Abstract: The present invention provides a thermoplastic resin composition obtained by feeding to an extruder and melt-kneading a polyamide; a polyphenylene ether; and a hydrogenated block copolymer (having a packed bulk density of from 0.15 to 0.25 g/cm3) prepared by hydrogenating a block copolymer comprising at least one polymer block mainly composed of an aromatic vinyl compound and at least one polymer block mainly composed of a conjugated diene compound.

Abstract: The present invention includes a composition comprising a propylene-alpha olefin copolymer having at least seventy weight percent units derived from propylene, and from ten to twenty five weight percent units derived from ethylene or a C4-C10 alpha olefin, the propylene-alpha olefin copolymer exhibiting a heat of fusion of less than 37 Joules/gram and a melt flow rate of from 0.1 to 100 gram/10 minutes; and a styrenic block copolymer, wherein the weight ratio of the propylene-alpha olefin copolymer to the styrenic block copolymer is from 3:7 to 7:3. The composition exhibits tensile modulus of less than 20 MPa, tensile strength of at least 5 MPa, and elongation at break of at least 900% with low relative immediate set.

Abstract: Block poly(trimethylene-ethylene ether) glycols are disclosed. The block poly(trimethylene-ethylene ether) glycols can be prepared by the polycondensation of 1,3-propanediol reactant and polyethylene glycol reactant. The block poly(trimethylene-ethylene ether) glycols can be used in breathable membranes, synthetic lubricants, hydraulic fluids, cutting oils, motor oils, surfactants, spin-finishes, water-borne coatings, laminates, adhesives, packaging, films and foams, fibers and fabrics.

Abstract: There are provided in accordance with embodiments of the invention metal-containing inorganic block copolymers, structures formed by self-assembly of such copolymers, and metal-containing ceramics which may be formed from such copolymers and/or structure. Methods for making such copolymers, structures and ceramics are also provided. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mass polymerized rubber-modified monovinylidene aromatic copolymer composition with an excellent balance of aesthetic, physical and mechanical properties, in particular good impact with low consistent gloss across an injection molded textured part, and a method for preparing such a composition.

Abstract: This invention provides compositions comprising a hydrophobic drug, a biocompatible micelle forming polymer, and a biocompatible low molecular weight, water-soluble polymer. Also provided are devices for injection of such compositions and for the use of such compositions to form hydrophobic drug containing micelles within the body of a patient.

Abstract: Compositions, processes, and methods are provided relating to styrenic polymers, including high impact polystyrene (HIPS), also referred to as rubber-modified polystyrene. In one aspect, a process is provided for making high impact polystyrenes, comprising the steps of combining a monovinylarene component, a monovinylarene-conjugated diene block copolymer, and a conjugated diene polymer. In another aspect, the feed components form an emulsion having a continuous phase and a dispersed phase. The continuous phase comprises at least a portion of the monovinylarene component and at least a portion of the conjugated diene polymer. The dispersed phase is suspended within the continuous phase, and comprises globules having at least a portion of the monovinylarene-conjugated diene block copolymer, a remaining portion of the monovinylarene component, and a remaining portion of the conjugated diene polymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing (meth)acrylate-based ABA triblock copolymers with an olefinic functionalization of the A blocks.

Abstract: Polymer blends comprise at least one ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer and one or more oil. The oil can be an aromatic oil, napththenic oil, paraffinic oil or a combination thereof. The ethylene/?-olefin interpolymers are random block copolymers comprising at least a hard block and at least a soft block. The resulting blends can be used to make flexible molded articles.

