Abstract: A method of manufacturing a cured composite structure includes placing a radius filler element into a radius cavity extending along a length of a composite base member formed of dry fiber material comprised of reinforcing fibers. The radius filler element is formed of a radius filler material. The method also includes infusing resin into the dry fiber material, and chemically reacting the resin with the radius filler material to create a mixture of resin and radius filler material along side surface interfaces between the radius filler element and the composite base member. The method additionally includes curing or solidifying the resin, and allowing solvent in the resin to evaporate causing hardening of the mixture and bonding of the radius filler element to the composite base member, and resulting in a cured composite structure.

Abstract: An improved method for manufacturing a continuous self-healing barrier film is provided. The method includes slot-die coating opposing sides of a separator substrate with a curing agent slurry and a curable resin slurry using a single-sided coating line or a tandem coating line. The method also includes sequentially interleaving inner and outer protective layers via a continuous roll-to-roll process to create a multi-layered barrier film. The barrier film can optionally be formed into a barrier envelope, and an insulating core material can be inserted into the barrier envelope to define an enclosure. Evacuating and sealing the enclosure along a perimeter of the barrier envelop forms a self-healing vacuum insulation panel with excellent properties for use as a building material and in refrigeration systems, for example. The barrier film can alternatively be used in the manufacture of tires, roofing, cargo containers, food packaging, and pharmaceutical packaging, for example.

Abstract: A positive electrode material for a lithium ion secondary battery containing carbon, in which, when a peak of the carbon that is measured by Raman scattering and is present at 2200 to 3400 cm?1 is peak-separated into peaks including five types of Voigt functions of a peak 1 having a peak top present at 2200 to 2380 cm?1, a peak 2 having a peak top present at 2400 to 2550 cm?1, a peak 3 having a peak top present at 2600 to 2750 cm?1, a peak 4 having a peak top present at 2850 to 2950 cm?1, and a peak 5 having a peak top present at 3100 to 3250 cm?1, an average of proportions of Gaussian functions in the peak 3 and the peak 4 is 90% or more and less than 100%.

Abstract: An electrical interface can include one or more connector devices that facilitate communication between components while they are connected. The connector devices can provide a secure communication and/or power link that resists infiltration by foreign object debris (“FOD”) as well as redundant electrical pathways. The connector devices can further provide mechanisms that are lightweight, are operable in a broad range of temperatures (e.g., low temperatures), accommodate displacement without loss of electrical continuity, and are of low resistance and induction. The connector devices can further provide a kickoff force upon separation of the components.

Abstract: Provided herein is a lithium-ion battery comprising an electrode assembly, wherein the electrode assembly comprises at least one cathode, at least one anode, and a separator interposed between the at least one cathode and the at least one anode; and wherein the separator comprises a porous base material and a porous polymer layer coated on a surface of the porous base material and adjacent to the at least one cathode. The lithium-ion battery comprising the separator disclosed herein prevents thermal runaway during overcharge, thereby ensuring the safety of lithium-ion battery.

Abstract: The present invention provides a slurry composition comprising (a) a binder comprising a polymer comprising a fluocopolymer dispersed in a liquid medium; and (b) at least one conductive carbon material having a BET surface area of greater than 100 m2/g. Also provided are electrodes and electrical storage devices.

Abstract: The present invention provides super-hydrophobic fabrics and a preparation method thereof, and belong to the field of textiles. The super-hydrophobic fabrics are obtained by finishing Pickering emulsion formed by amphiphilic particles stabilizing low-surface-energy substances in water. Via a one-step finishing method using Pickering emulsion technology, facile preparation of durable super-hydrophobic fabrics is realized. The static contact angle between the finished fabric surfaces and water droplets is greater than 150 degrees, and the water droplets can roll off easily; and after being subjected to 30 times of standard washing tests, the finished fabrics still maintains excellent water repellency. In addition, the Pickering emulsion preparation and finishing process of the present invention are environmentally friendly, pollution-free, facile to operate and widely applicable.

Abstract: A soft neural interface connector apparatus includes a PCB having a two-dimensional array of solder balls, a transparent top board, a cushioning layer on one side of the transparent top board, and a soft neural interface including a flexible and/or stretchable microelectrode array (MEA) through which neural signals are obtained or delivered. The MEA includes a two-dimensional array of contact pads corresponding to the array of solder balls. The PCB, the transparent top board, the cushioning layer, and the MEA are stacked together such that the MEA is between the cushioning layer and the PCB, and the contact pads are aligned with and in electrical contact with associated solder balls. A magnetic connector system having at least one magnetic connector component on the transparent top board is magnetically connected with at least one magnetic connector component on the PCB to press the contact pads and associated solder balls together.

