Abstract: The present invention provides a method of preparing aluminum-doped zinc oxide (AZO) nanocrystals. In an exemplary embodiment, the method includes (1) injecting a precursor mixture of a zinc precursor, an aluminum precursor, an amine, and a fatty acid in a solution of a vicinal diol in a non-coordinating solvent, thereby resulting in a reaction mixture, (2) precipitating the nanocrystals from the reaction mixture, thereby resulting in a final precipitate, and (3) dissolving the final precipitate in an apolar solvent. The present invention also provides a dispersion. In an exemplary embodiment, the dispersion includes (1) nanocrystals that are well separated from each other, where the nanocrystals are coated with surfactants and (2) an apolar solvent where the nanocrystals are suspended in the apolar solvent. The present invention also provides a film. In an exemplary embodiment, the film includes (1) a substrate and (2) nanocrystals that are evenly distributed on the substrate.

Abstract: A polarizing plate of the present invention includes a polyvinyl alcohol-based polarizer; and transparent protective films provided on both sides of the polarizer with an adhesive layer interposed between the polarizer and each transparent protective film, wherein the transparent protective film on one side comprises a lactone ring structure-containing (meth)acrylic resin and has an in-plane retardation of less than 40 nm and a thickness direction retardation of less than 80 nm, and the transparent protective film on the other side is a retardation plate that comprises a cellulose ester and satisfies the relation: nx>ny>nz, wherein nx is a refractive index in an X-axis direction where the in-plane refractive index is maximum, ny is a refractive index in a Y-axis direction perpendicular to the X-axis, and nz is a refractive index in a Z-axis direction corresponding to the thickness direction. The polarizing plate can satisfy durability and display uniformity (unevenness).

Abstract: An optical hardened film and method of making same is provided, which comprises a substrate, and a hardened coating layer formed from a photohardenable coating composition applied onto the substrate, wherein the photohardenable coating composition consists of the following components: (1) 20 to 60 wt % of an acrylate-based compound with a functionality of 1 to 3; (2) 40 to 80 wt % of a hydroxyl-containing or amino-containing oligomer with a functionality of 4 to 10; (3) 1 to 30 wt % of nanoparticles having a particle size of 5 to 50 nm and being ones selected from the group consisting of silica, aluminum oxide, barium sulfate, titanium dioxide and methyl methacrylate; and (4) 0.1 to 8 wt % of a photoinitiator; wherein the above weight percentages are each based on the total weight of the components (1) and (2).

Abstract: Provided is a novel coated phosphor capable of effectively suppressing the adverse effects of hydrogen sulfide gas generated by the reaction between a sulfur-containing phosphor and moisture in the air. Provided is a sulfur-containing phosphor having a configuration in which ZnO compound containing Zn and O is present on the surface of a sulfur-containing phosphor having a host material which includes sulfur.

Abstract: A heat ray-shielding material including a heat ray-shielding layer which includes flat silver particles and metal oxide particles is provided. Preferable aspects include: an aspect of the metal oxide particles including tin-doped indium oxide particles; an aspect of the heat ray-shielding layer including flat silver particles and metal oxide particles mixed and dispersed in a binder; and an aspect of the heat ray-shielding layer including a flat silver particle-containing layer including the flat silver particles and a metal oxide particle-containing layer including the metal oxide particles laminated therein.

Abstract: A metal sheet, inclusive of a metal strip, having a front side and a back side, both the front side and the back side comprising a first coating having an average thickness in the range from 0.5 to 10 ?m, wherein the first coating of the front side contains particles, which release divalent or multivalent metal ions upon the action of an acid, in such an amount that a self-depositing coating agent forms, upon contact with the front side, a second coating thereon, whereas this is not the case for the first coating of the back side. The first coating of the front side can be overcoated with a self-depositing coating agent. Cut edges that do not have a first coating can be covered with the self-depositing coating agent. Correspondingly coated metal sheets, as well as a method for the manufacture thereof, are furthermore within the scope of the invention.

