Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of moldings from finely divided materials based on lignocellulose, and the moldings obtainable thereby. The invention also relates to the use of aqueous compositions which comprise at least one crosslinkable urea compound for the preparation of finely divided materials based on lignocellulose and treated with this composition for the production of moldings.

Abstract: A method of forming nano composites within a polymer structure comprises exposing a wettable polymer having ion-exchangeable groups pendant therefrom to an aqueous solution of a soluble salt containing metal ions, the metal ions replacing, by ion exchange, the pendant groups on the polymer. After ion exchange the polymer is exposed to a reducing agent forming metal oxides trapped within the polymer structure.

Abstract: A functional material comprising fine coloring particles having an average primary particle diameter of 1 to 50 nm in a dried state, and having a BET specific surface area value of 30 to 500 m2/g and a light transmittance of not less than 80%. The functional material composed of fine coloring particles, exhibits not only an excellent transparency but also a high tinting strength and a clear hue.

Abstract: An enhanced anaerobic adhesive composition containing microencapsulated metal ions is disclosed. Microencapsulated metal ions, such as iron oxide, copper naphthenate, cobalt naphthenate, ferrocene, and ferrocene derivatives, act as bonding sites in the composition, such that the composition achieves more complete polymerization in a shorter curing time. The curing properties and the cure quality are significantly improved by the inclusion of microencapsulated metal ions. The composition can be used to bond metal and plastic substrates.

Abstract: The invention relates to encapsulated rubber additives in the form of microcapsules having a polymer capsule wall and a core which comprises at least one rubber additive. The invention likewise relates to a method for the production of microcapsules of this type. The microcapsules according to the invention are used during vulcanisation of natural and synthetic rubbers.

Abstract: A polymer composition including a functional material, the composition containing at least a block polymer encapsulating a material of a predetermined function and a solvent, wherein a property of the polymer in the composition is changed in response to a stimulus, whereby the block polymer encapsulating the material agglomerates together, or an ink composition usable as an inkjet ink containing at least a block polymer encapsulating a coloring material and a solvent, wherein a property of the polymer in the composition is changed in response to a stimulus, whereby the block polymer encapsulating the coloring material agglomerates together. The change of the property of the block polymer in response to a stimulus is a change from the lyophilic nature to the lyophobic nature, or the lyophilic nature to the lyophobic nature.

Abstract: Disclosed are Pickering emulsions, related aqueous dispersions, and methods for their preparation, both of which include the use of a water insoluble promoter. Also disclosed are coatings and particle networks formed therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a microencapsulated pigment in which pigment particles having cationic groups on their surfaces are coated with a polymer having repeating structural units derived from an anionic polymerizable surfactant having at least an anionic group, a hydrophobic group and a polymerizable group, and a microencapsulated pigment in which pigment particles having anionic groups on their surfaces are coated with a polymer having repeating structural units derived from a cationic polymerizable surfactant having a cationic group, a hydrophobic group and a polymerizable group. Further, the invention relates to a process for producing the microencapsulated pigment, an aqueous dispersion containing the microencapsulated pigment, and an ink jet recording ink containing the aqueous dispersion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the hydrophobic treatment of pigment particles comprising contacting said pigment particles with one or more silicone-based materials, that are substantially free of silicon-hydrogen bonds and fluorine, producing hydrophobic, non-covalently bound, modified pigment particles. Additionally, the present invention provides personal care compositions comprising said modified or coated pigment particles.

Abstract: A reactive organo-modified inorganic particle. Inorganic particles are modified with functional groups through chemical bonding, ionic bonding, hydrogen bond or complex formation. The functional groups of organo-modified inorganic particle can react with monomer or oligomer of biodegradable materials to facilitate crosslinking and functionalization, thus improving physical properties of the inorganic particle-biodegradable hybrid materials.

Abstract: A cure system including a compatiblized and passivated refectory solid dispersed within a low temperature liquid curing agent is provided. An adhesive system including the cure system is provided, and an associated method. A device including the cured adhesive system is provided.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn toward latex particulates in ink-jet inks having a surface dielectric constant from 2.0 to 3.0.

Abstract: In a particular embodiment, a particulate material includes alumina hydrate. The particulate material has a 500 psi Compaction Volume Ratio of at least about 4.0 cc/cc.

