УСОВЕРШЕНСТВОВАННЫЙ ЭКСТРУДЕР В СБОРЕ

Изобретение относится к экструдеру для подготовки расплава формовочного материала. Экструдер в сборе содержит цилиндрический корпус, первичное загрузочное отверстие и нагревательное устройство, предназначенное для нагревания в процессе работы части цилиндрического корпуса. Экструдер содержит шнек, приводное устройство и первое очищающее устройство. Первое очищающее устройство содержит стационарный очищающий элемент. Часть стационарного очищающего элемента расположена внутри канала шнека и предназначена для взаимодействия в процессе работы с прилегающей частью шнека для ее очищения. Предложен блок экструзии и впрыска для использования в поточной смешивающей системе формования и очищающее устройство, которые содержатся в усовершенствованном экструдере в сборе. Очищение части шнека улучшает продвижение расплава через области низкого давления экструдера. Изобретение позволяет использовать экструдер в области вентиляции и увлечения потоком одношнекового экструдера, которая отличается низким ...

ВОЛОКНИСТЫЕ МАТЕРИАЛЫ И КОМПОЗИТЫ

Изобретение относится к волокнистому материалу и способу его уплотнения. Способ уплотнения волокнистого материала включает добавление к волокнистому материалу связующего, выбранного из группы, состоящей из водорастворимых связующих, водонабухаемых связующих и связующих с температурой стеклования менее 25°С. Получают комбинацию из волокнистого материала и связующего. Осуществляют прессование комбинации из волокнистого материала и связующего для получения уплотненного волокнистого материала, имеющего объемную плотность, которая, по меньшей мере, в примерно два раза больше объемной плотности волокнистого материала. Волокнистый материал до уплотнения имеет объемную плотность менее 0,15 г/см, которую определяют по методу ASTM D1895В. Указанный волокнистый материал получают резанием волокнистого сырья из целлюлозных или лигноцеллюлозных материалов, включая травы, рисовую лузгу, багасса, хлопок, джут, коноплю, лен, бамбук, сизаль, солому, опилки, бумагу, манильскую пеньку, древесину, кокосовое ...

УСТАНОВКА И СПОСОБ ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ РАЗЛИЧНЫХ ПЛАСТМАССОВЫХ ИЗДЕЛИЙ ИЗ ОДНОГО РАСПЛАВА

... 1. У д ф р п и и о р с у о э и у э в и пу о э вэ в с в р п п с о рс в д п д п кл д в р в эс о п д п п м м ч р в у э в ип э г п д ф п п и и н о р ау э в и вэ д ф и в с в с р с д с о р д в ии;у д п д п д п д дя и в э в и ив э г п д ф в п и и р д в и ив к п э в и с н б 75% п о э2. У п п 1, в к с о в с в п д ч р в к и н э и3. У п п 1 и 2, в к п э в и с н б 50% п о э4. У п п 1 и 2, в к п э к м п м э в и н ч о э5. У п п 1 и 2, в к у о э в н д р6. У п п 1 и 2, в к у э в и н в н д р7. У п п 1 и 2, в к п и в э г в в в г д и т и о в п8. У п п 1 и 2, в к п и в э г в в в г д и л г д и п и к г д и лп9. У п п 1 и 2, в к п и в э г в в в г д и п э с р10. У п п 1 и 2, в к у д п д в в в с д и ж11. У п п 1 и 2, в к у д п д в в в п н д р12. У п п 1 и 2, в у э т и вэ т и в с в с р с д д и с о р д т иу д п д п д п д д и в э т и ит э г п д ф т п и и р д т и13. С и р п и з о п р вр п п в п э с о п рп п м м ч п р в в э п в н ч п р и н ф п п ис д с р в в э с о в р иф в п и и в р п п в э с н б 75% п п э14. С п п ...

ФОРМОВОЧНЫЙ МАТЕРИАЛ ДЛЯ ЭКСТРУЗИОННОГО ФОРМОВАНИЯ СО ВСПЕНИВАНИЕМ, СПОСОБ ЕГО ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ, ФОРМОВАННЫЙ ДРЕВЕСНО-НАПОЛНЕННЫЙ ПЕНОПЛАСТ, ПОЛУЧЕННЫЙ ИЗ УКАЗАННОГО ФОРМОВОЧНОГО МАТЕРИАЛА, И СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ТАКОГО ПЕНОПЛАСТА

В настоящем изобретении предложен формовочный материал. Заявленное изобретение относится к формовочному материалу для экструзионного формования со вспениванием и способу его получения, а также к вспененному синтетическому древесно-наполненному продукту, полученному из формовочного материала, а также к способам и устройствам для их получения. Техническим результатом заявленного изобретения является исключение образования дефектов в получаемых древесно-наполненных пенопластах. Технический результат достигается с помощью формовочного материала для экструзионного формования со вспениванием, содержащего вспенивающий агент, добавленный для получения вспененного синтетического древесно-наполненного продукта путем экструзионного формования со вспениванием. Причем указанный материал содержит в качестве основных компонентов древесную муку с содержанием воды 1 мас.% или менее и термопластичную смолу, а также 1-5 мас.% алкана с молекулярной массой от 300 до 1000 г/моль. 5 н. и 13 з.п. ф-лы, 10 ил., ...

МНОГОВАЛЬНЫЙ ЭКСТРУДЕР

... 1. Многовальный экструдер, состоящий из привода (1) и соединенной с ним технологической части (5) по меньшей мере с шестью расположенными по окружности (7) между внешним корпусом (9) и внутренним корпусом (10) осепараллельными вращающимися в одинаковом направлении шнековыми валами (4), которые без возможности поворота соединены с входящими во взаимное зацепление транспортирующими шнеками (11, 12, 13) и другими элементами, при этом внешний корпус (9) с внутренней стороны и внутренний корпус (10) оснащены осепараллельными вогнутыми круговыми сегментами (15, 16), которые служат опорой для соответствующего шнекового вала (4), и по меньшей мере с одним отверстием (20) подачи материала на одном конце внешнего корпуса (9) и по меньшей мере одним отверстием (18) выхода материала, отличающийся тем, что привод (1) имеет разделенные на две конструктивно одинаковые группы, расположенные по окружности (7) валы-шестерни (2), которые радиально изнутри и снаружи с одинаковыми усилиями и в одинаковом направлении ...

СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ СОДЕРЖАЩЕЙ ТВЕРДУЮ ФАЗУ СТРУИ ПОЛИУРЕТАНА

... 1. Способ получения содержащей твердую фазу струи полиуретана, отличающийся тем, что содержащий твердое вещество поток газа вносят в жидкую струю полиуретанового материала. ! 2. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что внесение осуществляют в форсунке для смешения и распыления. ! 3. Способ п.2, отличающийся тем, что содержащий твердое вещество поток газа подается в форсунку для смешения и распыления через газоснабжающий трубопровод. ! 4. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что содержащий твердое вещество поток газа получают дозированием частичек в поток газа. ! 5. Способ по п.4, отличающийся тем, что содержание твердого вещества может иметь переменное значение. ! 6. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что создание содержащего твердое вещество потока газа регулируется таким образом, чтобы твердое вещество при введении содержащего твердое вещество потока газа в жидкую струю полиуретанового материала гомогенно распределялось в потоке газа. ! 7. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что в качестве газа применяют ...

СПОСОБ ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ S-(3-АМИНОПРОПИЛ)ТИОСЕРНОЙ КИСЛОТЫ И/ИЛИ ЕЕ МЕТАЛЛИЧЕСКОЙ СОЛИ

... 1. Способ применения S-(3-аминопропил)тиосерной кислоты и/или ее металлической соли, добавляемой к каучуковому компоненту в качестве исходного материала для вулканизованной резиновой смеси, включающий:стадию предварительного смешения А для смешивания каучукового компонента, наполнителя и S-(3-аминопропил)тиосерной кислоты и/или ее металлической соли,стадию последующего смешения В для смешивания смешанного вещества А, полученного на стадии предварительного смешения А, серного компонента и ускорителя вулканизации, имеющего массу выше массы вышеуказанного серного компонента, истадию термообработки С для термообработки смешанного вещества В, полученного на стадии последующего смешения В, для получения вулканизованной резиновой смеси, где придается прочность вулканизованной резиновой смеси.2. Способ применения по п. 1, где масса S-(3-аминопропил)тиосерной кислоты и/или ее металлической соли, в расчете на 1 масс.ч. серного компонента, составляет 0,05 масс. ч. или более и 2,5 масс.ч. или менее ...

СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ПОЛИОЛЕФИНОВОЙ КОМПОЗИЦИИ

Granulat aus rein natürlichen Bestandteilen; Granulat als Ausgangsmaterial zur Herstellung kompostierbarer Produkte sowie Produkte hergestellt aus Granulat

Granulat bestehend aus natürlichen bevorzugt rein pflanzlichen Bestandteilen umfassend Stärke und Dickungs-und Geliermittel aufweisend eine Feststoffzusammensetzung bestehend ausPflanzliche Stärke40-60%Dickungs- und/oder Geliermittel40-60%Optionale Zusätze0-20%,wobei das Granulat eine Restfeuchte von 10-30%, bevorzugt 15-22% aufweist.

EXTRUDER ZUM AUFBEREITEN VON KUNSTSTOFF UNTER ZUFUEHRUNG MINDESTENS EINES FASERSTRANGES

Vorkoagulationsverfahren zur Einführung von organischen faserartigen Füllstoffen in SBR

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG VON MONTAGEKLEBEBÄNDER MIT EINER TRÄGERSCHICHT AUF BASIS VON THERMISCH VERNETZTEN, VISKOELASTISCHEN ACRYLATEN

FORMTEIL AUS KUNSTSTOFF MIT VERSTAERKTEN EINLAGEN

Verfahren zur kontinuierlichen Herstellung von verstärkten Kunststoffen

Verfahren zum Herstellen eines naturfaserverstärkten Kunststoffteils

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Herstellen eines naturfaserverstärkten Kunststoffteils, wobei als Ausgangsmaterial 540 mm lange Naturfasern, ein Thermoplast und/oder Duroplast und Wachs unextrudiert zu Langfaserpellets pelletiert werden und die Langfaserpellets anschließend unmittelbar zur Direktverarbeitung an eine Standard-Spritzgussmaschine zum Spritzen des Kunststoffteils zugeführt werden.

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Ethylen-Vinylalkohol-Copolymerharz, Verfahren zur Herstellung von Pellets und Harzpellets

Vorrichtung zur Herstellung von Formteilen aus plastifizierbarem Material und faserförmigen Einlagen

Long fibre reinforced thermosetting or thermoplastic prod. mfr.

A process for mfg. fibre-reinforced plastic products involves: (i) adding the fibres to a plastic melt from a plasticising unit or a reacting plastic mixture produced by mixing reactive liquid components in a mixing chamber (1); where: (a) fibres are combined with the polymer stream outside the plasticising unit or mixing chamber (1). Also claimed is the process appts.

Verfahren zur Herstellung von syntaktischen Polyurethan

The invention relates to a method for producing syntactic polyurethanes by mixing microspheres with polyurethanes, characterized by reacting in a first step the polyurethane system components and feeding in a second step the microspheres to a mixing device. Said mixing device has no clearance volume and is composed of i) a mixing drum, ii) an inlet for the polyurethane, iii) an inlet for the microspheres, iv) an agitator, and v) an outlet opening.

Process for the continuous production of fibre-containing shaped articles of polyamide

A process for the production of fibre-containing polyamides comprises continuously impregnating a fibrous skein with an anhydrous melt of a lactam containing at least 5 ring members, said melt containing an alkaline polymerization catalyst, heating the resultant lactam-containing fibre skein to polymerization temperature and drawing off continuously the fibre skein containing the polymerizate. Polymerization accelerators, e.g.isocyanates, carbodiimides, cyanamides, benzoyl chloride or terephthaloyl chloride, may also be included in the lactam melt. Specified lactams are pyrrolidone, aminovaleric lactam, aminocapronic lactam, amino-oenanthic lactam and aminocapryllic lactam. Specified catalysts are the alkali metals, alkali and alkaline earth metal hydrides, the sodium salts of aromatic hydroxy compounds and sodium bicarbonate. Specified fibrous fillers are glass and asbestos fibres. The impregnated fibre skein may be granulated and moulded. In the example, a glass fibre is impregnated by ...

Improvements in or relating to infusion moulding

REACTIVE INJECTION MOULDING

Method and Apparatus for the Continuous Preparation of Plastics Material Mixtures

... 1,151,964. Mixing apparatus. WERNER & PFLEIDERER. 14 Feb., 1967 [8 March, 1966], No. 6909/67. Heading B1C. [Also in Division B5] Brittle fibre strands 8 (e.g. of glass fibre) are fed into a pugmill having a pair of rotatable mixing members 2 by which the strands are broken and distributed evenly into thermoplastic material the components of which are metered at 5; the length of the broken strands is said to be determined by the distance of their point of introduction 7c from the outlet 6. As shown the screw housing 1 is made in sections and has a longitudinal opening 11 along which the fibre inlet 10 can be adjusted, the remainder of the opening 11 being closed by members 9'. Alternatively there may be a plurality of fibre inlet openings, the ones not in use being closed by a cover. The material may be extruded as strands, slabs or granules.

Improvements in or relating to infusion moulding

The invention relates to a resin infusion process wherein a curable flowing fluid resin 1 composition is supplied to form a curable matrix around a fibrous reinforcement material, wherein the resin composition comprises a resin component and an activator 2 component, and at least one property of the resin composition is monitored prior to supply. The process may include a feedback loop whereby the monitoring is used to control the composition of the curable flowing fluid resin composition and the resin component and the activator component may be mixed in-line. The property that is monitored may be the Tg of the curable flowing fluid resin composition and the activator component of the resin composition may be an amine based reactive. The resin component of the resin composition may include an epoxy resin component and the ratio of amine to epoxy groups in the resin composition may be monitored. The property monitored may be the chemical composition or stoichiometry of the resin composition ...

Method and apparatus for coating granules

CONTINUOUS MULTI-SHAFT PROCESS OR SUCH AS A TWIN-SCREW MIXER WITH A MULTI-POSITION FLOW RESTRICTING PART

A method for recycling waste thermoplastic materials and using this recycled thermoplastic in composite material production

A method for recycling waste thermoplastic materials and using this recycled thermoplastic in composite material production

A method for recycling waste thermoplastic materials and using this recycled thermoplastic in composite material production

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION MAD BODY FROM IMPACTTOUGH PLASTIC

MIXTURE AND EXPENDITURE OF HARDENABLE MATERIALS FROM SEVERAL COMPONENTS

Injection system

Injektionssystem zum Mischen von Komponenten eines thermoplastischen Harzsystems mit zumindest einem Füllstoff (11) und Einbringen einer dabei entstehenden Mischung (33) in eine Formkavität (35) eines Formwerkzeugs (2) mit - einem Mischbehälter (34), welcher mit der Formkavität (2) fließtechnisch verbindbar ist, - einer ersten Einbringvorrichtung (31) zum Einbringen des zumindest einen Füllstoffs (11) in den Mischbehälter (34), - einer von der der ersten Einbringvorrichtung (31) gesonderten zweiten Einbringvorrichtung (32) zum gemeinsamen oder getrennten Einbringen der Komponenten des thermoplastischen Harzsystems in den Mischbehälter (34) und - einem Kolben (9) zum gemeinsamen Verbringen der im Mischbehälter (34) befindlichen Mischung (33) aus dem Mischbehälter (34) in die Formkavität (35).

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SYNTACTIC PU

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A FIBER-LOADED PLASTIC MELT

PISTON METERING UNIT OF A REACTION CASTING MACHINE.

EXTRUDING PROCEDURE AND PLANT

PROCEDURE FOR THE TREATMENT OF ELASTOMERS A COMPOSITION

PROCEDURE FOR INTERLACING

PROCEDURE FOR MANUFACTURING THERMOPLASTIC BOUND ONE NATURAL FIBER MATERIAL IN POUR AND RIESELFÄHIGER FORM

Method for obtaining nanocomposite thermoplastic materials by exfoliating laminar mineral particles in a polymer matrix and nanocomposite materials obtained thereby

Elastomer composite with silica-containing filler and methods to produce same

An elastomer composite with silica-containing filler is described, along with methods to make the same. The advantages achieved with the elastomer composite and methods are further described.

Cutter blade head for fiber roving chopper

A blade cartridge for a fiber roving chopper comprises an annular support and a plurality of blade holders. Each of the plurality of blade holders comprises a main body portion, a first end, a second end, and a blade. The first end of the main body portion is connected to the annular support. The second end of the main body portion is opposite the first end such that the main body portion is cantilevered from the annular support. The blade is integrally seated in the main body portion and extends between the first end and the second end. In a further embodiment of the invention, the main body portion of the blade holder includes first and second end notches that extend through the main body portion and the blade.

HIGHLY ACTIVE $G(B)-NUCLEATING ADDITIVE FOR POLYPROPYLENE

Light weight articles, composite compositions, and processes for making the same

Provided are composite material comprising hollow glass microspheres and a microcellular thermoplastic resin, articles molded from such materials, and methods of making such materials.

Light weight articles, composite compositions, and processes for making the same

Provided are composite material comprising hollow glass microspheres and a microcellular thermoplastic resin, articles molded from such materials, and methods of making such materials.

Polymer composition by continuous filler slurry extrusion

An inventive process for the production of a polymer composition is provided, said process comprising the incorporation of a filler into a polymer material, wherein said polymer material during incorporation of the filler is in at least partially molten state and wherein said filler is incorporated as a slurry.

CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL COMPRISING A COATED FILLER AND PLASTICS

Thermoplastic Starch Composition Derives From Agricultural Waste

A thermoplastic starch composition acquired from compounding a mixture comprises starch containing agricultural waste in 45 to 70% by weight of total composition that the agricultural waste contains starch content less than 50% in dry weight; thermoplastic synthetic polymer in 5 25 to 50% by weight of total composition; plasticizer in 1 to 10% by weight of total composition; and coupling agent in 1 to 5% by weight of total composition; wherein the compounding is performed at a first temperature which is higher than room temperature.

R.I.M. MOULDING

FORMATION OF LATEX COAGULUM COMPOSITE

A method of producing a coagulated latex composite. A coagulating mixture of a first elastomer latex and a particulate filler slurry is flowed along a conduit, and a second elastomer latex is introduced into the flow of the coagulating mixture.

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A SHAPED ARTICLE FROM A COMPOSITE MATERIAL COMPRISING A SOLID FILLER AND A THERMOPLASTIC BINDER

The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing a shaped article from a composite material comprising a solid filler and a thermoplastic binder, said process comprising the following subsequent steps: (a)feeding a solid filler and a thermoplastic binder to a kneading device; (b)mixing the solid filler and the thermoplastic binder in the kneading device, wherein the pressure exerted on the mixture of the solid filler and the thermoplastic binder is in the range of about 100 kPa to about 1500 kPa to obtain a composite material; (c)forming the composite material as obtained in step (b) into a shaped article; and (d)cooling the shaped article as obtained in step (c). The shaped article is preferably a slab which can very suitable be used in the decoration of floors, ceilings, wall panels, vanity tops, kitchen work surfaces, kitchen tops, bathrooms, internal and external cladding and other two-dimensional and three- dimensional shapes by extrusion and or injection moulding techniques ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SPRAYING RESIN AND EXPANDED THERMOPLASTIC SPHERES

METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN EXTRUDED SHEET

The invention relates to a method for producing an extruded sheet, said method comprising the following steps: a) providing calcium carbonate (CaCO3) powder; b) providing polyvinyl chloride (PVC) powder; c) providing additives as stabilisers, consisting of at least Ca/Nz-stabilisers, impact-resistant components, and internal and external waxes, wherein c1) the proportion of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) powder is between 60 and 80 wt.%, the proportion of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) powder is between 20 and 40 wt.%, and the proportion of additives is up to 5 wt.%; d) mixing the calcium carbonate (CaCO3) powder with the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) powder and the additives; e) heating the mixture to a temperature of between 100 and 140°C until the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) softens to form a kneadable mass and the calcium carbonate (CaCO3) at least partially bonds to the polyvinyl (PVC); f) cooling the mass to a temperature of between 40 and 50°C; g) conveying the mass to an extruder; h) melting and extruding ...

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A PRECURSOR MATERIAL

A process for producing a precursor material for the manufacture of a composite material granulate, said precursor material comprising a polymer material and a fibre material, said process comprising the steps of, in this order; agitate a polymer material and a fibre material in a blending device comprising a blending means by operating the blending means at a velocity sufficient to bring about an increase of the temperature to at least a temperature beyond the VI CAT softening point, or a temperature within or beyond the melting temperature range of the polymer material; b. maintain the velocity of the blending means; c. when the specific motor power needed to maintain the velocity of the blending means increases by a predetermined amount or reaches a predetermined value, reduce the velocity by a predetermined amount; d. repeat the previous step c. until the velocity falls below a first threshold value, thereby forming an intermediate material; e. comminuting the formed intermediate material ...

IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO INFUSION MOULDING

The invention relates to a resin infusion process wherein a curable flowing fluid resin composition is supplied to form a curable matrix around a fibrous reinforcement material, wherein the curable flowing fluid resin composition comprises a resin component (1) and an activator component (2), and at least one property of the curable flowing fluid resin composition is monitored prior to supply.

EXTRUDER, FACILITY COMPRISING AN EXTRUDER, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING TARGET POLYMER PRODUCTS CONSISTING OF A PLASTIC-CONTAINING MATERIAL FROM A SOLUTION USING SUCH AN EXTRUDER

The invention relates to an extruder (30) comprising a housing (31), a first material inlet (32) for a mixture (46) at least consisting of a solvent and a dissolved medium, a material outlet (33), a screw (35), a screw drive (34), and at least one distillation region (36a-d) between the inlet (32) and the outlet (33), which allows an outflow of solvent, and a discharge line (43-45) for the solvent.

THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITIONS, METHODS, APPARATUS, AND USES

Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) compositions, methods for producing TPU compositions, methods of using TPU compositions, and apparatuses produced therefrom are disclosed. Disclosed TPU compositions include a thermoplastic polyurethane polymer, a heat stabilizer, a flow agent, and a filler material. The filler may be a glass fiber. Disclosed TPU compositions have improved thermal stability and improved flow properties suitable for injection molding of articles of manufacture having a large plurality of fine openings or pores. Articles produced from the composition have superior thermal stability, abrasion resistance, and chemical resistance. Example articles include screening members for vibratory screening machines.

