Abstract: A surface treatment for a protective plastic film and/or laminate is disclosed. Suitably, the surface treatment includes coating a major surface of the plastic film or laminate with a curable coating formulation wherein one or more of the coating ingredients are diffused or migrated at least partially into the plastic film or plastic laminate. The migration of coating ingredients creates a gradual transition layer from the plastic film to the coating layer and leads to unique properties. Optionally, the surface treated plastic film is laminated to a release liner coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) to form the aforementioned laminate.

Abstract: A relief printing plate precursor comprising, on a support, a relief-forming layer comprising (Component A) an ethylenically unsaturated compound; (Component B) a thermal polymerization initiator; and (Component C) an amine compound represented by any of formulae (I) to (III) below, wherein the relief-forming layer having a thickness of 0.1 mm to 10 mm.

Abstract: Problem to be Solved To provide a photosensitive resin composition which has good processability even in a relatively low temperature condition near room temperature and exhibits good efficiency in removing debris generated while shaping a printing plate by laser engraving. Solution A photosensitive resin composition, characterized by comprising: (a) 100 parts by mass of a resin having a number average molecular weight of 1,000 or more; and (b) 0.1 to 10 parts by mass of ultrafine particles having a number average particle diameter of primary particles of 5 nm or more and 100 nm or less; wherein the photosensitive resin composition has a viscosity at 20° C. of 50 Pa·s or more and 10,000 Pa·s or less; and a precursor composition, which is obtained by excluding the component (b) from the photosensitive resin composition, has a viscosity at 20° C. of 5 Pa·s or more and 500 Pa·s or less.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a composition suitable for stretch hood, method of producing the same, and articles made therefrom. The article according to the present invention comprises a multi-layer film according to the present invention has a thickness of at least 3 mils comprising at least one inner layer and two exterior layers, wherein the inner layer comprises at least 50 weight percent polyethylene copolymer having a melt index less than 2 grams/10 minutes, a density less than or equal to 0.910 g/cm3, a total heat of fusion less than 120 Joules/gram and a heat of fusion above 115° C. of less than 5 Joules/gram, the total heat of fusion of the inner layer less than the heat of fusion of either of the two exterior layers, and wherein the multi-layer film has an elastic recovery of at least 40% when stretched to 100% elongation.

Abstract: An anti-puncture, water-leak-inhibiting, self-sealing, coating structure for application selectively to inside and/or outside portions of a boat hull. The coating structure, in operative condition with respect to such a hull portion, includes a body of continuous-phase, non-water-reactive, high-elastomeric-material, and, embedded within that body, in an initially shrouded and non-exposed condition guarded nominally against any contact with external water, a distribution of water-reactive, water-imbiber beads.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible article having resistance against ballistic impacts wherein said article comprises a stack of at least two unconnected plies, each ply containing at least two connected monolayers containing polymeric tapes and wherein said monolayers are free of any matrix material.

Abstract: Composite glass pane comprising at least a. one inner pane (1), b. one outer pane (2), and c. one intermediate layer (3) between the inner pane (1) and the outer pane (2), wherein the intermediate layer (3) contains at least one first thermoplastic film (3b) with a first luminescent pigment (3a), a second thermoplastic film (3d), and a barrier film (3c) between the thermoplastic films (3b, 3d) and wherein the luminescent pigment (3a) contains a hydroxyalkyl terephthalate having the formula: R1—COO—P(OH)x(0-4)-COO—R2, where R1, R2 is an alkyl or allyl residue having 1 to 10 C atoms, P is a phenyl ring, OH is hydroxyl groups bonded to the phenyl ring, and x is the number of hydroxyl groups bonded to the phenyl ring.

Abstract: The present invention provides (A) an electronic part including a metal part combined with a non-metal part so as to cover the non-metal part, which electronic part can be assembled (i) with excellent workability, (ii) without requiring a high-temperature condition, and (iii) in a short period of time and (B) a method for manufacturing the electronic part. An electronic part (10) in accordance with the present invention includes (I) a non-metal part (11) and (II) a metal part (14) covering a covered region (11b) provided on a surface of the non-metal part (11). The covered region (11b) and the metal part (14) are combined together via an adhesive layer (12) provided by curing an ultraviolet anaerobic curing adhesive containing a photopolymerization initiator and organic peroxide.

