Abstract: A method of preparing an organosilanol compound is disclosed. The method comprises reacting (A) an initial organosilicon compound and (B) water in the presence of (C) a catalyst. The catalyst (C) is selected from: (C1) [(C8H12irCl]2[(p-cymene)RuCl2]2; and (C3) Pd/C. The initial organosilicon compound (A) has the general formula HO—Si(R)2—[Si(R)2O]a—OSi(R)2—Y and the organosilanol compound has the general formula HO—Si(R)2-[Si(R)2O]a—OSi(R)2—Y, where each R is an independently selected hydrocarbyl group; Y comprises a functional moiety selected from alkoxysilyl moieties, epoxide moieties, and acryloxy moieties, with the proviso that Y is other than the acryloxy moieties when the catalyst (C) is (C3) Pd/C; and subscript a is 0 or 1. The organosilanol compound prepared by the method is also provided.

Abstract: Provided is an epoxy resin composition that can achieve excellent low dielectric characteristics and high adhesive strength to metal. Specifically, provided is an epoxy resin composition comprising organic fine particles and an epoxy resin having a specific structure.

Abstract: Provided is a method for preparing an epoxy compound having an alkoxysilyl group effectively by using a mild catalyst as well as an aromatic alcohol ring-opening agent. The preparation method for an epoxy compound having an alkoxysilyl group includes: performing a ring opening step by reacting an epoxy compound having an epoxide group, which is a starting material, with an aromatic alcohol ring-opening agent in the presence of a phosphine-based catalyst and an optional solvent so as to obtain an intermediate having a partially ring-opened epoxide group; and performing an alkoxysilylation step by reacting the intermediate having a partially ring-opened epoxide with isocyanate alkoxysilane.

Abstract: A diffusion barrier structure, and a conductive laminate and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The conductive laminate includes a substrate, a diffusion barrier structure, and a conductive layer. The diffusion barrier structure is formed between the substrate and the conductive layer. The diffusion barrier structure includes a discontinuous modifying layer and a barrier layer. The discontinuous modifying layer is disposed on the substrate. A material for composing the discontinuous modifying layer is a polymer with hydrophilic group. The barrier layer is disposed on the substrate and the discontinuous modifying layer. A material for composing the barrier layer includes at least one self-healing polymer.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a method of fabricating a nano-sized structure in a resin element by nanoimprint lithography (NIL). The method reduces adhesive failure during NIL demolding by inhibiting polymerization at the interface between the resin element and the template. The template includes a polymerization inhibiting compound. The method includes pressing the template onto the resin element (or the resin element onto the template) to form the nano-sized structure in the resin element. The method also including diffusing the polymerization inhibiting compound from the template to the resin element, e.g., by holding them together for a period of time. A layer of the polymerization inhibiting compound is therefore formed at an interface of the template and resin element. The polymerization inhibiting compound inhibits polymerization at the interface. After the diffusion, the resin element is cured. Then the template is removed from the resin element.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a method of fabricating a nano-sized structure in a resin element by nanoimprint lithography (NIL). The method reduces adhesive failure during NIL demolding by inhibiting polymerization at the interface between the resin element and the template. The template includes a polymerization inhibiting compound. The method includes pressing the template onto the resin element (or the resin element onto the template) to form the nano-sized structure in the resin element. The method also including diffusing the polymerization inhibiting compound from the template to the resin element, e.g., by holding them together for a period of time. A layer of the polymerization inhibiting compound is therefore formed at an interface of the template and resin element. The polymerization inhibiting compound inhibits polymerization at the interface. After the diffusion, the resin element is cured. Then the template is removed from the resin element.

Abstract: The present embodiments herein generally relate to thermoset resins that are derived from vegetable oil based sources, including fibrous plant sources. The utilization of plant based oil as starting materials makes the technology a green alternative to currently available solutions. This, coupled with the novel synthetic methods that are utilized, results in a transformation of the plant based oils into useful, durable, and resilient thermoset resins.

Abstract: The present embodiments herein generally relate to thermoset resins that are derived from vegetable oil based sources, including fibrous plant sources. The utilization of plant based oil as starting materials makes the technology a green alternative to currently available solutions. This, coupled with the novel synthetic methods that are utilized, results in a transformation of the plant based oils into useful, durable, and resilient thermoset resins.

