Power generators that incorporate porous electric generation layers composed of mechanoradical-forming polymers are provided. Also provided are methods for using the generators to convert mechanical energy into and electrical signal to power electronic devices. The porous electric generation material includes an organic polymer that forms free radicals when covalent bonds are homolytically ruptured upon the application of a compressive force to the porous structure.

A novel PVC board and method of manufacture. The board includes a compressible layer to provide flooring that is comfortable to walk on, and a polyurethane surface that is easy to clean. The method of manufacture simplifies the production process, and improves production time and efficiency.

A method of producing a heat-resistant chlorine-containing crosslinked resin formed body, formed from: Step (a) of melt-mixing, to a base resin containing a chlorinated polyethylene and a polyvinyl chloride and a plasticizer, an organic peroxide, an inorganic filler, and a silane coupling agent, at a specific ratio, at a temperature equal to or higher than a decomposition temperature of the organic peroxide; Step (b) of mixing a silane masterbatch obtained in Step (a) and a silanol condensation catalyst; and Step (c) of crosslinking by bringing a formed body obtained by Step (b) into contact with water; wherein, in Step (a), from 5 to 55 mass % of the plasticizer is contained in 100 mass % of the base resin to be used in the reaction with the silane coupling agent; the formed body produced therefrom; a silane masterbatch and a mixture thereof; and a heat resistant product.

The present invention relates to expanded thermoplastic polyurethane beads, a preparation method for same, and an application thereof. The expanded thermoplastic polyurethane beads consists of components of the following parts by weight: 100 parts of a thermoplastic polyurethane, 1-10 parts of a cell size stabilizer, and 1-35 parts of a melt viscosity modifier. The preparation method for the expanded thermoplastic polyurethane beads is also disclosed. The bead is produced by employing a volatile blowing agent to immerse the thermoplastic polyurethane, comprising the pore size stabilizer and the melt viscosity modifier, in an aqueous suspension, and is then followed by the foaming process. Utilization of the expanded thermoplastic polyurethane beads of the present invention allows for preparation of a foam product. The expanded thermoplastic polyurethane beads prepared per the present invention has uniform cell sizes and a high product yield. At the same time, the expanded thermoplastic polyurethane bead provides a great sintering performance even at a relatively low vapor pressure, a molded foam product has a small deformation, a low dimensional shrinkage ratio relative to a mold, great dimensional stability, and an aesthetically appealing appearance.

Provided are solvent cement formulations comprising some or all of tetrahydrofuran, cyclohexanone, methyl ethyl ketone, acetone, a thermoplastic resin, silica, and, a solvent soluble acrylic copolymer associative thickener. The disclosed formulations contain a reduced complement of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) relative to conventional cement formulations, yet are capable of meeting the requirements for regular-, medium-, and heavy-duty applications. The use of specialized associative thickener components confers a required degree of viscosity while enabling a reduction in the concentration of VOCs, such as tetrahydrofuran.

Provided is a vinyl chloride resin composition that enables production of a vinyl chloride resin molded product that can have a balance of excellent surface lubricity and excellent blooming resistance under normal temperature (23 C.) conditions. The vinyl chloride resin composition contains a vinyl chloride resin (a), a plasticizer (b), and a compound (c) indicated by the following formula (1): R.sup.1(NR.sup.2COR.sup.3).sub.n. In formula (1), n is an integer of not less than 2 and not more than 6, R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are each a hydrocarbon group, R.sup.2 is a hydrocarbon group or hydrogen, and at least one of the n-number of R.sup.3 groups is an unsaturated hydrocarbon group including at least one carbon-carbon unsaturated bond.

Water-absorbent resin particles have polymer particles; and a polymer disposed on at least a part of a surface of the polymer particle, in which a surface free energy is 14.0 to 33.0 mJ/m.sup.2, and a fracture energy of the polymer determined from a stress-strain curve in a tensile test at a tensile rate of 200 mm/min is 2.00?10.sup.6 J/m.sup.3 or more. An absorber contains the water-absorbent resin particles. An absorbent article has the absorber.

The present invention aims to provide a method for producing a chlorine-containing resin composition and a method for producing a chlorine-containing resin processed product, the methods being capable of providing a processed product that is excellent in thermal stability and heat resistance and that has various excellent properties derived from the chlorine-containing resin in an efficient, easy, simple, and high-yield manner, without degrading the appearance of the processed product. The present invention provides a method for producing a chlorine-containing resin composition, including: step (I) of dry-mixing a silicone oil and/or a liquid fatty acid having a C12 or higher carbon chain with a hydrotalcite powder to obtain a mixture; and step (II) of further mixing a chlorine-containing resin with the mixture.

In various examples, the subject matter of this disclosure relates to a wear layer for flooring applications and related methods of manufacture. The wear layer can include a PVC resin and a stabilizer comprising CaZn mixed with the PVC resin. The wear layer can have a Shore D hardness of at least about 72 and/or a modulus of elasticity of at least about 1600 MPa. The wear layer can be characterized by an absence of plasticizer (e.g., adipates, phthalates (e.g., diisononyl phthalate or DINP), terephthalates (e.g., dioctyl terephthalate or DOTP), or 1,2-Cyclohexane dicarboxylic acid diisononyl ester (DINCH)) and tin-based stabilizer.

A construction component comprising a foamed cellular board comprising smooth exterior surfaces separated by a cellular network and cut edges, and sealed caps adhered to the cut edges on the foamed cellular boar. The board has a density of less than 0.55 g/cm.sup.3, and the cut edges on which the sealed caps are adhered are unmelted edges.