Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment, a method computer-implemented method of generating an outlier wheel data visualization for a graphical user interface, GUI, is provided. The method includes receiving emission data from a plurality of amplification reactions. The method further includes generating an outlier wheel data visualization using the emission data including a plurality of lines, where each line included in the outlier wheel data visualization represents emission data from an amplification reaction of the plurality of amplification reactions, and each line having a length and a visual indicator. The length of each line represents growth of intensity of fluorescence of the emission data and the visual indicator indicates the associated cycle number of the emission data. Further, each line is associated with an angular position so that the plurality of lines is configured in a circular shape. The method includes displaying the outlier wheel data visualization on a GUI.

Abstract: A phenolic resin composition and an epoxy resin composition from which a cured epoxy resin having excellent heat resisting properties and a low dielectric constant can be produced. The phenolic resin composition contains a modified phenolic resin and a tetrakisphenolethane compound, the modified phenolic resin being prepared by condensation of a cyclic hydrocarbon compound having two or more unsaturated bonds and a compound having a phenolic hydroxyl group, in which the content of the tetrakisphenolethane compound is 3% to 60% by mass with respect to the total content of the modified phenolic resin and the tetrakisphenolethane compound. The epoxy resin composition is prepared by epoxidizing the phenolic resin composition. The cured epoxy resin is prepared by allowing the epoxy resin composition to react with a hardener.

Abstract: There is provided an aromatic hydrocarbon formaldehyde resin obtained by reacting an aromatic hydrocarbon compound (A) represented by the following formula (1) with formaldehyde (B) in the presence of an acidic catalyst. wherein R represents an organic group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; l represents an integer of 0 to 2, and m and n represent integers satisfying 1?m+n?10, m?0 and n?1.

Abstract: A retardation film including: a first optical anisotropic layer including a polymer material; and a second optical anisotropic layer including a liquid crystal material, in which the first optical anisotropic layer has refractive indices which satisfy the following inequation: nz1?nx1>ny1, the second optical anisotropic layer has refractive indices which satisfy the following inequation: nx2>ny2?nz2, a fast axis of the first optical anisotropic layer and a slow axis of the second optical anisotropic layer form a predetermined angle such that refractive indices of the retardation film satisfy the following inequation: 0<(nx0?nz0)/(nx0?ny0)<1, and in-plane retardation values (Re0) of the retardation film respectively at a wavelength of about 450 nanometers, 550 nanometers and 650 nanometers satisfy the following inequation: Re0 (450 nm)<Re0 (550 nm)<Re0 (650 nm).

Abstract: Stable, high performance polymer compositions including polybenzimidazole (PBI) and a melamine-formaldehyde polymer, such as methylated, poly(melamine-co-formaldehyde), for forming structures such as films, fibers and bulky structures. The polymer compositions may be formed by combining polybenzimidazole with the melamine-formaldehyde polymer to form a precursor. The polybenzimidazole may be reacted and/or intertwined with the melamine-formaldehyde polymer to form the polymer composition. For example, a stable, free-standing film having a thickness of, for example, between about 5 ?m and about 30 ?m may be formed from the polymer composition. Such films may be used as gas separation membranes and may be submerged into water for extended periods without crazing and cracking. The polymer composition may also be used as a coating on substrates, such as metal and ceramics, or may be used for spinning fibers. Precursors for forming such polymer compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A polymeric scaffold useful for conjugating with a protein based recognition-molecule (PBRM) to form a PBRM-polymer-drug conjugate is described herein. The scaffold includes one or more terminal maleimido groups. Also disclosed is a PBRM-polymer-drug conjugate prepared from the scaffold. Compositions comprising the conjugates, methods of their preparation, and methods of treating various disorders with the conjugates or their compositions are also described.

Abstract: Provided are a novel resin and a precursor thereof that are excellent in thermal decomposability and solubility in a solvent. The resin is obtained by subjecting, to an acidic treatment, a monoalkylnaphthalene formaldehyde resin that is obtained by reacting a compound represented by the following formula (1), wherein R1 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and formaldehyde in the presence of a catalyst.

