Abstract: The anti-corrosion coating material contains corrosion inhibiting inorganic constituents, or a combination of inorganic and organic corrosion inhibiting constituents, suspended in a polymeric resin. The corrosion resistant composition includes a salt of inorganic constituents, and alkaline polyamine fatty acid salt (PFAS) as a corrosion inhibitor, suspended in a polymeric resin remainder. The coating material may be applied to metal parts but not limited to aircraft fasteners, such as aircraft fastener parts, including nuts and bolts, screws, rivets, and sleeved systems.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a reflector comprising a substrate capable of reflecting light, characterized in that the reflector exhibits a gloss of less than 10% as determined when a light source is projected on the surface of the reflector at 60 degree. The reflector of the invention allows the light to be reflected uniformly and possesses a high reflectivity.

Abstract: An article with a coating on its surface is described herein. The coating has at least one underlayer and a top layer. The underlayer includes one or more high-performance thermoplastics and inorganic tillers and the top layer includes one or more high-performance thermoplastics.

Abstract: A coating and devices using the coating are provided. The coating is applied in liquid form and dried or otherwise cured to form a durable adherent coating resistant to high temperatures and having optional hydrophobic properties. The coating formulation contains an aqueous formulation of silica, one or more fillers, and sufficient base, (e.g., potassium hydroxide), to have a pH exceeding about 10.5 during at least part of the formulation process. The formulation may contain a compound(s) that affects surface free energy, energy to make the cured coating hydrophobic. Such compounds include silanes containing halogens (e.g., fluorine or chlorine) and in particular silanes containing one or more hydrolyzable groups attached to at least one silicon atom and a group containing one or more halogens (e.g., chlorine or fluorine). A medical instrument (e.g., electrosurgical instrument) may be at least partially covered by a coating using the formulation.

Abstract: Cover slips having improved non-stick properties are provided and a method for making such cover slips is described. In one aspect the use of water-based, colloidal alkylpoly(alkoxy)silanes of formula [(R1)xSi(OR2)4-x, where x=1-3, R1 is a C6-C24 hydrocarbon (preferably an alkyl hydrocarbon) and R2 is a C1-C3 hydrocarbon (preferably a C1 hydrocarbon)] having a particle size in the range of 6-20 nm is described.

Abstract: This invention concerns extrudates having high surface area materials and at least one metal ion adsorbed onto the high surface area material. The extrudates may be breathable films, multilayer laminates and pultruded articles. The extrudates may be made into storage and packaging material to reduce odor and retard the ripening of fruit. The extrudates, if in the form of a breathable film or multilayer laminate may be used as outer cover material for personal care products like diapers, adult incontinence products, training pants and the like. The high surface area particle-containing extrudate may be made by adding modified nanoparticles to a filler before the filler is treated with a fatty acid. Alternatively, a filler previously treated with a fatty acid may be modified by subjecting the filler to sonic energy in the presence of an aqueous solution of metal ions and nanoparticles.

Abstract: Sandwich plate-like construction and method for making such a construction, wherein the construction comprises a steel plate, a contact layer and an inorganic layer, said inorganic layer at least comprises ultra fine particles and a binder. This type of construction is especially suitable as bridge decks, on oil platforms, ship decks, windmill foundations or towers, outdoor furniture, balconies and other tough and exposed applications.

Abstract: A tailorable polyimide resin system may be used to form an organic matrix composite (OMC) structure for use in high temperature applications. A thermal oxidative barrier coating on the OMC may include a bond coat comprising a tailorable polyimide resin system. The bond coat may include nano-particles such as clay platelets, graphite flakes or a polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane. The coating system may include a thermal barrier layer including a silsesquioxane or an inorganic polymer. The tailorable polyimide resin system includes first and second independent prepolymer components able to impart desired properties in the prepolymer blend or the crosslinked polyimide matrix.