Abstract: High activity metal nanoparticle catalysts, such as Pd or Pt nanoparticle catalysts, are provided. Adsorption of metal precursors such as Pd or Pt precursors onto carbon based materials such as graphene followed by solventless (or low-solvent) microwave irradiation at ambient conditions results in the formation of catalysts in which metal nanoparticles are supported on i) the surface of the carbon based materials and ii) in/on/within defects/holes in the carbon based materials.

Abstract: Composition containing at least one fluorinated silane of the formula (I): (Rf)p—Y—(SiQkZ3-k)w??(I) wherein: Rf represents monovalent R1f(OC4F8)a—(OC3F6)b—(OC2F4)c—(OCF2)d wherein a, b, c, and d independently represent an integer of from 3 to 200 inclusive, and the sum of a, b, c, and d is at least 1; R1f is fluorinated alkyl group, linear or branched, with 1-4 carbons; Y represents a polyvalent organic group, Q represents a hydrolyzable group, a hydroxyl group, or alkyloxy group and is capable of forming a siloxane bond with Si atoms located at the terminal of the molecular chain of formula (I) or other active sites of the treated surface, Z is a monovalent alkyl group, or hydrogen; p is 1 or 2, w is 2-14, p+w is 3 to 15, and k is from 1 to 3.

Abstract: A siloxane resin and photoelectric device employing the same are provided. The siloxane resin composition includes (a) 45-87 parts by weight of a first siloxane compound represented by Formula (I), wherein each R1 is independently C1-3 alkyl group, and n is an integer from 2 to 15; (b) 5-35 parts by weight of a second siloxane compound represented by Formula (II), wherein each R2 and R3 are independently C1-3 alkyl group; each R4 is independently C1-3 alkyl group, or epoxy group; x?1, y?2, and x/y is from about 0.

Abstract: Disclosed are an epoxy compound having an alkoxysilyl group, a composite of which exhibits good heat resistant properties and/or a cured product of which exhibits good flame retardant properties, a method of preparing the same, a composition comprising the same, and a cured product and a use of the composition. An alkoxysilylated epoxy compound comprising at least one of Chemical Formula S1 substituent and at least two epoxy groups in a core, a method of preparing the epoxy compound by an allylation, a claisen rearrangement, an epoxidation and an alkoxysilylation, an epoxy composition comprising the epoxy compound, and a cured product and a use of the composition are provided. The composite of the disclosed exhibits improved chemical bonding, good heat resistant properties, a low CTE, a high glass transition temperature or Tg-less. The cured product of the composition exhibits good flame retardant properties.

Abstract: A novel organopolysiloxane copolymer is disclosed. The copolymer has excellent surface active power and exhibits excellent blending stability in cosmetic preparations and excellent feeling improvement characteristics in comparison to conventionally known polyether-modified silicones and silicone-containing alternating copolymers. The organopolysiloxane copolymer can be used in combination with various cosmetic formulation ingredients. The copolymer is an AB-type organopolysiloxane copolymer which has a silylalkyl group having a carbosiloxane dendrimer structure at one end of the molecular chain, and a hydrophilic segment at the other end. A method for producing the AB-type organopolysiloxane copolymer; a surfactant and a powder processing agent which are respectively composed of the organopolysiloxane copolymer; and a composition for external application and a cosmetic formulation which respectively contain the organopolysiloxane copolymer are also disclosed.

