Abstract: Coated article having antireflective property together with self cleaning, moisture resistance and antimicrobial properties can be prepared with a topmost layer of titanium oxide on an antireflective layer, which can be formed by a sol-gel process. The antireflective layer can comprise a porosity forming agent, or an alkyltrialkoxysilane-based binder. The antireflective coating can comprise silica and titania components, with pores to achieve low index of refraction and titania to achieve self-cleaning and antimicrobial properties.

Abstract: Substrate cores for laser through hole formation are described. Substrate core embodiments include a plurality of reinforcement material layers and a microfiller loaded resin disposed between the plurality of reinforcement material layers. Microfiller and reinforcement materials are selected to reduce opto-thermal mismatch for a laser of a predetermined bandwidth. In embodiments, the reinforcement material may include a fibrous polymer, reducing the thermal contrast with the microfiller loaded resin, and/or include a chromophore that absorbs within the laser bandwidth. In further embodiments, the microfiller is of a material having a high melting temperature to reduce thermal contrast with the reinforcement material.

Abstract: A coated medical implant, such as a coated dental component, is provided, the coated medical implant including a substrate surface formed of a material comprising available hydroxyl groups and a silicon oxide coating layer chemisorbed on the substrate surface. A method for the preparation of such coated implants is also provided, the method involving application of the silicon oxide coating layer to the substrate surface by chemical vapor deposition. A dental structure is also provided, which includes a first dental component having a substrate surface formed of a material comprising available hydroxyl groups; a silicon oxide coating layer chemisorbed on the substrate surface; a silane coupling agent overlying and covalently attached to the silicon oxide layer; a dental cement overlying and coupled to the silane coupling agent; and a second dental component having a surface bonded to the dental cement.

Abstract: Advanced environmental barrier coating bond coat systems with higher temperature capabilities and environmental resistance are disclosed. These bond coat systems can be applied to ceramic substrates such as SiC/SiC ceramic matrix composite substrates, and can provide protection from extreme temperature, mechanical loading and environmental conditions, such as in high temperature gas turbines. Example bond coat systems can include either an advanced silicon/silicide component, an oxide/silicate component, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns a thermoforming cover of portable electronic apparatus, comprising: a first transparent layer, being made by plastic material; a color layer, being printed on the first transparent layer; an adhesive layer, being covered on the color layer; and a second transparent layer, being made by plastic material, and disposed on the adhesive layer; wherein the first transparent layer can be set as substrate, and the color layer, the adhesive layer and the second transparent layer are disposed on the first transparent layer by step, then a thermoforming cover can be manufactured in a mold through thermoforming process.

Abstract: A coated article is described. The coated article includes a substrate, a combining layer formed on the substrate, a plurality of silicon dioxide layers and a plurality of copper-zinc alloy layers formed on the combining layer. The combining layer is a silicon layer. Each silicon dioxide layer interleaves with one copper-zinc alloy layer. A method for making the coated article is also described.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing a gas barrier film, capable of producing a gas barrier film which has production suitability in a roll-to-roll manner and is excellent in productivity and in gas barrier performance.

Abstract: A silicon thin film solar cell includes a substrate and an undercoating formed over the substrate. The undercoating includes first layer of tin oxide or titania and a second layer having a mixture of oxides of at least two of Sn, P, Si, Ti, Al, and Zr. A conductive coating is over the first coating. The conductive coating includes oxides of one or more of Zn, Fe, Mn, Al, Ce, Sn, Sb, Hf, Zr, Ni, Zn, Bi, Ti, Co, Cr, Si, or In or an alloy of two or more of these materials. A coated article has a substrate and an anti-iridescent layer formed over the substrate. The anti-iridescent layer has a metal oxide film and a homogeneous mixed oxide film. A functional film is over the anti-iridescent layer.

Abstract: A seal comprising a high temperature silicone adhesive sealant layer; a first non-ceramic layer mounted to the silicone adhesive sealant layer; a first expanded metal layer mounted to the first non-ceramic layer; a first silicone cloth layer mounted to the first expanded metal layer; a metal reinforcement layer mounted to the first silicone cloth layer to provide structural integrity without the use of ceramic materials; a second expanded metal layer mounted to the metal reinforcement layer; a second non-ceramic layer mounted to the second expanded metal layer; a turbine mesh layer mounted to the second non-ceramic layer; a second silicone cloth layer mounted to the turbine mesh layer; a sealing castable applied over the second silicone cloth layer to provide a covering; and, a high temperature bonding adhesive disposed between each layer following the first non-ceramic layer to bind the layers together.

