Abstract: The invention relates to a construction-material body or coating, containing a hydraulic agglutinant, aggregate material and glass granulate as the principal components. The surface of said glass granulate is coated with a protective layer, which contains at least one organic silicon compound and/or at least one duroplastic.

Abstract: The invention relates to coloured gloss pigments having specific particle dimensions comprising a transparent core of a silicon oxide of the composition SiO0.03 to SiO0.95 and, optionally, further coatings of silicon dioxide, carbon, a partially transparent metal and/or a dielectric of high refractive index, to a coating method suitable therefor wherein metallic silicon is vapour-deposited in the presence of a low oxygen partial pressure, to the use of such gloss pigments in pigmenting plastics, surface coatings, printing inks and cosmetic compositions, and also to pigmented compositions comprising such gloss pigments.

Abstract: Methods for making composite flakes are disclosed. The composite flakes are formed from particles and one or more monomers and/or resins or resin systems. The polymer matrix of the flakes is highly crosslinked and/or high molecular weight. Use of the particles in powder coatings is also disclosed.

Abstract: Carrier comprised of a core, a polymer coating, and wherein said coating contains a conductive polypyrrole contained in a carbon black matrix; or a polyaniline contained in a carbon black matrix.

Abstract: Novel material for chromatographic separations, processes for its preparation, and separations devices containing the chromatographic material. In particular, the disclosure describes porous inorganic/organic hybrid particles having a chromatographically-enhancing pore geometry, which desirably may be surface modified, and that offer more efficient chromatographic separations than that known in the art.

Abstract: Fluoropolymer particles are subjected to high energy treatment so as to change the chemical functionality of the particle surfaces and thereby change the surface characteristics of the particles. These characteristics improve the usefulness of these particles and can make them highly dispersible, even in water. The surface treated fluoropolymer particles are subject to a chemical crosslinking process, or alternatively, are subject to a high energy treatment process, and may optionally be pretreated with a macromolecular chemical species prior to the foregoing processes. The high energy treatment can be used to both surface treat the fluoropolymer particles and in some embodiments, may also cause chain scission of the fluoropolymers to thereby reduce the molecular weight of the fluoropolymer particles. The surface treated fluoropolymer particles can be used to form fluoropolymer coatings on various substrates.

Abstract: A high dielectric composite material obtained by subjecting submicron particles of an inorganic filler containing a metal as its essential component to an insulating treatment such as a chemical treatment, further subjecting to a surface treatment for improving their compatibility with organic resins, and then dispersing in an organic resin, has a dielectric constant of 15 or above, with its dielectric loss tangent in the frequency region of from 100 MHz to 80 GHz being 0.1 or less, and can therefore be used effectively for multilayer wiring boards and module substrates.

Abstract: The present invention provides aligned fine particles that are aligned on a substrate. An organic coating film is bonded to surfaces of the fine particles is formed on the surfaces of the fine particles. An organic coating film bonded to a surface of the substrate is formed on the surface of the substrate. The organic coating film on the surfaces of the fine particles is bonded to the organic coating film on the surface of the substrate, whereby the fine particles are immobilized and aligned on the substrate. Thus, it is possible to align the fine particles of a nanometer scale in a specific direction. When fine magnetic particles are used, a magnetic recording medium for high recording density can be obtained, and a high-density magnetic recording/reproducing apparatus can be provided.

Abstract: This invention provides a mounting method for reliably connecting mounting components electrically. Specifically, an anisotropically conductive adhesive can be composed of crushable microcapsules and a second liquid in which the microcapsules are dispersed. Each microcapsule encloses a first liquid and a conductive particle. The first liquid can react with the second liquid at normal temperatures to cure the second liquid. This anisotropically conductive adhesive can be applied on a flexible printed circuit (FPC). Then, a drive IC is mounted and pressed on the FPC to crush the microcapsules between electrode pads provided on the drive IC and electrode pads provided on the FPC, thereby bonding the electrode pads. Subsequently, the anisotropically conductive adhesive is heated to plasticize a capsule wall of each microcapsule, thereby bonding the drive IC and the FPC.

