Abstract: A high barrier film and method of forming a high barrier film. The film includes a biopolymer and metallization layers. A primer layer is applied to one of the metallization layer and the biopolymer layer and a nanocomposite barrier coating is disposed between the primer layer and the metallization layer. The film includes a second biopolymer layer and an adhesive layer, the adhesive layer disposed between the second biopolymer layer and the metallization layer, where the second biopolymer layer is adhered to at least one of the biopolymer layer, the metallization layer, the primer layer and the nanocomposite layer.

Abstract: Laminated structures for use in building construction are fabricated by a manufacturing process such that the laminating steps to not require elevated drying temperatures or an extended dwell time at any point. The process employs stock materials that simultaneously reduce cost and improve performance. This is accomplished using a specially formulated viscoelastic glue and ambient temperature drying apparatus. As a result, the production capacity of the manufacturing facility, cost of goods, and delivered performance are greatly improved over existing methods.

Abstract: A transparent conductive laminated body (1) contains a polymer film having a metallic compound layer and a transparent conductive layer laminated sequentially on at least one surface thereof, (2) the metallic compound layer is in contact with the transparent conductive layer, and (3) the metallic compound layer has a thickness of 0.5 nm or more and less than 10.0 nm.

Abstract: A decorated device and an easy-cleaning film are provided. The decorated device includes a body, an easy-cleaning layer, and an adhesion layer. The body has a outer surface. The easy-cleaning layer is exposed and conformally disposed on the outer surface. A material of the easy-cleaning layer includes a polymer containing fluorine. The adhesion layer is disposed between the outer surface and the easy-cleaning layer.

Abstract: Heavy metal-free compostable polymers, composites and articles anaerobically biodegrade in landfills in a relatively short time. Heavy metal-free composite polymeric articles and sheets such as indoor or outdoor signs, billboards, banners, images, protective barriers, backdrops and wall coverings have very useful service durations and yet are landfill biodegradable.

Abstract: A circuit-connecting material which is interposed between circuit electrodes facing each other and electrically connects the electrodes in the pressing direction by pressing the facing electrodes against each other; the circuit-connecting material comprising as essential components (1) a curing agent capable of generating free radicals upon heating, (2) a hydroxyl-group-containing resin having a molecular weight of 10,000 or more and (3) a radical-polymerizable substance. Also provided are a circuit terminal connected structure and a circuit terminal connecting method which make use of such a material.

Abstract: A circuit-connecting material interposed between mutually-facing circuit electrodes, and electrically connecting the electrodes, either by direct contact, or via conductive particles present in the material. The circuit-connecting material features: (1) a curing agent capable of generating free radicals upon heating; (2) a radical-polymerizable substance, and two or more microscopically separated phases. The two or more microscopically separated phases include an elastomer phase of carboxyl-group-containing elastomer and a phenoxy resin phase of a phenoxy resin having a weight average molecular weight of 10,000 or more.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transferable curable non-liquid film on a release substrate, process for making same, bonding processes utilising same, assemblies comprising substrates bonded together using same and the cure product of said films. Pre-applied materials are also described.

Abstract: The present invention provides aqueous self-inspecting wet coatings or films that dry to form translucent to clear weather-resistive barriers on a substrate, preferably a building substrate such as sheathing. The coatings comprise, as a wet film, one or more aqueous emulsion or dispersion polymer that can form a film in use conditions and less than 6% pigment volume concentration (% PVC), of one or more opacifier, one or more extender in amounts up to critical % pigment volume concentration (CPVC), optionally, one or more pigment, and substantially no void, hollow core, or hollow sphere containing pigment. The coatings or films enable one to apply the correct amount of coating to make a weather barrier that dries to a see-through coating or film.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a graded barrier film comprising a layered structure, wherein the layered structure comprises a first layer consisting of metal oxide; an intermediate layer consisting of metal nitride or metal oxynitride which is arranged on the first layer; and a third layer consisting of a metal oxide which is arranged on the intermediate layer. The present invention further refers to a sputtering method for manufacturing this graded barrier film and a device encapsulated with this graded barrier film.

Abstract: A ceramic matrix composite precursor slurry composition includes a thermosetting resin, a suitable curing agent, a ceramic component, a carbonaceous solids component, and optionally, a suitable solvent. The thermosetting resin may be a polyester, a vinyl ester, an epoxy resin, a bismaleimide resin, and/or a polyamide resin. The carbonaceous solids component provides a suitable amount of carbon char upon pyrolization. The precursor slurry composition may comprise up to about 70 volume % solids after removal of the solvent, and prior to cure. A sheet molding compound first and second outer films comprising the precursor slurry composition and randomly dispersed reinforcing material carried between the first and second outer films.

