Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing an aqueous binder composition, as well as the aqueous binder composition comprising a carboxylic acid-functional vinyl polymer (polymer A) and vinyl polymer (polymer B).

Abstract: Disclosed herein are processes for preparing a resin-extended rubber by mixing at least one thermoplastic resin with a resin-rubber-solvent cement comprising at least one conjugated diene monomer-containing rubber and the resin-extended rubber resulting from such processes. Also disclosed is a resin-extended rubber-solvent-cement comprising at least one conjugated diene monomer-containing rubber, at least one non-polar solvent, and at least one thermoplastic resin as well as a rubber composition comprising a resin-extended rubber.

Abstract: A continuous strip method for producing an electric strip laminate which is wound into a coil is proposed in which at least two electric strips are pressed against each other on their flat sides and are integrally bonded to form an electric strip laminate and in a further step, this electric strip laminate is wound into a coil. More particularly, a first electric strip is coated on at least one of its flat sides with a first thermally activatable hot melt adhesive lacquer, the first hot melt adhesive lacquer on the first electric strip is thermally activated, and then the electric strips are pressed against each other on their flat sides with the activated first hot melt adhesive lacquer layer between these flat sides and a second electric strip is supplied to this pressing process at a temperature below the activation temperature of the first hot melt adhesive lacquer layer on the first electric strip.

Abstract: An underground heat exchanger has a bottomed tubular flexible bag body accommodated in an accommodation hole portion in the ground, and an outer tube accommodated in the accommodation hole portion, vertically extending along an outer surface portion of the bag body and communicating in its lower end with a lower end of the bag body. The outer surface portion of the hardening resin bag body can cover an inner wall portion of the accommodation hole portion in a closely contact state with the bag body being inflated. The bag body is hardened in the covering state, a lining tubular body formed by the hardening can form a liquid storage tank for storing a heat medium liquid in its internal space, and the outer tube is pinched between the outer surface portion of the bag body and the inner wall portion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a laminate having a high fluorohydrocarbon resistance even when used at a high temperature and suitable for use as a sealing member such as oil sealing, gasket and the like. In a laminate including a metal member, and an adhesive and a hydrogenated nitrile rubber formed article laminated on the metal member, the adhesive is formed from a cured product of a composition containing a resin containing not less than 90 mass % of a novolac type phenol resin having a gelling time, as measured by Japanese Industrial standard (JIS) K 6910:2007 “gelling time C method”, of 50 sec-150 sec at 150° C., and a curing agent.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a supporting material for supporting the shape of a photofabrication model on photofabrication in ink-jet three dimensional printing method in which the photocured product is excellent in solubility in water and is easy to remove after photofabrication, and the like. A modeling material for forming a photofabrication model in ink-jet three dimensional printing method containing a curable resin component with a weighted average of SP value of 9.0 to 10.3; and a supporting material for supporting the shape of a photofabrication model on photofabrication in ink-jet three dimensional printing method containing a water-soluble monofunctional ethylenically unsaturated monomer (F), polyoxypropylene glycol with a number average molecular weight of 100 to 5,000 and/or water (G), and a photopolymerization initiator (D).

Abstract: A dispersion comprising a pigment, a polymer comprising a carboxyl group, a crosslinking agent capable of undergoing a crosslinking reaction with the carboxyl group, an inhibition agent comprising a tertiary amine, and a liquid carrier, wherein at least one of the mean particle size and the viscosity of the dispersion increases by less than 20% over about three months in sealed storage at ambient temperature, as determined by accelerated shelf life testing.

Abstract: A method of forming interconnects for three dimensional integrated circuits comprises attaching a metal layer on a first carrier, attaching a first side of a packaging component on the metal layer, wherein the packaging component comprises a plurality of through vias. The method further comprises filling the plurality of through vias with a metal material using an electrochemical plating process, wherein the metal layer functions as an electrode for the electrochemical plating process, attaching a second carrier on a second side of the packaging component, detaching the first carrier from the packaging component, forming a photoresist layer on the metal layer, patterning the photoresist layer and detaching exposed portions of the metal layer.

