Abstract: A polylactic acid based resin sheet includes a layer formed of a composition (D) containing polylactic acid (A), an ionic surface active agent (B), and a nonionic surface active agent (C), wherein the polylactic acid (A) has a content of 50 mass % or more and 99.5 mass % or less in the entire 100 mass % of the composition (D), and the mass ratio between the ionic surface active agent (B) and the nonionic surface active agent (C) satisfies 2?(B)/(C)?20.

Abstract: To provide an adhesive sheet for wafer processing that satisfies characteristics such as: (1) protecting an uneven circuit surface during grinding with an adhesive force that is not excessively weak; (2) being easy to remove after processing; and (3) leaving very little adhesive residue on the wafer, and that can preferably be used as a removable BG sheet or the like. This adhesive sheet for wafer processing is characterized in having a substrate and an adhesive layer formed on the substrate, the adhesive layer having an adhesive polymer (A) and a polyrotaxane (B) having a linear-chain molecule passing through the opening of the at least two cyclic molecules, and having a block group at both ends of the linear-chain molecule, the adhesive polymer (A) and the cyclic molecule of the polyrotaxane (B) being linked together to form a crosslinked structure.

Abstract: An exemplary hard, inflexible flooring material or wall covering material is disclosed, such as a tile, having a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the bottom surface is provided with a solid, primer layer having about 60 wt % to 100 wt % of a hydrophobic material, and which layer is present in a thickness between 0.001 to 0.5 mm. A method is disclosed of adhering a tile which has been provided with such a solid, primer layer to a substrate, the method including: applying an adhesive to at least a portion of the substrate; impressing the bottom surface of the tile into the adhesive; and, allowing the adhesive to dry. Alternatively, the substrate can be provided with such primer layer, and an adhesive and tile can be applied on the substrate.

Abstract: A maintenance-free and self-lubricant slide bearing comprising a metal support, an intermediate adhesive layer applied directly thereto and a sliding layer based on UHMWPE. The bearing laminate is characterized by a high peel-strength and does not require a surface pre-treatment of the metal support to achieve a strong bonding of the UHMWPE sliding layer to the metal support. The preferred adhesive in the intermediate layer is an anhydride-grafted polyethylene. The invention further includes a process of making the bearing laminate.

Abstract: Provided is a hard coat film, including: a transparent film; and a hard coat layer formed on the transparent film, in which: the surface free energy of the hard coat layer is equal to or more than a certain value; the hard coat film has a mixed region in which a component of the transparent film and a component of the hard coat layer are mixed; the refractive index of the mixed region continuously changes toward the thickness direction of the hard coat film; and a refractive index change gradient falls within a certain range.

Abstract: Composition blends are prepared that are hot melt processable pressure sensitive adhesives. The composition blends include at least one olefinic block copolymer, at least one elastomeric polymer, and at least one tackifying resin. The composition blends may also include additional components, such as for example, at least one plasticizer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a laminated polyester film which can be prevented from suffering from occurrence of interference fringes owing to reflection of external light and is excellent in adhesion to various surface functional layers such as a hard coat. 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 compound having a condensed polycyclic aromatic structure and an oxazoline compound or an epoxy compound thereonto, which coating layer has a thickness of 0.04 to 0.15 ?m.

Abstract: A multilayer encapsulation thin-film and a method and apparatus for preparing a multilayer encapsulation thin-film are provided. The multilayer encapsulation thin-film includes an inorganic thin film that includes a metal oxide, and an organic thin film that includes a polymer and is formed on the inorganic thin film, where the inorganic thin film and the organic thin film are alternately stacked in multiple layers.

Abstract: Provided are solar control laminates comprising a solar control film and a polymeric sheet. The solar control film comprises a polymeric film coated with a coating comprising inorganic infrared absorbing nanoparticles. Preferably, inorganic infrared absorbing nanoparticles comprise nanoparticles of antimony tin oxide (ATO), indium tin oxide (ITO), lanthanum hexaboride (LaB6) or mixtures thereof. Optionally, the solar control laminate also comprises a rigid sheet, such as a glass sheet.

Abstract: An adhesive and method for encapsulating an electronic arrangement with respect to permeants, wherein the adhesive and method have (a) at least one copolymer comprising at least isobutylene or butylene as comonomer kind and at least one comonomer kind which, considered as hypothetical homopolymer, has a softening temperature of greater than 40° C., (b) at least one kind of an at least partly hydrogenated tackifier resin, (c) at least one kind of a reactive resin based on cyclic ethers having a softening temperature of less than 40° C., preferably less than 20° C.