Abstract: There is provided a composition including an alkoxysilylated epoxy compound, a composition of which exhibits good heat resistance properties, low CTE and high glass transition temperature or Tg-less and not requiring a separate coupling agent, and inorganic particles, a cured product formed of the composition, and a use of the cured product. An epoxy composition including an alkoxysilylated epoxy compound and inorganic particles, an epoxy composition including an epoxy compound, inorganic particles and a curing agent, a cured product of the composition, and a use of the composition are provided. Since chemical bonds may be formed between the alkoxysilyl group and the inorganic particles and between the alkoxysilyl groups, a composition of the composition including the alkoxysilylated epoxy compound and the inorganic particles exhibits improved heat resistance properties, decreased CTE, and increased glass transition temperature or Tg less.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are cobalt terpyridine complexes containing a single ligand coordinated to the cobalt, and their use as hydrosilylation and/or dehydrogenative silylation and crosslinking catalysts. The cobalt complexes also exhibit adequate air stability for handling and manipulation.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a chromatographic stationary phase material for various different modes of chromatography represented by Formula 1: [X](W)a(Q)b(T)c (Formula 1). X can be a high purity chromatographic core composition having a surface comprising a silica core material, metal oxide core material, an inorganic-organic hybrid material or a group of block copolymers thereof. W can be absent and/or can include hydrogen and/or can include a hydroxyl on the surface of X. Q can be a functional group that minimizes retention variation over time (drift) under chromatographic conditions utilizing low water concentrations. T can include one or more hydrophilic, polar, ionizable, and/or charged functional groups that chromatographically interact with the analyte. Additionally, b and c can be positive numbers, with the ratio 0.05?(b/c)?100, and a?0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an alkoxysilylated epoxy compound, a composite of which exhibits good heat resistance properties, low CTE and high glass transition temperature and not requiring a coupling agent, a composition including the same, a cured product formed of the composition, a use of the cured product, and a method of preparing the epoxy compound having alkoxysilyl group. An epoxy compound having an epoxy group and an alkoxysilyl group, a composition including the epoxy compound, a curing agent, a filler and/or a reaction catalyst, a cured product of the composition, and a use of the composition including an electronic part are provided. In a composite and/or cured product, the epoxy composition forms chemical bonds and exhibits improved heat resistance properties, decreased CTE, and increased glass transition temperature or Tg less. The cured product exhibits good flame retardant property by the introduction of the alkoxysilyl group.

Abstract: An epoxy group-containing a fluorene compound has a methallyl group at the end thereof and is represented by the following general formula (1): wherein R represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group. The compound gives a compound excellent in regioselectivity at the time of hydrosilylation with a Si—H containing organosilicon compound, with a less formed amount of an internally added ? adduct, as compared with the conventionally known fluorene compound having an allyl group, so that heat resistance of the resulting organosilicon compound is expected to be improved whereby it is a useful compound.

Abstract: Coatings are provided in which surfaces may be activated by covalently bonding a combination of silane derivatives (A) to the metal surface, covalently bonding a lactone polymer (B) to the silane derivative by in situ ring opening polymerization, and depositing at least one layer of a polyester (C) on the bonded lactone polymer. Biologically active agents or therapeutic compounds may be deposited with any of the polyester layers. Such coated surfaces may be useful in medical devices, in particular stents.

Abstract: Provided are an adhesive film, and an organic electronic device (OED) encapsulation product using the same. Dimensional stability, lifespan, and durability may be enhanced even when a panel of an organic electronic device is large-sized and formed as a thin film by controlling dimensional tolerance and edge angular tolerance of the adhesive film, thereby ensuring long-term reliability, and process yields may be enhanced when the adhesive film is applied to an automation process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an alkoxysilylated epoxy compound, a composite exhibiting good heat resistance properties, low CTE and high glass transition temperature and not requiring a coupling agent, a composition including the same, a cured product formed of the composition, a use of the cured product, and a method of preparing the epoxy compound having alkoxysilyl group. An epoxy compound having an epoxy group and an alkoxysilyl group, a composition including the epoxy compound, a curing agent, a filler and/or a reaction catalyst, a cured product of the composition, and a use of the composition including an electronic part are provided. In a composite and/or cured product, the epoxy composition exhibits improved heat resistance properties, decreased CTE, and increased glass transition temperature or Tg-less. The cured product exhibits good flame retardant properties by the introduction of the alkoxysilyl group.

Abstract: There is provided an epoxy group-containing silicone condensate that yields cured products with excellent transparency, thermal resistance and gas barrier properties. An epoxysilicone condensate which is the product of hydrolytic condensation of an epoxy group-containing alkoxysilane compound represented by formula (1): and an alkoxysilane compound represented by formula (2): Si(OR12)mR134-m??(2) wherein when the number of moles of the epoxy group-containing alkoxysilane compound (1) is x and the number of moles of the alkoxysilane compound (2) is y, 0.2?my/nx?0.7, a curable composition comprising the condensate, and a cured product of the composition.

Abstract: Low viscosity polyorganosiloxanes comprising a) at least one polyorganosiloxane group, b) at least one quaternary ammonium group, c) at least one terminal ester group, methods of the manufacture thereof and their use for the modification of surfaces of substrates.

