The invention relates to benzothiazole-containing silanes of the formula I ##STR00001##
which are prepared by reacting benzothiazole-containing silanes of the formula II ##STR00002##
with a compound of formula III
R.sup.2—H  (III). The benzothiazole-containing silanes of the formula I can be used in rubber mixtures.

Disclosed herein are self-healing conductive network compositions. The networks can contain one or more conductive polymers and one or more supramolecular complexes. The supramolecular complex can be introduced into conductive polymer matrix, resulting in a network of the two components. In this network, the nanostructured conductive polymer gel constructs a 3D network to promote the transport of electrons and mechanically reinforce the network while the supramolecular complex contributes to self-healing property and also conductivity. The networks disclosed herein are useful for various applications such as self-healing electronics, artificial skins, soft robotics and biomimetic prostheses.

The present invention relates to: a curable composition comprising a component (A), a component (B), and a component (C), the curable composition comprising the component (A) and the component (B) in a mass ratio (component (A):component (B)) of 100:0.3 to 100:30, a cured product obtained by curing the curable composition, a method for using the curable composition as an optical device-securing adhesive or an optical device sealing material. The present invention provides a curable composition that produces a cured product that exhibits excellent transparency, excellent heat resistance, excellent crack resistance, and high adhesion, a cured product obtained by curing the curable composition, a method for using the curable composition as an optical device-securing adhesive or an optical device sealing material, a sealed optical device in which an optical device is sealed with a cured product of the curable composition, and a method for producing the same. Component (A): a silane compound copolymer (I) that is represented by a formula (a-1), wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or the like, X.sup.0 is a halogen atom, a cyano group, or a group represented by OG (wherein G is a protecting group for a hydroxyl group), D is a single bond or the like, R.sup.2 is an alkyl group having 1-20 carbon atoms or the like, Z is a hydroxyl group, an alkoxy group having 1-10 carbon atoms, or a halogen atom, m and n are a positive integer, and o, p, q, and r are 0 or a positive integer, Component (B): at least one silane coupling agent selected from a silane coupling agent that includes a nitrogen atom in its molecule and a silane coupling agent that includes an epoxy group in its molecule, and Component (C): a silane coupling agent that has an acid anhydride structure.
(CHR.sup.1X.sup.0-D-SiO.sub.3/2).sub.m(R.sup.2SiO.sub.3/2).sub.n(CHR.sup.1X.sup.0-D-SiZO.sub.2/2).sub.o(R.sup.2SiZO.sub.2/2).sub.p(CHR.sup.1X.sup.0-D-SiZ.sub.2O.sub.1/2).sub.q(R.sup.2SiZ.sub.2O.sub.1/2).sub.r   (a-1)

The present invention relates to: a curable composition comprising a component (A), a component (B), and a component (C), the curable composition comprising the component (A) and the component (B) in a mass ratio (component (A):component (B)) of 100:0.3 to 100:30, a cured product obtained by curing the curable composition, a method for using the curable composition as an optical device-securing adhesive or an optical device sealing material. The present invention provides a curable composition that produces a cured product that exhibits excellent transparency, excellent heat resistance, excellent crack resistance, and high adhesion, a cured product obtained by curing the curable composition, a method for using the curable composition as an optical device-securing adhesive or an optical device sealing material, a sealed optical device in which an optical device is sealed with a cured product of the curable composition, and a method for producing the same. Component (A): a silane compound copolymer (I) that is represented by a formula (a-1), wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or the like, X.sup.0 is a halogen atom, a cyano group, or a group represented by OG (wherein G is a protecting group for a hydroxyl group), D is a single bond or the like, R.sup.2 is an alkyl group having 1-20 carbon atoms or the like, Z is a hydroxyl group, an alkoxy group having 1-10 carbon atoms, or a halogen atom, m and n are a positive integer, and o, p, q, and r are 0 or a positive integer, Component (B): at least one silane coupling agent selected from a silane coupling agent that includes a nitrogen atom in its molecule and a silane coupling agent that includes an epoxy group in its molecule, and Component (C): a silane coupling agent that has an acid anhydride structure.
(CHR.sup.1X.sup.0-D-SiO.sub.3/2).sub.m(R.sup.2SiO.sub.3/2).sub.n(CHR.sup.1X.sup.0-D-SiZO.sub.2/2).sub.o(R.sup.2SiZO.sub.2/2).sub.p(CHR.sup.1X.sup.0-D-SiZ.sub.2O.sub.1/2).sub.q(R.sup.2SiZ.sub.2O.sub.1/2).sub.r   (a-1)

