Abstract: A polypropylene-based adhesive containing a polypropylene-based resin (A?) prepared by reducing the weight-average molecular weight of a polypropylene-based resin (A) by decomposition, in which the melting endotherm (?H-D) of the polypropylene-based resin (A) is 0 J/g or more and 80 J/g or less, as obtained from a melting endothermic curve drawn by holding a sample at ?10° C. for 5 minutes in a nitrogen atmosphere followed by heating it at 10° C./min using a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC).

Abstract: The importance of architectural asymmetry is investigated to improve the output voltage of TENGs with polyester/spandex blend three-dimensional (3D) spacer fabrics. Different types of TENGs are fabricated by stacking the 3D spacer fabrics, polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) films, and electrodes with different stack configurations. The 3D spacer fabric TENGs fabricated with higher architectural asymmetry show higher output voltages than those fabricated with lower architectural asymmetry. In particular, the TENG with the PDMS/fabric/fabric configuration shows the highest peak-to-peak output voltage among all types. An increase in the TENG output voltage is attributed to the relatively high architectural asymmetry in the device configuration and the relatively high effective density of triboelectric charge.

Abstract: A pre-saturated wiper for use in a cleanroom environment, or other similarly controlled environment, that includes a woven fabric comprised of two separate and distinct microfiber materials which incorporates a unique weave pattern with sealed edges that is saturated with only Ultrapure water (UPW).

Abstract: A foamed rubber shoe material is obtained from a rubber shoe base material by vulcanization, foaming, and cutting, the rubber shoe base material includes a rubber sheet and a cloth attached on the rubber sheet, the rubber sheet is prepared from a premixed rubber material in an open mill, the premixed rubber material includes the following components in parts by weight: 44-48 parts of rubber matrix, 24-28 parts of a filler, 5-7 parts of an oil material, 4-5 parts of a vulcanization agent, 1.8-2.2 parts of an antiager, 0.5-0.7 parts of an accelerator, 4-6 parts of triterpenoid saponin, 8-12 parts of n-butanol, 3-5 parts of an unsaturated fatty acid, 7-9 parts of sulfur, 1.6-2.4 parts of dicumyl peroxide, and 10-14 parts of a foaming agent, the foaming agent includes a combination of 4,4?-oxybis(benzenesulfonyl hydrazide), petroleum ether, dichloroethane and at least one bicarbonate, and the rubber matrix includes a natural rubber.

Abstract: A fabric (30) includes a first flexible fabric layer (32), having fabric emissivity properties in a visible radiation range that are selected so as to mimic ambient emissivity properties of a deployment environment of the fabric, and at least one second flexible fabric layer (34), which is joined to the first flexible fabric layer, and which is configured to scatter long-wave radiation that is incident on the fabric. The first and second flexible fabric layers are perforated by a non-uniform pattern of perforations (44) extending over at least a part of the fabric.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an adhesive tape and to a method for jacketing an elongated item, more particularly cable sets. The adhesive tape comprises a tapelike carrier provided on at least one side with an adhesive layer which consists of a self-adhesive, pressure-sensitive adhesive, characterized in that the self-adhesive pressure-sensitive adhesive is a UV-curable composition comprising, based on the total weight of the composition: 15 to 50 parts by weight of matrix polymer; 50 to 85 parts by weight of epoxy resin; 0.1 to 3 parts by weight of photoinitiator, with the matrix polymer forming a self-supporting film in which epoxy resin and photoinitiator are embedded.

Abstract: The invention includes saponin-containing compositions, wipes impregnated with these compositions, and related methods. Specifically, the invention includes a cleansing and deodorizing composition that includes a saponin; a deodorizer; cyclodextrin and a solvent. The saponin may be derived from botanical sources, such as, for example, Sapindus mukorossi or trifoliatus. Also included are textiles that are impregnated with the composition of the invention. Such textiles may be, for example, made of biodegradable materials. The invention also includes related methods of use and treatment.