Abstract: A thermal oxidative barrier coating for organic matrix composites includes a bond coat having nano-particles dispersed in a polyimide matrix and a thermal barrier layer comprising a silsesquioxane or an inorganic polymer. The nano-particles may include clay platelets, graphite flakes or a polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane. The coated article may be utilized in gas turbine engine applications, particularly for a flow path duct adapted for exposure to high temperature, oxygen-containing environments.

Abstract: Disclosed is a printing sheet for offset printing, comprising at least one image receiving coating and optionally one or several pre-coatings beneath said image receiving coating, said coatings comprising a pigment part, a binder part, and optionally additives, wherein the pigment part essentially consists of one or a mixture of fine particulate pigments selected from the group of carbonate, kaolin, solid or vacuolated polymer pigment, wherein said binder part comprises waterglass.

Abstract: A process for creating readily or highly dispersible nanoparticles on which chemically reactive functional groups or ligands have been placed. An ultra-high shear fluidic processor is used to change the size distribution of nanoparticle agglomerations and facilitate the formation of stable dispersions of such nanoparticles, as well as the placement of various chemically reactive functional groups or ligands on exposed surface areas of such nanoparticles. Such functionalized nanoparticle agglomerations have a broader size distribution (with a substantial increase in the proportion of smaller agglomerations), can exhibit enhanced dispersion characteristics and, when dispersed in various bulk materials, can impart to such bulk materials the desirable physical or chemical properties associated with the selected chemically active functional groups that have been attached to the surface areas of such agglomerations.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an insulating film having a high breakdown voltage and excellent heat resistance and handling properties. The present invention is a biaxially oriented insulating film which contains (i) a styrene-based polymer having a syndiotactic structure and (ii) particles and which has a refractive index in the thickness direction of 1.6050 to 1.6550.

Abstract: The invention is directed to stretched polyolefin materials having an E-modulus of at least 17 GPa, preferably at least 20 GPa and a strength of at least 400 MPa, comprising a polyolefin and a nano-material, such as a nucleating agent, which material is obtainable by a process comprising a stretching step wherein the material is stretched at a stretch ratio of at least 16. The materials of the invention can be produced by a process comprising the steps of: providing a compound of a polyolefin material and a nano-material, e.g. a nucleating agent, wherein the nano-material is dispersed preferably on a molecular scale in the polyolefin material, extruding this compound, followed by a stretching step wherein the material is stretched to a total stretch ratio of at least 16.

Abstract: The invention relates to a metal substrate comprising an ultra-hard composite layer consisting of an inorganic, vitreous matrix containing one or more abrasive fillers. According to the invention, the diameter of the filler particles or, if the filler particles have a platelet-type form, the thickness of the filler particles is less than the layer thickness of the composite layer.

Abstract: Provided are organic silicon oxide fine particles which can be formed into a porous film having a dielectric constant and mechanical strength expected as a high-performance porous insulating film and having excellent chemical stability, and a preparation method thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a toner receiver element comprising a marking enhancement layer comprising inorganic particles and a polymer film-forming binder.

Abstract: A composite having (a) a substrate that has opposing first and second surfaces, the substrate being at least 90% transmissive in visible light and has less than 5% haze, (b) a nanostructured article including a matrix and a nanoscale dispersed phase and having a random nanostructured anisotropic surface; and (c) an optically clear adhesive disposed on the second surface of the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a method of preparing a porous media substrate, comprising combining metal or semi-metal oxide particulates with a polymeric binder, wherein the metal or semi-metal oxide particulates are associated with at least one water soluble coating formulation additive. At least a portion of the water soluble coating formulation additive i) is in the form of unreacted additive, or ii) generates undesired electrolytes. Additional steps include removing at least a portion of the unreacted additive or undesired electrolytes, either before or after combining the metal or semi-metal oxide particulates with the polymeric binder, thereby forming a refined coating composition; and applying the refined coating composition to a media substrate to form an ink-receiving layer having a porous surface.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a coating composition, a coated material formed therewith, and a method for coating the material with the coating composition.