Abstract: Provided are a naphthalene formaldehyde resin obtained by reacting a compound (A) represented by formula (1) and formaldehyde (B) in a molar ratio, (A):(B), of 1:1 to 1:20 in the presence of an acidic catalyst, and a deacetalized naphthalene formaldehyde resin and a modified naphthalene formaldehyde resin derived therefrom.

Abstract: The invention relates to a formulation comprising: —a first component which is formed from at least one isocyanate and at least one amino resin, wherein said amino resin is the condensation product of an aldehyde with a compound selected from the group comprising urea, melamine, benzoguanamine, glycoluril, acetoguanamine and mixtures thereof; and —a second component comprising at least one polyether, wherein said polyether comprises at least one ethylene oxide moiety and at least one isocyanate reactive group selected from the group comprising hydroxyl, amino, epoxy, and thiol, preferably hydroxyl.

Abstract: Disclosed are an epoxy resin composition and a high frequency circuit board manufactured by using the same, and the epoxy resin composition comprises the following solid components: (A) a cyanate compound having at least two cyanoxy groups or its prepolymer, (B) an active ester, and (C) an epoxy resin containing a naphthol structure. The total amount of the component (A) a cyanate compound having at least two cyanoxy groups or its prepolymer and the component (B) an active ester is 10-70 parts by weight, and the amount of component (C) an epoxy resin containing a naphthol structure is 30-90 parts by weight, based on the parts by weight of these solid components, wherein the weight ratio of the component (A) a cyanate compound having at least two cyanoxy groups or its prepolymer to the component (B) an active ester is 0.2-5 to 1.

Abstract: The instant invention provides crosslinkable compositions, and method of producing the same. The non-aqueous single phase crosslinkable composition comprises: (a) a polyol having an average of 2 or more hydroxyl functional groups; (b) polyaldehyde, or acetal or hemiacetal thereof; and (c) an acid catalyst having pK of less than 6; and (d) optionally one or more organic solvents.

Abstract: To provide a novel cyanate ester compound that can realize a cured product having low dielectric constant and dielectric loss tangent, and excellent flame retardancy and heat resistance, and moreover has relatively low viscosity, excellent solvent solubility, and also excellent handling properties, and a method for producing the cyanate ester compound, and a curable resin composition and the like using the cyanate ester compound. A phenol-modified xylene formaldehyde resin is cyanated.

Abstract: Disclosed are terminal-modified difunctional sulfur-containing polymers that are the reaction products of a sulfur-containing diol, an aldehyde or a ketone, and a compound containing a functional group. Compositions comprising the terminal-modified difunctional sulfur-containing polymers useful as sealants are also disclosed.

Abstract: We disclose methods and compositions for preparation of stimuli-responsive plastics that are capable of responding to chemical and/or physical signals in their environment. In one embodiment the plastics consist of patterned mixtures of poly(phthalaldehyde) polymers in which each polymer contains a different end-capping group (also called a “trigger”), responsive to a different signal. Other embodiments use different polymers and different triggers. The plastics may be homogeneous in composition, but each polymer within the plastic is capable of responding to a different signal and depolymerizing once this signal reacts with the trigger. This process of depolymerization enables the plastic to alter its physical features non-linearly to external signals: i.e., the degree of change in physical form is much larger than the intensity of the initial signal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising a solvated aromatic amine and a liquid carrier, wherein said solvated aromatic amine is the reaction product of an aromatic amine and at least one of any anhydride, an isocyanate or an acid in the liquid carrier. The present invention also provides a method of preparing a composition comprising a solvated aromatic amine and a liquid carrier, said method comprising the steps of providing a reaction mixture comprising: a) an aromatic amine; b) at least one of an anhydride, an isocyanate or an acid; and c) a liquid carrier; and heating the reaction mixture at an elevated temperature to provide the solvated aromatic amine in the liquid carriers. The present invention further provides the use of the compositions for the preparation of the curable compounds and for gasoline resistant coatings.

