СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ БЛОЧНЫХ ИЗДЕЛИЙ ИЗ ПОЛИТЕТРАФТОРЭТИЛЕНА И КОМПОЗИТОВ НА ЕГО ОСНОВЕ

Изобретение относится к области переработки пластмасс, в частности к способу получения блочных изделий, содержащих политетрафторэтилен, и может найти применение для изготовления антифрикционных и уплотнительных деталей в авиа-, судо-, автомобиле-, машино-, мостостроении и других отраслях промышленности. Способ включает формирование заготовок блочного изделия путем прессования порошка, содержащего политетрафторэтилен, размещение неспеченных заготовок в термокамере, заполнение термокамеры инертным газом до атмосферного давления и облучение заготовок гамма-излучениемСо при температуре 335°С до поглощенной дозы 200 кГр. Изобретение обеспечивает упрощение способа получения блочных изделий путем исключения стадии спекания спрессованных заготовок и осуществления прямого перехода от фибриллярной структуры частиц порошка к радиационно-модифицированной структуре и получение блочных изделий обладающих существенно более высокими значениями модуля упругости, износостойкости, напряжения при 10%-деформации ...

СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ПОЛИМЕРНЫХ МАТЕРИАЛОВ

Изобретение относится к радиационной химии и химии высоких энергий по получению, с помощью терморадиационной обработки заготовок, полимерных материалов с улучшенными эксплуатационными характеристиками, в частности политетрафторэтилена (ПТФЭ) и других марок фторопластов, используемых в различных областях промышленности. В частности, касается обработки заготовок высокоэнергетическим ионизирующим излучением при температуре строго выше температуры плавления кристаллической фазы полимера в бескислородной среде. Обработку осуществляют с помощью импульсного линейного ускорителя электронов, генерирующего ионизирующее излучение, до поглощенной дозы 0-500 кГр. В процессе облучения температуру полимера понижают не более 0,5°С/10 кГр, а после обработки ионизирующим излучением полимер подвергают термообработке. Для обработки используют альфа-излучение, гамма-излучение, электронное излучение, облучение протонами и нейтронами с высокими энергиями, излучение от природных источников. Способ обработки обеспечивает ...

Способ получения полимерного субстрата-поглотителя

... 1. СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ПОЛИМЕРНОГО СУБСТРАТА-ПОГЛОТИТЕЛЯ, содержащего обратимо поглощаемые вещества , з а к л ю ч а.ю ш. и и с я в том, что сополимер этилена с винйлацетатом в качестве полимерного гидрофобного субстрата подвергают набуханию в вопных, СПИРТОВЫХ или водно-спиртовых растворах акрилата этиленгликоля или его смеси с диакрилатами этиленгликолей в качестве гидрофильного мономера/в присутствии в качестве ингибитора полимеризации ацетата меди и меди с последуквдей прививкой к субстрату мономера под действием j-излучения, полученный продукт выделяют из раствора и обрабатывают водными растворами нитрата или сульфата меди в качестве поглощаемого вещества. 2. Способ по п. 1, о т ли ч а ю щ и и с я тем, что выделенный из раствора субстрат-поглотитель вторично облучайт утлучами.

POLYMERUEBERZOGENE ACETYLENPOLYMERE UND IHRE HERSTELLUNG

Materialsystem und Verfahren zum Verändern von Eigenschaften eines Kunststoffbauteils

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Verändern von Eigenschaften eines Kunststoffbauteils, wobei Medium in das eine Porosität aufweisende Kunststoffbauteil eingebracht wird und das Medium durch zumindest teilweise Lösen des Kunststoffbauteils mit diesem eine homogene Verbindung eingeht.

Verfahren zur Verbesserung der Oberflaecheneigenschaften von Polyestern

Verfahren zur kovalenten Beschichtung von Polymeren mit zumindest teilweise nucleophilen Kettenenden, oberflächlich beschichtetes Substrat sowie Verwendungsmöglichkeiten

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur kovalenten Beschichtung von Oberflächen von Substraten aus Polymeren mit zumindest teilweise nucleophilen Kettenenden, bei dem die Oberfläche des Substrates mit einem Oxiran kontaktiert und eine Pfropfpolymerisation des Oxirans auf der Substrat-Oberfläche durchgeführt wird. Die Erfindung betrifft zudem ein entsprechend beschichtetes Substrat sowie Verwendungsmöglichkeiten dieses Verfahrens.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SURFACE-HARDENING TREATMENT OF SYNTHETIC RESIN ARTICLES

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Formkoerpern aus vernetzten Pfropfpolymerisaten

Ceramic hob comprises a glass plate with a plastic element made of a cross-linked polymer, side sections and support elements

A ceramic hob consists of a plastic element (12) made of a cross-linked polymer. The cross-linking is achieved by exposure to high-energy radiation, e.g. radioactive beta radiation using cobalt-60. The element forms an outer housing for a glass plate (10), and the plastic is melted onto the component. The plate has side sections (16,18), a ventilation slot, support elements, and heater elements.

Strahlungshärtbare Polyurethane mit verkappten Aminogrupppen

Polyurethane, enthaltend mindestens eine ungesättigte radikalisch oder kationisch polymerisierbare Gruppe und mindestens eine verkappte Aminogruppe.

Liquid repellant surfaces

Deposition of anhydride layers

Plasma coating of footwear

Coatings

Process for producing a security film

Improvements relating to nanocomposites

Plasma polymerized polymer nanocomposites for adhering substrates comprises introducing an atomized monomer and a nanofiller component into a plasma discharge to activate at least part of the monomer and/or nanofiller component; and exposing the join between the substrates to the monomer and nanofiller component to form a polymer nanocomposite in the join. The monomer is 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate and the nanofiller is surface modified silica nanoparticles.

Improvements in the production of graft copolymers

Graft copolymers are produced by subjecting a polymer to high energy ionizing radiation in the presence of a monomer, the grafting being effected on a polymer which normally is not penetrated by the monomer, to form a graft polymer which is penetrable by the monomer by so adjusting the conditions of treatment and hence the polymerization rate of the monomer that the monomer is not fully consumed in the polymerization reaction before it has penetrated through the graft copolymer formed. The polymer may be polytetrafluorethylene or polychlorotrifluoroethylene and the monomer may be methyl methacrylate, vinyl acetate, vinyl chloride, acrylonitrile, vinyl pyrrolidone, acrylamide, styrene, vinyl toluene, butadiene, isoprene, chloroprene or mixtures thereof. Treatment conditions which may be adjusted include radiation intensity, the use of continued or intermittent radiation, the presence or absence of a solvent, and the temperature. Specification 801,528 is referred to.

Improvements in grafting polymers or copolymers

Graft polymers are produced by subjecting a polymer to ionizing radiation, such as b -rays, g -rays, neutrons, accelerated electrons and X-rays, in the presence of oxygen, and then contacting the irradiated polymer with a grafting material capable of being polymerized by free radicals (see Group IV (a)).ALSO:Graft polymers are produced by subjecting a polymer to ionizing radiation, such as b -rays, g -rays, neutrons, accelerated electrons and X-rays, in the presence of oxygen, and then contacting the irradiated polymer with a grafting material capable of being polymerized by free radicals. The polymer may be polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, a polyamide, polyglycolterephthalate, polystyrene, rubber, cellulose acetate, polymethyl methacrylate, or cellulose, and the grafting material may be ethylene, styrene, vinyl or vinylidene chloride, vinyl carbazole, butadiene, acrylonitrile or acrylamide, which may be present in a solution which may also contain a chain transfer agent such as a mercaptan ...

POLYCARBONATE ARTICLE COATED WITH AN ADHERENT DURABLE SILICA FILLED ORGANOPOLYSILOXANE COATING AND PROCESS FOR PRODUING SAME

Coatings

The coating is preferably 1 nm to 15 µm thick and halogen free. The aromatic moiety is preferably a phenyl group. The carbonyl group is preferably acrylic ester or vinyl ester. The preferred composition contains a crosslinking agent, preferably one having multiple olefinic or acetylenic unsaturation, a carbonyl moiety and aromatic moiety, or specifically divinyl adipate (DVA), 1,4-butanediol divinyl ether (BDVE), 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol divinyl ether (CDDE), 1,7-octadiene (17OD), 1,2,4-trivinylcyclohexane (TVCH), 1,3-divinyltetramethyldisiloxane (DVTMDS), diallyl-1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylate (DCHD), glyoxal bis(diallyl acetal) (GBDA) or 1,4-phenylene diacrylate. Most preferably the coating is derived from benzyl acrylate with DVA curing agent. The method can be used to form protective covers on printed circuit boards (PCB).

PROCEDURE FOR THE TRAINING OF UV ABSORBER LAYERS ON SUBSTRATES

PROCEDURE FOR THE MODIFICATION OF POLYMER SURFACES, LIKE THE HYDROXYLIERUNG PRODUCTS RECEIVED FROM POLMYMEROBERFLÄCHEN, AND FROM IT

POLYMERIZE-CASH MONOMER ABSTENTION AQUEOUS COMPOSITION, GAS BARRIER FOIL AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR IT

PROCEDURE FOR STICKING PLASTIC

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION CELEBRATION OF RESPONSIBLE ONES SUBSTRATE COATINGS BY PLASMAODER CORONA ACTIVATED GRAFTING

PROCEDURE FOR THE INCREASE OF FIRMNESS OF A POROUS PLASTIC CONSTRUCTION PART

VERFAHREN ZUR PFROPFUNG VON HOCHPOLYMEREN, INSBESONDERE FASERFORMIGEN HOCHPOLYMEREN

DIRT-HIDING COATING

COMPOSITION FOR THE FIGURATION OF A LASER-MARK-CASH COATING AND A LASER-MARK-CASH MATERIAL WITH ORGANIC ABSORPTION REINFORCEMENT ADDITIVES

MOLDED ARTICLE ON PLASTIC BASIS WITH IMPROVED SURFACE PROPERTIES

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION FROM PIPES BY ILLUMINATING WITH ELECTRON-BEAMS INTERLACED POLYOLEFIN MOLDING MATERIALS.

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF GRAFTING COPOLYMERS OF MEANS OF A HIGH-ENERGY ION BEAM, AS WELL AS THE RECEIVED PRODUCTS.

FILMS FROM PHOTO-INTERLACE-CASH POLYOLEFINS AND THEIR MANUFACTURING PROCESSES.

Procedure for the Verätherung alcoholic hydroxyl groups of basic connections

PROCEDURE FOR THE COATING WITH ACRYLATES

PROCEDURE FOR GRAFTING OF HIGH POLYMERS, IN PARTICULAR FASERFORMIGEN HIGH POLYMERS

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FORMKORPERN

CELL CULTURAL CARRIER WITH SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS AND YOUR PRODUCTION

PROCEDURE FOR THE MODIFICATION OF POLYMER SUBSTRATES BY SURFACE ADJUSTMENT OF CHARACTERISTIC-DETERMINING MACROMOLECULES

SURFACE TREATMENT ORGANIC POLYMERS OF A MATERIAL

INITIATIONSGRUPPENTRAGENDES WATER-SOLUBLE COATING MEANS AND COATING PROCESS

LASER-BY-RADIATIONWELDABLE THERMOPLASTIC MOLDING MATERIALS

OPTICALLY READABLE INFORMATION DISC

THERMAL TREATMENT OF IRRADIATED POLYPROPYLENE

POLYPROPYLENE ARTICLE HAVING MONOMER GRAFTED THEREON BY IRONIZING RADIATION

Coatings for biomedical devices

Method of modifying liquid crystal polymers

Curable monomers

The invention relates to methods and novel a powdered curable monomer which may be used to manufacture bulk polymers, adhesives and coatings composite materials with high percentage weight inclusions of particulate filler materials, more specifically to fibre reinforced polymer composite materials with high percentage weight inclusions of particulate filler materials. The preferred particulate filler materials are carbon nanotubes. The method according to the invention allows greater than 0.5wt% of carbon nanotubes, typically greater 10%wt of carbon nanotubes or other high aspect ratio fillers to be readily incorporated in the resin matrix, before being applied to the fibre reinforcing plys.

IRRADIATED PACKAGING

AN IONIZATION METHOD OF SURFACE OF HIGH MOLECULAR MATERIALS

Waterproof plasma treated footwear with liquid absorbing footbed

Continuous cvd equipment for films and continuous cvd process

METHOD FOR THE PHOTOCHEMICAL ATTACHMENT OF BIOMOLECULES TO A SUBSTRATE

PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVEES

PROTEIN ADSORBENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

Disclosed is a protein adsorbent having both high-speed processability and adsorption capacity suitable not only for analytical applications but also for commercial production. Also disclosed is a method for producing such a protein adsorbent. Specifically disclosed is a protein adsorbent containing a polymer base, a polymer side chain fixed to the surface of the polymer base, and a functional group having a protein adsorbability which is fixed to the polymer side chain. The mass of the polymer side chain is 5-30% of the mass of the polymer base.

PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVEES

APPLYING IONIZING RADIATION TO POLYMER AND GRAFT POLYMERIZING

NON-CRYSTALLINE MESOMORPHOUS POLYPROPYLENE ARTICLES WITH MONOMER GRAFT AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SAME

POLYPROPYLENE ARTICLES AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SAME Polypropylene articles are provided. The polypropylene articles comprise non-crystalline mesomorphous polypropylene having olefinic unsaturation-containing monomers graft-polymerized thereon by ionizing radiation in a dosage sufficient to degrade crystalline polypropylene. The irradiated polypropylene articles retain useful tensile properties after storage periods of as long as at least about four months. Further provided is a method for preparing irradiated polypropylene articles having olefinic unsaturation-containing monomers graft-polymerized thereon comprising the steps of melt extruding polypropylene; quenching the extruded polypropylene immediately after extrusion to provide non-crystalline mesomorphous polypropylene; coating the noncrystalline mesomorphous polypropylene with an ionizing radiation graft-polymerizable monomer; and irradiating the coated noncrystalline mesomorphous polypropylene with a dosage of ionizing radiation ...

IRRADIATING POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITION CONTAINING MONOMER OR POLYMER ADDITIVE

GRAFTING POLYMERS OR COPOLYMERS

CONVERTIBLE BEVERAGE BODY FOR DELIVERY TRUCK OR TRAILER

A beverage body for a delivery truck or trailer that is convertible between being arranged for use in side loading at ground level or rear loading at dock height. The body includes: (a) hinged bulkheads separating the side loading bays that swing out against the roll-up doors on the vehicle sidewalls to provide a completely open interior for rear loading, (b) hinged bay back panels that form the backs of the bays during side loading and that swing down to form a flat upper floor at the floor level of the wheel housing bay for receiving carts and pallets, (c) a longitudinal support beam located entirely below the wheel housing bay floor, and (d) a rear door.

VINYL PAINT-POLYOLEFIN SUBSTRATE

METHOD FOR FORMING FUNCTIONAL LAYERS

The invention relates to a method for forming functional layers on an inorganic or organic substrate, characterised in that a) the inorganic or organic substrate is exposed to a low-temperature plasma, a corona discharge, an intense irradiation and/or a flame-treatment, b) 1) at least one activatable initiator or 2) at least one activatable initiator and at least one ethylenically unsaturated compound in the form of melts, solutions, suspensions or emulsions is/are applied to the inorganic or organic substrate, whereby at least one function regulating group, which regulates the desired surface characteristics of the treated substrate, is incorporated into the activatable initiator and/or the ethylenically unsaturated compound and c) the coated substrate is heated and/or irradiated with electromagnetic waves to regulate the desired surface characteristics. The invention also relates to substrates coated according to said method and to the use of said substrates.

NON-FOULING, ANTI-MICROBIAL, ANTI-THROMBOGENIC GRAFT-FROM COMPOSITIONS

A method for preparing and resulting articles of manufacture comprising a substrate having a surface, a bulk beneath the surface, and a grafted polymer layer on the substrate surface, the substrate surface and the grafted polymer layer, in combination, constituting a modified surface having a fibrinogen adsorption of less than about 125 ng/cm2 in a fibrinogen binding assay in which the modified surface is incubated for 60 minutes at 37 C in 70 µg/mL fibrinogen derived from human plasma containing 1.4 µg/mL I-125 radiolabeled fibrinogen ...

Microporous Membrane, Method of Manufacture, and Method of Use

OPHTALMOLOGICAL APPARATUS MADE UP OF A POLYMERIC SUBSTRATE COMPRISING FLUORATED GROUPS ON THE SURFACE AND PREPARATION PROCESS

Dispositif à usage ophtalmologique, notamment implant ou lentille intraoculaire , comprenant un substrat polymérique contenant des atomes d'hydrogène et ayant des qualités mécaniques traditionnellement requises pour ce type de dispositif, caractérisé en ce que les atomes d'hydrogène présents sur sa surface ont été remplacés par des atomes de fluor, ou des groupements CF, CF2 ou CF3, le fluor total représentant au moins 15% des atomes présents sur cette surface.

SURFACE MODIFIED SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, DEVICES, IMPLANTS, CONTACT LENSES AND THE LIKE

A PROCEDURE AND A DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A PLASTIC COATING ON HOLLOW PLASTIC ARTICLES

The invention concerns the production of a polymer coating on the inside surface of a hollow plastic article by low-pressure plasma polymerization, the gas atmosphere which forms the plasma being generated at radio frequencies and containing an essentially non-polar gaseous or vapour-form starting material which can be polymerized under the plasma conditions used. The gas atmosphere which forms the coating may c1ontain two or more components which, on the one hand, exhibit a preponderant tendency to chain growth or, on the other hand, a preponderant tendency to the formation of branching on cross-linking points. In addition the gas atmosphere may contain a component which counters the formation of dust.

PROCESS FOR MODIFYING THE SURFACE OF POLYMER SUBSTRATES BY GRAFT POLYMERIZATION

The invention relates to a process for modifying the surface of polymer substrates using photochemically initiated graft polymerization, in which the polymer substrate is firstly pretreated with a thermoinitiator and at least one aliphatically unsaturated monomer, and then at least one aliphatically unsaturated monomer is polymerized onto the pretreated polymer substrate. The polymer substrate may consist, for example, of a polyamide, polyurethane, polyether block amide, polyester amide, polyester imide, PVC, polysiloxane, polymethacrylate or polyterephthalate. The modified polymer substrates can be used for producing medical products or hygiene items.

Procédé pour produire un polymère greffé

Procédé pour le greffage d'un monomère polymérisable sur un polymère à l'état d'objet conformé

Procédé de préparation de copolymères greffés et application du procédé

Procédé pour produire un polymère greffé

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Fasern, Folien und Filmen aus modifiziertem Polymermaterial

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Fasern, Folien oder Filmen aus modifizierten synthetischen Additionspolymeren

Verfahren zur Pfropfpolymerisation von olefinisch ungesättigten Monomeren auf aus organischen Polymeren bestehendem Behandlungsgut nicht textiler Art

Improved high-energy-radiation-activated - graft (co) polymerisations

Polymerisation reactions of one or several monomers by free-radial reaction on synthetic copolymer substrate and the monomer(s) to the reaction temp. (in the region of the 2 degrees transition temp. of the high polymer forming the substrate) by irradiating them during each stage of treatment. The monomers may be applied on to the substrate as aqs. or organic solvent solns., as emulsions, suspensions and in some cases, in the gaseous phase.

Graft (co) polymerisation of free radical polymerisable - cmpds onto substrates by ionising radiation

The substrate and the polymerisable compd. are at a reaction temp. lying in the glass transition temp. range of the high polymer forming the substrate. The polymerisable compd. and the substrate are pref. irradiated together while held at the glass transition temp. of the substrate, pref. under oxygen free conditions.

Verfahren zum Veredeln von synthetischen Textilfasern durch Pfropfpolymerisation

Radiation graft polymerization onto non-tex - tile flat goods

Graft (co)polymerisation onto non-textile flat goods, such as films and sheets, of synth, high polymers, having a smooth surface, is caried out by heating the flat article to a temp. close to the polymer Tg, while the flat article is held between carrier bands impregnated with a soln. or emulsion of a cpd. which can be polymerised by high-energy ionising radiation. To bring about graft polymerisation onto only one surface of the flat article, the surface to be treated is brought into close contact with a single carrier band, impregnated with the soln. or emulsion, heated and irradiated. The difficulty of keeping the smooth, difficulty wetted surface of the substrate, and the polymerisable monomer in contact during the graft polymerisation is overcome. The substrate can be given coatings from aq. suspensions without the necessity for pre-treatment. The treated films can be easily dyed with basic dyes.