Abstract: Silica-based, chemically-bonded porous coatings, synthesized via the reaction of organo silanes with silica, are used as coatings for inkjet image printing. Silica is used as the base material in all cases, due to its favorable chemical properties of the surface, and the favorable pore structure. The silane-silica reaction product substantially retains the original pore structure of the pre-reacted silica. The disclosed embodiments solve the problems in the prior art in that any catalytic activity of the silica surface towards image fade is eliminated by the chemical modification of silica. This improves the image fade and humid fastness properties of the coating.

Abstract: A method for coating metallic surfaces with a paint or paint-like coating prior to forming.

Abstract: A binder, a composition, a product and a kit, as well as a process for preparing the binder and composition, are directed to a composition useful as an inorganic phosphate binder, which binder is characterized as having calcium silicate sites which are connected the one with the other by alumina-silica phosphate bonds, and a filler.

Abstract: A method for producing an erosion-resistant protective coating is disclosed. At least one lacquer material is provided wherein the lacquer material is a phosphate or silicate mixed with particles. Then, at least one layer of the lacquer material or each lacquer material is applied to a component that is to be protected from erosion. Then the applied lacquer layer or each applied lacquer layer is converted to a glass layer.

Abstract: Methods to control and prevent polymer films from buckling are provided. Buckled morphologies are created by thermally cycling or mechanically compressing a substrate such as poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) coated with a polyelectrolyte multilayer film. By varying the dimensions of the surface topography relative to the buckling wavelength (e.g., pattern size is less than, equal to, and greater than the buckling wavelength) the orientation and the local morphology of the buckled films is controlled. Based on the information obtained, we demonstrate how to alleviate the unavoidable buckling by incorporating nanoparticles into the film. In addition, we studied the effect of the silica layer that results from oxygen plasma treatment and the critical temperature for permanent film buckling.

Abstract: Durable antimicrobial coatings which may be deposited on a substrate, and method and apparatus for producing them. Such coatings can include a plurality of particles which adhere to the substrate and/or other particles. The particles can be provided using a single-sided electrode arrangement, which is configured to produce an electrical arc or discharge at one end of an electrode and to emit the particles from the electrode, where the arc or discharge can be produced without the end of the electrode being in proximity to a grounded object. The particles can be provided as one or more layers of nanoscale particles having an average size of less than about 1000 nm, 800 nm, 500 nm, or 200 nm. Such coatings can have a thickness that is less than about 1000 nm, 800 nm, 500 nm, or 250 nm. Thicker coatings may also be provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for production of a layer composite, comprising a metal support substrate and a silicate layer with the following method steps: a) production of the metal support substrate, b) production of silicate crystals and/or silicate particles by means of solvothermal synthesis, said solvothermal synthesis being carried out in at least one ionic liquid and c) coating of at least one surface of the metal support substrate with the silicate crystals and/or silicate particles produced in b).

Abstract: A coating composition that is capable of forming a coating film that combines abrasion resistance and crack resistance. The composition comprises: (A) a silicone resin obtained by hydrolysis and condensation of an alkoxysilane that includes an alkoxysilane represented by a general formula (1): (R1)mSi(OR2)4-m??(1) (wherein, R1 represents a hydrogen atom, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon group, R2 represents an alkyl group of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, and m represents either 0 or 1), (B) hydrophobic silica microparticles, (C) a curing catalyst, and (D) a solvent.

