Abstract: Processes for making magnesium-containing layered double hydroxides from a magnesium phosphate-containing mineral are disclosed, as well as a magnesium-containing layered double hydroxides and their uses.

Abstract: Hollow spherical particles which include: an inorganic particle layer including ceramic particles and conductive carbon-based particles; and a polymer coating layer surrounding the inorganic particle layer, and in which the inorganic particle layer surrounds an empty inner space to form the hollow spherical particles. A method of manufacturing the hollow spherical particles and a heat-dissipating fluid composition including the hollow spherical particles.

Abstract: Described are crossbeam assemblies for installing a furnishing to a passenger compartment. The crossbeam assemblies can include a first structural member configured to span two floor-mounted channels in a passenger compartment, and at least two attachment elements that are slidingly connected with the first structural member. The attachment elements are repositionable along the first structural member to mate with the floor-mounted channels, and lockable to retain the first structural member with respect to the two floor-mounted channels when the first structural member is attached.

Abstract: Provided are a composition for forming an absorption-desorption sheet, an absorption-desorption sheet including the same, and a method of preparing the absorption-desorption sheet. The composition for forming an absorption-desorption sheet includes: a polymerizable first monomer or oligmer comprising an ionic hydrophilic group; a polymerizable second monomer or oligmer comprising a non-ionic hydrophilic group; and a deliquescent salt that has excellent absorption-desorption performance- and allows repeated use of the absorption-desorption sheet. In addition, the absorption-desorption sheet has antibacterial and deodorant performance, and thus, is able to inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi in a humid environment.

Abstract: A gel forming composition for radiation dosimetry, and a high sensitivity and high safety radiation dosimeter using a gel formed from the composition. A gel forming composition for radiation dosimetry comprising a gelator and a compound of Formula (1): (wherein R1 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an optionally substituted C1-12 alkyl group, etc.; and R2 and R3 are each independently a hydrogen atom, an optionally substituted C1-12 alkyl group, an optionally substituted monovalent C6-12 aromatic group, or R2 and R3 form a 4- to 8-membered ring together with a carbon atom to which R2 and R3 are bonded, and the 4-to 8-membered ring may have 0 to 3 nitrogen atoms, oxygen atoms, or sulfur atoms as a ring atom, provided that R2 and R3 are not simultaneously a hydrogen atom).

Abstract: Provided are: a nucleating agent capable of simultaneously improving the thermal stability and the transparency of a polyolefin resin; a polyolefin-based resin composition containing the same; and a molded article of the composition. The nucleating agent contains a compound represented by Formula (1) below where R1 to R4 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 9 carbon atoms; R5 represents an alkanediyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and M represents a hydrogen atom or a sodium atom. In this nucleating agent, the mass ratio of phosphorus atoms and sodium atoms, P/Na, is in a range of 1.200 to 1.500.

Abstract: Provided is a vinyl chloride resin molded product that has a low peak top temperature of loss modulus E? after a heat aging test in the case of being lined with a foamed polyurethane molded product. A vinyl chloride resin composition comprises: (a) a vinyl chloride resin; (b) a plasticizer; and (c) a copper oxide.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition and a molded article formed using the same. The thermoplastic resin composition includes: a polycarbonate resin; a first polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer resin; a second polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer resin; and a glycol-modified polyester resin, wherein the first polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer resin includes a polysiloxane block having an average degree of polymerization of about 30 to about 45 and the second polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer resin includes a polysiloxane block having an average degree of polymerization of about 70 to about 100. The thermoplastic resin composition can have good properties in terms of transparency, impact resistance, chemical resistance, and/or hydrolysis resistance.

Abstract: A barrier plug having a spout body to be attached to a container, and a cylindrical molded article inserted into the spout body, wherein the cylindrical molded article has a resin layer having a barrier resin, an oxygen transmission rate of the resin layer is 10000 mL·?m/m2·24 hrs·MPa (23° C. and 65% RH) or less, a water vapor transmission rate of the resin layer is 1000 g·?m/m2·24 hrs (38° C. and 90% RH) or less, and the cylindrical molded article forms a discharge flow path for discharging contents in the container to an outside.

Abstract: A composition for sealing joints, penetrations and other leaks in particular in the construction field, including at least one ethylenically unsaturated, radically polymerizable water-soluble compound, at least one radical initiator, water and at least one corrosion inhibitor including at least one phosphate. The corresponding composition has a corrosion-inhibiting effect with respect to metal.

