Abstract: Substrates, optionally coated with an undercoating layer, having grafted there from one or more non-fouling materials are described herein. The non-fouling, polymeric material can be grafted from a variety of substrate materials, particularly polymeric substrates and/or polymeric undercoating layers. The graft-from techniques described herein can result in higher surface densities of the non-fouling material relative to graft-to formulations. Graft-from methods can be used to produce covalently tethered polymers. The compositions described herein are highly resistant protein absorption, particularly in complex media and retain a high degree of non-fouling activity over long periods of time. The compositions described herein may also demonstrate antimicrobial and/or anti-thrombogenic activity.

Abstract: A diamine compound is proposed as well as polymers, copolymers, polyamic acids, polyamic acid esters, or polyimides based on such compound. The compound is represented by one of the general formulae (Ia) and (Ib). It could be shown that such structures, in particular for a specific choice of the residue B, provide, if e.g. used as orientation layers, a photostable, vertically aligning material with an improved VHR.

Abstract: A radiation curable pressure sensitive adhesive composition is provided. The radiation curable pressure sensitive adhesive composition is used to adhere a roofing membrane to a roof deck in roofing applications. The composition includes a radiation curable rubber, at least one stabilizer, at least one tackifier, at least one flexibilizer, at least one antioxidant, at least one plasticizer, and at least one photoinitiator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ink-jet ink composition, which comprises (A) a polybutadiene; (B) a radical polymerizable compound having a (meth)acryloyl group; (C) a radical polymerization initiator; and (D) a colorant. The ink composition is highly sensitive to activated radiant rays and can accordingly be cured in a high sensitivity when irradiated with the same, can maintain its flexibility even after the cure thereof and can accordingly be used suitably in the ink-jet recording method and a method for the preparation of a lithographic printing plate, to thus form printed matters and a lithographic printing plate having high printing durability.

Abstract: A polymeric surfactant formed by the reaction of an oligomeric or polymeric substrate with at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer, wherein the reaction is conducted in the presence of a type II photo initiator and by the action of actinic radiation. The polymeric surfactant is useful for stabilising the interface in emulsions or dispersions.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel hybrid polymer useful for alignment layers for inducing alignment of a liquid crystal medium. Hybrid polymers of this invention are prepared from at least one component selected from the group consisting of monomer, oligomer and polymer within the class of polyimides, poly(amic acids) and esters thereof and at least one component selected from the group consisting of addition monomer and functionalized addition polymer wherein the two components are covalently bonded to form a copolymer. The invention further describes liquid crystal optical elements such as all liquid crystal display products or modes, liquid crystal devices and liquid crystal optical films comprising the novel hybrid polymer alignment layers.

Abstract: Lithium-terminated polymers of one or more conjugated dienes and of one or more mono alkenyl arenes are coupled by reaction with an alkoxy silane coupling agent having the formula Rx—Si—(OR?)y, where x is 0 or 1, x+y=4, R and R? are the same or different, R is selected from aryl hydrocarbon radicals, linear alkyl hydrocarbon radicals and branched alkyl hydrocarbon radicals, and R? is selected from linear and branched alkyl hydrocarbon radicals, such that the resulting polymer composition contains less than about ten weight percent of uncoupled polymer diblock. The polymer compositions are subsequently selectively hydrogenated, and are useful in a variety of compounds and end use applications.

Abstract: A photocurable ink composition includes a dendritic polymer, a monomer expressed by CH2?CR1—COO—R2—O—CH?CH—R3 (R1 denotes a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R2 denotes an organic residue having a carbon number of 2 to 20, and R3 denotes a hydrogen atom or an organic residue having a carbon number of 1 to 11), and a photo-polymerization initiator.

Abstract: [Problems] To provide a liquid crystal sealing material having an extremely low possibility of contaminating liquid crystals and a high bond strength. [Means For Solving Problems] A liquid crystal sealing material comprising: (a) a resin obtained by (meth)acryloylating an epoxy resin (A) represented by formula (1); (b) a photopolymerization initiator; and (c) an inorganic filler having a mean particle diameter of 3 ?m or less, wherein a ratio of a p,p? isomer in a bisphenol F monomer unit constituting the epoxy resin (A) accounts for 40% or more, (wherein a repeating unit number z is in a range of 0 to 2).

