Abstract: Thermal chemical vapor deposition treatment is disclosed. Specifically, a thermal chemical vapor deposition treated article includes a substrate, and an oleophobic treatment to the substrate, the oleophobic treatment having oxygen, carbon, silicon, fluorine, and hydrogen. The oleophobic treatment has a treatment thickness of less than 600 nm and a heterogeneous wetting regime. The thermal chemical vapor deposition process includes positioning an article within a thermal chemical vapor deposition chamber, thermally reacting dimethylsilane to produce a layer, oxidizing the layer to produce an oxidized layer, and fluoro-functionalizing the oxidized layer to produce an oxidized then fluoro-functionalizing dimethylsilane chemical vapor deposition treatment. The oxidized then fluoro-functionalizing dimethylsilane chemical vapor deposition treatment has a treatment thickness of less than 600 nm and a heterogeneous wetting regime.

Abstract: Provided is a partially-annular sliding member including a sliding layer including fibrous particles having an average particle size of 5-25 ?m dispersed in a synthetic resin at a volume ratio of 10-35% of the sliding layer. The particles having a major axis length?20 ?m are included at a volume ratio of ?10% to total particles. A sliding surface side area is defined from the sliding surface and has a thickness of 25% of a sliding layer thickness T, where the fibrous particles having a major axis length of ?20 ?m have a dispersion index of 1.1-6. An interface side area is defined from the interface and has a thickness of 25% of T, where the dispersion index is 1.1-6. An intermediate area is defined between the both areas, where the dispersion index is 0.1 to less than 1.

Abstract: In the field of consumable materials for automatic analytical instruments, a method for producing transparent plastic cuvettes with increased scratch resistance includes contacting exclusively an outer surface of the transparent plastic cuvette with a liquid comprising at least one surfactant or with a triglyceride and subsequently drying the outer surface such that scattered-light optical properties of the transparent plastic are not adversely affected.

Abstract: Provided are a composition which has good elastomer solubility, is thus capable of increasing a concentration of solid contents, and is capable of forming a film having excellent drying properties, surface morphology, and heat resistance, a process for producing a sheet, a sheet, a laminate, and a laminate with a device wafer. This composition includes an elastomer having a 5% thermal mass reduction temperature of 375° C. or higher when heated at an elevation rate of 20° C./min from 25° C., a solvent represented by the following General Formula (1) and having a boiling point of 160° C. or higher, and a solvent having a boiling point of lower than 120° C. In General Formula (1), R1 to R6 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or an aliphatic hydrocarbon group.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for improving visibility of an image display device which is capable of providing an image display device excellent in anti-reflection properties and bright-field contrast even using an optical layered body including a light-transmitting substrate having in-plane birefringence, such as a polyester film. The method of the present invention is a method for improving visibility of an image display device that has an optical layered body including a light-transmitting substrate having in-plane birefringence and an optical functional layer disposed on one surface of the substrate. The method includes the step of disposing the optical layered body such that the slow axis showing a greater refractive index of the light-transmitting substrate is in parallel with the vertical direction of a display screen of the image display device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for improving visibility of an image display device which is capable of providing an image display device excellent in anti-reflection properties and bright-field contrast even using an optical layered body including a light-transmitting substrate having in-plane birefringence, such as a polyester film. The method of the present invention is a method for improving visibility of an image display device that has an optical layered body including a light-transmitting substrate having in-plane birefringence and an optical functional layer disposed on one surface of the substrate. The method includes the step of disposing the optical layered body such that the slow axis showing a greater refractive index of the light-transmitting substrate is in parallel with the vertical direction of a display screen of the image display device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a super absorbent polymer and a manufacturing method thereof, and more specifically, to a super absorbent polymer having improved porosity and permeability and a manufacturing method thereof.