Abstract: A multi-layer screen protector for digital display screens, such as LCD's, cell phones, tablets, laptops, and pad computer devices, that may be readily applied without the need for special tools and in dusty environments, the screen protector being designed and die-cut to match the shape of the digital display screen, including cut-outs for cameras, microphones and device buttons, where the top surface is a layer of polycaprolactone aliphatic urethane that is connected to a bottom layer made from plastic such as polystyrene, acrylic and/or polyethylene terephthalate, and a self-wetting adhesive layer provided on the bottom surface of the bottom polystyrene, acrylic and/or polyethylene terephthalate layer. The screen protector provides an optically clear view of the device and is constructed with the abrasion resistant layer being provided and supported on a plastic layer and may be removed and reinstalled.

Abstract: A filled multi-component material applied by a dispensing system is disclosed. The material can be produced by mixing a first reactive component comprising a resin and a filler with a second reactive component comprising a curing agent. The filler can comprise a hard filler and/or an elastic filler such as ground recycled tire material. The first reactive component and the second reactive component can be fed to a dispensing apparatus and mixed by a static mixer, each of which can be disposable. The mixture can then be dispensed onto a surface using air spray, airless spray or extrusion, for example. When applied to a surface, the mixture typically polymerizes and entrains the filler materials to provide a protective layer having improved properties. In certain embodiments, the filler materials can include recycled tires that have been ground into fine particles, providing environmentally friendly new products from old tires that typically end up as landfill.

Abstract: An adhesive film includes an insulation film, an adhesive layer formed on the insulation film and including a copolyamide resin being soluble in a solvent at a room temperature (25° C.) and having a melting point of not less than 100° C. and not more than 150° C., a halogen-free flame retardant at a rate of not less than 100 parts by mass and not more than 250 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the copolyamide resin, and a carbodiimide compound soluble in the solvent at the room temperature (25° C.), and a conductor adhesion layer laminated on the adhesive layer.

Abstract: A composite positive electrode active material includes: a positive electrode active material which includes a transition metal; and a reaction suppressor which is formed so as to cover a surface of the positive electrode active material, and which is made of a polyanion structure-containing compound having a cation moiety composed of a metal atom that becomes a conducting ion and having a polyanion structural moiety composed of a center atom that is covalently bonded to a plurality of oxygen atoms. A transition metal-reducing layer which has self-assembled on the surface of the positive electrode active material in contact with the reaction suppressor owing to reaction of the transition metal with the polyanion structure-containing compound, has a thickness of 10 nm or less.

Abstract: A layered composite material which is suitable, in particular, for use in a redox flow battery, contains at least one layer of a textile fabric and at least one graphite-containing molded body which is obtained by a method in which graphite particles are mixed with at least one solid organic additive to form a mixture and the thus obtained mixed is then compressed.

Abstract: A film comprising a polylactic acid and polypropylene blend having a haze of from about 10% to about 95% and a gloss 45° of from about 50 to about 125. A method of producing an oriented film comprising blending polypropylene and polylactic acid to form a polymeric blend, forming the polymeric blend into a film, and orienting the film. A method of producing an injection molded article comprising blending polypropylene and polylactic acid to form a polymeric blend, injecting the polymeric blend into a mold, and forming the article.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a thin biaxially oriented film excellent in dimensional stability against humidity change, as well as a magnetic recording medium and a film capacitor using the same. The present invention provides a single layered or laminated biaxially oriented film comprising an aromatic polyester (a) and a polyolefin (b) having a melting point of from 230 to 280° C., wherein the ratio of the polyolefin (b) is from 5 to 30% based on the entire weight of the film, and the film thickness is from 1 to 10 ?m.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multilayer sheet for insert molding, in which a first thermosetting transparent resin layer protects the surface of the sheet, and a second thermoplastic transparent resin layer maintains moldability. The multilayer sheet may reduce gloss variation on the surface layer caused by change in surface microstructure of a base sheet in the multilayer sheet, which can occur during molding, and exhibits excellent scratch and abrasion resistance.

