstract: Disclosed are novel coatings and other components of articles of manufacture featuring the inclusion of nanodiamonds therein. Also disclosed are methods of achieving such inclusion and methods of utilizing the resultant, improved articles.

Abstract: Release liners and processes for making the same are disclosed. The release liners include no more than about 1.5 micrograms/square centimeter of nonreacted silicone materials (extractables). The release liners are prepared using solvent coating of radiation curable silicone release materials.

Abstract: A corrosion resistant component of a plasma chamber includes a liquid crystalline polymer. In a preferred embodiment, the liquid crystalline polymer (LCP) is provided on an aluminum component having an anodized or non-anodized surface. The liquid crystalline polymer can also be provided on an alumina component. The liquid crystalline polymer can be deposited by a method such as plasma spraying. The liquid crystalline polymer may also be provided as a preformed sheet or other shape adapted to cover the exposed surfaces of the reaction chamber. Additionally, the reactor components may be made entirely from liquid crystalline polymer by machining the component from a solid block of liquid crystalline polymer or molding the component from the polymer. The liquid crystalline polymer may contain reinforcing fillers such as glass or mineral fillers.

Abstract: A method for generating a chemically bonded organic functionality on the surface of particles or for condensing an organic compound onto the particle surface giving an organic coating is described. The method comprises a step of contacting a vapour containing an organic compound and a gaseous process stream containing flame-generated particles so as to react the organic compound with surface groups on the particles to give a chemically bonded organic functionality to the particle surface or so as to result in an organic coating.

Abstract: Process for producing at least one nanoporous layer of nanoparticles chosen from nanoparticles of a metal oxide, nanoparticles of metal oxides, and mixtures of said nanoparticles, on a surface of a substrate, in which at least one colloidal sol, in which said nanoparticles are dispersed and stabilized, is injected into a thermal plasma jet which sprays said nanoparticles onto said surface. Nanoporous layer and device, especially a separation device, comprizing said layer.

Abstract: Processes for depositing conductive materials on substrates are disclosed which include combusting a premixed fuel and oxidant to form a stagnation flame against a moving article or substrate which stabilizes the stagnation flame and introducing at least one precursor to the flame to form a conducting material onto the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a household glass product, comprising a glass surface and a switchable hydrophobic or hydrophilic coating which is applied to at least a region of the glass surface, wherein at least the region of the surface of the household glass product to which the coating is applied is roughened and has a root mean square roughness value Ra in the range of 0.1 to 50 nm, so that the surface has a super-hydrophobic or super-hydrophilic property, and to a method for producing such a household glass product.

Abstract: A low-k dielectric material with increased cohesive strength for use in electronic structures including interconnect and sensing structures is provided that includes atoms of Si, C, O, and H in which a fraction of the C atoms are bonded as Si—CH3 functional groups, and another fraction of the C atoms are bonded as Si—R—Si, wherein R is phenyl, —[CH2]n— where n is greater than or equal to 1, HC?CH, C?CH2, C?C or a [S]n linkage, where n is a defined above.

Abstract: The current invention generally relates to Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) thermal mass flow sensors for measuring the flow rate of a flowing fluid (gas/liquid) and the methods of manufacturing on single crystal silicon wafers. The said mass flow sensors have self-cleaning capability that is achieved via the modulation of the cavity of which the sensing elements locate on the top of the cavity that is made of a silicon nitride film; alternatively the sensing elements are fabricated on top of a binary silicon nitride/conductive polycrystalline silicon film under which is a porous silicon layer selective formed in a silicon substrate. Using polycrystalline silicon or the sensing elements as electrodes, an acoustic wave can be generated across the porous silicon layer which is also used for the thermal isolation of the sensing elements.

Abstract: A modified flame-spraying method for producing self-cleaning surfaces by a dry coating process penetrates particles in a hot air or flame stream into the softened substrate surface. The process can be applied to textiles and other articles having plastic surfaces.

Abstract: A method for depositing a coating onto a glass substrate for adhesive bonding. The process comprises depositing a coating where the surface is cleaned during a first time period, and depositing a high-velocity impact polymer reaction coating on the surface at ambient air pressure during a second time period using an atmospheric pressure air plasma. The coated glass can be bonded using a CASE compound, consisting of coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers, and combinations thereof. The opposing surface of the CASE compound is adjacent to a frame, such as an automotive vehicle windshield flange.