Abstract: In developing epoxy resin compositions used as an adhesive for structure (structural adhesive) required to have adhesive properties, if each component is increased to further enhance the adhesive properties such as shear bond strength and peel strength, this causes problems, for example, as follows. The viscosity becomes so high that the workability deteriorates. Hence, the added amount has to be limited. Moreover, the cured product becomes excessively flexible, so that the shear bond strength deteriorates. An epoxy resin composition contains the following components (A) to (E), where the component (A) does not include the component (C): the component (A): an epoxy resin; the component (B): a blocked urethane resin; the component (C): a rubber-modified epoxy resin; the component (D): rubber particles; and the component (E): a latent curing agent.

Abstract: A polymer composition includes components selected from: (i) at least one a poly(aryl ether ketone) (PAEK), (ii) a poly(ether sulfone) (PES), (iii) a reactive poly(ether sulfone) (rPES), (iv) a reactive poly(aryl ether ketone) (rPAEK), (v) an acid component, and (vi) at least one alkali metal carbonate. Preferably, the polymer composition is free or substantially free of solvent. A method includes melt mixing the components of the polymer composition.

Abstract: A resin-coated non-woven fabric is provide that may be welded through a high-frequency welder and may be remedied in hardness, and further may have a clear embossed pattern. A resin-coated non-woven fabric of the present invention comprises: a filament non-woven fabric that is of a thermocompression-bondable type, is made of a polyethylene terephthalate and has a weight of 50 to 150 g/m2; and a resin coat layer positioned over one surface of the filament non-woven fabric and having a coating amount of 40 to 150 g/m2 after dried; wherein the resin coat layer contains 10 to 45% by mass of a vinyl chloride unit and 30 to 55% by mass of a (meth)acrylic acid ester unit, and further a surface of the resin coat layer has an embossed pattern.

Abstract: A fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin molded article includes 5 to 45 parts by weight of carbon fibers (A), 1 to 45 parts by weight of organic fibers (B), and 10 to 94 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin (C), based on 100 parts by weight of the total amount of the carbon fibers (A), the organic fibers (B), and the thermoplastic resin (C). The carbon fibers (A) in the fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin molded article have an average fiber length (LA) of 0.3 to 3 mm. The organic fibers (B) in the fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin molded article have an average fiber length (LB) of 0.5 to 5 mm, and a number average fiber diameter (dB) of 1 to 10 ?m. The fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin molded article excellent in impact strength.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyamide having excellent heat resistance, water resistance, and impact resistance. The present invention relates to a polyamide including: structural units derived from an aromatic dicarboxylic acid; and structural units derived from an aliphatic diamine. This polyamide contains 0.40 to 0.70 mol % in total of hydroxyl groups and ester groups with respect to 100 mol % of structural units derived from dicarboxylic acids.

Abstract: Design of side chains yielding highly amphiphilic conjugated polymers is proven to be an effective and general method to access lyotropic liquid crystalline mesophases, allowing greater control over crystalline morphology and improving transistor performance. The general strategy enables variations in structure and interactions that impact alignment and use of liquid crystalline alignment methods. Specifically, solvent-polymer interactions are harnessed to facilitate the formation of high quality polymer crystals in solution. Crystallinity developed in solution is then transferred to the solid state, and thin films of donor-acceptor copolymers cast from lyotropic solutions exhibit improved crystalline order in both the alkyl and ?-stacking directions. Due to this improved crystallinity, transistors with active layers cast from lyotropic solutions exhibit a significant improvement in carrier mobility compared to those cast from isotropic solution.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gel formed by a host-guest interaction and having self-healing and shape-memory properties, and a process for producing the gel. A monomer containing a host group, a monomer containing a guest group, and an acrylic type monomer were dissolved in an aqueous solvent, and these monomers were subsequently copolymerized to produce a gel obtained from these monomers.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a filled polyamide composition [composition (C)] comprising: —from 35 to 80% wt of at least one polyhydric alcohol-modified polyamide, comprising an amount of polyhydric alcohol (PHA, herein after) residues chemically bonded at least to a part of the polyamide [polyamide (A)] of at least 0.1% wt (based on the total weight of polyamide (A)); —from 10 to 65% wt of at least one filler [filler (F)]; —from 1 to 10% wt of at least one impact modifying rubber [rubber (I)]; and —from 0.01 to 3% wt of at least one copper-containing stabilizer, with above % wt being referred to the total weight of composition (C).

