Abstract: The present disclosure provides various aspects for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing and the methods for their utilization. In some examples, discrete material formats for use in an Additive Manufacturing Array are disclosed. Methods of using the additive manufacturing robot, discrete materials, and the roadways produced with the additive manufacturing robot are provided. A combined function Addibot, with Additive Manufacturing capabilities, cleaning capabilities, line painting capabilities and seal coating capabilities which may be used in concert with a camera equipped aerial drone for design and characterization function is described.

Abstract: We have demonstrated reversibly reducing metal-ion crosslinkages in polymer systems, by harnessing light, creating a dynamic and reversible bond. The reduction induces chemical and physical changes in the polymer materials. Some variations provide a polymer composition comprising: a polymer matrix containing one or more ionic species; one or more photosensitizers; and one or more metal ions capable of reversibly changing from a first oxidation state to a second oxidation state when in the presence of the photosensitizers and light. Some embodiments employ urethane-based ionomers capable of changing their crosslinked state under the influence of a change in counterion valance, using light or chemical reducing agents. This invention provides films, coatings, or objects that are reversible, re-mendable, self-healing, mechanically adjustable, and/or thermoplastic/thermoset-switchable.

Abstract: A copolymer includes a main hydrocarbon chain and side groups including carboxylic groups and polyoxyalkylate groups. The copolymer further includes gem-bisphosphonate groups. The copolymer can be included in an admixture for suspensions of mineral particles and in a composition of mineral particles. The copolymer can also be used for fluidifying and maintaining fluid, suspensions of mineral particles and for reducing the sensitivity of hydraulic compositions to clays and alkaline sulfates.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a phosphorylated polycondensate high-performance water-reducing agent with a phosphorylated melamine derivative, instead of a conventional carboxyl group or sulfonic group, as a main adsorption group. The use of aryl alkoxypolyether as a side chain of the polymer provides a strong steric effect to improve the dispersibility and dispersion-retaining properties of the polymer. A polycondensate high-performance water-reducing agent and a method for preparing the same provided by the present invention have excellent overall performance, high adaptability for current low-grade raw materials of concrete, strong market demands, and vast application prospects. Additionally, the polycondensate has an advanced preparation process provided with the characteristics of industrially scalable production, which offers the prospect of a core technology in the field of water-reducing agent of concrete so as to promote development of the industry.

Abstract: A sustainable material suitable for three-dimensional printing is disclosed. The sustainable material comprises a resin derived from a bio-based diacid monomer and a bio-based glycol monomer. The resulting sustainable material provides a much more robust 3-D printing material with different properties than conventional materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a functional fabric, comprising: a substrate layer, said substrate layer including a cloth and a functional layer on said substrate layer, said functional layer including a silica gel masterbatch and anion additives, and having a three-dimensional configuration, wherein said functional layer has a thickness such that said functional fabric is capable of releasing a concentration of 1,000-6,000 anions per cubic centimeter.

Abstract: Provided are methods of trimming a photoresist pattern. The methods comprise: (a) providing a semiconductor substrate; (b) forming a photoresist pattern on the substrate, wherein the photoresist pattern is formed from a chemically amplified photoresist composition comprising: a matrix polymer comprising an acid labile group; a photoacid generator; and a solvent; (c) coating a photoresist trimming composition on the substrate over the photoresist pattern, wherein the trimming composition comprises: a matrix polymer, an aromatic acid that is free of fluorine; and a solvent; (d) heating the coated substrate, thereby causing a change in polarity of the photoresist matrix polymer in a surface region of the photoresist pattern; and (e) contacting the photoresist pattern with a rinsing agent to remove the surface region of the photoresist pattern, thereby forming a trimmed photoresist pattern. The methods find particular applicability in the manufacture of semiconductor devices.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dispersant comprising a polymer obtainable by copolymerization of monomers including 5 to 80 mol % of a hydroxyalkyl acrylate phosphate and/or hydroxyalkylacrylamide phosphate (monomer 1), 0 to 20 mol % of a di(hydroxyalkyl acrylate) phosphate and/or di(hydroxyalkylacrylamide) phosphate (monomer 2) and 1 to 80 mol % of a polyalkylene glycol-containing macromonomer comprising an alkene group (monomer 3). Further disclosed is a process for preparing the polymers of the invention and the use thereof as dispersants in calcium sulphate-containing compositions. A further aspect of the invention is a process for producing shaped gypsum bodies, and also shaped gypsum bodies, more particularly gypsum plasterboards and self-levelling screeds, comprising the dispersant of the invention.

