Abstract: The present invention relates to a new lithium-doped Pernigraniline-based material, a method for the preparation thereof, its use in various applications, an electrode comprising said lithium-doped Pernigraniline-based material and its preparation method, a membrane comprising said lithium-doped Pernigraniline-based material and its preparation method, and an electrochemical storage system comprising said electrode.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a copolycarbonate including repeating units of Chemical Formulas 1, 2 and 3; and a composition comprising the same:

Abstract: An adhesive composition including predominantly one or two polyamide(s) having units chosen from: at least one unit denoted A with a mean number of carbon atoms per nitrogen atom, denoted CA, ranging from 4 to 8.5, advantageously from 4 to 7; at least one unit denoted B with a mean number of carbon atoms per nitrogen atom, denoted CB, ranging from 7 to 10, advantageously from 7.5 to 9.5; at least one unit denoted C with a mean number of carbon atoms per nitrogen atom, denoted CC, ranging from 9 to 18, advantageously from 10 to 18, and to the use thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a flexible and self-supporting insulating film including a base polymer layer and a partially cured poly(amide)imide layer applied to the base polymer layer. The composite insulating film may be used as slot liner to provide insulation to the components of the electric motor. The partially cured poly(amide)imide layer of the composite insulation film maybe further cured by the heat generated by the operation of the electric motor.

Abstract: An adhesive composition including predominantly one or two polyamide(s) having units chosen from: at least one unit denoted A having an average number of carbon atoms per nitrogen atom, denoted CA, ranging from 4 to 8.5, advantageously from 4 to 7; at least one unit denoted B having an average number of carbon atoms per nitrogen atom, denoted CB, ranging from 7 to 10, advantageously from 7.5 to 9.5; and at least one unit denoted C having an average number of carbon atoms per nitrogen atom, denoted CC, ranging from 9 to 18, advantageously from 10 to 18, and to the use thereof.

Abstract: There is provided an object alarm device and an object alarm method, which can surely alarm a driver of a high-risk target object. The object alarm device according to the embodiment includes a detecting unit, a selecting unit and, an alarm information generating unit. The detecting unit detects one or more objects from images captured on a movable body. The selecting unit selects a moving object and a still object from among the objects detected by the detecting unit, in which the still object has a contact possibility with the movable body. The alarm information generating unit generates alarm information on the objects selected by the selecting unit.

Abstract: The invention provides a rubber composition for golf balls which includes (A) a base rubber containing a polybutadiene having a cis-1,4 bond content of at least 60 wt %, (B) an unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or a metal salt thereof, and (C) a benzimidazole of general formula (1) or (2) below wherein R is a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group of 1 to 20 carbons, and m is an integer from 1 to 4, with the proviso that if m is 2 or more, each occurrence of R may be the same or different. The golf ball rubber composition of the invention enables a high-quality molded and crosslinked product having a suitable hardness and a high resilience to be obtained.

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: A polymer composition is disclosed containing a coupling agent and an impact modifier that renders the composition resistant to ultraviolet light degradation. The polymer composition contains an aliphatic coupling agent, an aliphatic impact modifier, or both an aliphatic coupling agent and an aliphatic impact modifier. The polymer composition is well suited to producing molded articles, especially articles that will later be exposed to substantial amounts of ultraviolet light. For example, molded articles made according to the present disclosure are well suited for use on the interior of vehicles where the parts are not only exposed to ultraviolet light, but are also exposed to repeated thermal cycles.

Abstract: Disclosed are coating compositions suitable for application to polymeric substrates. The coating compositions include: (a) a film-forming resin; (b) a non-volatile chemical etchant; and (c) a solubilizing agent.

Abstract: Disclosed is a matte powder coating composition, and more specifically, a novel matte powder coating composition comprising a plurality of heterogeneous resins having different refractive indices, which can secure a coated film having excellent corrosion resistance and which embodies a matt effect on par with a liquid coating.

