Abstract: The disclosure provides methods and materials suitable for preparing coating layers on substrates. The coatings comprise quaternary amine groups and therefore impart anti-bacterial properties to the substrate. In one embodiment, for example, there is provided a quaternary amine-containing polymeric coating comprising propylene and ethylene repeat units.

Abstract: The invention relates to: a laminated structure comprising at least successively a substrate, a phosphor first layer and an adhesive polymer material second layer; a process for preparing this structure; a laminated glazing comprising this structure.

Abstract: A fire barrier laminate is provided for use in thermal and acoustical insulation systems, such as, but not limited to, those used in commercial aircraft.

Abstract: There is provided a multilayer article suitable for use as a fuel hose in an automotive fuel system and the like, which has an inner rubber layer, an outer rubber layer and an inter-mediate resin layer formed of polyamine-based resin between the inner and outer rubber layers.

Abstract: Marine coatings including cationic polymers hydrolyzable to nonfouling zwitterionic polymers, coated marine surfaces, and methods for making and using the marine coatings.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a multilayer stretched film with barrier property that is free from deterioration of barrier properties attributable to dimensional change caused by moisture absorption, and bending, etc. [Method for Achieving the Object] A multilayer stretched film with barrier property obtained by biaxially stretching a multilayer laminate comprising at least three layers, namely, a polyester-based resin layer (Layer A), a polyamide-based resin layer (Layer B), and a polyester-based resin layer (Layer A), in this order (wherein the two Layers A may be the same or different) to obtain a biaxially stretched multilayer film; and providing a deposition layer (Layer C) on at least one surface of the biaxially stretched multilayer film; both of the Layers A containing a crystalline polyester; Layer B containing 70 to 99 wt % of aliphatic polyamide and 1 to 30 wt % of aromatic polyamide; and Layer C containing an inorganic substance.

Abstract: Provided are a multi-layered sheet, a backsheet for a photovolatic cell, a method of preparing the same and a photovoltaic module. The multi-layered sheet in which a resin layer including a fluorine-based resin has excellent durability and weather resistance, and also exhibits strong interfacial adhesion to a substrate or polymer coating layer is provided. When a drying process is performed at a low temperature in preparation of the multi-layered sheet, production cost can be reduced, producibility can be increased, and degradation in the quality of a product caused by thermal deformation or thermal shock can be prevented. Such a multi-layered sheet may be effectively used as a backsheet for various photovoltaic cells.

Abstract: A plastic composite comprises a first plastic substrate, an adhesive layer formed on the first plastic substrate, and a second plastic substrate formed on the adhesive layer. The first plastic substrate is made of thermoplastic resin material. The second plastic substrate is made of thermosetting resin material. The adhesive layer mainly comprises amino silane coupling agent. A method for manufacturing the plastic composites is also provided.

Abstract: Provided is an electroconductive polymer composition with a good film forming property and a high electroconductivity. Also, provided is an electroconductive polymer material and an electroconductive substrate with a high electroconductivity and transparency. Further, provided is a solid electrolytic capacitor with a high capacity and a low ESR. Disclosed is an electroconductive polymer composition, containing an electroconductive polymer obtained by an oxidation polymerization by using an oxidant in a reaction solution which contains at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of pyrrole, thiophene and derivatives thereof, a polyacid or a salt thereof as a dopant, and a solvent containing water and an aprotic solvent.

Abstract: A readily removable film containing a substrate layer (A) and a readily removable layer (B), wherein the substrate layer (A) contains a thermoplastic resin, the readily removable layer (B) contains from 30 to 60% by weight of a mixture of a crystalline polypropylene resin having a degree of crystallinity of at least 65% and a thermoplastic resin immiscible with the crystalline polypropylene resin, and from 40 to 70% by weight of a fine powder, in which the thermoplastic resin immiscible with the crystalline polypropylene resin is blended in a ratio of from 105 to 300 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of the crystalline polypropylene resin, and the readily removable layer (B) is stretched at least monoaxially.

Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid crystal alignment agent that includes a polymer comprising polyamic acid including a repeating unit represented by the following Chemical Formula 1, polyimide including a repeating unit represented by the following Chemical Formula 2, or a combination thereof. In Chemical Formulae 1 and 2, X1, X2, Y1 and Y2 are the same in the detailed description.