Abstract: Compositions having good impact performance can be made from a thermoplastic (e.g., a polyolefin such as polypropylene or HDPE) and an ethylene multi-block copolymer. The compositions are easily molded and often have particular utility in making, for example, automotive facia, parts and other household articles.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer composition comprising a thermoplastic vulcanized olefin elastomer (A) and an aromatic vinyl random copolymer (B), wherein the (A) component is a thermoplastic vulcanized elastomer composed of an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer (A-1) and a thermoplastic non-vulcanizable polymer (A-2) and the (B) component is a hydrogenated copolymer rubber composed mainly of random bonding which has an olefinic double bond hydrogenation ratio of 50% or more and comprises 10 to 49% by weight of a conjugated diene monomer and 51 to 90% by weight of an aromatic vinyl monomer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compositions comprising (a) anionic block copolymers having at least two blocks of a mono alkenyl arene and at least one block of a conjugated diene and mono alkenyl arene having a specific arrangement of the monomers in the copolymer block, and (b) tailored softening modifiers have a particular structure that results in a surprising improvement in properties for the composition. Also included are processes for the manufacturing such novel compositions and various end-uses and applications for such compositions.

Abstract: A filling foam composition contains a polymer, 4,4?-oxybis(benzenesulfonylhydrazide), an amine compound (except urea compound) having a melting point of 40° C. or more, and an organic peroxide, and the amine compound is mixed in an amount of 5 parts by weight or more per 100 parts by weight of the 4,4?-oxybis(benzenesulfonylhydrazide).

Abstract: A process is provided for making a reactive-block-copolymer property modifier using an acrylic monomer that has functional groups and one or more vinyl monomers and using the property modifier to modify the properties of a polymeric material, particularly its surface properties. Functionalized acrylic monomer and vinyl monomer can be selected for making a property modifier for a particular application. The property modifier is mixed and/or reacted with a polymeric material to change its properties, particularly the polarity and surface energy of the polymeric material, such as for making the polymeric material paintable, dyeable, wettable, waterproof, biocompatible and/or capable of dissipating an electrostatic charge. The property modifier can be used to couple polymer chains together for increasing average molecular weight, which is useful for recycling a polymeric material, and can also be used as a compatibilizer.

Abstract: Compositions including a thermoplastic elastomer or thermoplastic vulcanizate derived from a styrenic block copolymer having a reactive or crosslinkable hard block including aromatic vinyl repeat units and also preferably a crosslinkable soft block, and a non-olefin thermoplastic polymer or copolymer and preferably a compatibilizer such as the reaction product of a non-olefin thermoplastic polymer and a functionalized polymer such as a maleic anhydride functionalized styrenic block copolymer that is compatible with the styrenic block copolymer having a reactive or crosslinkable hard block, and optionally a linking compound. The vulcanizates are prepared by crosslinking the styrenic block copolymer in the presence of the non-olefin thermoplastic polymer and a suitable crosslinking agent, and optionally the compatibilizer, preferably utilizing dynamic vulcanization.

Abstract: The present invention relates to articles prepared from novel anionic block copolymers of mono alkenyl arenes and conjugated dienes, and to blends of such block copolymers with other polymers. The block copolymers have mono alkenyl arene end blocks and controlled distribution blocks of mono alkenyl arenes and conjugated dienes. The block copolymer may be blended with at least one other polymer selected from the group consisting of olefin polymers, styrene polymers, amorphous resins and engineering thermoplastic resins.

Abstract: Methods and devices relating to polymer blend/bioceramic composite implantable medical devices are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic elastomer composition obtained by dynamically crosslinking a composition composed of a component (A), a component (B) and a component (C) with 0.05 to 5 parts by mass of a crosslinking agent per 100 parts by mass of the component (A). The component (A) is 50 to 85 parts by mass of an acrylic rubber prepared by copolymerizing a monomer mixture mainly containing an alkyl acrylate and also containing 0.5 to 15% by mass of an epoxy group-containing monomer. The component (B) is 15 to 50 parts by mass of a thermoplastic polyester resin. The component (C) is 1 to 35 parts by mass of a graft copolymer or a precursor thereof per 100 parts by mass of the total of the components (A) and (B), and the graft copolymer is composed of an olefin polymer segment and a vinyl copolymer segment.

