Abstract: A polymeric film composition and a non-enzymatic glucose sensor including the functional polymeric film are provided. The polymeric film composition includes polyurethane and perfluorosulfonic acid polymer.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a polymer-containing matrix and a filler comprising a cage compound selected from borane cage compounds, carborane cage compounds, metal complexes thereof, residues thereof, mixtures thereof, and/or agglomerations thereof, where the cage compound is not covalently bound to the matrix polymer. Methods of making and applications for using such compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A coating composition for a golf ball and a coated golf ball are disclosed. The coating composition comprises a polyurethane and a boron-containing compound that improves the adhesion of the coating to a printed image.

Abstract: Provided is an organic material which can be employed for manufacturing an organic electroluminescent device having a long luminance half-lifetime. The organic material is a composition containing: a borane compound represented by Formula (B1): wherein three ArB1 represent an arylene group or a divalent aromatic heterocyclic group; and three XB1 represent an aromatic amino group, a monovalent aromatic heterocyclic group, an alkyl group, or a hydrogen atom; and a conjugated polymer compound represented by Formula (P1): wherein Arp1 represents an arylene group, with the proviso that Arp1 is different from Flup1; Flup1 represents a fluorenediyl group; Hetp1 represents a divalent aromatic heterocyclic group; Amp1 represents a divalent aromatic amine residue; nAr, nFlu, nHet and nAm are numbers representing molar ratios of Arp1, Flup1, Hetp1 and Amp1, respectively, and numbers satisfying 0.4?nFlu?1, 0?nAr?0.6, 0?nHet?0.6 and 0?nAm?0.6 when defining nAr+nFlu+nHet+nAm=1.

Abstract: An ink jet recording ink has excellent dispersion stability and ejection stability and is capable of providing images free from bleeding. Such an ink exhibits excellent color development and rubbing resistance. The ink jet recording ink comprises a pigment dispersed by a polymer; water; at least one compound selected from the group consisting of an acetylene glycol surfactant and an acetylene alcohol surfactant; and 1,2-hexanediol. The pigment dispersed by the polymer is produced by a phase conversion emulsification, an emulsion polymerization, an acid deposition or a forced emulsification. The ink has a surface tension between 25 mN/m and 45 mN/m.

Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present invention encompass polymer compositions that act as both a tack agent and a fluxing agent for the assembly of microelectronic components onto a variety of substrate materials. Such polymer compositions embodiments encompass a sacrificial polymer, a carrier solvent, a thermal acid generator and, optionally, formic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a kit intended for the deposition of nickel or cobalt in the cavities of a semiconductor substrate intended to form through-silicon vias (TSV) for making interconnections in integrated circuits in three dimensions. The invention also relates to a method of metallization of the insulating surface of such a substrate which comprises contacting the surface with a liquid aqueous solution containing: at least one metal salt of nickel or cobalt; at least one reducing agent; at least one polymer bearing amine functions, and at least one agent stabilizing the metal ions. The step coverage of the layer of nickel or cobalt obtained can be greater than 80%, which facilitates subsequent filling of the vias with copper by electrodeposition.

Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present invention encompass polymer compositions that act as both a tack agent and a fluxing agent for the assembly of microelectronic components onto a variety of substrate materials. Such polymer compositions embodiments encompass a sacrificial polymer, a carrier solvent, a thermal acid generator and, optionally, formic acid.

Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present invention encompass polymer compositions that act as both a tack agent and a fluxing agent for the assembly of microelectronic components onto a variety of substrate materials. Such polymer compositions embodiments encompass a sacrificial polymer, a carrier solvent, a thermal acid generator and, optionally, formic acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition containing a particulate solid, a plastic material (such as a thermoplastic polymer) and a compound containing an amide group. The compound is capable of being a dispersant. The invention further relates to novel compounds, and the use of the compound as a dispersant.