Abstract: An aluminum material, a dielectric layer and an interposing layer formed in at least one part of a region of the surface of the aluminum material between the aluminum material and the dielectric layer and includes aluminum and carbon, wherein the dielectric layer includes dielectric particles including a valve metal, and an organic substance layer formed on at least one part of a surface of the dielectric particle.

Abstract: This disclosure, viewed from one aspect, relates to a solution of polyamide comprising: an aromatic polyamide; and a solvent; wherein elastic modulus at 30.0° C. of a cast film formed by applying the solution onto a glass plate is 5.0 GPa or less, and coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of the cast film is more than 30 ppm/K, and wherein the aromatic copolyamide comprises at least two repeat units, and at least one of the repeat units has one or more free carboxyl groups.

Abstract: A laminated lithographic printing plate comprising an aluminum layer having a first side and a second side, an aluminum oxide layer coating the first side aluminum layer, optionally a second aluminum oxide layer coating the second side of the aluminum layer, an image forming layer coating the first aluminum oxide layer, an adhesive layer adhering to the second side of the aluminum layer or to said second aluminum oxide layer when second aluminum oxide layer is present, and a base layer coating the adhesive layer is provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tape-like packaging element made from a polyester-based plastic tape, the plastic tape comprising at least one splicing inhibitor, wherein the splicing inhibitor is a thermoplastic, styrene-based polymer.

Abstract: A water-proof coating system for reflecting solar radiation, which comprises optionally a base layer on a substrate and a reinforcing layer on the base layer; a white reflective and water-proof layer on the substrate or on the reinforcing layer; and a white decorative and reflective layer on the white reflective and water-proof layer; wherein the decorative and reflective layer is formed from a water-borne coatings comprising acrylic polymers, white infrared-reflective pigments and UV cross-linking agents. Water-borne coatings for forming the white decorative and reflective layer in the coating system, which comprise acrylic polymers, white infrared-reflective pigments and UV cross-linking agents. Said coating system can reflect solar radiation with high efficiency and effectively prevent water from penetrating through, has strong stain resistance and good weather resistance; has strong adhesion to various substrates. Said water-borne coatings can be applied easily, and are environment friendly.

Abstract: There is provided a flame-resistant composite member exhibiting remarkably high flame resistance even if having a flammable base material. The flame-resistant composite member according to the present invention has a film formed of a silicone resin composition (C) containing at least an inorganic oxide particle-containing condensation-reactive silicone resin on at least one surface of a base material. The inorganic oxide particle-containing condensation-reactive silicone resin may be a condensation-reactive silicone resin (A) including a crosslinked structural body wherein an inorganic oxide particle dispersed in a polysiloxane resin having a condensation-reactive group and the polysiloxane resin are crosslinked through a chemical bond. The silicone resin composition (C) may contain the condensation-reactive silicone resin (A) and an inorganic particle (B).

Abstract: A radiation curable adhesive comprising (i) (meth)acrylic monomer(s) and/or oligomer(s), wherein said (meth)acrylic monomers or oligomers comprise 5 to 50 wt % of esters of (meth)acrylic acid with polyetherpolyols having the formula HO—((CH2)m—O)n—X wherein m=2, 3 or 4; n=2 to 50; X=H, linear, branched or aromatic C1 to C12-alkyl, the ester having a molecular weight from 150 to 2000 g/mol; (ii) non-reactive (co)polymer(s) based on unsaturated monomers, wherein said unsaturated monomers are selected from vinyl esters, (meth)acrylate esters and C2 to C8 unsaturated olefins, the (co)polymer having a molecular weight from 5000 g/mol to 500000 g/mol, such adhesive can form a solid adhesive layer after being cross-linked by radiation, the layer has a non tacky surface but can be adhesively bonded under pressure to a second layer of the adhesive.

Abstract: This disclosure, in one aspect, relates to a solution of polyamide including an aromatic polyamide and an amphiphilic solvent. This disclosure, in another aspect, relates to a solution of polyamide including an aromatic polyamide, an amphiphilic solvent, and an aprotic solvent. This disclosure, in another aspect, relates to a solution of aromatic polyamide for producing a display element, an optical element or an illumination element.