Abstract: The present invention has its object to provide an interlayer film for a laminated glass, which is excellent in penetration resistance, moisture resistance, and sound insulation. The present invention relates to an interlayer film for a laminated glass, which comprises: a polyvinyl acetal resin; and a plasticizer, the plasticizer being represented by formula (1): wherein R1 represents a phenyl group, R2 represents an alkylene group having 2 to 4 carbon atoms, and n represents 4 to 6.

Abstract: Described is a recloseable pack having a cold-sealed layer of adhesive which is recloseable after the pack has been opened, the layer of adhesive comprising an emulsion polymer composed to an extent of at least 60% by weight of principal monomers selected from the group consisting of C1 to C20 alkyl (meth)acrylates, vinyl esters of carboxylic acids comprising up to 20 C atoms, vinylaromatics having up to 20 C atoms, ethylenically unsaturated nitriles, vinyl halides, vinyl ethers of alcohols comprising 1 to 10 C atoms, aliphatic hydrocarbons having 2 to 8 C atoms and one or two double bonds, and mixtures of these monomers, the emulsion polymer being preparable by emulsion polymerization of free-radically polymerizable monomers in the presence of at least one protective colloid. Also described are aqueous polymer dispersions suitable for producing the pack of the invention, and polymer films coated with the polymer dispersions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transparent conductor provided with a base comprising a first a resin, a conductive layer comprising conductive particles and a second resin, and an intermediate layer composed of a third resin formed between the base and the conductive layer, wherein the glass transition temperature Tg of the intermediate layer is lower than the Tg of the conductive layer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a light control film comprising: two transparent electroconductive resin substrates; and a light control layer sandwiched between the two transparent electroconductive resin substrates, the light control layer comprising: a resin matrix; and a light control suspension dispersed in the resin matrix, wherein at least one of the transparent electroconductive resin substrates has, on the light control layer side thereof, a primer layer, and the primer layer is made of a thin film comprising a material containing a (meth)acrylate having, in the molecule thereof, a hydroxyl group. Thus, it is possible to provide a light control film that improves the adhesion between a film matrix and a substrate, and that achieves a stable light control function.

Abstract: Disclosed are fluorinated acrylate compounds.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a biocidal composition comprising a blend of one or more pyrithione compounds, and one or more pyrrole compounds of Formula I wherein said biocidal composition is copper free or low copper content.

Abstract: Disclosed are an aqueous adhesive composition for dry lamination and a laminate fabricated using the same. More particularly, the disclosed aqueous adhesive composition for dry lamination includes an aqueous resin dispersion A and a water-dispersible isocyanate B, wherein the aqueous resin dispersion A is prepared using the following ingredients (a) to (d), that is, an unsaturated monomer having a hydroxyl group (b), C1-C4 alkyl acrylic and/or methacrylic ester (c) and an additional unsaturated monomer (d) co-polymerizable with the unsaturated monomer (a), in the presence of an emulsifier having a phosphate group (a). The aqueous adhesive composition for dry lamination as described above exhibits excellent adhesion when used in laminate adhesion between at least two different plastic films, a plastic film and an aluminum foil or a metal welding film, etc., while having superior hydrothermal resistance sufficient for a resulting laminate to endure hot water conditions.

Abstract: The invention describes a polymeric sheet that has at least one layer that comprises an ionomer or ionomer blend that incorporates a partially neutralized alpha, beta-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid component and is useful in glass laminate applications. The ionomer or ionomer blend contains one or more monovalent metal ions in an amount ranging from about 1 to about 60%, preferably about 10 to about 55%, and more preferably about 15 to about 50%, and one or more polyvalent metal ions in an amount ranging from about 40 to about 99%, preferably about 45 to about 90%, and more preferably about 50 to about 85%. This ratio range of monovalent and polyvalent metal neutralization ions provides synergistically greater adhesion to glass than found for either the monovalent or the polyvalent metal neutralization ions alone.

