Abstract: A curable silicone composition which comprises: (A) an organopolysiloxane represented by an average unit formula; (B) an organopolysiloxane that has not more than 10 silicon atoms wherein from 30 to 60 mole % of all silicon-bonded organic groups therein are C2-6191 alkenyl groups; (C) an organopolysiloxane represented by a general formula; (D) an organopolysiloxane that has at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in one molecule wherein from 20 to 70 mole % of all silicon-bonded organic groups therein are phenyl groups; (E) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst; (F) a white pigment; (G) a nonspherical silica or a glass fiber; and (H) a spherical silica, exhibits an excellent moldability and forms a cured product that exhibits little heat- and/or light-induced discoloration, little heat- and/or light-induced decline in mechanical strength, a high light reflectance, and an excellent dimensional stability.

Abstract: The invention relates to a silicone composition comprising components bearing ?SiH/?SiOH groups, which can be polymerised/cross-linked by means of a dehydrogenative condensation reaction in the presence of a carbene-type catalyst in solution.

Abstract: A plate with titanium dioxide on its surface, as well as its manufacturing process and uses thereof are provided. The plate comprises (A) a substrate; (B) a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) layer on at least one surface of the substrate; and (C) one or more aggregations of titanium dioxide particles on the polydimethylsiloxane layer. The plate is useful in the purification of phosphopeptides.

Abstract: There is provided a forming a solution by mixing at least a polymeric silane, a solvent, acetone, acetic acid, and a rheological enhancer, wherein the rheological enhancer may comprise an acrylic latex; and agitating the solution. Also provided are methods of using the same in coated articles, and coated articles themselves.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a reversibly adhesive thermal interface material for electronic components and methods of making and using the same. More particularly, embodiments of the invention provide thermal interface materials that include a thermally-reversible adhesive, and a thermally conductive and electrically non-conductive filler, where the thermal interface material is characterized by a thermal conductivity of 0.2 W/m-K or more and an electrical resistivity of 9×1011 ohm-cm or more.

Abstract: A window adhesion laminated layer film includes a plastic film layer, a silicone rubber layer and an excess adhesion relief layer that is on the surface of the above described silicone rubber layer. A method of manufacturing such a window adhesion laminated layer film and an application method are also described.

Abstract: A coated article and a chemical vapor deposition process are disclosed. The coated article includes a functionalized layer applied to the coated article by chemical vapor deposition. The functionalized layer is a layer selected from the group consisting of an oxidized-then-functionalized layer, an organofluoro treated layer, a fluorosilane treated layer, a trimethylsilane treated surface, an organofluorotrialkoxysilanes treated layer, an organofluorosilylhydrides-treated layer, an organofluoro silyl treated layer, a tridecafluoro 1,1,2,2-tetrahydrooctylsilane treated layer, an organofluoro alcohol treated layer, a pentafluoropropanol treated layer, an allylheptafluoroisopropyl ether treated layer, a (perfluorobutyl) ethylene treated layer, a (perfluorooctyl) ethylene treated layer, and combinations thereof. The process includes applying the functionalized layer.

Abstract: A method of forming a silicone release layer on a substrate, for an intermediate transfer member of a digital offset printing system, the method including: a) providing a curable first primer on the substrate; b) providing a curable second primer on the substrate; c) providing a curable silicone release formulation on the curable first and second primers; and d) curing the first primer, the second primer and the release formulation.

Abstract: Disclosed is an anti-bacterial and anti-fingerprint coating composition for forming a multi-functional coating layer having both anti-bacterial functions and anti-fingerprint functions on surfaces of touchscreens provided in portable terminals such as cellular phones, of panels or the like, provided in display devices such as liquid crystal displays (LCDs) or plasma display panels (PDPs), by a dry deposition method.

Abstract: A patternable material can be prepared with an elastomeric relief image-forming layer. The patternable material has a relief image-forming elastomeric layer and also has a layer disposed on the entire surface of this elastomeric layer. This layer includes a reaction product of a non-fluorinated metal oxide precursor and a hydrolyzable fluoroalkylsilane. The reaction product is formed by applying a reactive composition of the noted components over the entire surface.

Abstract: Presently described is a method for coupling an optical film to a substrate, laminated optical constructions comprising an optical film and an optical coupling layer disposed on a surface layer of the optical film, and coating compositions useful for optical an optical coupling layer. The coating compositions comprise at least 40 wt.-% inorganic nanoparticles having a refractive index of at least 1.85 and a polymeric silane surface treatment.