A METHOD OF PRODUCING AN INFILL MATERIAL FOR SYNTHETIC-GRASS STRUCTURES, CORRESPONDING MATERIAL, AND SYNTHETIC GRASS STRUCTURE

A method for producing a particulate infill material for synthetic-grass structures envisages providing (18) a mass of thermoplastic material (14) with a filler consisting of coconut-based material (10) and subjecting (24) said mass of thermoplastic material (14) with a filler consisting of coconut--based material (10) to granulation so as to obtain the aforesaid particulate infill material. Preferentially, the thermoplastic material (14) is in particulate form, and the coconut-based material (10) is in particulate form (fibrous, ground and/or shredded). The mixture obtained by mixing the thermoplastic material (14) and the coconut-based material (14) is heated in order to bring about softening of the thermoplastic material (14) with the corresponding formation of a matrix of thermoplastic material that incorporates the coconut-based material (4) as filler.

CONTINUOUS METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING RUBBER MASTERBATCH AND RUBBER MASTERBATCH PREPARED THEREBY

Disclosed are a continuous manufacturing process for a rubber masterbatch and a rubber masterbatch prepared therefrom. The manufacturing process comprises: step 1): a filler is added to a rubber solution, forming a rubber/filler/solvent mixture by stirring; step 2): the rubber/filler/solvent mixture in step 1) is passed into a heating medium at a temperature higher than the boiling point of the solvent; when the polarity of the medium is different from the nature (especially the polarity) of the solvent used, the mixture is coagulated and deswelled; and when the temperature of the medium is higher than the boiling point of the solvent, the solvent is evaporated rapidly to form a mixture of a rubber/filler composite and the solvent containing the heating medium; and step 3): the solvent is removed and the mixture is dried, resulting in a rubber/filler masterbatch. Compared to the existing coagulation technologies in wet mixing, the present invention has no specific requirements of rubber ...

CONTINUOUS METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING RUBBER MASTERBATCH AND RUBBER MASTERBATCH PREPARED THEREBY

Disclosed are a continuous manufacturing process for a rubber masterbatch and a rubber masterbatch prepared therefrom. The manufacturing process comprises: step 1): a filler is added to a rubber solution, forming a rubber/filler/solvent mixture by stirring; step 2): the rubber/filler/solvent mixture in step 1) is passed into a heating medium at a temperature higher than the boiling point of the solvent; when the polarity of the medium is different from the nature (especially the polarity) of the solvent used, the mixture is coagulated and deswelled; and when the temperature of the medium is higher than the boiling point of the solvent, the solvent is evaporated rapidly to form a mixture of a rubber/filler composite and the solvent containing the heating medium; and step 3): the solvent is removed and the mixture is dried, resulting in a rubber/filler masterbatch. Compared to the existing coagulation technologies in wet mixing, the present invention has no specific requirements of rubber ...

THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE, METHOD FOR PREPARING THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE, AND INJECTION-MOLDED PRODUCT

Provided is a thermoplastic composite, a method for preparing a thermoplastic composite, and an injection- molded product. The thermoplastic composite comprises 35-75% by weight of a thermoplastic resin, 5-45% by weight of a non-cellulosic organic fiber, and 5-20%) by weight of hollow glass microspheres, based on 100% by weight of the total weight of the thermoplastic composite.

PROCESS FOR MAKING PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE AND DUCT TAPE

A continuous process for making a pressure-sensitive adhesive is disclosed. A mixture comprising natural rubber having a Mooney viscosity of 85 to 100, a tackifier, a filler, and 0.1 to 5 wt.% of an added C12-C24 fatty acid based on the amount of mixture is masticated in a first section of a single- or twin-screw extruder. Mastication of the mixture continues in at least one subsequent extruder section in the presence of additional tackifier. The product is a homogeneous, reduced-viscosity pressure-sensitive adhesive. The minor proportion of added C12-C24 fatty acid aids mastication of the rubber and enables high throughput without addition of peptizers. Duct tapes made from the adhesives display improved adhesion to steel, better adhesion bond strength, and enhanced seven-day clean removability from even difficult substrates such as marble or ceramic tile.

THERMOPLASTIC STARCH COMPOSITION DERIVES FROM AGRICULTURAL WASTE

A thermoplastic starch composition acquired from compounding a mixture comprises starch-containing agricultural waste in 45 to 70% by weight of total composition that the agricultural waste contains starch content less than 50% in dry weight; thermoplastic synthetic polymer in 25 to 50% by weight of total composition; plasticizer in 1 to 10% by weight of total composition; and coupling agent in 1 to 5% by weight of total composition; wherein the compounding is performed at a first temperature which is higher than room temperature.

A METHOD FOR RECYCLING WASTE THERMOPLASTIC MATERIALS AND USING THIS RECYCLED THERMOPLASTIC IN COMPOSITE MATERIAL PRODUCTION

This invention is related to a method for production of high strength and low cost thermoplastic composite materials by processing and treating waste plastic materials with some minerals. The object of the invention is to embody a recycling method wherein it contains high amounts of additives and therefore composite materials with high strength properties are obtained. Another object of the invention is to embody a recycling method wherein high amounts of additives are used in the production and the machines used in the production are not damaged.

LIGHT WEIGHT ARTICLES, COMPOSITE COMPOSITIONS, AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING THE SAME

Provided are composite material comprising hollow glass microspheres and a microcellular thermoplastic resin, articles molded from such materials, and methods of making such materials.

PROCESS FOR REDUCING PEROXIDE MIGRATION IN CROSSLINKABLE ETHYLENE-BASED POLYMER COMPOSITIONS

A composition comprising: A. 91.5 to 97.9 % of a crosslinkable ethylene-based polymer, e.g., LDPE; B. 1 to 3 % of an organic peroxide, e.g., dicumyl peroxide; C. 1 to 5 % of a dielectric fluid, e.g., an alkylated naphthalene; and D. 0.1 to 0.5 % of a coagent such as AMSD. The compositions exhibit high cure rates without any significant reduction in scorch resistance, heat ageing and electrical performance, and are particularly useful as insulation sheaths for medium and high voltage power cables.

EXTRUDED POLYMER FOAM AND METHOD

Process of extrusion of high levels of filler which is contained in a polyol and an isocyanate in a screw extruder (32) along with a catalyst, a surfacta nt and a blowing agent and the mixture is extruded to produce a thermoset onto a conveyor (2) and subsequently foamed.

OIL INJECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR POLYMER PROCESSING

A method and apparatus are provided for adding controlled and accurate quantities of differing oils, to a polymer processing mixer without substantially contaminating one oil with another. Oils are contained in a plurality of oil supply tanks wherein each tank is fluidly connected to the mixer by an oil supply conduit. The speed of the oil pumped through the conduit is controlled by a variable speed pump motor drive unit. The quantity of oil passing through the conduit is preferably measured by a mass flowmeter and the measurement transmitted to a controller. A multidirectional valve controls the delivery of each oil into the mixer. The controller controls the delivery of oil into the mixer in response to the transmitted measurement, by varying the speed of the pump and opening and closing the valve.

Verfahren zum kontinuierlichen Herstellen faserhaltiger Polyamidgebilde

Continuously producing fibre-reinforced plastic moulding materials - using transporting screw for scattering staple fibres on molten plastic

Continuous prodn. of fibre-reinforced, synthetic resin moulding materials is effected in a mixing/kneading machine provided with screws by (a) intensively mixing/melting the synthetic resin. e.g. a polyamide and additives, (b) uniformly scattering loose staple fibres, e.g. sisal, glass asbestos, metal or ceramic fibres, without use of press. on the forwardly-moving molten mass by means of a transporting screw, and (c) uniformly distributing the fibres in the molten mass. High productivity e.g. 1000 kg/hr., of moulding materials contg. a high concn. of fibres, e.g. 50 wt.%. The fibres are distributed uniformly in the material. Prodn. is effected without breakage of the fibres, and wear of machine parts is reduced.

Verfahren zur Herstellung von verstärktem thermoplastischem Polymermaterial

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Herstellen von Polyamidformkörpern

Verfahren und Einrichtung zur Aufbereitung von Kunststoffmischungen

Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Gemisches aus Kunststoff und Füllstoff zum Einspritzen in Formgesenke und Anlage zur Ausführung des Verfahrens

Verfahren zum kontinuierlichen Mischen von Phenolharz für Schäumzwecke mit nichtlöslichen Feststoffen

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum kontinuierlichen, dosierten Einbringen von Füllstoffen in Schaumstoffmassen

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR TRAINING GLASS FIBERS INTO THERMOPLASTIC PLASTICS.

Stable hydrophobic composition

The composition comprises the products of reaction of the surface of an inorganic substance with a mixture of organotitanates of formula Ti(OR)4-n(OCOR')n, OR denoting a group which can be hydrolysed at pH 7 below 100 DEG C, OCOR denoting the residue of a C6-C24 carboxylic acid and n having a value of 3.0 to 3.5. The composition improves the dispersion of an inorganic substance in a polymeric organic medium; the use of the composition for this purpose also forms part of the invention.

CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF THE SAME.

COMPOSITE MATERIAL

SVERKhVYSOKO FREQUENCY MELTED ELASTOMER POWDER

METHOD OF WASTES RECIRCULATION OF THERMOPLASTIC MATERIALS AND USE OF SUCH RECOVERED THERMOPLASTIC IN PRODUCTION OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL

A METHOD FOR RECYCLING WASTE THERMOPLASTIC MATERIALS AND USING THIS RECYCLED THERMOPLASTIC IN COMPOSITE MATERIAL PRODUCTION

METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN INJECTION-MOLDED PRODUCT, CORRESPONDING INJECTION-MOLDED PRODUCT, AND USE OF ESPECIALLY PREPARED SUNFLOWER HULL FIBERS AS AN ADDITIVE

CELLULAR LAMINATED SHEET OR PANEL BASED ON POLYPROPYLENE WITH CENTRAL TERMOFORMOVANNYMI FILMS

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PRESSURE CAST ARTICLE, CORRESPONDING TO POURED UNDER PRESSURE PRODUCT, AS WELL AS USE OF SPECIALLY MADE FIBERS FROM SUNFLOWER HUSK AS ADDITIVE

Low floating fiber flame-retardant reinforcing PBT (Polybutylece Terephthalate) composite material and preparation method thereof

The invention relates to the technical field of plastic modification, and particularly relates to a low floating fiber flame-retardant reinforcing PBT (Polybutylece Terephthalate) composite material and a preparation method thereof. The low floating fiber flame-retardant reinforcing PBT composite material comprises PBT, a toughening agent, a silane coupling agent, a chopped glass fiber, an environmental-friendly fire retardant, an antioxidant, a lubricating agent and a floating fiber remover, wherein the PBT accounts for 55%-70% of the total weight of a raw material in weight percentage, and the weight ratio of PBT to the toughening agent is (1-20):1. The preparation method comprises the steps of mixing, extrusion and injection moulding. The product prepared through the invention has the advantages of low floating fiber, fire retardance and reinforcement.

Low-floating fiber glass fiber reinforced polypropylene composite material and preparation method thereof

The invention discloses a low-floating fiber glass fiber reinforced polypropylene composite material. The low-floating fiber glass fiber reinforced polypropylene composite material is composed of polypropylene, alkali-free glass fiber, a compatilizer, an antioxidant, anti-floating fiber masterbatches and other auxiliaries, wherein the anti-floating fiber masterbatches are composed of polypropylene, a lubricating agent, a coupling agent, a metal oxide, alkali-free glass fiber and other auxiliaries. The low-floating fiber glass fiber reinforced polypropylene composite material has excellent mechanical properties, and meanwhile, the surface of a workpiece has no floating fiber, so that the requirement for using glass fiber reinforced polypropylene in various major fields can be met.

For the extrusion molding of a glass fiber reinforced nylon composite and its preparation method and application

High-strength carbon fiber reingorced no-halogen flame-retardant PA6 composite material and its preparation method

PROCEDE DE PREPARATION DE CHARGES DENSIFIEES AVEC UN POLYMERE DE SILICONE

LE PROCEDE CONSISTE A: A.INTRODUIRE DANS UN RECIPIENT DE MELANGE APPROPRIE: I.100 PARTIES EN POIDS D'UN POLYMERE DE SILICONE OU D'UN MELANGE DE POLYMERES DE SILICONE PRESENTANT UNE VISCOSITE COMPRISE ENTRE ENVIRON 1000 ET 200000000 CENTIPOISES A 25C; ET II.UNE QUANTITE DE CHARGE CHOISIE PARMI: A)DE 50 A 100 PARTIES EN POIDS D'UNE CHARGE DE RENFORCEMENT POUR 100 PARTIES EN POIDS DU POLYMERE DE SILICONE; B)DE 400 A 5000 PARTIES EN POIDS D'UNE CHARGE D'EXTENSION POUR 100 PARTIES EN POIDS DE POLYMERE DE SILICONE; ET C)DES MELANGES DE A ET DE B; ET B.MELANGER LE POLYMERE DE SILICONE ET LA CHARGE PENDANT UN TEMPS SUFFISANT POUR OBTENIR UN MELANGE PARTICULAIRE DENSIFIE S'ECOULANT LIBREMENT. APPLICATION AUX CHARGES POUR POLYMERES DE SILICONE.

METHOD OF PREPARATION Of an ELASTOMERIC COMPOSITE MATERIAL

La présente invention concerne un procédé de préparation d'un matériau composite renfermant une matrice élastomérique et des nanotubes, notamment de carbone, ainsi que le matériau composite ainsi obtenu et son utilisation pour la fabrication de produits composites. Elle se rapporte également à l'utilisation, pour conférer au moins une propriété électrique et/ou mécanique et/ou thermique à une matrice élastomérique, d'un mélange-maître susceptible d'être obtenu par malaxage, dans un dispositif de compoundage, puis extrusion, d'une composition polymérique renfermant au moins une huile et des nanotubes, notamment de carbone.

COMPOSITE MATERIAL BASED ON LIGNOCELLULOSIC NATURAL FIBRES WITH IMPROVED RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES AND REDUCED EMISSIONS OF ODOURS AND VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS

PNEUMATIC-

Method of making structural members using waste and recycled plastics

A composite formulation consisting of agglomerated industrial/residential sewer sludge and recycled high density polyethylene (HDPE) and/or polypropylene (PP) materials. The recycled plastic materials act as a binder for the pozzolan industrial/residential sewer sludge. The composite formulation can be produced in a batching process wherein the sieved dried sewer sludge and the recycled plastic in appropriate small cut pieces is fed into a large plastic extruder, heated and extruded into specific structures. The formulation can also be compounded using a compression mold wherein sieved dry sewer sludge are added to heated chopped recycled plastics and heat mixed to produce pellets or directed into a compression mold to create a structural member of predetermined shape.

Wholly aromatic liquid crystalline polyester resin compound with enhanced fluidity and method of preparing the same

Provided are a wholly aromatic liquid crystalline polyester resin compound and a method of preparing the same. The wholly aromatic liquid crystalline polyester resin compound comprises a first wholly aromatic liquid crystalline polyester resin with a low melting point, a second wholly aromatic liquid crystalline polyester resin with a high melting point, and an additive, wherein the amount of the first wholly aromatic liquid crystalline polyester resin is 5 to 10 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the second wholly aromatic liquid crystalline polyester resin.

Process for manufacturing a composition comprising recycled pet by controlled cooling

The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing a shaped article from a composite material comprising a solid filler and a thermoplastic binder, said process comprising the following subsequent steps: (a) feeding a solid filler and a thermoplastic binder to a kneading device; (b) mixing the solid filler and the thermoplastic binder in the kneading device, wherein the pressure exerted on the mixture of the solid filler and the thermoplastic binder is in the range of about 100 kPa to about 1500 kPa to obtain a composite material; (c) forming the composite material as obtained in step (b) into a shaped article; and (d) cooling the shaped article as obtained in step (c), wherein the shaped article is cooled at a cooling rate of at least about 5° C./min to about 120° C./min. The shaped article is preferably a slab which can very suitable be used in the decoration of floors, kitchen work surfaces, kitchen tops, bathrooms, internal and external cladding and other two-dimensional shapes by extrusion and or injection moulding techniques.

Elastomer composite blends, method and apparatus for producing same

A wet mix elastomer composite comprising carbon black dispersed in an elastomer including a blend of a natural rubber and styrene-butadiene rubber. When the wet mix elastomer composite is processed with CTV Method 1, the vulcanized wet mix elastomer composite exhibits a resistivity that A) has a natural logarithm satisfying the equation ln(resistivity)≧−0.1(loading)+x, where x is 14, or B) is at least 2.9 times greater than the resistivity of a vulcanized dry mix elastomer composite having the same composition and prepared using Comparative CTV Method 1.

Variable-thickness elecriplast moldable capsule and method of manufacture

A moldable capsule device ( 1 ) includes a bundle of micron conductive fiber ( 3 ) and a resin-based material layer ( 5 ) overlying the bundle along the length (L) of the capsule wherein thickness of the resin-based material layer is not uniform (T 1 and T 2 ), A method ( 100 ) to form a moldable capsule ( 1 ) including extruding/pultruding a resin-based material layer ( 5 ) onto the length (L) of a bundle of micron conductive fiber ( 3 ), The resin-based material layer ( 5 ) has a first thickness (T 1 ) and a second thickness (T 2 ), The first thickness (T 1 ) is disposed around multiple first surfaces ( 7 ) of the bundle. The second thickness (T 2 ) is disposed around multiple second surfaces ( 9 ) of the bundle. The second thickness (T 2 ) is at least twice that of the first thickness (T 1 ). The extruded/pultruded resin-based material and bundle are section into moldable capsules.

Decorative welding rod for surface coverings

The present invention relates to a multicolour decorative welding rod ( 3 ) and a method to produce a multicolour decorative welding rod, said welding rod comprising a PVC-based component A and a PVC-based component B, in a ratio of component A/component B comprised between 10/90 to 50/50, said components A and B being associated in such a way that the composition of said component A comprises a PVC having a higher melt viscosity and/or a higher melting point, than the PVC of said component B, said components A and B being of a different colour.

Elastomer composite with silica-containing filler and methods to produce same

An elastomer composite with silica-containing filler is described, along with methods to make the same. The advantages achieved with the elastomer composite and methods are further described.

Method for Manufacturing a Rubber Composition

Process for the manufacture of a rubber composition comprising various constituents, such as base elastomers, reinforcing fillers, additives and a vulcanization system, during which the following stages are carried out: A—using a continuous mixing device, a starting rubber composition comprising the reinforcing fillers and optionally other components, with the exception of the crosslinking system, is produced, the operating parameters for the continuous mixing device being chosen so that: a—the residence time of the elastomer in the mixing chamber is between 20 and 60 seconds, b—the specific energy conferred on the rubber composition is between 2000 joules/gram and 5000 joules/gram, B—at the outlet for the starting rubber composition from the mixing chamber, the temperature of the said starting rubber composition is lowered to a temperature of less than 140° C. in less than 5 minutes.

Device and method for producing polymer agglomerates

The invention relates to a device ( 1 ) for producing polymer agglomerates, comprising a compounder ( 2 ) having a housing ( 21 ) and a twin screw ( 22 ) arranged therein as well as a plurality of material inlets ( 3, 4 ) for admission of a polymer and additives, tempering units for heating the mix comprising polymer and additives, at least one degassing unit ( 5 ) and an outlet ( 23 ) and an agglomerating vessel ( 11 ) having an agglomerating tool ( 8 ) and a cooling tool ( 10 ). The agglomerating vessel ( 11 ) is connected via a connection channel ( 6 ) to the outlet ( 23 ) of the compounder ( 2 ), wherein the twin screw ( 22 ) of the compounder ( 2 ) is designed as a co-rotating twin Screw ( 22 ) and the agglomerating tool ( 8 ) of the agglomerating vessel ( 11 ) is arranged in the fall direction of the mix below the connection channel ( 6 ) and comprises mutually engaging rotors ( 81 ) and stators ( 82 ) for producing agglomerates of defined particle size. The invention further relates to a method for producing polymer agglomerates.

Propylene-based copolymer, propylene-based copolymer composition, molded product thereof and foamed product thereof, and production process therefor

To provide a propylene-based copolymer and a propylene-based copolymer composition, each of which has a high melt tension because it has a long-chain branched structure, exhibits excellent molding processability during molding, such as inflation molding, extrusion molding, blow molding, injection molding or vacuum forming, and is capable of favorably providing a foamed product having an excellent expansion ratio and excellent cell uniformity in the foaming stage. The propylene-based copolymer (A) of the present invention comprises 50 to 95% by mol of constituent units [i] derived from propylene, 4.9 to 49.9% by mol of constituent units [ii] derived from an α-olefin of 2 to 10 carbon atoms other than propylene and 0.1 to 10% by mol of constituent units [iii] derived from a non-conjugated polyene (with the proviso that the total amount of the constituent units [i], [ii] and [iii] is 100% by mol), and is characterized by satisfying specific requirements (a) and (c).

METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN INJECTION-MOLDED PRODUCT, CORRESPONDING INJECTION-MOLDED PRODUCT, AND USE OF ESPECIALLY PREPARED SUNFLOWER HULL FIBERS AS AN ADDITIVE

A method for producing an injection-molded product is provided, where sunflower hulls are processed into sunflower hull fibers at a maximum temperature Tof less than 200° C. Then an injection-moldable composite material is produced by mixing the sunflower hull fibers with a plastic material at a maximum temperature Tofless than 200° C. Next the produced injection-moldable composite material is automatically injection-molded into an injection-molding tool such that a molded composite material is produced. The composite material introduced into the injection-molding tool has a temperature Tof more than 200° C. in at least one section of the injection-molding tool. Then the molded composite material is removed such that the injection-molded product is produced. A corresponding injection-molded product and the use of especially prepared sunflower hull fibers as an additive are also provided. 1. A method for producing an injection molded product , comprising the steps of:{'sub': 'PFmax', '(a) processing sunflower hulls into sunflower hull fibers at a maximum temperature Tof less than 200° C;'}{'sub': 'PCmax', '(b) producing an injection moldable composite material by mixing the sunflower hull fibers produced in step (a) with a plastics material at a maximum temperature Tof less than 200° C.;'}{'sub': 'IM', '(c) automatically injection molding the produced injection moldable composite material into an injection mold to obtain a molded composite material, wherein where the composite material introduced into the injection mold has a temperature Tof greater than 200° C. in at least one section of the injection mold; and'}(d) demolding the molded composite material to obtain the injection molded product.2. The method as claimed in ;{'sub': IM', 'PFmax', 'PCmax, 'wherein the difference ΔT between the temperature Tand the higher of the two temperatures Tand Tis greater than 20° C.'}3. The method as claimed in ;{'sub': 'IM', 'wherein the at least one section of the injection ...

