Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for forming a low refractive index layer on a substrate. The method generally includes (a) applying a block copolymer layer on a substrate, the block copolymer including a polar polymeric block and a non-polar polymeric block; (b) swelling the block copolymer layer with a solvent to increase the block copolymer layer thickness; (c) depositing a metal oxide or metalloid oxide layer on polar polymeric blocks of the block copolymer layer; and (d) removing the block copolymer layer from the substrate, thereby forming a porous metal oxide or metalloid oxide layer on the substrate.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a less tinted LAS system crystallized glass. In the present invention, a content of each of V and Cr in the LAS system crystallized glass is 0 to 3 ppm and a content of each of Sc, La, Ce, Pr, Pm, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu, Ac, Th, Pa, and U is 0 to 10 ppm.

Abstract: A glass frit includes Bi2O3 and has a glass transition temperature (Tg) in a range of 280° C. to 320° C. A display device includes the glass frit including Bi2O3 and the glass transition temperature (Tg) in the range of 280° C. to 320° C. The display device shows excellent internal reliability and drop strength.

Abstract: A shock wave attenuating material (100) includes a substrate layer (104). A plurality (110) of shock attenuating layers is disposed on the substrate layer (104). Each of the plurality (110) of shock attenuating layers includes a gradient nanoparticle layer (114) including a plurality of nanoparticles (120) of different diameters that are arranged in a gradient from smallest diameter to largest diameter and a graphitic layer (118) disposed adjacent to the gradient nanoparticle layer. The graphitic layer (118) includes a plurality of carbon allotrope members (128) suspended in a matrix (124).

Abstract: A glazing comprises a glass substrate having an enamel layer adhered to at least a first surface portion, the enamel comprising 20 to 80 wt % frit and 10 to 50 wt % inorganic pigment. The thickness of the enamel layer is 2 ?m to 50 ?m, and the inorganic pigment has an infra-red reflectance such that the infra-red reflectance of the first portion of the glass substrate surface is 37% or higher over a region in the wavelength range 800 nm to 2250 nm. The glazing may be laminated, and may be a vehicle windscreen. A process for producing the glazing involves applying ink to a glass substrate, curing the ink thereby producing an enamel adhered to the glass substrate, and shaping the glass substrate by heating to a temperature above 570° C. The preferred inorganic pigments are of the Fe and/or Cr type in spinel, haematite or corundum crystal form.

Abstract: Provided is a composite material including a plurality of porous silicate particles having a glass phase structure, a first active metal adsorbed into the glass phase structure of the porous silicate particles, and a modified layer containing a second active metal formed on the surfaces of the porous silicate particles. The porous silicate particles have an average pore diameter of from 3 nm to 50 nm, and the first active metal includes at least one of sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium.

Abstract: A printed temperature sensor (10) comprising a substrate (1) with an electrical circuit (2) comprising a pair of electrodes (2a, 2b) separated by an electrode gap (G). A sensor material (3) is disposed between the electrodes (2a, 2b) to fill the electrode gap (G), wherein the sensor material (3) comprises semi-conducting micro-particles (3p) comprising an NTC material with a negative temperature coefficient (NTC), wherein the micro-particles (3p) are mixed in a dielectric matrix (3m) functioning as a binder for printing the sensor material (3); wherein the micro-particles (3p) contact each other to form an interconnected network through the dielectric matrix (3m), wherein the interconnected network of micro-particles (3p) acts as a conductive pathway with negative temperature coefficient between the electrodes (2a, 2b).

Abstract: A panel like, double-sided coated substrate and a method for production are provided. The panel like substrate includes at least two layers applied by heating, the first layer being applied on a first side of the substrate and having at least a glass component and structure-forming particles, the particles producing elevations on the first layer, and the softening temperature or the melting temperature of the particles being greater than the softening temperature of the glass component, and the second layer being applied on a second side of the substrate.