Abstract: A phosphorus-containing coated magnesium oxide powdered material comprising a coated magnesium oxide powdered material having a surface coating layer comprised of a double oxide, wherein the phosphorus-containing coated magnesium oxide powdered material has a coating layer comprised of a magnesium phosphate compound in at least part of a surface of the coated magnesium oxide powdered material, wherein the content of the magnesium phosphate compound in the coated magnesium oxide powdered material is 0.1 to 10% by mass, in terms of phosphorus; a method for producing a phosphorus-containing coated magnesium oxide powdered material, wherein the method comprises treating a coated magnesium oxide powdered material having a surface coating layer comprised of a double oxide with a phosphorus compound, and then calcining the resultant powdered material at 300° C.

Abstract: A color stabilized composite material combines polymers with cellulosic natural fibers or wood or wood based composite materials to manufacture an array of products for both indoor and outdoor applications. The invention provides the means to enhance the color stability of such products from the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation and weather in addition to improving the physical properties of the overall fiber-polymer matrix. In one aspect, the invention provides a composite material including a natural fiber, such as wood flour, and a polymer resin, wherein the natural fiber has been pretreated with a bleaching or oxidizing agent.

Abstract: Biomedical nanocomposite implants having both low-loaded and highly-loaded nanocomposites. A matrix and nanofillers are provided wherein the nanofillers are dispersed in the matrix to form a composite. Nanoscale coated and un-coated fillers are used. Methods for preparing biomedical nanocomposite implants are also illustrated.

Abstract: Luster pigments having pronounced sparkle which are based on aluminum platelets which have been coated with iron oxide and have in the precoated state an average platelet size from 8 to 30 ?m, an average platelet thickness from 300 to 600 nm and an aspect ratio from 15 to 70.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous ink containing a dispersion in which a colorant is encapsulated with a polymer to make it dispersible in water, wherein the polymer has aromatic rings in an amount of from 20% by weight to 70% by weight based on the weight of the polymer, and further, the ink contains a compound represented by the following formula: wherein R represents a bivalent organic group, PO represents a propyleneoxy group, EO represents an ethyleneoxy group, x, y, a and b are each the number of repeating units, x represents a number of 1 to 200, y represents a number of 1 to 50, a represents a number of 1 to 30, and b represents a number of 0 to 20.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to compositions and methods of generating active ester functionalized latex particulates in a liquid suspension, as well as compositions and methods of preparing ink-jet inks. Steps of the methods can include synthesizing polymerizable monomers with active ester groups and polymerizing these monomers with other monomers to form functionalized latex particulates having active ester group. These latex particulates can be used in a wide variety of applications, including in ink-jet ink printing applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides nanoparticle based recording mediums, inks and ink compositions, methods of making nanoparticle based recording mediums and inks, nanoparticles and methods for making nanoparticles, methods for stabilizing colorants against electromagnetic radiation (including radiation in the visible wavelength range), methods for enhancing the substrate independent durability performance of inks, and methods for color density control. The nanoparticle based inks deliver better color, color density control, improved printability, enhanced durability, and increased lightfastness, and are capable of being printed on woven and non-woven fabrics and paper products without special treatment or other limitations.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a composition useful for forming an electroconductive resin, the composition comprising a resin and a vapor-growth carbon fiber compounded with the resin, and which can be easily formed into a thin film, and to provide an electroconductive resin which is made from the composition and has various functions such as electromagnetic shielding, electric-filed shielding, electrostatic elimination, and so forth. A polar organic solvent of a film-forming component and a polar organic solvent of a vapor-growth carbon fiber are previously stirred to dissolve and disperse uniformly. The both solutions are mixed and then stirred to provide composition useful for forming electroconductive resin (solution). And the composition useful for forming electroconductive resin is solidified by reaction.

Abstract: Encapsulated pigment for use in ink-jet ink formulations, improved ink-jet ink formulations using the encapsulated pigment, and methods for producing same. The pigment particles are pretreated with a polymer that is soluble in organic solvents, but substantially insoluble in water. The pigment particles are added to a solution of polymer/organic solvent, mixed to form a paste then collected after driving off the solvent. The encapsulated pigment can be used to prepare an ink-jet ink formulation by grinding it in a water carrier with a conventional polymer dispersant.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for producing a water dispersion for ink jet recording,which comprises the following steps 1 and 2: (Step 1) a step of obtaining a pigment treated with (a) a water-insoluble vinyl polymer particles by making a pigment and (a) a water-insoluble vinyl polymer particles present in an aqueous solvent and then removing the solvent; and (Step 2) a step of obtaining a water dispersion of a pigment-containing water-insoluble vinyl polymer particles by dispersing a mixture comprising the water-insoluble vinyl polymer particle (a)—treated pigment obtained in step 1, an organic solvent, (b) a water-insoluble vinyl polymer and water and then removing the organic solvent.

