ПРОВОДЯЩИЙ КОМПОЗИЦИОННЫЙ МАТЕРИАЛ, ПОЛУЧЕННЫЙ ИЗ ПОРОШКОВ С ПОКРЫТИЕМ

Изобретение относится к производству функциональных композиционных материалов (электрических проводников, проводников тепла и т.п.), которые получают из порошков с покрытием. Техническим результатом является снижение доли проводящей фазы в органической матрице при одновременном обеспечении высоких характеристик удельной проводимости. Предложен проводящий композиционный материал, содержащий взаимосвязанную структуру из проводящих частиц, причем указанные проводящие частицы содержат ядро из органического материала, плакированное по меньшей мере одним слоем электропроводящего и/или теплопроводящего материала, где указанное ядро представляет собой термопластический материал и имеет размер от 5 мкм до 300 мкм, а указанный слой проводящего материала выполнен из металлического или керамического материала, вся совокупность частиц взаимосвязана внутри структуры указанного проводящего композиционного материала с образованием тем самым непрерывной трехмерной структуры проводящего материала. Массовая ...

СПОСОБ НАНЕСЕНИЯ ФОТОЛЮМИНЕСЦЕНТНОГО МАТЕРИАЛА

Изобретение относится к способу нанесения фотолюминесцентного материала на поверхность отлитого полимерного материала транспортного средства. Способ содержит этап, на котором фотолюминесцентный материал растворяют в воде для создания раствора. Температуру раствора поддерживают на заданной температуре. Поверхность приводят в контакт с раствором при заданной температуре в течение заданного времени с обеспечением внедрения в поверхность фотолюминесцентного материала. После прекращения контакта раствор смывают с поверхности промывочной текучей средой. Изобретение обеспечивает отделанные фотолюминесцентным материалом панели на любом участке транспортного средства для подсветки и привлекательного уникального освещения. 3 н. и 16 з.п. ф-лы, 5 ил., 1 пр.

НАНОСТРУКТУРИРОВАННОЕ ПОКРЫТИЕ НЕСУЩЕЙ ОСНОВЫ

... 1. Наноструктуированное покрытие несущей основы, включающее слои аморфного углерода sp-, sp2- и sр3-гибридизированных состояний атомов углерода, отличающееся тем, что покрытие с высороразвитой поверхностью полиэфирной пленочной основы связано слоем sр3-гибридизированного состояния атомов углерода непосредственно, а сверху дополнительно имеет слой металла толщиной 25-250 нм. 2. Наноструктуированное покрытие по п.1, отличающееся тем, что поверхность пленочной основы имеет рифления глубиной 10-30 нм и/или оснащена порами величиной 0,2-6 мкм суммарным объемом 10-60%, при этом 1/5-1/3 часть пор выполнена сквозными.

ПОЛИМЕРНАЯ ПОДЛОЖКА, ИМЕЮЩАЯ ПОВЕРХНОСТЬ, ПОДОБНУЮ СТЕКЛУ, И ЧИП, ПОЛУЧЕННЫЙ ИЗ УПОМЯНУТОЙ ПОЛИМЕРНОЙ ПОДЛОЖКИ

... 1. Микрожидкостный чип, содержащий по меньшей мере одну первую полимерную подложку, имеющую первую поверхность, подобную поверхности стекла, которая имитирует поверхность стекла по одному или нескольким параметрам, выбранным из:уровня содержания химического компонента, состава химических компонентов, химической структуры, гомогенности, шероховатости, морфологии, пористости, гидрофильности, сродства поверхностной энергии, адсорбционного сродства, поверхностной функциональности, химической поверхностной реакционной способности, физической поверхностной реакционной способности, дзета-потенциала и поверхностного заряда.2. Микрожидкостный чип по п.1, в котором поверхность, подобная поверхности стекла, представляет собой первую поверхность, подобную поверхности травленого стекла.3. Микрожидкостный чип по п.2, в котором упомянутая поверхность, подобная поверхности стекла, представляет собой по меньшей мере одно из поверхности, модифицированной в результате проведения плазменной обработки, поверхности ...

ANTIMIKROBIELLE MATERIALEN

VERFAHREN ZUR ANTISTATISCHEN AUSRUESTUNG ODER VORBEHANDLUNG VON POLYAMIDEN/POLYIMIDEN, DIE SO BEHANDELTEN WERKSTOFFE UND IHRE VERWENDUNG.

Antistatic finishing or pretreatment of polymer materials (I) based on polyamides, polyimides or polyamide-imides involves treating (I) with a soln. of a mixt. of (a) gp. IA and IIA halides, esp. chlorides, pref. CaCl2, MgCl2, KCl and/or LiCl and/or with (b1) salts of weak inorganic bases and strong inorganic acids, esp. FeCl3, AlCl3, TiCl4, TiCl3, BCl3, BCl3, SbCl5, MoCl5, SnCl2, ZnCl2 and/or CuCl2 and/or (b2) chelate complexes of (b1) with Schiff's bases, complex-forming amines, carboyxlic acids, diketones, alpha, beat-unsatd. ketones and phospines, in (c) a non-etching organic swelling agent or solvent for these materials, pref. a technical alcohol, op. with (c) a non-etching organic swelling agent or solvent for these materials, pref. a technical alochol, opt. with addn. of water. Treatment is carried out at temps. up to the b.pt. of the solvent, pref. at -15 to +60, esp. + 15 to 40 deg.C for 0.5-30 min.. The moulding is then washed with water or solvent and dried.

FLEXIBLE POLYMER FILM WITH VAPOR IMPERMEABLE COATING

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG EINES DUENNEN FILMS HOHER LICHTDURCHLAESSIGKEIT

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Metallschichten enthaltenden Beschichtungssystemen zur Veredelung von Kunststoffoberflächen

Hydrophilic protective layer, e.g. for preventing misting-up of spectacles,visors, windows or windscreens, comprises crosslinkable nanoparticles of silica surface-modified with amino and polypropylene glycol sulfonate groups

Hydrophilic protective layer comprises crosslinkable nanoparticles of silica surface-modified with covalently bound amino and polypropylene glycol sulfonate groups.

Mono- oder biaxial gestreckte Polyesterschaumplatten

Antistatic film

A film having antistatic properties, said film comprising a transparent polymeric substrate, said substrate being partially opacified on at least one surface so as to provide opacified and non-opacified regions and wherein both the opacified and non-opacified regions are coated on at least one surface with an antistatic coating said coating having greater than 70% transmission. In particular for use as a transparent antistatic coating on polymer banknotes including transparent window regions.

SCRATCH RESISITANT FILM

... 1365630 Scratch-resistant coating ASAHI GLASS CO Ltd 25 May 1972 24757/72 Heading B2E [Also in Division C3] A substrate, e.g. a transparent plastic, is provided with a scratch-resistant coating by first coating it in vacuo with an inorganic material, then applying a polymerizable compound to the inorganic layer and polymerizing it. The polymerizable compound is at least partly absorbed in the pores of the inorganic layer so that a strong composite coating results. In addition polymerizable monomer or oligomer or a compound such as a silane which is polymerizable by hydrolysis and condensation may be used. In the latter case the inorganic layer may first be treated with a solution of an alkali (e.g. KOH) or an alkali metal salt (e.g. NaClO 4 ), residues of which catalyse the polymerization. Alternatively a catalyst such as benzoyl peroxide for addition polymerisation or n-propylamine for condensation may be applied with the monomer. The polymerisation is then carried out by heating or by ...

METAL DERIVATIVES OF OXYACIDS

... 1406233 Polymer compositions containing metal derivatives of oxy acids IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES Ltd 11 Sept 1972 [20 July 1971 29 Oct 1971 4 Nov 1971 26 Nov 1971 (2) 20 Dec 1971 2 June 1972] 34012/71 50354/71 51293/71 55001/71 55002/71 58999/71 and 25857/72 Headings C3P C3R and C3T [Also in Division C2] Liquid compositions comprise a compound of iron and/or titanium or iron and chromium; a compound of the formula X1X2PO(OH), where X1 and X2 are hydrogen, hydroxyl or halogen, or X2 may have the structure -OPO(X1)(OH); and a solvent comprising at least in part an organic component. In examples, compositions are described containing: partially condensed ethyl silicate (Example 19), tetraethyl silicate (Example 20), methyl triethoxysilane (Example 21), polyacrylic acid (Example 22), polyethylene oxide (Example 23), polyvinyl butyral (Example 24), polyvinyl acetate (Example 25), acrylonitrile-vinylidene dichloride copolymer (Example 26 ...

Metal organic framework material

A MOF material is described comprising a polymer material upon a surface of which MOF crystals are located. Preferably the MOF crystals are nucleated and grown in-situ on the polymer material. The MOF crystals are selected from ZIF-67, ZIF-8, MIL-125, MOF-5, HKUST-1, MIL-100, MOF-74, UiO-66. The polymer material may be in powdered or granulated form and is selected from polyamide 12, polyaryletherketones (PAEK) or polypropylene (PP). Methods of manufacture whereby an organic ligand is dissolved in organic solvent, a polymer is added, and a metal ion is also added. Preferably the ligand is methylimidazole, terephthalic acid, 1,4-benzenedicatboxylic acid, 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid or 2,5-dioxide-1,4-benzenedicarboxylate. Products fabricated using the material are also described and may comprise a sole or insole of an item of footwear, a fan blade, filter or mesh charged with an antimicrobial agent. The articles may be manufactured by additive manufacturing.

Improvements relating to chiroptical switches

Transparent aqua-based nano sol-gel composition annd method of applying the same

Surface curing of amine modified alkyd resins

The surface of a coating containing an amine-modified alkyd resin is cured with a solution containing a salt of a heavy metal, e.g. iron, cobalt, nickel, manganese, chromium, cadmium, aluminium, tin, copper, lead, zirconium, titanium, zinc, silver, antimony, vanadium, bismuth, mercury, tungsten, molybdenum. The resin may be prepared from polyhydric alcohols such as glycerine, ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, hexaethylene glycol, decamethylene glycol, octadecandiol, trimethylene glycol, the butylene glycols, pentaerythritol, dipentaerythritol, sorbitol and dicarboxylic acids such as succinic, adipic, sebacic, phthalic, tetrahydrophthalic and azelaic. The amine modifier is preferably an alkylolamine, such as monoethanolamine, diethanolamine, triethanolamine, ethyl monoethanolamine, phenyl monoethanolamine, the propanolamines and methanolethylene diamine. Ethyl diethanolamine, aniline, methyl aniline, piperazine, pyridine, ethylene diamine, diethylene ...

Improved manufacture of cellulose films

In order to prevent regenerated cellulose films or sheets such as those obtained from viscose and ammoniacal copper solutions from adhering when stacked, the films, after formation and immediately before entering the drying apparatus, are passed through one or more aqueous baths containing about 0,1 per cent by weight of mineral matter in colloidal suspension or of a soluble salt capable of forming, either by dissociation or by reacting with calcium or other salts already contained in the film, a deposit of an insoluble substance whereby an extremely tenuous and practically imperceptible deposit is formed on the surface of the film on drying. The film may be treated with a very dilute solution of sodium silicate and the alkalinity of the solution may be more or less neutralized. Calcium salts contained in the water used in the wet treatment of the film lead to a deposit of calcium silicate upon the film and the deposit also contains silica which is dialysed from the solution of sodium silicate ...

Method for producing Poly(Methyl Methacrylate)-metal cluster composite

Metal organic framework material

A MOF material is described comprising a polymer material upon a surface of which MOF crystals are located. In a preferred embodiment, the MOF crystals are formed in-situ on the polymer surface. The polymer surface should be capable of forming chemical bods with the ligands of the MOF. Preferably the material is in powder or granulated form. The polymer is preferably chosen from Polyamide-12, polypropylene and polyaryletherketones. Preferred MOFs for use in the invention are ZIF-8, MIL-125, MOF-5, HKUST-1, MIL-100, MOF-74 or UIO-66. The composite material may be used in an additive manufacturing process and is preferably used to form porous structures. The material may be made by combining a metal salt, an alcoholic solution of an appropriate ligand, and the polymer and allowing the MOF crystals to form on the surface of the polymer.

Process for the prevention of discolouration of shaped articles from polyamides by natural or artificial food dyestuffs

In a process for preventing or reducing discoloration by coloured liquids of polyamide articles having reactive groups capable of acting as carriers for colorants, the articles are treated with a selective light absorbing substance whose light absorption lies beyond the visible range and which has like dyestuffs an affinity for the reactive groups of the polyamide. Specified light absorbing substances are aralkylsulphonic acid salts, dialkylsulphonic acid salts, naphthalene sulphonic acid salts and tannin. The articles may contain pigments which are not chemically reactive with the polyamides, e.g. titanium dioxide. In the examples, cups made of polyamides: (1) are treated with a boiling aqueous condensate of naphthalene sulphonic acid, oxydianyl sulphone and formaldehyde containing acetic acid; (2) which have been dyed yellow are treated with a boiling solution of "Nylotan" (Registered Trade Mark) containing acetic acid.

MARKING PLASTIC-BASED PRODUCTS

MARKING PLASTIC-BASED PRODUCTS

WATER LÍSLICHE FOIL WITH ONE WASSERLÍSEBESTÄNDIGKEIT BEFORE IMMERSING IN WATER

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A THIN ORGANIC FILM

ASYMMETRICAL MULTI-LAYER GROUP

TRANSPARENT CHECK FOIL AND PROCEDURE

PLASTICS WITH ZINKOXIDHALTIGEN, RESISTANT TO FRICTION ONE MULTI-LAYERS ARE STABILIZED

PROCEDURE FOR THE RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF MOVED ROOF INSULATION STRIPS FROM SOFT POLYVINYL CHLORIDE.

SURFACE TREATMENT OF POLYMERS.

PROCEDURE FOR THE COATING OF PARTS.

CONTAINER WITH SMALL PERMEABILITY FOR KOHLENWASSERSTOFFDAEMPFE AND PROCEDURES FOR THEIR PRODUCTION.

FOR PACKING SUITABLE POLYPROPYLENE FILM

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF LIGHT-CONDUCTING ARTICLES.

Foil from regenerated cellulose with external layer from Vinylidenchlorid copolymer

PROCEDURE FOR THE COATING WITH ACRYLATES

PROCEDURE AND MATERIALS

Procedure for the production of well responsible inorganic layers on plastics

STEAM CLOSING COAT FOR POLYMER ARTICLES

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A FLOOR MAT AND SO MANUFACTURED PRODUCT

ANTIMICROBIAL MATERIALEN

SURFACE TREATMENT ORGANIC POLYMERS OF A MATERIAL

MONO OR BIAXIAL STRETCHING POLYESTER FOAM PLATES

Electric separator comprising a shut-down mechanism, method for the production thereof and its use in lithium batteries

Antistatic film

A film having antistatic properties, said film comprising a transparent polymeric substrate, said substrate being partially opacified on at least one surface so as to provide opacified and non-opacified regions and wherein both the opacified and non-opacified regions are coated on at least one surface with an antistatic coating said coating having greater than 70% transmission. In particular for use as a transparent antistatic coating on polymer banknotes including transparent window regions.

Structure having gel-like coating on surface

This structure is configured such that a gel-like coating 3 is formed on the surface of a base material 1 which has been formed into a prescribed shape, and the structure is characterized in that the gel-like coating is formed from an oil-based liquid and fine solid-state particles having a particle diameter of 50 μm or less.

Composite structure, product using same, and method for producing composite structure

Disclosed is a composite structure which comprises a base (X) and a layer (Y) that is arranged on the base (X). The layer (Y) contains a reaction product (R), and the reaction product (R) is obtained by reacting at least a metal oxide (A) and a phosphorus compound (B) with each other. The peak position of the binding energy of the 1s electron orbital of an oxygen atom as determined by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy of the layer (Y) is at 532.0 eV or higher, and the half-value width of the peak is less than 2.0 eV.

COATED FILM

CONTAINERS HAVING A LOW PERMEABILITY TO HYDROCARBON VAPOURS, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THEM

Water-dispersing coated shaped bodies

Antimicrobial materials

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING LIGHT GUIDE ARTICLES

PROCESS FOR PREPARING THIN FILM HAVING HIGH LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A thin coated film having a transmittance of 96% or more for light having a particular wavelength in the range of 300 to 700 nm is prepared by coating one or both surfaces of a thin film of a transparent resin having a uniform thickness of 0.5 to 10µm with a colorless metal fluoride or oxide completely over the area thereof to a thickness of about 100 nm while maintaining the thin film under uniform tension.

METALLIC SALT PRE-TREATMENT OF CROSSLINKABLE CO-POLYMERS FOR ELIMINATING TACKINESS

Crosslinkable polymers and co-polymers are treated with organo-metallic compounds, inorganic metallic salts, or lanthanides prior to crosslinking with free radical organic peroxide initiators in the presence of oxygen. This pre-treatment eliminates tackiness of the surface of the crosslinked polymer making the crosslinked poly mer more commercially acceptable.

COATING OF POLYMERIC SUBSTRATES

SURFACE TREATMENT OF POLYMERS

Polymers of low surface energy, particularly fluoropolymers, may be surface treated by deposition of thin layer of carbon, particularly by magnetron sputtering. Such surface treating improved bondability and printability.

PROCESS FOR INFUSING AN ALKALI METAL NITRITE INTO A SYNTHETIC RESINOUS MATERIAL

A process for rapidly infusing a synthetic resinous substrate with an alkali metal nitrite, comprises (a) essentially completely dissolving the alkali metal nitrite in supercritical carbon dioxide to form a solids-free solution having from about 1 to 15% by weight of the alkali metal nitrite; (b) contacting the synthetic resinous substrate with the solution for a time sufficient to transfer at least a portion of the alkali metal nitrite into the synthetic resinous substrate while maintaining the carbon dioxide under supercritical conditions; and, (c) decreasing pressure or temperature, or both, on the synthetic resinous material sufficiently to evolve carbon dioxide and leave micronized solid alkali metal nitrite crystals in an amount less than 2% by weight essentially uniformly distributed in the synthetic resinous substrate. If desired, up to about 15% by weight of sodium nitrite or potassium nitrite may be transported and deposited in the substrate if transparency of the substrate is ...

PET WEAR LAYER/SOL GEL TOP COAT LAYER COMPOSITES

Composite wear layers that include a polyethylene terephthalate wear layer adhered to an organic/inorganic (O/I) top coat layer, and surface coverings and surface covering components including the wear layers, are disclosed. The organic/inorganic top coat layer is formed from a top coat formulation which comprises a coupling agent. The coupling agent is a molecule which includes an organic polymerizable moiety such as epoxy, acrylate and the like, as well as an inorganic polymerizable moiety such as a silanol. Top coat layers formed from the top coat formulation have both organic and inorganic character. Although not limited to these thickness ranges, the wear layer is typically in the range of about 1-20 mils thickness, and the top coat layer is typically in the range of 2 microns to 0.5 mils thickness. The composite wear layers can be included in surface coverings or surface covering components, such as floor and wall coverings. An adhesion promoter/binder can be used to better adhere ...

SILICATE COATED POLYMERIC SHAPED OBJECTS

NEAR INFRARED REFLECTING COMPOSITION AND COVERINGS FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENINGS INCORPORATING SAME

GRAPHENE OXIDE ANTI-MICROBIAL ELEMENT

Described herein is a crosslinked graphene material based element that provides anti-microbial capabilities. Described is an element that can also comprise a support. Also described is an element where the support can be the article to be protected microbes. Also described are methods for killing microbes or for preventing microbial fouling by applying the aforementioned anti-microbial elements and related devices.

SILICON DIOXIDE-COATED POLYOLEFIN RESIN AND PROCESS FOR ITS PRODUCTION

... ▓▓ The present invention is to establish a process for production▓of highly durable organic silicon-based coatings with▓satisfactory adhesive property on polyolefin resins.▓ A polyolefin resin, wherein after hydrophilic treatment▓of the surface of the polyolefin resin it is coated with a coating▓solution containing a silicon compound or its hydrolysate with▓an organic functional group represented by general formula (1):▓ R1 n Si(R2)4-n (where R1 is an organic functional group with a▓methacryloxy group, R2 is one or a plurality of hydrolyzable▓groups selected from among alkoxyl groups, acetoxyl groups and▓chlorine, and n is an integer of up to 3), and then dried to▓obtain a primary coating, over which a silicon dioxide coating▓is formed. Alternatively, the primary coating may be obtained▓by coating and drying a coating solution containing a plurality▓of different silicon compounds or their hydrolysates from among▓silicon compounds and their hydrolysates with an organic▓functional group represented ...

