Abstract: A monoaxially oriented film including an ethylene-propylene impact copolymer and 3-15 wt % of a metallocene-catalyzed propylene-butene elastomer and 30-60 wt % of a crystalline propylene homopolymer which is oriented at least 3 times in the machine direction and exhibits excellent linear directional tear properties in the machine direction for retort pouch applications and has excellent heat seal performance both pre- and post-retorting. This film formulation and orientation is suitable for pouch applications requiring an “easy-tear” linear tear feature and excellent hermetic seal properties, particularly for retort pouches.

Abstract: Disclosed is a biaxially oriented polypropylene film substrate free from primer coating, which comprises successively connected affinity layer, core layer and surface layer, said affinity layer comprises 10% to 80% by weight of polypropylene homopolymer, 10% to 80% by weight of polyolefin plastomer and 1% to 10% by weight of anti-adhesion agent; said core layer is polypropylene homopoiymer; said surface layer is the same as the affinity layer or a non-coated surface layer that comprises 90% to 99% by weight of polypropylene homopolymer and 1% to 10% by weight of anti-adhesion agent. A film free from primer coating and its preparing method are also provided. The coated film of this invention does not need the process of primer pre-coating which reduces the relevant equipment costs on one hand and avoids the safety risks when using and restoring solvent type primer on the other.

Abstract: A charging member is provided having a support, a conductive elastic layer formed on the support and a surface layer formed on the conductive elastic layer. The surface layer contains a polysiloxane having at least one of structures represented by the following formulas (1a1), (1a2), (1b1) and (1b2): Toners and external additives used in the toners clinging to the charging member surface can be minimized even through repeated use over a long period of time, thus the charging member can perform stable charging and image reproduction even when used in the DC contact charging method.

Abstract: A multi-layered membrane comprising a first layer that is substantially white in color; and a second layer including ground thermoset rubber.

Abstract: Environmental barrier coatings having CMAS mitigation capability for silicon-containing components. In one embodiment, the barrier coating includes a bond coat layer comprising aluminide-alumina TGO; and an outer layer selected from the group consisting of AeAl2O19, AeHfO3, AeZrO3, ZnAl2O4, MgAl2O4, Ln4Al2O9, Lna4Ga2O9, Ln3Al5O12, Ln3Ga5O12, Ga2O3, HfO2, and LnPO4.

Abstract: New compositions for use as protective coatings and/or adhesives are provided. The compositions comprise a hydrocarbon resin (e.g., terpene rosin) and a rubber (e.g., EPDM) dispersed or dissolved in a solvent system. The solvent system is preferably a single-solvent system, and the compositions are preferably free of surfactants, dyes, and chromophores. The compositions can be cured or dried to form layers or films that are chemically and thermally resistant, but that can be readily dissolved and removed at the appropriate stage in the fabrication process.

Abstract: A coated fiber cement article in the form of an unattached fiber cement board substrate having a first major surface at least a portion of which is covered with a crush resistant final topcoat composition comprising a multistage latex polymer, and a method for making a crush resistant coated fiber cement article by coating a fiber cement board substrate with such a composition and stacking the coated boards.

Abstract: A hydrophobic and lipophobic coating material comprising nanoparticles with a molecule having the formula (I): wherein R1 is selected from a group consisting of halogens, hydrogen, alkyl groups, alkoxy groups, hydroxyl group, alkenyl groups, alkynyl groups, acyl groups, aryl groups, carboxyl groups, alkoxycarbonyl groups, and aryloxycarboxyl groups, and wherein R2 is a functional group containing fluorine. The coating material may be coated on an outer cover or a conductive layer of a touchscreen. The coating material has superior hydrophobicity and lipophobicity, facilitating a touchscreen easy to clean and exempting the touchscreen from fingerprints and oily stains. The coating material also has superior antiglare effect.

Abstract: Novel acrylamide and methacrylamide hydantoin monomers which can be reacted with other acrylamide, methacrylamide, acrylate, and methacrylate monomers to form copolymers, which upon halogenation, provide oxidative coatings which are biocidal for use with various materials including, but not limited to, textiles, filters, and latex paints.

Abstract: The present invention relates to functionalized silicon and/or germanium surfaces, methods for the preparation of such tailor-made functionalized silicon and/or germanium surfaces, the use of such tailor-made functionalized silicon and/or germanium surfaces for the preparation of surface-bonded organic materials and the use in industrial devices. The silicon and/or germanium surfaces comprise silicon nitride, silicon carbide, germanium nitride, germanium carbide and silicon germanium surfaces.