Abstract: The invention relates to glass strands coated with an essentially aqueous sizing composition which comprises the combination of at least one bissilane (A) of formula in which: R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6, which are identical or different, represent a C1-C6, preferably C1-C3, alkyl radical, Z represents a C1-C6 hydrocarbonaceous chain which can comprise one or more N, O and/or S heteroatoms, and of at least one unsaturated monosilane (B) chosen from vinylsilanes and (meth)acrylosilanes. The glass strands obtained exhibit an improved ability to be cut which renders them capable of being used to reinforce polymers, in particular by moulding by simultaneous spraying.

Abstract: The invention provides a colored fine particle dispersion wherein colored fine particles including a dispersible polymer having both of a hydrophilic polymer moiety and a hydrophobic polymer moiety which has a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 0° C. or less and an oil-soluble dye are dispersed in an aqueous medium; an ink using the same; and an ink-jet recording method using the ink. Preferably, a content of the hydrophobic polymer moiety is from 60 to 90% by mass, and a content of the hydrophilic polymer moiety is from 10 to 40% by mass.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous ink for ink jet printer recording including a water dispersion of water-insoluble vinyl polymer particles containing carbon black, wherein the carbon black has a volatile content of 5% or less at 950° C. and includes at least two kinds of carbon black differing from each other in at least one of a primary particle diameter, a specific surface area and a DBP absorption amount.

Abstract: Self-healing coatings incorporate microcapsules of about 60-150 microns diameter that contain film formers and dust suppression compounds suitable for controlling spalling of lead dust, for example. In one embodiment, a primer paint is mixed with these microcapsules and applied by brushing or rolling. After the coating has cured, any physical compromise of the coating results in microcapsules bursting to release liquid that fills and seals the compromised volume. The microcapsule contents protect the underlying substrate from damage and repair some of the outer coating. In one application, embodiments of these self-healing coatings seal existing lead-based paint for suppression of lead dust. In another embodiment, microcapsules are provided separately to enhance commercially available products.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprising from 30 to 89.5 wt. % of an aromatic polycarbonate, from 0.5 to 20 wt. % of an impact modifier, from 0 to 25 wt. % of an aromatic vinyl copolymer, from 6 to 35 wt. % of a mineral filler, and from 4 to 20 wt. % of a titanium dioxide, wherein the titanium dioxide is coated with silicone or siloxane, based on the total weight of the composition, has been found to exhibit improved mechanical properties and other characteristics and less degradation than filled thermoplastic compositions without the particular coated titanium dioxide. The composition optionally comprises an acid or acid salt. An article may be formed by molding, extruding, shaping or forming such a composition to form the article.

Abstract: An actuator element which functions stably in air and in vacuo, and can be driven at low voltages is described. A actuator element which includes at least two electrode layers, each of which is mutually insulated and comprises a gel composition comprising carbon nanotubes, an ionic liquid and a polymer, are formed on the surface of ion-conductive layer comprising a gel composition comprising an ionic liquid and a polymer, so that the actuator element is capable of being flexed or deformed by creating a potential difference between the electrode layers; and an actuator element wherein at least two electrode layers, each of which is mutually insulated, are formed on the surface of ion-conductive layer, conductive layer is formed on the surface of each electrode layer, and the actuator element is capable of being flexed or deformed by creating a potential difference between the conductive layers.