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR METAL NANOPARTICLE TREATED SURFACES

The present invention comprises methods and compositions comprising metal nanoparticles. The invention comprises metal nanoparticles and surfaces treated with a metal nanoparticle coating. The present invention further comprises compositions for preparing nanoparticles comprising at least one stabilizing agent, one or more metal compounds, at least one reducing agent and a solvent. In one aspect, the stabilizing agent comprises a surfactant or a polymer. The polymer may comprise polymers such as polyacrylamides, polyurethanes, and polyamides. In one aspect, the metal compound comprises a salt comprising a metal cation and an anion. The anion may comprise saccharinate derivatives, long chain fatty acids, and alkyl dicarboxylates.

TOOLING HAVING A DURABLE METALLIC SURFACE OVER AN ADDITIVELY FORMED POLYMER BASE AND METHOD OF FORMING SUCH TOOLING

A tool and a method for forming a tool are disclosed. The tool has a base layer additively formed from a polymer material in a desired tool shape. In addition, a sealant layer is formed over an outer surface the base layer. The sealant is a low- modulus material such as a silicone rubber or an elastomer. In one embodiment, the sealant is made electrically conductive by the addition of a filler to the low-modulus material. The filler material may be one of carbon black, carbon fibers, graphene, carbon nanotubes, and metallic whiskers, for example. In another embodiment, the sealant is not electrically conductive and an electrically conductive layer is formed over the sealant layer. Finally, a metallic coating, preferably multilayer, is formed over the sealant layer by electroplating or electrodeposition.

CONTAINER FOR VISCOUS LIQUIDS INTERNALLY COATED WITH OIL WITH EMULSIFIER

The present invention has as an objective to improve the evacuation of a viscous liquid from a container, in particular when the viscous liquid is a condiment containing enzyme modified egg yolk. This objective has been achieved by internally coating a container with a vegetable oil containing an emulsifier having a HLB-value ranging from 1 to 12, prior to filling the coated container with the viscous liquid.

DEGRADABLE SACHETS FOR DEVELOPING MARKETS

Disclosed herein are degradable sachets useful for enclosing a consumer product, such as, for example, shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, bar soap, and detergent. The sachets of the invention have a moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR) of less than about ten grams per square meter per day (g/m2/day) at 37°C and 90% relative humidity (RH), and can disintegrate into pieces sufficiently small to pass through a one millimeter sieve, within two years after first and continuous exposure to water and microorganisms.

Barrier Properties for Polymeric Containers

TRANSPARENT BARRIER FILM AND METHOD

A substantially transparent barrier film comprising a flexible substantially transparent substrate having first and second surfaces. A substantially colorless barrier coating is formed on at least one of said surfaces of a carbon-like material having a thickness ranging from 50 to 300 Angstroms.

PLASTIC ARTICLES OF REDUCED GAS TRANSMISSION AND METHOD THEREFOR

An irradiated plastic article of reduced gas transmission has a coating of silicon oxide on a surface thereof. A method to reduce gas transmission through a plastic article includes depositing a coating of silicon oxide thereon and irradiating, either prior to or subsequent to depositing the silicon oxide.

CARBON-COATED BARRIER FILMS WITH INCREASED CONCENTRATION OF TETRAHEDRALLY-COORDINATED CARBON

Carbon is deposited on a substrate through plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition of a decomposable processor containing a seed material additive. The seed material is a hydrocarbon having a high concentration of sp3 tetrahedrally-coordinated carbon. The seed material provides a template for the replication of sp3 tetrahedrally-coordinated carbon atoms in the deposited amorphous carbon coating.

STRETCHED POLYESTER FOAMED SHEETS AND CONTAINERS OBTAINED THEREFROM

Polyester resin foamed sheet, mono or biaxially stretched usable for the production of containers for beverages and foods, having a density lower than 700 kg/m3 an d a crystallization rate such that, when the sheet is heated at 120.degree.C for 5 minutes, the crystallinity does not exceeds 15%. The aromatic polyester resin used for preparing the foamed sheet can be mixe d with an aliphatic polyester resin to impart biodegradability and/or compostabilit y to the sheet or with 1-10% by weight of a polyamide.

MONO- OR BIAXIALLY-STRETCHED POLYESTER RESIN FOAMED SHEETS AND FILMS

Mono- or biaxially-stretched polyester resin foamed sheets and films wherein the polyester resin has a melt strength of more than 1 centinewton at 280.degree.C, a melt viscosity of at least 1500 Pa.s at 280.degree.C for a shear ratio which tends to zero and a crystallization rate such that for a 10-minute heating at 120.degree.C the crystallinity can reach values as high as 30-35%.

Verfahren zur Verhütung oder Verminderung der Verfärbung von Polyamiden

Verfahren zur Behandlung von Oberflächen von Folien aus organischen Polymeren mit dem Zweck, diese Oberflächen für auf sie aufzubringende Substanzen, wie z.B. Druckfarben, aufnahmefähig bzw. aufnahmefähiger zu machen

Verfahren zur Benetzbarmachung schwer benetzbarer Oberflächen

Verfahren zur Herstellung einer haftfesten Verbindung zwischen Werkstücken aus halogenierten Polyäthylenen und anderen Werkstoffen

Verfahren zum Aktivieren der Oberfläche eines nicht textilen Fluorcarbonpolymergegenstandes

Kunststoff mit aufgedampften SiOx-Oberflächenschichten und Verfahren zu dessen Herstellung

Verfahren zum Herstellen von Mischschichten aus anorganischen und organischen Stoffen auf einem Substrat

VERFAHREN ZUR OBERFLAECHENBEHANDLUNG EINES POLYESTERMATERIALS.

Mono- oder biaxial gestreckte, beschichtete Polyesterfolie mit hoher Festigkeit und geringem elektrischem Oberflächenwiderstand

Procédé pour revêtir un corps en matière polymérique d'une matière de revêtement

Verfahren zum Oberflächenvergüten von Kunststoffen

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Beschichten von vorgefertigten extrudierten Kunststoffschläuchen mit hochdisperser Kieselsäure oder Silikaten

Anti-reflective coating for optical element of - transparent plastic

The adhesion of the anti-reflective coating to the optical element is improved by an intermediate metal oxide layer which is transparent and insoluble in water. The preferred oxide is aluminium oxide of 30 angstroms (pref. 10 angstroms) thickness. The optical element is either polymethyl methacrylate or polystyrene or acrylonitrile or polycarbonate or one of their copolymers. The anti-reflective coating is either magnesium fluoride or calcium fluoride.

Antistatic films, process for its preparation and security document with the anti-static sheet.

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Film (10) mit antistatischen Eigenschaften, umfassend ein polymeres Substrat (11), welches eine erste Oberfläche und eine zweite Oberfläche aufweist, welches auf mindestens einer der ersten oder zweiten Oberfläche lichtundurchlässige und lichtdurchlässige Regionen aufweist, und wobei sowohl die lichtundurchlässigen als auch die lichtdurchlässigen Regionen auf beiden Oberflächen mit einer antistatischen Beschichtung (14) beschichtet sind, welche eine mehr als 70%ige Lichtübertragung aufweist. Die antistatische Beschichtung (14) umfasst ein oder mehrere Metall- oder Metalloid-Oxide, vorzugsweise Indium-Zinnoxid oder Antimon-Zinnoxid. Die ein oder mehreren Metalloxide sind in einem oder mehreren Harzen oder mehreren Lösemitteln dispergiert. Die antistatische Beschichtung (14) weist einen Oberflächen-Widerstand von weniger als 1 × 10 10 Ohm, vorzugsweise weniger als 1 × 10 8 Ohm, auf. Ebenfalls betrifft die Erfindung ein Verfahren zur Herstellung eines erfindungsgemässen ...

A method of obtaining a diamond layer on a support and product thus obtained.

Mehrschichtfolien

Es werden Mehrschichtfolien einschließlich dünner Beschichtungsstrukturen bereitgestellt, die durch bestimmte Reflexionsmechanismen Farben erzeugen. Es werden sowohl undurchsichtige als auch transparente Anwendungen gezeigt. Eine Beschichtung mit einer dünnen Metallschicht (110) bietet eine reflektierende Oberfläche, auf der eine oder mehrere Farben erzeugt werden, wobei die Metallschicht den allgemeinen Grad der Transparenz des gesamten Mehrschichtfilms steuern kann. Die Einbeziehung mehrerer dielektrischer Schichten (115, 120, 125); die Einstellung ihrer Dicken, sowie die Anzahl und die Reihenfolge, in der diese dielektrischen Schichten in der Mehrschichtfolie erscheinen, können maßgeschneidert werden, um einzigartige Farben mit einzigartigen Eigenschaften zu erzeugen.

CONTAINER FOR VISCOUS LIQUID POSTS, FROM INSIDE COVERED WITH OIL WITH EMULSIFIER

ПОВЕРХНОСТНАЯ ОБРАБОТКА ОРГАНИЧЕСКОГО ПОЛИМЕРНОГО МАТЕРИАЛА

Предложен способ формования покрытия, которое содержит группы SiOx на поверхности подложки, с помощью плазменной обработки поверхности, в котором подложка содержит смесь органического полимерного материала и органической силиконсодержащей добавки, которая является, по существу, не смешивающейся с органическим полимерным материалом. Органический полимерный материал предпочтительно содержит полиолефин, а органическая силиконсодержащая добавка предпочтительно содержит полидиметилсилоксан, α,ω-дигидроксиполидиметилсилоксан, α,ω-дивинилполидиметилсилоксан или сополимер подидиметилсилоксана и полиэтилена. Плазменная обработка может включать в себя кислородсодержащую газоплазменную обработку. Подложка предпочтительно нагревается, а плазма является импульсной в процессе плазменной обработки. Способ может улучшить поверхностные барьерные, антиокислительные и/или адгезионные свойства подложки.

APPLICATION OF THE MARKING ON PLASTIC PRODUCTS

Gas barrier film

Preparation method of car explosion-proof membrane

Modification method for surface hydrophilization of polypropylene sedimented and coated with polyphenol compound

Graphene-polyaniline electrically conductive filter membrane, and preparation method thereof

Coating machine oven, silicon dioxide composite thermal insulation material and preparation method thereof

Process for coating an active ingredient with a urea-formaldehyde polymer

The present invention relates to novel urea-formaldehyde polymers coated with an active ingredient, a method of making the same, and their use.

Surface Treated Film and/or Laminate

A surface treatment for a protective plastic film and/or laminate is disclosed. Suitably, the surface treatment includes coating a major surface of the plastic film or laminate with a curable coating formulation wherein one or more of the coating ingredients are diffused or migrated at least partially into the plastic film or plastic laminate. The migration of coating ingredients creates a gradual transition layer from the plastic film to the coating layer and leads to unique properties. Optionally, the surface treated plastic film is laminated to a release liner coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) to form the aforementioned laminate.

Polymeric substrate having an etched-glass-like surface and a microfluidic chip made of said polymeric substrate

The present invention relates to a polymeric substrate having a glass-like surface, in particular an etched-glass-like surface and to a chip made of at least one such polymeric substrate. The present invention also relates to a method of providing a polymeric substrate with an etched-glass-like surface. Moreover, the present invention relates to a kit for manufacturing a chip using such polymeric substrate. Moreover, the present invention relates to the use of a polymeric substrate having a glass-like surface, in particular an etched-glass-like surface for manufacturing a chip.

Surface modification to improve lubricity, abrasion resistance and temperature resilience of leads

A medical electrical lead body having an outer surface and including at least one lumen having an inner surface treated with a silane surface modifying agent to form a three-dimensional, densely cross-linked lubricious coating over at least a portion of the inner surface of the lumen. The outer surface of the lead body also may be similarly treated. The lubricious silane coating may reduce the coefficient of friction of the coated surface of the lead body by as much as 80% when compared to an uncoated surface. A reduction in the coefficient of friction may enhance the stringing efficiency of a conductor through the lead body lumen and may enhance its abrasion resistance.

Acicular silica coating for enhanced hydrophilicity/transmittivity

A coated article having a substrate coated with a layer of acicular silica particles is provided. The coating is substantially uniform in thickness, durably adheres to the substrate, and provides antireflection and or hydrophilic surface properties to the substrate.

PROCESS FOR THE SURFACE MODIFICATION OF A POLYMER PARTICLE

A process for the preparation of an activated polymer particle comprising contacting a polymer particle with at least one polyamine, wherein said polyamine has three or more amino groups, to form a surface treated polymer particle; and applying a catalyst to the surface treated polymer particle to form an activated polymer particle. 1. A process for the preparation of an activated polymer particle comprising contacting a polymer particle with at least one polyamine , wherein said polyamine has three or more amino groups , to form a surface treated polymer particle; andapplying a catalyst to the surface treated polymer particle to form an activated polymer particle.2. The process of claim 1 , further comprising applying at least one metal coating to said activated polymer particle to form a metal coated polymer particle.3. The process of claim 2 , wherein said metal coating is applied using a plating bath comprising ammonia and metal ions wherein the molar ratio of 1:1.5 to 1:5 in molar ratio of metal ions to ammonia.4. The process of claim 3 , wherein said metal ions are nickel ions.5. The process of claim 1 , wherein the polyamine is a linear polyamine or a branched polyamine claim 1 , said linear or branched polyamine having 3 to 10 amino groups.6. The process of claim 1 , wherein the catalyst is Pd claim 1 , Pt or Sn or mixtures thereof.7. The process of claim 2 , wherein said metal coating layer is deposited by at least one of electroless plating or electroplating.8. The process of claim 2 , wherein said metal coating layer comprises Ni claim 2 , Cu or Ag.9. The process of wherein said polymer particle is cross-linked.10. The process of claim 1 , wherein said polymer particle comprises an acrylate polymer or a styrenic polymer.11. The process of claim 1 , wherein said polymer particle comprises a phenol/aldehyde polymer or an epoxy functional polymer.12. The process of claim 1 , wherein said polymer particle does not contain a polyester.13. The process of claim ...

Housing and method for making same

A housing includes a plastic substrate, an active layer formed on the plastic substrate, and an exterior layer formed on the active layer. The active layer contains polysiloxane and cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide. The exterior layer contains silicon dioxide or titanium dioxide, and cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide.

Surface treatment method for molded article, and molded article produced from material containing cyclic olefin resin

A self-assembled monolayer is formed on the surface of a molded article without roughening the surface of the molded article to thereby perform treatment for preventing a biochemical substance from being adsorbed, for example, on a microchip substrate, and imparting functionality of immobilizing a biofunctional molecule thereto. The surface of a cyclic olefin resin molded article, for example, a microchip substrate, is irradiated with vacuum ultraviolet light having a center wavelength of 172 nm from an excimer lamp to activate a portion serving as a flow channel in the substrate. Next, the molded is immersed in a tank filled, for example, with a fluorine compound solution, and a SAM film that is a self-assembled monolayer is formed on the surface activated by ultraviolet radiation.

Hierarchical silica lamella for magnetic nucleic acid extraction

Disclosed herein is a novel method to fabricate magnetic silica nanomembranes using thin polymer cores based on silica deposition and self-wrinkling induced by thermal shrinkage. These micro- and nano-scale structures have vastly enlarged the specific area of silica, thus the magnetic silica nanomembranes can be used for solid phase extraction of nucleic acids. The magnetic silica nanomembranes are suitable for nucleic acid purification and isolation and demonstrated better performance than commercial particles in terms of nucleic acid recovery yield and integrity. In addition, the magnetic silica nanomembranes may have high nucleic acid capacity due to significantly enlarged specific surface area of silica. Methods of use and devices comprising the magnetic silica nanomembranes are also provided herein.

Apparatus and method for aerosol deposition of nanoparticles on a substrate

Provided is an apparatus for aerosol deposition of nanoparticles on a substrate. The apparatus includes: an aerosol generator for generating an aerosol of micron-sized droplets, each droplet having a limited number of nanoparticles; and a deposition chamber for receiving the aerosol from the aerosol generator. The deposition chamber having an electrostatic field for attracting droplets in the aerosol to the substrate. The electrostatic field being substantially perpendicular to the substrate. The apparatus allows for films/networks of nanoparticles to be patterned on the substrate to sub-millimeter feature sizes, which allows the fabrication of transistor devices for printable electronics applications. Also provided are methods for depositing nanoparticles on a substrate and materials having networks of such nanoparticles.

SURFACE AND COMPOSITION

This invention describes a polymer surface being coated at least partly with a coating composition comprising at least one oil and at least one emulsifier, which forms a homogenous solution. The invention further describes a container for holding a fluid comprising at least one inner surface, said inner surface being, in use, in contact with said fluid where said inner surface is a coated surface. The invention further describes a use of a coating composition for improvement of release properties of a polymer surface by coating at least partly said surface with said coating composition comprising at least one oil and at least one emulsifier, which forms a homogenous solution. 1. A polymer coating composition for coating a polymer surface consisting of an oil and an emulsifier , which forms a substantially homogenous solution.2. The polymer coating composition according to claim 1 , wherein said emulsifier is a glycerol or a polyglycerol ester.3. The polymer coating composition according to claim 1 , wherein the HLB-value of said emulsifier is above 3.4. A polymer surface being coated at least partly with a coating composition comprising at least one oil and at least one emulsifier claim 1 , which forms a substantially homogenous solution.5. The polymer surface according to claim 4 , wherein said at least one emulsifier is a glycerol or a polyglycerol ester.6. The polymer surface according to claim 4 , wherein the HLB-value of said emulsifier is above 3.7. (canceled)8. The polymer surface according to claim 4 , wherein said polymer is a polyester.9. The polymer surface according to claim 4 , wherein said surface is part of a structure claim 4 , and wherein said structure comprises an internal additive.10. The polymer surface according to claim 9 , wherein said internal additive is a distilled monoglyceride claim 9 , a mono-diglyceride claim 9 , a diglycerol ester or a mixture of one or more thereof.11. The polymer surface according to claim 9 , wherein said internal ...

ANTIMICROBIAL SURFACE MODIFIED SILICONE RUBBER AND METHODS OF PREPARATION THEREOF

An antimicrobial silicone rubber comprises a silicone rubber substrate, a catechol layer bound to a surface of the silicone rubber substrate, and an antimicrobial layer disposed on the catechol layer. The catechol layer comprises a catechol material, a quinone derivative thereof, and/or a polymer of the foregoing catechol material and/or quinone derivative. The antimicrobial layer comprises an antimicrobial cationic polycarbonate covalently linked to the catechol layer. 1. An antimicrobial silicone rubber , comprising:a silicone rubber substrate;a catechol layer bound to a surface of the silicone rubber substrate, the catechol layer comprising a catechol material, a quinone derivative thereof, and/or a polymer of any of the foregoing; andan antimicrobial layer disposed on the catechol layer, the antimicrobial layer comprising an antimicrobial cationic polycarbonate covalently linked to the catechol layer.2. The antimicrobial silicone rubber of claim 1 , wherein the catechol material is dopamine.3. The antimicrobial silicone rubber of claim 1 , wherein the catechol layer comprises polydopamine (PDA).4. The antimicrobial silicone rubber of claim 1 , wherein the cationic polycarbonate is a diblock copolymer comprising a poly(ethylene oxide) block and a cationic polycarbonate block.5. The antimicrobial silicone rubber of claim 4 , wherein the poly(ethylene oxide) block has a terminal sulfur group bound to the catechol layer.6. The antimicrobial silicone rubber of claim 4 , wherein the cationic polycarbonate block is a random copolymer comprising a cationic carbonate repeat unit and a hydrophobic non-charged carbonate repeat unit.7. The antimicrobial silicone rubber of claim 1 , wherein the cationic polycarbonate consists essentially of cationic carbonate repeat units comprising i) a carbonate backbone portion and ii) a side chain linked to the backbone portion claim 1 , the side chain comprising a quaternary amine.8. The antimicrobial silicone rubber of claim 1 , ...

