Abstract: Various embodiments demonstrate that an in-situ polymerization enables deposition of a homogeneous polyaniline layer with a controlled thickness on top of a porous polypropylene support. Photografting and subsequent modification with diamines affords composite membranes featuring both high permeability and selectivity that are well suited for applications such as separation of carbon dioxide from a natural gas.

Abstract: Provided are a rubber composition for a tread, capable of improving the fuel economy and abrasion resistance in a balanced manner while achieving a good appearance and a good cure rate; and a pneumatic tire containing the rubber composition. The present invention relates to a rubber composition for a tread, including: a solution-polymerized styrene-butadiene rubber, carbon black, silica, and polyethylene glycol, wherein a rubber component of the rubber composition contains 60 mass % or more of the solution-polymerized styrene-butadiene rubber based on 100 mass % of the rubber component, and the rubber composition includes, per 100 parts by mass of the rubber component, 10 parts by mass or less of the carbon black, 50 parts by mass or more of the silica, and 0.1 to 3.5 parts by mass of the polyethylene glycol.

Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous ink comprising a polymer having hydroxyl groups and a pigment, which can provide images excellent in scratch resistance and highlighter resistance and can inhibit the seeping out phenomenon of the polymer and the deterioration of ejection characteristics even when it is stored for a long period of time. The aqueous ink comprises a polymer having hydroxyl groups, a pigment and a water-soluble organic solvent, wherein the water-soluble organic solvent comprises a polyhydric alcohol having a value of number of hydroxyl groups/number of carbon atoms in its molecule of 0.50 or less.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a modeling paste composition which comprises 120-150 parts by weight of a first solvent; 50-100 parts by weight of a second solvent; 18-25 parts by weight of polyvinyl alcohol; 2-3 parts by weight of thickening agent; 1.5-3 parts by weight of preservative agent 10-15 parts by weight of glycerol; 5-10 parts by weight of borax; and 10-15 parts by weight of polystyrene beam. This invention also discloses a preparing method and use thereof. The modeling paste resulting from the above technical solution has the advantages of light-weight, non-fluidity, moisture retention for a long time.

Abstract: Emulsions containing acrylic associative thickening agents which, when polymerized in the presence of particular polyglycerols, have a thickening power which is remarkably stable over time.

Abstract: Solvent-based inkjet ink formulations including an organic solvent, a resin, a surfactant, and a colorant are provided. The inks have many desirable attributes such as extended decap time.

Abstract: Disclosed are heat resistant polyamide compositions including a) one or more polyamide resins, b) one or more reinforcing agents, c) a zinc compound; d) a copper heat stabilizer; and optionally, e) a polyhydric alcohol.

Abstract: Polymers are infused with carbonates, such as alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salts of carbonate, bicarbonate and sesquicarbonate, alone or in combination. The carbonates are soluble, soft, and have been infused within the polymeric material in a sufficient amount to provide an alkaline aqueous environment to inhibit microbes when the polymeric material is contacted with water.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a thermoset composition comprising a low molecular weight polytrimethylene ether glycol. This disclosure is further directed to an antimicrobial coating composition, an antimicrobial coating layer, an antimicrobial adhesive, or an antimicrobial sealant formed from the thermoset composition comprising the low molecular weight polytrimethylene ether glycol. The thermoset compositions can be used as interior and exterior top coats, basecoats, primers, primer surfacers, primer fillers, adhesives or sealants. The disclosure is particularly directed to a thermoset composition comprising components derived from renewable resources.

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: A strain-hardened interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) hydrogel is provided. The interpenetrating polymer network hydrogel is based on two different networks. The first network is a non-silicone network of preformed hydrophilic non-ionic telechelic macromonomers chemically cross-linked by polymerization of its end-groups. The second network is a non-silicone network of ionizable monomers. The second network has been polymerized and chemically cross-linked in the presence of the first network and has formed physical cross-links with the first network. An aqueous salt solution having a neutral pH is used to ionize and swell the second network in the interpenetrating polymer network. The swelling of the second network is constrained by the first network, and this constraining effect results in an increase in effective physical cross-links within the interpenetrating polymer network, and, in turn, an increase its elastic modulus.