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG EINES KUNSTSTOFFIMPLANTATES FUER DEN LEBENDEN KOERPER UND VERWENDUNG DES ENTSPRECHEND HERGESTELLTEN IMPLANTATES.

Polyvinylidene fluoride

The resistance to heat and traction of polyvinylidene fluoride (I) are improved by mixing it with trialkyl cyanurate (II) and irradiating the mixture.

Verfahren zur Herstellung von oberflächlich durch aufgepfropftes Polymerisat modifiziertem Polymermaterial

Verfahren zur Herstellung eines als Ionenaustauscher geeigneten vernetzten Polymerisates

Procédé de fabrication de rubans adhésifs adhérant par pression et appareillage pour la mise en oeuvre du procédé

Verfahren zur Veränderung der Oberflächenbeschaffenheit von nichttextilen Gebilden aus thermoplastischen Kunststoffen

Procédé de préparation d'un objet en silicone hydrophile par greffage radiochimique

Radiation graft polymerization onto non-tex - tile flat goods

Graft (co)polymerisation onto non-textile flat goods, such as films and sheets, of synth, high polymers, having a smooth surface, is caried out by heating the flat article to a temp. close to the polymer Tg, while the flat article is held between carrier bands impregnated with a soln. or emulsion of a cpd. which can be polymerised by high-energy ionising radiation. To bring about graft polymerisation onto only one surface of the flat article, the surface to be treated is brought into close contact with a single carrier band, impregnated with the soln. or emulsion, heated and irradiated. The difficulty of keeping the smooth, difficulty wetted surface of the substrate, and the polymerisable monomer in contact during the graft polymerisation is overcome. The substrate can be given coatings from aq. suspensions without the necessity for pre-treatment. The treated films can be easily dyed with basic dyes.

PROCEDURE FOR THE SURFACE MODIFICATION OF TECHNICAL RUBBER GOODS.

Устройство предварительной активации полимеров

Полезная модель относится к устройствам обработки полимерных материалов для улучшения адгезионных свойств лакокрасочных и клеевых покрытий к поверхности изделий без изменения физико-механических свойств материала и может быть использована в легкой и автомобильной промышленности. В устройстве предварительной активации полимеров, содержащем корпус, включающий изолированные друг от друга два электрода для создания между ними электрического поля, штуцера в верхней части корпуса, согласно полезной модели, электроды изготовлены в виде пластин, одна из граней которых выполнена в виде дуги, установлены в корпусе зеркально, при этом корпус выполнен из двух зеркальных смыкающихся половинок с открытым дном. Техническим результатом полезной модели является активация полимерных материалов при атмосферном давлении без предварительной подготовки, снижение энергетических и экономических затрат. 1 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 171 740 U1 (51) МПК C08J 7/18 (2006.01) B29C 71/04 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ФОРМУЛА ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21)(22) Заявка: 2017111690, 06.04.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 06.04.2017 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 06.04.2017 (45) Опубликовано: 14.06.2017 Бюл. № 17 Адрес для переписки: 153000, г. Иваново, пр. Шереметевский, 7, ИГХТУ, отдел патентной и изобретательской работы (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 2180617 C2, 20.03.2002. RU 2027810 C1, 27.01.1995. JPS 6228812 B2, 23.06.1987. EA 8013 B1, 27.02.2007. 1 7 1 7 4 0 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Ивановский государственный химико-технологический университет" (ИГХТУ) (RU) 14.06.2017 R U Дата регистрации: (72) Автор(ы): Богданов Павел Владимирович (RU), Шутов Дмитрий Александрович (RU), Иванов Александр Николаевич (RU) 1 7 1 7 4 0 R U (57) Формула полезной модели Устройство предварительной ...

METHOD FOR MAKING PLASTIC ARTICLES HAVING AN ANTIMICROBIAL SURFACE

Herein are disclosed methods for processing plastic substrate surfaces having inorganic antimicrobial microparticles within. The methods involve providing a plastic substrate having a substrate surface, having inorganic antimicrobial microparticles within the plastic substrate, and exposing the substrate surface to a plasma. 1. A method of making a plastic article having an antimicrobial surface , the method comprising:providing a plastic substrate having a substrate surface, wherein the plastic substrate comprises inorganic antimicrobial microparticles disposed within; andplasma etching the substrate surface to expose a portion of the inorganic antimicrobial microparticles.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the inorganic antimicrobial microparticles comprise a ceramic carrier and at least one antimicrobial metal.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the ceramic carrier is at least one of clay claim 2 , zeolite claim 2 , or silicon dioxide.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the at least one antimicrobial metal is a transition metal.5. The method of wherein the at least one antimicrobial metal is selected from the group consisting of silver claim 4 , gold claim 4 , copper claim 4 , and zinc.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the inorganic antimicrobial microparticles have an average particle size that is at least 1 micrometer.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the inorganic antimicrobial microparticles have an average particle size that is in a range of from 5 micrometers to 10 micrometers.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the inorganic antimicrobial microparticles have an average particle size that is at least an order of magnitude smaller than a smallest dimension of the plastic article.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the inorganic antimicrobial microparticles are stable to processing at temperatures up to 1000° C.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the substrate surface comprises at least 0.1% by area of inorganic antimicrobial microparticles after the plasma ...

Vinyl-Lactam-Based Hydrogel Coatings

The invention relates to a material formed by a polymer substrate and a hydrogel based on vinyl-lactams and ionic methacrylates. The invention also relates to a method for producing this material and to the use thereof for cell culture and cell monolayer engineering, for preparing 3D scaffolds and manufacturing thermosensitive mechanical actuators.

Methods for lowering melt viscosity and improving heat-sealability of polyester and for manufacturing a heat-sealed container or package

The invention relates to methods for lowering the melt viscosity and thereby improving heat-sealability of a polyester. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing a heat-sealed container or package from fibrous- based, polyester-coated packaging material, and a method for heat-sealing polyester. The solution according to the invention is subjecting polyester to electron beam (EB) radiation. The lowered melt viscosity allows a lower heat-sealing temperature, and permits sealing of polyester to an uncoated fibrous surface. The preferred polyester for the invention is polylactide, as such or as blended with another polyester.

Method of use of polylactide and method of manufacturing a heat-sealed paper or board container or package

The invention relates to use of polylactide (PLA) as an extruded polymer coating on paper or board intended for the production of containers and packages, which are heated in a stove or microwave oven. According to the invention a polyfunctional cross-linking agent, such as trialkyl isocyanureate (TAIC), is blended with PLA, and the extruded coating layer is subjected to cross-linking electron beam (EB) radiation. PLA may be used as such or blended with another biodegradable polyester such as polybutylene succinate (PBS). EB radiation has been found to improve adhesion of the coating to the paper or board substrate, heat-scalability of the coating, and heat-resistance of the finished containers and packages.

PHOTOACTIVATABLE FOULING-RESISTANT COPOLYMERS

A photoactivatable fouling-resistant copolymer composed of a photoactivatable monomer and a hydrophilic monomer is disclosed. The photoactivatable monomer includes an aryl ketone derivative having one or more polar groups or alkyl groups. 156-. (canceled)57. A photoactivatable fouling-resistant copolymer comprising:(a) a photoactivatable monomer including an aryl ketone derivative having one or more polar groups or alkyl groups, and(b) a hydrophilic monomer.59. The copolymer of claim 57 , wherein the photoactivatable monomer is present in an amount of 0.1 to 70% by weight based on the total weight of the copolymer.60. The copolymer of claim 57 , wherein the hydrophilic monomer is present in an amount of 30 to 99.9% by weight based on the total weight of the copolymer.61. The copolymer of claim 57 , wherein the photoactivatable monomer comprises the one or more polar groups or alkyl groups.62. The copolymer of claim 57 , wherein the polar group of the photoactivatable monomer comprises at least one of carboxylic acid claim 57 , a sulfonate group claim 57 , a nitro group claim 57 , a hydroxyl claim 57 , carboxy claim 57 , amino claim 57 , amide claim 57 , phosphate or ether group.63. The copolymer of claim 57 , wherein the alkyl group of the photoactivatable monomer or the hydrophilic monomer comprises at least one of a methyl claim 57 , ethyl claim 57 , or propyl group.64. The copolymer of claim 57 , wherein the copolymer has a weight average molecular weight ranging from 5 claim 57 ,000 to 200 claim 57 ,000.65. The copolymer of claim 57 , wherein the photoactivatable monomer comprises at least one unsaturated group.66. The copolymer of claim 57 , wherein the hydrophilic monomer comprises at least one unsaturated group.67. The copolymer of claim 65 , wherein the unsaturated group is a methacrylate claim 65 , acrylate claim 65 , acrylamide claim 65 , vinyl group or mixtures thereof.69. The copolymer of claim 57 , wherein the hydrophilic monomer is a sulfobetaine ...

DIELECTRIC HEATING ADHESIVE FILM AND ADHESION METHOD USING DIELECTRIC HEATING ADHESIVE FILM

A dielectric welding film for welding a plurality of adherends of the same material or different materials through dielectric heating is provided. The dielectric welding film contains an A component in a form of a thermoplastic resin and a B component in a form of a dielectric filler, the A component including at least one resin selected from the group consisting of an olefin-vinyl acetate copolymer and a maleic anhydride-modified polyolefin, the olefin-vinyl acetate copolymer containing 2 mass % or more constituent unit derived from vinyl acetate. 1. A dielectric welding film configured to weld a plurality of adherends of the same material or different materials through dielectric heating , the dielectric welding film comprising:a thermoplastic resin as an A component; anda dielectric filler as a B component, whereinthe A component comprises at least one resin selected from the group consisting of an olefin-vinyl acetate copolymer and a maleic anhydride-modified polyolefin,the olefin-vinyl acetate copolymer comprises a 2 mass % or more constituent unit derived from vinyl acetate, andthe B component is at least one compound selected from the group consisting of zinc oxide, silicon carbide (SiC), and anatase-type titanium oxide.2. The dielectric welding film according to claim 1 , whereina constituent unit derived from olefin in the olefin-vinyl acetate copolymer and the maleic anhydride-modified polyolefin is derived from ethylene or propylene.3. The dielectric welding film according to claim 1 , wherein the B component is zinc oxide.4. The dielectric welding film according claim 1 , whereina mean particle size of the dielectric filler as the B component measured according to JIS Z 8819-2 (2001) is in a range from 0.1 μm to 30 μm.5. The dielectric welding film according to claim 1 , whereinthe B component generates heat when applied with a high-frequency wave ranging from 1 kHz to 300 MHz.6. A welding method using a dielectric welding film configured to weld a ...

MODIFIED WOOD PRODUCT AND A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SAID PRODUCT

The present invention relates to a process for preparing a modified wood product wherein the wood is treated with low-molecular weight resin based on lignin degradation products. The present invention also relates to a modified wood product produced using said process. 1. A process for preparing a modified wood product , comprising the steps of:a) providing lignin;b) degrading the lignin into lignin cleavage products;c) fractionating the lignin cleavage products;d) selecting one or more fractions of lignin cleavage products;e) preparing a phenol-formaldehyde resin comprising the selected lignin cleavage products;f) treating wood with the phenol-formaldehyde resin comprising the selected lignin cleavage products to obtain a modified wood product.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the lignin is degraded by using sodium hydroxide as catalyst or by using a catalyst and microwave energy.3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the lignin cleavage products are chemically modified before step c) by hydroxymethylation.4. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the wood has a moisture content of about 12%.5. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the lignin is kraft lignin.6. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the wood has been thermally modified prior to modification with the phenol-formaldehyde resin comprising the selected lignin cleavage products.7. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the wood is densified during or after treatment with the phenol-formaldehyde resin comprising the selected lignin cleavage products.8. A modified wood product obtained by the process according to .9. The modified wood product according to claim 8 , wherein the wood is a softwood or hardwood.10. The process of further comprising:manufacturing cladding, decking, window and door profiles, light poles, jetties, joinery or furniture with the modified wood product.11. The process of further comprising:chemically modifying the selected lignin cleavage products ...

ANTIFOULING FILM

The antifouling film includes a polymer layer that includes on a surface thereof an uneven structure provided with multiple projections at a pitch not longer than a wavelength of visible light. The polymer layer has a proportion of the number of fluorine atoms relative to the sum of the numbers of carbon atoms, nitrogen atoms, oxygen atoms, and fluorine atoms of 33 atom % or more on the surface of the uneven structure and of 3 atom % or less on average in a region 90 to 120 nm deep from the surface of the uneven structure. The polymer layer has a proportion of the number of nitrogen atoms relative to the sum of the numbers of carbon atoms, nitrogen atoms, oxygen atoms, and fluorine atoms of 4 atom % or less on average in a region 90 to 120 nm deep from the surface of the uneven structure. 1. An antifouling film comprisinga polymer layer that includes on a surface thereof an uneven structure provided with multiple projections at a pitch not longer than a wavelength of visible light,the polymer layer being a cured product of a resin layer containing a release agent and a photo-curable resin and containing carbon atoms, nitrogen atoms, oxygen atoms, and fluorine atoms as constituent atoms,the release agent containing fluorine atoms as constituent atoms,the photo-curable resin containing nitrogen atoms as constituent atoms,fluorine atoms in the release agent being distributed on the surface of the polymer layer,the polymer layer having a proportion of the number of the fluorine atoms relative to the sum of the numbers of the carbon atoms, the nitrogen atoms, the oxygen atoms, and the fluorine atoms measured by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy of 33 atom % or more on the surface of the uneven structure and of 3 atom % or less on average in a region 90 to 120 nm deep from the surface of the uneven structure,the polymer layer having a proportion of the number of the nitrogen atoms relative to the sum of the numbers of the carbon atoms, the nitrogen atoms, the oxygen atoms, ...

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, ...

TRANSPARENT LAYERED FILM, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SAME, AND ELECTRODE FOR TOUCH PANEL

A transparent layered film is produced by forming an anti-water-mark layer on a first side of a transparent resin layer and forming an uneven structure on a surface of the anti-water-mark layer, wherein the anti-water-mark layer comprises a cured product of a curable composition containing a curable resin, a thermoplastic resin, and a metal oxide particle having an average primary particle size of 1 to 100 nm, and the uneven structure has a roughness average Ra of not less than 0.005 and less than 0.03 μm, a mean spacing of profile irregularities Sm of 50 to 300 μm, an average absolute slope Δa of less than 0.1°, and a ten-point average roughness Rz of less than 0.2 μm. Lamination of the film on a glass-containing upper electrode of a touch screen display prevents scattering of glass fragments produced by breakage of the upper electrode, occurrence of water marks, and sparkling on a high-definition display provided with the film. 1. A transparent layered film comprising:a transparent resin layer and an anti-water-mark layer on a first side of the transparent resin layer, the anti-water-mark layer comprising a cured product of a curable composition containing a curable resin, a thermoplastic resin, and a metal oxide particle having an average primary particle size of 1 to 100 nm,wherein the anti-water-mark layer has an uneven surface structure having a roughness average Ra of not more than 0.005 and less than 0.03 μm, a mean spacing of profile irregularities Sm of 50 to 300 μm, an average absolute slope Δa of less than 0.1°, and a ten-point average roughness Rz of less than 0.2 μm.2. The transparent layered film according to claim 1 , wherein the curable resin has three or more polymerizable groups.3. The transparent layered film according to claim 1 , wherein the curable resin comprises a first curable resin having four or less polymerizable groups and a second curable resin having five or more polymerizable groups.4. The transparent layered film according to claim ...

Hydrogel Adhesion to Molded Polymers

Methods for adhering a hydrogel matrix to a molded polymer substrate and its use as a biosensor, e.g., a continuous or episodic glucose monitor, are disclosed. The presently disclosed subject matter provides a method for adhering a hydrogel matrix to a molded polymer substrate, the method comprising: (a) molding a polymer comprising one or more polymer chains with an oxidizer to form a molded polymer substrate; (b) providing a hydrogel matrix comprising a hydrogel, a component comprising one or more acrylate groups or another functional group that can form one or more radicals upon polymerization in the molded polymer substrate, and a photo initiator; (c) combining the molded polymer substrate and the hydrogel matrix; and (d) curing the combined molded polymer substrate and hydrogel matrix for a period of time. 1. A method for adhering a hydrogel matrix to a molded polymer substrate , the method comprising:(a) molding a polymer comprising one or more polymer chains with an oxidizer to form a molded polymer substrate, wherein the oxidizer breaks the one or more polymer chains, and wherein the one or more polymer chains can recombine while retaining one or more putative radicals in the molded polymer substrate;(b) providing a hydrogel matrix comprising a hydrogel, a component comprising one or more acrylate groups or another functional group that can form one or more radicals upon polymerization in the molded polymer substrate, and a photoinitiator;(c) combining the molded polymer substrate and the hydrogel matrix; and(d) curing the combined molded polymer substrate and hydrogel matrix for a period of time to covalently bind the hydrogel matrix to the molded polymer substrate, thereby adhering the hydrogel matrix to the molded polymer substrate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the hydrogel matrix comprises polyethylene glycol dimethacrylate.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the component comprising one or more acrylate groups comprises a polyethylene glycol having ...

LOW-GLOSS CURED PRODUCT HAVING EXCELLENT STAIN RESISTANCE, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR

The present invention relates to a cured product having excellent stain resistance and low gloss, a method of manufacturing the same, and an interior material including the cured product. The cured product according to the present invention is formed by sequentially applying light in different specific wavelength ranges to a composition to cure the composition, thereby being capable of realizing a low gloss of 9 or less, based on a 60 degree gloss meter, without use of a matting agent and excellent stain resistance and exhibiting excellent abrasion resistance. Accordingly, the cured product may be usefully used as an interior material such as a flooring material. 1. A cured product formed of an acrylic resin composition ,wherein the cured product has a surface gloss of 9 or less under a 60° gloss condition, andan average color coordinate deviation (ΔE) before and after iodine contamination of a surface of the cured product that has been contaminated with 1 vol % of an iodine solution at 22±1° C. and 50±5% RH and, after 60 minutes, washed for stain resistance evaluation is 1 or less.2. The cured product according to claim 1 , wherein a weight change in the cured product subjected to a Taber abrasion resistance test 500 times using an H-18 abradant is 400 mg or less.3. The cured product according to claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises 1 to 60 parts by weight of an acrylic oligomer; and 30 to 100 parts by weight of a monomer claim 1 ,wherein the composition comprises 2 parts by weight or less of an initiator based on 100 parts by weight of a sum of the acrylic oligomer and the monomer.4. The cured product according to claim 1 , wherein the acrylic oligomer has a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of 100 to 50 claim 1 ,000.5. The cured product according to claim 1 , wherein the monomer comprises one or more monomers selected from the group consisting of 2-hydroxypropyl(meth)acrylate claim 1 , 4-hydroxybutyl (meth)acrylate claim 1 , 6-hydroxyhexyl (meth) ...

Scrubbing article and method of making same

A scrubbing article ( 10 ) including a substrate ( 12 ) and an e-beam treated texture layer ( 14 ) on a surface of the substrate ( 12 ). The substrate ( 12 ) comprises a material suitable for use as a scrubbing article. The e-beam treated texture layer ( 14 ) is a resin-based material forming a textured abrasive layer ( 14 ) on the surface of the substrate ( 12 ).