Abstract: Novel, wet developable anti-reflective coating compositions and methods of using those compositions are provided. The compositions comprise a polymer and/or oligomer having acid functional groups and dissolved in a solvent system along with a crosslinker and a photoacid generator. The preferred acid functional group is a carboxylic acid, while the preferred crosslinker is a vinyl ether crosslinker. In use, the compositions are applied to a substrate and thermally crosslinked. Upon exposure to light, the cured compositions will decrosslink, rendering them soluble in typical photoresist developing solutions (e.g., alkaline developers).

Abstract: The invention provides a photocurable polymer composition having a fluorine-containing polymer and a fluorine-free polymer, and preferably further having a polymerizable double bond-containing compound and a photopolymerization initiator. The fluorine-containing polymer preferably includes a fluorosilsesquioxane skeleton.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for the preparation of solid-supported scavenging reagents and solid-supported functional polymers. The invention further relates to novel solid-supported functional polymers and to their use in organic synthesis and combinatorial chemistry.

Abstract: A process for treating fibers to render the fibers more hydrophilic. The process includes contacting the fibers with a solution of hydrophilic monomers and radical polymerization initiators and exposing the fibers to UV radiation.

Abstract: An ultraviolet curable lubricious coating including at least one lubricious polymer and at least one oxygen-insensitive crosslinkable polymer, methods of making and using the same, and articles coated therewith.

Abstract: An active energy ray curable coating composition comprising a mixture (A) of compounds each having a (meth)acryloyl group and a colloidal silica (B), wherein the mixture (A) contains from 22 to 62% of a copolymer (A1) having (meth)acryloyl groups and obtained by reacting a specific amount of a radical polymerizable monomer (a1) having a quaternary ammonium salt group, a radical polymerizable monomer (a2) having a hydroxyl group and a radical polymerizable monomer (a3) having a lactone ring-opening addition structure. A molded product having a coating film made of a cured product of the coating composition. To form a coating film made of a cured product which provides excellent abrasion resistance, transparency and antistatic property and undergoes little decrease in the antistatic property even when kept at a high humidity.

Abstract: A high-performance solid polyelectrolyte film is provided which is produced by the radiation-induced graft polymerization method without causing solution gelation and which is excellent in mechanical strength, chemical stability, and dimensional stability and reduced in methanol permeability. According to the present invention, the solid polyelectrolyte film is produced by graft-polymerizing either a polymerizable monomer having an alkoxysilyl group alone or the polymerizable monomer having an alkoxysilyl group and another polymerizable monomer with a resin film which has been irradiated with a radiation, followed by hydrolyzing the alkoxysilyl groups to conduct dehydrating condensation. In addition, this solid polyelectrolyte film is disposed between a fuel electrode and an air electrode to fabricate a fuel cell.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a hydroperoxide functionalized olefinic compound in an oxidation reactor containing a particulate catalyst bed comprising a light induced photosensitized catalyst component supported on a particulate substrate material forming a permeable catalyst bed. The photoenergized catalyst component is a photoreductant material which is effective for the conversion of triplet oxygen to singlet oxygen under illumination with ultraviolet or visible light. An oxygen containing feed stream containing triplet oxygen is supplied to the catalyst bed. The catalyst bed is irradiated at an intensity to convert triplet oxygen to singlet oxygen to produce a singlet oxygen enriched gas stream.

Abstract: A method of applying coating composition is described in which the coating composition comprises a multi-stage emulsion polymer that is both radiation curable, removable and includes chemically reactive functional groups in the coating that react with one or more conventional chemical stripping agents, effecting the removal of the coating from a substrate. The UV curable and removable composition is included within one or more layers applied on top of a substrate or on top of a base coat that itself is disposed on top of a substrate.

