Abstract: Inelastic film structures including at least one layer incorporating a combination of a first polymeric component that is at least one polymer incorporating propylene-derived units and a second polymeric component that is a thermoplastic polymer, for example, a polymer incorporating a polyolefin, are provided. The combination of the first polymeric component and the second polymeric component incorporates from about 40 wt. % to about 98 wt. % of the at least one polymer incorporating propylene-derived units and from about 2 wt. % to about 60 wt. % of the at least one polymer incorporating a polyolefin. The film structures are found to have properties making the structures useful for inclusion in a variety of applications. In certain embodiments, the film structures may exhibit optical clarity, tack, sealability, toughness, softness, and machinability properties superior to conventional polypropylene films and other conventional polyolefin films.

Abstract: A coating formed on a substrate is provided which coating comprises (a) an organic NIR-transparent pigment and/or an inorganic NIR-reflective pigment; (b) a dye having a transmittance of at least 75% in the range of from 700 to 2500 nm; and (c) optionally an effect pigment; wherein said coating exhibits a total solar reflectance (TSR) of (i) ?40%, if 60<L*<100, or (ii) ?30%, if 30<L*?60, or (iii) ?20%, if 0<L*?30, wherein L* is the lightness. The coating is suitable for an exterior-use coating like an industrial coating or a coating for vehicles, especially an automotive finish, having improved jetness.

Abstract: The invention provides for a method of absorbing carbon dioxide comprising providing a container containing a product that gives off carbon dioxide, placing calcium hydroxide into the container, and sealing the container to form a sealed container.

Abstract: There is provided a method of manufacturing a nanofiber composite sheet, the method including preparing a base sheet, surface-treating the base sheet, and forming a substrate layer having a nanofiber structure on the surface-treated base sheet.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to viscoelastic damping materials and constructions which may demonstrate low temperature performance and adhesion and which may be used in making vibration damping composites. Viscoelastic damping materials and constructions may include polymers or copolymers of monomers according to formula I: CH2?CHR1—COOR2 [I] wherein R1 is H, CH3 or CH2CH3 and R2 is a branched alkyl group containing 12 to 32 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Certain embodiments relate to compositions that may be used as thermal interface materials in electronic assemblies. One such composition includes a block copolymer matrix comprising polystyrene and polybutene. The composition also includes a filler positioned in the copolymer matrix, the filler comprising carbon. The filler may in certain embodiments be a material selected from the group consisting of graphite, graphene, and carbon nanotubes. composition may include routing structures and their formation. Assemblies may include the composition positioned between a die and a heat spreader. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are blended polymer compositions having a polyethylene first resin and a mLLDPE resin. The polyethylene first resin have a density of at least 0.926 g/cm3; and the mLLDPE resin has a density of between about 0.910 to about 0.925 g/cm3 and a melt index ranging from about 0.05 to about 5. The amount of the mLLDPE is less than about 20 weight percent based on the weight of the polyethylene first resin and mLLDPE resin; and the mLLDPE resin has a narrower molecular weight distribution than the polyethylene first resin.

Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a method of coating a low surface energy substrate including the steps of: a) providing a polymeric precursor which includes a group of sub-formula (I) where R1 is i) CRa, where Ra is hydrogen or alkyl, ii) a group S(0)pR13, or SiR14 where R13 and R14 are independently selected from hydrogen or hydrocarbyl, p is 0, 1 or 2 and q is 1 or 2, iii) C(0)N, S(0)2N, C(0)ON, CH2ON, or CH?CHRCN where Rc is an electron withdrawing group, or iv) OC(0)CH, C(0)OCH or S(0)2CH; in which R12 is selected from hydrogen, halo, nitro, hydrocarbyl, optionally substituted or interposed with functional groups, or formula (II) R2 and R3 are independently selected from (CR7R8)n, or a group CR9R10, CR7R8CR9R10 or CR9R10CR7R8 where n is 0, 1 or 2, R7 and R8 are independently selected from hydrogen or alkyl, and either one of R9 or R10 is hydrogen and the other is an electron withdrawing group, or R9 and R10 together form an electron withdrawing group; R4 and R5 are independently selected from