Multicatalyst Polyelectrolyte Membranes and Materials and Methods Utilizing the Same

A multi-catalytic material that includes a polyelectrolyte membrane and methods of preparing the same are provided herein. 1. A multi-catalytic material , comprising:a. a polyelectrolyte membrane (PEM);b. a polyoxometalate (POM); andc. a metal oxide (MO).2. The material of claim 1 , comprising a polyelectrolyte coating.3. The material of claim 2 , wherein the polyelectrolyte coating comprises a positively charged polyelectrolyte.4. The material of claim 1 , wherein the polyelectrolyte membrane comprises a block co-polymer comprising covalently bonded hydrophobic and hydrophilic units.5. The material of claim 4 , wherein at least one of the hydrophobic and hydrophilic units comprises a linear morphology claim 4 , a branched morphology claim 4 , or a combination thereof.6. The material of claim 1 , wherein the polyelectrolyte membrane comprises an ion exchanging functional group.7. The material of claim 6 , wherein the ion exchanging functional group comprises a sulfite claim 6 , a sulfate claim 6 , or a combination thereof.8. The material of claim 1 , wherein the polyelectrolyte membrane comprises sulfonated tetrafluoroethylene based fluoropolymer-copolymer claim 1 , sulfonated styrene-ethane/butadiene-styrene (sSEBS) claim 1 , or a combination thereof.9. The material of claim 1 , wherein the polyelectrolyte membrane comprises a cation selected from the group consisting of a monovalent cation claim 1 , a bivalent cation claim 1 , a trivalent cation claim 1 , a tetravalent cation claim 1 , a pentavalent cation claim 1 , a hexavalent cation claim 1 , and combinations thereof.10. The material of claim 9 , wherein the cation comprises Na claim 9 , Mg claim 9 , Ca claim 9 , Zn claim 9 , Ni claim 9 , Co claim 9 , Co claim 9 , Fe claim 9 , Fe claim 9 , Al claim 9 , Al claim 9 , Mn claim 9 , W claim 9 , Cr claim 9 , Cr claim 9 , Zr claim 9 , Y claim 9 , Nb claim 9 , Mo claim 9 , Mo claim 9 , Mo claim 9 , Mo claim 9 , Mo claim 9 , Mo claim 9 , or a combination thereof.11. The ...

Article comprising a polymeric substrate and a layer of silicone polymer

The invention relates to an article comprising at least one polymeric substrate assembled on at least one layer of silicone polymer, characterized in that at least one of the polymeric substrate or of the layer of silicone polymer has been brought into contact with particles of titanium dioxide, magnesium oxide and/or zinc oxide, before assembly of said article, and in that at least one of the polymeric substrate or of the layer of silicone polymer has been brought into contact with water before or after assembly of said article. The invention also relates to a method of preparing said article, as well as the use of particles of titanium dioxide, magnesium oxide and/or zinc oxide, for improving the adherence between a polymeric substrate and a layer of silicone polymer.

COATED FILM

According to the present invention, there is provide a coated film having excellent properties which can be highly prevented from suffering from deposition of oligomers from a surface of the film when exposed to a high temperature condition, and is free from occurrence of disadvantages due to the oligomers (ester cyclic trimer) upon storage, use or processing of the film, etc. The present invention relates to a coated film comprising a single-layer polyester film having an ester cyclic trimer content of not more than 0.7% by weight or a multilayer polyester film comprising a polyester surface layer having an ester cyclic trimer content of not more than 0.7% by weight, and a coating layer formed on at least one surface of the single-layer polyester film or multilayer polyester film, the coating layer being formed from a coating solution comprising a polyvalent aldehyde-based compound. 1. A coated film comprising a single-layer polyester film having an ester cyclic trimer content of not more than 0.7% by weight or a multilayer polyester film comprising a polyester surface layer having an ester cyclic trimer content of not more than 0.7% by weight , and a coating layer formed on at least one surface of the single-layer polyester film or multilayer polyester film , the coating layer being formed from a coating solution comprising a polyvalent aldehyde-based compound.2. The coated film according to claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the single-layer polyester film or multilayer polyester film is 10 to 300 μm claim 1 , and a thickness of the surface layer of the multilayer polyester film is not less than 1.5 μm.3. The coated film according to claim 1 , wherein the polyester film has a multilayer structure having three layers constituted of two kinds of materials.4. The coated film according to claim 1 , wherein the polyvalent aldehyde-based compound is an acetalization reaction product obtained from a polyvalent aldehyde compound and a polyhydric alcohol.5. The coated film ...

Lightweight particle filler material

A lightweight particle composition includes a plurality of lightweight particles that are one of enclosed or loose. The plurality of lightweight particles include one of an inorganic or organic composition including a bulk density within a range from about 0.001 g/cc to about 1.5 g/cc, and a particle size within a range from about 0.01 microns to about 90 millimeters (mm). An interstitial void space between the plurality of lightweight particles includes a total of less than about 70% of a volume of the plurality of lightweight particles.

Plastic substrate and display device comprising the same

A plastic substrate includes: a transparent plastic support member; a first inorganic layer on a surface of the plastic support member; and a first organic-inorganic hybrid layer on the first inorganic layer. A display device includes a display panel and a window on the display panel, the window including the plastic substrate.

WATER-SOLUBLE BARRIER FILM

A water-soluble film comprising an integrated water-dispersible barrier against any permeation. 1. A water-soluble film comprising:a) a first water-soluble polymeric layer having a surfaceb) a second water-soluble polymeric layer having a surfacec) a water-dispersible barrier layer disposed between the first and second layers2. The water-soluble film of claim 1 , wherein the polymeric layers are dissolved and the barrier layer dispersed within 24 hours of immersion in distilled water at 23° C.3. The water-soluble film of claim 1 , wherein the WVTR of the water-soluble film is from about 0.1 g/m/day to about 100 g/m/day when measured at 40° C. temperature and 50% relative humidity according to the ASTM test method F1249-13.4. The water-soluble film of claim 1 , wherein the WVTR of the water-soluble film is from about 0.1 g/m/day to about 200 g/m/day when measured at 38° C. temperature and 90% relative humidity according to the ASTM test method F1249-13.5. The water-soluble film of claim 1 , wherein the WVTR of the water-soluble film is from about 0.1 g/m/day to about 200 g/m/day when measured at 40° C. temperature and 50% relative humidity according to the ASTM test method F1249-13 claim 1 , even after mechanical stress claim 1 , such as typical web handling stress or consumer handling stress.6. The water-soluble film of claim 1 , wherein the WVTR of the water-soluble film is from about 0.1 g/m/day to about 200 g/m/day when measured at 40° C. temperature and 50% relative humidity according to the ASTM test method F1249-13 claim 1 , even after exposure to several variation cycles of the environmental relative humidity between 10% and 90%.7. The water-soluble film of claim 1 , wherein the average thickness of the water-soluble polymeric layer is from about 1 μm to about 1000 μm.8. The water-soluble film of claim 1 , wherein the first and the second water-soluble polymeric layers comprises different water-soluble polymers.9. The water-soluble film of claim 1 , wherein ...

MELT-STABILIZED ULTRA HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYETHYLENE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

Various embodiments disclosed relate to melt-stabilized materials including ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), methods of making the same, and medical implants including the same. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of melt-stabilizing a material including UHMWPE. The method includes obtaining or providing a solid material including UHMWPE including a first concentration of free-radicals. The method includes coating at least part of the solid material with a liquid composition including at least one antioxidant, to provide a coated solid material. The method includes heating the coated solid material in an environment including oxygen, the heating being sufficient to melt at least part of the UHMWPE, to provide a heated material. The method also includes solidifying the heated material, to provide a melt-stabilized material including UHMWPE including a second concentration of free-radicals, wherein the second concentration of free-radicals is less than the first concentration of free-radicals. 1. A method of melt-stabilizing a material comprising ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) , the method comprising:obtaining or providing a solid material comprising UHMWPE comprising a first concentration of free-radicals;coating at least part of the solid material with a liquid composition comprising at least one antioxidant, to provide a coated solid material;heating the coated solid material in an environment comprising oxygen, the heating sufficient to melt at least part of the UHMWPE, to provide a heated material; andsolidifying the heated material, to provide a melt-stabilized material comprising UHMWPE comprising a second concentration of free-radicals, wherein the second concentration of free-radicals is less than the first concentration of free-radicals.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first concentration of free-radicals is at least about 1×10spins/g.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second ...

FLUORINATED RESIN COMPOSITION AND LAMINATE

To provide a fluorinated resin composition which is capable of forming a resin film excellent in moist heat resistance and solar reflectance. The fluorinated resin composition comprises composite particles, a fluorinated polymer and a liquid medium, wherein the composite particles are a composite having a part or whole of the surface of aluminum particles coated with at least one member selected from the group consisting of an acrylic resin and silica; the total coating amount of the acrylic resin and silica is from 6 to 25 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the aluminum particles; and the water surface diffusion area is from 14,000 to 27,000 cm/g. 1. A fluorinated resin composition which comprises the following composite particles , a fluorinated polymer and a liquid medium:{'sup': '2', 'Composite particles: composite particles having a part or whole of the surface of aluminum particles coated with at least one member selected from the group consisting of an acrylic resin and silica, wherein the total coating amount of the acrylic resin and silica is from 6 to 25 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the aluminum particles, and the water surface diffusion area is from 14,000 to 27,000 cm/g.'}2. The fluorinated resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the fluorinated polymer is at least one member selected from the group consisting of a tetrafluoroethylene-hexafluoropropylene-vinylidene fluoride copolymer and a fluorinated polymer having hydroxyl groups.3. The fluorinated resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the content of the composite particles is from 10 to 35 mass % in the solid content.4. The fluorinated resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the content of the fluorinated polymer is from 90 to 65 mass % in the solid content.5. The fluorinated resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the mass ratio of the fluorinated polymer to the aluminum particles is from 1 to 4.6. A coating agent which comprises the fluorinated ...

HYDROGEL COMPOSITIONS BONDED TO POLYMERIC SUBSTRATES

Described herein is a hydrogel-containing multilayer article and methods of making, said hydrogel-containing multilayer article comprising: (i) a polymeric substrate comprising an abstractable atom; and (ii) a cured aqueous coating composition thereon wherein the coating composition comprises: (a) a hydrophilic monomer comprising a (meth)acrylamide, (meth)acrylate, and combinations thereof: (b) at least 2 wt % of a water-swellable clay; (c) a water-soluble type I photoinitiator; and (d) an acid or salt wherein a water insoluble type II photoinitiator is localized at the interface between the hydrogel coating and the polymeric substrate. 1. A method of making a grafted hydrogel comprising the steps in the order of:(a) obtaining a polymeric substrate having an abstractable atom;(b) coating the polymeric substrate with a Type II photoinitiator to form a dried coated substrate;(c) applying an aqueous composition to form an aqueous coated substrate, wherein the aqueous composition, wherein the aqueous composition comprises (i) a hydrophilic monomer comprising a (meth)acrylamide, (meth)acrylate, and combinations thereof; (ii) 2-20% wt water-swellable clay, and (iii) a water soluble Type I photoinitiator, and (iv) a salt or acid;(d) curing the aqueous coated substrate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polymeric substrate comprises at least one of polyolefin claim 1 , polyurethanes claim 1 , polyamide claim 1 , and polyester.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polymeric substrate is flexible.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polymeric substrate is coated with a water insoluble Type II photoinitiator.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein step (b) is performed by coating a liquid comprising the Type II photoinitiator and a solvent onto the polymeric substrate followed by removing the solvent to form the dried coated substrate.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the liquid comprises at least 0.1 wt % of water insoluble Type II photoinitiator.7. The method of claim 1 , ...

METHOD FOR SURFACE TREATMENT OF SILICONE RUBBER

A method for surface treatment of a silicone rubber includes: providing the silicone rubber bearing a polar group on a surface of the silicone rubber, and applying a multifunctional compound to the surface of the silicone rubber bearing the polar group to allow the multifunctional compound to react with the polar group to form a coating. 1. A method for surface treatment of a silicone rubber , comprising:providing the silicone rubber bearing a polar group on a surface of the silicone rubber, andapplying a multifunctional compound to the surface of the silicone rubber bearing the polar group to allow the multifunctional compound to react with the polar group to form a coating.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the polar group comprises a hydroxyl group and/or the multifunctional compound comprises at least one of a silane coupling agent claim 1 , specially a cationic silane coupling agent claim 1 , a polyisocyanate and a multifunctional epoxy compound.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein when the silane coupling agent is the cationic silane coupling agent claim 3 , the method further comprises:applying a hydrophilic compound to the surface of the silicone rubber bearing the polar group to allow the cationic silane coupling agent to react with the polar group and the hydrophilic compound simultaneously.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the hydrophilic compound comprises at least one of a hydrophilic monomer and a hydrophilic polymer claim 4 , speciallythe hydrophilic monomer comprises at least one of acrylic acids and acrylates, methacrylic acids and methacrylates, acrylamides, methacrylamides, hydroxyethyl acrylate, hydroxyethyl methacrylate, maleic acids and maleates, fumaric acids and fumarates, and a vinyl-terminated polyethylene glycol homopolymer or copolymer, andthe hydrophilic polymer is a hydroxyl-containing hydrophilic polymer, comprising at least one of polyvinyl alcohol, a polyethylene glycol homopolymer or copolymer, ...

Microfractured film and method for making

A method for imparting hand-tearability to an organic polymeric film by impinging a multiplicity of ceramic microblades on a major surface of the organic polymeric film. The resulting microfractured organic polymeric film can be used as a hand-tearable tape backing for a hand-tearable adhesive tape.

COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

A composite material in which a graphene-like carbon material has excellent adhesion to a substrate composed of resin, and a method for producing the same are provided. The composite material comprises a substrate composed of resin and a graphene-like carbon material layer provided so as to cover at least part of the surface of the substrate, wherein graphene-like carbon is closely attached to the surface of the substrate. The method for producing a composite material comprises bringing a graphene-like carbon material into contact with at least part of the surface of a substrate composed of resin and heating under the action of a supercritical or subcritical fluid. 1. A composite material comprising a substrate composed of resin and a graphene-like carbon material layer provided so as to cover at least part of the surface of the substrate , wherein graphene-like carbon is closely attached to the surface of the substrate.2. The composite material according to claim 1 , wherein some of the graphene-like carbon penetrates the substrate from the surface of the substrate toward the inner part.3. The composite material according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate composed of resin is fine resin particles and the graphene-like carbon material layer is formed so as to cover the outer surface of the fine resin particles.4. The composite material according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate composed of resin is a sheet substrate and the graphene-like carbon material layer is provided on at least one side of the sheet substrate.5. The composite material according to claim 1 , wherein the graphene-like carbon material is composed of graphene or lamina graphite.6. (canceled)7. (canceled) This application is a Continuation application of patent application Ser. No. 13/885,283, filed on May 14, 2013 which is a 371 application of Application No. PCT/JP2012/063619, filed on May 28, 2012 which is based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2011-125471 filed on Jun. 3, 2011, the entire ...

MATERIAL FOR PACKAGING COMPRISING ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITION

Materials are provided that combine certain antimicrobial compositions with substrates to provide materials suitable for the packaging of food products, such as meat products. In one aspect, the present invention provides a material suitable for packaging that comprises (a) a substrate, and (b) an antimicrobial composition comprising: (i) an active antimicrobial agent and (ii) a carrier, wherein the antimicrobial composition is a hydrogel. 1. A material suitable for food packaging , comprising:(a) a polymeric film; and(b) an antimicrobial composition comprising: (i) an active antimicrobial agent, (ii) at least one rheology modifier, and (iii) water, wherein the antimicrobial composition is a hydrogel at a temperature between 2° C. and 12° C.2. (canceled)3. The material of claim 1 , wherein the rheology modifier comprises at least one cellulose ether polymer claim 1 , gelatin claim 1 , pectin claim 1 , xantham gum claim 1 , guar gum and combinations thereof.4. The material of claim 1 , wherein the rheology modifier comprises methylcellulose.5. The material of claim 1 , wherein the rheology modifier comprises gelatin.6. The material of claim 1 , wherein the antimicrobial agent comprises at least one of an amino acid derivative claim 1 , an organic acid claim 1 , a peptide claim 1 , a quaternary ammonium salt claim 1 , an amino acid derivative claim 1 , and combinations thereof.7. The material of claim 1 , wherein the antimicrobial agent comprises at least one of cetylpyridinium chloride claim 1 , lauric arginate claim 1 , and dimethyloctadecyl[3-(trimethoxysilyepropyl]ammonium chloride.8. The material of claim 1 , wherein the antimicrobial agent comprises at least one bacteriophage and at least one other antimicrobial agent.9. The material of claim 1 , wherein the antimicrobial agent is not a bacteriophage.10. The material of claim 1 , wherein the antimicrobial composition further comprises at least one of an antioxidant claim 1 , a surfactant claim 1 , a stabilizer ...

THROMBORESISTANT/BACTERICIDAL S-NITROSO-N-ACETYLPENICILLAMINE (SNAP)-DOPED NITRIC OXIDE RELEASE POLYMERS WITH ENHANCED STABILITY

In an example of a method for making an NO-releasing polymeric composition, a discrete RSNO adduct is dissolved in a solvent to form a discrete RSNO adduct solution. A polymer material is soaked in the discrete RSNO adduct solution for a predetermined time to swell the polymer material and impregnate the polymer material with the discrete RSNO adduct. 1. A method for making an NO-releasing polymeric composition , comprising the steps of:dissolving a discrete RSNO adduct in a solvent to form a discrete RSNO adduct solution; andsoaking a polymer material in the discrete RSNO adduct solution for a predetermined time to swell the polymer material and impregnate the polymer material with the discrete RSNO adduct.2. The method as defined in wherein the polymer matrix is selected from the group consisting of a siloxane-based polyurethane elastomer claim 1 , silicone rubber claim 1 , and a thermoplastic silicone-polycarbonate-urethane claim 1 , and wherein the discrete RSNO adduct is S-nitroso-N-acetylpenicillamine (SNAP).3. The method as defined in wherein the dissolving and the soaking are accomplished at room temperature ranging from about 17° C. to about 24° C.4. The method as defined in wherein dissolving is accomplished by:adding the S-nitroso-N-acetylpenicillamine (SNAP) to the solvent, wherein the solvent is selected from the group consisting of tetrahydrofuran, chloroform, methylene chloride, cyclohexanone, and combinations thereof; andstirring the solution for a predetermined time.5. The method as defined in claim 1 , further comprising completely immersing the polymer material in the discrete RSNO adduct solution prior to the soaking.6. The method as defined in wherein the predetermined time is about 24 hours claim 1 , and wherein the soaking is accomplished in darkness.7. The method as defined in wherein after the soaking for the predetermined time claim 1 , the method further comprises drying the impregnated polymer material in darkness. This application is a ...

POLYMER CAPSULE HAVING LOADED THEREON TRANSITION METAL PARTICLES HAVING EXCELLENT WATER DISPERSIBILITY AND STABILITY, AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SAME

Provided are a polymer capsule loaded with transition metal particles having excellent water dispersibility and stability, and a method for preparing the same. Specifically, the polymer capsule loaded with transition metal particles according to the present invention includes a surface-modified polymer capsule surface-modified to thereby have a positive zeta potential in a dispersed state in water; and transition metal particles loaded on a surface of the surface-modified polymer capsule. In addition, a method for preparing a polymer capsule loaded with transition metal particles according to the present invention includes a) preparing a polymer capsule; b) surface-modifying the polymer capsule to prepare a polymer capsule having a positive zeta potential in a dispersed state in water; and c) sequentially adding a water-soluble transition metal precursor and a reducing agent to a water dispersion of the surface-modified polymer capsule obtained in step b). 2. The polymer capsule loaded with transition metal particles of claim 1 , wherein the surface-modified polymer capsule has a zeta potential of 60 to 90 mV.3. The polymer capsule loaded with transition metal particles of claim 1 , wherein a sulfonium group is formed on the surface of the surface-modified polymer capsule.4. The polymer capsule loaded with transition metal particles of claim 1 , wherein the transition metal particles have an average diameter of 1.5 to 3.5 nm.5. The polymer capsule loaded with transition metal particles of claim 1 , wherein 0.1 to 12 parts by weight of a particulate transition metal is loaded based on 100 parts by weight of the polymer capsule.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the surface-modified polymer capsule has a zeta potential of 60 to 90 mV.8. The method of claim 6 , wherein the water-soluble transition metal precursor is an alkali metal-transition metal halide.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the number of moles of the added water-soluble transition metal precursor is 1 ...