METHOD OF MAKING A CROSSLINKED OVERMOLDED ASSEMBLY

A process for making a crosslinked assembly includes steps of: selecting a desired performance parameter for a molded assembly of a first polymeric component and a second polymeric component bonded to the first polymeric component, controlling a first crosslinking percentage for the first polymeric component and a second crosslinking percentage for the second polymeric component independently to provide the desired performance parameter for the assembly, orienting the assembly at an angle between an orientation axis of the assembly and a electron beam direction, exposing the oriented assembly a predetermined number of times (N) to the electron beam operable to deliver a predetermined amount of radiation (R) in the electron beam direction providing a total radiation exposure proportional to (N×R) providing the first component crosslinking percentage and the second component crosslinking percentage, the resulting assembly having the desired performance parameter. 118-. (canceled)19. A process for making a crosslinked assembly comprising the steps of:selecting a desired performance parameter for a molded assembly of a first polymeric component of a first thermoplastic material having a first component wall thickness and a first connection portion, and a second polymeric component of a second thermoplastic material having a second component wall thickness and a second connection portion bonded to the first connection portion,varying for each of the first polymeric component and second polymeric component independently at least one parameter selected from the group consisting of antioxidant additive, crosslinking agent additive, filler additive, pigment additive, and polymer density to provide the desired performance parameter for the assembly after crosslinking by an electron beam operable to deliver a predetermined amount of radiation (R),orienting the assembly at an angle (A) between an orientation axis of the assembly and an electron beam direction,exposing the ...

MODIFIED ACRYLIC RESIN CURED PRODUCT, AND LAMINATE THEREOF, AND PRODUCTION METHODS THEREFOR

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a modified acrylic resin cured product, particularly, a modified acrylic resin film, having excellent lubricity and excellent transparency, and a laminate including the modified acrylic resin film. The modified acrylic resin cured product (C) according to the present invention is obtained by treating the surface of a cured product (X) including an acrylic resin by using a compound (A) containing, in each molecule, one or more anionic hydrophilic groups forming an ion pair with an onium ion of an amino silicone, and one or more groups selected from the group consisting of a group containing a polymerizable carbon-carbon double bond, an amino group, a mercapto group and a hydroxy group. 1. A modified acrylic resin cured product (C) obtained by treating the surface of a cured product (X) composed of an acrylic resinwith a compound (A) comprising, in the molecule,one or more of anionic hydrophilic groups forming an ion pair with an onium ion of an amino silicone, andone or more of groups selected from the group consisting of groups containing a polymerizable carbon-carbon double bond, amino groups, mercapto groups, and hydroxyl groups.2. The modified acrylic resin cured product (C) according to claim 1 , wherein the amino silicone has a molecular weight of 100 to 1 claim 1 ,000 claim 1 ,000.4. The modified acrylic resin cured product (C) according to claim 1 , wherein the surface treatment is carried out in the copresence ofa compound (A′) comprising, in the molecule,one or more of anionic hydrophilic groups forming an ion pair with one or more selected from the group consisting of hydrogen ions, alkali metal ions, alkaline earth metal ions, ammonium ions, and amine ions other than an onium ion of the amino silicone, andone or more of groups selected from the group consisting of groups containing a polymerizable carbon-carbon double bond, amino groups, mercapto groups, and hydroxyl groups.7. The modified acrylic resin ...

Multilayer Coating for Covering Vehicle Body Parts

In a first aspect, the present invention concerns a multilayer coating for covering vehicle body parts, comprising a polymeric facestock layer () which is located between a polymeric top coat layer and a polymeric adhesive layer (), the top coat layer () comprising at least partially cross-linked polyurethane, wherein the at least partially cross-linked polyurethane is the reaction product of a composition comprising a first part and a second part, wherein: 13424. Multilayer coating for covering vehicle body parts , comprising a polymeric facestock layer () which is located between a polymeric top coat layer () and a polymeric adhesive layer () , the top coat layer () comprising at least partially cross-linked polyurethane , characterized in that the at least partially cross-linked polyurethane is the reaction product of a composition comprising a first part and a second part , wherein:the first part comprises between 0.1 and 99.9 wt. % of solvent- or waterborne thermally curable polyurethane precursor material, as based on the total weight of said composition; andthe second part comprises between 0.1 and 99.9 wt. % of UV-curable polyurethane precursor material, as based on the total weight of said composition.2. Multilayer coating according to claim 1 , wherein said composition comprises solvent- or waterborne polyurethane precursor material in an amount between 20.0 and 60.0 wt. % and UV-curable polyurethane precursor material in an amount between 40.0 and 80.0 wt. % claim 1 , as based on the total weight of said composition.3. Multilayer coating according to claim 1 , wherein the solvent- or waterborne thermally curable polyurethane precursor material comprises one or more polyester polyols claim 1 , polycaprolactone polyols and/or polycarbonate polyols next to one or more polyoxyalkylene claim 1 , polyester and/or polybutadiene compounds terminated by two or more isocyanate functional groups.4. Multilayer coating according to claim 1 , wherein the UV-curable ...

WATER-SOLUBLE COMPOSITION, PRODUCTION METHOD FOR CURED PRODUCT THEREOF, AND CURED PRODUCT THEREOF, AND ACYL PHOSPHINATE

Provided are: a water-soluble composition which has excellent storage stability and is adaptable to a wide range of light sources and capable of forming a highly fine pattern; a method of producing a cured product of the same; a cured product of the same; and an acylphosphinate. The water-soluble composition contains: an acylphosphinate (A) represented by Formula (I) below, wherein Xrepresents an aryl group having 6 to 15 carbon atoms; Xrepresents a linear alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms or the like; A represents an alkali metal ion or the like; and m represents a number of 1 to 3; and a compound (B) having a group represented by Formula (II) below, wherein Rrepresents a hydrogen atom or the like; Zrepresents an oxygen atom or the like; Rrepresents a hydrogen atom or the like; Zrepresents an alkylene group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; n represents a number of 0 to 30; * means a bond; and, when the compound (B) has plural groups represented by Formula (II), plural Rs, Zs, Zs and n's are each optionally the same or different. 2. The water-soluble composition according to claim 1 , wherein Xin the Formula (I) is a 2 claim 1 ,4 claim 1 ,6-trimethylphenyl group.3. The water-soluble composition according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the Formula (I) claim 1 , Xis a phenyl group and A is NHYYY.4. The water-soluble composition according to claim 1 , wherein{'sup': m+', '+', '1', '2', '3, 'A in the Formula (I) is NHYYY, and'}{'sup': 1', '2', '3, 'at least one hydrogen atom of Y, Yand Yis substituted with a hydroxy group.'}5. The water-soluble composition according to claim 1 , wherein Zin the Formula (II) is —NR—.6. The water-soluble composition according to claim 1 , further comprising a coloring agent (C).7. A method of producing a cured product claim 1 , comprising curing the water-soluble composition according to by irradiation with light or heating.8. A cured product obtained from the water-soluble composition according to .10. The acylphosphinate according to ...

METHOD FOR SELECTIVELY BINDING TARGET MOLECULE TO POLYMER MOLDED BODY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING TARGET MOLECULE-BOUND POLYMER MOLDED BODY USING THE SAME

The present invention provides a new method for modifying a polymer molded body and binding a target molecule. The method for selectively binding a target molecule to a polymer molded body of the present invention includes: a pretreatment step of irradiating a selected surface of a polymer molded body with light in the presence of a compound radical; and a binding step of reacting a target molecule with the polymer molded body after the pretreatments to bind the target molecule to the selected surface of the polymer molded body, wherein the compound radical is a radical containing one element selected from the group consisting of Group 15 elements and Group 16 elements, and a Group 17 element. 1. A method for selectively binding a target molecule to a polymer molded body , comprising:a pretreatment step of irradiating a compound radical with light in a reaction system comprising a polymer molded body and the compound radical to modify a surface of the polymer molded body; anda binding step of bringing a target molecule into contact with the polymer molded body after the pretreatments to bind the target molecule to a selected surface of the polymer molded body, whereinin the pretreatment step,the selected surface is modified by selectively irradiating the selected surface on the surface of the polymer molded body with light in a presence of the compound radical, or irradiating the compound radical with light while masking a surface other than the selected surface on the surface of the polymer molded body, wherein the compound radical is a radical containing one element selected from the group consisting of Group 15 elements and Group 16 elements, and a Group 17 element.2. The method according to claim 1 , whereinthe target molecule is at least one functional molecule selected from the group consisting of coloring molecules, fluorescent molecules, biological molecules, drug molecules, catalyst molecules, coating material molecules, fragrance molecules, adsorbate ...

ORGANIC RESIN LAMINATE

An organic resin laminate comprising an organic resin substrate and a multilayer coating system on a surface of the substrate is provided. The multilayer coating system can include a plasma layer which is a dry hard coating obtained from plasma polymerization of an organosilicon compound, and an intermediate layer (II) on the substrate which is a cured coating of a wet coating composition comprising (A) a specific reactive UV absorber, (B) a multi-functional (meth)acrylate, and (C) a photopolymerization initiator. (B) a multi-functional (meth)acrylate, and (C) a photopolymerization initiator. The laminate has a high level of abrasion resistance and improved adhesion and weather resistance. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first oxygen flow rate of less than or equal to 100 sccm per plasma source.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first oxygen flow rate of less than or equal to 50 sccm per plasma source.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the first oxygen flow rate of less than or equal to 10 sccm per plasma source.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first plasma coating is deposited using expanding thermal plasma deposition.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising flashing off solvent from the wet coating before the UV curing.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising molding the substrate prior to applying the wet coating claim 1 , wherein the organic resin substrate comprises polycarbonate claim 1 , a blend comprising polycarbonate claim 1 , or a copolymer comprising polycarbonate.9. The method of claim 1 , further characterized in that the laminate shows a value of at least 97% in an adhesion test of immersing in ion exchanged water at 65° C. for 10 days according to ASTM D870 and measuring adhesion by a tape test according to ASTM D3359-09 claim 1 , Test Method B.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the delta haze value is up to 2.0%.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the multi-functional (meth)acrylate comprises urethane (meth)acrylates ...

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 ...

METHOD FOR MODIFYING SURFACE AND SURFACE MODIFIED ELASTIC BODY

The present invention provides a method for surface-modifying a rubber vulcanizate or a thermoplastic elastomer, which can cost-effectively provide a variety of functions, such as remarkable sliding properties or biocompatibility, according to the application. The present invention relates to a method for surface-modifying a rubber vulcanizate or a thermoplastic elastomer as a modification target, the method including: step 1 of forming polymerization initiation points A on a surface of the modification target; step 2 of radically polymerizing a non-functional monomer starting from the polymerization initiation points A to grow non-functional polymer chains; step 3 of washing the modification target on which the non-functional polymer chains are grown; step 4 of forming polymerization initiation points B on a surface of the non-functional polymer chains; and step 5 of radically polymerizing a fluorine-containing functional monomer starting from the polymerization initiation points B to grow fluorine-containing functional polymer chains. 133-. (canceled)34. A method for surface-modifying a rubber vulcanizate or a thermoplastic elastomer as a modification target , the method comprising:step 1 of forming polymerization initiation points A on a surface of the modification target;step 2 of radically polymerizing a non-functional monomer starting from the polymerization initiation points A to grow non-functional polymer chains;step 3 of washing the modification target on which the non-functional polymer chains are grown;step 4 of forming polymerization initiation points B on a surface of the non-functional polymer chains; andstep 5 of radically polymerizing a fluorine-containing functional monomer starting from the polymerization initiation points B to grow fluorine-containing functional polymer chains,the washing being carried out with at least one selected from the group consisting of hot water at a temperature of 50° C. to 150° C., steam, and an organic solvent,the non ...

THERMOPLASTIC SURFACES COMPRISING DIRECT BONDED CHEMICAL SEALANTS

This disclosure is directed to methods for preparing thermoplastic surfaces suitable for the application of paint, adhesives, or surfacing films and the structures derived or derivable from these methods. The disclosure is also directed to composite structures comprising a thermoplastic substrate comprising a chemical sealant direct bonded to a surface thereof, the chemical sealant providing a surface suitable for adhering adhesives, paints, and/or surfacing films to the thermoplastic surfaces. 1. A composite structure comprising a thermoplastic substrate comprising a chemical sealant direct bonded to a surface thereof.2. The composite structure of claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic substrate comprises:(a) polyaryletherketone such as polyether ether ketone (PEEK), polyether ketone ketone (PEKK), polyether ketone (PEK), polyether ether ketone ketone (PEEKK), or polyether ketone ether ketone ketone (PEKEKK);(b) a polymer containing a phenyl group directly attached to a carbonyl group, optionally wherein the carbonyl group is part of an amide group, such as polyarylamide (PARA);(c) a polyphenylene sulfide (PPS);(d) a polyphenylene oxide (PPO); or(e) a polyetherimide (PEI).3. The composite structure of claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic substrate comprises a thermoplastic polymer whose linkages are susceptible to at least partial photolytic cleavage upon irradiation by actinic radiation of sufficient intensity wherein the actinic radiation includes radiation with at least one wavelength in the range from about 10 nm to about 450 nm.4. The composite structure of claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic substrate comprises a thermoplastic polymer whose linkages are susceptible to at least partial photolytic cleavage upon irradiation by at least one wavelength (optionally 1 claim 1 , 2 claim 1 , 3 claim 1 , or 4 wavelengths) of actinic radiation at an energy in a range from about 0.5 J/cmto about 300 J/cmat the at least one wavelength.5. The composite structure of claim 4 , ...

Macroinitiators for hydrophilic coatings on latex and applications thereof

Provided herein are methods comprising the use of a macroinitiator and application protocols to apply a hydrophilic coating to latex, or natural rubber, and compositions resulting from such methods. This coating results in e.g., an increased sense of lubrication when in contact with water or an aqueous solution.

Active energy beam-curable resin composition, resin molding, and method for producing resin molding

Provided are: a resin composition with which it is possible to form a cured film having excellent weather resistance and wear resistance; and a resin molding having said cured film. An active energy beam-curable resin composition containing a radical polymerizable compound and a photopolymerization initiator (d), wherein said radical polymerizable compound contains 57-90 mass % of (a) caprolactone-modified mono- or poly-penta erythritol poly (meth)acrylate represented by formula (1) and 10-43 mass % of (b) urethane (meth)acrylate synthesized from a polycarbonate polyol having a branched alkyl structure and an average molecular weight falling within the range of 500-1000, a diisocyanate having an alicyclic structure, and a mono (meth)acrylate containing a hydroxyl group. In formula (1), each X independently represents a caprolactone-modified (meth)acryloyl group, a (meth)acryloyloxy group, or a —OH group.

ANION-EXCHANGE MEMBRANE, AND ELECTROCHEMICAL ELEMENT AND ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE HAVING SAME

Provided is an anion-exchange membrane including: a substrate composed of a film of ultrahigh molecular weight polyolefin; and a graft chain having the following structural unit. 2. The anion-exchange membrane according to claim 1 , whereinthe substrate is an unstretched film, andthe anion-exchange membrane has a dry thickness of 100 μm or less.3. The anion-exchange membrane according to claim 1 , wherein{'sub': 1', '5, 'Lto Lare each independently a hydrogen atom or a structure represented by the formula (2-1),'}{'sub': 1', '5, 'any one of Lto Lis a structure represented by the formula (2-1),'}{'sub': '6', 'Lis a hydrogen atom,'}{'sub': '1', 'Mis an alkylene group having 3 to 6 carbon atoms,'}{'sub': '1', 'Zis a nitrogen atom, and'}{'sub': '2', 'Zis an oxygen atom.'}4. An electrochemical element comprising the anion-exchange membrane according to .5. An electrochemical device comprising the electrochemical element according to . The present invention relates to an anion-exchange membrane, an electrochemical element including the anion-exchange membrane, and an electrochemical device including the anion-exchange membrane.Known examples of electrochemical devices, which provide electrical energy through a chemical reaction or which cause a chemical reaction upon input of electrical energy, include various batteries and hydrogen production devices.Polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFCs), which are a type of electrochemical device, employ a polymer electrolyte membrane as an ion exchange part. PEFCs have the advantage of being operable at lower temperatures than other types of fuel cells and having high output density, and are therefore highly expected to become widely used in the future. Conventional PEFCs are typically of the cation-exchange type employing a cation-exchange membrane that conducts hydrogen ions. However, in recent years, there have been an increasing number of reports of anion-exchange PEFCs employing an anion-exchange membrane, partly because anion- ...

HARD COAT FILM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

A hard coat film having excellent adhesion (particularly adhesion over time) to a hard coat layer when a cycloolefin polymer film is used as a base material. The hard coat film comprises a hard coat layer containing an ionizing radiation curable resin laminated on at least one surface of a cycloolefin polymer base film via a primer layer. The primer layer has an arithmetic average surface roughness (Ra) in the range of 0.5 nm to 15.0 nm, and a surface of the primer layer has a static friction coefficient in the range of 0.6 to 2.0. 1. A hard coat film comprising a hard coat layer containing an ionizing radiation curable resin laminated on at least one surface of a cycloolefin polymer base film via a primer layer.2. The hard coat film according to claim 1 , wherein the primer layer has an arithmetic average surface roughness (Ra) in the range of 0.5 nm to 15.0 nm claim 1 , and a surface of the primer layer has a static friction coefficient in the range of 0.6 to 2.0.3. The hard coat film according to claim 2 , wherein the surface of the primer layer has a ratio of static friction coefficient to dynamic friction coefficient (static friction coefficient/dynamic friction coefficient) of 2.5 or less.4. The hard coat film according to or claim 2 , wherein the primer layer has a surface free energy of 22 mN/m or more.5. The hard coat film according to claim 2 , wherein the surface of the primer layer has a water contact angle of 110 degrees or less.6. The hard coat film according to claim 2 , wherein the hard coat layer contains claim 2 , as the ionizing radiation curable resin claim 2 , a polyfunctional acrylate having three or more (meth)acryloyloxy groups per molecule.7. A method for producing a hard coat film having a hard coat layer containing an ionizing radiation curable resin on a cycloolefin polymer base film via a primer layer claim 2 , the method comprising:applying a primer layer paint to the cycloolefin polymer base film, followed by drying to form a primer ...

SURFACE-MODIFYING METHOD AND ELASTIC BODY WITH MODIFIED SURFACE

The present invention aims to provide a method for modifying a surface of a rubber vulcanizate or a thermoplastic elastomer, which can impart excellent sliding properties and excellent durability against repeated sliding motion, and allow the surface to maintain the sealing properties, without using expensive self-lubricating resins. The present invention relates to a method for modifying a surface of an object of a rubber vulcanizate or a thermoplastic elastomer, the method including: Step 1 of forming polymerization initiation points on the surface of the object; and Step 2 of radical-polymerizing a monomer starting from the polymerization initiation points to grow polymer chains on the surface of the object. 143.-. (canceled)44. A gasket for syringes , at least partially having a surface modified by a method for modifying a surface of an object of a rubber vulcanizate or a thermoplastic elastomer ,the method comprising:Step 1 of forming polymerization initiation points on the surface of the object; andStep 2 of radical-polymerizing a monomer starting from the polymerization initiation points to grow polymer chains on the surface of the object.45. A tire , at least partially having a groove surface modified by a method for modifying a surface of an object of a rubber vulcanizate or a thermoplastic elastomer ,the method comprising:Step 1 of forming polymerization initiation points on the surface of the object; andStep 2 of radical-polymerizing a monomer starting from the polymerization initiation points to grow polymer chains on the surface of the object.46. The gasket for syringes according to claim 44 ,wherein the rubber vulcanizate or the thermoplastic elastomer contains an allylic carbon atom adjacent to a double bond.47. The gasket for syringes according to claim 44 ,wherein the polymerization initiation points are formed through adsorption of a photoinitiator onto the surface of the object.48. The gasket for syringes according to claim 47 ,wherein the ...

PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING CURED POLYMERIC PRODUCTS BY ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

Disclosed herein are processes for production of a cured polymeric product which processes include using rubber particles to form a rubber layer, applying liquid binder to form a bound layer from the rubber layer, and curing, whereby repetition of steps allows for formation of additional layers and ultimately production of the cured polymeric product. 117-. (canceled)18. A process for producing a cured polymeric product by additive manufacturing , comprising:providing an additive manufacturing device comprising a source of actinic radiation, a tank capable of containing a binder, and a support structure;forming rubber particles into a first rubber layer upon the support structure, wherein the rubber particles comprise at least one conjugated diene-monomer containing polymer and reinforcing filler, preferably carbon black, silica, or a combination thereof;applying liquid binder to the first rubber layer to form a first bound layer, wherein the liquid binder comprises a curable polymeric mixture and optionally a cure package;sequentially forming additional rubber layers upon the first bound layer and applying liquid binder to at least some of the additional rubber layers to form additional bound layers; andeffecting curing by applying actinic radiation, heat, or a combination thereof to one or more of the bound layers,thereby producing a cured polymeric product.19. The process of claim 18 , wherein the rubber particles have an average particle size of about 10 microns to about 1000 microns.20. The process of claim 18 , wherein the at least one conjugated diene monomer-containing polymer of the rubber particles comprises uncured rubber.21. The process of claim 18 , wherein the at least one conjugated diene monomer-containing polymer of the rubber particles comprises cured rubber.22. The process of claim 18 , wherein the rubber particles are in powder form.23. The process of claim 18 , wherein the rubber particles are in paste form.24. The process of claim 18 , wherein ...

SURFACE MODIFICATION METHOD AND SURFACE-MODIFIED ELASTIC BODY

Methods are provided for surface-modifying a rubber vulcanizate or a thermoplastic elastomer. The methods allow these objects to have a lubricating surface layer chemically fixed thereon and thus exhibit excellent lubricity and excellent lubricant durability, instead of having a resin coating which has drawbacks such as reduction in lubricity due to e.g. separation or peeling of the coating during movement within a vessel or tract. Further, the methods have good productivity and good economic efficiency. Included is a method for surface-modifying an object made of a rubber vulcanizate or a thermoplastic elastomer, the method including: step 1 of forming polymerization initiation points on a surface of the object; and step 2 of radically polymerizing a monomer starting from the initiation points by irradiation with UV of 300-400 nm to grow polymer chains on the surface so that a modification layer of 70-1200 nm thickness is formed on the surface. 1. A method for surface-modifying an object made of a rubber vulcanizate or a thermoplastic elastomer , the method comprising:step 1 of forming polymerization initiation points on a surface of the object; andstep 2 of radically polymerizing a monomer starting from the polymerization initiation points by irradiation with ultraviolet light having a wavelength of 300 to 400 nm to grow polymer chains on the surface of the object so that a modification layer having a thickness of 70 to 1,200 nm is formed on the surface.2. A method for surface-modifying an object made of a rubber vulcanizate or a thermoplastic elastomer , the method comprisingstep I of radically polymerizing a monomer by irradiation with ultraviolet light having a wavelength of 300 to 400 nm in the presence of a photopolymerization initiator to grow polymer chains on a surface of the object so that a modification layer having a thickness of 70 to 1,200 nm is formed on the surface.3. The method according to claim 1 ,wherein the step 1 comprises adsorbing a ...

HETERGENOUS CATALYSIS FOR THE ACETIC ACID PRODUCTION BY METHANOL CARBONYLATION

Disclosed is a heterogeneous catalyst for producing acetic acid by carbonylation of methanol. In the heterogeneous catalyst, a rhodium complex ion is ionically bonded to an insoluble catalyst support, and the insoluble catalyst support includes a fluoropolymer having a quaternary pyridine radical alone or in combination with an acetate radical grafted on the surface thereof. According to the disclosure, a fixed-bed bubble column reactor can be easily designed. In addition, a special device for catalyst separation is not required, and thus the device manufacturing cost can be saved, the operating cost can be reduced due to process simplification, and productivity can be greatly increased. 1. A heterogeneous catalyst for producing acetic acid by carbonylation of methanol , wherein a rhodium complex ion is ionically bonded to an insoluble catalyst support , and the insoluble catalyst support includes a fluoropolymer having a quaternary pyridine radical alone or in combination with an acetate radical grafted on a surface thereof.2. The heterogeneous catalyst of claim 1 , wherein grafting the pyridine radical as a ligand on the surface of the fluoropolymer is achieved by diluting vinylpyridine in a solvent to a concentration of 20 wt % to 70 wt % claim 1 , adding Mohr's salt as a polymerization inhibitor thereto claim 1 , and irradiating cobalt gamma rays.3. The heterogeneous catalyst of claim 1 , wherein grafting the pyridine radical and the acetate group as a ligand to the surface of the fluoropolymer is achieved by mixing more than 0 mol % but not more than 35 mol % of vinyl acetate with vinylpyridine to obtain a vinylpyridine/vinyl acetate mixture claim 1 , diluting the vinylpyridine/vinyl acetate mixture in a solvent to a concentration of 20 wt % to 70 wt % claim 1 , adding Mohr's salt as a polymerization inhibitor thereto claim 1 , and irradiating cobalt gamma rays.4. The heterogeneous catalyst of any one of claims 1 , wherein the fluoropolymer for grafting is any ...

Hard coat film

A high-hardness hard coat film having a reduced degree of curling and an ionizing ray polymerizable resin composition for forming the hard coat layer of such a hard coat film are provided. The hard coat film includes a resin film and a hard coat layer disposed on the surface of the resin film. The hard coat layer is formed of a cured product of a photopolymerizable composition containing an acrylic component, a hyperbranched acrylate resin, a silicone component, and silica particles. The cured product is produced by exposure to ionizing rays.

POLYMERIC DEVICES AND METHODS OF MAKING

Some polymeric devices, as described herein, can be made of a first layer and a second layer bonded together with one or more microfluidic channels defined internal to the device. The first layer and the second layer may each include a substrate and a polymer bonded to the substrate. The two layers may be bonded through a polymer network that interpenetrates the polymers in the first and second layers. This disclosure also describes methods of bonding together polymeric articles. The methods include diffusing polymerizable monomers and radical forming initiators into the surfaces of one or both of the polymers, putting the surfaces into contact, and initiating polymerization to create a polymer network that interpenetrates the polymers. 1. A method of making a polymeric device , the method comprising: a first article having a first surface; and', 'a second article having a second surface;, '(a) providing(b) contacting the first surface with a radical forming initiator;(c) contacting the first surface with polymerizable monomers to create a polymer layer;(d) attaching the second surface of the second article to the polymer layer; and(e) initiating polymerization of the polymer layer such that the first article is bonded to the second article.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polymer layer comprises a hydrogel.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polymer layer has anti-biofouling properties.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polymer layer comprises poly-PEG acrylate claim 1 , polyacrylamide claim 1 , poly(glycerol) claim 1 , poly(2-oxazoline) claim 1 , poly(hydroxyfunctional acrylate) claim 1 , poly(vinylpyrrolidone) claim 1 , peptides claim 1 , or peptoids.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polymer layer comprises one or more microfeatures.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein at least one microfeature is a microchannel.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polymerizable monomers comprise a polymerizable polyethylene glycol (“PEG”).8. The method of claim ...

Method for making photochromic contact lenses

Described herein is a method for producing photochromic contact lenses, in particular, photochromic silicone hydrogel contact lenses. The method comprises a step of cast molding of a lens-forming composition including an iniferter to form an unprocessed contact lens having iniferter moieties covalently incorporated into its polymer matrix and a step of iniferter-induced graft-polymerization of a photochromic vinylic monomer to the polymer matrix only in its central region which is circular and concentric with the central axis of the unprocessed contact lens. The obtained photochromic contact lens has a central pupillary region that only can undergo a reversible color change upon exposure to UV/HEVL-radiation.

POLYMER-BASED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

Aspects described herein are directed to compositions, systems, and methods of manufacturing a polymer-based construction material comprising polymeric resin, filler such as calcium carbonate (CaCO), and titanium oxide (TiO). A surface of the polymer-based construction material may be treated such that the surface energy is increased from the material's inherent value to a predetermined value of at least 40 dynes/cm. Further, the surface energy of the treated surface may persist within 20% of the predetermined value for at least three days. 1. A method of preparing a polymer-based construction material for future surface painting , the method comprising:{'sup': '2', 'sub': '2', 'in response to a treatment of a surface of the polymer-based construction material, increasing a surface energy of the surface from a first surface energy to a second surface energy of at least 40 dynes/cm, the polymer-based construction material comprising a polymeric composition comprising a polymeric resin, a filler, and titanium oxide (TiO);'}wherein the surface energy of the surface persists within 20% of the second surface energy for at least three days from the treatment of the surface.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the treatment comprises a non-mechanical treatment of the surface or a mechanical treatment of the surface.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the non-mechanical treatment comprises a plasma or corona treatment.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the non-mechanical treatment comprises an application of a UV curable composition claim 2 , the UV curable composition including a monomer claim 2 , oligomer claim 2 , adhesion promoter claim 2 , gloss adjusting fillers claim 2 , photoinitiators claim 2 , or pigments; and wherein the method further comprises:curing the application of the UV curable composition with radiation from a mercury arc lamp, a microwave powered sealed mercury arc lamp, or LED array;wherein the radiation is between 350 nm and 420 nm.5. The method of claim ...

LOW EMISSION POLYPROPYLENE FOAM SHEETS

The invention relates to a process for the production of a foam having low organic compounds emissions, to polypropylene foamed products obtainable by the process, and to a process for the manufacture of low organic compounds emission articles comprising a foam for use in cars and food packaging. The process comprises the steps of: a) providing a foam comprising a propylene composition comprising a high melt strength propylene (HMS-PP) homopolymer or copolymer or combinations thereof, said HMS-PP foam having a melt strength of at least 25 cN at a maximum speed of at least 200 mm/s and a melting temperature of at least 135° C. and b) subjecting the HMS-PP foam to a thermal treatment at a temperature Tt which is preferably between 5 and 15° C. below the melting temperature Tm of the HMS-PP for a duration between preferably 1 and 10 minutes. 1. A process for production of a foam having low organic compounds emissions , the process comprising the steps of:{'sup': '2', 'a) providing a foam comprising a propylene composition comprising a high melt strength propylene (HMS-PP) homopolymer or copolymer or combinations thereof, said HMS-PP foam having a melt strength of at least 25 cN at a maximum speed of at least 200 mm/s, as measured in a Rheotens apparatus using a capillary die with a diameter of 2 mm and a length of 6 mm and a temperature of 200° C. with an acceleration of the melt strand drawn down of 120 mm/sec, and a melting temperature of at least 135° C. measured according to ISO-11357-3 by DSC analysis,'}b) subjecting the HMS-PP foam to a thermal treatment at a temperature Tt which is between 5 and 40° C. below the melting temperature Tm of the HMS-PP for a duration between 1 min and 2 hours.2. The process of wherein the thermal treatment is done at a treatment temperature Tt between 5 and 15° C. lower than the melting temperature of the HMS-PP and for a duration between 1 and 10 minutes.3. The process of wherein the melting temperature Tm of the HMS-PP foam is at ...

POLYMERIC SUBSTRATES WITH ATTACHED THIOCARBONYLTHIO-CONTAINING GROUPS

First articles with covalently attached thiocarbonylthio-containing groups are provided. More specifically, the first articles are a functionalized substrate that contains a solid polymeric substrate with a plurality of thiocarbonylthio-containing groups covalently attached directly to carbon atoms in a polymeric backbone of the solid polymeric substrate. Methods of making the first articles with covalently attached thiocarbonylthio-containing groups are provided. Additionally, second articles and methods of using the first articles to generate second articles with covalently attached polymeric chains are provided. 1. A method of making a first article comprising a functionalized substrate , the method comprising:providing a solid polymeric substrate;generating free radicals on a surface of the solid polymeric substrate to form a treated substrate; andreacting the free radicals of the treated substrate with a fluid comprising a thiocarbonylthio-containing compound to covalently bond a plurality of thiocarbonylthio-containing groups directly to carbon atoms in a polymeric backbone of the solid polymeric substrate and forming the functionalized substrate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating free radicals on the surface of the solid polymeric substrate comprises:applying a coating layer comprising a type II photoinitiator to the surface of the solid polymeric substrate; andirradiating the coating layer with ultraviolet radiation to abstract hydrogen atoms from the solid polymeric substrate to form the treated substrate.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the thiocarbonylthio-containing compound is present when generating free radicals on the surface of the solid polymeric substrate.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating free radicals on the surface of the solid polymeric substrate to form the treated substrate comprises exposing the solid polymeric substrate to electron beam radiation claim 1 , gamma radiation claim 1 , or to a plasma.5. The method of ...

Method of producing amine adduct of conductive composite, method of producing amine adduct liquid of conductive composite, and method of producing conductive film

Provided is a method of producing an amine adduct of a conductive composite, including: adding an amine compound to a conductive polymer dispersion liquid which contains water and a conductive composite containing a π conjugated conductive polymer and a polyanion at a mass ratio of the π conjugated conductive polymer to the polyanion of 1:3 to 1:7.5 to precipitate an amine adduct of the conductive composite.

RESIN-RUBBER COMPOSITE

A resin-rubber composite in which a polyamide-based resin-molded product or a polyphenylene sulfide-based resin-molded product is directly vulcanization-bonded to a peroxide-crosslinkable nonpolar rubber composition, which forms a rubber layer, without interposing an adhesive, wherein both resin-molded products have a polymerized film with a radical, which is formed by activating the surface of the product, in the case of polyamide-based resin-molded products, by low-pressure plasma treatment by a microwave method using inert gas, or by activating the surface of the product, in the case of polyphenylene sulfide-based resin-molded products, by low-pressure plasma treatment by a microwave method using active gas, and then performing low-pressure plasma treatment by a microwave method using a hydrocarbon-based monomer in both cases. The resin-rubber composite can be effectively used for drum seals, automobile parts such as side cover seals for transmissions, anti-vibration rubber, resin rubber laminate hoses, and the like. 1. A resin-rubber composite in which a polyamide-based resin-molded product or a polyphenylene sulfide-based resin-molded product is directly vulcanization-bonded to a peroxide-crosslinkable nonpolar rubber composition , which forms a rubber layer , without interposing an adhesive , wherein both resin-molded products have a polymerized film with a radical , which is formed by activating the surface of the product , in the case of polyamide-based resin-molded products , by low-pressure plasma treatment by a microwave method using inert gas , or by activating the surface of the product , in the case of polyphenylene sulfide-based resin-molded products , by low-pressure plasma treatment by a microwave method using active gas , and then performing low-pressure plasma treatment by a microwave method using a hydrocarbon-based monomer in both cases.2. The resin-rubber composite according to claim 1 , wherein the inert gas used to activate the surface of the ...

HYDROPHILIC FLUOROPLASTIC SUBSTRATES

Hydrophilic fluoroplastic substrates and methods of making hydrophilic fluoroplastic substrates from 4-acryloylmorpholine are disclosed. 1. A method of treating a fluoroplastic substrate comprising:{'sub': 2', '2', '2', '2, '(a) providing a fluoroplastic substrate comprising a polymer having a structural unit selected from —CHF—, —CHCF—, or —CFCH—;'}(b) contacting the fluoroplastic substrate with a composition comprising 4-acryloylmorpholine; and(c) exposing the fluoroplastic substrate to a controlled amount of ionizing radiation selected from at least one of: e-beam, x-ray, and gamma radiation so as to form a surface treatment on the fluoroplastic substrate comprising a grafted, radiation-initiated reaction product of the composition attached to the surfaces of the fluoroplastic substrate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fluoroplastic substrate is first contacted with the composition and then exposed to the controlled amount of radiation.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fluoroplastic substrate is first exposed to the controlled amount of radiation and then contacted with the composition.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises diacetone acrylamide.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fluoroplastic substrate is selected from a thermally-induced phase separation (TIPS) membrane claim 1 , a solvent-induced phase separation (SIPS) membrane claim 1 , or a combination thereof.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fluoroplastic substrate is a non-woven.7. A surface-treated fluoroplastic substrate made from .8. An article comprising:{'sub': 2', '2', '2', '2, 'a porous fluoroplastic substrate comprising a polymer having structural unit selected from —CHF—, —CHCF—, or —CFCH— and having interstitial and outer surfaces; and'}a surface-treatment thereon the porous fluoroplastic substrate, wherein the surface-treatment is a grafted reaction product of a composition comprising 4-acryloylmorpholine.9. An article comprising:{'sub': 2', '2 ...

SURFACE MODIFICATION METHOD AND SURFACE-MODIFIED ELASTIC BODY

The present invention aims to provide a method for surface-modifying a rubber vulcanizate or a thermoplastic elastomer, which is capable of cost-effectively imparting a variety of functions, such as sliding properties and biocompatibility, according to the applications. The present invention relates to a surface modification method for surface-modifying an object of a rubber vulcanizate or a thermoplastic elastomer, the method including: step 1 of forming polymerization initiation points A on a surface of the object; step 2 of radically polymerizing a non-functional monomer, starting from the polymerization initiation points A, to grow non-functional polymer chains; step 3 of forming polymerization initiation points B on the surface of the object where the non-functional polymer chains are formed; and step 4 of radically polymerizing a functional monomer, starting from the polymerization initiation points B, to grow functional polymer chains. 1. A surface modification method for surface-modifying an object of a rubber vulcanizate or a thermoplastic elastomer , the method comprising:step 1 of forming polymerization initiation points A on a surface of the object;step 2 of radically polymerizing a non-functional monomer, starting from the polymerization initiation points A, to grow non-functional polymer chains;step 3 of forming polymerization initiation points B on the surface of the object where the non-functional polymer chains are formed; andstep 4 of radically polymerizing a functional monomer, starting from the polymerization initiation points B, to grow functional polymer chains.2. The surface modification method according to claim 1 ,wherein the step 1 comprises adsorbing a polymerization initiator A onto the surface of the object to form the polymerization initiation points A, andthe step 3 comprises adsorbing a polymerization initiator B onto the surface of the object where the non-functional polymer chains are formed, to form the polymerization initiation ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING SHAPED BODIES HAVING A RADIATION-CURED COATING

The present invention relates to a method for producing shaped bodies having a radiation-cured coating, comprising the steps of:—providing a coated film, wherein the film comprises a radiation-curable coating, wherein the coating comprises a polyurethane polymer which has (meth)acrylate groups and is obtainable from the reaction of a reaction mixture comprising: (a) polyisocyanates and (b1) compounds which comprise (meth)acrylate groups and are reactive toward isocyanate, (b2) at least one photoinitiator, and wherein the coating further comprises inorganic nanoparticles having a median particle size of=1 nm to =200 nm,—forming the shape body,—curing the radiation-curable coating by means of LED UV radiation. 113.-. (canceled)14. A method for producing shaped bodies having a radiation-cured coating , comprising (a) polyisocyanates and', '(b1) compounds which are reactive to isocyanates and which comprise (meth)acrylate groups', '(b2) at least one photoinitiator, 'preparation of a coated film, wherein the film comprises a radiation-curable coating, wherein the coating comprises a polyurethane polymer, which has (meth)acrylate groups and which is obtainable from the reaction of a reaction mixture comprisingand wherein the coating furthermore comprises inorganic nanoparticles with a mean particle size of ≥1 nm to ≤200 nm,shaping of the shaped bodycuring the radiation-curable coating by LED UV radiation.optionally after the curing with LED UV radiation, curing with UVC radiation.15. The method according to claim 14 , wherein the shaping of the shaped body takes place in a tool at a pressure of ≥20 bar to ≤150 bar.16. The method according to claim 14 , wherein the shaping of the shaped body takes place at a temperature of ≥20° C. to ≤60° C. below the softening temperature of the material of the film.17. The method according to claim 14 , furthermore comprising the step:applying a polymer to the side of the film opposite the cured layer.18. The method according to claim 14 ...

