Abstract: Disclosed is a transparent/translucent molding composition and process for making prepared from an impact modifier and a resin blend of polycarbonate and a cycloaliphatic polyester having a matching index of refraction.

Abstract: Methods of forming nanocomposites comprising a polymer and metal nanoparticles are disclosed. The nanoparticles are disposed within a matrix of the polymer. In particular, the nanoparticles are formed in situ in an extruder. The methods comprise providing a reaction mixture comprising a polymer, a metal precursor, and a solvent and extruding the reaction mixture to form a polymer nanocomposite. The methods overcome nanoparticle dispersion issues arising from melt blending processes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a silver-containing nanostructure which can reduce the time required for a post treatment step and the amount of a waste material and which is achieved by the application of the reduction reaction of silver oxide; and a silver-containing nanostructure having a specific structure, which can be produced by the method. Specifically disclosed is a method for producing a silver-containing nanostructure, including dispersing a polymeric compound in which a hydrophilic segment is bonded to a polyalkyleneimine chain in a medium, adding silver oxide thereto, and carrying out a reduction reaction of the silver oxide, thereby obtaining a silver-containing nanostructure. In the method, a structure having a branched structure can be produced when a specific compound is used as a complexing agent. The silver-containing nanostructure thus produced can be used as a conductive paste or the like.

Abstract: Disclosed is a powder coating method and paint thereof. First, a metal object is applied a voltage. Second, paint is rubbed to carry a static charge, wherein the static charge is opposite to the voltage applied to the metal object. The statically charged paint is then sprayed from a nozzle to the metal object to form a coating covering the metal object surface. The paint composition includes 90 to 99.9 parts by weight of a resin matrix, and 10 to 0.1 parts by weight of a carbon nanocapsule evenly dispersed in the resin matrix.

Abstract: Disclosed is a powder coating method and paint thereof. First, a metal object is applied a voltage. Second, paint is rubbed to carry a static charge, wherein the static charge is opposite to the voltage applied to the metal object. The statically charged paint is then sprayed from a nozzle to the metal object to form a coating covering the metal object surface. The paint composition includes 90 to 99.9 parts by weight of a resin matrix, and 10 to 0.1 parts by weight of a carbon nanocapsule evenly dispersed in the resin matrix.

Abstract: A method of producing a carbon fiber composite material including: mixing an elastomer which includes an unsaturated bond or a group having affinity to carbon nanofibers with metal particles; and dispersing the carbon nanofibers into the elastomer including the metal particles by a shear force.

Abstract: A rubber composition obtained by compounding thereinto a rubber component containing 0.5 to 100% by weight of a modified conjugated diene-based polymer having a fullerene bonded thereto in the molecule and having a weight average molecular weight of 50,000 or more excellent processability, superior balance of modulus and heat buildup, excellent cold flowability and superior tan ? balance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plastic film obtained by (co)extrusion or by a multilayer extrusion process. The purpose of the invention is to supply a plastic film having useful properties, in particular of thermal behaviour, adhesion, linear tearability, and having a reduced production cost. This film contains lamellar particles based on at least one metal and/or at least one metal oxide. It is obtained by the extrusion of a raw material constituted entirely or partly by a ground material from at least one coated film comprising at least one polyester and/or polyolefin film and at least one coating film based on at least one metal and/or at least one metal oxide. The invention also relates to methods of manufacture of the raw material of the plastic film and of the plastic film and uses of said film. Application in the field of packaging, decoration and heat treatments.

Abstract: A composition of matter comprising an amphiphilic star polymer, the star polymer comprising a crosslinked microgel core and 6 or more independent polymer arms covalently linked to the core, the 6 or more arms each comprising a hydrophilic polymer chain segment and a hydrophobic polymer chain segment; wherein each individual metal selected from the group consisting of beryllium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, barium, radium, aluminum, gallium, indium, thallium, germanium, tin, lead, arsenic, antimony, bismuth, tellurium, polonium, and metals of Groups 3 to 12 of the Periodic Table has a concentration in the star polymer of greater than or equal to 0 parts per million and less than or equal to 100 parts per million.