Abstract: A storage phosphor panel can include an extruded inorganic storage phosphor layer including a thermoplastic polyolefin and an inorganic storage phosphor material, where the extruded inorganic storage phosphor panel has a DQE comparable to that of a traditional extruded inorganic solvent coated inorganic storage phosphor screen. Also disclosed is an inorganic storage phosphor detection system including an extruded inorganic storage phosphor panel that can include an extruded inorganic storage phosphor layer including a thermoplastic olefin and an inorganic storage phosphor material; and photodetector(s) coupled to the extruded inorganic storage phosphor panel to detect photons generated from the extruded inorganic storage phosphor panel.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a metallized polyethylene laminate comprising: an outer polyethylene layer; a metallized acid copolymer layer; an inner polyethylene layer in contact with the metallized acid copolymer layer; and optionally an extruded polyethylene layer; and a sealant layer of polyethylene.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, the transparent conductive film contains a laminated structure including a conductive layer and a transparent polymer layer. The conductive layer contains a metal nanowire and a carbon material including grapheme. The transparent polymer layer contains a transparent polymer having a glass transition temperature of 100° C. or less. The carbon material constitutes one surface of the transparent conductive film.

Abstract: The present teachings provide a fuser member. The fuser member includes an outer layer comprising a composite of a fluoropolymer and a networked siloxyfluorocarbon polymer.

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: Disclosed is a transparent gas barrier film having good transparency and good gas barrier properties, which exhibits excellent adhesion even after storage under severe environmental conditions, and does not deteriorate even when a large impact is applied thereto. The transparent gas barrier film is characterized by having, on a resin base, at least two layers having different elastic moduluses. The transparent gas barrier film is further characterized in that the elastic modulus difference between adjoining layers is not less than 1 GPa but not more than 20 GPa, and each layer has a thickness of not less than 1 nm but not more than 10 nm.

Abstract: An imprint lithography imprinting stack includes a substrate and a polymeric adhesion layer adhered to the substrate. The polymeric adhesion layer includes polymeric components with an extended backbone length of at least about 2 nm. The backbones of the polymeric components may be substantially aligned in a planar configuration on the surface of the substrate, such that a thickness of the polymeric adhesion layer is less than about 2 nm.

Abstract: A composition has been made for biopolyester films, preferably polylactic acid (PLA) films, having a low coefficient of friction for improved sliding properties, while maintaining a low haze value for good transparency. The composition, made from a masterbatch of specific additives, produces a film that achieves a haze of two percent or less (measured by ASTM D1003) and a dynamic coefficient of friction of 0.35 or less (measured by ASTM D1894-01).

Abstract: A reactive hotmelt adhesive comprising two components A and B each containing one or more polymers A or B having different functional groups, these groups being able to react with one another under the influence of temperature, and i) the mutually reactive functional groups are selected from hydroxyl, amine, carboxylic acid, anhydride and epoxide groups, ii) unreactive polymers and/or additives are present in at least one of the components, iii) the components are present in spatially separate regions, the adhesive having a first temperature range between 80 and 150° C. in which the components melt and are miscible with one another without reaction of the functional groups with one another, and the adhesive having a second temperature range between 130 and 190° C. in which it can melt and chemically crosslink, the second temperature being above the first temperature.

Abstract: A panel construction suitable for automotive parts comprises (a) a first composite fiber mat layer (b) adjacent to and covering a face of the fiber mat, a thermoplastic polymer film and optionally (c) adjacent to and covering the thermoplastic film, a second composite fiber mat layer, where the fiber mats comprise non-woven fibers or fabrics and a cured acrylic resin binder. The thermoplastic film is preferably a thermoplastic polyurethane film. The construction preferably contains no adhesive layer between components (a), (b) and (c).

Abstract: An exterior sheathing cementitious panel which prevents water penetration and air leakage is provided. Methods for manufacturing exterior sheathing cementitious panels with a highly efficient integrated air/water barrier membrane are provided as well.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sealant laminated composite for collectively sealing a semiconductor devices mounting surface of a substrate on which semiconductor devices may be mounted or a semiconductor devices forming surface of a wafer on which semiconductor devices may be formed, including a support wafer that may be composed of silicon and an uncured resin layer that may be constituted of an uncured thermosetting resin formed on one side of the support wafer.