Abstract: The present invention discloses a WOLED back panel and a method of manufacturing the same. The method comprises: forming a pattern of a color filter layer on a substrate; exposing the pattern of the color filter layer by halftone exposure so as to form a groove structure in the pattern of the color filter layer; forming a pattern of a resin material layer on a surface of the substrate formed with the groove structure, and heavily doping a partial region of the resin material layer so as to form a heavily doped part having a conductivity; the heavily doped partial region of the resin material layer corresponding to a pixel electrode region, a via region, and a connection region between the pixel electrode region and the via region; and forming an organic light-emitting layer and a cathode in order on a surface of the substrate after heavily doping the partial region of the resin material layer.

Abstract: A composition including a compound having a fluorine functional group, a polymer as a polymerization product of the composition, an electrode and an electrolyte membrane for a fuel cell, which include the composition or the polymer thereof, and a fuel cell including at least one of the electrode and the electrolyte membrane.

Abstract: A membrane suitable for separating a gas from a gas mixture comprising a non cross-linked PVAm having a molecular weight of at least Mw 100,000 carried on a support wherein after casting onto the support, said PVAm has been heated to a temperature in the range 50 to 150° C., e.g. 80 to 120° C.

Abstract: Provided herein are a membrane-type artificial scaffold for guided bone regeneration (GBR) and a method for fabricating the same. The membrane-type artificial scaffold according to the present invention comprises: a first layer made of at least one fiber layer arranged in parallel with each other with a first spacing therebetween such that the fiber layer contacts a bone tissue in vivo; and a second layer stacked on the first layer and made of at least one fiber layer arranged parallel to each other with a second spacing therebetween such that the fiber layer contacts a soft tissue in vivo. The first spacing is larger than the second spacing.

Abstract: An activating rinse for treating a substrate is disclosed. The activating rinse comprises a first component comprising a dispersion of divalent or trivalent metal phosphate particles having an average particle size that is not greater than 10 ?m, and a second component comprising first and second copolymers. The first copolymer is formed by the polymerization of ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, or combinations thereof, wherein one end of the first copolymer is terminated by an amine group, a hydroxyl group, or an alkyl group. The second copolymer is formed by the polymerization of styrene and a second monomer containing at least one carboxylate group, anhydride group, or combinations thereof. The second monomer is present in an amount of less than 50 percent by weight of the total weight of the second component. Also disclosed are methods for treating a substrate with the activating rinse and substrates treated with the activating rinse.

Abstract: There is provided a hydrogel having a self-supporting property that can be produced only through mixing at room temperature, and there is provided a method by which the hydrogel can be manufactured by using industrially easily available raw materials. A hydrogel-forming composition that is capable of forming a hydrogel having a self-supporting property, the hydrogel-forming composition characterized by including: a water-soluble organic polymer having an organic acid salt structure or an organic acid anion structure; a silicate salt; and a dispersant for the silicate salt, having a weight average molecular weight of 200 to 20,000 and having hydrolysis resistance.

Abstract: There is provided a self-supporting hydrogel that can be produced only through mixing at room temperature and that has a high mechanical strength. A hydrogel forming composition that is capable of forming a hydrogel having a self-supporting property, the hydrogel forming composition characterized by including: a water-soluble organic polymer having an organic acid salt structure or an organic acid anion structure; a silicate salt; a dispersant for the silicate salt; and a polyhydric alcohol, and having an extremely high mechanical strength.

Abstract: The instant invention is a fire protectant composition comprising water, a surfactant, a water-soluble polymer, casein, and a calcium salt. The compositions can be applied to materials such as wood in advance of a fire, and after application, the compositions are capable of retaining their fire protectant capacities for days, weeks or even months. This fire protectant composition is also biodegradable and nontoxic. It is also easily removed from the combustible material by a water wash once the fire danger is passes. If burned, the composition forms a “skin” which can be peeled off or removed by some other method such as pressure water spray or mechanical brushing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition comprising the following components: a) 76.6-99.9 mass % of aromatic polycarbonate, b) 0.5-20 mass % of laser direct structuring additive, c) 0-2.4 mass % of rubber like polymer, and d) 0.01-1 mass % of acid and/or acid salt wherein the mass % is calculated relative to the sum of a), b), c) and d). The invention also relates to a moulded part containing this composition, to a circuit carrier containing such molded part and to a process for producing such circuit carrier.

Abstract: A polymer composition, a cross-linked polymer formed therefrom, an electrolyte membrane and electrode for a fuel cell including the same, and a fuel cell employing the electrode and the electrolyte membrane. The cross-linked polymer includes an oxazine-based monomer capable of retaining phosphoric acid and has excellent mechanical strength. When the cross-linked polymer is used, an electrode and electrolyte membrane for a fuel cell with enhanced capability of retaining phosphoric acid at a wide range of temperature may be manufactured, leading to long-term durability, and enhanced proton conductivity.

