Abstract: The manufacturing method includes a step of resin transfer moulding, wherein resin is injected (E) in a preform (1), which is placed in a closed mold (2) and said preform (1) is degassed during the whole resin injection operation of this step of resin transfer moulding.

Abstract: A film capable of emitting far infrared rays is composed of a surface layer and a carbonic layer coating the surface layer. The carbonic layer includes carbon of at least 60 wt %. When the film is applied to the human skin, the temperature of the skin can be heightened and the blood circulation can be enhanced, so the absorbability of the active ingredients in the film by the human skin can be enhanced. Beside, the film can resist ultraviolet rays to prevent the skin from ultraviolet injury.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solvent-borne two-component (2K) coating composition comprising: as a first component, a dispersion comprising: a hydroxyl-functional acrylate binder; a first solvent being at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 2-propoxyethanol and 2-butoxyethanol; water in an amount from 5 to 50 wt. % by weight of the composition; and, optionally at least one further organic solvent; and, as a second component, at least one crosslinking agent. More particularly, the present invention provides a solvent-borne two-component (2K) polyurethane coating composition, wherein said second component comprises at least one crosslinking agent having isocyanate groups.

Abstract: Corrosion inhibitor compositions and methods of use are disclosed. Corrosion inhibitors are selected from polyacrylate and calcium corrosion inhibitors, zinc and calcium corrosion inhibitors and/or sugar acids and calcium corrosion inhibitors combined with hypochlorite sources provide use solutions for effective corrosion inhibition for metal surfaces.

Abstract: The invention relates to a prepreg containing a reinforcing fiber, a sheet-like reinforcing fiber substrate including the reinforcing fiber, and a matrix resin, wherein the matrix resin is impregnated into the sheet-like reinforcing fiber substrate and also covers one surface of the sheet-like reinforcing fiber substrate, such that the matrix resin impregnation ratio is within a range of 35% to 95%. The invention also relates to a prepreg containing a reinforcing fiber substrate in the form of a sheet and formed from a reinforcing fiber woven fabric, and a matrix resin, wherein at least one surface of the reinforcing fiber substrate displays a sea-and-island-type pattern with resin-impregnated portions (island portions) and fiber portions (sea portions), such that a surface coverage of the matrix resin is within a range of 3% to 80%.

Abstract: A coated fabric suitable for use in an anti-ballistic article comprises a fabric comprising at least a first layer of high tenacity yarns such as para-aramid arranged parallel with each other and at least a second layer of high tenacity yarns arranged parallel with each other, the yarns of the first layer having an orientation in a direction that is different from the orientation of the yarns in the second layer, a fluoropolymer, a viscoelastic resin and a thermoset or thermoplastic binding layer, the binding layer being positioned between the first and second layers of yarns. A method of making the surfactant free coated fabric using a non-polar organic solvent is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an adhesive release article comprising an absorbent substrate, a cross-linking agent, and a polymer; wherein the substrate is first coated with the cross-linking agent and is then coated with the polymer.

Abstract: An aqueous nonwoven binder including an emulsion polymer including, as copolymerized units: from 0.1% to 5% monoethylenically-unsaturated dicarboxylic acid monomer by weight, based on the weight of the emulsion polymer; and from 12% to 22% monoethylenically-unsaturated monoacid monomer by weight, based on the weight of the emulsion polymer wherein the calculated Tg of the emulsion polymer is from ?20° C. to 30° C. that is capable of providing a useful balance of wet strength and dispersibility to a treated nonwoven substrate is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for coating an inert or naturally occurring material with a silk polypeptide. It further relates to a coated inert or naturally occurring material obtainable by said method and to uses thereof. It also relates to products comprising said coated material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inflammable mat board for an architecture and a method for manufacturing the same, and in particular to a mat board which is characterized in that in an inflammable mat board for architecture, a mat shaped board is manufactured in such a way that a metallic thread made from an iron, a nonferrous metal, a waste can and a waste tin plate, etc. is tangled like a cotton ball in a thin sheet shape, so it is possible to recycle materials, and an inflammability can be enhanced, and a heat insulation effect can be maximized, and a recycling rate can be enhanced in terms of a material management, and the production of wastes can be advantageously minimized, thus contributing a lot to a green growth policy of the world.

Abstract: A component for use in an engine in which the component is subjected to at least one of a high temperature, a corrosive atmosphere, an oxidizing atmosphere, a high mechanical load, a cyclic thermal load and transient conditions such that the component is prone to crack formation and propagation. At least one base material includes a self healing system in a form of an added active phase, the self healing system including at least one of a melting point depressant and a substance having a softening or a melting point below or within a range of an operating temperature of the component.

