Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising water and a mixture of [3-(2,3-dihydroxyprop-1-oxy)propyl]silanol oligomers and ethers thereof, wherein the proportion of epoxy groups bound within Si compounds which may be present in the composition is not more than 0.05 mol of epoxy groups per mole of Si in the composition. The invention further relates to a particular process for preparing a composition according to the invention and to the use thereof.

Abstract: A Zn—Al layered double hydroxide (LDH) composition is added to a solution including a corrosion inhibitor and stirred, and a precipitate of the solution is collected, washed, and dried to form a corrosion inhibiting material (CIM), in which the LDH composition is intercalated with the corrosion inhibitor. An inorganic CIM and/or an organic CIM may be formed. The organic CIM may be added to a sol-gel composition to form an organic CIM-containing sol-gel composition, and the inorganic CIM may be added to a sol-gel composition to form an inorganic CIM-containing sol-gel composition. Further, the organic CIM-containing sol-gel composition may be applied on a substrate (e.g., an aluminum alloy substrate) to form an organic CIM-containing sol-gel layer and cured by ultraviolet (UV) radiation, the inorganic CIM-containing sol-gel composition may be applied on the substrate to form an inorganic CIM-containing sol-gel layer and cured by UV radiation, and the sol-gel layers may be thermally cured.

Abstract: A corrosion-resistant coating on an aluminum-containing substrate such as an aluminum substrate, an aluminum alloy substrate (e.g., AA 2024, AA 6061, or AA7075), or other aluminum-containing substrate includes a corrosion inhibitor-incorporated Zn—Al layered double hydroxide (LDH) layer and a sol-gel layer. A zinc salt and a corrosion inhibitor (e.g., a salt of an oxyanion of a transition metal such as a vanadate) is dissolved to form a zinc-corrosion inhibitor solution, and the substrate is immersed in or otherwise contacted with the solution to form the corrosion inhibitor-incorporated Zn—Al LDH layer on the substrate. A sol-gel composition is applied on the corrosion inhibitor-incorporated Zn—Al LDH layer of the substrate to form a sol-gel layer, and the sol-gel layer is cured.

Abstract: Organomodified monosilyl compounds as defined herein exhibit excellent resistance to hydrolysis over a wide range of pH and excellent wetting properties. The organomodified monosilyl compounds are advantageously employed as wetting agents in any of a wide variety of products such as agrochemical compositions, cosurfactants, coatings, personal care products and home care products.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of phosphoric acid and/or of monoesters and/or diesters of phosphoric acid in aqueous basecoat materials for improving adhesion of these coating materials to overbaked clearcoat materials which comprise boron compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel quaternary amino alcohol functional organosilicon compounds, aqueous compositions containing the latter, and a method for their production, in particular in the form of oligomers and polymers which can be present in the partially or fully hydrolyzed form and are in particular water-soluble. The compositions comprise only an extremely small portion of VOCs. The invention further relates to their use, preferably in the production of inkjet photographic papers.

Abstract: An active, transparency-controlled window comprises at least one layer of a material that is transparent to at least selected wavelengths of light; at least one layer of photochromic material having a transparency, to the at least selected wavelengths of light, that can be controllably altered by an activating light; and a controllable source of light that activates the photochromic material to controllably alter the transparency of the photochromic material to the at least selected wavelengths of light. The material that is transparent to at least selected wavelengths of light may be a material selected from the group consisting of glass and plastic.

Abstract: A method of forming a polysiloxane film on a substrate comprises polymerizing a siloxane monomer in a reaction chamber containing the substrate. The polymerization is catalyzed by a 30-60 W radio frequency plasma, the pressure in the reaction chamber during the polymerization is 100-400 mTorr, the residence time of the siloxane monomer in the reaction chamber is 5-120 minutes, the siloxane monomer is heated to 30-200° C. before entering the reaction chamber, and the polymerization is carried out at a temperature of 30-100° C.

Abstract: A plasma vapor deposited (PVD) coating method. The method includes overlaying a primer polymer layer onto a substrate surface. The method further includes overlaying a chrome metallic layer onto the primer polymer. The method also includes depositing a plasma vapor deposited (PVD) oxide layer of a thickness of 1 to 5 nanometers onto the chrome metallic layer and having a parameter of color change of the underlying chrome metallic layer. The color change may be determined according to the following equation: ?E*ab=?{square root over ((?L*)2+(?a*)2+(?b*)2)} L is the color brightness of the oxide layer, and a and b are the color-component dimensions of the oxide and metallic layers. ?E*ab may be less than 2.3. The method further includes overlaying an exposed polymeric layer onto the PVD oxide layer to form a protective layer at the interface between the exposed polymeric layer and the oxide layer.