Abstract: The present invention is intended to provide a glass article with a metal member joined thereto in which an electroconductive coating film is formed on at least a part of the surface of the glass article by baking a silver paste that includes Ag particles and a glass frit, a joining plane of the metal member is fixed onto the electroconductive coating film with a lead-free solder alloy containing Sn as a main component, and the lead-free solder alloy contains at least 1.5 mass % of Ag, which prevents the appearance of the electroconductive coating film and the bonding strength from degrading. Furthermore, in the present invention, when using a metal member having at least two joining planes, the total area of the joining planes is set within a range of 37 mm2 to 50 mm2, which allows high bonding strength between the glass article and metal member to be maintained while using the lead-free solder alloy.

Abstract: Thermal spray processing and cold spray processing are utilized to manufacture porous starting materials (such as tube stock, wire and substrate sheets) from biocompatible metals, metal alloys, ceramics and polymers that may be further processed into porous medical devices, such as stents. The spray processes are also used to form porous coatings on consolidated biocompatible medical devices. The porous substrates and coatings may be used as a reservoir to hold a drug or therapeutic agent for elution in the body. The spray-formed porous substrates and coatings may be functionally graded to allow direct control of drug elution without an additional polymer topcoat. The spray processes are also used to apply the drug or agent to the porous substrate or coating when drug or agent is robust enough to withstand the temperatures and velocities of the spray process with minimal degradation.

Abstract: A device of forming a film from an organic compound material at low cost is provided, using an organic compound material having high light emission efficiency. An organic compound film is formed on a substrate under an inert gas atmosphere by spraying of a colloid solution in which organic compound aggregates are dispersed (this solution is also referred to as a “sol”). Note that the organic compound may be one in which particles are composed of aggregates of several organic compounds within a liquid, and may be one in which a portion of the organic compound is dissolved within a liquid.

Abstract: A system may include an optical element, a thermal-sprayed material disposed on the optical element, and a solar cell coupled to the optical element. Some aspects provide thermal spraying of a first material onto an optical element, and coupling of a solar cell to the optical element. Thermal spraying the first material may include spraying a molten metal powder onto the optical element.

Abstract: A protective coating applied to the underwater portion of a marine vessel operable to inhibit the growth of marine foulants. The coating comprises a polymer, a marine biocide, a preservative, and optionally an antimicrobial agent. In certain embodiments, the marine biocide, preservative, and optional antimicrobial agent are chemically bonded with the polymer thereby significantly reducing the ability of the biocide, preservative, and antimicrobial agent to leach from the coating into the surrounding environment.

Abstract: A low-k dielectric material with increased cohesive strength for use in electronic structures including interconnect and sensing structures is provided that includes atoms of Si, C, O, and H in which a fraction of the C atoms are bonded as Si—CH3 functional groups, and another fraction of the C atoms are bonded as Si—R—Si, wherein R is phenyl, —[CH2]n— where n is greater than or equal to 1, HC?CH, C?CH2, C?C or a [S]n linkage, where n is a defined above.

Abstract: A method for coating a member of fiber-reinforced composite material is proposed, wherein (a) at first a composite consisting of organic and metallic components is applied by means of thermal spraying as an adhesive layer to a surface of the member to be coated; (b) a layer predominantly comprising metallic components is applied by means of thermal or kinetic spraying as an intermediate layer to said adhesive layer; and (c) a functional covering layer consisting of metal, a metal-carbide composite, oxide ceramics or mixtures of said materials is applied to said intermediate layer by means of thermal or kinetic spraying.

Abstract: In order to avoid haloing when burning in a decoration on a glass ceramic substrate, the invention provides a method for producing a decorated glass ceramic substrate, in which a glass substrate is produced or provided, a layer containing silicon oxide is deposited on the substrate, decorative ink is applied on the layer containing silicon oxide and the decorative ink is burned in, wherein the layer containing silicon oxide is flame-pyrolytically deposited by sweeping over at least one region of the surface of a substrate with a flame and hydrolyzing a silicon compound added to the flame.

Abstract: A particle for depositing a coating on a substrate surface by a low temperature thermal spray process having a plastic core and a particulate forming an non-continuous cladding layer around the plastic core so that enough heat can be transferred to the plastic core to cause it to melt but not so much so as to vaporize the plastic core. At the same time the particulate cladding material having a higher melting point does not melt. A particle having an inorganic core clad to a plastic outer layer is also provided. A process for making the clad material and for thermally spraying the clad material is provided. An article coated with the clad material is also provided.

Abstract: Anti-fouling coating compositions and methods of making and using those compositions are provided. In an embodiment, a coating composition comprises ceramic nanoparticles, wherein the coating composition is capable of inhibiting contaminants from adhering to a solid surface.