Abstract: Optically clear adhesives and laminates that include the adhesives are provided. The adhesives and laminates remain haze-free and are cloud point-resistant when placed in environments of high humidity and elevated temperature. The adhesives and laminates are useful in optical electronic display applications.

Abstract: Optically clear adhesives and laminates that include the adhesives are provided. The adhesives and laminates remain haze-free and are cloud point-resistant when placed in environments of high humidity and elevated temperature. The adhesives and laminates are useful in optical electronic display applications.

Abstract: The invention aims at providing a polylactic acid composition having specific thermal characteristics and gas barrier properties and at obtaining a polylactic acid composition comprising PLLA and PDLA which composition can form moldings (such as stretched film) excellent in surface smoothness, transparency, heat resistance, and toughness. Specifically, a polylactic acid composition characterized by exhibiting a peak of 30 mJ/mg or above in DSC as determined by cooling at a rate of 10° C./min after the lapse of 10 min at 250° C., preferably a polylactic acid composition characterized by exhibiting a peak (1)/peak (2) ratio of 0.5 or below wherein the peak (1) and peak (2) correspond to a peak of Tm of 150 to 180° C. and a peak of Tm of 200 to 240° C. respectively in DSC as observed in the second heating (namely, re-heating from 0° C. at a rate of 10° C./min which follows the cooling at a rate of 10° C./min conducted after the lapse of 10 min at 250° C.).

Abstract: Self-adhesive tape comprising a laminate composed of at least two pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) layers A and B laminated directly to one another, one or both of the surfaces to be laminated to one another of the PSA layers A and B having been chemically and/or physically pretreated prior to lamination, and the shear strength tSA/B of the self-adhesive tape at 25° C., 40° C. and 70° C. under a weight load of 1000 g being at least 80% of the shear strength tSo of the PSA layer A and/or of the PSA layer B, where tSo represents the shear strength of the PSA layer having the lower shear strength.

Abstract: Producing a circuit board, by laminating, on a substrate, an adhesive film with a metal film, which comprises a water-soluble polymer release layer, a metal film layer and a curable resin composition layer, which are formed in this order on a support layer, and has a release property enabling detachment of said water-soluble polymer release layer from the support layer after curing of the curable resin composition layer, such that the curable resin composition layer contacts the substrate; curing the curable resin composition layer; detaching the support layer, and removing the water-soluble polymer release layer present on the metal film layer by dissolving the release layer in an aqueous solution, efficiently forms an insulating layer and a metal film layer superior in adhesiveness to the insulating layer and in uniformity.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multilayer film for electronic circuitry applications, having advantageous barrier properties against unwanted electron and electromagnetic wave interference, and also protection against dirt or other similar-type unwanted foreign matter interference. The multilayer films of the present disclosure have at least three layers. The first outer layer contains a base polymer, a carbon black filler or pigment and a dielectric filler. The core layer is a polymer with less than 5 weight percent filler. The second outer is similar to the first outer layer and contains a base polymer, a low conductivity carbon black filler or pigment and a dielectric filler. The two outer layers can be the same or different. Optionally, additional layers can also be used between the two outer layers.

Abstract: An extruded structural article is disclosed. The article has a cap layer comprising a flame retardant thermoplastic urethane material. The flame retardant thermoplastic urethane material is a blend of a thermoplastic urethane and a flame retardant polymer, such as a halogenated polymer. The thermoplastic urethane material is cross-linked using cross-linking agents such as radical initiators to improve strength, weather resistance, and resistance to scratching, abrasion, or marring. The flame retardant thermoplastic urethane is typically blended in a first extrusion with minimal cross-linking, and then applied to a structural article during a second extrusion in which the cross-linking reaction is activated.

Abstract: A prepreg comprising a fibrous reinforcement layer at least partially impregnated with a matrix resin having a first viscosity, a coating of a wet resin having a second viscosity on a first side of the fibrous reinforcement layer, the first viscosity being higher than the second viscosity, both the matrix resin and the wet resin being curable by ultraviolet radiation, a first removable flexible film which acts as a barrier to ultraviolet radiation on a second side of the fibrous reinforcement layer, and optionally a second removable protective flexible film covering the coating of wet resin.