Abstract: A metal complex and an organic light-emitting component are disclosed.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a resin composition that has a variety of properties required for a material for printed circuit boards such as high flame retardancy, and can attain a cured product having high moldability, high resistance against chemicals in a desmearing step, and a small coefficient of thermal expansion, a prepreg comprising the resin composition, a laminate including the prepreg, a metallic foil clad laminate including the prepreg, and a printed circuit board including the prepreg. A resin composition comprising an acrylic-silicone copolymer (A), a halogen-free epoxy resin (B), a cyanic acid ester compound (C) and/or a phenol resin (D), and an inorganic filler (E).

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a method and resulting structures for improving the adhesion of a polymer to the surface of a substrate. A substrate is formed and a surface of the substrate is modified to include X—H functional group terminations. A polymer is formed on the modified surface of the substrate. The polymer and substrate are heated to chemically bond the polymer to the surface of the substrate.

Abstract: Glass substrates comprising an A-side upon which silicon thin film transistor devices can be fabricated and a B-side having a substantially homogeneous organic film thereon are described. The organic film includes a moiety that reduces voltage generation by contact electrification or triboelectrification. Methods of manufacturing the glass substrates and example devices incorporating the glass substrates are also described.

Abstract: Silica based compositions that may be used coatings, films or other cast structures, as well as related methods and resulting structures are provided. In one embodiment, a hybrid nanosilica (HNS) composition includes tetraethylorthosilicate (TEOS), methyl triethoxysilane (MTEOS) and glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane (GPTMS). The composition may be used as a coating to provide various types of protection and device performance enhancement. For example, the composition may be used for impact protection or corrosion resistance. In one particular embodiment, optically enhancing nanoparticles may be dispersed throughout the HNS material and used as an antireflective coating (ARC) for various optical purposes.

Abstract: The present invention provides an optical layered body having excellent antistatic properties, optical characteristics, hardness, adhesion, and interference fringe prevention performance, which can be produced at a low cost. An optical layered body having a hard coat layer provided on a triacetylcellulose substrate, wherein a resin composition used for forming the hard coat layer contains a quaternary ammonium salt-containing polymer, a binder resin, and a solvent; the quaternary ammonium salt-containing polymer has a higher hydrophilicity than the binder resin; and the binder resin contains two or more resin components having different hydrophilicities.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to broadband antireflective coatings for reducing reflection of light in the infrared without compromising visible light reflectance in multijunction solar cells bonded to coverglass, and methods of forming the same. The antireflective coatings include a high index, one or more intermediate index, and low index of refraction dielectric layers. The high index dielectric layer utilizes an ion beam assisted deposition to maximize the density and index of refraction. The intermediate index layer(s) increase the bandwidth of the antireflection coating, thereby improving the performance of the antireflective coating in the infrared spectrum.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition is provided that includes an elastomer and at least one cosmetic component optionally in a cosmetically acceptable medium. The elastomer is according to the general formula: A-B-A or B-A-B, wherein each A independently comprises a polysiloxane moiety having at least two siloxy (Si—O) groups and wherein each B independently comprises a moiety, or a precursor thereof, having at least two carboxyl groups and wherein B is bonded to a silicon atom in A.

Abstract: A display device is provided. A transparent light emitting diode film includes: a base; an electrode layer located on the base and in which at least one pattern is formed; a pad formed in at least one portion on the electrode layer; a light emitting diode located on the pad; and an adhesive layer formed in at least another portion on the electrode layer, wherein in the adhesive layer, an opening portion is formed in a portion corresponding to the light emitting diode. Therefore, when forming the transparent light emitting diode film by including a material having strong heat resistance, a state change by a temperature may not occur.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a polarizing plate which has high productivity and can suppress water-induced unevenness, and a method for producing the same. A polarizing plate includes: a retardation film provided on one surface of a polarizer with an adhesive layer interposed therebetween; and a protective film provided on the other surface of the polarizer with an adhesive layer interposed therebetween. The retardation film contains a cellulose resin. After the polarizing plate is immersed in water at 23° C. for 24 hours in a state where the polarizing plate is bonded to a glass plate, and taken out from the water, the polarizing plate has a dimensional change rate of 0.1% or less after 1 minute under an atmosphere of a temperature of 23° C. and humidity of 55%.