Abstract: An oleophilic and hydrophobic nanocellulose material is disclosed herein, for nanocellulose sponges and other applications. The oleophilic and hydrophobic nanocellulose material comprises lignin-coated cellulose nanofibrils and/or lignin-coated cellulose nanocrystals. In various embodiments, the nanocellulose material is in the form of a 2D coating or layer, or a 3D object (e.g., foam or aerogel). The nanocellulose material may be disposed onto a scaffold.

Abstract: A sorptive wiper for cleaning is disclosed, the wipe comprising a cleaned and dried sorptive material having fewer than 150 contaminant fibers per square meter that are greater than 100 ?m in length.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for preparing metal coated textile substrate by ultrasonic irradiation deposition processes and products thereof.

Abstract: A multilayer composite includes adjacent filler layers having a filler material dispersed within a first polymeric matrix and an intervening-layer disposed between the adjacent filler layers. The intervening-layer comprises nanoplatelets embedded within a second polymeric matrix and are aligned substantially parallel to the adjacent filler layers. The intervening-layer is configured to fail upon application of a force to the multilayer composite that is greater than or equal to a predetermined force threshold.

Abstract: A fiber-reinforced fabric, composite materials formed from such fabrics, and methods of making the fiber-reinforced fabric or composite materials, are provided. The fabrics and composite materials demonstrate improved fatigue performance relative to conventional fiber-reinforced fabrics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition with 10 to 100% by weight of a non-fluorinated compound mixture, which comprises at least one compound b and at least one compound a, c, or d: a) alkali metal salt of poly(meth)acrylic acid, alkali metal salt of poly(meth)acrylic acid copolymer, ammonium compound or amine salt of poly(meth)acrylic acid, ammonium compound or amine salt of poly(meth)acrylic acid copolymer, or mixtures thereof; b) silicone polyether, alkali metal salt of silicone polyether carboxylate, ammonium compound or amine salt of silicone polyether carboxylate, or mixtures thereof; c) salt of hydrolyzed ?-olefin/maleic anhydride copolymer, salt of esterified ?-olefin/maleic anhydride copolymer, ?-olefin/maleic anhydride copolymer amic acid resin or salt thereof, or mixtures thereof; or d) polycarboxylate calcium sequestrants or mixtures thereof. Such coatings exhibit improved soil and stain cleaning performance.

Abstract: A garment, especially to a sports garment, including a textile substrate which covers a part of the body of the wearer of the garment, wherein at least a section of the textile substrate is coated with at least two different Phase Change Materials, wherein a first Phase Change Material is arranged which has a phase transition temperature between 27° C. and 29° C., wherein a second Phase Change Material is arranged which has a phase transition temperature between 35° C. and 37° C., wherein both of the Phase Change Materials are in thermal contact with at least one thermochromic dye. By doing so, an improved thermal regulation during sporting activities is obtained which can be controlled visually.

Abstract: Described are porous sintered metal bodies, methods of making and using the porous sintered metal bodies, and methods of using the porous sintered metal bodies for commercial applications that include filtering a fluid, including in applications requiring high efficiency (high LRV) filtration.

Abstract: The present invention provides, inter alia, compositions including at least one pliable layer comprising a plurality of silk fibroin nanofibrils, and at least one rigid layer comprising a plurality of mineral crystals, wherein each rigid layer is associated with at least one pliable layer, as well as methods for the production and use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward an article of apparel effective to regulate the temperature of the wearer. In an embodiment, the article of apparel includes a base textile with a thermal regulation membrane. The thermal regulation membrane contains a plurality of system-reactive components selectively engaged heat and/or moisture. In an embodiment, the printed coating includes a cooling agent, a phase change material, and a heat dissipation material. In operation, the article of apparel is effective to delay/diminish the rise in skin temperature (compared to a garment lacking the membrane), increasing wearer comfort.

Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods of use thereof are provided, the compounds comprising a hydrophobically modified polyelectrolyte comprising a nonionic monomer, an ionic monomer, a monomer having the structure of Formula 1, and a monomer having the structure of Formula 2, wherein R1, R2, R3, R5, R6, and R7 are independently hydrogen, unsubstituted alkyl, substituted alkyl, carbonyl, carboxyl, aryl, or alkaryl; R4 is linear C3 to C30 alkyl; R8 is branched C3 to C30 alkyl; X1 and X2 are independently —C(O)O—, —C(O)NR9—, —O—, —C(R9)2O—, -arylene-, -arylene-C(R9)2O—, -arylene-C(R9)2N(R10)— or -arylene-C(R9)2N+(R10)2—; R9 and R10 is independently hydrogen or a C1 to C4 alkyl; and wherein a molar ratio of the monomer of Formula 1 to the monomer of Formula 2 is from about 1.5:1 to about 15:1. The compounds are useful as viscosifying agents in oil and gas applications.

Abstract: An uncoated woven fabric of yarn formed from synthetic fibers woven in the warp direction and weft direction to form a top surface and a bottom surface wherein at least a portion of the yarn on the top surface or at least a portion of the yarn on the bottom surface has fibers with a permanently modified cross-section and that are fused together is provided. Methods for production and use of this fabric in application to products such as automobile airbags, sailcloths, inflatable slides, temporary shelters, tents, ducts, coverings and printed media are also provided.

Abstract: An aqueous formulation for treating insects and fungal diseases on plants includes effective amounts of an HOCl-containing electrolyzed oxygenated aqueous solution, one or both of a food grade diatomaceous earth and a clinoptilolite zeolite, and one or more of a sodium magnesium fluorosilicate and a bentonite clay. The formulation, which is non-toxic to humans and pets, can be sprayed on the plants to kill insects and fungi and has a long dwell time to improve the effectiveness of the components of the formulation against insects and fungi. In particular, the formulation will kill bacteria, virus, mold, fungi, and may be used on food crops. The formulation also may be used as a plant and foliar cleaner and/or the formulation can be used to treat skin of a person to improve skin health.

Abstract: An organopolysiloxane composition obtained by dissolving in a solvent an organopolysiloxane crosslinked product obtained by repeating one or more times a process of again introducing an organopolysiloxane and an organohydrogenpolysiloxane to a product, obtained by conducting an addition reaction of an organopolysiloxane of a specific structure and an organohydrogenpolysiloxane of a specific structure using a platinum group metal-based compound in 10-50 times the total mass of these polysiloxanes, and conducting an addition reaction using a platinum group metal-based compound.

Abstract: A fluorocarbon resin composition is applicable to produce a prepreg for use in making a high-frequency circuit board, including a polytetrafluoroethylene resin; a fluorine-containing copolymer of poly fluoroalkoxy or fluorinated ethylene propylene; inorganic powders and an impregnation additive such as hydroxyethyl cellulose; resulted in that the prepreg is capable of increasing a plurality of times for proceeding impregnation-coating, the surface defects prone to occur on a fluorocarbon prepreg during drying, baking and sintering after impregnation are therefore improved at the same time.

Abstract: A waterproof architectural element comprising an elongated panel member composed of compressed fibrous material having a first planar surface and an opposed second planar surface. At least one elongated cellulose layer is composed of Kraft paper having paper basis weight between 30 and 90 pounds and an average thickness between 0.003 and 0.009 inches. The elongated substrate has a first planar face and an opposed second planar face. A polymeric layer overlies at least a portion of the first planar face of the elongated substrate and comprises a polymeric blend of between 50 and 80 wt. % styrene butadiene copolymer and 0.2 and 3 wt. % of a cellulose ether compound. The cellulose ether compound comprises hydrogen or an alkyl group selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, hydroxyethyl, hydroxypropyl carboxymethyl, hydroxyethyl methyl, hydroxypropyl and between 30 and 50 wt. % calcium carbonate and water.

Abstract: A Crosslinked Aminosilicone Polymer is useful in personal care applications, particularly hair care or textile treatment. A process for making the Crosslinked Aminosilicone Polymer is also described.