Abstract: A part of a glass layer 103 disposed along a region to be fused R is irradiated with a laser beam L1, so as to form the glass layer 103 with a laser-absorbing part 108a having a high laser absorptance. Then, while using the laser-absorbing part 108a as an irradiation initiation position, the region to be fused R is irradiated therealong with a laser beam L2, so as to melt the glass layer 103 and fix the glass layer 103 onto a glass member 104. Since the irradiation initiation position for the laser beam L2 has already become the laser-absorbing part 108a, a stable region where the melting of the glass layer 103 is stable can be formed immediately from the start point for initiating the irradiation with the second laser beam or nearby. The glass member 104 is fused to a glass member 105 through the glass layer 103 having such a stable region formed throughout the region to be fused R, so as to yield a glass fusing structure 101.

Abstract: A diffusing substrate for a device having an organic light-emitting diode including a sheet of glass coated on one of the surfaces thereof with a layer including a vitreous material, such that the vitreous material has a chemical composition including the following components, which vary within the weight limits defined below: Bi2O3 60-85%? B2O3 5-12%? SiO2 6-20%? MgO + ZnO 0-9.5%? Al2O3 0-7% Li2O + Na2O + K2O 0-5% CaO 0-5% BaO 0-20%.

Abstract: A condensation curable resin composition comprising a silphenylene oligomer skeleton-bearing organosilicon compound having at least two hydroxyl and/or alkoxy groups per molecule cures into a product having both a satisfactory hardness and crack resistance.

Abstract: When melting a glass layer 3 by irradiating a region to be fused R therealong with a laser beam L1, the region to be fused R is irradiated therealong with the laser beam L1 having a first heat input, so as to melt the glass layer 3, the heat input is switched when the melting ratio of the glass layer 3 in a direction substantially orthogonal to a moving direction of the laser beam L1 exceeds a predetermined level, and the region to be fused R is irradiated therealong with the laser beam L1 having a second heat input smaller than the first heat input, so as to fix the glass layer 3 to a glass member 4. This inhibits the glass layer 3 from falling into an excessive heat input state and thus deters the glass layer 3 from crystallizing during burning. The glass member 4 is fused to a glass member 5 through the glass layer 3 thus deterred from crystallizing, so as to yield a glass fusing structure 1.

Abstract: Compositions comprising boron chain embedded carbon nanotubes, methods of making, and methods of using are provided. Electroluminescent compositions comprising the same are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention has an object to provide a glass laminate in which a glass substrate can be easily peeled even after a long-time treatment under high temperature conditions. The present invention relates to a glass laminate including: an inorganic layer-attached supporting substrate including a supporting substrate and an inorganic layer containing at least one kind selected from the group consisting of a metal silicide, a nitride, a carbide and a carbonitride, arranged on the supporting substrate; and a glass substrate peelably laminated on the inorganic layer.

Abstract: Embodiments of a layered-substrate comprising a substrate and a layer disposed thereon, wherein the layered-substrate is able to withstand fracture when assembled with a device that is dropped from a height of at least 100 cm onto a drop surface, are disclosed. The layered-substrate may exhibit a hardness of at least about 10 GPa or at least about 20 GPa. The substrate may include an amorphous substrate or a crystalline substrate. Examples of amorphous substrates include glass, which is optionally chemically strengthened. Examples of crystalline substrates include single crystal substrates (e.g. sapphire) and glass ceramics. Articles and/or devices including such layered-substrate and methods for making such devices are also disclosed.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for a safety door of an oven having glass therein with a plastic laminate. The safety door retains glass within the door in order to prevent glass from falling or being forced outside of the oven, which may cause injury.

Abstract: An antimony-free glass suitable for use in a frit for producing a hermetically sealed glass package is described. The hermetically sealed glass package, such as an OLED display device, is manufactured by providing a first glass substrate plate and a second glass substrate plate and depositing the antimony-free frit onto the first substrate plate. OLEDs may be deposited on the second glass substrate plate. An irradiation source (e.g., laser, infrared light) is then used to heat the frit which melts and forms a hermetic seal that connects the first glass substrate plate to the second glass substrate plate and also protects the OLEDs. The antimony-free glass has excellent aqueous durability, good flow, low glass transition temperature and low coefficient of thermal expansion.

Abstract: An aqueous mixture for the production of fire resistant glazings comprising: at least one alkali metal silicate, at least one glass, glass-ceramic and/or ceramic additive, and water, wherein the at least one glass, glass-ceramic and/or ceramic additive has at least one boron containing moiety directly or indirectly attached to a surface thereof by covalent or ionic bonding.

