Abstract: A process of preparing a plurality of nanostructures, each being composed of at least one target material is disclosed. The process comprises sequentially electrodepositing a first material and the at least one target material into pores of a porous membrane having a nanometric pore diameter, to thereby obtain within the pores nanometric rods, each of the nanometric rods having a plurality of segments where any two adjacent segments are made of different materials. The process further comprises and etching the membrane and the first material, thereby obtaining the nanostructures.

Abstract: The present invention provides a metal clad laminate or a resin coated metal foil having a metal foil whose both surfaces are not substantially roughening-treated and an insulating resin composition layer using generally used insulating resin, and a printed wiring board and a manufacturing method thereof, in which the metal clad laminate or the resin coated metal foil is used, the reliability and circuit formability are high, and the conductor loss is extremely low.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymers which contain novel structural units of the formula (I). The materials according to the invention exhibit improved efficiency and a longer lifetime on use in a polymeric organic light-emitting diode.

Abstract: A use of a coilable multi-layer metallic composite material produced by means of roll-cladding in a vehicle structure, in particular a body structure, provides an alternative to monolithic materials. The composite material used in a vehicle structure is a lightweight composite material and comprises three layers of a steel alloy, wherein at least one of the layers is formed from a high-strength or very high-strength steel alloy.

Abstract: The invention relates to a reinforced structure comprising a cementitious matrix and zinc coated metal elements. The structure comprises at least at the interface of the zinc coated metal elements and the cementitious matrix a compound selected from the group consisting of the imidazoles, the triazoles and the tetrazoles. The invention further relates to a zinc coated metal element for the reinforcement of a cementitious matrix and to a method to inhibit hydrogen gas evolution at the interface of zinc coated metal elements embedded in a cementitious matrix.

Abstract: This application relates to the use of a wire comprising a coating of a bio plastics material as a bookbinding wire or paperclip. The coating is a closed coating offering the wire a good corrosion protection when exposed at normal ambient conditions during use as bookbinding wire or as paperclip and the coating is degradable, biodegradable or compostable once said wire is exposed to an environment suitable for decomposition of said coating. More particularly, the application relates to the use of and to a bookbinding wire and paperclip with a PLA coating. The application further relates to a method for recycling said bookbinding wires and paperclips.

Abstract: A method of reducing corrosion in an article of construction hardware resulting from exposure to ACQ treated lumber and an article of construction hardware treated in accordance with such method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a reinforced structure comprising a cementitious matrix and zinc coated metal elements. The structure comprises at least at the interface of the zinc coated metal elements and the cementitious matrix a compound selected from the group consisting of the imidazoles, the triazoles and the tetrazoles. The invention further relates to a zinc coated metal element for the reinforcement of a cementitious matrix and to a method to inhibit hydrogen gas evolution at the interface of zinc coated metal elements embedded in a cementitious matrix.

Abstract: A surface-treated tin-plated steel sheet for welded cans forming a surface-treating layer comprising chiefly a silane coupling agent on the surface of a tin-plated layer formed on the surface of a steel sheet, wherein the amount of free tin (Sn) (X g/m2) in the tin-plated layer and the amount of silicon (Si) (Y mg/m2) in the surface-treating layer lie in ranges satisfying all of the following formulas, 0.2?X?13, Y?1.0, Y?1.58X+6.92 and Y??0.36X+10.70. Despite of a non-chromium surface treatment, the surface-treated tin-plated steel sheet features excellent weldability, particularly high-speed weldability, close adhesion during the working and excellent corrosion resistance.

Abstract: A multilayered composite part includes a plurality of steel alloy layers connected to one another, with at least one core layer consisting of a soft, well deformable steel alloy and at least one steel alloy layer of a very high strength steel alloy, arranged on the core layer. A multilayered composite part which is characterized simultaneously by a high strength paired with very good outer skin quality and very good paint adherence, is achieved in that at least one outer steel alloy layer of a soft, well deformable steel alloy is provided on the very high strength steel alloy layer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to improved weldable metal composites and methods. A metal composite structure (10) features two metal members (12) (14) sandwiching a viscoelastic layer (26) where the viscoelastic layer entrains electrically conductive particles (28) and a carbon extracting attractant layers (32) (34) to inhibit and/or prevent carbon migration and carbide formation during welding.