Abstract: The invention relates to opaquely coloured, infrared-reflecting mouldings which are able to serve as an IR barrier layer and can be used, for example, in the construction trade or in automotive engineering as, for example, a vehicle roof module with thermal protection properties.

Abstract: A versatile silicone resin reflective substrate which exhibits high reflectance of high luminance light from an LED light source over a wide wavelength from short wavelengths of approximately 340-500 nm, which include wavelengths from 380-400 nm near lower limit of the visible region, to longer wavelength in the infra-red region. The silicone resin reflective substrate has a reflective layer which contains a white inorganic filler powder dispersed in a three-dimensional cross linked silicone resin, the inorganic filler powder having a high reflective index than the silicone resin. The reflective layer is formed on a support body as a film, a solid, or a sheet. The silicone resin reflective substrate can be easily formed as a wiring substrate, a packaging case or the like, and can be manufactured at low cost and a high rate of production.

Abstract: Films with optical transmittance of >80% between 400 and 750 nm and with CTEs less than 20 ppm/° C. are prepared from aromatic polyamides that are soluble in polar organic solvents yet have Tgs >300° C. The films are crosslinked in the solid state by heating at elevated temperatures for short periods of time in the presence of multifunctional epoxides. Surprisingly, the optical and thermal properties of the films do not change significantly during the curing process. The temperature required for the crosslinking process to take place can be reduced by the presence of a few free, pendant carboxyl groups along the polyamide backbones. The films are useful as flexible substrates for electronic displays and photovoltaic devices.

Abstract: To provide an electrolyte membrane having excellent dimensional stability even upon absorption of water, a high proton conductance and high power generation performance; and a process for producing the electrolyte membrane with a high productivity. An electrolyte membrane for polymer electrolyte fuel cells, which is made mainly of an ion exchange resin and reinforced with a nonwoven fabric made of fiber of a fluororesin wherein at least some of intersecting points of the fiber are fixed, and which has, as the outermost layer on one side or each side, a layer not reinforced, made of an ion exchange resin which may be the same as or different from the above ion exchange resin, wherein the fluororesin is an ethylene/tetrafluoroethylene copolymer having a melting point of at most 240° C., and the above fixing is fixing by fusion of the fiber.

Abstract: A chromium-free fluoropolymer-containing primer composition, which can provide a coated article having excellent higher corrosion resistance by forming a fluoropolymer coating film, and a primer layer having sufficient adhesive strength to the fluoropolymer coating film on the surface of a substrate such as metal, glass, ceramic and heat resistant plastics, a method for manufacturing a coating film using the same, and a coated article using the same. The coating composition contains at least one kind of a fluoropolymer component selected from a reactive functional group-containing fluoropolymer, and a fluoropolymer having a melt flow rate (MFR), measured under a load of 5 kg and at 372° C., in accordance with ASTM D1238, of 10 to 100 g/10 minutes, and an organic titanate, wherein content of titanium contained in the organic titanate, relative to the fluoropolymer component, is 1 to 40% by weight.

Abstract: Provided are biodegradable polylactic acid based film compositions. In one form, the film composition provided includes from 90 to 99 wt. % of one or more polylactic acid resins and from 1 to 10 wt. % of one or more polyterpene resin additives based on the total film structure. The film exhibits a lower water vapor transmission rate. Also provided are methods of making and using such film compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-layer structure in which one or more layers contain an acrylic polymer, and one or more layers contain biopolymers. The acrylic polymer and biopolymer could be in different layers of the structure, or in the same layer ofteh structure. The combination of acrylic polymer and biopolymer in the same multi-layer structure provides improved properties, such as improved adhesion, improved mechanical properties, and improvements in the ease of manufacturing. An inner layer containing a biopolymer gains significantly improved UV resistance, abrasion resistance, and surface appearance, when covered with an outer acrylic layer. The multi-layer structure may be in the form of a sheet, a film, a tube or pipe, or a profile, and could used by itself or as a cap-layer over another substrate.

Abstract: The present invention deals with a laminate useful for forming fully encapsulated flexible printed wiring boards. The laminate comprises a dielectric substrate coated with a curable composition comprising an epoxy and a novel aromatic di-isoimide chemical compound. The curable composition provides the benefit of thermal latency, improving shelf-life, and reducing premature curing during processing. Fully encapsulated printed wiring boards are also disclosed.