Abstract: Low CTE glass compositions and glass articles formed from the same are described. In one embodiment, a glass composition includes from about 60 mol. % to about 66 mol. % SiO2; from about 7 mol. % to about 10 mol. % AI2O3; and from about 14 mol. % to about 18 mol. % B2O3 as glass network formers. The glass composition may further include from about 9 mol. % to about 16 mol. % alkaline earth oxide. The alkaline earth oxide includes at least CaO. The CaO may be present in the glass composition in a concentration from about 3 mol. % to about 12 mol. %. The glass composition is free from alkali metals. The glass composition has a coefficient of thermal expansion which is less than or equal to 40×10?7/° C. averaged over the temperature range from about 20° C. to 300° C. The glass composition is particularly well suited for use as a glass cladding layer in a laminated glass article.

Abstract: High CTE glass compositions and laminated glass articles formed from the same are described. In one embodiment, a glass composition may include from about 70 mol. % to about 80 mol. % SiO2, from about 0 mol. % to about 8 mol. % Al2O3, and from about 3 mol. % to about 10 mol. % B2O3 as glass formers. The glass composition may further include alkali oxides such as from about 0 mol. % to about 2 mol. % Na2O and from about 10 mol. % to about 15 mol. % K2O. In addition, the glass composition may include from about 5 mol. % to about 6 mol. % of alkaline earth oxide. The alkaline earth oxide may include at least one of CaO, SrO, and BaO. However, the glass composition may be substantially free from MgO. The glass composition may be used in a laminated glass article, such as a laminated glass article formed by a fusion laminate process.

Abstract: It is an object to provide a glass composition in which foaming due to a reaction with a nitride film is suppressed. A glass composition contains, in mole percentage based on following oxides, 30% to 90% of TeO2, 0% to 60% of ZnO, 0% to 24% of B2O3, 0% to 8% of Li2O+Na2O+K2O, 0% to 8% of Al2O3, 0% to 17% of Bi2O3, 0% to 30% of V2O5, and 0% to 10% of SiO2; and does not substantially contain any of components which includes F, Pb, Cd, W, Mo, Ag, or Gd.

Abstract: Glass compositions and glass articles comprising the glass compositions are disclosed. In one embodiment, a glass composition includes from about 65 mol. % to about 70 mol. % SiO2; from about 9 mol. % to about 14 mol. % Al2O3; and from about 0 mol. % to about 11 mol. % B2O3 as glass network formers. The glass composition also includes from about 5 mol. % to less than 10 mol. % alkali oxide R2O, wherein R is at least one of Li, Na, and K. The glass composition also includes from about 3 mol. % to about 11 mol. % of divalent oxide MO, wherein M is at least one of Mg, Ca, Ba, SrO and Zn. The glass composition has a coefficient of thermal expansion which is less than or equal to 55×10-7/° C. and is amenable to strengthening by ion-exchange. The glass composition is well suited for use as the glass cladding layers of a laminated glass article.

Abstract: A glass laminate, a display element, a display apparatus, a method of manufacturing the glass laminate, and a method of manufacturing the display panel. The glass laminate includes a carrier glass substrate; an intermediate layer stacked on the carrier glass substrate and formed of a material having a columnar grain structure; and a thin glass substrate stacked on the intermediate layer.

Abstract: One or more aspects of the disclosure pertain to an article including an optical film structure disposed on an inorganic oxide substrate, which may include a strengthened or non-strengthened substrate that may be amorphous or crystalline, such that the article exhibits scratch resistance and retains the same or improved optical properties as the inorganic oxide substrate, without the optical film structure disposed thereon. In one or more embodiments, the article exhibits an average transmittance of 85% or more, over the visible spectrum (e.g., 380 nm-780 nm). Embodiments of the optical film structure include aluminum-containing oxides, aluminum-containing oxy-nitrides, aluminum-containing nitrides (e.g., AlN) and combinations thereof. The optical film structures disclosed herein also include a transparent dielectric including oxides such as silicon oxide, germanium oxide, aluminum oxide and a combination thereof. Methods of forming such articles are also provided.

