Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to a polymer composition. The disclosed composition comprises a polycarbonate polymer, a laser direct structuring additive capable of being activated by electromagnetic radiation and thereby forming elemental metal nuclei, reinforcing filler, and a laser direct structuring synergist. Also disclosed is a method for making the disclosed polymer composition and an article of manufacture comprising the disclosed polymer composition.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a flame retardant composition comprising a polycarbonate; 5 to 10 weight percent of a polysiloxane-polycarbonate copolymer; where the polysiloxane-polycarbonate copolymer comprises an amount of greater than 10 weigh percent of the polysiloxane and where the molecular weight of the polysiloxane-polycarbonate copolymer is greater than or equal to 25,000 grams per mole; 5 to 20 weight percent of a branched polycarbonate; 5 to 60 weight percent of a reinforcing filler; and 1 to 15 weight percent of a flame retarding compound
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are compositions thermoplastic composition comprising: (a) about 20 wt % to about 99 wt % of a polymer component; and (b) about 1 wt % to about 30 wt % of a laser activatable additive having a core-shell structure; wherein the core comprises an inorganic filler and the shell comprises a laser activatable component comprising copper hydroxide phosphate or tin and antimony oxide, said core comprising from about 10 wt % to about 80 wt % of the laser activatable additive and said shell comprising from about 20 wt % to about 90 wt % of the laser activatable additive.
Abstract:
This invention relates generally to a thermoplastic compositions and, more particularly, to compositions comprising a polymer matrix and comprising a filler composition. To that end, according to the aspects of the invention, a thermoplastic composition is disclosed that generally comprises a polymer matrix and at least one filler composition. The polymer matrix generally comprises at least one polycarbonate or polyamide. The filler composition generally comprises at least one laser direct structuring additive with a mean particle size of less than 1 μm and may additionally optionally comprise flame retardants, stabilizers and process aids.
Abstract:
This invention relates generally to a thermoplastic compositions and, more particularly, to compositions comprising a polymer matrix and comprising a filler composition. To that end, according to the aspects of the invention, a thermoplastic composition is disclosed that generally comprises a polymer matrix and at least one filler composition. The polymer matrix generally comprises at least one polycarbonate or polyamide. The filler composition generally comprises at least one laser direct structuring additive with a mean particle size of less than 1 μm and may additionally optionally comprise flame retardants, stabilizers and process aids.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are methods and thermoplastic compositions of blended polycarbonate thermoplastic compositions with improved thermal resistance and conductivity. The resulting blended polymer thermoplastic compositions, comprising at least one aromatic polycarbonate; at least one high heat 3,3-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-phenylisoindolin-1-one (PPPBP)-polycarbonate copolymer; at least one polycarbonate-siloxane copolymer; and at least one laser direct structuring additive; wherein the laser direct structuring additive is a filler selected from a metal oxide; a metal oxide coated filler; or a combination thereof; wherein the composition is capable of being plated after being activated using a laser; and wherein the composition has a heat distortion temperature higher than 150 degrees Celsius, as determined by ASTM D 648.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to a polymer composition comprising a polycarbonate polymer, a laser direct structuring additive capable of being activated by electromagnetic radiation and thereby forming elemental metal nuclei, and a reflection additive. Also disclosed is a method for making the disclosed polymer composition and an article of manufacture comprising the disclosed polymer composition.