Abstract: A UV curable ink composition that comprises a ultraviolet light curable ink composition comprising at least one acrylated oligomer, a pigment, and a photoinitiator is provided. The ink composition of the present invention has a viscosity from about 300 centipoise at 25° C. to about 10000 centipoise at 25° C. In one variation the at least one acrylated oligomer includes an aliphatic acrylated urethane oligomer and an epoxy oligomer. In another variation the ink composition includes an acrylic oligomer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a curable composition containing a resin, a compound containing an ethylenically unsaturated double bond and a photopolymerization initiator, wherein the resin is manufactured by polymerizing at least a monomer having a dipole moment of 2.0 or more as a copolymerization component, a color filter using the same and a manufacturing method therefor, and a solid image pickup element.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a novel solid reagent capable of solving the problems of conventional solid reagents based on resin beads. The present invention relates to a solid reagent comprising an organic polymer base in which a polymer side chain is introduced onto the backbone of the organic polymer base via graft polymerization and a reactive functional group is introduced onto the polymer side chain. The organic polymer base is preferably in the form of a fiber, a woven or nonwoven fabric consisting of an assembly of fibers, a porous membrane or a hollow fiber membrane. The graft polymerization is preferably a radiation-induced graft polymerization. Solid reagents according to the present invention can be used in various organic synthetic reactions.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a novel solid reagent capable of solving the problems of conventional solid reagents based on resin beads. The present invention relates to a solid reagent comprising an organic polymer base in which a polymer side chain is introduced onto the backbone of the organic polymer base via graft polymerization and a reactive functional group is introduced onto the polymer side chain. The organic polymer base is preferably in the form of a fiber, a woven or nonwoven fabric consisting of an assembly of fibers, a porous membrane or a hollow fiber membrane. The graft polymerization is preferably a radiation-induced graft polymerization. Solid reagents according to the present invention can be used in various organic synthetic reactions.

Abstract: The invention provides an inkjet ink including a compound (A) obtained by polymerizing an acid anhydride group-containing compound (a1), an amino-containing compound (a2), and a hydroxy compound (a3), and provides a method for manufacturing this inkjet ink.

Abstract: A method of modifying a polymeric material whereby the polymeric material is modified to give a highly durable surface without decreasing its strength. Namely, a polymeric material is modified by the method comprising a combination of an impregnation step, an activation step, a step of grafting a monomer and a step of a treatment with a hydrophilic polymer. Thus, the hydrophilic nature, adhesiveness, and so forth of polymeric materials such as polyolefins can be improved without causing any decrease in the practical strength. The thus obtained polymeric materials are usable in articles with a need for high water absorptivity and high adhesiveness, for example, water-absorbing materials and water-retaining materials for medical, sanitary, cosmetic articles or supplies, agricultural materials, synthetic papers, filters and fiber products for clothes, for improving adhesiveness of composite materials and the like.

Abstract: A pellicle comprises a pellicle film and a pellicle frame for supporting the pellicle film, wherein the pellicle film is adhered to the pellicle frame through an adhesive layer comprising a fluorine-containing polymer and a substance resulting from curing of an ultraviolet-curing fluorine-containing monomer. A producing method of a pellicle including a pellicle film and a pellicle frame for supporting the pellicle film, comprises a step of adhering the pellicle film to the pellicle frame through an adhesive comprising a fluorine-containing polymer and an ultraviolet-curing fluorine-containing monomer.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to compositions and systems for forming biomaterials containing a transient colorant for visualizing tissue or surgical materials coated with such biomaterials, to methods of using such compositions as bioadhesives, for tissue augmentation, in the prevention of surgical adhesions, for coating surfaces of synthetic implants, as drug delivery matrices, for ophthalmic applications, and in other applications.

Abstract: There is provided a process for forming a light emitting polymer comprising photopolymerization of a reactive mesogen having an endgroup which is susceptible to photopolymerization e.g. by a radical polymerization process. Also provided are methods for using the light emitter in displays, backlights, electronic apparatus and security viewers.

Abstract: A coating composition is described comprising a multi-stage emulsion polymer that is both radiation curable, removable and includes chemically reactive functional groups in the coating that react with one or more conventional chemical stripping agents, effecting the removal of the coating from a substrate. The UV curable and removable composition is included within one or more layers applied on top of a substrate or on top of a base coat that itself is disposed on top of a substrate.

Abstract: Lithium-terminated polymers of one or more conjugated dienes and of one or more mono alkenyl arenes are coupled by reaction with an alkoxy silane coupling agent having the formula Rx—Si—(OR?)y, where x is 0 or 1, x+y=4, R and R? are the same or different, R is selected from aryl hydrocarbon radicals, linear alkyl hydrocarbon radicals and branched alkyl hydrocarbon radicals, and R? is selected from linear and branched alkyl hydrocarbon radicals, such that the resulting polymer composition contains less than about ten weight percent of uncoupled polymer diblock. The polymer compositions are subsequently selectively hydrogenated, and are useful in a variety of compounds and end use applications.

