Abstract: Provided are an adhesive composition with good storage stability, heat resistance, moisture resistance reliability, and adhesion properties; and a curl- and heat-resistant adhesive film and a wiring film using the adhesive composition. The adhesive composition contains 100 parts by weight of a phenoxy resin (A) having plural alcoholic hydroxyl groups in a side chain of the molecule thereof; 2 to 60 parts by weight of a polyfunctional isocyanate compound (B) having an isocyanate group and at least one functional group selected from vinyl, acrylate, and methacrylate groups in the molecule thereof; and 5 to 30 parts by weight of a maleimide compound (C) having plural maleimide groups in the molecule thereof or/and reaction product thereof, in which a total amount of the components (B) and (C) is from 7 to 60 parts by weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sealable, biaxially oriented polyester film comprising a base layer B, a sealable cover layer A, and a non-sealable cover layer C. The invention further relates to a method for producing the film and to the use thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a glass sheet having an enamel-based coating provided on at least one of its surface, which is in direct contact with said sheet and which comprises: a glass frit, inorganic pigments and organic compounds comprising at least one cross-linked compound, said coating exhibiting a xylene resistance of at least 00double rubs, as measured using the Solvent Resistance Rub Test according to ASTM D5402-06 (2011) as modified therein. Such a glass sheet can be heat treated (for example, in view of a subsequent tempering process) and, before heat treatment, can be handled and transported without damaging the coating, can be cut and ground without causing the coating to peel off or to be damaged at the borders of the cutting line, and offer a good resistance under running water, avoiding the peeling off or destruction of the coating during edges grinding or storage or transportation.

Abstract: A high strength and high formability steel sheet contains, by mass % of the steel sheet: greater than 0.020% and less than 0.040% of C; not less than 0.003% and not greater than 0.100% of Si; not less than 0.10% and not greater than 0.60% of Mn; not less than 0.001% and not greater than 0.100% of P; not less than 0.001% and not greater than 0.020% of S; not less than 0.005% and not greater than 0.100% of Al; and greater than 0.0130% and not greater than 0.0170% of N, wherein a remainder is Fe and inevitable impurities, and the steel sheet has: a tensile strength in a rolling direction of not lower than 520 MPa; an Erichsen value of not less than 5.0 mm; and a resin film layer at least on a side to be an inner surface of a can.

Abstract: To manufacture a chamber component for a processing chamber a first anodization layer is formed on a metallic article with impurities, the first anodization layer having a thickness greater than about 100 nm, and an aluminum coating is formed on the first anodization layer, the aluminum coating being substantially free from impurities. A second anodization layer can be formed on the aluminum coating.

Abstract: An insulation sheet made from silicon nitride comprising: a sheet-shaped silicon-nitride substrate which contains ?-silicon-nitride crystal grains as a main phase; and a surface layer which is formed on one face or both front and back faces of surfaces of the silicon-nitride substrate and is formed from a resin or a metal which includes at least one element selected from among In, Sn, Al, Ag, Au, Cu, Ni, Pb, Pd, Sr, Ce, Fe, Nb, Ta, V and Ti. A semiconductor module structure using the insulation sheet made from silicon nitride.

Abstract: The invention provides a label composite that includes a print receptive layer, an intermediate extensible layer, a structural layer, and a primary adhesive. The print receptive layer is adapted to withstand temperatures up to 1200° F. (649° C.) without loss of any of readability, cracking, peeling or edge lifting. The intermediate extensible adhesive layer is provided on one side of the print receptive layer, and the intermediate extensible adhesive layer is capable of surviving temperatures up to 1200° F. The structural layer is adhered on a first side of the structural layer to the intermediate extensible adhesive layer, and the structural layer is adapted to withstand temperatures up to 1200° F. The primary adhesive layer is capable of surviving temperatures up to 1200° F. and is adapted to form a bond between an elevated temperature material and the structural layer of the label composite.