Abstract: A method of constructing a three dimensional decorative object from a foil sheet and a fabric overlay is the subject of the invention. The method includes shaping the foil sheet into a three dimensional configuration, providing the foil sheet with an adhesive coating and adhering a fabric overlay to the foil. In another aspect of the invention the foil sheet has a fabric overlay adhered to one side and is utilized to form a three dimensional decorative object by shaping the sheet into the desired three dimensional object and then providing a decorative finish to the fabric side of the sheet. The method may include applying a layer of plaster on top of the fabric overlay. An article useful in constructing a three dimensional object is also encompassed by the invention. The article comprises a foil sheet having a fabric overlay adhered to one side.

Abstract: A composition containing a uniformly dispersed polyoxazine-based compound, a method of preparing the composition, an electrode including the composition, and a fuel cell including the electrode.

Abstract: A water-based coating compositions including: at least one cross-linkable water-reducible binder having acid functional groups and functional groups with active hydrogen, at least one polyisocyanate cross-linking agent with free isocyanate groups, and water and optionally at least one organic solvent. The acid functional groups of the at least one water-reducible binder are at least partly neutralized with at least one neutralizing agent, the neutralizing agent including a monoamine having a secondary amino group attached to a tertiary carbon atom. The monoamine is preferably a reaction product of at least one monoamine having a primary amino group attached to a tertiary carbon atom and a mono-epoxide, or a reaction product of at least one monoamine having a primary amino group attached to a tertiary carbon atom and a mono-unsaturated compound.

Abstract: The invention provides a coating process for electrical steel sheet using a varnish composition, comprising the steps of a) applying at least one coating layer of a varnish composition onto the surface of the electrical steel sheet wherein the varnish composition comprises (A) 1 to 95 wt % of at least one resin comprising nucleophilic groups selected from the group consisting of OH, NHR, SH, carboxylate and CH-acidic groups, and electrophilic groups which can react with the above mentioned nucleophilic groups, wherein the resin is capable of transacylation in its main chain and/or side chain(s), (B) 5 to 75 wt % of at least one organic solvent and/or water, (C) 0 to 40 wt % of at least one resin different from (A), (D) 0 to 10 wt % of at least one customary additive, (E) 0 to 40 wt % of at least one pigment, filler and/or nano-scaled particle and/or monomeric and/or polymeric element-organic compound, wherein the wt % based on the total weight of the varnish composition.

Abstract: To provide a novel cyanate ester compound that can realize a cured product having low dielectric constant and dielectric loss tangent, and excellent flame retardancy and heat resistance, and moreover has relatively low viscosity, excellent solvent solubility, and also excellent handling properties, and a method for producing the cyanate ester compound, and a curable resin composition and the like using the cyanate ester compound. A phenol-modified xylene formaldehyde resin is cyanated.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to anti-corrosion coatings. It is particularly directed to coatings comprising a monomer, such as pyrrole, aniline, thiophene, or their analogs, and a resin. These coatings can be used with substrates such as cold-rolled steel and other metals to inhibit surface oxidation.

Abstract: A conductive fiber reinforced polymer composition may include a composite structure having a longitudinal axis, a lateral axis, and a through axis, the composite structure including a polymer matrix, a conductive filler incorporated into the polymer matrix, and a reinforcing material incorporated into the polymer matrix.

Abstract: A coated article includes a substrate and an anti-fingerprint film formed on the substrate. The anti-fingerprint film is a mixture layer of tin and polyformaldehyde, a mixture layer of indium and polyformaldehyde, or a polyformaldehyde layer. The anti-fingerprint film has an excellent abrasion resistance. A method for making the coated article is also described.

Abstract: Provided is a lithographic printing plate material having an excellent balance between printing durability and ink-absorbing capability. The lithographic printing plate material has an image-receiving layer on a support, wherein the image-receiving layer contains acetoacetyl-modified polyvinyl alcohol as a resin component, and contains at least 0.4 parts by weight of acetylene glycol per 100 parts by weight of the resin component. The image-receiving layer preferably contains 100 to 300 parts by weight of particles having a mean particle size of 7 to 50 nm, per 100 parts by weight of the resin component. In addition, the support is formed using aluminum that has been subjected to anodic oxidation.