Abstract: A multi layer film which comprises the following layers: I. an upper layer composed of a polyamide molding composition which is transparent at the selected layer thickness, and II. a lower layer composed of a polyamide molding composition which comprises the following components: a) from 70 to 99% by weight of a polyamide selected from a group of polyamides and copolyamides, as described, b) from 1 to 30% by weight of a copolymer which contains units of the following monomers: ?) from 20 to 94.5% by weight of one or more ?-olefins having from 2 to 12 carbon atoms, ?) from 5 to 79.5% by weight of one or more acrylic compounds, ?) from 0 to 50% by weight of an olefinically unsaturated epoxide, carboxylic anhydride, carboximide, oxazoline, or oxazinone, and has good printability and adhesive-bondability and transparency, and can be used, for example, as an overcoating for skis.

Abstract: An antimicrobial coating system and method are described. In some embodiments, a system may include a composition. The composition may include one or more bridged polycyclic compounds. At least one of the bridged polycyclic compounds may include at least two cyclic groups, and at least two of the cyclic groups may include quaternary ammonium moieties. In some embodiments, a method may include applying an antimicrobial coating to an oral surface, a surface of a construction substrate, a surface of a marine substrate, a surface of a medical device, or a surface of a personal care device. The protective coating may be antimicrobial. A protective coating may include antimicrobial bridged polycyclic compounds. Bridged polycyclic compounds may include quaternary ammonium compounds. Bridged polycyclic compounds based coating systems may impart self-cleaning properties to a surface (e.g., a tooth surface).

Abstract: The present invention provides for scaffolds for growing RPE cells, comprising two or more biodegradable polymers. The present invention also provides for methods for creating a scaffold for growing RPE cells. Additionally, the present invention provides for RGD peptide linked polymer scaffolds for supporting the growth of RPE cells. The present invention provides methods of culturing RPE cells using the scaffolds produced herein. The present invention also provides methods of treating vision loss through the administration of RPE cell attached RGD peptide linked polymer scaffolds produced herein. The present invention further provides kits for treating vision loss.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a laminated, thermoformable barrier film useful as a peelable surface liner, such as in containers and other shaped articles. The laminated film includes at least two layers, including a distal layer and a medial layer. The medial layer includes an odor-resistant polymer barrier layer that inhibits passage of gases and odors therethrough. The distal layer includes a polymer layer that inhibits permeation of a liquid through to distal layer from a contact face thereof to the barrier layer. Optionally, the distal layer can include a scratch resistant layer. The laminated film can also include a proximal layer that includes a layer of a pliable polymer. The laminated film can be included as a surface liner, or stack of surface liners, on a thermoformed article or on a sheet that can be thermoformed. The laminated sheets have multiple uses, including as liners for food service containers.

Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods of supplying a corrosion inhibitor including placing a corrosion inhibitor attached to a nanostructure carrier, placing the nanostructure carrier containing the corrosion inhibitor at a location and the nanostructure carrier is capable of releasing the corrosion inhibitor.

Abstract: The problem is to provide an electroconductive polymer composition in which, when a layer containing an electroconductive polymer material is formed, the thickness can arbitrarily be controlled and the layer has a high electroconductivity. The electroconductive polymer composition according to the present invention contains an electroconductive polymer, at least one of water and a water-miscible organic solvent, and a polymer having a urea group as a thickener. By the electroconductive polymer composition according to the present invention, when a layer containing an electroconductive polymer material is formed, the thickness can arbitrarily be controlled even if the amount of a thickener added is made small, and the layer containing an electroconductive polymer material having a high electroconductivity can be formed.

Abstract: An antistatic article having an antistatic layer disposed on a substrate is disclosed herein. The antistatic layer is formed from a cationic copolymer, a non-cationic (meth)acrylic polymer, and a crosslinking agent. The cationic copolymer consists essentially of a cationic monomer, a hydrophobic monomer, a crosslinkable monomer, and an optional nitrogen-containing monomer. The substrate may comprise an optical film such as a multilayer optical film. Methods for making the antistatic article and display devices containing the antistatic article are also disclosed.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a laminated film excellent in oxygen absorbing ability. A laminated film 100 according to the present invention includes an oxygen-absorbing layer 150, a first adjacent layer 140 and a second adjacent layer 160. The oxygen-absorbing layer 150 contains an oxygen absorber and an oxygen absorption reaction catalyst. The first adjacent layer 140 is laminated in contact with one of the surfaces of the oxygen-absorbing layer 150. The second adjacent layer 160 is laminated in contact with the other surface of the oxygen-absorbing layer 150. The content of the oxygen absorption reaction catalyst is 100 ppm to 5000 ppm inclusive in terms of the weight ratio with respect to the oxygen-absorbing layer 150.

Abstract: A malodor transmission-resistant plastic finding employment in cassettes housing flexible tubular material.