Abstract: Polymer concrete electrical insulation including a hardened epoxy resin composition filled with an electrically non-conductive inorganic filler compositions. The polymer concrete electrical insulation system optionally may contain additives. The epoxy resin composition is based on a cycloaliphatic epoxy resin. The inorganic filler composition can be present within the range of about 76% by weight to about 86% by weight, calculated to the total weight of the polymer concrete electrical insulation system. The inorganic filler composition includes a uniform mixture of (i) an inorganic filler with an average grain size within the range of 1 micron (?m) to 100 micron (?m) [component c(i)], and (ii) an inorganic filler with an average grain size within the range of 0.1 mm (100 micron) to 2 mm [component c(ii)].

Abstract: A low-temperature sintered conductive metal ink and a method for preparing the same are provided. To be specific, the preparation method includes the following steps of: preparing the conductive film or pattern by printing a conductive metal ink including metal nanocolloids, metal salts, and polymers reacted with the metal salts and preparing the metal nanocolloids (step 1); preparing a mixture by mixing the metal salts and polymers (step 2); preparing the metal ink by stirring the metal nanocolloids and the metal salt/polymer mixture prepared at steps 1 and 2 (step 3); printing the metal ink prepared at step 3 (step 4); and drying and thermally treating a product printed at step 4 (step 5).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an infrared blocking multi-layered insulating film having thermal anisotropy, the film comprising an infrared absorption layer comprising at least one of perovskite oxide dispersed sol, metallic oxide dispersed sol, and ITO or ATO; a thermal resistance layer located on or above one surface of the infrared absorption layer; and an emission layer located on or above another surface of the infrared absorption layer. An infrared blocking multi-layered insulating film having thermal anisotropy according to the present invention may control heat flow, thereby generating excellent insulating effect.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a method for manufacturing crystalline carbon nanostructures and/or a network of crystalline carbon nanostructures, comprising: (i) providing a bicontinuous micro-emulsion containing metal nanoparticles having an average particle size between 1 and 100 nm; (ii) bringing said bicontinuous micro-emulsion into contact with a substrate; and (iii) subjecting said metal nanoparticles and a gaseous carbon source to chemical vapor deposition, thus forming carbon nanostructures and/or a network of carbon nanostructures. Therewith, it is now possible to obtain crystalline carbon nanostructures networks, preferably carbon nanotubes networks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dielectric coatings and articles having high, but precisely defined specific surface resistances.

Abstract: The invention, provides a curable, formaldehyde free coating composition comprising a composition comprising a polyacid copolymer crosslinked with a hydroxyl group-containing compound and calcium aluminosilicate powder, panels coated with the coating composition, and a method of coating a panel with the coating composition.

Abstract: A reactive pressure sensitive adhesive composition is disclosed. A tape formed using the reactive pressure sensitive adhesive is also disclosed. In its cured state, the pressure sensitive adhesive shows superior mechanical and electrical properties compared to conventional, non-curable charge collection tapes. The tape has a cure profile pre-selected to correspond to that of a photovoltaic cell fabrication process, such that curing can take place during cell fabrication and may occur simultaneously with one or more other curing steps employed in cell fabrication.

Abstract: Rare-earth-free, noble-metal-free nanostructured magnetic material thin films and methods of synthesis are described. Magnetocrystalline, ferrimagnetic thin films with islands of aligned single magnetic domains possess large coercivity. In particular, MnxGa thin films are described. These materials provide a potential substitute to rare-earth-based and noble-metal-based magnets in applications related to electric motors and generators, audio headphones and speakers, recording media and magnetic hard drive memory.

Abstract: A photoelectrochemical method on metal preservation is disclosed that includes applying a coating on metal surface and curing the coating. The coating includes: A) the film-forming component; and B) the surface modified nanometer titanium dioxide, which consists of nanometer titanium dioxide particle as substrate and the nonionic surfactant covered on the substrate surface. The diameter of the nanometer titanium dioxide substrate is 1-100 nm. The hydrophile-lipophile balance value of the nonionic surfactant is 1-10 and is contained of 1-20 wt % based on the weight of nanometer titanium dioxide substrate. The content of the surface modified nanometer titanium dioxide is 0.1-10 wt % based on the total weight of the coating. The photoelectrochemical method on metal preservation through this disclosure is low cost and high efficient and obviously reduce the corrosion speed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a steel sheet for containers that maintains excellent corrosion resistance even when a surface treatment that replaces a chromate treatment has been conducted, and that has excellent film adhesion qualities and appearance. This steel plate for containers has, on at least one surface thereof, a chemical conversion coating including at least two coatings selected from a zirconium coating that contains zirconium and has a metal zirconium content of 0.1-9 mg/m2, a phosphate coating that contains phosphoric acid and has a phosphorous content of 0.1-8 mg/m2, and a phenolic resin coating that contains phenolic resin in an amount of 0.5-8 mg/m2 in terms of carbon, the percentage of the area of the surface of the chemical conversion coating layer having particles Of a prescribed size being 0.1-50%.