METHOD OF PRODUCING A POLYMER PART AND POLYMER PART

A method of producing a polymer part comprising the following steps: (a) incorporating a hydrophobic small molecule into the polymer before, during or after manufacture of the polymer part, the hydrophobic small molecule and the polymer being essentially inert to one another; and (b) annealing the polymer part to induce migration of the hydrophobic small molecules to a surface of the polymer part to provide that surface with a specified degree of hydrophobicity defined by the combination of the polymer and the hydrophobic small molecule; is described. Polymer parts made according to the method are also described. 1: A method of producing a polymer part , comprising:(a) incorporating a hydrophobic small molecule into the polymer before, during or after manufacture of the polymer part, the hydrophobic small molecule and the polymer being essentially inert to one another; and(b) annealing the polymer part to induce migration of the hydrophobic small molecules to a surface of the polymer part to provide that surface with a specified degree of hydrophobicity defined by the combination of the polymer and the hydrophobic small molecule.2: The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:(c) annealing the polymer part to induce migration of the hydrophobic small molecules to a surface of the polymer part to provide the surface of an adjacent part with a specified degree of hydrophobicity by vaporisation onto an adjacent surface defined by the combination of the polymer and the hydrophobic small molecule,wherein said (c) annealing is carried out after said (b) annealing.3: The method according to claim 1 , wherein the specified degree of hydrophobicity is further defined by a coating layer on said surface.4: The method according to claim 3 , wherein said surface has a first surface portion and a second surface portion which differ in their surface coating.5: The method according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer is an organic polymer.6: The method according to claim 5 , ...

REACTIVE QUATERNARY AMMONIUM ION-BASED ANTIMICROBIAL TREATMENTS FOR EXPOSED SURFACES

A method of manufacturing a component for an aircraft interior having antimicrobial properties is disclosed. In various embodiments, the method includes applying a reactive quaternary ammonium ion-based compound (“reactive quat”) to an exposed surface of the component. 1. A method of manufacturing a component of an aircraft interior having antimicrobial properties , comprising:applying a reactive quaternary ammonium ion-based compound (“reactive quat”) to an exposed surface of the component.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the reactive quat comprises a reactive silane group.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the reactive quat comprises an alkyl chain.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the exposed surface comprises a metallic surface.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein applying the reactive quat to the exposed surface comprises reacting the reactive silane group with the metallic surface.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the reactive quat is 1-tetradecanaminium claim 1 , N claim 1 ,N-dimethyl-N-(3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl)chloride.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the reactive quat is 1-decanaminium claim 1 , Ndidecyl-N-methyl-N-(3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl)chloride.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the reactive quat is 1-ocatdecananminium claim 1 , N claim 1 ,N-dimethyl-N-(3-(trihydroxysilyl)propyl)chloride.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the reactive quat comprises benzophenone.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the reactive quat comprises an alkyl chain.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein the exposed surface comprises a plastic surface.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein applying the reactive quat to the exposed surface comprises reacting the benzophenone with the plastic surface.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein applying the reactive quat to the exposed surface comprises exposing the benzophenone and the plastic surface to an ultraviolet radiation.14. A component for an aircraft claim 12 , comprising:an exposed surface; andan antimicrobial agent applied ...

COMPOSITIONS ON PLASMA-TREATED SURFACES

The disclosure provides solid compositions such as lyophilisates adhered to surfaces such as plasma-treated surfaces and related methods, uses, kits, intermediates, starting materials, and downstream products. 1. A method of preparing a solid composition adhered to a plasma-treated surface , the method comprising drying a solution on the plasma-treated surface and forming a solid composition from the solution , the solid composition being adhered to the plasma-treated surface.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plasma-treated surface is a surface treated with a cold cathode discharge claim 1 , hollow cathode discharge claim 1 , DC-induced discharge claim 1 , radio frequency (RF)-induced discharge claim 1 , corona discharge claim 1 , glow discharge claim 1 , or charged particle beam.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method comprises preparing the plasma-treated surface by treating a surface with a corona discharge at a watt density ranging from about 25 watt/min/mto about 2000 watt/min/m claim 1 , about 50 watt/min/mto about 1500 watt/min/m claim 1 , about 100 to about 1200 watt/min/m claim 1 , about 200 to about 1000 watt/min/m claim 1 , about 100 to about 600 watt/min/m claim 1 , or about 200 watt/min/mto about 600 watt/min/mor claim 1 , wherein the surface was treated with a corona discharge at a watt density ranging from about 25 watt/min/mto about 2000 watt/min/m claim 1 , about 50 watt/min/mto about 1500 watt/min/m claim 1 , about 100 to about 1200 watt/min/m claim 1 , about 200 to about 1000 watt/min/m claim 1 , about 100 to about 600 watt/min/m claim 1 , or about 200 watt/min/mto about 600 watt/min/m.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the solution comprises one or more of water claim 1 , a buffer claim 1 , an organic buffer claim 1 , a polar organic solvent claim 1 , ethanol claim 1 , isopropanol claim 1 , DMSO claim 1 , glycerol claim 1 , a non-polar organic solvent claim 1 , a bulking agent claim 1 , a saccharide claim 1 , sucrose claim 1 , mannitol ...

EPDM Packaging System and Process

The present disclosure provides a packaging process and the resultant package produced from the process. The process includes introducing, into a mixing device, pellets composed of ethylene/propylene/diene polymer (EPDM). The EPDM comprises greater than 60 wt % units derived from ethylene. The pellets have a residual moisture content from 500 ppm to 2500 ppm. The process includes adding a silica-based powder to the mixing device and coating at least a portion of the pellets with the silica-based powder. The process includes sealing a bulk amount of the coated pellets in a bag made of a flexible polymeric film The process includes absorbing, with the silica-based powder, the residual moisture from the pellets, and preventing moisture condensation in the bag interior for a period from 7 days after the sealing step to 1000 days after the sealing step. 1. A process comprising:introducing, into a mixing device, pellets composed of ethylene/propylene/diene polymer comprising greater than 60 wt % units derived from ethylene, the pellets having a residual moisture content from 500 ppm to 2500 ppm;adding a silica-based powder to the mixing device;coating at least a portion of the pellets with the silica-based powder;sealing a bulk amount of the coated pellets in a bag made of a flexible polymeric film;absorbing, with the silica-based powder, the residual moisture from the pellets; andpreventing moisture condensation in the bag interior for a period from 7 days after the sealing step to 1000 days after the sealing step.2. A package comprising:A. a sealed bag formed from a flexible polymeric film;B. a bulk amount of coated pellets in an interior of the sealed bag, the pellets composed of(i) ethylene/propylene/diene polymer comprising at least 60 wt % units derived from ethylene, the pellets having a residual moisture content from 500 ppm to 2500 ppm;(ii) a coating on at least a portion of the pellets, the coating comprising a silica-based powder; andno moisture condensation is ...

HIERARCHICAL SILICA LAMELLA FOR MAGNETIC NUCLEIC ACID EXTRACTIONS

Disclosed herein is a novel method to fabricate magnetic silica nanomembranes using thin polymer cores based on silica deposition and self-wrinkling induced by thermal shrinkage. These micro- and nano-scale structures have vastly enlarged the specific area of silica, thus the magnetic silica nanomembranes can be used for solid phase extraction of nucleic acids. The magnetic silica nanomembranes are suitable for nucleic acid purification and isolation and demonstrated better performance than commercial particles in terms of nucleic acid recovery yield and integrity. In addition, the magnetic silica nanomembranes may have high nucleic acid capacity due to significantly enlarged specific surface area of silica. Methods of use and devices comprising the magnetic silica nanomembranes are also provided herein. 1. A method of fabricating a magnetic silica nanomembrane , the method comprising:coating at least a first surface of a thermoplastic polymer substrate with at least a first non-porous silica layer or with at least a first magnetic component, wherein when the first surface of the thermoplastic polymer substrate is coated with the first non-porous silica layer, the method further comprises coating the first non-porous silica layer and/or a second surface of the thermoplastic polymer substrate with at least a first magnetic component to produce a coated thermoplastic polymer substrate, and wherein when the first surface of the thermoplastic polymer substrate is coated with the first magnetic component, the method further comprises coating the first magnetic component and/or a second surface of the thermoplastic polymer substrate with at least a first non-porous silica layer to produce a coated thermoplastic polymer substrate; and,heating the coated thermoplastic polymer substrate at a temperature and a duration to reduce a size of the coated thermoplastic polymer substrate sufficient for at least the first non-porous silica layer to form at least one surface ...

TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE FILM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

The disclosed is a transparent conductive film and method for manufacturing the same. First, a substrate is provided. Subsequently, an inorganic layer composed of nano-inorganic compound is formed overlying the substrate. A carbon nanotube dispersion is then coated on the inorganic layer and dried to form a carbon nanotube conductive layer. 1. A transparent conductive film , comprising:a substrate, wherein the substrate is selected from a group consisting of glass, plastic, and synthetic resin;an inorganic layer formed on the substrate, wherein the inorganic layer is composed of a nano-inorganic compound, and the nano-inorganic compound is silicon oxide, silica alumina clay, vermiculite, tubular kaolin, sericite, bentonite, mica, or combinations thereof; anda carbon nanotube conductive layer comprising carbon nanotubes overlying and contacting the inorganic layer, wherein the carbon nanotubes lie on and extend along the surface of the inorganic layer,wherein the inorganic layer is disposed between the substrate and the carbon nanotube conductive layer, and the inorganic layer directly contacts the substrate.2. The transparent conductive film as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises glass claim 1 , plastic claim 1 , or synthetic resin.3. The transparent conductive film as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the nano-inorganic compound has at least one dimension of 0.5 nm to 100 nm.4. The transparent conductive film as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the carbon nanotube of the carbon nanotube conductive layer has a tube diameter of 0.7 nm to 100 nm.5. The transparent conductive film as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the carbon nanotube conductive layer further comprises an additional nano-inorganic compound claim 1 , a polymer claim 1 , a binder claim 1 , or combinations thereof6. The transparent conductive film as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the carbon nanotubes are interlaced to form a network.7. A method for forming a transparent conductive film claim 1 , ...

COMPOSITE MATERIAL

The present disclosure provides a composite material comprising: a composite substrate comprising a polymeric matrix with fibre reinforcement. A surface of the composite substrate is coated with a conductive layer comprising conductive particles, preferably dispersed in a polymeric matrix. The composite substrate and the conductive layer are bonded together via polymeric crosslinking. 1. A method of electroplating a composite material , the method comprising:applying a conductive layer to a surface of an at least partially uncured composite substrate; said substrate comprising a polymeric matrix with fibre reinforcement, and said conductive layer comprising conductive particles dispersed in a polymeric matrix;curing the conductive layer after it has been applied to a surface of the composite substrate; anddepositing a coating layer on an outer surface of the conductive layer by electroplating.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said conductive particles are dispersed in the polymeric matrix of the conductive layer prior to claim 1 , or during claim 1 , the step of applying the conductive layer to said surface of said at least partially uncured composite substrate.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein said conductive particles are sprayed onto said surface of said at least partially uncured composite substrate.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said conductive particles are at least partially exposed at an outer surface of the conductive layer.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the composite substrate is cured simultaneously with said conductive layer. The present application is a divisional application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/231,854, filed on Aug. 9, 2016, which claims priority to Greek Patent Application No. 20150100361 filed Aug. 14, 2015, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference and priority to which is hereby claimed.The present disclosure relates to coated composite materials and ...

PLA Pellets Enhanced with Calcium Carbonate from Powdered Zebra Mussel Shells and Quagga Mussel Shells

Provided are materials for 3D printing. The materials have calcium carbonate and polylactic acid. The calcium carbonate is derived from natural sources, such as the shells of zebra mussels or quagga mussels. The calcium carbonate can coat a pellet of polylactic acid. Also disclosed are methods of making and using the same. 1. A material for 3D printing , comprising CaCOand polylactic acid , wherein the CaCOis derived from crushed zebra mussel shells and/or crushed quagga mussel shells.2. The material of claim 1 , wherein the CaCOand the polylactic acid are present in a ratio of 1:3 of CaCOto polylactic acid.3. The material of claim 1 , wherein the CaCOand the polylactic acid are present in a ratio of 1:4 of CaCOto polylactic acid.4. The material of claim 1 , wherein the CaCOand the polylactic acid are present in a ratio of 1:5 of CaCOto polylactic acid.5. The material of claim 1 , wherein the CaCOis primarily calcite.6. The material of claim 5 , wherein the CaCOis only calcite.7. The material of claim 1 , wherein a grain size of the CaCOis less than or equal to 125 microns.8. The material of claim 7 , wherein the grain size is less than or equal to 63 microns.9. A method of preparing a 3D printing material claim 7 , comprising:i) combining calcium carbonate and polylactic acid to form a mixture, wherein the calcium carbonate is derived from crushed zebra mussel shells and/or crushed quagga mussel shells; andii) heating the mixture.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the polylactic acid is a plurality of polylactic acid pellets.11. The method of claim 9 , wherein the calcium carbonate is less than or equal to 125 microns in grain size.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the calcium carbonate is less than or equal to 63 microns in grain size.13. The method of claim 9 , wherein the mixture is heated to a temperature of 155 to 165° C.14. The method of claim 9 , further comprising passing the heated mixture through an extruder.15. The method of claim 9 , wherein the ...

CELL SEEDING SUBSTRATE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND CELL SHEET SEPARATING METHOD

A cell seeding substrate comprises a base comprising a rotary surface and a photolysis layer formed on the rotary surface of the base. The photolysis layer comprises a plurality of photolysis groups, and each of the plurality of photolysis groups has a chemical structural formula of 2. The cell seeding substrate of claim 1 , wherein the base is made of poly (n-isopropyl acrylamide) hydrogel claim 1 , and a plurality of silver nano-particles is dispersed in the poly (n-isopropyl acrylamide) hydrogel.3. The cell seeding substrate of claim 1 , wherein Ris a natural polymer comprising sulfur group or a synthetic polymer comprising sulfur group claim 1 , the natural polymer is selected from collagen claim 1 , hyaluronic acid claim 1 , protein for functionalizing cell claim 1 , or peptides for functionalizing cell.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the base is made of poly (n-isopropyl acrylamide) hydrogel claim 5 , and a plurality of silver nano-particles is dispersed in the poly (n-isopropyl acrylamide) hydrogel.9. The cell sheet separating method of claim 8 , wherein the base is made of poly (n-isopropyl acrylamide) hydrogel claim 8 , and a plurality of silver nano-particles is dispersed in the poly (n-isopropyl acrylamide) hydrogel. The subject matter herein generally relates to a cell seeding substrate, a method for manufacturing the cell seeding substrate, and a cell sheet separating method using the cell seeding substrate.Cells are usually seeded on a thermoresponsive plate to form a cell sheet. The whole thermoresponsive plate can be deformed when cooled, thus allowing the cell sheet to be separated from the thermoresponsive plate. However, an activity of the cells may be decreased when cooled.It will be appreciated that for simplicity and clarity of illustration, where appropriate, reference numerals have been repeated among the different figures to indicate corresponding or analogous elements. In addition, numerous specific details are set forth in order to ...

THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER COMBINED WITH CARBON NANOMATERIAL AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME

Disclosed are a thermoplastic polymer combined with a carbon nanomaterial and a method of preparing the same. More particularly, a thermoplastic polymer combined with carbon nanomaterial, comprising 0.1 to 15 wt % of a carbon nanomaterial, 0.025 to 30 wt % of a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derivative, and 55 to 99.875 wt % of a thermoplastic polymer, wherein the carbon nanomaterial and the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derivative combine through π-π interaction, and the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derivative covalently combines with the thermoplastic polymer, is disclosed. The thermoplastic polymer combined with the carbon nanomaterial and the method of preparing the same, according to the present invention, exhibit excellent tensile strength, tensile modulus, electromagnetic shielding effects and anti-static effects, and the like. 1. A thermoplastic polymer combined with a carbon nanomaterial , comprising 0.1 to 15 wt % of a carbon nanomaterial , 0.025 to 30 wt % of a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derivative , and 55 to 99.875 wt % of a thermoplastic polymer ,wherein the carbon nanomaterial and the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derivative are combined through π-π interaction, and the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derivative and the thermoplastic polymer are covalently bonded.2. The thermoplastic polymer according to claim 1 , wherein the carbon nanomaterial is at least one selected from the group consisting of single walled carbon nanotubes claim 1 , double walled carbon nanotubes claim 1 , multi-walled carbon nanotubes claim 1 , graphene claim 1 , and carbon nano fibers.3. The thermoplastic polymer according to claim 1 , wherein the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derivative comprises 2 to 5 fused benzene rings.4. The thermoplastic polymer according to claim 1 , wherein the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derivative comprises a functional group reacting with the polymer.5. The thermoplastic polymer according to claim 4 , wherein claim 4 , the ...

POLYESTER FILM AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

The present invention relates to a transfer polyester film. More particularly, the present invention relates to a transfer polyester film and a method for manufacturing the same, wherein the transfer polyester film has a coating layer with an excellent releasing property so that at the time of forming a hard coating layer in order to impart a surface gloss to an interior product, the transfer polyester film may be attached to a surface of the hard coating layer so as to allow the surface of the hard coating layer to be smoothly formed in a step of coating and curing a hard coating solution and may be removed after completely curing the hard coating layer. 2. The polyester film of claim 1 , wherein the coating layer contains 10 to 90 wt % of the particles.3. The polyester film of claim 1 , wherein the particles have an average particle size of 10 to 200 nm and are any one or at least two inorganic particles selected from the group consisting of silica claim 1 , alumina claim 1 , zirconia claim 1 , and titania particles.4. The polyester film of claim 1 , wherein the silane coupling agent represented by Chemical Formula 1 is any one or at least two selected from the group consisting of [3-(2-aminoethylamino)propyl]trimethoxysilane claim 1 , N-(2-aminoethyl-3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane claim 1 , vinyltrimethoxysilane claim 1 , vinyltriethoxysilane claim 1 , 3-acryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane claim 1 , 3-acryloxypropyltriethoxysilane claim 1 , 3-(meth)acryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane claim 1 , 3-(meth)acryloxypropyltriethoxysilane claim 1 , 3-(meth)acryloxypropyltripropoxysilane claim 1 , 3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane claim 1 , and 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane.5. The polyester film of claim 1 , wherein the aqueous coating composition further contains an alcohol based solvent or water.6. The polyester film of claim 1 , wherein when a pH of the particle is alkaline claim 1 , the aqueous coating composition contains a pH adjusting agent for adjusting a pH of the entire ...

Inhibitor Composition for Racks When Using Chrome Free Etches in a Plating on Plastics Process

The invention relates to an aqueous inhibition composition for the inhibition of electrochemical metal plating on polymer surfaces, said inhibition composition comprising an inhibition agent selected from the group of compounds having at least one sulfur and at least one nitrogen atom as well as to a method for the inhibition of an insulated surface of a rack area. The inventive inhibition composition is capable to provide a solution for prohibiting unintended metallization on insulated areas of the racks when non-chromic etching is utilized for plating on plastics processes. 1. An aqueous inhibition composition for the inhibition of electrochemical metal plating on polymer surfaces , said inhibition composition comprising an inhibition agent selected from the group of compounds having at least one sulfur and at least one nitrogen atom.3. The inhibition composition according to claim 1 , wherein said inhibition agent is selected from the group consisting of thioureas claim 1 , thiocarbamates claim 1 , and thiosemicarbazides.4. The inhibition composition according to claim 3 , wherein said inhibition agent is a thiourea.5. The inhibition composition according to claim 1 , said composition having a pH-value between 2 and 13.6. The inhibition composition according to claim 1 , wherein said inhibition agent is comprised in a concentration range of between ≧0.1 g/l and ≦100 g/l.7. The inhibition composition according to claim 1 , additionally comprising at least one buffering agent.8. The inhibition composition according to claim 1 , additionally comprising agents to increase the solubility of the inhibitor compound in the composition.9. The inhibition composition according to claim 1 , additionally comprising one or more swelling agents for the polymer of the rack insulation.10. A method for the inhibition of an insulated surface of a rack area claim 1 , said method comprising the step of contacting the surface with an aqueous inhibition composition comprising an ...

Fluid control films with hydrophilic surfaces, methods of making same, and processes for cleaning structured surfaces

A fluid control film is provided that includes fluid control channels extending along a channel longitudinal axis. Each of the fluid control channels has a surface and is configured to allow capillary movement of liquid in the channels. The fluid control film further includes a hydrophilic surface treatment covalently bonded to at least a portion of the surface of the fluid control channels. The fluid control film exhibits a capillary rise percent recovery of at least ten percent. Typically, the hydrophilic surface treatment includes functional groups selected from a non-zwitterionic sulfonate, a non-zwitterionic carboxylate, a zwitterionic sulfonate, a zwitterionic carboxylate, a zwitterionic phosphate, a zwitterionic phosphonic acid, and/or a zwitterionic phosphonate. A process for forming a fluid control film is also provided. Further, a process for cleaning a structured surface is provided, including providing a structured surface and a hydrophilic surface treatment covalently bonded to at least a portion of the structured surface, and soiling the structured surface with a material. The process also includes removing the material by at least one of submerging the structured surface in an aqueous fluid, rinsing the structured surface with an aqueous fluid, condensing an aqueous fluid on the structure surface, or wiping the structured surface with a cleaning implement.

