Abstract: A structure includes a substrate, a first layer formed on the substrate, and a second layer formed on the first layer. The first layer is comprised of self-assembled monolayer and contains 4-(6-hydroxyhexyloxy)-4?-methoxybiphenyl. The second layer is obtained by micro-phase separation of a block copolymer containing a hydrophilic polymer comprised of polyethylene oxide and a hydrophobic polymer comprised of polymethacrylic acid containing azobenzene at the side chain. The second layer contains a cylinder phase with its long axis being oriented perpendicular to the substrate. The thickness T of the second layer is within a range of A?T?50 nm, where A is a phase separation period length satisfying 5 nm?A?50 nm.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel optical function layer and its production, the function layer imparting to materials coated with it protection against uv radiation while transmitting electromagnetic radiation of larger wavelengths. The function layer of the invention and the manufacturing method of the invention offer advantages over the state of the art by allowing very accurate and precise adjustability in the uv range of the relatively sharp absorption constant.

Abstract: Disclosed is a waterproofing membrane that comprises a carrier sheet, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer on one surface of the carrier sheet, and a protective coating layer on the adhesive layer. The protective coating layer is highly reflective (optionally textured) and operative to bond to concrete cast against it. Preferably, the protective coating layer comprises cement, polymer, and white pigment, and may optionally or additionally include a filler, a UV absorber and an antioxidant. The protective coating layer protects the membrane against weather exposure, tolerates foot traffic and strongly adheres to concrete cast against it. Also disclosed is a waterproofing membrane comprising a carrier sheet, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer, a protective coating layer (as described above), and a highly releasable bonding layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to moisture-curing compositions that comprise, in addition to a first type of polymer having a specific end group, at least one additional type of polymer having a different specific end group. It has been shown that such compositions have a surprisingly quick adhesive formation and a low amount of seepage.

Abstract: A charging member is provided which can uniformly charge a photosensitive member without requiring any pre-exposure means in a low-, medium- or high-speed electrophotographic apparatus, and has a sufficient charging performance. An electrophotographic apparatus and a process cartridge are also provided which can keep multi-color ghost images from occurring and can form high-grade electrophotographic images stably. The charging member has a substrate, an elastic layer and a surface layer, which surface layer contains a high-molecular compound having an Si—O—Nb linkage; the high-molecular compound having a constitutional unit represented by the following formula (1) and a constitutional unit represented by the following formula (2).

Abstract: A glass ceramic including an alkali metal earth oxide, e.g. SrO suitable for overmolding a RF component provides a good RF response and good mechanical robustness. Specifically, SrO reduces the flow temperature of the ceramic while maintaining the RF and mechanical performance. The resulting glass formulation contains 10-50 mol % SrO, 5-30 mol % Al2O3, and 20-60 mol % B2O3.

Abstract: A microfabricated device is fabricated by depositing a first metal layer on a substrate to provide a first electrode of an electrostatic actuator, depositing a first structural polymer layer over the first metal layer, depositing a second metal layer over said first structural polymer layer to form a second electrode of the electrostatic actuator, depositing an insulating layer over said first structural polymer layer, planarizing the insulating layer, etching the first structural polymer layer through the insulating layer and the second metal layer to undercut the second metal layer, providing additional pre-formed structural polymer layers, at least one of which has been previously patterned, and finally bonding the additional structural layers in the form of a stack over the planarized second insulating layer to one or more microfluidic channels. The technique can also be used to make cross over channels in devices without electrostatic actuators, in which case the metal layers can be omitted.

Abstract: An inorganic nanolayer surface coated polymer film product is disclosed with enhancements such as improved metallization capability, low cost, low polymer additives and modifiers, improved recyclability, and good web properties. Also method for priming a flexible film substrate to enhance the reactivity or wettability of the substrate for metallization is disclosed. A substrate film is coated with one or more nanolayers of a metal or metal oxide applied by CCVD and/or PECVD at open atmosphere. The deposited coating acts to enhance the surface energy of the film substrate and to and reduce the surface gauge variation of the substrate or supporting film, thereby enhancing the wettability of the film substrate for metallization and/or to improve the anti-block characteristics of the film. The deposited coatings may also act as a barrier layer for lowering the permeability of light, gas and vapor transmission through the substrate.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a biochemical instrument having a surface that can simultaneously inhibit adsorption of a biopolymer and that of a hydrophobic low-molecular-weight compound. The present invention provides a biochemical instrument comprising a region that inhibits adsorption of a hydrophobic low-molecular-weight compound and a region that inhibits adsorption of a biopolymer on the surface of a water-insoluble material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for producing an epitaxial single-crystal silicon carbide substrate by epitaxially growing a silicon carbide film on a single-crystal silicon carbide substrate by chemical vapor deposition. The step of crystal growth in the process comprises a main crystal growth step, which mainly occupies the period of epitaxial growth, and a secondary crystal growth step, in which the growth temperature is switched between a set growth temperature (T0) and a set growth temperature (T2) which are respectively lower and higher than a growth temperature (T1) used in the main crystal growth step. The basal plane dislocations of the single-crystal silicon carbide substrate are inhibited from being transferred to the epitaxial film. Thus, a high-quality epitaxial film is formed.