Abstract: Adhesive compositions and articles that contain these adhesive compositions are described. More particularly, the adhesive compositions include (a) a block copolymer prepared from monoethylenically unsaturated monomers and (b) a tackifier mixture. The adhesives compositions can be adhered to many substrates including those having a non-polar surface.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a multilayer barrier film capable of encapsulating a moisture and/or oxygen sensitive electronic or optoelectronic device, the barrier film comprises at least one nanostructured layer comprising reactive nanoparticles capable of interacting with moisture and/or oxygen, the reactive nanoparticles being distributed within a polymeric binder, and at least one ultraviolet light neutralizing layer comprising a material capable of absorbing ultraviolet light, thereby limiting the transmission of ultraviolet light through the barrier film

Abstract: A radical polymerizable composition includes a radical polymerizable compound and an organoborane-azole complex. The organoborane-azole complex includes an azole having at least two nitrogen atoms wherein at least one nitrogen atom is an sp3 nitrogen atom and is substituted. A method of forming the composition includes the step of combining the radical polymerizable compound and the organoborane-azole complex to form the composition. The method also includes the step of polymerizing the composition. A composite article which includes a substrate and a cured composition disposed on the substrate is also provided. The cured composition is formed from polymerization of the composition.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds generally comprising an indeno[2?,3?:3,4]naptho[1,2-b]pyran structure. Such compounds may be useful for their photochromic properties, and be used in certain photochromic compositions. Such compositions may further comprise other photochromic compositions and/or materials. Additionally, such compounds and/or compositions may be suitable for preparing certain photochromic articles. Also described herein are methods for preparing certain photochromic compounds, compositions, and articles.

Abstract: An insulation material (3) for use in, or when used in, building and/or construction, including a moisture vapour permeable, liquid water and air impermeable, monolithic, dimensionally stable, substrate layer (1) bearing an overlying moisture vapour permeable, liquid water impermeable, low emissivity layer (2) applied as a thin organic coating containing infrared reflective matter. The substrate layer (1) may be laminated to a support layer (5) having a strength which is greater than that of the substrate layer by an intermittent adhesive 4.

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: The present invention is an improved polymeric resin composition comprising or consisting essentially of from about 70 wt % to about 79 wt % units derived from ethylene and from about 21 wt % to about 30 wt % units derived from an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid having from 3 to 8 carbons. Resins of the present invention are particularly suitable for preparing transparent laminates useful as glazing elements that provide a greater measure of safety than non-laminated glazing elements. Laminates of the present invention have 3% haze or less without the addition of amines.

Abstract: A metallized laminate film exhibiting improved moisture barrier property as well as maintaining a high bio-polymer content and degradability property is disclosed. The laminate film includes a first core layer of polylactic acid polymer and a second skin layer comprising a polyolefin metal receiving layer. The metal receiving layer or the core layer, or both, may be blended with an amount of polar-modified tie-resin to improve bonding. Alternatively, a discrete tie-resin layer may be interposed between the polyolefin metal receiving layer and the crystalline polylactic acid polymer core layer. The polyolefin metal receiving layer may be discharge-treated on the side opposite the core layer and metallized.

Abstract: A mixture of poly(vinyl chloride) and epoxidized methyl soyate is disclosed. The epoxidized methyl soyate as a plasticizer replaces butyl benzyl phthalate which is conventionally used for the manufacture of multi-layer laminate sheet flooring or single layer tile flooring. The epoxidized methyl soyate, a bio-plasticizer, unexpectedly is a “drop-in” replacement for the butyl benzyl phthalate, both in terms of processing and performance. Also poly(vinyl chloride)-epoxidized methyl soyate mixtures have much better heat stability than poly(vinyl chloride)-butyl benzyl phthalate mixtures.

Abstract: The invention relates to a molded body consisting of plastic with a material thickness of at least 150 $g(m)m at any point. Said body contains a polymer mixture of an impact-resistance modified poly(meth)acrylate plastic, a polymethyl methacrylate matrix, elastomer particles contained in said matrix and a fluoropolymer. According to the invention, the fraction of the fluoropolymer in the mixture is between 30 and 95 wt. % and the polymer mixture of the impact-resistance modified poly(meth)acrylate plastic and the fluoropolymer is present in an outer layer with a continuous material thickness of at least 10 $g(m)m. The invention is characterized in that the impact-resistance modified poly(meth)acrylate plastic consists of between 20 and 70 wt. % poly(meth)acrylate matrix and between 30 and 80 wt. % elastomer particles.