Abstract: Anti-corrosion coatings comprising electroconductive polymers polymerized in the presence of one or more film forming polymers are provided. These coatings can be used with metal substrates such as cold-rolled steel and other metals to inhibit corrosion.

Abstract: According to a non-limiting embodiment of the present invention, an appliqué coating is provided for a substrate. The appliqué coating includes a metal foil and a first polymer film underlying the metal foil. A topcoat overlying the metal foil may be provided as a layer of paint or as a second polymer film. An adhesive, such as a pressure sensitive adhesive, underlying the first polymer film may be provided to affix the appliqué coating to the substrate. If desired, fibers may be dispersed throughout the second polymer film to provide anti-static properties. Also, an ink layer may be provided between the metal foil and the second polymer film, if desired, for aesthetic and/or anti-static purposes.

Abstract: Disclosed are quaternary ammonium salts containing non-halogen anions (e.g., quaternary ammonium carbonates, bicarbonates, and mixtures thereof) as anti-corrosive agents. The invention relates to a method for inhibiting the corrosion of metal surfaces by applying a composition containing one or more quaternary ammonium carbonate or bicarbonate. The disclosure is also directed to anti-corrosive coatings for metal substrates containing these compounds, to metal substrates having these anticorrosive coatings, and to aqueous cleaning solutions containing these compounds.

Abstract: An organic glass for automobile is provided which has excellent weatherability, wear-resistance and abrasion-resistance, and which can be mass-produced by a simple and inexpensive process. The organic glass comprises a transparent resin base plate 12 and a hard coat layer 14 formed on at least one surface of the resin base plate. The hard coat layer includes an organic thin film 16 formed by vacuum deposition polymerization.

Abstract: An easy open end comprising a resin-coated metal plate obtained by coating a metal substrate with a polyester film via a primer, wherein the primer comprises an epoxy resin or a polyester resin and a resole-type phenol resin, and the resole-type phenol resin has 0.2 to 2.0 methylol groups per a benzene ring. The end can be lightly opened without causing defect at the time of opening the end by pushing in the end of a tab and cutting the score and, particularly, can be excellently opened at high temperatures without arousing the problem even in a state of being heated at high temperatures featuring excellent corrosion resistance, resistance against the content and retort resistance.

Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and compositions comprising metal nanoparticles. The invention comprises metal nanoparticles and surfaces treated with a metal nanoparticle coating. The present invention further comprises compositions for preparing nanoparticles comprising at least one stabilizing agent, one or more metal compounds, at least one reducing agent and a solvent. In one aspect, the stabilizing agent comprises a surfactant or a polymer. The polymer may comprise polymers such as polyacrylamides, polyurethanes, and polyamides. In one aspect, the metal compound comprises a salt comprising a metal cation and an anion. The anion may comprise saccharinate derivatives, long chain fatty acids, and alkyl dicarboxylates.

Abstract: A sliding bearing for engine applications, in particular a sliding bearing shell for the mounting of the crankshaft or the camshaft or for use as a connecting-rod bearing shell, has a metallic supporting layer and, applied on top of that, a bearing metal layer of aluminum alloy, copper alloy or brass, the bearing metal layer having an 8-20 ?m thick PTFB-free PAI-based coating applied on top of it, the PAI-based coating having 5-15% by weight zinc sulphide, 5-15% by weight graphite and 5-15% by weight TiO2 with the ratio of zinc sulphide and graphite respectively to TiO2 in terms of their percentage by weight being 0.6-1.4 and the zinc sulphide and TiO2 being present in a particle size of ?0.7 ?m.

Abstract: Disclosed is a conductive connecting material 30 used to form conductive portions on a plurality of terminals 11 of an electronic member having a substrate 10 and the plurality of terminals 11 provided on the substrate 10, comprising a metal layer 110 and a resin layer 120 having a resin component and a filler, in which the metal layer is aggregated on each of terminals to form the conductive portions on the plurality of terminals by bringing the conductive connecting material into contact with the plurality of terminals and heating the conductive connecting material.

