Abstract: Disclosed herein are tire tread rubber compositions comprising a specified elastomer component, reinforcing silica filler, a specified hydrocarbon resin, a cure package, and optionally oil. The elastomer component includes at least one styrene-butadiene rubber having a silica-reactive functional group; and natural rubber, polyisoprene, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A thermal indicia transfer comprises a fixing layer between a carrier sheet and a printed ink layer. The ink comprises plastic particles, a solvent, an indicia additive, a dispersing agent, and optionally a binder. The fixing layer is coated onto the carrier sheet and cured. The ink layer is printed onto the fixing layer where the plastic particles are held in place by the tackiness and structure of the fixing layer. The printed ink layer is dried at a temperature high enough to remove the solvent from the ink layer, but low enough to prevent melting of the plastic particles.

Abstract: A sealant layer assembly which allows a sealant layer to be applied on a tire outside of tire production plants. The assembly comprises a sealant layer to be applied on the surface of an inner liner layer facing the inner cavity of a tire, a net layer arranged on a first surface of the sealant layer, and at least one non-stick protective layer arranged either on a second surface of the sealant layer opposite the first surface or on the net layer.

Abstract: A panel, such as a floor panel, including a core, an optional upper arrangement and an optional lower arrangement. One or more of the core, the upper arrangement (5) and the lower arrangement includes a mineral-based layer, preferably including magnesium oxide. One or more of the mineral-based layers includes reinforcement fibres embedded in a mineral-based matrix, preferably including magnesium oxide. The fibres are configured to increase the tensile strength of the mineral-based layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multilayer body comprising at least one substrate layer, a metal layer bonded directly thereto and optionally at least one protective layer atop the metal layer, wherein the substrate layer comprises a composition which is obtained by mixing polycarbonate, talc and a specific wax. It was shown that the multilayer bodies obtained are particularly suitable for use as reflectors and (housing) components for light sources and heat sources and displays.

Abstract: Methods of producing a fiber reinforced polymer matrix composite and a composite thermal protection system formed from the same. The method includes forming a polymerized fiber reinforced composite which including a cured thermoset polymer matrix and at least one reinforcement material. The method further includes treating at least a portion of a first face of the polymerized fiber reinforced composite with electromagnetic radiation to raise the temperature of the portion of the first face to at least 800° C. to produce a surface layer of graphitized carbon and a bulk polymerized fiber reinforced composite representing the untreated polymerized fiber reinforced composite. Further, the surface layer of graphitized carbon has an electrical conductivity of 0.25 S m?1 to 2.5 S m?1 where the electrical conductivity and a thermal conductivity are both greater than those of the bulk polymerized reinforced composite.

Abstract: A composite material may be prepared from a solid polymeric binder and a solid filler by feeding into an extruder the solid polymeric binder at a first feed rate and the solid filler at a second feed rate. The extruder extrudes an extrudate of the solid polymeric binder and solid filler to form the composite material. The composite material has a binder to filler ratio determined by the first feed rate and second feed rate. The solid polymeric binder and solid filler have different densities. Feeding the solid polymeric binder at the first feed rate and the solid filler at the second feed rate distributes the solid filler substantially homogeneously throughout the composite material.

Abstract: Provided is a resin composition, a prepreg for a printed circuit and a metal-coated laminate. The resin composition includes: a silicone aryne resin, a polyphenylene ether resin with unsaturated bonds, and a butadiene polymer. The resin composition is used such that the prepared metal-coated laminate can have at least one of the following characteristics: a low dielectric loss factor, high heat resistance, and a low coefficient of thermal expansion.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an easily-peelable paint composition capable of easily peeling off a coating layer for restoring an object to its original condition. The easily-peelable paint composition of the present disclosure is capable of not only peeling off paints from materials to which the paints are applied for easy restorations to their original conditions, but also protecting the materials with excellent durability while being applied.

Abstract: One aspect of the present application relates to a polyphenylene ether resin composition including a modified polyphenylene ether compound (A) that is terminally modified with a substituent having a carbon-carbon unsaturated double bond, and a crosslinking-type curing agent (B) having two or more carbon-carbon unsaturated double bonds in each molecule, the modified polyphenylene ether compound (A) including a modified polyphenylene ether compound (A-1) having a specific structure, and a modified polyphenylene ether compound (A-2) having a specific structure.