METHOD FOR PREPARING MODIFIED POLYPROPYLENE FILM

The disclosure belongs to the field of film materials, and discloses a high-temperature resistant modified polypropylene film, and a preparation method and use thereof. The modified polypropylene film includes a polypropylene film, and an oxide layer and/or nitride layer, each of which has a thickness of 20-500 nm, on the surface of the polypropylene film. It can significantly improve the thermal stability and high-temperature withstand voltage property of the polypropylene film by depositing the oxide layer or nitride layer of appropriate thickness on the surface of the polypropylene film by an ALD technology. The modified polypropylene film has high-temperature resistance, such as resistance to at high temperature of 150° C., and very small deformation quantity at high temperature, and can withstand a high breakdown voltage at high temperature. For example, the modified polypropylene film can withstand a voltage of 580 kV/mm at 140° C. The modified polypropylene film has widespread applications in the field of electronic products with high temperature requirements, such as the field of capacitors.

Protection of optical materials of optical components from radiation degradation

An optical system includes a bulk material including a fluorine (F)-containing optical material. The bulk material is exposed to an environment at a pressure ranging from atmospheric to vacuum when the bulk material is under extreme ultra-violet (EUV), vacuum ultra-violet (VUV), deep ultra-violet (DUV) and/or UV radiation. The environment includes at least one type of gas or vapor. The at least one type of gas or vapor includes polar molecules.

BIOFLAVONOID IMPREGNATED MATERIALS

Cellulosic fibrous materials are described which are impregnated with a bioflavonoid composition, the bioflavonoid content of the composition comprising at least naringin and neohesperidin. The use of such impregnated materials is also described, for example as paper or bamboo towels and cardboard, as well as the process for impregnating the materials. 117-. (canceled)18. A dry respiratory mask for use in reducing viral transmission by air , which comprises cellulosic fibres impregnated with a mixture of bioflavonoids comprising at least 70% naringin and neohesperidin.19. The dry respiratory mask of claim 18 , wherein the naringin and neohesperidin together form at least 75% of the bioflavonoid content.20. The dry respiratory mask of claim 18 , wherein the naringin and neohesperidin together form between 75% and 80% of the bioflavonoid content.21. The dry respiratory mask of claim 18 , wherein the mixture of bioflavonoids further comprises one or more compounds selected from the group of neoeriocitrin claim 18 , isonaringin claim 18 , hesperidin claim 18 , neodiosmin claim 18 , naringenin claim 18 , poncirin and rhiofolin.22. The dry respiratory mask of claim 18 , wherein the mixture of bioflavonoids comprises neoeriocitrin claim 18 , isonaringin claim 18 , hesperidin claim 18 , neodiosmin claim 18 , naringenin claim 18 , poncirin and rhiofolin.23. The dry respiratory mask of claim 18 , wherein the mixture of bioflavonoids is uniform throughout the mask.24. A method for preparing a dry respiratory mask suitable for reduction of viral transmission by air claim 18 , which comprises preparing a respiratory mask from cellulosic fibres and impregnating said mask with a mixture of flavonoids which comprises at least 70% of naringin and neohesperidine claim 18 , and drying said mask.25. The method as claimed in claim 24 , wherein said impregnating comprises immersing or spraying said mask of cellulosic fibres.26. The method as claimed in claim 24 , wherein drying comprises ...

Films including a water-soluble layer and a vapor-deposited inorganic coating

Films including a water-soluble polymeric material and a vapor-deposited inorganic coating are disclosed. The water-soluble polymeric material may comprise polyvinyl alcohol. The vapor-deposited inorganic coating may include a metal oxide. The vapor-deposited inorganic coating may include a plurality of microfractures. The films may form part of a package and/or a water-soluble unit dose article.

DIP-FORMED ARTICLE AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION OF DIP-FORMED ARTICLE

A dip-formed article obtained by dip forming a dip-forming composition containing a latex of a carboxyl group-containing nitrile rubber, wherein at least one surface is surface treated, a thickness is 0.02 to 0.2 mm, a coefficient of dynamic friction of the surface treated surface is 0.5 or less, and a tensile strength after surface treatment is 30 MPa or more is provided. 1. A dip-formed article obtained by dip forming a dip-forming composition containing a latex of a carboxyl group-containing nitrile rubber ,wherein at least one surface is surface treated, a thickness is 0.02 to 0.2 mm, a coefficient of dynamic friction of the surface treated surface is 0.5 or less, and a tensile strength after surface treatment is 30 MPa or more.2. The dip-formed article according to claim 1 , wherein an elongation at break after surface treatment is 500% or more.3. The dip-formed article according to claim 1 , wherein a rate of change of tensile strength before surface treatment and after surface treatment is less than 20%.4. The dip-formed article according to claim 1 , wherein the surface treatment is performed using an organohalogenating agent.5. The dip-formed article according to claim 1 , wherein the organohalogenating agent is trichloroisocyanuric acid.6. The dip-formed article according to claim 1 , which is a glove.7. A dip-formed article obtained by dip forming a dip-forming composition containing a latex of a carboxyl group-containing nitrile rubber claim 1 ,wherein at least one surface is surface treated using an organohalogenating agent.8. The dip-formed article according to claim 7 , wherein the organohalogenating agent is trichloroisocyanuric acid.9. A method of production of a dip-formed article comprising:dip-forming a dip-forming composition containing a latex of a carboxyl group-containing nitrile rubber so as to form a dip-formed layer; andsurface treating at least one surface of the dip-formed layer using an organohalogenating agent. The present invention ...

ANTIFOULING ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING ANTIFOULING ARTICLE

To provide an antifouling article having an antifouling layer formed on the surface of an organic material using a fluorinated compound, wherein the antifouling article is excellent in antifouling properties and has durability such as abrasion resistance with respect to the antifouling properties. 1. An antifouling article comprising:a substrate, at least a portion of the surface thereof being made of an organic material;a primer layer disposed on the surface made of the organic material; andan antifouling layer disposed on the primer layer; wherein:the primer layer is a layer formed by using a first silane compound which has a hydrolyzable silyl group and a reactive organic group;the reactive organic group is a group having a linking group and a reactive group, or a reactive group other than a hydrolyzable group;{'sup': 3', '1/2, 'the absolute value of the difference between the SP value of the organic material and the SP value of the reactive organic group is from 0 to 3.0 (J/cm); and'}the antifouling layer is a layer formed by using a second silane compound having a perfluoropolyether group and a hydrolyzable silyl group.2. The antifouling article according to claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the primer layer is from 5 to 100 nm.3. The antifouling article according to claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the antifouling layer is from 10 to 100 nm.4. The antifouling article according to claim 1 , wherein the reactive organic group is a group having at least one reactive group selected from a vinyl group claim 1 , an epoxy group claim 1 , a (meth)acryloxy group claim 1 , an amino group claim 1 , an isocyanate group claim 1 , and a mercapto group.5. The antifouling article according to claim 1 , wherein the first silane compound is at least one member selected from 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane claim 1 , 3-methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane claim 1 , and 3-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane.6. The antifouling article according to claim 1 , wherein the second silane ...

Organic-inorganic composite film and method for manufacturing the same

Disclosed is a method of manufacturing an organic-inorganic composite film. The method includes co-sputtering an inorganic target and a fluorine-containing organic polymer target, thereby simultaneously depositing atoms from the inorganic target and atoms from the fluorine-containing organic polymer target on a substrate. As such, an organic-inorganic composite film is obtained. The organic-inorganic composite film includes a homogeneous, amorphous, and nonporous material composed of carbon, fluorine, oxygen and/or nitrogen, and M. M can be silicon, titanium, aluminum, chromium, or combinations thereof.

HIGHLY-POROUS SEPARATOR FILM WITH A COATING

The invention concerns a biaxially orientated, single- or multi-layered porous film which comprises at least one porous layer and this layer contains at least one propylene polymer; 129.-. (canceled)31. The film as claimed in claim 30 , wherein the porosity is produced by transformation of β-crystalline polypropylene upon drawing the film.32. The film as claimed in claim 31 , wherein the β-nucleation agent is a calcium salt of pimelic acid and/or suberic acid and/or a nanoscale iron oxide.33. The film as claimed in claim 30 , wherein the density of the film is in the range 0.1 to 0.5 g/cm.34. The film as claimed in claim 30 , wherein the thickness of the film is 10 to 100 μm.35. The film as claimed in claim 30 , wherein the propylene polymers are not produced using metallocene catalysts.36. The film as claimed in claim 30 , wherein the inorganic coating comprises inorganic particles with a particle size claim 30 , expressed as the D50 value claim 30 , in the range 0.05 to 15 μm.37. The film as claimed in claim 36 , wherein the inorganic particles are ceramic particles which comprise an electrically non-conducting oxide of the metals Al claim 36 , Zr claim 36 , Si claim 36 , Sn claim 36 , Ti and/or Y.39. The film as claimed in claim 30 , wherein the inorganic particles have a melting point of at least 160° C.40. The film as claimed in claim 30 , wherein the thickness of the inorganic coating is 0.5 μm to 80 μm.41. The film as claimed in claim 30 , wherein the quantity of inorganic coating which is applied is 0.5 g/mto 80 g/m.42. The film as claimed in claim 30 , wherein the quantity of inorganic particles which is applied is 0.4 g/mto 60 g/m.43. The film as claimed in claim 30 , wherein the inorganic coating further comprises a final consolidating binder based on polyvinylidene dichloride (PVDC).44. The film as claimed in claim 30 , wherein the inorganic coating comprises inorganic claim 30 , particles with a minimum compressive strength of 100 kPa.45. The film as ...

Method for manufacturing a fluorescent resin film and fluorescent resin film manufactured thereby

A method of manufacturing a phosphor resin film and a phosphor resin film manufactured thereby are provided. The method of manufacturing a phosphor resin film includes preparing a polymer slurry by mixing a polymer resin and a latent curing agent in a solvent, spreading the polymer slurry such that it has a film shape, drying the spread polymer slurry to form a semi-hardened resin film, and providing phosphor powder to the semi-hardened resin film. A phosphor resin film includes semi-hardened resin film including a polymer resin and a latent curing agent and phosphors uniformly formed on one surface of the semi-hardened resin film.

A MULTIPURPOSE POTENTIATOR COMPOSITION AND THE METHODS THEREOF

Disclosed is a multipurpose potentiator composition comprising: sodium carbonate monohydrate, sodium carbonate anhydrous, potassium nitrate, sodium chloride and water such that the potentiating composition is applied to alter physical or chemical properties or both of a substance on which the potentiating composition is applied. Also provided is a container for holding the composition. 1. A multipurpose potentiator composition , comprising:sodium carbonate monohydrate, sodium carbonate, anhydrous, potassium nitrate, sodium chloride and water such that the potentiating composition is applied to alter physical or chemical properties or both of a substance on which the potentiating composition is applied.2. The multipurpose potentiator composition as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the sodium carbonate monohydrate is 35% of the multipurpose potentiator composition.3. The multipurpose potentiator composition as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the sodium carbonate anhydrous is 30% of the multipurpose potentiator composition.4. The multipurpose potentiator composition as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the potassium nitrate is 20% of the multipurpose potentiator composition.5. The multipurpose potentiator composition as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the sodium chloride is 15% of the multipurpose potentiator composition.6papayachrysanthemum. The multipurpose potentiator composition as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the substance is selected from a group consisting of lady finger claim 1 , pumpkin claim 1 , carrot claim 1 , beans claim 1 , brinjal claim 1 , bottle guard claim 1 , bitter guard claim 1 , jamun claim 1 , banana claim 1 , strawberry claim 1 , mango claim 1 , claim 1 , chicken gravy claim 1 , mutton gravy claim 1 , raw meat claim 1 , boiled egg claim 1 , half boiled egg claim 1 , omlette claim 1 , raw egg claim 1 , raw milk claim 1 , boiled milk claim 1 , market raw milk claim 1 , market boiled milk curd claim 1 , butter milk claim 1 , butter claim 1 , clarified butter ...

SEALING COMPOSITIONS FOR WATER SOLUBLE FILMS AND METHODS OF USING

A sealing composition for use in unit dose packages is provided, including: 70 to 98 wt % water; 1 to 30 wt % of a hydrogen bonding component; and 1 to 30 wt % of a complex forming component. 1. A sealing composition for use in unit dose packages , comprising:70 to 98 wt % water;1 to 30 wt % of a hydrogen bonding component; and1 to 30 wt % of a complex forming component.2. A method of forming a unit dose package , comprising: '19 to 85 wt % of a partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl acetate;', 'providing a free standing film, comprising{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'providing a sealing composition according to ;'}applying the sealing composition to a first surface of the free standing film;contacting a second surface of the free standing film with the sealing composition applied on the first surface to form a seal between the first surface and the second surface.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the free standing film provided further comprises:5 to 70 wt % of a poly(ethylene oxide);1 to 35 wt % of a polyalkylene glycol;0.5 to 25 wt % of a plasticizer;0 to 10 wt % of a poly(isobutylene-co-maleic anhydride) copolymer, wherein the poly(isobutylene-co-maleic anhydride) copolymer is at least partially neutralized; and0 to 10 wt % of an optional additive.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the free standing film provided includes1 to 7.5 wt % of the poly(isobutylene-co-maleic anhydride) copolymer.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the free standing film provided further comprises:0.01 to 1.8 wt % of a polyvinyl pyrrolidone;wherein the weight ratio of the partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl acetate to the polyvinyl pyrrolidone is >10:1.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the free standing film provided includes at least one optional additive selected from the group consisting of a nano clay claim 5 , a defoamer claim 5 , a crosslinking agent and mixtures thereof.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the free standing film provided contains:0.05 to 0.2 wt % of the ...

MULTI-LAYER STRUCTURE HAVING GOOD UV PROTECTION AND SCRATCH PROTECTION

The invention relates to a multi-layer structure containing a thermoplastic substrate, a barrier layer, a UV protection layer, and a cover layer: 1. a thermoplastic substrate material, 2. a barrier coat containing silicon-based precursors, 3. a UV protection layer based on a metal oxide (MeO) having a composition of Me/O>1, preferably >1.2, wherein the metal oxide is selected from the group diethyl zinc, zinc acetate, triisopropyl titanate, tetraisopropyl titanate, cerium-β-diketonate, and cerammonium nitrate, 4. a covering layer, wherein the covering layer is formed of a silicon-based precursor having an element gradient in the oxygen concentration and/or carbon or hydrocarbon concentration, wherein the oxygen content of the cover layer close to the UV light-absorbing layer is less than on the opposite side of the cover layer and the carbon content close to the UV light-absorbing layer greater than on the opposite side of the cover layer, which is characterised by an excellent abrasion protection and a long-term resistance to ageing. 119.-. (canceled)20. A multilayer structure containing , in the following order:1) a thermoplastic support material,2) a barrier layer containing silicon-based precursors,{'sub': y', 'x', 'y', 'x, '3) a UV protection layer based on a metal oxide (MeO) having a composition of Me/O>1, preferably >1.2, where the metal oxide is selected from the group consisting of diethylzinc, zinc acetate, triisopropyl titanate, tetraisopropyl titanate, cerium β-diketonate and cerium ammonium nitrate,'}4) a covering layer, where the covering layer is formed from a silicon-based precursor having an element gradient in the oxygen concentration and/or carbon or hydrocarbon concentration and the oxygen content of the covering layer close to the UV light-absorbing layer is less than on the opposite side of the covering layer and the carbon content near the UV light-absorbing layer is higher than on the opposite side of the covering layer.21. The multilayer ...

COATED POLYPROPYLENE-BASED MOLDED ARTICLE

An object of the present invention is to provide a coated polypropylene-based molded article having an excellent gas barrier property. A coated polypropylene-based molded article according to the present invention includes a molded article formed of a polypropylene-based resin composition and a thin film formed on a surface of the molded article, the polypropylene-based resin composition includes a polypropylene-based resin (D) and a nucleating agent (C), the content of the nucleating agent (C) is from 0.05 to 0.5 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the polypropylene-based resin (D). 2. The coated polypropylene-based molded article according to claim 1 , whereinthe polypropylene-based resin composition includes a polypropylene-based resin (A) satisfying requirements (A-1) and (A-2) and a polypropylene-based resin (B) satisfying requirements (B-1) and (B-2) as the polypropylene-based resin (D), anda content of the polypropylene-based resin (A) is from 1 to 99 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the total mass of the polypropylene-based resin (A) and the polypropylene-based resin (B):(A-1) the polypropylene-based resin (A) is a copolymer of propylene, and one or more olefins selected from the group consisting of ethylene and α-olefins having 4 to 20 carbon atoms;(A-2) a crystalline melting point measured in conformity to JIS-K7121:1987 with a differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) is in a range of 130 to 150° C.;(B-1) the polypropylene-based resin (B) is a propylene homopolymer or a copolymer of propylene, and one or more olefins selected from the group consisting of ethylene and α-olefins having 4 to 20 carbon atoms; and(B-2) a crystalline melting point measured in conformity to JIS-K7121:1987 with a differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) is in a range of 151 to 165° C.3. The coated polypropylene-based molded article according to claim 1 , wherein the polypropylene-based molded article is a container.4. The coated polypropylene-based ...

Thermoplastic polyester particles and methods of production and uses thereof

A method of producing thermoplastic particles may comprise: mixing a melt emulsion comprising (a) a continuous phase that comprises a carrier fluid having a polarity Hansen solubility parameter (dP) of about 7 MPa 0.5 or less, (b) a dispersed phase that comprises a dispersing fluid having a dP of about 8 MPa 0.5 or more, and (c) an inner phase that comprises a thermoplastic polyester at a temperature greater than a melting point or softening temperature of the thermoplastic polyester and at a shear rate sufficiently high to disperse the thermoplastic polyester in the dispersed phase; and cooling the melt emulsion to below the melting point or softening temperature of the thermoplastic polyester to form solidified particles comprising the thermoplastic polyester.

Coated polyester film with a permanent antifog coating and transparency of at least 93 %

The present invention relates to a coated polyester film equipped on at least one side with permanent antifog coating. The film of the invention is suitable for the production of greenhouse blinds, and has specific transparency properties, permanent antifog properties and high UV resistance. The invention further relates to processes for the production of the polyester film of the invention, and also to use thereof. 1. A coated polyester film with transparency of at least 93% comprising:at least one base layer B which comprises a thermoplastic polyester and a UV stabilizer;where the polyester film has a first and a second surface, where a permanent antifog coating has been applied on at least one of the surfaces of the polyester film,and wherein the refractive index of the antifog coating is lower than that of the base layer B.2. The polyester film as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the polyester film is a multilayer film and comprises a layer A which has been applied on the base layer claim 1 , or comprises a layer A and a layer C claim 1 , where the base layer B is arranged between the layer A and the layer C claim 1 , and where the layers A and C comprise a thermoplastic polymer and a UV stabilizer.3. The polyester film as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the polyester film is at least 10 μm and at most 40 μm.4. The polyester film as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the thickness of the polyester film is at least 14 μm and at most 23 μm.5. The polyester film as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least 70% by weight of the base layer B consists of the thermoplastic polyester claim 1 , where at least 85 mol % of the thermoplastic polyester consists of ethylene-glycol- and terephthalic-acid-derived units.6. The polyester film as claimed in claim 5 , wherein at least 70% by weight of the base layer B consists of the thermoplastic polyester claim 5 , where at least 90 mol % of the thermoplastic polyester consists of ethylene-glycol- and terephthalic-acid-derived ...

SUBSTRATE PRE-TREATING USING PHOTOINITIATORS

A method for preparing a coated substrate that includes (a) applying a photoinitiator to a surface of a substrate; (b) exposing the photoinitiator to ultraviolet or ultraviolet-visible radiation to activate the photoinitiator and form a pre-treated surface; and (c) applying a coating composition to the pre-treated substrate to form a coated substrate. The coating composition may be a nanoparticle-containing emulsion. 1. A method for preparing a coated substrate comprising:(a) applying a photoinitiator to a surface of a substrate;(b) exposing the photoinitiator to ultraviolet or ultraviolet-visible radiation to activate the photoinitiator and form a pre-treated surface; and(c) applying a coating composition to the pre-treated substrate to form a coated substrate.2. The method of wherein the coating composition comprises an emulsion that includes nanoparticles dispersed in a liquid claim 1 , where the liquid comprises (i) an oil phase comprising a solvent that is non-miscible with water and (ii) a water phase comprising water or a water-miscible solvent. This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/828,379, filed May 29, 2013. The disclosure of the prior application is considered part of (and is incorporated by reference in) the disclosure of this application.This invention relates to pre-treating substrates prior to coating.Coating processes often require treating the substrate prior to coating to improve properties such as adhesion, wetting uniformity, and compatibility between the substrate and the coating. Such pre-treatments may alter the nature of the substrate surface by modifying the surface chemistry. Known pre-treatments include chemical primers, corona exposure, plasma exposure, and ultraviolet (UV) exposure. The pre-treatment may be done in line with the coating step, or may be done separately.UV activation of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) substrates prior to coating with a self-assembling emulsion to form a ...

