Abstract:
The invention relates to a polymer composition containing a semi-crystalline or glass-forming polymer in a rigid phase and, as impact modifier therein, a rubbery polymer. The polymer composition according to the invention is characterized in that it has no morphological inhomogeneities with a diameter larger than 40, preferably 20 micrometer as visible on a Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) picture of the surface of fracture of a test bar broken in a fatigue test. As a result, the elongation at break, the fatigue resistance and the total useful service life of an object manufactured from this composition are much higher.
Abstract:
Disclosed are novel polymers derivatized with at least one nullNOx group per 1200 atomic mass unit of the polymer. X is one or two. In one embodiment, the polymer is an S-nitrosylated polymer and is prepared by reacting a polythiolated polymer with a nitrosylating agent under conditions suitable for nitrosylating free thiol groups. The polymers of the present invention can be used to coat medical devices to deliver nitric oxide in vivo to treatment sites.
Abstract:
Crosslinking systems suitable for use in a polymer melt composition wherein the polymer melt composition comprises a hydroxyl polymer; polymeric structures made from such polymer melt compositions; and processes/methods related thereto are provided.
Abstract:
A method of modifying a polymeric material which comprises the steps of activation-treatment and a hydrophilic polymer-treatment, or comprises the steps of activation-treatment, a hydrophilic polymer-treatment, and monomer grafting in this order, or comprises the step of a solvent-treatment followed by these steps. Thus, the polymeric material, e.g., polyolefin, is improved in hydrophilicity, adhesion, etc. without lowering the practical strength thereof The polymeric material thus improved in adhesion and other properties can be used in many applications where water absorption and adhesion are required, such as an absorption material, e.g., a wiping/cleansing material, a water retention material, a material for microorganism culture media, a separator for batteries (or cells), a synthetic paper, a filter medium, a textile product for clothing, a medical/sanitary/cosmetic supply, and reinforcing fibers for composite materials.
Abstract:
The invention comprises a linear or branched polymer derivative comprising a water soluble and non-peptidic polymer backbone that incorporates an optionally protected vicinal diol, which is either embedded in the polymer backbone or is attached as a pendant group, wherein each linking group (linker) between the polymer backbone and the vicinal diol is a chain comprising at least two adjacent saturated carbon atoms. The invention further comprises a method of using said polymer derivative to form an aldehyde and either a second aldehyde or a ketone by way of oxidative cleavage.
Abstract:
Processes for synthesizing borohydride compounds with reduced energy requirements and high efficiency are disclosed. The processes include the reaction of a base with a borane complex or diborane to produce a borohydride compound of formula YBH4, where Y is a monovalent cationic moiety.
Abstract:
The colored data storage media comprises a substrate comprising colorant and plastic, wherein the substrate has a transmissivity of about 85% or less, at a readback laser wavelength, when traversing a 1.2 mm thick colored substrate (disk). Alternatively, the storage media comprises: a substrate comprising a fluorescent colorant and plastic, wherein the substrate has a fluorescent color emission wavelength which is not equal to the readback laser wavelength.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a process for modifying cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) which involves the steps of subjecting the CNSL to ozonolysis to form ozonolysis reaction products, followed by reduction of the ozonolysis reaction products to give a mixture of phenolic components and aldehydes. In a preferred embodiment, the process involves reacting CNSL with ozone to form a mixture containing ozonolysis reaction products, and then treating the mixture under reducing conditions to form a further mixture containing phenolic components with an eight carbon chain having a terminal nullCHO group and alkyl components of varying lengths with either one or two terminal nullCHO groups. The resulting CNSL aldehydes may be used to form adhesives for use in the manufacture of composites such as wood particle board.
Abstract:
An aryl amine polymer is provided which contains a specific repeat unit, its use in preparing an organic semiconductor material which contains the aryl amine polymer and an additional specific compound and in the preparation of organic light emitting devices (OLED), organic thin film transistors (TFT) and so on, along with an organic TFT including a substrate, an organic semiconductor layer which contains the organic semiconductor material and is located overlying the substrate, an electrode pair of a source electrode and a drain electrode; and a third electrode.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a modifying agent for resins for paints or resins for inks, containing fatty acids obtained by the enzymatic decomposition of vegetable oils or fats, the resins for paints or resins for inks modified with the modifying agent, and a paint or ink composition containing the resin for the paint or resin for the ink. The paint or ink composition of the present invention has electrodeposition potential or UV curing property and is excellent in the appearance of the paint film, finishing sharpness and adhesion.