Abstract: Provided are a composition for printing for use in a printing method which uses a silicon-based blanket, including: 1) a binder resin, 2) a low boiling point solvent having a boiling point of less than 100° C., 3) a medium boiling point solvent having a boiling point of 100° C. or more and less than 180° C., and 4) a high boiling point solvent having a boiling point of 180° C. or more, wherein the medium boiling point solvent and the high-boiling solvent have a difference in solubility parameter with the binder resin of 3 (cal·cm)1/2 or less, a difference in solubility parameter with the silicon-based blanket of 4 (cal·cm)1/2 or more, and a swelling parameter for the silicon-based blanket of 2 or less, and a printing method using the same.

Abstract: A polymer composition is disclosed that contains a thermoplastic elastomer combined with an ?-olefin and vinyl acetate copolymer. In one embodiment, the composition contains a thermoplastic polyester elastomer combined with an ethylene and vinyl acetate copolymer. Various synergistic effects may be realized by combining the two polymers together. In particular, a resulting polymer mixture can be produced that has many of the properties of the thermoplastic elastomer and also has controlled melt flow properties. In addition, the polymer composition may have improved and controllable mechanical and thermal properties and color stability. The polymer composition may be processed using injection molding, blow molding, or extrusion and may undergo secondary processing.

Abstract: This invention relates to the thermal stabilization of halogen-containing polymer compositions, more particularly, this invention relates to a poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) or a chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (cPVC) composition comprising an alkyl tin stabilizer and at least one salt of a polymeric polyacid such as a polycarboxylic acid salt supported on a polymeric material.

Abstract: A curable resin composition which can achieve a cured product in which the generation of cracks upon curing is suppressed and which has both a low thermal expansion rate and a low water absorbability is provided. The curable resin composition comprises: at least a cyanate ester compound (A) represented by the following formula (I); a metal complex catalyst (B); and an additive (C), wherein the additive (C) contains any one or more selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the following general formula (II), a compound represented by the following general formula (III), and a tertiary amine.

Abstract: Antibacterial cosmetic brush hairs include synthetic fibers treated with quaternary ammonium salt, phenolic compound, and acid. The antibacterial cosmetic brush hairs inhibit the loss of the antibacterial effect through washing or the like.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a multilayered pipe having a layer comprising a resin composition containing EVOH, which is unlikely to exhibit the occurrence of cracking in the EVOH layer due to oxidative degeneration and has excellent gas barrier property even during long-term usage at high temperatures, and also to provide a resin composition for obtaining the multilayered pipe. The present invention relates to a resin composition containing 0.001 to 5 parts by mass of an antioxidant (B) and 0.00001 to 0.3 parts by mass of a conjugated polyene compound (C) having a molecular weight of 1000 or less, relative to 100 parts by mass of an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (A).

Abstract: A polymer composition comprising two polyamides and a substance comprising alkylene oxide moieties. At least one of the polyamides in the composition may be a semi-aromatic polyamide, of which more than 50 mole % of the recurring units are obtainable by a polycondensation reaction between at least one non-aromatic diacid or derivative thereof and at least one aromatic diamine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a recyclable polyimide powder, said method including the following consecutive steps: a) a step of adding 0.01 to 5 wt % of at least one antioxidant in powder form to a mixture including 20 to 95 wt % of polyamide powder and 5 to 80 wt % of liquid, relative to the weight of said mixture, said polyamide powder having a pH in the range from 3 to 8 and a yellowness index of less than 4, measured according to standard ASTM E 313-05, D1925, said liquid being non-solvent for polyamide at a temperature between 5° C. and the boiling temperature Teb of said liquid; b) a step of homogenising the mixture obtained in step a); c) a step of recovering powder isolated from the liquid.

Abstract: The invention provides a golf ball having a core formed by vulcanizing a rubber composition and a cover composed primarily of a polyurethane material. The rubber composition of the core includes 100 parts by weight of a base rubber, from 10 to 40 parts by weight of an unsaturated carboxylic acid or a metal salt thereof, a peroxyketal (a) and a monophenol-type antioxidant (b), the weight ratio (a)/(b) of the peroxyketal to the monophenol-type antioxidant being from 5 to 50. The ball has an excellent discoloration resistance and an outstanding distance and feel on shots taken with a middle iron.