BLENDED FIBER MAT FORMATION FOR STRUCTURAL APPLICATIONS

A process and system are provided for introducing a blend of chopped and dispersed fibers on an automated production line amenable for inclusion in molding compositions as a blended fiber mat for structural applications. The blend of fibers are simultaneously supplied to an automated cutting machine illustratively including a rotary blade chopper disposed above a vortex supporting chamber. The blend of chopped fibers and binder form a chopped mat. The chopped mat has a veil mat placed on either side, and is consolidated with the veil mat using heated rollers maintained at the softening temperature of thermoplastic binder, with consolidated mats being amenable to being stored in rolls or as flat sheets. A charge pattern is made using the consolidated mat, and the charge pattern can be compression molded in a mold maintained at a temperature lower than the melting point of the thermoplastic fibers. 2. The process of wherein said two or more different fiber types comprises at least two of: glass claim 1 , carbon claim 1 , polyimides claim 1 , polyaramides claim 1 , polyesters claim 1 , polyamides claim 1 , and a binder.3. The process of wherein said automated cutting machine is a rotating chopper vertical disposed above a vortex chamber.4. The process of wherein the two or more fiber types are supplied to provide a defined ratio by weight in the blended fiber mat.5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. The process of further comprising exposing the chopped fibers to a plasma treatment.8. The process of wherein the plasma exposure is within a fluidized bed reactor.9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. The process of further comprising placing a veil mat on either side of the blended fiber mat.12. The process of wherein the veiled mat is formed of glass fiber claim 11 , carbon fiber claim 11 , thermoplastic fiber claim 11 , or a combination thereof.13. The process of further comprising consolidating the blended fiber mat with the veiled mat using a set of heated rollers maintained at the ...

COMPOSITION AND PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING A FILM OF MICRO POROUS THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER THAT IS ESPECIALLY SUITED TO THE PRODUCTION OF PERSONAL HYGIENE ARTICLES SUCH AS DIAPERS AND SANITARY TOWELS

The present invention consists in a method and a composition for obtaining films of a thermoplastic polymer, preferably polyethylene, that are non-breathable and heavily charged with treated mineral particles in order to leave hollow spaces in the structure thereof, resulting in a significant reduction in density. 1. A method to obtain a non-breathable film having a micro-porous structure comprising a base polymer loaded with mineral particles covered by a fatty acid partially adhered to the base polymer by means of a co-polymer adhesive , the method comprising:a stage of dispersion of the particles of mineral load with the polymer; anda film forming stage.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the stage of dispersion of the polymer with the mineral load is carried out apart from the extrusion line of the film by mixers with arms claim 1 , turbo-mixers for powder or single or multiple screw extruders-mixers claim 1 , preferably double screw co-rotating extruders with gas removal assisted by a vacuum pump.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the stage of dispersion of the polymer with the mineral load is carried out directly in the film extrusion line claim 1 , through a simple or double screw extruder-mixer claim 1 , preferably a double screw co-rotating extruder with gas removal assisted by a vacuum pump.411. The method according to claim claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the film forming stage claim 1 , the film is only subject to hot stretching between the extrusion nozzle and the solidification of the film between 20/1 and 60/1 and no subsequent stretching. On the market there are two different types of outer covering for disposable diapers and sanitary towels, the first type consists of a matt polyethylene film, 18-22 microns thick, the second is obtained by lamination or co-extrusion of a 10-22 micron thick polyethylene film with an unwoven polypropylene fabric to give it a more textile appearance.Both Types may be breathable or non-breathable. ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING RUBBER COMPOSITION AND RUBBER COMPOSITION

A method for producing a rubber composition include a mixing step, a drying step, and a dispersion step. In the mixing step, an aqueous solution that includes at least one of oxycellulose fibers and cellulose nanofibers is mixed with rubber latex to obtain a first mixture. In the drying step, the first mixture is dried to obtain a second mixture. In the dispersion step, the second mixture is tight-milled using an open roll to obtain a rubber composition. The rubber composition does not include an aggregate that includes at least one of the oxycellulose fibers and the cellulose nanofibers, and has a diameter of 0.1 mm or more. 1. A rubber composition , comprising:at least one of oxycellulose fibers and cellulose nanofibers that are dispersed in the rubber composition in an untangled state,the rubber composition obtained by a method comprising:a mixing step that mixes an aqueous solution that includes the at least one of oxycellulose fibers and cellulose nanofibers with rubber latex to obtain a first mixture;a drying step that dries the first mixture to obtain a second mixture; anda dispersion step that tight-mills the second mixture using an open roll to obtain the rubber composition.2. A rubber composition comprising rubber , and at least one of oxycellulose fibers and cellulose nanofibers that are dispersed in the rubber in an untangled state , the rubber composition not including an aggregate that includes at least one of the oxycellulose fibers and the cellulose nanofibers , and has a diameter of 0.1 mm or more.3. The rubber composition as defined in claim 2 , comprising at least one of the oxycellulose fibers and the cellulose nanofibers in an amount of 0.1 to 60 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the rubber. This is a divisional application of U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2015/0111998, filed on Oct. 16, 2014, which in turn claims priority to Japanese Patent Application No. 2013-216804 filed on Oct. 17, 2013, and Japanese Patent Application ...

Composite Material

A composite material and method of producing a composite material for use in fabrication, building and construction is disclosed. A composition as disclosed herein comprises a high proportion of particulate waste material dispersed in a matrix of thermoplastic polymer and wax. A method of producing a composite material comprises melt mixing thermoplastic polymer and wax with a particulate material, thereby dispersing the particulate material in a melt mixture of the composite material.

COMPOSITION COMPRISING HETEROPHASIC PROPYLENE COPOLYMER

The invention relates to a composition comprising a heterophasic propylene copolymer (A), glass fibers (B) and an ethylene-α-olefin copolymer (C), wherein the α-olefin is chosen from the group of α-olefins having 3 to 12 carbon atoms. The heterophasic propylene copolymer (A) consists of (a) a propylene-based matrix, consisting of a propylene homopolymer and/or a propylene-α-olefin copolymer consisting of at least 85 wt % of propylene and at most 15 wt % of α-olefin, and (b) a dispersed ethylene-α-olefin copolymer, wherein the heterophasic propylene copolymer has a flexural modulus of less than 1000 MPa, wherein the dispersed ethylene α-olefin copolymer (b) has an average rubber particle size dof at most 1.15 μm as determined by scanning electron microscopy, and wherein the total amount of (b) the dispersed ethylene-α-olefin copolymer in the heterophasic propylene copolymer (A) and the ethylene-α-olefin copolymer (C) is 30 to 60 wt % based on the total composition. 1. A composition comprising a heterophasic propylene copolymer (A) , glass fibers (B) and an ethylene-α-olefin copolymer (C) , wherein the α-olefin is chosen from the group of α-olefins having 3 to 12 carbon atoms , (a) a propylene-based matrix,', 'wherein the propylene-based matrix consists of a propylene homopolymer and/or a propylene-α-olefin copolymer consisting of at least 85 wt % of propylene and at most 15 wt % of α-olefin, based on the total weight of the propylene-based matrix, and', 'wherein the propylene-based matrix is present in an amount of 55 to 75 wt % based on the total heterophasic propylene copolymer, and', '(b) a dispersed ethylene-α-olefin copolymer,', 'wherein the dispersed ethylene-α-olefin copolymer is present in an amount of 45 to 25 wt % based on the total heterophasic propylene copolymer, and', 'wherein the sum of the total amount of propylene-based matrix and total amount of the dispersed ethylene-α-olefin copolymer in the heterophasic propylene copolymer is 100 wt % based on ...

PLASTIC COMPOSITION, PRODUCTION METHOD, AND USE OF SAME

The invention relates to a plastic composition, comprising (a) at least one polar thermoplastic polymer; (b) at least one metallic salt of an unsaturated aliphatic fatty acid; (c) at least one polyhydric alcohol, the melting point of which is no more than 80° C. below and no more than 50° C. above the melting point of the polymer (a); and (d) at least one further alcohol that is different from the alcohol (c), and the boiling point of which is no more than 100° C. below and no more than 80° C. above the melting point of the polymer (a). 1. A filled plastic composition comprising:at least one polar thermoplastic polymer;at least one metallic salt of an unsaturated aliphatic fatty acid;at least one polyhydric alcohol, whose melting point is no more than 80° C. below and no more than 50° C. above the melting point of the at least one polar thermoplastic polymer;at least one further alcohol that is different from the at least one polyhydric alcohol, and whose boiling point is no more than 100° C. below and no more than 80° C. above the melting point of the at least one thermoplastic polymer; andat least one particulate filler material.2. The plastic composition in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the plastic composition is a highly filled plastic composition whose filling material portion amounts to more than 40 vol. % measured at the total volume of the filled composition and/or more than 80 vol. % of the theoretical maximum.3. (canceled)4. The composition in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the melting point of the at least one polyhydric alcohol is no more than 50° C. below and/or no more than 30° C. above the melting point of the at least one polar thermoplastic polymer; and/or wherein the boiling point of the further alcohol is no more than 70° C. below and/or no more than 50° C. above the melting point of the at least one polar thermoplastic polymer.5. The composition in accordance witih claim 1 , wherein the particulate filler material is a metal powder claim 1 ...

IMPLANT WITH CONTROLLED POROSITY MADE FROM A HYBRID MATERIAL DOPED WITH OSTEOINDUCTIVE NUTRIENT

The invention concerns an implant material for filling bone defects, bone regeneration and bone tissue engineering, an implant comprising this material, a method for manufacturing such an implant material. 1. An implant material for filling bone defects , bone regeneration and bone tissue engineering ,characterized in that [{'sub': 2', '2', '5, 'a bioactive glass M made from SiOand CaO, optionally containing POand/or optionally doped with strontium, and'}, the bioresorbable polysaccharides, preferably selected from dextran, hyaluronic acid, agar, chitosan, alginic acid, sodium or potassium alginate, galactomannan, carrageenan, pectin,', 'the bioresorbable polyesters, preferably polyvinyl alcohol or polylactic acid, and', 'the biodegradable synthetic polymers, preferably a polyethylene glycol, poly(caprolactone), 'a biodegradable polymer P is selected from], 'it comprises a hybrid material comprisingand in that this hybrid material is doped with an osteoinductive nutrient N selected from vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol), vitamin D3 (cholicalciferol), vitamin K1, vitamin K2, omega-3 fatty acids, punicic acid, α-lipoic acid, anthocyanins, flavonols, procyanidins, tyrosol, oleuropein, naringenin, punicalagin, ellagic acid and phycocyanin.2. The implant material for filling in bone defects claim 1 , bone regeneration and bone tissue engineering according to claim 1 , characterized in that the hybrid material doped with an osteoinductive nutrient comprises 30% by weight of bioactive glass M made from SiOand CaO claim 1 , relative to the total weight (bioactive glass M+biodegradable polymer P+osteoinductive nutrient N) claim 1 , 69% by weight of poly(caprolactone) claim 1 , relative to the total weight (bioactive glass M+biodegradable polymer P+osteoinductive nutrient N) claim 1 , and 1% by weight of fisetin and/or hydroxytyrosol claim 1 , relative to the total weight (bioactive glass M+biodegradable polymer P+osteoinductive nutrient N).3. The implant material for filling in ...

Method of manufacturing resin molded article, method of manufacturing resin composition, resin molded article, resin composition, resin powder having low dust generation property, and method of reducing dust generation of resin

A method of manufacturing a resin molded article includes a step of preparing a resin powder having low dust generation property by adding a liquid paraffin to a thermosetting resin, and a step of obtaining a resin molded article by heating and kneading the resin powder having low dust generation property, in which the step of preparing the resin powder having low dust generation property includes a step in which the thermosetting resin is melted and the liquid paraffin is added to the melted thermosetting resin to be stirred and mixed.

Utilization of Fine Mineral Matter in the Conversion of Non-Biodegradable Plastic and in Remediation of Soils Polluted with Non-Biodegradable Plastic

The disclosed embodiments describe a novel approach to the utilization of the fine mineral matter derived from coal and/or coal refuse (a by-product of coal refining) to convert a non-biodegradable plastic into a biodegradable plastic. The fine mineral matter could also be based on volcanic basalt, glacial rock dust deposits, iron potassium silicate and other sea shore mined deposits. The conversion of the non-biodegradable plastic into biodegradable plastic in soil further increases nutrients availability in soil with the transition metals released as a result of biodegradation of the biodegradable plastic. 1. A method of converting a non-biodegradable plastic into a biodegradable plastic comprising:obtaining an amount of carbon-free fine mineral matter derived from coal and/or mined from natural resources including volcanic basalt, glacial rock dust deposits, iron potassium silicate and/or sea shore deposits with particle sizes ranging from less than about 50 μm to about 2 μm; andmelt blending, dry blending, or compounding the fine mineral matter with the non-biodegradable plastic to convert the non-biodegradable plastic into the biodegradable plastic product.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the non-biodegradable plastic is a hydrocarbon based polymer selected from the list consisting of polybutenes claim 1 , polymethylpentenes claim 1 , polystyrene claim 1 , styrene/acrylonitrile copolymers claim 1 , acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene terpolymers claim 1 , acrylate/styrene/acrylonitrile terpolymers claim 1 , sterene/butadiene/styrene and styrene/isoprene/styrene copolymers claim 1 , acrylic claim 1 , vinyl based polymers claim 1 , polycarbonates claim 1 , and their mixtures and copolymers claim 1 , polyesters claim 1 , polyethers claim 1 , polyether esters claim 1 , polyurethanes claim 1 , polyacetals claim 1 , polyisoprene claim 1 , polybutadiene claim 1 , polyvinyl alcohol claim 1 , polyvinyl acetate claim 1 , copolymers of vinyl alcohol and vinyl ...

EXTRUDER, FACILITY COMPRISING AN EXTRUDER, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING TARGET POLYMER PRODUCTS CONSISTING OF A PLASTIC-CONTAINING MATERIAL FROM A SOLUTION USING SUCH AN EXTRUDER

The invention relates to an extruder () comprising a housing (), a first material inlet () for a mixture () at least consisting of a solvent and a dissolved medium, a material outlet (), a screw (), a screw drive (), and at least one distillation region (-) between the inlet () and the outlet (), which allows an outflow of solvent, and a discharge line (-) for the solvent. 130313246333534. An extruder () , comprising a housing () , a first material inlet () for a mixture () at least consisting of solvent and dissolved medium , a material outlet () , a screw () rotatable in the housing , and a screw drive () ,characterised by{'b': 36', '32', '33, 'i': a', 'd, 'at least one distillation region (-) between the inlet () and the outlet (), which allows an outflow of solvent, and'}{'b': 43', '45, 'a discharge line ( ) for the solvent.'}23631ad. The extruder according to claim 1 , characterised in that the distillation region (-) has a widening in the housing () to which the outlet is attached.335. The extruder according to claim 2 , characterised in that the screw () at the downstream end of the widening has a self-pulling design.44846. The extruder according to or claim 2 , characterised in that the configuration is such that in operation the volume () of the widening is only partially occupied by the transported mixture () and the outlet is attached to the volume not occupied.5. The extruder according to one of the preceding claims claim 2 , comprising a second material inlet for the addition of an aggregate.650. The extruder according to one of the preceding claims claim 2 , comprising a kneading device () for kneading the material in the extruder.73635ad. The extruder according to one of the preceding claims claim 2 , comprising two claim 2 , three claim 2 , four claim 2 , five or more distillation regions (-) arranged in succession along the screw ().850. The extruder according to and claim 2 , in which a kneading device () is located between two distillation regions ...

Mixture of synthetic resin and weight body material and method of manufacturing the same

A method of manufacturing a mixture of synthetic resin and weight body material added to increase the weight of the mixture is disclosed. The method includes a first step of introducing synthetic resin and weight body material into the mixer, a second step of mixing the synthetic resin and the weight body material in the mixer, a third step of discharging a fixed amount of the mixture of synthetic resin and weight body material, mixed in the mixer, a fourth step of melting the synthetic resin discharged from the mixer, a fifth step of molding the molten synthetic resin and the weight body material into a finished product using the injector, in which the mold is mounted, and a sixth step of cooling the finished product. The method is configured to perform injection molding using environmentally friendly materials and regenerated energy resources, whereby production time is reduced compared to a conventional mortar injection and extrusion type injection method while improving productivity. In addition, the manufacturing process is simplified, thereby reducing labor costs. Furthermore, the defect rate is reduced, thereby improving quality. Moreover, poorly processed materials are pulverized for reuse, thereby reducing waste treatment costs and the consumption of raw materials and thus improving price competitiveness.

RESIN MOLDED PRODUCT, RESIN LAMINATE, CARTRIDGE, IMAGE-FORMING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING RESIN MOLDED PRODUCT, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING RESIN LAMINATE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CARTRIDGE

A resin molded product whose main component consists of an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resin and carbon black. The ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resin has an MFR of 0.5 g/10 min or more and 20 g/10 min or less. The carbon black has an average primary particle diameter of 55 nm or more and 100 nm or less and a DBP oil absorption amount of 100 mL/100 g or more and 300 mL/100 g or less. The content of vinyl acetate is 2.9 parts by mass or more and 12.3 parts by mass or less based on 100 parts by mass of the main component. The resin molded product has a surface resistivity of 720 Ω/□ or less. 1. A resin molded product comprising a main component , the main component consisting of:an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resin; andcarbon black,whereinthe ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resin has a melt flow rate of 0.5 g/10 min or more and 20 g/10 min or less;the carbon black has an average primary particle diameter of 55 nm or more and 100 nm or less and a dibutyl phthalate oil absorption amount of 100 mL/100 g or more and 300 mL/100 g or less;a content of the vinyl acetate is 2.9 parts by mass or more and 12.3 parts by mass or less based on 100 parts by mass of the main component; andthe resin molded product has a surface resistivity of 720 Ω/□ or less.2. The resin molded product according to claim 1 , whereinthe content of the vinyl acetate is 5 parts by mass or more and 20 parts by mass or less based on 100 parts by mass of the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resin.3. The resin molded product according to claim 1 , whereinthe content of the carbon black is 35 parts by mass or more and 50 parts by mass or less based on 100 parts by mass of the main component.4. The resin molded product according to claim 1 , whereinthe resin molded product has a thickness of 30 μm or more and 200 μm or less.5. A resin laminate comprising:a base material made of a polystyrene resin; anda resin layer provided on the base material and including a main component consisting of an ...

PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A CARBON DIOXIDE NEUTRAL AND BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER AND PACKAGING PRODUCTS PRODUCED THEREOF

A process for producing a polymer material comprising: (a) providing a polymer material, which is carbon dioxide neutral and is selected from polyethylene, e.g. made from sugar cane ethanol, polypropylene and polystyrene, (b) providing a biodegradable additive, (c) blending the polymer material of step (a) with the biodegradable additive of step (b), wherein the biodegradable additive of step (b) is an organic mixture for the growing of naturally occurring organism comprising a fungal-bacterial mixture, e.g. a -mixture. 1. A process for producing a polymer material comprising the following steps:(a) providing a polymer material, wherein the polymer material is carbon dioxide neutral, and in the form of polyethylene made from sugar cane ethanol,(b) providing a biodegradable additive,(c) blending the polymer material of step (a) with the biodegradable additive of step (b), wherein the blending ratio of polymer material of step (a) to biodegradable additive of step (b) is 90-98 wt. % of the polymer material to 10-2 wt. % of the biodegradable additive, and the amounts sum up to 100% wt., wherein the biodegradable additive of step (b) is an organic mixture for the growing of naturally occurring organisms comprising a fungal-bacterial mixture on said polyethylene, wherein the fungal-bacterial mixture produces enzymes and acids for effecting enzymatic catalysis.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the blending ratio is 95-97 wt. % of the polymer material to 5-3 wt. % of the biodegradable additive.3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer material of step (a) and the biodegradable additive of step (b) are provided in granular form.4. The process according to claim 1 , wherein step (c) is conducted by a polymer processing stage selected from extrusion or moulding claim 1 , wherein the moulding comprises injection moulding and blow moulding claim 1 , calendaring moulding claim 1 , rotational moulding claim 1 , and combinations thereof.5. The process ...

MOLDING MATERIAL

A molding material having from about 10 weight percent to about 25 weight percent of an amorphous thermoplastic resin, from about 3 weight percent to about 25 weight percent of aluminum oxide, boron nitride or aluminum silicate and from about 65 weight percent to about 87 weight percent of iron oxide. 1. A molding material comprisingfrom about 10 weight percent to about 25 weight percent of an amorphous thermoplastic resin, from about 3 weight percent to about 25 weight percent of aluminum oxide, boron nitride or aluminum silicate and from about 65 weight percent to about 87 weight percent of iron oxide.2. The molding material of claim 1 , wherein the amorphous thermoplastic resin is selected from the group consisting of: acrylonitrile butadiene styrene claim 1 , polystyrene claim 1 , and styrene acrylonitrile.3. The molding material of claim 1 , wherein the amorphous thermoplastic resin is a styrene resin.4. The molding material of claim 3 , wherein the styrene resin is styrene acrylonitrile.5. A method of making an article comprising the steps of:a. providing an amorphous thermoplastic resin,b. providing aluminum oxide, boron nitride or aluminum silicate,c. providing iron oxide,d. mixing the amorphous thermoplastic resin, aluminum oxide, boron nitride or aluminum silicate and iron oxide into a molding material,e. heating the molding material mixture into a flowable molding material, andf. molding the flowable molding mixture into an article.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the article is selected from the group consisting of: a handle claim 5 , a razor handle claim 5 , a toothbrush handle claim 5 , a phone casing claim 5 , a computer casing claim 5 , a stapler claim 5 , and shaver handle.7. The method of claim 5 , wherein the amorphous thermoplastic resin is styrene acrylonitrile.8. The method of claim 5 , wherein the amorphous thermoplastic resin is provided in a range from about 10 weight percent to about 25 weight percent claim 5 , the aluminum oxide claim 5 ...

