Abstract: An ink jet recording ink including a coloring material; water; and three kinds of water-soluble compounds. The content of the water is 70 mass % or more with respect to the total amount of the ink. Each water-soluble compound has a molecular weight of 80 or more and is a liquid compound having a vapor pressure at 20° C. of 5 Pa or less or a solid compound, and at least one kind of the water-soluble compounds is a solid compound. In case that the water-soluble compounds are mixed at a ratio at which the water-soluble compounds are incorporated into the ink to provide a mixture, a 40% aqueous solution of the mixture has a water activity value of 0.88-0.91 and a viscosity of 3.3 mPa·s or less. The total content of the water-soluble compounds in the ink is 20-25 mass % with respect to the total amount of the ink.

Abstract: An ink jet recording ink including a pigment; water; and water-soluble compounds. The pigment comprises a resin-dispersed pigment dispersed with a (meth)acrylate-based random copolymer having an acid value of 100-160 mgKOH/g. The water-soluble compounds include at least ethylene urea and a water-soluble compound having a hydrophilicity-hydrophobicity coefficient defined by the following equation (A) of 0.37 or less The total content of the water-soluble compounds is 22-50 mass % with respect to the total amount of the ink The content of the ethylene urea is 11.0 mass % or more with respect to the total amount of the ink, and the proportion of the amount of the ethylene urea in the total amount of the water-soluble compounds is 50% by mass or less, Hydrophilicity-hydrophobicity coefficient=((water activity value of 20% aqueous solution)?(molar fraction of water in 20% aqueous solution))/(1?(molar fraction of water in 20% aqueous solution)) ??Equation (A).

Abstract: The disclosure relates to oxygen scavenging polymer compositions, methods of making the compositions, articles prepared from the compositions, and methods of making the articles. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes a first substrate, a first alignment layer on the first substrate, a second substrate facing the first substrate, a second alignment layer on the second substrate, and a liquid crystal layer between the first substrate and the second substrate and including liquid crystal molecules. The first alignment layer and the second alignment layer include a polymer including at least of polyamic acid, polyimide, and a combination including at least one of the foregoing polymers, and a compound including an epoxy cross-linker represented by Chemical Formula 1.

Abstract: Thermoplastic Polyimide (TPI) polymer adhesive coated laminating film in which the TPI coating is under cured or B-staged as well as the process for preparing the film is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with the use of pyrrolidones selected from the group consisting of N-n-butylpyrrolidone, N-isobutylpyrrolidone, N-t-butylpyrrolidone, N-n-pentylpyrrolidone, N-(methyl-substituted butyl)pyrrolidones, ring-methyl-substituted N-propyl and N-butyl pyrrolidones and N-(methoxypropyl) pyrrolidone as replacement solvents in specific applications wherein N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP), N-ethyl-2-pyrrolidone (NEP), N,N-dimethyl acetamide (DMAc), and/or dimethyl formamide (DMF) is the appropriate solvent to be used. The invention is also concerned with a solvent comprising NMP, NEP, DMAc, or DMF and one or more pyrrolidones selected from said group, as well as a solvent comprising a second solvent, which is a replacement solvent for NMP, NEP, DMAc, or DMF and one or more selected from said group.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions comprising A) from 10 to 93% by weight of a thermoplastic polyester B) from 1 to 20% by weight of a phosphinic salt C) from 1 to 20% by weight of a nitrogen-containing flame retardant D) from 5 to 50% by weight of a long-fiber reinforcing material with fiber length from 2 to 25 mm and L/D ratio from 500 to 4000 E) from 0 to 50% by weight of other additives, where the total of the percentages by weight of components A) to E) is 100%.

Abstract: A liquid crystal alignment agent includes a polyamic acid dispersion and a polyimide dispersion. Viscosity of the polyamic acid dispersion and viscosity of the polyimide dispersion satisfy the following relationship: VA-2?VA-1?4 cps wherein VA-2 is viscosity of the polyimide dispersion measured at a solid content of 6 wt % at a temperature of 25° C., and VA-1 is viscosity of the polyamic acid dispersion measured at a solid content of 6 wt % at a temperature of 25° C. A liquid crystal alignment film formed from the liquid crystal alignment agent and a liquid crystal display element including the liquid crystal alignment film are also disclosed.