Abstract: A coated article includes a substrate, a color layer formed on the substrate and a ceramic layer deposited on the color layer. The color layer substantially includes metal Zn and O. The ceramic layer substantially includes substance M, O, and N, wherein M is Al or Si.

Abstract: A coated article includes a substrate, a first layer deposited on the substrate, a second layer deposited on the first layer and a third layer deposited on the second layer. The first layer substantially consists of one material selected from the group consisting of Al layer, Al alloy layer, Zn layer or Zn alloy layer. The first layer is white. The second layer substantially includes metal M?, O and N, wherein M? is Al or Zn. The third layer is an aluminum oxide layer or a silicon oxide layer. The third layer has an anti-fingerprint property.

Abstract: A duplex coating scheme and associated method of formation, which includes a siloxane based soft coating and a plasma based SiOxCy hard coating used in combination to improve the durability of acrylic substrates used in aircraft window applications.

Abstract: There is described a process for depositing carbon on a surface, comprising, while contacting a mixture of CO2 and Br2 with a polar substrate presenting apposed surfaces, exposing a sufficient area of said mixture in the region of said apposed surfaces to light of sufficient intensity and frequency to result in deposition of carbon on at least some of said apposed surfaces. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a reinforced silicon micromechanical part includes: micromachining the part, or a batch of parts in a silicon wafer; forming a silicon dioxide layer over the entire surface of the part, in one or plural operations, so as to obtain a thickness of silicon dioxide that is at least five times greater than the thickness of native silicon dioxide; and removing the silicon dioxide layer by etching.

Abstract: A microwave-sensitive thermoplastic composition that includes a microwave-receptive additive; and a thermoplastic polymer; wherein the microwave-receptive additive is selected from the group consisting of sepiolite clay, molecular sieves formed from ammonium ion salts or hydrogen ion salts, aluminophosphates, silicoaluminophasphates, silicotitanates, organo-modified clays, molecular sieves or zeolites having a caged organic microwave receptive material, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A coated article for use in spandrel applications and/or the like is provided. In certain example embodiments, a coating is provided to have a coating design which permits the coating to realize more predictable and/or consistent optical characteristics such as glass side reflectance, color and/or the like. Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to a method of making a coated article for spandrel applications or the like. In certain embodiments, a powder inclusive lacquer coating is used as an overcoat.

Abstract: Gel and non-gel structures for interfacing with various portions of an organism's body are disclosed. A gel structure such as a web-like structure is configured to encircle a portion of the human body. The gel structure can be adapted to encircle virtually any exterior or interior portion of the human body. The gel structure can interface with an external medical device for delivery of medicine or for extracting substances and fluids from the human body.

Abstract: A ceramic composite article includes ceramic carbide fibers and a ceramic matrix in which the ceramic carbide fibers are embedded. The ceramic matrix includes a laminar structure with at least one layer of a first ceramic material and at least one layer of a second, different ceramic material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for forming a film and its resultant film which has a high level of adhesiveness to a substrate and has good gas barrier properties. The composition for forming a film is prepared by adding a silane coupling agent to an aqueous dispersion liquid in which a cellulose nanofiber is dispersed in an aqueous medium. In addition, the composition for forming a film is also prepared by blending an aqueous dispersion liquid (a) which contains a cellulose nanofiber and has a pH 4-9 with a hydrolysis liquid (b) which contains alkoxysilane hydrolysates and has a pH 2-4 by a weight ratio of “cellulose nanofiber”/“alkoxysilane (in terms of SiO2)” in the range from 0.1 to 5.

Abstract: Thin freestanding nitride veneers can be used for the fabrication of semiconductor devices. These veneers are typically less than 100 microns thick. The use of thin veneers also eliminates the need for subsequent wafer thinning for improved thermal performance and 3D packaging.

