Abstract: The invention is directed to phenyl-containing functional polysiloxanes and polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer compositions made therefrom having improved optical clarity and better low temperature impact resistance.

Abstract: The polyarylate resin of the present invention includes a bisphenol residue represented by the general formula (1) and an aromatic dicarboxylic acid residue represented by the general formula (2). In formula (1), R1 and R2 each independently represent a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a halogenated alkyl group or a halogen atom, p and q each independently represent an integer of 0 to 4, and X represents a fluorine atom-containing divalent group. In formula (2), R3 and R4 each independently represent a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a halogenated alkyl group or a halogen atom, and r and s each independently represent an integer of 0 to 4.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyamic acid polymer composite and a method for producing the same, and more specifically, a polyamic acid polymer composite, which can be applied to display substrate production due to its high transparency and low thermal expansion of glass-level, and a method for producing same. The polyamic acid polymer composite comprises 50 to 99 wt % of a polyamic acid polymer having a repeating unit of Chemical Formula 1; and 1 to 50 wt % of a silica-based particle: wherein, R1 to R3, m and n have the same meanings as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Synthesis of thianthrene moiety containing silane and germane monomers and their polymerization is presented. The polymers show high refractive index, high transparency and excellent thermal stability. They are useful as dielectric films for semiconductor industry and for optical applications, including high-RI materials in CMOS image sensors.

Abstract: Silica particles having 4-30% of an organopolysiloxane grafted to surfaces thereof are provided. A silicone composition loaded with such silica particles has high transparency, minimized permeability to corrosive gases, and improved encapsulation ability.

Abstract: A benzoxazine-bridged compound is provided. The compound has a low dielectric constant, a high mechanic strength and a high glass transition temperature. The compound has a highly cross-linked structure with a yellow-light photoluminescent emission. Characterization of the present disclosure has been conducted with Fourier transform infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, molecular mass and elemental analysis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polysiloxane-polycarbonate copolymer and a method of manufacturing the same. More specifically, the present invention relates to a polysiloxane-polycarbonate copolymer in which the molecular weight of the siloxane monomer constituting the copolymer is maintained in a specifically high level and thus excellent low-temperature impact resistance can be achieved even with low siloxane content, and the viscosity of the copolymer is maintained in a low level and thus flowability and moldability can be improved; and a method of manufacturing the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides an example for the construction of stable quantum dots, such as CdS quantum dots, on the surface of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) templated and stabilized, such as by attached 1?3 C-branched amide-based dendrons. The construction and method of preparation is applicable to both single- and multi-walled carbon nanotubes, other types of appropriately modified polymeric and oligomeric materials, along with the use of many other types of dendrons, and other materials capable of forming quantum dots.

Abstract: The present teachings disclose a fuser member comprising a substrate, a functional layer disposed on the substrate and an outer layer disposed on the functional layer. The outer layer comprises a cross-linked perfluorinated polyether.

Abstract: Provided herein are silicon-based compositions, which after curing is a coating composition having strong substrate adhesion and scratch resistance. The compositions are formed from a mixture of constituents comprising: from about 20% to about 90% (w/w) of a first siloxane selected from the group consisting of silsesquioxane, methylmethoxysiloxane, and combinations thereof; and from about 10% to about 80% (w/w) of one or more silicon compounds selected from the group consisting of a second siloxane, silane, and silazane. Optionally, the compositions may comprise from about 0.1% to about 5% (w/w) alkyltitanate.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a silicon-sulfur polymer, a solid electrolyte comprising the silicon-sulfur polymer, and a corresponding solid-state lithium-ion battery. The silicon-sulfur polymer of the present disclosure is a polymer compound comprising both an inorganic backbone-chain structure and an organic side-chain structure, and has the characteristics of both the organic polymer and the inorganic polymer as well as many unique properties. Therefore, the solid electrolyte formed by the silicon-sulfur polymer and the solid-state lithium-ion battery thereof have many good characteristics including a good lithium-ion-conduction capability, better thermal endurance, a wider range of operating temperatures, and better thermostability.