Abstract: A substrate section for a flexible display device is disclosed. The substrate section includes: a first substrate, a second substrate disposed above a center region of the first substrate, a reinforcing layer disposed between the first and second substrates, configured to reinforce adhesion between the first and second substrates, and a barrier layer disposed above the second substrate and surrounding side surfaces of the second substrate and of the reinforcing layer.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a polymer-containing matrix and a filler comprising a cage compound selected from borane cage compounds, carborane cage compounds, metal complexes thereof, residues thereof, mixtures thereof, and/or agglomerations thereof, where the cage compound is not covalently bound to the matrix polymer. Methods of making and applications for using such compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Described herein is a composition, article and method thereof, wherein the composition comprises (i) a fluoropolymer and (ii) an ionic liquid.

Abstract: To provide a connecting film including an organic resin layer which contains a color-erasing pigment, a curable organic resin, a curing agent and a conductive particle.

Abstract: The invention provides a golf ball material composed of (i) a non-ionomeric thermoplastic resin, (ii) an ionomeric resin and/or an acid-containing polymer which is the base polymer of an ionomeric resin, and (iii) a norbornene dicarboxylic anhydride and/or a derivative thereof. Methods for preparing such a material, and a golf ball which includes as a component therein a part made of the golf ball material are also provided. The golf ball material has a good thermal stability, flow and processability, and can thus be used to obtain high-performance golf balls endowed with an excellent rebound resilience, durability and flexibility.

Abstract: A positive electrode protective layer composition of a rechargeable lithium battery includes a polymer compound and an ionic liquid including a borate-based anion. A rechargeable lithium battery includes the positive electrode protective layer. A method of manufacturing the same is also provided.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a polymer-containing matrix and a filler comprising a cage compound selected from borane cage compounds, carborane cage compounds, metal complexes thereof, residues thereof, mixtures thereof, and/or agglomerations thereof, where the cage compound is not covalently bound to the matrix polymer. Methods of making and applications for using such compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A composition for creating a perfect bead of caulk by spraying the substance on a caulk line of any type of caulk and smoothing the line with an implement. The compound provides for the release of caulking agents thereby reducing the coefficient of friction at the surface of the caulk in order to allow the use of a finger or tool to create a symmetric and aesthetically pleasing bead of caulk. The invention is non-hazardous, does not stain or leave a residue on the caulk line or surrounding surfaces, can be painted, can be used with any type of caulk. The release agent comprises a co-solvent, a carrier, a surfactant, a polymer, a defoamer, a coupling agent, and a corrosion inhibitor to optimize the composition for the ideal spraying application.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for making clay/wax nanocomposites and coatings and films of same with improved chemical resistance and gas barrier properties. The invention further provides methods for making and using emulsions of such clay/wax nanocomposites. Typically, an organophillic clay is combined with a wax or wax/polymer blend such that the cohesion energy of the clay matches that of the wax or wax/polymer blend. Suitable organophilic clays include mica and phyllosilicates that have been surface-treated with edge or edge and surface modifying agents. The resulting nanocomposites have applications as industrial coatings and in protective packaging.

Abstract: Provided is a thermoplastic resin structure formed of a resin composition that comprises substantially (a) from 5 to 80% by volume of a polyolefin resin and (b) from 20 to 95% by volume of a polyphenylene sulfide resin, which is characterized in that, in morphology therein seen through electronicmicroscopy, the polyphenylene sulfide resin (b) forms a matrix phase (continuous phase) and the polyolefin resin (a) forms a disperse phase. The thermoplastic resin structure gives plastic containers, tubes and their Attached parts having good barrier properties, strength, durability and workability.

Abstract: A method and composition for treating a metal surface, particularly steel, involves contacting the metal surface with a pretreating solution comprising a blend of water, an organo-functional silane, and a borate ester. The method involves first cleaning the metal surface, such as by using an alkaline cleaning agent, then rinsing prior to the application of the pretreating solution. The metal surface is dried and, either immediately thereafter or after some storage time, then contacted with a decorative finish, such as paint, completing the metal treatment method. The method and composition minimize rusting of the metal surface even if a relatively long period of time elapses between drying the pretreated metal surface and painting the metal surface. In addition, the method and composition provide good adhesion of the decorative finish to the metal surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to rubber compositions containing borate compounds of the formula wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of alkoxy radicals having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms; R3 is selected from the group consisting of alkylene groups having from 1 to 15 carbon atoms and arylene and alkyl substituted arylene groups having from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; X is selected from the group consisting of and Y is selected from the group consisting of Sx and Sex where x is an integer of from 1 to 8.