Abstract: An ink composition adapted to be poured into an ink container including an ink chamber, the ink chamber partitioned by a wall, refillable with the ink composition via an ink poring port, and communicating with external air, the ink composition comprising a pigment, a resin and an organic solvent, wherein the ink composition has a static contact angle of 10° or more to a member constituting an inner side of the wall.

Abstract: Provided is an oriented-film-forming composition that can give a laminated body which has a substrate, an oriented film and an optically anisotropic film and which is excellent in heat resistance and light resistance. The oriented-film-forming composition is a composition including an oriented-film-forming material and an antioxidant. The antioxidant is preferably a phenolic antioxidant. The oriented-film-forming material preferably contains at least one selected from the group consisting of polyimides, polyamides and polyamic acids. The composition preferably satisfies Mw(A)/Mw(B)>0.85 wherein Mw(B) represents the weight-average molecular weight of the oriented-film-forming material after the composition is heated at 100° C. for 1 hour, and Mw(A) represents that of the same material before the heating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel diamine compound, wherein two substituents R and R? are introduced asymmetrically, and a polymer thereof. The polymer may have excellent solubility in the organic solvent and allows for easy processibility after imidization, thus giving proper film maintaining superior properties, such as thermal, mechanical, and optical properties for applications in electrical, electronic, or optical materials.

Abstract: An ink set includes a first ink that contains a white material and a first resin; and a second ink that contains a color material other than the white material and a second resin, wherein the first resin includes a component (A) causing cracks when resin of 0.5 g is dropped onto a slide glass and is dried at a temperature of 50° C. and a humidity of 0% RH for 10 minutes, and wherein the second resin includes a component (B) of at least one of polyolefin wax and ethylene vinyl acetate resin.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a base film having a thickness from 8 to 152 microns, a 60 degree gloss value from 2 to 35, an optical density greater than or equal to 2 and a dielectric strength greater than 1400 V/mil. The base film comprises a chemically converted (partially or wholly aromatic) polyimide in an amount from 63 to 96 weight percent of the base film. The base film further comprises a pigment and a matting agent. The matting agent is present in an amount from 1.6 to 10 weight percent of the base film, has a median particle size from 1.3 to 10 microns, and has a density from 2 to 4.5 g/cc. The pigment is present in an amount from 2 to 35 weight percent of the base film. The present disclosure is also directed to coverlay films comprising the base film in combination with an adhesive layer.

Abstract: There are provided aqueous inkjet ink formulations comprising a solvent containing water and optionally a co-solvent, a water soluble or water dispersible polymeric resin and a colorant. The disclosed formulations are suitable for ink jet printing systems, and more particularly for indirect printing systems using an intermediate transfer member.

Abstract: A non-stick coating composition for use in applying to a substrate, the coating composition including at least one fluorocarbon resin, at least one acrylic resin, and inorganic particles with an average particle size between 15 and 20 ?m, and water. The coating, composition may be provided as a topcoat composition used in combination with a basecoat and a midcoat.

Abstract: A method of printing a security code on an article includes applying droplets of an ink composition with an ink jet printer to a surface of an article to print an encrypted code. The ink composition includes an organic solvent, a binder resin, and a luminescent dye.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to alternate solvent systems for polyethersulfone, polyamideimide, polyether imide, polyimide, and/or polyamic acid binder solutions. The present invention provides stable binder solutions equivalent or superior to current binder solvent solutions.

