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:
A method of producing a porous molded part includes a mixing process for mixing a granular porous organizer composed of a water-soluble compound, a porous forming assistant agent composed of a polyhydric alcohol, and a cross-linking agent composed of an organic peroxide with a thermoplastic resin composition having a glass transition temperature below 0° C. to obtain a molding material; a cross-linking and forming process for placing the molding material in a molding die and performing a heat press molding thereby progressing coincidentally a cross-linking reaction and a shape forming of a seal face to obtain a molded material; an extracting process for extracting the granular porous organizer from the molded material obtained in the cross-linking and forming process to obtain a porous molded part; and a drying process for drying the porous molded part obtained in the extracting process.
Abstract:
A method for reinforcing a substrate having a hollow structure or for fixing an insert in such a substrate comprises introducing a one- or two-component expandable and curable preparation based on epoxy resin into a selected part of the hollow structure to be reinforced. The preparation cures by being heated to a temperature in the range from 20 to 100° C. or above, while being expanded. An epoxy resin prepolymer and an organic ammonium carbamate, which at a temperature in the range from 20° to 100° C. or above releases at least 25% of the CO2 bound as carbamate.
Abstract:
The foamed electric wire of the present invention is provided with a conductor and a foamed insulation layer covering the conductor; the foamed insulation layer is obtained by kneading a base resin composed of a high melting point propylene-based resin having a melting point of 150° C. or higher with a master batch containing a thermally decomposing chemical foaming agent and a low melting point propylene-based resin having a melting point of 135° C. or lower and melting the low melting point propylene-based resin followed by foaming by inducing thermal decomposition of the thermally decomposing chemical foaming agent, and a compounding ratio of the low melting point propylene-based resin in the entire resin component formed of the high melting point propylene-based resin and the low melting point propylene-based resin is less than 20% by mass.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to soft, closed cell polyolefin foams showing a good combination of high temperature resistance and softness as well as a laminate and uses thereof.
Abstract:
Methods of making a foam article comprise the steps of compressing a foam at an elevated temperature in a mold for shaping the foam; and cooling the mold to a temperature greater than room temperature, wherein the foam comprises at least one ethylene/α-olefin block interpolymer. The foam may further comprise an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer and an additive such as a filler or a crosslinking agent. The ethylene/α-olefin block interpolymers are a multi-block copolymer comprising at least one soft block and at least one hard block.
Abstract:
A method for producing a bio-based polymeric shoe component includes: preparing a blend from a composition including 5˜50 weight parts of a modified starch, 50˜95 weight parts of an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, 5˜30 weight parts of a filler, 1˜50 weight parts of a polyolefin, 2.0˜8.0 weight parts of a foaming agent, 0.5˜3.0 weight parts of a foaming aid, 0.5˜2.0 weight parts of a lubricant, and 0.4˜1.2 weight parts of a crosslinking agent, the modified starch being obtained by hydrolyzing and esterifying a predetermined amount of a raw starch to form a hydrolyzed and esterified starch, followed by drying the hydrolyzed and esterified starch; processing the blend into a foamable product; and forming the foamable product into the shoe component.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a process for the production of foamable copolymers, to foamable copolymers and to foamable polymer structures based on itaconic acid, mesaconic acid, fumaric acid, maleic acid, aconitic acid, and glutaconic acid.
Abstract:
A process for preparing a polymer composite that includes reacting (a) a multi-functional monomer and (b) a block copolymer comprising (i) a first block and (ii) a second block that includes a functional group capable of reacting with the multi-functional monomer, to form a crosslinked, nano-structured, bi-continuous composite. The composite includes a continuous matrix phase and a second continuous phase comprising the first block of the block copolymer.
Abstract:
The invention provides a particulate material comprising porous polymeric microparticles having a mesoporous structure. A process for making the particles is also presented. The process comprises impregnating a porous microparticulate template material with a liquid comprising one or more monomers. The one or more monomers are then polymerised in and/or on the template material to form a polymer, and the template material is then removed to produce the particulate material.