Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising an emulsion polymer which comprises a (meth)acrylate copolymer, and aziridinyl silane and an optional silica particle component is described. The addition of the aziridinyl silane results in a significant increase in the shear properties, particularly at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: Solid pigment preparations comprise as essential constituents (A) at least one organic pigment, (B) at least one polyisobutene derivative having at least one nitrogenous end group and (C) at least one nonionic surface-active additive.

Abstract: A composition that is configured for use in creating a film. The composition includes a vinyl acetate containing polymer, such as a vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE) copolymer, and at least one additive that is a pigment, a surfactant, a dispersant, a wetting agent, a plasticizer, a defoamer, a coupling agent, a solvent, a UV absorber, a fire retardant, or a light stabilizer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nonstick material for use during removal of a part (11) of a substantially planar material layer (2) which is connected in a connecting step to at least on further, substantially planar material layer (9). According to the invention, the nonstick material (8) has a different polarity than the adjoining, substantially planar material layers (2, 9). The invention also relates to a method for removing a part (11) of a substantially planar material layer (2) which is connected in a connecting step to at least one further, substantially planar material layer (9), to a multilayer structure which consists of at least two substantially planar material layers (2, 9) to be interconnected, and to a use of the same, especially in a multilayer printed circuit board.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic resin composition which comprises 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin (component A) and 1 to 400 parts by weight of a granular inorganic filler (component B) comprising an inorganic filler having an average particle diameter of 0.01 to 100 ?m and a water-soluble polyester resin binder, and having a bulk density of 0.4 to 1.5 g/mL; and a resin molded article obtained by molding the thermoplastic resin composition. The thermoplastic resin composition is improved in various properties such as extrusion moldability, rigidity, impact resistance, thermal stability and hue, and exhibits an excellent balance between these properties.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composite material, which includes a thermoplastic, organic polymer; and a plurality of carbon nanotubes, is provided. The thermoplastic composite material exhibits a bulk volume resistivity of about 103 ?-cm (ohm cm) to 1010 ?-cm at 5,000 volts. Such thermoplastic composite materials may find utility in applications that require the thermoplastic to be capable of withstanding high voltage spikes, as would be encountered during a lightning strike.

Abstract: The invention relates to a one-component structural adhesive having a flow limit of at least 1500 Pa and an initial adhesion of more than 30 g/cm2, which contains at least one thickening agent and/or at least one filler. The invention further relates to the manufacture of such one-component structural adhesives and to the use of one or more thickening agents and/or one or more fillers for the manufacture of solid to kneadable one-component structural adhesive compounds having high initial adhesion.

Abstract: The present invention provides micro- and nanofibers made from polymers that comprise nanoparticles, such as carbon nanoparticles and inorganic nanoparticles, and methods of making such fibers.

Abstract: An adhesive composition of the present invention contains, as a main composition, a polymer obtained by copolymerizing a monomer composition containing a monomer having a maleimide group, and further contains a thermal polymerization inhibitor. As a result, it is possible to provide an adhesive composition that allows forming an adhesive layer that is excellently dissolved after the adhesive layer has been subjected to a high-temperature process.

Abstract: A composition comprises a modified polymeric material and a ceramic antiferroelectric particle. The modified polymeric material comprises a high temperature polymer chemically combined with a polar group. A method of making a composition comprises chemically combining a high temperature polymer with a polar group to form a modified polymeric material; and combining the modified polymeric material with antiferroelectric particles to form a composite composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a resin composition comprising an aromatic polyamide having a terminal amino group concentration of 5 to 45 ?moles/g inclusive, polyphenylene ether, a compatibilizing agent for the polyamide and the polyphenylene ether, and a crystal nucleating agent. The composition is extremely useful in an automotive body panel (e.g., an automotive fender), an SMT-compliant component or the like.

Abstract: The present technology relates to a method of treating hydrocarbon compositions such as crude oils to reduce or prevent naphthenate soap problems in upstream and downstream processes. It also relates to compositions for this use, for example.

Abstract: An improved color-converting photoluminescent film that provides visible light emission in the red to green portion of the visible spectrum when excited by blue light. The color-converted photoluminescent film of the invention is patternable and has improved luminous efficiency and stability and is suitable for use in electroluminescent displays. The film comprises a mixture of a clear UV curable resin and photo-initiator which does not absorb blue light; and fluorescent pigment particles, wherein a molecular additive is optionally provided in to either or both of the pigment particles and curable resin. The mixture is screen printed onto a substrate to form a film and UV cured.