Abstract: Provided herein are high flow and ductile thermoplastic resin compositions for the formation of thin wall articles and articles with desirable impact strengths. These compositions are useful in the manufacture of various shaped, formed and/or molded articles.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a thermoplastic composition and to an article made from said thermoplastic composition. More in particular, the invention relates to blended polyolefinic materials, which, after molding, provide a soft touch feel. The thermoplastic composition of the invention comprises (A) 10-40% by total weight of the composition of glass fibers; (B) 22-46% by total weight of the composition of a propylene homopolymer matrix phase; (C) 1.5-26% by total weight of the composition of an ethylene-propylene copolymer dispersed phase; and (D) 11-46% by total weight of the composition of a mixture of elastomers, said mixture comprising an ethylene/C5-8 ?-olefin copolymer and an ethylene/C3-4 ?-olefin copolymer.

Abstract: A laminated metal sheet for a two-piece can includes: a metal sheet; and first and second polyester resin layers formed on outer and inner face sides of the container, respectively. The first polyester resin layer contains polyethylene terephthalate or a copolymerized polyethylene terephthalate with a content of a copolymerized component of less than 6 mol % in a ratio of 30% to 60% by mass, polybutylene terephthalate or a copolymerized polybutylene terephthalate with a content of a copolymerized component of less than 5 mol % in a ratio of 40% to 70% by mass, and a polyolefinic wax in an amount of 0.01% to 3.0% in outer percentage, the second polyester resin layer is a copolymerized polyethylene terephthalate with a content of a copolymerized component of less than 22 mol %, and residual degrees of orientation of the first and the second polyester resin layers are less than 30%.

Abstract: An organic solar cell device is provided, including a first electrode, a photoactive layer, a hole transport layer, and a second electrode that are stacked successively. The photoactive layer includes an electron receptor material and an electron donor material. The electron receptor material is graphene nitride that forms a foamy film on the first electrode and has a three-dimensional network structure. A part of the electron donor material permeates into the graphene nitride, and a part of the electron donor material is enriched on a side of the hole transport layer to form an electron donor enriched layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an insulation film capable of being used in a flexible flat cable(FFC) and having excellent flexibility and mechanical properties, and a flexible flat cable (FFC) using the insulation film. The insulation film provided in the present disclosure has very excellent mechanical properties such as tensile strength, elongation and flexibility, and also has very excellent heat-resisting properties such as contractibility and degeneration caused by heat. In addition, by using the insulation film, the flexible flat cable provided in the present disclosure also has very excellent mechanical properties and heat-resisting properties.

Abstract: A stampable sheet includes a resin and carbon fiber sheet including fiber bundles of discontinuous carbon fibers, wherein the carbon fiber sheet includes fiber bundles having a bundle width of 50 ?m or greater and opened fibers ranging from fiber bundles having a bundle width less than 50 ?m to fibers obtained by opening to the single-fiber level. When the direction along which the opened fibers have been oriented most is a 0° direction and the range of from the 0° to 90° direction is divided into angular zones, the distribution curve showing the proportion of the number of fiber bundles in each angular zone to that in all angular zones and the distribution curve showing the proportion of the number of opened fibers in each angular zone to that in all angular zones are reverse to each other in terms of gradient of the 0° to 90° direction.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of a separation agent including fibril cellulose for phase separation, as well as to a method for the separation of at least one liquid phase from at least one phase selected from a second liquid phase, solid phase and semi-solid phase, where the method includes the steps of incorporating a separation agent including fibril cellulose to a mixture where separation of the phases is desired, followed by formation of phases and removing the phases.

Abstract: Methods of producing substrates having selected active chemical regions by employing elements of the substrates in assisting the localization of active chemical groups in desired regions of the substrate. The methods may include optical, chemical and/or mechanical processes for the deposition, removal, activation and/or deactivation of chemical groups in selected regions of the substrate to provide selective active regions of the substrate.