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a conductive polymer composition capable of deteriorating water-absorption property and maintaining electrical conductivity by neutralizing polyethylenedioxythiophene/polystyrenesulfonate (PEDOT/PSS) with dicyclohexylmethylamine which is lipid-soluble tertiary amine, and a conductive film using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to in-mold coating of a cyclic olefin polymer. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and compositions for in-mold coating cyclic olefin polymers prepared by ring opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) reactions and the manufacture of polymer articles via ROMP. Polymer products produced via the metathesis reactions of the invention may be utilized for a wide range of materials and composite applications. The invention has utility in the fields of polymer and material chemistry and manufacture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a crosslinkable polymer composition, comprising (i) an unsaturated polyolefin having a total amount of carbon-carbon double bonds/1000 carbon atoms of more than 0.37, and (ii) a polar copolymer.

Abstract: Disclosed are polymer-based dielectric compositions (e.g., formulations) and materials (e.g. films) and associated devices. The polymers generally include photocrosslinkable pendant groups; for example, the polymers can include one or more coumarin-containing pendant groups.

Abstract: Liner for protecting adhesives with respect to permeates originating from the surroundings or included during winding, stacking or other process steps, having at least one non-stick release layer and at least one getter material that is able to absorb at least one substance capable of permeation, the getter material being contained as a dispersed phase in at least one layer of the liner.

Abstract: A quantum rod sheet includes: a first support layer including a plurality of grooves which extends substantially in a predetermined direction; a plurality of quantum rods arranged substantially in the predetermined direction along the grooves of the first support layer; and a second support layer which covers the first support layer and the quantum rods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a primerless base painting composition for parts of a vehicle comprising a resin component including a non-chlorinated modified polyolefin resin and an acrylic resin; a pigment; additives; and a solvent selected from an aqueous solvent and an oil solvent, a kit comprising the same, painted parts of a vehicle comprising the same, and a method for painting and varnishing parts of a vehicle using the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides a completely new flame retardant planar element having a most suitable cushioning characteristic as well as flexibility and elasticity with improvement of a features which is hard to generate hazardous gas due to flame resistance as well as flame retardance and fire resistance, a floor covering hardly generating hazardous gas using the flame retardant planar element, and a production method of the floor covering hardly generating hazardous gas. The flame retardant planar element of the present invention has a flexible planar element, which can be used for a floor covering hardly generating hazardous gas, contains at least an inorganic substance such as sodium polyborate on at least any of one surface or other surface of the flexible planar element, and has a thermoplastic resin layer with at least either one of an acetyl group or a low-temperature dependence.

Abstract: Disclosed is a photosensitive resin composition which has excellent concealing properties for appearance defects of a circuit and the like, while having excellent coloring power and resolution that enable the formation of a high-resolution solder resist layer. Specifically disclosed is a photosensitive resin composition which contains a perylene coloring agent, a coloring agent that is in a complementary color relation with the perylene coloring agent, a carboxyl group-containing resin, a compound that contains two or more ethylenically unsaturated groups in each molecule, and a photopolymerization initiator.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a film comprising a metal receiving layer, the first layer comprising a blend of a first polymer and 5-25 wt. % of a second polymer, the second polymer is a metallocene-catalyzed elastomeric ethylene-propylene copolymer having an ethylene content of less than or equal to 10 wt. %, the first polymer is different from the second polymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biaxially oriented microporous film composed of at least three coextruded layers encompassing an internal cut-off layer and two external layers, wherein all three layers contain a mixture of propylene homopolymer and propylene block copolymer and ?-nucleation agent. The propylene block copolymer I of the external layers has a melting point exceeding 140° C. and the propylene block copolymer II of the internal layer has a melting range starting at a temperature ranging from 50 to 120° C. and the melting point of the propylene block copolymer I is greater than the melting point of the propylene block copolymer II.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are sealing solutions for sealing water-soluble films, in particular aqueous mixtures including one or more polymeric solvents such as polyols. Aqueous sealing solutions including a relatively dilute solvent for one or more polymeric components of the water-soluble film (e.g., water-soluble polymeric components thereof, such as polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH)) can exhibit one or more benefits, including a reduction in dissolution of the film by the sealing solution and an increase in seal strength. Also disclosed are sealed articles formed with the sealing solutions, for example water-soluble packets containing various liquid or solid compositions.