METHOD FOR DYEING GOLF BALLS AND DYED GOLF BALLS

A golf ball of a first color is dyed to a second color with an anionic or nonionic disperse dye. Either or both of a pigmented coating layer or an optional clear coating layer on the pigmented coating layer comprises a member selected from the group consisting of polyurethanes, polyureas, polyamides, and combinations thereof, which can be dyed by the anionic or nonionic disperse dye. 1. A method of dyeing an article from a first color to a different color , comprising:providing an article comprising a coating layer of a first color, the coating layer including a polyurethane; andpartially or fully immersing the article in an aqueous dye solution for a time sufficient to dye the coating layer to a second color different from the first color; wherein the aqueous dye solution consists essentially of an anionic dye, a quaternary ammonium compound selected from soluble tetrabutylammonium compounds and soluble tetrahexylammonium compounds, water, and from about 1% by volume to about 50% by volume of a water-soluble organic solvent selected from the group consisting of methanol, ethanol, n-propanol, acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, butyl acetate, and combinations thereof.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a portion less than all of the coating layer of the article is dyed.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the coating layer of the article is a clear coating layer.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the coating layer of the article is a pigmented coating layer.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the polyurethane is a polyester-polyurethane or a polyether-polyurethane.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the polyurethane is a thermoplastic polyurethane.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the polyurethane is a polyurethane elastomer.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the polyurethane is a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer.9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the polyurethane is a thermoplastic polyester- ...

COATED COMPOSITES

A coated composite material comprising a composite substrate comprises a polymeric matrix with fibre reinforcement, a surface of the composite substrate being coated with a two-phase primer layer E and a coating layer A adhered to said outer surface of the two-phase primer layer E. The two-phase primer layer E comprises a reinforcing phase of material elements bound in a predefined distribution by a polymeric phase and at least partially exposed at an outer surface of the primer layer so as to provide a surface texture. 1. A coated composite material comprising:a composite substrate comprising a polymeric matrix with fibre reinforcement;a surface of the composite substrate being coated with:(i) a two-phase primer layer comprising a reinforcing phase of material elements bound in a predefined distribution by a polymeric phase and at least partially exposed at an outer surface of the primer layer so as to provide a surface texture; and(ii) a coating layer adhered to said outer surface of the two-phase primer layer.2. A coated composite material according to claim 1 , wherein the surface texture has a depth claim 1 , determined by the predefined distribution of the reinforcing phase claim 1 , that is chosen depending on the coating layer.3. A coated composite material according to claim 2 , wherein the surface texture is approximately homogenous across the outer surface of the two-phase primer layer.4. A coated composite material according to claim 3 , wherein the two-phase primer layer has a substantially constant thickness.5. A coated composite material according to claim 4 , wherein the reinforcing phase of material elements comprises fibrous elements.6. A coated composite material according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing phase of material elements comprises one or more plastic materials.7. A coated composite material according to claim 1 , wherein the polymeric phase comprises a film adhesive.8. A coated composite material according to claim 1 , wherein a ...

Air-permeable film imparted with oil repellency

Disclosed is an air-permeable film imparted with oil repellency, including a porous body having a surface coated with an oil-repellent agent. The oil-repellent agent contains a linear fluorine-containing hydrocarbon group represented by —R 1 C 5 F 10 CH 2 C 4 F 9 or —R 2 C 6 F 13 , where R 1 and R 2 are each independently an alkylene group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms or a phenylene group, and the porous body is a porous formed body composed of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fine particles that are bound together. This air-permeable film is imparted with oil repellency without significantly reducing its air permeability.

MULTILAYER BODY, COMPRISING A SUBSTRATE LAYER CONTAINING POLYCARBONATE, TALC AND WAX

The invention relates to a multilayer body comprising at least one substrate layer, a metal layer bonded directly thereto and optionally at least one protective layer atop the metal layer, wherein the substrate layer comprises a composition which is obtained by mixing polycarbonate, talc and a specific wax. It was shown that the multilayer bodies obtained are particularly suitable for use as reflectors and (housing) components for light sources and heat sources and displays.

COMPOSITION FOR THE PREVENTION AND ELIMINATION OF ODORS

Articles can be provided with odor resistance by applying a dispersion of a halogenated heterocyclic N-halamine in an inert liquid carrier onto the surface of the article and allowing the inert liquid carrier to penetrate into it. The N-halamine accordingly becomes deposited on the surface of the article after the inert liquid carrier penetrates into the article. This method can be used to provide odor resistance to a variety of substrates, including garbage bags. It can also be used to deposit other functional particulates onto the surface of substrates having sufficient porosity to take up the vehicle. For instance, such functional particles can be oxidants that display antimicrobial and/or enzyme inhibitory efficacy or particles having toxin interaction potentials through oxidative degradation or adsorption of toxic substances in air and/or water, such as fluoride uptake by metal oxide microparticles. 1. A method for manufacturing a medium for purifying fluids which comprises applying a dispersion of a micronized metal oxide in an inert liquid carrier to the surface of a substrate having a high surface area and allowing the inert liquid carrier to penetrate into the substrate leaving the micronized metal oxide stranded on the surface of the substrate.2. The method for manufacturing a medium for purifying fluids as specified in wherein the micronized metal oxide has a high affinity for sequestering contaminants.3. A method for manufacturing a medium for purifying fluids containing toxic compounds which comprises applying a dispersion of a halogenated heterocyclic N-halamine in an inert liquid carrier to the surface of a substrate having a high surface area and allowing the inert liquid carrier to penetrate into the substrate claim 1 , wherein the inert liquid carried does not react with halogen atoms in the halogenated heterocyclic N-halamine claim 1 , wherein the halogenated heterocyclic N-halamine is capable of destroying the toxic compound by oxidative action ...

INFRARED TRANSMISSIVE PRODUCT

An infrared transmissive product includes a body. The body is configured to cover a transmitting unit and a receiving unit for infrared rays in an infrared sensor. The body includes a base made of a transparent plastic having an infrared transmissivity, and a coating film layer that is formed on a rear surface of the base in a transmission direction of infrared rays from the transmitting unit and has an infrared transmissivity. The coating film layer includes dispersed aggregates of particles of a pigment. 1. An infrared transmissive product , comprising:a body configured to cover a transmitting unit and a receiving unit for infrared rays in an infrared sensor, wherein a base made of a transparent plastic having an infrared transmissivity, and', 'a coating film layer that is formed on a rear surface of the base in a transmission direction of infrared rays from the transmitting unit and has an infrared transmissivity, and, 'the body includes'}the coating film layer includes dispersed aggregates of particles of a pigment.2. The infrared transmissive product according to claim 1 , wherein a metal oxide is used as the pigment.3. The infrared transmissive product according to claim 1 , wherein the aggregates have a particle size in a range from 100 nm to 300 nm.4. The infrared transmissive product according to claim 1 , whereina light transmissivity of the infrared transmissive product when a wavelength is 900 nm is 30% or higher, andan L value in a Lab color system of the infrared transmissive product is 30 or greater.5. An infrared transmissive product claim 1 , comprising:a body configured to cover a transmitting unit and a receiving unit for infrared rays in an infrared sensor, wherein a base made of a plastic having an infrared transmissivity, and', 'a coating film layer that is formed on a front surface of the base in a transmission direction of infrared rays from the transmitting unit and has an infrared transmissivity, and, 'the body includes'}the coating film ...

COATING SUBSTRATE BY POLYMERIZATION OF AMINE COMPOUND AND APPARATUS HAVING POLYMER COATED SUBSTRATE

This application features a method of forming a polymer layer on the surface of a substrate using a self-initiating monomer. A polymer layer is formed by polymerization of a monomer on a metal layer to fill or cover defects of the metal layer. The metal layer the polymer layer may be used as an airtight material. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the metal layer comprises a metal foil having a thickness in a range between about 1 μm and about 200 μm claim 1 , wherein the intermediate device further comprises an adhesive layer between the metal layer and the plastic film.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing the intermediate device comprises:providing the plastic film and the metal layer;laminating the plastic film and the metal layer with an adhesive material applied between the plastic film and the metal layer to provide the adhesive layer interposed between the plastic film and the metal layer.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the metal layer comprises a metal deposit formed on the plastic film and has a thickness in a range between about 1 nm and about 50 nm claim 1 , wherein no distinct layer is interposed between the metal layer and the plastic film.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing the intermediate device comprises:providing the plastic film; andconducting a vapor deposition of a metal to form the metal layer on the plastic film.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing the intermediate device further comprises subjecting a surface of the plastic film to a plasma treatment before conducting the vapor deposition claim 1 , wherein the vapor deposition of the metal is performed on the surface of the plastic film.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein causing the polymerization reaction comprises causing the metal layer of the intermediate device to contact the polymerization reaction composition.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polymer layer claim 1 , as a result of polymerization reactions on the metal layer claim 1 , comprises at least ...

COMPOSITE ARTICLE INCLUDING AMORPHOUS CARBON COATING

A composite article including a substrate, having a first major surface, a second major surface; and an amorphous carbon coating overlying the first or the second major surface, where the substrate includes a composition of 1-99 wt. % of an organic polymer and 1-99 wt. % of an inorganic filler. 2. A medical device comprising:a composite article comprising a substrate, having a first major surface, a second major surface; andan amorphous carbon coating overlying the first or the second major surface, wherein the substrate comprising a composition of 1-99 wt. % of an organic polymer and 1-99 wt. % of an inorganic filler.3. The composite article according to claim 1 , wherein the organic polymer comprises a silicone elastomer.4. The composite article according to claim 3 , wherein the silicone elastomer comprises polydimethylsiloxane.5. The composite article according to claim 3 , wherein the inorganic filler comprises silica.6. The composite article according to claim 3 , wherein the silicone elastomer comprises hydride-containing polysiloxane cross-linker.7. The composite article according to claim 3 , wherein the silicone elastomer comprises a metal catalyst.8. The composite article according to claim 3 , wherein the silicone elastomer comprises a rubber.9. The composite article according to claim 3 , wherein a composite article has a Shore A hardness in the range from 5 to 95.10. The composite article according to claim 1 , wherein the composite article has a coefficient of friction of 0.01 to 1.6 against stainless steel surface.11. The composite article according to claim 1 , wherein the composite article has a thickness of at least 0.025 mm.12. The composite article according to claim 1 , wherein the composite has a thickness of not greater than 1000 mm.13. The composite article according to claim 1 , where the amorphous carbon coating comprises hydrogen (a-C:H or hydrogenated amorphous carbon).14. The composite article according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

Ophthalmic lens comprising an oxazolone

The present invention relates to ophthalmic lenses comprising an oxazolone, a preparation method thereof and the use of an oxazolone in an ophthalmic lens to absorb blue light.

PHYSICAL DEPOSITION OF SILICEOUS PARTICLES ON PLASTIC SUPPORT TO ENHANCE SURFACE PROPERTIES

The present invention relates to products and method of preparing and using surface modified polymeric material having siliceous particles deposited thereon. The method and article are disclosed wherein a plastic substrate is provided with high surface area and increase of surface roughness. The methods for treating the surface are provided. 1. Surface modified polymeric material comprising a plurality of silica particles deposited and partially embedded on a surface thereof , wherein said silica particles are bioavailable for interaction with a microorganism or a biological molecule or complex , available for chemical interaction , available for chemical reaction , or a combination thereof.2. The surface modified polymeric material of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of silica particles is a plurality of one type of silica particle claim 1 , a plurality of at least one type of silica particle claim 1 , or a plurality of more than one type of silica particle.3. The surface modified polymeric material of claim 2 , wherein said polymeric material is a plastic material.4. The surface modified polymeric material of any one of - claim 2 , wherein said plurality of silica particles deposited and partially embedded on a surface thereof is deposited on said surface is at or over a melting point of said polymeric material.5. The surface modified polymeric material of any one of - claim 2 , wherein said silica particles are about 10% to about 90% partially embedded in the polymeric material.6. The surface modified polymeric material of any one of - claim 2 , wherein said silica particles cover from about 0.01% to 100% of said surface.7. The surface modified polymeric material of any one of - claim 2 , wherein said silica particle is a nanoparticle claim 2 , a microparticle claim 2 , a nanosphere claim 2 , a microsphere claim 2 , or combinations thereof.8. The surface modified polymeric material of any one of - claim 2 , wherein said silica particles have a diameter of from ...

ETHYLENE-VINYL ALCOHOL COPOLYMER-CONTAINING RESIN COMPOSITION, FILM, LAMINATE, PACKAGING MATERIAL, VACUUM THERMAL INSULATOR, FILM PRODUCTION METHOD, AND LAMINATE PRODUCTION METHOD

Provided is a resin composition that achieves superior appearance characteristics such as a color of a film end (or a roll end) after melt molding, film-breaking resistance, blocking resistance, vapor deposition defects-inhibiting properties, and adhesive strength of a vapor deposition layer. The resin composition contains: an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer; inorganic particles; and an aliphatic carbonyl compound having 3 to 8 carbon atoms, in which the content of the inorganic particles is 50 ppm or greater and 5,000 ppm or less, the aliphatic carbonyl compound is at least one selected from the group consisting of a saturated aldehyde, an unsaturated aldehyde and a saturated ketone, and the content of the aliphatic carbonyl compound is 0.01 ppm or greater and 100 ppm or less. The inorganic particles preferably contain a metal element which is at least one selected from the group consisting of silicon, aluminum, magnesium, zirconium, cerium, tungsten and molybdenum. 1. A resin composition comprising:an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (A);inorganic particles (B); andan aliphatic carbonyl compound (C) having 3 to 8 carbon atoms,whereina content of the inorganic particles (B) is 50 ppm or greater and 5,000 ppm or less,the aliphatic carbonyl compound (C) is at least one selected from the group consisting of a saturated aldehyde (c-1), an unsaturated aldehyde (c-2) and a saturated ketone (c-3), anda content of the aliphatic carbonyl compound (C) is 0.01 ppm or greater and 100 ppm or less.2. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the inorganic particles (B) comprise a metal element which is at least one selected from the group consisting of silicon claim 1 , aluminum claim 1 , magnesium claim 1 , zirconium claim 1 , cerium claim 1 , tungsten and molybdenum.3. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the aliphatic carbonyl compound (C) is at least one selected from the group consisting of the saturated aldehyde (c-1) and the unsaturated ...

BIOFLAVONOID COATED MATERIALS

Polymeric materials are described which have a bioflavonoid coating, the bioflavonoid content of the coating comprising at least naringin and neohesperidin. The use of such coated polymeric materials is also described as well as the process for making the coated polymeric materials. 145-. (canceled)46. A synthetic polymeric material comprising a bioflavonoid coating , wherein a bioflavonoid content of the coating comprises at least 50% wt/wt of a mixture of naringin and neohesperidin.47. The polymeric material of claim 46 , wherein the mixture of naringin and neohesperidin comprises at least 70% wt/wt of the bioflavonoid content of the coating.48. The polymeric material of claim 46 , wherein the mixture of naringin and neohesperidin comprises between 75% to 80% wt/wt of the bioflavonoid content of the coating.49. The polymeric material of claim 48 , wherein the bioflavonoid content of the coating further comprises one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of neoeriocitrin claim 48 , isonaringin claim 48 , hesperidin claim 48 , neodiosmin claim 48 , naringenin claim 48 , poncirin and rhiofolin.50. The polymeric material of claim 46 , wherein the bioflavonoid coating further comprises one or more fruit acids selected from the group consisting of salicylic acid claim 46 , citric acid claim 46 , lactic acid claim 46 , ascorbic acid and malic acid.51. The polymeric material of in a form of a film claim 46 , optionally wherein the film comprises a polymer comprising one or more of polyethylene terephthalate claim 46 , polystyrene claim 46 , polyethylene claim 46 , polypropylene claim 46 , polyvinylchloride claim 46 , polyamide claim 46 , polyvinylidenchloride claim 46 , polyethylenvinyl alcohol claim 46 , polyethylene vinyl acetate claim 46 , neoprene claim 46 , polyurethane claim 46 , nylon claim 46 , latex claim 46 , nitrile rubber or silicone.52. The polymeric material of claim 51 , wherein the polymer comprises polyethylene terephthalate or polystyrene. ...

Layered product and process for producing same

Provided are a laminate that has high smoothness, planar homogeneity, and substrate adhesion and undergoes little change in physical properties even if degradation of surface quality due to physical contact in use has occurred, and a method for producing the homogeneous laminate in a convenient manner in a small number of steps. A laminate includes a substrate made of a polymer material and a partially oxidized thin layer graphite piece layer including partially oxidized thin layer graphite pieces and having an average thickness to of 3.0 nm to 10,000 nm, the layer being formed on the substrate and bonded to the substrate via a chemical bond.

COATING OF A SURFACE

This invention describes a dispersion for coating a polymer surface comprising polyglycerol esters and a surfactant being a neutralized or partially neutralised fatty acid or a neutralized or partially neutralized ester of fatty acids. The dispersion can be diluted into a coating composition, which can be applied as a coating on a polymer surface. The coating has anti-static and anti-fogging effects and can be used for for example a variety of different packaging materials. 1. A dispersion for coating a polymer surface comprising polyglycerol esters and a surfactant being a neutralized or partially neutralised fatty acid or a neutralized or partially neutralized ester of fatty acids.2. The dispersion according to claim 1 , characterized in that claim 1 , the solid content of said dispersion is 10-70 wt %.3. The dispersion according to claim 1 , characterized in that claim 1 , the viscosity of said dispersion at a temperature of 20° C. and a shear rate of 10/s is 0.01-100 Pa s.4. The dispersion according to claim 1 , characterized in that claim 1 , the concentration of said polyglycerol esters is above 10 wt % of the total solid content.5. The dispersion according to claim 1 , characterized in that claim 1 , said surfactant is sodium stearoyl lactylate (SSL).6. The dispersion according to claim 1 , characterized in that claim 1 , the dispersion further comprises monoglyceride.7. The dispersion according to claim 6 , characterized in that claim 6 , the concentration of said monoglyceride is 1-50 wt % of the total solid content.8. The dispersion according to claim 1 , characterized in that claim 1 , the concentration of said surfactant is 0.1-50 wt % of the total solid content.9. The dispersion according to claim 1 , characterized in that claim 1 , said dispersion further comprises a co-surfactant.10. A coating composition for coating a polymer surface comprising a dispersion as described in .11. The coating composition as described in claim 10 , wherein the coating ...

Perovskite-polymer composites and methods

Perovskite-polymer composites including perovskite nanocrystals dispersed in a polymer matrix, wherein the perovskite nanocrystals have an average size of from about 5 nm to about 20 nm. Methods for producing a perovskite-polymer composites that may include contacting a solid material comprising a polymer matrix with a solution comprising a perovskite precursor; allowing the solution to penetrate the solid material to yield a swollen solid material comprising the perovskite precursor dispersed within the polymer matrix; optionally contacting the swollen solid material with an antisolvent; and annealing the swollen solid material to crystallize the perovskite precursor and to yield the perovskite-polymer composite comprising perovskite nanocrystals dispersed in the polymer matrix.

MULTIFUNCTIONAL DIFFUSION BARRIER

A multifunctional diffusion barrier comprising at least one organic polymer and a 2D graphene or 2D graphene derivative material and a method for preparing the multifunctional barrier. The multifunctional diffusion barrier can be used as a liquid and/or gas barrier, or as structural material, or as sealing material, or as a self-cleaning material or as protective material against UV radiation in aeronautical, automotive, marine or building field. The multifunctional diffusion barrier is suitable in producing parts of aircraft such as a fuel tank, a fuel tank conduit and a gasket. 126-. (canceled)27. A multifunctional diffusion barrier comprising at least an organic polymer and between 0.01 and 99.9% by weight of a 2D graphene or 2D graphene derivative material ,wherein an average lateral size of said 2D graphene or 2D graphene derivative material is of between 0.1 μm and 1 mm and has a surface area between 20 and 2600 m2/g; andwherein the multifunctional diffusion barrier comprises a gradient concentration of the 2D graphene or 2D graphene derivative material.28. The multifunctional diffusion barrier according to claim 27 , wherein the gradient concentration of the 2D graphene or 2D graphene derivative material is oriented in a perpendicular direction with respect to a plane of an outermost surface of the multifunctional diffusion barrier.29. The multifunctional diffusion barrier according to claim 27 , wherein the organic polymer is an epoxy resin or a bi-component epoxy resin of an epoxy resin and a hardener.30. The multifunctional diffusion barrier according to claim 27 , wherein the 2D graphene or 2D graphene derivative material is selected from graphene claim 27 , graphene nanoplatelets claim 27 , graphene nanosheets claim 27 , graphene nanoribbons claim 27 , graphene oxide claim 27 , exfoliated graphene claim 27 , reduced graphene oxide claim 27 , multilayer graphene and combinations thereof.31. The multifunctional diffusion barrier according to claim 27 , ...