Abstract: An illustrative DSA formulation disclosed herein includes a block copolymer material, a casting solvent and at least one plasticizer agent. An illustrative method disclosed herein includes depositing a liquid DSA formulation on a guide layer, performing a spin-coating process to form a DSA-based material layer comprised of the liquid DSA formulation above the guide layer, wherein the DSA-based material layer includes at least one plasticizing agent and, after performing the spin-coating process, performing at least one heating process on the DSA-based material layer while at least some of the plasticizing agent remains in the DSA-based material layer so as to enable phase separation of block copolymer materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for a flexible substrate having thermal yellowing resistance. The composition for the flexible substrate comprises a polymer (A), an inorganic oxide particle (B), a silane compound containing an amino group (C) and a solvent (D). The polymer (A) is selected from the group consisting of a polyamic acid resin, a polyimide resin and any combination thereof. The polymer (A) is obtained by reacting a mixture that includes a tetracarboxylic dianhydride component and a diamine component.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising an ethylene copolymer and a polyetherimide, polyamideimide, polycarbonate, polyetheretherketone, polysulfone or polyethersulfone wherein the ethylene copolymer comprises or is produced from repeat units derived from ethylene and a comonomer selected from the group consisting of an ?,?-unsaturated monocarboxylic acid or its derivative, an ?,?-unsaturated dicarboxylic acid or its derivative, an epoxide-containing monomer, a vinyl ester, or combinations of two or more thereof; and the composition can further comprise a curing agent to crosslink the ethylene copolymer. The composition is useful as a binder for a lithium ion battery.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising an ethylene copolymer and a halogenated polymer, wherein the ethylene copolymer comprises or is produced from repeat units derived from ethylene and a comonomer selected from the group consisting of an ?,?-unsaturated monocarboxylic acid or its derivative, an ?,?-unsaturated dicarboxylic acid or its derivative, an epoxide-containing monomer, a vinyl ester, or combinations of two or more thereof; and the composition can further comprise a curing agent to crosslink the ethylene copolymer. The composition is useful as a binder for a lithium ion battery.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a halogen-free thermosetting composition including a benzoxazine compound, a monobenzoxazine monomer, and a naphthalene epoxy. The halogen-free thermosetting composition is especially suited for use in aerospace, automobile, rail and marine applications.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides ink sets and related methods. An ink set can comprise an ink including an ink colorant and an ink vehicle, the ink devoid of metal salt; a treatment fluid including a latex, the treatment fluid devoid of thickener and colorant; and a fixer fluid including a precipitating agent, the fixer fluid devoid of colorant.

Abstract: A coating material for an aluminum substrate for inkjet computer-to-plate and preparation method and use of same. The composition of the coating material is: high polymer 5-40 wt %; nano-sized and/or micro-sized oxide particles 5-30 wt %; organic solvent constituting the remainder. The high polymer is at least one selected from the group consisting of MMA-BMA-MA terpolymer resin, phenolic resin, epoxy resin, polyurethane, polyester, urea-formaldehyde resin, polyvinyl formal, polyvinyl butyral and gum arabic. The preparation method for obtaining the coating material is to mix the ingredients together and stir at room temperature. A spin coating method or a roll coating method is used to coat the coating material onto a clean aluminum substrate having not undergone electrolytic graining and anodic oxidation treatment, and then the substrate is baked, resulting in the required roughness.

Abstract: This disclosure, in one or plurality of embodiments, relates to a solution of polyamide from which a cast film with low CTE and Rth can be achieved. This disclosure, viewed from one aspect, relates to a solution of polyamide comprising: an aromatic polyamide; inorganic filler; and a solvent. This disclosure, viewed from one aspect, relates to a laminated composite material, comprising a base, and a polyamide resin layer: wherein the polyamide resin layer is laminated to one surface of the base; and wherein the polyamide resin layer is obtained or obtainable by applying a polyamide solution comprising an aromatic polyamide, an inorganic filler and a solvent onto the base.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a composite film having light-curing property and weather resistance. [Means for solving] A composite film is one that comprises at least a urethane polymer, wherein both an initial b* value of the composite film measured by a spectrocolorimeter (value at an angle of 15 degrees) and a b* value after performing an accelerated weathering test for 120 hours (value at an angle of 15 degrees) are 4.0 or less, and a non-volatile component after heating the composite film at 130° C. for two hours is 96% or more.

Abstract: Use of thermoplastic molding compositions comprising, as essential components, A) a polyester, B) from 20 to 200 mmol/kg of polyester A) of at least one compound of the general formula (I) where respectively independently at any position -A1- is —NR—, —O—, —S—, —CH=A4- where R is H or C1-6-alkyl, A4 is N or CH A2 is COOX or OX, where X is Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Mg/2, Ca/2, Sr/2, Ba/2, Al/3 A3 is C1-6-alkyl, C6-12-aryl, O7-13-alkaryl, C7-13-aralkyl, O—C1-6-alkyl, O—C6-12-aryl, O—C7-13-alkaryl, O—C7-13-aralkyl, COOX?, OX?, SX?, SO3X?, where X? is H or X, S—C1-6-alkyl, S—C6-12-aryl, NR2, halogen, NO2, n is an integer from 1 to 4, and m is an integer from 0 to 4?n, where m=1, if A3=NO2, with the proviso that the number of mmol is based on the group(s) COOX and OX and SX? where X??X, to the extent that these are present in the compound of the general formula (I), and also moreover C) from 0 to 230% by weight of further added substances, based on the weight of component A), for producing laser-transparent m