Abstract: Water-redispersible polymer powders having a high proportion of base polymer are prepared by spray drying a base polymer dispersion, employing as a spraying aid, a hybrid copolymer prepared by polymerizing an ethylenically unsaturated monomer in the presence of a water soluble polymer.

Abstract: Polyvinyl alcohol-stabilized polymers in mineral building material compositions, contain one or more polyvinyl alcohols comprising one or more tertiary amine groups or one or more quaternary ammonium groups.

Abstract: Grouts, grout products and methods of applying such grouts that include a urethane-acrylic hybrid polymer dispersion (UA-HPD) and a filler material. The UA-HPD may be present in an amount of about 10-40% by weight of the composition, while the filler material may be present in an amount of about 60-90% by weight of the composition. Additional filler materials may also be provided within the UA-HPD grout composition to provide the resultant UA-HPD grout with desired characteristics and properties. The UA-HPD containing grouts are applied between spaced-apart tiles and/or masonry to fill voids and/or joints there-between.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions containing a salt formed from an acid and from a base, wherein the acid is defined as a polycondensation product containing (I) at least one structural unit including an aromatic or heteroaromatic and a polyether side chain, and (II) at least one phosphated structural unit including an aromatic or heteroaromatic, and polyethyleneimine as base, wherein the molar mass of the polyethyleneimine is greater than 500 daltons. Likewise provided is a process for producing these compositions and building product mixtures comprising the invention compositions. The invention also provides for the use of the compositions as admixture agents, preferably as flow agents, for aqueous suspensions of binders based on calcium sulphate or for aqueous suspensions of (latently) hydraulic binders.

Abstract: The present invention provides a preparation method of hyperbranched polycarboxylic acid type copolymer cement dispersant, including: Monomer A, B and C undergo a free radical copolymerization in an aqueous medium. The molar ratio of Monomer A, Monomer B and Monomer C conforms to B/A?A?2?10 and C/(A+B?C)?0.02?0.08. Monomer A is expressed by General Formula (1), where, R1 is H or a methyl; X1?O, CH2O, CH2CH2O; m is an integer from 5 to 200. Monomer B is expressed by General Formula (2), where, R2 is H or COOM; R3 is H or CH3 and M is H, Na, K or NH4; Monomer C is expressed by General Formula (3), where, R4 is H or methyl; X2?O, CH2O, CH2CH2O; Y?CH2, CH2CH2, CH(CH3), CH2CH2CH2, CH(CH3)CH2, C(CH3)2 and n is an integer from 5 to 200.

Abstract: The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) related to a dry mortar composition or an emulsion/dispersion based composition having hydrophobically modified polymer compositions. The dry mortar composition or an emulsion/dispersion based composition comprises one or more polymer emulsions and/or redispersible powders, and one or more hydrophobic, and water-resistant or water-repellent additive. The emulsion/dispersion based composition can be used as a grout, a joint filler, a mastic, a pasty, textured plaster, tile adhesive, structure-latex based render, silicate render, fine dispersion render for skim coat, dispersion based tile grout, acrylate based render, latex-based primer, and colorized latex-based renders.

Abstract: A polycondensation product based on aromatics and/or heteroaromatics and aldehydes, the polycondensate containing at least one structural unit (I) having a polyisobutylene side chain and an aromatic or heteroaromatic and at least one structural unit (II) having an ionizable functional group and an aromatic or heteroaromatic, structural unit (I) not being the same as structural unit (II) and the aldehyde used having no acid or ester functions. A process for the preparation and the use as an additive for hydraulic binders are disclosed.