Abstract: An edge seal for manufacturing two-pane or multi-pane insulating glass or solar modules includes a sealant and a bonding agent. The sealant contains a polymer modified with special reactive groups and has the following overall composition: olefinic polymers included in an amount from about 10% to about 90% by weight of the total composition; at least one filler included in an amount from about 10% to about 65% by weight of the total composition; at least one inorganic filler that is a thermal and oxidative stabilizer in an amount from about 2% to about 30%; at least one of a desiccant and a water scavenger included in an amount from about 2.5% to about 25% by weight of the total composition; and at least one aging resistor including an anti-oxidant or UV stabilizer included in an amount from about 0% to about 3% by weight of the total composition.

Abstract: An additive for an ultraphobic polymeric composite is provided. The additive can have an aspect ratio of greater than about 15:1, and a surface free energy of less than about 20 J/m2. In addition, no single dimension of the additive is greater than about 50 micrometers. Upon mixing with a polymeric material having a viscosity of less than about 3000 cP and a surface tension of greater than about 35 mN/m to form a polymeric composite, the additive can bloom to the air interface surface of the polymeric composite to form surface roughness and an ultraphobic surface on the polymeric material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a continuous process for producing a reactive polymer based on compounds according to the structures (A1) and/or (A2) and phenolic resin in an extruder and to the reactive polymer produced according to said process and the use thereof for producing composite materials.

Abstract: A surge-resistant and abrasion resistant flexible insulating enamel has resin in an amount of 12 wt % to 76 wt % per 100 wt % by weight of the enamel, an organic solvent in an amount of 20 wt % to 80 wt % per 100 wt % by weight of the enamel, polyethylene oxide (PEO) intercalated clay in an amount of 0.005 wt % to 16 wt % per 100 wt % by weight of the enamel, and organic dispersible silica nano-particles in an amount of 0.995 wt % to 16 wt % per 100 wt % by weight of the enamel. The clay and silica nano-particles have high dielectric constant to absorb, disperse evenly and evacuate surge, which prevents an insulating layer made by the insulating enamel from being damaged from the surge. PEO provides the insulating layer has good flexibility, adhesion and abrasion resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to curable compositions which are capable of safely and sufficiently bonding components of electrical devices. In particular, the invention relates to two-part, halogen-free curable compositions which are capable of rapidly curing at room temperatures as well as at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: Thermoplastic elastomers may be manufactured by mixing together plasticizing oil, a triblock copolymer and one or more additives, e.g., an antioxidant, an antimicrobial agent, and/or other additives, to form a mixture which is melted then cooled into the thermoplastic elastomer. During cooling the thermoplastic elastomer may be molded or otherwise formed into any number of articles including, but not limited to, prosthetic liners, prosthetic sleeves, external breast prostheses, breast enhancement bladders, wound dressing sheets, wound dressing pads, socks, gloves, malleolus pads, metatarsal pads, shoe insoles, urinary catheters, vascular catheters and balloons for medical catheters both vascular as well as urinary.

Abstract: A magnet wire consists of an electrical conductor and a coating around the electric conductor, the coating is resistant to corona and/or of a low coefficient of friction, and is composed of 82% to 99.95% by weight of polymeric resin, and 0.05% to 18% by weight of fullerene-type nanostructures.