Abstract: A shape memory polymer thermal interface material (SMP TIM) pad may be deformed to a deformed SMP TIM pad. The deformed SMP TIM pad may be mated to a first surface of a computing chip. A heat dissipating structure may be mated to the deformed SMP TIM pad opposite of the first surface of the computing chip. A loading force may be applied to the SMP TIM pad. The deformed SMP TIM pad may be heated to a reformation temperature. The heat dissipating structure may be fastened to the computing chip using one or more fasteners.

Abstract: A composition including from 35 to 85% by weight based on the weight of the composition of a high-heat amorphous polymeric material, having a glass transition temperature of at least 180 degrees Celsius, from 10 to 50% by weight based on the weight of the composition of a filler selected from glass fiber, glass flake, flat glass fiber, glass bead, and combinations thereof; and from 0 to 10% by weight of composition of at least one additive selected from a flow promoter, a thermal stabilizer, a mold release agent, and combinations thereof. Products including the composition, such as a hard disc drive enclosure.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multilayer optical film including a first film layer formed of a thermoplastic acrylic resin composition including 0.01 to 2.0 parts by weight of a triazine-based ultraviolet absorber; a second film layer formed of a thermoplastic acrylic resin composition including 0.1 to 5.0 parts by weight of at least one ultraviolet absorber selected from a group consisting of a triazole-based ultraviolet absorber, a benzophenone-based ultraviolet absorber, an oxanilide-based ultraviolet absorber and a cyanoacrylate-based ultraviolet absorber; and a third film layer formed of the thermoplastic acrylic resin composition including 0.01 to 2.0 parts by weight of the triazine-based ultraviolet absorber, with respect to 100 parts by weight of the thermoplastic acrylic resin composition, a method of manufacturing the same, and a polarizing plate including the same.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell may have a PVDF microporous membrane that may be adhesively bonded to electrodes. The adhesive may be a mixture of a solvent and non-solvent that may cause the PVDF membrane to become tacky and adhere to an electrode without collapsing. An adhesively bonded cell may be constructed using multiple layers of adhesively bonded membranes and electrodes. In some embodiments, the adhesive solution may be used as a sizing to prepare electrodes for bonding.

Abstract: Resin compositions, layers, and interlayers comprising a poly(vinyl acetal) resin that includes residues of an aldehyde other than n-butyraldehyde are provided. Such compositions, layers, and interlayers can exhibit enhanced or optimized properties as compared to those formulated with comparable poly(vinyl n-butyral) resins.

Abstract: A waterproof paint formula and a pen device for using the same. The concentration of the formula may be adjusted by changing the weight percentage of the aqueous solution and cooperate with different outlet diameter of the nibs to make the waterproof paint smoothly flow out for painting on the writings. Simultaneously, the weight percentage of Ethyl Alcohol may be adjusted to control the air-dried speed of the waterproof paint to achieve the effects of waterproof and preventing the inks or colors from diffusion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sealing device (1) which comprises a barrier layer (2) with a thermoplastic polymer P1, and an adhesive layer (3) with at least one ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) P2 and azo-dicarbonamide A, and which is suitable for sealing bases in the building sector. The invention further relates to a method for sealing said bases. The method according to the invention allows structures of civil engineering to be sealed rapidly and efficiently and ensures good adhesion of the sealing device on the base.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an ink jet print head face plate. The ink jet print head face plate includes a face plate; and a siloxyfluorocarbon networked polymer disposed on the face plate. The siloxyfluorocarbon networked polymer is a polymerization product of a mixture including from about 2 to about 12 alkoxysilane precursor materials, wherein at least one of the alkoxysilane precursor materials is a hydrophobic alkoxysilane precursor material; and at least one of the alkoxysilane precursor materials is an aromatic alkoxysilane precursor material. The siloxyfluorocarbon networked polymer is insoluble in solvents selected from the group consisting of ketones, chlorinated solvents and ethers.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes polycarbonate-siloxane blends with a constant percentage of siloxane in the formulations. The polycarbonate-siloxane blends achieve improved impact properties, as well as the ability to achieve deep black and bright white colors.