Abstract: There is provided a method of forming an aqueous composition, said method comprising (a) first, forming at least one aqueous polymer dispersion by a process comprising polymerizing a monomer mix comprising 5-50% by weight based on the weight of said monomer mix, of one or more carboxylic acid functional monomers; (b) second, adding to said aqueous polymer dispersion, ingredients comprising (i) 1 to 10 parts by weight of at least one swelling agent, based on 100 parts by weight of said monomer mix; and (ii) one or more nonionic surfactant, anionic surfactant, or mixture thereof; and (c) third, adding calcium cation or magnesium cation or a mixture thereof to said aqueous polymer dispersion.

Abstract: A coating composition includes (a) an aqueous polymer emulsion containing a thickener sufficient to provide a viscosity of at least 1,000 at 75 degrees F., and (b) a plurality of particulates suspended in the aqueous polymer emulsion providing special tactile and visual effects such as, for example, multicolor effects, three dimensional effects, metallic sheen and luster, and the like.

Abstract: Lightweight and rigid, leaded or lead-free integral radiation shielding structural compositions comprising two or more radiation attenuating elements or compounds thereof, selected for having compatible radiation attenuating characteristics, dispersed in a thermoplastic or thermoset resin. The radiation shielding structural compositions of the present invention can be used to functionally and structurally replace lead-lined structures in medical and industrial x-ray systems. The radiation shielding structural compositions of the present invention can also be formulated to minimize the density of the resulting structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to embodiments of a new composite material comprising at least a first plastic material and particles of magnetizable, magnetized or metal material. The invention further concerns an article made of the composite material and a method for obtaining an article from the composite material.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions having one-dimensional nanoparticle chains. A one-dimensional nanoparticle chain can comprise a linear substantially non-crosslinked polymer having pendant groups and asymmetrically functionalized nanoparticles attached to the polymer through the pendant groups. Additionally, an asymmetrically functionalized nanoparticle can comprise a nanoparticle core having an outer surface, a primary group of first ligands attached to a substantially continuous primary region of the outer surface, and a secondary group of second ligands attached to a substantially continuous secondary region of the outer surface, such that the primary group of first ligands and the secondary group of second ligands comprise a different ligand population.

Abstract: Composite Maillard-resole binders to produce or promote cohesion in non-assembled or loosely assembled matter.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling agent to provide the coupling of a metal element to a vulcanizable elastomeric material whereby the coupling agent provides both binding to the metal element and reaction with the vulcanizable elastomeric material. The coupling agent comprises a macromolecular backbone and at least one functional endgroup. The functional endgroup is responsible for the binding to the metal element. The backbone has a molecular weight ranging between 1000 and 10000 and has at least one unsaturated carbon-carbon bond for reacting with the vulcanizable elastomeric material. The invention further relates to an article comprising a metal element at least partially embedded in a vulcanizable elastomeric material and comprising a coupling agent to provide the coupling of the metal element to the vulcanizable elastomeric material.

Abstract: There is provided a metal fine particle dispersant containing a branched polymer compound having an ammonium group. The metal fine particle dispersant of the present invention comprises a branched polymer compound having an ammonium group and having a weight average molecular weight of 500 to 5,000,000. The metal fine particle dispersant has the structure of Formula (1): The present invention also relates to a composition comprising the metal fine particle dispersant and a metal fine particle.

Abstract: A polymer composition with a polymer matrix material and magnetic particles. The composition is selectively electro-magnetically heatable by an electrical induction energy frequency that is pulse width modulated through variable time cycles to provide controlled heating.

Abstract: A water-soluble binder comprising a water-soluble hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose having a methoxyl substitution of 28-30 wt % and a hydroxypropyl substitution of 5-7 wt % has a syneresis value of at least 30 wt % and a clay heat gel strength of at least 0.5 kgf. A ceramic molding composition comprising a ceramic material and the water-soluble binder has improved shape retention upon drying and is effectively molded into a ceramic part.

Abstract: The present invention provides conductive metal compositions for electronic applications, and methods of preparation and uses thereof. More specifically, the present invention provides metallic particle transient liquid phase sintering compositions containing blended formulations of metal and metal alloy components that form interconnected conductive metallurgical networks with increased stability, resistance to thermal stress and ability to mitigate CTE mismatch between materials.