Abstract: Disclosed is a laminated film having: (a) a substrate; and (b) a bonding layer of ethylene polymer on one major surface of the substrate wherein the bonding layer is placed directly on the substrate or there is a (c) primer layer between the substrate and bonding layer. Also disclosed is a solar module made of such a laminated polymer film.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to use of a particle accelerator beam to form thin layers of material from a bulk substrate. In particular embodiments, a bulk substrate (e.g. donor substrate) having a top surface is exposed to a beam of accelerated particles. In certain embodiments, this bulk substrate may comprise a core of crystalline sapphire (Al2O3) material. Then, a thin layer of the material is separated from the bulk substrate by performing a controlled cleaving process along a cleave region formed by particles implanted from the beam. Embodiments may find particular use as hard, scratch-resistant covers for personal electric device displays such as mobile phones or tablets, or as optical surfaces for fingerprint, eye, or other biometric scanning.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel matt PMMA foils for application on materials as foil providing protection from weathering effects and as decorative foil. In particular, the present invention relates to a novel, at least two-layer PMMA foil which features particularly good adhesion on the substrate. The outer layer here exhibits the mattness, and the inner layer here comprises a low-molecular-weight component which improves adhesion on the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gas barrier film laminate comprising at least two gas barrier films, the gas barrier film laminate having a configuration in which two adjacent gas barrier films are stacked through a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer having a shear load reduction ratio ? (%) given by an expression (I) in claim 1, of 70% or less; and an adhesive film that is used to produce a gas barrier film laminate that includes at least two gas barrier films, and has a configuration in which two adjacent gas barrier films are stacked through a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, the adhesive film comprising at least a gas barrier film and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer that are stacked adjacent to each other, the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer having a shear load reduction ratio ? (%) given by an expression (I) in claim 11, of 70% or less.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a flexible electrophotographic imaging member having an optically clear, cross-linked anticurl back coating of melamine formaldehyde to effect complete and absolute imaging member flatness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a layer composite comprising an exposed photopolymer film and an adhesive layer which is connected to the photopolymer film at least in certain regions, wherein the photopolymer film comprises crosslinked polyurethane matrix polymers A), crosslinked writing monomers B) and a monomeric fluoroethane additive C), wherein the adhesive layer is in the form of a diffusion barrier for the fluoroethane additive C). The invention also relates to the use of the layer composite for producing chip cards, ID documents or 3D images, as a product protective label, as a label, in banknotes in the form of a strip or window or as holographically optical elements in displays.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for protecting a metal substrate from corrosion. The method comprises generating an acid organic-inorganic hybrid sol-gel; providing a polyaniline solution; combining the sol-gel with the polyaniline solution; incorporating a polysiloxane within the organic-inorganic hybrid sol-gel, the polyaniline solution or the combined sol-gel and polyaniline solution; coating the substrate with the polysiloxane sol-gel polyaniline solution; and curing the coating at the substrate, such that the coating is chemically bonded to the substrate, the coating comprising a polysiloxane based network having a Si—O backbone.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for forming a multilayered coating film, which comprises applying a first aqueous base coating composition, then applying a second aqueous base coating composition without preheating, then conducting preheating, subsequently applying a clear coating composition, and then curing thus formed three layers of first aqueous base coating film, second aqueous base coating film and clear coating film simultaneously, wherein a coating composition which comprises a specific aqueous polyester resin, a specific aqueous acrylic resin, an aqueous urethane resin and a melamine resin, when used for the first aqueous base coating composition, gives a multilayered coating film which is excellent in smoothness, distinctness-of-image gloss, chipping resistance and hardness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an insulating adhesive composition for metal printed circuit board, an adhesive-coated metal plate using the same, and a method for manufacturing the adhesive-coated metal plate. The adhesive composition according to the present invention forms an adhesive layer that is excellent in terms of adhesion to a copper foil, electrical insulating properties, and thermal resistance. The composition contains a specific epoxy resin, a curing agent and alumina. According to the present invention, in coating the metal plate with the solvent type adhesive, a roll coating method is used to perform a continuous coating process on the metal plate, thereby improving productivity when compared to the general method using a sheet type adhesive film.

Abstract: Metal-clad polymer articles containing structural fine-grained and/or amorphous metallic coatings/layers optionally containing solid particulates dispersed therein. The fine-grained and/or amorphous metallic coatings are particularly suited for strong and lightweight articles, precision molds, sporting goods, automotive parts and components exposed to thermal cycling although the CLTE of the metallic layer and the one of the substrate is mismatched. The interface between the metallic layer and the polymer is suitably pretreated to withstand thermal cycling without failure.

Abstract: An apparatus for friction reduction and biofouling prevention is invented, which consists of an anodic electro-catalytic layer and a cathodic electro-catalytic layer installed on the submerged surface of a carrier. There is an insulating filling between the anodic layer and the cathodic layer. The layered coatings are applied with the use of electric arc spraying technique. A first DC power supply unit is connected to the anodic layer and the cathodic layer. The anodic layer, the cathodic layer, the DC power supply unit, and water together form the conducting path for water electro-catalysis. Hydrogen and oxygen gases are produced to form a thin gas film on the submerged surface to reduce friction and prevent biofouling on the carrier. Alternatively, the apparatus produces hydroxyl radicals to kill marine microorganisms and reduce the risk of biofouling and biocorrosion.