Abstract: Disclosed is a new method and compositions from the method consisting of block copolycarbonate/phosphonates that exhibit an excellent combination of flame resistance, hydrolytic stability, high Tg, low melt viscosity, low color and high toughness. Also disclosed are polymer mixtures or blends comprised of these block copolycarbonate/phosphonate compositions and commodity and engineering plastics and articles produced therefrom. Further disclosed are articles of manufacture produced from these materials, such as fibers, films, coated substrates, moldings, foams, adhesives and fiber-reinforced articles, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid rubber acrylic block copolymer, and its use in modifying a thermoset composition. The liquid rubber acrylic block copolymer adds toughness and flexibility to a thermoset composition. The acrylic block copolymers are especially useful for modifying epoxy compositions.

Abstract: A method for forming self-assembled patterns on a substrate surface is provided. First, a block copolymer layer, which comprises a block copolymer having two or more immiscible polymeric block components, is applied onto a substrate that comprises a substrate surface with a trench therein. The trench specifically includes at least one narrow region flanked by two wide regions, and wherein the trench has a width variation of more than 50%. Annealing is subsequently carried out to effectuate phase separation between the two or more immiscible polymeric block components in the block copolymer layer, thereby forming periodic patterns that are defined by repeating structural units. Specifically, the periodic patterns at the narrow region of the trench are aligned in a predetermined direction and are essentially free of defects. Block copolymer films formed by the above-described method as well as semiconductor structures comprising such block copolymer films are also described.

Abstract: A method for forming highly neutralized polymers for use in games balls and the like is disclosed herein. The method includes mixing oleic acid with a predetermined amount of magnesium oxide which is greater than the amount necessary to fully neutralize the oleic acid. The over-neutralized oleic acid particulate is mixed with an acid copolymer compound to form a highly neutralized polymer.

Abstract: Impact modified compositions having good impact performance can be made from a thermoplastic (e.g., a polyolefin such as polypropylene or HDPE) and a multi-block ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer. The compositions are easily molded and often have particular utility in making, for example, automotive facia, parts and other household articles.

Abstract: The present invention provides an acrylic block copolymer composition improving melt flowability at molding and being excellent in heat resistance in addition to maintain weather resistance, chemical resistance, adhesivity, flexibility and abrasion resistance which are the characteristics of the acrylic block copolymer. It is attained by a thermoplastic elastomer composition comprising an acrylic block copolymer (A) which comprises a methacrylic polymer block (a) and an acrylic polymer block (b), wherein at least one of polymer blocks among the methacrylic polymer block (a) and the acrylic polymer block (b) has a functional group (X), and a compound (B) containing 1.1 or more of functional groups (Y) in one molecule.

Abstract: The invention concerns a polybenzazole block copolymer suitable for solid polymer electrolyte membranes application comprising: at least one block (B1) comprising recurring units (R), more than 50% of said recurring units comprising at least one benzimidazole group (formula 1a and 1b) and at least one sulfonic acid group (formula 2) [recurring units (R1)]; ?wherein E in formula 1a can be a substituted or non-substituted carbon atom or nitrogen atom, and Q in formula 1 can be a hydrogen atom or a group comprising a sulfonic acid group; and at least one block (B2) comprising recurring units (R?), more than 50% by moles of said recurring units comprising at least one benzazole group chosen among benzoxazole group (formula 3a and 3b) and benzothiazole group (formula 4a and 4b) [recurring units (R2)], ?wherein E? and E? in formula 3a and 4a, respectively, can be a substituted or non-substituted carbon atom or nitrogen atom, and the block (B2) is free from sulfonic acid groups.

Abstract: The polylactic acid-based resin laminate sheet is a laminate sheet including Layer A and Layer B of a polylactic acid-based resin composition, and the Layer A and the Layer B contain poly(meth)acrylate in a specified amount. The laminate sheet is excellent in transparency and heat resistance and, in addition, provides a polylactic acid-based resin laminate sheet capable of obtaining a molded product of high biobased content therefrom.