CONTAINER HAVING EXCELLENT SLIPPING PROPERTY FOR FLUID CONTENTS

A container for containing fluid substance as a content, wherein a container surface that comes in contact with the content is formed of a resin composition that contains a forming-resin and an immiscible-liquid that is immiscible with the fluid substance. The container has markedly improved slipping property for the fluid contents and can be easily produced. 1said container has a multilayered structure that includes, as an intermediate layer, a gas-barrier layer formed of an ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer;an inner surface of said container that comes in contact with said fluid substance is formed of a resin composition that contains a resin for forming and a lubricating liquid that is immiscible with said fluid substance and works to improve the slipping property to said fluid substance;said resin composition contains said lubricating liquid in an amount of not less than 5% by mass; and {'br': None, 'i': 'F=', 'sub': B', 'A', 'B, '(cos θ−cos θ)/(cos θ−cos θ)\u2003\u2003(1)'}, 'the inner surface of said container is covered with, the lubricating liquid at a ratio F represented by the following formula (1),'}wherein θ is a water contact angle on the inner surface of the container formed by said resin composition,{'sub': 'A', 'θis a water contact angle on said lubricating liquid, and'}{'sub': 'B', 'θis a water contact angle on said resin for forming, of not less than 0.46.'}. A container for containing fluid substance as a content, wherein: This application is a Rule 53(b) Continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/763,268 filed Jul. 24, 2015, which is a National Stage of International Application No. PCT/JP2014/052879, filed Feb. 7, 2014, which claims priority from Japanese Patent Application No. 2013-023468, filed Feb. 8, 2013, the contents of all of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.This invention relates to a container having excellent slipping property for fluid content and, particularly, for highly viscous fluid contents.Plastic ...

LOW TEMPERATURE, NANOSTRUCTURED CERAMIC COATINGS

A substrate subject to degradation at temperatures above 100° C. is coated with a nanostructured ceramic coating having a thickness in excess of 100 nm, formed on a surface of the substrate, wherein a process temperature for deposition of the nanostructured coating does not exceed 90° C. The coating may be photocatalytic, photovoltaic, or piezoelectric. The coating, when moistened and exposed to ultraviolet light or sunlight, advantageously generates free radicals, which may be biocidal, deodorizing, or assist in degradation of surface deposits on the substrate after use. The substrate may be biological or organic, and may have a metallic or conductive intermediate layer. 1. A formed polymeric object , comprising:a substrate subject to degradation at temperatures above 100° C.; anda nanostructured ceramic coating having a thickness in excess of 100 nm, comprising at least one of titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, formed by deposition from a supersaturated aqueous solution of ceramic precursor on a surface of the substrate,wherein a process temperature for deposition of the nanostructured coating does not exceed 90° C.2. The formed polymeric object according to claim 1 , wherein the nanostructured ceramic coating comprises titanium oxide.3. The formed polymeric object according to claim 1 , wherein the nanostructured ceramic coating comprises zinc oxide.4. The formed polymeric object according to claim 1 , wherein the nanostructured ceramic coating comprises a photocatalytic coating.5. The formed polymeric object according to claim 1 , wherein the nanostructured ceramic coating comprises at least one of a photovoltaic coating and a piezoelectric coating.6. The formed polymeric object according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a material selected from the group consisting of: wood claim 1 , wood composite materials claim 1 , paper claim 1 , cardboard claim 1 , bamboo claim 1 , cotton claim 1 , linen claim 1 , hemp claim 1 , and jute.7. The formed polymeric ...

METHOD AND DYE MIXTURES FOR MARKING SHAPE MEMORY POLYMERS, AND SHAPE MEMORY POLYMER ARTICLES WITH SWITCHABLE READABILITY

A method for marking an item including a shape memory polymer (SMP) having a visual readable and/or machine readable graphic element on the surface of the item. The method includes pretreating the surface of the item; colouring the surface of the item with a dye solution containing an organic dye and an organic solvent; cleaning and drying the surface of the item; and engraving by at least partially ablating the surface of the item. The dyeing process is suitable for colouring the surface of a shape memory polymer (SMP), wherein the information is engraved in a form of a code or other label on the coloured surface. The colouring causes an increased contrast and thus facilitates machine readability of marking and coding without affecting the other properties of the SMP. 1. A method for marking an item comprising:providing a shape memory polymer (SMP) having a visual readable and/or machine readable graphic element on the surface of the item;pretreating the surface of the item;colouring the surface of the item with a dye solution containing an organic dye and an organic solvent;cleaning and drying the surface of the item; andengraving by at least partially ablating the surface of the item.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the thermomechanical shaping of the shape memory polymer comprises raising the temperature above the transition temperature (T) claim 2 , followed by a lowering of the temperature to below the shape fixing temperature (T).4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the engraving is carried out chemically by etching claim 1 , mechanically by material removal and/or with the aid of a laser.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein{'sub': '2', 'the laser is selected from a COlaser or an excimer laser.'}6. The method according to any of claim 1 , wherein the graphic element is selected from: a geometric figure and/or a character of Chinese claim 1 , Japanese (Kanji) claim 1 , Korean (Hanja) claim 1 , Vietnamese (Chũ Hán) claim 1 , Indian ...

STRUCTURE HAVING EXTERNALLY ADDED REGIONS ON THE SURFACE THEREOF

A structure including a formed body () formed in a predetermined shape and an externally added region formed on the surface of the formed body (), wherein the externally added region has externally added protuberances () of a mixture of a wax component and a liquid () formed on the surface of the formed body () and, further, has a mountain/valley surface formed by the distribution of the externally added protuberances (); and on the externally added region, the surfaces (valley portions) of the formed body 1 are covered with the liquid () at portions among the externally added protuberances (). 1. A structure including a formed body formed in a predetermined shape and an externally added region formed on a surface of said formed body , wherein:said externally added region has externally added protuberances of a mixture of a wax component and a liquid formed on the surface of said formed body and, further, has a mountain/valley surface formed by the distribution of said externally added protuberances; andon said externally added region, the surfaces of said formed body are covered with said liquid at portions among the externally added protuberances.2. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein a difference h of elevation is at least not less than 10 μm between the mountain portion and the valley portion on the mountain/valley surface in said externally added region.4. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein said wax component has a melting point of not lower than 50° C.5. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein said liquid is an oily liquid.6. The structure according to claim 5 , wherein said oily liquid acquires an angle of contact (23° C.) of not more than 45° relative to the surface of said formed body and has a viscosity (25° C.) of not more than 100 mPa·s7. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein said externally added protuberances as well as the surfaces of said formed body among said externally added protuberances are coated with said liquid ...

POLYMERIC FILMS

A polymeric film includes a substrate at least partially coated with hydrophobic particles, the hydrophobic particles include: a metal oxide core; and a hydrocarbon chain having from 2 to 40 carbon atoms, wherein the hydrocarbon chain is chemically bound to the metal oxide core 2. A polymeric film according to claim 1 , wherein the average diameter of the hydrophobic particles is less than or equal to approximately 200 nm.3. A polymeric film according to claim 2 , wherein the average diameter of the hydrophobic particles is less than or equal to approximately 50 nm.4. A polymeric film according to claim 3 , wherein the average diameter of the hydrophobic particles is from approximately 8 nm to approximately 20 nm.5. (canceled)6. A polymeric film according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbon chain is aliphatic.7. A polymeric film according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbon chain is straight or branched.8. A polymeric film according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbon chain has from 6 to 32 carbons; or wherein the hydrocarbon chain has from 6 to 24 carbons.9. (canceled)10. A polymeric film according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbon chain is covalently bound to the metal aluminium oxide core via a functional group.11. A polymeric film according to claim 10 , wherein the functional group comprises any one or a combination of hydroxide claim 10 , carboxylate claim 10 , phosphonate claim 10 , phosphinate claim 10 , thiolate and thiocarboxylate.12. A polymeric film according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrophobic particles are free from fluorine.13. A polymeric film according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a thermoplastic film.14. A polymeric film according to claim 13 , wherein the thermoplastic film comprises polyolefin claim 13 , vinyl polymer or polyacetal film.15. A polymeric film according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a co-extruded bilayer or multilayer film.1618.-. (canceled)19. Use of a polymeric film according to as a food ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING MAGNETIC CORK PARTICLES

This invention refers to a method for producing magnetic cork particles comprising the steps of providing a composition of an alkaline solution and cork particles, with a size comprised between 1 nm and 2 mm, and stirring; Adding an acid solution containing Fe and Fe cations to the composition to cause the magnetization of the cork particles and maintaining the stirring; Filtering the solution obtained to obtain a magnetized cork particles precipitate, and washing the precipitate with water until the washed solution reaches a pH comprised between 4 and 7, and let dry until obtaining stabilized magnetized cork particles, wherein the magnetization of the cork particles is due to the formation of a magnetite coating on the particles, being the magnetite adsorbed on the particle surface. It also refers to magnetized cork particles thus obtained and their uses. 1. A method for producing magnetic cork particles , the method comprising the steps of:a) Providing a composition comprising an alkaline solution containing cork particles, said particles with a size comprised between 1 nm and 2 mm and stirring;b) Adding an acid solution containing Fe3+ and Fe2+ cations to the composition obtained in a) to cause the magnetization of the cork particles and maintaining the stirring;c) Filtering the solution obtained in b) to obtain a magnetized cork particles precipitate, andd) Washing the precipitate with water until the washed solution reaches a pH comprised between 4 and 7 and let dry until obtaining stabilized magnetized cork particles,wherein the magnetization of the cork particles in b) is due to the formation of a magnetite coating on the particles, being the magnetite adsorbed on the particle surface.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the alkaline solution of step a) is NaOH or NH3.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the acid solution has a pH between 1.5 and 2.5.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the acid solution of step b) claim 3 , containing ...

Organic-inorganic composite film and method for manufacturing the same

A method of manufacturing an organic-inorganic composite film is provided. The method includes co-sputtering an inorganic target and a fluorine-containing organic polymer target, thereby simultaneously depositing atoms from the inorganic target and atoms from the fluorine-containing organic polymer target on a substrate. As such, an organic-inorganic composite film is obtained. The organic-inorganic composite film includes a homogeneous, amorphous, and nonporous material composed of carbon, fluorine and/or chlorine, oxygen and/or nitrogen, and inorganic element M. The inorganic element M forms chemical bondings with carbon, fluorine, chlorine, oxygen and/or nitrogen, and wherein the bond length forms therefore is less than 2.78 Å.

Thermal insulating surface structure of cushion for automobile and motorcycle

A thermal insulating surface structure of a cushion for automobiles and motorcycles is provided. The thermal insulating surface structure includes a main body layer. The main body layer is formed from a polyvinyl chloride resin composition. The polyvinyl chloride resin composition includes polyvinyl chloride and a metal complex. Based on a total weight of the polyvinyl chloride resin composition being 100 wt %, an amount of the metal complex ranges from 3 wt % to 20 wt %.

ORGANIC SUBSTRATES HAVING IMPROVED WEATHERABILITY AND MAR RESISTANCE

Provided are polymeric materials that demonstrate excellent mar resistance as well as clarity and weatherability as well as processes for their manufacture. In some aspects a thermoplastic material includes a light stabilizer at or within the surface of the material and a mar resistant coating material layered directly on the surface, optionally without any intermediate primer layer, adhesion promotion layer or material, or other functional layer. 1. A process of forming a mar resistant thermoplastic material comprising:providing a substrate comprising a thermoplastic material;combining a light stabilizer into the thermoplastic material by infusion into a surface of the thermoplastic material, or mixing into said thermoplastic material, or combinations thereof, so as to form a light stabilized surface, the light stabilizer penetrating the surface; andlayering a mar resistant coating onto the light stabilized surface to produce a mar resistant thermoplastic material, wherein the mar resistant material is absent any composition between the light stabilized surface and the mar resistant coating that promotes adhesion of the mar resistant coating to the light stabilized surface and such that the mar resistant coating is directly on the light stabilized surface.2. The process of wherein the mar resistant thermoplastic material is absent an adhesion promoter infused into the surface of the thermoplastic material claim 1 , optionally absent an adhesion promoter coated onto the surface of the thermoplastic material.3. The process of wherein said substrate is polymerized prior to said step of combining.4. The process of wherein the step of combining is by infusing the light stabilizer into the surface of the substrate.5. The process of any one of - wherein said substrate comprises a polycarbonate claim 1 , polyethylene terephthalate (PET) claim 1 , polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) claim 1 , polycarbonate (PC) claim 1 , polylactic acid (PLA) claim 1 , nylon claim 1 , PET ...

FLEXIBLE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD

A flexible printed circuit board (PCB) has stretchability and durability. The flexible PCB includes: a first polymer substrate having flexibility, stretchability, or elasticity; a second polymer substrate having flexibility, stretchability, or elasticity; a conductive track disposed between the first and second polymer substrates and including metal nanowires; and a cured silane coupling agent which bonds the conductive track to at least one of the first and second polymer substrates. 1. A flexible printed circuit board (PCB) comprising:a first polymer substrate having at least one of flexibility, stretchability, and elasticity;a second polymer substrate having at least one of flexibility, stretchability, and elasticity;a conductive track comprising metal nanowires disposed between the first polymer substrate and the second polymer substrate; anda cured silane coupling agent configured to bond the conductive track to at least one of the first polymer substrate and the second polymer substrate.2. The flexible PCB of claim 1 , wherein the first polymer substrate and the second polymer substrate each have a thickness in a range of about 10 μm to about 3 claim 1 ,000 μm.3. The flexible PCB of claim 1 , wherein the first polymer substrate and the second polymer substrate each comprise at least one of a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)-based resin claim 1 , a polyimide (PI)-based resin claim 1 , a polyamide-based resin claim 1 , a polyester-based resin claim 1 , a polyethylene-based resin claim 1 , a polypropylene-based resin claim 1 , a polyurethane-based resin claim 1 , and a polycarbonate-based resin.4. The flexible PCB of claim 1 , wherein the first polymer substrate and the second polymer substrate comprise a PDMS-based resin.5. The flexible PCB of claim 1 , wherein the metal nanowires have an average aspect ratio in a range of about 20 to about 300.6. The flexible PCB of claim 1 , wherein the metal nanowires have an average diameter in a range of about 1 nm to about 500 ...

Polycarbonate Glazing and Method of Preparing the Same

A polycarbonate glazing includes a polycarbonate substrate and a silicon oxide-containing hard coating layer formed on one surface of the substrate, wherein the polycarbonate glazing has a haze difference (ΔHaze) of about 4.5 or less between before and after abrasion, as measured in accordance with ASTM D1003 after 500-cycle testing under conditions of a CS-10F abrasion wheel and a load of 500 g using a Taber Abraser, and has a water contact angle from about 40° to about 60°. The polycarbonate glazing may exhibit excellent abrasion resistance and transparency. 1. A polycarbonate glazing comprising:a polycarbonate substrate; anda silicon oxide-containing hard coating layer formed on a surface of the substrate,wherein the polycarbonate glazing has a haze difference (ΔHaze) of about 4.5 or less between before and after abrasion, as measured in accordance with ASTM D1003 after 500-cycle testing under conditions of a CS-10F abrasion wheel and a load of 500 g using a Taber Abraser, and has a water contact angle from about 40° to about 60°.2. The polycarbonate glazing according to claim 1 , wherein the hard coating layer is formed from a coating solution including a silicone compound.3. The polycarbonate glazing according to claim 2 , wherein the silicone compound comprises a polysiloxane compound claim 2 , a polysilsesquioxane compound claim 2 , or a mixture thereof.4. The polycarbonate glazing according to claim 1 , wherein the polycarbonate substrate has a thickness from about 1 mm to about 10 mm.5. The polycarbonate glazing according to claim 1 , wherein the hard coating layer has a thickness from about 0.1 μm to about 25 μm.6. The polycarbonate glazing according to claim 1 , further comprising:an interlayer formed between the polycarbonate substrate and the silicone hard coating layer,wherein the interlayer is a binding layer, a functional layer, or a stacked structure thereof.7. The polycarbonate glazing according to claim 6 , wherein the binding layer comprises at ...

OPTICAL MEMBER HAVING LOW REFRACTIVE INDEX LAYER

Provided is a resin film, etc. not having the film strength thereof being easily degraded, even when an additive is used. Further, provided is a resin film, etc. having a lower reflectivity. A low refractive index layer (the resin film) comprises a binder. Further, the low refractive index layer comprises hollow particles distributed in the binder. Further, the low refractive index layer comprises a fluorine-containing polymer which is immiscible with the hollow particles. The fluorine-containing polymer which is immiscible with the hollow particles is mostly distributed on the surface of the low refractive index layer. 1. An optical element comprisinga substrate; anda low refractive layer formed on the substrate,wherein the low refractive layer comprises a resin layer that has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface,the first surface is a convex-concave surface, and the second surface is located adjacent to the substrate, andthe resin layer comprises a first binder; hollow particles distributed in the first binder; and a fluorine-containing polymer immiscible with the hollow particles.2. The optical element of claim 1 , wherein the first binder further comprises a silsesquioxane.3. The optical element of claim 1 , wherein the resin layer further comprises a modified silicone compound claim 1 , and a concentration of the modified silicone compound at the convex-concave surface is higher than a concentration of the modified silicone compound at a central part claim 1 , in a thickness direction claim 1 , of the resin layer.4. The optical element of claim 1 , wherein a concentration of the fluorine-containing polymer at the convex-concave surface is higher than a concentration of the fluorine-containing polymer at the central part claim 1 , in the thickness direction claim 1 , of the resin layer claim 1 , the hollow particles are hollow silica particles claim 1 , and the hollow particles have a plurality of relative maximum points in a ...

Transparent Polycarbonate Elements With Alumina Coatings

Polycarbonate elements are coated with an ultrathin alumina coating. These elements are highly resistant to yellowing when exposed to electromagnetic radiation of about 25 to 700 nm in wavelength. Accordingly, the coated polycarbonate elements are useful component of a wide variety of devices, such as aircraft, vehicles, optical devices and LED devices. 1. A device comprising a transparent polycarbonate element , wherein the transparent polycarbonate element is coated on at least one surface with a continuous alumina film having a thickness of up to 200 nm.2. The device of which is an aircraft claim 1 , and the transparent polycarbonate element is a canopy.3. The device of which is an aircraft claim 1 , and the transparent polycarbonate element is a window.4. The device of wherein the transparent polycarbonate element is a protective window claim 1 , barrier or door.5. The device of which is a protective shield.6. The device of which is an optical device claim 1 , and the transparent polycarbonate element is a lens or window.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein the optical device is an eyeglass claim 6 , and the transparent polycarbonate element is a focusing lens.8. The device of claim 6 , wherein the optical device is a camera claim 6 , and the transparent polycarbonate element is a focusing lens.9. The device of claim 6 , wherein the optical device is a microscope or telescope claim 6 , and the transparent polycarbonate sheet is a focusing lens.10. The device of which is an LED claim 1 , and the transparent polycarbonate element is a lens or window.11. The device of claim 10 , wherein the LED is an automotive light.12. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device is an artificial lighting device and the transparent polycarbonate element is a lens claim 1 , diffuser claim 1 , protective cover or bulb material.13. The device of claim 1 , wherein the alumina coating is from 5 to 50 nm thick.14. The device of claim 13 , wherein the alumina coating is from 15 to 35 nm ...