Abstract: Provided are a capsulated colorant, a method of preparing same and ink compositions including the capsulated colorant. The capsulated colorant includes a colorant and a polymer resin coated on the colorant. The polymer resin is a result of polymerization of a polymerizable composition comprising a basic monomer and a polymerizable unsaturated monomer. The ink composition comprises the colorant coated with the polymeric resin and a solvent, which may be water and at least one organic solvent.

Abstract: High dielectric constant thermoplastic compositions that are capable of being used in a laser direct structuring process. The compositions include a thermoplastic base resin, a laser direct structuring additive, and at least one ceramic filler. The compositions provide a high dielectric constant, low loss tangent thermoplastic composition. 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: The present invention discloses an antireflective coating composition for applying between a substrate surface and a positive photoresist composition. The antireflective coating composition is developable in an aqueous alkaline developer. The antireflective coating composition comprises a polymer, which comprises at least one monomer unit containing one or more moieties selected from the group consisting of a lactone, maleimide, and an N-alkyl maleimide; and at least one monomer unit containing one or more absorbing moieties. The polymer does not comprise an acid labile group. The present invention also discloses a method of forming and transferring a relief image by using the inventive antireflective coating composition in photolithography.

Abstract: A method for preparing polyester/polyamide polymers, resins and plastics from proteins is disclosed. Using nitrous acid or nitrous oxide, a protein is converted to a hydroxyl carboxyl polyamide protomer. Protomers are condensed through hydroxyl and carboxyl groups to make inter-protomer ester bonds, resulting in a polyester polyamide polymer, resin or plastic.

Abstract: An agent comprising a substituted aromatic azo compound is capable of making a liquid surface express anisotropy in a simplified manner.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a polyimide dope solution composition, a method for preparing a hollow fiber using the composition and a hollow fiber prepared by the method. More specifically, disclosed are a method for preparing a hollow fiber, comprising preparing a polyimide dope solution composition comprising polyhydroxyimide, polythiolimide or polyaminoimide, spinning the composition to prepare a hollow fiber, and thermally rearranging the hollow fiber, and the hollow fiber prepared by the method. In accordance with the method, a hollow fiber made of a high free volume polymer membrane can be prepared by spinning the dope solution composition to prepare a hollow fiber and thermally rearranging the hollow fiber via thermal treatment. The hollow fiber thus prepared exhibits excellent gas permeability and selectivity, thus being suitable for use as a gas separation membrane.

Abstract: Chemically modified carbon nanotubes composed of carbon nanotubes (such as multiwall carbon nanotubes) having carboxyl groups on the surface thereof and polymeric aniline (such as 3- to 300-meric aniline) bonding thereto through the amide linkage. The chemically modified carbon nanotubes exhibit good affinity with organic solvents and readily disperse into organic solvents.

Abstract: In the present invention, there is provided a polyamide resin composition for portable electronic devices, which is excellent in mechanical strength, thin-wall moldability, crystallinity and warping property. A polyamide resin composition comprising 30 to 80% by weight of a polyamide MP (A), 20 to 70% by weight of a polyamide resin (B) having a melting point not less than 245° C. (with the total amount of both being 100% by weight). The composition additionally comprises a filler (C) comprising a fibrous filler (C1) as an optional component and a plate-like filler (C2) as an essential component, wherein a content ratio (C1):(C2) is 0:10 to 9:1. The filler (C) is present in an amount of 30 to 250 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the sum of the polyamide MP (A) and the polyamide resin (B).

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: The present invention is directed to the use polycyclic diamines. These diamines, when polymerized with dianhydrides, and optionally other non-polycyclic diamines are used to form new polyamic acids. The polyamic acids can be imidized to form a new class of useful polyimide resins and polyimide films, particularly in electronics type applications.

Abstract: Disclosed is a nylon-based resin composite that has a sufficiently low moisture absorption rate to substantially prevent the occurrence of deformation and can attain both low warpage and improved impact resistance. The nylon-based resin composite comprises about 100 parts by weight of a base resin and about 1 to about 30 parts by weight of an impact modifier wherein the base resin comprises about 20 to about 80% by weight of a modified nylon-based thermoplastic resin containing benzene rings in the main chain and about 20 to about 80% by weight of a flat reinforcing fiber having a cross-sectional aspect ratio of about 1.5 or more.