Abstract: A porous polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membrane of the present disclosure is a membrane having an average fibril length of 50 ?m or more, having an average node length 5 or more times larger than the average fibril length, and having an average node area ratio of 5% or less. The porous PTFE membrane of the present disclosure, when attached as a waterproof air-permeable membrane to a housing of an electrical component or electrical device, allows water vapor residing inside the housing to be quickly discharged out of the housing.

Abstract: The invention regards a method for the synthesis of Zero-Valent metal micro- and nanoparticles, in which a first aqueous solution (SOL1) of a salt of a noble metal (A) is mixed with a third neutral or basic aqueous solution (SOL3) of an inorganic sulphur-based reducing agent (C), and wherein the mixture thus obtained is added to a second aqueous solution (SOL2) of a salt of a transition metal (B) and a second aliquot of the inorganic reducing agent; such method provides that the amount of the inorganic reducing agent (C) is in a stoichiometric excess in the reduction reaction to Zero-Valent of both the salt of the noble metal (A) contained in the first solution (SOL1) and the salt of the transition metal (B) contained in the second solution (SOL2). The invention also regards Zero-Valent micro and nanoparticles, preferably bimetallic, obtained with the above method.

Abstract: A groove having any length is manufactured in a quartz-based waveguide chip without limitation of a chip size. A marker indicating a planned cutting line extending from a connection end surface of a quartz-based waveguide chip in an in-chip plane direction is formed in advance by processing a core layer of the waveguide of the quartz-based waveguide chip, an irradiation position of laser light is aligned with a position of a starting point of the marker in a state where quartz-based waveguide chip is placed on a stage, and a groove is manufactured in the connection end surface of the quartz-based waveguide chip by moving the stage in the extending direction of the marker while irradiating the quartz-based waveguide chip with the laser light from an upper side.

Abstract: A pattern-forming method includes: forming a pattern on an upper face side of a substrate; applying a first composition to a sidewall of the pattern; forming a resin layer by applying a second composition to an inner face side of the sidewall of the pattern coated with the first composition; allowing the resin layer to separate into a plurality of phases; and removing at least one of the plurality of phases. The first composition contains a first polymer. The second composition contains a second polymer. The second polymer includes a first block having a first structural unit and a second block having a second structural unit. The polarity of the second structural unit is higher than the polarity of the first structural unit. Immediately before forming of the resin layer, a static contact angle ? (°) of water on the sidewall of the pattern satisfies inequality (1).

Abstract: A polyester resin having low-temperature (80-240° C.) fluidity, storage stability, and achieving both dispersibility and grindability, where the polyester resin includes, in reacted form: a polyhydric alcohol; a polycarboxylic acid; a sulfonate component, which is a bis(2-hydroxyethyl)isophthalate sulfonic acid salt; and a hetero alicyclic skeleton, which can be a monomer of formula (1) and/or formula (2): where X is O, S, or NH and R1 to R4 are functional groups. Also, a method for producing the polyester resin by polymerizing a mixture containing the polyhydric alcohol, the polycarboxylic acid, the sulfonate component and the hetero alicyclic skeleton component having formula (1) and/or (2).

Abstract: A technology called RINSE (Removal of Incubated Nanotubes through Selective Exfoliation) is demonstrated. RINSE removes carbon nanotube (CNT) aggregates in CNFETs without compromising CNFET performance. In RINSE, CNTs are deposited on a substrate, coated with a thin adhesive layer, and sonicated. The adhesive layer is strong enough to keep the individual CNTs on the substrate, but not the larger CNT aggregates. When combined with a CNFET CMOS process as disclosed here, record CNFET CMOS yield and uniformity can be realized.

Abstract: Compositions comprising highly reflective microcrystalline/amorphous materials are provided. In some instances, the highly reflective materials are microcrystalline or amorphous carbonate materials, which may include calcium and/or magnesium carbonate. In some instances, the materials are CO2 sequestering materials. Also provided are methods of making and using the compositions, e.g., to increase the albedo of a surface, to mitigate urban heat island effects, etc.

