Abstract: Provided is a resin article produced by melt processing and having layers formed by a layer-separation. The resin article may include a first resin layer, a second resin layer formed on the first resin layer and an interface layer including a first resin and a second resin and formed between the first resin layer and the second resin layer. The resin article may have improved mechanical and surface characteristics. Further, since coating or plating is not required for manufacturing a resin article, a manufacturing time and/or cost can be reduced, and productivity can be increased.

Abstract: Provided is a resin article produced by melt processing and having layers formed by a layer-separation. having a layer-separated structure. The resin article may include a first resin layer and a second resin layer formed on the first resin layer. Also, the component of the first resin layer is detected on a surface of the second resin layer by infrared spectrometer. The resin article may have improved mechanical and surface characteristics. Further, since coating or plating is not required for manufacturing a resin article, a manufacturing time and/or cost can be reduced, and productivity can be increased.

Abstract: A multilayer material is provided in a continuous form on a roll having two bearing cover layers and an amorphous coating substance between the cover layers. At least one of the two cover layers is an at least translucent, oriented plastic film and the coating substance contains an adhesive. The multilayer material has an overall thickness (D) preferably in the range of 100-800 ?m, and the coating substance contributes at least 30% to this overall thickness. The adhesive contained in the coating substance is activatable at least once by heat and pressure, but is not sticky at room temperature. Methods for producing such a multilayer material and printing stock that is produced using a section of such a multilayer material are also described.

Abstract: A wear resistant multilayer nitride hard coating for substrates. The hard coating includes a first layer of titanium aluminum nitride and a second layer comprising a plurality of sublayer groups. Each sublayer group includes a first sublayer of titanium silicon nitride and a second sublayer of titanium aluminum nitride. The composition of the titanium aluminum nitride, both in the first layer and in the sublayer groups, is (TixAl1-x)N, wherein 0.4?x?0.6. The composition of the titanium silicon nitride sublayers is (TiySi1-y)N, wherein 0.85?y?0.98, and all of the silicon is in solid solution in the titanium silicon nitride such that no silicon phase or silicon nitride phase exists in this sublayer. The combined amount of aluminum and silicon present in the sublayer groups being narrowly controlled such that the sum of x and y is in the range of 1.38 to 1.46.

Abstract: A composite wafer includes a first substrate having a first vertical thickness and a top surface, the top surface being prepared in a state for subsequent semiconductor material epitaxial deposition. A carrier substrate is disposed beneath the first substrate. The carrier substrate has a second vertical thickness greater than the first vertical thickness. An interlayer bonds the first substrate to the carrier substrate.

Abstract: A label for removable application to an article such as a beverage bottle includes a backing layer (2) comprising a laminate of a bi-axially oriented polyester such as PET (12) and a bi-axially oriented polypropylene (14). The polyester film (12) has a lower coefficient of thermal expansion than the polypropylene film (14). Consequently, when the label is heated, it will tend to curl and this effect can be used to assist in the removal of the label from the article in a hot washing bath during recycling of the article.

Abstract: An insulating sheet includes a resin sheet, and an insulating layer disposed on the resin sheet, wherein the insulating layer includes an inorganic insulating layer, and the inorganic insulating layer includes first inorganic insulating particles which have a particle size of not less than 3 nm and not greater than 110 nm and which are bonded to each other.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cold-rolled steel sheet having a specific steel composition and having a composite steel structure including a ferrite structure and a martensite-containing second phase. In a surface region of the steel sheet from the surface to a depth one-tenth the gage, the number density of n-ary groups of inclusions determined by specific n-th determinations is 120 or less per 100 cm2 of a rolling plane, in which the distance in steel sheet rolling direction between outermost surfaces of two outermost particles of the group of inclusions is 80 ?m or more. Also disclosed is a cold-rolled steel sheet having a specific steel composition and having a steel structure of a martensite single-phase structure. In the surface region, the number density of groups of inclusions, in which the distance between the outermost surfaces is 100 ?m or more, is 120 or less per 100 cm2 of a rolling plane.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a shape retaining film excellent in shape retention, and further having high tensile elasticity and good longitudinal tear resistance. The shape retaining film is composed of at least one base material layer containing an ethylene polymer that has the density of 900 kg/m3 or more, and the weight-average molecular weight (Mw)/number-average molecular weight (Mn) of 5 to 20, and at least one soft layer containing a high polymer material. The ethylene polymer is an ethylene homopolymer or an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer in which the content of a-olefin unit having 3 to 6 carbon atoms is less than 2% by weight, The high polymer material has the melting point (Tm2) lower than the melting point (Tm1) of the ethylene polymer, the tensile elasticity of 10 to 50 GPa, and the recovery angle of 65° or less as a result of 180° bending, test.

