Abstract: Provided is a polymer particle comprising (a) a core polymer comprising (i) polymerized units of one or more Si-containing monomers; (ii) polymerized units of one or more monovinyl acrylic monomers (ii); and (iii) polymerized units of one or more graftlinkers that have no silicon atoms; (b) a shell polymer comprising polymerized units of one or more acrylic monomers. Also provided is a composition comprising polyvinyl chloride and a plurality of the polyer particles.

Abstract: A composition for treating a formation includes a surfactant including an amphiphilic block copolymer having a first block and a second block and an acid. The amphiphilic block copolymer is a reaction product of a first monomer and a second monomer via a reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer polymerization (RAFT) in a two-step reaction using a chain transfer agent (CTA) and a radical initiator. The surfactant favors adsorption onto a surface of the formation such that a temporary barrier is formed, thereby attenuating a reaction rate between the acid and the formation.

Abstract: Provided is a thermoplastic resin composition and a molded article excellent in balance of color developability and low-temperature impact resistance, where a polyorganosiloxane-containing graft copolymer in which a rubber (A) containing a polyorganosiloxane (A1) and a vinyl polymer (A2) is grafted with a vinyl monomer (b), wherein the vinyl polymer (A2) includes 90 to 100% by mass of a monofunctional vinyl monomer (a1) and 10 to 0% by mass of a polyfunctional vinyl monomer (a2) with respect to 100% by mass of the vinyl polymer (A2), wherein the glass transition temperature of the homopolymer of the monofunctional vinyl monomer (a1) is 0° C. or higher, and the peak of tan ? of the polyorganosiloxane-containing graft copolymer is in the range of ?125° C. to ?90° C.

Abstract: Polymerizable compounds, processes and intermediates for their preparation, compositions containing them, polymers made from the compounds or compositions, and uses of the polymerizable compounds, compositions and polymers.

Abstract: An apparatus and method to efficiently recover noble metals such as gold, silver and copper and aluminum from incineration ash, and effectively use ash after recovering the noble metals and others. An incineration ash treatment apparatus 1 including: a crusher for crushing an incineration ash A1 to be less or equal to 5 mm in maximum particle diameter, or/and a classifier for classifying an incineration ash to obtain an incineration ash whose maximum particle diameter is less or equal to 5 mm; an eddy current separator 8 for separating an incineration ash whose maximum particle diameter is less or equal to 5 mm discharged from the crusher or/and the classifier into a conductor E and a nonconductor I; a specific gravity separator for separating a conductor discharged from the eddy current separator 8 into a high gravity material H2 and a low gravity material L2. The specific gravity separator can be an air table 10.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for a super absorbent polymer. The method for preparing a super absorbent polymer according to the present invention makes it possible to provide a super absorbent polymer in which characteristics such as a centrifuge retention capacity and an absorption rate are improved in a balanced manner.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for a super absorbent polymer. The method for preparing a super absorbent polymer according to the present invention makes it possible to provide a super absorbent polymer in which characteristics such as a centrifuge retention capacity and an absorption rate are improved in a balanced manner.

Abstract: A polymerizable composition for an optical material includes (A) one or more isocyanate compounds selected from aliphatic isocyanate compounds and alicyclic isocyanate compounds, (B) an active hydrogen compound having two or more functional groups, and (C) a photochromic compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to carbonate blend compositions demonstrating improved environmental stress crack resistance in combination with an excellent blend of impact, thermal, and physical properties. Said carbonate blend composition comprises a polycarbonate, a polyester, and a silicon-containing graft (co)polymer having a core-shell morphology, comprising a shell that contains (co)polymerized alkyl(meth)acrylate and glycidyl methacrylate grafted to a composite rubber core that contains polyorganosiloxane and poly(meth)alkyl acrylate components and methods to make said compositions.

Abstract: An acrylic acid-based polymer composition of the present invention is obtained using a hypophosphorous acid compound in an amount of 0.5 to 4.5 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of a total of monomers for forming structural units of the acrylic acid-based polymer and adding 1% to 50% by mass of a total amount of the hypophosphorous acid compound to a reactor before supplying the monomer. The phosphorous acid ion is contained in an amount of 20 to 1,000 ppm by mass based on a solid content of the acrylic acid-based polymer.