Abstract: Proposed is a polycondensation product comprising as monomer components at least one aryl polyoxyalkylene ether, at least one vicinally disubstituted aromatic compound, at least one aldehyde and also optionally further aromatic compounds; processes for preparing same, and also use thereof as dispersant for aqueous suspensions of inorganic binders and as grinding assistant for inorganic binders.

Abstract: A composition and process for the manufacture thereof for use in a hybrid building material comprising at least in part Syngenite (K2Ca(SO4)2.H2O) and Struvite-K (KMgPO4.6H2O). Specified constituents, including magnesium oxide (MgO), monopotassium phosphate (MKP) and stucco (calcium sulfate hemihydrate) are mixed in predetermined ratios and the reaction proceeds through multiple phases reactions which at times are proceeding simultaneously and in parallel and reaction may even compete with each other for reagents if the Struvite-K reaction is not buffered to slow down the reaction rate). A number of variable factors, such as water temperature, pH mixing times and rates, have been found to affect resultant reaction products. Preferred ratios of chemical constituents and manufacturing parameters, including predetermined and specified ratios of Struvite-K and Syngenite may be provided for specified purposes, optimized in respect of stoichiometry to reduce the combined heat of formation to non-destructive levels.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymers that can be obtained by polymerizing the monomers (A), (B), and (D), and optionally (C), where (A) is a monomer of formula (I), wherein A stands for C2 to C4 alkylene, B stands for a C2 to C4 alkylene different from A, R stands for hydrogen or methyl, m stands for a number from 1 to 500, n stands for a number from 1 to 500, (B) is an ethylenically unsaturated monomer that contains at least one carboxylic acid function, (C) is optionally a further ethylenically unsaturated monomer different from (A) and (B), (D) is a monomer of formula (II), wherein D stands for C2 to C4 alkylene, E stands for a C2 to C4 alkylene group different from D, F stands for a C2 to C4 alkylene group different from E, R stands for hydrogen or methyl, o stands for a number from 1 to 500, p stands for a number from 1 to 500, q stands for a number from 1 to 500, and wherein the weight fraction of the monomers is 35 to 99% for the macromonomer (A), 0.

Abstract: A method includes providing a hydraulic composition, wherein a setting time of the hydraulic composition is greater than or equal to 12 hours without triggering the setting of the hydraulic composition and a variation of the slump of the hydraulic composition measured according to the EN 12350-2 Standard, is less than 50 mm or a variation of the spread of the hydraulic composition measured with a cone according to the EN 12350-2 Standard, is less than 100 mm for at least 12 hours without triggering the setting of the hydraulic composition; and storing the hydraulic composition in a closed container; wherein storing of the hydraulic composition occurs for at least 12 hours without mixing, after which the hydraulic composition is useable without further mixing.

Abstract: A calcium sulfoaluminate-based concrete with a permeability of less than 1000 Coulombs. Rapid-setting low chloride-ion permeability calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) cements and concretes include CSA and a suitable polymer such as a sol-gel derived, organic-inorganic, silica based hybrid coating solutions of polystyrene-butylacrylate polymers containing active silanol groups protected by hydroxyl groups containing polyalcohol, or other polymers. Such polymers may be added as powders or as liquid in the finish mill. Other rapid-setting low chloride-ion permeability (CSA) cements and concretes include CSA with selected particle size distributions, and do not require use of any polymer. These CSA cements and concretes have low chloride-ion permeability, high early strength, fast setting times, low-shrinkage, and high freeze-thaw resistance.

Abstract: A cement curing formulation and curing method for high-level radioactive boron waste resins from a nuclear reactor. The curing formulation comprises the following raw materials: cement, lime, water, curing aids and additives. The curing method comprises: (1) weighing the raw materials and the high-level radioactive boron waste resins, and adding lime into a curing container; (2) then adding the high-level radioactive boron waste resins; (3) feeding other raw materials under stirring; (4) adding the cement and supplementing water depending on the moisture state of the cement, and stirring until uniform; and (5) standing and maintaining after stirring until uniform. The curing formulation has the features of a high curing containment rate, high strength of the cured body, better water resistance, better freeze-thaw resistance, and low radioactive leakage.