Abstract: A process for the in-flight surface treatment of powders using a Dielectric Barrier Discharge Torch operating at atmospheric pressures or soft vacuum conditions is described herein. The process comprising feeding a powder material into the Dielectric Barrier Discharge Torch yielding powder particles exhibiting a reduced powder agglomeration feature; in-flight modifying the surface properties of the particles; and collecting coated powder particles. An apparatus for surface treating micro- and nanoparticles comprising a Dielectric Barrier Discharge Torch operating at atmospheric pressure or soft vacuum conditions is also described herein.

Abstract: A method for coating a workpiece, whereby a coating material and an aggregate material are applied to the workpiece by thermal spraying. In addition to the coating material, an aggregate material in which or to which a fluorescent marker material is firmly fixed is applied to the workpiece. The spraying process is monitored online by detecting and evaluating at least the particles of the fluorescent marker material present in the spray jet.

Abstract: A nanostructured composite anode with nano gas channel and an atmosphere plasma spray manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The anode consists of a porous base material and a composite film with nano gas channels above the porous base material while the composite film has a plurality of nano gas pores and a plurality of nano gas channels. The manufacturing method according to the present invention includes the steps of: provide micron-sized agglomerated and nanostructured powders having mixture of nano oxide particles and a binder; heat the micron-sized agglomerated and nanostructured powders into melt or semi-melt oxide mixture; spray the melt or semi-melt oxide mixture on a porous base material; and generate the nanostructured anode composite film with nano gas channels through hydrogen reduction. The anode of the present invention increases the electrochemical activity and slows down nickel particle aggregation effect under high temperature environment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of coating a surface with nanoparticles, to a nanostructured coating that can be obtained by this method, and also to a device for implementing the method of the invention. The method is characterized in that it comprises an injection of a colloidal sol of said nanoparticles into a plasma jet that sprays them onto said surface. The device (1) comprises: a plasma torch (3); at least one container (5) containing the colloidal sol (7) of nanoparticles; a device (9) for fixing and for moving the substrate(S); and a device (11) for injecting the colloidal sol into the plasma jet (13) of the plasma torch. The present invention has applications in optical, electronic and energy devices (cells, thermal barriers) comprising a nanostructured coating that can be obtained by the method of the invention.

Abstract: An EL device comprising a first electrode, an EL layer formed on the first electrode, and a second electrode formed on the EL layer, wherein at least one layer of a material whose wettability changes when light is applied thereto is formed. The invention provides EL devices that can be simply produced, and processes for producing the same.

Abstract: A device of forming a film from an organic compound material at low cost is provided, using an organic compound material having high light emission efficiency. An organic compound film is formed on a substrate under an inert gas atmosphere by spraying of a colloid solution in which organic compound aggregates are dispersed (this solution is also referred to as a “sol”). Note that the organic compound may be one in which particles are composed of aggregates of several organic compounds within a liquid, and may be one in which a portion of the organic compound is dissolved within a liquid.

Abstract: A magnetic disk includes a substrate on which a nonmagnetic metal layer, a magnetic layer, a carbon-based protection layer, an alcohol-based coupling layer, and a lubrication layer successively formed thereon. The lubrication layer contains a hydroxyl- or a carboxyl-modified compound as a lubricating material. The alcohol-based coupling layer contains, for example, lower alcohol as a main component and is deposited on the carbon-based protection layer, for example, by vapor deposition. The alcohol-based coupling layer may be replaced by a layer containing lower alcohol. The carbon-based protection layer may be deposited by plasma CVD.

Abstract: Compounds useful as surface coating agents, including compounds of the formula: wherein X1 comprises a first photoreactive species; X2 comprises a second photoreactive species; Y comprises a nonpolymeric core molecule comprising an aromatic group; and Z comprises at least one charged group. The Y core can include an aromatic group such as a benzene radical, the charged groups Z can be independently selected from the organic acids that include sulfonic acid, carboxylic acid, and phosphoric acid, and the photoreactive species of X1 and X2 can independently be aryl ketones, such as those selected from the group acetophenone, benzophenone, anthraquinone, anthrone, and anthrone-like heterocycles, and their substituted derivatives.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and a method for simultaneously applying a kinetic spray coating and a thermal spray coating onto a substrate using a single application nozzle to produce a combined coating. The system may include a higher heat capacity gas heater to permit both the thermal spray and the kinetic spray. The method involves providing two populations of particles to the nozzle simultaneously wherein one population is thermally softened in the nozzle under the spray parameters and the other is not. The system increases the versatility of the spray nozzle and addresses several problems inherent in kinetic spray applied coatings.