Abstract: Additive fabrication methods for 3D composite objects having preform fiber reinforcements embedded in a matrix material include providing local heat and mechanical energy to at least partially melt, impregnate and solidify the matrix material forming at least one reinforced composite layer of the object. Successive layers are added in accordance to a computer generated tool path to form a three dimensional object with useful features.

Abstract: Methods of co-bonding a first thermoset composite (TSC) and a second TSC to define a cured composite part are disclosed herein. The methods include partially curing the first TSC to a target state of cure (SOC) to define a first partially cured TSC. The partially curing is based, at least in part, on a maximum temperature of the first TSC during the partially curing and on an elapsed time that an actual temperature of the first TSC is greater than a threshold temperature. The methods further include combining the first partially cured TSC with the second TSC to define a partially cured TSC assembly and heating the partially cured TSC assembly to bond the first partially cured TSC to the second TSC, cure the partially cured TSC assembly, and produce a cured composite part.

Abstract: The one-part moisture-curable urethane composition of the present technology includes: a urethane prepolymer (A) having an isocyanate group; at least one type of compound (B) selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic isocyanate compound and a modified product of the aliphatic isocyanate compound; and a monoalcohol compound (C) having a hydroxy group, the monoalcohol compound (C) being blended in an amount such that the amount of the hydroxy group in the monoalcohol compound (C) is from 0.025 to 0.4 mol per 1 mol of the isocyanate group in the urethane prepolymer (A).

Abstract: An airbag textile containing a woven textile having an inner side and an outer side, a primer layer on the outer side of the textile and a gas barrier layer on the primer layer. The primer layer contains a first thermoplastic polymer and has a surface roughness and a plurality of holes extending at least partially through the thickness of the primer layer. The gas barrier layer contains a second thermoplastic polymer and at least partially fills in the surface roughness and holes of the primer layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ultrahigh sensitive pressure-sensing film based on spiky hollow carbon spheres and the fabrication method thereof. The fabricated spiky hollow carbon spheres composed polydimethylsiloxane sensing film whose spheres were well dispersed in the matrix. The spiky structure is useful for the spheres to trigger Fowler-Nordheim (F-N) tunneling effect and thus enhancing the sensitivity of the material. The carbon material fabricated by the precursor transformation method contains a proper Nitrogen doping, which has efficiently increased the carrier migration ability. The hollow structure can both regulate the density of fillers and help to improve its temperature independence. Calcine the spheres under an inert atmosphere to transform the spiky hollow organic spheres into a carbon one, in this process the Nitrogen fraction and graphitization can be adjusted. The above carbon spheres then can be assembled with polydimethylsiloxane to achieve the composite film.

Abstract: An insulating core material for a refrigerating appliance includes a plurality of insulating glass spheres, wherein a plurality of interstitial spaces are defined between at least a portion of the insulating glass spheres of the plurality of glass spheres. A coating material is applied at least to the outer surface of the insulating glass spheres, wherein the coating material modifies the outer surface to define a retaining outer surface of each insulating glass sphere of the plurality of glass spheres. A secondary insulating material is combined with the plurality of insulating glass spheres, wherein the secondary insulating material is at least partially retained by the retaining outer surfaces of the insulating glass spheres to occupy the plurality of interstitial spaces.

Abstract: Methods and materials used for production of constructs having a porous open or semi-open celled structure. Constructs may include a porous matrix as a base and a biocompatible conformal coating thereon.

Abstract: The invention involves a kind of electrified composite membrane with extracellular matrix electrical topology characteristics and its preparation method, which resolves the technical problems of poor matching of electric characteristics and natural extracellular matrix characteristics in the existing materials and limited restoration effect of materials. The invention provides a kind of electrified composite membrane with extracellular matrix electrical topology characteristics mainly composed of ferroelectric polymer matrix and piezoelectric active fiber fillings. By regulating the draw ratio, content and of piezoelectric active fiber and thickness of composite film, the invention can realized the flexibility of film material and electrical topological features of bionic extracellular matrix, with proper tissue adhesion and good electric adaptability and high clinical operability.

Abstract: Multilayer thermoplastic films, and laminates and articles comprising the films, wherein the film comprises at least one inner layer and at least two outer layers, wherein the inner layer comprises a polymeric composition comprising from about 55% to about 95% of one or more non-hydrogenated styrenic block copolymers, olefinic block copolymers, or combinations thereo; and each outer layer comprises at least 20% polypropylene and has a thickness of from about 5% to about 15% of the total film thickness, and further wherein the film has a constant force tear propagation of about 20% or less.

