Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hardening composition comprising silica fine particles (a), a (meth)acrylate (b) having two or more ethylenically unsaturated groups and being free from cyclic structure, a (meth)acrylate (c) having an ethylenically unsaturated group and having an alicyclic structure, a polymerization initiator (d) and black inorganic fine particles (e), wherein the silica fine particles (a) are surface-treated with a silane compound (f) represented by the following general formula (1) and a silane compound (g) represented by the following general formula (2): (in the formula (1), R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R2 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms or a phenyl group, R3 represents a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; q represents an integer of 1 to 6; and r represents an integer of 0 to 2, (in the formula (2), R4 is an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms or a phenyl group which may have a substituent; R

Abstract: A white ink composition contains a white pigment and fixing resins. The fixing resins include a vinyl chloride resin or a urethane resin, a fluorene resin, and a polyolefin wax.

Abstract: A polymer composition comprises at least one substantially non-conductive polymer binder and at least first and second electrically conductive fillers. The first electrically conductive filler is comprised of particles having avoid-bearing structure; and the second electrically conductive filler is comprised of particles which are acicular in shape.

Abstract: Aqueous cold-cure flexible foam siloxane formulations for use in the production of highly elastic cold-cure flexible polyurethane foams or for use in the production of cold-cure flexible foam activator solutions for highly elastic cold-cure polyurethane foams.

Abstract: The invention relates to coating slip including latex comprising styrene and with a particle size centered around 100 nm, the use of latex as an agent for reducing the low shear gradient viscosity and increasing the low shear gradient viscosity, and methods thereof.

Abstract: A product and processes comprising urethane polymer and at least one copolymer from a hydrophobic ethylenically unsaturated C4-C30 olefins copolymerized with polar monomers such as acrylates. One process optionally utilizes an acid source to modify/catalyze the reactivity of the polar monomer and/or radically activated repeat unit from the polar monomer to promote incorporation of the ethylenically unsaturated olefin. Other processes vary depending on which polymer if formed and/or dispersed first. The hybrid copolymer shows excellent adhesion to a variety of polymeric and/or polar substrates such as polyolefins, acrylate coatings, wood, etc.

Abstract: Substantially or roughly spherical micellar structures useful in the formation of nanoporous materials by templating are disclosed. A roughly spherical micellar structure is formed by organization of one or more spatially unsymmetric organic amphiphilic molecules. Each of those molecules comprises a branched moiety and a second moiety. The branched moiety can form part of either the core or the surface of the spherical micellar structure, depending on the polarity of the environment. The roughly spherical micellar structures form in a thermosetting polymer matrix. They are employed in a templating process whereby the amphiphilic molecules are dispersed in the polymer matrix, the matrix is cured, and the porogens are then removed, leaving nanoscale pores.

Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to a dispersion of nanoparticles in a liquid medium. The liquid medium is suitably water-based and further includes an ionic liquid-based stabilizer in the liquid medium to stabilize the dispersion of nanoparticles therein. The stabilizer can be polymeric or monomeric and generally includes a moiety with at least one quaternary ammonium cation from a corresponding ionic liquid. The dispersion suitably can be formed by shearing or otherwise mixing a mixture/combination of its components. The dispersions can be used to form nanoparticle composite films upon drying or otherwise removing the liquid medium carrier, with the stabilizer providing a nanoparticle binder in the composite film. The films can be formed on essentially any desired substrate and can impart improved electrical conductivity and/or thermal conductivity properties to the substrate.

Abstract: One or more embodiments provide for a device that utilizes voltage switchable dielectric material having semi-conductive or conductive materials that have a relatively high aspect ratio for purpose of enhancing mechanical and electrical characteristics of the VSD material on the device.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a coating composition, a process of making a coating composition, a coated article, and a method of forming such articles. The coating composition according to the present invention comprises a dispersion comprising: (a) a core comprising a base polymer; (b) a shell at least partially surrounding said core, wherein said shell comprising a polar polymeric stabilizing agent; and (c) one or more hydrophobic particulate fillers embedded at least partially in said shell.

Abstract: The present invention relates to supports for bioassays and the use thereof in cell culturing and in cell-based methods and assays. More precisely, the invention provides solid materials coated with films of nanostructured titanium dioxide suitable for the immobilisation of viruses and for cell-adhesion. The nanostructured TiO2 film-coated support of the invention is particularly useful for the preparation of microarrays for genetic and phenotypic analysis.