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a solvent based electrode-forming composition which comprises at least one vinylidene fluoride (VDF) polymer and a graphene oxide with an oxygen content of no more than 25 wt % dispersed in an organic solvent, wherein the VDF polymer comprises recurring units derived from vinylidene fluoride (VDF) and from at least one (meth)acrylic monomer (MA) having formula (I) here below: wherein: —R1, R2 and R3, equal to or different from each other, are independently selected from a hydrogen atom and a C1-C3 hydrocarbon group, and —ROH is a hydrogen atom or a C1-C5 hydrocarbon moiety comprising at least one hydroxyl group. The present invention further relates to a process for manufacturing said electrode-forming composition, and the use thereof for manufacturing an electrode of secondary lithium batteries.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid crystal alignment agent, a liquid crystal alignment film made by the liquid crystal alignment agent and a liquid crystal display element having the liquid crystal alignment film. The liquid crystal alignment agent comprises a polymer (A) and a solvent (B). The polymer (A) is obtained by reacting a mixture that includes a tetracarboxylic dianhydride component (a) and a diamine component (b). The aforementioned liquid crystal alignment agent has excellent process stability and the charge accumulation can be rapidly relaxed.

Abstract: Provided is a rubber-steel cord composite which is excellent in workability and which is markedly excellent in tensile characteristics, an adhesive property after vulcanization for a short time and a heat resistant adhesive property. The rubber-steel cord composite has such a constitution that a steel cord which has a brass-plated layer on a peripheral surface thereof and in which a content of phosphorus contained in the form of oxide in a wire surface layer region extending from a surface of the above brass-plated layer up to a depth of 5 nm in a wire radial direction toward the inside is 1.5 atomic % or less is adjacent to a rubber composition containing a rubber component, sulfur and a sulfeneamide base vulcanization accelerator represented by the following Formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6; x and n are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ink composition including (Component A) a compound having two or more groups represented by Structural Formula (1), (Component B) a compound represented by Formula (2), (Component C) a coloring material, and (Component D) water: wherein in Structural Formula (1), Ra and Rb represent alkyl groups, and Ra and Rb may be bonded to each other to form a ring; and in Formula (2), Rb1 and Rb2 each represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an aryl group, or the like; Yb1 and Yb2 each represent —O—, —S—, —NRb3—, or the like; Gb1 and Gb2 each represent a hydrogen atom, a cyano group, an amide group, or the like; Rb1 and Rb2, and Gb1 and Gb2 may be respectively bonded to each other to form a ring; and at least one of Rb1, Rb2, Yb1, Yb2, Gb1 and Gb2 is substituted with a hydrophilic group.

Abstract: The invention provides an ink composition for inkjet printing, the ink composition containing water, a coloring material, a polymerizable compound, a polymerization initiator represented by the following Formula (X), and polymer particles having a glass transition temperature of 90° C. or higher, a mass ratio of the polymer particles to the polymerization initiator represented by Formula (X) being in a range of from 1:10 to 10:1 [in Formula (X), each of RX1, RX2, RX3, and RX4 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a substituent; and n represents an integer from 1 to 4].

Abstract: A white-based pigment has an S of at least 0.15. The S is defined by equation (1): S = K ? ? 1 × ( 1 - K ? ? 2 ) × a ? ( K ? ? 3 ) 2 K ? ? 4 ( 1 ) where K1, K2, K3, and K4 are a structural factor, a porosity, a particle diameter, and a specific gravity, respectively, and 0<K1, 0<K2<1, 1.5×10?7 (m)?K3?1.0×10?5 (m), 2?K4?8, and a=1.0×1013 (m?2).