Abstract: Curable compositions comprising 1,1-di-activated vinyl compounds are provided herein. Also provided are coatings formed from 1,1-di-activated vinyl compounds. Also provided are processes for coating substrates and articles. Curable compositions including 1,1-di-activated vinyl compounds that function as crosslinking agents are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic composition, comprising: A) aromatic polycarbonate and B) Ba) reinforcing fibers and/or Bb) spherical particles of oxides of metals or metalloids of the 3rd main group, 4th main group and/or 4th transition group. The composition further comprises: C) PMMI copolymer and D) phosphite stabilizer and/or phosphine stabilizer, wherein, furthermore, the proportion of B) is ?35% by weight to ?40% by weight and the proportion of C) is >0.1% by weight in each case based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: A resin composition is provided. The resin composition comprises: (A) a compound having a structure of formula (I), wherein R1 is an organic group; and (B) a vinyl-containing elastomer, wherein the weight ratio of the compound having the structure of formula (I) to the vinyl-containing elastomer is 20:1 to 1:1.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for three-dimensional printing.

Abstract: A resin composition contains one or more 2-methylene-1,3-dicarbonyl compounds. At least one of the one or more 2-methylene-1,3-dicarbonyl compounds has a molecular weight of 220 to 10,000, and the amount by weight of those of the 2-methylene-1,3-dicarbonyl compounds having a molecular weight of less than 220 relative the entire resin composition of 1 is 0.00 to 0.05. The 2-methylene-1,3-dicarbonyl compounds contain a structural unit represented by formula (I) below.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions based on aromatic polycarbonate comprising metal oxide-coated micas as effect pigment, which do not have any significant increase in molecular weight of the polycarbonate, as can be seen from the MVR, under thermal stress. This is achieved by the addition of small amounts of an anhydride-modified ?-olefin polymer, optionally in combination with phosphorus-containing thermal stabilizer.

Abstract: According to at least one embodiment, there is provided a pressure-sensitive adhesive which includes 100 parts by mass of (A) an acrylic polymer having a glass transition temperature of ?50 to ?25° C., 0.01-3 parts by mass of (B) a silane coupling agent having an epoxy group, 0.01-0.9 parts by mass of (C) a compound having two or more epoxy groups in the molecule, and 0.01-0.5 parts by mass of (D) an organic polyvalent-metal compound. Another embodiment is a decorative sheet which includes a layer including the pressure-sensitive adhesive. Other embodiments include the front panel of a door for opening/closing a front part of an article main body, which includes a layer including the pressure-sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: Provided is a thermoplastic resin composition which includes: a base resin including a polyarylene oxide-based polymer at 100 parts by weight; and an additive including one or more selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by Chemical Formula 1-1 to Chemical Formula 1-3 at 0.1 to 5 parts by weight, and can be used for producing a thermoplastic resin molded article which exhibits an excellent coloring property and thus has an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

Abstract: A coating composition comprises a functionalized epoxy resin and a fluoroalkyl-modified particle, such as activated carbon or silica. The functionalized epoxy resin is a ternary polymer composition comprising one or more epoxy resin moieties linked to a polyethylene backbone through an oxygen atom, fluoroalkyl(poly)propionyl groups being grafted to the polyethylene backbone. The coating compositions have superhydrophobic properties useful for self-cleaning surfaces and bubble release from sensors.