Abstract: Water-soluble, hydrophobically associating copolymers which comprise new types of hydrophobically associating monomers. The monomers comprise an ethylenically unsaturated group and a polyether group with block structure comprising a hydrophilic polyalkylene oxide block which consists essentially of ethylene oxide groups, and a terminal, hydrophobic polyalkylene oxide block which consists of alkylene oxides with at least 4, preferably at least 5 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A gypsum panel that incorporates a plant fiber other than paper is disclosed. The plant fiber material may be in the form of a facing material adhered to at least one side of the gypsum panel or in the form of loose fibers integrated with the gypsum panel as a matrix or both. Further, the plant fiber may be combined with conventional gypsum panel additives, is fully recyclable and environmentally sustainable. The present invention further relates to a method of making such a gypsum panel.

Abstract: Additives for application in construction chemistry are proposed comprising an organic and/or inorganic core component A) with rheology-enhancing properties and a shell component B) applied to the same by virtue of physical and/or chemical interactions which acts as a coating. Component A) should be a of water-soluble and/or water-swellable and/or water-absorbable compound of the non-cellulose type with viscosity-enhancing properties in the final application. The shell component B) should preferably be a film-forming polymer which is able to release component A) during the application in construction chemistry in a retarded manner such as for example polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl acetate and polyethylene glycol. Component B) can be composed of several layers and comprises at least one reactive layer.

Abstract: A chemical two-component mortar compound including a resin component (A) that contains at least one radically curable, ethylenically unsaturated compound (a) as the curable component, and including a separately arranged so as to inhibit reaction curing component (B) that contains a curing agent for the resin of the resin component (A), with improved adhesion to the surface of partially cleaned and/or moist holes in mineral substrates, characterized by a content of 0.

Abstract: A grout composition for application to a tunneling surface is disclosed. The grout composition comprises a mixture including cement and at least one of a hydration stabilizer, a polycarbonate-based high range water reducer, and a viscosity modifier. The grout composition further includes water and a sprayed concrete accelerator. The sprayed concrete accelerator may be included in the composition at the time of application.

Abstract: Provided is a water-reducing admixture for concrete that includes a first composition, a second composition, and at least one sugar. The first composition includes at least one calcium lignosulfonate; the second composition includes at least one vinyl-copolymer.

Abstract: New photocatalytic cement compositions are disclosed. These contain a superfluidizing agent, a cellulosic ether with a defined viscosity, an adhesive polymer, and a lattice, as well as other standard ingredients for photocatalytic cements. The compositions are free of starch and its chemically modified derivatives.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition suitable for use in making moisture resistant gypsum products. In particular, this invention relates to resin dispersions and their use in combination with gypsum to form moisture resistant gypsum compositions which are settable by hydration. Further, the invention relates to moisture resistant products formed from such settable gypsum compositions, e.g. panels and boards, and a method for the manufacture of such moisture resistant gypsum products.

Abstract: A cementitious composition including: a binder containing (a) 60-94%, by weight, of at least one pozzolanic material; (b) at least 0.5% calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA), by weight; (c) 1.2-11% by weight, expressed as SO3, of at least one inorganic sulfate selected from the group of sulfates consisting of a calcium sulfate hemihydrate, an anhydrous calcium sulfate, a calcium sulfate dihydrate, a sodium sulfate, and a sodium calcium sulfate; and (d) a total sulfate content of at least 3%, by weight, expressed as SO3, the cementitious composition including, at most, 3% natural lime, the cementitious composition including, at most, 10% alumina cement, the contents of the composition being calculated on a dry, aggregateless basis.

Abstract: A method of forming a flexible building material includes adding a silicone rubber base material to a mixer in a quantity of 10 parts by weight and adding a curing agent to the mixer in a quantity of less than two parts by weight. The method further includes selectively adding a granular material to the mixer and mixing the silicone rubber base material, the curing agent, and the granular material to form a flexible building material.