Abstract: A magnetic material comprises a fibre matrix. The fibres of the matrix have a coating of a magnetic metal or alloy and magnetic particles are bonded to the matrix. The fibres of the matrix preferably have a core of carbon fibre.

Abstract: A fiber-coated marine material has antifouling properties, without necessarily containing bioactive agents. At least a part of the marine material is covered by piles of fibers having a thickness of at least 50 ?m and a fiber length of at least 3 mm. The thickness-to-length ratio of the fibers is at least 0.010, and the piles of fibers have a density lower than 40 fibers/mm2. The fiber coating can be directly applied onto the marine material, such as ropes and construction parts, or can be present on sheets which can be applied on the marine equipment.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an environmentally safe, grease and/or adhesion resistant article comprising an absorbent substrate, a cross-linking agent, and a polymer; wherein the substrate is first coated with the cross-linking agent and is then coated with the polymer.

Abstract: The use of polyamide modified by hydroxyaromatic compounds employed in the impregnation of reinforcing materials taking the form of a cloth of industrial fabrics for the manufacture of composite materials is described. The described use relates to composite materials and of their manufacturing processes. Also described, is a process for the manufacture of a composite article including at least: a) a stage of impregnation of a reinforcing cloth with a polyamide composition in the molten state, where the polyamide includes hydroxyaromatic units chemically bonded to the polyamide chain; and b) a stage of cooling and subsequently recovering the composite article.

Abstract: Disclosed are a polysiloxane-modified polyhydroxy polyurethane resin derived from a reaction between a 5-membered cyclic carbonate compound and an amine-modified polysiloxane compound, and its production process; and a resin composition, thermal recording medium, imitation leather, thermoplastic polyolefin resin skin material, weather strip material, and weather strip, all of which make use of the resin.

Abstract: Disclosed is a prepreg obtained by impregnating a woven fabric base with a thermosetting resin composition, wherein the thermosetting resin composition contains 80 to 200 volume parts of an inorganic filler per 100 volume parts of a thermosetting resin, and the inorganic filler contains (A) gibbsite aluminum hydroxide particles having an average particle diameter (D50) of 2 to 15 ?m, (B) at least one inorganic component selected from the group consisting of boehmite particles having an average particle diameter (D50) of 2 to 15 ?m and inorganic particles that have an average particle diameter (D50) of 2 to 15 ?m and that contain crystal water having a release initiation temperature of 400° C. or higher or contain no crystal water, and (C) aluminum oxide particles having an average particle diameter (D50) of 1.

Abstract: Disclosed are a polysiloxane-modified polyhydroxy polyurethane resin characterized by being derived from a reaction between a 5-membered cyclic carbonate polysiloxane compound represented by the below-described formula (1) and an amine compound, and its production process; and a resin composition, thermal recording medium, imitation leather, thermoplastic polyolefin resin skin material, weather strip material, and weather strip, all of which make use of the resin.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a “hybrid” fabric made from a textured multifilament yarn in combination with an untextured multifilament yarn. The portion of multifilament yarns comprising this hybrid fabric are substantially without bulk or texture while the textured portion of multifilament yarns comprising the fabric have bulk. Such hybrid fabrics from this combination of yarns retain substantially similar abrasion resistance and tactility of a fabric made entirely of high tenacity air textured multifilament yarns. Nylon woven hybrid fabrics disclosed herein provide excellent properties especially for uses in apparel, rucksacks, softsided luggage, duffle bags, tenting and the like.

Abstract: Substrates such as tissue and nonwovens have an additive composition applied topically thereto. The additive composition, for instance, comprises a frothed aqueous dispersion or solution which is topically applied to the web through a creping process after the web has been formed. The additive composition may be applied in-line to the web as a creping adhesive during a creping operation. In the alternative, the additive composition may be added in an off-line converting process that crepes a dry pre-formed substrate material. The additive composition may improve bulk and softness of the tissue.

Abstract: This invention relates to improved adhesion compositions and textile materials and articles treated therewith. The improved adhesion composition comprises a non-crosslinked resorcinol-formaldehyde and/or resorcinol-furfural condensate (or a phenol-formaldehyde condensate that is soluble in water), a rubber latex, and an aldehyde component such as 2-furfuraldehyde. The composition may be applied to textile substrates and used for improving the adhesion between the treated textile substrates and rubber materials. End-use articles that contain the treated textile-rubber composite include, without limitation, automobile tires, belts, and hoses as well as printing blankets.