Abstract: A rope for a hoisting device, in particular for an elevator, includes at least one continuous load bearing member extending in longitudinal direction of the rope throughout the length of the rope, the load bearing member being made of composite material including reinforcing fibers embedded in polymer matrix. The composite material includes capsules embedded in the polymer matrix, the capsules storing monomer substance in fluid form. An elevator includes a rope of the aforementioned kind and a method for condition monitoring of a rope of an elevator.

Abstract: Provided are: a composite sheet comprising a silicone matrix and a first sheet including a reinforcement material impregnated into the silicone matrix, wherein the first sheet has a compression elongation of about 30% or more; a method for manufacturing the same; and a display device including the same.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell includes: an electrode assembly; and a housing including a first sheet and a second sheet, wherein the first sheet includes a first gas blocking layer, and a first sealing layer, and wherein the second sheet includes a second gas blocking layer and a second sealing layer, wherein the housing defines an accommodation region which accommodates the electrode assembly, which is disposed between the first sheet and the second sheet, and wherein the housing includes a bonded member, wherein the bonded member includes a third gas blocking layer disposed between the first gas blocking layer and the second gas blocking layer, wherein the third gas blocking layer includes a plurality of nanostructures.

Abstract: A non-volatile memory device includes a floating gate for charging and discharging of charges over a substrate. The floating gate comprises a linker layer formed over the substrate and including linkers to be bonded to metal ions and metallic nanoparticles formed out of the metal ions over the linker layer.

Abstract: A coating rubber composition for a conveyer belt, comprising 15 to 75 parts by mass of carbon black having a nitrogen adsorption specific surface area of 50 m2/g or less, 25 to 100 parts by mass of calcium carbonate and 40 parts or less by mass of an oil per 100 parts by mass of blended rubber comprising of natural rubber and at least one of either butadiene rubber or SBR. The above coating rubber composition for conveyer belts can improve not only the peel force which is a criterion of adhesiveness with the canvas cloth but also the power-saving capability of the conveyer belt while maintaining the durability thereof. Further, compounding of silica in an amount of 5 to 20 parts by mass can achieve a sufficient rubber attachability onto the canvas cloth when over-vulcanized, while maintaining the peel force when subjected to normal vulcanization.

Abstract: A composition for allowing marking of a product, the composition comprising: (a) a volatile solvent; (b) a silicone resin comprising a trifunctional unit of formula (R)SiO3/2, wherein R is chosen, independently by trifunctional unit, from hydrocarbyl groups and hydroxyl groups, on the condition that at least one R is a hydrocarbyl group; and, (c) titanium dioxide particles having an average size of between approximately 100 nanometers and 1000 nanometers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for an ink-based digital printing system, comprising providing an imaging member a reimageable surface layer disposed on a structural mounting layer, the reimageable surface layer comprising a fluorosilicone elastomer and an infrared-absorbing filler comprising carbon black, and a plurality of surface defects on the reimageable surface layer, wherein the surface defects comprises carbon black exposed through the fluorosilicone elastomer of the reimageable surface layer. The method also comprises applying a coating of rejuvenating oil comprising an amino-functional organopolysiloxane to the reimageable surface layer, whereby at least a portion of the plurality of surface defects are coated by the amino-functional organopolysiloxane, thereby rejuvenating the imaging member.

Abstract: Provided are a self-crosslinking polysiloxane-modified polyhydroxy polyurethane resin derived from a reaction of a 5-membered cyclic carbonate polysiloxane compound represented by the following formula (1) and an amine compound and having polysiloxane segments and masked isocyanate groups in its structure: wherein A means and its production process. The present invention can provide a polyhydroxy polyurethane resin, the development of applications of which has not moved ahead in the prior art, as a novel self-crosslinking polyhydroxy polyurethane resin that enables to provide products excellent in lubricity, abrasion resistance, chemical resistance, non-tackiness, heat resistance and the like, is useful from the viewpoint of the reduction of warming gas, and is responsive to the environment.

Abstract: A cover window according to an example embodiment of the present invention includes: a base film; and a coating layer positioned on the base film, in which the coating layer is formed through application of a coating solution. The coating solution includes a compound represented by the following Chemical Formula 1. In Chemical Formula 1, R is CH3, R? is an epoxy group, X, Y, and Z are each independently Si, and Y is 85% to 90% based on a total amount of X, Y and Z.

Abstract: Surface pretreating additive compositions, surface pretreating compositions therefrom, surface adhesion promoting compositions, and paint compositions therefrom including an adhesion promoter system, a surfactant system, a solvent system, a solid system, a drying agent system, a crosslinking agent system, a biocide system, a UV stabilizer system, an abrasion resistance system, a wetting system, a defoaming system, and/or a paint additive system and to methods for making and using the compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to curable polyorganosiloxane compositions for the use as an encapsulant for a solar cell module, in particular, for the encapsulation of photovoltaic modules, cured polyorganosiloxane composition made therefrom and photovoltaic modules comprising the same as encapsulant.

