Abstract: Non-conductive films for constructing lighter than air balloons are provided. A non-conductive film may comprise multiple layers of gas barrier polymers. An outer surface printable layer and an interior heat or ultrasonically sealable layer may also be included. Each gas barrier film may comprise multiple (e.g., from 3 to approximately 75) barrier layers. A gas barrier core has a nano-layer structure. A gas barrier core may also comprise a biodegradable film or a bio-based film. A non-conductive film may comprise a metal layer for enhancing gas barrier properties. The metal layer may be discontinuous. The metal layer may be conductive and coated with an insulating top coat.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a polyimide-graphene composite material and a method for preparing same. More particularly, it relates to a polyimide-graphene composite material prepared by adding modified graphene and a basic catalyst during polymerization of a polyimide precursor so as to improve mechanical strength and electrical conductivity and enable imidization at low temperature and a method for preparing same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a low density polyethylene having a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn which is 15 or less, a storage modulus G?, measured at a loss modulus G? of 5 kPa, which is above 3000 Pa, a weight average molecular weight (Mw) which is between 192000 and 250000 g/mol and has a melt flow rate (MFR) according to ISO 1133 (190° C., 2.16 kg) which is higher than 3.0 g/10 min, compositions, a process for production of the low density polyethylene, a low density polyethylene which is obtainable by the process, a continuous ethylene polymerization method for introducing vinylidene in a low density polyethylene, a method for an extrusion coating process or a method for an extrusion lamination process, an article, e.g. an extrusion article, an extrusion lamination article, film blowing article, film casting article, wire and cable extrusion article, injection moulding article, blow moulding article or pipe extrusion article, and uses of the low density polyethylene.

Abstract: Provided is a polymer nanowire which contains nanoparticles so as to have new functionalities. A thin film 103 is formed on a substrate 101 and includes functional nanoparticles and polymers, and further includes a photosensitive pigment as required. The thin film 103 is irradiated with a pulsed laser. This causes a polymer nanowire 109 containing the functional nanoparticles to grow from a surface of the thin film 103.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of artificial graphite sheet and a product thereof. The artificial graphite sheet manufactured by means of the manufacturing method can be rolled up to minimize the occupied space and facilitate transfer and delivery. The manufacturing method includes steps of: selecting graphite powder (granules) and polymer and mixing the graphite powder with polymer; heating, compounding and homogenizing the mixture to form a graphite (mixture) subassembly with a basic thickness; calendering the graphite subassembly to form a graphite (mixture) sheet assembly with a purposed thickness; thermostatically maturing the graphite sheet assembly and gradually cooling the graphite sheet assembly to room temperature to form a flexible sheet body; and rolling up the flexible sheet body into a roll form with a rolling apparatus. The manufacturing equipment and process of the artificial graphite sheet are simplified and the manufacturing time is shortened.

Abstract: The invention concerns an olefinically unsaturated radial styrenic block copolymer having the general formula A-B—Y—(B-A)n wherein each A is independently a polymer block composed of at least 90 mol. % of an alkenyl aromatic hydrocarbon, each B is independently a polymer block composed of at least 90 mol. % of one or more conjugated dienes, Y is the remnant of a coupling agent, and n is an integer from 2 to 5. The invention is also an improved vulcanizer-free latex comprising water and the olefinically unsaturated radial styrenic block copolymer. Moreover, the invention concerns a process for preparing articles by coagulation dipping from the improved latex and dipped goods made from such latex.