Abstract: Methods for making polymer particles in gel form via an emulsion and/or suspension polymerization are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the method can include reacting a first reaction mixture comprising a phenolic monomer, an aldehyde monomer, and a first catalyst to produce a prepolymer. The method can also include combining the prepolymer with a carrier fluid and a second catalyst to produce a second reaction mixture. The second catalyst can include a dicarboxylic acid, an anhydride, a dihydroxybenzene, or any mixture thereof. The method can also include polymerizing the prepolymer to form polymer particles in gel form.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a crosslinkable aqueous composition, method of producing the same, crosslinked compositions, and method of producing the same. The crosslinkable composition comprising: an aqueous dispersion comprising; (a) water; (b) a polycarbamate comprising at least an average of 2.0 carbamate functional groups; (c) a polyaldehyde comprising at least two aldehyde groups; (d) an acid catalyst; and (e) optionally one or more surfactants; wherein said aqueous dispersion has a pH in the range of less than 7; and wherein said composition is capable of being crosslinked at a temperature in range of less than 80° C. upon substantial removal of water.

Abstract: Disclosed are terminal-modified difunctional sulfur-containing polymers that are the reaction products of a sulfur-containing diol, an aldehyde or a ketone, and a compound containing a functional group. Compositions comprising the terminal-modified difunctional sulfur-containing polymers useful as sealants are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present application is generally directed to activated carbon materials and methods for making the same. The disclosed methods comprise rapidly freezing synthetically prepared polymer gel particles. The methods further comprise drying, pyrolyzing, and activating steps to obtain an activated carbon material of high porosity. The disclosed methods represent viable manufacturing processes for the preparation of activated carbon materials.

Abstract: Modified polyphenol binder compositions and methods for making and using same are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the binder composition can include at least one unsaturated monomer and at least one polyphenolic compound. The polyphenolic compound can include a lignin, a tannin, a novolac resin, a modified phenol formaldehyde resin, bis-phenol A, humic acid, or any mixture thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyfunctional dimethylnaphthalene formaldehyde resin which is polyfunctional, rich in reactivity and useful as a variety of raw materials to be modified, specifically a dimethylnaphthalene formaldehyde resin obtained by allowing (1) one kind or two or more kinds of a dimethylnaphthalene having one methyl group on each of two benzene rings in a naphthalene ring thereof and selected from the group consisting of 1,5-dimethylnaphthalene, 1,6-dimethylnaphthalene, 2,6-dimethylnaphthalene, 1,7-dimethylnaphthalene, 1,8-dimethylnaphthalene and 2,7-dimethylnaphthalene; and (2) formaldehyde to react with each other in the presence of water and an acid catalyst, the polyfunctional dimethylnaphthalene formaldehyde resin having a mean value of the number of hydrogen atoms substituted by the reaction among the six hydrogen atoms directly bonded on the naphthalene ring in the dimethylnaphthalene of from 1.8 to 3.5.

Abstract: A terminally modified polymer is provided herein. At least one terminus of the polymer is —O—(CH2)2-LM or —O—CH2—CH(OH)—CH2—CR1?CR2R3. LM, R1, R2, and R3 are defined herein Also disclosed are terminal conjugates comprising the polymer and a pharmaceutically useful modifier, as well as compositions comprising the conjugates, methods of their preparation, and methods of treating various disorders with the conjugates or their compositions.

Abstract: Storage stable polyhydroxylated aromatic ether adducts of polyalkylene oxide are described. Reactive compositions are formed by combining an ether adduct with an aldehyde, optionally further adding a phenolic-aldehyde prepolymer. The reactive compositions are cured by removing water, by acidification, or both. The cured compositions sorb solvated compounds from environments containing water. The cured compositions are also useful for pre-loading with compounds that are subsequently released at a controlled rate into environments containing water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a molding composition, a process for the manufacturing of said molding composition, molded parts obtainable therefrom as well as the use of the molding composition for the manufacturing of molded parts used in the automotive industry, for housings, latches, window winding systems, wiper systems, pulleys, sun roof systems, seat adjustments, levers, gears, claws, pivot housing, brackets, wiper arms or seat rails.