Abstract: A flexible film, a display device and a method of fabricating a display device are disclosed. The flexible film includes a polyimide film and first and second metal films formed on the polyimide film. The display device includes a panel, a driver for driving the panel, a flexible film having a circuit pattern and disposed between the panel and the driver, and a conductive film electrically connecting the panel and the driver with the flexible film. Because the metal films are formed on the polyimide film with cleaved imide rings, plating properties, adhesion strength (bond strength) and heat resistance can be improved, and a fine circuit pattern can be easily implemented.

Abstract: A method of reducing corrosion in an article of construction hardware resulting from exposure to ACQ treated lumber and an article of construction hardware treated in accordance with such method.

Abstract: The present invention describes novel metal complexes. Compounds of this type can be employed as functional materials in a number of different applications which can be ascribed to the electronics industry in the broadest sense, in particular as red-emitting compounds. The compounds according to the invention are described by the formulae (1) (1a), (1b) and (3).

Abstract: An organic-pigment aqueous dispersion, containing a pigment at a concentration of 6 to 30 mass %, and having a haze of 0.3 to 10%, as determined by enclosing the dispersion in a transparent glass cell of optical distance 0.2 mm and analyzing with integrating-sphere photoelectric photometry; and a colored coating composition using the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides a precoated metal sheet excellent in the coating material adhesion and having little affect on environment. The precoated metal sheet of the invention is a precoated metal sheet comprising a metal or plated metal sheet having stacked on the surface thereof at least a coat layer and an organic resin layer, the metal or plated metal sheet mainly comprising zinc and aluminum and the coat layer mainly comprising one or both of a metal oxide and a metal hydroxide each using a metal species exclusive of chromium.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel ultra-thin hydrophobic and oleophobic layer, formed by self-assembly on a solid substrate surface, of compounds of the general formula A-B in which A represents a group of the formula in which Z represents C or N+, X represents C—H or C-L, L being an electron-attracting group selected from F, Cl, Br, I, CF3, NO2 and N(CH3)3+, Y represents H or CH3, or Y forms a 5- or 6-atom heterocycle with X, T represents NH, CO, CONH or NH2+U?, U? being a soluble anion such as e.g. F?, Cl?, Br?, I, OH?, NO3?, HSO4?, SO42?, CO32?, HCO3? or SCN?, and B represents a C1-C20 linear aliphatic alkyl group partially or completely substituted with F, and a method of preparing this layer and its use as an epilame.

Abstract: The invention relates to a reinforced structure comprising a cementitious matrix and zinc coated metal elements. The structure comprises at least at the interface of the zinc coated metal elements and the cementitious matrix a compound selected from the group consisting of the imidazoles, the triazoles and the tetrazoles. The invention further relates to a zinc coated metal element for the reinforcement of a cementitious matrix and to a method to inhibit hydrogen gas evolution at the interface of zinc coated metal elements embedded in a cementitious matrix.

Abstract: Metal foams are impregnated with resins. The metal foam/polymer composite formed upon curing has excellent acoustic dampening and structural properties. Foams of various metals, such as aluminum, titanium, nickel, copper, iron, zinc, lead, silver, gold, platinum, tantalum, and alloys based on these metals, may be used. The polymer component may be any polymeric resin, for example, epoxy, natural rubber, acrylic, or phenolic.

Abstract: A solution for treating a surface of an iron material includes (a) zirconium fluoride; (b) ion of a rare earth element and/or a compound containing a rare earth element; (c) a polyallylamine; (d) aluminum ion; and (e) free fluorine ion. Zirconium in the component (a) is at a weight concentration A of 10 to 1000 ppm. The ratio K of the weight concentration B of the rare earth element in the component (b) to the weight concentration A (B/A) is 0.1 to 30. The component (d) is at a weight concentration D of 50 to 250 ppm. The component (e) is at a weight concentration E of 0.5 to 30 ppm. A coating having excellent corrosion resistance before and after the subsequent coating can be deposited on the surface of an iron material by using the surface treating solution which does not contain environmentally harmful ingredients.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dense-coverage, adherent phosphorous-based coating on the native oxide surface of a material. Disclosed phosphorous-based coatings include phosphate and organo-phosphonate coatings. The present invention also provides further derivatization of the phosphorous-based coatings to yield dense surface coverage of chemically reactive coatings and osteoblast adhesion-promoting and proliferation-promoting coatings on the native oxide surface of a titanium material.