Abstract: A composition includes a carbon nanotube (CNT)-infused carbon fiber material that includes a carbon fiber material of spoolable dimensions and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) infused to the carbon fiber material. The infused CNTs are uniform in length and uniform in distribution. The CNT infused carbon fiber material also includes a barrier coating conformally disposed about the carbon fiber material, while the CNTs are substantially free of the barrier coating. A continuous CNT infusion process includes: (a) functionalizing a carbon fiber material; (b) disposing a barrier coating on the functionalized carbon fiber material (c) disposing a carbon nanotube (CNT)-forming catalyst on the functionalized carbon fiber material; and (d) synthesizing carbon nanotubes, thereby forming a carbon nanotube-infused carbon fiber material.

Abstract: A composition includes a carbon nanotube (CNT)-infused metal fiber material which includes a metal fiber material of spoolable dimensions, a barrier coating conformally disposed about the metal fiber material, and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) infused to the metal fiber material. A continuous CNT infusion process includes: (a) disposing a barrier coating and a carbon nanotube (CNT)-forming catalyst on a surface of a metal fiber material of spoolable dimensions; and (b) synthesizing carbon nanotubes on the metal fiber material, thereby forming a carbon nanotube-infused metal fiber material.

Abstract: A new method for durably bonding layers of a functional material to surfaces physically and chemically bonds solid layer lubricants and other functional coatings to a substrate surface by first applying a bond layer of a selected substantially binder-free soft material onto the substrate surface by, for example, burnishing, and then applying the functional layer onto the bond layer. Example soft materials for the bond layer include soft oxides such as antimony trioxide and example solid layer lubricants include graphite, molybdenum disulfide and mixtures of such lubricants. The new method is a major improvement over conventional bonding or coating methods. The process is non-vacuum at ambient temperatures and requires no binders, adhesives, curing or baking. Lubricant performance is enhanced by orders of magnitude compared to conventional approaches. The method is inexpensive, environmentally friendly, applicable to almost any substrate material and scalable.

Abstract: There is provided a power inductor including: a main body; and first and second external electrodes formed on both end portions of the main body, wherein the main body includes: upper and lower cover layers; at least one coil support layer having a through hole formed in a center thereof, at least one first recess portion formed in both lateral surfaces thereof and a plurality of second recess portions formed in respective corners thereof, and disposed between the upper and lower cover layers; and first and second coil layers formed on both surfaces of the coil support layer and having respective one ends thereof connected to the first and second external electrodes.

Abstract: The present invention is a composition comprising a) a stable aqueous dispersion of polymer particles functionalized with structural units of itaconic acid or a salt thereof and; b) a water-soluble polymer functionalized with structural units of a sulfonic acid monomer or a salt thereof as well as a method comprising mixing the stable aqueous dispersion of the itaconic acid functionalized polymer particles with the sulfonic acid functionalized polymer, and TiO2. The composition of the present invention is useful a coatings formulation that provides surprisingly good hiding.

Abstract: A medical treatment device that includes a medical adhesive and a medical device. The medical adhesive is formulated to at least partially physically retain the medical device in a particular form until the medical device is at least partially deployed to a treatment area and/or to at least partially physical connect the medical device to a deployment device until the medical device is at least partially deployed to a treatment area. The medical adhesive can include at least one biological agent.

Abstract: Disclosed is a power transmission apparatus to detect the deterioration state of a timing belt in use, thereby making it possible to detect at a high accuracy whether or not the timing belt reaches an exchanging time. The power transmission apparatus comprises a crankshaft pulley, an intake camshaft pulley, and a timing belt wound around the crankshaft pulley and the intake camshaft pulley. The timing belt contains a stress light emission material capable of emitting light when receiving an external force. The power transmission apparatus further comprises an optical sensor and an ECU. The optical sensor is disposed to measure light emitted from the timing belt. The ECU is operative to judge whether or not the timing belt is deteriorated and to judge that the timing belt reaches the exchanging time when the timing belt is judged to be deteriorated.