Abstract: A method of preparing a silicone resin film, the method comprising coating a release liner with a nanomaterial-filled silicone composition comprising a hydrosilylation-curable silicone composition and a carbon nanomaterial, and heating the coated release liner at a temperature sufficient to cure the silicone resin; a silicone resin film prepared according to the preceding method; and a nanomaterial-filled silicone composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of modified nanoparticles in wood based panels, in particular OSB-panels for reduction of the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The invention further relates to a wood based panel containing the modified particles and to a method for producing such a wood based panel.

Abstract: The invention provides a surface modifier comprising an organosilicon-containing fluoropolymer compound having formula (1), a hydrolyzate thereof, or a partial hydrolytic condensate thereof. When an article is treated the surface modifier, the surface modifier forms thereon a coating having water/oil repellency and quick water slip as well as UV resistance, heat resistance, and chemical resistance.

Abstract: Liner for protecting adhesives with respect to permeates originating from the surroundings or included during winding, stacking or other process steps, having at least one non-stick release layer and at least one getter material that is able to absorb at least one substance capable of permeation, the getter material being contained as a dispersed phase in at least one layer of the liner.

Abstract: Disclosed is a surface treatment agent for galvanized steel sheets, which comprises epoxy-containing silane derivates, alkyl-containing silane derivates, alkoxy silane derivates and one or more selected from the group consisting of a cationic polymer aqueous dispersion, a non-ionic polymer aqueous dispersion and a water-soluble polymer. Also disclosed is a method for producing it, which comprises mixing each component uniformly for 0.5 to 8 hours at 5 to 70° C. Further provided are galvanized steel sheets coated with the surface treatment agent on the surface and a production method thereof. The surface treatment agent for galvanized steel sheets has excellent corrosion resistance, alkali resistance, solvent resistance, recoating property, high temperature resistance and electrical conductivity.

Abstract: Self-adhesive crosslinkable silicone compositions may be transparent and prepared without conventional adhesion promoters, and contain (1) an organopolysiloxane having a minimum of two aliphatically unsaturated carbon-carbon bond-containing groups, (2) a pendant Si—H functional organopolysiloxane having at least 3 Si—H groups and a minimum of 0.7 weight percent of Si-bonded hydrogen, and (3) a linear organopolysiloxane bearing terminal Si—H groups, wherein the mol ratio of silicon-bonded hydrogen in (2) to that in [(2) and (3)] is from 0.05 to 1.

Abstract: Provided is a condensation reaction product solution which is particularly suitable for filling a trench formed on a substrate having a narrow width and a high aspect ratio. The condensation reaction product solution has a long pot life, superior trench-filling when used for trench-filling, and a low cure shrinkage, an excellent crack resistance and a HF resistance when cured and converted into silicon oxide.

Abstract: The present teachings provide a fuser member. The fuser member includes a substrate layer comprising a polyamideimide/polybenzimidazole polymer blend. A method of manufacturing the fuser member is described.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to a method of preparing metal oxide coated substrates for various potential applications, and the coated substrate formed thereby.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a display device including a window structure having improved durability and reliability, and a method of manufacturing the display device. The window structure includes a first transparent film layer, a second transparent film layer disposed on the first transparent film layer, a third transparent film layer disposed on the second transparent film layer, and a coating layer disposed on an upper surface of the window structure.

Abstract: An anodized aluminum product in continuous web or sheet form, which is heat sealed and coated with an antimicrobial composition. The antimicrobial coating can be bound to surface of the anodic layer and can comprise a network of cross-linked organo-silane molecules that are also covalently bound to the surface of the anodic layer. A process also is provided including: forming an anodic layer on the surface of an aluminum substrate; heat sealing the anodic layer; preheating the web or sheet to a range from about 140° F. to about 200° F.; applying an antimicrobial composition at an application rate sufficient for the composition to at least begin binding to the surface of and form an antimicrobial coating over the anodic layer; and post heating the coated anodized antimicrobial web or sheet to a range from about 140° F. to about 200° F. to further bind the composition to the cure the antimicrobial coating.