Abstract: A window for a display device is disclosed. The window for a display device includes a polymer resin layer including a first polymer resin and a light transmittance film positioned on at least one side of the polymer resin layer, the light transmittance film including a hard coating layer and an auxiliary layer positioned under the hard coating layer, the auxiliary layer including a second polymer resin having surface hardness of at least about 2H and a glass transition temperature (Tg) of at least about 85° C., and a display device including the same.

Abstract: A material for a surface modifying agent with which the problems of insufficient durability as abrasion and chemical resistances of surface modification effect in polyurethane surface modification by the prior surface modifying agent are resolved, and is immobilized in a matrix resin firmly and improved in durability. A reactive fluorine-containing highly branched polymer obtained by: polymerizing monomer A having in a molecule two or more radically polymerizable double bonds, monomer B having in a molecule a fluoroalkyl group and at least one radically polymerizable double bond, and monomer C having in a molecule an alcoholic hydroxy group and minimum, one radically polymerizable double bond, in presence of a polymerization initiator D in an amount of 5% to 200% by mole with respect to the number of moles of the monomer A; a curable composition containing the reactive fluorine-containing highly branched polymer; and a cured film obtained from the composition.

Abstract: There is provided a flexible metal laminate including a polymer resin layer including a polyimide resin of a specific structure and a fluororesin, wherein the fluororesin is more distributed through the inside of the polymer resin layer than at the surface of the polymer resin layer.

Abstract: Glass sheets according to the invention, in particular lacquered glass sheets, are covered with a coating of enamel. This coating comprises between 11 and 40% of organic material. Such glass sheets may be heat treated and, before heat treatment, may be handled and transported without damaging the coating, may be cut and ground without causing the coating to peel off or to be damaged at the borders of the cutting line, and offer a good resistance under running water, avoiding the peeling off or destruction of the coating during edges grinding or storage or transportation.

Abstract: An enhanced film carrier with two release films, structurally joined by an adhesive creating a structural bonding layer, allows stability during printing without having a paper layer. The release films are infused with nanometallic particles to form a nano-ionic bond force field with nanometallic transportable graphic film. The release films may be identical or distinct, and, in some embodiments, release films may be smooth or textured to provide a gloss or matte finish to a nanometallic transportable graphic.

Abstract: The present invention provides a transparent heat-resistant non-flammable film that has high transparency, heat resistance, and flame retardancy. The transparent heat-resistant non-flammable film according to the present invention includes a transparent heat-resistant protective layer comprising a polysiloxane resin containing a particulate inorganic oxide as a crosslinking agent on at least one surface of a transparent amorphous thermoplastic resin film having a heat distortion temperature of 250° C. or less. The transparent heat-resistant protective layer preferably has a refractive index in the range of 1.40 to 1.43. The transparent heat-resistant protective layer preferably has a thickness in the range of 1 to 100 ?m.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive layer-attached polarizing film contains a polarizing film containing a polarizer and a transparent protective film provided on at least one side of the polarizer, the polarizing film having a total thickness of 100 ?m or less. A pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is provided on the polarizing film and made from a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition containing a (meth)acryl-based polymer and an antioxidant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for repairing a shingle roof comprising the steps of providing a base aqueous medium selected from the group consisting of urethane, polyurethane, wax particulates dispersed in water, and butyl ether, and mixtures thereof; providing additives selected from the group consisting of sand, silica, polymer particles, plastic fibers, and fiberglass fibers, and mixtures thereof, applying the aqueous medium to a shingle roof, forming a first layer, applying the additives to the first layer, and drying the layers.

Abstract: A corrosion inhibiting composition includes one or more of a plurality of carriers, each having a carrier body and an organic corrosion inhibitor, such that the carrier body encapsulates the organic corrosion inhibitor, and the carrier body is formed of a degradable material. Coatings and methods for inhibiting corrosion on a metal substrate are also described herein.

Abstract: A radiant barrier has a layer of a flexible polymer, such as TPO, and a layer of metallic aluminum bonded thereto. A reinforcement layer, such as a fiberglass scrim, and a layer of adhesive, such as EVA, may be used to strengthen the barrier and prevent de-lamination. LDPE may be incorporated into the TPO to increase strength. The barrier may also be a moisture barrier. The layers may be laminated by a heated roll set and the aluminum applied by vapor deposition.