Abstract: A method for making carbon nanotubes is disclosed. The method includes steps of: (a) providing a growing device, wherein the growing device comprises a reacting room having a gas inlet and a gas outlet; (b) forming a catalyst layer on a first planar surface of a growing substrate; (c) placing the growing substrate and a receiving substrate having a second planar surface in the reacting room, wherein the first planar surface and the second planar surface are parallel with each other; (d) introducing a carbonaceous gas in the reaction room to form a gas flow and growing a first plurality of carbon nanotubes from the growing substrate, wherein the first plurality of carbon nanotubes are brought above the receiving substrate by the gas flow; and (e) stopping the introducing the carbonaceous gas such that the first plurality of carbon nanotubes deposits on the receiving substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a skin for a motor vehicle trim element, intended to delimit an outer surface of the trim element and comprising at least one region with a substantially constant thickness. The skin comprises at least one first zone in which the skin comprises an outer layer, formed by a first translucent polyurethane material, and an inner layer, covered by the outer layer and formed by a second polyurethane material, different from the first polyurethane material, and at least one second zone, in which the skin comprises only said outer layer.

Abstract: A method for producing a long fiber nonwoven fabric includes (a) melting resin containing polyphenylene sulfide as main component, discharging it from a spinneret, solidifying resulting filaments by cooling and stretching the filaments by pulling them out of an ejector at a spinning speed of 3,000 m/min or more while heat-treating as the filaments travel to the ejector outlet to provide a long fiber; (b) collecting the long fiber on a moving net to form a nonwoven web; and (c) subjecting the nonwoven web to thermal bonding.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a container for holding viscous substance. More particularly the present invention relates to a squeezable tube (1) with an enclosable head (3). It is an object of the present invention to provide a tube which is easily recyclable and has relatively better stress crack resistance and squeezability. Surprisingly it has been found by the way of present invention that a mixture of Linear Low Density Polyethylene, Linear Medium Density Polyethylene and Ethylene Vinyl Acetate when used in certain weight percentage gives both the stress-crack resistance and the squeezability required for making a tube integral with head/cap. The tube of the present invention is recyclable together with the head/cap, thus making the process sustainable.

Abstract: A method of forming an imaging blanket for a printing apparatus comprises preparing a support structure (e.g., mold) for receipt of a polymer blanket compound, introducing the polymer blanket compound in liquid state over the support structure, curing the polymer blanket compound to produce an imaging blanket, releasing the imaging blanket from the support structure, and etching a surface of the imaging blanket to form a texture pattern therein, the surface forming an imaging surface of said imaging blanket. An imaging surface providing desirable dampening fluid retention is provided. Wet etch, dry etch or a combination of both may be used. The polymer may be a silicone compound, may include 3 percent by weight granular material.

Abstract: A method for making a carbon nanotube field emitter is disclosed. The method includes steps of providing a carbon nanotube layer having a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, wherein the first surface is divided into a first area and a second area along a first direction by a line, coating a metal layer on the first area of the first surface, and rolling the coated carbon nanotube layer around the first direction to form the carbon nanotube field emitter.

Abstract: The invention relates to thermoplastic polycarbonate compositions which are impact-modified with ABS type polymers, said polycarbonate compositions being impact-modified with ABS type polymers are characterized by their excellent low temperature ductility, good processing properties expressed by relatively high melt volume rate (MVR) and good hydrolytic stability.

Abstract: Polyester blends containing recycled, post-consumer polyethylene terephthalate are described. The blends have the advantage of being miscible (visually clear) and remaining clear after post-extrusion heat histories.