Abstract: A polymer useful as a flocculent, demulsifier or water clarifier may be selected from those having the general formula: wherein R is an alkyl group having from 3 to about 7 carbons and X is an integer having a value of at least two. The alkyl group may be linear or branched.

Abstract: An alkyl-modified PVA solution is provided which has low viscosity at high temperatures leading to superior handleability, accompanied by rapidly increased viscosity upon lowering of the temperature, even in the case in which the concentration of the alkyl-modified PVA in a solution is increased. An alkyl-modified vinyl alcohol polymer solution containing an alkyl-modified vinyl alcohol polymer, a surfactant and water. The alkyl-modified vinyl alcohol polymer has a monomer unit that includes an alkyl group having 5 to 29 carbon atoms. The percentage content of the monomer unit is no less than 0.05 mol % and no greater than 5 mol %. The degree of saponification of the alkyl-modified vinyl alcohol polymer is no less than 20 mol % and no greater than 99.99 mol %. The surfactant is a compound represented by the following formula (I) having hydrophilic groups X1 and X2, and an alkyleneoxy group having 3 to 5 carbon atoms (—R1—O—).

Abstract: A curable adhesive composition comprising (i) 10 to 80 wt-% of a derivatives of cyanoacrylic esters, cyanopentadienoate esters, methyliden malonate esters (ii) 15 to 50 wt-% non-reactive (co)polymer(s) based on unsaturated monomers selected from vinyl esters or alkyl(meth)acrylates, iii) hydrocarbon resins and optionally iv) additives.

Abstract: Provided are methods of bonding a fluoroelastomer to a metal substrate; fluoropolymer compounds comprising a fluoroelastomer, a curing agent and a bonding promoter; and composite materials obtained by curing the compound. Further provided is the use of bonding promoters for increasing the bond strength between a fluoroelastomer and a metal substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyimide resin surface modifier which modifies the surface of a polyimide resin to permit easy absorption of metal ions, and a surface-modifying method for polyimide resins using the same. The surface modifier contains an alkali component, an organic solvent having hydroxy groups and a boiling point of 120° C. or higher, and a water content of 0-10% by weight. The surface-modifying method includes a printing process wherein a predetermined pattern is printed on the surface of a polyimide resin substrate using the polyimide resin surface modifier, an organic solvent-removing process wherein an organic solvent in the polyimide resin surface modifier pattern-printed on the surface of said polyimide resin substrate is removed and a water-treatment process wherein said polyimide resin surface modifier after removing the organic solvent is brought into contact with water.

Abstract: Disclosed are low VOC defoaming agents comprising at least one active defoaming compound or combination of defoaming compounds, and a liquid carrier comprising one or more organic compounds having a viscosity of less than about 100 centistokes (cSt) at 40° C. as measured by ASTM D445, having a VOC content as measured by ASTM method D3960 “Standard Practice for Determining Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Content of Paints and Related Coatings” of not greater than about 1% by weight.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a polymer resin composition capable of providing an insulating material having a low dielectric constant and excellent mechanical properties, a polyimide resin film obtained by using the polymer resin composition, a preparation method of a polyimide resin film, and a circuit board and a metal laminate including the polyimide resin film.

Abstract: Provided is the pattern formability and line edge roughness of the resultant substrate. An underlay film composition for imprints comprising a compound (A) and a solvent (B), the compound (A) having at least either one of a group (Ka) capable of covalently bonding and/or interacting with a substrate, and, a group (Kb) capable of covalently bonding and/or interacting with a curable composition for imprints, an Ohnishi parameter (Z) calculated from (equation 1) of 3.

Abstract: A stretchable ink composition comprising a polyester; a polyurethane elastomer; water; a co-solvent; an optional surfactant; and an optional colorant.

Abstract: Provided are an ink composition usable in a solar battery manufacturing process, a method of forming a pattern using the ink composition, an insulation film formed of the ink composition, and an etching mask formed of the ink composition. The ink composition includes: a) a polymerizable compound having an ethylenically unsaturated bond; b) a fluorinated surfactant; and c) a solvent, wherein the ink composition has a solid content of 45 parts by weight to 99.99 parts by weight.