Abstract: A back-sheet for a photovoltaic module is provided comprising a fire resistant polymeric film and a second polymeric film adhered to the fire resistant polymeric film. The fire resistant polymeric film comprises a polymer that does not melt at temperatures below 275° C. and an inorganic particulate filler selected from inorganic metal oxides and inorganic metal nitrides, and combinations thereof. The fire resistant polymeric film contains from 40 to 75 weight percent inorganic particulate filler based on the total weight of the film, and the fire resistant polymeric film has an average thickness of at least 85 microns. A photovoltaic module comprising such a back-sheet is also provided.

Abstract: The method consists of the formation of a layer over a stone substrate to increase its hardness, chemical resistance, wear and scratch resistance, comprising applying on the substrate a coating matrix incorporating an organic material and fillers including inorganic nanoparticles and/or microparticles; chemically binding said matrix to the substrate, by a self-assembly process and/or a binding process by covalent bonding, electrostatic bonding, van der Waals bonding or hydrogen bonds; and finally drying said matrix. The mentioned organic material is selected from organosilanes, organophosphates, polycarboxylic compounds, compounds based on triazine heterocycles and said nanoparticles are nanoparticles of oxides, carbides, borides, nitrides of metals or of semimetals.

Abstract: Films formed from compositions comprising thermoplastic polymers and waxes are disclosed, where the wax is dispersed throughout the thermoplastic polymer. Also disclosed are articles formed from films of these compositions.

Abstract: Films formed from compositions comprising thermoplastic polymers and oils are disclosed, where the oil is dispersed throughout the thermoplastic polymer. Also disclosed are articles formed from films of these compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hard coat film having a hard coat layer on at least one side of a base film, wherein the surface of the hard coat layer has a water contact angle of 78 to 90° and an n-dodecane contact angle of 22° or less. The hard coat film has excellent fingerprint resistance when it is used in a finger input touch panel; has excellent adhesion and no defects which disturb optical inspection when it is used as a protective film for a capacitance touch panel; and preferably has high uniformity in film thickness.

Abstract: Films formed from compositions comprising thermoplastic starch, thermoplastic polymers, and oils, waxes, or combinations thereof are disclosed, where the oil, wax, or combination is dispersed throughout the thermoplastic polymer. Also disclosed are articles formed from films of these compositions.

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

Abstract: An encapsulating sheet includes an encapsulating resin layer and a wavelength conversion layer laminated on the encapsulating resin layer. The wavelength conversion layer is formed by laminating a barrier layer formed of a light transmissive resin composition and having a thickness of 200 ?m to 1000 ?m, and a phosphor layer containing a phosphor.

Abstract: A sodium/zinc mixed ionomer comprises carboxylate groups and a combination of counterions that consists essentially of sodium cations and zinc cations. The sodium/zinc mixed ionomer is the neutralization product of a precursor acid copolymer. The precursor acid copolymer comprises copolymerized units of an ?-olefin and an ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, and it has a melt flow rate of about 10 to about 4000 g/10 min. In addition, the precursor acid copolymer, when neutralized to a level of about 40% to about 90%, and when comprising counterions that consist essentially of sodium ions, produces a sodium ionomer that has a freeze enthalpy that is not detectable or that is less than about 3.0 j/g, when determined by differential scanning calorimetry. Further provided are articles comprising or prepared from the sodium/zinc mixed ionomer.

Abstract: A hydrogel-metal assembly is provided. An intervening polymer network is used to bond together a water-swollen hydrogel layer and a biocompatible surface-modified metallic layer. The hydrogel layer is a water-swollen hydrogel layer of at least two interpenetrating polymers. The surface of the biocompatible surface-modified metallic layer is surface-modified with an inorganic material. The intervening polymer network has been chemically grafted to the inorganic material of the biocompatible surface-modified metallic layer through bi-functional linker molecules. The intervening polymer network is further physically or chemically cross-linked with the polymers of the water-swollen hydrogel. The hydrogel-metal assembly can be adapted to form a medical device, medical implant, an artificial implant, an orthopedic implant, or at least as part of a joint.