Abstract: An antiglare and antiseptic coating material comprises nanoparticles with a molecule having the formula (I): wherein R1 could be substituted with halogens, hydrogen, alkyl groups, alkoxy groups, hydroxyl group, alkenyl groups, alkynyl groups, acyl groups, aryl groups, carboxyl groups, alkoxycarbonyl groups, or aryloxycarboxyl groups, and wherein R2 could be quaternary ammonium functional groups. The antiglare and antiseptic coating material is spread on an outer cover or a conductive layer of a touchscreen to provide antiglare, antiseptic and fingerprint-proof functions for the coated surfaces.

Abstract: The bonding method of the present invention is a method of bonding a member (a) having a layer (a1) comprising an organic polymer (A), and a member (b) containing a compound (B) having specific functional groups, wherein the bonding method comprises bonding the member (a) and the member (b) via a layer comprising an inorganic compound (C) having a nitrogen atom and a hydrogen atom, which is at least partly provided on the outermost surface of the member (a).

Abstract: A primer-less coating composition for facestock comprises: a binder being a water-dispersible polymer; an ethylenically unsaturated compound which is aqueous-dispersible and miscible with or bonded to said water-dispersible polymer, wherein said ethylenically unsaturated compound is able to form a covalent bond with an ink; and a crosslinker, wherein said crosslinker is suitable for binding the coating to the facestock. The coating composition may be applied to a substrate to form a printable film. A printed film in accordance with the invention may be used in a label, for example for use on a container such as a bottle.

Abstract: Novel, wet developable anti-reflective coating compositions and methods of using those compositions are provided. The compositions comprise a polymer and/or oligomer having acid functional groups and dissolved in a solvent system along with a crosslinker and a photoacid generator. The preferred acid functional group is a carboxylic acid, while the preferred crosslinker is a vinyl ether crosslinker. In use, the compositions are applied to a substrate and thermally crosslinked. Upon exposure to light, the cured compositions will decrosslink, rendering them soluble in typical photoresist developing solutions (e.g., alkaline developers).

Abstract: There is provided a gas barrier sheet that has high productivity, good gas barrier properties, and anticurling properties. In particular, a gas barrier sheet is provided that, even after a heat cycle test which is performed as a durability test for organic EL displays and the like, can suppress the occurrence of curling and can maintain gas barrier properties. The gas barrier sheet comprises a gas barrier film 3 provided on a base material 2. The gas barrier film 3 is an SiNxOy film, wherein x=0.5 to 1.5 and y=0.25 to 1, has an absorption intensity of IR absorption (830 cm?1 to 840 cm?1), corresponding to an Si—N bond, per unit thickness of 0.5×10?3/nm to 1.8×10?3/nm and has a refractive index of 1.7 to 2.1.

Abstract: This invention relates to promoting building tack for an uncured rubber composition and promoting cured adhesion between rubber compositions as components for a tire and a tire prepared thereby. The uncured building tack and cured adhesion is observed to be promoted, for example, by application of a composition containing rosin ester or hydrogenated rosin ester and at least one of uncured sulfur curable rubber, sulfur based rubber curative, reinforcing filler, tackifier resin and high boiling organic solvent. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a tire rubber tread splice.

Abstract: There are provided a sheet having a silicon/plastic bi-layer structure capable of easily transferring a paste even when a hard roll is used, the hard roll having excellent durability but having disadvantages that the paste is poorly transferred when the paste is printed on a plastic base, and a method for producing the same. The bi-layer structured sheet having excellent printability when printed by hard roll includes a flexible substrate and a silicon resin formed on the substrate.

Abstract: A laminated structure comprising at least one glazing pane, at least one interlayer, and a seal covering at least one edge of the interlayer, wherein the seal comprises a nano-particulate silicon oxide.

Abstract: The present invention provides a ceramic green sheet with a thin flat plate shape obtained by molding and solidifying a ceramic slurry, which contains a ceramic powder, dispersion medium, and gelling agent, into a thin flat plate. The ceramic green sheet partially includes a body that is obtained by molding and solidifying a conductor paste, which becomes a conductor later, and the body is exposed on a part of each of the both surfaces of the sheet. Plural ceramic green sheets described above are produced. The plural ceramic green sheets are successively stacked and press-bonded in the thickness direction in such a manner that the bodies included in the respective sheets are connected to each other for all combinations of the adjacent two sheets. As a result, a ceramic green sheet laminate is formed, which includes one body that is obtained by connecting the bodies included in the respective sheets.