Abstract: In accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an optically clear polyurethane/polyurea polymer may be prepared by reacting a cycloaliphatic diisocyanate with polyesters, polyethers, and polycarbonates which may comprise hydroxyl groups and/or primary amine groups. This reaction may be carried out using 0.5 to 0.9 equivalents of the hydroxyl/amine groups followed by the reaction of 0.1 to 0.5 equivalents of water. The glycol, amine, and water may then be reacted with a cycloaliphatic diisocyanate in a ratio of about 1.77 to about 3.5 NCO for each OH, HOH, NH2. The resulting prepolymer may then be reacted with an aromatic diamine curing agent such as diethyltoluene diamine in an equivalent ratio of about 0.85 NH2/1.0 NCO to about 1.1 NH2/1.0 NCO, and in one embodiment, from about 0.90 NH2/1.0 NCO to 0.98 NH2/1.0 NCO. In one embodiment, 0.2 to 0.3 comprises the range of water equivalents for the water diisocyanate reaction.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition includes particular amounts of a poly(arylene ether), a hydrogenated block copolymer, a plasticizer, a white pigment, and an ultraviolet radiation stabilizer. The composition exhibits excellent light stability, and it is particularly useful for forming white or off-white cable insulation.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition includes particular amounts of a poly(arylene ether), a hydrogenated block copolymer, a copolymer of ethylene and an alpha-olefin, a plasticizer, a white pigment, and an ultraviolet radiation stabilizer. The composition exhibits excellent light stability, and it is particularly useful for forming white or off-white cable insulation.

Abstract: Pulverulent polycondensation products are described, consisting of a) 5 to 95% by weight of a polycondensation product based on an aromatic or heteroaromatic compound (A) having 5 to 10 C atoms or heteroatoms having at least one oxyethylene or oxypropylene radical and one aldehyde (C) selected from the group consisting of formaldehyde, glyoxylic acid and benzaldehyde or mixtures thereof, and b) 5 to 95% by weight of a finely divided mineral carrier material having a specific surface area of 0.5 to 500 m2/g (according to BET as specified in DIN 66 131). The pulverulent polycondensation products according to the invention are outstandingly suitable in construction material mixtures in an amount of from 0.1 to 5% by weight, based on the weight of the construction material. The pulverulent polycondensation products have a number of advantages here, such as, for example, excellent storage stability, good liquefying action at low dosage and industrially simple production.

Abstract: Deaggregated substituted and unsubstituted polyparaphenylenes, polyparaphenylevevinyles, polyanilines, polyazines, polythiophenes, poly-p-phenylene sulfides, polyfuranes, polypyrroles, polyselenophene, polyacetylenes formed from soluble precursors and combinations thereof and copolymers thereof and methods of fabrication are described. The deaggregated polymer molecules when subsequently doped show higher electrical conductivity. Agents such as lithium chloride, m-cresol and nonylphenol are used to deaggregate the polymer molecules. The deaggregating agents can be added prior to or during doping the molecules.

Abstract: A mixture, comprising of fly ash and an emulsion, where said emulsion is mixed with said fly ash in a range of 5% to 50% of fly ash per an area of a square yard and 0.5 gallons to 2.5 gallons per square yard of the emulsion to said area.

Abstract: A solvent-resistant polymeric membrane comprising a solvent-inert polymer having a solubility parameter greater than 18 (J/cm3)0.5, such as a polyketone, a polyether ketone, polyarylene ether ketone ketone, a polyimide, a polyetherimide, or a polyphenylene sulfide, is described. The solvent-resistant polymeric membrane can be prepared by methods in which solvent-inert polymers form a solution at room temperature.

Abstract: Disclosed are coating compositions suitable for application to polymeric substrates. The coating compositions include: (a) a film-forming resin; (b) a non-volatile chemical etchant; and (c) a solubilizing agent.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a resin composition for the manufacture of coatings such as polymeric concretes, terrazzos and finishes, comprising: a) from 15 to 50% by weight of methyl methacrylate (MMA) monomer; b) from 25 to 75% by weight of a mixture of equal parts of polyester resins of: i) an isophthalic polyester resin; ii) an orthophthalic polyester resin; and iii) a neopentyl polyester resin; c) up to 8% by weight of an epoxy resin obtained from bisphenol A and epichlorohydrin; and d) up to 5% by weight of an aliphatic or aromatic polyurethane resin.