Abstract: A polymer comprising a phosphoryl choline moiety(ies), a composition comprising the polymer and optionally a bioactive agent, an implantable device such as a DES or a non-implantable device such as an angioplasty balloon comprising thereon a coating comprising the polymer and optionally a bioactive agent, and a method of using the device for the treatment of a disorder in a human being are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a toughened film forming agent for use in a fiber sizing, a finish coating or a binder composition, where the toughened film forming agent includes a film fowling polymer and a toughening agent both dispersed in water. The toughening agent may be core shell polymers, rubber, thermoplastic materials, nanomaterials, nanofibers, including any combination or subset thereof. The film forming polymer may be epoxy resins, polyurethane resins, epoxy-polyurethane resins, polyester resins, epoxy-polyester resins, polyvinylacetate resins, polypropylene resins, including any combination or subset thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel thermoplastic polymer comprising at least one polyalkylene oxide block. It relates to a process for preparing the thermoplastic polymer and to an application of this polymer as a hydrophilicity and/or antistatic modifier, especially in polyamide compositions. These compositions are particularly suitable for the manufacture of yarns, fibres and filaments.

Abstract: A polymeric dispersant having an affinity with a supercritical fluid is provided, in which a substituent having an affinity with a supercritical fluid is attached to the terminal end of a block copolymer. The polymeric dispersant can disperse a dispersoid to particulate size by lowering surface tension between the dispersoid and the supercritical fluid to promote diffusion of the supercritical fluid into the dispersoid.

Abstract: A process for preparing sulfonated block copolymers that are solid in water having at least two polymer end blocks A and at least one polymer interior block B involving sulfonating the interior block B until substantially sulfonated. Each A block having one or more segments selected from polymerized (i) para-substituted styrene monomers, (ii) ethylene, (iii) alpha olefins of 3 to 18 carbon atoms; (iv) hydrogenated 1,3-cyclodiene monomers, (v) hydrogenated monomers of conjugated dienes having a vinyl content less than 35 mol percent prior to hydrogenation, (vi) acrylic esters, (vii) methacrylic esters, and (viii) mixtures thereof. Each B block having segments of one or more polymerized vinyl aromatic monomers selected from (i) unsubstituted styrene monomers, (ii) ortho-substituted styrene monomers, (iii) meta-substituted styrene monomers, (iv) alpha-methylstyrene, (v) 1,1-diphenylethylene, (vi) 1,2-diphenylethylene and (vii) mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A flexible thermoplastic composition comprises a poly(arylene ether), a first block copolymer, a second block copolymer and a flame retardant wherein the second block copolymer comprises a controlled distribution copolymer block. The flexible thermoplastic composition is useful in the manufacture of coated wires.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoset material with improved impact resistance comprising, by weight: •99 to 20% of a thermoset resin, •1 to 80% of an impact modifier comprising at least one copolymer chosen from copolymers comprising A-B-C and A-B blocks, in which: each block is connected to the other by means of a covalent bond or of an intermediate molecule connected to one of the blocks via a covalent bond and to the other block via another covalent bond, A is a copolymer of methyl methacrylate and of at least one water-soluble monomer, C is either (i) a PMMA (homopolymer or copolymer) this PMMA comprising optionally a water-soluble monomer or (ii) a polymer based on vinyl monomers or mixture of vinyl monomers, B is incompatible or partially compatible with the thermoset resin and incompatible with the A block and the optional C block and its glass transition temperature Tg is less than the operating temperature of the thermoset material.

Abstract: A method of orienting microphase-separated domains is disclosed, comprising applying a composition comprising an orientation control component, and a block copolymer assembly component comprising a block copolymer having at least two microphase-separated domains in which the orientation control component is substantially immiscible with the block copolymer assembly component upon forming a film; and forming a compositionally vertically segregated film on the surface of the substrate from the composition. The orientation control component and block copolymer segregate during film forming to form the compositionally vertically-segregated film on the surface of a substrate, where the orientation control component is enriched adjacent to the surface of the compositionally segregated film adjacent to the surface of the substrate, and the block copolymer assembly is enriched at an air-surface interface.

Abstract: There is described a biaxially oriented polyolefin single or multi-layer film which comprises at least one core layer comprising a propylenic polymer component and either an ethylenic polymer component (preferably 0.2% to 8% by weight of core layer) or a styrenic polymer component (preferably 0.2% to 25% by weight of core layer). The films have a dynamic loss modulus (E?), at 3 Hz and 25° C., of 28 to 136 MPa (TD) and/or 73 to 135 MPa (MD) as well as a dynamic storage modulus (E?), at 3 Hz and 25° C., of 630 to 2800 MPa (TD) and/or 1300 to 3000 MPa (MD). These films are suitable for use as a label facestock with improved conformability for example to provide improved labels for squeezable containers.