Abstract: A curable composition comprises (a) at least one polyorganosiloxane, fluorinated polyorganosiloxane, or combination thereof comprising reactive silane functionality comprising at least two hydroxysilyl moieties; (b) at least one polyorganosiloxane, fluorinated polyorganosiloxane, or combination thereof comprising reactive silane functionality comprising at least two hydrosilyl moieties; and (c) at least one photoactivatable composition comprising at least one organoborate salt selected from tetraarylborate, triarylorganoborate, diaryldiorganoborate, and aryltriorganoborate salts (and combinations thereof) of at least one base selected from amidines, guanidines, phosphazenes, proazaphosphatranes, and combinations thereof; wherein at least one of the components (a) and (b) has an average reactive silane functionality of at least three.

Abstract: Mixtures are provided that can include: latex polymer; antifoam; surfactant; plasticizer; ether; fungicide; glycol; and liquid stabilizer. Mixtures comprising: glycol; antioxidant; and defoamer. Compositions are provided that can include: a substrate; and a mixture over the substrate, the mixture comprising one or more of: latex polymer; antifoam; surfactant; plasticizer; ether; fungicide; glycol; liquid stabilizer; and antioxidant. Vehicle tires are provided. Plastic vehicle components are provided. Substrate treatment methods are provided that can include applying compositions to the substrate, the compositions comprising one or more of: latex polymer; antifoam; surfactant; plasticizer; ether; fungicide; glycol; liquid stabilizer; and antioxidant. Vehicle tire treatment methods are provided. Vehicle component treatment methods are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sealing material for a solar cell that seals a solar cell element of a solar cell in a short time in the production of a solar cell module, thereby enabling efficient production of solar cell modules. The sealing material for a solar cell of the present invention has a feature of containing 100 parts by weight of a modified butene-based resin that is produced by graft-modifying a butene-ethylene copolymer having a butene content of 1 to 25% by weight with maleic anhydride and has a total content of the maleic anhydride of 0.1 to 3% by weight, and 0.1 to 15 parts by weight of a silane compound having an epoxy group.

Abstract: An encapsulant composition has a silica containing inorganic-organic nano-hybrid matrix, particles of refractory ceramics suspended in the inorganic-organic nano-hybrid matrix, and, optionally, glass or ceramic fibres. The encapsulant may also contain ceramic coated metallic particles, and in some embodiments, a solvent or binder.

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

Abstract: The invention describes a system for preparing and producing a stamp plate, comprising at least one input device, a control device, and a processing device, with a processing insert and apertures arranged therein. The processing device, in particular a laser plotter, comprises a processing table, which is designed to accommodate and position the processing insert, in particular a tray or jig for at least one stamp plate blank, wherein a removal aid is allocated to at least one aperture of the processing insert, and/or this aperture preferably comprises means for guiding and positioning the insert. In particular the stamp plate blank and/or the workpiece. In order to attain an even surface of a base material of the stamp plate blank, for further processing the base material is positioned on a base plate in a removable manner.

Abstract: A curable siloxane composition, cured material prepared therefrom, manufactured article prepared therewith, methods of making, and uses thereof, are disclosed. The composition comprises a mixture of ingredients (A) and (B): (A) a curable amount of a reactive group-functional siloxane, which has on average per molecule at least one curing-reactive group; and (B) an effective amount of an isocyanate or an isocyanate donor agent. The isocyanate has an average of at least one —N?C?O moiety per molecule thereof. The isocyanate donor agent produces an isocyanate when the isocyanate donor agent is exposed to a triggering condition.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a detectable and stable composition comprising an organofunctional silane and/or hydrolyzate and/or partial or complete condensate thereof, a colloidal metal oxide, a water soluble organic dye having a positive charge and a counterion derived from a carboxylic acid of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and water. The invention is also directed to a method for determining the uniformity and film thickness of a detectable composition applied to a substrate comprising applying to the surface of the substrate the detectable composition and measuring an optical property of the applied coating, the resulting measurement being related to the uniformity of the applied composition.

Abstract: An antireflective coating (ARC) formulation for use in photolithography is provided that comprises silicon-rich polysilanesiloxane resins dispersed in a solvent, as well as a substrate having a surface coated with the ARC formulation and a method of applying the ARC formulation to said surface to form an ARC layer. The polysilanesiloxane resins comprise a first component defined by structural units of (R?)2SiO2; a second component defined by structural units of (R?)SiO3 and a third component defined by structural units of (R??)q+2Si2O4?q. In these polysilanesiloxane resins, the R?, R?, and R?? are independently selected to be hydrocarbon or hydrogen (H) groups; and the subscript q is 1 or 2. Alternatively, the R?, R?, and R?? are independently selected as methyl (Me) or hydrogen (H) groups. Typically, the first component is present in a molar ratio x, the second component is present in molar ratio y, and the third component is present in a molar ratio z, such that (x+y+z)=1, x<y, and x<z.