Abstract: A process for making an animal litter from a woody biomass starting material is described, with the performance amendments substantially located entirely on the outside surface of the woody biomass particles. The process may include the steps of densifying the biomass starting material, crumbling the densified biomass material; screening the densified biomass material for size; optionally adding a zeolite containing a scent; spray coating the sized, densified biomass particles with a surface adhesion agent; and powder dosing the sized, densified biomass particles and zeolites with a performance amendment comprising equal parts bentonite and guar gum.

Abstract: Curable epoxy resin compositions suitable for liquid resin infusion processes. In one embodiment, the resin composition contains (a) at least two polyepoxides, one of which is triglycidyl ether of tris(hydroxyphenyl)methane, (b) an aromatic amine curing agent, and (c) core-shell rubber particles. In another embodiment, the resin composition (a) at least two polyepoxides, one of which is diglycidyl ether of bis(hydroxyphenyl)fluorene, (b) an aromatic amine curing agent, and (c) core-shell rubber particles.

Abstract: An airbag textile containing a woven textile having an inner side and an outer side, a primer layer on the outer side of the textile and a gas barrier layer on the primer layer. The primer layer contains a first thermoplastic polymer and has a surface roughness and a plurality of holes extending at least partially through the thickness of the primer layer. The gas barrier layer contains a second thermoplastic polymer and at least partially fills in the surface roughness and holes of the primer layer.

Abstract: A structure for a turbine, the structure comprising a body having a multi-layer construction including an interior layer with substantially uniform concentrations throughout of facultative anaerobic organisms (FAO) that have gene sets capable of producing the enzyme urease and/or the proteins purloin, lustre A and perlustrin, along with glucose, and non-uniform concentrations throughout of a structural composition, the structural composition including a chitin-based component with silk fibronectin and water; an exterior layer of urea, water, calcium ions and facultative anaerobic organisms (FAOs) including urease, aragonite; and a binding layer of conchiolin protein intermediate the interior layer and the exterior layer. The facultative anaeorobic organisms (FAOs) are organisms classified in one of the Saccharomyces, Escherichia and Bacillus genuses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the production of polysaccharide fibers having increased fibrillation tendency, which, as a fiber-forming substance, comprise a mixture of cellulose and ?(1?3)-glucan, as well as to the fibers made thereof and to their use.

Abstract: A fabric laminate used as a reinforcing base material of a fiber-reinforced composite is constituted by laminating fabrics having warp yarns and weft yarns. Each warp yarn has a diameter-changing portion, in which the diameter of the yarn gradually changes in the yarn longitudinal direction in the vicinity of one end in the yarn longitudinal direction of the warp yarn.

Abstract: The fiber elements for soil stabilization include a combination of rigid and flexible fibers that are adapted to be added to soil in order to stabilize the soil to improve the geotechnical characteristics thereof. Each fiber element includes a rigid fiber having opposed first and second ends, at least the first end defining a first ring. A plurality of flexible fibers are attached to the first ring. When mixed with soil, the rigid fibers provide stiffness to the soil mass, and the flexible fibers provide deformability. For purposes of packaging, prior to addition to soil, the plurality of flexible fibers may be at least partially secured to one another by a water soluble material, such as a water soluble glue, water soluble thread or the like. A plurality of the fiber elements may be secured to one another by the water soluble material, forming a fiber module.

Abstract: A highly uniform nonwoven fabric has high air permeability while it has a small maximum pore diameter. The nonwoven fabric includes: ultra-fine fibers, wherein the ultra-fine fibers have an average fiber diameter of 0.80 ?m or less, the proportion of the number of the ultra-fine fibers having a fiber diameter of 2.00 ?m or more is 5.0% or less, and the nonwoven fabric has an apparent density of not less than 0.05 g/cm3 and not more than 0.15 g/cm3 and has a maximum pore diameter of 10.0 ?m or less.

Abstract: There is provided an industrially scalable system and method for preparing graphene oxide and thereafter reduced graphene oxide, with high yields (generally better than 98 percent), in which the yield and quality are maximized. In certain embodiments of the present method and process, the initial particle size of the graphite charge and the temperature profile are of greater importance to a successful outcome than the reactants themselves. It should be noted that unlike the previous Hummers methods and derivatives, secondary oxidizers and exfoliation agents such as nitric acid, sodium nitrate and similar intercalation agents are not necessary to achieve the desired result.