Abstract: In order to improve the emptying of residual contents from containers, such as pharmaceutical packaging, the invention provides corresponding substrates with a hydrophobic coating. Provided for this purpose is a composite material which comprises a substrate and a coating deposited on it, which forms at least a part of the surface of the coated substrate, with the coating having a compound containing the elements C, O, and H, with further elements, apart from Si, C, H, having a content of less than 10 at %, preferably less than 5 at %, characterized in that this compound has a composition SiOxCyHz, in which x is at most 1.2.

Abstract: A building panel structure is disclosed, in which building panels are used to form a structure. The building panel includes a core and a coating covering a portion of the core. In some embodiments the core consists of a frame and at least one insulating structural block. The insulating structural blocks can be encapsulated polystyrene (EPS) foam blocks. In some embodiments the coating includes ceramic material. In some embodiments the coating includes a scratch layer and a main brown layer. In some embodiments the scratch layer and the main brown layer are interdigitated to increase the strength and durability of the coating and the building panel. In some embodiments the building panel includes a construction board formed separate from the core. The construction board is formed of coating mixtures and applied to the core after the coating mixtures have cured.

Abstract: A gas-barrier film comprising at least one silicon hydronitride layer and at least one silicon nitride layer on a surface of a flexible supporting substrate. The film has an excellent gas-barrier property.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to techniques for bonding automotive brackets to a surface of a glass substrate. The adhesives of certain example embodiments may be applied to the surface(s) of the bracket and/or substrate without first priming and/or cleaning the surface(s). These adhesives may be silanol-inclusive moisture-cured adhesives. In certain example instances, the adhesive may be moisture-cured at ambient or other conditions such that the component and the substrate are adapted to remain adhered to each other upon application of high shear forces thereto, even after prolonged exposure to a high temperature and high humidity environment.

Abstract: Provided are a resin blend for forming a layer-separated structure, a pellet, a method of preparing a resin article using the same and a resin article. The resin blend may include a first resin, and a second resin that comprises an acrylic copolymer containing a silica particle and has a molecular weight distribution of 1 to 2.5. The resin blend can improve surface characteristics of a resin article. Also, the resin blend can realize excellent scratch resistance of a resin article. Further, since an additional coating is not required for manufacturing a resin article, a manufacturing time and/or cost can be reduced, and productivity can be increased.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wallcovering assembly consisting of a base material and at least one ceramic coating/topcoat with or without an optional ceramic interlayer.

Abstract: In a method for producing a pyrolysis compatible component of a cooking appliance, designed to carry out a pyrolysis operation a silicon dioxide coating is applied on a base part of the component by PECVD deposition. PECVD deposition can hereby involve high-rate PECVD deposition at a speed faster than 0.5 ?m/min.

Abstract: A surface treatment method for diamond-like carbon layer include at least the following steps: a substrate is provided; a diamond-like carbon layer is formed on the substrate by ion beam assisted magnetron sputtering deposition; fluorine ions and silicone ions is doped in the diamond-like carbon layer at a temperature of about 400° C. to about 600° C. A coated article manufactured by the method is also provided.

Abstract: There is described a method for producing a fuser member. The method includes obtaining a substrate and positioning a fluoroplastic sleeve around the substrate. The outer surface of the fluoroplastic sleeve is roughened to a surface roughness of between about 0.03 ?m Ra and about 3 ?m Ra. The outer surface is coated with a functional silicone oil.

Abstract: In order to provide a flexible laminate circuit board using a surface treated copper foil satisfying all of a bonding strength of a copper foil with respect to polyimide, acid resistance, and etching property, in a flexible laminate circuit board formed by a copper foil on the surface of a polyimide resin layer, the copper foil is a surface treated copper foil formed by depositing an Ni—Zn alloy onto at least one surface of a untreated copper foil, and the Zn deposition amount in the deposited Ni—Zn alloy is 6% or more and 15% or less of the (Ni deposition amount+Zn deposition amount), and the Zn deposition amount is 0.08 mg/dm2 or more to provide a flexible copper clad laminate.

Abstract: The method serves for the plasma treatment of workpieces. The workpiece is inserted into a chamber of a treatment station that can be at least partially evacuated. The plasma chamber is bounded by a chamber bottom, a chamber top and a lateral chamber wall. The plasma treatment involves depositing a coating on the workpiece. The ignition of the plasma is performed by microwave energy. The coating consists at least of a gas barrier layer and a protective layer. The gas barrier layer contains SiOx and the protective layer contains carbon. The protective is produced from a gas that contains at least a silicon compound and argon.