Abstract: A method of making a composite material. The method comprises: providing a plurality of particles, wherein each one of the particles comprises a ceramic core and a metallic outer layer surrounding the core; forming a tile from the plurality of particles by performing a bonding process on the plurality of particles; and bonding the tile to a ductile backing material. In some embodiments, the ceramic core comprises boron carbide. In some embodiments, the metallic outer layer comprises at least one of copper, tantalum, titanium, molybdenum, and aluminum.

Abstract: An injection moldable, thermally conductive polymer composition that has ultra low CTE properties is provided. The composition is suitable both for substrate applications in high precision electronics assemblies as well as over molding applications in conjunction with ceramic substrates. The composition includes a base polymer matrix material loaded with thermally conductive filler, which imparts thermal conductivity to the polymer matrix while also maintaining or enhancing the dielectric properties of the base polymer. The resultant composition exhibits CTE properties in the range of between 9 ppm/° C. and 2 ppm/° C., exhibits an optical anisotropy of below 1.5, and a thermal conductivity of greater than 2 W/m° K. The composition is suitable for use in over molding applications in conjunction with virtually any suitable electronics substrate material without the introduction of mechanical stresses produced by large CTE differentials.

Abstract: A wear resistant device includes a substrate of a first metallic material and a wear resistant layer disposed on a substrate. The wear resistant layer includes a matrix of a second, different metallic material, particulates dispersed throughout the matrix, and a boron material dispersed within a portion of the matrix.

Abstract: Laminated glass articles and methods for making the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a laminated glass article may include a glass core layer and at least one glass cladding layer fused to the glass core layer. The at least one glass cladding layer may be phase separated into a first phase and at least one second phase having different compositions. The first phase of the at least one glass cladding layer may have an interconnected matrix. The at least one second phase of the at least one glass cladding layer may be dispersed throughout the interconnected matrix of the first phase of the at least one glass cladding layer. In some embodiments, the at least one second phase may be selectively removed from the interconnected matrix leaving a porous, interconnected matrix of the first phase.

Abstract: Under one aspect of the present invention, a method for enhancing mobility of an atomic or molecular species on a substrate may include exposing a first region of a substrate to an atomic or molecular species that forms a molecular bond with the substrate in the first region; directing a laser pulse to a second region of the substrate so as to generate an acoustic wave in the second region, the acoustic wave having spatial and temporal characteristics selected to alter the molecular bond; and transmitting the acoustic wave from the second region to the first region, the acoustic wave altering the molecular bond between the substrate and the atomic or molecular species to enhance mobility of the atomic or molecular species on the substrate in the first region.

Abstract: A dopant host containing, in terms of mole %, 20 to 50% SiO2, 30 to 60% (exclusive of 30%) Al2O3, 10 to 40% B2O3, and 2 to 10% RO, wherein R represents alkaline earth metal, or being a laminate including a boron component volatilization layer containing, in terms of mole %, 30 to 60% SiO2, 10 to 30% Al2O3, 15 to 50% B2O3, and 2 to 10% RO, wherein R represents alkaline earth metal, and a heat resistant layer containing, in terms of mole %, 8 to 30% SiO2, 50 to 85% Al2O3, 5 to 20% B2O3, and 0.5 to 7% RO, wherein R represents alkaline earth metal. A process for producing a boron dopant for a semiconductor including the steps of slurrying a starting material powder containing a boron-containing crystalline glass powder, forming the slurry to prepare a green sheet, and sintering the green sheet.

Abstract: Scratch-resistant glass substrates including a hard, scratch-resistant layer over a major surface of the substrate are disclosed. The layer may exhibit a hardness, as measured using a Berkovich indenter, of at least 10 GPa and an x-ray amorphous structure along at least a portion of the thickness of the layer. The layer may optionally exhibit an optical transparency of at least 70% and/or a compressive stress of at least 10 MPa.

Abstract: A scratch-resistant glass substrate is prepared by forming a hard, scratch-resistant layer over a major surface of the substrate. The layer is formed from an inorganic material such as a metal oxide, metal nitride, metal carbide, or metal boride using, for example, physical vapor deposition such as reactive or non-reactive sputtering at a process temperature of less than 500° C. The inorganic layer is resistant to micro-ductile scratching, which can safeguard the visible appearance of the glass substrate in use. The glass substrate can include chemically-strengthened glass.