CONVEYING SYSTEM AND COMPOUNDING SYSTEM COMPRISING THE SAME

A conveying system including a conveying channel, a reinforcement feed duct connected to the conveying channel at a reinforcement feed opening and configured to feed a reinforcement material to the conveying channel, and a blower configured to provide a blow in the reinforcement feed duct to push the reinforcement material towards the conveying channel. A compounding system including the same. 1. A conveying system comprising a conveying channel , a reinforcement feed duct connected to the conveying channel at a reinforcement feed opening and configured to feed a reinforcement material to the conveying channel , and a blower configured to provide a blow in the reinforcement feed duct to push the reinforcement material towards the conveying channel.2. The conveying system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the blow is at a pressure greater than atmospheric pressure.3. The conveying system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement material comprises fibers.4. The conveying system as claimed in claim 1 , comprising a secondary duct connected to the reinforcement feed duct upstream of the reinforcement feed opening claim 1 , the blower being arranged to provide the blow in the secondary duct.5. The conveying system as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the secondary duct has an outlet portion oriented towards the reinforcement feed opening.6. The conveying system as claimed in claim 1 , comprising a screw shaft extending in at least part of the reinforcement feed duct.7. The conveying system as claimed in claim 4 , comprising a screw shaft extending in part of the reinforcement feed duct claim 4 , wherein a downstream end of the screw shaft is set upstream of the connection area between the secondary duct and the reinforcement feed duct.8. The conveying system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement feed duct comprises a vibrating portion configured to vibrate.9. The conveying system as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a cover configured to seal a hole ...

PLASTICIZING DEVICE, INJECTION DEVICE, MOLDING APPARATUS, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF MOLDED PARTS

A plasticizing device includes a barrel including a resin material supply port portion and a fiber supply port portion which is formed on a distal side from the resin material supply port portion; and a screw that comprises a shaft body and a flight, and is received in the barrel. The barrel is disposed with a posture in which its axial line intersects a gravitational direction. A maximum length of an opening in the barrel of the fiber supply port portion along an axial direction of the barrel is 1 time or more and 2 times or less as much as a pitch of the flight disposed in a portion of the screw which faces the opening in the barrel of the fiber supply port portion in a direction perpendicular to the axial line of the barrel. 19-. (canceled)10. A plasticizing device comprising:a barrel of a tubular shape comprising a resin material supply port portion which is formed in a peripheral wall portion and to which a resin material is supplied, and a fiber supply port portion which is formed on a distal side from the resin material supply port portion in the peripheral wall portion and to which a continuous fiber is supplied; anda screw that comprises a shaft body, and a flight of a spiral shape formed integrally on a peripheral surface of the shaft body, and is received in the barrel,wherein the barrel is disposed with a posture in which its axial line intersects a gravitational direction, andin a planar view of the fiber supply port portion when the fiber supply port portion is seen in the gravitational direction, one end of an opening in the barrel of the fiber supply port portion in a width direction perpendicular to the axial direction is located between a position distant as much as a distance R(√3/2), in which R is an inner diameter of the barrel, from the axial line in the width direction and a position distant as much as a distance R from the axial line in the width direction, including these two positions, in a range where a rotating direction of the screw ...

PLASTICIZING DEVICE, INJECTION DEVICE, MOLDING APPARATUS, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF MOLDED PARTS

1. A plasticizing device includes a barrel including a resin material supply port portion and a fiber supply port portion which is formed on a distal side from the resin material supply port portion; and a screw that comprises a shaft body and a flight, and is received in the barrel. The barrel is disposed with a posture in which its axial line intersects a gravitational direction. A maximum length of an opening in the barrel of the fiber supply port portion along an axial direction of the barrel is 1 time or more and 2 times or less as much as a pitch of the flight disposed in a portion of the screw which faces the opening in the barrel of the fiber supply port portion in a direction perpendicular to the axial line of the barrel. 18-. (canceled)9. A manufacturing method of molded parts comprising:supplying a resin material, into a barrel that receives a screw, from a resin material supply port portion formed in a peripheral wall portion of the barrel; andsupplying a continuous fiber into the barrel from a fiber supply port portion formed on a distal side of the barrel from the resin material supply port portion in the peripheral wall portion of the barrel and having an opening that communicates with the inside of the barrel,wherein a maximum length of the opening in the barrel of the fiber supply port portion along an axial direction thereof is 1 time or more and 2 times or less as much as a pitch of a flight disposed in a portion of the screw which faces the opening of the fiber supply port portion in a direction perpendicular to an axial line of the barrel. This is a Continuation Application of PCT Application No. PCT/JP2015/075927, filed Sep. 11, 2015 in Japanese.This application is based upon and claims the benefit of priority from prior Japanese Patent Applications No. 2014-186608, filed Sep. 12, 2014, and No. 2015-180176, filed Sep. 11, 2015, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by referenceThe present invention relates to a plasticizing ...

INTERMEDIARY TRANSFER BELT, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE INTERMEDIARY TRANSFER BELT, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

An intermediary transfer belt having surface resistivity ρs of 1×10Ω/square or more and volume resistivity ρv of 1×10Ω·cm or less includes a thermoplastic resin material containing carbon black. The carbon black contained in the thermoplastic resin material has a weight ratio of 22.5-28.5 weight % and include first carbon black and second carbon black. The first carbon black of the carbon black contained in the thermoplastic resin material has a weight ratio of 50-90 weight % and dibutyl phthalate absorption of 93-127 ml/100 g, and the second carbon black of the carbon black contained in the thermoplastic resin material has a weight ratio of 10-50 weight % and dibutyl phthalate absorption of 36-79 ml/100 g. 1. An intermediary transfer belt having surface resistivity ρs of 1×10Ω/square or more and volume resistivity ρv of 1×10Ω·cm or less , said intermediary transfer belt comprising:a thermoplastic resin material containing carbon black,wherein said carbon black contained in said thermoplastic resin material has a weight ratio of 22.5-28.5 weight % and include first carbon black and second carbon black, andwherein said first carbon black of the carbon black contained in the thermoplastic resin material has a weight ratio of 50-90 weight % and dibutyl phthalate absorption of 93-127 ml/100 g, and said second carbon black of the carbon black contained in the thermoplastic resin material has a weight ratio of 10-50 weight % and dibutyl phthalate absorption of 36-79 ml/100 g.2. An intermediary transfer belt according to claim 1 , where the surface resistivity ρs of said intermediary transfer belt is 2×10Ω/square or less.3. An intermediary transfer belt according to claim 1 , further comprising a surface layer on said thermoplastic resin material.4. An intermediary transfer belt according to claim 3 , wherein said surface layer is made of an acrylic resin material containing electroconductive fine particles.5. An intermediary transfer belt according to claim 3 , wherein ...

Composite Sheet With Visible Filler And Manufacturing Method

A solid surface sheet includes visible, elongated, shredded cuttings uniformly distributed throughout a matrix wherein the cuttings and the matrix have substantially the same specific weight and wherein a majority of the cuttings are substantially elongated. Related methods are also disclosed including shredding a first mix while in a gel state, curing the cuttings, sorting by size, and using as a filler in a base material to form a blend having a unique appearance and high internal strength. The preferred material is polyester or acrylic. The solid surface sheet can be used as a countertop, floor or wall panel, furniture, and in similar applications. 1. A particulate for incorporation into a matrix of material curable into a solid surface material , the particulate comprising: a plurality of cuttings having a shredded and elongated configuration.2. The particulate of wherein each cutting of the plurality of cuttings comprises at least one of polyester and acrylic.3. The particulate of wherein the matrix and the plurality of cuttings have substantially the same specific weight.4. The particulate of claim 1 , wherein the cuttings are made by cutting a thermoset polymeric material that is partially cured to a gel.5. The particulate of wherein a plurality of the plurality of cuttings each have a length that is between ½ and 1 inch.6. The particulate of wherein a plurality of the plurality of cuttings each have a length at least three times greater than a width.7. A solid surface material comprising:a matrix including a resin;a particulate comprising a plurality of cuttings having a shredded and elongated configuration,wherein the particulate is added to the matrix and the matrix is properly hardened.8. The solid surface material of claim 7 , wherein the cuttings are distributed throughout the matrix and wherein a significant visible number of the cuttings are elongated on a show surface side of the sheet.9. The solid surface material of claim 7 , wherein the matrix and ...

GRAPHENE REINFORCED POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE

A composition and a method are provided for graphene reinforced polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) comprising multi-layer graphene are used to reinforce PET, thereby improving the properties of PET for various new applications. Master-batches comprising polyethylene terephthalate with dispersed graphene nanoplatelets are obtained by way of compounding. The master-batches are used to form PET-GNP nanocomposites at weight fractions ranging between 0.5% and 15%. In some embodiments, PET and GNPs are melt compounded by way of twin-screw extrusion. In some embodiments, ultrasound is coupled with a twin-screw extruder so as to assist with melt compounding. In some embodiments, the PET-GNP nanocomposites are prepared by way of high-speed injection molding. The PET-GNP nanocomposites are compared by way of their mechanical, thermal, and rheological properties so as to contrast different compounding processes. 1. A method of preparing graphene reinforced polyethylene terephthalate utilizing injection molding , comprising:compounding polyethylene terephthalate with dispersed graphene nanoplatelets using a master-batch method so as to obtain one or more master-batch pellets, the master-batch method effectively dispersing the graphene nanoplatelets within the polyethylene terephthalate with a lower graphene nanoplatelet content thereby yielding an improved dispersion as compared to higher graphene nanoplatelet content master-batches; andforming polyethylene terephthalate-graphene nanoplatelet nanocomposities, wherein the polyethylene terephthalate-graphene nanoplatelet nanocomposites comprise weight fractions ranging between 0.5% and 15%.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polyethylene terephthalate graphene nanoplatelets are melt compounded using twin-screw extrusion.3. The method of wherein the polyethylene terephthalate-graphene nanoplatelet nanocomposities are prepared using a high-speed injection molding process.4. The method of claim 2 , ...

OYSTER PAPER AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

An oyster paper and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The oyster paper is made of 60%-70% oyster shell powder, 10%-20% polymer, 15%-17% natural biodegradation inducing agent, and 3%-5% natural biodegradation assisting additive agent, by volume ratio, which are subjected to mixing and pre-melting processing, followed by compounding and pelletizing to prepare oyster paper pellets, which are then subjected to film blowing processing to be film-blown into an oyster paper product having a thickness of 0.05-0.5 millimeters. The oyster paper possesses the quality of wood pulp paper and shows bettered stiffness and wider applications. The oyster paper also provides, after being disposed and buried, an effect of being 100% natural degradation into compost for fertilizing the soil. As such, a kind of oyster paper featuring recycling and reuse of oceanic creature waste shell and natural microorganism induced degradation for composting and recycling and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. 1. An oyster paper , which is made of 60%-70% oyster shell powder , 10%-20% polymer , 15%-17% natural biodegradation inducing agent , and 3%-5% natural biodegradation assisting additive agent , by volume ratio , that are subjected to mixing and pre-melting processing according to such ratios , followed by compounding and pelletizing to prepare a plurality of oyster paper pellets , the oyster paper pellets being subsequently subjected to film blowing processing to be subjected to a film blowing operation to form an oyster paper having a thickness of 0.05 millimeters to 0.5 millimeters.2. The oyster paper according to claim 1 , wherein the oyster shell powder is selected as oyster shell powder that are calcinated at 600° C.-800° C. and sieved with a mesh number of 2000 to have a powder particle diameter less than 6.5 micrometers (μm).3. The oyster paper according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer is selected as one of a member of a polyethylene group and polypropylene or a ...

Plastic Composition With Spent Filter Media Filler

Spent filter media material may be blended with a classic material, such as high-density polyethylene, polypropylene, polybutylene succinate, or polylactic acid, to form a filled plastic composition. The spent filter media may include spent diatomaceous earth, spent perlite, and/or residues thereof. The composition may be performed by co-extruding a mixture of the plastic material and the spent filter media. Surprisingly, the spent filter media may be used as-supplied and without the need to dry the material. The resulting plastic composite material has numerous uses, including, for example, litter scoops and eating utensils. 1. A method comprising:providing a plastic material;providing spent filter media including spent diatomaceous earth, perlite, and/or residues thereof, the spent filter media containing from 20%-50% by total weight water and including filtrates, andblending said plastic material with said spent filter media to form a filled plastic composition, the spent diatomaceous earth, perlite, and/or residue thereof being present in said filled plastic composition in an amount ranging from 1-40% by dry weight of the filled plastic composition.2. A method according to claim 1 , said plastic material comprising one or more of recycled high-density polyethylene; polybutylene succinate claim 1 , recycled polypropylene claim 1 , and polylactic acid.3. A method according to claim 1 , said blending being performed by extruding a mixture of the plastic material and the spent filter media.4. A method according to claim 1 , said extrusion being performed in a multi-zone extruder.5. A method according to claim 1 , the temperature in said extruder being in the range from 90°-170° C. and being sufficiently high in at least one zone to flash off moisture from said spent filter media.6. A method according to claim 1 , said spent filter media comprising filter media from a brewing process.7. A filled plastic composition comprising: the spent filter media including spent ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SPACERS

The invention relates to a device for producing a spacer having 1. A device for producing a spacer by curing bone cement paste , wherein the spacer is provided in the medical field for temporarily replacing a joint or part of a joint comprising an articulating surface of a head of the joint , in particular for temporarily replacing a hip joint or a shoulder joint , the device having{'b': ['1', '51', '151', '251'], '#text': 'a stem mold for shaping a stem of the spacer from bone cement paste, wherein the stem mold (, , , ) has in the interior thereof an inner space, wherein the inner space is accessible via a proximal opening on a proximal side of the stem mold and wherein the stem mold has a proximal wall which peripherally delimits the proximal opening of the stem mold,'}a head mold for shaping a head and a neck of the spacer from bone cement paste, wherein the head mold has in the interior thereof a hollow space, wherein the hollow space has a spherical surface-shaped inner surface for shaping a sliding surface of the head of the spacer and the hollow space is accessible via a distal opening on a distal side of the head mold, wherein the head mold has a distal wall which peripherally delimits the distal opening of the head mold,a metal core, wherein the metal core has a stem part, a head part and a flange, wherein the flange projects out from the metal core, wherein the flange is arranged between the stem part and the head part and wherein the flange has a proximal surface and a distal surface,wherein the stem mold and the stem part of the metal core are shaped such that the stem part is arranged in the inner space of the stem mold, when the proximal wall of the stem mold is resting against the distal surface of the flange, andwherein the head mold and the head part of the metal core are shaped such that the head part is arranged in the hollow space of the head mold, when the distal wall of the head mold is resting against the proximal surface of the flange.2. The ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A THERMOPLASTIC GRANULATE MATERIAL

In the production of thermoplastic granulate material, after mixing the starting materials, it is common in the state of the art for these materials to be kneaded and compressed in extruders, with subsequent granulation. According to the invention, no extruder is used, rather the starting materials for the thermoplastic granulate material are supplied directly to a double belt press after the mixing. Subsequently, the generated web-type to sheet-type body is processed into a granulate material by means of grinding, or is used as a web-type, sheet-type, strip-type or film-type intermediate product for the production of a further intermediate product or end products. 111-. (canceled)12. A method of producing a thermoplastic granulate material from several starting materials , comprising at least two materials selected form the group consisting of plastic powder , plastic granulate , additives , plasticizers , color materials , color pigments , lubricants , fillers , additives , and mixtures thereof , said method comprising the following steps: selecting starting materials and dosing said starting materials in a preselected mixing ratio;feeding said starting materials into at least one mixer;mixing said starting materials within at least one mixer while heating or cooling a mixture produced therein to yield a pourable intermediate substrate material;dispersing said intermediate substrate material onto a press;treating said intermediate substrate material within said press thermally and mechanically to yield a thermoplastic web-shaped dimensionally stable body; andcomminuting said thermoplastic web-shaped dimensionally stable body to yield aa thermoplastic granulate material.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein said step of dispersing comprises dispersing said intermediate substrate material onto a lower belt of a double-belt press.14. The method of claim 12 , wherein said heating is performed within a first mixer and said cooling is performed in a second mixer.15. The ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONVERTING RECYCLED CARBON FIBER INTO DENSIFIED FIBERS

A system for densification of recycled pre-preg fibers may include a cutting device configured to receive the recycled pre-preg fibers having various lengths, and cut the recycled pre-preg fibers to produce cut fibers having a desired length, and a mixer configured to mix wetted, cut fibers to generate bound fibers having an increased bulk density relative to a bulk density of the cut fibers. 1. A system for densification of recycled pre-preg fibers , the system comprising:a cutting device configured to receive the recycled pre-preg fibers having various lengths, and cut the recycled pre-preg fibers to produce cut fibers having a desired length; anda mixer configured to mix wetted, cut fibers to generate bound fibers having an increased bulk density relative to a bulk density of the cut fibers.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the cut fibers are wetted in the mixer.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the cut fibers are wetted before insertion in the mixer.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the cutting device comprises a hammermill.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein an output of the hammermill is provided through a screen claim 4 , and wherein the screen is configured to pass cut fibers having the desired length.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the desired length is about 0.02 inches to about 0.375 inches.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein a speed of the mixer is variable.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the bound fibers form grains or pellets having a length less than 10% longer than the desired length.9. The system of claim 1 , wherein resin is removed from the recycled pre-preg fibers via sonication in a solvent bath prior to placement of the recycled pre-preg fibers in the cutting device.10. The system of claim 9 , wherein the solvent is removed from the recycled pre-preg fibers in a centrifuge prior to placement of the recycled pre-preg fibers in the cutting device.11. A method of densification of recycled pre-preg fibers claim 9 , the method comprising: ...

Anti-Spoilage Packaging, Methods for Preparation, and Use Thereof

An anti-spoilage packaging material is composed of a film having one or more layers; and hygroscopic material embedded within at least one of the one or more layers. The hygroscopic material have an average particle size of 25 μm or less and is present in the one or more layers in amount from 1 wt. % to 20 wt. %. The packaging material maintains the equilibrium relative humidity (ERH) of packed goods between 95% and 100% and prevents spoilage of produce for a longer period than conventional packaging. 1. An anti-spoilage packaging material comprisinga film comprising one or more layers;hygroscopic material embedded within at least one of the one or more layers;{'sub': '4', 'wherein the hygroscopic material comprises a salt, SO, and at least one of magnesium and calcium;'}wherein the hygroscopic material has an average particle size of 25 μm or less and is present in the one or more layers in amount from 1 wt. % to 20 wt. %; andwherein the packaging material maintains an equilibrium relative humidity (ERH) of packed goods between 95% and 100%.2. The packaging material of claim 1 , wherein the average particle size is 20 μm or less.3. The packaging material of claim 1 , wherein at least one layer of the one or more layers comprises a foaming agent.4. The packaging material of wherein at least one of the one or more layers comprises micro-pores claim 1 , wherein the micro-pores are sufficiently large to allow access of water molecules within the packaging material to the hygroscopic material embedded in the at least one of the one or more layers.5. The packaging material of claim 1 , wherein the film comprises at least one polymer selected from ethylene vinyl acetate claim 1 , low density polyethylene claim 1 , linear low density polyethylene claim 1 , and medium density polyethylene.6. The packaging material of claim 1 , wherein the film further comprises at least one selected from anti-block agents claim 1 , antioxidants claim 1 , lubricants claim 1 , and ...

SYSTEM FOR DIGITAL FABRICATION OF GRADED, HIERARCHICAL MATERIAL STRUCTURES

A system to fabricate hierarchical graded materials includes a reservoir to contain a material to be deposited, a print head connected to the reservoir to allow the print head to receive the material to be deposited, the print head having a mixing section, and an actuator connected to the print head, the actuator configured to actuate the print head in six axes of motion. 1. A system to fabricate hierarchical , graded materials , comprising:a reservoir to contain a colloidal material having fibers to be deposited; anda print head connected to the reservoir by a conduit to allow the print head to receive the material to be deposited, the print head having a mixer, comprising:at least two inlets arranged on opposite sides of the mixer from each other;at least two outlets on opposite sides of the mixer from each other and adjacent the inlets;a central channel;a junction between the inlets, outlets and the central channel arranged to generate a mixed flow, the central channel arranged to cause the fibers to orient along a principal straining axis; andan outlet to allow the material to exit the print head.2. The system of claim 1 , the print head further comprising a flow focusing section arranged to receive the mixed flow from the mixer.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the fluidic particle alignment section comprises a section having three outlets claim 2 , one for a main fluid flow and two on either side of the main fluid flow for sheathing fluids claim 2 , the fluidic particle4. The system of claim 1 , the print head further comprising a reactive bonding section between the mixer and an outlet.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an actuator to move the print head in 6 axes of movement.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the actuator is to alter orientation of the outlet based upon a scale of the fibers.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the mixer is capable of modulating the material on a scale of a voxel.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the mixer is ...

Continuous methods of making fiber reinforced concrete panels

Continuous method including: mixing water and cementitous powder to form slurry; mixing the slurry and reinforcement fibers in a single pass horizontal continuous mixer to form fiber-slurry mixture, the mixer including an elongated mixing chamber having a reinforcement fiber inlet port, and upstream of the fiber inlet port is an inlet port to introduce water and cementitous powder together as one stream or at least two inlet ports to introduce water and dry cementitous powder separately as separate streams into the chamber, a rotating horizontal shaft/s within the chamber, part of the chamber for mixing the fibers and slurry and moving the fiber-slurry mixture to a mixture outlet; discharging the fiber-slurry mixture from the mixer outlet; forming and setting the fiber-slurry mixture on a moving surface; cutting the set mixture into fiber reinforced concrete panels and removing the panels from the moving surface.