Abstract: Thermal insulation assemblies, methods for fabricating thermal insulation assemblies, and thermally insulated structures are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a thermally insulated structure is disclosed that includes a thermal insulation assembly comprises a ceramic tile having a surface coated with an alumina-mullite slurry. A ceramic matrix composite is disposed on the coated surface. The ceramic matrix composite comprises a first ply of a ceramic fiber impregnated with a ceramic matrix.

Abstract: Films or other articles having a barrier coating derived from a concentrated nanocomposite dispersion which includes a silicate filler and a matrix polymer dispersed in an aqueous medium. The dispersions are condensed by selectively removing liquid therefrom to provide high solids coating formulations.

Abstract: A moisture barrier, device or product having a moisture barrier or a method of fabricating a moisture barrier having at least a polymer layer, and interfacial layer, and a barrier layer. The polymer layer may be fabricated from any suitable polymer including, but not limited to, fluoropolymers such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or polyethylene naphthalate (PEN), or ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE). The interfacial layer may be formed by atomic layer deposition (ALD). In embodiments featuring an ALD interfacial layer, the deposited interfacial substance may be, but is not limited to, Al2O3, AlSiOx, TiO2, and an Al2O3/TiO2 laminate. The barrier layer associated with the interfacial layer may be deposited by plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD). The barrier layer may be a SiOxNy film.

Abstract: A barrier film including a first layer formed of a semicovalent inorganic material and a second layer formed of an ionic inorganic material is provided. Here, the first layer and the second layer are alternately disposed. The barrier film having an improved moisture barrier property compared to a gas-barrier plastic composite film of the prior art manufactured using only a metal oxide or nitride may be provided.

Abstract: An optically clear adhesive layer includes a liquid optically clear adhesive having a viscosity of less than about 20 Pa·s at a shear rate of 1 sec?1 and a thixotrope. The optically clear adhesive layer has a haze of about 2% or less, a viscosity of between about 2 and about 30 Pa·s at a shear rate of 10 sec?1, a displacement creep of about 0.2 radians or less when a stress of 10 Pa is applied for about 2 minutes and a recovery time of about 60 seconds or less to reach a delta of 35 degrees after a torque of about 100 microN·m is applied for about 60 seconds at a frequency of 1 Hz and immediately followed by a torque of 80 microN·m at a frequency of 1 Hz. The adhesive layer can be used in an optical assembly to bond a display panel to a substantially transparent substrate. The adhesive layer provides a cleavage strength between glass substrates of about 15 N/mm or less such that the optical assembly can be disassembled with little or no damage to the display panel or the substrate.

Abstract: Organosilicon composites are described, comprising 30 to 90 vol. % of a cured organosilicon copolymer derived by curing an organosilicon polymer having, in the same copolymer, silicon-containing repeating units comprising a silicon hydride and silicon-containing repeating units comprising a C1-10 ethylenically unsaturated group; and 10 to 70 vol. % of a dielectric filler. The composites are used in the manufacture of circuit subassemblies.

Abstract: Disclosed is a gas-barrier film laminate having at least two gas-barrier film layers laminated via an adhesive layer, wherein the gas-barrier film layer has a substrate film, and at least one constitutive unit layer comprising an anchor coat layer and an inorganic thin film layer formed on at least one surface of the substrate film in that order, and wherein the number of the bubbles having a diameter of at least 0.5 mm and the impurities having a diameter of at least 0.5 mm existing between the gas-barrier film layers is at most 3 in total per 100 cm2.

Abstract: A method of directly growing graphene of a graphene-layered structure, the method including ion-implanting at least one ion of a nitrogen ion and an oxygen ion on a surface of a silicon carbide (SiC) thin film to form an ion implantation layer in the SiC thin film; and heat treating the SiC thin film with the ion implantation layer formed therein to graphenize a SiC surface layer existing on the ion implantation layer.