Abstract: A textile web material impregnated with a mixture that contains at least a prepolymer prepolymerized from a starting material of one or more bifunctional or polyfunctional organic cyanates and from a starting material of one or more bifunctional or polyfunctional aromatic alcohols, wherein the one or more bifunctional or polyfunctional organic cyanates and the one or more bifunctional or polyfunctional aromatic alcohols are present in weight ratios ensuring a molar ratio of the OCN groups to the OH groups between 95:5 and 70:30 prior to prepolymerization. The mixture further contains one or more fillers.

Abstract: The present invention, in some embodiments thereof, relates to material science in general, and, more particularly, to sequence variants of Stable Protein 1 (SP1), to uses thereof, for binding of carbon nanotubes, production of composite polymers and polymer materials, such as fabrics, based on SP1-polypeptide-carbon nanotube-complexes, and the use thereof for enhancing conductivity in tire.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new binder composition which is particularly suitable for the manufacture of composite materials utilizing such new binder composition in the required nonwoven materials. Composite materials using such new binder composition in their nonwoven part are suitable, in particular, for composites materials for interior construction, for linings, floor coverings, and for the manufacture of furniture and similar products.

Abstract: Provided are: a conducting polymer composite structure, which does not require any separator between electrodes, can be reduced in size, can be produced at reduced cost and with improved workability, and has excellent impact resistance; a process for producing the conducting polymer composite structure; and an actuator element using the conducting polymer composite structure. The conducting polymer composite structure includes at least one conducting polymer layer, and is a structure in which a surface layer of the conducting polymer layer is an insulating layer.

Abstract: Membranes suitable for microfiltration, ultrafiltration (UF) and nanofiltration (NF) filters are provided. Such membranes may include a nanofibrous scaffold, optionally in combination with a non-woven substrate and/or a coating of a polymer and a functionalized nanofiller. Suitable membranes may also include a coating of a polymer and a functionalized nanofiller on a substrate, which can include a non-woven membrane, a nanofibrous scaffold, or both.

Abstract: A biodegradable multi-layer film is disclosed. The biodegradable film comprises a biodegradble core layer and a biodegradable, printable or otherwise functional layer comprising PLA or a PLA derivative. The printable or otherwise functional layer may be coated with a biodegradable, sealable coating layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to composite structures having surface, which surface has at least a portion made of a composition comprising one or more polyamides having an excess of amine end groups such that the ratio of the amine end groups to the acid end groups is at least 1.5:1.0.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a metallised fabric, including a step of washing a woven substrate, the method including, after the washing step, the following steps: calendering the substrate by applying a compression force to the substrate, and vacuum-metallising the substrate in a rarefied atmosphere by depositing metal particles so as to form a layer of metal on the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a textured floorcovering composite comprising a highly conformable fibrous outer layer 101 and an optional porous and resilient backing layer 102 that are continually, contiguously, or continuously attached to an activated adhesive layer 103 along a three-dimensional, undulating interface. The undulations correspond to depressed and elevated areas on the surface of the composite. Such a composite can be fabricated if its precursor is subjected to heat and pressure for a finite length time, provided that the applied pressure is relatively low, preferably under about 200 psi. The textured composite can be used as a floorcovering that advantageously resists warping and remains insensitive to variations in ambient temperature and humidity, including exposure to water.

Abstract: Thiocarbonate compounds are reacted with various polyols to introduce hydroxyl end groups thereto which can be subsequently reacted with urethane forming compounds to form various polyurethanes including block copolymers thereof.

Abstract: A primer-less coating composition for facestock comprises: a binder being a water-dispersible polymer; an ethylenically unsaturated compound which is aqueous-dispersible and miscible with or bonded to said water-dispersible polymer, wherein said ethylenically unsaturated compound is able to form a covalent bond with an ink; and a crosslinker, wherein said crosslinker is suitable for binding the coating to the facestock. The coating composition may be applied to a substrate to form a printable film. A printed film in accordance with the invention may be used in a label, for example for use on a container such as a bottle.

Abstract: A primer-less coating composition for facestock comprises: a binder being a water-dispersible polymer; an ethylenically unsaturated compound which is aqueous-dispersible and miscible with or bonded to said water-dispersible polymer, wherein said ethylenically unsaturated compound is able to form a covalent bond with an ink; and a crosslinker, wherein said crosslinker is suitable for binding the coating to the facestock. The coating composition may be applied to a substrate to form a printable film. A printed film in accordance with the invention may be used in a label, for example for use on a container such as a bottle.