Abstract: A graft copolymer with pH dependent behavior of formula 1 Comprises, (i) a backbone having the formula 1 [A(X)B(Y)C(z)] wherein (A) is diol, (B) is dicarboxylic acid or acid anhydride and (C) is monomer containing pendent unsaturation such that (x)=41-45%, (y)=49-53% (z)=4-7% by mole; and (ii) a graft which is a polymer of the basic monomer (D) which comprises “w” weight percent of the total weight of said graft copolymer such that ‘w’ is 22-52%. The graft copolymers do not swell/dissolve at neutral and basic pH and swell/dissolve at acidic pH. The polymers are useful as protective coating for pharmaceutical dosage forms and as excipient in the development of extended release drug delivery systems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer according to Formulas (1) or (2): The present invention further relates to nanogels and nanoparticles made of a polymer according to general Formulas (1) and (2). The nanogels may comprise a biologically active component such as siRNA, miRNA, DNA, an (oligo)peptide or a proteins.

Abstract: Disclosed are soft, high refractive index, acrylic device materials. The materials contain a copolymeric additive for glistening resistance.

Abstract: A method and system for oxygen molecule scavenging is disclosed. The system employs as a novel copolymer as the reducing agent for oxygen molecules. The copolymer is the polymerization product of cyclic aliphatic monomer and unsaturated functional polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are crosslinked polycarbonates, composition thereof and methods thereof. The cross-linked polycarbonates can be prepared from allyl or epoxy polycarbonates. Described herein is the formation of functionalized poly(carbonate) particles with an established intermolecular cross-linking process. Six types of ‘nanosponges’ were prepared with the differentiation in crosslinking density and crosslinking chemistry. The intermolecular chain cross-linking process was investigated via the epoxide amine reaction and the thiol-ene click reaction.

Abstract: Provided is an adhesion-promoting composition between a curable composition for imprints and a substrate, which excellent in adhesiveness and can control pattern failure. An adhesion-promoting composition used between a curable composition for imprints and a substrate, which comprises a compound having a molecular weight of 500 or larger and having a reactive group, and has a content of a compound, with a molecular weight of 200 or smaller, of more than 1% by mass and not more than 10% by mass of a total solid content.

Abstract: It is proposed a new fluid loss control agent useful for the cementation of oil or gas wells. This fluid loss control agent consists of a mixture of a styrene-butadiene latex and a high molecular weight water-soluble polymer such as a copolymer AMPS-Am. The addition of the water-soluble polymer allows drastic reduction of the quantity of latex required to achieve fluid loss control performance and even gas migration control.

Abstract: An initiator composition, including: at least two compounds represented by the chemical formula of R—CO—O—O—CO—R and a compound represented by the chemical formula of R1—CO—O—O—R2, where R represents a C2-C12 alkyl or a C6-C10 aryl or substituted aryl, R1 represents a C1-C10 alkyl or a C6-C10 aryl, and R2 represents a C1-C10 alkyl.

Abstract: A polymer, a composition, and uses for either are disclosed. The polymer is derived from at least two monomers: acrylic-x and an alkylamine, and has attached to the polymer backbone a functional group capable of scavenging at least one metal. The polymer has a polymer backbone with a fluorescing quantity of conjugated double bonds, thereby providing a method for controlling metal scavenging via fluorescence. These polymers have many uses in various media, including wastewater systems.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are polyesters and articles made therefrom. The article comprising a substrate comprising a first surface and a second surface, the second surface in contact with an outside environment, wherein the substrate comprises a polymer comprising poly(trimethylene furandicarboxylate) (PTF), and wherein the polymer provides an improvement in gas barrier properties of the substrate as compared to a substrate comprising nascent poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an innovative method for the reversible crosslinking of, for example, adhesives or coating materials. The reversible crosslinking method allows very rapid crosslinking even at room temperature and undoing of the crosslinks at higher temperatures, thereby regaining the capacity for thermoplastic processing and allowing the originally bonded substrates to be separated from one another again with ease. A particular aspect in this context is that a plurality of cycles of crosslinking and undoing of the crosslinks are possible with the present system.

Abstract: A block copolymer (M) suitable for toughening a thermoset resin (R). The block copolymer (M) has at least one block derived from a thermoplastic aromatic polymer (A) which exhibits a glass transition temperature (Tg) of at least about 150° C., and at least one block derived from a low Tg polymer (B) wherein: (i) the low Tg polymer (B) exhibits a Tg in the range of from about ?130° C. to about +40° C.; (ii) the aromatic polymer (A) is soluble in the uncured thermoset resin precursor(s) (P) of the thermoset resin (R), and (i) the low Tg polymer (B) is insoluble in the uncured thermoset resin precursor (P).