Abstract: A thermal spray mixed with a substrate using a non-consumable cylindrical rotating tool. The process may be repeated to create a composite-like coating or material. The coating or material may be machine to improve surface quality.

Abstract: This invention provides a process for producing an organic polymer film whereby when using it as an interlayer insulating film in a semiconductor device, the film exhibits higher adhesiveness at its interfaces where other semiconductor materials are in contact with the lower and the upper surface of the film while an effective dielectric constant in the whole organic polymer film can be further reduced. Specifically, a plurality of organic monomers vaporized is sprayed onto a heated substrate surface via plasma generated in a reaction chamber to form a copolymer film comprising frame composed of a plurality of organic monomer units.

Abstract: An organic optoelectronic device includes a solution coatable thin film having a hole transporting material, an electron transporting material, and a photogenerating component uniformly dispersed therein. The thin film is about 0.2 microns or less, and can be spin-coated onto a substrate and further coated with electrodes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new fluorine-containing acetophenone derivative useful as a photo initiator, and a surface layer material containing the fluorine-containing acetophenone derivative. The present invention provides inexpensively an article with a hard coat excellent in anti-staining property, lubricity, scratch resistance and abrasion resistance, and provides a method for forming the hard coat. A fluorine-containing acetophenone derivative represented by the following general formula (I): wherein R1, R2 and R3 each independently represent an organic group other than aryl group, a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a hydroxyl group, provided that the following case does not take place: all of R1, R2 and R3 are simultaneously hydrogen atoms; and any two of R1, R2 and R3 may be linked to each other to form a ring, and R4 represents a fluorine-containing organic group.

Abstract: A method of thermoplastic coating composite structures includes heating a tool. A thermoplastic layer is deposited onto the heated tool by thermal spraying a thermoplastic on the heated tool. Composite material is applied onto the thermoplastic layer. The thermoplastic layer and the composite material are then cured.

Abstract: A process for producing insulations for electrical conductors by powder coating, which results in aging which is improved compared to glass-mica or casting-resin insulation, and a powder which is suitable for such a process. The powder is applied a number of times in succession, in the form of individual layers which follow one another, until a layer thickness of ?10 mm is reached, and each of the individual layers undergoes intermediate heat curing before the next individual layer is applied. The intermediate curing of each individual layer uses a curing time which corresponds to 2-10 times the gel time of the powder used. Finally, the entire insulation undergoes final curing. The result of an electrical life test carried out on various specimens insulated with epoxy-resin powder which contains fine filler.

Abstract: Coatings, particularly thin films, of polymeric material are produced in accordance with the invention by applying a finely divided aerosol of polymer solution to a substrate and substantially simultaneously applying an energy source to the applied solution to apply the solution. In cases where the polymer is cross-linking, the energy source assists in cross-linking of the polymer. The preferred energy source is a flame that may optionally or desirably deposit material along with the polymer spray. One particular aspect of the invention is directed to production of polyimide films. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the co-deposition process is used to provide thin polysiloxane coatings on glass and other substrates.

Abstract: Compounds useful as surface coating agents, including compounds of the formula: wherein X1 comprises a first photoreactive species; X2 comprises a second photoreactive species; Y comprises a nonpolymeric core molecule comprising an aromatic group; and Z comprises at least one charged group. The Y core can include an aromatic group such as a benzene radical, the charged groups Z can be independently selected from the organic acids that include sulfonic acid, carboxylic acid, and phosphoric acid, and the photoreactive species of X1 and X2 can independently be aryl ketones, such as those selected from the group acetophenone, benzophenone, anthraquinone, anthrone, and anthrone-like heterocycles, and their substituted derivatives.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing thin film and a thin film. The method comprises dipping a substrate in a solution that dries up forming a layer on the surface of the substrate and controlling layer thickness by changing the rate of dipping the substrate in the solution. Before the next dipping after the first dipping, the position of the substrate is changed such that the next dipping will be carried out in a direction which is at an angle to the direction of the previous dipping.

Abstract: A method of operation of a plasma torch. A cold high pressure carrier gas containing a powder material is injected into a cold main high pressure gas flow and then this combined flow is directed coaxially around a plasma exiting from an operating plasma generator and converging into the hot plasma effluent, mixing with the effluent to form a gas stream with a net temperature, based on the enthalpy of the plasma stream and the temperature and volume of the cold high pressure converging gas, such that the powdered material will not melt. The combined flow with entrained is directed through a supersonic nozzle accelerating the flow to supersonic velocites sufficient that the particles striking the workpiece achieve kinetic energy transformation into elastic deformation of the particles as they impact the workpiece forming a cohesive coating.