Abstract: Objective lens 10 as an optical element of the present invention exhibits excellent optical stability maintained for a long duration. Disclosed is a resin composition constituting the optical element contains a thermoplastic resin, a curable resin, and inorganic particles having an average particle diameter of 1-50 nm.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to new polymers which enhance the wet slipping properties of textiles and thus reduce friction during the treatment process. The polymers are produced from the reaction product of diamines with a polyoxyalkylene glycidyl ether and dicarboxylic acids. Advantageously the instant polymers are used in aqueous emulsions which may contain further additives.

Abstract: A biological substance related article includes a coating formed by causing a biological substance adsorption preventive coating composition to come in contact with a surface of the biological substance related article and heating the composition, the biological substance adsorption preventive coating composition including: (A) a copolymer obtained by copolymerizing raw material monomers including a monomer A1 shown by the following general formula (1) and an active hydrogen group-containing monomer A2; (B) a crosslinking agent reactive with an active hydrogen group; and (C) a solvent.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polymer composition reinforced with fibers such as cellulose or other fillers, particularly from natural sources, and a process for manufacturing the composition are disclosed. The polymer is extruded with a salt which reduces the melting point and pelletized. The pellets are then extruded again with the filler. The composition with the filler can then be melted at the reduced melting temperature to manufacture an article.

Abstract: Disclosed is a resin composition comprising a benzoxazole resin precursor having a first repeating unit obtained by reacting a bisaminophenol compound and a dicarboxylic acid compound, and a cross-linking agent wherein at least one of the bisaminophenol compound and the dicarboxylic acid compound has a diamondoid structure. The benzoxazole resin precursor further comprises a second repeating unit obtained by reacting a bisaminophenol compound not having a diamondoid structure and a dicarboxylic acid compound not having a diamondoid structure. Also disclosed is a resin film comprising the resin composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an epoxy resin composition comprising the following [A], [A?], [B], and [C]: [A] a bisphenol-type epoxy resin having a glass transition temperature or melting point of 50° C. or higher; [A?] an epoxy resin which is in a liquid state at 25° C.; [B] an epoxy resin curing agent; and [C] at least one block copolymer selected from the group consisting of S-B-M, B-M, and M-B-M, wherein the blocks are linked to each other by a covalent bond or by an intermediate molecule bound to one of the blocks via one covalent bond formation and to the other block via another covalent bond formation; the block M is a methyl methacrylate homopolymer or a copolymer comprising at least 50% by weight of methyl methacrylate; the block B is incompatible with the block M and has a glass transition temperature of 20° C.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition containing a particulate solid, an organic medium and/or water and a compound of Formula (1) and salts thereof. Formula 1 wherein R is H or C1-30-optionally substituted hydrocarbyl; or R may be R?C—O (an acyl group where R? is hydrogen, alkyl, aryl or an optionally substituted alkyl or aryl); U is oxygen, —NH or —NR??; R?? is a C1-30-optionally substituted hydrocarbyl Y is C2-4-alkyleneoxy; T is the residue of substituted acetic acid or propionic acid; Z is the residue of a polyamine and/or polyimine; W is the residue of an oxide, urea or dibasic acid or anhydride thereof, or mixtures thereof; x is from 2 to 90; and v represents the maximum available number of amino and/or imino groups in Z which does not carry the group R—U—(Y)x-T-.

Abstract: A method of preparing a universal base composition disclosed which consists of milling a pigment in a resin that is soluble in both water and organic solvent and wherein the resin contains both hydrophobic and hydrophilic monomers such that the total weight of the hydrophobic and hydrophilic monomers is at least about 20% of the total weight of the resin and the weight ratio of hydrophobic monomers to hydrophilic monomers is from about ? to about 5.

Abstract: A polyimide MMC membrane useful for the production of oxygen-enriched air or nitrogen-enriched-air, for the separation of carbon dioxide from hydrocarbons or nitrogen, and the separation of helium or hydrogen from various streams. Membranes of polyimide polymers, such as polyimide polymers sold under the tradename P-84, are mixed with molecular sieve materials, such as SSZ-13, to make MMC membranes. The MMC membranes of the invention provide improved membrane performance compared to polymer only membranes, particularly when used to form asymmetric film membranes or hollow fiber membranes. The MMC films exhibit consistent permeation performance as dense film or asymmetric membranes, and do not interact with components of the process streams, such as organic solvents. The membranes of the invention exhibit particularly surprisingly good selectivity for the fluids of interest.