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING FOOD PACKAGING PLASTIC FILMS AND FOOD PACKAGING PLASTIC FILMS THUS PRODUCED

The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a plastic film (i.e. preferably a thermoplastic film), particularly a (thermo)plastic food packing film, especially a detectable (thermo)plastic film, which plastic film comprises detectable particles incorporated therein, as well as to the plastic film thus produced and to its applications and usages (i.e. its use). 1. A method of manufacturing a detectable thermoplastic food packaging film , which thermoplastic film comprises detectable particles incorporated therein , [ wherein the detectable particles are magnetic and comprise a surface-modification being at least one of protective against oxygen and protective against oxidation, and', 'wherein the detectable particles are introduced into the molten plastic resin in the form of a particulate compounded mixture comprising the detectable particles together with and distributed in a carrier plastic resin, wherein the particulate compounded mixture comprises the detectable particles in amounts in the range of from 10 to 80 wt. %, based on the particulate compounded mixture;, '(i) a first step of introducing detectable particles into a molten plastic resin to produce a mixture comprising the molten plastic resin and the detectable particles,'}, '(ii) followed by a second step of extruding the mixture comprising the molten plastic resin and the detectable particles, so as to obtain a thermoplastic food packaging film comprising the detectable particles incorporated therein in homogeneous distribution., 'wherein the method comprises the following steps254-. (canceled)55. The method as defined in claim 1 ,wherein the detectable particles are permanently magnetic; andwherein the detectable particles comprise or consist of at least one metal or metal oxide selected among iron (Fe), cobalt (Co), nickel (Ni) and their oxides.56. The method as defined in claim 1 ,{'sub': 3', '4', '2', '3', '2', '3, 'wherein the detectable particles comprise or consist of at least one ...

Thermoplastic Composite Material with Improved Smoke Generation, Heat Release and Mechanical Properties

A fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite material having an advantageous combination of smoke generation, heat release, and mechanical property characteristics. The composite generally comprises a fiber-reinforced thermoplastic core containing discontinuous reinforcing fibers bonded together with one or more thermoplastic resins. The core material may further comprise at least one first skin material applied to a first surface of the core and/or one or more second skin material applied to a second surface of the core material. The thermoplastic core material has a maximum smoke density D(4 minutes) of less than 200 as measured in accordance with ASTM E662, a maximum heat release (5 minutes) of less than 65 kW/mas measured in accordance with FAA Heat release test FAR 25.853 (a) Appendix F, Part IV (OSU 65/65), and an average total heat release (2 minutes) of less than 65 kW/mas measured in accordance with FAA Heat release test FAR 25.853 (a) Appendix F, Part IV (OSU 65/65). The invention is useful in the manufacture of articles for aircraft, automotive, railcar, locomotive, bus, marine, aerospace and construction in which the certain advantages may be provided over other materials utilized for such applications. 126-. (canceled)27. A method of producing a thermoplastic core comprising:adding a plurality of discontinuous reinforcing fibers and a thermoplastic resin to an agitated liquid-containing foam to form a dispersed mixture of thermoplastic resin and reinforcing fibers;depositing the dispersed mixture of reinforcing fibers and thermoplastic resin onto a forming support element;evacuating the liquid from the deposited, dispersed mixture to form a web;heating the web above a softening temperature of the thermoplastic resin; and{'sup': 2', '2, 'compressing the web to form a thermoplastic core comprising a maximum smoke density Ds (4 minutes) of less than 200 as measured in accordance with ASTM E662, a maximum heat release (5 minutes) of less than 65 kW/mas ...

METAL POLYMER COMPOSITE FOR MAKING BALANCING WEIGHTS FOR PROPELLERS AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME

The embodiment relates to a balanced propeller and to an extrudable metal polymer composite and process for making and using the composite to make balancing weight strips for marine or boat propellers. Metal particulate of adequate particle size is mixed with a polymer that is extruded or injection molded to form a high-density weighted strip. 120-. (canceled)21. A boat propeller comprising a hub , having propeller blades , a path for exhaust , and a spline that can be attached to a drive shaft spline , wherein a composite balance weight is adhesively attached to the interior of the hub , the composite comprising:(a) a thermoplastic polymer phase comprising about 5 to 25 wt. % and 25 to 75 vol. % of the composite; and(b) a metal particulate comprising about 75 to 95 wt. % and 25 to 75 vol. % of the composite and intermixed with the polymer phase, the particulate having a particle size where no more than 10 wt. % of the particles are under 10 microns; wherein the particulate and polymer phase are formed into the balance weight22. The propeller of wherein there are three or four propeller blades23. The propeller of wherein the balance weight has a hub contact surface that is curved to be complementary to a curved surface of the outer hub.24. The propeller of claim 21 , wherein the composite has a coating of an interfacial modifier on a surface of the metal particulate.25. The propeller of wherein the composite comprises:(a) a thermoplastic polymer phase comprising about 5 to 25 wt. % and 25 to 75 vol. % of the composite; and(b) a metal particulate comprising about 75 to 95 wt. % and 25 to 75 vol. % of the composite and intermixed with the polymer phase, the particulate having a coating of an interfacial modifier, a particle size where no more than 10 wt. % of the particles are under 10 microns; wherein the particulate and polymer phase are formed into the weighted composite, the weighted composite having a Reynolds number producing a laminar flow across the composite ...

Moldable capsule and method of manufacture

A method to form moldable capsules of a conductively doped resin-based material are created. A resin-based material is extruded/pultruded onto a bundle of conductive material. The resin-based material and the bundle are sectioned into moldable capsules.

Composite molding material, surface-treated glass wood, and method for manufacturing composite molding material

A composite molding material formed by kneading at least glass wool into a thermoplastic resin has such a feature that the glass wool in the composite molding material has a fiber diameter of 1 to 7 μm, an average fiber length of 30 to 300 μm, and an aspect ratio of not less than 10.

Carbon Nanotube Enhanced Polymers and Methods for Manufacturing the Same

A carbon nanotube enhanced polymer includes a polymer and a plurality of carbon nanotube sheetlets mixed with the polymer. The carbon nanotube sheetlets each include a network of intertwined carbon nanotubes. 1. A carbon nanotube enhanced polymer comprising:a polymer; anda plurality of carbon nanotube sheetlets mixed with the polymer, the carbon nanotube sheetlets each including a network of intertwined carbon nanotubes.2. The carbon nanotube enhanced polymer of wherein the polymer is selected from the group consisting of: polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) claim 1 , polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) claim 1 , polyamide 11 claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The carbon nanotube enhanced polymer of wherein a length of the plurality of carbon nanotube sheetlets is in a range of 1 to 10 claim 1 ,000 μm.4. The carbon nanotube enhanced polymer of wherein the carbon nanotube enhanced polymer is embedded with an amount of the carbon nanotube sheetlets sufficient to provide a resistance of the carbon nanotube enhanced polymer of less than 1E12 (1×10̂12) Ohms.5. The carbon nanotube enhanced polymer of wherein a weight percentage loading of the carbon nanotubes in the polymer is in a range of 0.0001 wt % to 25 wt %.6. The carbon nanotube enhanced polymer of wherein the polymer is in the form of a polymer powder claim 1 , and the plurality of carbon nanotube sheetlets are mixed with the polymer powder.7. The carbon nanotube enhanced polymer of wherein the polymer is in the form of a polymer matrix claim 1 , and the plurality of carbon nanotube sheetlets are embedded within the polymer matrix.8. The carbon nanotube enhanced polymer of wherein the carbon nanotube enhanced polymer is in the form of a plurality of particulates claim 7 , and the plurality of carbon nanotube sheetlets are embedded within the polymer matrix of the plurality of particulates.9. The carbon nanotube enhanced polymer of wherein the carbon nanotube enhanced polymer is in the form of a filament claim 7 , and the ...

METHOD OF MAKING PEN BODY RESIN RODS

A novel method for making decorative structures, specifically for use as writing instruments composed of a novel material composition that scatters and reflects light to exhibit a particular visual effect, i.e. a glitter effect. The composition is made of one or a combination of a number of different resins combined with a mica dust and/or a diamond dust. The resin is an organic compound and in composed partially or entirely from epoxide, polyester and/or polyurethane. Other additives can be added to the resin to enhance the visual effect including ground glass and dyes or pigments. 1. A method of making a structure producing a glitter effect comprising:selecting a liquid resin;mixing diamond dust into the resin forming a first solution;mixing a curing agent into a second solution; andpouring the first solution and the second solution into a mold and waiting for it to harden or cure.2. The method of further comprising the step of mixing mica dust into the first or second solution.3. The method of further comprising the step of mixing a dye into the first suspension or the second suspension prior to pouring the first and second suspension into the mold.4. The method of wherein the diamond dust is made of particles that range in size from 1 to 1000 micrometers.5. The method of wherein the diamond dust is made of particles that range in size from 1 to 1000 micrometers and the mica dust is made of particles that range in size from 1 to 1000 micrometers.6. The method of wherein the diamond dust is made of particles that range in size from 1 to 1000 micrometers and the mica dust is made of particles that range in size from 1 to 1000 micrometers.7. The method of wherein the liquid resin is selected from a group consisting of epoxide claim 1 , polyurethane and polyester.8. The method of wherein the liquid resin is selected from a group consisting of epoxide claim 3 , polyurethane and polyester.9. The method of wherein the resin is made from polyurethane.10. The method of ...

Liquid crystal polyester composition, method for producing liquid crystal polyester composition, and molded article

A liquid crystal polyester composition contains: a liquid crystal polyester in an amount of 100 parts by mass as well as a fibrous filler and a plate-like filler in an amount of not less than 65 parts by mass and not more than 100 parts by mass in total. The fibrous filler in the composition has a number average fiber diameter of not less than 5 μm and not more than 15 μm and a number average fiber length of more than 200 μm and less than 400 μm. The mass ratio of the fibrous filler to the plate-like filler in the composition is not less than 3 and not more than 15. The flow starting temperature of the composition is not lower than 250° C. and lower than 314° C.

Dust core

A dust core including a metal magnetic powder and a resin, in which the metal magnetic powder shows a particle diameter of more than 0 μm and 200 μm or less, a number percentage of 5.0% or more of metal magnetic particles among the metal magnetic particles composing the metal magnetic powder are at least partially surface-coated with an inorganic compound including an alkaline earth metal, in a coating part coating the metal magnetic particles, an amount of the alkaline earth metal is 10.0 mass % or more, when a total amount of a metal element included in the coating part is 100 mass %, is provide. The dust core is superior in a corrosion-resistance.

Diaphragm for alkaline water electrolysis, alkaline water electrolysis device, method for producing hydrogen, and method for producing diaphragm for alkaline water electrolysis

The diaphragm for alkaline water electrolysis according to the present invention comprises a porous polymer membrane, the porous polymer membrane comprising a polymer resin and hydrophilic inorganic particles. A porosity of the porous polymer membrane is 30% or more and 60% or less, average pore sizes at both surfaces of the porous polymer membrane is 0.5 μm or more and 2.0 μm or less, and a ratio of a mode particle size of the hydrophilic inorganic particles to the average pore size of the porous polymer membrane (mode particle size/average pore size) is 2.0 or more.

FIBER-REINFORCED MOLDING MATERIAL AND MOLDED ARTICLE USING SAME

Provided is a fiber-reinforced molding material including as essential materials: a vinyl ester (A) that is a reaction product of an epoxy resin (a1) having an epoxy equivalent in the range of 180 to 500 and (meth)acrylic acid (a2); an unsaturated monomer (B) having a flash point of 100° C. or higher; a polyisocyanate (C); a polymerization initiator (D); and carbon fibers (E) having a fiber length of 2.5 to 50 mm, in which the mass ratio ((A)/(B)) of the vinyl ester (A) to the unsaturated monomer (B) is in the range of 40/60 to 85/15, and the molar ratio (NCO/OH) of isocyanate groups (NCO) in the polyisocyanate (C) to hydroxy groups (OH) in the vinyl ester (A) is in the range of 0.25 to 0.85. 1. A fiber-reinforced molding material comprising as essential materials: a vinyl ester (A) that is a reaction product of an epoxy resin (a1) having an epoxy equivalent in the range of 180 to 500 and (meth)acrylic acid (a2); an unsaturated monomer (B) having a flash point of 100° C. or higher; a polyisocyanate (C); a polymerization initiator (D); and carbon fibers (E) having a fiber length of 2.5 to 50 mm , wherein the mass ratio ((A)/(B)) of the vinyl ester (A) to the unsaturated monomer (B) is in the range of 40/60 to 85/15 , and the molar ratio (NCO/OH) of isocyanate groups (NCO) in the polyisocyanate (C) to hydroxy groups (OH) in the vinyl ester (A) is in the range of 0.25 to 0.85.2. The fiber-reinforced molding material according to claim 1 , wherein the unsaturated monomer (B) is phenoxyethyl methacrylate and/or benzyl methacrylate.3. The fiber-reinforced molding material according to claim 1 , wherein the molar ratio (COOH/EP) of epoxy groups (EP) in the epoxy resin (a1) to carboxy groups (COOH) in the (meth)acrylic acid (a2) is in the range of 0.6 to 1.1.4. The fiber-reinforced molding material according to claim 1 , wherein the polyisocyanate (C) is an aromatic polyisocyanate.5. A molded article comprising a product produced using the fiber-reinforced molding material ...

Method for producing wood fibre pellets

A process for producing pellets or granules comprising fibres of a lignocellulousic material, for use as a feedstock in plastics manufacture, conveying in a dry or wet air stream and applying to the fibres a liquid formulation comprising one or more polymers, monomers, or oligomers, forming the fibres into a solid product, and breaking down the solid product to produce said pellets or granules. Typically the conduit conveys the fibres in a plant for manufacture of fibre board.

SPEAKER VIBRATION PLATE, SPEAKER VIBRATION PLATE MANUFACTURING DEVICE, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF SPEAKER VIBRATION PLATE

A vibration plate manufacturing device including: a defibration unit which defibrates a raw material including fibers; a mixing unit which mixes a binding material for binding the fibers to each other, to a defibrated material defibrated by the defibration unit; a second web formation unit which accumulates a mixture mixed by the mixing unit; and a molding unit which forms the second web accumulated in second web formation unit into a vibration plate by a molding process including pressing and heating. 1. A speaker vibration plate including:a defibrated material obtained by defibrating a material including fibers; anda binding material for binding the fibers to each other, whereinthe speaker vibration plate is formed by a molding process including pressing and heating.2. The speaker vibration plate according to claim 1 , whereinthe binding material includes at least any one of a thermoplastic resin and a thermosetting resin.3. The speaker vibration plate according to claim 1 , further comprising:a thermally expandable material.4. The speaker vibration plate according to claim 1 , whereinthe speaker vibration plate includes a vibration surface, andan auxiliary material is attached to at least one surface of the vibration surface.5. A speaker vibration plate manufacturing device comprising:a defibration unit which defibrates a material including fibers;a mixing unit which mixes a binding material for binding the fibers to each other, to a defibrated material defibrated by the defibration unit;an accumulation unit which accumulates a mixture mixed by the mixing unit; anda molding unit which forms an accumulated material accumulated by the accumulation unit into a speaker vibration plate by a molding process including pressing and heating.6. The speaker vibration plate manufacturing device according to claim 5 , whereinthe mixing unit disperses the mixture, andthe accumulation unit accumulates the mixture.7. The speaker vibration plate manufacturing device according to ...

SINGLE EXTRUDER BARREL DESIGN TO ACCOMMODATE COMPOUNDING, CHEMICAL REACTIONS, AND IMMISCIBLE POLYMER BLENDS WITH SOLIDS COATED BY ONE OF THE POLYMERS

A multi-port single screw extruder combining a heated plastication barrel having a first entrance port and an exit port on opposing ends of the barrel and a second entrance port intermediately positioned therebetween; a first hopper positioned to deliver ingredients to the first entrance port of said barrel; a second hopper positioned to deliver ingredients to the second entrance port and a helical plastication screw rotatably carried within the barrel and running the length thereof between the first entrance port and exit port that is operable to rotate and transmit the ingredients along the length of the barrel; wherein the plastication screw includes a distributive mixing element located between at least one additional entrance port and the exit port, the minor diameter of the plastication screw is reduced in advance of each additional entrance port sufficient to reduce the barrel pressure at each entrance port to a level that permits the addition of ingredients to the barrel through the entrance port, and the ingredients include a thermoplastic polymer. 1. A multi-port single screw extruder , comprising:{'claim-text': ['a first entrance port;', {'claim-text': ['wherein the first entrance port is positioned on the first end, and', 'wherein the exit port is positioned on the second end; and'], '#text': 'an exit port,'}, 'at least one secondary entrance port positioned between the first entrance port and the exit port;'], '#text': 'a heated plastication barrel having a first end and a second end positioned opposite the first end, the heated plastication barrel including:'}a plurality of hoppers configured to deliver one or more ingredients to each of the first entrance port and the at least one secondary entrance port; and{'claim-text': ['wherein the helical plastication screw is configured to rotate around a central axis, and', 'wherein the helical plastication screw is configured to transport and disperse the one or more ingredients along the length of the heated ...

LIFT UNITS FOR SUPPORTING A SUBJECT, LIFT STRAPS, AND METHODS OF MAKING LIFT STRAPS

A lift unit for supporting a subject includes a lift body configured to travel along an overhead rail and a lift strap having a payout length extending from the lift body. The payout length retracts and extends relative to the lift body. The lift strap includes a woven fiber construction having a pattern integrated into the woven fiber construction. The pattern includes a plurality of markings indicative of the payout length. 1. A lift strap for a lift unit for supporting a subject , the lift strap comprising:a woven fiber construction comprising a plurality of fibers that are interwoven; anda fluid barrier coating applied to the plurality of fibers, wherein the fluid barrier coating is bound to the plurality of fibers and comprises erect whiskers that extend from a surface of the plurality of fibers.2. The lift strap of claim 1 , wherein the woven fiber construction comprises a pattern integrated into the woven fiber construction indicative of a payout length of the lift strap.3. The lift strap of claim 2 , wherein the pattern is woven into the woven fiber construction.4. The lift strap of claim 2 , wherein the pattern comprises a hue gradient having a first end and a second end along the payout length claim 2 , the hue gradient comprising a hue that transitions from a first hue at the first end of the payout length to a second hue at the second end of the payout length.5. The lift strap of claim 2 , wherein the pattern comprises a plurality of markings claim 2 , wherein a thickness of a first marking of the plurality of markings is less than a thickness of a second marking of the plurality of markings adjacent to the first marking.6. The lift strap of claim 2 , wherein the pattern indicates a predetermined payout length corresponding to a subject loading height.7. A lift unit for supporting a subject claim 2 , comprising:a lift body configured to travel along an overhead rail;a lift motor housed within the lift body; and a woven fiber construction comprising a ...

EXTRUSION MOLDED ARTICLE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME, MOLDING RAW MATERIAL FOR EXTRUSION MOLDING, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

A method for producing an extrusion molded article, comprising a step of extruding a molding raw material to obtain an extrusion molded article, wherein the molding raw material is a mixture of a first liquid material including liquid silicone rubber, and a crosslinked particle obtained by dynamically crosslinking a second liquid material including liquid silicone rubber, the viscosity at 23° C. of the first liquid material is less than 600 Pa·s, and the viscosity at 23° C. of the molding raw material is 600 Pa·s or more. 1. A method for producing an extrusion molded article , comprising:a step of extruding a molding raw material to obtain an extrusion molded article; whereinthe molding raw material is a mixture of a first liquid material including liquid silicone rubber, and a crosslinked particle obtained by dynamically crosslinking a second liquid material including liquid silicone rubber,a viscosity at 23° C. of the first liquid material is less than 600 Pa·s, anda viscosity at 23° C. of the molding raw material is 600 Pa·s or more.2. A method for producing an extrusion molded article , comprising:a step of extruding a molding raw material to obtain an extrusion molded article; whereinthe molding raw material is a mixture of a first liquid material including a urethane raw material, and a crosslinked particle obtained by dynamically crosslinking a second liquid material including a urethane raw material,a viscosity at 23° C. of the first liquid material is less than 600 Pa·s, anda viscosity at 23° C. of the molding raw material is 600 Pa·s or more.3. A molding raw material for extrusion , the molding raw material being a mixture of:a first liquid material including liquid silicone rubber and having a viscosity at 23° C. of less than 600 Pa·s; anda crosslinked particle obtained by dynamically crosslinking a second liquid material including liquid silicone rubber,the molding raw material having a viscosity at 23° C. of 600 Pa·s or more.4. A molding raw material ...

INTERIOR TRIM PANEL FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD OF FORMING AN INTERIOR TRIM PANEL FOR A VEHICLE

An interior trim panel for a vehicle includes a polymer/leather layer having leather particles each having a diameter of less than 5000 micrometers dispersed within a polymer, and a backing layer adhered to the leather layer and providing a support structure for the polymer/leather layer. 1. An interior trim panel for a vehicle comprising:a polymer/leather layer having leather particles each having a diameter of less than 5000 micrometers dispersed within a polymer; anda backing layer adhered to the leather layer and providing a support structure for the polymer/leather layer.2. The trim panel of claim 1 , wherein the polymer/leather layer defines a feature having a radius of less than 5 millimeters.3. The trim panel of claim 1 , wherein the leather particles each have a diameter of between about 20 to 3000 micrometers.4. The trim panel of claim 1 , wherein the leather particles each have a diameter of between about 40 to 2000 micrometers.5. The trim panel of claim 1 , wherein the leather particles each have a diameter of between about 70 to 1000 micrometers.6. A method of forming an interior trim panel for a vehicle claim 1 , the method comprising:dispersing leather particles each having a diameter of less than 5000 micrometers within a polymer;positioning the polymer with dispersed leather particles within a mold that defines a feature having a radius of less than 5 millimeters;molding the polymer with dispersed leather particles within the mold; andremoving the polymer with dispersed leather particles from the mold.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the polymer with dispersed leather particles defines a polymer/leather layer with a surface feature having a radius of less than 5 millimeters8. The method of claim 6 , wherein the mold comprises a compression mold having a first compression molding die and a second compression molding die claim 6 , wherein the first compression molding die and the second compression molding dies define complementary surfaces that ...