Abstract: The invention provides a layered colored solar reflective system comprising (i) a first layer comprising a first particulate material having a substantially rutile crystal habit and an average particle size within a range of about 0.55 ?m and about 0.95 ?m, dispersed in a vehicle and (ii) a second layer positioned on at least a portion of the first layer, the second layer comprising a second particulate material having a substantially rutile crystal habit and an average particle size within a range of about 1.0 ?m and 1.6 ?m, and a colorant dispersed in a vehicle. The layered color solar reflective system may be applied onto a structure to provide a dark, intense color as well as enhanced total solar reflectance.

Abstract: A coated thermoplastic film is disclosed. The film includes a polymeric substrate and a first coating layer. The polymeric substrate includes a first skin layer. The first coating layer on the first side of the first skin layer includes at least a first filler component. The filler component has a particular particle size relative to the open-cell, closed-cell or uncavitated structure of the first skin layer. Films and labels having improved balance of properties are described.

Abstract: The invention relates to metallic effect pigment, the metallic effect pigment having at least one diffractive structure and at least one layer which comprises metal nanoparticles and metal oxide phase, the metal of the metal oxide phase and the metal of the metal nanoparticles in this at least one layer being identical. The invention further relates to a process for preparing these metallic effect pigments, to a coating composition, and to a coated article.

Abstract: A surface-coated sintered body includes a sintered body of cubic boron nitride (cBN) and a surface coating layer formed on a surface thereof, the sintered body of cBN containing 20 to 99.5% by volume of cBN and a binder, the surface coating layer including an adhesion layer and at least one hard coating layer, the adhesion layer being a metal layer containing at least W and being formed to cover a portion of the surface of the sintered body of cBN, the hard coating layer being formed to cover the sintered body of cBN and the adhesion layer, a ratio of cBN particles in contact with the adhesion layer to a total number of cBN particles in contact with the adhesion layer or the hard coating layer in the surface of the sintered body of cBN being 0.01 to 20%.

Abstract: To provide a wavelength conversion film which is capable of maintaining an optical wavelength converting function for a longer period of time than conventional wavelength conversion films. A wavelength conversion film 10 containing an inorganic ultraviolet blocking material and a wavelength converting material, which consists of one or more layers, at least one of which is a base film layer 12 containing a thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rear-illuminable aircraft interior component consisting of a transparent or translucent thermoplastic, a translucent varnish layer disposed on the latter and a decorative varnish layer disposed on the translucent varnish layer, as well as the use of a rear-illuminable aircraft interior component of this kind as a rear-illuminable aircraft window ring.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer matrix, characterized in that it comprises a) an electron donating constituent and b) metal particles comprising at least one metal chosen from palladium, gold, ruthenium, rhodium, osmium, iridium, and platinum. The polymer matrix makes it possible to improve the biocompatibility and antimicrobial properties of substrates coated with said polymer matrix.

Abstract: Adhesives with a specific viscose component to provide good thermal conductivity, insulation and flame retardant and high temperature resistant is provided. The adhesive composition form may be single-sided or double-sided with a substrate or not. The substrate may be metal foil, glass fiber, thermal pad or organic polymers. Adhesive composition includes polymerized siloxane, metal hydroxides, and metal oxides. Nitrides, aluminum powder or coupling agent may be added. The coupling agent is specially used in non-silica resin substrate, which enhances the adhesion to substrate surface. Optionally, the adhesive may include a release film.