Abstract: A window for a display device, the window including a polymeric substrate, a polymeric layer disposed on a side of the polymeric substrate, and a binder layer interposed between the polymeric substrate and the polymer layer, wherein the binder layer includes a binder and a blue colorant.

Abstract: A display device window includes a polymer blending resin layer and a light transmittance film disposed on the polymer blending resin layer. The polymer blending resin layer includes a continuous phase and a dispersion phase.

Abstract: Compositions comprising from about 30% to about 95% of one or more RF-active functionalized ethylene copolymers and one or more propylene based plastomers are described. When formed into films or thin layers, the films exhibit a combination of low noise properties and good RF weldability characteristics. Also described are multilayer assemblies using such films and various articles incorporating such. Also described are methods of determining minimum thicknesses of an RF weldable layer in a multilayer film using the compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides an interlayer for laminated glass which, when used to compose laminated glass, is capable of increasing sound insulation for the obtained laminated glass; and laminated glass. The interlayer for laminated glass according to the present invention includes a first layer, and a second layer which is laminated on a first surface of the first layer, and the first layer contains a polyvinyl acetal resin, a plasticizer and a tackifier; and the laminated glass according to the present invention includes first and second components for laminated glass and the interlayer disposed between the first and second components for laminated glass.

Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous carpet-coating compositions suitable for use as binders or adhesives in carpet products. Such compositions, prior to being applied to carpet substrates and cured, comprise: A) a selected type of vinyl acetate/ethylene (VAE) copolymer dispersion which has been stabilized with emulsifiers and a cellulose ether-based protective colloid, and B) at least one carbon black based filler in the form of a dispersion/slurry with a solids content between 20 and 70%. These coating compositions exhibit especially desirable initial viscosity and viscosity stability characteristics. Carpet products which utilize such coating compositions to provide binder and/or adhesive layer within the carpet are also disclosed. Such carpet products can have desirable odor-controlling and odor-absorbing properties.

Abstract: In an aspect, a display device including a display panel, a first protecting film attached under the display panel, and a second protecting film attached on the second protecting film, in which at least any one of the first and second protecting films includes a retardation layer is provided.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, comprising: a (meth)acryl-based polymer (A); and an ionic compound (B) comprising an anion component and a cation component, wherein the (meth)acryl-based polymer (A) is a hydroxyl group-containing (meth)acryl-based polymer (A) containing a monomer unit derived from a hydroxyl group-containing monomer, and the anion component has an organic group and three or more carbon atoms. The anion component is preferably at least one of anion components represented by the following formula (1): (CnF2n+1SO2)2N???(1) ?wherein n is an integer of 3 to 10; the following formula (2): CF2(CmF2mSO2)2N???(2) ?wherein m is an integer of 2 to 10; and the following formula (3): ?O3S(CF2)lSO3???(3) ?wherein l is an integer of 3 to 10.

Abstract: A composition of matter suitable for use in extrusion coating applications is disclosed. The composition comprises a blend of particular LLDPE with particular LDPE. The LLDPE has the following characteristics: a density in the range of from 0.89 g/cc to 0.97 g/cc; an MWD less than 2.8; a melt index (I2) in the range of 4.0 to 25 g/10 min; a Comonomer Distribution Constant in the range of from greater than from 45 to 400; and a vinyl unsaturation of less than 0.12 vinyls per one thousand carbon atoms present in the backbone of the ethylene-based polymer composition. The LDPE has a melt index (I2) in the range of 0.1 to 15 g/10 min, and has a melt strength which satisfies the inequality: Log Melt strength (cN)>1.14?0.6×Log I2(g/10 min,190° C.

Abstract: The method for forming a protective coat on an electrode for a touch panel according to the invention comprises a first step in which a photosensitive layer comprising a photosensitive resin composition containing a binder polymer, a photopolymerizable compound and a photopolymerization initiator is provided on a base material having an electrode for a touch panel, a second step in which prescribed sections of the photosensitive layer are cured by irradiation with active light rays, and a third step in which the sections other than the prescribed sections of the photosensitive layer are removed to form a protective coat comprising the cured sections of the photosensitive layer covering all or a portion of the electrode, wherein the hydroxyl value of the photosensitive resin composition is no greater than 40 mgKOH/g.