Abstract: Provided is a film-forming composition substantially free of organic solvent which includes an aqueous dispersion of polymeric microparticles prepared by emulsion polymerization of a monomeric composition containing (1) at least 10 percent by weight of one or more vinyl aromatic compounds; (2) 0.1 to 10 percent by weight of one or more carboxylic acid functional polymerizable, ethylenically unsaturated monomers; (3) 0 to 10 percent by weight of one or more polymerizable monomers having one or more functional groups capable of reacting to form crosslinks; and (4) one or more polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomers. Each of (1), (2), (3) and (4) are different one from the other and at least one of (3) and (4) is present in the monomeric composition. Multi-layer composite coatings and coated substrates also are provided.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide an optical sheet having excellent abrasion resistance and hardness, and a method for producing the same. The object of the present invention was accomplished by an optical sheet in which a hard coat layer is provided on one surface of a substrate, wherein the hard coat layer comprises a cured product of a curable resin composition for a hard coat layer, which composition comprising reactive, irregularly shaped silica fine particles and a binder component, and wherein at least part of the irregularly shaped silica fine particles have a specific three-dimensional configuration and are present on an interface on the side opposite to the substrate side of the hard coat layer.

Abstract: A donor laminate for transfer of a conductive layer has a transparent substrate and a conductive layer comprising at least one electronically conductive polymer that is present in an amount of at least 40 weight %, a polyanion, and inorganic particles having an average particle size of less than 100 nanometers (nanoparticles). This donor laminate can be used to transfer the conductive layer to a suitable receiver element to prepare various electronic devices.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composite matrix material which has (a) polyurethane; (b) inorganic particles which have outer surfaces and an aspect ratio of from at least about 1.5 to about 30; and (c) a silane coupling agent; wherein at least a portion of outer surfaces of the inorganic particles are in contact with the silane coupling agent. Also provided is a composite in which a composite matrix material is a polymeric matrix core which has a surface, and a thermoset layer is bonded to at least a portion of the surface of the polymeric matrix core. The composite is a high strength, durable part that may be used, for example, in manufacturing pallets and building or construction materials such as deck boards and siding and roofing panels, etc.

Abstract: Discontinuous diamond particulate containing metal matrix composites of high thermal conductivity and methods for producing these composites are provided. The manufacturing method includes producing a thin reaction formed and diffusion bonded functionally graded interactive SiC surface layer on diamond particles. The interactive surface converted SiC coated diamond particles are then disposed into a mold and between the particles and permitted to rapidly solidify under pressure. The surface conversion interactive SiC coating on the diamond particles achieves minimal interface thermal resistance with the metal matrix which translates into good mechanical strength and stiffness of the composites and facilitates near theoretical thermal conductivity levels to be attained in the composite. Secondary working of the diamond metal composite can be performed for producing thin sheet product.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin composition capable of providing a molding, such as a resin sheet, that excels in not only dielectric characteristics but also dimensional stability at high temperature and even after exposure to high temperature thermal history, exhibits little dimensional change by the thermal history, namely, exhibiting low linear expansion coefficient. There are further provided a resin sheet and resin sheet for insulated substrate produced from the thermosetting resin composition. In particular, there is provided a thermosetting resin composition comprising an epoxy resin of 100 to 2000 epoxy equivalent, an epoxy resin hardening agent consisting of a phenolated compound, and a layered silicate, and are further provided a resin sheet comprised of the thermosetting resin composition and a resin sheet for insulated substrate comprised of the resin sheet.

Abstract: There is provided an anti-Newton ring sheet having an excellent anti-sparkle property, which can prevent the generation of sparkles when it is used in a touch panel using a high-definition color display, and a touch panel using this anti-Newton ring sheet. The anti-Newton ring sheet 1 of the present invention has an anti-Newton ring layer 3 comprising ionizing radiation curable organic-inorganic hybrid resin (binder component 32) and fine particles 31 on one surface of a transparent substrate 2, and preferably the mean diameter and the coefficient of variation of the diameter of the particle 31 is not less than 0.5 ?m and not more than 3.0 ?m and not less than 20% and not more than 80%, respectively, and the thickness of the anti-Newton ring layer 3 is preferably not less than 0.2 ?m and not more than 3.5 ?m.