Abstract: There is provided a process for producing an end member capable of improving adhesiveness without not always requiring grooves or rough surfaces at a fitting portion of the end member, at the time of joining a photo conductor drum having an aluminum-made or aluminum alloy-made substrate and a crystalline resin-made end member with an adhesive. A process for producing an end member to be mounted on an end portion of a photo conductor drum and formed of a material including a crystalline resin, wherein the end member has a fitting portion to be fitted to the end portion of the photo conductor drum and the process has a step of subjecting at least an outer surface of the fitting portion to an oxidation treatment.

Abstract: A heat-treated polymer particle comprising an addition polymer core particle which has had swollen and polymerised therein a blend of an aromatic alcohol with an aldehyde or a blend of an aromatic amine or urea with an aldehyde and which has been subsequently heat treated, e.g. to a temperature of at least 150° C.

Abstract: A modified dimethylnaphthalene formaldehyde resin obtained by modifying a polyfunctional dimethylnaphthalene formaldehyde resin having a constituent unit represented by the following general formula [1] in a molecule thereof with at least one member selected from the group consisting of a phenol represented by the following general formula [2], a naphthol represented by the following general formula [3] and a naphthol represented by the following general formula [4], provided that at least any of the naphthol represented by the general formula [3] or the naphthol represented by the general formula [4] must be included This resin is excellent in heat resistance and useful for thermosetting resins.

Abstract: Modified alkylphenol-aldehyde resins include one or more alkylamines, having preferably at least one primary amine type group as well as their use for improving the flow properties of motor fuels and hydrocarbon fuels, such as in particular jet fuel, gas oil, fuel oil domestic, heavy fuel oil.

Abstract: Stable, high performance polymer compositions including polybenzimidazole (PBI) and a melamine-formaldehyde polymer, such as methylated, poly(melamine-co-formaldehyde), for forming structures such as films, fibers and bulky structures. The polymer compositions may be formed by combining polybenzimidazole with the melamine-formaldehyde polymer to form a precursor. The polybenzimidazole may be reacted and/or intertwined with the melamine-formaldehyde polymer to form the polymer composition. For example, a stable, free-standing film having a thickness of, for example, between about 5 ?m and about 30 ?m may be formed from the polymer composition. Such films may be used as gas separation membranes and may be submerged into water for extended periods without crazing and cracking. The polymer composition may also be used as a coating on substrates, such as metal and ceramics, or may be used for spinning fibers. Precursors for forming such polymer compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides epoxy and oxetane compositions including the novel acyloxy and N-acyl curing agents described herein. Use of invention curing agents result in cured adhesive compositions with remarkably increased adhesion and reduced hydrophilicity when compared to resins cured with other types of curing agents. Furthermore, the curatives of this invention do not interfere with free-radical cure and are thus suited for use in hybrid cure thermoset compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a crosslinker composition comprising a reaction product of a cyclic urea U and a multi-functional aliphatic aldehyde A, and at least one crosslinker selected from the group consisting of reaction products of an amino-triazine and at least one aldehyde selected from the group consisting of aliphatic monoaldehydes and multifunctional aliphatic aldehydes having the structure Y(CHO)n, where Y is an n-functional aliphatic residue, and n is greater than 1; reaction products of urea and/or cyclic ureas and formaldehyde; alkoxycarbonyl-aminotriazines; multifunctional isocyanates which may be partially or completely blocked; reaction products of phenols and aliphatic monoaldehydes; multifunctional epoxides; multifunctional aziridines; and multifunctional carbodiimides, wherein any of the crosslinkers which have hydroxyl groups may be etherified with one or more linear, branched, or cyclic aliphatic alcohols.