Abstract: The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an electrochromic gel which is excellent in flexibility and which is stretchable, a method for producing the gel, a method for controlling electronic printing and erasing, and a stretchable display. The problem is solved by using an electrochromic gel obtained by laminating an electrolyte-containing gel layer consisting only of an electrolyte-containing gel and an organic-metallic hybrid polymer-containing layer obtained by containing an organic-metallic hybrid polymer in the electrolyte-containing gel.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an optical element includes forming a functional layer (half mirror layer) on a first face of a first translucency member that is made of cyclo olefin polymer or cyclo olefin copolymer, and forming an inorganic coating layer having translucency (silicon oxide layer) on a second face of a second translucency member that is made of cyclo olefin polymer or cyclo olefin copolymer. The method for manufacturing an optical element further includes bonding the first face side of the first translucency member to the second face side of the second translucency member by an adhesive layer.

Abstract: A breathable, semi-permeable, laminate that includes at least one a semi-permeable layer having top and bottom surfaces; at least one microporous liquid impermeable layer bonded to at least one surface of the semi-permeable layer; and at least one textile layer.

Abstract: A superhydrophobic surface includes a substrate treated with a non-fluorinated composition, the composition including a hydrophobic component free of fluorine; a filler particle; and water, wherein the composition is at a pH greater than 7, and wherein the hydrophobic component is in an aqueous dispersion. The superhydrophobic surface alternatively includes a substrate treated with a non-fluorinated composition, the composition including a hydrophobic polymer free of fluorine; an exfoliated graphite filler particle including acid functional groups; water; and a stabilizing compound, wherein the composition is at a pH greater than 7, and wherein the hydrophobic polymer is in an aqueous dispersion.

Abstract: Provided are an encapsulating film, an electronic device and a method of manufacturing the same. An encapsulating film having excellent moisture blocking property, handleability, workability and durability and a structure including a diode encapsulated with the encapsulating film may be provided.

Abstract: The current disclosure relates to a nanocomposites coating including metal oxide nanocrystals, the nanocomposites further include a mixture of acrylates monomers and oligomers to provide a curable coating that provides high refractive index, high transmittance, and high temperature stability.

Abstract: Provided are solar control laminates comprising a solar control film and a polymeric sheet. The solar control film comprises a polymeric film coated with a coating comprising inorganic infrared absorbing nanoparticles. Preferably, inorganic infrared absorbing nanoparticles comprise nanoparticles of antimony tin oxide (ATO), indium tin oxide (ITO), lanthanum hexaboride (LaB6) or mixtures thereof. Optionally, the solar control laminate also comprises a rigid sheet, such as a glass sheet.

Abstract: An oxygen scavenging composition capable of providing good oxygen absorption capabilities wherein the oxygen scavenging agent is a sulfite salt with a Group I cation, combined with an acidifying agent and optionally a hygroscopic salt. The compositions can be formed into films, coatings, 3-dimensional solids, fibers, webs, and shaped products or structures which are incorporated into, applied to, or otherwise become a part of a container structure, including container closures, seals, gaskets, liners, and the like.

Abstract: The instant invention provides to polymeric blend formulation, and a multilayer structure comprising a skin layer derived from the polymeric blend formulation, and method of making the same. The polymeric blend formulation comprises: (a) 40 to 65 percent by weight of an ethylene-based copolymer composition; (b) 15 to 40 percent by weight of a chlorinated olefin polymer composition; (c) from 0.1 to 25 percent by weight of a filler; (d) 10 to 30 weight percent by weight of an adhesion promoting agent; and (e) optionally, 1 to 4 percent by weight of a mineral oil.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive material and articles made using the hot melt adhesive to assemble structures in an article. The adhesive material typically is manufactured by blending amorphous polymer with a heterophase polymer having crystallinity into an adhesive composition.

Abstract: Various embodiments demonstrate that an in-situ polymerization enables deposition of a homogeneous polyaniline layer with a controlled thickness on top of a porous polypropylene support. Photografting and subsequent modification with diamines affords composite membranes featuring both high permeability and selectivity that are well suited for applications such as separation of carbon dioxide from a natural gas.