Abstract: There is provided a process for forming a light emitting polymer comprising photopolymerization of a reactive mesogen having an endgroup which is susceptible to photopolymerization e.g. by a radical polymerization process. Also provided are methods for using the light emitter in displays, backlights, electronic apparatus and security viewers.

Abstract: There is provided a process for forming a light emitting polymer comprising photopolymerization of a reactive mesogen having an endgroup which is susceptible to photopolymerization e.g. by a radical polymerization process. Also provided are methods for using the light emitter in displays, backlights, electronic apparatus and security viewers.

Abstract: A construct that comprises a base material and a polyhydroxyalkanoate, wherein at least a part of the base material is coated with the polyhydroxyalkanoate, and the polyhydroxyalkanoate comprises a 3-hydroxyalkanoic acid unit other than 3-hydroxypropionic acid unit, 3-hydroxy-n-butyric acid unit, and 3-hydroxy-n-valeric acid unit. In addition, an electrostatic charge image developing toner allows to design the toner characteristics such as chargeability, flowability, stability in time and environmental stability uniform among the toners of different colors. The toner has a small particle size enough for enabling uniform dispersion and being excellent in color saturation and transparency. The toner also shows higher contribution to the environmental security. The toner includes a coloring agent of which at least a part of the surface is covered with polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA).

Abstract: The present invention provides a one-bottle dental bonding composition that provides a bonding layer excellent in bonding strength, independent of the skill of the practitioners, and, more preferably, that releases fluoride ion gradually into oral cavity over an extended period of time. The one-bottle dental bonding composition comprises a radical polymerizable monomer (A) having an acidic group in the molecule, another radical polymerizable monomer (B), a photopolymerization initiator (C) and a water-soluble organic solvent (D), and is substantially free of water.

Abstract: Novel polyurethanes containing sulfide groups which comprise at least one group of the general formula I in the polymer main chain and/or at least one group of the general formula II incorporated at the chain end: —X—A—S—B—Y—??(I) —X—A—S—B—YH??(II) in which the variables have the following definitions: S is the sulfur atom; X and Y independently of one another are oxygen atoms, sulfur atoms or groups —NZ where Z is the hydrogen atom or an alkyl radical of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and A and B independently of one another are divalent organic radicals; novel polymer mixtures based thereon, and the use of the novel polyurethanes and polymer mixtures and dispersions thereof for the preparation of coating materials, adhesives and sealing compounds.

Abstract: Process for preparing crosslinked pressure ensitive adhesives, in which a plyacrylate is prepared by the free radical copolymericzation of a monomer mixture , the polyacrylate is then concentrated and the concentrated polyacrylate is reacted with further monomers having functional groups and subsequently crosslinking.

Abstract: A photosensitive resin composition which contains (A) polyamic acid, (B) (meth)acrylate having at least two photopolymerizable C?C unsaturated double bonds, (C) a photopolymerization initiator and (D) a flame retardant, with the (meth)acrylate (B) having at least two photopolymerizable C?C unsaturated double bonds being contained in an amount of 10 to 700 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the polyamic acid (A).

Abstract: A resin composition of the present invention is obtainable by adding a photo-polymerization initiator (d) to a resin solution (a) containing a modified product of a thermoplastic resin (A). The modified product is prepared by conducting radical polymerization of the thermoplastic resin (A) with a (co)polymer (B) of a copolymerizable monomer (C) comprising a monomer having an ?,?-mono-ethynically unsaturated group, or the monomer and other copolymerizable monomers in a weight ratio (A)1(B) of 1/9 to 9/1, in an organic solvent, or by conducting polymerization of a copolymerizable monomer (C) comprising a monomer having an ?,?-mono-ethylenically unsaturated group, or the monomer and other copolymerizable monomers in a weight ratio (A)/(C) of 1/9 to 9/1, in an organic solvent in the presence of the thermoplastic resin (A), and then conducting radical polymerization thereof. A paint including the resin composition and a process for forming a coating film are also disclosed.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a compound having a (meth)acryloyl group that is suitably used in various applications, a process for producing such compound simply and under mild conditions, and an useful photo-curable composition and aqueous photo-curable composition comprising such compound.