Abstract: Disclosed is a solventborne coating composition that provides a high quality basecoat especially for automotive substrates, methods for forming a layer of the solventborne coating composition and substrates coated with the coating composition. The coating composition contains an acrylic polymer that has both acid functional groups and polyether functional groups.

Abstract: Presently described are multilayer optical films comprising an optical stack comprising at least one first birefringent optical layer; at least one (e.g. isotropic) second optical layer having a birefringence of less than 0.04 at 633 nm, and optionally at least one skin layer. The second layer, skin layer, or a combination thereof comprises a blend of at least one methyl methacrylate polymer and at least one styrene-acrylonitrile polymer.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition (which optionally can coat plastic substrates) the composition comprising a block copolymer and a polymer P; where the block copolymer comprises at least blocks [A]x[B]y; where at least block [A] is obtained by a controlled radical polymerisation of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer via a reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) mechanism (optionally in solution in the presence of a control agent and a source of free radicals); and wherein block [A] comprises 20 to 100 mol % of ethylenically unsaturated monomer units bearing water-dispersing functional groups; wherein block [B] comprises 20 to 100 mol % of ethylenically unsaturated monomer units bearing plastic adhesion promoting functional groups; and wherein polymer P is prepared in the presence of blocks [A]x[B]y. The compositions may be used to coat plastic substrates, foam; surfaces having low surface energy, hydrophobic substrates and/or polyolefins.

Abstract: Adhesives suitable for use with low surface energy materials are described. The adhesive contain an acrylic copolymer, a high glass transition temperature tackifier and a low glass transition temperature tackifier. The acrylic copolymer is the reaction product of a first alkyl(meth)acrylate having at least 5 carbon atoms in the alkyl group, a second alkyl(meth)acrylate having 1 to 4 carbon atoms in the alkyl group, and a vinyl carboxylic acid. Both tackifiers have a Tg greater than the Tg of the acrylic copolymer. The high glass transition temperature tackifier has a Tg of at least 20° C. and the low glass transition temperature tackifier has a Tg of less than 0° C.

Abstract: A reinforced fiber blank and process of manufacturing same are provided. The process includes passing a continuous fiber sheet through a bath of thermoplastic resin so that the thermoplastic resin permeates the continuous fiber sheet to form a continuous fiber substrate permeated with the thermoplastic resin; stacking at least one fiber substrate and at least one thermoplastic resin layer to form a stack; and heating and pressing the stack at a temperature between about 60° C. and 150° C. to produce the finished reinforced fiber blank.

Abstract: Adhesive encapsulating compositions for use in electronic devices such as organic electroluminescent devices, touch screens, photovoltaic devices, and thin film transistors are disclosed herein. The adhesive encapsulating compositions include pressure sensitive adhesives comprising one or more polyisobutylene resins, in combination with optional multifunctional (meth)acrylate monomers and/or optional tackifiers.

Abstract: This invention relates to stabilized polymerizable compositions comprising compounds containing moieties capable of free radical polymerization and organoborane initiators capable of initiating free radical polymerization and adhesives based on such compositions. In another embodiment the invention relates to a method of polymerizing compounds containing moieties capable of free radical polymerization and to methods of bonding substrates (including flexible substrates) using such compositions. The invention also relates to coatings, laminates, and components including these compositions.

Abstract: A shrink film comprises a skin layer and a base layer. The skin layer may comprise polystyrene or modified polyester. The base layer may comprise alpha-olefin/cyclic-olefin copolymer or alpha-olefin/vinyl aromatic copolymer. The film has a free shrink at 100° C. of at least about 10%. The film is useful for shrink sleeve applications.

Abstract: Acrylate latexes are described which provide properties of good balance of moderate elongation, low dirt pick up, alkaline resistance, UV light resistance, and efflorescence resistance for masonry coatings. These latexes have a large portion of repeating units from C8-C12 alcohol esters of acrylic acid and/or vinyl versatates along with 5-15 weight percent of repeating units from acrylonitrile. They have a glass transition temperature of ?50 to +10° C.