Abstract: A brazing alloy for bonding in air contains Ag, B, and Si, as essential components, in which the total of constituent elements except for Ag is set to more than 50% by volume and not more than 90% by volume, Si content in the constituent elements except for Ag is set to more than 22% by volume, and B content in the constituent elements except for Ag is set to more than 14% by volume. In a bonded layer of a bonded specimen of the present invention, after holding at high temperature, no void as observed in a bonded specimen after holding at high temperature of a Comparative Sample is observed, the brazing alloy is sufficiently melted, and superior gas sealing characteristics are maintained even after holding at high temperature for a long time.

Abstract: According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are provided of thermal interface material assemblies. In one exemplary embodiment, a thermal interface material assembly generally includes a thermal interface material having a first side and a second side and a metallization layer having a layer thickness of about 0.0005 inches or less. The metallization layer is disposed along at least a portion of the first side of the thermal interface material.

Abstract: Provided is a gas barrier film including a base, a first barrier layer containing silicon which is formed on at least one surface of the base, and a second barrier layer containing silicon ox nitride which is formed on the first barrier layer. The ater vapor transmission rate (g/m2/day) at 40° C. and 90% RH in a structure in which the first barrier layer is formed on the base is R1 and the water vapor transmission rate (g/m2/day) at 40° C. and 90% RH in a structure in which the first barrier layer and the second barrier layer are laminated on the base is R2, and the ratio of the water vapor transmission rate R1 to the water vapor transmission rate R2 (R1/R2) is 80 or more and 5000 or less. Hereby, excellent, barrier performance can be exhibited under a high-temperature and high-humidity environment.

Abstract: A far infrared ray wooden floor includes a wooden base layer, a first far infrared ray layer, a first undercoating layer, a resistant layer, a resistant finish layer and a finishing layer. The first far infrared ray layer is coated on the base layer. The first undercoating layer is disposed on the first far infrared ray layer. The resistant layer is disposed on the first undercoating layer. The second undercoating layer is disposed on the resistant layer. The resistant finish layer is disposed on the second undercoating layer. The finishing layer is disposed on the resistant finish layer. The first resistant layer is provided for emitting far infrared rays and medical care effects. The resistant layer and resistant finish layer can provide protective effects and strengthen the first far infrared ray layer.

Abstract: The present invention is a backerboard having a fiberglass mesh on one side, and a impervious reinforcement membrane on the other side. The backerboard incorporates a low density, high compressive strength concrete core having an upper principal surface and a lower principal surface. The upper principal surface of the core is covered by a fiberglass mesh reinforcement layer, itself covered and bonded to the core by a thin layer of Portland cement. The lower principal surface of the backerboard is covered with a high tensile strength, impervious reinforcement membrane.

Abstract: A multilayer film includes a first layer of a first polymeric material and a second layer of a second polymeric material. The first material has a first index of refraction and the second material has a second index of refraction less than the first index of refraction. In one embodiment, the second material includes a polydiorganosiloxane polyamide block copolymer. In another embodiment, the second material includes a polydiorganosiloxane polyoxamide block copolymer.

Abstract: Compositions having a compound comprising at least one alkoxy silane moiety, and at least one moiety selected from a nitrosoaromatic or a nitrosoaromatic precursor and combinations thereof; and an aqueous or water containing carrier medium are provided for use in polymer bonding. The water may allow for substantial hydrolysis of the compound. Suitable polymers may have diene or allylic functionality within the polymer chain, for example an elastomer such as a natural or synthetic rubber. The polymers may be bonded to metals or substrates with hydroxylated surfaces such as glass. The nitrosobenzene precursor may be at least one of a quinone dioxime or a quinone oxime.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a display substrate includes forming a plastic base substrate. A blocking layer is formed on a surface of the plastic base substrate by depositing a first material and a second material that are distinct. A substrate includes a plastic base substrate and a blocking layer formed at surfaces of the plastic base substrate and having a first layer and a second layer alternatingly. The first layer and second layer include continuously changing component ratio of a first material to a second material. The blocking layer effectively blocks moisture and/or oxygen.

Abstract: The present invention is a formed article sequentially including a base layer, a primer layer, and a gas barrier layer, the primer layer being formed of a material that includes at least a carbon atom, an oxygen atom, and a silicon atom, and is characterized in that a peak position of binding energy of 2p electrons of the silicon atom as determined by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) is 101.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cutting tool comprising a main part and a multilayer coating applied thereon. A first layer A made of a hard material is applied on the main part, said hard material being selected from titanium aluminum nitride (TiAlN), titanium aluminum silicon nitride (TiAlSiN), chromium nitride (CrN), aluminum chromium nitride (AlCrN), aluminum chromium silicon nitride (AlCrSiN), and zirconium nitride (ZrN), and a second layer B made of silicon nitride (Si3N4) is applied directly over the first layer A.