Abstract: The present invention is a polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer (A-1) comprising a polycarbonate block composed of a specific structural unit and a polyorganosiloxane block composed of a specific structural unit, wherein (1) the content of the polyorganosiloxane block portion is 1 to 30% by mass, (2) the average number of the repeating structural units represented by the general formula (II) is 70 to 1000, (3) the viscosity-average molecular weight of the copolymer is 13000 to 26000, and (4) the content of the phenol residue having an allyl group in the copolymer is 400 ppm by mass or less, the copolymer providing a molded article having excellent thermal stability and excellent color tone after even when the molding is carried out at high temperature; a process for production of the copolymer; and a polycarbonate resin using the polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer.

Abstract: A polymer and a method of forming a polymer are provided. The polymer has the general structure (I): wherein M is a main group element, a transition metal element, or an organic moiety; X is a main group element selected from S, P, As, Se, Te, and Sb; R1 is a direct bond between M and the ethylene group depicted between M and X or a hydrocarbyl linking moiety having between 1 and about 9 carbon atoms; R2 is a hydrocarbyl moiety; R3 is an organic linking group; Y has a value of 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4; Z has a value of 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4; YY has a value of 0, 1 or 2; and Y, YY, and Z are such that the total number of moieties bonded to M is 3, 4, 5, or 6.

Abstract: There is provided herein a functionalized ionic silicone composition comprising a silicone of the formula (I): M1aM2bM3cD1dD2eD3fT1gT2hT3iQj??(I) which contains a monovalent radical bearing ion-pairs and having the formula (II): -A-Ix?Mny+; where A is a spacing group having at least 2 spacing atoms selected from a divalent hydrocarbon or hydrocarbonoxy group, where I is an ionic group such as sulfonate —SO3?, carboxylate —COO?, phosphonate —PO32? group and phosphate —OPO32?, where M is hydrogen or a cation independently selected from alkali metals, alkali earth metals, transition metals, metals, quaternary ammonium and phosphonium groups; or, zwitterions having the formula (III): —R?—NR?2+—R??—I??(III) where I is defined as above, and where the subscript a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j are zero or positive subject to the following limitations: 2?a+b+c+d+e+f+g+h+i+j?6000, b+e+h>0 and c+f+i>0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to quick-drying two-component polyurethane coating compositions, to processes for preparing them, and to their use.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electrophotographic member capable of more definitely suppressing occurrence of a C set image. The electrophotographic member has a surface layer including a modified polysiloxane having a structure represented by the following formula (1). In the formula (1), G represents a bivalent group having an ethylene oxide chain represented by (—O—C2H4—) and L represents polysiloxane having at least a SiO4/2(Q) unit or a SiO3/2(T) unit.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a polycarbonate-polydiorganosiloxane copolymer having improved transparency. The present invention is the polycarbonate-polydiorganosiloxane copolymer comprises a polycarbonate block and a polydiorganosiloxane block, wherein (i) the copolymer has an aggregation structure comprising a matrix of the polycarbonate and polydiorganosiloxane domains dispersed therein; (ii) the polydiorganosiloxane domains have an average size of 5 to 40 nm and a normalized dispersity of not more than 30%; and (iii) the total light transmittance is not less than 88%.

Abstract: Linear siloxane polymers having low viscosities, precise molecular weights and two distinct polymer termini are provided. Preferred viscosities are greater than 5 cSt and less than 20,000 cSt, and the preferred functionalities at the polymer termini are one hydrogen and one vinyl group, each attached to a silicon atom. Methods for producing such siloxane polymers are also described In the presence of catalysts, such as Pt0 complexes, these siloxanes undergo step-growth polymerization to form elastomers at temperatures below 150° C.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for manufacturing a reactive polysiloxane solution, the method comprising: a condensation process for hydrolyzing and copolycondensing a starting compound containing an organosilicon compound having a reactive functional group selected from a (meth)acryloyl group and an oxetanyl group, and also having a siloxane bond-forming group to synthetize a reactive polysiloxane represented by general formula (1); a dissolution process for dissolving the obtained reactive polysiloxane in an organic solvent for water washing; and a washing process for bringing the obtained organic solution and water in contact with each other to remove the water layer from the mixed liquid. The organic solvent for water washing that is used is a compound (e.g., propylene glycol mono butyl ether, 1-pentanol) including a hydroxyl group, having a boiling point at 1 atm of 110° C.-200° C., and a solubility of 10 g or less in 100 g of water at 20° C.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel polyorganosiloxane, a polycarbonate resin composition comprising the same and a modified polycarbonate resin. Disclosed is also a novel polyorganosiloxane derivative which may be utilized in various applications and is used in particular as an impact modifier, a modifier or a comonomer of polycarbonate resin.