Abstract: Multilayer coatings comprising at least two layers wherein at least one layer comprises a composition comprising graphene sheets and at least one binder and wherein at least two layers have different compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for producing a crack-free abradable coating with enhanced adhesion. The methods include the steps of providing a substrate and applying an abradable material to the substrate, either directly or indirectly via one or more additional layers. A critical coating temperature of the abradable material is determined that ensures that the thermal stress level in the abradable material is lower than the tensile strength of the abradable material. The temperature of the abradable material is held at a constant temperature below the critical coating temperature throughout the step of applying the abradable material to the substrate.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a liquid crystal display array substrate includes forming a gate wiring line having a gate pad electrode, forming a data wiring line having a data pad electrode, forming a protection layer over the gate pad electrode and the data pad electrode, and positioning etching tapes on the protection layer over the gate pad electrode and the data pad electrode.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the sheet, comprises: a cap layer comprising an acrylic polymer; and a base layer, wherein the sheet is thermoformable. The base layer comprises a cycloaliphatic polyester copolymer and an optionally, an aromatic polycarbonate. The cycloaliphatic polyester copolymer can comprise greater than 10 wt % cycloaliphatic diol or acid or combination thereof, based upon a total weight of the cycloaliphatic polyester copolymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a melt-in-place acrylic binder that is applied to a substrate in the form of a powder, followed by a fusing together of the binder powder by heat or radiation. Particulate filler is present either on the substrate, mixed with the binder powder, or admixed into the binder powder prior to fusion. The fused binder helps adhere the particulate fillers to the substrate, and may or may not cover the particulate filler.

Abstract: A surface composition for reducing degradation and fading of surfaces subjected to extended periods of submersion in an aqueous liquid includes at least one clear barrier layer and at least one under layer, wherein the clear barrier layer is in use, disposed atop the under layer and in contact with the aqueous liquid whereby the clear barrier layer protects the structure and appearance of the under layer. The clear barrier layer provides structural protection against degradation from chemical attack and from fading due to UV exposure.

Abstract: Adhesive encapsulating compositions for use in electronic devices such as organic electroluminescent devices, touch screens, photovoltaic devices, and thin film transistors are disclosed herein. The adhesive encapsulating compositions include pressure sensitive adhesives comprising one or more cyclic olefin copolymers, in combination with multifunctional (meth)acrylate monomers and tackifiers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a matte resin film having a matte surface which allows a printed pattern to be clearly seen through a matte surface when the pattern is on a surface of the matte resin film opposite to the matte surface. The matte resin film has a resin film substrate and a matte layer formed on at least one surface of the resin film substrate, wherein the matte layer has a top surface that has a 60-degree specular gloss Gs being 5% to 60%, and wherein the matte resin film has a haze H that satisfies the inequality: H<70(%)?Gs. Preferably, the matte layer contains a transparent resin and transparent fine particles dispersed therein.

Abstract: New polyelectrolyte copolymer, composite material, multilayer film and substrate carrying such polyelectrolyte copolymer, composite and multilayer film wherein the polyelectrolyte copolymer comprises a) a first type of identical or different units (A) each comprising one or more dihydroxyphenyl groups such that sidechains are present along the backbone of the polyelectrolyte copolymer which contain at least one dihydroxyphenyl group each; and (b1) a second type of identical or different units (B1) each comprising a cationic moiety, or (b2) a second type of identical or different units (B2) each comprising an anionic moiety.

Abstract: The present invention provides a receptacle (30) for a therapeutic fluid susceptible to deterioration on exposure to a gas such as oxygen or carbon dioxide. The receptacle (30) has walls of sheet material each including at least one layer forming a barrier essentially impermeable to such gas, and a seal sealing the walls together in a region thereof. A transfer tube (40) is sealed in the seal having a proximal end in the receptacle (30), a distal end accessible from outside the receptacle (30), a flow passage (56) extending between said proximal and distal ends, and a closure (54) blocking flow through the flow passage (56) adapted to be pierced by a tubular needle for transfer of therapeutic through the needle. The transfer tube (40) and closure (54) are essentially impermeable to said gas.

Abstract: Provided are plastic substrates and methods of forming the same. The method includes applying a protective layer composition including reactive monomers on a organic substrate, and polymerizing the reactive monomers to form a protective layer.

Abstract: Coated articles and methods for making the same. The coated article includes a plastic substrate with a coating layer at least partially disposed about the substrate. The coating layer can include at least one propylene copolymer comprising 60 wt % to 98 wt % propylene derived units and 2 wt % to 40 wt % one or more other alpha olefins. The propylene copolymer preferably has a triad tacticity of 90% or more, a heat of fusion of less than 80 J/g, a weight average molecular weight (Mw) as measured by GPC of from 70,000 to 250,000, and a MWD of 2.0 to 2.5.