Abstract: A curable resin composition for a hard coat layer capable of forming a hard coat layer having high hardness even with thin thickness and/or excellent in abrasion resistance and hardness, and a hard coat film using the curable resin composition are provided. A hard coat film in which a hard coat layer is provided on one side of a transparent substrate film, wherein the hard coat layer comprises a matrix in a crosslinked state and an aggregate in which 3 to 100 silica fine particles having an average primary particle diameter of 1 to 100 nm are aggregated, and wherein the aggregate is cross-linked to the matrix, and an irregularly shaped silica fine particle constituted with 3 to 20 silica fine particles having an average primary particle diameter of 1 to 100 nm connected to each other by inorganic chemical bonding is contained as a part of the aggregates. The hard coat layer further contains a silica fine particle preferably.

Abstract: The invention relates to grout powder for admixture with water to produce grout. The grout powder comprises cement powder and is characterized in that the grout powder has been mixed with a fluorochemical compound. The present invention further relates to a method of preparing grout powder for admixture with water to produce grout, comprising mixing grout powder comprising cement powder with a fluorochemical compound. Still further, the invention relates to an alternative method for making the grout powder, which method comprises treating at least one of the components of the grout powder with a fluorochemical compound.

Abstract: Compositions containing multifunctional nanoparticles are provided. The compositions are the reaction product of fluoroelastomer having at least one cure site, and the reaction product of nanosilica with more than one type of silane coupling agent. The compositions can be used to form abrasion resistant anti-reflective coatings.

Abstract: Provided herein are, among other things, epoxy resin varnishes and methods of making and using the same. In some embodiments, the epoxy resin varnishes comprise at least a filler such as silica. In certain embodiments, the epoxy resin varnishes provided herein are used for making laminates such as copper clad laminates. In farther embodiments, the copper clad laminates provided herein are used for making printed circuit boards (PCBs).

Abstract: A coating composition is provided comprising a) an aqueous dispersion, having a pH of less than 7.5, of silica nanoparticles having average particle diameters of 40 nanometers or less, b) an alkoxysilane oligomer; c) a silane coupling agent, and d) optionally a metal ?-diketone complexing agent. The compositions may be used to prepare coated articles wherein the coating is substantially uniform in thickness, durably adheres to the substrate, and provides hydrophilic and/or antireflection surface properties to the substrate.

Abstract: An inorganic fine particle-containing composition comprising a silylation-treated inorganic oxide fine particle, which comprises 1.4 or more silyl groups per a surface area of 1 nm2 of the inorganic oxide fine particle.

Abstract: A corrosion barrier is provided, disposed on a substrate. The corrosion barrier includes a vapor corrosion inhibitor (VCI) material and an anti-wetting barrier having a nano-particle composite structure.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide coating materials including at least one binder and at least one photocatalytically-active substance adapted to absorb light at one or more absorption wavelengths in the range of about 380 nm to about 500 nm. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: The present invention has its object to provide an optical layered body having sufficient hardness and an even surface, including a low refractive index layer having a sufficiently low refractive index, and having excellent antireflection properties. An optical layered body of the present invention comprises: at least a low refractive index layer on a light-transmitting substrate, wherein said low refractive index layer is formed by using a composition for a low refractive index layer, said composition comprising a hollow silica fine particle and an organic binder, said organic binder containing: a fluorine atom-free polyfunctional monomer having three or more reactive functional groups in one molecule; a fluorine atom-containing monomer; and a fluorine atom-containing polymer.

Abstract: Barrier structure for furnishing, selectively and variously, penetration and fire-threat protection on the outside surface of a target structure. The barrier structure includes a high-elastomeric coating having an inner face bonded to such a surface, an exposed outer face, and, within this coating, at least one elastomeric layer region extending to the outer face, and containing an embedded distribution of intumescence elements. Basic variations of this structure include (a) an additional layer region which is formed with elastomeric-material including an embedded distribution of liquid-imbiber beads, and (b) an additional layer region which is formed purely of elastomeric material. The elastomeric material employed, and the embedded liquid-imbiber beads where included, react to liquid petroleum-based substances (1) to imbibe such liquid, (2) to swell in size as a result of such imbibing, and (3) to coagulate into a sticky mass.