Abstract: A curable perfluoropolyether gel composition is provided. The composition comprises (A) a straight chain fluorine-containing polymer represented by the following formula (1): (B) a polyfluoromonoalkenyl compound containing one alkenyl group per molecule and having a perfluoropolyether structure in its backbone, (C) an organosilicon compound containing at least two hydrogen atoms bonded to the silicon atom per molecule, and (D) a hydrosilylation catalyst. The composition can be produced into a cured product having excellent heat resistance, solvent resistance, chemical resistance, weatherability, releasability, water repellency, oil repellency, and the like as well as an improved acid resistance.

Abstract: Alumina-containing coatings based on molybdenum (Mo), silicon (Si), and boron (B) (“MoSiB coatings”) that form protective, oxidation-resistant scales on ceramic substrate at high temperatures are provided. The protective scales comprise an aluminoborosilicate glass, and may additionally contain molybdenum. Two-stage deposition methods for forming the coatings are also provided.

Abstract: A borosiloxane composition comprising a borosiloxane having an average of at least two alkenyl groups per molecule, an organosilicon compound having an average of at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, and a hydrosilylation catalyst; a borosiloxane adhesive comprising a cured product of at least one borosiloxane; and a coated substrate and a laminated substrate, each comprising the borosiloxane adhesive.

Abstract: A laminate body containing at least one resin composition layer and at least one glass substrate layer, wherein the resin composition layer comprises a resin composition containing a thermosetting resin and an inorganic filler and the glass substrate layer accounts for from 10 to 95% by volume of the entire laminate body. A laminate plate containing at least one cured resin layer and at least one glass substrate layer, wherein the cured resin layer comprises a cured product of a resin composition that contains a thermosetting resin and an inorganic filler and the glass substrate layer accounts for from 10 to 95% by volume of the entire laminate plate. A printed wiring board having the laminate plate and a wiring provided on the surface of the laminate plate. A method for producing the laminate plate comprising a cured resin layer forming step of forming a cured resin layer on the surface of a glass substrate.

Abstract: A laminate body containing at least two glass substrate layers and at least one inner resin composition layer existing between the adjacent two glass substrate layers, wherein the inner resin composition layer comprises an inner resin composition that contains a thermosetting resin and an inorganic filler. A laminate plate containing at least two glass substrate layers and at least one inner cured resin layer existing between the adjacent two glass substrate layers, wherein the inner cured resin layer comprises a cured product of an inner resin composition that contains a thermosetting resin and an inorganic filler. A printed wiring board having the laminate plate and a wiring provided on the surface of the laminate plate. A method for producing the laminate plate, which comprises a cured resin layer forming step of forming a cured resin layer on the surface of a glass substrate.

Abstract: Provided is a phosphor composite member having excellent thermal resistance, high color rendition, controllability of various chromaticities from a daylight color to a light bulb color, and high luminescence intensity. A phosphor composite member in which a sintered inorganic powder body layer containing a SnO—P2O5-based glass and an inorganic phosphor powder is formed on a surface of a ceramic base material, wherein upon irradiation with an excitation light, the ceramic base material and the sintered inorganic powder body layer emit different fluorescences having different wavelengths.

Abstract: Provided is a tempered glass having a compression stress layer in a surface thereof, comprising, as a glass composition in terms of mol %, 50 to 75% of SiO2, 3 to 13% of Al2O3, 0 to 1.5% of B2O3, 0 to 4% of Li2O, 7 to 20% of Na2O, 0 to 10% of K2O, 0.5 to 13% of MgO, 0 to 6% of CaO, and 0 to 4.5% of SrO, and being substantially free of As2O3, Sb2O3, PbO, and F.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a mounting substrate, a manufacturing method, a light-emitting module and an illumination device that can sufficiently improve the luminous efficiency of an LED lamp. A mounting substrate according to the present invention includes a substrate and a reflective film that is formed on a front surface of the substrate and has a front surface on which LED chips are to be mounted, and the reflective film is made of metal oxide microparticles and a glass fit, and reflects light from the LED chips.