Abstract: A laminated article comprises a substrate having opposite major surfaces, and a multi-layer lamination composition comprising (i) a base layer and (ii) an adhesion layer bonded to at least one surface of the base layer. The adhesion layer (ii) comprises a propylene copolymer which comprises units derived from propylene and from about 3 to about 25 wt % of units derived from ethylene and/or a C4 to C8 alpha-olefin and which has a melting temperature less than about 105° C. and a heat of fusion less than about 75 J/g. The lamination composition is thermally laminated to the substrate such that said adhesion layer (ii) is bonded to at least one major surface of said substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polarizing plate, a method for producing the same, and an image display device comprising the same, and more specifically to a polarizing plate which is characterized by comprising: a) a polarizer, b) a hardening resin layer which is provided on at least one side of the polarizer and formed from a photocurable composition comprising: 4 to 95 parts by weight of (A) a photocurable acrylic polymer, 4 to 95 parts by weight of (B) a poly-functional acrylic monomer, and 1 to 20 parts by weight of (C) a photo-polymerization initiator, based on 100 parts by weight of the photocurable composition, a method for manufacturing the same, and an image display device using the same. According to the present invention, a polarizing plate, which exhibits excellent polarizing properties and durability, has high surface hardness, and may be formed as a thin plate, may be provided.

Abstract: Improved methods and apparatus are provided for the production of prepreg slit tape wherein master rolls of prepreg sheet are formed which are capable of being slit, with liner attached, at high precision.

Abstract: The stack of laminations consists of punched laminations (5), which are bonded together by an adhesive agent. The adhesive agent is composed of an adhesive (4) and an initiator (15), which consists of methacrylates, derivative imines and methacrylic esters. The completely cured adhesive bond has long-term resistance when exposed to a temperature of at least over 80° C. The adhesive (4) is applied over the full surface area and in a contacting manner to one side of the lamination (5) and the initiator (15) is applied to the same side and/or to the other side of the lamination (5). The initiator (15) reacts with the adhesive (4) when contact is made and establishes the adhesive connection between laminations (5) lying against one another. The adhesive agent may, however, also be an adhesive (4) that cures by itself when heat is applied.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for applying a liquid UV-curable primer sealant to natural stone tiles and related articles followed immediately by the exposure to a requisite amount of low intensity UVA-type UV radiation to partially cure the primer sealant. The partial curing, or pre-setting, of the primer sealant enables control of the ultimate depth of penetration of the primer sealer into the natural stone tiles and natural stone articles of which many examples are quite porous. Because the low level UV irradiation is instantaneous after the primer sealant application the level of primer sealant penetration into the natural stone surface is regulated. The pre-curing of the primer sealant is conducted to intentionally solidify or immobilize the sealant that has actually penetrated into the natural stone surface. The uppermost layers of the primer sealant are left in a semi-liquid or uncured state to allow for wetting and intermingling by the top sealant once it is applied.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a polyethylene blend composition having reduced chill roll buildup during extrusion process, and films and coating layers made therefrom. The polyethylene blend composition according to the present invention provide reduced chill roll buildups during extrusion process, and comprises: (a) from 60 to 95 percent by weight of a linear polyethylene composition comprising less than or equal to 100 percent by weight of the units derived from ethylene, and less than 15 percent by weight of units derived from one or more ?-olefin comonomers; wherein said linear polyethylene composition has a density in the range of from 0.917 to 0.975 g/cm3, a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) in the range of from 1.70 to 3.62, a melt index (I2) in the range of from 2 to 50 g/10 minutes, and a vinyl unsaturation in the range of from less than 0.

Abstract: A touch panel is formed by firstly forming a film layer on a first plate, and next, sequentially forming a buffer layer on the film layer, forming a sensing layer on the buffer layer, forming a second plate on the sensing layer. After the foregoing formation procedures, the first plate is removed from the film layer. Next, a cover is attached to the film layer. In this way, the film layer is located between the cover and the buffer layer. Finally, the second plate is removed from the sensing layer, so as to form a touch panel with the features of light weight, thin thickness and low costs.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of a polypropylene-paper laminate, comprising providing a film of biaxially-orientated polypropylene which does not carry any PVdC coating, and laminating said film to a paper substrate using a UV-curable adhesive; characterised in that said film is substantially free from fatty acid amides. The invention also relates to polypropylene-paper laminates and food packages containing the film. The invention also relates to a film of biaxially-orientated polypropylene substantially free from fatty acid amides, which carries an anti-mist coating on one of its faces.