Abstract: In an embodiment, an assembly comprises: a glazing layer; a light absorbing layer; and a thermo-responsive layer between the glazing layer and the light absorbing layer, wherein the thermo-responsive layer comprises a matrix polymer having a glass transition temperature and an inorganic filler having a particle size, wherein refractive indices of the matrix polymer and the inorganic filler differ by less than or equal to 0.05 at 25° C. In an embodiment, a method of making the assembly comprises: forming the glazing layer; forming the light absorbing layer; and forming the thermo-responsive layer between the glazing layer and the light absorbing layer, wherein the thermo-responsive layer comprises a matrix polymer having a glass transition temperature and an inorganic filler having a particle size, wherein refractive indices of the matrix polymer and the inorganic filler differ by less than or equal to 0.05 at 25° C.

Abstract: Disclosed are cementitious articles with hydrophobic finish. In some embodiments, the article is a waterproof gypsum panel that is surface reinforced with inorganic mineral fibers that face a flexible and hydrophobic cementitious finish possessing beneficial waterproofing properties. The waterproof gypsum panels of the invention are useful in many applications, such as, for example, tilebacker board in wet or dry areas of buildings, exterior weather barrier panel for use as exterior sheathing, and roof cover board having superior water durability and extremely low surface absorption. The flexible and hydrophobic cementitious finish of the invention can include Class C fly ash, film-forming polymer, silane compound (e.g., alkyl alkoxysilane), and otheroptional additives.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for preparation of formaldehyde-free plywood from scrap plastic alloys. Different scrap plastics are used to prepare plastic alloy film, which is then used as an adhesive material for the preparation of new plywood without formaldehyde emission. The formaldehyde-free plywood according to the present invention is prepared by the following steps: different scrap plastics are crushed, cleaned separately, and then corresponding fillers and additives are added to the above crushed material or their mixtures which mixed according to a certain blending ratio; plastic alloy film of certain size and thickness is prepared after the film blowing and rolling processes; after being assembled with wood veneers to form a lay-up mat, the mat is hot pressed and then cold pressed.

Abstract: Embodiments provided herein describe anti-glare coatings and panels and methods for forming anti-glare coatings and panels. A transparent substrate is provided. A polymer is sputtered onto the transparent substrate to form an anti-glare coating on the transparent substrate.

Abstract: Thin walled products having good scratch resistance are disclosed, as are processes for making such products (e.g. films, sheets, and thin walled articles). The product includes a thin layer formed from (A) a cross-linkable polycarbonate resin having endcaps derived from a monohydroxybenzophenone; and (B) if desired, a base polymeric resin. When exposed to ultraviolet light, crosslinking will occur in the layer with the cross-linkable polycarbonate resin, enhancing the scratch resistance properties of the thin layer and the overall product.

Abstract: A liquid crystalline polymer composition that contains a conductive filler (e.g., carbon fibers, ionic liquid, etc.) and a plurality of mineral fibers distributed within a liquid crystalline polymer matrix is provided. Through careful selection of the conductive filler and mineral fibers, as well as the manner in which they are dispersed within the polymer matrix, the present inventors have discovered that a composition can be formed that has a reduced tendency to create a static electric charge during a molding operation, but yet also has good surface characteristics and mechanical properties.

Abstract: A coating composition has excellent application workability, facilitates thick coating, rarely causes cracks at an initial drying stage, and provides a dried film having excellent tensile properties and adhesiveness. The composition contains an aggregate and an emulsion with a polymer particle dispersed in an aqueous medium. The polymer particle includes 40% to 98% of a unit formed by polymerizing an alkyl(meth)acrylate monomer, the alkyl group having 4 to 14 carbon atoms, 0.1% to 5% of a unit formed by polymerizing an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer, 1% to 20% of a unit formed by polymerizing a vinyl monomer having a cyano group, 1% to 20% of a unit formed by polymerizing a reaction product of a (meth)acrylic acid and a monofunctional epoxy compound, and 0% to 50% of a unit formed by copolymerizing at least one of the above monomers with another monomer.

Abstract: Provided are reflective thin film constructions including a reduced number of layers, which provides for increased solar-weighted hemispherical reflectance and durability. Reflective films include those comprising an ultraviolet absorbing abrasion resistant coating over a metal layer. Also provided are ultraviolet absorbing abrasion resistant coatings and methods for optimizing the ultraviolet absorption of an abrasion resistant coating. Reflective films disclosed herein are useful for solar reflecting, solar collecting, and solar concentrating applications, such as for the generation of electrical power.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method of preparing a film of nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC) on at least one surface of a support material, wherein the film is applied and spread directly onto a surface of the plastic support material in the form of a suspension of nanofibrillated cellulose, whereby the nanofibrillated cellulose forms a film. Further, the invention concerns a structure containing or consisting of a film of nanofibrillated cellulose prepared using said method.