Abstract: An improved thermoplastic material for orthoses and prostheses. This material comprises at least one resin layer of polymeric resin, optionally reinforced with multiple layers or internal fibers, designed to be compatible with vacuum thermoforming, with thickness between 3/64 inches and ¾ inches. The material additionally comprises at least one and optionally two extremely thin cap layers with thickness between 2/1000 and 12/1000 inches, at least one of which is intended for improved compatibility with human skin, and the other of which can be configured for various cosmetic or UV protection purposes. Methods of producing this material, and various orthotic and prosthetic devices using this material, are also taught.

Abstract: Composite sheets are made by calendering thin layers of magnetic compositions and bonding to a top printable layer wherein the calendered layer has thickness up to 10 mils.

Abstract: There is provided a polarizing plate including a first protective film, a polarizer, and a second protective film in this order, in which the first protective film is a film including a synthetic polymer, and has a thickness of 30 ?m or less, an elastic modulus in the TD direction of 2 GPa to 2.5 GPa, and a humidity dimensional change rate in a TD direction of 0.1% or less, and the second protective film has an evaluation value represented by the following Equation (2) of 7.0 to 11.0: Evaluation value=elastic modulus (GPa) of the second protective film in a TD direction/humidity dimensional change rate (%) of the second protective film in the TD direction×(thickness (?m) of the second protective film/thickness (?m) of the first protective film)2×(30/thickness (?m) of the polarizer)1/2 Equation (2).

Abstract: Printable magnetic receptive composite sheets are made by calendering a thin layer of a magnetic composition and bonding it to a top printable layer on one or both sides of the magnetic layer wherein the calendered layer has a thickness up to 10 mils.

Abstract: The invention relates to a foil having at least one first layer (1) comprising at least 50% of random heterophasic polypropylene (block) copolymer. The invention further relates to labels and cover membranes comprising the foil.

Abstract: A paperboard laminate is described. The paperboard laminate includes a first paperboard layer. The first paperboard layer is printable on at least one side. A first side of a material that is tear-resistant in one direction is bonded to a first side of the first paperboard layer with an adhesive material. A second paperboard layer is bonded to a second side of the material with an adhesive material. The second paperboard layer is printable on at least one side.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sandwich type steel sheet having low specific gravity and high stiffness which may be applied to an exterior plate of a vehicle and the like, which require excellent strength, dent resistance and the like. Further, a method of manufacturing the sandwich type steel sheet having a low specific gravity and high stiffness is also disclosed. Particularly, the sandwich type steel sheet includes an upper steel sheet positioned at an upper portion; a lower steel sheet positioned at a lower portion; a polymer layer containing an amount of about 50 to 60 wt % of a polyamide 6 resin, an amount of about 25 to 45 wt % of a polyolefin resin, based on a total weight of the polymer layer. Therefore, the thickness of the steel sheets may be reduced by about 20 % from the conventional steep sheet, and strength, dent resistance and the like may be enhanced.

Abstract: Provided herein is a reflective optical construction containing a fluoropolymer barrier layer, wherein the fluoropolymer is selected from the group consisting of homopolymers and copolymers of at least one tetrafluoropropene or pentafluoropropene, preferably 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene. Also disclosed is a method of forming a reflective optical construction including (a) applying a barrier layer comprising one or more fluoropolymers selected from the group consisting of homopolymers and copolymers of at least one tetrafluoropropene or pentafluoropropene, and (b) curing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hard coating film having high hardness and excellent properties. The hard coating film has high hardness and is not easily curled.

Abstract: An improved coating for rigid and semi-rigid substrates, in particular for equipment used in the oil and gas hydraulic fracturing or fracking industry. The coating is a composite of a relatively thick elastomeric primer coat layer and a harder top coat layer (e.g. epoxy type). The composite has advantageous durability, in particular a surprisingly good resistance to chemical attack.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multilayered weatherable film for a solar cell, which has superior elongation change rate, strength change rate and haze and thus is suitable for use in a solar cell, and includes a hard layer having a polyester or copolyester polymer resin and a soft layer having polybutylene terephthalate containing polytetramethylene ether glycol, which are regularly or irregularly laminated in a multilayer form.