Abstract: The invention relates to a preformed sheet comprising at least two mono-layers, each mono-layer containing a fibrous network with fibers having a tensile strength of at least about 1.2 GPa and a tensile modulus of at least 40 GPa and a binder, and a separating film on at least one of its outer surfaces, characterized in that the separating film has an areal density of between 1 and 5 g/m2. With this preformed sheet assemblies and articles offering a substantially higher ballistic protection level at a certain weight can be obtained. The invention further relates to an assembly of at least two such sheets and to a flexible ballistic-resistant article comprising said assembly.

Abstract: A polyamide resin-based heat-shrinkable multilayer film having excellent heat shrinkability and strength, as well as a high degree of deep A polyamide resin-based heat-shrinkable multilayer film having excellent heat shrinkability and strength, as well as a high degree of deep drawability as represented a shorter side-basis draw ratio (D/L) in excess of 0.6 between a maximum draw depth (D) and a shorter side length (L) of a mold opening is provided. The multilayer film is characterized by including a surface layer (a) comprising a thermoplastic resin, an intermediate layer (b) comprising a polyamide resin, and a surface layer (c) comprising a sealable resin, wherein (A) the intermediate layer (b) comprises a mixture of an aliphatic polyamide having a melting point of at least 180° C., and an amorphous aromatic polyamide comprising a polycondensation product of an aliphatic diamine with is ophthalmic acid and terephthalic acid as main acid components, including 25-45 wt.

Abstract: A cold-rolled steel sheet has a chemical composition of C: 0.12% to 0.3%, Si: 0.5% or less, Mn: less than 1.5%, Al: 0.15% or less, N: 0.01% or less, P: 0.02% or less, and S: 0.01% or less, with the remainder including iron and inevitable impurities and has a martensite single-phase structure as its steel microstructure. In a surface region of the steel sheet from the surface to a depth one-tenth the gauge, the number density of n-ary groups of inclusions determined by specific n-th determinations is 120 or less per 100 cm2 of a rolling plane, where the distance in steel sheet rolling direction between outermost surfaces of two outermost particles of the group of inclusions is 100 ?m or more. The steel sheet is a high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet which has a sufficiently minimized rate of bending fracture starting from inclusions and thereby has excellent bending workability.

Abstract: A layered insulation apparatus and method of making that contains a multiple layer insulation that has a top outside moisture barrier layer, followed by a first flame retardant layer, followed by a metal layer, followed by a second flame retardant layer, and finally followed by a bottom moisture barrier outside layer. A sound abatement layer may optionally be layered on top of the first moisture barrier layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surface-waterproof sheet for inorganic boards including multi-use non-woven fabrics and a waterproof coating layer, and a method of manufacturing the same. The method includes preparing a multi-use non-woven fabric composed of cellulose fibers, glass fibers and organic fibers; preparing a waterproof coating solution containing a powdery acrylic binder, water, an inorganic filler, a water repellent, a pigment and an antimicrobial agent; and coating the waterproof coating solution on the multi-use non-woven fabric, followed by drying the waterproof coating solution, thereby providing surface-waterproof sheet for inorganic boards for buildings, which has improved adhesion to the inorganic board and economic feasibility.

Abstract: A laminated tape includes: an adhesive material layer; a first polyolefin layer provided on one side of the adhesive material layer; and a second polyolefin layer provided on the other side of the adhesive material layer. The laminated tape is sandwiched between opposing base films of a packaging body to be welded. The polyolefin used for the first polyolefin layer and the second polyolefin layer is of the same type. The thickness of the respective layers of the laminated tape is preferably defined so that the thickness of the first polyolefin layer and the adhesive material layer is 30 ?m or more and the thickness of the second polyolefin layer is less than 30 ?m.