Abstract: Corrosion resistant, grain-refined and/or amorphous Ni- and Cu-free Co-bearing coatings on polymer substrates for use in human contact applications, including industrial products, automotive products, medical surgical devices, and medical products, are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multilayer structure comprising at least a first layer which predominantly comprises polypropylene and at least a second layer which is adjacent to the first layer and which predominantly comprises polyethylene having a density less than 0.935 g/cm3, the multilayer structure being characterized by having improved adhesion between the first and second layers. The improved adhesion is obtained by incorporating at least 5% by weight of a polyethylene resin having a density of 0.940 g/cm3 or greater into the first layer, the second layer or both layers.

Abstract: A method of encapsulating a toxin on a contaminated surface includes providing a plastic air-tight substrate having first and second opposing surfaces. An adhesive substance is disposed on the first surface. The first surface of the plastic substrate is applied to the contaminated surface such that the plastic substrate is adhered to the contaminated surface, and such that the toxin is completely covered by the plastic substrate.

Abstract: A method of joining parts together with a self-piercing rivet that is inserted through a part and partially through a second part. The second part includes a fiber-filled layer and a resin matrix layer that together form a composite part. A self-piercing rivet extends into the second part, but does not penetrate completely through the matrix layer. An assembly, including a first part and a second part that includes a reinforced layer and a resin layer in which a fastener is inserted, but does not extend through the second layer. A composite part including a first layer of resin matrix reinforces the filler and a second layer of resin matrix that does not include a filler and is more than 3 microns thick.

Abstract: A method for forming a laminate structure is provided. The method includes selecting a sheet layer that includes a melamine-based resin and selecting a substrate that includes wood, phenolic resin, zinc borate, and a water repellant agent. Heat and pressure are applied to the sheet layer and substrate at a temperature of from about 339° F. to 375° F., at a pressure of from about 23 bar to about 35 bar, and for a predetermined duration of from about 12 seconds to about 22 seconds. The sheet layer is then coupled to the substrate to form the laminate structure.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a scintillator panel which exhibits excellent cuttability and can be cut without the occurrence of problems such as the separation of a scintillator layer and which can give radiographic images such as X-ray images with excellent sensitivity and sharpness. The scintillator panel of the invention includes a reflective layer and a scintillator layer formed by deposition on a support, and the reflective layer includes light-scattering particles and a specific binder resin and has a specific thickness.

Abstract: Provided are an encapsulation film formed by stacking at least one bilayer including a thin layer composed of graphene oxide or reduced graphene oxide and an organic polymer layer and a method for forming the same. Since the encapsulation film is formed by stacking at least one bilayer including a thin layer composed of graphene oxide or reduced graphene oxide, the encapsulation film can represent an excellent blocking property with respect to oxygen and moisture. Parallel diffusion of the oxygen and the moisture in the encapsulation film may be significantly limited by maximizing a thickness of the organic polymer layer formed between the thin layers.

Abstract: A coating having a thickness between 0.1 and 2 mm is obtained from a mixture with the following composition: 10-25% by weight of micronized powder; 40-60% by weight of inorganic gravels of petrographic origin of sizes between 0.063-2 mm; 10-40% by weight of a polymerisable base resin selected from polyurethane, polyester, epoxy or acrylic, with additives, and optionally pigments. The proportion of the mentioned gravel and micronized powder of the coating being up to 90% in an inner most area of interphase between coating and surface of the petrous substrate, covering one third of the thickness of the coating. The method includes depositing the mentioned mixture on the substrate and vibrating the assembly, and subsequently proceeding to a step of curing and subsequent mechanical finishing of the surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to an inorganic-organic hybrid material which comprises an inorganic component and an organic component, has a content of the inorganic component of 20-80% by mass, and has a refractive index of 1.60 or higher, wherein, when preparing a strip specimen having a thickness of 1,000 ?m, a width of 5 mm and a length of 70 mm by using the inorganic-organic hybrid material and winding the specimen by 180° on a cylindrical metal rod having a diameter of 10 mm at 25° C., the specimen does not crack.

Abstract: This disclosure, viewed from one aspect, relates to a laminated composite material, including a glass plate and an organic resin layer. The organic resin layer is laminated on one surface of the glass plate, the organic resin is a polyamide resin, the rate of mass change of the polyamide resin from 300° C. to 400° C. measured by thermo gravimetry (TG) is 3.0% or less, and the glass transition temperature of the polyamide resin is 300° C. or more.

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.