Method and apparatus for moldable material for terrestrial, marine, aeronautical and space applications which includes an ability to reflect radio frequency energy and which may be moldable into a parabolic or radio frequency reflector to obviate the need for reflector construction techniques which produce layers susceptible to layer separation and susceptible to fracture under extreme circumstances

The present invention is a unique process of manufacturing rigid members with precise “shape keeping” properties and with reflective properties pertaining to radio frequency energy, so that air, land, sea and space devices or vehicles may be constructed including parabolic reflectors formed without discrete permanent layering. Rather, such parabolic reflectors or similarly, vehicles, may be formed by homogeneous construction where discrete layering is absent, and where energy reflectivity or scattering characteristics are embedded within the homogeneous mixture of carbon nanotubes and associated graphite powders and epoxy, resins and hardeners. The mixture of carbon graphite nanofiber and carbon nanotubes generates higher electrode conductivity and magnetized attraction through molecular polarization. In effect, the rigid members may be tuned based on the application. The combination of these materials creates a unique matrix that is then set in a memory form at a specific temperature, and then applied to various materials through a series of multiple layers, resulting in unparalleled strength and durability.

Plasticizing Unit

In order to be capable of reliably supplying a prescribed amount of fiber materials into a heating cylinder for each cycle and continuously manufacturing a homogeneous composite material, a plasticizing unit is provided with a fiber supply device that supplies prescribed amount of fiber materials A having a prescribed length into the heating cylinder . The fiber supply device is provided with: a cutting section that cuts off a long fiber material A pulled out from a reel into a prescribed length; a pressure-feeding section that presses the fiber materials A having the prescribed length cut off by the cutting section into the heating cylinder ; and a fiber transfer device that forcibly transfers the fiber materials A accumulated in the cutting section to the pressure-feeding section . The pressure-feeding section is constituted by a press cylinder and a press piston , and the fiber transfer device is constituted by a vacuum device. 1. A plasticizing unit comprising: a heating cylinder; a screw that is received rotatably inside the heating cylinder; a resin supply hole and a fiber supply hole that are opened in the heating cylinder; and a fiber supply device that supplies a fiber material into the heating cylinder through the fiber supply hole; wherein:the fiber supply device includes at least one reel on which a long fiber material is wound, a cutting section by which the long fiber material pulled out from the reel is cut off into a prescribed length, and a pressure-feeding section by which fiber material pieces each cut in the prescribed length by the cutting section are pressed into the heating cylinder through the fiber supply hole; andthe pressure-feeding section has a pressing cylinder that is attached to the heating cylinder so that one end of the pressing cylinder can communicate with the fiber supply hole, a pressing piston that is received slidably inside the pressing cylinder, a fiber supply pipe through which a head chamber of the pressing cylinder and ...

NANOCOMPOSITE FILMS WITH CONDUCTING AND INSULATING SURFACES

Nanocomposite films comprising conductive nanofiller dispersed throughout a polymer matrix and further comprising at least two surfaces with differing amounts of filler and differing electrical resistivity values are provided. In particular, nanocomposites comprising polyvinyl alcohol as the polymer matrix and nanosheets and/or nanoplatelets of graphene as the conductive filler are provided. In addition, a process for forming the nanocomposites, methods for characterizing the nanocomposites as well as applications in or on electrical and/or electronic devices are provided. 1. A nanocomposite film , comprising;a polymer matrix,a conductive nanofiller dispersed in the matrix,a first surface having a first content of conductive nanofiller and a first resistivity, and a second surface having a second content of conductive nanofiller and a second resistivity,wherein the second content of conductive nanofiller is greater than or equal to the first content of conductive nanofiller, andwherein the second resistivity is less than or equal to the first resistivity.2. The nanocomposite film of claim 1 , wherein the nanocomposite film comprises up to 25 weight percent of the conductive nanofiller relative to the total weight of the nanocomposite film.3. The nanocomposite film of claim 1 , wherein the nanocomposite film has an average thickness of 0.1-1.0 mm.4. The nanocomposite film of claim 1 , wherein the polymer matrix comprises polyvinyl alcohol.5. The nanocomposite film of claim 1 , wherein the conductive nanofiller comprises graphene.6. The nanocomposite film of claim 5 , wherein the graphene is in the form of nanosheets having an average longest dimension of 1-75 μm and an average thickness of 0.5-300 nm or nanoplatelets having an average diameter of 1-75 μm and an average thickness of 0.5-300 nm.7. The nanocomposite film of claim 1 , wherein the nanocomposite film comprises 0.01-0.25 weight percent of the conductive nanofiller relative to the total weight of the ...

Silane-Functionalized Hydrocarbon Polymer Modifiers For Elastomeric Compositions

An elastomeric composition and method incorporating a hydrocarbon polymer modifier with improved permanence. The composition comprises elastomer, filler and silane-functionalized hydrocarbon polymer modifier (Si-HPM) made in a pre-reaction adapted to couple the Si-HPM to the elastomer, filler or both, wherein the Si-HPM comprises an interpolymer of monomers chosen from piperylenes, cyclic pentadienes, aromatics, limonenes, pinenes, amylenes, and combinations thereof.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PLASTIC SUBSTRATE FOR ELECTROSTATIC PAINTING

A method of preparing a plastic substrate for electrostatic painting includes preparing a carbon nanotube pellet by molding carbon nanotube powder. The method also includes preparing a conductive resin composition by mixing 0.1 to 10 wt % of the carbon nanotube pellet, 0.1 to 20 wt % of carbon black, and 70 to 99 wt % of a thermoplastic polymer resin. The method further includes molding the conductive resin composition. 1. A method of preparing a plastic substrate for electrostatic painting , comprising:(a) preparing a carbon nanotube pellet by molding carbon nanotube powder;(b) preparing a conductive resin composition by mixing 0.1 to 10 wt % of the carbon nanotube pellet, 0.1 to 20 wt % of carbon black, and 70 to 99 wt % of a thermoplastic polymer resin; and(c) molding the conductive resin composition.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in step (a) claim 1 , the molding is performed by injecting the carbon nanotube powder into a rotary tablet press and applying pressure.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the pressure is in a range of 100 to 700 kg/cm.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the rotary tablet press has a punch size in a range of 1 to 8 mm.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein a turntable of the rotary tablet press has a rotational speed in a range of 10 to 60 rpm.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein a carbon nanotube included in the carbon nanotube pellet has a diameter of 50 nm or less and a length of 100 μm or less.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the carbon nanotube has a bulk density in a range of 50 to 800 kg/m.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the carbon black has a specific surface area in a range of 30 to 300 m/g and a dibutyl phthalate (DBP) oil absorption amount of 600 cc/100 mg or less.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the carbon black has an average particle size of 100 nm or less.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic polymer resin is a rubber-reinforced styrene-based resin.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein the ...

POLYMER COMPOSITION, AN ARTICLE THEREOF AND A PROCESS FOR PREPARING THE SAME

Present application discloses a thermoplastic composition comprising a) 42.5 wt. % to 94 wt. % of thermoplastic matrix resin; b) 1 wt. % to 7.5 wt. % of a laser direct structuring additive; and c) 5 wt. % to 50 wt. % fibrous reinforcement agent; wherein the wt. % is relative to the total weight of the composition; wherein the laser direct structuring additive is represented by formula ZnNiFeO, wherein the x is higher than 0.60 and lower than 0.85; wherein the composition is capable of being plated after being activated using a laser. 1. A thermoplastic composition comprising:a) 42.5 wt. % to 94 wt. % of thermoplastic matrix resin;b) 1 wt. % to 7.5 wt. % of a laser direct structuring additive; andc) 5 wt. % to 50 wt. % fibrous reinforcement agent;wherein the wt. % is relative to the total weight of the composition;{'sub': x', '(1-x)', '2', '4, 'wherein the laser direct structuring additive is represented by formula ZnNiFeO, wherein the x is higher than 0.60 and lower than 0.85; wherein the compositions is capable of being plated after being activated using a laser.'}2. A thermoplastic composition according to claim 1 , wherein x is in the range of 0.65 0.80.3. A thermoplastic composition according to claim 2 , wherein x is in the range of 0.70-0.75; preferably 0.75 A thermoplastic composition claim 2 , wherein the laser direct structuring additive is present in an amount which ranges from 2.5 wt. % to 6 wt. % claim 2 , preferably from 3 wt. % to 5 wt. % claim 2 , more preferably 5wt. %.4. A thermoplastic composition according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement agent is one or more selected from glass fiber claim 1 , carbon fiber claim 1 , basalt fiber and aramid fiber; preferably claim 1 , the reinforcement agent is glass fiber.5. A thermoplastic composition according to claim 1 , wherein the fibrous reinforcement agent is present in an amount from 10 wt. % to 50 wt. %; preferably from 15 wt. % to 35 wt. % claim 1 , more preferably from 20 wt. % to 30 wt. %.6. A ...

CARBON NANOTUBE BASED THERMAL GASKET FOR SPACE VEHICLES

A carbon nanotube-based thermal gasket for space vehicle applications, and process for making the same, is disclosed. A thermal gasket is created that includes one or more free-standing carbon nanotube (CNT) sheets formed of a CNT composition comprising randomly-oriented CNTs and a thermally-conductive resin material. The thermally-conductive resin material is encased within the one or more free-standing CNT sheets and prevented by the one or more CNT sheets from physical contact with an outer side of the thermal gasket. 1. A thermal gasket , comprising:one or more free-standing carbon nanotube (CNT) sheets formed of a CNT composition comprising randomly-oriented CNTs and having inner and outer sides; anda thermally-conductive resin material,wherein the thermally-conductive resin material is encased within the inner sides of the one or more free-standing CNT sheets and prevented by the one or more free-standing CNT sheets from physical contact with at least one outer side of the one or more free-standing CNT sheets.2. The thermal gasket of claim 1 , wherein the thermally-conductive resin material is a room temperature vulcanized (RTV) material.3. The thermal gasket of claim 1 , wherein the thermally-conductive resin material is a fluoropolymer-based resin.4. The thermal gasket of claim 3 , wherein the thermally-conductive resin material comprises multiple different component additives in a binding fluoropolymer claim 3 , a first component additive comprising respective elements of a different aspect ratio than elements of a second component additive.5. The thermal gasket of claim 3 , wherein the thermally-conductive resin material comprises two or more of chopped carbon fibers claim 3 , milled carbon fibers claim 3 , CNTs claim 3 , and nano-copper in a binding fluoropolymer.6. The thermal gasket of claim 5 , wherein the thermally-conductive resin material comprises the nano-copper in the binding fluoropolymer.7. The thermal gasket of claim 5 , wherein the thermally- ...

CONTINUOUS MIXING FOR HIGHLY VISCOUS MATERIALS

A method includes feeding a heated polymer additive at a first temperature into a continuous mixer at a first feed rate. The method includes feeding a heated abrasive solid material at a second temperature into the continuous mixer at a second feed rate. The heated abrasive solid material and the heated polymer additive are mixed in the continuous mixer to form a first mixture. 1. A method , comprising:feeding a heated polymer additive at a first temperature into a continuous mixer at a first feed rate;feeding a heated abrasive solid material at a second temperature into the continuous mixer at a second feed rate; andmixing the heated abrasive solid material and the heated polymer additive in the continuous mixer to form a first mixture.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising heating an abrasive solid material to the second temperature to form the heated abrasive solid material.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising heating a polymer additive to the first temperature to form the heated polymer additive.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising forming the first mixture into a roofing tile.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein forming the first mixture into the roofing tile comprises:rolling the first mixture with a plurality of rollers to a selected thickness; andcutting the first mixture as rolled.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the plurality of rollers include at least one heated roll.7. The method of claim 4 , further comprising rolling a side surface of the first mixture as rolled to form one or more surface modifications.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the heated polymer additive comprises a plurality of heated polymer additives claim 1 , and wherein the method further comprises separately heating the plurality of heated polymer additives.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the heated abrasive solid material comprises a plurality of abrasive solid materials and wherein the method further comprises separately heating the plurality of abrasive ...

Biobased Additive for Thermoplastic Polyesters

A biobased additive is provided that is both a nucleating and a reinforcing agent when added to thermoplastic polyester (e.g., biopolyesters). A composite material, which is an additive-reinforced biopolyester, was prepared and improved thermo-mechanical properties were quantified. This composite material is a new class of biobased material that offers a sustainable, environmentally-friendly solution for packaging and other applications.

Pellet of liquid crystal polyester resin composition

The present invention relates to a pellet of a liquid crystal polyester resin composition containing a liquid crystal polyester resin and an inorganic filler, said pellet being characterized in that if the horizontal Feret's diameter of a rectangle circumscribed about a projected image of the front of the pellet is taken as the length of the long side of the rectangle and the vertical Feret's length is taken as the length of the short side of the rectangle, the length of the long side of the rectangle is from 3 mm to 4 mm (inclusive) and the area ratio of the area S of the projected image to the area S0 of the rectangle, namely S/S0 is from 0.55 to 0.70 (inclusive).

ECOLOGICAL MINERAL PAPER MADE OF RECYCLED PLASTIC AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

A synthetic mineral paper as substitute to cellulosic paper and a process for producing the same are provided. 116.-. (canceled)20. A process of manufacturing a synthetic mineral paper of claim 19 , further comprising:grinding polyethylene terephthalate (PET) wastes in a grinder in an amount of 33% to 78%, to obtain ground PET flakes;{'sub': '3', 'mixing the ground PET flakes in an amount of 33% to 78% with a mineral powder, in particular of calcium carbonate (CaCO), talc, or mica, in an amount of 20% to 60%, and with a dispersing agent, in particular SOLPLUS, in an amount of 1% to 2%, using a mechanical mixing device for a predetermined period until forming a homogeneous mixture;'}extruding the homogeneous mixture to form a mineral paper of a desired thickness using a sheet extrusion system; andwinding the mineral paper using a winder to produce a mineral paper roll.21. A synthetic mineral paper claim 19 , further comprising:an extruded sheet formed from ground polyethylene terephthalate (PET) flakes, and{'sub': '3', 'an extruded mineral film formed from a homogeneous mineral mixture of a concentrated mineral masterbatch, in particular calcium carbonate (CaCO), talc, or mica, in a polyethylene (PE) polymer matrix, and a compatibilizer;'}wherein the extruded sheet and the extruded mineral film are laminated together to form a mineral paper and wound into a mineral paper roll.22. A process of manufacturing a synthetic mineral paper of claim 21 , further comprising:grinding polyethylene terephthalate (PET) wastes in a grinder to obtain ground PET flakes,extruding the ground PET flakes to form an extruded PET sheet of a desired thickness using a sheet extrusion system;{'sub': '3', 'mixing separately a concentrated mineral masterbatch, in particular calcium carbonate (CaCO), talc, or mica, in a polyethylene (PE) polymer matrix, and a compatibilizer using a mechanical mixing device for a predetermined period until forming a homogeneous mixture;'}extruding the homogeneous ...

PROCESS OF OBTAINING PLASTIC COMPOUND BASED ON FIBROUS PLANT MATERIAL, PLASTIC COMPOUND BASED ON FIBROUS PLANT MATERIAL OBTAINED AND EQUIPMENT FOR EXTRUSION OF PLASTIC COMPOUND BASED ON FIBROUS PLANT MATERIAL

A process of obtaining plastic compound based on fibrous plant material, plastic compound based on obtained fibrous plant material and equipment for extrusion of plastic compound based on fibrous plant material. The objective is to fundamentally give to the final product a greater mechanical resistance against natural degrading agents, such as weather and infestations, and to this end, proposes changes in its procedural and manufacturing stages, in order to provide, essentially, the increase in the density of the final product, making it more compressed and maintaining its organoleptic properties unchanged. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. A process for obtaining a plastic compound based on a fibrous plant material , a plastic compound based on the fibrous plant material obtained , and an equipment for extrusion of the plastic compound based on the fibrous plant material , the process comprising the steps of:grinding the fibrous plant material to obtain particles of at least 6 mm;dehumidifying the particles by using air heating and humidity exhaust temperatures of up to 90° C. for up to 8 hours to provide no more than 3% of moisture;transporting the dehumidified particles with a thermal insulation so there is no contact with an outside air;mixing the dehumidified particles with plastic and coupling additives, sliding and coloring additives, by centrifugation at room temperature of up to 100° C. for a period of 15 minutes;passing mixture to a composting stage which uses a dehumidifier heated by resistances and exhaust vents with filters to remove moisture, the mixture being homogenized and taken by a mixer, which integrates the plastic to the fiber, and thenadding the mixture to a casting equipment.5. A process of obtaining a plastic compound based on a fibrous plant material , a plastic compound based on the fibrous plant material obtained and an equipment for extrusion of the plastic compound based on the fibrous plant material , the plastic compound ...

Polyamide molding compositions, molded parts obtained therefrom, and use thereof

Provided is a polyamide molding composition comprising a) at least one semi-aromatic, semi-crystalline polyamide, at least flat glass fiber as reinforcing filler, c) at least one aliphatic polyamide comprising recurring units complying with the formula —NH—R—NH—CO—R—CO—, wherein Rand R, equal to or different from each other at each occurrence, are divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon groups, and d) at least one additive. 1. A composition comprising:a) at least one semi-aromatic, semi-crystalline polyamide in an amount of 70 to 84 wt %;b) at least one flat glass fiber in an amount of 12 to less than 20 wt %;{'sup': 2', '3', '2', '3, 'c) at least one aliphatic polyamide comprising recurring units the according to formula —NH—R—NH—CO—R—CO—in an amount of 4 to 10 wt %, wherein Rand R, equal to or different from each other at each occurrence, are divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon groups; and'}d) optionally, at least one additive in an amount of 0 to 5 wt %, wherein the total weight of a) to d) is 100 wt % of the composition.2. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the semi-aromatic claim 1 , semi-crystalline polyamide is selected from the group consisting of co-polyamide 6 claim 1 ,6/6T claim 1 , co-polyamide 6 claim 1 ,10/6T claim 1 , co-polyamide 6 claim 1 ,12/6T claim 1 , co-polyamide 12/6T claim 1 , and any combination thereof.3. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the semi-aromatic claim 1 , semi-crystalline polyamide is co-polyamide 6 claim 1 ,6/6T having a molar ratio of polyamide 6 claim 1 ,6 to polyamide 6T between 4:1 and 1:1.4. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the aspect ratio of the flat glass fibers is from 1.5 to 10.5. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein Rand Rare a divalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms claim 1 , and a divalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 16 carbon atoms claim 1 , respectively.6. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the aliphatic polyamide is selected from the group consisting ...

Selective laser sintering of asymmetric particles

A polymeric article of high ductility is produced by rapid prototyping or selective laser sintering. The article comprises a plurality of layers of a fused thermoplastic powder, the thermoplastic powder comprising asymmetric fibrous particles having a mean length L and a mean width W, wherein L>2W. Within each of the layers, the mean length L of the asymmetric fibrous particles is preferentially oriented in a plane parallel to the layer. The polymeric article has a stress-strain curve such that ultimate strength is reached at a strain of 10% to 20%, and breaking stress is reached at >30% strain.

METHOD OF MAKING A HOMOGENEOUS MIXTURE OF POLYOLEFIN SOLIDS AND SOLID ADDITIVE

A method of making a homogeneous mixture of polyolefin solids and a particulate solid additive without melting the polyolefin solids or the particulate solid additive during the making. The method comprises applying acoustic energy at a frequency of from 20 to 100 hertz to a heterogeneous mixture comprising the polyolefin solids and the particulate solid additive for a period of time sufficient to substantially intermix the polyolefin solids and the particulate solid additive together and while maintaining temperature of the heterogeneous mixture below the melting point of the at least one particulate solid additive and below the melting temperature of the polyolefin solids, thereby making the homogeneous mixture without melting the polyolefin solids or the at least one particulate solid additive. 1. A method of making a homogeneous mixture of polyolefin solids and a particulate solid additive without melting the polyolefin solids or the particulate solid additive during the making , the method comprising applying acoustic energy at a frequency of from 20 to 100 hertz (Hz) to a first heterogeneous mixture comprising at least one particulate solid additive and polyolefin solids for a period of time and at an acoustic intensity effective to substantially intermix the at least one particulate solid additive and the polyolefin solids together while maintaining temperature of the first heterogeneous mixture below the melting point of the at least one particulate solid additive and below the melting temperature of the polyolefin solids , thereby making a first homogeneous mixture comprising the polyolefin solids and the at least one particulate solid additive without melting the polyolefin solids or the at least one particulate solid additive.2. The method of wherein the applying step is characterized by any one of features (i) to (v): (i) the frequency is from 50 to 70 Hz; (ii) the period of time is from 0.5 minute to 4 hours; (iii) both (i) and (ii); (iv) the ...

MULTI-LAYER CO-EXTRUSION STONE PLASTIC FLOORS AND MANUFACTURING METHODS THEREOF

The present disclosure discloses a multi-layer co-extrusion stone plastic floor. The multi-layer co-extrusion stone plastic floor includes at least one co-extrusion stone layer, the co-extrusion stone plastic layer including a first stable layer, a stone plastic rigid layer, and a second stable layer successively. A size change rate of the first stable layer and the second stable layer is within a range of 0 to 0.12% within a temperature range of −15° C. to 80° C. At least one of the first stable layer, the stone plastic rigid layer, and the second stable layer includes composite particles of acrylate copolymer (ACR)/nano SiO. The multi-layer co-extrusion stone plastic floor has improved strength, improved thermal stability and reduce thermal deformation by adding stable layers above/below the plastic rigid layer and adding the composite particles of ACR/nano SiO. 1. A multi-layer co-extrusion stone plastic floor , comprising:at least one co-extrusion stone plastic layer, the co-extrusion stone plastic layer at least including a first stable layer, a stone plastic rigid layer, and a second stable layer successively;a size change rate of the first stable layer and the second stable layer being within a range of 0 to 0.12% within a temperature range of −15° C. to 80° C.; and{'sub': '2', 'at least one of the first stable layer, the stone plastic rigid layer, and the second stable layer including composite particles of acrylate copolymer (ACR)/nano SiO.'}2. The multi-layer co-extrusion stone plastic floor of claim 1 , wherein an ACR grafting rate on a surface of the composite particles of ACR/nano SiOis within a range of 70% to 110%.3. The multi-layer co-extrusion stone plastic floor of claim 1 , wherein the co-extrusion stone plastic layer includes the first stable layer claim 1 , the stone plastic rigid layer claim 1 , and the second stable layer successively claim 1 , and a thickness ratio of the first stable layer claim 1 , the stone plastic rigid layer claim 1 , ...

HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE HAVING A TUB MADE OF A COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SUCH TUB

A household appliance having a tub wherein the items to be washed are placeable and which is made of a composite material comprising a matrix of a polymeric material and glass fibers embedded in the polymeric material. It is an object of the present invention also a process for producing the above mentioned tub. 1. A household appliance having a tub wherein the items to be washed are placeable and which is made of a composite material comprising:a matrix of a polymeric material and glass fibers embedded in the polymeric material, andpolyethylene terephthalate fibers embedded in the matrix mixed with the glass fibers.2. The household appliance as in claim 1 , wherein the glass fibers and the polyethylene terephthalate fibers are present in the composite material in a percentage by weight between 25% and 40%.3. The household appliance as in claim 1 , wherein the polyethylene terephthalate fibers are present in the composite material in a percentage by weight between 5% and 30%.4. The household appliance as in claim 1 , wherein the composite material further comprises a maleic anhydride based compatibilizer to promote interfacial adhesion between the fibers and the polymeric material of the matrix.5. The household appliance as in claim 1 , wherein the polyethylene terephthalate fibers are obtained from polyethylene terephthalate flakes claim 1 , by means of extrusion of a mixture comprising the polymeric material of the matrix claim 1 , the glass fibers and the polyethylene terephthalate flakes.6. The household appliance as in claim 5 , wherein the polyethylene terephthalate flakes are obtained from recovered material.7. A process for producing a tub for a household appliance according to claim 1 , comprising:injecting the composite material in a mold for forming the tub, andduring the injection molding, maintaining the temperature of the composite material below the melting temperature of the PET fibers.8. The process as in claim 7 , further comprising claim 7 , ...

Quality Inspection Method and Quality Inspection System for Unvulcanized Rubber Material, and Production Method and Production System for Unvulcanized Rubber Material

Provided are a quality inspection method and a quality inspection system for unvulcanized rubber material. A final dielectric constant measurement device detects the dielectric constant of a final rubber material in which a compounding agent of predetermined type is mixed with unvulcanized rubber, and a calculator calculates a compounding ratio of the compounding agent to the final rubber material based on the detected dielectric constant, determines whether or not the calculated compounding ratio is in a preset compounding reference range, displays a determination result on a monitor, and adjusts a ratio of the compounding agent fed into an extruder to the unvulcanized rubber such that the calculated compounding ratio is within the compounding reference range. 1. A quality inspection method for unvulcanized rubber material comprising:based on a dielectric constant of an unvulcanized rubber material in which a compounding agent of predetermined type is mixed with unvulcanized rubber, calculating a compounding ratio of the compounding agent to the unvulcanized rubber material by a calculator; anddetermining whether or not the calculated compounding ratio is within a preset compounding reference range by the calculator.2. The quality inspection method for unvulcanized rubber material according to claim 1 , further comprising:dividing the unvulcanized rubber material into multiple segments in a plan view and detecting the dielectric constant for each of the segments;calculating a degree of dispersion of the compounding agent in the unvulcanized rubber material by the calculator based on a magnitude of a variation in the detected dielectric constants in the segments; anddetermining whether or not the calculated degree of dispersion is within a preset dispersion reference range.3. The quality inspection method for unvulcanized rubber material according to claim 2 , whereinthe segments are categorized into a plurality of ranks by the calculator based on a magnitude of the ...

Additive manufacturing techniques and systems to form composite materials

A printer system may include a coaxial extruder head that extrudes a core, a bulk, and/or a core and bulk cladding to form complex structures without retooling. The coaxial extruder head may include a distribution channel with an entrance and an exit, a priming chamber that surrounds the distribution channel. The priming chamber may include an outlet and a first inlet, a heating element thermally connected to the priming chamber, and a nozzle connected to the outlet of the priming chamber. Further, the nozzle may converge from the outlet of the priming chamber to an orifice of the nozzle. In addition, the exit of the distribution channel may be disposed at the orifice of the nozzle. This structure facilitates extruding a core and cladding type composite from the extruder head.

DISCONTINUOUS-FIBER COMPOSITES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

The invention relates to compositions comprising composite materials comprised of discontinuous fibers and one or more polymers and/or oligomers. The invention relates to methods of making the same. The composite materials can be in the form of compositions, composite sheets, laminates, pellets, and/or shaped composite products. 1. A method for preparing a polymer composite composition comprising:mixing discontinuous fibers and one or more polymers and/or oligomers to form a mixture in an extruder; wherein said polymer and/or oligomer is a thermoplastic or a thermoset; and wherein said discontinuous fibers are aramid fibers, carbon fibers, ceramic fibers, glass fibers, polymeric fibers, or mineral-based fibers, or a combination thereof;rolling the mixture to form the polymer composite composition into a sheet, wherein the rolling orients the discontinuous fibers in one direction; andwherein one or more stages of the method minimize the fiber length attrition.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said discontinuous fibers comprise aramid fibers claim 1 , carbon fibers claim 1 , glass fibers claim 1 , or a combination thereof.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said extruder is a single-screw or twin-screw extruder.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises drawing the sheet after the rolling step claim 1 , and wherein the drawing further orients the discontinuous fibers in the same direction.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the discontinuous fiber is present in the composite sheet at a load of between about 2 wt. % and about 75 wt. %; and wherein the polymer and/or oligomer can be present in the composite at a load of between about 25 wt. % and about 98 wt. %.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the extruder feeds into a rolling process through a die that is larger than the extruder opening claim 1 , through a die that is the same size as the extruder opening claim 1 , or without passing the extrudate through a die.7. The method of claim 1 , further ...

METHOD OF MAKING A HOMOGENEOUS MIXTURE OF POLYOLEFIN SOLIDS AND LIQUID ADDITIVE

A method of making a homogeneous mixture of polyolefin solids and liquid additive without melting the polyolefin solids during the making The method comprises applying acoustic energy at a frequency of from 20 to 100 hertz to a heterogeneous mixture comprising the polyolefin solids and the liquid additive for a period of time sufficient to substantially intermix the polyolefin solids and the liquid additive together and while maintaining temperature of the heterogeneous mixture above the freezing point of the at least one liquid additive and below the melting temperature of the polyolefin solids, thereby making the homogeneous mixture without melting the polyolefin solids. 1. A method of making a homogeneous mixture of polyolefin solids and a liquid additive without melting the polyolefin solids during the making , the method comprising applying acoustic energy at a frequency of from 20 to 100 hertz (Hz) to a first heterogeneous mixture comprising at least one liquid additive and polyolefin solids for a period of time and at an acoustic intensity effective to substantially intermix the at least one liquid additive and the polyolefin solids together while maintaining temperature of the first heterogeneous mixture above the freezing point of the at least one liquid additive and below the melting temperature of the polyolefin solids , thereby making a first homogeneous mixture comprising the polyolefin solids and the at least one liquid additive without melting the polyolefin solids.2. The method of wherein the applying step is characterized by any one of features (i) to (v): (i) the frequency is from 50 to 70 Hz; (ii) the period of time is from 0.5 minute to 4 hours; (iii) both (i) and (ii); (iv) the maintaining temperature of the first heterogeneous mixture below the melting temperature of the polyolefin solids comprises maintaining temperature of the first heterogeneous mixture at from 10° to 109° C.; and (v) both (iv) and any one of (i) to (iii).3. The method of ...

METHOD OF MAKING A HOMOGENEOUS MIXTURE OF POLYOLEFIN SOLIDS AND CARBON SOLIDS

A method of making a homogeneous mixture of polyolefin solids and carbon solids without melting the polyolefin solids during the making The method comprises applying acoustic energy at a frequency of from 20 to 100 hertz to a heterogeneous mixture comprising the polyolefin solids and the carbon solids for a period of time sufficient to substantially intermix the polyolefin solids and the carbon solids together while maintaining temperature of the heterogeneous mixture below the melting temperature of the polyolefin solids, thereby making the homogeneous mixture without melting the polyolefin solids. 1. A method of making a homogeneous mixture of polyolefin solids and carbon solids without melting the polyolefin solids during the making , the method comprising applying acoustic energy at a frequency of from 20 to 100 hertz (Hz) to a heterogeneous mixture comprising (A) polyolefin solids and (B) carbon solids for a period of time sufficient to substantially intermix the (A) polyolefin solids and the (B) carbon solids together while maintaining temperature of the heterogeneous mixture below the melting temperature of the (A) polyolefin solids , thereby making the homogeneous mixture without melting the (A) polyolefin solids; wherein the (A) polyolefin solids are from 95.0 to 99.9 weight percent (wt %) and the (B) carbon solids are from 0.1 to 5.0 wt % , respectively , of the combined weights of the constituents (A) and (B).2. The method of wherein the applying acoustic energy step is characterized by any one of limitations (i) to (v): (i) the frequency is from 50 to 70 Hz; (ii) the period of time is from 1 minute to 10 minutes; (iii) both (i) and (ii); (iv) the maintaining temperature of the heterogeneous mixture below the melting temperature of the (A) polyolefin solids comprises maintaining temperature of the heterogeneous mixture at from −20.0° to 50.0° C.; and (v) both (iv) and any one of (i) to (iii).3. The method of wherein the (A) polyolefin solids are ...

Liquid crystal polyester resin molded article

The present invention relates to a liquid crystal polyester resin molded article containing a thermoplastic resin comprising a liquid crystal polyester and a fibrous filler, in which the liquid crystal polyester resin molded article contain the fibrous filler in an amount of equal to or greater than 1 part by mass and equal to or smaller than 120 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the thermoplastic resin, the proportion of the liquid crystal polyester with respect to 100 mass % of the thermoplastic resin is equal to or greater than 75 mass % and equal to or smaller than 100 mass %, and a length-weighted average fiber length of the fibrous filler is equal to or greater than 0.7 mm.

METHOD OF MAKING A HOMOGENEOUS MIXTURE OF POLYOLEFIN SOLIDS AND AN ORGANIC PEROXIDE

A method of making a homogeneous mixture of polyolefin solids and an organic peroxide without melting the polyolefin solids during the making. The method comprises applying acoustic energy at a frequency of from 20 to 100 hertz to a heterogeneous mixture comprising the polyolefin solids and the organic peroxide for a period of time sufficient to substantially intermix the polyolefin solids and the organic peroxide together while maintaining temperature of the heterogeneous mixture below the melting temperature of the polyolefin solids, thereby making the homogeneous mixture without melting the polyolefin solids. 1. A method of making a homogeneous mixture of polyolefin solids and organic peroxide without melting the polyolefin solids during the making , the method comprising applying acoustic energy at a frequency of from 20 to 100 hertz (Hz) to a heterogeneous mixture comprising (A) polyolefin solids and (B) organic peroxide for a period of time sufficient to substantially intermix the (A) polyolefin solids and the (B) organic peroxide together while maintaining temperature of the heterogeneous mixture (and , for that matter , the temperature of the homogeneous mixture made therefrom) below the melting temperature of the (A) polyolefin solids , thereby making the homogeneous mixture without melting the (A) polyolefin solids; wherein the (A) polyolefin solids are from 95.0 to 99.9 weight percent (wt %) and the (B) organic peroxide is from 0.1 to 5.0 wt % , respectively , of the combined weights of the constituents (A) and (B).2. The method of wherein the applying acoustic energy step is characterized by any one of limitations (i) to (v): (i) the frequency is from 50 to 70 Hz; (ii) the period of time is from 0.5 minute to 4 hours; (iii) both (i) and (ii); (iv) the maintaining temperature of the heterogeneous mixture below the melting temperature of the (A) polyolefin solids comprises maintaining temperature of the heterogeneous mixture at from −20° to 109° C.; and (v ...

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING OF A FIBRE-REINFORCED POLYMER COMPOSITION

Process for producing a fibre-reinforced polymer composition comprising the following steps: a) providing a polymer composition, b) melting the polymer composition in a compounding device, c) feeding a non-woven fabric into the compounding device in the presence of the molten polymer composition, and d) withdrawing the fibre-reinforced polymer composition from the compounding device. Furthermore, the product obtained by the process and the use of a non-woven fabric in an extruder to reinforce a polymer with fibres are disclosed. 1: A process for producing a fibre-reinforced polymer composition comprising the following steps:a) providing a polymer composition (A);b) melting the polymer composition (A) in a compounding device;c) feeding a non-woven fabric into the compounding device in the presence of the molten polymer composition (A); andd) withdrawing the fibre-reinforced polymer composition from the compounding device.2: The process according to claim 1 , wherein the compounding device is an extruder.3: The process according to claim 1 , wherein the non-woven fabric is fed into the compounding device through a side feed port.4: The process according to claim 1 , wherein the non-woven fabric comprises reinforcing fibres selected from carbon fibres claim 1 , glass fibres or mixtures thereof.5: The process according to claim 1 , wherein the non-woven fabric comprises at least 50 wt. % carbon fibres based on the total weight of the non-woven fabric.6: The process according to claim 1 , wherein the non-woven fabric is in the form of a stripe.7: The process according to claim 6 , wherein the stripe has a width of 10 to 300 mm.8: The process according to claim 6 , wherein the stripe has a length of at least 50 cm.9: The process according to claim 1 , wherein the average weight of the non-woven fabric is within the range of 100 to 1000 g/m.10: The process according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer composition (A) comprises a polyolefin.11: The process according to claim ...

Composite Formulation and Composite Product

A composite formulation and composite product are disclosed. The composite formulation includes a polymer matrix having metal particles, the metal particles including dendritic particles and tin-containing particles. The metal particles are blended within the polymer matrix at a temperature greater than the melt temperature of the polymer matrix. The tin containing particles are at a concentration in the composite formulation of, by volume, between 10% and 36%, and the dendritic particles are at a concentration in the composite formulation of, by volume, between 16% and 40%. The temperature at which the metal particles are blended generates metal-metal diffusion of the metal particles, producing intermetallic phases, the temperature being at least the intermetallic annealing temperature of the metal particles. 1. A method of making a composite formulation , said method comprising:providing a polymer matrix having a melt temperature;providing metal particles, said metal particles comprising dendritic particles at a concentration of between 10% and 36% by volume and tin-containing particles;blending the polymer matrix and the metal particles at a temperature greater than the melt temperature of the polymer matrix;generating metal-metal diffusion of the metal particles during the blending to produce intermetallic phases, the temperature of blending being at least the intermetallic annealing temperature of the metal particles; andproducing the composite formulation wherein the dendritic particles are at a concentration in the composite formulation of between 16% and 40% by volume and the tin containing particles are at a concentration of between 10% and 36% by volume.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising adding a process aid to the polymer matrix.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising extruding the composite formulation.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising forming a composite product by the extruding claim 3 , said composite product having ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MOLDABLE MATERIAL FOR TERRESTRIAL, MARINE, AERONAUTICAL AND SPACE APPLICATIONS WHICH INCLUDES AN ABILITY TO REFLECT RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY AND WHICH MAY BE MOLDABLE INTO A PARABOLIC OR RADIO FREQUENCY REFLECTOR TO OBVIATE THE NEED FOR REFLECTOR CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES WHICH PRODUCE LAYERS SUSCEPTIBLE TO LAYER SEPARATION AND SUSCEPTIBLE TO FRACTURE UNDER EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES

The present invention is a unique process of manufacturing rigid members with precise “shape keeping” properties and with reflective properties pertaining to radio frequency energy, so that air, land, sea and space devices or vehicles may be constructed including parabolic reflectors formed without discrete permanent layering. Rather, such parabolic reflectors or similarly, vehicles, may be formed by homogeneous construction where discrete layering is absent, and where energy reflectivity or scattering characteristics are embedded within the homogeneous mixture of carbon nanotubes and associated graphite powders and epoxy, resins and hardeners. The mixture of carbon graphite nanofiber and carbon nanotubes generates higher electrode conductivity and magnetized attraction through molecular polarization. In effect, the rigid members may be tuned based on the application. The combination of these materials creates a unique matrix that is then set in a memory form at a specific temperature, and then applied to various materials through a series of multiple layers, resulting in unparalleled strength and durability. 1. A manufacturing process for forming a parabolic reflector having a monolithic structure wherein said forming said structure includes the following steps:a. blending together carbon nanotubes, carbon nanofiber, and a resin hardener under suitable conditions to form a cured conductive slurry;b. applying said curing conductive slurry to a shaped forming surface wherein said shaped forming surface is of a shape corresponding to a parabolic reflecting surface;c. allowing said curing conductive slurry to harden; andd. separating said conductive slurry from said shaped forming surface for operation as a parabolic reflector.2. The manufacturing process for forming a parabolic reflector according to wherein said parabolic reflector is formed by a brush application of said slurry onto said shaped forming surface.3. The manufacturing process for forming a parabolic ...

MANUFACTURING APPARATUS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR MOLDED PRODUCT OF FIBER-REINFORCED RESIN

A manufacturing apparatus for a molded product of a fiber-reinforced resin includes: a heating tube; a screw inserted in the heating tube; an injector provided on a front end side of the screw; a resin feeder configured to feed a matrix resin into the heating tube; a long-fiber feeder configured to feed a long fiber into the heating tube; and a short-fiber feeder configured to feed a short fiber shorter than the long fiber into the heating tube. The short-fiber feeder is closer to a rear end of the screw than the long-fiber feeder is. 1. A manufacturing apparatus for a molded product of a fiber-reinforced resin ,the manufacturing apparatus comprising:a heating tube;a screw inserted in the heating tube;an injector provided on a front end side of the screw;a resin feeder configured to feed a matrix resin into the heating tube;a long-fiber feeder configured to feed a long fiber into the heating tube; anda short-fiber feeder configured to feed a short fiber shorter than the long fiber into the heating tube,wherein the short-fiber feeder is closer to a rear end of the screw than the long-fiber feeder is.2. The manufacturing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the heating tube has a common feed port for the resin feeder and the short-fiber feeder.3. The manufacturing apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprising: a mixer configured to mix the matrix resin and the short fiber in advance before the matrix resin and the short fiber are fed into the heating tube.4. The manufacturing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the heating tube has feed ports for the long fiber which are arranged circumferentially on the heating tube.5. The manufacturing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the long-fiber feeder is included in a sealed container including a depressurizer.6. The manufacturing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising: a heater configured to heat the long fiber in advance before the long fiber is fed into the heating tube.7. The manufacturing ...

SCRUB SPONGE AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREFOR

Disclosed are a scrub sponge and a preparation method therefor. The method for preparing the scrub sponge includes the operations of: obtaining a first mixture by stirring alkalizer, porogen, konjac powder, scrub granule and water, and filling the first mixture into a mold to form a preform, where the preform includes a first sponge layer; forming a parison by sequentially cooking and freezing the preform; and sequentially unfreezing, dehydrating and drying the parison to obtain the scrub sponge. 1. A scrub sponge , comprising:konjac sponge; andscrub granule uniformly embedded in the konjac sponge,wherein the scrub granule is natural plant granule.2. The scrub sponge of claim 1 , wherein the konjac sponge comprises:a first sponge layer evenly embedded with the scrub granule; anda second sponge layer.3. The scrub sponge of claim 1 , wherein the natural plant granule comprises:one or more components selected from apricot kernels granule, grape seeds granule and walnut seeds granule;wherein the natural plant granule has a grain size of 80 to 200 mesh.4. A method for preparing a scrub sponge claim 1 , comprising the following operations:obtaining a first mixture by stirring alkalizer, porogen, konjac powder, scrub granule and water, and filling the first mixture into a mold to form a preform, wherein the preform comprises a first sponge layer;forming a parison by sequentially cooking and freezing the preform; andsequentially unfreezing, dehydrating and drying the parison to obtain the scrub sponge.5. The method for preparing the scrub sponge of claim 4 , wherein after obtaining a first mixture by stirring alkalizer claim 4 , porogen claim 4 , konjac powder claim 4 , scrub granule and water claim 4 , and filling the first mixture into a mold to form a preform claim 4 , wherein the preform comprises a first sponge layer claim 4 , and before forming a parison by sequentially cooking and freezing the preform claim 4 , the method further comprises:obtaining a second mixture ...

ELASTOMER MOLDED BODY FOR MEDICAL DEVICE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF, AND MEDICAL DEVICE

An elastomer molded body for a medical device includes an elastomer portion and a plurality of silica particles. The elastomer portion contains a fluorine-based elastomer. The plurality of silica particles are more densely distributed in outside of a center portion of the elastomer portion than inside of the center portion, such that at least some of the plurality of silica is exposed to a surface of the elastomer portion. 1. An elastomer molded body for a medical device , comprising:an elastomer portion containing a fluorine-based elastomer; anda plurality of silica particles more densely distributed in outside of a center portion of the elastomer portion than inside of the center portion, at least some of the plurality of silica particles being exposed to a surface of the elastomer portion.2. The elastomer molded body for a medical device according to claim 1 ,wherein a silica particle group exposed to the surface of the elastomer portion among the plurality of silica particles is distributed in a layer form having thickness of larger than 0 μm and 10 μm or less on the surface.3. The elastomer molded body for a medical device according to claim 1 ,wherein the fluorine-based elastomer includesa crosslinked fluorine-based elastomer, anda liquid fluorine-based elastomer that is not crosslinked with the crosslinked fluorine-based elastomer.4. The elastomer molded body for a medical device according to claim 3 , comprisinga co-crosslinking agent which amount being greater than 0 parts by mass and 15 parts by mass or less with respect to 100 parts by mass of the crosslinked fluorine-based elastomer.5. The elastomer molded body for a medical device according to claim 3 , comprisinga filler which amount being greater than 0 parts by mass and 30 parts by mass or less with respect to 100 parts by mass of the crosslinked fluorine-based elastomer.6. A medical device comprising the elastomer molded body for a medical device according to .7. A method of manufacturing of an ...