Abstract: Provided is a composite nanometal paste, whose layer, when sintered in an inert gas under no load, gives a metal layer that is equal or superior in electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity to conventional lead-rich solders. The composite nanometal paste contains, as metal components, composite metal nanoparticles comprising metal cores with an average particle diameter of d (nm) and an organic coating layer formed around the circumference, and metal filler particles having an average particle diameter of D (nm), and satisfies the first relation d<D and the second relation d<100 (nm).

Abstract: A printable metal nanoparticle having a self-assembled monolayer (SAM) composed of a compound containing a thiol (—SH), isocyanide (—CN), amino (—NH2), carboxylate (—COO) or phosphate group, as a linker, formed on the surface thereof, and a method for formation of a conductive pattern using the same are provided. The metal nanoparticles of an exemplary embodiment can be easily formed into a conductive film or pattern by a printing method, and the resulting film or pattern exhibits excellent conductivity which optimally may be adjusted if desired. Therefore, the resulting metal nanoparticles of can be used to advantage in the fields such as antistatic washable sticky mats, antistatic shoes, conductive polyurethane printer rollers, electromagnetic interference shielding materials, etc.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, there is provided a nanoparticle composite material, including nanoparticle aggregates in a shape having an average height of 20 nm or more and 2 ?m or less and having an average aspect ratio of 5 or more, the nanoparticle aggregates including metal nanoparticles having an average diameter of 1 nm or more and 20 nm or less and containing at least one magnetic metals selected from the group consisting of Fe, Co and Ni and binder existing between the nanoparticle aggregates.

Abstract: A dispersion of tin-doped indium oxide fine particles has tin-doped indium oxide fine particles, a plasticizer for an interlayer film, an organic solvent containing alcohols as a main component, and a dispersion stabilizer, wherein under measuring conditions of a concentration of tin-doped indium oxide fine particles of 0.7% by weight and an optical path length of a glass cell of 1 mm, a visible light transmittance is 80% or more, a solar radiation transmittance at a wavelength within a range from 300 nm to 2100 nm is ¾ or less of the visible light transmittance, a haze value is 1.0% or less, and a reflection yellow index is ?20 or more.

Abstract: A multifunctional composite having high strength, low weight, low distortion, low CTE, impact resistance, and multi-faceted radiation protection.

Abstract: Metal-coated polymer articles containing structural substantially porosity-free, fine-grained and/or amorphous metallic coatings/layers optionally containing solid particulates dispersed therein on polymer substrates, are disclosed. The substantially porosity-free metallic coatings/layers/patches are applied to polymer or polymer composite substrates to provide, enhance or restore vacuum/pressure integrity and fluid sealing functions. Due to the excellent adhesion between the metallic coating and the polymer article satisfactory thermal cycling performance is achieved. The fine-grained and/or amorphous metallic coatings are particularly suited for strong and lightweight articles, precision molds, sporting goods, aerospace and automotive parts and other components exposed to thermal cycling and stress created by erosion and impact damage.

Abstract: There is provided a hydrophobic-organic-solvent dispersion containing colloidal particles of anhydrous zinc antimonate having high transparency which has not been attained hitherto, a coating composition containing the hydrophobic-organic-solvent dispersion and a member coated with the coating composition. A hydrophobic-organic-solvent dispersion comprising colloidal particles of anhydrous zinc antimonate having a primary particle diameter of 5 to 500 nm, which are surface-modified with azi alkylamine and a surfactant having an acid group is used. The surfactant has a carboxylic acid group, a sulfonic acid group, or a phosphoric acid group.

Abstract: The present invention provides a laminated polyester film which can be suitably used in the applications requiring a good visibility and a good adhesion property to a hard coat layer, etc., for example, such as various kinds of optical films as members of liquid crystal displays as well as molding films. The laminated polyester film of the present invention comprises a polyester film and a coating layer formed on at least one surface of the polyester film which is produced by applying a coating solution comprising a metal oxide, an oxazoline compound and an epoxy compound thereonto, the coating layer having an absolute reflectance whose one minimum value is present in a wavelength range of 400 to 800 nm, and the absolute reflectance at the minimum value being not less than 4.0%.