Abstract: A structural color body is film-like and formed of a resin layer containing a block copolymer, the resin layer has a micro-phase separated structure including lamellar micro domains, each of the micro domains has a wave-like shape having amplitudes in the thickness direction of the structural color body, and in each of the micro domains, a maximum value of distances in the direction between the tops of convexities and the bottoms of concavities is larger than the wavelength in the visible light range.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for making a hot stamped coated steel sheet product, comprising the steps of pre-coating a steel strip or sheet with aluminum- or aluminum alloy, cutting said pre-coated steel strip or sheet to obtain a pre-coated steel blank, heating the blank in a furnace preheated to a temperature and during a time defined by diagram according to thickness, at a heating rate Vc between 20 and 700° C. comprised between 4 and 12° C./s and at a heating rate Vc? between 500 and 700° C. comprised between 1.5 and 6° C./s, to obtain a heated blank; then transferring said heated blank to a die, hot stamping the heated blank in the die obtain a hot stamped steel sheet product, cooling at a mean rate Vr between the exit of the heated blank from the furnace, down to 400° C., of at least 30° C./s.

Abstract: A laminated glass assembly includes an annealed outer glass panel and an inner glass panel. A first Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) layer is disposed adjacent the outer glass panel, and a second PVB layer is disposed adjacent the inner glass panel. A polymeric film layer of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) is disposed between the first PVB layer and the second PVB layer. The outer glass panel, the first PVB layer, the polymeric film layer, the second PVB layer and the inner glass panel are bonded together to form the laminated glass assembly. The polymeric film layer may include a deformation control mechanism, such as scoring, cuts or perforations disposed therein, to alter a mechanical elongation characteristic of the polymeric film layer.

Abstract: A coating system having two layers of porous coatings is provided. The layers include a tightly controlled and matched porosity. The layer system also includes a substrate with a bonding layer. The inner ceramic layer and the outer ceramic layer are formed on the bonding layer. The bonding layer may comprise a MCrAlX alloy.

Abstract: The present invention provides entirely or partially injection-moulded multi-component composite systems having improved fire behaviour and a process for their production.

Abstract: An acoustic composite containing at least a first acoustically coupled non-woven composite and a second acoustically coupled non-woven composite, each acoustically coupled non-woven composite containing a non-woven layer and a facing layer. The non-woven layer contains a plurality of binder fibers and a plurality of bulking fibers and has a binder zone and a bulking zone. The facing layer of the second acoustically coupled non-woven composite is adjacent the second surface of the non-woven layer of the first acoustically coupled non-woven composite.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gas barrier film having high barrier properties, folding/bending resistance and smoothness and excellent cutting suitability, and also provides an organic photoelectric conversion element equipped with the gas barrier film. The gas barrier film is characterized by having a gas barrier layer unit (5) on a side face of at least one surface of a base material (2), wherein the gas barrier layer unit (5) comprises a first barrier layer (3) formed by a chemical vapor deposition method and a second barrier layer (4) formed by applying a silicon compound onto the first barrier layer (3) to form a coating film and modifying the coating film, and wherein the second barrier layer (4) has an unmodified region (4B) on a side facing the base material and a modified region (4A) on a side facing the front layer of the film.

Abstract: A laminate comprising at least one layer of a first thermoplastic resin composition alternately stacked with at least two layers of a second thermoplastic resin composition, so that the outermost layers are the layers of the second thermoplastic resin composition, wherein the first thermoplastic resin composition, comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer and modified ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymers, and the second thermoplastic resin composition has a different composition from the first thermoplastic resin composition, and wherein, in any adjacent pair of the layer of the first thermoplastic resin composition and the layer of the second thermoplastic resin composition, the layer of the first thermoplastic resin composition and the layer of the second thermoplastic resin composition have a specific tensile modulus ratio and a specific thickness ratio.

Abstract: In the case of a metal-ceramic substrate with a multilayered ceramic material in sheet form, and with at least one metallization that is provided on one surface side of the ceramic material and is joined to be ceramic material by direct bonding or active soldering, the ceramic material has at least one inner layer or base layer of a silicon nitride ceramic. The surface side of the ceramic material that is provided with the at least one metallization is formed by an intermediate layer of an oxidic ceramic applied to the base layer.