Abstract: A curable composition comprises (a) at least one polyorganosiloxane, fluorinated polyorganosiloxane, or combination thereof comprising reactive silane functionality comprising at least two hydroxysilyl moieties; (b) at least one polyorganosiloxane, fluorinated polyorganosiloxane, or combination thereof comprising reactive silane functionality comprising at least two hydrosilyl moieties; and (c) a catalyst composition comprising (1) at least one base selected from amidines, guanidines, phosphazenes, proazaphosphatranes, and combinations thereof, and (2) at least one Lewis acid; wherein at least one of the components (a) and (b) has an average reactive silane functionality of at least three.

Abstract: Composite boards are disclosed herein. An example of the composite board includes a first outer layer, a second outer layer, and a middle layer positioned between the first and second outer layers. The first and second outer layers each include chemical pulped cellulose fibers and low moisture absorbing fibers. The middle layer includes the cellulose fibers and a moisture repelling agent. Also disclosed herein are art frames that include the composite boards.

Abstract: Provided is a curable composition and its use. The curable composition may exhibit excellent processibility and workability. The curable composition has excellent light extraction efficiency, crack resistance, hardness, thermal and shock resistance and an adhesive property after curing. The curable composition may provide a cured product exhibiting stable durability and reliability under severe conditions for a long time, and having no whitening and surface stickiness.

Abstract: An adhesive composition useful in bonding a protective glass with a silicon substrate of a semiconductor device contains (A) an epoxy-containing high-molecular compound and (B) a solvent. The compound (A) has a weight average molecular weight of 3,000 to 500,000 and repeating units represented by the following formula (1): wherein R1 to R4 each represent a monovalent hydrocarbon group, m is 1 to 100, a, b, c and d indicate ratios of respective repeating units based on a number of all repeating units and each stand for 0 or a positive number with a proviso that c and d are not 0 at the same time and 0<(c+d)/(a+b+c+d)?1.0 is satisfied, and X and Y are phenolic hydroxyl-containing, divalent aromatic groups.

Abstract: One object of the present invention is to provide a silicone resin composition having remarkably low gas permeability which is useful for a purpose requiring lower gas permeability. Further, another object of the present invention is to provide an optical semiconductor device provided with a cured product obtained by curing the silicone resin composition which has discoloration resistance, durable reflection efficiency and high reliability. The present invention provides a silicone resin composition comprising (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups per molecule, and is represented by the average compositional formula (1), (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having at least two hydrogen atoms bonded to a silicon atom, and is represented by the average compositional formula (2), (C) a catalytic amount of a curing catalyst, and (D) 0.001 to 3 parts by mass of an antioxidant, relative to a total 100 parts by mass of components (A) and (B).

Abstract: A laminate of the present invention comprises a plating-target material including a layer-A, that is subjected to electroless copper plating and has a surface roughness such that an arithmetic mean roughness Ra measured at a cutoff value of 0.002 mm is less than 0.5 ?m. The 90° anti-peeling adhesive force of the layer-A is 1.0 N/25 mm or less. Furthermore, the layer-A includes a polyimide resin having a siloxane structure formed by polymerizing a diamine component having a structure represented by Formula (6) in a content of 5 to 95 mol % based on the entire diamine component. A sheet containing the layer-A has an elongation modulus of 1.8 GPa or less. The plating-target material of the present invention has a high adhesiveness to an electroless plating film formed on its surface, even if the surface is not so rough, and it is possible to favorably form electroless plating on the entire surface.

Abstract: An anti-reflective coating is obtained from a composition of at least one silane compound, at least one metal compound and at least one organic compound having at least two functional groups which can form a coordination polymer.

Abstract: A gypsum board having mold resistance includes a gypsum core and gypsum board paper covering two surfaces of the gypsum core. The gypsum core contains first and second anti-mold agents, each having a water solubility of 200 ppm or less, and a waterproofing agent. A mixture consisting of the first and second anti-mold agents and starch is applied on a surface of the gypsum board paper, which surface is out of contact with the gypsum core. The first anti-mold agent is 2-(4-thiazolyl)-benzimidazole (TBZ) or 2-benzimidazol carbamic acid methyl ester (BCM), and the second anti-mold agent is 3-iodo-2-propyl butyl carbamate (IPBC). The total amount of the first and second anti-mold agents contained in the gypsum core is 0.03% to 0.2% of gypsum forming the gypsum core on an active ingredient basis, and the additive amount of the waterproofing agent is 0.3% to 1.5% of the gypsum forming the gypsum core.