HYDROGEL ADHESION TO MOLDED POLYMERS

Methods for adhering a hydrogel matrix to a molded polymer substrate and its use as a biosensor, e.g., a continuous or episodic glucose monitor, are disclosed. The presently disclosed subject mater provides a method for adhering a hydrogel matrix to a molded polymer substrate, the method comprising; (a) molding a polymer comprising one or more polymer chains with an oxidizer to form a molded polymer substrate; (b) providing a hydrogel matrix comprising a hydrogel, a component comprising one or more acrylate groups or another functional group that can form one or more radicals upon polymerization in the molded polymer substrate, and a photo initiator; (c) combining the molded polymer substrate and the hydrogel matrix; and (d) curing the combined molded polymer substrate and hydrogel matrix for a period of fime. 1. A biosensor comprising a hydrogel matrix covalently bound to a molded polymer substrate , wherein the hydrogel matrix comprises a protein-reporter group.2. The biosensor of claim 1 , wherein the hydrogel matrix comprises polyethylene glycol dimethacrylate.3. The biosensor of claim 1 , wherein the molded polymer substrate comprises a material selected from the group consisting of a polycarbonate claim 1 , a polystyrene claim 1 , a polyethylene claim 1 , a copolyester claim 1 , and a polypropylene.4. The biosensor of claim 1 , wherein the protein comprises a glucose binding protein (GBP).5. The biosensor of claim 1 , wherein said hydrogel matrix is a polyhydroxy acid selected from the group consisting of polylactic acid claim 1 , polyglycolic acid claim 1 , polycaproic acid claim 1 , polybutyric acid claim 1 , polyvaleric acid claim 1 , and copolymers thereof.6. The biosensor of claim 1 , wherein said polymer substrate is polyethylene terephthalate.7. The biosensor of claim 1 , wherein said protein-reporter group is labeled with a fluorescent dye.8. The biosensor of claim 1 , wherein said protein-reporter group is a horseradish peroxidase or an antibody.10. ...

ORGANIC RESIN LAMINATE

An organic resin laminate comprising an organic resin substrate and a multilayer coating system on a surface of the substrate is provided. The multilayer coating system can include a plasma layer which is a dry hard coating obtained from plasma polymerization of an organosilicon compound, and an intermediate layer (II) on the substrate which is a cured coating of a wet coating composition comprising (A) a specific reactive UV absorber, (B) a multi-functional (meth)acrylate, and (C) a photopolymerization initiator. (B) a multi-functional (meth)acrylate, and (C) a photopolymerization initiator. The laminate has a high level of abrasion resistance and improved adhesion and weather resistance. 3. The laminate of claim 1 , wherein in formula (1) claim 1 , R claim 1 , Rand Rare each independently hydrogen or methyl claim 1 , X is a group of formula (3) claim 1 , Q is a group of formula (6) claim 1 , m is 2 claim 1 , and n is 1.4. The laminate of claim 1 , wherein the multi-functional (meth)acrylate (B) comprises a hydrolyzate and/or condensate of a (meth)acrylic functional alkoxysilane.5. The laminate of claim 1 , wherein the multi-functional (meth)acrylate (B) further comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of dipentaerythritol penta(meth)acrylate claim 1 , dipentaerythritol hexa(meth)acrylate claim 1 , tris(2-(meth)acryloxyalkyl) isocyanurates claim 1 , urethane poly(meth)acrylate compounds having at least five radical polymerizable unsaturated double bonds per molecule claim 1 , and polyester poly(meth)acrylate compounds having at least five radical polymerizable unsaturated double bonds per molecule.6. The laminate of claim 1 , wherein the plasma layer contains silicon claim 1 , oxygen claim 1 , carbon and hydrogen claim 1 , and is formed by plasma polymerization of an organosilicon compound.7. The laminate of claim 1 , wherein the plasma layer has a total thickness in the range of 2.5 to 5.0 μm.8. The laminate of wherein the plasma layer has ...

SURFACE MODIFICATION METHOD AND SURFACE MODIFICATION BODY

Provided are methods for surface-modifying a rubber vulcanizate or a thermoplastic resin, which can provide chemically fixed surfaces showing low adsorption properties or selective adsorption properties with respect to proteins and cells, as well as excellent durability, instead of coatings which have drawbacks, such as that the performance is reduced due to separation or peeling of the coating. The present invention relates to a method for surface-modifying an object made of a rubber vulcanizate or a thermoplastic resin, the method including: a step 1 of forming polymerization initiation points on the surface of the object; and a step 2 of radically polymerizing a hydrophilic monomer starting from the polymerization initiation points by irradiation with UV light having a wavelength of 300 to 400 nm to grow polymer chains on the surface of the object. 126-. (canceled)27. A method for surface-modifying an object made of a thermoplastic resin , the method comprising:a step 1 of forming polymerization initiation points on a surface of the object; anda step 2 of radically polymerizing a hydrophilic monomer starting from the polymerization initiation points by irradiation with UV light having a wavelength of 300 to 400 nm to grow polymer chains on the surface of the object.28. A method for surface-modifying an object made of a thermoplastic resin , the method comprisinga step I of radically polymerizing a hydrophilic monomer in the presence of a photopolymerization initiator by irradiation with UV light having a wavelength of 300 to 400 nm to grow polymer chains on a surface of the object.29. The method according to claim 27 ,wherein the step 1 comprises adsorbing a photopolymerization initiator to the surface of the object, and then optionally irradiating the surface with UV light having a wavelength of 300 to 400 nm, to form the polymerization initiation points from the photopolymerization initiator on the surface.30. The method according to claim 28 ,wherein the ...

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 ...

ACTIVE-ENERGY-RAY-CURABLE COMPOSITION, ACTIVE-ENERGY-RAY-CURABLE INK, COMPOSITION STORED CONTAINER, IMAGE FORMING METHOD, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, CURED MATERIAL, AND IMAGE FORMED MATTER

Active-energy-ray-curable composition including: monofunctional monomers; and polymerization initiator, cured material of the composition satisfying 0.30≦D≦0.85, where D is difference between peak-area-ratios A and B in infrared-ATR and obtained by: the composition is coated on polycarbonate substrate to form coated film having average thickness of 10 μm; the film is irradiated with active energy rays having light quantity of 500 mJ/cmat UV intensity of 1.0 W/cmfor curing; the A is obtained from Formula (1) by infrared-ATR at one portion present from the cured material surface through 1 μm away therefrom toward the substrate, the B is obtained from Formula (1) by infrared-ATR at one portion present from the substrate-cured material interface through 1 μm away therefrom toward the cured material surface, 1. An active-energy-ray-curable composition comprising:two or more monofunctional monomers; anda polymerization initiator,wherein a cured material of the active-energy-ray-curable composition satisfies 0.30≦D≦0.85, where D is a difference between a peak area ratio A and a peak area ratio B in an infrared ATR method of the cured material and is obtained by a method in which:(i) the active-energy-ray-curable composition is coated on a polycarbonate substrate to form a coated film having an average thickness of 10 μm,{'sup': 2', '2, '(ii) the coated film is irradiated with active energy rays having a light quantity of 500 mJ/cmat a UV intensity of 1.0 W/cmto cure the coated film to form a cured material,'} {'br': None, 'sup': −1', '−1', '−1', '−1, 'Peak-area (from 1,679 mthrough 1,751 m/peak-area (from 1,096 mthrough 1,130 m) \u2003\u2003Formula (1), and'}, '(iii) the peak area ratio A is obtained from Formula (1) below by the infrared ATR method at one portion of the cured material, the one portion being within a region ranging from a surface of the cured material through 1 μm away from the surface of the cured material toward the substrate, the peak area ratio B is ...

PLASMONIC ASSISTED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERIOR ENERGY-ACTIVATION FROM AN EXTERIOR SOURCE

A method and a system for producing a change in a medium disposed in an artificial container. The method places in a vicinity of the medium at least one of a plasmonics agent and an energy modulation agent. The method applies an initiation energy through the artificial container to the medium. The initiation energy interacts with the plasmonics agent or the energy modulation agent to directly or indirectly produce the change in the medium. The system includes an initiation energy source configured to apply an initiation energy to the medium to activate the plasmonics agent or the energy modulation agent. 1173-. (canceled)174. A system for curing of a radiation-curable medium , comprising:a mechanism configured to supply an uncured radiation-curable medium including an activatable agent and at least one of a plasmonics agent and an energy modulation agent into the uncured radiation-curable medium; andan initiation energy source configured to apply an initiation energy throughout a region including the uncured radiation-curable medium,wherein the initiation energy interacts with the plasmonics agent or the energy modulation agent to directly or indirectly cure the medium by polymerization of polymers in the medium.175. The system of claim 174 , wherein the energy modulation agent is configured to emit light at an energy different from the initiation energy.176. The system of claim 175 , wherein the plasmonics agent 1) enhances or modifies said light from the energy modulation agent or 2) enhances or modifies the initiation energy.177. The system of claim 174 , wherein the initiation energy source comprises:an external energy source; oran energy source that is at least partially in a container holding the medium.178. The system of claim 174 , wherein the initiation energy source comprises at least one of an x-ray source claim 174 , a gamma ray source claim 174 , an electron beam source claim 174 , an UV radiation source claim 174 , a microwave source claim 174 , or a ...

PLASMONIC ASSISTED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERIOR ENERGY-ACTIVATION FROM AN EXTERIOR SOURCE

A method and a system for producing a change in a medium disposed in an artificial container. The method places inavicinity of the medium at least one of a plasmonics agent and an energy modulation agent. The method applies an initiation energy through the artificial container to the medium. The initiation energy interacts with the plasmonics agent or the energy modulation agent to directly or indirectly produce the change in the medium. The system includes an initiation energy source configured to apply an initiation energy to the medium to activate the plasmonics agent or the energy modulation agent. 1243.-. (canceled)244. A radiation-cured article , comprising:a radiation-cured medium; andat least one of an energy modulation agent and a plasmonics agent distributed throughout the medium;said energy modulation agent being a substance which converted an initiation energy to a light which cured the radiation-cured medium by polymerization of polymers in the radiation-cured medium.245. The article of claim 244 , wherein said at least one energy modulation agent comprises luminescent agents including at least one of a sulfide claim 244 , a telluride claim 244 , a selenide and an oxide semiconductor.246. The article of claim 245 , wherein the energy modulation agent comprises at least one of YO; ZnS; ZnSe; MgS; CaS; Mn claim 245 , Er ZnSe; Mn Er MgS; Mn claim 245 , Er CaS; Mn claim 245 , Er ZnS; Mn claim 245 ,Yb ZnSe; Mn claim 245 ,Yb MgS; Mn claim 245 , Yb CaS; Mn claim 245 ,Yb ZnS:Tb claim 245 , Er; ZnS:Tb; YO:Tb; YO:Tb claim 245 , Er; ZnS:Mn; ZnS:Mn claim 245 ,Er.247. The article of claim 245 , wherein said luminescent agents comprise nanotubes claim 245 , nanoparticles claim 245 , chemilumiscent particles claim 245 , and bioluminescent particles claim 245 , and mixtures thereof.248. The article of claim 245 , wherein said luminescent agents comprise semiconducting or metallic materials.249. The article of claim 245 , wherein said luminescent agents comprise ...

Plasmonic assisted systems and methods for interior energy-activation from an exterior source

A method and a system for producing a change in a medium disposed in an artificial container. The method places in a vicinity of the medium at least one of a plasmonics agent and an energy modulation agent. The method applies an initiation energy through the artificial container to the medium. The initiation energy interacts with the plasmonics agent or the energy modulation agent to directly or indirectly produce the change in the medium. The system includes an initiation energy source configured to apply an initiation energy to the medium to activate the plasmonics agent or the energy modulation agent.

SUPER-WET SURFACE AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREFOR AND APPLICATION THEREOF

A super-wet surface is a polypropylene surface, on which a hydrophilic side group is grafted, having a micro-nano structure. The super-wet surface is at least super-hydrophilic and does not contain an initiator residue. The super-wet surface is prepared by grafting, in the absence of an initiator, by means of microwave irradiation, a monomer for forming a side group, on the polypropylene surface, as a grafting base, having a micro-nano structure. In the preparation of the super-wet surface, the molecular weight of polypropylene does not decrease after grafting, there is no residual monomer or initiator residue, and the super-wetting effect of the obtained surface is lasting and stable. The super-wet surface can be used in bonding, spraying, oil-water separation, water treatment, biology, medicine and energy fields. 1. A superwetting surface , which is a polypropylene surface having a micro-nano structure and grafted with a hydrophilic side group , wherein the superwetting surface is at least super-hydrophilic and does not contain an initiator residue.2. The superwetting surface according to claim 1 , characterized in that the water contact angle of the superwetting surface is less than or equal to 10° claim 1 , preferably less than or equal to 8° claim 1 , more preferably less than or equal to 5° claim 1 , even more preferably less than or equal to 1° claim 1 , and most preferably about 0°.3. The superwetting surface according to claim 1 , characterized in that the feature size of the micro-nano structure of the polypropylene surface as the grafting base is 1 nm-100 μm; preferably the micro-nano structure is a structure produced on the polypropylene surface by a thermally-induced phase separation process claim 1 , photolithography technology claim 1 , femtosecond laser processing technology claim 1 , plasma etching technology claim 1 , electrospinning method claim 1 , nano-imprinting claim 1 , nano-casting claim 1 , ultra-precision micro-milling technology or by an ...

Photosensitive resin composition and photosensitive dry film

A photosensitive resin composition is provided comprising (A) 100 pbw of a phenolic hydroxyl group-containing resin, and (B) 0.1-18 pbw of an epoxy additive in the form of a compound containing 1-8 epoxy groups per molecule, containing nitrogen, sulfur or phosphorus, and having a molecular weight of 50-6,000. The composition has an improved bonding force to metal wirings.

FUNCTIONALIZED HYDROPHILIC AND LUBRICIOUS POLYMERIC MATRIX AND METHODS OF USING SAME

Compositions are provided herein comprising a base polymer having engrafted with a secondary polymeric matrix having hydrophilic and lubricious copolymer brushes. Each copolymer brush further comprises functional groups immobilized along the surface of the brush in a plurality of layers, the functional groups conferring hydrophilic and lubricious properties to the base polymer. These polymer compositions are useful for e.g., fabricating devices for delivery of intraocular lenses (IOLs) as well as improving the hydrophilic properties of contact lenses. 1. A medical device comprising: a base polymer having one or more engrafted surfaces , the engrafted surfaces comprising an engrafted hydrophilic and lubricious copolymer matrix.2. The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the base polymer has a substantially tubular geometry defining a lumen claim 1 , where the luminal surface comprises an engrafted hydrophilic and lubricious copolymer matrix.3. The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the base polymer has a substantially concave surface and a substantially convex surface claim 1 , and the substantially concave surface and substantially convex surface tube both include an engrafted hydrophilic and lubricious copolymer matrix.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the base polymer is a hydrophobic bulk matrix selected from the group consisting of polypropylene claim 5 , polycarbonate claim 5 , polyethylene claim 5 , acrylbutadienestyrene claim 5 , polyamide claim 5 , polychlorotrifluoroethylene claim 5 , polytetrafluoroethylene claim 5 , polyvinyl chloride claim 5 , polyvinyldene fluoride claim 5 , polyvinylchloride claim 5 , polydimethylsiloxane claim 5 , polyethylene terephthalate claim 5 , ethylene tetrafluoroethylene claim 5 , ethylene chlortrifluoroethylene claim 5 , perfluoroalkoxy claim 5 , styrene claim 5 , polymethylpentene claim 5 , polymethylmetyacrylate claim 5 , polystyrene claim 5 , polyetheretherketone claim 5 , tetrafluoroethylene claim 5 , polyurethane claim ...

FUNCTIONALIZED HYDROPHILIC AND LUBRICIOUS POLYMERIC MATRIX AND METHODS OF USING SAME

Compositions are provided herein comprising a base polymer having engrafted with a secondary polymeric matrix having hydrophilic and lubricious copolymer brushes. Each copolymer brush further comprises functional groups immobilized along the surface of the brush in a plurality of layers, the functional groups conferring hydrophilic and lubricious properties to the base polymer. These polymer compositions are useful for e.g., fabricating devices for delivery of intraocular lenses (IOLs) as well as improving the hydrophilic properties of contact lenses. 1. A medical device comprising: a base polymer having one or more engrafted surfaces , the engrafted surfaces comprising an engrafted hydrophilic and lubricious copolymer matrix.2. The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the base polymer has a substantially tubular geometry defining a lumen claim 1 , where the luminal surface comprises an engrafted hydrophilic and lubricious copolymer matrix.3. The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the base polymer has a substantially concave surface and a substantially convex surface claim 1 , and the substantially concave surface and substantially convex surface tube both include an engrafted hydrophilic and lubricious copolymer matrix.4. A base polymer comprising: a hydrophilic surface claim 1 , said hydrophilic surface having a secondary engrafted surface matrix of hydrophilic and lubricious copolymers claim 1 , the engraftment method further comprising the steps of:a. contacting the base polymer with a surface modifying composition having a hydrophilic reactive monomer, a lubricious reactive monomer and a solvent; andb. initiating radical formation in the base polymer, thereby engrafting the hydrophilic reactive monomers and the lubricious reactive monomers on to the surface of the base polymer.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the base polymer is a hydrophobic bulk matrix selected from the group consisting of polypropylene claim 5 , polycarbonate claim 5 , polyethylene claim 5 ...

GRAFT COPOLYMER FUNCTIONALIZED ARTICLE

Guanidinyl ligand-functionalized polymers, methods of making the same, and substrates bearing a grafted coating of the ligand-functional polymers are described. The grafted polymer has the requisite affinity for binding neutral or negatively charged biomaterials, such as cells, cell debris, bacteria, spores, viruses, nucleic acids, endotoxins and proteins, at pH's near or below the pI's of the biomaterials. 2. The article of wherein the grafted copolymer further comprises hydrophilic monomer units.3. The article of wherein the grafted polymer comprises:a) up to 100 parts by weight of guanidinyl monomers,b) 0 to 90 parts by weight of hydrophilic monomer units, andc) 0 parts by weight of multifunctional (meth)acryloyl monomerwherein the total monomer is 100 parts by weight.4. The article of wherein the grafted copolymer is of the formula:{'br': None, 'sup': Lig', 'Hydrophil, 'sub': y', 'x, '-(M)-(M)-, where'}{'sup': 'Hydrophil', 'sub': 'x', '(M)are hydrophilic monomer units having “x” polymerized monomer units, and'}{'sup': 'Lig', 'sub': 'y', '(M)are guanidinyl functional ligand monomer units having “y” polymerized monomer units.'}5. The article of wherein the hydrophilic monomer units comprise poly(oxyalkylene) (meth)acrylate monomer units.6. The article of claim 5 , wherein the poly(oxyalkylene) (meth)acrylate monomer units are of the formula: CH═CR—C(O)—X—(CH(R)—CH—O)—R claim 5 , wherein each Ris independently H or C-Calkyl claim 5 , Xis —O— or —NR— claim 5 , where Ris H or C-Calkyl and n is 2 to 100.7. The article of wherein the grafted (co)polymer is uncrosslinked. This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/400,810, filed Nov. 13, 2014, which is a national stage filing under 35 U.S.C. 371 of PCT/US2013/042330, filed May 23, 2013, which claims priority to U.S. Application No. 61/655,516, filed Jun. 5, 2012, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference in its/their entirety herein.The present disclosure relates to ligand-functionalized ...

PHOTOSENSITIVE RESIN COMPOSITION, PATTERN FORMING PROCESS, AND ANTIREFLECTION FILM

A photosensitive resin composition comprising (A) an acid crosslinkable group-containing silicone resin, (B) a photoacid generator, and (C) hollow silica is provided. The photosensitive resin composition has satisfactory reliability, flexibility, lithographic resolution and light resistance while maintaining the function of an antireflection film. 1. A photosensitive resin composition comprising(A) an acid crosslinkable group-containing silicone resin,(B) a photoacid generator, and(C) hollow silica.2. The photosensitive resin composition of wherein the acid crosslinkable group is an epoxy claim 1 , oxetane or vinyl ether group.4. The photosensitive resin composition of wherein the hollow silica (C) has an average particle size of up to 1 μm.5. The photosensitive resin composition of wherein the hollow silica (C) is present in an amount of 20 to 90% by weight of the composition.6. The photosensitive resin composition of claim 1 , further comprising (D) a crosslinker.7. The photosensitive resin composition of claim 1 , further comprising (E) an antioxidant.8. The photosensitive resin composition of claim 1 , further comprising (F) a solvent.9. A pattern forming process comprising the steps of:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, '(i) coating the photosensitive resin composition of onto a substrate to form a photosensitive resin film thereon,'}(ii) exposing the photosensitive resin film to radiation, and(iii) developing the exposed resin film in a developer.10. A method for preparing an antireflection film claim 9 , involving the pattern forming process of claim 9 , the antireflection film comprising the patterned photosensitive resin film.11. An antireflection film comprising the photosensitive resin composition of .12. An article comprising the antireflection film of . This non-provisional application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(a) on Patent Application No. 2018-216419 filed in Japan on Nov. 19, 2018, the entire contents of which are hereby ...