Abstract: A rust-preventive coating comprises a zinc-containing coating obtained by heating a liquid layer comprising a zinc-containing inorganic-based paint that contains: an inorganic binder including an organic silicon compound and an organic titanate compound; and a metal-based powder, wherein the metal-based powder comprises aluminum-based powder and zinc-based powder, and this aluminum-based powder is such that a particle size D50 when a percent passing by weight is 50% in a particle-size accumulation curve is 10 ?m or more and 20 ?m or less, a leafing value is 70% or more, and a mass ratio to the metal-based powder is 10 mass % or more and 40 mass % or less.

Abstract: In a plated steel sheet having an aluminum-plating layer comprising at least Al formed on one side or both sides of the steel sheet, there is provided a plated steel sheet which, owing to the presence of a surface coating layer containing a compound having wurtzite crystal structure on the aluminum-plating layer, has excellent lubricity, prevents the plating thickness from becoming uneven during heating, and can improve formability and productivity in hot stamping, and a method of hot-stamping the plated steel sheet.

Abstract: A fluorescent fine particle film that retains the intrinsic functions of fluorescent fine particles and that can be formed on any substrate at a desired thickness, a method for manufacturing the fluorescent fine particle film, and a display apparatus, a photoconductor, and a sensor each including the fluorescent fine particle film are provided.

Abstract: An electrically responsive composite material is disclosed, along with a method of producing an electrically responsive composite material, a transducer having a substrate for supporting a flowable polymer liquid and a method of fabricating a transducer. The electrically responsive composite material produced is configurable for application in a transducer. The method includes the steps of receiving the flowable polymer liquid and introducing electrically conductive acicular particles (1501, 1502) to facilitate the conduction of electricity by quantum tunneling. Dielectric particles (1505, 1506) are added of a size relative to the acicular particles such that a plurality of these dielectric particles are dispersed between adjacent acicular particles.

Abstract: A recording medium includes an ink-receiving layer on a substrate, in which the ink-receiving layer contains a hydrated alumina, an alkylsulfonic acid having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and at least one salt of a sulfur compound represented by general formula (1) or (2): R1—SO2M1??general formula (1) R2—SO2—SM2??general formula (2) wherein R1 and R2 each represent an alkyl group, an aryl group, or a heterocyclic group; and M1 and M2 each represent an alkali metal, ammonium, or an alkanolamine. The proportion of the alkylsulfonic acid having 1 to 4 carbon atoms is in the range of 1.0% by mass to 2.0% by mass with respect to the hydrated alumina. The proportion of the salt of the sulfur compound is in the range of 0.2% by mass to 4.0% by mass with respect to the hydrated alumina.

Abstract: An article has an anti-abrasion layer, comprising a mixture of irregular particles of hard material and round particles essentially free of cutting edges embedded in a matrix material and the use thereof for the production of anti-abrasion surfaces on wood materials, decorative paper, or wood fiber sheets printed with patterns for the production of parquet floors, floor laminates, furniture surfaces or work boards and for the production of wear-resistant surface layers on support materials made from metal, glass, ceramics, plastic concrete or other materials.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to solid surface sheets and methods of making solid surface sheets, wherein the method comprises dissolving post-consumer recycled polystyrene in a first liquid resin precursor to form a blend, solidifying the blend via curing, grinding the solidified blend into recycled particles, adding the recycled particles and filler into a second liquid resin precursor to produce a solid surface precursor, and molding and curing the solid surface precursor to produce the solid surface sheet.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and system for electrolytically coating an article. The method includes providing an article to be coated and disposing the article in an electrolytic cell. The cell includes an anode, a cathode in operable communication with the article, and an electrolyte bath. During electrolysis, the electrolyte bath comprises cobalt ions, phosphorous acid, and tribological particles selected from the group consisting of refractory materials, solid lubricants and mixtures thereof dispersed therein. The method further includes applying steady direct electric current through the anode, the electrolyte bath and the cathode to coat the article with cobalt, phosphorous and the tribological particles. An improved composition of matter is also provided that may be used as a coating, or the composition may be electroformed on a mandrel to form an article made from the composition of matter.