Abstract: The use of an aqueous Solution comprising at least one polyanion and at least one high molecular weight polyethyleneimine is described, for providing oxygen barrier properties to a polymer film. The polyanion is a polymer comprising acid groups neutralized with a base selected from the group consisting of inorganic bases and monovalent organic bases and having a weight average molecular weight of at least 10000 g/mol.

Abstract: Unoriented film comprising at least one layer of a polymer composition comprising a styrenic based elastomer and a propylene copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sealing device (1) comprising a barrier layer (2) and an adhesive layer (3), and which is suitable for sealing bases in the building sector. The adhesive layer comprises a polymer P2, the polymer P2 being polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP) or a copolymer of ethylene and propylene, and a polyolefin-based polymer P3, the polymer P3 having at least one functional group which is selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acids, OH-groups, anhydrides, acetates and glycidyl methacrylate, and azo-dicarbonamide A. The invention further relates to a method for sealing the said bases. The method according to the invention allows structures of civil engineering to be sealed rapidly and efficiently and ensures good adhesion of the sealing device on the base.

Abstract: A transparent conductive film includes a film base and a polycrystalline layer of indium tin oxide formed on the film base. The polycrystalline layer has a thickness of 10 nm to 30 nm, an average value of gain size of 180 nm to 270 nm, and a carrier density of greater than 6×1020/cm3 and less than or equal to 9×1020/cm3.

Abstract: Provided are an optical member, a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, and an LCD. The optical member may have excellent endurance reliability even when a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is formed to have a thickness of 20 ?m or less.

Abstract: Provided are: a polymerizable composition; a polymer obtained by polymerizing the composition (including an optical adhesive sheet); an image display device using the polymer; and a method for manufacturing the image display device. The polymerizable composition includes: (1) at least one chosen from the group consisting of a compound including a (meth)acrylol group with a polyolefin structural unit, a compound including a (meth)acrylol group with a hydrogenated polyolefin structural unit, a compound including a (meth)acrylol group with a (poly)ester structural unit, and a compound including a (meth)acrylol group with a (poly)carbonate structural unit; (2) a liquid compound including a (meth)acrylol group other than constituent (1); (3) at least one chosen from the group consisting of liquid hydrogenated polybutadiene polyol, liquid hydrogenated polyisoprene polyol, and hydrogenated dimer diol; and (4) a photopolymerization initiator.

Abstract: Disposable medical items made from bioplastic resins include a biodegradable resin selected from the group consisting of polylactic acid (PLA), cellulose based PH, polycaprolate (PCL), polybutyleneadipatetetephathalate (PBT), polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), green polyethylene (GPE), green polyethylene terephthalate (GPET), Poly3-hydoxybutrate-3-hydroxyhexxanate (PHBH), poly-D-lactide (PDLA), and poly-L-lactide (PLLA); a plasticizer intermixed with the resin to provide a generally homogenous bioplastic; and a device formed from the bioplastic, where the device is at least one of a vaginal speculum, a specimen container, a measuring cup, a urinal, or a medical band.

Abstract: A composition for imprints comprising a polymerizable monomer, a photopolymerization initiator, and a polymer having a functional group with at least one of a fluorine atom or a silicon atom and having a polymerizable functional group, wherein the polymer has a weight-average molecular weight of at least 2000 and the amount of the polymer is from 0.01 to 20% by mass relative to the polymerizable monomer, is excellent in patternability and mold releasability, capable of forming good patterns and free from a problem of mold contamination.

Abstract: A transparent substrate for optical elements which is capable of suppressing cracking is provided, and a transparent substrate for optical elements which is capable of extending the life of optical elements such as organic EL elements used in organic EL illumination devices or polarizer plates used in liquid crystal display devices is provided. This transparent substrate for optical elements is characterized by having an inorganic layer and a hydrophilic layer laminated sequentially on a transparent resin film. For this reason, this transparent substrate for optical elements can have excellent gas barrier properties, inhibits degeneration of optical elements due to water vapor, suppresses cracking, is transparent and flexible, is easy to handle, can be efficiently and economically manufactured, and has excellent design properties.