Abstract: Embodiments of a coated substrate comprise a substrate (100) with a multi-functional multi-layer nanoparticle coating (105) having a thickness of up to about 500 nm thereon. The nanoparticle coating (105) comprises an ionic polyelectrolyte layer (110), and a mixed colloid layer disposed over the polyelectrolyte layer (110). The mixed colloid layer comprises hydrophilic colloid ions (130) and conductive colloid ions (120) which is coupled through electrostatic or non-electrostatic forces, and the conductive colloid ions (120), the hydrophilic colloid ions (130), or both are coupled to the polyelectrolyte layer (110).

Abstract: A coated article is provided which may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered) in certain instances. In certain example embodiments, an interlayer of or including a metal oxide such as tin oxide is provided under an infrared (IR) reflecting layer so as to be located between respective layers comprising silicon nitride and zinc oxide. It has been found that the use of such a tin oxide inclusive interlayer results in significantly improved mechanical durability, thermal stability and/or haze characteristics.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a prepreg which can be thinner, and has both surfaces which have different application, function, performance or properties to each other, one of which has excellent adhesion to the conductive layer, and the conductive layer which is in contact with the one surface of the prepreg can form a fine circuit, and the present invention provides a prepreg including a core layer containing a fibrous base, a first resin layer which is formed on one surface of the core layer, a second layer which is formed on the other surface of the core layer, and a carrier film which is selected from the group consisting of a metal foil and a resin film and which is laminated on at least one of the surfaces of the first resin layer and the second resin layer, wherein the first resin layer contains a first epoxy resin composition containing silica nanoparticles having an average particle diameter of 1 to 100 nm; a thermoplastic resin selected from the group consisting of a polyimide resin, a p

Abstract: The present invention provides a dicing tape-integrated film for semiconductor back surface, including: a dicing tape including a base material and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer provided on the base material; and a film for flip chip type semiconductor back surface provided on the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, in which the film for flip chip type semiconductor back surface has a storage elastic modulus (at 60° C.) of from 0.9 MPa to 15 MPa.

Abstract: The laminate sheet of polylactic acid-based resin of the present invention is a laminate sheet comprising Layer A and Layer B consisting of polylactic acid-based resin composition and both of said Layer A and said Layer B contain a nucleating agent, and said Layer A and said Layer B contain said nucleating agent in a specific amount. The present invention makes it possible to obtain a thermoformed plastic excellent in heat resistance and transparency, and further, provides a laminate sheet of polylactic acid-based resin excellent in thermoformability.

Abstract: A laminate film including a first polyolefin heat sealable matte resin layer including a blend of 15-30 wt % metallocene-catalyzed butene-propylene elastomer and 85-70 wt % of a matte resin including ethylene homopolymer and propylene homopolymer or copolymer is disclosed. The laminate film could further have additional layers such as a second polyolefin resin-containing layer, a metal layer, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an article containing a base material and a low-reflection film formed on a surface of the base material, in which the low-reflection film contains a first layer, a second layer and a third layer in this order from the base material side, and the first layer, the second layer and the third layer have refractive indexes n1, n2 and n3, respectively, which meet the relationship of n1>n3>n2.

Abstract: A method of forming an electrode includes casting a molten metal in a mould to form an electrode with a header portion and a blade portion. The blade portion of the electrode is then rolled after it has been cast. The blade portion may be rolled into at least two different thicknesses. In one embodiment the metal is lead or lead alloy and the method relates to the forming of a lead or lead alloy anode.

Abstract: An architectural construct is a synthetic material that includes a matrix characterization of different crystals. An architectural construct can be configured as a solid mass or as parallel layers that can be on a nano-, micro-, and macro-scale. Its configuration can determine its behavior and functionality under a variety of conditions. Implementations of an architectural construct can include its use as a substrate, sacrificial construct, carrier, filter, sensor, additive, and catalyst for other molecules, compounds, and substances, or may also include a means to store energy and generate power.