Abstract: Methods of making reduced derivatives of hydroxymethyl furfural using metal catalysts are described. The derivatives may have tetrahydrofuran or furan nucleus with alkoxymethyl ether or ester moieties on the 5? carbon and methanol on the 2? carbon. Suitable metal catalyst include Raney nickel, a nickel catalyst with a zirconium promoter, a chromite catalyst with a barium, a palladium catalyst, such as palladium on carbon, or a ruthenium catalyst. Also provided are a new class of compounds, which are n-alkoxy hexane diols (i.e., 1,2 or 1,5 hexane diol ethers) and methods of making the same by reduction of furan or tetrahydrofuran derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention provides an intermediate film for laminated glass which can improve sound insulation. The intermediate film has a layered structure including at least two layers, comprising: a first layer containing a polyvinyl acetal resin and a plasticizer; and a second layer positioned on a first surface of the first layer. In a phase diagram of three values including a degree of acetalization, a degree of acetylation, and a hydroxyl group content of the polyvinyl acetal resin contained in the first layer, the values of the degree of acetalization, the degree of acetylation, and the hydroxyl group content each fall within a region surrounded by a line including four straight lines connecting first, second, third, and fourth coordinates, which respectively have a degree of acetalization:degree of acetylation:hydroxyl group content of 70 mol %:30 mol %:0 mol %, 34 mol %:30 mol %:36 mol %, 94 mol %:0 mol %:6 mol %, and 100 mol %:0 mol %:0 mol %.

Abstract: To provide a composition from which a transparent and tough film can be produced, a cured product formed from the composition, and a film comprising the cured product. A composition comprising a fluorinated olefin/vinyl alcohol copolymer, a predetermined alkoxysilane compound or its oligomer, a solvent and a hydrolysis/condensation catalyst, wherein the solvent is at least one member selected from the group consisting of a C3-10 ketone compound, a C2-10 nitrile compound, a C3-10 amide compound in which a hydrogen atom bonded to the nitrogen atom may be substituted by a C1-5 alkyl group, and a predetermined ether compound.

Abstract: A monofilament fiber as described made from a polyoxymethylene polymer. Polyoxymethylene polymer can be blended with an abrasion additive in order to improve abrasion resistance. The polyoxymethylene polymer may be combined with a thermoplastic elastomer and a coupling agent. The fiber can be used as fishing line, as bristles for a brushing device, or the like.

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: 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: An ink composition for ink jet recording, comprising: a dye; organic solvents; and water, the organic solvents including a first organic solvent satisfying a following property (A) and a second organic solvent not satisfying the property (A), and a ratio (S1/S2) of a content (S1) of the first organic solvent and a content (S2) of the second organic solvent being 15.3 or more and 205 or less: (A) when a mixture with polyvinyl alcohol is produced, a cluster having a mass of 70% or more based on a total mass of the mixture is formed and when a load of 5.3 g/mm2 or more and 7.1 g/mm2 or less is applied to the cluster, a cluster having a mass of 90% or more based on a total mass of the cluster is formed.

Abstract: A protective layer for optical devices, comprising a replaceable, scratch resistant layer appliable to an optical device in such a way such that optical properties of said optical device are substantially unaltered. The optical device is undamaged by scratches made to the scratch resistant layer by a pencil having a 3H degree of hardness or by sand. The protective layer may comprise a polyvinyl butyral resin and polyvinyl alcohol.

Abstract: A thermal ink jet ink composition includes one or more volatile organic solvents, wherein the one or more volatile organic solvents are selected from C1-C4 alcohols, C3-C6 ketones, C3-C6 esters, C4-C8 ethers, and mixtures thereof; one or more binder resins; and one or more dyes. The ink composition is suitable for use in a thermal ink jet printer and the ink composition has a slow rate of kogation such that it is capable of being printed at least 10 million drops per nozzle from the thermal ink jet printer before drop weight of the ink composition is reduced by more than 10%.