Abstract: A method for fabricating an insulated flame retardant panel includes the provision of a mixture of rice hulls and adhesive adhered to one or more skins of the panel with pressure in which the adhesive is either a urethane adhesive or a sodium silicate adhesive that is set by applying pressure, with the rice hulls providing an R value comparable to that associated with expanded polystyrene foam or urethane foam but with significantly improved structural properties and without involving environmentally unfriendly processes.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a polylactic acid composition having specific thermal characteristics and gas barrier properties, and to obtain a molding comprising a polylactic acid composition of PLLA and PDLA capable of forming a polylactic acid stretched film or other molding having superior surface smoothness, transparency, heat resistance and toughness, and the constitution thereof is characterized by being a molding comprising a polylactic acid composition in which the peak in DSC measurement during cooling (at a rate of 10° C./min) after allowing to remain at 250° C. for 10 minutes is 30 mJ/mg or more, and preferably comprising a polylactic acid composition such that, in measurement during the DSC 2nd heating (cooling at a rate of 10° C./min after allowing to remain at 250° C. for 10 minutes followed by reheating from 0° C. at a rate of 10° C./min), the peak ratio (peak 1/peak 2) of the peak when Tm is 150 to 180° C. (peak 1) to the peak when Tm is 200 to 240° C. (peak 2) is 0.

Abstract: An antireflection coating for a solar cell includes at least a first SiNx layer with a high refractive index and a second SiNx layer with a lower refractive index. An improved light coupling and a better passivation of solar cells and a more homogeneous and darker color impression may be achieved also in the laminated in solar module, while at the same time being insensitive to typical process variations.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a multi-layered article suitable for service in severe environments. The article may be formed of a substrate, such as silicon carbide and/or silicon nitride. The substrate may have a first layer of a mixture of a rare earth silicate and Cordierite. The substrate may also have a second layer of a rare earth silicate or a mixture of a rare earth silicate and cordierite.

Abstract: A floor/wall structure, or panel, (10) supported on an I-beam (12) of a steel structure. The floor/wall structure (10) comprises an upper skin layer (14), a lower skin layer (16) and an intermediate layer (18) about 50 mm thick sandwiched between the upper and lower skin layers (4) and (16).

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: There is provided a soft electrode material including an electrode layer containing a mixture of carbon black and at least one selected from carbon nanotube and graphene, so that the soft electrode material can facilitate various transformation thereof in response to physical transformation of an electrode, such as warpage, elongation, and the like; prevent the rapid reduction in electric conductivity of an electrode while maintaining flexibility and elasticity of the electrode at the time of the transformation; and provide excellent reliability, and thus, electrical-mechanical energy conversion efficiency of a soft electronic component such as an actuator including the soft electrode material, can be increased, and electric conductivity of the electrode layer can be improved as the electrical-mechanical conversion efficiency increases.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a multi-layered article suitable for service in severe environments. The article may be formed of a substrate, such as silicon carbide and/or silicon nitride. The substrate may have a first layer of a mixture of a rare earth silicate and Cordierite. The substrate may also have a second layer of a rare earth silicate or a mixture of a rare earth silicate and cordierite.

Abstract: A silicone resin composition containing (i) a silicone resin and (ii) fine metal oxide particles without having a reactive functional group or with a protected reactive functional group on the surface thereof (fine metal oxide particles B), wherein the silicone resin is obtained by carrying out a polymerization reaction between a silicone derivative having an alkoxysilyl group at an end of a molecule and a molecular weight of from 200 to 3000, and fine metal oxide particles having a reactive functional group on the surface thereof (fine metal oxide particles A), and wherein the fine metal oxide particles B are dispersed in the silicone resin (Embodiment 1); a silicone resin.

Abstract: Process for the generative preparation of a shaped body in which (a) ceramic slips are applied in layers to a support and cured, (b) a further layer is applied to the cured layer from step (a) and cured, (c) step (b) is repeated until a body with the desired geometric shape is obtained, (d) the body is then subjected to a chemical treatment or a heat treatment to remove the binding agent (debindering), and (e) the body from step (d) is sintered, wherein at least two differently composed ceramic slips are used in steps (a) and (b) for the preparation of the layers.

Abstract: A coating system for application to a substrate having a sol-gel film layer applied thereon includes a residual high acid value coating coat applied on top of the sol-gel film without an intervening adhesion layer. The residual high acid value coating composition may be a solvent borne composition that when cured, has a high level of residual free acid groups, equivalent to an acid number of greater than about 65 mgKOH/g. The residual high acid value coating may include a residual high acid value resin namely, a resin that cures having residual free acid groups, equivalent to an acid number of greater than about 65 mgKOH/g. The residual high acid value resin may be the reaction product of a polyol and a suitable crosslinker, such as a polyanhydride or polyisocyanate crosslinker or blend thereof. The residual high acid value coating composition may include opacifying pigments and condensation catalysts.