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 invention provides a resin composition for a sealant capable of improving non-adsorption properties and heat sealing properties with respect to an organic component in an article contained, a laminated film and a packaging bag. The resin composition for a sealant of the invention is made of a resin obtained by blending a cycloolefin polymer (COP), a cycloolefin copolymer (COC) and polyethylene (PE), and the blending ratio is 42 weight % to 98 weight % of the cycloolefin polymer (COP), 1 weight % to 49 weight % of the cycloolefin copolymer (COC) and 1 weight % to 19 weight % of the polyethylene (PE).

Abstract: A window for a display device includes a polymer resin layer including a polymer resin, and a light transmittance film positioned on at least one side of the polymer resin layer and including an adhesive film, the adhesive film including a same polymer resin as the polymer resin layer.

Abstract: A coating composition, a process for producing it and substrate coated therewith are described. The composition comprises a multimodal ethylene polymer, which contains from 80 to 99.8% by weight of ethylene repeating units and from 0.2 to 20% by weight of C3-C20 ?-olefin repeating units, and is a blend of at least a first and a second ethylene polymer prepared by polymerization in the presence of a single site catalyst system. The blend has a density of 0.915-0.955 g/cm3, a melt flow rate, MFR2, of 0.028-1.5 g/10 min., a molecular weight distribution, Mw/Mn, of 3-10, and a CTL 5.0 MPa-value according to ISO 6259 of at least 500 hrs.

Abstract: A gypsum panel that incorporates a plant fiber other than paper is disclosed. The plant fiber material may be in the form of a facing material adhered to at least one side of the gypsum panel or in the form of loose fibers integrated with the gypsum panel as a matrix or both. Further, the plant fiber may be combined with conventional gypsum panel additives, is fully recyclable and environmentally sustainable. The present invention further relates to a method of making such a gypsum panel.

Abstract: A water-proof coating system for reflecting solar radiation, which comprises optionally a base layer on a substrate and a reinforcing layer on the base layer; a white reflective and water-proof layer on the substrate or on the reinforcing layer; and a white decorative and reflective layer on the white reflective and water-proof layer; wherein the decorative and reflective layer is formed from a water-borne coatings comprising acrylic polymers, white infrared-reflective pigments and UV cross-linking agents. Water-borne coatings for forming the white decorative and reflective layer in the coating system, which comprise acrylic polymers, white infrared-reflective pigments and UV cross-linking agents. Said coating system can reflect solar radiation with high efficiency and effectively prevent water from penetrating through, has strong stain resistance and good weather resistance; has strong adhesion to various substrates. Said water-borne coatings can be applied easily, and are environment friendly.

Abstract: To provide a radiation curable pressure sensitive adhesive sheet capable of yielding both a pressure sensitive adhesive sheet with good initial adhesion to an adherend before irradiation and a pressure sensitive adhesive sheet with good rigidity after irradiation. A radiation curable pressure sensitive adhesive sheet includes a (meth)acrylic copolymer having a radiation reactive site and a plasticizer capable of bonding with the (meth)acrylic copolymer upon being irradiated.

Abstract: Disclosed is a variable vapor barrier comprising or produced from a composition wherein the composition comprises an ethylene copolymer, a fatty acid, and an additional polymer; the ethylene copolymer comprises repeat units derived from ethylene, a C3-8 ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, and optionally a comonomer; the fatty acid is one or more carboxylic acids having fewer than 36 carbon atoms, or salts thereof; and the additional polymer is present in the from about 30 to about 85%, based on the weight of the composition.

Abstract: A polymeric resin having a density of greater than about 0.960 g/cc, a melt index of from about 1.3 g/10 min. to about 2.8 g/10 min., a zero shear viscosity of from about 1×104 Pa*s to about 1×105 Pa*s, a recoverable shear parameter of from about 220 to about 370, and a CY-a parameter of from about 0.155 to about 0.200. A polymeric resin having an initial tension defined by the equation IT??1.67*(MI)+b where b is 5.17 and a percent decrease in the extrusion pressure of the resin of about 30% when compared to polymer resin of similar melt index prepared with a catalyst that has not undergone an activation comprising an oxidation, reduction, oxidation sequence wherein the resin when formed into a film has a moisture vapor transmission rate of from about 0.21 g.mil/100 in2/day to about 0.33 g.mil/100 in2/day.

Abstract: The present invention provides coating systems for surfaces and methods for coating and repairing surfaces.