Abstract: The invention relates to biodegradable nano-polymer compositions, or nanocomposites, comprising poly(lactic acid) and co-polyester polymer with adipic acid compounded with nanoparticles of a mineral material having a degree of purity of at least 99.9%, preferably 99.99%, selected from the group of silica and magnesium silicate. In addition, the present invention refers to a process for manufacturing the said compositions as well as biodegradable articles made on the basis of such compositions, such as molded, formed and extruded articles.

Abstract: A method for gluing components is provided, forming an adhesive layer which is capable of functioning, at least in a temperature range of ?100° C. to ?160° C., wherein the adhesive layer is obtained from a curable reactive resin system. The reactive resin system includes an epoxy resin component and polymer particles dispersed in the epoxy resin component, the dispersed polymer particles furthermore including addition-crosslinked silicone elastomer. Also provided is the use of a reactive resin system for gluing piezoelectric ceramics and/or permanent magnets including rare earth elements and a component configuration including a piezoelectric ceramic, an impedance matching layer and an adhesive layer in contact with the piezoelectric ceramic and the impedance matching layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous CMP slurry composition that includes abrasive particles and from about 0.01% to the limit of solubility in water of a compound according to Formula (I): wherein only one of R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 is a hydroxyl group (—OH), only one of R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 is a methoxy group (—OCH3), and the three of R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 that are not either a hydroxyl group (—OH) or a methoxy group (—OCH3) are hydrogen atoms (—H).

Abstract: There are provided a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition containing stably dispersed metal-based fine particles, having further reinforced mechanical properties, and being capable of forming a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer with excellent refractive index and excellent adhesive strength, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet produced therewith.

Abstract: A nanocrystal electroluminescence device comprising a polymer hole transport layer, a nanocrystal light-emitting layer and an organic electron transport layer wherein the nanocrystal light-emitting layer is independently and separately formed between the polymer hole transport layer and the organic electron transport layer. According to the nanocrystal electroluminescence device, since the hole transport layer, the nanocrystal light-emitting layer and the electron transport layer are completely separated from one another, the electroluminescence device provides a pure nanocrystal luminescence spectrum having limited luminescence from other organic layers and substantially no influence by operational conditions, such as voltage. Further, a method for fabricating the nanocrystal electroluminescence device.

Abstract: This invention discloses conductive busbars and sealants for electrooptic devices including electrochromic mirrors and windows. The conductive busbars are formed from materials comprising nanoparticles, and the sealants comprise of additives that promote a two phase morphology and use of adhesion promotion additives with crosslinkers. Methods to deposit busbars and then to connect these busbars to electrical connectors are also disclosed.

Abstract: A low melting temperature composite material including an alloy having about 0.1% by weight to about 99% by weight of tin and about 0.1% by weight to about 90% by weight of an element selected from the group consisting of silver and gold, and about 0.1% by weight to about 50% by weight of magnetic particles dispersed in the alloy. Method of heating such a composite material, remotely manipulating such a composite material with magnetic fields, enhancing the mechanical properties of such a material, and making such a material are also disclosed.

Abstract: A sol to form an inorganic-organic hybrid coating having a thick highly transparent hard coating is described. The hybrid coating is formed from a combined aqueous sol with least one hydrolyzable silane and at least one hydrolyzable metal oxide precursor where the only organic solvents present are those liberated upon hydrolysis of the silanes and metal oxide precursors. In one embodiment an inorganic-organic hybrid coating is formed by combination of a sol, prepared by the hydrolysis of tetraethoxysilane and ?-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane with an excess of water, and a sol, prepared by the hydrolysis of titanium tetrabutoxide and ?-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane with a deficiency of water. A plastic substrate can be coated with the combined sol and the combined sol gelled to a thickness of at least 5 ?m with heating to less than 150° C.

Abstract: The present invention provides peroxidic fluoropolyether and a fluorin-containing dispersion obtained from polymerization of fluorin-containing monomers in the presence of peroxidic fluoropolyether as a surfactant. The peroxidic fluoropolyether can be used as surfactant for producing aqueous dispersion of fluorin-containing monomer in place of PFOA or the salts thereof. Thus the amount of PFOA or the salts thereof is reduced and the natural environment is protected. In addition, applying peroxidic fluoropolyether as surfactant and combining it with adjuvants, such as initiator, can induce the reaction moderate and can be beneficial to the polymerization control, thus reducing the amount of initiator or shortening the reaction time.