PROCESS FOR COATING OF ARTICLES

A process of providing an antibacterial coating to the surface of an article including the steps of applying a layer of an antibacterial precursor layer to the surface of an article to which an antibacterial coating is to be applied, wherein said antibacterial precursor layer is a precursor from which the coating is to be formed; and directing a neutral molecular hydrogen flux from a neutral molecular hydrogen flux emission source towards the surface of the article. Upon impact of neutral hydrogen molecules on molecules at or on the surface of an article, the bonds of the antibacterial precursor layer are selectively ruptured, and wherein the selectively ruptured bonds cross-link with themselves or with other chemical moieties at said surface or a combination thereof, resulting an antibacterial coating being formed on the surface of the article. 1. A process of providing an antibacterial coating to the surface of an article , said process including the steps of:(i) applying a layer of an antibacterial precursor layer to the surface of an article to which an antibacterial coating is to be applied, wherein said antibacterial precursor layer is a precursor from which the coating is to be formed; and 'wherein upon impact of neutral hydrogen molecules on molecules at or on the surface of an article, the bonds of the antibacterial precursor layer are selectively ruptured, and wherein the selectively ruptured bonds cross-link with themselves or with other chemical moieties at said surface or a combination thereof, resulting an antibacterial coating being formed on the surface of the article.', '(ii) directing a neutral molecular hydrogen flux from a neutral molecular hydrogen flux emission source towards the surface of the article;'}2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the selectively ruptured bonds any one or combination of C—H bonds and Si—H bonds the C—H bonds and Si—H.3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the process further includes the step of ...

PLASMONIC ASSISTED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERIOR ENERGY-ACTIVATION FROM AN EXTERIOR SOURCE

A method and a system for producing a change in a medium disposed in an artificial container. The method places in a vicinity of the medium at least one of a plasmonics agent and an energy modulation agent. The method applies an initiation energy through the artificial container to the medium. The initiation energy interacts with the plasmonics agent or the energy modulation agent to directly or indirectly produce the change in the medium. The system includes an initiation energy source configured to apply an initiation energy to the medium to activate the plasmonics agent or the energy modulation agent. 1. A method for producing a change in a medium , comprising:(1) placing inside the medium an activatable agent,(2) placing inside the medium a photon emitter which is capable of emitting therefrom at least one of ultraviolet and visible light into the medium to be treated;(2) emitting from said photon emitter said at least one of ultraviolet and visible light at one or more positions inside the medium to be to be treated; and(3) inducing from the light emitted into the medium a photoreactive change inside the medium.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said activatable agent is capable of producing a pharmacological claim 1 , cellular claim 1 , chemical claim 1 , electrical claim 1 , or mechanical effect in a medium.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said photon emitter comprises a down converter excited by x-ray or a high energy source.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said photon emitter comprises an up converter excited by an infrared source.5. Method of claim 1 , wherein said photon emitter comprises a plasmonics agent for enhancing an intensity of the light emitted into the medium.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein said photon emitter comprises a light needle emitting said at least one of ultraviolet and visible light.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein said photon emitter comprises a fiber optic emitting said at least one of ultraviolet and visible light.8. The ...

Hydrophilic fluoroplastic substrates

Hydrophilic fluoroplastic substrates and methods of making hydrophilic fluoroplastic substrates from 4-acryloylmorpholine are disclosed.

PROCESS FOR MODIFICATION OF A SOLID SURFACE

A process for the modification of a surface of a solid material, including the step of contacting the surface with a surface-modifying compound under irradiation with light of a wavelength in the range of 200 to 800 nm optionally in the presence of a photoinitiator, wherein a) the surface has Si—OH groups, C—OH groups or epoxy groups and the surface-modifying compound is a hydrosilane, or b) the surface has O—Si—H groups and the surface-modifying compound is a silanol or an alcohol. 1. A process for the modification of a surface of a solid material , comprising the step of: contacting the surface with a surface-modifying compound under irradiation with light of a wavelength in the range of 200 to 800 nm optionally in the presence of a photoinitiator , whereina) the surface has Si—OH groups, C—OH or epoxy groups and the surface-modifying compound is a hydrosilane, orb) the surface has O—Si—H groups and the surface-modifying compound is a silanol or an alcohol.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the surface has the Si—OH groups or the C—OH groups and the surface-modifying compound is a hydrosilane.3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein a predetermined part of the surface is selectively subjected to the irradiation.4. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the irradiation is performed in the absence of a photoinitiator and the light has a wavelength in the range of 200 nm to 300 nm.5. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the process further comprises the step of treating the surface to have micro- and/or nanoscale surface roughness before the irradiation step.6. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the surface-modifying compound is contacted with the surface in the form of a surface-modifying compound composition comprising the surface-modifying compound and one or more of a photoinitiator claim 1 , a solvent claim 1 , a compound that is reactive towards the surface-modifying compound and micro and/or nanoparticles.7. The process ...

HYDROPHILIC FILTER MEMBRANE WITH PENDANT HYDROPHILIC GROUPS, AND RELATED METHODS OF PREPARATION AND USE

Described are hydrophilic polymers (including in the form of a filter membranes that includes hydrophilic polymer) having pendant ionic groups; to methods of making the hydrophilic polymer with pendant ionic groups and derivative membranes and filters; and to method of using the filter membranes for filtering a fluid such as a liquid chemical to remove unwanted material from the fluid. 1. A porous polymeric filter membrane comprising: a polymer backbone;', 'pendant hydrophilic groups selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl groups, amine groups, carboxylic groups, or combinations thereof; and', 'pendant ionic groups that are different from the pendant hydrophilic groups., 'a hydrophilic polymer comprising2. The filter membrane of claim 1 , wherein the pendent ionic groups are effective to improve the non-sieving filtering performance of the filter membrane compared to a filter membrane that is the same but does not include the pendant ionic groups.3. The filter membrane of claim 1 , wherein the polymer backbone is a polyamide.4. The filter membrane of claim 1 , wherein the ionic group is a cationic nitrogen-containing group claim 1 , an anionic sulfur-containing group claim 1 , or an anionic phosphorus-containing group.5. The filter membrane of claim 1 , wherein the ionic group is a cationic nitrogen-containing cyclic aromatic group.6. The filter membrane of claim 1 , wherein the ionic group is cationic imidazole or a cationic amine.7. The filter membrane of claim 1 , wherein the ionic group is anionic phosphonic acid or anionic sulfonic acid.8. The filter membrane of claim 1 , further comprising residual photoinitiator.9. The filter membrane of claim 1 , wherein the porous polymeric filter membrane has a porosity of at least 60 percent.10. The filter membrane of claim 1 , wherein the porous polymeric filter membrane has a pore size in a range from 0.001 to 1.0 microns.11. A filter cartridge that includes a membrane of12. A filter that includes a membrane of . ...

Polymeric devices and methods of making

Some polymeric devices, as described herein, can be made of a first layer and a second layer bonded together with one or more microfluidic channels defined internal to the device. The first layer and the second layer may each include a substrate and a polymer bonded to the substrate. The two layers may be bonded through a polymer network that interpenetrates the polymers in the first and second layers. This disclosure also describes methods of bonding together polymeric articles. The methods include diffusing polymerizable monomers and radical forming initiators into the surfaces of one or both of the polymers, putting the surfaces into contact, and initiating polymerization to create a polymer network that interpenetrates the polymers.

Ligand grafted substrates

Ligand-functionalized substrates are describe that are useful in selectively binding and removing biological materials from biological samples, and methods for preparing the same.

ORGANIC RESIN LAMINATE

An organic resin laminate comprising an organic resin substrate and a multilayer coating system on a surface of the substrate is provided. The multilayer coating system can include a plasma layer which is a dry hard coating obtained from plasma polymerization of an organosilicon compound, and an intermediate layer (II) on the substrate which is a cured coating of a wet coating composition comprising (A) a specific reactive UV absorber, (B) a multi-functional (meth)acrylate, and (C) a photopolymerization initiator. (B) a multifunctional (meth)acrylate, and (C) a photopolymerization initiator. The laminate has a high level of abrasion resistance and improved adhesion and weather resistance. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first oxygen flow rate of less than or equal to 100 sccm per plasma source.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first oxygen flow rate of less than or equal to 50 sccm per plasma source.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the first oxygen flow rate of less than or equal to 10 sccm per plasma source.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , depositing a second plasma coating on the first plasma coating claim 1 , wherein the second plasma coating and the first plasma coating form a plasma layer claim 1 , and wherein the second plasma coating is deposited using a second oxygen flow rate of greater than or equal to 250 sccm per plasma source.7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first plasma coating is deposited using expanding thermal plasma deposition.10. The method of claim 1 , further comprising flashing off solvent from the wet coating before the UV curing.11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. The method of claim 1 , further comprising molding the substrate prior to applying the wet coating claim 1 , wherein the organic resin substrate comprises polycarbonate claim 1 , a blend comprising polycarbonate claim 1 , or a copolymer comprising polycarbonate.14. (canceled)15. (canceled)16. (canceled)17. (canceled) ...

Material system and method for changing properties of a plastic component

The instant invention relates to a method for changing characteristics of a plastic component, wherein a medium is introduced into the plastic component, which encompasses a porosity and wherein the medium forms a homogenous compound with the plastic component by at least partially dissolving the plastic component.

Ion Exchange Membranes

A composite ion exchange membrane obtainable by a process comprising reacting an ionically-charged membrane with a composition comprising: (a) a monofunctional ethylenically unsaturated monomer having an ionic charge opposite to the charge of the ionically-charged membrane; and (b) a crosslinking agent comprising two or more ethylenically unsaturated groups; wherein the molar ratio of (b):(a) is lower than 0.04 or is zero. 1. A composite ion exchange membrane obtainable by a process comprising reacting an ionically-charged membrane with a composition comprising:(a) a monofunctional ethylenically unsaturated monomer having an ionic charge opposite to the charge of the ionically-charged membrane; and(b) a crosslinking agent comprising two or more ethylenically unsaturated groups;wherein the molar ratio of (b):(a) is lower than 0.04 or is zero.2. The composite membrane according to wherein the molar ratio of (b):(a) is zero.3. The composite membrane according to wherein the ionically-charged membrane has been obtained by a process comprising the polymerisation of a composition comprising a crosslinking agent and a monofunctional ethylenically unsaturated monomer having an ionic charge.4. The composite membrane according to wherein the composition further comprises (d) a radical initiator.5. The composite membrane according to wherein component (a) has an anionic charge and partially or wholly forms a salt with a polyvalent counter ion.6. The composite membrane according to wherein the polyvalent counter ion comprises a diamine and/or a triamine.7. The composite membrane according to wherein the molar ratio of the counter ion to component (a) is from 0.1 to 0.6.8. The composite membrane according to wherein the composition further comprises an inert solvent and the weight ratio of the total amount of components (a) and (b) to the inert solvent (c) is at least 0.20.9. The composite membrane according to wherein the composition further comprises an inert solvent (c) and ...

Dual Cure Sealants

Compositions that are curable by free radical redox reactions are disclosed. Free radical curing reactions between polythiols and polyalkyenyls are initiated by the reaction of metal complexes and organic peroxides. The compositions are useful as sealants. 1. A composition comprising:a polythiol, wherein the polythiol comprises a thiol-terminated prepolymer;a polyalkenyl, wherein the polyalkenyl comprises an alkenyl-terminated prepolymer, a polyalkenyl monomer, or a combination thereof;a metal complex; andan organic peroxide.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the thiol-terminated prepolymer comprises a thiol-terminated sulfur-containing prepolymer.3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the thiol-terminated sulfur-containing prepolymer comprises a thiol-terminated polythioether prepolymer claim 2 , a thiol-terminated polysulfide prepolymer claim 2 , a thiol-terminated sulfur-containing polyformal prepolymer claim 2 , a thiol-terminated monosulfide prepolymer claim 2 , or a combination of any of the foregoing.4. The composition of claim 3 , wherein the thiol-terminated sulfur-containing prepolymer comprises a thiol-terminated polythioether prepolymer.5. The composition of claim 4 , wherein the thiol-terminated sulfur-containing prepolymer comprises a moiety having the structure of Formula (2c):{'br': None, 'sup': 1', '1, 'sub': 'n', '—S—R—[S-A-S—R—]—S—\u2003\u2003(2c)'} n is an integer from 1 to 60;', {'sup': 1', '3', '3, 'sub': 2-10', '6-8', '6-14', '5-8', 'p', 'q', 'r, 'claim-text': p is an integer from 2 to 6;', 'q is an integer from 1 to 5;', 'r is an integer from 2 to 10;', {'sup': '3', 'each Ris independently selected from hydrogen and methyl; and'}, 'each X is independently selected from O, S, and NR, wherein R is selected from hydrogen and methyl; and, 'each Ris independently selected from Calkanediyl, Ccycloalkanediyl, Calkanecycloalkanediyl, Cheterocycloalkanediyl, and —[(CHR)—X—](CHR)—, wherein,'}, [{'br': None, 'sub': 2', 'm', '2, 'sup': '2', 'CH═CH— ...

Method of making ligand functionalized substrates

Ligand functionalized substrates, methods of making ligand functionalized substrates, and methods of using functionalized substrates are disclosed.

LIGAND-FUNCTIONALIZED SUBSTRATES WITH ENHANCED BINDING CAPACITY

An article that can be used for biomaterial capture comprises 1. An article for biomaterial capture comprising(a) a porous substrate; and(b) borne on said porous substrate, a polymer comprising interpolymerized units of at least one monomer consisting of (1) at least one monovalent ethylenically unsaturated group, (2) at least one monovalent ligand functional group selected from acidic groups, basic groups other than guanidino, and salts thereof, and (3) a multivalent spacer group that is directly bonded to said monovalent groups so as to link at least one said ethylenically unsaturated group and at least one said ligand functional group by a chain of at least six catenated atoms {'br': None, 'sub': 2', 'n, 'sup': 1', '2', '2, 'CH═CR—C(═O)—X—R—[Z—R]-L'}, '(c) wherein said monomer is of the formula [{'sup': '1', 'Ris selected from hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, and combinations thereof;'}, {'sup': '2', 'each Ris independently selected from hydrocarbylene, heterohydrocarbylene, and combinations thereof;'}, {'sup': 3', '3, 'X is —O— or —NR—, where Ris selected from hydrogen, hydrocarbyl, heterohydrocarbyl, and combinations thereof;'}, 'Z is heterohydrocarbylene comprising at least one hydrogen bond donor, at least one hydrogen bond acceptor, or a combination thereof;', 'n is 1; and', 'L is a heteroatom-containing group comprising at least one monovalent ligand functional group selected from acidic groups, basic groups other than guanidino, and salts thereof., 'wherein'}2. The article of claim 1 , wherein said porous substrate is a porous membrane; and/or wherein said porous substrate is polymeric.3. The article of wherein said monovalent ethylenically unsaturated group is selected from ethenyl claim 1 , 1-alkylethenyl claim 1 , and combinations thereof.4. The article of or any other of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein said monovalent ligand functional group is selected from carboxy claim 1 , phosphono claim 1 , phosphato claim 1 , sulfono claim 1 , sulfato ...

Photoinitiated reactions

Disclosed is a method for the photoinitiated transformation of a transformable reactive substrate. The method includes an initial step in which a protected ketone photoinitator species which is present in the suhstrate is deprotected to form the corresponding ketone photoinitiator species for use in a subsequent photoinitiated reaction in the method. The ketone group of the photoinitiator is protected by an unsubstituted 1,3 dioxolanc group. Also disclosed are a composition which may be used in the method, the use of the protected ketone photoinitiator in a photoinitiated reaction, as well as the protected ketone photoinitiators themselves.

LIGAND-FUNCTIONALIZED SUBSTRATES WITH ENHANCED BINDING CAPACITY

An article that can be used for biomaterial capture comprises 123-. (canceled)24. A free radically polymerizable compound consisting of (a) at least one monovalent ethylenically unsaturated group , (b) at least one monovalent ligand functional group selected from phosphorus-containing acidic groups , boron-containing acidic groups , and salts thereof , and (c) a multivalent spacer group that is directly bonded to the monovalent groups so as to link at least one ethylenically unsaturated group and at least one ligand functional group by a chain of at least six catenated atoms , said monomer of the formula:{'br': None, 'sub': 2', 'n, 'sup': 1', '2', '2, 'CH═CR—C(═O)—X—R—[Z—R]—L'}wherein{'sup': '1', 'Ris selected from hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, and combinations thereof;'}{'sup': '2', 'each Ris independently selected from hydrocarbylene, heterohydrocarbylene, and combinations thereof;'}{'sup': 3', '3, 'X is —O— or —NR—, where Ris selected from hydrogen, hydrocarbyl, heterohydrocarbyl, and combinations thereof;'}Z is heterohydrocarbylene comprising at least one hydrogen bond donor, at least one hydrogen bond acceptor, or a combination thereof;n is 1; andL is a heteroatom-containing group comprising at least one monovalent ligand functional group selected from acidic groups, basic groups other than guanidino, and salts thereof.25. The compound of claim 24 , wherein said ligand functional group is selected from phosphono claim 24 , phosphato claim 24 , boronato claim 24 , and combinations thereof. This application claims the priority of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/886177 filed Oct. 3, 2013, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.This invention relates to articles comprising ligand-functionalized substrates and, in other aspects, to processes for preparing and using the articles.Detection, quantification, isolation, and purification of target biomaterials, such as viruses and biomacromolecules (including constituents or products of living ...

Method for Treating an Elongated Object, Apparatus and Method

The invention relates to a method for treating an elongated object using a plasma process. The method comprises the steps of providing an elongated object in a planar electrode structure, and applying potential differences between electrodes of an electrode structure to generate the plasma process. Further, the method comprises at least partially surrounding the elongated object by a unitary section of the guiding structure, the electrode structure being associated with the unitary section. 1. A method for treating an elongated object using a plasma process , comprising the steps of:providing an elongated object in a guiding structure, andapplying potential differences between electrodes of an electrode structure to generate the plasma process,at least partially surrounding, in a cross-sectional view, the elongated object by a unitary section of the guiding structure, the electrode structure being associated with the unitary section,wherein the electrode structure comprises a dielectric body provided with a curved section integrated with the curved unitary section, and at least one electrode arranged at the radial inner side of the dielectric body section or embedded in the dielectric body.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the plasma process comprises a plasma activation process.3. The method according to claim 1 , comprising depositing a polymer layer on the elongated object.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the plasma process is at least one of a plasma induced polymerization process claim 1 , a plasma polymerization process claim 1 , or a plasma assisted grafting process.5. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the polymer layer contains nanomaterial.6. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:providing a polymerization material near and/or on a surface of the elongated object;conducting a flow near and/or on the surface of the elongated object, the flow comprising a nanomaterial; anddepositing a polymer layer ...

LIGAND-FUNCTIONALIZED SUBSTRATES WITH ENHANCED BINDING CAPACITY

An article that can be used for biomaterial capture comprises (a) a porous substrate; and (b) borne on the porous substrate, a polymer comprising interpolymerized units of at least one monomer consisting of (1) at least one monovalent ethylenically unsaturated group, (2) at least one monovalent ligand functional group selected from acidic groups, basic groups other than guanidino, and salts thereof, and (3) a multivalent spacer group that is directly bonded to the monovalent groups so as to link at least one ethylenically unsaturated group and at least one ligand functional group by a chain of at least six catenated atoms. 1. An article for biomaterial capture comprising(a) a porous substrate; and(b) borne on said porous substrate, a polymer comprising interpolymerized units of at least one monomer consisting of (1) at least one monovalent ethylenically unsaturated group, (2) at least one monovalent ligand functional group selected from acidic groups, basic groups other than guanidino, and salts thereof, and (3) a multivalent spacer group that is directly bonded to said monovalent groups so as to link at least one said ethylenically unsaturated group and at least one said ligand functional group by a chain of at least six catenated atoms.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein said porous substrate is a porous membrane; and/or wherein said porous substrate is polymeric.3. The article of or claim 1 , wherein said monovalent ethylenically unsaturated group is selected from ethenyl claim 1 , 1-alkylethenyl claim 1 , and combinations thereof.4. The article of or any other of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein said monovalent ligand functional group is a heteroatom-containing group.5. The article of or any other of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein said monovalent ligand functional group is selected from carboxy claim 1 , phosphono claim 1 , phosphato claim 1 , sulfono claim 1 , sulfato claim 1 , boronato claim 1 , tertiary amino claim 1 , quaternary amino claim 1 , ...