Abstract: Embodiments of this invention comprise a pigment comprising one or more substantially spherical-shaped beads, wherein each substantially spherical-shaped bead comprises one or more high aspect ratio particles encapsulated within an encapsulating material. Embodiments also comprise a resinous composition comprising said pigment. Yet further embodiments comprise a method of preparing said pigment via suspension polymerization.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hybrid material, its use and its production process. The hybrid material comprises a polymer with acid groups. The inorganic part of the said hybrid material is constituted by the combination of at least two metal oxide components, whereof at least one comprises a functional group permitting an interaction and a spatial relationship with the acid groups of the polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a water-based pigment ink composition comprising, as colorants, (1) a surface treated pigment having a water-dispersibility imparting group introduced to the surface thereof and (2) a water-dispersible polymer-encapsulated pigment which is a pigment wholly coated with a polymer. The water-based ink composition exhibits good color developability and satisfactory abrasion resistance, causes little blurring, and has excellent storage stability.

Abstract: An ink jet recording ink (IJ ink) containing a colorant of a pigment and/or dye enveloped in a polymer, and water, and containing at least one compound from the group of acetylene glycol surfactants and acetylene alcohol surfactants, and another compound from the group of glycol ethers and 1,2-alkylene glycols; an IJ ink set including a plurality of the inks; a recording method of using the ink and/or the ink set; recorded matter printed according to the recording method; and an ink jet recording apparatus having an electrostrictive unit mounted thereon and designed so as to be capable of ejecting the ink.

Abstract: The invention relates to the selection of a natural calcium carbonate crushed to a high degree of fineness, possibly treated with one or more fatty acids or one or more of their salts or mixtures thereof, and its use as a rheology regulator for polymeric compositions. The specific surface area is 14 to 30 m2/g measured according to the BET method to ISO 4652, and the oil absorption is greater than 16 measured according to ISO 787-V (Rub-out method). The conditions of mixing of the constituents and manufacture are improved, as well as the properties of the final product.

Abstract: Polyester compositions are disclosed that include polyester polymers or copolymers having incorporated therein metallic titanium particles that improve the reheat properties of the compositions. Processes for making such compositions are also disclosed. The titanium particles may be incorporated in the polyester by melt compounding, or may be added at any stage of the polymerization, such as during the melt-phase of the polymerization. A range of particle sizes may be used, as well as a range of particle size distributions. The polyester compositions are suitable for use in packaging made from processes in which a reheat step is desirable.

Abstract: An aqueous ink composition comprising: a pigment, having a particle diameter as determined by the light scattering method of no less than 20 nm and no more than 200 nm; and a water dispersible polymer, having a styrene-equivalent number average molecular weight of as determined by gel permeation chromatography no less than 5000 and no more than 200000, having a surface tension of no less than 20 mN/m and no more than 40 mN/m, and wherein the abovementioned pigment is a polymer-coated pigment that is coated with the abovementioned water dispersible polymer, is provided. The water-dispersible polymer may be a copolymer of monomers, mainly comprising acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid and an acrylate and/or methacrylate. With this ink composition, the printing quality can be improved.

Abstract: The present invention includes infrared absorbing agents that have been treated to resist hydrolytic effects caused by elevated moisture, interlayers comprising those agents, and various multiple layer glass panels that comprise those interlayers.

Abstract: A micro-capsulated thermal-stable phase-change polymer is mixed with a melt-spinning polymer, and melt-spinning grains are obtained after processing the mixture described above. The thermal-stable phase-change polymer has a polyether main chain and two fatty acyl terminals. The polyether main chain is polyethylene glycol or polytetramethylene glycol. The two fatty acyl terminals are preferably stearoyl group, palmitoyl group, or lauroyl group.

Abstract: Methods of modifying polyurethanes using surface treated clay are disclosed herein. Such methods can be useful for controlling the surface concentration of one or more additives in the polyurethane, which can be useful for fabricating medical devices therefrom.

Abstract: The presently disclosed embodiments relate in general to electrophotographic imaging members, such as layered photoreceptor structures, and processes for making and using the same. More particularly, the embodiments pertain to a photoreceptor undercoat layer that includes a metal oxide having a moisture content of less than 5 percent by weight of the total weight of the metal oxide, as well as, polyol and aminoplast resins, to improve image quality.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method to form a nanocomposite including blending a high molecular weight elastomer, a low molecular weight elastomer, and a clay to form a nanocomposite; wherein the high molecular weight elastomer has a weight average molecular weight greater than 250000; wherein the low molecular weight elastomer has a weight average molecular weight less than 150000. In another embodiment, the invention provides a method to form a nanocomposite including the steps of blending a low molecular weight elastomer and a clay to form a first mixture; blending a high molecular weight elastomer and the first mixture to form the nanocomposite; wherein the low molecular weight elastomer has a weight average molecular weight less than 150000; and, wherein the high molecular weight elastomer has a weight average molecular weight greater than 250000.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of polymeric microparticles in hydraulically setting building material mixtures for the purpose of enhancing their frost resistance and cyclical freeze/thaw durability.

