Abstract:
A polymer matrix composite comprising a porous polymeric network; and a plurality of dielectric particles distributed within the polymeric network structure; wherein the dielectric particles are present in a range from 5 to 98 weight percent, based on the total weight of the dielectric particles and the polymer (excluding the solvent); and wherein the polymer matrix composite has a dielectric constant in a range from 1.05 to 80; and methods for making the same. Polymer matrix composites comprising dielectric particles are useful, for example, as electric field insulators.
Abstract:
Method of making a polymer matrix composite comprising a porous polymeric network structure; and a plurality of particles distributed within the polymeric network structure, the method comprising: combining a thermoplastic polymer, a solvent that the thermoplastic polymer is soluble in, and a plurality of particles to provide a slurry; forming the slurry in to an article; heating the article in an environment to retain at least 90 percent by weight of the solvent, based on the weight of the solvent in the slurry, and inducing phase separation of the thermoplastic polymer from the solvent to provide the polymer matrix composite.
Abstract:
The present application relates to compostable articles and compositions including at least one biodegradable polymer and a hydrophobic agent. In some embodiments, the compostable articles and compositions include a second biodegradable polymer, different from the first biodegradable polymer. In some embodiments, the first biodegradable polymer is selected from the group consisting of polyethylene succinate) (PES), poly(trimethylene succinate) (PTS), poly(butylene succinate) (PBS), poly(butylene succinate co-butylene adipate) (PBS A), poly (butylene adipate co-terephthalate) (PBAT), poly(tetramethylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PTAT), and thermoplastic starch. In some embodiments, the presently described articles include packaging.
Abstract:
Laminated articles are provided including a porous fibrous nonwoven matrix and guanidine-functionalized metal silicate particles enmeshed within the porous fibrous nonwoven matrix. The laminated articles further include a first substrate and a second substrate sealed to the first substrate. Methods of making laminated articles and methods of using laminated articles are also provided.
Abstract:
Diagnostic devices including a first metallic or (co)polymeric substrate, a second metallic or (co)polymeric substrate opposite the first (co)polymeric substrate and an elongate substantially planar porous substrate positioned between the first metallic or (co)polymeric substrate and the second metallic or (co)polymeric substrate such that the first and the second metallic or (co)polymeric substrates together substantially surround and encapsulate the porous substrate. An optional compressible layer is preferably positioned between at least one of the first metallic or (co)polymeric substrate and the porous substrate and/or the second metallic or (co)polymeric substrate and the porous substrate. The diagnostic devices are suitable for qualitative or quantitative analysis of a sample fluid. Methods of making the diagnostic devices also are described.
Abstract:
A polymer matrix composite comprising a porous polymeric network; and a plurality of endothermic particles distributed within the polymeric network structure, wherein the endothermic particles are present in a range from 15 to 99 weight percent, based on the total weight of endothermic particles and the polymer (excluding any solvent); and wherein the polymer matrix composite has an endotherm of greater than 200 J/g; and methods for making the same. The polymer matrix composites are useful, for example, as a filler, thermal energy absorbers, and passive battery safety components.
Abstract:
A polymer matrix composite comprising a porous polymeric network; and a plurality of functional particles distributed within the polymeric network structure, and wherein the polymer matrix composite has an air flow resistance at 25°C, as measured by the "Air Flow Resistance Test," of less than 300 seconds/50 cm 3 /500 micrometers; and wherein the polymer matrix composite has a density of at least 0.3 g/cm 3 ; and methods for making the same. The polymer matrix composites are useful, for example, as filters.
Abstract:
Polymer composites that include a thermoplastic polymer, network structure and a soft, ferromagnetic particulate material. The polymer composites may be used, for example, as magnetic flux field directional materials. The present disclosure also relates to methods of making the polymer composites, e.g. polymer composite sheets, of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides a polymer composite including a thermoplastic polymer, network structure; and a soft, ferromagnetic particulate material distributed within the thermoplastic polymer, network structure. The weight fraction of soft, ferromagnetic particulate material may be between 0.80 and 0.98, based on the total weight of the polymer composite and/or the thermoplastic polymer may have a number average molecular weight between 5 x 10 4 g/mol to 5 x 10 7 g/mol. In certain exemplary embodiments, the method further includes applying a vibratory energy, preferably ultrasonic energy, to the polymer composite sheet simultaneously with the applying of a compressive force.
Abstract:
Diagnostic devices including a first metallic or (co)polymeric substrate, a second metallic or (co)polymeric substrate opposite the first (co)polymeric substrate and an elongate substantially planar porous substrate positioned between the first metallic or (co)polymeric substrate and the second metallic or (co)polymeric substrate, and a multiplicity of edge seals formed between the first and second metallic or (co)polymeric substrates around at least a portion of the perimeter of the porous substrate such that the first and the second metallic or (co)polymeric substrates together substantially surround and encapsulate the porous substrate. An optional compressible layer is preferably positioned between at least one of the first metallic or (co)polymeric substrate and the porous substrate and/or the second metallic or (co)polymeric substrate and the porous substrate. The diagnostic devices are suitable for qualitative or quantitative analysis of a sample fluid. Methods of making the diagnostic devices also are described.
Abstract:
An absorbent article includes at least two absorbent pads spaced apart from each other. The absorbent article further includes an interconnect member. Each absorbent pad includes an absorbent material configured to absorb a liquid. Each absorbent pad further includes an outer surface. The interconnect member joins the outer surfaces of the at least two absorbent pads. The interconnect member is stretchable.