Abstract: A water-soluble surfactant composition is provided comprising (A) a glycidyl ether-capped acetylenic diol ethoxylate and (B) a polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether having an HLB of 8-18. When compounded in inks and paper coatings, the surfactant composition exerts improved foam controlling, dispersing, wetting and penetrating capabilities, is water soluble, and complies with high-speed printing and application conditions.

Abstract: A molding composition is suitable for the production of pipes having improved resistance to thermooxidative degradation when these pipes are in long-term contact with liquids comprising disinfectants having an oxidizing effect. Such molding composition comprises, in addition to thermoplastic polyolefins, a polyoxy compound and/or a polyhydroxy compound as additive in an amount of from 0.01 to 1.0% by weight. In addition, the molding composition can further comprise an unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon in an amount of up to 5% by weight. The invention also relates to a process for improving the long-term resistance of water pipes to damage caused by oxidizing disinfectants from the water by use of this molding composition.

Abstract: An oil-based ink composition comprising a colorant, an organic solvent and a polymeric compound, and optionally an alkylamine ethylene oxide derivative as a pH adjusting agent, in which the pH of an aqueous phase is from 5.5 to 10, when ions in the ink composition are transferred to water. This oil-based ink composition prevents corrosion of a nozzle plate and is improved in storage stability, and thus can ensure printer reliability such as ink-jet stability obtainable even after long storage thereof, and can withstand outdoor service environments.

Abstract: A composition obtained by the following steps (i) furnishing a composition (C) comprising an emulsion polymer (a) and thereafter (ii) adding to said composition (C) a composition comprising a water-soluble polymer (b) comprising ether groups, wherein said water-soluble polymer (b) does not comprise carboxylate groups and, said water-soluble polymer (b) has a solubility in water of at least 50 g/l. A method of making a such a composition and the use of such for water based coatings or inks is described. A composition comprising (i) an emulsion polymer (a) comprising carboxylate groups, and (ii) a water-soluble random or block copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide having an ethylene oxide content of at least 45 weight-% with respect to the amount of the copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide and having a weight average molecular weight of from 300 to 4000 g/mol is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a polymer composition by using a masterbatch, as well as a process, wherein said polymer composition is used for preparing an article, preferably a cable. Also a masterbatch, a polymer composition comprising the masterbatch, and an article, preferably a cable, comprising the polymer composition are provided.

Abstract: A non-aqueous inkjet ink includes a polyvinyl chloride resin synthesized by a suspension polymerization method or an emulsion polymerization method, an organic solvent that is a mixed solvent including diethylene glycol ethyl methyl ether, diethylene glycol diethyl ether, and diethylene glycol monoethyl ether in which the polyvinyl chloride resin is dissolved. This inkjet ink also includes a pigment, and a radical polymerization inhibitor. The radical polymerization inhibitor prevents the polyvinyl chloride resin from gelling in a short period and causing a discharge fault, clogging, etc. An ink set of inkjet inks includes a combination of the non-aqueous inkjet inks above having respective colors and including at least a cyan ink, a magenta ink, a yellow ink, and a black ink.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous coating material based on a water-soluble resin having the OH group for airbag base fabric. The water-soluble resin is a polyvinyl alcohol (PVAL). An aliphatic carboxylic acid or polyisocyanate which can cross-link with the OH group of the PVAL by heat treatment, and polyol as a plasticizer such as a liquid polyethylene glycol which does not volatilize in heat treatment are added. A water-insoluble coating film having excellent heat and moisture resistance (hot water resistance) and flexibility can be formed on one surface or both surfaces of the cloth.

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: A method of forming particles that includes performing a strong force attenuation of a mixture to form pre-particles. The mixture including a base compound and a dielectric additive having an elevated dielectric constant dispersed therein. The pre-particles are then dielectrically spun in an electrostatic field to further attenuate the pre-particles and form the particles.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition and method of modifying the surface of a polymeric to produce a film or article with a reduced coefficient of friction (COF) and improved release properties. The reduced coefficient of friction improves both the slip and anti-blocking properties of the material as well aiding in processing of the polymeric material. Additionally, the invention improves demolding and release of the polymeric material from other polymeric surfaces or adhesives as well as metal molding surfaces.