Abstract: The composite particle is capable of being firmly adhered to resin, etc. The composite particle of the present invention comprises: a nickel particle, in which a large number of stabber-shaped projections are provided in an outer surface; and a large number of microfine fibers being incorporated in the nickel particle. The nickel particles are deposited in an alkaline solution by a wet reduction process.

Abstract: The present invention provides a microencapsulated pigment, wherein pigment particles having an anionic group on the surface are coated with a polymer comprising a repeating structural unit derived from a cationically polymerizable surface active agent and a repeating structural unit derived from an anionically polymerizable surface active agent and/or a hydrophilic monomer having an anionic group; and a process for producing a microencapsulated pigment, wherein the cationically polymerizable surface active agent is added to and mixed with an aqueous dispersion of the pigment particles having an anionic group on the surface, the anionically polymerizable surface active agent and/or the hydrophilic monomer having an anionic group are added thereto and the mixture was emulsified, followed by adding a polymerization initiator and carrying out emulsion polymerization. In addition, an ink jet recording ink comprising at least the above microencapsulated pigment and water.

Abstract: A functional composite material characterized by being molded by solidifying by a resin base material a martensite-phase shape memory alloy wire produced by cold drawing a shape memory alloy which changes between an austenite phase and a martensite phase via a phase transformation temperature. The material enables a smooth motion memorized in the shape memory alloy.

Abstract: Methods for preparing low resistivity nanocomposite layers that simultaneously offer optical clarity, wear resistance and superior functional performance. Nanofillers and a substance having a polymer are mixed. Both low-loaded and highly-loaded nanocomposites are included. Nanoscale coated and un-coated fillers may be used. Nanocomposite films may be coated on substrates.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the invention, there is provided a flame-retardant resin composition comprising: a polycarbonate resin; flame-retardant particles that contain a metal hydrate, have thereon a coating layer containing an organic compound or a silicone, and have a volume average particle diameter of about 1 to 500 nm; and a flame-retardant auxiliary.

Abstract: A sulphur-vulcanizable rubber composition usable for the manufacture of tires, based on at least: (A)—one diene elastomer selected from the group consisting of polybutadienes, natural rubber, synthetic polyisoprenes, butadiene copolymers, isoprene copolymers and mixtures of these elastomers (component A); (B)—a reinforcing white filler (component B); (C)—a coupling agent (white filler/diene elastomer) bearing at least one activated double ethylene bond (component C), with which there is associated: (D)—between 0.05 and 1 phr (parts by weight per hundred of elastomer) of a heat-triggered radical initiator (component D). The coupling agent is in particular an alkoxysilane of the family of alkoxy(C1–C4)-silylpropyls, in particular a trialkoxy(C1–C4)-silylpropyl methacrylate, in particular trimethoxy-silylpropyl methacrylate. Process for preparing such a rubber composition. Tire or semi-finished product, in particular tread, for a tire comprising a rubber composition according to the invention.

Abstract: Novel electrically conductive polymer composite structures having a horizontal plane that contain effective amounts of two different types of conductive graphitic nanofibers. The first type of graphitic nanofiber is aligned substantially parallel to the horizontal plane of the polymer structure and are comprised of graphite platelets that are aligned substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the nanofiber. The second type of conductive graphite nanofiber are aligned at an angle to the horizontal plane of the polymer structure and are comprised of graphite platelets aligned at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the nanofiber. The conductive polymer composite structures are further comprised of one or more polymer layers.

Abstract: Methods for preparing optical filter nanocomposites from nanopowders. Both low-loaded and highly-loaded nanocomposites are included. Nanoscale coated and un-coated fillers may be used. Nanocomposite filter layers may be prepared on substrates. Gradient nanocomposites for filters are discussed.

Abstract: A battery operated hand-held dispenser which operates efficiently at lower power levels than prior art devices. The dispenser as included therein has spray, foam or stream, dispensing capabilities coupled with pump mechanisms, vent mechanisms and positive closures.