CYCLODEXTRIN COMPOSITIONS, ARTICLES, AND METHODS

Cyclodextrin compositions including one or more radiation polymerizable monomers and a cyclodextrin inclusion complex, the cyclodextrin inclusion complex including a cyclodextrin compound and an olefinic inhibitor of an ethylene generation in produce, are coated onto packaging materials and cured. Treated containers and treated package inserts having the cured cyclodextrin compositions are useful in packaging of respiring plant materials. 2. The method of wherein the thickness of the disposing is about 0.1 micron to 0.5 millimeter.3. The method of wherein the thickness of the disposing is about 0.3 micron to 25 microns.4. The method of wherein the disposing is accomplished by printing.5. The method of wherein the printing is gravure printing claim 3 , flexographic printing claim 3 , or inkjet printing.7. The method of wherein the treated laminated packaging material is permeable to water on at least a first side thereof.8. The method of wherein the treated laminated packaging material is permeable to the olefinic inhibitor on a first side thereof and is impermeable to the olefinic inhibitor on a second side thereof. This application is being filed as a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/619,905, filed Feb. 11, 2015, entitled “Cyclodextrin Compositions, Articles, and Methods,” which is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/896,803, filed May 17, 2013, issued Jul. 7, 2015 as U.S. Pat. No. 9,074,106, which claims priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/574,287, filed Oct. 11, 2012, which issued Jul. 9, 2013 as U.S. Pat. No. 8,481,127, which claims priority to International Patent Application No. PCT/US2011/057017, filed on Oct. 20, 2011, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/468,041, filed Mar. 27, 2011, each of which is incorporated herein in its entirety.The shelf life of produce or produce materials, including whole plants and parts thereof including fruits, vegetables, ...

POLYMER FILM-METAL COMPOSITES

The present application relates to polymer film-metal composites, to methods of preparing polymer film-metal composites and to uses of such composites. The metal can be in the form of a nanoparticle or a film. The methods comprise depositing on a surface, a composition comprising: a cationic metal precursor; a polymer film precursor that comprises a plurality of photopolymerizable groups; and a photoreducer-photoinitiator; then irradiating the composition under conditions to simultaneously reduce the cationic metal and polymerize the photopolymerizable groups to obtain the composite on the surface.

A PROCESS FOR PREPARATION OF A COMPOSITE LAYER OR A LAMINATE, AND PRODUCT OBTAINED THEREWITH

The invention relates to a process for preparing a composite layer, by applying an oligomeric organic compound layer on a substrate with a metal or metal oxide layer by vapour deposition, comprising the steps of (a) providing a substrate layer, (b) applying a metal or metal oxide layer under reduced pressure on said substrate, and (c) vapour depositing the oligomeric organic compound on the metal or metal oxide layer while the film remains at reduced pressure, wherein the oligomeric compound is evaporated from an oligomeric or polymeric compound comprising a stabiliser, or wherein the oligomeric compound is amorphous, or has a high solubility in certain solvents. 1. Process for preparing a composite layer , by applying an oligomeric organic compound layer on a substrate with a metal or metal oxide layer by vapour deposition , comprising the steps ofa) providing a substrate layer,b) applying a metal or metal oxide layer under reduced pressure on said substrate, andc) vapour depositing the oligomeric organic compound on the metal or metal oxide layer while the film remains at reduced pressure, wherein the oligomeric compound is evaporated from an oligomeric or polymeric compound comprising a stabiliser.2. Process for preparing a composite layer , by applying an organic compound layer on a substrate with a metal or metal oxide layer by vapour deposition , comprising the steps ofa) providing a substrate layer,b) applying a metal or metal oxide layer under reduced pressure on said substrate, andc) vapour depositing the organic compound on the metal or metal oxide layer while the film remains at reduced pressure, wherein the oligomeric compound is evaporated from an oligomeric or polymeric compound which after deposition on metal or metal oxide layer form an amorphous phase, wherein amorphous is defined by X-ray diffraction (XRD), which should not show a diffraction pattern representing ordening of molecules or polymer chains below 5 nm.3. Process for preparing a ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO PREPARE FUNCTIONALIZED SUBSTRATE FROM DISULFIDE BOND-CONTAINING MATERIAL

The embodiments provided herein are directed to methods and systems for generating a customized functionalized substrate. In particular, the embodiments provided herein generate a customized functionalized substrate that can be used for a variety of applications and a variety of chemical and other reactions, processes and methodologies, by modifying a disulfide bond-containing feedstock through the introduction of a disulfide bond breaking material. 1. A process of preparing a functionalized substrate , comprising:introducing a disulfide-bond-containing material to a polyfunctional monomer, the disulfide-bond-containing material including a disulfide bond connecting a first portion and a second portion, the polyfunctional monomer including at least one first functional group and at least one second functional group, the first functional group including a disulfide bond breaking material for breaking the disulfide bond; and breaking, via the disulfide bond breaking material of the first functional group, the disulfide bond; and', 'forming a second bond between the first portion and the polyfunctional monomer to form the functionalized substrate., 'performing a solids reaction without the use of water, aqueous solvents or non-aqueous solvents, wherein performing the solids reaction includes2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the second functional group is a reactive site on the functionalized substrate adapted to facilitate a chemical reaction.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein the disulfide-bond-containing material is a feedstock that includes a protein claim 1 , an avian feather claim 1 , a hair claim 1 , a wool keratin claim 1 , or a vulcanized rubber.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein the disulfide bond breaking material includes a thiol group claim 1 , and the second bond is a disulfide bond.5. The process of claim 1 , wherein the second functional group includes at least one of an acid anhydride claim 1 , an acyl halide claim 1 , an alcohol claim 1 , an ...

RELEASE HARD COATING, RELEASE FILM, AND PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE

The present invention provides a release hard coating, comprising a bottom hard coating component and a top release coating component, wherein the bottom hard coating component comprises a crosslinked polymer matrix and nano-silica particles; and the top release coating component comprises a release polymer capable of having a grafting reaction with the bottom hard coating component. The release hard coating can be applied onto a substrate such as PET to resist sticky illegal advertisements and protect the substrate from wear. 1. A release hard coating , comprising a bottom hard coating component and a top release coating component , wherein the bottom hard coating component comprises a crosslinked polymer matrix and nano-metal oxide particles; and the top release coating component comprises a release polymer capable of having a grafting reaction with the bottom hard coating component.2. The release hard coating according to claim 1 , wherein the bottom hard coating component further comprises particulates with a particle diameter between 0.5 μm and 100 μm.3. The release hard coating according to claim 2 , wherein the particulates are selected from the group consisting of micron-sized polymer particles claim 2 , micron-sized inorganic metal oxide particles claim 2 , micron-sized metal salt particles claim 2 , and combinations thereof.4. The release hard coating according to claim 3 , wherein the micron-sized polymer particles are selected from the group consisting of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) claim 3 , polystyrene (PS) claim 3 , and combinations thereof.5. The release hard coating according to claim 3 , wherein the micron-sized inorganic metal oxide particles are selected from the group consisting of silica claim 3 , alumina claim 3 , titania claim 3 , and combinations thereof.6. The release hard coating according to claim 3 , wherein the micron-sized metal salt particles are selected from the group consisting of calcium carbonate claim 3 , calcium sulfate ...

ACTIVATING SURFACES FOR SUBSEQUENT BONDING

A method of activating a surface of a plastics substrate formed from: 1. A method of activating a surface of a plastics substrate formed from:(a) polyaryletherketone such as polyether ether ketone (PEEK) polyether ketone ketone (PEKK), polyether ketone (PEK); polyether ether ketone ketone (PEEKK); or polyether ketone ether ketone ketone (PEKEKK);(b) a polymer containing a phenyl group directly attached to a carbonyl group, optionally wherein the carbonyl group is part of an amide group, such as polyarylamide (PARA);(c) polyphenylene sulfide (PPS); or(d) polyetherimide (PEI);for subsequent bonding,the method comprising the step of exposing the surface to actinic radiation wherein the actinic radiation:includes radiation with wavelength in the range from about 10 nm to about 1000 nm;{'sup': 2', '2, 'the energy of the actinic radiation to which the surface is exposed is in the range from about 0.5 J/cmto about 300 J/cm.'}2. A method of activating a surface according to wherein the actinic radiation includes radiation with wavelength in the range from about 200 nm to about 700 nm.3. A method according to wherein the energy of the actinic radiation to which the surface is exposed is in the range from about 0.5 J/cmto about 240 J/cm.4. A method according to wherein the exposing of the surface to actinic radiation is applied selectively to create areas of the surface that are activated for subsequent bonding and areas of the surface that are not activated for subsequent bonding.5. A method according to wherein a mask is used which has areas which transmit actinic radiation to create areas of the surface that are activated for subsequent bonding areas and areas which block actinic radiation to create areas of the surface that are not activated for subsequent bonding.6. A method according to wherein the duration of the exposure is from about 0.1 seconds to about 360 minutes.7. A method of activating a surface according to wherein the activating is carried out for subsequent ...

KERATIN-BASED HYDROGELS

Keratin-based hydrogels and aqueous compositions and methods for forming the hydrogels and compositions are described. The compositions include solubilized keratin that has been functionalized to include a crosslinking moiety. The crosslinking moiety exhibits controllable crosslinking, e.g., a photopolymerizable crosslinking moiety. The crosslinking functionality is bonded to the keratin via cysteines following reduction of disulfide bonds of the native keratin. The compositions can be injectable and can include living cells and/or other biologically active agents, for instance for use in tissue regeneration. 1. An aqueous composition comprising a hydrogel precursor , the hydrogel precursor including a solubilized keratin-based polymer comprising reactive functionality bonded to the keratin-based polymer via cysteine residues of the polymer , wherein about 10% or less of the cysteine residues of the solubilized keratin-based polymer are bonded to one another via disulfide bridges.2. The aqueous composition of claim 1 , wherein the reactive functionality comprises allyl functionality claim 1 , acrylate functionality claim 1 , diacrylate functionality claim 1 , oligoacrylate functionality claim 1 , methacrylate functionality claim 1 , dimethacrylate functionality claim 1 , oligomethacrylate functionality claim 1 , or any combination thereof.3. The aqueous composition of claim 1 , further comprising a crosslink initiator.4. The aqueous composition of claim 3 , wherein the crosslink initiator comprises an ultraviolet initiator claim 3 , a visible light initiator claim 3 , a thermal initiator claim 3 , or a chemical initiator.5. The aqueous composition of claim 1 , further comprising a crosslinking agent.6. The aqueous composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition is sterile.7. The aqueous composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition is injectable.8. The aqueous composition of claim 1 , further comprising living cells.9. The aqueous composition of claim 1 , ...

CYCLODEXTRIN COMPOSITIONS, ARTICLES, AND METHODS

Cyclodextrin compositions including one or more radiation polymerizable monomers and a cyclodextrin inclusion complex, the cyclodextrin inclusion complex including a cyclodextrin compound and an olefinic inhibitor of an ethylene generation in produce, are coated onto packaging materials and cured. Treated containers and treated package inserts having the cured cyclodextrin compositions are useful in packaging of respiring plant materials. 1. A method of treating one or more items of produce , the method comprisinga. forming a cyclodextrin composition comprising one or more radiation polymerizable monomers and a cyclodextrin inclusion complex, the cyclodextrin inclusion complex comprising α-cyclodextrin and 1-methylcyclopropene;b. disposing the cyclodextrin composition onto at least a portion of one surface of a packaging material;c. irradiating the disposed cyclodextrin composition to form a treated packaging material, the treated packaging material comprising a cured cyclodextrin composition;d. placing the treated packaging material proximal to one or more items of produce; ande. exposing the treated packaging material to an activating amount of water.2. The method of wherein the forming comprises combining between 0.01 wt % and 10 wt % of the cyclodextrin inclusion complex with the one or more radiation polymerizable monomers.3. The method of wherein the disposing is die coating claim 1 , curtain coating claim 1 , flood coating claim 1 , gap coating claim 1 , notch bar coating claim 1 , wrapped wire bar drawdown coating claim 1 , dip coating claim 1 , brush coating claim 1 , spray coating claim 1 , rotogravure coating claim 1 , flexographic printing claim 1 , inkjet printing claim 1 , lithographic printing claim 1 , letterset printing claim 1 , or die coating.4. The method of wherein the disposing comprises coating a thickness of about 0.01 micron to 1 millimeter.5. The method of wherein the disposing comprises selecting an amount of cyclodextrin composition to ...

Ophthalmic lens and method for manufacturing the same

A method for manufacturing an ophthalmic lens includes: providing a first precursor and a mold, putting the first precursor in a female die of the mold, exposing the first precursor to ultraviolet radiation, thereby receiving a first gel matrix; the first gel matrix comprising an iris region; providing a colored ink layer, forming the colored ink layer on the iris region, exposing the colored ink layer to ultraviolet radiation to receive a colored film; providing a second precursor and forms the second precursor on the color layer, covering a male die of the mold on the second precursor, exposing the mold to ultraviolet radiation to receive a second gel precursor; the colored film is inset between the first gel matrix and the second gel precursor; and releasing the mold to receive the ophthalmic lens.

Method of making ligand functionalized substrates

Ligand functionalized substrates, methods of making ligand functionalized substrates, and methods of using functionalized substrates are disclosed.

SURFACE MODIFICATION METHOD AND SURFACE-MODIFIED ELASTIC OBJECT

Provided is a method for surface-modifying a rubber vulcanizate or a thermoplastic elastomer, which makes it possible to impart excellent sliding properties, durability after repeated sliding, and properties to prevent adsorption or aggregation of proteins, and further maintain good sealing properties for a long time, without using expensive self-lubricating resins. Also provided are surface-modified elastic bodies, including medical devices, e.g. a gasket for syringes, catheter, or blood or body fluid analyzer, etc., at least part of whose surface is modified by the method. Included is a method for surface-modifying an object made of a rubber vulcanizate or a thermoplastic elastomer, the method including: step 1 of forming polymerization initiation points on a surface of the object; step 2 of radically polymerizing a monomer starting from the polymerization initiation points to grow polymer chains on the surface; and step 3 of irradiating the grown polymer chains with an electron beam. 1. A method for surface-modifying an object made of a rubber vulcanizate or a thermoplastic elastomer , the method comprising:step 1 of forming polymerization initiation points on a surface of the object;step 2 of radically polymerizing a monomer starting from the polymerization initiation points to grow polymer chains on the surface of the object; andstep 3 of irradiating the grown polymer chains with an electron beam.2. The method according to claim 1 ,wherein the rubber vulcanizate or thermoplastic elastomer contains an allylic carbon atom which is adjacent to a double bond.3. The method according to claim 1 ,wherein the polymerization initiation points are formed by adsorbing a polymerization initiator onto the surface of the object.4. The method according to claim 3 ,wherein the polymerization initiator is at least one of a benzophenone compound or a thioxanthone compound.5. The method according to claim 3 ,wherein the adsorbed polymerization initiator is further chemically ...

SURFACE MODIFICATION METHOD

Provided are methods for surface-modifying a tubular object of a rubber vulcanizate or a thermoplastic elastomer. The methods allow these objects to have at least a lubricating inner surface layer chemically fixed thereon, instead of having a resin coating which has drawbacks such as reduction in lubricity due to e.g. separation or peeling of the coating during movement within a vessel or tract. Included is a method for surface-modifying a tubular object made of a rubber vulcanizate or a thermoplastic elastomer whose side wall may have an opening, the method including: step 1 of forming polymerization initiation points on at least the outer surface of the object; and step 2 of irradiating the outer surface of the object with ultraviolet light of 300-400 nm to radically polymerize a monomer using radicals generated from the polymerization initiation points to grow polymer chains on at least the inner surface of the object. 1. A method for surface-modifying a tubular object made of a rubber vulcanizate or a thermoplastic elastomer whose side wall may have an opening , the method comprising:step 1 of forming polymerization initiation points on at least an outer surface of the object; andstep 2 of irradiating the outer surface of the object with ultraviolet light having a wavelength of 300 to 400 nm to radically polymerizing a monomer using radicals generated from the polymerization initiation points to grow polymer chains on at least an inner surface of the object.2. A method for surface-modifying a tubular object made of a rubber vulcanizate or a thermoplastic elastomer , the method comprisingstep I of irradiating an outer surface of the object with ultraviolet light having a wavelength of 300 to 400 nm in the presence of a photopolymerization initiator to radically polymerize a monomer to grow polymer chains on at least an inner surface of the object.3. The method according to claim 1 ,wherein the object is a transparent, translucent, or opaque tubular object made of ...

PLASTIC FILM AND A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

The present invention relates to a plastic film and a method for manufacturing same. A plastic film, which is formed such that at least one part has a curved shape, can have high hardness, impact resistance, scratch resistance and high transparency. The plastic film is light and will not be easily damaged by external pressure and thus can substitute for the existing glass and is expected to be used for various electronic products such as a display and the like. In particular, the plastic film has at least one part in a curved shape and thereby is expected to be used for products in various shapes which cannot be manufactured by means of the existing glass. Moreover, a method for manufacturing a plastic film enables manufacturing of a plastic film having at least one part in a curved shape without curls or cracks as well as simultaneous performing of heat molding and heat curing, thereby increasing the productivity of a plastic film. 1. A plastic film of at least partially curved shape , comprising a substrate and a coating layer formed on at least one side of the substrate , said coating layer comprising (i) cationically curable resin , which is a cured product of cationically curable compounds comprising , based on the total weight of the cationically curable compounds , 60 wt % to 100 wt % of 3 ,4 ,3′ ,4′-diepoxybicyclohexyl , and (ii) radically curable resin.2. The plastic film according to claim 1 , wherein the glass transition temperature of the substrate is 80 to 250° C.3. The plastic film according to claim 1 , wherein the cationically curable resin is a cured product obtained by heat curing of cationically curable compounds by a cationic polymerization initiator comprising a cation of the following Chemical Formula 1:{'br': None, 'sup': 1', '1', '2, 'sub': 'k', 'R-A[R]\u2003\u2003[Chemical Formula 1]'}in the Chemical Formula 1,{'sup': '1', 'Ais N, P or S,'}{'sup': '1', 'Ris a C1-20 alkyl or a C2-20 alkenyl radical,'}{'sup': '2', 'Ris a C1-20 alkyl, a C2-20 ...

METHOD FOR APPLYING ULTRAVIOLET CURABLE COATING MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING ULTRAVIOLET CURED FILM

A method for applying an ultraviolet curable coating material and a method for producing an ultraviolet cured film include the steps of: supplying an ultraviolet curable coating material containing an ultraviolet curable acrylic monomer into a mixer under a condition of greater than or equal to 8 MPa without diluting the ultraviolet curable coating material with an organic solvent; supplying carbon dioxide with a critical pressure or more into the mixer; mixing the ultraviolet curable coating material and the carbon dioxide supplied into the mixer to form a mixed fluid; spraying the mixed fluid under a condition of a critical pressure or more of the carbon dioxide to form a coating film; and irradiating the coating film with ultraviolet rays to form an ultraviolet cured film. 1. A method for applying an ultraviolet curable coating material , the method comprising the steps of:supplying an ultraviolet curable coating material containing an ultraviolet curable acrylic monomer into a mixer under a condition of greater than or equal to 8 MPa without diluting the ultraviolet curable coating material with an organic solvent;supplying carbon dioxide with a critical pressure or more into the mixer;mixing the ultraviolet curable coating material and the carbon dioxide supplied into the mixer to form a mixed fluid;spraying the mixed fluid under a condition of a critical pressure or more of the carbon dioxide to form a coating film; andirradiating the coating film with ultraviolet rays to form an ultraviolet cured film.2. The method for applying an ultraviolet curable coating material according to claim 1 , wherein in the mixed fluid claim 1 , the carbon dioxide is mixed at an addition concentration greater than or equal to 1.0 time and less than or equal to 4.0 times of a saturation solubility in the ultraviolet curable coating material.3. The method for applying an ultraviolet curable coating material according to or claim 1 , wherein a temperature of the mixed fluid before ...