Abstract: Dual phase compositions for treating a hydrocarbon stream are disclosed, wherein the dual phase compositions are colloidal micellar solutions with an aqueous phase and an oil phase. Methods are also disclosed for reducing emulsions in a hydrocarbon stream by contacting the hydrocarbon stream with a dual phase composition.

Abstract: Fibrous polymer scaffolds having at least one layer of diametrically patterned fibers, as well as methods of manufacture, are provided. The scaffolds can be formed of multiple layers and the extent and direction of alignment of each layer can be controlled. Fabrication systems and methods for producing such scaffolds including apparatuses and processes are also provided.

Abstract: Electrochemically deposited indium composites are disclosed. The indium composites include indium metal or an alloy of indium with one or more ceramic materials. The indium composites have high bulk thermal conductivities. Articles containing the indium composites also are disclosed.

Abstract: A water based polymeric dispersion for PSA adhesive preparation for transdermal system comprising: a) an aqueous dispersion of a polymer of an acrylate and/or a methacrylate ester, b) a plasticizer c) a shrinkage reducing agent able to reduce the shrinkage of the water PSA dispersion when spread onto a surface to width values lower than 20 mm after 3 minutes rest.

Abstract: Provided is an elastic member for ink jet, including a styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer and a thermoplastic resin, in which the elastic member further includes at least a nonionic surfactant having an ethylene oxide adduct, and the content of the nonionic surfactant is 0.1 to 5 mass % with respect to the styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer. The elastic member has sufficient releasability and high liquid-contact properties, which suppresses clogging of ejection orifices due to precipitation when eluted in ink.

Abstract: A method is provided for producing a flame retardant thermoplastic elastomer composition, wherein the method includes (1) a step of preparing a thermoplastic elastomer composition by dynamically vulcanizing a thermoplastic elastomer composition precursor containing (A) an ethylene-?-olefin-based copolymer rubber, (B) a propylene-based polymer and (C) a mineral oil-based softening agent in the presence of (D) a crosslinking agent, and (2) a step of kneading the thermoplastic elastomer composition, (E) a halogen-free flame retardant, (F) a zinc oxide, and optionally (G) a polyhydric compound.

Abstract: A polylactide hydrosol polymer formulations suitable for thin film articles and methods of making the thin film articles are provided. The formulations and methods can be use to make articles such as gloves, condoms, catheters and the like using dip forming, and various casting processes.

Abstract: [Object] To provide a coating composition excellent in coatability and free from viscosity increase caused by degradation over time, and also to provide a hardened film-formation method employing that. [Means] The present invention provides a coating composition comprising: a siloxane resin having silanol groups or alkoxysilyl groups, and a polyol having hydroxyl groups at both ends of a straight 2 to 5 carbon atom hydrocarbon chain. This coating composition enables to form a hardened film of high transparency, of high insulation and of low dielectricity.

Abstract: The invention first relates to a feedstock for PIM, including a metal or ceramic powder; a polymeric binder; metallic or ceramic fibres or nanofibres, the fibres or nanofibres being metallic when the powder is metallic, and the fibres or nanofibres being ceramic when the powder is ceramic. It also relates to the method for producing such a feedstock, as well as the method for producing parts by means of powder injection moulding (PIM) using said feedstock.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for preparing a separator for an electrochemical device, a method preparing a separator for an electrochemical device, and an electrochemical device having a separator prepared therefrom, more particularly, a composition for preparing a separator for an electrochemical device, comprising a polyolefin, a first diluent, and a second diluent, wherein an interaction energy between the first diluent and the second diluent is in the range of 2 to 3.5 cal/cm3, a method preparing a separator for an electrochemical device using the composition, and an electrochemical device having a separator prepared therefrom. In accordance with the present invention, the pore size of a polyolefin separator can be suitably controlled into a size desired by a user, and the high-temperature stability and mechanical property of the separator can be remarkably improved, thereby enhancing the life time and stability of an electrochemical device having the same.