Abstract: A composition useful for reducing catalyst fines in an FCC slurry oil from a fluid catalytic cracking process is disclosed wherein the composition comprises a first resin which is an nonyl-phenol formaldehyde resin that has been ethoxylated and a second resin which is a p-t-amyl-phenol formaldehyde resin that has been ethoxylated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing metal salt nanogel-containing aqueous dispersions, solid intermediate products and waterproof plastic products, thus allowing the simple production of novel products having homogeneously distributed agents, which exhibit, for example, an antimicrobial or barrier effect and/or have an absorbing capacity, such as with respect to oxygen, humidity, chemical, particularly gaseous compounds, or electromagnetic or radioactive radiation.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a polyvinyl acetal resin composition capable of giving a ceramic green sheet which has sufficient flexibility and is hardly damaged even when being formed into a thin film and comprises a polyvinyl acetal resin composition containing a polyvinyl acetal resin A and a polyvinyl acetal resin B incompatible with the polyvinyl acetal resin A, which is formed by acetalizing a mixed polyvinyl alcohol containing two or more kinds of polyvinyl alcohols wherein a phase composed of the polyvinyl acetal resin A and a phase composed of the polyvinyl acetal resin B form a sea-island structure.

Abstract: Particulate binder compositions and methods for making and using same are provided. The binder composition for producing composite lignocellulose products can include an aldehyde based resin and a filler, an extender, or a combination thereof. The binder composition can be in the form of particulates. The particulates can each comprises the filler, the extender, or the combination thereof and the aldehyde based resin.

Abstract: Polyisocyanate coating compositions, the polyisocyanates of which include dimer structural units (patterns) and imino-trimer structural units (patterns), are converted, via cross-linking, into useful such coatings as paints or varnishes having enhanced shock-resistant properties, notably chip-resistant properties for vehicle body parts.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to branched reactive water-soluble polymers comprising at least two polymer arms, such as poly(ethylene glycol), attached to a central aliphatic hydrocarbon core molecule through ether linkages. The branched polymers bear at least one functional group for reacting with a biologically active agent to form a biologically active conjugate. The functional group of the branched polymer can be directly attached to the aliphatic hydrocarbon core or via an intervening linkage, such as a heteroatom, -alkylene-, —O-alkylene-O—, -alkylene-O-alkylene-, -aryl-O—, —O-aryl-, (—O-alkylene-)m, or (-alkylene-O—)m linkage, wherein m is 1-10.

Abstract: A fluidity-improving agent containing 0.5 to 99.5 parts by mass of a polymer (A) which is obtained by polymerizing a monomer mixture (a) containing 0.5 to 99% by mass of (a1) an aromatic vinyl monomer, 0.5 to 99% by mass of (a2) a phenyl(meth)acrylate or a phenyl(meth)acrylate containing a substituent in a phenyl group, and 0.5 to 5% by mass of (a3) a vinyl monomer including a functional group (X), and 0.5 to 99.5 parts by mass of a polymer (B) which is obtained by polymerizing a monomer mixture (b) containing (b1) a phenyl(meth)acrylate or a phenyl(meth)acrylate containing a substituent in a phenyl group with a compound including a functional group (Y) reactive with the functional group (X), where the total of the polymer (A) and the polymer (B) is 100 parts by mass.

Abstract: Processes of making articles of a melt mixed polyoxymethylene composition comprising polyoxymethylene polymer and polyoxymethylene terpolymer in which the melt mixed composition is maintained above the crystallization temperature of the polyoxymethylene polymer. Such processes impart improved creep resistance compared to that of articles made of the same melt mixed composition but which has been cooled below crystallization temperature of the polyoxymethylene polymer during manufacture. These articles are useful for making plastic gears having high heat resistance.

Abstract: Phenolic resin binder systems for sand molds, used in metal casting, which improve the quality of thermally reclaimed sand, are described. The substantial or complete elimination of calcium compounds (e.g., calcium stearate and calcium hydroxide, conventionally employed as a mold lubricant and a resin curing catalyst, respectively) allows the thermally reclaimed sand to be reused over multiple thermal reclamation cycles without the adverse effects previously encountered.