Abstract: An adhesive optical component comprising an optical component and a layer which comprises an adhesive composition, the adhesive composition being disposed on at least one face of the optical component by coating a solution of the adhesive composition on the face of the optical component and drying the solution to form a laminate, the adhesive composition comprising (A) a copolymer of (meth)acrylic esters, (B) a crosslinking agent and (C) a phenol compound.

Abstract: An effective corrosion inhibiting polymer composition including an interceptor for an acid gas combined with known VCI ingredients produces a more effective VCI than the prior art composition. The composition in macrogranular form may be held in a receptacle which is sealed in a container in which ferrous articles are protected. When the composition, greatly diluted is injection- or blow-molded or extruded as film which contains more than 100 ppm of a 2,4-6-tri-substituted phenol and uniformly dispersed small amounts of solid micron-sized particles of interceptor, an alkali metal nitrite and a solid adjuvant to aid in dispersing the solid particles, the film is transparent and has a smooth surface.

Abstract: An adhesive sheet including an adhesive composition disposed on at least one face of a film of acetyl cellulose, the adhesive sheet being produced by coating a solution of the adhesive composition on the face of the film and drying the solution to form a laminate, the adhesive composition containing (A) a copolymer of (meth)acrylic esters,(B) a crosslinking agent and (C) a phenol compound. The adhesive composition in the adhesive sheet serves to suppress degradation of easily hydrolyzable materials by hydrolysis, improve durability and provides excellent stress relaxation without using plasticizers.

Abstract: The whiteness and stability of a polyolefin have been found to be improved upon addition of a first phosphite, an arylalkyl diphosphite, and a second phosphite selected from a second arylalkyl disphosphite or a triarylphosphite. In addition, the addition of a triarylphosphite with an arylalkyl disphoshite has been found to improve the hygroscopic nature and the hydrolytic stability of the arylalkyl disphosphite.

Abstract: An improved method of manufacturing blown polyolefin films with increased bubble stability and higher blown film production rates is disclosed. A method in which the amounts and ratios of known antioxidant polymer film additives (phosphites and phenolics) are controlled to provide limited long chain branching (LCB) and greater rheological breadth in a polyethylene melt to improve both processing characteristics and mechanical properties in the resulting film.

Abstract: A composition, and a method of using the composition, are described which composition comprising: (A) at least one chlorinated polyvinyl chloride or mixture of at least one polyvinyl-chloride and at least one chlorinated polyvinyl-chloride thereof; (B) at least one volatile organic liquid which is a solvent for the polymer of (A); and (C) a stabilizer comprising (i) an organophosphite compound, at least one hindered phenol, at least one of an organotin compound or mixtures thereof, and (ii) at least one metal-containing carbonate salt. The composition and methods of the present invention act to retard the loss of chlorine from the resins of the adhesive compositions and to absorb or otherwise inactive any lost chlorine. The compositions of the invention are useful in a variety of applications including use as adhesives, cements (including solvent cements) glues or pastes for holding together materials by surface attachment, and as sealants which are load-bearing elastic jointing and insulating materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to rubber compounds comprising at least one double bond-containing rubber, additions of rubber gels, phenolic resin adducts or phenol/formaldehyde condensation products, such as resols or novolaks, and optionally, further fillers and rubber auxiliary substances, and the vulcanizates and molded rubber articles produced from them. The rubber compounds according to the present invention are characterized in the uncrosslinked state by good processability (compound viscosity ML 1+4/100° C.<60 ME) and in the vulcanized state by Shore-A hardness values/23° C.>60, high impact resilience values E/23° C.>60% and a low specific density. The vulcanizates are suitable for the production of industrial rubber articles and for various tire components, such as roll coverings, conveyor belt coverings, belts, spinning cops, seals, golf ball cores, shoe soles and bead compounds, tire carcasses, subtread compounds and tire sidewalls.