Abstract: A soil resistant laminate composition and a soil resistant treatment use composition are provided. In particular, a laminate composition comprising a multilayer composition of a clean surface and a dried layer of a soil resistant agent are disclosed. Soil resistant agents according to the invention include copolymers of a maleic/olefin, an olefin/acrylate and combinations thereof and are suitable for delivery with a water or other organic solvent carrier. A kit and methods for treating a clean surface using a soil resistant laminate composition and a soil resistant treatment use composition are provided by the present invention.

Abstract: A method is disclosed concerning discovering how the use of an additive in a polyolefin compound affects the weatherability of that compound, Applying that technique, a weatherable polyolefin nanocomposite is disclosed, which contains UV stabilizers that filter wavelengths in a range influenced by presence of organoclay in the nanocomposite.

Abstract: A primer layer is formed on a plastic lens substrate, a hard coat layer is formed on the primer layer using a coating composition comprising metal oxide fine particles, an organosilicon compound represented by the general formula R1SiX13, and a compound having a biphenyl sulfide compound, and an organic antireflective layer. In the plastic lens comprising a plastic lens substrate as obtained above, a plastic lens having excellent durability, impact resistance and mar resistance, and a method of producing the plastic lens are provided.

Abstract: A compound comprising at least one alkoxy silane moiety; and at least one moiety selected from a nitrosobenzene or a nitrosobenzene precursor and combinations thereof are provided and used in polymer to metal in particular rubber to metal bonding. The nitrosobenzene precursor may be at least one of a quinone dioxime or a quinone oxime.

Abstract: Methods for depositing multiple layers of nanoporous coatings and systems that implement those methods.

Abstract: Disclosed are a perfluoropolyether-modified silane compound, an antifouling coating composition comprising the same, and a film comprising the same.

Abstract: A soil resistant laminate composition and a soil resistant treatment use composition are provided. In particular, a laminate composition comprising a multilayer composition of a clean or soiled surface and a dried layer of a soil resistant agent are disclosed. Soil resistant agents according to the invention include copolymers of a maleic/olefin, an olefin/acrylate and combinations thereof and are suitable for delivery with a detergent carrier. A kit and methods for treating a clean or soiled surface using a soil resistant laminate composition and a soil resistant treatment use composition are provided by the present invention.

Abstract: A 100% solids energy curable liquid primer coating is provided for use on a variety of substrates which cures to form a coating that provides good ink adhesion and high print quality when printed using an electrophotographic printing device. The coating includes a polyester acrylate, at least one acrylated amine, and optionally, a photoinitiator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gas-barrier laminate for hydrothermal treatment which comprises a base plastic film, a coating layer formed on at least one surface of the base plastic film, an inorganic thin film formed on a surface of the coating layer which is made of a metal compound, and a heat-sealable plastic film laminated on the inorganic thin film or the base plastic film, wherein the inorganic thin film before laminating the heat-sealable plastic film thereon has a rubbing strength of not less than 20 times as measured under a load of 70 g, and the coating layer has a hardness of 0.15 to 0.40 GPa. The laminate of the present invention is excellent in interlaminar bonding property, hardly undergoes breakage of the inorganic thin film owing to the hydrothermal treatment, and can maintain an excellent gas-barrier property even after subjected to the hydrothermal treatment.

Abstract: A material for forming an organ model containing an aqueous gel, which comprises polyvinyl alcohol having an average degree of polymerization of 300 to 3500 and a degree of saponification of not less than 90% by mole, and silica particles; a method for producing a material for forming an organ model, comprising cooling an aqueous polyvinyl alcohol solution which contains polyvinyl alcohol having an average degree of polymerization of 300 to 3500 and a degree of saponification of not less than 90% by mole and silica particles, to a temperature of ?10° C. or lower, and thawing the resulting formed aqueous gel; and an organ model at least provided with a surface layer comprising the material for forming an organ model.

Abstract: A roofing membrane comprising an olefinic rubber; and from about 20 to about 250 parts by weight of a silica filler per 100 parts by weight rubber; wherein the silica filler is chemically coupled to the olefinic rubber; and wherein the roofing membrane is non-black.