Abstract: An environmentally friendly laminate structure that provides improved print properties, wherein the laminate structure comprises a print film and an overlaminate film. The print film includes a print layer and a support layer. In one embodiment the print film further comprises an adhesive layer. In another embodiment the print film even further comprises a release liner. The print layer comprises a polymeric material and a silicone additive. The overlaminate material comprises a polymeric material. The overlaminate material may further comprise a functional material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermal spraying material (5) for the coating of a surface of a workpiece by means of a thermal spraying method, wherein the spraying material (5) contains zinc. The invention further relates to a thermal spraying method and to a thermally sprayed coating sprayed with the material (5).

Abstract: A dark-colored siding panel product includes a shell having a layered structure. The layered structure can include a substrate comprising polyvinylchloride. The substrate may be located between inner and outer layers. The inner and outer layers may be formed from a weatherable polymer. In addition, at least the outer layer may have a CIE color unit L*<75. An insulation layer may be mounted to the shell.

Abstract: A multi-layer biaxially oriented polymer film comprising a core layer (CL) and at least one sealing layer (SL), said sealing layer(s) (SL) comprise(s) a propylene copolymer composition (P) having a comonomer content in the range of 3.0 to 8.0 wt.-%, the comonomers are C5 to C12 ?-olefins, said propylene copolymer composition (P) comprises a polypropylene (A) and a polypropylene (B) in the weight ratio [(A)/(B)] of 20/80 to 80/20, wherein said polypropylene (A) has a comonomer content of equal or below 4.0 wt.-%, the comonomers are C5 to C12 ?-olefins, and said propylene copolymer (B) has a comonomer content of 4.0 to 20.0 wt.-%, the comonomers are C5 to C12 ?-olefins.

Abstract: A complete system and method can be used for the repair and sealing of a sewer manhole. The process of the present invention includes surface preparation with steps to purge out embedded contaminants, application of a primer to the prepared and purged surface, application of a closed cell foam layer over the primer layer, and application of polyurea layer disposed on the foam layer. By first making sure the concrete is purged of contaminants, the system, when applied, cannot be damaged by the outgassing of contaminants from the coated concrete as may be possible with conventional systems. Moreover, the system of the present invention uses a 100% polyurea coating that provides appropriate flexibility, strength, and chemical resistance.

Abstract: A composite material includes a matrix composed of a polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) polymer and a filler composed of particles dispersed in the matrix. The particles are composed of naturally-derived materials (e.g., ground bone meal or pumice powder), have a microporous microstructure, have a low hygroscopic expansion, and are less than 1.0 mm in size. Preferably, the matrix and the filler together constitute 100% by weight of the composite material, and at most 30% by volume of the composite material is consumed by the filler. The composite material may take the form of an anaerobically biodegradable article of manufacture such as a building material a coating of a building material or other article.

Abstract: A coating which provides corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and, optionally, lubrication, for deposition on a threaded article is disclosed. The coating comprises a polymer matrix, such as a polyimide, which is modified with small amounts of a fluorine containing polymer modifier, as well as other compounds or additives to improve performance of the coating. Additionally, the coating can further comprise a solid lubricant or an anticorrosion compound dispersed within the polymer matrix.

Abstract: A coextruded film comprising a transparent polymeric inner core layer of thickness less than 250 micron and two peelable outer polymeric layers. In a preferred embodiment, a 50 micron COC core film produced by this technique has a haze of ?0.5%.

Abstract: There is described a surface layer or coating of a fluoropolymer. Dispersed in the fluoropolymer is a compound of the formula: wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 each, independently of the others, are —H, alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl, R is a group of the formula —COOH, —COOM, —R5—COOH, —R5—COOM, —X—R5—COOH, or —X—R5—COOM wherein X and R5 are as defined herein, M is a cationic metal, A represents a saccharide monomer repeating unit having one or more R groups, B represents a saccharide monomer repeating unit having no R groups, m is an integer representing the number of repeating A units, and n is an integer representing the number of repeating B units.

Abstract: The invention provides monolayer films which not only have hydrophilicity and are excellent in such properties as antifogging properties, antifouling properties, antistatic properties and anti-condensation properties but also tend to exhibit excellent transparency even with a large film thickness and excellent scratch resistance, as well as stacks having the monolayer film.

Abstract: A laminate film including a first core polylactic acid layer, a coating receiving-layer of polylactic acid, and coated on one side of the coating receiving-layer with PVOH, EVOH, a blend of crosslinked EVOH/PVOH, vinyl alcohol-vinylamine (PVAm) copolymer, anionic carboxylated styrene-butadiene copolymer (SBR) emulsion, or blends thereof. This coating may be applied after the machine-direction orientation step and dried and oriented in a transverse direction orientation oven if in-line coating is desired; or applied to the film in an off-line coating method and dried in an air flotation oven. The dried coating layer can be metallized. This laminate film exhibits excellent gas and moisture barrier properties, appearance, and metal adhesion. It may also optionally include a heat sealable or winding improving layer on the side opposite the coating receiving-layer of the core layer.