Abstract: A protective film for a polarizing membrane is provided which is prevented in light leakage generation, and excellent in moldability. The protective film contains a polyamide resin, and is subjected to an orientation (e.g., a drawing) to have a retardation value of not less than 300 nm. The polyamide resin may also contain an alicyclic polyamide resin, e.g., a resin whose monomers are an alicyclic diamine and an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid. The polyamide resin may have microcrystallinity. The Abbe number of the polyamide resin may be not less than 40.

Abstract: Exopolysaccharides, preferably obtained by fermenting bacteria from deep hydrothermal ecosystems, serve as agents for preventing the formation of unwanted biofilms on a surface. A method for protecting a surface by preventing the formation of the primary film leading to unwanted biofilms, includes placing the surface in contact with at least one exopolysaccharide, or grafting the exopolysaccharide onto the surface. A method for modifying the physical properties of a surface such that the adhesion of an unwanted bacterial biofilm to the surface is reduced is also described.

Abstract: A composite material engineered from metal and resin and a production method of the composite material. The composite material includes a metal portion composed of metal; a resin portion composed of resin; a polar functional group imparted to a surface of the metal portion; and an adhesion modifying agent mixed in the resin and including an adhesive functional group which interacts with the polar functional group. The metal portion and the resin portion are bonded by the interaction between the polar functional group and the adhesive functional group.

Abstract: High temperature bags for use in high temperature processes. Suitable high temperature processes include cooking food products, such as whole muscle meats, and sterilization of medical instruments. The high temperature bags may be comprised of multilayer films comprising materials that can withstand high temperatures and also have other beneficial properties such as, for example, the ability to be readily heat sealed, durability, no adhesion to food products, and good/improved moisture and gas barrier properties. These high temperature bags can preferably withstand temperatures greater than the boiling point of water, i.e., 212° F., more preferably greater than 300° F. and more even more preferably greater than 350° F. Furthermore, the high temperature bags may be used to freeze and ship products and may be placed directly into a high temperature environment, such as an oven or microwave, in order to cook or sterilize a product contained within the bag.

Abstract: Disclosed are a biaxially oriented polyester film which is excellent in dimensional stability, especially dimensional stability against environmental changes in, for example, temperature and humidity, and a polyester capable of providing the biaxially oriented polyester film with excellent dimensional stability. There is provided a copolymerized aromatic polyester containing aromatic dicarboxylic acid components represented by the following formulae (I) and (II) and a glycol component represented by the following formula (III), wherein a 4,4?-(alkylenedioxy)bisbenzoic acid component represented by the formula (I) is contained in an amount of 5% by mole or more and less than 90% by mole on the basis of a molar number of an aromatic dicarboxylic acid component; and a film thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to process for the treatment of a hydrophobic surface by a liquid film comprising an aqueous phase comprising the coating of said surface by the liquid whose aqueous phase comprises an effective amount of an agent of modification of the properties of surface and an active agent.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a multilayered polymeric film for covering an agricultural structure or greenhouse, wherein the film contains adjacent layers that are capable of delamination from one another.

Abstract: A multilayer film containing layers of polyamide and polyester, suitable as a back cover for a photovoltaic module is provided. The film comprises, in the order listed: a) a layer which comprises at least 35% by weight of polyamide; c) a layer which comprises at least 35% by weight, of a thermoplastic polyester; and e) a layer which comprises at least 35% by weightof polyamide; wherein the layers a) and e) further comprise 0.1 to 60% by weight, of a polyamine-polyamide graft copolymer, or the layer c) further comprises 0.1 to 30% by weight of polyamine-polyamide graft copolymer. The polyamine-polyamide graft copolymer comprises as copolymerized monomers: a polyamine having at least 4 nitrogen atoms and at least one polyamide-forming unit selected from the group consisting of a lactam, an ?-aminocarboxylic acid and an equimolar combinations of a diamine and a dicarboxylic acid. In another embodiment, adhesion promoting layers are placed between the layers.

Abstract: A spacecraft or spacesuit that provides shielding to reduce exposure to ionizing radiation such as high energy electrons and protons. Further, methods are provided for reducing exposure through spacesuits and manufacturing spacecraft and spacesuit shields.