Abstract: Provided are surface-modified metals such as metal medical devices, e.g. guide wires, syringe needles, and metal tubes in medical devices or equipment, and methods for modifying a metal surface, wherein a lubricant layer is firmly bonded to the metal surface to impart lubricity to the metal surface and further to improve the durability of the lubricant layer on the metal surface, thereby suppressing deterioration of the sliding properties. Included is a surface-modified metal at least partially having a treated surface, the treated surface being obtained by treating a surface of a metal with a silane coupling agent, followed by adsorbing a hydrogen abstraction type photopolymerization initiator onto the surface and then polymerizing a monomer in the presence of an alkali metal salt.

Abstract: Coating compositions and methods of using these compositions to form tough, abrasion resistant, and water resistant coatings on metal-containing substrates are described. Coating compositions are derived from one or more ingredients comprising at least one copolymer, referred to herein as Copolymer I, that preferably comprises (a) one or more repeating units (Repeating Unit(s) A) comprising at least one hydrophilic ester functionality and at least one polar functionality; and (b) one or more additional kinds of copolymerizable repeating units (Repeating Unit(s) B). Preferably, repeating Unit(s) A are a residue of an unsaturated monoester of a diacid or anhydride thereof having a carbon-carbon double bond, wherein at least one hydrophilic ester is pendant from a first carbon of the carbon-carbon double bond and at least on polar group is pendant from the second carbon of the carbon-carbon double bond.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid crystal vertical alignment agent, and the liquid crystal vertical alignment agent can make the liquid crystal molecules vertically orientated relative to the substrate surface. The liquid crystal vertical alignment agent makes a cheap price, a stable performance and can make the liquid crystal molecules be vertically aligned. The alignment film such as polyimide (PI) in the present liquid crystal display (such as TFT-LCD) can be replaced, which is beneficial for raising the display performance of the liquid crystal display. The present invention further provides a liquid crystal display element, and the liquid crystal display element utilizes the said liquid crystal vertical alignment agent to make the alignment of the liquid crystal molecules in the vertical direction more consistent and have long term stability.

Abstract: An article is reinforced by applying to it a thermally curable composition of a resin mixture of 10% to 60% by weight of a diglycidyl ether of bisphenol-A, 5% to 25% by weight of an epoxy novolac, and 5% to 25% by weight of a reinforcement material comprising carbon fibers. Following application, the composition is cured. In some instances, at least a portion of the diglycidyl ether of bisphenol-A and/or the epoxy phenyl novolac resin may be adducted with an elastomer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition which can simply provide, with good reproducibility, a laminate, a printed wiring board, and the like that not only have excellent heat dissipation properties but have good moldability, good mechanical drillability and excellent appearance, and a prepreg, a metal foil-clad laminate, and the like using the same. A resin composition having a cyanate ester compound (A), an epoxy resin (B), a first inorganic filler (C), a second inorganic filler (D), and a molybdenum compound (E), wherein an average particle diameter ratio of the first inorganic filler (C) to the second inorganic filler (D) is in a range of 1:0.02 to 1:0.2.

Abstract: An active, transparency-controlled window comprises at least one layer of a material that is transparent to at least selected wavelengths of light; at least one layer of photochromic material having a transparency, to the at least selected wavelengths of light, that can be controllably altered by an activating light; and a controllable source of light that activates the photochromic material to controllably alter the transparency of the photochromic material to the at least selected wavelengths of light. The material that is transparent to at least selected wavelengths of light may be a material selected from the group consisting of glass and plastic.

Abstract: A release-modifier composition comprises a capped polydiorganosiloxane-(MQ resin) copolymer, which comprises a macromolecule having an MQ resin portion covalently bonded to a polydiorganosiloxane portion. An M unit typically has the formula R1SiO1/2 and a Q unit typically has the formula SiO4/2, wherein R1 is an independently selected substituent. The polydiorganosiloxane portion comprises two D segments coupled to each other via a (RV,Alkenyl)SiO2/2 unit, wherein RV is (C1-C6)hydrocarbyl. Alkenyl may be (C2-C6)alkenyl. Each D segment comprises two or more (RD)2SiO2/2 units, which independently may be the same as or different than each other. Each RD independently may be (C1-C6)alkyl, (C3-C6)cycloalkyl, or phenyl. A curable release-coating composition comprising or prepared from the release-modifier composition, cured release-coating composition, coatings comprising the same, manufactured articles, kits, methods and uses, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A housing for a steering gear and a plastic housing, wherein the plastic housing comprises a base body made of a plastic material, and elastomer layer and at least one closure element.