Abstract: Disclosed is a nanocomposite comprising a nano-reinforcing material (e.g., layered clay), a polymer matrix (e.g., a polyolefin), and, an epoxy-functionalized graft polymer compatible with the polymer matrix (e.g., epoxy-grafted polyolefin). Such nanocomposites are useful in the fabrication of a variety of materials including parts for the transportation and packaging industries, electronics, business equipment, building and construction materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to composite particles comprising a hydrophobic polymer core and inorganic nanoparticles. Said hydrophobic polymer forms a polymer matrix inside which the inorganic nanoparticles are stabilized and distributed in a relatively homogenous manner. Said particles are at least partially surrounded by an amphophilic copolymer comprising a hydrophobic part and a hydrophilic part, said hydrophobic part being at least partially immobilized in the polymer matrix. The inventor also relates to the preparation method thereof, the conjugates comprising such particles and a ligand and the use of same in reactants and therapeutic compositions.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a particulate material by a controlled agglomeration method, i.e. a method that enables a controlled growth in particle size. The method is especially suitable for use in the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions containing a therapeutically and/or prophylactically active substance which has a relatively low aqueous solubility and/or which is subject to chemical decomposition. The process comprising i) spraying a first composition comprising a carrier, which has a melting point of about 5° C. or more which is present in the first composition in liquid form, on a second composition comprising a material in solid form, the second composition having a temperature of at the most a temperature corresponding to the melting point of the carrier and/or the carrier composition and ii) mixing or others means of mechanical working the second composition onto which the first composition is sprayed to obtain the particulate material.

Abstract: The present invention provides for detection apparatus with functionalized fluorescent nanocrystal compositions and methods for making and using these compositions in biological detection applications, material separations, and in the production of biosensors. The compositions are fluorescent nanocrystals coated with at least one coating material comprising ligands with functional groups or moieties with conjugated electrons and moieties for imparting solubility to fluorescent nanocrystals in aqueous solutions. The coating material provides for functionalized fluorescent nanocrystal compositions which are water soluble, chemically stable, and emit light with a high quantum yield and/or luminescence efficiency when excited with light. The coating material may also have chemical compounds or ligands with moieties for bonding to target molecules and cells as well as moieties for cross-linking the coating.

Abstract: A modified filler used in the making of paper or the like, preparation of the filler and its use. The modified filler comprises a filler known as such, e.g. Calcium carbonate, kaolin, talc, titanium dioxide, sodium silicate and aluminum trihydrate or their mixture, and a hydrophobic polymer made of polymerisable monomers, which is added to the filler as a polymer dispersion or a polymer solution.

Abstract: The present invention is a material and method that enables creation of an in situ pumping action within a matrix or otherwise porous media. This pumping action may be used to move materials, namely fluids, through the matrix or porous media to a gathering point. This pumping action may also be used as a vibrational source, using the movement of the matrix itself as the radiator of vibrational, typically acoustic, energy. This vibrational energy may be used for a variety of purposes.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to magnetic nanoparticles colloidally stabilized in aqueous milieu by association with an organic phase. The organic phase may be either a fluorinated polymer or an organic hydrocarbon bilayer, wherein the two layers are chemically bonded to each other. The stabilized particles are further non-toxic and provide useful enhancements in bioprocesses. Another aspect of the present invention relates to compositions comprising an oxygen-dissolving fluid vehicle and surface modified, nanometer-sized magnetic particles. The inventive compositions have utility in a wide range of applications, but are particularly suitable for use as recyclable oxygen carriers, separation and purification vehicles, and bioprocessing media, including fermentation processes.