Abstract: A component comprising a stacked interleaved film structure that includes a plurality of layers inert to light. Alternating layers are either doped with a reverse saturable absorber (RSA) material or the RSA material is located between the adjacent inert layers. In some embodiments, the inert alternating layers have different refractive indices. A data storage device and methods of manufacture are also disclosed.

Abstract: A multi-layer structure including an interlayer to relieve stress in the structure, a device including the structure, and a method of forming the device and structure are disclosed. The structure includes a substrate having a first coefficient of thermal expansion, an interlayer, and a coating having a second coefficient of thermal expansion. The interlayer reduces stress in the structure that would otherwise exist in the structure as a result of the difference in coefficients of thermal expansion of the substrate and the coating.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a toner image holding member, a transfer unit, and a supply unit. The toner image holding member holds a toner image. The transfer unit transfers the toner image held by the toner image holding member to a recording medium. The supply unit supplies powder such that the powder is interposed between an end portion of the recording medium and the toner image holding member and/or the transfer unit if the recording medium includes an intermediate adhesive layer.

Abstract: Random copolymers of propylene with ethylene, and optionally other olefins, comprising from 3.5% to 6.5% by weight of ethylene and having a melt flow rate (MFR) according to ISO 1133 (230° C., 2.16 Kg) of less than 10 g/10 min and a melting temperature (Tm), determined by DSC, satisfying the relation: 45° C.?Tm+C?150° C. wherein C is the quantity (by weight) of ethylene in the copolymer. The random copolymers of the invention are specifically suited for cast film and/or sheet applications.

Abstract: A water repellent composition comprising a fluorinated copolymer having structural units based on a monomer (a) having a C1-6 polyfluoroalkyl group, structural units based on a monomer (b) having a C1-6 alkyl group and structural units based on a monomer (c) (halogenated olefin), and a medium, wherein the proportion of the structural units based on the monomer (a) is from 50 to 90 mass % of the structural units (100 mass %) based on all the monomers.

Abstract: A metal dichalcogenide layer is produced on a transfer substrate by seeding F16CuPc molecules on a surface of a growth substrate, growing a layer (e.g., a monolayer) of a metal dichalcogenide via chemical vapor deposition on the growth substrate surface seeded with F16CuPc molecules, and contacting the F16CuPc-molecule and metal-dichalcogenide coated growth substrate with a composition that releases the metal dichalcogenide from the growth substrate.

Abstract: A method of forming a liquid repellent coating on a surface of a substrate, where the surface is exposed to a monomer in a plasma process under conditions that maintain the monomer in situ for a period of time to allow a polymeric layer to form on the surface, wherein the conditions comprise at least one cycle of varying pressure.

Abstract: A composite material comprises a reinforcing material carried in a polymer matrix material which is the polymerization product of a polymerizable composition comprising a di-activated vinyl compound, with the proviso that the di-activated vinyl compound is not a cyanoacrylate. The reinforcing materials may be a wide variety of substrates including thermally sensitive materials. Exemplary composites can be molded and cured at ambient temperatures. Also disclosed are laminate materials having layered materials adhered by curing a di-activated vinyl polymerizable composition.

Abstract: Means for solving the problems The thermoplastic resin composition (X1) of the present invention comprises (A1), (B1), (C1), and optionally (D1) below: 1 to 90 wt % of an isotactic polypropylene (A1); 9 to 98 wt % of a propylene/ethylene/?-olefin copolymer (B1) containing 45 to 89 mol % of propylene-derived structural units, 10 to 25 mol % of ethylene-derived structural units, and optionally, 0 to 30 mol % of C4-C20 ?-olefin-derived structural units (a1); 1 to 80 wt % of a styrene-based elastomer (C1); and 0 to 70 wt % of an ethylene/?-olefin copolymer (D1) whose density is in the range of 0.850 to 0.910 g/cm3, wherein (A1)+(B1)+(C1)+(D1)=100 wt %.