Abstract: A metal-clad polymer article includes a polymeric material with or without particulate addition. The polymeric material defines a permanent substrate. A metallic material covers at least part of a surface of the polymeric material. The metallic material has a microstructure which, at least in part, is at least one of fine-grained with an average grain size between 2 and 5,000 nm and amorphous. The metallic material has an elastic limit between 0.2% and 15%. At least one intermediate layer can be provided between the polymeric material and the metallic material. A stress on the polymeric material, at a selected operating temperature, reaches at least 60% of its ultimate tensile strength at a strain equivalent to the elastic limit of said metallic material.

Abstract: Provided is an aluminum foil according to the present invention including: a primer coated layer (13) which is formed by depositing a primer coating liquid on a non-glossy surface of the aluminum foil (11), and drying the primer coating liquid deposited on the non-glossy surface of the aluminum foil at temperature of 20 to 110° C. to then cool the same at temperature of 0 to 20° C.; a mid-coat layer (15) which is formed by depositing the mid-coating liquid on the upper portion of the primer coated layer (13); and a two-coat layer (17) which is formed by depositing the coating liquid on the upper portion of the mid-coat layer (15), and plasticizing the coating liquid deposited on the upper portion of the mid-coat layer for three to five minutes at temperature of 60 to 430° C.

Abstract: A UV-curable undercoat that contains barium sulfate, production thereof, methods of coating substrates with the undercoat and the coated substrates.

Abstract: A coating composition for a food or beverage can that includes an emulsion polymerized latex polymer formed by combining an ethylenically unsaturated monomer component with an aqueous dispersion of a water-dispersible polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition having excellent electro-conductivity and corrosion resistance, a method of preparing the coating composition, and an article coated with the coating composition. More particularly, the present invention relates to a coating composition having excellent surface electro-conductivity and corrosion resistance, comprising: one or more base resins selected from the group consisting of a polyester resin, an epoxy resin, a polyurethane resin, an acrylic resin, a polyolefin resin, a fluorine resin, a polycarbonate resin and a phenol resin; a melamine-based curing agent; one or more selected from among carbon black and carbon nanotubes; metal powder; and organic clay, a method of preparing the coating composition, and an article coated with the coating composition.

Abstract: A metallization ply (1) for the metallization of a thermoplastic composite material part (3), includes in the body thereof at least one substantially continuous metal layer (10) and at least one binding layer (11) secured to the metal layer and realized with a thermoplastic resin. A manufacturing method for a metallized thermoplastic composite material part (3) includes i) a step in which a structural ply or plies (20) are deposited forming a structural layer (2) of the part, ii) a step in which the metallization ply (1) is deposited on an outer face (2a) of the structural layer (2) with the binding layer (11) on the side of the outer face (2a) of the structural layer (2), and iii) a step in which the metallization ply (1) is consolidated with the structural layer (2). A metallized thermoplastic composite material part (3) is also described.

Abstract: Disclosed is cross-linking process for cross-linking polymeric chains in a coating composition. In one embodiment the process utilizes a Hantzsch dihydropyridine reaction to form reaction products including cross-linking polymeric resin chains having beta-keto ester functions using a source of aldehyde and a source of ammonia or a primary amine to form a permanent dihydropyridine bond between the beta-keto ester functions. The novel cross-linking reaction can occur at lower temperatures compared to typical cross-linking reactions and can occur in aqueous solutions that have a neutral to mildly alkaline pH of from 6 to 11. The novel cross-linking reaction provides many advantages to performing cross-linking of polymeric chains in coating resins.

Abstract: A high-strength, pre-coated, titanium or titanium-alloy material component is provided that includes a titanium or titanium-alloy material article having ultra-fine, submicron grain size microstructure and an organic coating of phenolic resin applied to the surface of the article. The article is prepared from a coarse grain titanium or titanium-alloy powder material that is cryomilled into an ultra-fine, submicron grain material, degassed, and densified. The densified material is formed or otherwise processed into a article, and pre-coated with an organic coating containing phenolic resin prior to installation or assembly.

Abstract: A composite made of earth based bio-fibers and polymers is described, wherein the fibers and/or particles are taken from peats or lignite and the polymers are chosen from the group of thermoplastic polymers.