Abstract: A method is provided of adhesively bonding an elastomeric member to a glass substrate in such a way as to accelerate the building of the strength of such bond and to a vehicle glazing having such an elastomeric member bonded to the glass substrate. This accelerated bonding process is accomplished by mixing a nucleophilic and/or electrophilic catalyst with a beneficial amount of an adhesion promoting primer applying such mixture to a peripheral portion of the glass substrate and exposing same to ambient air. By accelerating the building of the subject bond strength, the rate of “creep” is significantly reduced.

Abstract: UV resistant inorganic coatings which exhibit photochemical activity that destroys toxic biological and chemical agents are disclosed. The inorganic coatings include semiconductor metal oxide nanoparticles that are photo-chemically active dispersed in an inorganic binder. In one embodiment, anatase titanium dioxide nanoparticles are dispersed in a silicon dioxide or silicate binder. Applications may include spacecraft, aircraft, ships, military vehicles, high value equipment and buildings such as subway stations, hospitals, railroad stations and stadiums.

Abstract: A battery label having a black appearance and exhibiting flame retardancy properties is described.

Abstract: A coating of fast absorption or fast dissolution on an implantable device and methods of making and using of the coating are provided.

Abstract: An aluminum alloy material having an excellent sea water corrosion resistance comprises an aluminum alloy substrate whose ten-points average surface roughness Rz, which is the average of five greatest peak-to-valley separations on the surface, is controlled at 0.3 ?m or over, an organic phosphonic primer film formed on a surface of the aluminum alloy substrate, and a fluorine resin paint film formed on the primer film and having a dry average thickness of 1 to 100 ?m. A plate heat exchanger having an excellent sea water corrosion resistance is also provided wherein the aluminum alloy material is used as a heat transfer unit using sea water as cooling water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electroplatable plastics film having a light transmission greater than 50%, particularly preferably greater than 80%, for the production of metallised components, in particular partially metallised components.

Abstract: The application discloses a heat weldable film comprising the flowing layers: (i) a first plastic polymer layer consisting of a material weldable to a plastic polymer reaction tube; (ii) an opaque second layer comprising pigments; (iii) a third layer consisting of a clear transparent material; wherein the material of the first and third layer differ. Furthermore, a reaction tube comprising a heat weldable film according to the invention is disclosed as well as a method for labelling of reaction tubes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a barrier laminate comprising at least one organic layer and at least one inorganic layer, wherein the organic layer has a thickness of 300 nm to 900 nm and is formed by curing a polymerizable composition comprising an aromatic (meth)acrylate and a multifunctional (meth)acrylate having an acryl equivalent weight of not more than 200.

Abstract: A circuit subassembly, comprising a dielectric layer formed from a dielectric composition comprising, based on the total volume of the composition: about 15 to about 65 volume percent of a dielectric filler; and about 35 to about 85 volume percent of a thermosetting composition comprising: a poly(arylene ether), and a carboxy-functionalized polybutadiene or polyisoprene polymer.

Abstract: A single layer film containing at least one anionic hydrophilic group selected from a sulfonic acid group, a carboxyl group and a phosphate group, wherein an anion concentration ratio (Sa/Da) of an anion concentration at a surface (Sa) to an anion concentration at a deep part (Da) is 1.1 or more. The single layer film is a copolymer prepared by polymerizing a composition containing a compound (I) represented by the general formula (1) ([X]s[M1]l[M2]m (1)) and a compound (II) having two or more (meth)acryloyl groups in a molecule at a molar ratio of 15:1 to 1:30 and having a water contact angle of 30° or less. Such a single layer film has high hydrophilicity and surface hardness and is excellent in antifogging property, antifouling property and antistatic property, thus is useful as an antifogging material, an antifouling material, an antistatic material and a multilayer body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a glazing comprising a glass substrate and a complex sheet made of a plastic comprising a plasticized polyvinyl butyral layer and a polyester film provided with a scratch-resistant and abrasion-resistant coating, an adhesive layer of thermoplastic polyurethane being inserted between the glass substrate and the polyvinyl butyral layer of the complex sheet of plastic, characterized in that the adhesion of the polyester film to the polyvinyl butyral layer, measured by exerting on a 1 cm wide strip of the polyester film a tensile force perpendicular to the surface of the glazing with a pull rate of 5 cm/min, is at least equal to 3 daN/cm. It also relates to the application of such a glazing for an airborne transport vehicle in particular.