Formation of Superhydrophobic Surfaces

Technologies are described for methods and systems effective for etching nanostructures in a substrate. The methods may comprise depositing a patterned block copolymer on the substrate. The methods may comprise applying a precursor to the patterned block copolymer to generate an infiltrated block copolymer. The precursor may infiltrate into the first polymer block domain and generate a material. The methods may comprise applying a removal agent effective to remove the polymer block domains to the infiltrated block copolymer to generate a pattern of the material. The methods may comprise etching the substrate. The pattern of the material may mask the substrate to pattern the etching. The etching may be performed under conditions to produce nanostructures in the substrate. The methods may comprise removing the pattern of the material and coating the nanostructures and the surface of the substrate with a hydrophobic coating. 1. A method for etching nanostructures in a substrate , the method comprising:depositing a patterned block copolymer on the substrate, wherein the patterned block copolymer includes a first polymer block domain and a second polymer block domain;applying a precursor to the patterned block copolymer on the substrate to generate an infiltrated block copolymer on the substrate, wherein the precursor infiltrates into the first polymer block domain and generates a material in the first polymer block domain and the precursor does not infiltrate into the second polymer block domain;applying a removal agent to the infiltrated block copolymer on the substrate to generate a pattern of the material on the substrate, wherein the removal agent is effective to remove the first polymer block domain and the second polymer block domain from the substrate, and is not effective to remove the material in the first polymer block domain;etching the substrate, wherein the pattern of the material on the substrate masks the substrate to pattern the etching and the etching ...

Preparation of high conductivity copper films

A copper precursor composition contains: a first copper complex of an imine or a first cyclic amine coordinated to a first copper precursor compound; and, a second copper complex of a primary amine or a second cyclic amine coordinated to a second copper precursor compound. A copper precursor composition contains a copper complex of an imine coordinated to a copper precursor compound. The copper precursor composition is thermally degradable at a temperature lower than a comparable composition containing only primary amine copper complexes under otherwise the same conditions to produce a metallic copper film having a resistivity of about 200 μΩ-cm or less. Inks containing the copper precursor composition and a solvent may be deposited on a substrate and sintered to produce a metallic copper film. The substrate with the film thereon is useful in electronic devices.

Organic substrates having improved weatherability and mar resistance

There is a great desire for new organic resin materials that have acceptable weatherability and scratch resistance. Provided are processes and organic resin materials that address these needs. Such materials include a thermoplastic substrate, an adhesion promoter infused into a surface of the thermoplastic such that an inorganic component (IC) of the adhesion promoter is surface exposed and an organic component (OC) of the adhesion promoter penetrates the surface, and a mar resistant coating contacting the substrate absent an intermediate layer. Processes of forming such materials are also provided.

BIOFLAVONOID IMPREGNATED MATERIALS

Cellulosic fibrous materials are described which are impregnated with a bioflavonoid composition, the bioflavonoid content of the composition comprising at least naringin and neohesperidin. The use of such impregnated materials is also described, for example as paper or bamboo towels and cardboard, as well as the process for impregnating the materials. 1. A dry cellulosic fibrous material in the form of a respiratory mask impregnated with a bioflavonoid composition , a bioflavonoid content of the composition comprising at least 70% naringin and neohesperidin.2. The material of claim 1 , wherein the naringin and neohesperidin together form at least 75% of the bioflavonoid content.3. The material of claim 2 , wherein the naringin and neohesperidin together form between 75% and 80% of the bioflavonoid content.4. The material of claim 1 , wherein the bioflavonoid content of the composition further comprises one or more compounds selected from the group of neoeriocitrin claim 1 , isonaringin claim 1 , hesperidin claim 1 , neodiosmin claim 1 , naringenin claim 1 , poncirin and rhiofolin.5. The material of claim 4 , wherein the bioflavonoid content of the composition comprises neoeriocitrin claim 4 , isonaringin claim 4 , hesperidin claim 4 , neodiosmin claim 4 , naringenin claim 4 , poncirin and rhiofolin.6. The material of claim 1 , wherein the bioflavonoid composition is uniform throughout the material.7. The material of claim 1 , wherein the material is paper.8. The material of claim 1 , wherein the material is bamboo fibre.9. A process for impregnating a cellulosic fibrous material in the form of a respiratory mask with a bioflavonoid composition comprising the steps of:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a) immersing or spraying the material or material fibres with the bioflavonoid composition defined in ;'}b) mechanically drying the material.10. A packaged respiratory face mask comprising a dry cellulosic fibrous material impregnated with a ...

POLYCARBONATE RESIN MOLDING MATERIAL FOR ARTICLES TO BE COATED, MOLDED ARTICLE AND COATED MOLDED ARTICLE

Provided is a polycarbonate resin molding material for articles to be coated, containing a polycarbonate resin (A) containing a polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer (A-1) having a specific structure, and a copolymer (B) having a constituent unit derived from butadiene, and a content of the polyorganosiloxane block moiety in entirety of the molding material is in the range of 0.50 to 10% by mass and a content of the constituent unit derived from butadiene in entirety of the molding material is in the range of 1 to 10% by mass. 2. The polycarbonate resin molding material for articles to be coated according to claim 1 , wherein a content of the polyorganosiloxane block moiety comprising the repeating unit represented by the general formula (II) in the (A-1) component is in the range of 0.75 to 15% by mass.3. The polycarbonate resin molding material for articles to be coated according to claim 1 , wherein the (B) component comprises at least one kind selected from a copolymer (B-1) having a constituent unit derived from butadiene claim 1 , acrylonitrile claim 1 , and styrene but not having a constituent unit derived from methyl methacrylate claim 1 , and a copolymer (B-2) having a constituent unit derived from butadiene and methyl methacrylate.4. The polycarbonate resin molding material for articles to be coated according to claim 3 , wherein the (B-1) component is acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene terpolymer (ABS).5. The polycarbonate resin molding material for articles to be coated according to claim 3 , wherein the (B-2) component is at least one kind selected from methyl methacrylate-butadiene-styrene terpolymer (MBS) and methyl methacrylate-butadiene bipolymer (MB).6. The polycarbonate resin molding material for articles to be coated according to claim 3 , wherein the (B) component contains the (B-1) component and the (B-2) component claim 3 , and a content of the (B-1) component is in the range of 8 to 100 parts by mass and a content of the (B-2) component is ...

Resin structure having a liquid layer on the surface thereof

A resin structure comprising a resin formed body ( 1 ) and a liquid layer ( 3 ) formed on a surface of the resin formed body ( 1 ), the liquid layer ( 3 ) having liquid protrusions ( 3 a ) that are locally protruded on the surface thereof. The structure exhibits improved properties on the surface of the resin formed body ( 1 ), such as improved sliding property and non-adhesiveness to various substances maintaining stability as a result of forming the liquid layer ( 3 ).

ANTIBIOFILM AND ANTIMICROBIAL FUNCTIONAL MEMBRANE SPACER

Disclosed herein methods for combating biofouling in a liquid, e.g. an aqueous medium by providing a surface coated with at least one laser-induced graphene (LIG) layer in said liquid medium. Particularly disclosed herein method and devices for treating water comprising passing a water stream through a membrane module equipped with at least one spacer coated with at least one layer of LIG, and optionally by applying an electric potential to the at least one LIG layer to achieve a bactericidal effect in the water stream. Specifically, disclosed herein a polymeric mesh suitable for use as a spacer in a membrane module in water treatment application, said mesh being at least partially coated with LIG. 1. A method for combating biofouling or controlling microorganisms in an aqueous medium , comprising providing a surface coated with at least one laser-induced graphene (LIG) layer in said aqueous medium.2. The method of comprising coating a surface prone to biofilm formation with at least one LIG layer.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said surface comprises a polymer material claim 1 , wherein said method comprises applying a layer of said LIG onto said polymer material to form the at least one LIG layer thereon.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said surface comprises a polymer material claim 1 , wherein said method comprises irradiating said surface with a laser beam to form the at least one LIG layer thereon.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein said surface prone to biofilm formation is a surface of a pipe claim 2 , a watercraft claim 2 , a fuel storage tank claim 2 , or of an element in a water-treatment device.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein said element in a water-treatment device is a membrane spacer.7. The method of further comprising applying electrical potential to said LIG layer.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein said electrical potential is in the range between 0.5 V and 5 V.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein said electrical potential is in the range ...

METHODS OF PROVIDING ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE SILVER

A method for providing electrically-conductive silver-containing metal in a thin film or one or more thin film patterns on a substrate. Electrically-conductive metallic silver is provided from a non-hydroxylic-solvent soluble silver complex represented by the following formula (I): 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electrically-conductive silver metal-containing thin film or electrically-conductive silver metal-containing thin film pattern has a resistivity of less than 1000 ohms/□.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electrically-conductive silver metal-containing thin film or electrically-conductive silver metal-containing thin film pattern has a resistivity of less than 500 ohms/□.4. The method of claim 1 , whereinafter photochemically converting the reducible silver ions to electrically-conductive silver metal, contacting the electrically-conductive silver metal-containing thin film or electrically-conductive silver metal-containing thin film pattern with water or an aqueous or non-aqueous salt solution, andoptionally, drying the electrically-conductive silver metal-containing thin film or electrically-conductive silver metal-containing thin film pattern.5. The method of claim 1 , whereinafter photochemically converting the reducible silver ions to electrically-conductive silver metal, contacting the electrically-conductive silver metal-containing thin film or electrically-conductive silver metal-containing thin film pattern with an aqueous or non-aqueous non-salt solution, andoptionally, drying the electrically-conductive silver metal-containing thin film or electrically-conductive silver metal-containing thin film pattern.6. The method of claim 1 , whereinafter photochemically converting the reducible silver ions to electrically-conductive silver metal, contacting the electrically-conductive silver metal-containing thin film or electrically-conductive silver metal-containing thin film pattern with an aqueous or non-aqueous salt solution,contacting the ...

METHOD OF TREATING NANOPARTICLES

The material properties of structures made with conductive nanoparticles are enhanced by radiation sintering followed by chemical sintering. The conductive nanoparticles may be applied to substrates by methods such as screen printing, inkjet, aerosol and electrospinning and then sintering the conductive nanoparticles on the substrates. 1. A method comprising:a) depositing conductive nanoparticles on a substrate; andb) treating the conductive nanoparticles on the substrate by radiation sintering followed by chemical sintering to form a sintered structure.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the radiation sintering is chosen from photosintering and thermal sintering.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the radiation sintering is photosintering.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the chemical sintering is done by halide vapor or by a halide solution.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the nanoparticles are deposited on the substrate by electrospinning claim 1 , inkjet claim 1 , aerosol claim 1 , gravure printing or screen printing.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the substrate is selected from polyethylene terephthalate claim 1 , polycarbonate claim 1 , polymethyl methacrylate claim 1 , polyethylene naphthalate claim 1 , polyethersulfone claim 1 , cyclic olefin polymer claim 1 , triacetylcellulose claim 1 , polyvinyl alcohol claim 1 , polyimide claim 1 , polystyrene and glass.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the Tof the substrate ranges from 60° C. to 170° C.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the nanoparticles comprise metals claim 1 , metal oxides claim 1 , conductive non-metals or mixtures thereof.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the metals are chosen from silver claim 8 , gold claim 8 , platinum claim 8 , palladium claim 8 , indium claim 8 , rubidium claim 8 , ruthenium claim 8 , rhodium claim 8 , osmium claim 8 , iridium claim 8 , aluminum claim 8 , copper claim 8 , cobalt claim 8 , nickel claim 8 , and iron. The present invention is directed to a method of ...

Graphene-Mediated Metal-Plated Polymer Article and Production Method

Provided is a surface-metalized polymer article, comprising a polymer component, a first layer of multiple graphene sheets coated on a surface of the polymer component, and a second layer of a plated metal chemically, electrochemically or electrolytically deposited on the first layer, wherein the multiple graphene sheets contain single-layer or few-layer graphene sheets selected from a pristine graphene material having essentially zero % of non-carbon elements, or a non-pristine graphene material having 0.001% to 25% by weight of non-carbon elements wherein the non-pristine graphene is selected from graphene oxide, reduced graphene oxide, graphene fluoride, graphene chloride, graphene bromide, graphene iodide, hydrogenated graphene, nitrogenated graphene, doped graphene, chemically functionalized graphene, or a combination thereof and wherein multiple graphene sheets are bonded to the polymer component surface with or without an adhesive resin and the first layer has a thickness from 0.34 nm to 30 μm. 1. A surface-metalized polymer article comprising a polymer component having a surface , a first layer of multiple graphene sheets coated on said polymer component surface , and a second layer of a plated metal deposited on said first layer , wherein said multiple graphene sheets contain single-layer or few-layer graphene sheets selected from a pristine graphene material or a non-pristine graphene material , wherein said non-pristine graphene is selected from graphene oxide , reduced graphene oxide , graphene fluoride , graphene chloride , graphene bromide , graphene iodide , hydrogenated graphene , nitrogenated graphene , doped graphene , chemically functionalized graphene , or a combination thereof and wherein said multiple graphene sheets are bonded to said polymer component surface with an adhesive resin and said first layer has a thickness from 0.34 nm to 30 μm.2. The surface-metalized polymer article of claim 1 , wherein said second layer has a thickness from 0.5 ...

BIOFLAVONOID COATED MATERIALS

Polymeric materials are described which have a bioflavonoid coating, the bioflavonoid content of the coating comprising at least naringin and neohesperidin. The use of such coated polymeric materials is also described as well as the process for making the coated polymeric materials. 145-. (canceled)46. A sterile medical device comprising a synthetic polymeric material having a bioflavonoid coating , wherein the bioflavonoid content of the coating comprises at least naringin and neohesperidin.47. The sterile medical device of claim 46 , wherein the naringin and neohesperidin together form at least 50% of the bioflavonoid content of the coating.48. The sterile medical device of claim 47 , wherein the naringin and neohesperidin together form at least 70% of the bioflavonoid content of the coating.49. The sterile medical device of claim 48 , wherein the naringin and neohesperidin together form at least 75% of the bioflavonoid content of the coating.50. The sterile medical device of claim 49 , wherein the naringin and neohesperidin together form between 75% and 80% of the bioflavonoid content of the coating.51. The sterile medical device of claim 46 , wherein the bioflavonoid content of the coating further comprises one or more compounds selected from the group of neoeriocitrin claim 46 , isonaringin claim 46 , hesperidin claim 46 , neodiosmin claim 46 , naringenin claim 46 , poncirin and rhiofolin.52. The sterile medical device of claim 46 , wherein the bioflavonoid coating further comprises oleuropein.53. The sterile medical device of claim 46 , wherein the bioflavonoid coating further comprises salicylic acid.54. The sterile medical device of claim 46 , wherein the bioflavonoid coating further comprises one or more fruit acids.55. The sterile medical device of claim 54 , wherein the fruit acids are selected from citric acid claim 54 , lactic acid claim 54 , ascorbic acid and malic acid.56. The sterile medical device of claim 46 , wherein the synthetic polymeric ...

FLEXIBLE CONDUCTIVE FILM AND ITS PREPARATION METHOD

A flexible conductive film is comprised of a flexible base and a conductive layer coated on it. The flexible base uses Surlyn resin as the matrix. It uses silver nanowire as the conductive layer. 1. A flexible conductive film , wherein the flexible conductive film comprising: a flexible base film and a conductive layer coated on a surface of the flexible base film , and the flexible base film includes the following parts by weight:70-90 parts of aqueous medium;5-20 parts of Surlyn resin;1-5 parts of antioxidants;Leveling agent 0.5-2 parts;Functional particles 0.1-0.5 parts;1-2 parts of antifoaming agent.2. The flexible conductive film according to claim 1 , wherein the flexible base film has a thickness of 20 to 50 μm.3. The flexible conductive film according to claim 1 , wherein said functional particles are nano TiO claim 1 , nano ZnO claim 1 , nano SiO claim 1 , any one of nano-CeOinorganic nano-filled particles.4. The flexible conductive film according to claim 1 , wherein the aqueous medium is water with a resistivity of 18 MΩ*cm at 25° C.; and the antioxidant is an compound of phosphite and phenolic antioxidants; the leveling agent is an aqueous leveling agent; the antifoaming agent is a silicone antifoaming agent.5. The flexible conductive film according to claim 1 , wherein the conductive layer is a conductive paste coated and cured on a surface of the flexible base film claim 1 , and the conductive paste is made by mixing any one or more of silver nanowires claim 1 , gold nanowires claim 1 , copper nanowires claim 1 , nickel nanowires claim 1 , silver nanoparticles claim 1 , gold nanoparticles claim 1 , copper nanoparticles claim 1 , and nickel nanoparticles.6. The flexible conductive film according to claim 5 , wherein the conductive layer is a silver nanowire conductive paste coated and cured on a surface of the flexible base film.7. The flexible conductive film according to claim 6 , wherein the silver nanowire conductive paste contains 0.1-0.5% of ...

COMPLEX AND MATERIAL CONTAINING SAME FOR OIL-WATER SEPARATION

The present invention relates to a complex and a material containing the same for oil-water separation. The preparation process of the complex is simple. The complex shows lipophilicity, superhydrophobicity, and super water-repellency since a zinc oxide particle layer, in which zinc oxide particles are agglomerated in a micro-nano structure, and a super-hydrophobic coating layer having low surface energy are sequentially formed on a surface of a polymer matrix having a cavernous porous structure, and thus the complex has high oil-water separation efficiency and high durability. When a magnetic particle layer exhibiting magnetism is provided between the zinc oxide particle layer and the super-hydrophobic coating layer, the positional control and collection of the complex is easy, and thus the complex can be helpfully used as a material for oil absorption type oil-water separation, which is used in large-scale oil-water separation, such as the removal of oil spilled into the ocean. 1. A complex comprising:a polymer matrix having a cavernous porous structure;a zinc oxide particle layer formed on the polymer matrix; anda superhydrophobic coating layer formed on the zinc oxide particle layer,wherein the superhydrophobic coating layer includes one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a C10 to C30 fatty acid and a silane compound substituted with a C4 to C20 fluorinated alkyl group and a halogen group.2. The complex of claim 1 , wherein the complex has an average static water contact angle of 150° or more and an average sliding water contact angle of 15° or less.3. The complex of claim 1 , wherein the polymer matrix includes one or more polymers selected from the group consisting of melamine resin and polyurethane.4. The complex of claim 1 , wherein the polymer matrix includes an open pore claim 1 , and the pore has an average size of 50 μm to 1 claim 1 ,000 μm.5. The complex of claim 1 , wherein the zinc oxide particle layer has a structure in which two ...

Rubber or elastomer medical device and method for producing the same

Provided are a rubber or elastomer medical device that is excellent in sliding properties, low protein adsorption properties, low cell adsorption properties, and the durability of these properties (the ability to reduce deterioration of sliding properties, low protein adsorption properties, and low cell adsorption properties), and a method for producing the device. The present invention relates to a rubber or elastomer medical device having a surface treatment layer on at least a part of its rubber or elastomer surface, the surface treatment layer including a functional layer formed of a silane compound containing a polyoxyalkylene group, a metal salt-containing hydrophilic group, a halogen salt-containing hydrophilic group, or a fluorine-containing hydrophobic group.

POLY(METH)ACRYLIMIDE FILM, EASY-ADHESION FILM USING SAME, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH FILMS

Embodiments of the invention relate to a poly(meth)acrylimide film and a method for manufacturing such a film. At least one embodiment provides a poly(meth)acrylimide film that has (i) a total light transmittance of over 90% and (ii) haze of 2.0% or less. This film preferably has retardation of less than 50 nm. The method for manufacturing this film includes the following steps: (A) using a device provided with an extruder and a T die, a poly(meth)acrylimide molten film is continuously extruded from the T die; and (B) the poly(meth)acrylimide molten film is loaded by being fed between a rotating or circulating first mirrored-surface body and a rotating or circulating second mirrored-surface body, and then the film is pressed. During these steps, (C) the surface temperature of the first mirrored-surface body is in the range 100-200° C., and (D) the surface temperature of the second mirrored-surface body is in the range 20-200° C. 1. A poly(meth)acrylimide film , wherein the poly(meth)acrylimide film meets the following properties (i) and (ii):(i) a total light transmittance of higher than 90%; and(ii) a haze of 2.0% or lower.2. The poly(meth)acrylimide film according to claim 1 , wherein the poly(meth)acrylimide film further meets the following property (iii):(iii) a retardation of lower than 50 nm.3. The poly(meth)acrylimide film according to or claim 1 , wherein at least one surface of the poly(meth)acrylimide film has a wetting index of 50 mN/m or higher.4. An easily-adhesive film claim 1 , wherein the easily-adhesive film comprises an anchor coat formed on at least one surface of the poly(meth)acrylimide film according to .5. The easily-adhesive film according to claim 4 , wherein the anchor coat comprises a silane coupling agent having an amino group.6. The easily-adhesive film according to claim 4 , wherein the anchor coat is a thermoplastic urethane anchor coat.7. A hard coat-laminated film claim 4 , wherein the hard coat-laminated film comprises a hard coat ...