Abstract: Provided is a thermoplastic polymer composition, including a thermoplastic elastomer (A) and a polyvinyl acetal (B), wherein the thermoplastic elastomer (A) is a styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer or an olefin-based thermoplastic elastomer. Thus, a thermoplastic polymer composition is provided that has good flexibility as a thermoplastic elastomer composition, is excellent in mechanical properties and formability, and also itself has excellent adhesion to a ceramic, a metal, or a polar polymer. In addition, provided is a shaped article in which the thermoplastic polymer composition is adhered to a ceramic, a metal, or a polar polymer, in particular a shaped article adhered to a glass.

Abstract: Disclosed is a heat radiation substrate, which includes a hybrid layer made of a thermoplastic resin, in particular, a liquid crystal polymer, and thus is lightweight and small thanks to the inherent properties of plastic and also is able to be mass produced, thus reducing the material and process costs.

Abstract: A method for producing a fluororesin-laminated film comprising the steps of co-extruding a fluororesin layer (1) and a resin layer (2) which can be peeled off from the fluororesin layer (1), and extrusion-laminating the co-extruded layers on at least one side of a drawn polyethylene terephthalate film while the co-extruded fluororesin layer (1) facing to the drawn polyethylene terephthalate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition, which is useful for producing coatings for metal sheet substrates of metal cans for storing and/or transporting food or beverages or a lid thereof, and which comprises the following components: (a) 30 to 90 wt. % of a polyvinylchloride-(PVC)-polymer, (b) 7 to 25 wt. % of an acrylic resin, (c) 3 to 40 wt. % of a crosslinking agent, which is produced from phenol, para-tert.-butylphenol, xylenol or a mixture thereof, and formaldehyde, (d) 0 to 8 wt. % additive, (e) 0 to 50 wt. % pigment and (f) a solvent-component, where all weight percentages are on the basis of the total dry weight of the coating composition (without solvents) and the composition is substantially free of bisphenol-A-diglycidyl-ether (“BADGE”) and also substantially free of bisphenol-A-resins. The composition provides metal can coatings that have suitable flexibility, scratch resistance, adherence and sterilization resistance when processed in contact with food.

Abstract: An acrylic thermoplastic resin composition is obtained by melt-kneading a methacrylic resin (A) and a polyvinyl acetal resin (B) at a resin temperature of not less than 140° C. while applying shear at a shear rate of 100 sec?1 or more, and then cooling the kneaded product to not more than 120° C. In the acrylic thermoplastic resin composition, at least the methacrylic resin (A) forms a continuous phase, and among glass transition temperatures of the acrylic thermoplastic resin composition, a glass transition temperature TgA P ascribed to the methacrylic resin (A) indicates a value between a glass transition temperature (TgA) of the methacrylic resin (A) alone and a glass transition temperature (TgB) of the polyvinyl acetal resin (B) alone. A film- or sheet-like molded article is obtained by molding the resin composition. An acrylic resin composite is obtained by laying a layer of metal and/or metal oxide on at least one side of the acrylic resin molded article.

Abstract: An exemplary magnesium alloy member superior in corrosion resistance includes a magnesium alloy base, at least one resin coating layer formed in at least one portion of the magnesium alloy base. Methods for making the magnesium alloy member are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a resin composition for a PCB, the composition including: (a) a polyphenylene ether resin modified via a redistribution reaction of polyphenylene ether in the presence of 9,9-bis(hydroxyaryl)fluorene or 9,10-dihydro-9-oxa-10-(dihydroxyaryl)-10-phosphaphenanthrene 10-oxide; (b) a dicyclopentadiene epoxy resin represented by Formula 1; and (c) an alkylphenol aldehyde novolak curing agent represented by Formula 2, wherein, when the polyphenylene ether resin is modified via a redistribution reaction of the polyphenylene ether in the presence of 9,9-bis(hydroxyaryl)fluorene, the composition further includes (d) a brominated epoxy resin. Also, a composite substrate and a copper laminate using the same are disclosed.