Abstract: An extruded composite adapted for use as a building material includes a core having a base polymer and a filler material in a substantially homogeneous mixture and a polymeric capstock modified with an elastomer and/or a plastomer. To improve adherence of the polymeric capstock to the base polymer, the capstock can include a capstock polymer that is similar or substantially similar the base polymer. Additionally, various additives may be mixed with the capstock material to improve visual aesthetics of the product and performance of the building material, especially over time.

Abstract: A bonded body 10 of a carbon film covered article and a rubber is formed by bonding a carbon film covered article 13 having a carbon film 12 formed on a surface of an article 11 to an unvulcanized rubber 14 by affixing and vulcanizing. Thereby, a bonded body of rubber and, for example, metal can be provided without the need for an adhesive.

Abstract: A method for depositing sol-gel derived coatings on substrates to form coated substrates includes the steps of providing a first solution including at least one sol precursor and at least one solvent. A water comprising solution is added to the first solution to form a sol-gel. The sol-gel is deposited on a substrate. The sol-gel layer on the substrate is dried/cured at a temperature ?100° C. for at least 10 minutes to form a solid layer, wherein the solid layer has a thickness from 50 nm to 110 nm. The depositing and curing steps are repeated at least once until combined thickness of the solid layers forms a coating of a predetermined thickness. The resulting solid layers are low water content layers that can be evidenced by transmission measurements. The coated substrate can be an IR transmissive substrate having a recrystallization temperature <130° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing transparent polymeric films or plastics mouldings of particularly high chemical resistance, having more particularly a very good resistance towards oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions, and of high optical quality.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions (“Nanomaterial Polymer Compositions”) comprising a silicone polymer and a nanomaterial, including but not limited to, a single or multi-walled nanotube, a nanowire, a nanodot, a quantum dot, a nanorod, a nanocrystal, a nanotetrapod, a nanotripod, a nanobipod, a nanoparticle, a nanosaw, a nanospring, a nanoribbon, a branched nanomaterial, or any combination thereof. The Nanomaterial Polymer Compositions are useful for optical and sensing devices including but not limited to noise suppression, passive Q-switching, mode-locking, waveform shaping, optical switching, optical signal regeneration, phase conjugation or filter devices, dispersion compensation, wavelength conversion, a soliton stabilization, microcavity applications, interferometers; optical, magneto-optical or electro-optical modulation; and biochemical sensors and photodetectors. The Nanomaterial Polymer Compositions are also useful in soft lithography processes.

Abstract: A composite glass pane comprising at least an upper pane, a lower pane, and an intermediate layer between the upper pane and the lower pane is described.

Abstract: A composition for preparing a corrosion resistant coating for a bulk substrate, said composition comprising: a cross-linkable hydrolyzed polymer; and a cross-linking agent, wherein the cross-linking agent is present in an amount sufficient to cross link about 21.8% to 65.4% of the crosslinkable groups in the cross-linkable hydrolyzed polymer. Also, a method of inhibiting corrosion of a bulk substrate comprising: dissolving a cross-linkable hydrolyzed polymer in an organic solvent to generate a cross-linkable hydrolyzed polymer solution; adding a cross-linking agent to said cross-linkable hydrolyzed polymer solution in an amount sufficient to generate a cross-linked hydrolyzed polymer with about 21.8% to 65.4% cross-linked hydroxyl groups; and applying said cross-linked hydrolyzed polymer to said bulk substrate. Also, a coated bulk substrate, comprising: a bulk substrate; a corrosion resistant coating comprising a cross-linked hydrolyzed polymer with about 21.8% to 65.

Abstract: The instant invention is a multilayer structure, and a method for making the same. The multilayer structure comprises: (a) at least one substrate layer comprising a polymeric material; (b) at least one adhesion layer, wherein said adhesion layer is derived from an adhesion promoter composition comprising: at least one aqueous epoxy dispersion; at least one hardening agent; optionally at least one leveling agent; at least one toughening agent; and optionally at least one filler; and (c) at least one surface layer comprising a plating metal; wherein said adhesion layer is disposed therebetween said at least one substrate layer and said at least one surface layer.