Abstract: An article includes a ceramic matrix composite substrate with a heat-exposure surface and a monocoating disposed directly on the heat-exposure surface. The monocoating includes vitreous glass to seal the ceramic matrix composite from the surrounding environment.

Abstract: A luminescent glass comprises glass matrix. Said glass matrix comprises a glass part and a complex part of glass and fluorescent powder, which is embedded in said glass part. Said complex part of glass and fluorescent powder comprises glass material and fluorescent powder dispersed in said glass material. Said fluorescent powder is long after-glow fluorescent powder. A method for producing the luminescent glass and a luminescent device comprising the luminescent glass are also provided. The luminescent glass and the luminescent device have good luminescence reliability, high luminescence stability and long service life. The method can be carried out at a relatively low temperature.

Abstract: A coated article is described. The coated article includes a substrate, and a hydrophobic film formed on the substrate. The hydrophobic film is a non-crystalline boron-carbon layer formed by magnetron sputtering. The boron-carbon has a chemical formula of BxCy, wherein 1?X?4 and 0.75?Y?3. A method for making the coated article is also described.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing of a glass coated flexible polymeric substrate. This invention also relates to a coated flexible polymeric substrate that is suitable for manufacturing flexible solar cells and electronic devices.

Abstract: An injection moldable, thermally conductive polymer composition that has ultra low CTE properties is provided. The composition is suitable both for substrate applications in high precision electronics assemblies as well as over molding applications in conjunction with ceramic substrates. The composition includes a base polymer matrix material loaded with thermally conductive filler, which imparts thermal conductivity to the polymer matrix while also maintaining or enhancing the dielectric properties of the base polymer. The resultant composition exhibits CTE properties in the range of between 9 ppm/° C. and 2 ppm/° C., exhibits an optical anisotropy of below 1.5, and a thermal conductivity of greater than 2 W/m° K. The composition is suitable for use in over molding applications in conjunction with virtually any suitable electronics substrate material without the introduction of mechanical stresses produced by large CTE differentials.

Abstract: A filled silicone composition comprising a curable silicone composition comprising at least one silicone resin, and a low-melting inorganic glass filler having a glass transition temperature not greater than 700° C. and a softening point not greater than 800° C.; a silicone adhesive comprising a cured product of at least one silicone resin, and a low-melting inorganic glass filler; and a coated substrate and a laminated substrate, each comprising the silicone adhesive.

Abstract: The invention provides an enamel composition that imparts a frosted appearance to glass articles such as bottles and windows while allowing a wide firing range and maintaining consistent properties such as gloss and light transmittance. The composition comprises a zinc borosilicate glass frit with one or more crystalline materials added thereto.

Abstract: Transparent glass sheets having increased mechanical strength include an inner layer surrounded by surface compressive layers wherein the difference of the coefficient of thermal expansion of the inner layer and the surface compressive layer is greater than 50×10?7° C.?1 and wherein the surface compressive layer has a compressive stress of at least about 300 MPa.

Abstract: The invention relates to glass compositions useful in conductive pastes for silicon semiconductor devices and photovoltaic cells. The thick film conductor compositions include one or more electrically functional powders and one or more glass frits dispersed in an organic medium. The thick film compositions may also include one or more additive(s). Exemplary additives may include metals, metal oxides or any compounds that can generate these metal oxides during firing.

Abstract: The bonding strength to a glass substrate comprising soda lime glass is increased with good reproducibility at a time of laser sealing, to improve the sealing ability and the reliability of an electronic device. A glass substrate 3 has a sealing region. On the sealing region, a sealing material layer 5 is provided, which is a fired layer of a glass material for sealing containing a sealing glass, a low-expansion filler and a laser absorbent. The sealing glass contains, as represented by mass percentage, from 70 to 90% of Bi2O3, from 1 to 20% of ZnO, from 2 to 12% of B2O3 and from 10 to 380 ppm of Na2O. Such a glass substrate 3 and a glass substrate 2 having an element-formed region provided with an electronic element, are laminated, the sealing material layer 5 is irradiated with a laser light 6 to be melted to bond the glass substrates 2 and 3.