Abstract: A transparent conductive substrate using allyl ester heat-curable resin, including a compound having a group represented by formula (2) as terminus and a group represented by formula (3) as repeating unit, where R3, A2, and A3 in the formulae have the same meanings as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Environmental barrier coatings having CMAS mitigation capability for silicon-containing components. In one embodiment, the barrier coating includes a bond coat layer comprising silicon or silicide, and an outer layer selected from the group consisting of Ln4Al2O9, and Lna4Ga2O9.

Abstract: A primer-less coating composition for facestock comprises: a binder being a water-dispersible polymer; an ethylenically unsaturated compound which is aqueous-dispersible and miscible with or bonded to said water-dispersible polymer, wherein said ethylenically unsaturated compound is able to form a covalent bond with an ink; and a crosslinker, wherein said crosslinker is suitable for binding the coating to the facestock. The coating composition may be applied to a substrate to form a printable film. A printed film in accordance with the invention may be used in a label, for example for use on a container such as a bottle.

Abstract: A safety laminate comprises an interlayer that comprises a crosslinkable blend of ethylene copolymers. The first ethylene copolymer comprises copolymerized units of ethylene, optionally a first olefin having the formula CH2?C(R1)CO2R2, and a second olefin having the formula CH2?C(R3)COOH. The first ethylene copolymer is optionally at least partially neutralized. The second ethylene copolymer consists essentially of copolymerized units of ethylene, optionally a first olefin having the formula CH2?C(R1)CO2R2, and a third olefin having the formula CH2?C(R4)D. R1, R3 and R4 represent hydrogen or an alkyl group; R2 represents an alkyl group; and D represents a moiety containing an epoxy group. The crosslinkable blend is useful as an interlayer in safety laminates. Methods for preparing the safety laminates are also provided.

Abstract: A medicinal inhalation device having applied to surface thereof a composition comprising a monofunctional polyfluoropolyether silane and a non-fluorinated cross-linking agent.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for obtaining a hydrophobic/oleophobic coating on a substrate of a glass, ceramic or vitroceramic material by applying a priming layer obtained from a priming agent of formula: (X1)3-q(R1)qSi—R3-Si(X2)3-q,(R2)q, the variables of which are defined in the specification and then depositing a hydrophobic coating containing a fluorinated alkylsilane.

Abstract: Disclosed in one aspect is a film comprising at least one core layer comprising a blend of at least 20 wt %, by weight of the core layer, of a first linear LLDPE having a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) within the range of from 1.0 to 4.0; and at least 20 wt %, by weight of the core layer, of a second LLDPE—in a certain embodiment a short-chain branched LLDP—having a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) within the range of from 1.0 to 7.0; characterized in that the density of the second LLDPE is greater than the density of the first LLDPE by at least 0.002 g/cm3; and/or the I2 of the second LLDPE is greater than the I2 of the first LLDPE by at least 0.5 dg/min. In certain embodiments, the first and second LLDPEs are produced by a metallocene-catalyzed reaction. In yet another embodiment, the combined molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) of the first and second LLDPEs is greater than 4.0.

Abstract: A primer-less coating composition for facestock comprises: a binder being a water-dispersible polymer; an ethylenically unsaturated compound which is aqueous-dispersible and miscible with or bonded to said water-dispersible polymer, wherein said ethylenically unsaturated compound is able to form a covalent bond with an ink; and a crosslinker, wherein said crosslinker is suitable for binding the coating to the facestock. The coating composition may be applied to a substrate to form a printable film. A printed film in accordance with the invention may be used in a label, for example for use on a container such as a bottle.

Abstract: Described herein are methods of improving the durability of concrete by the infusion of the concrete with a low-viscosity oligomeric solution, and subsequent curing of the oligomeric solution to form a high toughness polymer. Also described herein are compositions containing concrete and high toughness polymers, and formed articles made from concrete and high toughness polymers. The methods and compositions are useful for improving the durability of concrete roads and structures, as well as the durability of repairs to concrete roads.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein relates to improved elastomeric articles and processes for making the elastomeric articles. In particular, the invention relates to the surface modification of elastomeric articles such as industrial, surgical, and examination gloves that provides for improved consistency with respect to surface tack on a single article, between different articles from a single production batch, and between articles from separate production batches. The surface modification treatment comprises application of an aqueous mixture of silicone emulsion and ammonium salts of alkyl phosphates to the surfaces of elastomeric articles.