Abstract: Disclosed is a surface treatment agent for galvanized steel sheets, which comprises epoxy-containing silane derivates, alkyl-containing silane derivates, alkoxy silane derivates and one or more selected from the group consisting of a cationic polymer aqueous dispersion, a non-ionic polymer aqueous dispersion and a water-soluble polymer. Also disclosed is a method for producing it, which comprises mixing each component uniformly for 0.5 to 8 hours at 5 to 70° C. Further provided are galvanized steel sheets coated with the surface treatment agent on the surface and a production method thereof. The surface treatment agent for galvanized steel sheets has excellent corrosion resistance, alkali resistance, solvent resistance, recoating property, high temperature resistance and electrical conductivity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel method for photoinduced crosslinking of, for example, adhesives or coating compositions. More particularly, the present invention relates to a novel, irreversible crosslinking mechanism in which it is possible to obtain, through irradiation with visible light, specific photoactive systems via photoenol reactions controlled high-reactivity diene intermediates which crosslink polymers containing double bonds by means of a Diels-Alder reaction.

Abstract: Provided is a curable resin composition which has excellent optical properties, heat resistance, transparency, low water absorbability, and mold release property in molding, and reduces the occurrence of a burr from a mold. Also provided are a cured product thereof and an optical material.

Abstract: Low adhesion backsize (LAB) compositions including a silicone macromonomer co polymerized with a crystalline (meth)acrylate monomer to form a copolymer. The copolymer exhibits a glass transition temperature of from about ?15° C. to about 55° C., and a crystalline melt transition of from about 25° C. to about 80° C. Articles including the LAB composition applied to a first major surface of a substrate. In some exemplary embodiments, the article is an adhesive article. In certain exemplary embodiments, the article is a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) article. In some particular embodiments, the PSA article includes a silicone adhesive applied to a second major surface of the substrate opposite the LAB composition. Methods of making and using the LAB and the articles are also disclosed.

Abstract: A thiosulfate polymer composition includes an electron-accepting photosensitizer component, either as a separate compound or as an attachment to the thiosulfate polymer. The thiosulfate polymer composition can be applied to various articles, or used to form a predetermined polymeric pattern after photothermal reaction to form crosslinked disulfide bonds, removing non-crosslinked polymer, and reaction with a disulfide-reactive material. Such thiosulfate polymer compositions can also be used to sequester metals in nanoparticulate form, and as a way for shaping human hair in hairdressing operations.

Abstract: A dual curable composition is provided, comprising a compound represented by formula (I): (acrylate)a-(A)-(silane)b??(I) in which a and b are identical or different and are each represented by an integer greater than or equal to 1; and wherein the dual curable composition is radiation curable and/or moisture curable. The moiety A comprises at least one of an aliphatic hydrocarbon, a cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon, an aryl moiety, an ether, an ester, an amide, a urethane, a urea, a hydroxyl group-containing organic moiety, an acrylic oligomer, an epoxy oligomer, a urethane oligomer, a polyester oligomer, or mixtures thereof, and the dual curable composition has a molecular weight greater than or equal to 300.

Abstract: Hair treatment compositions are disclosed comprising a ?-amino ester compound in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, such as a spray or cream. In embodiments, the compounds include a polybutadiene moiety. Methods of treating hair with the compositions to impart volume, texture and definition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A curable composition, useful as a thermosetting binder, having an emulsion (co)polymer, a polyol, and a water soluble polyacid or salt thereof.

Abstract: Methods for enhancing the processing of a polymer composite are provided herein. in some embodiments, a method for enhancing the processing of a polymer composite may include masking a at least one functional group on a surface of a particle by using a at least one protective group; mixing the particles into a polymer to form a composite; processing the composite; and applying a at least one stimulus to the composite during the processing of the composite or after processing of the composite is complete in order to remove the at least one protective group from the functional group.

Abstract: There is described a process for producing a gel free hyperbranched polyamide polymer P having a polydispersity of at least 1.1 and a weight average molecular weight of at least 300 daltons, having primary amino groups (useful as a crosslinker). The process comprises the step of reacting Reagent A, a compound comprising at least one amino group (—NH2) and one functional group selected from the group consisting of a further amino group (—NH2), thiol (—SH) and a secondary amine radical (—NHR); (where R denotes a hydrocarbo group) (=functional amine) and Reagent B, an alpha-beta unsaturated Michael-reactive ester comprising a plurality of ester groups (=diester); in a molar ratio of amine A to diester B greater than 1 but less than 3 (preferably 2.1 to 2.9); to form the polyamide in a two stage reaction Michael addition and then amidation.