Abstract: An insulating material formed by impregnating a base material with a liquid composition and curing the liquid composition, the liquid composition being 20 to 50 parts by weight of a PMDA-ODA mixture, the PMDA-ODA mixture including pyromellitic dianhydride (PMDA) and oxydianiline (ODA) mixed in a weight ratio of 40:60 to 60:40; 50 to 80 parts by weight of a triazine derivative; and 300 to 600 parts by weight of an organic solvent. A printed circuit board includes an insulator formed of the above insulating material; a circuit pattern formed on one or either side of the insulator; and a via penetrating the insulator.

Abstract: The invention relates to the providing of a coated reinforcement, coating thereof ultimately allowing for the providing of a fiber-reinforced product, particularly in the infusion method, having exceptional mechanical properties, wherein the composition of the coating comprises a solid resin and carbon nanotubes and said composition has been subjected to heat treatment above the melting temperature of the softening range and below the cross-linking temperature of the solid resin, which is self-crosslinking as applicable, wherein the composition is fixed on the surface of the reinforcement.

Abstract: A primer-less coating composition for facestock comprises: a binder being a water-dispersible polymer; an ethylenically unsaturated compound which is aqueous-dispersible and miscible with or bonded to said water-dispersible polymer, wherein said ethylenically unsaturated compound is able to form a covalent bond with an ink; and a crosslinker, wherein said crosslinker is suitable for binding the coating to the facestock. The coating composition may be applied to a substrate to form a printable film. A printed film in accordance with the invention may be used in a label, for example for use on a container such as a bottle.

Abstract: A primer-less coating composition for facestock comprises: a binder being a water-dispersible polymer; an ethylenically unsaturated compound which is aqueous-dispersible and miscible with or bonded to said water-dispersible polymer, wherein said ethylenically unsaturated compound is able to form a covalent bond with an ink; and a crosslinker, wherein said crosslinker is suitable for binding the coating to the facestock. The coating composition may be applied to a substrate to form a printable film. A printed film in accordance with the invention may be used in a label, for example for use on a container such as a bottle.

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing a nonwoven web having alcohol repellency properties are provided. A plurality of perfluoroalkyl(alkyl)(meth)acrylic monomers can first be deposited on a surface of the nonwoven web, and subsequently exposed to a RF plasma to polymerize the monomers on the surface of the nonwoven web to form a fluorinated polymeric coating. The perfluoroalkyl(alkyl)(meth)acrylic monomers include perfluoroalkyl(alkyl)(meth)acrylate esters having a perfluorinated carbon end group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms Nonwoven webs are also generally provided that have an alcohol repellency of greater than 80%.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel technology and a novel material having excellent pliability, gas barrier properties and water resistance, for the technical fields of packaging materials, sealing materials, electric insulating materials and the like, the present invention relates to a film of a material having a denatured clay as a main constituent thereof, wherein (1) the film comprises a denatured clay and an additive, (2) the weight ratio of the denatured clay is not less than 70% relative to total solids, (3) the film has gas barrier properties and water-vapor barrier properties, (4) the film has heat resistance, (5) the film has water resistance, (6) the film has sufficient mechanical strength to be used as a self-supporting film, and (7) the film can be formed on the surface of metals, plastics, rubber, paper and the like, and the present invention can provide a material comprising the denatured clay film in which denatured clay particles are highly oriented and which has excellent heat resistance

Abstract: A disposable cleaning wipe, methods of manufacture and use of the disposable cleaning wipe are disclosed. The cleaning wipe may be made of a woven or non-woven fabric and is impregnated with a dryable non-foaming chemical that is re-activatable upon the addition of water. The cleaning wipe may be activated by a user by the addition of water and used to clean a hard surface.

Abstract: A water-based, carbon filler-dispersed coating formulation for forming a conductive coating film contains (1) a hydroxyalkyl chitosan as a resin binder, (2) a conductive carbon filler, and (3) a polybasic acid or its derivative in a water-based medium containing at least water as a polar solvent. In 100 parts by mass of the coating formulation, the hydroxyalkyl chitosan (1) is contained in a range of from 0.1 to 20 parts by mass, and the conductive carbon filler (2) is contained in a range of from 1 to 30 parts by mass. An electricity-imparting material, an electrode plate for an electricity storage device, a process for producing the electrode plate, and the electricity storage device are also disclosed.