Abstract: A current breaker case including a polycarbonate resin composition that includes a polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer and has a viscosity-average molecular weight of 18000 to 25000.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polysiloxane compound having a structure represented by formula 1: wherein each of F1, F2, F3 and F4 is individually selected from one of a first group, a second group, a third group and a fourth group, the first group is selected from a C2˜C10 hydrocarbon group having amino group(s), a C2˜C10 hydrocarbon group having epoxy group(s), a C2˜C10 hydrocarbon group having carbonyl group(s) or a C2˜C10 hydrocarbon group having alkoxy group(s), the second group is a C2˜C10 hydrocarbon group having amino group(s), the third group is selected from a C2˜C10 hydrocarbon group having epoxy group(s), a C2˜C10 hydrocarbon group having carbonyl group(s), a C2˜C10 hydrocarbon group having SiCl group(s) or a C2˜C10 hydrocarbon group having alkoxy group(s), the fourth group is selected from a C2˜C10 hydrocarbon group having aryl group(s) or a C2˜C10 hydrocarbon group having alkoxy group(s).

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 invention relates to silicone resins comprising metallosiloxane which contains Si—O-Metal bonds and borosiloxane containing Si—O—B bonds and potentially Si—O—Si and/or M-O-M and/or B—O—B bonds. It also relates to the preparation of such silicone resins and to their use in thermoplastic or thermosetting organic polymer or rubber or thermoplastic/rubber blends compositions to reduce the flammability or enhance scratch and/or abrasion resistance of the organic polymer compositions. It further relates to coatings made of such silicone resins for scratch resistance enhancement or flame retardant properties.

Abstract: One-part moisture curable sealant compositions and methods of making the same are provided. The compositions include a silyl-functional polythioether and a polyepoxide. Methods of making sealant compositions are also provided.

Abstract: This invention includes a wettable biomedical device containing a high molecular weight hydrophilic polymer and a hydroxyl-functionalized silicone-containing monomer.

Abstract: An adhesive system including a synergistic combination of a light curable silicone-containing adhesive composition and an amine-containing primer composition that provides desirable bond strength between two articles preferably one of the articles including a polyolefin or polyolefin-based thermoplastic elastomer. Methods of connecting articles, preferably those utilized in fluid transfer applications, utilizing the adhesive system and the resulting adhered assemblies are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are perfluoroethers and perfluoroether compositions useful in high temperature aerospace applications. The perfluoroethers can be adapted for use with various curing chemistries.

Abstract: The invention relates to an isocyanate-terminated polysiloxane material that can preferably be used as a curing agent, hardener or co-reactant in coatings. The invention further relates to a method of manufacturing the isocyanate-terminated polysiloxane material by partially hydrolyzing a methoxy-functional polysiloxane such as a methyl phenyl polysiloxane, and reacting it with a polyisocyanate to yield the isocyanate-terminated polysiloxane hardener. The hardener can preferably be used with any isocyanate-reactive functional group of another component to form coating systems, including acrylics, polyesters, epoxies and urethanes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions based on silane-functional polymers that are suitable for the adhesive bonding, sealing and coating of porous substrates, more particularly of porous mineral substrates, and that even after water storage ensure effective adhesion of the composition to the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer economically and stably, in particular, the present invention is concerned with a method for continuous production of a polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer including (A) a step of withdrawing a polymerization reaction solution obtained by polymerizing a dihydric phenol compound, a carbonate precursor, and a polyorganosiloxane in the presence of an alkaline compound aqueous solution and a water-insoluble organic solvent continuously or intermittently from a reactor; (B) a step of separating the polymerization reaction solution withdrawn in the step (A) into an aqueous phase and a water-insoluble organic solvent phase; and (C) a step of after washing the water-insoluble organic solvent phase separated in the step (B) with an acidic aqueous solution, separating the resultant into an aqueous phase and a water-insoluble organic solvent phase, wherein the aqueous phase separated in the step (C) is extracted wit