Abstract: A laminate including a supporting member which is light transmissive; a supported substrate supported by the supporting member; an adhesive layer provided on a surface of the supported substrate which surface faces toward the supporting member; and a release layer which is made of an inorganic material and is provided between the supporting member and the supported substrate, the release layer having a property that changes when the release layer absorbs light coming through the supporting layer, and the release layer having a flat surface which faces the adhesive layer.

Abstract: The present teachings provide a fuser member. The fuser member includes a substrate layer comprising a thermoplastic polyimide/polybenzimidazole blend. A method of making the fuser member is provided.

Abstract: A transparent conductive laminate comprises a conductive layer. At least one of the following conditions [A] to [C] is satisfied and the ratio of the surface resistance after subjecting the transparent conductive laminate to a 1-hour moist-heat treatment at a temperature of 60° C. and a relative humidity of 90% and then leaving the resultant to stand for 3 minutes at a temperature of 25° C. and a relative humidity of 50% is 0.7 to 1.3 with respect to the surface resistance prior to the treatment: [A] the surface resistance at a white reflectance of 75% is not higher than 1.1×103 ?/?; [B] the surface resistance at a light absorptivity of a carbon nanotube layer of 5% is not higher than 1.1×103 ?/?; and [C] the surface resistance at a total light transmittance of 90% is not higher than 1.1×103 ?/?.

Abstract: An electronic device housing is provided. The electronic device housing includes a substrate, a first metallic coating formed on the substrate, and a second metallic coating formed on a portion of the first metallic coating. The first and second metallic coatings are formed by vacuum sputtering or vacuum vapor deposition. The first and second metallic coatings are all non-conductive. A method for making the electronic device housing is also described there.

Abstract: A digitally receptive coating method includes the steps of applying a digitally receptive coating to a first side of a film, metalizing the first side of the film and bonding the metalized first side of the film to a substrate to produce a laminate having a digitally receptive coating.

Abstract: A target for sputtering or a tablet for ion plating, which enables to attain high rate film-formation and a nodule-less, an oxide sintered body suitable for obtaining the same and a production method therefor, and a transparent conductive film having low absorption of blue light and low specific resistance, obtained by using the same. It is provided by an oxide sintered body having indium and gallium as an oxide, characterized in that an In2O3 phase with a bixbyite-type structure forms a major crystal phase, and a GaInO3 phase of a ?-Ga2O3-type structure, or GaInO3 phase and a (Ga,In)2O3 phase is finely dispersed therein, as a crystal grain having an average particle diameter of equal to or smaller than 5 ?m, and a content of gallium is equal to or higher than 10% by atom and below 35% by atom as atom number ratio of Ga/(In+Ga) or the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coated cutting tool comprising a PVD coating and a cemented carbide substrate comprising Co in an amount of 12.5-17 wt %, Cr in an amount such that the Cr/Co weight ratio is 0.05-0.15, a Ti of between 50 to 300 ppm by weight and a CW Cr value between 0.8-0.97.

Abstract: A method of coating at least a portion of the exposed surface of a metal comprises: a) applying to said surface a curable coating composition comprising an aqueous solution of at least one partially or substantially completely hydrolyzed, and optionally partially condensed, silane possessing one or more hydroxyl groups and, optionally, one or more organonitrogen groups, said hydroxyl group(s) and optional organonitrogen group(s) being bonded to different carbon atoms of a bridging group linking such group(s) to the silicon atom of the partially or substantially completely hydrolyzed and optionally partially condensed silane; and, b) curing the curable coating composition on the surface of the metal to provide an anti-corrosion and/or adhesion promoting coating thereon.

Abstract: An article comprising a substrate, a calcia-magnesia-alumina-silicate-resistant (CMAS-resistant) layer or a plurality thereof, including a rare earth oxide and alumina formed over the substrate, and a barrier coating layer formed on the CMAS-resistant layer. The barrier coating layer or a plurality thereof, comprising a thermal barrier coating composition or an environmental barrier coating composition.

Abstract: Moisture curable poly(acrylate) compositions having more environmentally acceptable catalysts and/or faster skin over time. The compositions demonstrate resistance to hydrocarbon fluids, such as transmission fluids, oils and fuels and are useful as gasketing materials.