Abstract: A method of processing a composite article includes controlling a preheat temperature of a workpiece to be less than 700° C./1292° F. The workpiece includes a substrate and a bond coat that is disposed on the substrate. With the workpiece at the preheat temperature, deposition of a barrier layer onto the bond coat is commenced. The barrier layer includes a rare earth silicate material having a rare earth element selected from lanthanide series elements, yttrium, scandium and combinations thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to highly transparent coated articles comprising a substrate (S) of a transparent thermoplastic polymer containing flameproofing agents and, on one side or on both sides, a silica-containing scratch-resistant coating (K) and optionally polyelectrolyte (multi)layers (P) on one or both sides. The invention relates in addition to the production of such coated articles and to their use, in particular in the production of flat display units.

Abstract: Disclosed are: a photocurable resin composition which may be developed with an alkali, has excellent resolution properties, and enables a cured article having excellent (humidity) heat resistance and thermal impact resistance to be formed; a dry film; a cured article thereof; and a printed wiring board using the cured article. The photocurable resin composition of the present invention is characterized by containing a carboxyl group-containing resin, a photopolymerization initiator, and surface-treated Neuburg siliceous earth particles.

Abstract: A gas barrier film and method for manufacturing the abovementioned gas barrier film are disclosed in the present invention. The gas barrier film is applied in electronic product, food, medicine and other fields for protecting them from gas and water. The gas barrier film comprises a gas barrier layer and pluralities of cladding layers. The gas barrier layer is a liquid layer, and the cladding layers are disposed on the opposite surface of the gas barrier layer.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition including a combination of a polycarbonate, an impact modifier, an aromatic vinyl copolymer, and a polyester carbonate and/or a polycarbonate polysiloxane copolymer having excellent thermal and mechanical properties as well as good adhesion to both a polymer superstrate and certain types substrates is disclosed. Also disclosed are articles and multilayer films including the tie layer composition.

Abstract: Systems and methods for preparing films using sequential ion implantation, and films formed using same, are provided herein. A structure prepared using ion implantation may include a substrate; an embedded structure having pre-selected characteristics; and a film within or adjacent to the embedded structure and including ions having a perturbed arrangement arising from the presence of the embedded structure. The perturbed arrangement may include the ions being covalently bonded to each other, to the embedded structure, or to the substrate, whereas the ions instead may be free to diffuse through the substrate in the absence of the embedded structure. The embedded structure may inhibit or impede the ions from diffusing through the substrate, such that the ions instead covalently bond to each other, to the embedded structure, or to the substrate. The film may include, for example, diamond-like carbon, graphene, or SiC having a pre-selected phase.

Abstract: A barrier film for an electronic device, the barrier film including a resin film, and a layer-by-layer stack portion including a first inorganic material layer and a second inorganic material layer which are alternately disposed on the resin film, wherein the first inorganic material layer and the second inorganic material layer are oppositely charged.

Abstract: A fire and heat resistant composition for providing or enhancing the fire resistance of a material. The composition consists of both chemical and physical integration. Physical application is a coating composition containing materials including a fire and heat resistance means, lower peak heat release means, lower heat released per unit time means, higher temperature gradient means, low flame spread means, high ignition delay means, low peak heat release means, low total heat release means, high thermal stability means, elastic and coating thickness encasement means and heat. Chemical applications consist of chemical additive which are naturally more fire safe.

Abstract: A composite film comprising a heat-stabilised, heat-set, oriented poly(ethylene naphthalate) substrate, and a coating layer having a surface; wherein said substrate exhibits one or more of: (i) a shrinkage at 30 mins at 230° C. of less than 1%; and/or (ii) a residual dimensional change ?Lr measured at 25° C. before and after heating the substrate from 8° C. to 200° C. and then cooling to 8° C., of less than 0.75% of the original dimension; and/or (iii) a coefficient of linear thermal expansion (CLTE) within the temperature range from ?40° C. to +100° C. of less than 40×10?6/° C.; and wherein the surface of said coating layer exhibits an Ra value of less than 0.6 nm, and/or an Rq value of less than 0.8 nm, the thickness of the substrate is between 50 and 250 ?m and wherein the number of surface peaks in the range 300 to 600 nm per 5 cm2 area (N(300-600)) of the film is less than 50.

Abstract: The invention provides a flexible base material and a flexible electronic device. The flexible base material includes a flexible substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. A first organic composite barrier layer is deposited on the first surface of the flexible substrate, wherein the first organic composite barrier layer applies a first stress to the flexible substrate. An anti-curved layer is deposited on the second surface of the flexible substrate, wherein the anti-curved layer applies a second stress, which is cancelled off more than 90% of the first stress, to the flexible substrate.