Abstract: A semiconductor-on-insulator substrate for use in RF applications, such as a silicon-on-insulator substrate, comprises a semiconductor top layer, a buried oxide layer and a passivation layer over a support substrate. In addition, a penetration layer is provided between the passivation layer and the silicon support substrate to ensure sufficient high resistivity below RF features and avoid increased migration of dislocations in the support substrate. RF devices may be fabricated on and/or in such a semiconductor-on-insulator substrate.

Abstract: A high-strength network structured nano-carrier material and a preparation method and application thereof. A nano-cellulose solution and graphene are mixed and ultrasonication is performed in an ultrasonic pulverizer to obtain a nano-cellulose/graphene suspension. The suspension with a phenolic resin adhesive is mixed and stirred to obtain a nano-cellulose/graphene/phenolic resin suspension. The nano-cellulose/graphene/phenolic resin suspension is injected into a mold. The mold is placed in a freeze dryer for freezing and vacuum dried in two stages to obtain a nano-cellulose/graphene/phenolic resin aerogel. The aerogel is preheated and cured in a muffle furnace, then subjected to a high-temperature thermal decomposition treatment in a tube furnace to obtain a nano-carrier material having a high-strength network structure. The preparation method is simple and convenient, low in cost, environmentally friendly and green.

Abstract: An aluminized metallic scaffold for high temperature applications comprises a porous non-refractory alloy structure including a network of interconnected pores extending therethrough. The porous non-refractory alloy structure comprises a transition metal phase and an aluminide phase, and portions of the porous non-refractory alloy structure between interconnected pores have a thickness no greater than about 500 nm. A method of making an aluminized metallic scaffold for high-temperature applications comprises introducing aluminum into a surface of a porous metallic structure at an elevated temperature. The porous metallic structure comprises a transition metal and has a network of interconnected pores extending therethrough, where portions of the porous metallic structure between interconnected pores have a thickness no greater than about 500 nm.

Abstract: A multi-channel direct-deposit assembly method is disclosed to high-throughput synthesize three-dimensional macroporous/mesoporous (3DMM) material array with precisely controlled composition, pore size, and pore structure. The macropore size of the synthesized 3DMM material is in the range of 50-1000 nm; the mesopore size of the synthesized 3DMM material is in the range of 1-50 nm. The surface area of the 3DMM material is in the range of 20-1000 m2/g. The 3DMM material array can be used for rapid synthesis, screening and manufacture of catalysts and nanosensors.

Abstract: Fatty acid-derived biomaterials, methods of making the biomaterials, and methods of using them as drug delivery carriers are described. The fatty acid-derived biomaterials can be utilized alone or in combination with a medical device for the release and local delivery of one or more therapeutic agents. Methods of forming and tailoring the properties of said biomaterials and methods of using said biomaterials for treating injury in a mammal are also provided.

Abstract: A heat sink plate having a structure in which two or more kinds of materials are laminated, includes: a core layer in the thickness direction of the heat sink plate; and cover layers covering a top surface and a bottom surface of the core layer; wherein the cover layers comprise a material containing copper, wherein the core layer is formed of a matrix having a first thermal expansion coefficient and a plurality of layers extending in parallel along the thickness direction of the core layer in a lattice form in the matrix, wherein the plurality of layers are made of an alloy having a second thermal expansion coefficient.

Abstract: The invention relates to a resorbable multifilament comprising a number of individual resorbable filaments of a first type having a first degradation time and a number of individual resorbable filaments of a second type having a second degradation time, wherein the filaments of the first type and the filaments of the second type are arranged in close relationship to form a composite multifilament having a length and a specific composite cross-section comprising cross-sections of the individual filaments of the first type and second type, wherein the cross-sections of the individual filaments of the first and second type are located at determined relative positions, wherein the relative positions amongst the individual cross-sections of the filaments of the first and second types are invariant over the length of the composite multifilament.

Abstract: A fiber composite laminate having one or more fiber layers, comprising a first laminate region and a second laminate region. In the first laminate region, the fiber layers of the fiber composite laminate are impregnated with a thermoplastic elastomer material. In the second laminate region, fiber layers of a first lamina of the fiber composite laminate are impregnated with the thermoplastic elastomer matrix, and fiber layers of at least one second lamina of the fiber composite laminate that is positioned on top of the first lamina are impregnated with a thermosetting polymer matrix.