Abstract: A soleplate (101) comprises a metallic layer (102), a non-ferromagnetic layer (104) and a ferromagnetic layer (103) sandwiched between the metallic layer (102) and non-ferromagnetic layer (104). The soleplate (101) is used in an induction heating-based cordless iron (100). The electromagnetic field from an induction coil (109) located in a stand (108), where the iron rests and gets charged, can pass beyond the non-ferromagnetic layer (104) and heat the ferromagnetic layer (103) efficiently. The non-ferromagnetic layer (104) that is forming an ironing plate ensures a uniform heat transfer to the metallic layer (102) for good steaming performance for effective cordless ironing.

Abstract: An implantable device with a metal, metal alloy, metalloid, polymeric or ceramic surface and a phosphonic acid coating layer directly contacting the surface wherein the surface has hydroxyl groups covalently bonded to the acid groups of the coating layer and the phosphonate organic ligands are omega-functionalized.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a multi-layered printed wiring board which does not require roughening such as black oxide treatment and the like on inner layer circuits. For the purpose of achieving this object, there is adopted a multi-layered printed wiring board characterized by comprising a primer resin layer P comprising exclusively a resin between each inner layer circuit Ci formed without roughening and an insulating resin layer 5 of the multi-layered printed wiring board.

Abstract: The present invention provides a metal clad laminate or a resin coated metal foil having a metal foil whose both surfaces are not substantially roughening-treated and an insulating resin composition layer using generally used insulating resin, and a printed wiring board and a manufacturing method thereof, in which the metal clad laminate or the resin coated metal foil is used, the reliability and circuit formability are high, and the conductor loss is extremely low.

Abstract: A reduced-foil laminate, system, and method of making a reduced-foil laminate can include a non-metal core layer, a first outer metal layer, and a second outer metal layer having the first outer layer and second outer layer being laminated to the core layer on opposite sides of the core layer. The laminate can be symmetrical and asymmetrical. The laminate can be die-cuttable, and/or heat sealable. Embodiments of the laminate can remain substantially free from curling and may be readily denested during package processing.

Abstract: An article, process, and method for surface plasmon resonance plates are described. A substrate is covered with a thin metal film onto which a second thin metal film is deposited. The surface of the second thin metal film is converted to the metal oxide which is used to covalently bond organosilanes to the surface. Reactive organosilanes containing terminal bonding groups are arranged in a plurality of spots that are surrounded by inert organosilanes. Biomolecule attachment to the binding group is detected or measured from surface plasmon signals from the first thin metal film.

Abstract: There is provided a method of making a heat treated (HT) coated article to be used in shower door applications, window applications, or any other suitable applications where transparent coated articles are desired. For example, certain embodiments of this invention relate to a method of making a coated article including a step of heat treating a glass substrate coated with at least a layer of or including diamond-like carbon (DLC) and an overlying protective film thereon. In certain example embodiments, the protective film may be of or include an oxide of zinc. Following and/or during heat treatment (e.g., thermal tempering, or the like) the protective film may be removed. Other embodiments of this invention relate to the pre-HT coated article, or the post-HT coated article.

Abstract: A solderable layer has an organic buffer film (OBF) and an immersion tin coating deposited on a substrate. The OBF is first coated on the surface of the substrate to modify the surface of the substrate and having fluorocarbon-based polymers (solution type). The immersion plating solution pass through the OBF and the immersion tin coating is then coated on the substrate. A method to manufacture the solderable layer according to any one of claims 1 to 12 has following steps of (1) coating an organic buffer film (OBF) on a surface of a substrate to form a modified surface, (2) drying the modified surface, (3) applying the substrate into a solution with immersed tin compositions to allow the immersed tin to deposit on the modified surface, (4) rinsing the modified surface with water and (5) drying the substrate.

Abstract: A circuitized substrate in which two conductive layers (e.g., electroplated copper foil) are bonded (e.g., laminated) to an interim dielectric layer. Each of the two foil surfaces which physically bond to the dielectric are smooth (e.g., preferably by chemical processing) and include a thin, organic layer thereon, while the outer surfaces of both foils are also smooth (e.g., preferably also using a chemical processing step). One of these resulting conductive layers may function as a ground or voltage plane while the other may function as a signal plane with a plurality of individual signal lines as part thereof. An electrical assembly and an information handling system utilizing such a circuitized substrate are also provided, as is a method of making the substrate.