Abstract: A polyamide molding composition with the following constitution is described: (a) from 40 to 90% by weight of a copolyamide, where this is composed of (a1) 1,6-hexanediamine and 1,10-decanediamine and also (a2) terephthalic acid and at least one other polyamide-forming monomer selected from the group of: dicarboxylic acid having from 8 to 18 carbon atoms, laurolactam, aminolauric acid, and/or mixtures thereof; (b) from 10 to 40% by weight of macromolecular plasticizers, with the proviso that these can have been replaced to some extent by low-molecular-weight plasticizers; (c) from 0 to 20% by weight of additives and/or added substances. Uses of this type of molding composition are also described, in particular for the production of a fuel line, cooling line, oil line or urea line for the automobile sector, as also are production processes to give moldings.

Abstract: A high-temperature insulation assembly for use in high-temperature electrical machines and a method for forming a high-temperature insulation assembly for insulating conducting material in a high-temperature electrical machine. The assembly includes a polymeric film and at least one ceramic coating disposed on the polymeric film. The polymeric film is disposed over conductive wiring or used as a conductor winding insulator for phase separation and slot liner.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are coating solutions comprising a reactive monomer, process and compositions for preparing the same that are suitable for a coating and/or reactive coating. More particularly, the present invention relates to monomers comprising a multifunctional N-vinylformamide crosslinking moiety and their use in coatings. Also disclosed are applications and compositions comprising coating solutions of a reactive monomer and its application in printing processes and inks.

Abstract: The invention relates to a time temperature indicator comprising a) at least one photo-chromic colorant introduced into and/or atop a matrix substrate and charged by exposure to UV light; b) at least a transparent colorless or a transparent colored light absorbing protecting layer adhered to the underlying layer a) which contains the photo-chromic colorant; characterized in that the light absorbing protecting layer comprises 1-50 wt % of an UV light absorber or an UV light absorber mixture and 0.1-10 wt % of an optical brightener wherein the weight ratio of the UV light absorber and optical brightener is 0.1-10.

Abstract: Disclosed is an impact-resistant modified polyamide molding compound which is suitable in particular for the production of containers having a good oxygen barrier and low-temperature impact strength. Also disclosed are containers which are produced from the thermoplastic polyamide molding compound. In particular, storage or transport containers for industrial chemicals, agrochemicals, the cosmetic industry, pharmaceutical industry or foodstuffs industry can be produced from the polyamide molding compound of the invention.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a multilayer composition containing fluoropolymer and method for fabricating the same, and a solar cell module. The multilayer composition includes: a fluoropolymer layer; a non-fluorinated polymer layer; and an adhesion promoter layer formed between the fluoropolymer layer and the non-fluorinated polymer layer, wherein the adhesion promoter layer includes aromatic diamines or aromatic polyamines.

Abstract: The invention relates to personal care, home care and fabric care compositions based on hyperbranched condensation polymers having in the polymer backbone at least one unit comprising an amide bond attached to a trismethylene-aminomethane group and to novel hyperbranched condensation polymers.

Abstract: There is provided a dimensionally stable laminated paperboard material having a tear-resistant polymer film core. The tear-resistant paperboard laminate is a multi-layer paperboard laminate with an integral polymer core having a tear resistance a thickness of at least 1 mil and a tear resistance of at least 350 grams of force in machine direction and 400 grams of force in cross direction, as measured by the Elmendorf tear propagation test. Two paperboard substrates are bonded on respective opposite sides of the polymer core, to provide printability, facilitate adherence and prevent frictional resistance. The multi-layer paperboard-polymer-paperboard laminate is particularly useful for child-resistant, senior-friendly and pilfer-proof packaging and may be printed on, hot-stamped, embossed, die-cut and glued using conventional printing and converting techniques. An adhesive laminating process and an extrusion laminating process for manufacturing the laminate are also disclosed.

Abstract: Coating compositions and coatings for medical devices formed from the coating compositions that include a catalyst in a support polymer, where the support polymer helps to support and retain the catalyst in the coating on the medical device. The catalyst in the support polymer can act to chemically bond specific compounds migrating from a body of the medical device formed from a polymer to at least one of the polymer and/or other specific compounds migrating from the body of the medical device.

Abstract: Components with improved erosion resistance are disclosed. A surface of the component or a substrate of the component is modified by coating the substrate with an elastomer layer. The elastomer layer is then modified by embedding hard particles onto an outer side of the elastomer layer. The hard particles exhibit higher fractured toughness providing enhanced erosion protection. The elastic properties of the elastomer experience little reduction because the surface embedded particles are located only at the outer side or outer surface of the elastomer layer. Therefore, the bond between the inner side of the elastomer layer and the substrate or component surface is not interfered with and the potential for electro-chemical corrosion and poor adhesion are not increased by the presence of the hard particles as the hard particles are located away from the inner face between the elastomer layer and the substrate.