Abstract: To provide a curable composition from which a cured film having a low dielectric constant and a low water-absorption and being capable of laser processing, is obtained a laser processing method of the cured film, and a process for producing a multilayer wiring structure. A curable composition comprising a fluorinated polyarylene prepolymer (A) having a crosslinkable functional group, a laser processing method comprising irradiating a cured film obtained by curing the composition with laser light to remove a part of the cured film, and a process for producing a multilayer wiring structure, comprising a step of forming a via hole in an insulation film made of the cured film by the processing method.

Abstract: Provided is a water absorbent resin having excellent liquid permeability, water absorbent speed, anti-impact stability, and weather resistance. Provided is a polyacrylic acid (salt)-based water absorbent resin powder in which the water absorption capacity without load (CRC) is 30 to 45 [g/g], the water absorption capacity under load (AAP 0.3) is 20 to 35 [g/g], the water absorption capacity under load (AAP 0.7) is 10 to 28 [g/g], and the weight average particle diameter (D50) is 300 to 500 ?m, characterized by including p-methoxyphenol; having a degradable soluble component (0.05% L-A (saline) for 2 hours/60° C., one hour extraction rinse/room temperature) of 40% by weight or less; and having a internal gas bubbles ratio of 0.1 to 2.5%, as specified by the following equation.

Abstract: A method of preparing a (meth)acrylate syrup comprises: providing one or more precursors for formation of (meth)acrylate monomer; continuously forming the (meth)acrylate monomer from the one or more precursors thereof; and continuously polymerizing at least the (meth)acrylate monomer to form the (meth)acrylate syrup. The (meth)acrylate syrup is useful in, for example, preparation of adhesives.

Abstract: Provided is preparation of poly(alkylene carbonate) by alternating copolymerization of carbon dioxide and epoxide. To be specific, provided are a method for preparing block or graft copolymers of the polymer compound and poly(alkylene carbonate) by alternating-copolymerization of an epoxide compound and carbon dioxide by using a metal (III) compound prepared from salen-type ligand with a quaternary ammonium salt as a catalyst in the presence of a polymer compound having a functional group of hydroxyl or carboxylic acid, and block or graft copolymers prepared by the method.

Abstract: A process comprising contacting a) an epoxy resin; b) an adduct comprising at least one oxazolidone ring prepared from a multifunctional epoxy resin and an isocyanate compound; and c) an unsaturated acid to form a vinyl ester, is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer according to Formulas (1) or (2): The present invention further relates to nanogels and nanoparticles made of a polymer according to general Formulas (1) and (2). The nanogels may comprise a biologically active component such as siRNA, miRNA, DNA, an (oligo)peptide or a proteins.

Abstract: Shape memory polymer compositions and methods of using those compositions to make products are provided. The compositions include a thermoplastic polymer and a high thermal stability free radical source, and they are extruded together to form the final shape memory product.

Abstract: A novel silicone-acrylic copolymer which comprises a covalently bonded silicone polymer with an acrylic polymer through the —Si—O—Si— linkage is described. The silicone-acrylic copolymer is a reaction product of (a) a silicone polymer, (bi) a mixture of acrylic monomers wherein at least one acrylic monomer comprises a silane (meth)acrylic monomer and/or a siloxane (meth)acrylic macromer with a radical initiator to form an acrylic prepolymer or (bii) an acrylic polymer which comprises a silane or a siloxane functional group; and (c) a scrambling catalyst, wherein the ratio of the silicone polymer (a) and the mixture of acrylic monomers (bi) or polymer (bii) is from 50:1 to 1:50. The silicone-acrylic copolymer is useful as an adhesive, sealant, coating, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an oil-in-water emulsion, wherein the oil comprises an acid functional unsaturated polyester which acid functional unsaturated polyester comprises unsaturated dicarboxylic acid units, diol units, units of an emulsifier with HLB value of from 9 to 20 and further comprising chain extender units. The present invention further relates to a fibre mat comprising fibres and a binder comprising such acid functional unsaturated polyester.