Abstract: There is provided a process for forming a light emitting polymer comprising photopolymerization of a reactive mesogen having an endgroup which is susceptible to photopolymerization e.g. by a radical polymerization process. Also provided are methods for using the light emitter in displays, backlights, electronic apparatus and security viewers.

Abstract: The invention relates to fillers for plastics formulations based on polyurethane and the use thereof.

Abstract: A photoactive polymer from the class of polyimides, polyamide acids and esters thereof comprises as a side-chain a photocrosslinkable group of the general formula (I) wherein the broken line indicates the point of linkage to the polyimide main chain and wherein: B is a straight-chain or branched alkyl residue which is optionally substituted, wherein one or more non-adjacent CH2 groups may independently be replaced by a group Q; D represents an oxygen atom or —NR1— wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or lower alkyl; and S3 represents a spacer unit. The polymers may be used as orientation layers for liquid crystals and in the construction of unstructured and structured optical elements and multi-layer systems.

Abstract: Modified polyolefins are produced by reacting a functionalized polyolefin with one or more ethylenically unsaturated compounds having a functional group reactive with the functional group on the polyolefin. These modified polyolefins may then polymerize in the presence of a photoinitiator upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation and also have the capability of copolymerizing in the presence of a photoinitiator with other ethylenically unsaturated crosslinking agents upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation. These modified polyolefins may also contain pendant carboxyl groups, which have the propensity to form hydrophilic salts with amines, and therefore may be rendered water-dispersible. The modified polyolefins of the present invention significantly improve the adhesion of paints, inks, and adhesives to various plastic and metal substrates.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition which comprises a polymer containing at least some monomer repeat units with photosensitivity-imparting substituents which enable crosslinking or chain extension of the polymer upon exposure to actinic radiation, said polymer being of the formula 1

Abstract: An (meth)acryloyl group-modified ethylene-&agr;-olefin copolymer (A) which has (meth)acryloyl group as a the side-chain thereof, wherein the intrinsic viscosity [&eegr;] was 0.01 to 10 dl/g measured in decalin at a temperature of 135° C.; and a rubber composition which comprises said (meth)acryloyl group-modified ethylene-&agr;-olefin copolymer, a vulcanizing agent, and/or a crosslinking agent; in addition, a liquid curable rubber composition which comprises, component (A), reactive diluent (D), and if necessary, photopolymerization initiator (E).

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin of the formula: where R1, R2, R3, x and y are those defined herein. The present invention also provides methods for using the above described resin to inhibit reflection of light from the lower layer of a wafer substrate during a photoresist pattern formation process.

Abstract: An intaglio printing ink comprising a first binder compound selected from the group of water-soluble or water-thinnable acrylate oligomers, and optionally, a second monomeric binder compound selected from the group comprising water-soluble or water-thinnable PEG diacrylate or polyethoxylated polyol triacrylate monomers to adjust the viscosity of the ink composition. To initiate polymerization of the binder compounds upon irradiation by electromagnetic radiation or electron beam radiation a photoinitiator is included. Further optional additives, such as pigments, fillers, photosensitizers, stabilizers emulsifiers and security pigments may be present. The ink shows excellent wipeability and allows precipitation from the wiping solution.

Abstract: Polymerizable compositions are described containing urethane (meth)acrylate oligomers and certain polymerizable monomers useful in thermoforming or in-mold decoration applications.

Abstract: Crystalline, absorbable, polyaxial copolymers prepared using, for example, &egr;-caprolactone and glycolide, were tipped with methacrylate groups and photopolymerized into crystalline, absorbable solid constructs under typical conditions for stereolithography.

Abstract: A coating composition having a plurality of triggered responses is described that comprises a multi-stage emulsion polymer that incorporates a radiation sensitive trigger and includes chemically reactive functional groups in the coating that react with one or more conventional chemical stripping agents, triggering the removal of the coating from a substrate. The UV curable and removable composition is included within one or more layers applied on top of a substrate or on top of a base coat that itself is disposed on top of a substrate.

Abstract: A coating composition is described comprising a multi-stage emulsion polymer that is both radiation curable, removable and includes chemically reactive functional groups in the coating that react with one or more conventional chemical stripping agents, effecting the removal of the coating from a substrate. The UV curable and removable composition is included within one or more layers applied on top of a substrate or on top of a base coat that itself is disposed on top of a substrate.