Abstract: A novel terminally modified imide oligomer having excellent solubility in organic solvents, excellent solution storage stability, and excellent molding properties such as low melt viscosity. Also, a varnish obtained by dissolving the terminally modified imide oligomer in an organic solvent; a cure product obtained by using the terminally modified imide oligomer and having excellent thermal and mechanical characteristics such as heat resistance, elastic modulus, tensile strength at break and tensile elongation at break; a prepreg; and a fiber-reinforced laminate. The soluble terminally modified imide oligomer is represented by general formula (1). In the formula, R1 and R2 each represents a divalent aromatic diamine residue; R3 and R4 each represents a tetravalent aromatic tetracarboxylic acid residue; R5 and R6 each represents a hydrogen atom or a phenyl group, with R5 or R6 being a phenyl group; m and n satisfy the following relations: m?1, n?0, 1?m+n?20 and 0.

Abstract: This ferroelectric thin film-forming sol-gel solution contains: a PZT-based compound; a high-molecular compound used to adjust the viscosity containing polyvinyl pyrrolidone; and an organic dopant containing N-methyl pyrrolidone, in which the amount of the PZT-based compound is greater than or equal to 17 mass % in terms of oxides, the molar ratio (PZT-based compound:polyvinyl pyrrolidone) of the polyvinyl pyrrolidone to the PZT-based compound is 1:0.1 to 1:0.5 in terms of monomers, and the amount of the organic dopant containing N-methyl pyrrolidone in the sol-gel solution is 3 mass % to 13 mass %.

Abstract: Provided is a water-dispersible acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition capable of forming a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer that can prevent static build-up at the time of peeling (antistatic properties), is superior in removability, in the ability to prevent an increase in peel strength (adhesive strength) over time among the adhesive properties, as well as in appearance properties (decrease of appearance defects due to dents or the like), and also in less-staining properties on adherends, particularly, in the ability to prevent white staining on adherends in high-humidity environments (the ability to prevent white staining).

Abstract: Processes involving wetting fibers with an aqueous dispersion of micronized thermoplastic powders; processes for producing an aqueous dispersion of micronized thermoplastic powders; processes of chemically surface cross-linking micronized particles; and articles of produced therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention provides a heat-curable silicone rubber composition having antistatic properties, even after secondary vulcanization at high temperatures. Specifically disclosed is a heat-curable silicone rubber composition which is obtained by adding 0.05 to 1000 ppm of (B) a poorly water-soluble or water-insoluble ionic substance whose anionic component is bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide, to 100 parts by weight of (A) a heat-curable silicone rubber.

Abstract: Primer compositions for adhering two sheets of polymer material to one another are provided. The primer compositions include polyurethanes that are the reaction product of an isocyanate, and at least one of a polyol, a chain extender, and a diamine. The polyurethanes may include pure polyurethanes, or commercially available varieties that may include other additives. The premier compositions are well-suited for adhering polycarbonate and polyurethane sheets together for use in transparent armor applications, as they help to ensure a very strong bond between the two sheets, and resist delamination.

Abstract: Provided is a removable water-dispersible acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition with which it is possible to form a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer that has excellent antistatic properties, adhesive properties, removability, removal stability, and the ability to prevent an increase in adhesive strength over time, less-staining properties on adherends, especially, the ability to prevent white staining on adherends in a high-humidity environment (the ability to prevent white staining), and appearance properties. The present invention is directed to a removable water-dispersible acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, including: an acrylic emulsion polymer including 70 to 99.5% by weight of a monomer unit derived from an alkyl(meth)acrylate and 0.5 to 10% by weight of a monomer unit derived from a carboxyl group-containing unsaturated monomer; an ionic compound; and a polyether antifoamer represented by formula (I) below.

Abstract: An ink set includes a recording ink and a displacement ink. The recording ink contains a pigment, a resin, water, and a first surfactant and is substantially free of alkyl polyols with a normal boiling point of 280° C. or more. The displacement ink contains water, a second surfactant, an aprotic polar solvent, and an alkyl polyol with a normal boiling point of 280° C. or more. Each of the first surfactant and the second surfactant includes a silicone surfactant and/or a fluorosurfactant. The resin includes a water-soluble resin and/or a resin emulsion. The recording ink has a higher surface tension than that of the displacement ink.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for storing a naphthol aralkyl type cyanate ester resin solution, which is difficult to precipitate due to long term storage in a solution state, and particularly relates to a method for storing a naphthol aralkyl type cyanate ester resin solution (AB), which comprises: preparing (i) a naphthol aralkyl type cyanate ester resin solution (AB) comprising a naphthol aralkyl type cyanate ester resin (A), a maleimide compound (B) and a solvent, (ii) a naphthol aralkyl type cyanate ester resin solution (AB) comprising a prepolymer of a naphthol aralkyl type cyanate ester resin (A), a maleimide compound (B) and a solvent, or (iii) a naphthol aralkyl type cyanate ester resin solution (AB) comprising a prepolymer of a naphthol aralkyl type cyanate ester resin (A) and a maleimide compound (B), and a solvent, and; storing the resin solution (AB).