Abstract: Synthesis of thianthrene moiety containing silane and germane monomers and their polymerization is presented. The polymers show high refractive index, high transparency and excellent thermal stability. They are useful as dielectric films for semiconductor industry and for optical applications, including high-RI materials in CMOS image sensors.

Abstract: The present invention has an objective to easily obtain an emulsion exhibiting superior storage stability, and in particular, an emulsion of a polyorganosiloxane. The present invention provides a method for producing an emulsion characterized by obtaining an emulsion by emulsifying a mixture of an oil and a surfactant, obtained by synthesizing the surfactant in the oil. In particular, the method is suitably used for the preparation of an emulsion of an organopolysiloxane (A) which is usually difficult to be stably emulsified. A silicone-based surfactant (B), and in particular, a silicone-based surfactant having a small degree of polymerization of a siloxane chain such as a trisiloxane is synthesized in an oil. Thereby, an emulsion exhibiting superior storage stability can be produced.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide for compositions including a crosslinkable silane-terminated polymer having at least one crosslinkable silyl group in each molecule. The crosslinkable silane-terminated polymer comprises a reaction product of at least a isocyanate capped hydrosilylated polymer and a polyol having a nominal functionality of at least 2 which is at least one of a polycarbonate polyol, a natural oil based polyol, a polyoxyalkyleneamine, a difunctional aromatic amine, a polybutyloxide polyether polyol, and a polytetramethylene glycol.

Abstract: Photoactive polymers comprising first and second co-monomer repeat units, the first co-monomer repeat unit comprising a moiety selected from the group consisting of an alkylthieno[3,4-c]pyrrole-4,6-dione moiety and a 1,3-dithiophene-5-alkylthieno[3,4-c]pyrrole-4,6-dione moiety, and the second co-monomer repeat unit comprising a moiety selected from the group consisting of a 4,4?-dialkyl-dithieno[3,2-b:2?3?-d]silole moiety, an ethylene moiety, a thiophene moiety, an N-alkylcarbazole moiety, an N-(1-alkyl)dithieno[3,2-b:2?3?-d]pyrrole moiety and a 4,8-dialkyloxylbenzo[1,2-b:3,4-b]dithiophene moiety are described herein. These polymers are suitable for use in photovoltaic cells and field effect transistors.

Abstract: Methods for producing regioregular poly(aryl ethynyl)-poly(aryl vinyl) and monomers for preparing the regioregular poly(aryl ethynyl)-poly(aryl vinyl) polymers are described herein. Regioregular poly(aryl ethynyl)-poly(aryl vinyl) are useful for electronics, among other things.

Abstract: This invention pertains to silsesquioxane resins useful in antireflective coatings wherein the silsesquioxane resin comprises the units (Ph(CH2)rSiO(3-x)/2(OR?)x)m (HSiO(3-x)/2(OR?)x)n (MeSiO(3-x)/2(OR?)x)o (RSiO(3-x)/2(OR?)x)p (R1SiO(3-x)/2(OR?)x)q where Ph is a phenyl group, Me is a methyl group; R? is hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R is selected from a carboxylic acid group, a carboxylic acid forming group, and mixtures thereof; and R1 is selected from substituted phenyl groups, ester groups, polyether groups; mercapto groups, sulfur-containing organic functional groups, hydroxyl producing group, aryl sulphonic ester groups, and reactive or curable organic functional groups; and r has a value of 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4; x has a value of 0, 1 or 2; wherein in the resin m has a value of 0 to 0.90; n has a value of 0.05 to 0.99; o has a value of 0 to 0.95; p has a value of 0.01 to 0.5; q has a value of 0 to 0.5; and m+n+o+p+q?1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a two-component sealant comprising a first part and a second part wherein a) the first part (X) comprises: (i) a polyalkyleneoxide polymer having one or more unsaturated end groups (ii) an addition reaction catalyst b) the second part (Y) comprises: (i) an organosiloxane comprising one or more Si—H groups. The present invention also relates to medical devices used in connection with the sealant, mixing devices for delivering and mixing the first part and the second part of the sealant, and methods for applying the sealant.