Abstract: A method of forming a nanoscale ceramic composite generally includes modifying a polymeric ceramic precursor, mixing the modified polymeric ceramic precursor with a block copolymer to form a mixture, forming an ordered structure from the mixture, wherein the modified polymeric ceramic precursor selectively associates with a specific type of block of the block copolymer, and heating the ordered structure for a time and at a temperature effective to form the nanoscale ceramic composite.

Abstract: This invention relates to polyolefin compositions. In particular, the invention pertains to elastic polymer compositions that can be more easily processed on cast film lines, extrusion lamination or coating lines. The compositions of the present invention preferably comprise an elastomeric polyolefin resin and a high pressure low density type resin.

Abstract: Provided is a method comprising reacting the anionic living end of a polymer with a compound selected from the group consisting of tin halides and silicon halides to produced a polymer with a homolytically cleavable group containing a Sn—C bond or a Si—C bond. An engineered plastic may then be produced by adding the polymer containing a homolytically cleavable group containing a Sn—C bond or a Si—C bond to a solvent comprising at least one vinyl monomer; (b) optionally adding at least one additional inert solvent; (c) optionally adding additives selected from the group consisting of extender oils, modifiers, and antioxidants; and (d) initiating polymerization of the at least one vinyl monomer by the use of an initiator and/or heat, wherein a free radical is produced from the polymer containing a homolytically cleavable group containing a Sn—C bond or a Si—C bond.

Abstract: Disclosed is a new method and compositions from the method consisting of block copolycarbonate/phosphonates that exhibit an excellent combination of flame resistance, hydrolytic stability, high Tg, low melt viscosity, low color and high toughness. Also disclosed are polymer mixtures or blends comprised of these block copolycarbonate/phosphonate compositions and commodity and engineering plastics and articles produced therefrom. Further disclosed are articles of manufacture produced from these materials, such as fibers, films, coated substrates, moldings, foams, adhesives and fiber-reinforced articles, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: Articles and methods for forming articles containing hybrid block copolymers having conjugated diene and/or alkenyl aromatic and at least one block of (1-methyl-1-alkyl)alkyl ester groups and/or anhydride groups which are derived from the ester groups and/or acid groups.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a block copolymer comprising a sequence successively comprising a semicrystalline and/or hydrolysable block, an elastomeric block and an amorphous block, comprising the following stages: a) a stage of 1,2-addition, to a terminal ethylenic group of a semicrystalline and/or hydrolysable polymer, of an alkoxyamine which can correspond to the following formula (II): b) a stage of addition, to the medium resulting from stage a), of one or more monomers which are precursors of the elastomeric block, in return for which a semicrystalline and/or hydrolysable block-b-elastomeric block diblock copolymer is obtained; c) a stage of addition, to the medium resulting from stage b), of one or more monomers which are precursors of the amorphous block, in return for which the semicrystalline and/or hydrolysable block-b-elastomeric block-b-amorphous block triblock copolymer is obtained.

Abstract: Provided herein are one-solution type thermosetting resin compositions that may be useful to form protective films for color filters used in liquid crystal displays or image sensors. According to some embodiments, the resin compositions may include a self-curable copolymer and an epoxy compound. The protective films may exhibit desirable flatness, adhesiveness, transmittance, heat resistance and chemical resistance. Also provided are methods of forming a film on a substrate, and substrates having a film formed thereon. In addition, provided herein are color filters including a film formed from a composition according to an embodiment of the invention, and liquid crystal displays and image sensors including such color filters.

Abstract: A composition for use as an organic semiconducting (OSC) material, the composition comprising: (i) at least one higher molecular weight organic semiconducting compound having a number average molecular weight (Mn) of at least 5000, and (ii) at least one lower molecular weight organic semiconducting compound having a number average molecular weight (Mn) of 1000 or less. Use of the composition in an electronic device, e.g. FET or OLED.