Abstract: A photocurable resin composition which hardly causes leakage and is easily formed into a desired shape and an image display device using this photocurable resin composition are provided. Namely, a photocurable resin composition comprises a compound (A) having a photopolymerizable functional group and an oil gelling agent (B), is provided. Also, an image display device having a laminate structure including an image display unit having an image display part, a transparent protective plate, and a resin layer existent between the image display unit and the transparent protective plate, wherein the resin layer is a cured material of the above-described photocurable resin composition, is provided.

Abstract: The present invention is relates to conductive laminate. The conductive laminate is applied to a touch panel or touch screen, thereby exhibiting excellent durability, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer included in the conductive laminate may prevent a change in resistance of a conductive layer, and effectively inhibit lift-off or peeling, or generation of bubbles at a pressure-sensitive adhesive interface. As a result, performances of the touch panel or touch screen including the conductive laminate may be stably maintained for a long time.

Abstract: An ink film construction comprising: (a) a printing substrate; and (b) at least one ink film, fixedly adhered to a top surface of the printing substrate, the ink film having an upper film surface distal to the top surface of the substrate, wherein a surface concentration of nitrogen at the upper film surface exceeds a bulk concentration of nitrogen within the film, the bulk concentration measured at a depth of at least 30 nanometers below the upper film surface, and wherein a ratio of the surface concentration to the bulk concentration is at least 1.1 to 1.

Abstract: Provided is an optically-anisotropic-layer-forming composition usable to make it possible to produce an optically anisotropic film high in transparency. The composition is an optically-anisotropic-layer-forming composition including a polymerizable liquid crystal compound, a photopolymerization initiator, and a solvent (1) that is a lactone solvent having a boiling point of 200° C. or higher. This composition preferably further includes a solvent (2) different from the solvent (1). The content by percentage of the solvent (1) in this composition is preferably from 1 to 70% by mass of the total of the solvents (1) and (2). The solvent (1) is preferably at least one selected from the group consisting of ?-butyrolactone, ?-valerolactone, and ?-valerolactone.

Abstract: Provided is an oriented-film-forming composition that can give a laminated body which has a substrate, an oriented film and an optically anisotropic film and which is excellent in heat resistance and light resistance. The oriented-film-forming composition is a composition including an oriented-film-forming material and an antioxidant. The antioxidant is preferably a phenolic antioxidant. The oriented-film-forming material preferably contains at least one selected from the group consisting of polyimides, polyamides and polyamic acids. The composition preferably satisfies Mw(A)/Mw(B)>0.85 wherein Mw(B) represents the weight-average molecular weight of the oriented-film-forming material after the composition is heated at 100° C. for 1 hour, and Mw(A) represents that of the same material before the heating.

Abstract: The invention relates in various embodiments to a composite useful as e.g. a medical implant device, and a method of treating fouling, including biofouling as may occur on an implant. The composite comprises a matrix phase and a patterned phase that comprises an energetically activatable wire intermixed with the matrix phase, the wire when energetically activated, which includes thermal activation, causes modification of at least a portion of the matrix phase to treat fouling that might otherwise occur. The method of treating biofouling may be practiced on a patent while the medical implant of the invention is in situ.

Abstract: Described herein are multilayer polymeric films with enhanced interlayer adhesion, having a gas barrier layer and a seal layer bonded directly to the gas barrier layer, wherein the seal layer is made of a blended polymer material that may aid in increasing adhesion to the gas barrier layer. Also disclosed are converted multilayer films for use in creating inflatable chambers in fluid communication with other chambers, methods of making the multilayer films, and a method of producing inflatable and sealable films for protective packaging having enhanced performance.

Abstract: Kits and assemblies for causing, enhancing, and/or expediting consumption of an article by at least one biodegradative living organism are disclosed. The kits and assemblies include at least one additional living organism that enhances and/or expedites consumption of the article by the at least one biodegradative living organism. Methods of producing and using same are also provided.