Abstract: To provide a method of producing an encapsulating molding material tablet by which adhesion of an encapsulating molding material to the punch surface of a tablet forming machine can be reduced, an encapsulating molding material tablet produced by this method, and an electronic part apparatus equipped with an element encapsulated using this encapsulating molding material tablet. A method of producing an encapsulating molding material tablet in which a release agent dissolved in a solvent is fed to the punch surface of a tablet forming machine to form a release agent layer having a thickness of over 0.001 ?m and less than 0.07 ?m on the above-mentioned punch surface, then, an encapsulating molding material is fed to the above-mentioned tablet forming machine for molding the material, an encapsulating molding material tablet produced by this method or having a contact angle ratio of 1.15 or more and less than 1.

Abstract: The present invention provides for functionalized fluorescent nanocrystal compositions and methods for making these compositions. The compositions are fluorescent nanocrystals coated with at least one material. The coating material has chemical compounds or ligands with functional groups or moieties with conjugated electrons and moieties for imparting solubility to coated fluorescent nanocrystals in aqueous solutions. The coating material provides for functionalized fluorescent nanocrystal compositions which are water soluble, chemically stable, and emit light with a high quantum yield and/or luminescence efficiency when excited with light. The coating material may also have chemical compounds or ligands with moieties for bonding to target molecules and cells as well as moieties for cross-linking the coating.

Abstract: An insulated wire for an automobile coated with an insulating material which is a fire retardant polypropylene-based resin composition, wherein the fire retardant polypropylene-based resin composition comprises a polypropylene-based resin and an inorganic fire retardant at a ratio of from 80 to 20% by weight and from 20 to 80% by weight, respectively, wherein the ratio ?(=?/?a) of the elongation percentage at a yield point ? of the fire retardant polypropylene-based resin in the resin composition to the elongation percentage at a tensile yield point ?a of the polypropylene-based resin alone satisfies the following equation (1): ?=1??W??(1) wherein ? represents a number of 0.6 or less; and W is the weight fraction of the inorganic fire retardant.

Abstract: A polymer with a hemocompatible film or coating is manufactured by a one-step method comprising polymerizing monomer droplets comprising at least one crosslinking agent to form a polymer and simultaneously coating the resulting polymer using at least one dispersing agent to thereby form a hemocompatible coated polymer.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a hole transport layer of an organic EL display, comprising: a material including one of a PEDOT which is a mixture of a poly (3,4)-ethylenedioxythiophene and a polystyrenesulfonate, a PANI which is a mixture of a polyaniline and a polystyrenesulfonate, and an aromatic amine derivative; and an organic compound derivative having the general structure, R1R2MR3R4, where “M” denotes one metal selected from a group consisting of Ti, Pt and one metal among elements belonging to groups 3A and 4A of periods 3 to 5.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an excellent process for production of a surface-treated particulate water-absorbent resin wherein the process adopts a surface-treatment process that can enhance the properties (which the water-absorbent resin is desired to have) to extremely high levels, and also can solve the prior problems in such as safety, and further can sufficiently carry out the treatment even at a reaction temperature near room temperature. As a means of achieving this object, the process according to the present invention for production of a surface-treated particulate water-absorbent resin is characterized by comprising the steps of: adding a treating liquid to a particulate water-absorbent resin as a base polymer, wherein the treating liquid contains a radically polymerizable compound; and then irradiating the particulate water-absorbent resin with active energy rays while fluidizing the particulate water-absorbent resin, thereby surface-treating it.

Abstract: Laser-markable pigments which are distinguished by the fact that an absorber is coated with a marker and optionally with a diffusion barrier are described. Further, processes for the preparation of the laser-markable pigments and methods for using them are described. The absorber is preferably an inorganic pigment or a filler. The marker is preferably an intrinsically laser-markable polymer, particularly a polyethylene terephthalate, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene, polystyrene, polyphenylene ether, liquid-crystal polymer or polyphenylene sulfide.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions of functionalized, fluorescent nanocrystals comprising fluorescent nanocrystals coated with an imidazole-containing compound; compositions of functionalized, fluorescent nanocrystals comprising fluorescent nanocrystals coated with an imidazole-containing compound and cross-linked with a phosphine cross-linking compound; compositions of functionalized fluorescent nanocrystals operably bound to molecular probe; a process of making functionalized, fluorescent nanocrystals; and a process of using functionalized, fluorescent nanocrystals in a detection system.