Abstract: The invention provides alternatives to traditional polycondensation processes for preparing copolymers. For example, in certain embodiments, the invention provides a process that includes an extrusion step and a solid state polymerization step to prepare high molecular weight block copolymer with a “hard block” contributed by a macrocyclic polyester oligomer (MPO) and a “soft block” contributed by a dihydroxyl-functionalized polymer, an oligoether, and/or a dimerized fatty acid (i.e. a polyol). The invention also provides new copolymer compositions made possible by the new processes—for example, copolymers of higher molecular weight, copolymers with higher weight ratio of soft block units to hard block units, copolymers made with higher molecular weight polyol, and copolymers with hard block units that are themselves random copolyesters of units contributed by a MPO and a cyclic ester.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a block copolymer comprising: at least a bloc A having a Tg>?60° C., preferably a Tg>0° C., and most preferably >60°B comprising at least one photoactive monomer having a photoisomerable chromophore. The photoactive monomer having the formula (I), wherein X is H or CH3—; G is —O—C(?O)—, —C(?O)—O—, a phenyl group, substituted or un-substituted, or —NR—C(?O)—, NR being linked to L and R is H or a C1-C10 alkyl group; L is a spacer group; CR is a photoisomerable chromophore. The block copolymer provides a 3D optical memory. The invention also relates to this optical 3D memory.

Abstract: An implantable medical device includes a device body at least partially formed of a polymeric material including a base polymer and a block copolymer. The block copolymer includes at least one polyethylene oxide (PEO) block and at least one polyisobutylene (PIB) block. The PEO and PIB blocks may be coupled together by a urethane or urea linkage. The block copolymer may be a triblock copolymer, PEO-PIB-PEO, and the base polymer may be a polystyrene-polyisobutylene-polystyrene triblock copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a triblock copolymer, that is multipurpose yet has sufficient properties particularly for medical applications, and is useful as a material having excellent flexibility and water absorbability, as well as to a method for producing the same, and a biocompatible material. The copolymer of the present invention is composed of segments A1 and A2 each composed of a polymer having a depsipeptide unit, such as a segment selected from a homopolymer of depsipeptide or a copolymer of lactide and depsipeptide, and segment B composed of polyalkylene glycol, such as PEG, and is a A1-B-A2 triblock copolymer having a number average molecular weight of 8000 to 500000. The biocompatible material of the present invention contains the triblock copolymer as a main component, and may be used as a tissue anti-adhesion barrier.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dispersing agent composition and to a process for treating liquid slurries of bentonite particles, optionally comprising contaminating solids, in order to remove any contaminating solids and/or the bentonite particles, wherein said dispersing agent composition is added to said slurry causing contaminating solids and/or the bentonite particles to settle without flocculation.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an impact modified composition comprising ethylene/?-olefin interpolymers. The ethylene/?-olefin interpolymers are characterized by an average block index, ABI, which is greater than zero and up to about 1.0 and a molecular weight distribution, Mw/Mn, greater than about 1.3. In addition or alternatively, the block ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer is characterized by having at least one fraction obtained by Temperature Rising Elution Fractionation (“TREF”), wherein the fraction has a block index greater than about 0.3 and up to about 1.0 and the ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer has a molecular weight distribution, Mw/Mn, greater than about 1.4.

Abstract: This invention comprises a film useful as an adhesive, a composition useful to make the film, and a laminate comprising the film contiguous with at least one metal substrate, at least one foam substrate or combination thereof. The composition comprises (a) at least one anhydride grafted olefin polymer, (b) at least one high density polyethylene, and (c) at least one elastomer which preferably has a tensile elongation at break of at least about 585%, a density of at most about 0.900 g/cm3 or a combination thereof. The anhydride grafted olefin polymer or combination thereof is preferably present in an amount of from about 20 to about 40 weight percent, the high density polyethylene or combination thereof is preferably present in an amount of from about 40 to about 60 weight percent, and the elastomer or combination thereof is preferably present in an amount of from about 17 to about 30 weight percent.