Abstract: Composite particles of a metal oxide particle within a crosslinked, cored dendrimer are described. Additionally, methods of making the composite particles and compositions that contain the composite particles are described.

Abstract: A nanocomposite thermoelectric conversion material includes a matrix of the thermoelectric conversion material; and a dispersed material that is dispersed in the matrix of the thermoelectric conversion material, and that is in a form of nanoparticles. Roughness of an interface between the matrix of the thermoelectric conversion material and the nanoparticles of the dispersed material is equal to or larger than 0.1 nm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polythiophene-based conductive polymer membrane, which has a conductivity of 1 K?/m2 or less, a light transmission of 95% or more, and a contact resistance ranging from 0.5 to 2 K?. Accordingly, the inventive polymer membrane exhibiting such good performance characteristics can be advantageously used as an electrode film for various applications.

Abstract: A process for producing at least one monofilament from a thermoplastic polymer material comprising at least one polyester and also nanoparticles and optionally further additives as components, comprises adding the components to an extruder as partial or complete mixtures or separately and the thermoplastic polymer material being initially strand extruded, cooled and stretched and finally heat-conditioned at a temperature in the range from 40 to 120° C. for 0.01 to 10 min. The invention further relates to using a monofilament obtained by the process in the manufacture of artificial turf, wigs and also as bristles for soft or stiff brushes.

Abstract: A method is disclosed concerning discovering how the use of an additive in a polyolefin compound affects the weatherability of that compound, Applying that technique, a weatherable polyolefin nanocomposite is disclosed, which contains UV stabilizers that filter wavelengths in a range influenced by presence of organoclay in the nanocomposite.

Abstract: An electronic element including an electronic element base and electrodes each of which has a first electrode having a surface composed of at least Al or an Al alloy and a second electrode composed of a metal nanoparticle sintered body and bonded to the first electrode. A bonding interface between the first electrode and the second electrode has a multilayer structure including, from the side of the first electrode to the side of the second electrode, (a) a first layer primarily composed of Al, (b) a second layer primarily composed of an Al oxide, (c) a third layer primarily composed of an alloy of Al and a constituent element of metal nanoparticles, and (d) a fourth layer primarily composed of the constituent element of the metal nanoparticles.

Abstract: Semiconductor nanoparticle complexes comprising semiconductor nanoparticles in association with cationic polymers are described. Also described are methods for enhancing the transport of semiconductor nanoparticles across biological membranes to provide encoded cells. The methods are particularly useful in multiplex settings where a plurality of encoded cells are to be assayed. Kits comprising reagents for performing such methods are also provided.

Abstract: An organic/inorganic hybrid material is provided, including an organic polymer, and a plurality of inorganic nano-platelets, wherein the inorganic nano-platelets are self-connected or connected via a linker to constitute an inorganic platelet network. By the formation of the inorganic network structure, the hybrid materials can keep their transparency and flexibility at a high inorganic content, and exhibit greatly reduced coefficients of thermal expansion A method for fabricating the organic/inorganic hybrid material is also provided.

Abstract: A method for making a thin film transistor, the method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a carbon nanotube array and an insulating substrate; (b) pulling out a carbon nanotube film from the carbon nanotube array by using a tool; (c) placing at least one carbon nanotube film on a surface of the insulating substrate, to form a carbon nanotube layer thereon; (d) forming a source electrode and a drain electrode; wherein the source electrode and the drain electrode being spaced therebetween, and electrically connected to the carbon nanotube layer; and (e) covering the carbon nanotube layer with an insulating layer, and a gate electrode being located on the insulating layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel composites that incorporate carbon nanospheres into a polymeric material. The polymeric material can be any polymer or polymerizable material compatible with graphitic materials. The carbon nanospheres are hollow, graphitic nanoparticles. The carbon nanospheres can be manufactured from a carbon precursor using templating catalytic nanoparticles. The unique size, shape, and electrical properties of the carbon nanospheres impart beneficial properties to the composites incorporating these nanomaterials.

