Abstract:
In an embodiment, a composition comprises a polycarbonate; 1 to 5 wt% based on a total weight of the composition of a nanosilica having a D 50 particle size by volume of 5 to 50 nanometers; wherein the nanosilica has a hydrophobic coating; and a siloxane domain having repeat units of the formula 10; wherein each R is independently a C 1-13 monovalent organic group and the value of E is 2 to 1,000; wherein the composition comprises at least one of a polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer, 0.1 to 5 wt% of a polysiloxane homopolymer based on the total weight of the composition, or a plurality of polysiloxane particles having a D 50 particle size by volume of 0.1 to 10 micrometers.
Abstract:
In an embodiment, a composition comprises a polycarbonate; 1 to 5 wt% based on a total weight of the composition of a nanosilica having a D50 particle size by volume of 5 to 50 nanometers; wherein the nanosilica has a hydrophobic coating; and a siloxane domain having repeat units of the formula 10; wherein each R is independently a C1-13 monovalent organic group and the value of E is 2 to 1,000; wherein the composition comprises at least one of a polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer, 0.1 to 5 wt% of a polysiloxane homopolymer based on the total weight of the composition, or a plurality of polysiloxane particles having a D50 particle size by volume of 0.1 to 10 micrometers.
Abstract:
Provided are particulate compositions that include a matrix polymer and fibrillated reinforcement materials (e.g., PTFE or ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fibrils) dispersed therein. The compositions are suitable for use in additive manufacturing processes.
Abstract:
Provided are fibers that comprise a matrix thermoplastic polymer and fibrillated reinforcement materials ( e.g. , PTFE fibrils) dispersed therein. The disclosed fibers exhibit improved processability and other improved handling characteristics as compared to fibril-free fibers.
Abstract:
A particulate material for powder bed fusion has specific particle size characteristics and includes a thermoplastic and a sulfonate salt having the structure ( A ), wherein Z is a phosphorus atom or a nitrogen atom; each occurrence of X is independently halogen or hydrogen provided that at least one X is halogen; b, d, and e are integers from zero to 12; c is 0 or 1 provided that when c is 1, d and e are not both zero; R 11 - 13 are each independently C 1 -C 12 hydrocarbyl; R 14 is C 1 -C 18 hydrocarbyl; and Y is selected from (B) - wherein R 15 is hydrogen or C 1 -C 12 hydrocarbyl. Also described is a method of powder bed fusion utilizing the particulate material.
Abstract:
Methods for preparing pre-dynamic cross-linked polymer compositions are described. Methods of preparing dynamic cross-linked polymer compositions using pre-dynamic cross-linked polymer compositions are also described.
Abstract:
A polymer composition includes a polymer component including a pre-dynamic cross- linked polymer composition that includes polyester chains joined by a coupler component; and one or more non-networking flame retardant additives. A method of preparing a dynamic cross- linked polymer composition includes: reacting a coupler component including at least two epoxy groups and a chain component including a polyester; and adding one or more non-networking flame retardant additives. The reaction is performed under such conditions to form a pre- dynamic cross-linked composition, and is performed in the presence of at least one catalyst that promotes the formation of the pre-dynamic cross-linked composition. The pre-dynamic cross- linked composition when subjected to a curing process exhibits particular plateau modulus and internal residual stress relaxation properties.
Abstract:
Methods for preparing pre -dynamic cross-linked polymer compositions are described. Methods of preparing dynamic cross-linked polymer compositions using pre -dynamic cross-linked polymer compositions are also described.