Abstract: A polycaprolactone fumarate copolymer useful as a material for a biocompatible scaffold for tissue engineering applications is disclosed. The copolymer includes at least one caprolactone unit, at least one fumarate unit, and at least one third unit selected from the group consisting of acrylate units and styrenic units. A linking moiety forms a link between the third unit and at least one caprolactone unit or at least one fumarate unit. The linking moiety can be photodegradable. In one form, the third unit includes at least one methyl methacrylate unit. The copolymer can be used to form the wall of a nerve conduit.

Abstract: A carboxyl group-containing photosensitive resin is obtained by reacting an ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated group-containing monocarboxylic acid (c) with a phenolic compound (a) containing the structure represented by the following general formula (I) and having at least two phenolic hydroxyl groups in its molecule, wherein part or the whole of the phenolic hydroxyl groups being modified into an oxyalkyl group, and further reacting a polybasic acid anhydride (d) with the resultant reaction product; wherein R1 represents either one of a hydrocarbon radical of 1 to 11 carbon atoms, a SO2 group, an oxygen atom and sulfur atom, R2 represents a hydrocarbon radical of 1 to 11 carbon atoms, “a” represents an integer of 0 to 3, “n” represents an integer of 1 to 2, and “m” represents an integer of 1 to 10.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions comprising A) from 10 to 99.9% by weight of a thermoplastic polyamide, B) from 0.1 to 20% by weight of a terpolymer obtainable via copolymerization of (B1) from 1 to 70% by weight of at least one electron-deficient olefin, (B2) from 0 to 85% by weight of at least one olefin which, at its olefinic double bond, bears only hydrogen atoms and/or carbon atoms without electron-withdrawing substituents, and (B3) from 1 to 99% by weight of at least one alkoxyvinylsilane, C) from 0 to 50% by weight of a fibrous or particulate filler or a mixture of these, D) from 0 to 50% by weight of other additives, where the total of the percentages by weight of components A) to D) is 100%.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are glycidol-based polymers, nanoparticles, and methods related thereto useful for drug delivery. 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: A topcoat composition to be applied on a resist film is provided, the topcoat composition including: (A) an alkali-soluble resin; (B) a compound containing at least one of an Si atom and an F atom, and increasing a contact angle on a surface of the topcoat film; and (C) a solvent.

Abstract: A variety of molded bodies having high weatherability, impact resistance, designability, and the like, and a polyorganosiloxane latex and a graft copolymer used as the raw material therefor are provided. A polyorganosiloxane latex having a mass average particle diameter (Dw) of a polyorganosiloxane particle of 100 to 200 nm, and a ratio of the mass average particle diameter (Dw) to a number average particle diameter (Dn) (Dw/Dn) of 1.0 to 1.7. A polyorganosiloxane-containing vinyl-based copolymer (g) obtained by polymerizing one or more vinyl-based monomers in the presence of the latex. A graft copolymer (G) obtained by graft polymerizing one or more vinyl-based monomers in the presence of the copolymer. A thermoplastic resin composition including the graft copolymer (Ga) and a thermoplastic resin (Ha) except for the graft copolymer (Ga). A molded body obtained by molding the resin composition. A lamp housing for vehicle lighting including the molded body obtained by molding the composition.

Abstract: The invention provides water-based paint compositions capable of forming coating film of excellent smoothness, distinctness of image, water resistance and chipping resistance, which comprise aqueous film-forming resin, curing agent and crosslinked resin particles having a core/shell type multilayer structure composed of the core part of a (co)polymer obtained by (co)polymerizing a monomer component comprising 30-100 mass % of polymerizable unsaturated monomer having C4-22 alkyl group and 0-70 mass % of other polymerizable unsaturated monomer, and the shell part having a crosslinked structure.

Abstract: Methods of forming polymer material from rosin-derived material are provided. For example, a plurality of functionalized resin acids having a polymerizable functional group via controlled living polymerization can be polymerized into the polymeric material such that each polymer defines a functional end group and the polymeric material has a polydispersity index of about 1 to about 1.5. The resulting polymers are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method of producing a graft copolymer, comprising polymerizing a vinyl monomer (B) containing a polyfunctional vinyl monomer (b1) in the presence of a polyorganosiloxane rubber (A) comprising more than 20% by mass of a toluene-insoluble matter, wherein a mass percentage of the polyfunctional vinyl monomer (b1) is 11 to 19% by mass based on 100% by mass of a total amount of the polyorganosiloxane rubber (A) and the vinyl monomer (B); a graft copolymer obtained by the method; a resin composition being prepared by blending the graft copolymer with a resin and having high impact resistance and heat resistance and sufficient flame retardancy; and a molded article obtained by molding the resin composition.