Abstract: An encapsulant composition. The encapsulant composition includes a resin material consisting of epoxy or cyanate ester resins, from about 1.0% by weight to about 5% by weight of the composition of a flexibilizing agent including a flexibilizer containing functional groups capable of reaction with the epoxy or cyanate ester resin during thermally induced curing, a filler material including substantially spherical or spheroidal particles such that each particle has a diameter less than about 41 microns, and a thermoplastic other than the flexibilizer. The thermoplastic is separated from the cured epoxy or cyanate ester resin. The thermoplastic includes a poly(arylene)ether. The flexibilizer includes bis(2,3-epoxy-2-methylpropyl)ether.

Abstract: A water- and oil-repellent composition consisting of (A) a fluorine-containing copolymer comprising at least 20% by weight (based on the copolymer) of (a1) units derived from a polymerizable monomer having a C1-6 polyfluoroalkyl group or a polyfluoroalkenyl group, (B) a surfactant component comprising as the essential components (b1) a nonionic surfactant having an HLB value of 12 or below and (b2) a nonionic surfactant having an HLB value of 15 or above, and (C) an aqueous medium substantially consisting of water. This composition is free from operationally or environmentally undesirable solvents and superior to conventional ones in stabilities such as mechanical stability, chemical stability, and long-term shelf stability.

Abstract: An inkjet ink set comprising a cyan ink, a magenta ink and a yellow ink, wherein each of said cyan, magenta and yellow inks individually comprises at least 65% water, between 1% and 5% by weight of a dispersed pigment colorant, a surfactant that reduces static surface tension, a dynamic surface tension reducing agent distinct from the surfactant, and at least one humectant distinct from the surfactant and the dynamic surface tension reducing agent; wherein said surfactant, said dynamic surface tension reducing agent and said humectant can be the same or different between said cyan, magenta and yellow inks; and wherein each of said cyan, magenta and yellow inks is characterized by exhibiting a viscosity normalized dynamic surface tension at surface refresh ages of 0.01 s of less than 23.0 mN/(m*cP); and wherein the average viscosity normalized dynamic surface tension at a surface refresh age of 0.01 s for said cyan, magenta and yellow inks taken together is less than 22.0 mN/(m*cP).

Abstract: Swellable hydrogel-forming polymer comprising at least one hydrophilic polymer of dendritic structure, a process for preparing the swellable hydrogel-forming polymer and also its use in hygiene articles.

Abstract: A reactive polymeric surfactant that contains: (a) at least two hydrophilic monomeric units per molecule, each independently according to formula (I): wherein R1 is alkylene or oxyalkylene, R2 is H, methyl, or ethyl, R3 is H, and n is greater than about 5, (b) one or more hydrophobic monomeric units per molecule, each independently according to formula (II) wherein R4 is H or methyl, R5 is a hydrophobic group, is useful in stabilizing aqueous emulsions and aqueous dispersions.

Abstract: A composition for fixing wound items comprising A) 0 to 90 wt % of at least one ?, ?-unsaturated polyester and/or polyester imide resin based on at least one unsaturated mono-, di- or tricarboxylic acids and/or mono-, di- or tricarboxylic acid group containing molecules, at least one polyol and/or, in case of an unsaturated polyester imide, at least one imide having 5-membered cyclic imide moieties, B) 0.1 to 80 wt % of at least one inorganic and/or organic-inorganic hybrid component having functionalities to react with component A) and C), C) 2 to 80 wt % of at least one monomeric and/or oligomeric unsaturated component to react with component A) and B), and D) 0 to 15 wt % of customary additives, the wt % being based on the total weight of the composition. The composition provides excellent thermal transfer properties and a high level of electrical insulation properties with excellent adhesion and thermal stability.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising: (i) one or more polymerisable liquid thermoset resin components; (ii) optionally one or more curing agents for said one or more polymerisable liquid resin components; and (iii) at least one gelator, wherein said gelator interacts within said composition to form a gel at ambient temperatures, said gel being thermally reversible such that the gelled composition can undergo a transition from the gelled state to a state of lower viscosity when the composition is treated to facilitate the cure of said polymerisable resin component.