Abstract: A sustainable thermoplastic composition made by forming a mixture of virgin polypropylene and post-industrial-recycled material (PIR). The PIR may include a thermoplastic, elastomeric-polymer and a spunbond component. The mixture is melt-blended in an extruder. Extruded materials made from the mixture demonstrate little variance in the results of the IZOD Impact Test of materials containing 30 to 70 percent PIR, and a material containing 100 percent virgin polypropylene. In addition, the extruded materials containing 30 to 70 percent PIR demonstrate a substantially constant strain at yield, that strain at yield being substantially equal to that demonstrated by a material containing 100 percent virgin polypropylene.

Abstract: A coating composition is disclosed. The coating composition includes a poly(methyl methacrylate) polymer or copolymer having a weight average molecular weight of at least 50,000 grams per mole; monomer comprising at least one of an alkylene diacrylate, alkylene dimethacrylate, cycloalkylene diacrylate, or cycloalkylenedimethacrylate, wherein the at least one of an alkylene diacrylate, alkylene dimethacrylate, cycloalkylene diacrylate, or cycloalkylenedimethacrylate provides at least 80 percent by weight of the monomer; and a stabilizer against ultraviolet light. An article including a coating on a surface of a substrate and a method of making the article are also disclosed. The coating on the surface of the substrate is obtained by curing the disclosed coating composition.

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: A flexible composite comprising a plastic foil, having an upper and a lower surface, and at least one dielectric barrier layer against gases and liquids which is applied directly to at least one of the surfaces by plasma-enhanced thermal vapor deposition and comprises an inorganic vapor-depositable material, is provided. The flexible composite can be used for constructing flexible circuits or displays and has a high barrier effect with regard to oxygen and/or water vapor.

Abstract: Foam laminates reinforced by securing a reinforcement member between the layers of the laminate. The reinforcement member is secured between the sheets of foam that comprise the laminate during the lamination process. Spaces in the surface of the reinforcement member allow the foam sheets to bond to one another during lamination, securing the reinforcement member without additional steps or material.

Abstract: There is described a block copolymer comprising at least a block [A] and a block [B], where: (a) (i) block [A] comprises from 5 to 95 mole-% per mole-% of the block [A] of itaconate functional moieties; (b) (i) block [B] is substantially free of itaconate functional moieties. Preferably the block copolymer is made by a controlled radical polymerisation (CRP) such as reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT).

Abstract: An aspect of the present invention relates to a laminated body, which is a laminated body for a polarizing plate as well as comprises a polymer film and a layer comprising a sulfonyl group-containing compound, wherein either or both of the polymer film and the layer comprising a sulfonyl group-containing compound comprises an aromatic secondary amine.

Abstract: Various polymeric barrier compositions are described which when formed into films, are useful in reducing transmission of odors. The films can be incorporated into a wide range of products such as multilayer barrier films used in medical applications and particularly in ostomy appliances. In certain versions, the films include blends of amorphous cyclic olefin copolymers and semi-crystalline cyclic olefin copolymers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an insulating film for a printed circuit board, a resin coated copper (RCC), a flexible copper clad laminate (FCCL), and a printed circuit board manufactured by using the same. More specifically, the RCC, the FCCL, and the printed circuit board manufactured by using the insulating film for the printed circuit board according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the insulating film including an insulating layer, and a primer layer formed on one surface of the insulating layer and including a benzocyclobutene (BCB)-based resin, may have a low coefficient of thermal expansion and high peel strength.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of manufacturing an adhesive film including: preparing a transparent adhesion layer, disposing a film mask including a light-transmitting region and a light-shielding region on the transparent adhesion layer, applying ultraviolet (UV) light to the transparent adhesion layer through the film mask to precure an area of the transparent adhesion layer corresponding to the light-transmitting region of the film mask, and cutting the precured area of the transparent adhesion layer.