Abstract: An aqueous ink ensuring less blurring and high color formation on plain paper, satisfactory color formation and fixing property on special paper and excellent ejection stability is realized by using a microcapsule of a colorant encapsulated with a polymer and rendered dispersible in water and specifying the amount of the aromatic ring in the polymer to be from 20 to 70 wt % of the polymer.

Abstract: The present invention provides an alignment film material, which is used for a liquid crystal display with polymer stabilized vertical alignment, it comprises: a polymer, an oligomer, and a solvent, wherein, the polymer and/or the oligomer comprise group structures of the benzophenone and methyl acrylate. Accordingly, the present invention also provides a liquid crystal panel using the above alignment film. The embodiments according to the present invention regulates the reaction rate of the polymerizable monomer and the polymerizable monomer residues in the polymer stabilized vertical alignment crystal mixture using the alignment film material, which controls the contents of the movable ion in the liquid crystal panel, in order to improve the reliability of the quality of the LCD panel.

Abstract: An ink for ink jet textile printing according to the invention which is used for recording on cloth includes a pigment, a resin, and a 2-pyrrolidone-based solvent, in which the pH is in the range of 9.2 to 10.5. Coating elongation of the resin may be in the range of 400% to 1200%, and the resin may be a urethane-based resin.

Abstract: The present invention provides a material for alignment layer of liquid crystal display, which includes a solvent and a polymer dissolved in the solvent. The polymer includes a backbone and a first side chain linked to the backbone. The first side chain has a stronger lateral dipole moment. The material for alignment layer of liquid crystal display is characterized in that a first side chain that contains both a flexible chain segment and rigid chain segment is linked to the backbone of the polymer and the first side chain has a stronger lateral dipole moment, making it taking a rotation or tilting motion under the application of an electric field so as to effect alignment of the liquid crystal molecules in the pre-tilt angle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ionic liquid comprising an anion and a cation, wherein the cation is a primary, secondary or tertiary ammonium ion containing a protonated nitrogen atom.

Abstract: A composition for making polymeric fiber membranes, for use in non-cryogenic separation of gases, substantially improves product flow, with only a small decrease in the recovery ratio. The composition is a spin dope including tetrabromo bis-phenol A polycarbonate (TBBA-PC) and tetrabromo bishydroxyphenylfluorene polycarbonate (TBBHPF-PC), in proportions, by weight, ranging (in percent) from about 60/40 to 40/60, and n-methyl pyrrolidinone (NMP) and triethylene glycol (TEG), wherein the ratio of the amounts of NMP to TEG, by weight, is in the range of about 1.6-2.5. The spin dope is used to make hollow fibers for use in gas-separation membrane modules.

Abstract: The carbon nanotube dispersion includes: carbon nanotubes; polyarylene ether having a number-average molecular weight of about 5,000 g/mol to about 25,000 g/mol; and a solvent, wherein the polyarylene ether may be non-covalently bonded to surfaces of the carbon nanotubes via ?-? stacking interaction. The carbon nanotube dispersion is prepared by dispersing carbon nanotubes using inexpensive polyarylene ether.

Abstract: A dispersion comprising a particulate solid, a liquid vehicle and a first polymer, wherein: the first polymer is obtained or obtainable by a process comprising reacting at least the components i), ii) and optionally iii) to form a pre-polymer: i) a compound of the Formula (1); wherein T1, T2, Q1, Q2, A1, A2 and Z are as defined in claim 1; ii) a diisocyanate; iii) an isocyanate-reactive compound; and then reacting the pre-polymer with at least component iv): iv) one or more compounds selected from an organic amine, alcohol or thiol provided that at least one of the said one or more organic compounds in component iv) has at least one ionic group; wherein the particulate solid is surface-modified with ionic groups and/or the particulate solid has situated on its surface one or more second polymers which is/are different from the first polymer.