Abstract: A polymeric matrix having improved flowability and wettability is provided, as well as a process for making it. The matrix contains a polyamide and a polyhydric alcohol which is chemically bonded at least to a part of the polyamide, and it is suitable particularly for manufacturing fiber-reinforced polyamide articles exhibiting a very good surface appearance and excellent mechanical properties.

Abstract: A polyphenylene ether resin composition comprising a polyphenylene ether, wherein the polyphenylene ether has a polymer chain comprising recurring units each represented by the following formula (1): and has the following characteristics (a), (b) and (c): (a) when the polyphenylene ether is analyzed by 1H-NMR, the polyphenylene ether exhibits a triplet signal (S1) at 3.55 ppm, wherein the triplet signal (S1) has a relative intensity of 0.05 to 0.25 in terms of the percentage of the integrated intensity of the triplet signal (S1), based on the integrated intensity of a signal (S2) observed at 6.47 ppm; (b) the polyphenylene ether exhibits an absorbance of from 0.01 to 0.40 at a wavelength of 480 nm; and (c) the polyphenylene ether has a weight average molecular weight of from 30,000 to 100,000.

Abstract: The problem of the invention is to provide a novel biodegradable polymer without water solubility (hygroscopicity), but with moldability and excellent water disintegratability and biodegradability, a production method thereof, a molded product thereof and applications thereof. The biodegradable polymer of the invention is a biodegradable polymer having one or more imine bonds within a molecule, characterized in that the imine bond constitutes part of a main chain structure of the biodegradable polymer. The biodegradable polymer preferably comprises a biodegradable unit and an imine unit having one or more imine bonds and has a chemical structure, in which the biodegradable units are linked by the imine unit.

Abstract: Hydroxypolyamides, hydroxypolyamide products, and post-hydroxypolyamides are disclosed as gel forming agents. Hydroxypolyamides and post-hydroxypolyamides are prepared from known methods. Hydroxypolyamide products are produced from a modified polymerization procedure which utilizes strong base for deprotonation of ammonium salts from the esterification of stoichiometrically equivalent polyacid:polyamine salts. The hydroxypolyamide products are capable of gel formation at lower concentrations than hydroxypolyamides and post-hydroxypolyamides from the known methods of preparation, and are therefore superior gel forming agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polyamide moulding compound containing 70 to 99.5% by weight of at least one thermoplastic polyamide and 0.5 to 30% by weight of at least one polyamide oligomer with linear or branched chain structure with a number average molar mass of 800 to 5000 g/mol with basic end groups which are at least partially NH2 end groups, and carboxyl end groups, one of these end groups being present in excess and the concentration of the end group present in excess being at most 300 mmol/kg.

Abstract: Compositions for producing a board and a printed circuit board produced using the composition are provided. The compositions can be used for the production of a variety of printed circuit boards.

Abstract: A polymer fiber comprising a thermoplastic polymer and an inorganic filler, wherein the filler content, based on the polymer fiber, is more than about 10% by weight and the mean particle size (D50) of the filler is less than or equal to about 6 ?m. A textile fabric, especially nonwoven, produced from the polymer fiber.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions having miscible and compatible immiscible polymer blends are disclosed. The miscible polymer blends have a single glass transition temperature. The compatible polymer blends have two glass transition temperatures. The polymer blends may optionally include one or more fillers.

Abstract: An encapsulated colorant including a colorant and a polymer resin coating the colorant, where the polymer resin is prepared by polymerizing a polymer resin-forming composition including two or more polymerizable unsaturated monomers, and the content ratio of the two or more polymerizable unsaturated monomers is controlled to obtain a glass transition temperature of the polymer resin of ?15 to 75° C. An ink composition including an encapsulated colorant, and an ink set comprising two or more types of the ink composition. The encapsulated colorant may have different glass transition temperatures to have a utility of high optical density when printing text, and high gloss when printing images.

Abstract: To provide a polyamide resin composition for reflectors, which gives a molding having high mechanical strength and excellent heat resistance and stably having a high reflectance and can give a reflector rarely suffering lowering of reflectance caused by heating particularly in a LED production process and a reflow soldering process, and a reflector obtained by molding the resin composition.