Abstract: TASK It is an object of the present invention to provide a hydrogel having excellent mechanical properties and capable of being produced simply by using and mixing an industrially easily obtainable polymer having high versatility and clay particles, and to provide a method of producing the hydrogel. MEANS OF SOLVING THE PROBLEM A hydrogel-forming composition is characterized by containing a polyelectrolyte (A), clay particles (B), and a dispersant (C) for the clay particles.

Abstract: A polyamide composition for surface-mounted components is described. Also described are compositions for surface-mounted components (SMCs) including a semiaromatic polyamide modified by a hydroxyaromatic compound, reinforcing fillers, and a flame retardant. Further, the compositions have many advantages linked to the uses thereof in lead-free reflow soldering processes, in particular a good dimensional stability and a blistering resistance during the use of articles produced from these compositions.

Abstract: An activating rinse for treating a substrate is disclosed. The activating rinse comprises a first component comprising a dispersion of divalent or trivalent metal phosphate particles having an average particle size that is not greater than 10 ?m, and a second component comprising first and second copolymers. The first copolymer is formed by the polymerization of ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, or combinations thereof, wherein one end of the first copolymer is terminated by an amine group, a hydroxyl group, or an alkyl group. The second copolymer is formed by the polymerization of styrene and a second monomer containing at least one carboxylate group, anhydride group, or combinations thereof. The second monomer is present in an amount of less than 50 percent by weight of the total weight of the second component. Also disclosed are methods for treating a substrate with the activating rinse and substrates treated with the activating rinse.

Abstract: A hydrogel having mechanical properties and capable of being produced simply by using and mixing an industrially obtainable polymer having high versatility and clay particles, and to provide a method of producing the hydrogel. A hydrogel-forming composition is characterized by containing a polyelectrolyte, clay particles, and a dispersant for the clay particles.

Abstract: A roll cover is produced, in particular for use in a machine for producing and/or processing a fibrous web such as a web of paper or cardboard. The roll cover includes least one layer of a resin matrix that is filled with at least one particulate filler. The filler particles are produced in a polymer component of the resin matrix and/or introduced into the resin matrix from a dispersion via matrix exchange.

Abstract: A hydrogel having excellent mechanical properties and capable of being produced simply by using and mixing an industrially easily obtainable polymer having high versatility and clay particles, and to provide a method of producing the hydrogel. A hydrogel-forming composition is characterized by containing a polyelectrolyte, clay particles, and a dispersant for the clay particles.

Abstract: A polyamide resin composition includes (A) polyamide resin, (B) white pigment, and (C) sodium phosphate salt.

Abstract: Coatings includes about 60 weight percent to about 90 weight percent of one or more fluorinated polymers, about 1 weight percent to about 7 weight percent of one or more erosion resistant fillers about 3 weight percent to about 9 weight percent of one or more anticorrosive pigments, about 1 weight percent to about 4 weight percent of one or more thixotropic agents, and about 1 weight percent to about 4 weight percent of one or more porosity reducing filler materials.

Abstract: A molding method for obtaining a polylactic acid stereocomplex resin composition solving a limitation according to application of a typical polylactic acid resin composition. The molding method includes an environmentally-friendly material, and having excellent heat resistance and impact resistance. The polylactic acid stereocomplex resin composition includes about 40 to about 91.9 wt % of a crystalline poly L-lactic acid, about 3 to about 50 wt % of a crystalline poly D-lactic acid, about 5 to about 30 wt % of an impact modifier, and about 0.1 to about 2 wt % of a nucleating agent, and a method for molding the same.

Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a resin kneaded product in which an extrusion amount of a material can be increased and by which vent-up at an opening can be suppressed while spouting out of an unmelted material at the opening can be suppressed. A method of manufacturing a resin kneaded product includes kneading a material containing an additive (a) and a thermoplastic resin (b) using a twin screw extruder, in which the twin screw extruder is equipped with a supply port, a discharge port, an opening present between the supply port and the discharge port, a kneading section A present between the supply port and the opening, and a kneading section B present between the opening and the discharge port, a ratio L1 (La/D) of a length La of the kneading section A to a screw diameter D satisfies L1?3, and the material is kneaded in the kneading section A without being completely filled and the material is also kneaded in the kneading section B.