Abstract: An anti-reflective coating layer with transparent non-chromaticity includes a substrate and an anti-reflection layer, the anti-reflection layer including a plurality of high reflective layers and a plurality of low reflective layers alternately disposed on the substrate, a reflectance of the anti-reflection layer being 0.01% to 1.2% throughout a wavelength range of visible ray.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to sputtered aluminum second surface mirrors with permanent protective coatings optionally provided thereto, and/or methods of making the same. A mirror coating supported by a substrate may include, for example, first and second silicon-inclusive layers sandwiching a metallic or substantially metallic layer including aluminum, and an optional layer including Ni and/or Cr in direct contact with the metallic or substantially metallic layer comprising aluminum. A protective film is disposed directly over and contacting an outermost layer of the mirror coating, with the protective film having a peel strength of 200-500 cN/20 mm wide strip. The protective film is adapted to survive seven day exposure to an 85 degree C. temperature at 85% relative humidity, as well as seven day exposure to a 49 degree C. temperature at 100% relative humidity.

Abstract: A heat transfer film includes a heat transfer layer formed of a first constituent material containing C (carbon) for transferring heat in an in-plane direction thereof and a layer thickness direction thereof; and a strain relaxation layer formed of a second constituent material and laminated on the heat transfer layer for relaxing a strain in the heat transfer layer. The first constituent material includes a graphite, and the second constituent material includes an amorphous material.

Abstract: A sheet-shaped gas adsorbent according to the present invention is composed of at least a thermoplastic resin and copper ion-exchanged ZSM-5 type zeolite (12), and typically represented by, for example, a single layer sheet-shaped gas adsorbent (10), which is configured of dispersing the copper ion-exchanged ZSM-5 type zeolite (12) in the thermoplastic resin sheet (11). Also, the insulating body according to the present invention comprises a sheet-shaped gas adsorbent having the aforementioned configuration, and typically represented by, for example, a configuration, in which a core member and a sheet-shaped gas adsorbent are covered with a sheath member.

Abstract: A wear resistant multilayer nitride hard coating for substrates. The hard coating includes a first layer of titanium aluminum nitride and a second layer comprising a plurality of sublayer groups. Each sublayer group includes a first sublayer of titanium silicon nitride and a second sublayer of titanium aluminum nitride. The composition of the titanium aluminum nitride, both in the first layer and in the sublayer groups, is (TixAl1-x)N, wherein 0.4?x?0.6. The composition of the titanium silicon nitride sublayers is (TiySi1-y)N, wherein 0.85?y?0.98, and all of the silicon is in solid solution in the titanium silicon nitride such that no silicon phase or silicon nitride phase exists in this sublayer. The combined amount of aluminum and silicon present in the sublayer groups being narrowly controlled such that the sum of x and y is in the range of 1.38 to 1.46.

Abstract: The invention provides coating systems comprising a) a base layer, b) middle layer and c) top layer, whereby each of the layers a), b) and c) is based on mineral binder, filler, polymers from one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers and optional further additives, and whereby the middle layer contains additionally light weight aggregates.

Abstract: The present teachings provide a fuser member. The fuser member includes a substrate layer comprising a polyimide polymer and an alkylthiophosphate.

Abstract: An environmental barrier is formed on a substrate (10) of ceramic matrix composite material and comprises an outer anticorrosion protection layer (12) containing a compound of the type comprising an aluminosilicate of an alkali, or an alkaline-earth, or a rare-earth element. A bond sub-layer (14) is formed between the substrate (10) and the protection layer (12), the composition of the bond sub-layer varying from substantially pure silicon to substantially pure mullite between an inner face beside the substrate and an outer face, with the silicon content decreasing and the mullite content increasing.

Abstract: A method for providing a thermal absorber, which can be used in solar thermal collectors. The method includes a step of depositing on a substrate a first layer having a composition that comprises titanium, aluminium, nitrogen, and one of following elements: silicon, yttrium, cerium, and chromium. The method further optionally includes a step of depositing a second layer deposited on the first layer, the second layer having a composition including titanium, aluminium, nitrogen, oxygen and one of the elements of silicon, yttrium, cerium, and chromium, and a step of depositing a third layer having a composition including titanium, aluminium, silicon, nitrogen, and oxygen, the third layer being a top layer of the thermal absorber.

Abstract: An article for use in aggressive environments is presented. In one embodiment, the article comprises a substrate and a self-sealing and substantially hermetic sealing layer comprising an alkaline-earth aluminosilicate disposed over the bondcoat. The substrate may be any high-temperature material, including, for instance, silicon-bearing ceramics and ceramic matrix composites.