Abstract: A process for the production of a solid dispersant for a hydraulically binding composition includes the steps of: providing at least one first polymer, which is a comb polymer having a polymer backbone comprising carboxyl groups; providing at least one second polymer, which is a condensate of, at least, an aromatic compound and formaldehyde; or a lignosulfonate; preparing an aqueous solution comprising the first and the second polymer; and spray-drying the aqueous solution to obtain the solid dispersant.

Abstract: A roof sloping compound for creating an auxiliary slope over a wide variety of roof membranes and substrates. The compound includes a dry mixture of aggregate, cement and a redispersible dry polymer adapted to be mixed with water to define a substantially self-leveling consistency enabling the compound to be readily screeded into place in a desired thickness. The aggregate comprises dolomite or limestone and the redispersible dry polymer can comprise a binder based on a copolymer of ethylene vinyl acetate. In a lightweight embodiment of the compound, the aggregate includes lightweight fillers comprising perlite and low density glass granules and a superplasticizer is added to the dry mixture to reduce water demand.

Abstract: A reinforced composite material based on aluminous cement and tabular alumina or corundum, reinforced with glass-fibres, method of preparing the same, its use for preparing manufactured products, as well as manufactured products formed in this way and their use.

Abstract: A particulate suspending agent may be useful for mitigating particulate settling in wellbore applications with high-temperature and/or at near-neutral and higher pH values. Methods of treating a wellbore may include providing a treatment fluid comprising an aqueous liquid, a plurality of particulates, and a particulate suspending agent, wherein the particulate suspending agent comprises a crosslinked polymer particulate formed by a reaction comprising a first monofunctional monomer and an orthoester crosslinker, the orthoester crosslinker comprising an orthoester linkage and at least two crosslinking moieties; and placing the treatment fluid in a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation.

Abstract: A first object of the invention is a process for thickening of an aqueous composition, through the introduction into the said composition for thickening of at least one polymer, characterized in that the said polymer contains at least one anionic monomer, which is an organophosphate monomer.

Abstract: A method includes using a composition in the production of cement, the composition including at least one dispersing agent and at least one sacrificial molecule to partially or totally retain the properties of the dispersing agent; being either in the form of a liquid solution, or an emulsion or a suspension; the quantity of the sacrificial molecule in the composition representing at least 5% by mass of the mass of dispersing agent; and being introduced before or during the grinding of the clinker.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions which are suitable for optimizing mineral building material compositions so that the flow behaviour and the deaeration of the compositions is positively influenced, as a result of which very smooth, virtually pore-free surfaces can be achieved. The compositions can consist of a mixture or comprise a mixture which contains at least one component (a) which comprises a compound N which displays a wetting action in aqueous cement-containing binder systems and contains at least one further component (b) which comprises a compound E which has antifoam properties in aqueous cement-containing binder systems. The compound N in component a) can preferably be a nonionic or amphoteric surfactant, preferably an alkyl alkoxylate or a betaine. The compound E in component b) can preferably be a polyetherpolysiloxane on a support material.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to a one-component, silane-modified water-, solvent- and plasticizer-free parquet adhesive and also to the use thereof for gluing parquet, wooden floor coverings and wood-based material boards to all sub-floors which are used in interior fitment, even those which are problematic.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is a gypsum containing aqueous slurry containing a phosphate based polycondensate as sole agent with dispersing properties. With a phosphated polycondensate according to the invention as sole dispersing component an improved efficiency was found in comparison with the polycondensates known in the prior art. As additional favorable effect a significantly decreased retardation of the setting and hardening of the various construction compositions and especially of gypsum based slurries compared to other dispersants is to be observed, independently from the dosage of the dispersing component. This effect of the polycondensate component as well as an expedient influence on the pore structure surprisingly can be observed.

Abstract: The present invention provides the early strengthening agent for hydraulic compositions containing a compound (a) obtained by reacting (A) one or more compounds selected from polyhydric alcohols having 3 to 20 hydroxy groups and alkylene oxide adducts thereof with (B) a sulfating agent, and the additive composition for hydraulic compositions containing the compound (a).