Abstract: A mold for coating a pipeline section with molten coating material from an injection molding machine, wherein the mold comprises a shell of impervious material reinforced by an exoskeleton of non-distensible material. An assembly for supporting a mold comprising a plurality of mutually separable shell bodies for coating a pipeline section, wherein the assembly comprises motorized opening and closing of the shell bodies in a straight line. An assembly for supporting a bent pipeline section wherein the assembly comprises a base and a pair of arms extending from the base, wherein each arm comprises a respective clamping collar for clamping a bent pipe section between the arms. A vehicle for induction heating a bent pipeline section, wherein the vehicle comprises: a helical induction coil; and wheels arranged to guide movement of both ends of the induction coil through a tubular inside face of a bent pipeline section.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a fluoropolymer composition comprising certain tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoromethyvinylether copolymers having well-defined TFE/MVE monomer composition and possessing low molecular weight and a white pigment, to the use of this latter for manufacturing shaped articles, and to shaped articles therefrom, including components of light emitting apparatuses, e.g. LED assemblies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polarization filter for ophthalmic lenses. The polarization filter comprises a mesogen layer coated onto a retardation film, either directly or through an adhesive layer. The present invention further discloses that the polarization filter formed by employing a thin film or sheet, having a defined level of retardation between the light source and the mesogen layer, for example, a cholesteric mesogen layer, the multilayered laminate structure demonstrates linear polarization of the light transmitted through the mesogen laminate structure, and, hence, can be used in ophthalmic lenses, e.g. spectacle or eyeglass lenses. The polarization filter enhances the performance by allowing transmission of the polarization filter closer to the theoretical maximum transmission.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition comprising—polycarbonate; -(meth)acrylic polymer; and-?1.0 and ?10.0 wt % polyalkylene glycol with regard to the total weight of the polymer composition. Such polymer composition can be produced by for example a conventional compounding process using melt extrusion, wherein polycarbonates and PMMA can be converted into a polymer composition having the desired properties without need for using dedicated process equipment.

Abstract: This invention relates to a phenolic resin composition comprising a phenolic resin admixed with and/or modified by one or more functionalized organosulfur compounds. This invention also relates to a rubber composition comprising (i) a natural rubber, a synthetic rubber, or a mixture thereof; (ii) one or more phenolic resins; and (iii) one or more functionalized organosulfur compounds. The interaction between the component (i) and the components (ii) and (iii) reduces the hysteresis increase compared to a rubber composition without the component (iii), upon curing the rubber composition. The invention also relates to a process for preparing the phenolic resin composition, a process for preparing the rubber composition, and a process for reducing the hysteresis increase caused in a rubber composition when a phenolic resin is added to a rubber composition.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a product includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes and a fill material in interstitial spaces between the carbon nanotubes for limiting or preventing fluidic transfer between opposite sides of the product except through interiors of the carbon nanotubes. Moreover, the longitudinal axes of the carbon nanotubes are substantially parallel, where an average inner diameter of the carbon nanotubes is about 20 nanometers or less. In addition, the ends of the carbon nanotubes are open and the fill material is impermeable or having an average porosity that is less than the average inner diameter of the carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: A resin composition and an article made from the resin composition are disclosed. The resin composition comprises: a first vinyl-containing polyphenylene oxide resin, a prepolymer thereof or both; and a second vinyl-containing polyphenylene oxide resin or a prepolymer thereof; wherein the first vinyl-containing polyphenylene oxide resin has a number average molecular weight of between 500 and 1500, and the second vinyl-containing polyphenylene oxide resin has a number average molecular weight of between 1600 and 3500.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition and a molded article including the same are disclosed herein. The thermoplastic resin composition includes a base resin including a polycarbonate (PC) resin and a polyester resin, inorganic fillers, and an aromatic (meth)acrylate polymer, wherein the aromatic (meth)acrylate polymer is a copolymer of a monomer mixture including a vinyl cyanide monomer, an aromatic vinyl monomer, and an aromatic (meth)acrylate.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pneumatic tire having a tread comprising a vulcanizable rubber composition comprising, based on 100 parts by weight of elastomer (phr), (A) from about 50 to about 90 phr of a solution polymerized styrene-butadiene rubber having a glass transition temperature (Tg) ranging from ?65° C. to ?55° C. and functionalized with an alkoxysilane group and at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of primary amines and thiols; (B) from about 50 to about 10 phr of polybutadiene having a cis 1,4 content greater than 95 percent and a Tg ranging from ?80 to ?110° C.; (C) from 30 to 80 phr of a combination of a resin having a Tg of at least 30° C. and an oil, wherein the weight ratio of resin to oil is greater than 1.

Abstract: A resin composition contains: 60 to 95% by mass of polyphenylene ether (A); 35 to 0% by mass of styrene-based resin (B); and 15 to 5% by mass of elastomer component (C). The component (C) is present as dispersion particles in the resin composition. The dispersion particles have a number average particle size of 0.04 to 0.25 ?m.