Abstract: A curable organic resin composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a curable organic resin and (B) 0.01 to 100 parts by weight of a thiocyanato-containing organohydrocarbonoxysilane or an isothiocyanato-containing organohydrocarbonoxysilane represented by the general formula: X—R1—Si(OR2)nR33-n, wherein X is NCS— or SCN—, R1 is an alkylene or alkyleneoxyalkylene group, R2 and R3 are monovalent hydrocarbon groups, and the subscript n is 1, 2, or 3. The curable organic resin composition possesses superior moldability and, when cured, exhibits superior adhesive properties on substrates such as metals.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a dendrimer, in which metallocene, which is an oxidation-reduction material, is located at a core, and a conjugated dendron is connected to the metallocene core by a linker compound, an organic active layer having the dendrimer, an organic memory device having the organic active layer and a method of manufacturing the organic active layer and the organic memory device. The organic memory device manufactured using a dendrimer having a metallocene core of example embodiments may have a shorter switching time, decreased operation voltage, decreased manufacturing cost and increased reliability, thereby realizing a highly-integrated large-capacity memory device.

Abstract: The invention is directed to joint assemblies comprising at least two adjacent panels and a jointing composition adhering to and positioned between the at least two adjacent panels, methods for installing joint assemblies, and jointing compositions. The jointing compositions include a sealant composition and a long chain ester in an amount of about 0.1% to about 15% by weight, based on the weight of the sealant composition in the jointing composition.

Abstract: The invention concerns multilayered structures useful for forming capacitors, which may be embedded within printed circuit boards or other microelectronic devices. The multilayered structure comprises a pair of parallel electrically conductive layers separated by a pair of dielectric layers and a central polymerizable layer. Each of the dielectric layers and the central layer may include a filler. Capacitors formed from the multilayered structures of the invention exhibit excellent short circuit resistance as well as excellent void resistance.

Abstract: A vulcanizable adhesive composition, which comprises 100 parts by weight of phenolxylylene resin or phenolbiphenyl resin, 10 to 1,000 parts by weight of resol-type phenol resin, 0 to 1,000 parts by weight of novolak-type phenol resin, 10 to 1,000 parts by weight of unvulcanized nitrile rubber and 10 to 500 parts by weight of chlorinated polyethylene, is effectively applied to (hydrogenated) nitrile rubber with a nitrile content of 18 to 48%, and has a suppression effect on a decrease in the adhesiveness even if exposed to dip in various cryogenic liquids such as flon gas, polyalkylene glycol, water, etc. for a long time.

Abstract: The chromate free corrosion resistant coating for a fastener contains corrosion inhibiting inorganic constituents, or a combination of inorganic and organic corrosion inhibiting constituents, suspended in a phenol-formaldehyde thermosetting resin. The coating material possesses high abrasion resistance, and provides good lubricity and relatively low friction, rendering it especially suited for use with interference-fit fasteners.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plain bearing composite material provided with a metallic support layer, optionally with a porous carrier layer applied thereto, and with a lead-free sliding layer, which forms a sliding partner and whose sliding layer material is based on plastic. The aim of the invention is to provide a plain bearing composite material that has a long serviceable life when used a high temperatures. To this end the sliding layer material comprises PEEK as a matrix forming plastic constituent, a lubricant provided in the form of zinc sulfide, a hardening constituent provided in the form of titanium dioxide, and additionally comprises carbon fibers. The weight percentage proportion of the lubricant and of the hardening constituent with regard to the mass of the sliding layer material ranges from 5 to 15% by weight, and the lubricant and the hardening constituent are provided in the form of fine particles having a particle size D50-value of no greater than 500 nm.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plain bearing composite material with a metallic base layer, optionally with a porous support layer applied thereto and a lead-free bearing layer, forming a bearing surface for a bearing partner with a bearing surface material made from plastic with PEEK and a lubricant in the form of zinc sulfide and/or barium sulfate. The plain bearing composite material is characterised in that the bearing material comprises PEEK as matrix-forming plastic component and the lubricant is in the form of 3–15 wt. % zinc sulfide and/or barium sulfate and a hardening component in the form of 3–15 wt. % titanium dioxide and additionally 5–25 wt. % carbon fibers and 5–15 wt. % graphite particles.

Abstract: A material for a gasket used in a vehicular engine comprising a steel plate, a coating film which is formed on one or both sides of said steel plate, and a rubber layer formed on said coating film, wherein the coating film comprises an acid, water-dispersible silica, a titanium compound, and a water-soluble polymer represented by a specific formula.