Abstract: A nanocomposite having enhanced energy conversion between thermal, electron, phonons, and photons energy states. The composition comprises a synergistic blend of nanoscale powders wherein the powders have nanoscale layered surface modifiers and a conductive medium. The powders and conductive medium are optionally altered through non-thermal modifiers and made into energy conversion devices.

Abstract: A protective passivation layer is formed on the surface of an aluminum mass, such as bare aluminum particles, creating a protected aluminum mass. Formation of the protective layer onto the aluminum mass may occur from an in-situ process.

Abstract: A platy pigment substrate having a carbon-containing coating thereon is provided wherein the coating comprises a pyrolyzed carbon-containing ionic species. The products of the present invention may be used in any application where pearlescent pigments have been used heretofore including but not limited to automotive and industrial paint applications.

Abstract: Surface-treated calcium carbonate characterized by giving, upon analysis by the method of mercury penetration, a void diameter distribution curve which has a peak for the most probable void diameter at smaller than 0.03 ?m and has a most probable void volume of 0.05 to 0.5 cm3/g; and a pasty resin composition containing the surface-treated calcium carbonate. The calcium carbonate preferably comprises one obtained by surface-treating calcium carbonate having a BET specific surface area of 10 to 100 m2/g with an unsaturated fatty acid (A) and a saturated fatty acid (B).

Abstract: A structure, which has both a drug holding capability and a sustained release ability utilizing a liposome and mechanical strength of a polyhydroxyalkanoate. This structure is excellent in holding capability for hydrophilic drugs and other water-soluble substances, as well as lipophilic drugs and other hydrophobic substances, and is capable of controlling the sustained release ability. The polyhydroxyalkanoate coats at least a part of the outer wall of the liposome.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite material comprising a microparticle support, which has metallic ions and non-metallic cations grafted thereto, a process for producing said composite material and its use.

Abstract: Polymer particles having select functional or absorbing groups are provided. The polymer particles are useful for preparing organic-inorganic composite particles that are suitable for providing dried coatings with improved hiding. Aqueous compositions containing these composite particles are also provided. The select absorbing groups include phosphorus acid groups, phosphorus acid full-ester groups, polyacid sidechain groups, and salts thereof. The select functional groups are capable of forming covalently bonded composite particles. The composite particles formed from the multistage polymer particles having the select functional or absorbing groups are useful for preparing dried coatings with a combination of improved hiding, increased gloss, and good film properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to absorbent cores for absorbent articles, which are intended to receive and retain bodily discharges such as urine. Such articles are disposable hygiene articles like baby diapers, training pants, adult incontinence articles, feminine care articles and the like. The improvement essentially is based on the recognition that replacing most or all of the cushioning fibrous absorbent material in an absorbent core by a liquid storage material capable of retaining liquid while maintaining or improving acquisition behavior is desirable as the reduction in cushioning is more than compensated by the gain in comfort. The comfort however can only be achieved if the more fundamental requirements of a diaper in respect to liquid handling are satisfied or improved.

Abstract: A water-soluble polymer is used to change surfaces of the magnetic metal oxide nanoparticles to hydrophilic surfaces. The hydrophilic magnetic metal s oxide nanoparticles can be stably dispersed in a water matrix. Then, the hydrophilic magnetic metal oxide nanoparticles are mixed with hydrophilic resin, and a nanometer-scale uniform size of nanoparticles is maintained.