Abstract: The invention relates to (co)polycarbonate compositions and molding compounds, characterized by improved rheological properties and a high heat deflection temperature.

Abstract: A resin composition contains: 60 to 95% by mass of polyphenylene ether (A); 35 to 0% by mass of styrene-based resin (B); and 15 to 5% by mass of elastomer component (C). The component (C) is present as dispersion particles in the resin composition. The dispersion particles have a number average particle size of 0.04 to 0.25 ?m.

Abstract: Provided is a thermoplastic elastomer composition comprising a polyamide resin and a modified rubber, in which low temperature resistance is improved. The thermoplastic elastomer composition comprising the polyamide resin and the modified rubber having an acid anhydride group or an epoxy group is characterized in that the modified rubber having an acid anhydride group or an epoxy group is modified with a secondary amine. The secondary amine is preferably a compound having a structural formula: R1—NH—R2, in which R1 is a linear alkyl group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms and R2 is a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms or a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms and having a hydroxyl group, a sulfonyl group, a carbonyl group or an ether bond.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic resin composition including: (A) a polycarbonate resin; (B) an acrylate-styrene-acrylonitrile (ASA) graft copolymer; (C) a random copolymer of an alkyl(meth)acrylate, an aromatic vinyl compound, and a vinyl cyanide compound; and (D) a copolymer of an aromatic methacrylate and a monofunctional unsaturated monomer.

Abstract: Provided is a reaction product of silicone resin polycondensate particles and polyvinyl chloride wherein the reaction product can impart excellent impact resistance and chemical resistance. The reaction product of silicone resin polycondensate particles and polyvinyl chloride according to the present invention is obtained by causing reaction of a material containing silicone resin polycondensate particles and vinyl chloride monomer. The silicone resin polycondensate particles are obtained by causing reaction of a material mixture containing a first organosilicon compound having a structural unit represented by a formula (1) and serving as a siloxane, a second organosilicon compound represented by a formula (2), and a third organosilicon compound represented by a formula (3A) or formula (3B).

Abstract: Disclosed is a resin composition including (A) a polycarbonate resin and (B) a rubber modified vinyl-based graft copolymer, and (C) about 1 to about 9 parts by weight of a random copolymer of a compound represented by the following Chemical Formula 1, an aromatic vinyl monomer, and a vinyl cyanide monomer, based on about 100 parts by weight of the polycarbonate resin (A) and the rubber-modified vinyl-based graft copolymer (B): wherein, in the above chemical formula, m is an integer ranging from 0 to 10, and X is phenyl, methylphenyl, methylethylphenyl, methoxyphenyl, cyclohexylphenyl, chlorophenyl, bromophenyl, phenylphenyl group, or benzylphenyl.

Abstract: A polarizing film including a melt-elongated film including a polyolefin and a dichroic dye represented by Chemical Formula 1: wherein in Chemical Formula 1, each group and variable is the same as defined in the detailed description.

Abstract: A composition for a polarizing film, including a polyolefin and a dichroic dye represented by Chemical Formula 1: wherein in Chemical Formula 1, groups and variables are the same as defined in the detailed description.

Abstract: The invention discloses a portable electronic device cover comprising renewable thermoplastic polyamide compositions having a carbon content, wherein the carbon content comprises at least 50 percent modern carbon, as determined with ASTM-D6866 method.

Abstract: A composition contains (a) 1 to 40 weight percent of poly(phenylene ether) particles having a mean particle size of 1 to 40 micrometers; and (b) 60 to 99 weight percent of a polyoxymethylene; wherein polystyrene is absent from the poly(phenylene ether) particles; wherein the composition comprises less than 0.1 volume percent, based on the total volume of the composition, of particulate metals, metalloids, oxides thereof, and combinations thereof, wherein the metals and metalloids are selected from iron, copper, aluminum, magnesium, lead, zinc, tin, chromium, nickel, tungsten, silicon, gold, silver, platinum, and alloys thereof. The poly(phenylene ether) particles reduce the density and increase the char yield of the polyoxymethylene. When the composition is prepared at a temperature below the glass transition temperature of the poly(phenylene ether), increased flexural strength can also be obtained. The composition is useful as a molding composition for a variety of articles.