Abstract: The present invention provides a deterioration inhibitor for concrete or mortar which does not pollute water and which, in a small amount, can prevent the deterioration of concrete or mortar due to sulfur oxidizing bacteria for a long time, and also provides a method of inhibiting the deterioration of concrete or mortar which uses the deterioration inhibitor. A phthalocyanine compound is an effective component of the deterioration inhibitor for concrete or mortar. In the method of inhibiting the deterioration of concrete or mortar, the phthalocyanine compound is added to concrete or mortar.

Abstract: A thermostable polymer electrolyte gel containing an acrylonitrile polymer, an electrolyte and a solvent, the acrylonitrile polymer having an acrylonitrile content of from 89 wt % to 98 wt % and meeting the following relationship:1,040,000-(A.times.10,000).ltoreq.B.ltoreq.1,490,000-(A.times.10,000)where A is the acrylonitrile content in wt % and B is the weight average molecular weight of the acrylonitrile polymer, the polymer electrolyte gel having an ion conductivity of 10.sup.-3 S/cm or higher at 20.degree. C., exhibiting the "retention of shape" in a thermostability test, and containing the acrylonitrile polymer in a proportion of from 3 wt % to 9 wt %. The thermostable polymer electrolyte gel can be produced by dissolving an acrylonitrile polymer and an electrolyte in a solvent to prepare a solution of the polymer, and cooling the polymer solution to a temperature of 0.degree. C. or lower.

Abstract: The present invention relates to rubber compositions containing borate compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently selected from the group consisting of alkoxy radicals having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms; R.sup.3 is selected from the group consisting of alkylene groups having from 1 to 15 carbon atoms and arylene and alkyl substituted arylene groups having from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; X is selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## and Y is selected from the group consisting of S.sub.x and Se.sub.xwhere x is an integer of from 1 to 8.

Abstract: A stainblocking composition comprises a stainblocking material and a complex of organoborane and amine. The stainblocking composition is particularly useful in imparting stain resistance to fibrous substrates that contain polyamide linkages, especially nylon carpet.

Abstract: Described is an organosilicon-containing composition suitable for use as an adhesive and capable of rapid curing at low temperature. The composition comprises about 10 to 80 wt. % of an organic compound component and about 20 to 90 wt. % of one of boron nitride or silver. The organic compound component comprises the reaction product of about 40 to 90 wt. % of the reaction product of cyclic olefin and cyclic siloxane and about 10 to 60 wt. % rubber in liquid form.

Abstract: This invention relates to an N-vinyl heterocyclic copolymer in substantially pure deionized water or in aqueous alcoholic solution which exhibits significantly reduced color and odor and which is obtained by contacting an alcohol-copolymer mixture with water and a nitrogen containing, trivalent boron complex compound selected from the group of borane-ammonia, borane-lower alkylamine, tetra-lower alkyl ammonium octahydrotriborate, morpholine-borane, lower alkyl morpholine-borane, silylamino borane and mixtures thereof and stripping alcohol from the resulting mixture under vacuum at between about 100 and about 740 mm Hg below absolute whereby an aqueous, 10-70 wt. % solids solution of the copolymer is obtained having a water white color stability of more than a year.