Abstract: An impact resistant polycarbonate composition having improved resistance to polymer degradation comprises an aromatic polycarbonate in admixture with an elastomer-modified graft copolymer that is the product of an emulsion polymerization process, wherein composition is a product of compounding the aromatic polycarbonate and the elastomer-modified graft copolymer in the presence of a buffer comprising a potassium salt of phosphoric acid.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an asphalt concrete mixture, an asphalt binder composition, and methods of preparing the related compositions. The asphalt binder compositions include a polyphosphoric acid, a macromolecular polymer having a saturated backbone with macromolecular modifications, sulfur, and non-surfactant additives based on wax chemistry. The compositions are capable of being performance graded and being used in warm mix asphalt applications.

Abstract: Antimony free flame retardant compositions are prepared by combining a polymer resin, certain halogenated polyphenylene ether flame retardants and a non-brominated phenoxy oligomer or polymer such as a poly-phenylene ether, aryloxyester, or aryloxycarbonate. The present antimony free flame retardant compositions also typically have more desirable physical properties than similar compositions comprising antimony trioxide and other flame retardant. In particular embodiments, ATO free flame retardant HIPS and PC/ABS compositions are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing hierarchically ordered structures of inorganic phosphate particles, homogeneously deposited on the surface of a phyllosilicate, which is characterized in that it comprises the following steps: a) obtaining an acid solution of precursor compounds of an inorganic phosphate; b) preparing a dispersion of particles of a phyllosilicate in aqueous medium and acidifying the phyllosilicate dispersion by adding at least one acid, thereby obtaining an acid dispersion; c) mixing the acid solution obtained in step a) with the dispersion obtained in step b); and d), with stirring, adding a base to the mixture obtained in step c) until the required pH value for precipitating the corresponding inorganic phosphate on the phyllosilicate particles has been achieved, resulting in a hierarchically ordered structure of homogeneously distributed submicrometric or nanometric inorganic phosphate particles supported on the phyllosilicate surface.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions that are capable of being used in a laser direct structuring process to provide enhanced plating performance and good mechanical properties. The compositions of the present invention include a thermoplastic base resin, a laser direct structuring additive and a white pigment. The compositions can be used in a variety of applications such as personal computers, notebook and portable computers, cell phone antennas and other such communications equipment, medical applications, RFID applications, and automotive applications.

Abstract: An inorganic dry powder building coating comprises inorganic gel system consisting of alkali metal silicates and hardener, organic re-dispersed emulsoid powder, and may also comprise filler, pigment and auxiliaries. The coating of the present invention has good storage stability, scrub resistance, weather resistance, and is easy to transport. No salting-out and no harmful substances, such as volatile organic compound, benzene, formaldehyde, heavy metal, appear after being solidified to perform film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an economic process for preparing surface-reacted calcium carbonate. The present invention further relates to a surface-reacted calcium carbonate having an increased specific BET surface area, and the use of a process for adjusting the specific BET surface area.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic resin composition obtained by compounding phosphoric acid and/or monosodium phosphate (D) with a resin composition including a styrenebased resin (A), a graft copolymer (B), and an aliphatic polyester resin (C), wherein the thermoplastic resin composition is excellent in mechanical properties (e.g., impact resistance) and thermal stability, and, in addition, can be molded without any problem in terms of safety and hygiene.

Abstract: A curable compound is provided, which can be obtained as a mixture of at least two components to be stored separately, of which one component includes a silane-modified polymer and the component of a second component includes an acid or basic salt containing water of crystallization. An aminic adhesion promoter is contained in one or both components or a further component, with the stipulation that no component contains all three substances. Additionally, a method is provided for accelerating the curing of a silane-modified polymer, in which an acid or basic salt containing water of crystallization is added to the silane-modified polymer.

Abstract: A polyamide resin composition comprises (A) about 10 to about 70% by weight of a crystalline polyamide resin, (B) about 10 to about 70% by weight of an amorphous polyamide resin, (C) about 5 to about 30% by weight of an inorganic filler, and (D) about 10 to about 50% by weight of a white pigment. The polyamide resin composition can have good thin-wall moldability, light reflectance, yellowing resistance, impact strength and heat resistance.

Abstract: In various aspects, the invention relates to blended thermoplastic polymer compositions (e.g., polycarbonate or polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer compositions) comprising recycled acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) polymer or recycled polystyrene polymer which contain at least one impurity and an acid melt flow stabilizer. The presence of the acid melt flow stabilizer improves the thermal stability of the polymer blend. In various further aspects, blended compositions further comprise a flame retardant. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: An impact resistant polycarbonate composition having improved resistance to polymer degradation comprises an aromatic polycarbonate in admixture with an elastomer-modified graft copolymer that is the product of an emulsion polymerization process, wherein composition is a product of compounding the aromatic polycarbonate and the elastomer-modified graft copolymer in the presence of a buffer comprising a potassium salt of phosphoric acid.