Abstract: A laminate to be served as seal film for sealing the electrolyte of battery or as protection film for protecting the electrode part of battery, comprising a metal layer, a surface-treated layer formed over the surface of the metal layer and a layer of an adhesive resin of a polyolefin modified by carboxyl group or a group derived therefrom formed over the said surface-treated layer, which laminate is superior in the adhesive strength between the metal layer and the adhesive resin layer and in the fastness to organic polar solvents or to salts and, therefore, does not suffer from occurrence of interlayer separation on contacting with a non-aqueous solvent and, hence, can favorably be used in particular as seal film for sealing the electrolyte of secondary battery.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a toner and process for preparing a toner for reproduction of a metallic, preferably golden or silvery, hue by a printing process, especially for electrophotography. A congeneric process and/or a congeneric toner is preserved with regard to its metallic hue and at the same time not to impair the essential properties of the toner for the printing process in which it is to be used. At least one metallic pigment is provided with a coating of silicate and subsequently with an organic layer and combining the thus obtained particle with toner material.

Abstract: An electrical component includes a conductive substrate, a tin layer formed on the substrate, and a multi-phase coating formed on the tin layer to impede tin whisker growth. The multi-phase coating comprises a polymer matrix having pores dispersed therethrough, with the pores constituting at least 30% by volume of the coating. To form the multi-phase coating, the tin plating or finish is covered with a coating comprising a polymer matrix having a second material mixed therein. The second material is subsequently removed from the polymer matrix to produce a coating having pores in the matrix where the second material was disposed before being removed.

Abstract: An electrical component includes a conductive substrate, a tin layer formed on the substrate, and a barrier coating formed on the tin layer to impede tin whisker growth. The barrier coating includes a polymer matrix, and abrasive particles that are dispersed about the matrix.

Abstract: An electrical component includes a conductive substrate, a tin layer formed on the substrate, and a coating of a foam formed on the tin layer to impede tin whisker growth, the coating comprising a foam having voids dispersed therethrough. A method for impeding tin whisker growth from a tin plating or finish formed over an electrical component includes covering the tin plating or finish with a coating of intumescent paint, and thereafter expanding the intumescent paint into a foam having voids dispersed therethrough.

Abstract: A process for recovering a solder contaminant from a substrate surface with a wick structure comprising a plurality of heat conductive metal strands and a desoldering flux comprising a mixture of a first component of a partially polymerized rosin having a melting point of at least 98° C., a second component which is present in the desoldering flux formulation in an amount which is no more than the amount of the first component and comprises an ester of a polyhydric alcohol and benzoic acid, and a third component, which is present in an amount which is less than the amount of the second component, and comprises an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid. The solder contaminant is contacted with the wick structure in the presence of the desoldering flux and the wick structure and the solder contaminant are heated to melt the solder contaminant to cause the melted solder to flow into the wick structure in contact with the heat conductive metal strands.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a microstructured tool having a microstructured layer having a polymer and a microstructured surface; a nickel layer disposed adjacent the microstructured layer opposite the microstructured surface; and a base layer disposed adjacent the nickel layer opposite the microstructured layer. The microstructured surface may have at least one feature having a maximum depth of up to about 1000 um. Also disclosed herein is a method of making the microstructured tool using laser ablation. The microstructured tool may be used to make articles suitable for use in optical applications.

Abstract: A flexible thin metal film system is made by directly depositing an electrically-conductive metal onto the metal surface of a self-metallized polymeric film.

Abstract: The object is to provide a method of manufacturing electrodeposited copper foil with a carrier foil for high-temperature heat-resistance in which the peeling of the carrier foil is easy even by press working at temperatures of not less than 200°C.

Abstract: A black galvanized steel sheet including a composite coating layer formed on a surface of a blackened galvanized steel sheet by applying a treatment solution containing a phosphate ion, a vanadate ion, a metal ion, an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid and a glycoluril resin; and an organic resin layer formed on the composite coating layer, is provided. The black galvanized steel sheet is excellent in heat absorption and heat dissipation, electrical conductance, and corrosion resistance in a worked portion. Furthermore, the black galvanized steel sheet does not include hexavalent chromium.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a rubber reinforcing steel cord is provided, wherein the steel cord has a steel wire plated with metal containing copper and having on its surface an oil layer containing a cobalt compound, and includes an application step in which the oil containing a cobalt compound is applied to the steel wire or a steel cord plated with metal containing copper, and a step of twisting the steel wires.