Abstract: Toughened curable compositions are described. The curable compositions include a curable resin, surface-modified nanoparticles, and rubber nano-domains. Both core-shell rubber nano-domains, and nano-rubber domains arising from self-assembled block co-polymers are disclosed. Toughened, cured resin compositions, and articles comprising such cured compositions are also discussed.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing carbon nanotubes includes the steps of: (a) depositing catalytic fine particles containing Al—Fe, Zr—Co or Hf—Co on a base body; and (b) growing carbon nanotubes on the catalytic fine particles deposited on the base body.

Abstract: A composite includes a matrix having a plurality of matrix nanoparticles and a plurality of hetero-nanoparticles dispersed in the matrix. The hetero-nanoparticles include an atom having an atomic weight larger than the atoms in the matrix nanoparticles. A thermoelectric converter includes one or more first legs, each including an n-doped composite, and one or more second legs, each including a p-doped composite. The n-doped and p-doped composites include a matrix having a plurality of matrix nanoparticles and a plurality of hetero-nanoparticles dispersed in the matrix. The matrix nanoparticles and hetero-nanoparticles in each of the n-doped and p-doped composites can be the same or different. A method of making a composite for thermoelectric converter applications includes providing a mixture a plurality of matrix nanoparticles and a plurality of hetero-nanoparticles and applying current activated pressure assisted densification to form the composite.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutical agent and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, which carrier comprises a protein, for example, human serum albumin and/or deferoxamine. The human serum albumin is present in an amount effective to reduce one or more side effects associated with administration of the pharmaceutical composition. The invention also provides methods for reducing one or more side effects of administration of the pharmaceutical composition, methods for inhibiting microbial growth and oxidation in the pharmaceutical composition, and methods for enhancing transport and binding of a pharmaceutical agent to a cell.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a gate insulation film that is formed of pyroceramics including an amorphous matrix layer, which is provided on a major surface of a silicon substrate, and crystalline phases lines with a high dielectric constant, which are dispersed in the amorphous matrix layer. The semiconductor device further includes a gate electrode that is provided on the gate insulation film.

Abstract: A metal nanoparticle which is prepared by forming a self-assembled monolayer including a terminal reactive group on the surface thereof, and introducing a functional group capable of being removed by the action of an acid or an base into the terminal reactive group wherein the self-assembled monolayer is built up of a thiol, an isocyanide, an amine, a carboxylate or a phosphate compound having the terminal reactive group, or built up of a thiol, an isocyanide, an amine, a carboxylate or a phosphate compound having no terminal reactive group followed by introducing the terminal reactive group thereto; and a method for forming a conductive pattern using the same are provided.

Abstract: The present invention embraces an optical fiber that includes a central core to transmit optical signals and an optical cladding surrounding the central core to confine transmitted optical signals. The optical fiber typically includes metallic nanostructures for increasing second-order nonlinearity effects. The optical fiber typically has a refractive index profile that ensures a phase-matching condition.

Abstract: A reflection-reducing interference layer system is disclosed, which has at least three alternating layers having different refractive indices. At least one nanostructured layer comprising an organic material or an organic-inorganic hybrid material is applied to the alternating layers. With the interference layer system, it is possible to obtain very low reflection over a wide wavelength and incident angle range.

Abstract: A silicone based coating for fabrics utilizing dual nanocomposite fillers providing enhanced mechanical and thermal properties to the silicone base. The first filler includes nanoclusters of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and a metal oxide and a second filler of exfoliated clay nanoparticles. The coating is particularly suitable for inflatable fabrics used in several space, military, and consumer applications, including airbags, parachutes, rafts, boat sails, and inflatable shelters.

Abstract: The invention relates to thermoplastic molding compositions comprising the following components: A) at least one thermoplastic polyamide, B) at least one hyperbranched polyetheramine, C) at least one amorphous oxide and/or oxide hydrate of at least one metal or semimetal with a number-average diameter of the primary particles of from 0.5 to 20 nm. The invention further relates to the use of the components B) and C) mentioned, for improving the flowability and/or thermal stability of polyamides, to the use of the molding compositions for the production of fibers, of foils, and of moldings of any type, and also to the resultant fibers, foils, and moldings.

Abstract: A microparticle can include a central region and a peripheral region. The peripheral region can include a nanoparticle, such as a metal nanoparticle, a metal oxide nanoparticle, or a semiconductor nanocrystal. The microparticle can be a member of a monodisperse population of particles.