Abstract: Disclosed is a halogen-free high-frequency resin composition calculated according to parts by weight, and including 20-50 parts by weight of dicyclopentadiene epoxy resin, 10-40 parts by weight of styrene-maleic anhydride copolymer, 10-30 parts by weight of benzoxazine resin, 5-20 parts by weight of polyfunctional epoxy resin and 20-40 parts by weight of at least one phosphorus-containing flame retardant. A copper clad laminate made of the halogen-free high-frequency resin composition has excellent properties including a low dielectric constant, a low dielectric loss, a high heat resistance, a low water absorption, a low coefficient of expansion and a high PCB manufacturability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polycarbonate composition comprising polyalkyl(alkyl)acrylate having a specific molecular weight and an impact modifier, as well as to moulded bodies obtainable from these compositions. Compositions according to the present invention exhibit superior properties, in particular with respect of low-temperature strength and melt flowability.

Abstract: Varnishes useful in manufacturing prepregs and laminates including at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of polyphenylene ether, polyphenylene oxide and combinations thereof; at least on reactive monomer; and at least one initiator.

Abstract: A composition comprises a liquid continuous phase and a plurality of composite particles dispersed therein. The composite particles each comprise a fluorosilane-treated graphene-comprising particle and a fluoropolymer particle.

Abstract: Biocompatible polymeric coating compositions having nanoscale surface roughness and methods of forming such coatings are described. A polymeric biocompatible coating may be produced using a powder coating method, where one or more thermosetting polymer resins and one or more biocompatible materials are mixed and extruded, ground into microscale particles, and mixed with nanoparticles to form a dry powder mixture that may be coated onto a substrate according to a powder coating method. Alternatively, the thermosetting polymeric resin can be first extruded and ground into microscale particles, and then mixed with the biocompatible materials in particular form of nanoscale to microscale in size, and then further mixed with nanoparticles to form a dry powder mixture for coating. Bioactive materials may also be selectively added into the polymeric coating in a similar way as the biocompatible materials, either before or after the extrusion, to form a bioactive polymeric coating.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for manufacturing a rubber composition containing a rubber component, a resin, a reinforcing filler and a crosslinking agent, and the method contains: a first step of adding the resin to the rubber component to produce a master batch; a second step of kneading the master batch with the reinforcing filler to produce a filled master batch; and a third step of kneading the filled master batch with the crosslinking agent, thereby providing a rubber composition having higher elasticity and large breaking elongation.

Abstract: A composition useful for the injection molding of fluid engineering parts includes specific amounts of a high molecular weight poly(phenylene ether), a polystyrene, and glass fibers. The composition provides improved hydrostability and reduces or eliminates the butadiene monomer that is present in comparative compositions containing rubber-modified polystyrene. Fluid engineering articles prepared from the composition are described.

Abstract: A composition comprising a base oil in an amount from 5 to 95 wt %, an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer resin, and an ester-soluble tackifying resin; wherein the ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer resin is present in an amount from 5 to 95 wt % based on the total weight of the ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer resin and the ester-soluble tackifying resin is provided. Methods for assembling or lubricating turbine engines are also provided.

Abstract: Use of a ?-phosphorylated nitroxide radical as an inhibitor for resin mixtures and reactive resin mortars, each based on radically curable compounds. The pot life of mortar compounds can be adjusted in a targeted manner with the ?-phosphorylated nitroxide radical for resin mixtures and reactive resin mortars.

Abstract: A composite material comprises a reinforcing material carried in a polymer matrix material which is the polymerization product of a polymerizable composition comprising a di-activated vinyl compound, with the proviso that the di-activated vinyl compound is not a cyanoacrylate. The reinforcing materials may be a wide variety of substrates including thermally sensitive materials. Exemplary composites can be molded and cured at ambient temperatures. Also disclosed are laminate materials having layered materials adhered by curing a di-activated vinyl polymerizable composition.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition includes (A) a polycarbonate resin, (B) syndiotactic polystyrene, and (C) modified polyolefin compound including a polar functional group on a polyolefin backbone. The polycarbonate resin compositions can have excellent chemical resistance, impact resistance, weathering resistance, fatigue resistance, thermal stability, mechanical properties, transparency, and/or molding processability.