Abstract: Pendant dipodal silanes having formula (I) and methods for their synthesis are provided. In formula (I), R is an organic radical other than methyl and X may be a halogen, an alkoxy group, an acetoxy group, or a dialkylamino group. Films, adhesives, and composites formed from the inventive dipodal silanes generally demonstrate significantly greater hydrolytic resistance and film-forming ability than conventional silanes.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of separating a compound of interest, particularly unsaturated compound(s) of interest, from a mixture. The compound is separated using a column having a chromatographic stationary phase material for various different modes of chromatography containing a first substituent and a second substituent. The first substituent minimizes compound retention variation over time under chromatographic conditions. The second substituent chromatographically and selectively retains the compound by incorporating one or more aromatic, polyaromatic, heterocyclic aromatic, or polyheterocyclic aromatic hydrocarbon groups, each group being optionally substituted with an aliphatic group.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of preparing a surface-modified inorganic filler, comprising the steps of: drying an inorganic filler; treating the inorganic filler with fluorine-containing gas to bond fluorine (F) to a part of the surface of the inorganic filler; and bonding a functional group-bonded silane coupling agent to another part of the surface of the inorganic filler, this other part of the surface thereof being not bonded with fluorine.

Abstract: Pendant dipodal silanes having formula (I) and methods for their synthesis are provided. In formula (I), R is an organic radical other than methyl and X may be a halogen, an alkoxy group, an acetoxy group, or a dialkylamino group. Films, adhesives, and composites formed from the inventive dipodal silanes generally demonstrate significantly greater hydrolytic resistance and film-forming ability than conventional silanes.

Abstract: This invention provides mixed-mode stationary phase compositions, devices and systems comprising the stationary phases as well as methods of producing these compositions using epoxide ring-opening reactions. Also provided are methods of using the stationary phases of the invention in separations.

Abstract: Oligomer-grafted nanofiller compositions and composites including oligomer-grafted nanofillers are disclosed. An oligomer-grafted nanofiller composition for disposition in a polymer matrix, the polymeric matrix comprising polymers derived from a plurality of polymerizable units, can include a nanoparticle, one or more coupling groups bonded to the nanoparticle; and one or more oligomers bonded to the one or more coupling groups. In an embodiment the oligomer is derived from two or more polymerizable units, at least one polymerizable unit being at least substantially similar to at least one of the polymerizable units of the polymer matrix. In another embodiment the oligomer comprises two or more polymerizable units and improves dispersion, interfacial strength, or both dispersion and interfacial strength between the nanoparticle and the polymer matrix. Composites and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides materials and methods for forming coatings on substrates. The coatings are durable and resistant to damage from environmental, chemical, thermal, and/or radiative sources. In some embodiments, the coatings comprise bilayers of electrostatically charged materials. The bilayers are created by alternately applying solutions comprising water-soluble, electrostatically charged materials. Durability is imparted to the coatings by the formation of crosslinks that are formed within and between layers after deposition of the coatings.

Abstract: The present invention discloses high yielding enantioselective process for synthesis of Oseltamivir from readily available starting material, cis-1,4-butene diol. The process features incorporation of chirality using sharpless asymmetric epoxidation (AE) and diastereoselective Barbier allylation and construction of cyclohexene carboxylic acid ester core through a ring closing metathesis (RCM) reaction. Further also disclosed herein is synthesis of (?)-methyl 3-epi-shikimate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a photocurable resin composition that is alkali-developable, provides a cured product having excellent adhesiveness and scratch resistance, and is useful as a hard-coat material for an image display surface of an image display device. Also disclosed is a novel siloxane compound that is useful as a resin component of the aforementioned photocurable resin composition. Specifically, the invention provides: a photocurable resin composition including (A) a polyol acrylate compound, (B) a compound including, in the molecule thereof, an acrylic or methacrylic group and a carboxyl group, (C) a siloxane compound represented by one of the general formulae (1) to (4), and (D) a photoradical generating agent; and a novel siloxane compound represented by the general formula (4). The specific contents of the general formulae (1) to (4) are as described in the Description.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a coating composition, a film made of the coating composition, and method for preparing the coating composition. The coating composition includes a product prepared from cross-linking a (a) polysilsesquioxane with a (b) compound with the structure represented by Formula (I): wherein R is independently a hydroxyl group, or C1-8 alkoxy group, R1 is a C3-12 epoxy group, C3-12 acrylate group, C3-12 alkylacryloxy group, C3-12 aminoalkyl group, C3-12 isocyanate-alkyl group, C3-12 alkylcarboxylic acid group, C3-12 alkyl halide group, C3-12 mercaptoalkyl group, C3-12 alkyl group, or C3-12 alkenyl group, and R2 is a hydroxyl group, C1-8 alkyl group, or C1-8 alkoxy group.