Abstract: The thermal interface structure of the present invention is suited for use in a non-referenced die system between a heat source and heat sink spaced up to 300 mils apart and comprises a plurality of layers including a core body of high conductivity metal or metal alloy having opposite sides, a soft thermal interface layer disposed on one side of the core body for mounting against the heat sink and a thin layer of a phase change material disposed on the opposite side of the core body for mounting against the heat source wherein the surface area dimension (footprint) of the core body is substantially larger than the surface area of the heat source upon which the phase change material is mounted to minimize the thermal resistance between the heat source and the heat sink and wherein said soft thermal interface layer is of a thickness sufficient to accommodate a variable spacing between the heat source and the heat sink of up to 300 mils.

Abstract: A magnetic ribbon or sheet is coated with an electrical insulator prior to formation of a magnetic implement. Manufacture of the magnetic implement is accomplished in a single process without need for co-winding magnetic and insulator ribbons. Thermal property differences between the magnetic material and the insulator operate during heat treatment to enhance magnetic property modification of the implement.

Abstract: A coated steel sheet composed of a steel sheet and at least two types of coating layers formed thereon is provided with an electrodeposition painting having a superior appearance. The coated steel sheet has an arithmetic mean roughness Ra, which is defined by JIS B 0601-1994, of from about 0.7 to about 1.5 ?m and a peak per inch PPI of from about 180 to about 250.

Abstract: There is provided an electromagnetic wave shielding member which has see-through properties and electromagnetic wave shielding properties, is free from a change in color of an adhesive at the time of the formation of a mesh by etching, is improved in etchability, and can withstand etching at the time of the formation of the mesh. The electromagnetic wave shielding member according to the present invention comprises: a transparent film substrate; and a mesh consisting of a metal foil provided on the surface of the substrate through an adhesive, the adhesive comprising a styrene-maleic acid copolymer-modified polyesterpolyurethane and an aliphatic polyisocyanate.

Abstract: The steel plate is manufactured from a composition comprising C, N and S in an amount of 0.0150% by weight or less in total; Mn in an amount of 0.2 to 0.8% by weight; Al inan amount of 0.6% by weight or less; Si in an amount of 0.4% by weight or less; Cu and/or Sn in an amount of 0.1 to 0.6% by weight in total; and Fe for the remainder, and inevitably present elements, whereby the steel plate can show excellent electromagnetic shield effect and hot-dip galvanization properties.

Abstract: A clear protective coating including a composition having a formula SiOxCyHz, wherein x=0.8-1.5, y=1.0-2.0, and z=1.6-3.7 is provided. The coating may be formed by plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition. The coating typically coats a substrate, and more particularly, a metal substrate. In a preferred embodiment, the coating coats an architectural hardware article, thereby providing corrosion and abrasion protection for the architectural hardware article.

Abstract: A surface processing method and power transmission component includes refining a surface region of a metal from a first roughness to a second roughness less than the first roughness. A solid lubricous coating or a hard coating is then deposited on the surface region. The metal has a surface hardness above 50 Rc to reduce the risk that the metal will deform under the coating and leave the coating unsupported. The surface region of the metal may be transformed into a nitrogen-containing compound or solid solution surface region before the surface refining step and deposition of the coating.

Abstract: A sliding bearing includes a bearing alloy layer having a sliding surface and a resin surface layer formed on the sliding surface of the bearing alloy layer and containing polybenzimidazole and a solid lubricant. In manufacturing the sliding bearing, a resin surface layer composition is applied to a roughened surface of a bearing alloy layer. The resin surface layer composition contains polybenzimidazole and a solid lubricant. The resin surface layer composition is heated so as to be hardened to be formed into a resin surface layer.

Abstract: A corrosion prevention method includes coating a lamination of layered steel parts. The lamination is vacuum-impregnated with an acrylic resin having a high permeability. The acrylic resin fills the gaps between the steel layers of the lamination and is cured. Then, an insulation coating is applied using anion electrodeposition. The gaps and edges of the steel parts are protected by the highly corrosion-resistant resin. Consequently, the lamination is highly corrosion-resistant.