Abstract: A nanofiber nonwoven product is disclosed which comprises a polyamide with a relative viscosity from 2 to 330, spun into nanofibers with an average diameter of less than 1000 nanometers (1 micron). In general, the inventive products are prepared by: (a) providing a polyamide composition, wherein the polyamide has a relative viscosity from 2 to 330; (b) melt spinning the polyamide composition into a plurality of nanofibers having an average fiber diameter of less than 1 micron, followed by (c) forming the nanofibers into the product.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides supercapacitors that may avoid the shortcomings of current energy storage technology. Provided herein are electrochemical systems, comprising three dimensional porous reduced graphene oxide film electrodes. Prototype supercapacitors disclosed herein may exhibit improved performance compared to commercial supercapacitors. Additionally, the present disclosure provides a simple, yet versatile technique for the fabrication of supercapacitors through the direct preparation of three dimensional porous reduced graphene oxide films by filtration and freeze casting.

Abstract: A method of producing a polyarylene sulfide (PAS) includes a preparation step of preparing a charged mixture containing an organic amide solvent, a sulfur source, water, and a dihalo aromatic compound; a first-stage polymerization step of performing a polymerization reaction on the charged mixture at a temperature of from 170 to 280° C. to produce a prepolymer having a conversion ratio of the dihalo aromatic compound of 50% or greater; and a second-stage polymerization step of continuing the polymerization reaction in a phase-separated state at a temperature of from 245 to 290° C. in a reaction system containing the prepolymer, and includes adding a polyfunctional compound to the reaction system in the phase-separated state. A PAS having a melt viscosity (310° C., shear rate: 1216 sec?1) of from 0.1 to 8000 Pa·s is produced by the method.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a chain drive system that can reduce sliding resistance between a chain and a guide shoe, minimize increase of sliding resistance over time, and reduce production cost. Provided is a chain drive system 100 including a plurality of sprockets 101 and 102 over which a chain 130 passes over, and one or more guides 110 and 120 that guide the chain 130. The guides 110 and 120 include integral or separate guide shoes 111 and 121 each having a chain running surface. The chain running surfaces include, in part thereof, a lubricated area 114 where a solid lubricant P is held.

Abstract: In a threaded joint for pipes constituted by a pin and a box, each having a contact surface comprising a threaded portion and an unthreaded metal contact portion, the contact surface of the pin has a solid corrosion protective, preferably transparent coating based on a UV-curable resin and the contact surface of the box has a solid lubricating coating having plastic or viscoplastic rheological behavior which is preferably formed by the hot melt technique from a composition comprising a thermoplastic polymer, a wax, a metal soap, a corrosion inhibitor, a water-insoluble liquid resin, and a solid lubricant.

Abstract: An airbag textile containing a woven textile having an inner side and an outer side, a primer layer on the outer side of the textile and a gas barrier layer on the primer layer. The primer layer contains a first thermoplastic polymer and has a surface roughness and a plurality of holes extending at least partially through the thickness of the primer layer. The gas barrier layer contains a second thermoplastic polymer and at least partially fills in the surface roughness and holes of the primer layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides supercapacitors that may avoid the shortcomings of current energy storage technology. Provided herein are electrochemical systems, comprising three dimensional porous reduced graphene oxide film electrodes. Prototype supercapacitors disclosed herein may exhibit improved performance compared to commercial supercapacitors. Additionally, the present disclosure provides a simple, yet versatile technique for the fabrication of supercapacitors through the direct preparation of three dimensional porous reduced graphene oxide films by filtration and freeze casting.

Abstract: There is described a method for producing a synthetic yarn based on polyamide with high moisture regain capacity, comprising the steps of: reacting polyamide and polyetheramine having a molecular weight of at least 1500 to obtain a modified polyamide containing polyetheramine to increase the moisture regain of the polyamide; and generating a yarn from a molten mass of the modified polyamide.

Abstract: A waterborne basecoat includes a rheology package having two or more rheology modifiers selected from the group of an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer wax emulsion, an alkali swellable acrylic copolymer emulsion, a silicate layered clay, and a hydrophobically modified ethylene oxide urethane; a resin system comprising two or more waterborne dispersion resins selected from the group of a urethane-acrylic hybrid resin dispersion having a medium Tg of about 15 to about 35° C., a urethane modified Aldehyde/ketone emulsion having a high Tg of more than about 100° C., and a polyurethane dispersion having a low Tg of less than about ?20° C., and a pigment. The pigment may be metallic or non-metallic and may be selected from organic or inorganic pigments. The rheology package and the resin package may be optimized to accommodate properties commonly associated with different types of known pigments.