Abstract: Disclosed is a surface coating film for a forming machine, including: a substrate; a nitride layer on the substrate; a multilayered film layer deposited on the nitride layer by reaction of nitrogen (N) with a TiAl target and a Cr target; and a carbonitride layer deposited on the multilayered film layer by reaction of nitrogen (N) and carbon (C) with a TiAl target and a Cr target.

Abstract: Coating systems and processes by which the coating systems can be deposited to be resistant to contaminants, and particularly resistant to infiltration and damage caused by CMAS. The coating systems include inner and outer ceramic layers, each having a microstructure characterized by splats and horizontal porosity. The inner ceramic layer consists essentially of zirconia stabilized by about 6 to about 9 weight percent yttria. The outer ceramic layer overlies and contacts the inner ceramic layer to define the outermost surface of the coating system. The outer ceramic layer consists essentially of zirconia stabilized by about 25 to about 75 weight percent yttria, has a thickness that is less than the thickness of the inner ceramic layer, and has a porosity level that is lower than that of the inner ceramic layer.

Abstract: A spacecraft or spacesuit that provides shielding to reduce exposure to ionizing radiation such as high energy electrons and protons. Further, methods are provided for reducing exposure through spacesuits and manufacturing spacecraft and spacesuit shields.

Abstract: A multilayered film and a photovoltaic module where the oxidation-sensitive solar cell is protected against ingress of oxygen provided. The solar cell is protected by the multilayer film as a back cover. The multilayer film comprises the following layers in direct succession: a solar cell-facing layer of a moulding composition comprising at least 70% by weight of EVOH, an adhesion promoter layer, a middle layer of a thermoplastic moulding composition, an optional adhesion promoter layer, and an outer layer comprising at least 35% by weight of polyamide.

Abstract: A glass substrate is provided having a major surface on which there is a coating comprising a transparent conductive oxide film. The TCO film may comprise aluminum-doped zinc aluminum oxide (“AZO”) or tin-doped indium oxide (“ITO”). When the coated glass substrate is heat-treated, the coating exhibits desirable sheet resistance and absorption values. In some cases, the coating comprises a first transparent dielectric film, a second transparent dielectric film, a transparent conductive oxide film comprising AZO or ITO, and a third transparent dielectric film.

Abstract: A transparent conductive film having excellent visibility and a method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The transparent conductive film having excellent visibility includes a transparent film; an undercoating layer formed on the transparent film; and a conductive layer formed on the undercoating layer, wherein the undercoating layer includes a first low refractive index layer formed of a material having an index of refraction of 1.4 to 1.46 at a lower side of the conductive layer, and a high refractive index layer formed of silicon oxynitride having an index of refraction of 1.7 to 2.0 between the first low refractive index layer and the transparent film.

Abstract: The invention relates to a substrate (10), provided with a thin-film multilayer comprising an alternation of n functional layers (40, 80) having reflection properties in the infrared and/or in solar radiation and (n+1) coatings (20, 60, 100), where n is an integer ?2, said coatings being composed of a plurality of dielectric layers (24, 26; 64, 66; 104), so that each functional layer (40, 80) is placed between two coatings (20, 60, 100), at least two functional layers (40, 80) each being deposited on a wetting layer (30, 70) itself deposited respectively directly onto a subjacent coating (20, 60), characterized in that two subjacent coatings (20, 60) each comprise at least one dielectric layer (24, 64) and at least one noncrystalline smoothing layer (26, 66) made from a material that is different from the material of said dielectric layer within each coating, said smoothing layer (26, 66) being in contact with said superjacent wetting layer (30, 70) and in that these two subjacent coatings (20, 60) being of d

Abstract: A stab and ballistic resistant material and method of preparing the same, comprising a stab-resistant layer and a ballistic resistant layer, wherein the stab-resistant layer comprises at least one layer, wherein each layer is constituted of two structural units, each of which is formed from perpendicularly combined high strength and high module unidirectional fiber prepreg strips, adjacent structural units are rotated 45°, and the stab-resistant layer has membranes adhered to both sides; the ballistic resistant layer comprises at least one layer, wherein each layer is constituted of two structural units, each of which is formed from perpendicularly combined unidirectional fiber prepreg strips, adjacent structural units are rotated 90°, and the ballistic resistant layer has membranes adhered to both sides. The stab and ballistic resistant material of the invention makes stab and ballistic resistant vests lighter, more efficient in protection, and easy to produce.