Abstract: A fluorocarbon resin composition is applicable to produce high-frequency circuit boards including a polytetrafluoroethylene resin; a fluorine-containing copolymer such as poly fluoroalkoxy and fluorinated ethylene propylene; low molecular-weight PTFE micro-powders and inorganic powders; in particular the temperature of pressing copper foil substrates is lowered from 350° C. to 250° C. via a lowering temperature rate of 1 to 4° C./min to improve the crystallinity of the fluorocarbon resin composition as well as improve the copper foil substrate with a high thermal conductivity and a wide range of dielectric constant.

Abstract: Treating an uncured resin matrix composition to impart energy to the resin matrix composition enables a stable Tg to be achieved whereby the resin matrix composition may be stored and has a low tack enabling subsequent processing and handling. The invention provides a method of achieving a stable Tg without the resin matrix composition starting to cure and a method of determining the treatment regime by which a resin matrix composition with a stable Tg may be obtained. The resin matrix composition may be fresh or reused uncured resin matrix composition and may contain fibrous reinforcement.

Abstract: Provided is a conductive nonwoven fabric, including a meltblown nonwoven fabric made from a melt liquid-crystal-forming wholly aromatic polyester having a melt viscosity at 310° C. of less than or equal to 20 Pa·s and satisfying (A) an average fiber diameter from 0.1 ?m to 5 ?m, (B) two or less film-like objects existing per 1 mm2 of the nonwoven fabric, (C) a breaking length in a warp direction of greater than or equal to 10 km and a breaking length in a weft direction of greater than or equal to 6 km, (D) a basis weight from 1.0 g/m2 to 15 g/m2, (E) a thickness from 5 ?m to 50 ?m, and (F) an air permeability of less than or equal to 300 cc/cm2/second, and a metal coating film formed on the meltblown nonwoven fabric.

Abstract: The invention relates to a strip or lap comprising loops, in the form of a laminate with printed patterns. The laminate for forming a loop strip or lap, in particular the landing zone of nappies, includes at least one nonwoven layer having a lower face and an upper face opposite the lower face; at least one layer of ink applied to the upper face of at least the nonwoven layer; and at least one external textile layer from which loops project externally in order to engage with hooks of a self-fastening hook and loop device, at least one textile layer being secured to the upper face of at least the nonwoven layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound having the following structure I: where Ar1, Ar2; R1, m, and n are defined herein. The compound of the present invention is useful as an open time additive in waterborne coatings compositions, particularly waterborne paint compositions.

Abstract: A resin supply material used for press molding or vacuum-pressure molding of a fiber-reinforced resin includes a reinforcing fiber base material and a thermosetting resin, wherein a tensile rupture strain of the reinforcing fiber base material is 1% or more at temperature T, and/or a tensile strength of the reinforcing fiber base material is 0.5 MPa or more at the temperature T, wherein Temperature T is a temperature at which the viscosity of the thermosetting resin is minimum in heating of the thermosetting resin at a temperature elevation rate of 1.5° C./minute from 40° C.

Abstract: An expansion joint system includes a cover plate; a spline attached to the cover plate; and foam having a fire retardant material included therein in an amount effective to pass testing mandated by UL 2079. The spline depends from the cover plate and is configured to be positioned in a gap between substrates such that the cover plate overlies the gap. The foam is compressible between a first face of the spline and one of the substrates and the foam is compressible between a second face of the spline and the other of the substrates, and the expansion joint system is configured to facilitate compression of the foam when installed between the substrates by repeatedly expanding and contracting to accommodate movement of the substrates; and the foam with the fire retardant material included therein is configured to pass the testing mandated by UL 2079.

Abstract: An expansion joint system includes a cover plate; a spline attached to the cover plate; and a core having a fire retardant material included therein in an amount effective to pass testing mandated by UL 2079. The spline depends from the cover plate and is configured to be positioned in a gap between substrates such that the cover plate overlies the gap. The core is compressible between a first face of the spline and one of the substrates and is compressible between a second face of the spline and the other of the substrates, and the expansion joint system is configured to facilitate compression of the core when installed between the substrates by repeatedly expanding and contracting to accommodate movement of the substrates; and the core with the fire retardant material included therein is configured to pass the testing mandated by UL 2079.