Abstract: This invention relates to a thermoplastic elastomer composition which includes and comprises 10 to 60 parts by weight of a polyolefin (A), 30 to 87 parts by weight of a crosslinked rubber (B), 3 to 50 parts by weight of a softening agent (C) [the total amount of (A), (B) and (C) being 100 parts by weight] and 0.02 to 0.3 part by weight of a phenolic heat stabilizer (D) and which retains an elongation value at break by 80% or more, after aging for 500 hours in an air oven of 130° C., of the value before the aging; and relates to a manufacturing method thereof.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising a crosslinked product of (A) a copolymer of (meth)acrylic esters and (B) a crosslinking agent, and (C) a phenol derivative. An adhesive composition comprising a crosslinked product of (D) a copolymer of (meth)acrylic esters having a weight-average molecular weight of 500,000 to 2,500,000 or (D′) a mixture of the copolymer (D) and an oligomer of (meth)acrylic esters having a weight-average molecular weight of 1,000 to 10,000 in a ratio of amounts of 100:5 to 100:100 by weight and (E) a crosslinking agent, and (F) a radical scavenger. An adhesive optical component comprising a layer of the adhesive composition disposed on at least one face of an optical component. The adhesive composition serves to suppress degradation of easily hydrolyzable materials by hydrolysis, improve durability and provide excellent stress relaxation without plasticizers.

Abstract: A non-stick polymer coated aluminum foil and method of making it. The polymer coating composition comprises a silicone resin, a silicone release agent, a silicone curing agent, a hindered phenol antioxidant and a solvent. The method of making the non-stick polymer coated aluminum foil includes applying the polymer coating composition on at least a portion of one side of the aluminum foil and partially curing the coating composition to allow handling and future processing of the coated aluminum foil without blocking of the coating composition. The curing of the coating composition is completed by heating the coated aluminum foil in bulk.

Abstract: A heat stabilized block copolymer composition which comprises a block copolymer comprising a polymer block mainly composed of a monoalkenyl aromatic compound and a polymer block mainly composed of a conjugated diene compound, the content of the monoalkenyl aromatic compound being 5-95% by weight based on the total weight of the block copolymer, and phenolic stabilizers. By adding two or more specific phenolic stabilizers to a block copolymer of a monoalkenyl aromatic compound and a conjugated diene compound, there can be obtained a block copolymer composition which exhibits excellent heat stability even under being heated at high temperatures, is high in the effect of being inhibited from formation of gel-like materials and is excellent in color tone.

Abstract: The invention aims at providing a rubber composition for adhering to steel cords which is excellent in heat-resistant adhesion and moist heat-resistant adhesion as well as initial adhesion and has performance of a level similar to or higher than that of the related art in resistance to rubber fracture, wherein the following component (A) is blended in a metal-converted amount of 0.01 to 10 weight parts to 100 weight parts of rubber components containing natural rubber and/or diene synthetic rubber: Component (A): a mixture of a compound containing nickel, a compound containing molybdenum, and a compound containing cobalt; or a compound containing nickel, molybdenum, and cobalt simultaneously.

Abstract: The whiteness and stability of a polyolefin have been found to be improved upon addition of a first phosphite, an arylalkyl diphosphite, and a second phosphite selected from the group consisting of a second arylalkyl diphosphite and a triarylphosphite. In addition, the addition of a triarylphosphite with an arylalkyl diphosphite has as been found to improve the hygroscopic nature and the hydrolytic stability of the arylalkyl diphosphite.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polyoxymethylene molding materials containing A) from 10 to 99.98% by weight of a polyoxymethylene homo- or copolymer B) from 0.005 to 2% by weight of a sterically hindered phenol C) from 0.001 to 2% by weight of a polyamide D) from 0.002 to 2% by weight of an alkaline earth metal silicate or of an alkaline earth metal glycerophosphate E) from 0.01 to 5% by weight of at least one ester or amide of saturated or unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acids of 10 to 40 carbon atoms with polyols or aliphatic saturated alcohols or amines of 2 to 40 carbon atoms or an ether which is derived from alcohols and ethylene oxide F) from 0 to 5% by weight of a melamine/formaldehyde condensate G) from 0 to 74% by weight of further additives, the sum of the percentages by weight of the components A) to G) being 100% in each case.