Abstract: A nonvolatile organic bistable memory device includes a substrate, a lower electrode disposed on the substrate, a lower charge injection layer disposed on the lower electrode, an insulating polymer layer including nanoparticles disposed on the lower charge injection layer, an upper charge injection layer disposed on the insulating polymer layer, and an upper electrode disposed on the upper charge injection layer. The lower and upper charge injection layers each include fullerenes and/or carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: Nematic liquid crystal cells with positive dielectric anisotropy that include colloidal suspensions having nanoclusters (e.g., CdTe nanoclusters, CdSe nanoclusters) that include a pure monolayer of ligands are provided as well as methods of inducing Freedericksz transitions in the nematic liquid crystal cells and methods of controlling the alignment of a liquid crystal.

Abstract: A composite material with at least one of a negative effective permittivity and a negative effective permeability for incident radiation of at least one wavelength is described. The composite material comprises conductive structures that are substantially random with respect to at least one of size, shape, orientation, and location.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing a composite comprising nanofibres or nanotubes on a porous ?-SiC substrate, said method comprising the following steps: (a) a catalyst for growing nanotubes or nanofibres is incorporated into said porous ?-SiC substrate or into an SiC precursor; (b) carbon nanotubes or nanofibres are grown from a mixture comprising hydrogen and at least one hydrocarbon; and (c) optionally, said carbon nanotubes or nanofibres are converted to SiC nanofibres. This composite may be used as a catalyst or catalyst support.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutical agent and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, which carrier comprises a protein, for example, human serum albumin and/or deferoxamine. The human serum albumin is present in an amount effective to reduce one or more side effects associated with administration of the pharmaceutical composition. The invention also provides methods for reducing one or more side effects of administration of the pharmaceutical composition, methods for inhibiting microbial growth and oxidation in the pharmaceutical composition, and methods for enhancing transport and binding of a pharmaceutical agent to a cell.

Abstract: A water soluble photo-curable antistatic resin compound has developed to improve the wear resistance and high transparency comprising: 5˜15 wt % of fine conductive particles containing carbon nanotubes, 0.1˜5 wt % of fumed silica, 10˜20 wt % of water soluble acrylate based oligomer, 20˜75 wt % of mono-functional monomer or multi-functional monomer, 0.1˜5 wt % of photo-polymerization initiator, 0.1˜5 wt % of additive including at least one selected from a group consisting of adhesion enhancer, dispersing agent, defoaming agent, leveling agent; and 50˜150 parts by weight of pure water relative to the total 100 weight of the above ingredients. The water soluble photo-curable antistatic resin compound is coated to the conductive hard tile having double-layer lamination, such as a general rubber or PVC to improve the wear resistance.

Abstract: A method of making a semiconductor device on a semiconductor layer includes forming a gate dielectric and a first layer of gate material over the gate dielectric. The first layer is etched to remove a portion of the first layer of gate material over a first portion of the semiconductor layer and to leave a select gate portion. A storage layer is formed over the select gate portion and over the first portion of the semiconductor layer. A second layer of gate material is formed over the storage layer. The second layer of gate material is etched to remove a first portion of the second layer of gate material over a first portion of the select gate portion. A portion of the first portion of the select gate is etched out to leave an L-shaped select structure. The result is a memory cell with an L-shaped select gate.

Abstract: A composite multi-layer barrier is produced by first vapor depositing a barrier under vacuum over a substrate and then depositing an additional barrier at atmospheric pressure in a preferably thermoplastic layer. The resulting multi-layer barrier is used to coat an article in a lamination process wherein the thermoplastic layer is fused onto itself and the surface of the article. The vacuum-deposited barrier may include of a first leveling polymer layer followed by an inorganic barrier material sputtered over the leveling layer and of an additional polymeric layer flash evaporated, deposited, and cured under vacuum. The thermoplastic polymeric layer is then deposited by extrusion, drawdown or roll coating at atmospheric pressure. The resulting multi-layer barrier may be stacked using the thermoplastic layer as bonding agent. Nano-particles may be included in the thermoplastic layer to improve barrier properties. A desiccant material may also be included or added as a separate layer.

Abstract: In immersion lithography, to avoid internal reflections in the final element of the projection system, immersion fluid and topcoat, the thicknesses, dl, dtc, and dr, and refractive indices, nl, ntc and nr, of the immersion fluid, topcoat and resist may meet the following criteria: nl?ntc?nr dl>˜5.? dtc?˜5.?.