Abstract: Provided herein are mixtures, emulsions and other additives for use in manufacturing gypsum wallboard. The mixtures and emulsions may be wax-based emulsions or wax-free mixtures or emulsions, with wax-based emulsions including water; at least one wax, a dispersant which may include sulfur or a sulfur-containing group, and a particular wetting agent or surfactant. Mixtures may also be prepared including water, a dispersant, and a particular wetting agent or surfactant. Gypsum slurries may be prepared using such emulsions and mixtures.

Abstract: A retarder aid increases the applicable temperature range of phosphonate/borate cement-retarder systems to at least 302° C. (575° F.), and 207 MPa (30,000 psi). The retarder aid comprises a terpolymer of styrene sulfonate, maleic anhydride and acrylate of ethylene oxide. Cement slurries containing the retarder and retarder aid may be used for both primary-cementing and remedial-cementing applications.

Abstract: A method of using an admixture in hydraulic binders, in particular in plaster-based or anhydrous calcium sulphate-based compounds, the admixture being an acrylic polymer with controlled end chains.

Abstract: The invention relates to copolymers effective as slump retention agents for hydraulic compositions such as cement, mortar and concrete. The copolymers are formed by reacting monomers A, B and C, wherein monomer A is a compound of formula I, monomer B is a compound of formula II, and monomer C is a compound of formula III or IV as shown herein. The copolymers may be used alone or in combination with a water reducing agent or slump retaining agent, e.g. a superplasticizer such as PNS or PMS or a low range water reducer such as lignosulfonate. The copolymer includes a group that is hydrolyzable at elevated pH (e.g. around pH 12) typically present in hydraulic compositions, so that the group hydrolyzes when present in such compositions and forms a charged group that provides extended slump retention properties without introducing undesirable air-entraining characteristics.

Abstract: This invention relates to an early strengthening agent for a hydraulic composition, which contains a compound (A) selected from a specific glycol ether-based compound and a specific glycerin derivate-based compound, as well as an additive composition for a hydraulic composition, which contains the early strengthening agent and a specific phosphate polymer (B).

Abstract: A self-adaptive cement formulation includes cement, water and thermoplastic block-polymer particles. The set cement demonstrates self-healing properties when exposed to methane, and is particularly suited for well-cementing applications. After placement and curing, the self healing properties help maintain zonal isolation should bonding be disrupted between the set cement and the formation or a casing string, should cracks or defects appear in the set-cement matrix, or both.

Abstract: A hydraulic composition including from 220 to 500 kg per cubic metre of fresh hydraulic composition, of a hydraulic binder including Portland cement; from 400 to 1200 kg per cubic metre of the fresh hydraulic composition, of a sand having a D10 greater than 0.1 mm and a D90 less than 6 mm; from 0.1 to 5 % by mass of dry extract relative to the mass of the hydraulic binder of a retarding agent; from 0.05 to 5 % by mass of dry extract relative to the mass of the hydraulic binder of a superplasticizer; and from 0.01 to 2% by mass of dry extract relative to the mass of the hydraulic binder of a rheology-modifying agent.

Abstract: Polymers are described that are polymerized from at least one reactive vinyl monomer having acid functionality or a salt thereof, and at least one reactive vinyl monomer having amide functionality. These polymers have a molecular weight from about 500 Da to about 15,000 Da; and may additionally comprise one or more solvent adducts. These polymers may be included in compositions that find use in oilfield applications, such as for inhibition and/or prevention of gas hydrates and/or corrosion.

Abstract: A process for transportation of a fresh hydraulic composition including: from 220 to 500 kg per cubic metre of the fresh hydraulic composition, of a hydraulic binder including Portland cement; from 400 to 1200 kg per cubic metre of the fresh hydraulic composition, of a sand; from 150 to 1000 kg, per cubic metre of the fresh hydraulic composition, of gravel; from 0.05 to 5% by mass of dry extract relative to the mass of the hydraulic binder of a superplasticizer; and from 0.01 to 0.5% by mass of dry extract relative to the mass of the hydraulic binder of a rheology-modifying agent, the transportation taking more than ten minutes without mixing the hydraulic composition.