Abstract:
Closed cell fluoropolymer foams are prepared by subjecting a fluoropolymer resin to inert gases at an elevated pressure and at a temperature above the softening point of the resin and reducing the pressure while the temperature is maintained above the softening point of the resin, resulting in expansion of the resin. The resin is cross-linked prior to expansion to result in a low density, high quality product.
Abstract:
The invention relates to foaming mixtures (M), comprising A) isocyanate-free prepolymers (A) with alkoxysilane end groups which have silane end groups of the general formula [2]: -SiR3z(OR4)3-z, in which R3 = an alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl or aryl group with 1-10 carbon atoms, R4 = an alkyl group with 1-2 carbon atoms or a ?- oxaalkyl-alkyl group with a total of 2-10 carbon atoms and z = 0 or 1, (B) propellants and (C) solvents with a boiling point of at least 30 °C.
Abstract:
An adhesive material (22) and at least one use for the adhesive material (22) are disclosed. The material (22) includes one or more of a polymeric admixture; a blowing agent; a curing agent; a metallic coagent and a filler.
Abstract:
A polyolefinic resin is combined with a (meth)acrylic polyfunctional monomer in a generally central region of its chemical formula, having an aromatic ring, an alicyclic ring or a heterocyclic ring and a pyrolyzable chemical foaming agent to give a curable and foamable polyolefinic resin composition. The composition is shaped into a sheet, then cured and foamed into a sheet foam. The cured foam of polyolefinic resin is curable to a degree of curing of from 10 to 70 %, to give a foam having good heat resistance, good workability and shapability , and good pressure resistance.
Abstract:
Scaffold comprises a polymer defining macropores and comprising hydroxypropylcellulose partially substituted by a substituent comprising a self-crosslinkable group, which is crosslinked through the self-crosslinkable group. The macropores have an average pore size larger than 50 microns and are at least partially interconnected. In one method, bicontinuous emulsion comprising a continuous aqueous phase and a continuous polymer phase is formed. The polymer phase comprises hydroxypropylcellulose partially substituted by a substituent comprising a self-crosslinkable group, and is crosslinked through the self-crosslinkable group to form a polymer defining at least partially interconnected pores. In another method, phase separation is induced in a solution comprising a polymer precursor and water to form a bicontinuous emulsion comprising a continuous polymer phase and a continuous aqueous phase. The polymer precursor comprises a self-crosslinkable group and is crosslinked through the self-crosslinkable group in the emulsion to form a polymer defining at least partially interconnected macropores.
Abstract:
Mechanically strong, biodegradable and reusable aerogels are disclosed, which can be made with a cross-linked cellulose ester, and which exhibit a low density and high porosity. The aerogels disclosed herein may be used as sorbent materials and can be modified with a hydrophobic and/or oleophilic agent.
Abstract:
A process for making a foam composition, the process comprising the steps of: (A) Forming a mixture comprising high density polyethylene (HDPE), low density polyethylene (LDPE) and a peroxide; and (B) Contacting the mixture of (A) with carbon dioxide (CO2) at a pressure greater than or equal to 15 megaPascals (MPa). In one embodiment the peroxide is DTAP. In one embodiment the mixture of (A) further comprises a CO2-philic compound such as PDMS.
Abstract:
A method for producing a heat-shrinkable product is provided. First, a polymer composition containing a polymer, a crosslinking agent and a micro-encapsulated foaming agent uniformly dispensed therein is melt mixed. The foaming agent has a peak activation temperature which is higher than a temperature of the melt mixing. Next, the polymer composition is injection molded into a molded product. This carried out at the peak activation temperature to activate the foaming agent. Then, the molded product is crosslinked within the mold.
Abstract:
An expanded polymeric material which consists of at least 200 phr, preferably at least 300 phr, but less than 1000 phr, preferably less than 700 phr ingredients in total, comprising 100 phr of at least one polymer, of which at least one is a sulphur and/or metal oxide crosslinkable elastomer and at least 40 phr, preferably at least 55 phr of at least one polymeric flame retardant, preferably a brominated polymeric flame retardant.
Abstract:
Interpenetrated polyolefin network for use in recovering or containing hydrocarbons such as hydrocarbons contained in oil, are disclosed. Advantageously, the interpenetrated polyolefin networks absorb the hydrocarbon, including viscous hydrocarbons and crude oils, to form a gel that can be collected and processed by heat to release the collected hydrocarbons.