Abstract: A powder comprising rare earth element fluoride particles having an aspect ratio of up to 2, an average particle size of 10-100 m, a bulk density of 0.8-1.5 g/cm3, and a carbon content of 0.1-0.5 wt % is amenable to atmospheric plasma spraying. An article obtained by spraying the rare earth fluoride spray powder to a substrate undergoes few partial color changes and performs well even when used in a halogen gas plasma.

Abstract: A substrate with an electron donating surface, characterized in having metal particles on said surface, said metal particles having palladium and at least one metal selected from gold, ruthenium, rhodium, osmium, iridium, or platinum, wherein the amount of said metal particles is from about 0.001 to about 8 ?g/cm2.

Abstract: There is provided herein an intermediate transfer member. This intermediate transfer member includes a substrate layer. A surface layer is disposed on the substrate layer is disposed on the substrate layer and includes conductive particles having thereon a shell comprising a polyhedral oligomeric silsequioxane dispersed in a polymer. A method of manufacturing and intermediate transfer member is also disclosed.

Abstract: A cast product for use in high temperature atmosphere comprising a cast body of a heat-resistant alloy comprising of, in mass percent, 0.05 to 0.7% of C, over 0% to up to 2.5% of Si, over 0% to up to 3.0% of Mn, 15 to 50% of Cr, 18 to 70% of Ni, 2 to 4% of Al, 0.005 to 0.4% of rare-earth elements, and 0.5 to 10% of W and/or 0.1 to 5% of Mo, the balance being Fe and inevitable impurities, and a barrier layer formed at a surface of the cast body to be brought into contact with said high temperature atmosphere, said barrier layer comprising an Al2O3 layer having a thickness of 0.5 ?m or more wherein at least 80 area % of the outermost surface thereof is Al2O3, and said cast product having Cr-based particles dispersed at an interface between the Al2O3 layer and the cast body at a higher Cr concentration than that of a matrix of the alloy.

Abstract: Described herein are rhenium boride compounds having desirable characteristics for a variety of applications, ranging from abrasives and cutting tools to protective coatings.

Abstract: A fastening member contains a synthetic resin, in which flat metal foil containing aluminum is mixed with the synthetic resin and an average particle diameter of the metal foil is set to be equal to or more than 3 ?m and equal to or less than 8 ?m. Accordingly, the fastening member has both an advantage of a synthetic resin of being inexpensive and light and an advantage of a metal of having strength and gloss having a high-grade sense, and an outer appearance or a texture thereof can be viewed like the metallic member. In the fastening member, a weld mark can be restrained from being generated, and even if the weld mark is generated, the weld mark can be made difficult to be visually recognized relatively and the weld mark can be mixed with the gloss.

Abstract: High refractive index coatings having metal oxide particles are disclosed. Dispersions of metal oxide particles in solvent are also disclosed. These find use in the protection of surface relief structures. In some disclosed embodiments, the coatings or dispersions contain UV-curable resins. The coatings and dispersions find application in the field of security devices and documents and tokens incorporating security devices.

Abstract: The instant article of manufacture is made by applying optical energy to one or more layers of nanoparticulate materials under predetermined conditions to produce a nanostructure. The nanostructure has layers of optically fused nanoparticles including a predetermined pore density, a predetermined pore size, or both. The predetermined conditions for applying the optical energy may include a predetermined voltage, a predetermined duration, a predetermined power density, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: An adherent coating for carbide and ceramic substrates employs a thin layer of hafnium nitride (HfN) between the substrate and a subsequent layer or layers. The thin layer may be employed without thermal cracking due to heat during use, such as for the insert of a cutting tool, because the upper layer or layers provide a gradual transition of material properties to a harder, less thermally conductive material on the outermost layer. A particular arrangement of layers on the carbide or ceramic substrate and hafnium nitride layer may be, from innermost to outermost layer, titanium carbide, aluminum oxide, and titanium nitride.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a conductive material includes a carbon substance and a metallic substance mixed with and/or laminated to the carbon substance. The carbon substance has at least one dimension of 200 nm or less. The carbon substance includes a graphene selected from single-layered graphene and multi-layered graphene, a part of carbon atoms constituting the graphene is substituted with a nitrogen atom. The metallic substance includes at least one of a metallic particle and a metallic wire.