Abstract: An improved adhesive composition having increased bond strength between a celluosic board and plastic film substrate is provided. The adhesive composition having improved adhesion includes a modified starch component, polyethylenimine and water. Articles having improved adhesion and methods of making the articles having improved adhesion are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyamide molding compound having heat aging resistance for use as automobile or electrical components and composed of: (A) 27-84.99 wt % of a polyamide mixture consisting of (A1) at least one semiaromatic, semicrystalline polyamide having a melting point of 255° C. to 330° C., (A2) at least one caprolactam-containing polyamide that is different from (A1) and that has a caprolactam content of at least 50 wt %, where the total caprolactam content is 22-30 wt %, with respect to the polyamide mixture, (B) 15-65 wt % of at least one filler and reinforcing agent, (C) 0.01-3.0 wt % of at least one thermal stabilizer, and (D) 0-5.0 wt % of at least one additive, where the components (A)-(D) add up to 100 wt %.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing polyculture equipment includes providing a building material to build the polyculture equipment; applying a waterproof coating of polyurea or polyaspartic to an interior surface of the building material; affixing an acrylic or glass window to an aperture in the building material; and applying polyurea or polyaspartic around edges of the window to provide a waterproof seal

Abstract: An image receiving element is a composite of two or more extruded layers on a support including, in order, an extruded compliant layer, an extruded antistatic tie layer, and an image receiving layer that may also be extruded. The extruded compliant layer is non-voided and comprises from about 10 to about 40 weight % of at least one elastomeric polymer. This image receiving element can be disposed on a support to form a thermal dye transfer receiver element, an electrophotographic image receiver element, or a thermal wax receiver element. Two or more extruded layers can be co-extruded.

Abstract: A coextruded multilayer film includes a core layer including a polyamide; two intermediate layers each including an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer; a first and second outer layer each including an olefinic copolymer or an amorphous cyclic olefin copolymer; and two tie layers each adhering an intermediate layer to a respective outer layer; the ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer of the first intermediate layer having a mole % ethylene at least 5 greater than the mole % ethylene of the ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer of the second intermediate layer An aseptic package includes a sterilized food product, and a sterilized pouch in which the sterilized food product is disposed, the sterilized pouch including the film of the invention. A method of making an aseptic package is also disclosed.

Abstract: An intermediate transfer media, such as a belt, that includes a first supporting substrate, such as a polyimide substrate layer, and a second layer of a silicone containing polyamideimide layer. Also, the intermediate transfer media can include a silicone containing polyamideimide single layer.

Abstract: An elastomeric article, such as a glove or a condom, is coated with a compound containing silicone, collagen and allantoin.

Abstract: A multilayer stretched film with barrier property that is free from deterioration of barrier properties attributable to dimensional change caused by moisture absorption, and bending, etc. A multilayer stretched film with barrier property obtained by biaxially stretching a multilayer laminate including at least three layers, namely, a polyester-based resin layer (Layer A), a polyamide-based resin layer (Layer B), and a polyester-based resin layer (Layer A), in this order (wherein the two Layers A may be the same or different) to obtain a biaxially stretched multilayer film; and providing a deposition layer (Layer C) on at least one surface of the biaxially stretched multilayer film; both of the Layers A containing a crystalline polyester; Layer B containing 70 to 99 wt % of aliphatic polyamide and 1 to 30 wt % of aromatic polyamide; and Layer C containing an inorganic substance.

Abstract: A method of forming a film resistant to blocking including the steps of providing a polymeric film having a first and second surface; applying the anti-blocking agent in a fluid or molten state to at least the first surface of the polymeric film; and gathering the treated film. The anti-blocking agent may be substantially acrylic free.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a molding composition which comprises at least 50% by weight of a copolyamide, which is composed of the following monomer combination: a) from 65 to 99 mol % of a substantially equimolar mixture composed of an unbranched aliphatic diamine having from 6 to 18 carbon atoms and of an unbranched aliphatic dicarboxylic acid having from 6 to 18 carbon atoms, ?where the mixture composed of diamine and dicarboxylic acid comprises an average of from 8 to 12 carbon atoms, b) from 1 to 35 mol % of a substantially equimolar mixture composed of a cycloaliphatic diamine having from 8 to 20 carbon atoms and of a dicarboxylic acid having from 6 to 18 carbon atoms, for production of a printable or printed item, such as a ski topcoat.

Abstract: The invention relates to opaquely coloured, infrared-reflecting mouldings which are able to serve as an IR barrier layer and can be used, for example, in the construction trade or in automotive engineering as, for example, a vehicle roof module with thermal protection properties.