Abstract: A high strength transparent plastic sheet in accordance with the present invention comprises: a transparent substrate layer; a first and a second adhesive layers respectively formed on both sides of the transparent substrate layer; a first and a second heat-resistant resin layer respectively formed on an outer surface of the first and second coating layer; and a first and a second hard coating layer respectively formed on an outer surface of the first and second resin layer.

Abstract: A silicone resin composition contains a silicon-containing component including a silicon atom to which a monovalent hydrocarbon group selected from a saturated hydrocarbon group and an aromatic hydrocarbon group is bonded and a silicon atom to which an alkenyl group is bonded. The number of moles of alkenyl group per 1 g of the silicon-containing component is 200 to 2000 ?mol/g.

Abstract: New alkoxylation products which carry alkoxysilyl groups, mostly in the form of (poly)ether alcohols or copolymers comprising polyether blocks, which are characterized in that the reactivity of the hydroxyl function is reduced, and also to processes for preparing them and to their use.

Abstract: Described herein are various articles that have improved resistance to the adverse effects observed when tactilely-transferable residue is contacted therewith, along with methods for their manufacture and use. The articles and methods generally make use of an adhesion binder that can be used to form a polymer network around a solvent-soluble fluoropolymer to adhere the fluoropolymer to the surface of the article substrate.

Abstract: A coating structure and a method for forming the same where, by forming an aluminum oxide layer and a silicon dioxide layer between a product to be coated and a coating layer, durability, reliability and anti-corrosion of the coating layer can be improved and furthermore, product yield can also be improved. The coating structure formed on the surface of a product includes an aluminum oxide (Al2O3) layer formed on the surface of the product, a silicon dioxide (SiO2) layer formed on the surface of the aluminum oxide (Al2O3) layer, and a coating composition layer formed on the silicon dioxide (SiO2) layer.

Abstract: A method for creating an artifact for use with an optical three-dimensional measuring system includes steps of: (a) providing an artifact that comprises an inspection surface, which artifact is configured to be scanned by a non-contact sensor included in the optical three-dimensional measuring system, which artifact comprises at least one of a substantially spherical body and a turbine engine component, and which inspection surface comprises a surface of one of the substantially spherical body and the turbine engine component; (b) heating the artifact to a predetermined temperature; and (c) coating the inspection surface of the heated artifact with an approximately uniform coating of dry film lubricant.

Abstract: The invention relates to hot-melt adhesive compositions having at least one thermoplastic poly-a-olefin that is solid at 25° C. and that contains silane groups, at least one soft resin having a melting point or softening point between ?10 and 40° C., and at least one silane that is liquid at 25° C. The hot-melt adhesive compositions are characterized by an improved open time and reduced viscosity compared to the prior art that cannot be achieved by means of other low-molecular-weight components that are normally added to reduce the viscosity, because the components escape from the adhesive formulation over time. The hot-melt adhesives according to the invention are suitable in particular as laminating adhesives and have a desirable low viscosity during the application, while good cross-linking density can be achieved by the addition of silane that is liquid at room temperature.

Abstract: Cleanable articles having overcoats with hydrophilic front surfaces and which are siloxane-bonded to an underlying body member. Also, methods of making and using such articles.

Abstract: Methods of using inhibitor compounds are described. In particular, methods of using inhibitor compounds to inhibit the curing of a silicone composition that is a precursor of a silicone elastomer produced by a hydrosilylation reaction are described.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to personal grooming apparatus that include coatings on the surface thereof that incorporate static dissipative additives that reduce the static build-up in the hair of users as compared to conventional apparatus. Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods for producing such apparatus, and methods for grooming the hair of an individual.

Abstract: A glass or glass ceramic article is provided that has a glass or glass ceramic substrate with a decorative coating. The decorative coating includes a decoration layer and a sealing layer. The decoration layer is applied to at least some surface portions of the glass or glass ceramic substrate, and the sealing layer is applied to at least portions of the decoration layer. The decoration layer is a cured sol-gel coating having inorganic solid particles, and the sealing layer is a cured silicone coating comprising inorganic solid particles. Methods for producing such glass or glass ceramic articles are also provided.