Abstract: A disposable liquid-binding floor mat includes a water penetration layer, a water absorption layer, a water-proof layer and a self-adhesive layer. The water penetration layer is a thin piece of non-woven fabric and is superimposed on the water absorption layer. The water absorption layer is made of a hydrophilic thin plate and is superimposed between the water penetration layer and the water-proof layer. The water-proof layer is made of a water-proof film material and is superimposed between the water absorption layer and the self-adhesive layer. The self-adhesive layer is made of a self-adhesive material and is superimposed below the water-proof layer. The water penetration layer, the water absorption layer, the water-proof layer and the self-adhesive layer are bonded as an integrated non-sealed edge structure, and a deodorant is added into the water absorption layer.

Abstract: A laminated polyarylene sulfide heat-resistant filter has a plurality of layers, at least including a first web layer that is a filtering surface, and a second web layer that is a non-filtering surface, the laminated polyarylene sulfide heat-resistant filter being characterized in that the first web layer contains 30 to 70 wt % of polyarylene sulfide fibers having a fineness of 0.5 to 1.2 dtex, and 30 to 70 wt % of polyarylene sulfide fibers having a fineness of 1.3 to 3.0 dtex taking a total of a weight percentages of the first web layer as 100 wt %, wherein the second web layer contains polyarylene sulfide fibers having a fineness of 1.0 to 4.0 dtex.

Abstract: A window assembly. The window assembly is exposed to radiant light, and comprises a window pane, a solar module positioned adjacent the window pane. The solar module includes a) a photovoltaic layer to receive at least a portion of the radiant light, and to convert the radiant light into electrical energy, and b) an insulating substrate having a predefined openness and being positioned proximate the photovoltaic layer, to block out another portion of the radiant light based on the openness. The window assembly also comprises an energy device being in electrical communication with the photovoltaic layer to receive and distribute the electrical energy.

Abstract: A method of making a composite article involves first forming an intermediate substrate. The intermediate substrate can be formed from fibers and an uncured thermoset polymer composition followed by partial cure, or from fibers and an uncured thermoset polymer composition followed by cure of the thermoset polymer composition and deposition of a thermoplastic on the surface of the substrate, or from fibers and an uncured thermoset polymer composition followed by cure and exposure of the substrate to organic solvent, a plasticizer, moisture, and/or heat. The intermediate substrate prepared according to any of the above techniques is then subjected to cold gas spray deposition to deposit a metal layer onto the intermediate substrate. In the case where the substrate was formed by partially curing a thermoset polymer composition, the metal-coated partially-cured thermoset polymer substrate is then fully cured.

Abstract: A method of producing a high-density carbon nanotube aggregate includes the steps of: preparing a carbon nanotube array including a plurality of carbon nanotubes aligned on a substrate and oriented vertically to the substrate; and heating the carbon nanotube array to 2,600° C. or higher.

Abstract: Methods for reducing asphalt pavement thickness are provided. A method for producing thin asphalt pavement includes combining a base asphalt, an oxidized polyolefin, and an aggregate to form an asphalt paving material. A layer of the asphalt paving material is deposited on a substrate layer and compacted to a thickness.

Abstract: A method of making a glass mat includes providing an assembly of glass fibers, applying a binder composition to the assembly of glass fibers, wherein the binder includes an organic resin, and curing the binder composition while dimensionally constraining the assembly of glass fibers. Dimensional constraining includes directly contacting a first major surface and a second major surface of the assembly of glass fibers between two substantially parallel surfaces. Further provided is a glass mat that includes an assembly of glass fibers, wherein the assembly of glass fibers are substantially randomly oriented with a tensile anisotropy of less than about 6 in any two directions. The glass mat has a decreased surface roughness and a decreased caliper compared to an equivalent glass mat having an assembly of naturally packed glass fibers with an equivalent fiber diameter size.