Abstract: A reactive material that includes at least one binder and at least one fuel, at least one oxidizer, or combinations thereof; at least one metal and at least one fuel; or at least two fuels. The reactive material is used in a reactive material shot shell in which at least a portion of a slug, shot, or combinations thereof are formed from the reactive material.

Abstract: A conductive ink comprising 10 to 75 wt % of at least one solvent comprising ?20 wt % water; 0 to 50 wt % of at least one radiation curable material having a Mn in the range of from 50 to 10,000 g/mol; 5 to 70 wt % of at least one polyurethane having a Mw in the range of from 4,000 to 70,000 g/mol, 0 to 5 wt % of isocyanate-reactive component(s) bearing ionic or potentially ionic water-dispersing groups and a free isocyanate group content <0.5 wt % and 20 to 85 wt % of a conductive material.

Abstract: A thermoplastic compound is disclosed, comprising polyhydroxyalkanoate and macrocyclic poly(alkylene dicarboxylate) oligomer. Optionally the compound also includes additional polymers and functional additives to modify physical properties of the compound. Molded or extruded plastic articles can be made from the compound. The compound is ductile, in comparison to the polyhydroxyalkanoate without the macrocyclic poly(alkylene dicarboxylate) oligomer.

Abstract: Compositions for use in ink jet printing onto a substrate comprising a water based dispersion including metallic nanoparticles and appropriate stabilizers. Also disclosed are methods for the production of said compositions and methods for their use in ink jet printing onto suitable substrates.

Abstract: Process for producing a low volatility metal flake pigment composition, which comprises milling metal powder in a non-aqueous, non-hydrocarbon, low volatility milling fluid.

Abstract: Metamaterials or artificial negative index materials (NIMs) have generated great attention due to their unique and exotic electromagnetic properties. One exemplary negative dielectric constant material, which is an essential key for creating the NIMs, was developed by doping ions into a polymer, a protonated poly(benzimidazole) (PBI). The doped PBI showed a negative dielectric constant at megahertz (MHz) frequencies due to its reduced plasma frequency and an induction effect. The magnitude of the negative dielectric constant and the resonance frequency were tunable by doping concentration. The highly doped FBI showed larger absolute magnitude of negative dielectric constant at just above its resonance frequency than the less doped PBI.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparing a particle-based composition, comprising: (i) bringing into contact a mixture comprising a dendritic structure and a metal compound precursor in a fluid, under temperature and pressure conditions such that the mixture is not soluble in the fluid; and (ii) chemically converting the metal compound precursor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispersion for the application of a metal layer on a non-electrically-conductive substrate comprising an organic binder component, a metal component, and also a solvent component. The invention further relates to processes for the production of the dispersion, processes for the production of a non-structured or structured metal layer with the aid of the dispersion, and also to the resultant substrate surfaces and their use.

Abstract: Disclosed is a transparent/translucent molding composition and process for making prepared from an impact modifier and a resin blend of polycarbonate and a cycloaliphatic polyester having a matching index of refraction.

Abstract: Multi-piece, solid golf balls having a cover material made from a polyurea or polyurea/urethane hybrid composition are provided. In one version of the method, the cover materials are prepared by forming a polyurea prepolymer which undergoes two curing steps. In the first step, the prepolymer is partially-cured by reacting it with hydroxyl curing agents, amine curing agents, or mixtures thereof. In the second step, the composition is moisture-cured using environmental controls such as humidity chambers or hot water baths. In another version, a polyurea prepolymer is prepared and then treated with an aqueous curative blend comprising an amine curing agent. The cured materials may be used to make a golf ball cover having improved durability, cut/tear resistance, and impact strength.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a single or multi layered food packaging on the basis of plastics wherein the layer or at least one of the layers comprises at least one metal with antimicrobial activity and wherein at least part of the metal with antimicrobial activity is present in finely divided metallic form and the remaining part is present in form of a salt.

Abstract: An SiO2-based film-forming composition giving a protective film which, after impurity diffusion, can be easily stripped off and which has a higher protective effect. The film-forming composition is one for forming a protective film which in the diffusion of an impurity into a silicon wafer, serves to partly prevent the impurity diffusion. This film-forming composition comprises a high-molecular silicon compound and a compound having a protective element which undergoes covalent bonding to the element to be diffused in the impurity diffusion and thereby comes to have eight valence electrons. The protective element is preferably gallium or aluminum when phosphorus is used as the element to be diffused, and is preferably tantalum, niobium, arsenic, or antimony when boron is used as the diffusion element.