Abstract: A substrate having at least one main surface comprising a first coating deposited on said main surface and a second coating having anti-soiling properties deposited and adhering on the surface of said first coating, the first coating being a (meth)acrylate based coating and being obtained by polymerizing a polymerizable composition comprising: i) at least one (meth)acrylate compound and ii) at least one compound I having at least one —M—Z? bond with M representing Si or a Metal atom, Z? representing OH or a hydrolysable group, and at least one ethylenic unsaturated group or epoxy group, and/or iii) at least one silica or metal oxide colloid having free ethylenically unsaturated groups; and the second coating, having anti-soiling properties, being obtained by depositing on said first coating an anti-soiling coating composition comprising at least one compound II, or a hydrolyzate thereof, having at least one —Si—Z? group with Z? representing OH or a hydrolysable group.

Abstract: The gas barrier film of the present invention is a gas barrier film comprising a base material, and an inorganic thin film composed of a silicon oxide film formed on one or both surfaces of the base material, wherein radical density of the Pb center of the silicon oxide film observed by an electron spin resonance method (ESR method) is from 1×1016 to 1×1019 spins/cm3, or a gas barrier film comprising a base material, an inorganic thin film containing silicon oxide and the other metal component formed on one or both surfaces of the base material, wherein radical density of the Pb center of the silicon oxide in the inorganic thin film observed by an ESR method is from 13×1014 to 3×1017 spins/mol, and a laminate wherein at least one paper and/or plastic film is laminated on the gas barrier film.

Abstract: The invention relates to a receiver sheet for electrophotography comprising a base material having thereon at least one toner receiver layer comprising a mixture of polyolefin and at least one member selected from the group consisting of polyolefin copolymers, amide containing polymers, and ester containing polymers, wherein a measured Tg of said at least one receiver layer is less than 5° C.

Abstract: A heat-curable silicone rubber composition for a rubber laminate composed of a silicone-rubber layer and a rubber layer of a material other than silicone, the composition comprising: an alkenyl-containing diorganopolysiloxane (A) which comprises: 50 to 99 mass % of a diorganopolysiloxane (A1) that contains alkenyl groups, is capped at molecular terminals with alkenyl-containing organosilyl groups, and is free of alkenyl groups in side molecular chains; 1 to 50 mass % of an alkenyl-containing diorganopolysiloxane (A2) having two or more alkenyl groups in a side molecular chain; a fine silica powder (B); an organohydrogenpolysiloxane (C) having in one molecule at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms; and an organic peroxide (D).

Abstract: The invention relates to a biaxially oriented polyester film having at least one base layer (B) which includes from 0.25 to <1.0% by weight of SiO2 and from 0.25 to <1.0% by weight of TiO2. The invention further relates to a process for the production of the film and to its use. The inventive film features characteristic surfaces and defined optical properties, and has good suitability for use in the industrial sector.

Abstract: The invention provides a coating composition that provides high brightness, high gloss and superior print quality. The coated product comprises a substrate coated on at least one side with a coating composition comprising a pigment component and a binder component that is made of mixture of two binder resins. Both binder resins are capable of film forming. The first binder resin provides coating gloss and adhesion properties and the second binder resin enhances coating porosity, adhesion, and anti-static properties. The first binder resin that is used at 60-95% by weight of the total binder resin blend is selected from the group consisting of vinyl acetate acrylate, styrene acrylate and styrene butadiene acrylic copolymers. The second binder resin that is used at 5-40% by weight of the total binder resin blend is selected from the group consisting of anion type polystyrene derivatives, polyethylene glycol and polypropylene glycol.