Abstract: The shape memory polymers disclosed are a reaction product of at least one reagent containing two active amino-hydrogen or two active phenolic-hydrogen with at least one multifunctional cross linking reagent which contains at least three or more active amino- or phenolic-hydrogen or is a reagent containing at least three glycidyl ether moieties which is then further mixed with at least one diglycidyl ether reagent whereupon the resulting mixture is cured and has a glass transition temperature higher than 00 C. This reaction creates crosslinking between the monomers and polymers such that during polymerization they form a crosslinked thermoset network.

Abstract: Modified epoxy resins comprising the reaction product of rosin and a linking molecule, further reacted with an epoxy resin, are disclosed. Aqueous dispersions and coatings comprising these resins are also disclosed.

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: Epoxy resin compositions which comprise an epoxy resin (A), an active ester compound (B), and a triazine-containing cresol novolac resin (C), when cured and roughened, exhibit a roughed surface which has a high adhesion strength to a metal plated conductor, even though the roughness of the roughed surface is small, and provide an insulating layer which has a low coefficient of linear expansion and a low dielectric loss tangent.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to branched reactive water-soluble polymers comprising at least two polymer arms, such as poly(ethylene glycol), attached to a central aliphatic hydrocarbon core molecule through ether linkages. The branched polymers bear at least one functional group for reacting with a biologically active agent to form a biologically active conjugate. The functional group of the branched polymer can be directly attached to the aliphatic hydrocarbon core or via an intervening linkage, such as a heteroatom, -alkylene-, —O-alkylene-O—, -alkylene-O-alkylene-, -aryl-O—, —O-aryl-, (—O-alkylene-)m, or (-alkylene-O—)m linkage, wherein m is 1-10.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel radially multi-branched polymer. The radially multi-branched polymer includes a central molecule to which side-branches are bonded in at least three positions and has an average molecular weight of 500 to 100,000, the side-branch being selected from the group consisting of a polyalkylene oxide, a polyacrylate, a polyester, a polyamide and derivatives thereof. The radially multi-branched polymer is used for manufacturing a low dielectric insulating film to provide a low dielectric insulating film having easily controllable micropores.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a polyvinyl acetal resin composition capable of giving a ceramic green sheet which has sufficient flexibility and is hardly damaged even when being formed into a thin film, when the polyvinyl acetal resin composition is used as a binder for a ceramic green sheet. It is another object of the present invention to provide a ceramic slurry, a ceramic paste, a ceramic green sheet, a conductive paste and an interlayer film for laminated glass for automobiles, each produced by using the polyvinyl acetal resin composition.

Abstract: A modified dimethylnaphthalene formaldehyde resin is disclosed, which is excellent in heat resistance and useful for thermosetting resins which are used for an electrical insulating material, a resin for resist, a semiconductor sealing resin, an adhesive for printed wiring board, a matrix resin for electrical laminate or prepreg to be mounted in electrical instruments, electronic instruments, industrial instruments, etc.

Abstract: A poly(arylene ether) composition includes a hydrogenated block copolymer of an alkenyl aromatic compound and a conjugated diene, a flame retardant, and a poly(arylene ether)-polysiloxane block copolymer reaction product that itself includes a poly(arylene ether)-polysiloxane block copolymer. The composition is useful for forming extruded articles, including insulation for wire and cable. The poly(arylene ether)-polysiloxane block copolymer contributes improved flame retardancy and, in many cases, improved physical properties to the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are nanoparticles of a light emissive polymer, comprising nanoparticles of a cyano-substituted poly(arylene vinylene) polymer; and a biocompatible surfactant adsorbed to the surface of the nanoparticles of the polymer, and preparation method thereof, wherein the method comprises: (1) uniformly mixing a dialdehyde monomer represented by a general formula OHC—Ar1—CHO, a dicyanide monomer represented by a general formula NC—Ar2—CN, and a liquid surfactant; (2) adding water to the resulting mixture to prepare an aqueous micelle dispersion; and (3) adding a polymerization catalyst to the aqueous micelle dispersion, followed by carrying out colloidal polymerization of the resulting mixture at room temperature under an atmosphere.