Abstract: A flexible substrate for a display panel and a manufacturing method thereof is disclosed. The flexible substrate may include a first film having a glass cloth located within a first heat-resistant resin, and a second film laminated on at least one side of the first film. The second film may include a second heat-resistant resin. The flexible substrate may further include an intermediate material between the first film and the second film. The intermediate material may be applied to an outer part of the first film and may adhere the first film to the second film.

Abstract: A laser welding structure includes a lead, a conductive member, and a welding part. The lead has a nickel plating layer and is made of copper or copper alloy. The conductive member is joined with the lead and is made of copper or copper alloy. The welding part is formed by a laser welding so as to join the lead and the conductive member. An end portion of the welding part has a rounded convex shape.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a low thermal-impedance insulated metal substrate has steps of providing an electrical-conductive metal layer; forming a first thermal-conductive polymeric composite layer on the electrical-conductive metal layer; forming a second thermal-conductive polymeric composite layer on the first thermal-conductive polymeric composite layer; and adhere a thermal-conductive metal layer on the second thermal-conductive polymeric composite layer by hot-pressing process. Therefore, the low thermal-impedance insulated metal substrate of the present invention has lower thermal-impedance, lower coefficient of thermal expansion and higher electrical reliability.

Abstract: A breathable, heat-sealable composite film comprising first and second layers of polymeric material wherein (i) the polymeric material of the first layer comprises copolyester comprising monomeric units derived from one or more diol(s); one or more dicarboxylic acid(s); and one or more poly(alkylene oxide) glycol(s); and (ii) the second layer is a heat-sealable polymeric layer, and a process for the production thereof.

Abstract: A cellulose acylate laminate film containing a skin B layer that contains a cellulose acetate satisfying 2.50?Z2<3.00 (Z2 means a total degree of acyl substitution) and a core layer that is thicker than the skin B layer and contains a cellulose acylate satisfying 2.00<Z1?2.50 (Z1 means a total degree of acyl substitution), wherein the core layer and the skin B layer contain a retardation-controlling agent having refractive index anisotropy and the difference between the refractive index anisotropy measured on one surface of the film and the refractive index anisotropy measured on the other surface thereof is at most 0.0005.

Abstract: A water-proof and dust-proof membrane assembly which has a satisfactory water-proof property, dust-proof property, sound transmission capability and air permeability, as well as excellent supporting intensity and pressure resistance is provided. A water-proof and dust-proof membrane assembly having a body and a supporting member, in which the body is an asymmetric porous structure in the form of membrane having a first surface and a second surface, the supporting member is composed of a polymeric material, includes a first contact surface and a second contact surface and the porosity (second porosity) of the supporting member is larger than the first porosity, i.e. 10% to 99.9%, and the first surface of the body and the first contact surface of the supporting body are bonded is provided.

Abstract: A multilayer, heat-shrinkable film generally includes at least one bulk layer and a microlayer section comprising at least 10 microlayers, each of which has a thickness ranging from about 0.001 to 0.015 mil. The ratio of the thickness of any of the microlayers to the thickness of the bulk layer is at least about 1:2. The film has a total free shrink (ASTM D2732-03) of at least about 10% at 200° F.

Abstract: A coated glass includes a substrate, a first conductive layer, a metallic layer and a second conductive layer. The first conductive layer is deposited on the substrate. The metallic layer is deposited on the first conductive layer. The second conductive layer is deposited on the metallic layer. The first conductive layer and the second conductive layer are consisted of tin oxide, antimony oxide and zinc oxide, zinc oxide has a mole percentage in a range from about 30% to about 50%, antimony oxide has a mole percentage in a range from about 1% to about 5%, and the remaining is tin oxide.

Abstract: A high-temperature insulation assembly for use in high-temperature electrical machines and a method for forming a high-temperature insulation assembly for insulating conducting material in a high-temperature electrical machine. The assembly includes a polymeric film and at least one ceramic coating disposed on the polymeric film. The polymeric film is disposed over conductive wiring or used as a conductor winding insulator for phase separation and slot liner.