Abstract: A protective coating applied to the underwater portion of a marine vessel operable to inhibit the growth of marine foulants. The coating comprises a polymer, a marine biocide, a preservative, and optionally an antimicrobial agent. In certain embodiments, the marine biocide, preservative, and optional antimicrobial agent are chemically bonded with the polymer thereby significantly reducing the ability of the biocide, preservative, and antimicrobial agent to leach from the coating into the surrounding environment.

Abstract: Composite materials are disclosed having low filler percolation thresholds for filler materials into the composite matrix material along with methods of controlling filler interconnectivity within the composite matrix material. Methods are, thus, disclosed that provide the ability to control the desired properties of the composites. The composites of the present disclosure are characterized by a “pseudo-crystalline” microstructure formed of matrix particles and filler particles where the matrix particles are faceted and substantially retain their individual particle boundaries and where the filler particles are interspersed between the matrix particles at the individual matrix particle boundaries such that the filler particles form a substantially interconnected network that substantially surrounds the individual faceted matrix particles.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a thermoplastic polymer composition which has the beneficial combination of improved heat-up rates, high clarity, and low haze. Bottles are made from the bottle preforms by reheating the bottle preforms, wherein the bottle preforms include metal additives, and the blow moulding bottles from the reheated preforms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a colloidal metal solution, which comprises a first step of forming colloidal metal particles with a sulfur compound of low molecular weight on the particle surfaces in a solution, a second step of adjusting the solution to a pH of not more than 5, thereby aggregating the colloidal metal particles and recovering the colloidal metal particles by filtration, and a third step of dispersing the recovered colloidal metal particles into a dispersion medium at a pH of 8-14.

Abstract: An ink set, comprising: an oil based ink composition containing a metallic pigment; and at least one or more oil based ink compositions selected from a group consisting of a chromatic color ink composition containing chromatic color pigment, a black ink composition containing black pigment, and a white ink composition containing white pigment.

Abstract: Filled polyamide molding materials, in particular polyamide molding materials with medium filler content, are producible from a polyamide blend and for example by compounding with chopped or endless fibers on two-screw extruders, and have a combination of reduced water absorption and good mechanical properties, which results in very good dimensional stability and reduced variation of the electrical properties of the produced molded part, such as an antenna housings of stationary or mobile communication devices. These thermoplastic polyamide molding materials are suitable for manufacturing molded parts and other semi-finished or finished parts, for example by extrusion, injection molding, pressing, direct process or direct compounding, respectively, wherein the compounded polyamide molding material is directly processed by injection molding or other shaping methods.

Abstract: Formulations comprising an isosorbide-modified unsaturated polyester comprising maleic acid, fumaric acid, itaconic acid or maleic anhydride and isosorbide and one or more low profile additives. The formulations exhibit better shrink control in molding compound formulations with standard low profile additives than their non-isosorbide-modified analogues. These isosorbide-modified unsaturated polyester resins may be applied in molding compounds like sheet molding compounds or bulk molding compounds and may be components of fiber reinforced composites or other composite materials.

Abstract: Oxygen barrier compositions are described comprising 70-95 wt % of a polyolefin, and incorporated in said polyolefin ?0.1-10 wt % of an ethylene-vinyl alcohol polymer containing between 27 mol % and 44 mol % of ethylene units; 0.1-5 wt % of an active oxygen scavenger; 0.1-10 wt % of either a clay having an aspect ratio of at least 10, preferably at least 20, more preferably at least 50, or a nucleating agent, or a polyamide optionally containing such a clay or nucleating agent; and 0.1-5 wt % of a compatibiliser.