Abstract: Microcapsules or macrocapsules have a core composition that includes a phase changing material (PCM) encapsulated within a polymer wall with an outer shell having a siloxane tethered to an exterior surface of the polymer wall by a surfactant. The siloxane may form a crystalline or a sol-gel outer shell. Methods of making such capsules and textile fabrics and clothing incorporating such capsules include treating pre-formed capsules with a surfactant solution followed by treating with a compound containing a siloxane functional group. The surfactant connects or tethers the siloxane to the exterior surface of the polymer wall and the siloxane forms an outer shell of the capsules.

Abstract: A low profile, low loss, wide band, wide scan volume radome assembly is provided for an antenna. The radome assembly includes a fabric radome element disposable over the antenna, first radome securing elements securably embedded within the fabric radome element and second radome securing elements securably embedded within the antenna. The second radome securing elements are respectively engageable with the first radome securing elements to thereby secure the fabric radome element over the antenna.

Abstract: An insulating ink includes a nanoparticle bonded with a substituent having a polymerizable functional group, at least one of an organosilane compound and polyorganosiloxane, and a solvent.

Abstract: A solid material can be prepared from a liquid precursor in solvent free conditions.

Abstract: An epoxy resin composition includes: an [A] epoxy resin at least comprising an [A1] isocyanurate epoxy resin and an [A2] glycidyl amine epoxy resin; [B] dicyandiamide; and [C] diaminodiphenyl sulfone, wherein (1) an average epoxy equivalent of the [A] epoxy resin is 115 g/eq to 150 g/eq, and (2) an amount of the component [C] added is an amount of 0.05 equivalent to 0.3 equivalent relative to epoxy groups in the [A] epoxy resin in terms of active hydrogen groups.

Abstract: Fibrous elements containing one or more fibrous element-forming materials and one or more polyethylene oxides, and methods for making same are provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to preparations containing at least one blocked polyisocyanate and at least one oleophobic and/or hydrophobic finishing agent, and to the use of said preparation for the oleophobic and/or hydrophobic finishing of sheet material, in particular textiles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition containing a hydrophobic wax, a silicon oil which primarily contains non-polar lateral chains, a hydrophilic binding agent pigment and/or filler, said composition having a pigment volume concentration of 25-60%. The invention also relates to a coating on a substrate surface containing a hydrophobic wax, a silicon oil which primarily contains non-polar lateral chains, a hydrophilic binding agent pigment and/or filler, said composition having a pigment volume concentration of 25-60%.

Abstract: A head restraint system having a rate sensitive device to connect a head restraint to a body of a user. The head restraint system includes a first connector to connect to the head of a user, a second connector connected to the first connector and to a body of the user, wherein one of the first connector and the second connector includes a rate sensitive (RS) device, wherein the first connector and the second connector are configured to restrain the user's head to the user's body at high speed motion of the user's head relative to the user's body and otherwise not restrain the user's head.

Abstract: A method of making a personal care article includes placing a converting frame on an anvil plate assembly with an anvil plate; placing at least one lower substrate on the anvil plate and the converting frame; securing the at least one lower substrate within the converting frame; placing a cleansing composition on the at least one lower substrate and within a perimeter of a centering guide on the anvil plate; laying at least one upper substrate over the cleansing composition and the at least one lower substrate; placing the converting frame and the anvil plate assembly on a target location of a heat press; and actuating the heat press to direct a heated seal plate onto the anvil plate, thereby contacting the at least one upper substrate and forming seal between the at least one upper substrate and the at least one lower substrate.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a shaped cross-linked hyaluronic acid product, the method including the step of subjecting a non-cross-linked precipitated hyaluronic acid substrate in a desired shape to a single cross-linking reaction in a liquid medium having a pH of 11.5 or higher and including one or more polyfunctional cross-linking agent(s) and an amount of one or more organic solvent(s) giving precipitating conditions for hyaluronic acid, under suitable conditions to obtain a precipitated, shaped cross-linked hyaluronic acid product having a degree of modification of 1-40 cross-linking agent units per 1000 disaccharide units.