Abstract: Provided are a hydroxy-terminated siloxane, a polysiloxane-polycarbonate copolymer including same as a repeating unit, and a preparation method thereof. The hydroxyl-terminated siloxane has the structure of chemical formula 1.

Abstract: This invention includes a wettable biomedical device containing a high molecular weight hydrophilic polymer and a hydroxyl-functionalized silicone-containing monomer.

Abstract: A reactive, non-hydrolyzable silane. The silane comprises a quaternary silicon atom and first and second terminal groups. Each of the first and second terminal groups is chemically bonded to the quaternary silicon atom and is selected from a group consisting of cyanate ester, epoxide, episulfide, acrylate, alkene, styrenic, maleimide, phthalonitrile, acetylene, aryl ethynylene, benzoxazine, anthracene, aniline, trifluorovinyl ether, and perfluorocyclobutyl.

Abstract: The present invention relates on the use of 1,3-dihydroxyalkyl functionalized polyorganosiloxanes in compositions for the treatment of materials having a fibrous structure, such as leather, furs, textiles and paper. The invention further relates to a process for treating fibrous materials with waterproofing.

Abstract: The invention relates to the preparation of a rubber composition containing a pre-treated precipitated silica and a tire having a component comprised of such rubber composition. The pre-treated silica is a precipitated silica having been pre-treated with a silica coupling agent comprised of an alkoxyorganomercaptosilane to form a precipitated silica/coupling agent composite prior to its blending with a rubber composition. The rubber composition preparation involves reacting said pretreated silica/coupling agent composite with a combination of bis(3-triethoxysilylpropyl) polysulfides in situ within the rubber composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a triblock copolymer and a viscoelastic biostable foam comprising the same.

Abstract: A polymer composite composition wherein at least one of the constituents is a silicone ionomer and the other constituent is polymer.

Abstract: Provided are a silicone resin that yields a cured product excellent in flexibility, toughness, and heat resistance and high in transparency, a process for producing the said silicone resin, and a curable resin composition comprising the said silicone resin. The silicone resin is obtained by reacting an organopolysiloxane containing SiH groups represented by general formula (3) with an organopolysiloxane containing hydroxyl groups at both ends represented by general formula (5) and an alcohol containing radically reactive groups represented by general formula (6) in the presence of a hydroxylamine compound represented by general formula (4) as a catalyst and this silicone resin is used in formulating a curable resin composition.

Abstract: Hydrogen, methyl, acetyl or butyl capped Polyether modified Silicone (PES) containing compositions are disclosed. The PES containing compositions can be used as defoamers or deaerators in coating compositions and, in particular, for airless sprayed compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods for preparing polyheterosiloxane materials having at least two different non-Si metal elements. The polyheterosiloxane materials prepared by these methods are solid materials which can be easily dispersed in a solvent of choice.

Abstract: The invention relates to the production of nitrone-bearing siloxanes and their use as additives for radiation-curable coatings.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cosmetic for hair in which smooth combability without a frictional sensation during cleansing and applying to hair, namely during wetting, the aforementioned effects are not lost by a rinsing operation, smooth combability during and after drying the hair is exhibited, a moisturizing feeling on touch is exhibited without stickiness, and a flexible styling sensation is provided to the hair. A co-modified organopolysiloxane having both a specified hydrophilic group and a siloxane dendron structure-containing group is blended in a cosmetic for hair as an essential component.