Abstract: Disclosed are an epoxy compound having an alkoxysilyl group, a composite of which exhibits good heat resistant properties and/or a cured product of which exhibits good flame retardant properties, a method of preparing the same, a composition comprising the same, and a cured product and a use of the composition. An alkoxysilylated epoxy compound comprising at least one of Chemical Formula S1 substituent and at least two epoxy groups in a core, a method of preparing the epoxy compound by an allylation, a claisen rearrangement, an epoxidation and an alkoxysilylation, an epoxy composition comprising the epoxy compound, and a cured product and a use of the composition are provided. The composite of the disclosed exhibits improved chemical bonding, good heat resistant properties, a low CTE, a high glass transition temperature or Tg-less The cured product of the composition exhibits good flame retardant properties.

Abstract: A coating including an oligomer is disclosed, the oligomer being the reaction product of an epoxy silane, a multifunctional (meth)acrylate; and a polymerizable fluorochemical. The polymerizable fluorochemical can be fluorinated (meth)acrylate or a polymerizable fluorinated urethane. Phototools having a layer of the coating on a substrate can be made. A method of making a printed assembly such as a printed circuit board is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an epoxy group-containing novel fluorene compound having a methallyl group at the end thereof represented by the following general formula (1): wherein R represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, which compound gives a compound excellent in regioselectivity at the time of hydrosilylation with a Si—H containing organosilicon compound, with a less formed amount of an internally added ? adduct, as compared with the conventionally known fluorene compound having an allyl group, so that heat resistance of the resulting organosilicon compound is expected to be improved whereby it is a useful compound.

Abstract: A patterned fine particle film structure includes a fine particle layer including fine particles arranged and bound to a surface of a substrate coated with a patterned film including a first film compound having a first functional group. The fine particles are coated with films including a first coupling agent having a first coupling reactive group that undergoes a coupling reaction with the first functional group to form a bond. The fine particle layer is bound by a bond formed through a coupling reaction. In an embodiment, fine particles coated with films of a film compound that reacts with the first coupling reactive group and the fine particles are alternately bound to the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process that is useful for surface functionalization of a substrate comprising at least one hydroxyl function, in which one or more point regions of said surface are brought into contact with an ionic liquid matrix containing at least one reactive molecule, as it is known, that carries at least one reactive function, under conditions that are suitable for the creation of a covalent bond between said reactive function of the molecule and a hydroxyl function of said surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for activating a solid support material with epoxy groups and for immobilizing ligands thereon, utilizing phase transfer catalytic conditions. The method permits the introduction of epoxy groups and specific nucleophilic ligands on the support material with a high level of substitution. Furthermore, the invention provides a general method for immobilizing a ligand for use in a wide variety of chromatographic separation procedures such as ion exchange chromatography, hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HIC), reverse phase chromatography (RPC), or affinity chromatography.

Abstract: Mixtures are described which contain reaction products of one or more amines with one or more epoxides and additionally isocyanates. Applying such mixtures to textile fabrics, especially polyester fiber fabrics, reduces or prevents unpleasant sweaty odor after physical exercise. The effects are very durable to laundering.

Abstract: It comprises a preparation process of entecavir comprising: submitting a (1S,3R)-3-(tert-butyldimethylsilyloxy)-1-(oxiran-2-yl)pent-4-yn-1-ol (VIII) to a double esterification and to a radicalary cyclization, yielding a compound of formula (V), where either a compound of formula (VIII) is submitted to a first esterification reaction, then to a catalytic radicalary cyclization using titanocene dichloride as catalyst in the presence of Mn/2,4,6-collidine HCl or Zn/2,4,6-collidine/trimethylsilyl chloride, and finally to a second esterification reaction or, alternatively, the compound of formula (VIII) is submitted first to a catalytic radicalary cyclization, and then to an esterification reaction. Entecavir can be obtained by submitting compound (V) to a desilylation reaction to remove the TBS group and then to a Mitsunobu coupling with 2-amino-6-chloroguanine, followed by hydrolysis. It also relates to some new intermediates of the process.