Abstract: A construction product made from an extrudable composition formed into various shapes for use in deck-building systems and other applications is disclosed. The extrudable composition prepared from polyethylene polymeric compounds, such as HDPE, and mixed with a mineral such as fiberglass, mineral wool or sand, along with a pigment, has sufficient strength and other advantageous properties to be useful for those construction applications.

Abstract: A method for producing a laminate having resin layers and thin metal layers by repeating a process unit comprising a step of laminating a resin layer by applying a resin material, a step of depositing a patterning material on the resin layer and a step of laminating a thin metal layer, predetermined times on a turning support (511), wherein the patterning material is stuck on the surface of the resin layer in a noncontact way. A laminate comprising a large number of laminate units each comprising a resin layer and a thin metal layer divided at an electric insulation stripe part can be produced stably. The laminate is applicable to production of a high performance small capacitor at low cost.

Abstract: A composition comprising an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer and a dimethyl acetamide solvent is provided for forming a coating on prostheses such as stents. The composition can include an active agent or therapeutic substance. Methods are also provided for coating the stents.

Abstract: The process according to the invention discloses production of a high-quality insulation for conductors or conductor bundles. In this process, internal corona-discharge protection, insulation and external corona-discharge protection are all applied to the conductor or conductor bundle in successive steps by means of thermal spraying. The application thickness per spraying run is up to 0.2 mm, thus ensuring that the layer is free of defects and therefore avoiding partial discharges. Moreover, the ability to withstand thermal loads is considerably improved by the use of high-temperature plastics with fillers comprising inorganic materials as coating powder.

Abstract: A pattern material supply unit (300) has a shower head (310) for producing a particle mist from the liquid pattern material (312) and discharging the mist. A process stage (318) on which the workpiece (20) is placed is disposed below the shower head (310). A hydrophobic processed mask with pattern forming openings is disposed on the surface of the workpiece (20). A voltage is applied by a dc power source (328) to the workpiece (20) by way of the intervening process stage (318) so that particles of the liquid pattern material (312) are attracted thereto by static attraction. The liquid pattern material adhering to the mask surface fills in the pattern forming openings disposed in the mask as a result of the process stage (318) rotating, and the liquid pattern material can be heated and solidified by an internal heater (326).

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a protective layer which includes an aggregate of long chain molecules wherein each long chain molecule is randomly oriented and consistently entangled to adjacent long chain molecules throughout the aggregate of long chain molecules. Additionally, the layer is essentially free from voids and essentially free from residual stresses. By way of example and not limitation, the long chain molecule may be a plastic or liquid crystal polymer. Additionally, a method for forming the protective layer is disclosed herein.

Abstract: A pulsed detonation gun comprises a small-diameter detonation tube, an igniter, and an outlet for discharging detonation products containing a coating material. A detonable or reactive mixture containing a coating precursor is formed in the detonation tube, and the detonable or reactive mixture is ignited to produce detonation or reaction products containing the coating precursor or a coating material formed in situ during a detonation process or a deflagration process. The coating material is discharged through the outlet and is contacted with the substrate to produce a coating. The device is particularly useful for coating the inside surfaces of small-diameter tubes and a variety of other difficult-to-reach substrate surfaces.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for making a flexible magnet with an induced anisotropy, and in particular to a process for making a flexible anisotropic magnet by thermal spraying in the presence of an applied magnetic field. The method may be used to fabricate a substrate having a flexible anisotropic magnetic coating or a free standing anisotropic flexible magnet.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a permanent magnet by the steps of preparing an admixture of magnetic material and binder material, the admixture material having a particle size of less than 325 mesh. Then heating a carrier gas to a temperature substantially below the melting point of either component of the admixture. The admixture is introduced into the carrier gas and the admixture is sprayed atop a ductile carrier. The admixture adheres to the carrier and forms a solid permanent magnet. An electric field is applied to the sprayed admixture to create a permanent magnetic moment.

Abstract: A coating material is deposited on a substrate by vacuum or low-pressure pulsed detonation coating. A detonation chamber receives a detonable mixture containing a coating precursor. The detonable mixture is ignited to produce detonation products laden with the coating precursor. The detonation products are accelerated in a low-pressure or vacuum chamber and discharged through a nozzle into contact with a substrate situated in low pressure to produce a high quality coating.