Abstract: A plain bearing having a sliding layer of a bearing material thereon is described, the bearing material comprising a polymer-based matrix selected from the group comprising modified epoxy resin and polyamide/amide resin, the matrix having contained therein at least one addition selected from the group comprising: metal powder in the range from 15 to 30 vol %; a fluoropolymer in the range from 1 to 15 vol %; ceramic powder in the range from 0.5 to 20 vol %; and, silica in the range from 2 to 15 vol %.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds, polymeric compounds, and compositions used to prepare semiconductor and optoelectronic materials and devices including thin film and band gap materials. This invention provides a range of compounds, polymeric compounds, compositions, materials and methods directed ultimately toward photovoltaic applications, transparent conductive materials, as well as devices and systems for energy conversion, including solar cells. In particular, this invention relates to polymeric precursor compounds and precursor materials for preparing photovoltaic layers. A compound may contain repeating units {MB(ER)(ER)} and {MA(ER)(ER)}, wherein MA is a combination of Cu and Ag, each MB is In or Ga, each E is S, Se, or Te, and each R is independently selected, for each occurrence, from alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, alkenyl, amido, silyl, and inorganic and organic ligands.

Abstract: The disclosure provides an ink set comprising an ink jettable ink and an ink jettable fixer ink comprising: an aqueous colorant containing ink jettable ink; and a fixer ink comprising: (i) a multivalent metal salt, wherein the metal is selected from the group consisting of divalent metal ions, trivalent metal ions, and mixtures thereof; and (ii) a salt stable, water soluble, predominantly non-ionic, polymeric binder selected from the group consisting of a polyurethane comprising an ethylene oxide unit, and a methoxylated carboxylated polyallylamine; wherein the polymeric binder is substantially non-reactive with the colorant. The colorant comprises a dye, a self dispersed pigment or a pigment dispersion. These inks have enhanced coloristic and durability properties.

Abstract: The invention is based on the discovery that a remarkable improvement in the performance of maleimide thermosets can be achieved through the incorporation of imide-extended mono-, bis-, or polymaleimide compounds. These imide-extended maleimide compounds are readily prepared by the condensation of appropriate anhydrides with appropriate diamines to give amine terminated compounds. These compounds are then condensed with excess maleic anhydride to yield imide-extended maleimide compounds.

Abstract: Polyoxymethylene compositions having a polyoxymethylene polymer having a Mean Biobased Content of at least 20 percent determined with ASTM-D6866 method. Processes of making the compositions and articles made from the compositions.

Abstract: An inkjet-recording non-aqueous ink composition including a metallic pigment, an organic solvent, and a cellulose acetate butyrate resin having a butyl content of 16.5 to 48%.

Abstract: Polyethylene naphthalate fibers that are characterized in that the fibers have a crystal volume of from 100 to 200 nm3 obtained by wide angle X-ray diffraction of the fiber and a degree of crystallization of from 30 to 60%. It is preferred that the fibers have a maximum peak diffraction angle of wide angle X-ray diffraction of from 23.0 to 25.0°. The production method thereof is characterized in that a particular phosphorus compound is added to the polymer in a molten state, the spinning speed is from 4,000 to 8,000 m/min, and the molten polymer immediately after discharging from the spinneret is allowed to pass through a heated spinning chimney at a high temperature exceeding a temperature of the molten polymer by 50° C. or more, and is drawn.

Abstract: A protective coating is provided. This protective coating comprises a synthetic resin solid content (A); and a mixture of (B-1) acetylene glycol represented by the following general formula (1): and/or an ethoxylated derivative of the acetylene glycol represented by the following general formula (2): (B-2) at least one member selected from polyoxy(ethylene-propylene) block polymers represented by the following formula (3): O(C2H4O)w(C3H6O)x(C2H4O)y(C3H6O)zH??(3).

Abstract: A method for forming the crosslinkable thermal interface materials disclosed herein comprises a) providing at least one saturated rubber compound, b) providing at least one amine resin, c) crosslinking the at least one saturated rubber compound and the at least one amine resin to form a crosslinked rubber-resin mixture, d) adding at least one thermally conductive filler to the crosslinked rubber-resin mixture, and e) adding a wetting agent to the crosslinked rubber-resin mixture. This method can also further comprise adding at least one phase change material to the crosslinked rubber-resin mixture. The contemplated thermal interface material can be provided as a dispensable liquid paste, a gel, a tape, or a film. Applications of the contemplated thermal interface materials described herein comprise incorporating the materials into a layered material, an electronic component or a finished electronic product.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are processes for making a consolidated or densified composite article comprising polymer, particularly fluoropolymer, and oriented carbon fiber, which provides suitability for use in chemical-mechanical applications.