Abstract: A patterned fine particle film structure includes a fine particle layer including fine particles arranged and bound to a surface of a substrate coated with a patterned film including a first film compound having a first functional group. The fine particles are coated with films including a first coupling agent having a first coupling reactive group that undergoes a coupling reaction with the first functional group to form a bond. The fine particle layer is bound by a bond formed through a coupling reaction. In an embodiment, fine particles coated with films of a film compound that reacts with the first coupling reactive group and the fine particles are alternately bound to the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention describes branched and functionalized siloxanes and methods for making such compounds. The compounds have a variety of uses. One preferred application is as novel planarizing material for lithography, in which case functionalized branched siloxane, such as an epoxy-modified branched siloxane is particularly useful.

Abstract: Novel material for chromatographic separations, processes for its preparation, and separation devices containing the chromatographic material. In particular, the novel materials are porous silicon oxynitride materials, which desirably can be surface modified and have enhanced stability at high pH. The novel porous silicon oxynitride material may offer efficient chromatographic separations, and hold great promise as packing material for chromatographic separations.

Abstract: A functionalized silica for incorporation into natural and synthetic polymers in latex form using precipitated or fumed silica with at least two organosilicon coupling compounds in an aqueous suspension to allow polyamide to load into the polymer latex or to allow polyurethane to load into the polymer latex without disturbing silica-polymer bonds. Polymer-silica reinforced masterbatches are prepared by addition of the functionalized silica slurry using the formed functionalized silica having two different silanes, one for coupling to polyamide or polyurethane and the polymer, the other for connecting directly to the polymer.

Abstract: There is provided an epoxy group-containing silicone condensate that yields cured products with excellent transparency, thermal resistance and gas barrier properties. An epoxysilicone condensate which is the product of hydrolytic condensation of an epoxy group-containing alkoxysilane compound represented by formula (1): and an alkoxysilane compound represented by formula (2): Si(OR12)mR134-m??(2) wherein when the number of moles of the epoxy group-containing alkoxysilane compound (1) is x and the number of moles of the alkoxysilane compound (2) is y, 0.2?my/nx?0.7, a curable composition comprising the condensate, and a cured product of the composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing silica modified by a silane coupling agent. The method comprises the following steps: preparing a kind of coupling agent sol solution by mixing the solvent, water, catalyst and coupling agent; uniformly dispersing silica into the sol solution by means of ultrasonic dispersion or shear dispersion to achieve a turbid solution with uniform dispersion and ideal particle size; and then stirring the turbid solution at a constant speed to make the coupling agent sol reacting with silica to prepare highly hydrophobic silica modified by the coupling agent through controlling the temperature and reaction time. The coupling agent sol solution is obtained by a sol-gel process and silica is uniformly dispersed in the coupling agent sol solution through combined action of various dynamic means to ensure the sufficient reaction between silica and coupling agent, thus to obtain silica modified by the coupling agent.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an epoxy compound which has a quick curing rate and is excellent in an etching durability and a selectivity and which is liquid at room temperature and a process for producing the above epoxy compound. The epoxy compound of the present application is represented by Formula (I): (YSiO3/2)n??(I) (in Formula (I), p (p is a natural number equal to n or less) groups of Y out of n groups thereof represent specific groups, and (n?p) groups of Y represent a hydrogen atom or —OSiR12H; and n represents an integer of 2 to 500).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for performing a controlled hydrolysis and condensation of an epoxy-functional silane of the general formula I R1-SiR?m(OR)3-m (I) in which R1 is a (III) or (IV) group and R, R? and R? groups are the same or different and are each hydrogen (H) or a linear, branched or cyclic, optionally substituted alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, A and A? groups are the same or different and are each a bivalent alkyl group having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, R2 groups are the same or different and R2 is a linear, branched or cyclic, optionally substituted alkyl group having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and m is 0 or 1, and optionally of at least one further organofunctional silane of the general formula II R2-SiR?n(OR)3-n (II) in which R2 is an organofunctional group as already defined above, R? is methyl, R groups are each independently hydrogen or a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms and n is 0 or 1, where from 0.

Abstract: Inorganic particulate or whiskers are surface-treated to facilitate receptivity to covalent bonding with a coupling agent. Surface treatment forms reactive groups that enable the inorganic particulate or whiskers to covalently bond to a reactive group of the coupling agent. The coupling agent also contains organofunctional groups, which in some examples may be covalently bonded to a polymer matrix by way of crosslinking or by co-polymerizing the functionalized particulate or whiskers together with polymer precursors. The resulting polymeric materials exhibit markedly improved abrasion resistance as well as other improved properties.