Abstract: Coating compositions formed from at least one hydroxyl functional non-vinyl material comprising at least one alcoholic hydroxyl group blocked with a hydrolyzable silyl group, and at least one curing agent are provided by the present invention. Another embodiment of the present invention is directed to a coating composition formed from components comprising at least one carbamate functional material comprising at least one carbamate group blocked with a hydrolyzable silyl group, and at least one curing agent. Another embodiment of the present invention is directed to a coating composition formed from components comprising at least one carboxyl functional material comprising at least one carboxyl group blocked with a hydrolyzable silyl group, and at least one curing agent.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of preparing a nanocomposite: (a) providing a first solution having a first organic solvent comprising a non-alkali metal salt, a carboxylic acid comprising at least one aryl group, and a polymer dissolved therein; (b) providing a sulfide material; (c) combining the first solution and the sulfide material; and (d) isolating the nanocomposite, wherein the nanocomposite comprises the polymer and a plurality of nanoparticles, wherein each nanoparticle comprises at least one metal sulfide nanocrystal having a surface modified with the carboxylic acid comprising at least one aryl group. The present disclosure also provides the nanocomposites and articles prepared therefrom.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is an effect pigment which is coated with surface-modifying agents, wherein the initial pigment has a layer with at least one reactive surface-modifying agent, wherein the surface-modifying agent is a compound which has at least two functional groups which are different from each other and which are spaced by a spacer, chemically bound to the initial pigment. Also described is a process for the production of an effect pigment of that kind.

Abstract: A conductive paste used for forming conductive sinters includes a mixture of a copper powder coated with a metal oxide and a metal oxide powder, and an organic vehicle. The content of the metal oxide used for coating the copper powder is in the range of about 0.05% by weight to about 5% by weight of the total weight of the copper powder coated with the metal oxide and the metal oxide powder, and in addition, the total content of the metal oxide used for coating the copper powder and the metal oxide powder is in the range of about 1% by weight to about 12% by weight of the total weight of the copper powder coated with the metal oxide and the metal oxide powder.

Abstract: Surface-modified nanoparticles whose surface is covered completely or near-completely with (A) modifying groups which are attached covalently to the surface via linking functional groups (a) and contain inert spacer groups (b) and contain reactive functional groups (c) which are connected via the groups (b) to the groups (a) and are inert toward the reactive functional groups of the surface to be modified, (B) modifying groups which are attached covalently to the surface via linking functional groups (a) and contain inert groups (d) having a smaller hydrodynamic volume VH than the inert spacer groups (Ab), and (C) modifying groups which are attached to the surface via linking functional groups (a) which contain at least one silicon atom, contain inert groups (e), and have a smaller hydrodynamic volume VH than the modifying groups (A); dispersions comprising the nanoparticles, processes for preparing them, and their use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laser marking additive, a precursor and method of laser-marking. The method can include exposing a substrate including a high luster bismuth oxychloride to a laser creating a laser-mark, with the proviso that the substrate is not an unsaturated polyester cross-linked with a styrene monomer.

Abstract: The dielectric-forming composition according to the invention is characterized by consisting of: composite particles for dielectrics in which part or all of the surfaces of inorganic particles with permittivity of 30 or greater are coated with a conductive metal or a compound thereof, or a conductive organic compound or a conductive inorganic material; and (B) a resin component constituted of at least one of a polymerizable compound and a polymer. In addition, another dielectric-forming composition according to the invention is characterized by containing: ultrafine particle-resin composite particles composed of (J) inorganic ultrafine particles with the average particle size of 0.

Abstract: A method of making a finished product includes the steps of providing a feedstock comprising a polymer component comprising 5 to 100 parts by weight of a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyethylene in particulate form, polyvinyl chloride in particulate form, and a mixture of polyethylene and polyvinyl chloride both in particulate form; 0 to 95 parts by weight of polystyrene in particulate form; an extender, and optionally reinforcing fibres or particles; mixing the feedstock with a thermosetting resin selected from an unsaturated polyester resin in liquid form and a catalyst for the polyester resin and an epoxy resin in liquid form and a catalyst for the epoxy resin; and subjecting the product to suitable conditions of temperature and pressure to cause the polyethylene and/or the polyvinyl chloride and the polystyrene, if present, to melt and the thermosetting resin to set to form the finished product, e.g a shutter board.