Abstract: An optical construction that is static-dissipative and includes a static-dissipative layer buried within optical material.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a backsheet for a photovoltaic module. The backsheet includes a nanocomposite layer, a first polymeric layer and a second polymeric layer. The nanocomposite layer includes a polymeric matrix and a plurality of silicate nanoparticles dispersed therein. The polymeric matrix includes at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of polyester, polyimide, polyethylene terephthalate and nylon. The silicate nanoparticles are made from a silicate clay selected from the group consisting of montmorillonite, sepiolite, fluoromica and vermiculite. The silicate clay is present at a concentration of about 0.5-20% by weight of the nanocomposite layer. The nanocomposite layer is disposed between the first polymeric layer and the second polymeric layer.

Abstract: Environmental barrier coating having CMAS mitigation capability for oxide components. In one embodiment, the barrier coating includes an outer layer selected from AeAl2O19, AeHfO3, AeZrO3, ZnAl2O4, MgAl2O4, Ln4Al2O9, Lna4Ga2O9, Ln3Al5O12, Ln3Ga5O12, and Ga2O3.

Abstract: The present invention describes a floor decoration kit comprising two elements, on the one hand a removable surface covering (2) and on the other an anchoring sublayer (3) while the composition of said anchoring sublayer (3) is PVC-based and comprises at least 60% by weight of a plasticizer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plastic substrate having a multi-layer structure and a method for preparing the same. The plastic substrate of the present invention comprises plastic films attached to each other, and a first buffering layer of an organic-inorganic hybrid, a layer of gas barrier, and a second buffering layer of an organic-inorganic hybrid which are stacked on both sides of the plastic films in an orderly manner, each layer forming a symmetrical arrangement centering around the plastic films. Because the plastic substrate of the present invention has a small coefficient of thermal expansion, excellent dimensional stability, and superior gas barrier properties, it can replace the brittle and heavy glass substrate in display devices. Also, it can be used for a variety of packaging or container materials in applications requiring superior gas barrier properties.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a coating and a method of applying such coating that may include nanocrystals of a transition metal compound embedded in an amorphous phase or layered structure of transition metal compounds with an amorphous phase. The transition metal compound may be selected from the group consisting of metal nitrides, metal carbides, metal silicides and combinations thereof. The amorphous matrix may include a ceramic.

Abstract: Provided is an optical member capable of keeping a high performance antireflection effect over a long period of time with respect to an arbitrary substrate. The optical member has plural layers on a substrate, and includes at least one metal oxide layer having a void, and at least one layer containing an organic resin as a main component formed between the substrate and the metal oxide layer. The metal oxide layer is a plate crystal layer formed of a plate crystal containing aluminum oxide as a main component and a surface of the plate crystal layer has an uneven profile. The organic resin has an aromatic ring and/or a hetero ring in at least a part thereof.

Abstract: A primer-less coating composition for facestock comprises: a binder being a water-dispersible polymer; an ethylenically unsaturated compound which is aqueous-dispersible and miscible, with or bonded to said water-dispersible polymer, wherein said ethylenically unsaturated compound is able to form a covalent bond with an ink; and a crosslinker, wherein said crosslinker is suitable for binding the coating to the facestock. The coating composition may be applied to a substrate to form a printable film. A printed film in accordance with the invention may be used in a label, for example for use on a container such as a bottle.

Abstract: There are provided a sheet having a silicon/plastic bi-layer structure capable of easily transferring a paste even when a hard roll is used, the hard roll having excellent durability but having disadvantages that the paste is poorly transferred when the paste is printed on a plastic base, and a method for producing the same. The bi-layer structured sheet having excellent printability when printed by hard roll includes a flexible substrate and a silicon resin formed on the substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed is an eco-friendly incombustible biocomposite including: a) a polymer matrix comprising a natural fiber; and b) a ceramic sheet laminated integrally with the polymer matrix. The biocomposite is eco-friendly since the natural fiber is used as a reinforcement material and is incombustible since it is laminated integrally with the ceramic sheet. Further, it has superior storage modulus, dimensional stability and flexural properties and lightweightness, and is processable into various structures. Thus, it is very useful for automotive or building indoor/outdoor materials.