Abstract: This invention relates to a cosmetic film forming composition which is freeze-thaw stable and is especially useful as a nail coating composition which upon drying forms a film which will adhere to keratin of a nail. More particularly, the present invention relates to cosmetic film forming compositions which consist of aqueous emulsion (A) which comprises a sulfopolyester and a copolymer of vinyl acetate and dialkyl maleate or fumarate; aqueous emulsion (B) which comprises an aqueous emulsion polymer of acetoacetoxyethyl alkylacrylate or the polymerization reaction product of acetoacetoxyethyl alkylacrylate with a vinylfunctional monomer; and (C) a freeze-thaw agent. The freeze-thaw agent imparts improved freeze-thaw properties to the composition without being detrimental to desirable properties such as fast drying time and good adhesive properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides a water-curable resin composition for use in the preparation of composite materials. The resin composition is composed of a water-reactive liquid organometallic compound having a viscosity of no greater than about 500,000 centipoise under ambient conditions; and a nonreactive organic thermoplastic polymer, having a number average molecular weight of at least about 1,000, mixed with the water-reactive liquid organometallic compound. Preferably, the water-reactive liquid organometallic compound is a compound of the formula (R.sup.1 O).sub.x MR.sup.2.sub.(y-x) wherein: each R.sup.1 is independently a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.100 hydrocarbon group, optionally interrupted in the backbone by 1--10 nonperoxide--O--, --S--, --C(O)--, or --N-- groups; each R.sup.2 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Use of spirocyclic boric acid esters of the general formula ##STR1## as flame retardants for plastics. R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 either independently of one another represent divalent radicals of alcohols having 2 to 6 OH groups or together represent the tetravalent radical of pentaerythritol, Z represents an N base and m represents an integer from 1 to 3.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polymer composition comprising (I) 60 to 99.8 wt. % of an amorphous copolymer comprising (a) units derived from perfluoro-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxole and (b) units derived from at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer selected from ethylene, tetrafluoroethylene, chlorotrifluoroethylene, and CF.sub.2 =CFOCF.sub.3, and (II) 0.2 to 40 wt. % of a compound having a hydrocarbon group containing at least one fluorine atom and at least one functional group selected from --OH, --SR, --COOH, --SO--, --SO.sub.2 --, --CONH--, --COO--CO--, --CONHCO--, --COO--, --CN, --NCO, --CO--, --HCOO--, --NH.sub.2 --, --NH--, .dbd.N, --SO.sub.3 H, --NHNH.sub.2, --CONH.sub.2, --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2, --CH.dbd.CH--, (RO).sub.n X.sub.3-n Si--, wherein R is a C.sub.1-5 alkyl group, n is a number of 0 to 3, and X is halogen or a C.sub.1-5 alkyl group. The polymer composition is useful for a plastic cladding of an optical fiber.

Abstract: The strength of the bond between a metal and vulcanized rubber may be increased by a bonding agent containing at least one organic cobalt compound and at least one boric acid ester.

Abstract: A self-extinguishing polymer composition consisting of 20 to 70% by weight of thermoplastic resin or elastomer (A), 80 to 30% by weight of a hydroxide of aluminum and/or magnesium (B), and a polymeric charge-transfer type complex (C) in an amount of 0.01 to 10 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of (A) and (B).

Abstract: Organic fluoride sources comprising a tetrafluoroborate salt and capable of releasing fluoride ions into dentition in order to provide inhibition and/or prevention of dental caries are disclosed. A method of releasing fluoride ion into dental tissue is also disclosed.

Abstract: A composition sufficiently irradiated to achieve sterilization comprising an aromatic carbonate polymer in admixture with an anti-yellowing upon exposure to sterilization irradiation effective amount of a boron compound having part of its structure at least one ##STR1## group wherein R is selected from alkyl of one to twenty-four carbon atoms, inclusive, alkenyl of two to twenty-four carbon atoms, inclusive, cycloalkyl of four to fourteen carbon atoms, inclusive, aryl of six to fourteen carbon atoms, inclusive; and substituted phenyl wherein there are one to three substituents which are the same or different and are alkyl of one to six carbon atoms, inclusive, alkoxy of one to six carbon atoms, inclusive, and halo; and R' is selected from the same group as R with a further hydrogen atom replaced by a bond to the second oxygen.

Abstract: A hair spray composition comprising an alcoholic solution of partially neutralized vinyl/maleic copolymer and an alkali metal borohydride or oxidizer stabilized against discoloration.