Abstract: The present invention relates to superabsorbent polymer particles with improved surface cross-linking and their use in absorbent articles. The superabsorbent polymer particles of the present invention comprise a water-absorbing resin and the reaction product of a radiation activatable surface cross-linker wherein the reaction product of the radiation activatable surface cross-linker is present at surfaces of the superabsorbent polymer particles. The radiation activatable surface cross-linker comprises at least two radiation activatable groups R, which are covalently bound to each other or to at least one spacer group S. Moreover, the invention relates to a process for making these superabsorbent polymer particles.

Abstract: Methods for preparing crosslinking agents that are the ungelled reaction product of (a) at least one aminoplast resin and (b) at least one modifying compound, wherein the crosslinking agents are essentially free of active hydrogen functional groups and have a glass transition temperature of at least 10° C. are disclosed. The methods include, inter alia, the use of vacuum and/or increased rates of inert gas introduction during reaction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronically conductive particle comprising an acicular substrate in contact with an electronically conductive polymer. Another embodiment comprises an article comprising electronically conductive particles comprising an acicular substrate in contact with an electronically conductive polymer. A further embodiment comprises a method for making electronically conductive particles comprising providing at least one acicular substrate, combining at least one monomer with said at least one acicular substrate, and mixing at least one catalyst with said at least one acicular substrate and said at least one monomer.

Abstract: An odor adsorption agent, in particular for use in a hygiene article, is formed of a thermoplastic granulate and a zeolite bonded to the thermoplastic granulate by means of a welded bond.

Abstract: A semiconductor nanocrystal associated with a polydentate ligand. The polydentate ligand stabilizes the nanocrystal.

Abstract: Crystalline superfine particles capable of emitting light depending upon a time-rate-of-change of a stress and controlled in grain size in the range from 5 nm to 100 nm are complexed with another material such as resin. The crystalline superfine particles are manufactured by using aggregates of molecules, i.e. inverted micelles, which orient hydrophilic groups of surfactant molecules inward and hydrophobic groups outward in a nonpolar solvent and which contain metal ions of a metal for forming the crystalline superfine particles dissolved in water inside the inverted micelles. Alternatively, they are manufactured by using inverted micelles enveloping precursor superfine particles, in which precursor superfine particles are enveloped in water inside the inverted micelles. The crystalline superfine particles are excellent in dispersibility in another material to be complexed, enhanced in emission efficiency and usable to make a transparent stress emission material.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of coated polymer particles containing superparamagnetic crystals, said process comprising reacting porous, surface-functionalized, superparamagnetic crystal-containing polymer particles of diameter 0.5 to 1.8 ?m with at least one polyisocyanate and at least one diol or at least one epoxide.

Abstract: An electrode sheet of an electric double layer capacitor is produced by using granules for formation of an electrode of an electric double layer capacitor which are obtained by kneading and then crushing materials including an activated material, a conductive filler, and a binder at 50 to 97 mass-%, 1 to 30 mass-%, and 2 to 20 mass-%, respectively, and which are essentially granules whose diameter is in a range of 47 to 840 ?m. A method for manufacturing a sheet-like electrode by mixing and kneading materials including an activated carbon, carbon black, and PTFE into a kneaded material, producing a forming material by converting the kneaded material into granules, and forming and rolling the forming material.

Abstract: The transparent coloring composition comprises a solvent and an organic-inorganic composite pigment comprising (i) fine white inorganic particles and an organic pigment adhered to the surface of the respective fine white inorganic particles, or (ii) fine white inorganic particles, a surface modifier coated on the surface of the respective fine white inorganic particles and an organic pigment adhered onto the surface modifier coating layer, primary particles of the composite pigment having an average particle diameter of 1 to 100 nm. The transparent coloring composition for color filter comprises the above transparent coloring composition and a transparent resin containing at least one acid group and/or latent acid group. The color filter is produced by applying a film-forming material made of the above transparent coloring composition for color filter on a substrate.