Abstract: A particulate composition comprising, A) an organic phase change material, B) a water insoluble polymeric matrix comprising, B1) polymeric material containing repeating monomer units formed from i) at least one hydrophobic ethylenically unsaturated monomer(s), and ii) at least one hydrophilic ethylenically unsaturated monomer(s) which provides the polymeric material with pendent functional groups, and, B2) a cross-linking component derived from a cross-linking compound which has reacted with said pendent functional groups of the polymeric material, in which the organic phase change material (A) is distributed as a separate phase throughout the water insoluble polymeric matrix (B).

Abstract: The present invention refers to a textile formed by fiberglass impregnated with a water base elastomeric mixture, to substitute the aromatic base solvent elastomeric mixture and other types (acetates, ketones, alcohols, aliphatics, gas solvents, chlorates, glycoethers and mixtures such as Thinner Standard) used in the entire world and by doing so, offer a non-contaminating product to both the environment as well as to humans, given that it can cause brain, movement, cognitive, and learning problems through the inhalation of the solvent in the environment as it acts as a VOC contaminant given the high carbon content and the evaporation at room temperature which the solvent exhibits.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition comprising a mixture of: (A) an elastomeric material having a modulus at 100% elongation of 0.1-10 MPa; and (B) a non-reactive silicone fluid having a viscosity of 1,000-3,000,000 mPas at 25° C. The elastomer is preferably a silicone elastomer. The invention also provides an impact-resistant material comprising the composition and a shaped article, e.g. a moulded article, made therefrom. The composition provides impact resistance.

Abstract: Provided is a photocatalytic coating in which the coating per se is hardly eroded even when a photocatalyst is excited and a coating surface having strong hydrophobic tendency can be formed. The photocatalytic coating is prepared by dispersing or dissolving at least a photocatalyst, a tetrafluoro-ethylene-based resin obtained by graft polymerization of a sulfonic acid, a compound containing metal ion having an ionic radius not less than an ionic radius of calcium and/or complex ion having an ionic radius not less than the ionic radius of calcium into a solvent. Further, hydroxide is used as the compound containing the metal ion or an electrically neutral surfactant is added to the photocatalytic coating.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aerogel composite material, a process and a composition for producing the composite material, and also the use of the composite material.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cationic polymer emulsion binder that may be combined with a cationic active ingredient and used as a non-woven binder. This combination of cationic binder and cationic active ingredient may occur as a mixture of a cationic binder and at least one cationic active ingredient, which is then applied to loose fibers to form a non-woven; or the combination may occur after a non-woven is formed using a cationic binder, and said non-woven is then contacted with a cationic active ingredient. Non-woven wipes of the invention retain far less cationic active ingredients during use, resulting in less waste and less use of the active ingredients for the same effect as wipes made with anionic or non-ionic binders.

Abstract: The invention relates to printable films comprising a substrate and at least a surface layer, said layer covering at least one face of said substrate and comprising a water-dispersible polymer and an ethylenically unsaturated compound; to a process for the manufacture of such films; to printed films and especially to printed labels obtained from such printable films.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition which, when mixed with a polymer composition, allows for the formation of a continuous and cohesive film. The film is characterized in that it provides water, grease and oil resistance, provides a water vapour barrier and can used as wax replacement treatment and a top coat for flexible packaging, but also on other substrates. This film is formed at a very fast set speed without the need of thermal energy. The composition contains i) a salt of one or more of myristic, palmitic and stearic acid; ii) polyvinyl alcohol, and optionally also iii) a C9-C18 fatty acid complex of a metal ion, said metal ion having an oxidation state of at least 3. The invention also provides processes and coated substrates.

Abstract: Provided are a thermoplastic composite for an impact modifier and a method for preparing the same. More particularly, the thermoplastic composite includes a polycarbonate resin including carbon nanotube and cyclic butylene terephthalate impregnated into a fiber mat. The thermoplastic composite is prepared by uniformly coating a polycarbonate resin including carbon nanotube and cyclic butylene terephthalate on a fiber mat and heating to melt the resin, so that the melt resin is impregnated into the fiber mat. With superior mechanical strength, conductivity, electromagnetic shielding property and coating property, the disclosed thermoplastic composite may replace the currently used steel-based impact modifiers such as bumper back beams, front-end module carriers, door side impact bars, or the like.