Abstract: An epoxy-modified silicone resin obtained using a compound having 3 or 4 glycidyl groups and 3 or 4 (meth)allyl groups in the molecule is novel. A curable composition comprising the epoxy-modified silicone resin cures into a film having improved heat resistance and adhesion.

Abstract: Adhesive articles that include a substrate, a silicone polyoxamide-containing primer layer, and a silicone adhesive are disclosed. Methods of making the adhesive articles and the use of a silicone polyoxamide as a primer for improving adhesion between a substrate and a silicone adhesive are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyester-based thermoplastic resin composition comprising (A) a polyester resin, (B) a reactive polysiloxane and (C) a white pigment, having remarkable photostability, discoloration resistance and reflectance, thermal resistance, durability and mechanical strength, and capable of remarkably improving impact strength.

Abstract: A leather coating composition comprising (I) an aqueous urethane resin, (II) a matting agent, and (III) a silicone-acrylic graft copolymer resin emulsion obtained by reacting a polyorganosiloxane with a (meth)acrylate monomer has improved abrasion resistance and anti-staining properties. Leather coated with the composition is given an aesthetic appearance and abrasion resistance.

Abstract: Release coating formulations are described which include one or more non-silicone additives. The formulations achieve reduction in release coating cost by replacing silicone base polymer in a release coating system without detrimental effects on release performance. The release coating formulations include one or more non-silicone additive(s) and silicone base polymer. The non-silicone additive can include stearyl methacrylate. Also described are release liners, adhesive articles, and methods utilizing the release coating formulations.

Abstract: A debondable adhesive composition comprising (A) the hydrosilation reaction product of the reaction between the vinyl groups on 1,3,5,7-tetravinyl-1,3,5,7-tetramethylcyclotetrasiloxane and the terminal Si—H hydrogens on a silane or siloxane having terminal Si—H hydrogens, (B) a cross-linker for the hydrosilation reaction product, and (C) a metal catalyst and/or a radical initiator is provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is an organic light emitting diode display apparatus including: a substrate; an organic light emitting diode disposed on the substrate; and an encapsulation layer encapsulating the organic light emitting diode. The encapsulation layer has a structure in which two or more inorganic layers and one or more organic layers are alternately stacked one above another, two adjacent inorganic layers at least partially contact each other, and the organic layers are formed of an encapsulating composition. The encapsulating composition includes: about 10 wt % to about 70 wt % of (A) a non-silicon-based di(meth)acrylate, about 20 wt % to about 70 wt % of (B) a silicon-based di(meth)acrylate, about 5 wt % to about 40 wt % of (C) a mono(meth)acrylate, and about 1 wt % to about 10 wt % of (D) an initiator, the (B) silicon-based di(meth)acrylate being represented by Formula 1.

Abstract: Graphene ink compositions as can be utilized with gravure and screen printing processes, to provide flexible electronic components with high-resolution printed graphene circuitry.

Abstract: Disclosed is an organic light emitting diode display apparatus including: a substrate; an organic light emitting diode disposed on the substrate; and an encapsulation layer encapsulating the organic light emitting diode. The encapsulation layer has a structure in which two or more inorganic layers and one or more organic layers are alternately stacked one above another, each of the inorganic layers has a thickness of about 40 nm to about 1000 nm and an index of refraction of about 1.41 to about 2.0, each of the organic layers has a thickness of about 0.2 ?m to about 15 ?m and an index of refraction of about 1.4 to about 1.65, and the organic layers are formed of an encapsulating composition.

Abstract: The disclosure provides hypersensitivity preventative tooth varnish compositions comprising, inter alia, ethyl cellulose and fluoride, and methods for the use of such compositions for the treatment of hypersensitive teeth.

Abstract: A one or more component moisture cure Organosiloxane composition that has strength in an uncured state (commonly referred to in the industry as “green strength”) and its uses. The composition comprises an organopolysiloxane polymer having a viscosity of at least 1000 mPa·s at 25° C. and not less than two silicon-bonded hydroxyl groups and/or silicon bonded hydrolysable groups; a suitable catalyst; a cross-linker adapted to react with organopolysiloxane polymer when catalysed with the catalyst; and optionally one or more rheology modifiers and 0 to 10% by weight of the composition of one or more extenders or plasticisers but in particular the composition contains a precipitated calcium carbonate filler in an amount of from 50 to 70 weight % of the total composition.

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