Additive manufacturing techniques and systems to form composite materials

A printer system may include a coaxial extruder head that extrudes a core, a bulk, and/or a core and bulk cladding to form complex structures without retooling. The coaxial extruder head may include a distribution channel with an entrance and an exit, a priming chamber that surrounds the distribution channel. The priming chamber may include an outlet and a first inlet, a heating element thermally connected to the priming chamber, and a nozzle connected to the outlet of the priming chamber. Further, the nozzle may converge from the outlet of the priming chamber to an orifice of the nozzle. In addition, the exit of the distribution channel may be disposed at the orifice of the nozzle. This structure facilitates extruding a core and cladding type composite from the extruder head.

Composite Material Press Molding System and Kneader/Extruder Using Same

The present invention provides a kneader/extruder that is provided with a heating cylinder (), a screw () housed in the heating cylinder () so as to be capable of rotation and forward/backward movement, and a die () attached to the tip of the heating cylinder (), and generates a plastic compound () having a reinforcement fiber kneaded therein, said kneader/extruder being provided with a shutter member () that opens and closes a compound extrusion port () provided in the die (), and performing kneading and extrusion of the compound () intermittently. The shutter member () may be provided with a scraper () that scrapes the compound () off from the surface of the die (). Due to this, this kneader/extruder can generate a one-press portion of the compound and can be easily maintained. 1. A kneader/extruder comprising: a heating cylinder that has a feed port for raw material plastic and a feed port for a bulking agent containing at least a reinforcement fiber; a screw that is housed in the heating cylinder so as to be capable of rotation and forward/backward movement; and a die that is attached to a tip of the heating cylinder; wherein:the kneader/extruder further comprises: a shutter member that opens and closes a compound extrusion port provided in the die; andthe kneader/extruder repeatedly performs an operation in which: in a state in which the shutter member has been closed, the screw is driven and rotated to knead the raw material plastic and the bulking agent with each other; whenever a predetermined amount of a compound is accumulated inside the heating cylinder, the shutter is opened and the screw is driven and moved forward to extrude the predetermined amount of the compound from the compound extrusion port to the outside; and the shutter is then closed to knead a next compound.2. A kneader/extruder according to claim 1 , further comprising:a scraper that is provided on one side of the shutter member so that an end portion of the compound extruded from the ...

COMPOSITE RESIN MOLDED ARTICLE

A composite resin molded article including: a base resin; and a fibrous filler, wherein the fibrous filler is bent between one end side thereof and another end side thereof, and wherein the angle of the bending is 90 degrees or larger. 1. A composite resin molded article comprising:a base resin; anda fibrous filler,wherein the fibrous filler is bent between one end side thereof and another end side thereof, andwherein the angle of the bending is 90 degrees or larger.2. The composite resin molded article according to claim 1 , wherein a fiber diameter of the fibrous filler differs along a longitudinal direction of the fibrous filler.3. The composite resin molded article according to claim 1 , wherein the fiber diameter of a thinnest portion of the fibrous filler is 1/500 to ⅔ of the fiber diameter of a thickest portion thereof.4. The composite resin molded article according to claim 2 , wherein the fibrous filler is bent in the thinnest portion.5. The composite resin molded article according to claim 1 , wherein a vacancy is present in an interface between the base resin and the fibrous filler claim 1 , and wherein a size of the vacancy is 0.01% to 10% of a surface area of the fibrous filler.6. The composite resin molded article according to claim 1 , wherein an end portion of the fibrous filler was fibrillated.7. The composite resin molded article according to claim 1 , wherein the fibrous filler is a natural fiber.8. The composite resin molded article according to claim 1 , wherein the base resin is an olefin resin. This application claims priority of Japanese Patent Application No. 2017-216844 filed on Nov. 10, 2017, the contents of which is incorporated herein by reference.The present disclosure relates to a composite resin molded article and, more particularly, to a composite resin molded article excellent in especially the mechanical properties.What-is-called “general-purpose plastics” such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), and ...

Polymer Nanocomposites and Methods of Making the Same

A method of fabricating a polymer composite material by mixing a polymer material with a planar material, depositing the mixture on a substrate, and stretching the resulting thin film, is described. Polymer composite materials produced using said method and ballistic resistant materials comprising said polymer composite materials are also described. 1. A polymer composite material , comprising:a polymer material having a plurality of polymer chains, wherein the polymer chains are highly aligned; anda planar material, wherein the amount of the planar material is between 10 wt % and 40 wt % of the composite material.2. The polymer composite material of claim 1 , wherein the polymer material comprises a polymer selected from the group consisting of a polyethylene claim 1 , a polyamide claim 1 , an aramid claim 1 , a polycarbonate claim 1 , a polystyrene claim 1 , a fluoropolymer claim 1 , a polyester claim 1 , an epoxy claim 1 , a polybenzazole claim 1 , an combinations or co-polymers thereof.3. The polymer composite material of claim 1 , wherein the polymer material is selected from the group consisting of polyethylene claim 1 , low density polyethylene claim 1 , high density polyethylene claim 1 , and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene.4. The polymer composite material of claim 1 , wherein the planar material is selected from the group consisting of graphene claim 1 , hexagonal boron nitride claim 1 , silicene claim 1 , germanene claim 1 , phosphorene claim 1 , MoS claim 1 , TiS claim 1 , WS claim 1 , VS claim 1 , TiSe claim 1 , MoSe claim 1 , WSe claim 1 , TaSe claim 1 , NbSe claim 1 , NiTe claim 1 , BiTe claim 1 , and combinations thereof.5. The polymer composite material of claim 1 , wherein the planar material is graphene claim 1 , hexagonal boron nitride claim 1 , or a combinations thereof.6. The polymer composite material of claim 1 , wherein the amount of planar material is about 20 wt % of the composite material.7. The polymer composite material of ...

POLYPHENYLENE SULFIDE RESIN COMPOSITION, METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME, AND MOLDED ARTICLE

A polyphenylene sulfide resin composition includes a polyphenylene sulfide resin (A); an aromatic vinyl compound block copolymer (B) containing at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of a carboxyl group, an acid anhydride group, a hydroxyl group, an amino group, an epoxy group and an isocyanate group; and an alkoxysilane compound (C) containing at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of an epoxy group, an amino group and an isocyanate group; wherein a phase structure of the polyphenylene sulfide resin composition is a sea-island structure in which the polyphenylene sulfide resin (A) forms a sea phase, and the aromatic vinyl compound block copolymer (B) forms an island phase dispersed in a number average dispersed particle size of 1,000 nm or less. 112.-. (canceled)13. A polyphenylene sulfide resin composition comprising:99.5 to 51 parts by weight of a polyphenylene sulfide resin (A);0.5 to 49 parts by weight of an aromatic vinyl compound block copolymer (B) containing at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of a carboxyl group, an acid anhydride group, a hydroxyl group, an amino group, an epoxy group and an isocyanate group; and0.1 to 2.0 parts by weight, with respect to 100 parts by weight of the total amount of said polyphenylene sulfide resin (A) and said aromatic vinyl compound block copolymer (B), of an alkoxysilane compound (C) containing at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of an epoxy group, an amino group and an isocyanate group;wherein a phase structure of said polyphenylene sulfide resin composition is a sea-island structure in which said polyphenylene sulfide resin (A) forms a sea phase, and said aromatic vinyl compound block copolymer (B) forms an island phase dispersed in a number average dispersed particle size of 1,000 nm or less.15. The polyphenylene sulfide resin composition according to claim 13 , wherein said aromatic vinyl compound block ...

PROCESS FOR PRODUCING WET RUBBER MASTERBATCH, WET RUBBER MASTERBATCH, AND RUBBER COMPOSITION CONTAINING WET RUBBER MASTERBATCH

A method for producing a wet rubber masterbatch uses a single-screw extruder. The single-screw extruder includes a screw, and an external cylinder in which a slit extended along the length direction of the external cylinder (the screw-shaft direction) is formed in an internal wall surface of the external cylinder, and when the width of the slit is represented by A and the clearance between a crest of the screw and the internal wall surface of the external cylinder is represented by B, the following expression (1) is satisfied: 1. A method for producing a wet rubber masterbatch obtained using at least a filler , a dispersing solvent and a rubber latex solution as raw materials , comprising:a coagulation step of mixing a slurry solution containing the filler and the dispersing solvent, and the rubber latex solution with each other to be coagulated, thereby producing a filler-containing rubber coagulate, anda heating step of using a single-screw extruder to heat the filler-containing rubber coagulate to 160° C. to 200° C., thereby dehydrating, drying and plasticizing the filler-containing rubber coagulate in a single step,wherein the single-screw extruder includes a screw, and an external cylinder in which a slit extended along the length direction of the external cylinder (the screw-shaft direction) is formed in an internal wall surface of the external cylinder, and {'br': None, 'i': AB', 'Y', 'AB', 'X, '0<()/()<0.9\u2003\u2003(1)'}, 'when the width of the slit is represented by A and the clearance between a crest of the screw and the internal wall surface of the external cylinder is represented by B, the following expression (1) is satisfiedwherein AB (Y) is the product of A and B at a downstream side along the screw-shaft direction of the external cylinder, and AB (X) is the product of A and B at an upstream side along the screw-shaft direction of the external cylinder.2. The wet rubber masterbatch producing method according to claim 1 , wherein the screw is a screw ...

3D CAPILLARY SELF-ASSEMBLY OF LONG ASPECT RATIO PARTICLES

The present invention relates to a method for assembling particles having a long axis, a short axis and an average aspect ratio of 10-10,000. The method includes agitating a combination of a first solution, a second solution and the particles in any order to form a mixture wherein one of the first solution and the second solution is in the form of droplets dispersed in the other of the first solution and the second solution and the long axis of the particles is longer than a diameter of the droplets in the mixture, and continuing the agitation until the particles assemble into aggregates of particles with at least 30% of the particles aligned in parallel along the long axis. Aggregate or aggregate composites form by the method are also described. 1. A method for assembling particles having a long axis , a short axis and an average aspect ratio of 10-10 ,000 , whereby said method comprises steps of:agitating a combination of a first solution, a second solution and the particles in any order to form a mixture wherein one of the first solution and the second solution is in the form of droplets dispersed in the other of the first solution and the second solution and the long axis of the particles is longer than a diameter of the droplets in the mixture, andcontinuing the agitation until the particles assemble into aggregates of particles with at least 30% of the particles aligned in parallel along the long axis.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the agitation is stochastic.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the agitation is effected by ultrasound claim 1 , shaking or stirring claim 1 , or the agitation is effected by mechanical shaking.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the droplet is smaller in diameter than half the length of the long axis of the particle.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the droplet is smaller in diameter than half the length of the short axis of the particle.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein of the first solution or the second solution comprises 0 ...

COMPOSITE PART FOR ENDOSSEOUS IMPLANTATION AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

A part adapted for in vivo endosseous implantation made up of a material comprising a thermoplastic organic binder and a fiber charge. The fibers located in a surface layer of the part are mostly delaminated from the binder over all or part of their length. Also, a method for manufacturing such a part. 117-. (canceled)18. A part adapted for in vivo endosseous implantation comprising a material comprising:a thermoplastic organic binder, anda fiber charge;wherein fibers located in a surface layer of said part are mostly delaminated from the binder over all or part of their length.19. The part according to claim 18 , wherein the fiber charge comprises nanofibers or nanotubes.20. The part according to claim 18 , wherein the fiber charge comprises microfibers.21. The part according to claim 18 , wherein the binder comprises polyetheretherketone.22. The part according to claim 18 , wherein the fibers are made of a polymer of a family of aromatic polyamides.23. The part according to claim 22 , wherein the fibers are made of poly(amide-imide).24. The part according to claim 18 , comprising fibers made of calcium silicate (CaSiO).25. The part according to claim 18 , wherein the thickness of the surface layer is greater than or equal to 2000 nanometers.26. The part according to claim 18 , wherein the material further comprises a charge of components made from calcium and phosphate.270. The part according to claim 26 , wherein the charge of calcium-based components is made up of tricalcium phosphate Ca(PO)with a hexagonal structure.28. The part according to claim 26 , wherein the material further comprises a zeolite charge.29. A method for manufacturing the part according to claim 18 , comprising the steps of:mixing a thermoplastic polymer and a fiber charge by extrusion and granulation to provide a granulate;molding the part by injection in a mold comprising a cavity with a shape configured for the granulate to provide a blank; andsubmitting the blank to ultrasonic pickling ...

ELASTOMER MOLDED BODY FOR MEDICAL DEVICE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING OF ELASTOMER MOLDED BODY FOR MEDICAL DEVICE, AND MEDICAL DEVICE

An elastomer molded body for a medical device includes an elastomer portion and a filler. The elastomer portion contains a crosslinked fluorine-based elastomer. The filler is formed from a plurality of particles each of which has aspect ratio of 5 or more and specific surface area of 3 m/g or more and 10 m/g or less. The aspect ratio is defined as a ratio of a dimension in a long axis direction thereof to a dimension in a short axis direction thereof. The filler has an uneven distribution in a surface layer part of the elastomer portion and is oriented in a direction along a surface of the elastomer molded body. 1. An elastomer molded body for a medical device , comprising:an elastomer portion containing a crosslinked fluorine-based elastomer; and{'sup': 2', '2, 'a filler formed from a plurality of particles, each of the plurality of particles having an aspect ratio of 5 or more and specific surface area of 3 m/g or more and 10 m/g or less, the aspect ratio being defined as a ratio of a dimension in a long axis direction thereof to a dimension in a short axis direction thereof, the filler having an uneven distribution in a surface layer part of the elastomer portion and oriented a direction along a surface of the elastomer molded body.'}2. The elastomer molded body for a medical device according to claim 1 ,wherein the plurality of particles contain alumina.3. The elastomer molded body for a medical device according to claim 2 ,wherein 0.2 parts by mass or more and 1 part by mass or less of the filler is contained with respect to 100 paints by mass of the crosslinked fluorine-based elastomer.4. The elastomer molded body for a medical device according to claim 1 ,wherein the crosslinked fluorine-based elastomer contains a tertiary copolymer including vinylidene fluoride as a monomer.5. The elastomer molded body for a medical device according to claim 1 ,wherein the elastomer portion further includes a liquid fluorine-based elastomer that is not crosslinked with the ...

METHOD OF MAKING A HOMOGENEOUS MIXTURE OF POLYVINYL CHLORIDE SOLIDS AND ADDITIVE

A mechanical agitation-free method of making a homogeneous mixture of polyvinyl chloride solids and at least one liquid additive and/or particulate solid additive without mechanically-agitating or melting the polyvinyl chloride solids during the making. The method comprises applying acoustic energy at a frequency of from 20 to 100 hertz to a heterogeneous mixture comprising the polyvinyl chloride solids and the liquid additive and/or particulate solid additive for a period of time sufficient to substantially intermix the polyvinyl chloride solids and the liquid additive and/or particulate solid additive, while maintaining temperature of the heterogeneous mixture above the freezing point of the liquid additive, below the melting point of the particulate solid additive, and below the melting temperature of the polyvinyl chloride solids, thereby making the homogeneous mixture without mechanically-agitating or melting the polyvinyl chloride solids. 1. A mechanical agitation-free method of making a homogeneous mixture of polyvinyl chloride solids and a liquid additive and/or particulate solid additive without melting the polyvinyl chloride solids during the making , the mechanical agitation-free method comprising applying acoustic energy at a frequency of from 20 to 100 hertz (Hz) to a first heterogeneous mixture comprising the polyvinyl chloride solids and the liquid additive and/or particulate solid additive for a period of time that is effective to substantially intermix the polyvinyl chloride solids and the liquid additive and/or particulate solid additive while maintaining temperature of the first heterogeneous mixture above the freezing point of the liquid additive , below the melting point of the particulate solid additive , and below the melting temperature of the polyvinyl chloride solids , thereby making a first homogeneous mixture comprising the polyvinyl chloride solids and the liquid additive and/or particulate solid additive without mechanically agitating ...

PRECIPITATED CALCIUM CARBONATE FOR ODOUR REDUCTION

The present disclosure relates to a filled composition comprising a substrate, functional filler, and an inorganic additive including a precipitated calcium carbonate for reducing the odour of the filled composition, and related uses, methods and articles of manufacture; the precipitated calcium carbonate having a specific surface area greater than about 18 m/g, an inter-particle pore volume of at least about 0.05 cm/g, an intra-particle pore volume of less than about 0.1 cm3/g, and a Dp of less than or equal to about 100 nm. 1. A filled composition comprising a substrate and an inorganic additive , [{'sup': '2', 'a specific surface area greater than about 18 m/g,'}, {'sup': '3', 'an inter-particle pore volume of at least about 0.05 cm/g,'}, 'an intra-particle pore volume of less than about 0.1 cm3/g, and', 'a Dp of less than or equal to about 100 nm., 'wherein the inorganic additive comprises a precipitated calcium carbonate having2. The filled composition according to claim 1 , wherein the inorganic additive is present in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 10 wt % claim 1 , based on the total weight of the filled composition.3. The filled composition according to claim 1 , wherein the precipitated calcium carbonate has a Dp ranging between about 10 and about 60 nm.4. The filled composition according to claim 1 , wherein the inorganic additive is present in an amount sufficient to reduce the odour of the filled composition by:a. at least about 5% according to the ISO 13725odour test; ORb. at least about 0.5 units according to the VDA 270 odour test.ORc. at least about 0.4 units according to the Renault Champ des Odeurs® test.5. The filled composition according to claim 1 , further comprising a functional filler selected from natural fibers claim 1 , a glass fiber claim 1 , a mineral filler other than the inorganic additive claim 1 , and combinations thereof.6. The filled composition according to claim 5 , wherein the functional filler is present in an amount of ...

DENTAL MATERIAL CONTAINING NANOSIZED FILLERS AND PREPARATION METHODS THEREOF

A filled self-cured dental material is described comprising inorganic boron nitride and/or zirconia particles in a solvent dispersion agent, the nanoparticles being entrained by an ultrasonic homogenizer technique to enhance both strength and stiffness of the dental material. 1. A dental material comprising:a resin;a solvent; andat least one filler, wherein the at least one tiller comprises at least one selected from the group of: boron nitride and zirconia.2. The dental material of claim 1 , wherein the boron nitride comprises boron nitride in hexagonal form (h-BN).3. The dental material of claim 1 , wherein boron nitride has an average particle size of about 10 nm to about 800 nm.4. The dental material of claim 1 , wherein the dental material comprises a concentration of between about 0.25% and about 10% by weight of h-BN.5. The dental material of claim 1 , wherein the zirconia has an average particle size of about 20 nm to about 800 nm.6. The dental material of claim 1 , wherein the dental material comprises a concentration of between about 0.5% and about 20% by weight of Zirconia.7. The dental material of claim 1 , wherein the resin is in powder form and the solvent is in liquid form and the ratio of resin to solvent is between about 2.0 gm of powder resin to about 1.0 ml of liquid solvent and about 2.0 gm of powder resin to about 2.0 ml of liquid solvent.8. The dental material of claim 1 , wherein the resin is a self-curing acrylic resin comprising ethyl-methyl methacrylate polymer and polymethylmethacrylate.9. The dental material of claim 1 , wherein the solvent is a liquid monomer comprising:methyl methacrylate; ethyleneglycol dimethacrylate; and trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate.10. The dental material of claim 1 , wherein the dental material has a Vickers hardness of between about 1 claim 1 ,019 MPa and 4 claim 1 ,550 MPa.11. The dental material according to claim 1 , wherein:the resin comprises a powder comprising greater than about 70% Ethyl-methyl ...

Method for the production of plastic moulded parts

A method is described for producing fibre-reinforced plastic moulded parts, wherein endless fibre strands are fed by a fibre braking device and/or cut fibres via a gravimetric metering device, and a plastic material to be melted, by a volumetric metering device are fed to a single-screw plasticizing unit. Plastic material which is molten and is mixed with fibre material is injected into a moulding tool by an injection stroke of the plasticizing screw. According to the application, the ACTUAL mass flow of the plastic material is calculated from the ACTUAL volume flow of the plastic material and from the ACTUAL mass flow of the fibre material. The ACTUAL mass flow of the plastic material is compared to a TARGET mass flow of the plastic material, and the rotation speed n d of the rotary drive of the metering element of the metering device is adapted.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MOLDABLE MATERIAL FOR TERRESTRIAL, MARINE, AERONAUTICAL AND SPACE APPLICATIONS WHICH INCLUDES AN ABILITY TO REFLECT RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY AND WHICH MAY BE MOLDABLE INTO A PARABOLIC OR RADIO FREQUENCY REFLECTOR TO OBVIATE THE NEED FOR REFLECTOR CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES WHICH PRODUCE LAYERS SUSCEPTIBLE TO LAYER SEPARATION AND SUSCEPTIBLE TO FRACTURE UNDER EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES

The present invention is a unique process of manufacturing rigid members with precise “shape keeping” properties and with reflective properties pertaining to radio frequency energy, so that air, land, sea and space devices or vehicles may be constructed including parabolic reflectors formed without discrete permanent layering. Rather, such parabolic reflectors or similarly, vehicles, may be formed by homogeneous construction where discrete layering is absent, and where energy reflectivity or scattering characteristics are embedded within the homogeneous mixture of carbon nanotubes and associated graphite powders and epoxy, resins and hardeners. The mixture of carbon graphite nanofiber and carbon nanotubes generates higher electrode conductivity and magnetized attraction through molecular polarization. In effect, the rigid members may be tuned based on the application. The combination of these materials creates a unique matrix that is then set in a memory form at a specific temperature, and then applied to various materials through a series of multiple layers, resulting in unparalleled strength and durability. 120-. (canceled)21. A manufacturing process for forming a radio frequency reflector having a monolithic structure without encapsulation of a forming surface wherein said forming said structure includes the following steps:a. blending together carbon nanotubes, carbon nanofiber, and a resin hardener under suitable conditions to form a cured conductive slurry;b. applying said curing conductive slurry to a shaped forming surface wherein said shaped forming surface is of a shape corresponding to a desired reflecting surface shape;c. allowing said curing conductive slurry to harden; andd. separating said reflecting surface from said shaped forming surface without encapsulating said shaped forming surface and wherein said shaped forming surface is substantially rigid and fixed into place as a mirror image of said desired reflecting surface shape, and wherein said ...