Substrate treatment method, computer storage medium and substrate treatment system

A substrate treatment method of treating a substrate using a block copolymer containing a hydrophilic polymer and a hydrophobic polymer, includes: a resist pattern formation step of forming a predetermined resist pattern by a resist film on the substrate; a thin film formation step of forming a thin film for suppressing deformation of the resist pattern on a surface of the resist pattern; a block copolymer coating step of applying a block copolymer to the substrate after the formation of the thin film; and a polymer separation step of phase-separating the block copolymer into the hydrophilic polymer and the hydrophobic polymer.

A METHOD OF MODIFYING THE DISPENSING PROPERTIES OF A CONTAINER

A method of modifying the dispensing properties of a container, said method comprising the following steps: ⋅providing a container comprising a container wall having an inner surface and a dispensing opening, said inner surface being composed of hydrophobic polymer; ⋅subjecting the inner surface of the container to an oxidative surface treatment; ⋅applying a coating layer onto the inner surface of the container by coating said inner surface with a coating solution containing amide slip agent selected from optionally fluorinated fatty acid amide, polysiloxane amide and combinations thereof; and ⋅removing the solvent in the coating layer by evaporation. 1. A method of modifying the dispensing properties of a container , said method comprising the following steps:{'sup': '2', 'providing a container comprising a container wall having an inner surface and a dispensing opening, said inner surface being composed of hydrophobic polymer, said inner surface having a surface free energy at 20° C. of less than 70 mJ/m;'}subjecting the inner surface of the container to an oxidative surface treatment to produce a pre-treated inner surface;applying a coating layer onto the pre-treated inner surface by coating said pre-treated inner surface with a coating solution, said coating solution comprising a solvent and 0.05-20 wt. % of amide slip agent selected from optionally fluorinated fatty acid amide, polysiloxane amide and combinations thereof; andremoving the solvent in the coating layer by evaporation.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrophobic polymer is selected from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) claim 1 , acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA) claim 1 , ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber claim 1 , polycarbonate (PC) claim 1 , polyethylene (PE) claim 1 , polyethyleneterephthalate (PET) claim 1 , poly(ethylene-vinyl acetate) (PEVA) claim 1 , polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) claim 1 , polypropylene (PP) claim 1 , polystyrene (PS) claim 1 , ...

LIGAND-FUNCTIONALIZED SUBSTRATES WITH ENHANCED BINDING CAPACITY

An article that can be used for biomaterial capture comprises 123.-. (canceled)24. An article for biomaterial capture comprising(a) a porous polymeric membrane; and [{'br': None, 'sub': 2', 'n, 'sup': 1', '2, 'CH═CR—C(═O)—X—R—[Z—R]-L'}, 'wherein', {'sup': '1', 'Ris selected from hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, and combinations thereof;'}, {'sup': '2', 'each Ris independently selected from hydrocarbylene, heterohydrocarbylene, and combinations thereof;'}, {'sup': 3', '3, 'X is —O— or —NR—, where Ris selected from hydrogen, hydrocarbyl, heterohydrocarbyl, and combinations thereof;'}, 'Z is heterohydrocarbylene comprising at least one hydrogen bond donor, at least one hydrogen bond acceptor, or a combination thereof;', 'n is 1; and', 'L is a heteroatom-containing group comprising at least one monovalent ligand functional group selected from acidic groups, basic groups other than guanidino, and salts thereof., '(b) grafted to said porous polymeric membrane, a polymer comprising interpolymerized units of at least one monomer of the formula25. The article of wherein said article comprises at least one filter element.26. A process for capture or removal of a target biomaterial comprising{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00024', 'claim 24'}, '(a) providing at least one article of ; and'}(b) allowing a moving biological solution containing a target biomaterial to impinge upon the upstream surface of said filter element for a time sufficient to effect binding of said target biomaterial.27. The process of claim 26 , wherein said target biological species is a protein.28. A free radically polymerizable compound consisting of (a) at least one monovalent ethylenically unsaturated group claim 26 , (b) at least one monovalent ligand functional group selected from phosphorus-containing acidic groups claim 26 , boron-containing acidic groups claim 26 , and salts thereof claim 26 , and (c) a multivalent spacer group that is directly bonded to the monovalent groups so as to link at ...

Decorative sheet, and decorative resin-molded article employing same

The invention provides a decorative sheet including at least a surface protective layer on a substrate, in which the surface protective layer includes a cured material of an ionizing radiation curable resin composition at least containing a polycarbonate(meth)acrylate (A) and a multi-functional (meth)acrylate (B) in a mass ratio (A)/(B) of (98/2)-(70/30). The invention also provides a decorative sheet including at least a surface protective layer on a substrate, in which the surface protective layer includes a cured material of an ionizing radiation curable resin composition at least containing an acrylic silicone (meth)acrylate (C) and a multi-functional (meth)acrylate (B) in a mass ratio (C)/(B) of (50/50)-(95/5). The present invention provides a decorative sheet with a surface protective layer having scratch resistance as well as three-dimensional formability.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERIOR ENERGY-ACTIVATION FROM AN EXTERIOR SOURCE

A method and a system for producing a change in a medium. The method places in a vicinity of the medium at least one energy modulation agent. The method applies an initiation energy to the medium. The initiation energy interacts with the energy modulation agent to directly or indirectly produce the change in the medium. The system includes an initiation energy source configured to apply an initiation energy to the medium to activate the energy modulation agent. 1. (canceled)2: A system for producing a change in a medium disposed in an artificial container , comprising:a mechanism configured to provide to the medium 1) an activatable agent and 2) at least one energy modulation agent, wherein said energy modulation agent is configured to emit light into the medium upon interaction with an initiation energy; andan initiation energy source configured to apply the initiation energy to the medium, wherein the initiation energy interacts with the energy modulation agent to directly or indirectly produce the change in the medium.3: The system of claim 2 , wherein the energy modulation agent is configured to emit said light at an energy different from the initiation energy.4: The system of claim 2 , wherein:the initiation energy source comprises an external energy source; orthe initiation energy source comprises an energy source that is at least partially in the artificial container holding the medium or that is exposed through an opening in the artificial container; oran external energy source directed to a structural element in which a gap therein was prefilled with the uncured radiation-curable medium to thereby cure the uncured radiation curable medium in the gap; ora directed or focused beam of the initiation energy which cures the uncured radiation curable medium to produce a patterned element.5: The system of claim 2 , wherein the initiation energy source comprises at least one of at least one of an x-ray source claim 2 , a gamma ray source claim 2 , an electron beam ...

PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A CURED RUBBER SHEET THAT IS FREE OF SURFACE PARTICULATE

A method for making a cured rubber sheet, the method comprising providing an uncured rubber sheet, where the uncured rubber sheet includes opposing planar surfaces, applying a curable coating composition to one planar surface of the sheet to form a layer of curable coating composition, subjecting the curable coating composition to curing conditions that cure the coating composition and thereby form a cured coating layer on the uncured rubber sheet, rolling the uncured rubber sheet having a cured coating layer onto itself to form a roll, and subjecting the roll to curing conditions that cure the uncured rubber sheet and thereby forms a roll of cured rubber sheet. 1. A method for making a cured rubber sheet , the method comprising:i. providing an uncured rubber sheet, where the uncured rubber sheet includes opposing planar surfaces;ii. applying a curable coating composition to one planar surface of the sheet to form a layer of curable coating composition;iii. subjecting the curable coating composition to curing conditions that cure the coating composition and thereby form a cured coating layer on the uncured rubber sheet;iv. rolling the uncured rubber sheet having a cured coating layer onto itself to form a roll; andv. subjecting the roll to curing conditions that cure the uncured rubber sheet and thereby forms a roll of cured rubber sheet.2. The method of claim 1 , where the uncured rubber is uncured EPDM claim 1 , and said process produces a cured EPDM sheet.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of unrolling the roll of cured rubber sheet after said step of subjecting the roll to curing conditions.4. The method of claim 1 , where said step of providing an uncured rubber sheet includes calendering an uncured EPDM composition into a sheet.5. The method of claim 1 , where the uncured rubber sheet has a thickness of from about 30 mil to about 120 mil.6. The method of claim 1 , where said step of applying includes forming a curable coating layer having a ...

PLASMA ASSISTED HYDROPHILICITY ENHANCEMENT OF POLYMER MATERIALS

A method of enhancing hydrophilicity of a hydrophobic polymer material includes pre-treating the hydrophobic polymer material, comprising treating the hydrophobic polymer material with a first atmospheric pressure plasma discharge in a first atmosphere. The first atmosphere includes ammonia to obtain a pre-treated polymer material. The method includes treating the pre-treated polymer material with a second atmospheric pressure plasma discharge in a second atmosphere in which an aerosol of a carboxylic acid is introduced. A substrate is provided as well, the substrate including a hydrophobic polymer material having a modified interface, wherein the modified interface includes carboxylic functional groups grafted on the hydrophobic polymer material, the modified interface having a contact angle with water, which, measured after immersion in water at 20° C. for 3 days, is at least 25° less than a contact angle with water of the hydrophobic polymer material. 1. Method of enhancing hydrophilicity of a hydrophobic polymer material , comprising:pre-treating the hydrophobic polymer material, the pre-treating comprising treating the hydrophobic polymer material with a first atmospheric pressure plasma discharge in a first atmosphere comprising ammonia to obtain a pre-treated polymer material; andtreating the pre-treated polymer material with a second atmospheric pressure plasma discharge in a second atmosphere in which an aerosol of a carboxylic acid is introduced.2. Method of claim 1 , wherein the carboxylic acid is an unsaturated carboxylic acid claim 1 , having at least one double carbon bond.3. Method of claim 1 , wherein the first and/or second atmosphere comprise nitrogen or argon.4. Method of claim 3 , wherein the first atmosphere essentially consists of ammonia and a gas selected from one of nitrogen and argon.5. Method of claim 1 , wherein the hydrophobic polymer material is a material having a contact angle with water of at least 65°.6. Method of claim 1 , wherein ...

PLASMA ASSISTED HYDROPHILICITY ENHANCEMENT OF POLYMER MATERIALS

A method of enhancing hydrophilicity of a hydrophobic polymer material includes pre-treating the hydrophobic polymer material. The pre-treating includes treating the hydrophobic polymer material with a first atmospheric pressure plasma discharge in a first atmosphere including carbon dioxide to obtain a pre-treated polymer material. The method includes treating the pre-treated polymer material with a second atmospheric pressure plasma discharge in a second atmosphere in which an aerosol of an amine is introduced; the amine includes at least one hydrocarbon substituent. A substrate is provided that includes a hydrophobic polymer material having a modified interface. The modified interface includes amine functional groups grafted on the hydrophobic polymer material, the modified interface having a surface energy, which, measured after immersion in water at 20° C. for 3 days, differs from a surface energy of the hydrophobic polymer material by 20 mN/m or less. 1. Method of enhancing hydrophilicity of a hydrophobic polymer material , comprising:pre-treating the hydrophobic polymer material, comprising treating the hydrophobic polymer material with a first atmospheric pressure plasma discharge in a first atmosphere comprising carbon dioxide to obtain a pre-treated polymer material; andtreating the pre-treated polymer material with a second atmospheric pressure plasma discharge in a second atmosphere in which an aerosol of an amine is introduced, said amine comprising at least one hydrocarbon substituent.2. Method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one hydrocarbon substituent of the amine is unsaturated.3. Method of claim 1 , wherein the first and/or second atmosphere comprises nitrogen.4. Method of claim 3 , wherein the first atmosphere essentially consists of carbon dioxide and nitrogen.5. Method of claim 1 , wherein the hydrophobic polymer material is a material having a contact angle with water of at least 65°.6. Method of claim 1 , wherein the hydrophobic polymer ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING ANTIFOULING FILM

The present invention provides a method for producing an antifouling film capable of long-term continuous production of an antifouling film having excellent antifouling properties. The method for producing an antifouling film of the present invention includes Process (1) of applying a resin to a surface of a substrate; Process (2) of applying a second release agent to a surface of a die coated with a first release agent; Process (3) of pushing the substrate to the surface of the die coated with the second release agent with the resin in between to form an uneven structure on a surface of the resin; and Process (4) of curing the resin including the uneven structure on the surface thereof to form a polymer layer. The resin contains an antifouling agent that contains a predetermined compound. The first release agent contains a predetermined compound. The second release agent contains a predetermined compound. 3. The method for producing an antifouling film according to claim 1 ,wherein the resin contains 0.1 wt % or more and 10 wt % or less of an active component of the antifouling agent.4. The method for producing an antifouling film according to claim 1 ,wherein the resin is curable by ultraviolet rays.5. The method for producing an antifouling film according to claim 1 ,wherein the antifouling film includes a surface that shows a contact angle of 130° or greater with water.6. The method for producing an antifouling film according to claim 1 ,wherein the polymer layer has a thickness of 1 μm or greater and 20 μm or smaller.7. The method for producing an antifouling film according to claim 1 ,wherein the pitch is 20 nm or greater and 400 nm or smaller.8. The method for producing an antifouling film according to claim 1 ,wherein each of the projections has a height of 50 nm or greater and 500 nm or smaller.9. The method for producing an antifouling film according to claim 1 ,wherein each of the projections has an aspect ratio of 0.13 or greater and 25 or smaller. The ...

HARDCOATS COMPRISING ALKOXYLATED MULTI(METH)ACRYLATE MONOMERS AND SURFACE TREATED NANOPARTICLES

Presently described are hardcoat compositions comprising at least one first (meth)acrylate monomer comprising at least three (meth)acrylate groups and C-Calkoxy repeat units wherein the monomer has a molecular weight per (meth)acrylate group ranging from about 220 to 375 g/mole and at least one second (meth)acrylate monomer comprising at least three (meth)acrylate groups. The hardcoat composition further comprises inorganic oxide nanoparticles such as silica that comprises a copolymer izable surface treatment and a non-copolymerizable silane surface treatment. Also described are articles, such as protective films, displays, and touch screens comprising such cured hardcoat compositions. 1. A hardcoat composition comprising:{'sub': 2', '4, 'at least one first (meth)acrylate monomer comprising at least three (meth)acrylate groups and C-Calkoxy repeat units wherein the monomer has a molecular weight per (meth)acrylate group ranging from about 220 to 375 g/mole;'}at least one second (meth)acrylate monomer comprising at least three (meth)acrylate groups; andat least 30 wt-% solids of inorganic oxide nanoparticles wherein the inorganic oxide nanoparticles comprise silica, a copolymerizable surface treatment and a non-copolymerizable silane surface treatment.2. The hardcoat composition of wherein the non-copolymerizable silane surface treatment lacks a free-radically polymerizable group.3. The hardcoat composition of wherein the non-copolymerizable silane surface treatment has the general formula X-L-SiR(OR)wherein X is an organic group comprising 3 to 12 carbon atoms;L is an organic divalent linking group or a covalent bond;{'sub': 1', '4, 'R is independently C-Calkyl;'}{'sup': '1', 'sub': 1', '4, 'Ris independently H or C-Calkyl; and'}m ranges from 0 to 2.4. The hardcoat composition of wherein the non-copolymerizable silane surface treatment has a surface tension ranging from 22 to 29 dynes/cm.5. The hardcoat composition of - wherein the copolymerizable surface treatment ...

Plasmonic assisted systems and methods for interior energy-activation from an exterior source

A method and a system for producing a change in a medium disposed in an artificial container. The method places in a vicinity of the medium at least one of a plasmonics agent and an energy modulation agent. The method applies an initiation energy through the artificial container to the medium. The initiation energy interacts with the plasmonics agent or the energy modulation agent to directly or indirectly produce the change in the medium. The system includes an initiation energy source configured to apply an initiation energy to the medium to activate the plasmonics agent or the energy modulation agent.

ANTIFOG COATING COMPOSITION

A curable composition includes (i) an acrylic functional silicone material; (ii) an acrylic functional organic material; (iii) an acrylic functional urethane material; and optionally (iv) metal oxide particles. Upon curing, the compositions provide a coating that may exhibit good optical clarity, adhesion to various plastics, and good antifog performance. 1. A curable coating composition comprising:(i) at least one acrylic functional silicone material;(ii) at least one acrylic functional organic material; and(iii) at least one acrylic functional urethane material.2. The curable composition of claim 1 , wherein the acrylic functional silicone material (i) is chosen from a silicone polyether acrylate claim 1 , a silicone dimethacrylate claim 1 , a silicone acrylamide claim 1 , or a combination of two or more thereof.4. The curable composition of claim 1 , wherein the acrylic functional silicone material (i) is present in an amount of from about 2 wt. % to about 60 wt. % based on the weight of a dry film formed from the composition.6. The curable composition of claim 1 , wherein the acrylic functional organic material (ii) is chosen from a poly(ethyleneoxy)methacrylate claim 1 , a poly(ethyleneoxy)acrylate claim 1 , a poly(ethyleneoxy)monomethylether acrylate claim 1 , a poly(ethyleneoxy)monomethylether methacrylate claim 1 , a pentaerythritol triacrylate claim 1 , a glycerol dimethacrylate claim 1 , a glycerol diacrylate claim 1 , a bisphenol-A-glycerol tetraacrylate claim 1 , a bisphenol-A-glycerol diacrylate claim 1 , a bisphenol-A-ethyleneoxy diacrylate claim 1 , or a combination of two or more thereof.7. The curable composition of claim 1 , wherein the acrylic functional organic material (ii) is chosen from Isooctyl Acrylate; 2-2(Ethoxyethoxy)ethyl Acrylate; Isodecyl Acrylate; Isodecyl Methacrylate; Lauryl Acrylate; Lauryl Methacrylate; Isodecyl Acrylate; Propoxylated Neopentyl Glycol Diacrylate; Alkoxylated Difunctional Acrylate Ester; Glycidyl Methacrylate; ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING DN GEL MEMBRANE

A method of producing a DN gel membrane includes a step (1) including producing a 1st gel membrane by (i) casting, on a substrate, a solution containing an ionic liquid A and an ionic liquid B, the ionic liquid A being made up of 1st monomers each of which has a polymerizable functional group and (ii) polymerizing the 1st monomers; and a step (2) including producing the DN gel membrane by (i) immersing the 1st gel membrane in a solution containing 2nd monomers which are different from the 1st monomers and (ii) polymerizing the 2nd monomers. This method allows for continuous-type production which is suitable for industrial mass production of DN gel membranes or acid gas separation membranes. 1. A method of producing a DN gel membrane , comprising:a step (1) comprising producing a 1st gel membrane by (i) casting, on a substrate, a solution containing an ionic liquid A and an ionic liquid B, the ionic liquid A being made up of 1st monomers each of which is a molecule having at least one polymerizable functional group and (ii) polymerizing the 1st monomers; anda step (2) comprising producing the DN gel membrane by (i) immersing, in a solution containing 2nd monomers which are different from the 1st monomers, 1st gel membrane obtained in the step (1) and (ii) polymerizing the 2nd monomers.2. The method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein{'sub': 3', '3', '3', '2', '5', '3', '3', '7', '3', '4', '9, 'sup': −', '−', '−', '−, 'the ionic liquid B in the step (1) contains anions of at least one kind selected from the group consisting of tetrafluoroboric acid ion, BFCF, BFCF, BFCF, BFCF, hexafluorophosphoric acid ion, bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide ion, bis(fluoromethanesulfonyl)imide ion, bis(pentafluoroethanesulfonyl)imide ion, perchloric acid ion, tris(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)carbon acid ion, trifluoromethanesulfonic acid ion, dicyanamido ion, trifluoroacetic acid ion, organic carboxylic acid ion, halide ion, and hydroxide ion.'}4. The method as set forth in claim 1 , ...