The present invention is a curable composition comprising a component (A), a component (B), a component (C), and a component (D), the curable composition comprising the component (A) and the component (B) in a mass ratio (component (A):component (B)) of 100:0.3 to 100:20, the component (A) being a silane compound (co)polymer that is represented by a formula (a-1) or a formula (a-2),

(CHR.sup.1X.sup.0-D-SiO.sub.3/2).sub.m(R.sup.2SiO.sub.3/2).sub.n(CHR.sup.1X.sup.0-D-SiZ.sup.1O.sub.2/2).sub.o(R.sup.2SiZ.sup.2O.sub.2/2).sub.p(CHR.sup.1X.sup.0-D-SiZ.sup.3.sub.2O.sub.1/2).sub.q(R.sup.2SiZ.sup.4.sub.2O.sub.1/2).sub.r   (a-1)

(R.sup.3SiO.sub.3/2).sub.s(R.sup.3SiZ.sup.5O.sub.2/2).sub.t(R.sup.3SiZ.sup.5.sub.2O.sub.1/2).sub.u   (a-2) the component (B) being fine particles having an average primary particle size of more than 0.04 μm and 8 μm or less, the component (C) being a silane coupling agent that comprises a nitrogen atom in its molecule, and the component (D) being a silane coupling agent that comprises an acid anhydride structure in its molecule, and an optical element-securing composition, and a cured product, and an optical element-securing material, and a method for using the curable composition, and an optical device.

The present invention is a curable composition comprising a component (A), a component (B), a component (C), and a component (D), the curable composition comprising the component (A) and the component (B) in a mass ratio (component (A):component (B)) of 100:0.3 to 100:20, the component (A) being a silane compound (co)polymer that is represented by a formula (a-1) or a formula (a-2),

(CHR.sup.1X.sup.0-D-SiO.sub.3/2).sub.m(R.sup.2SiO.sub.3/2).sub.n(CHR.sup.1X.sup.0-D-SiZ.sup.1O.sub.2/2).sub.o(R.sup.2SiZ.sup.2O.sub.2/2).sub.p(CHR.sup.1X.sup.0-D-SiZ.sup.3.sub.2O.sub.1/2).sub.q(R.sup.2SiZ.sup.4.sub.2O.sub.1/2).sub.r   (a-1)

(R.sup.3SiO.sub.3/2).sub.s(R.sup.3SiZ.sup.5O.sub.2/2).sub.t(R.sup.3SiZ.sup.5.sub.2O.sub.1/2).sub.u   (a-2) the component (B) being fine particles having an average primary particle size of more than 0.04 μm and 8 μm or less, the component (C) being a silane coupling agent that comprises a nitrogen atom in its molecule, and the component (D) being a silane coupling agent that comprises an acid anhydride structure in its molecule, and an optical element-securing composition, and a cured product, and an optical element-securing material, and a method for using the curable composition, and an optical device.

The present invention provides compounds that can be used to form antimicrobial coatings on, for example, a surface or textile, including methods of making and using such compounds. In some embodiments, the present invention provides methods of making such compounds by a single-step reaction. In some embodiments, the present invention provides methods of forming an antimicrobial coating on a surface, including applying such compounds to, for example, a surface or textile, and, optionally, treating, for example, the surface or textile, to form a coating.

A composite plate structure including a flexible substrate and a release layer is provided. The flexible substrate has an upper surface and a lower surface. The release layer is disposed on the lower surface of the flexible substrate, and includes a hydrophobic material and a bonding material. The hydrophobic material includes at least one fluorine atom. The bonding material at least includes an amide functional group or an epoxy functional group. The bonding material is bonded to the flexible substrate through the amide functional group or the epoxy functional group. A flexible apparatus including the composite plate structure is also provided.

The present invention is: a curable composition comprising a component (A), a component (B), and a component (C), the curable composition comprising the component (A) and the component (B) in a mass ratio (component (A):component (B)) of 100:0.3 to 100:50, the component (A) being a curable polysilsesquioxane compound that comprises a repeating unit represented by a formula (a-1),

R.sup.1SiO.sub.3/2  (a-1)

wherein R.sup.1 is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group, the component (B) being fine particles having an average primary particle size of 5 to 40 nm, and the component (C) being a silane coupling agent that comprises an acid anhydride structure in its molecule. This invention provides: a curable composition that produces a cured product that exhibits excellent adhesion, excellent delamination resistance, and excellent heat resistance, and exhibits excellent workability during the application step, a method for producing the same, a cured product obtained by curing the curable composition, a method for using the curable composition as an optical element-securing adhesive or an optical element sealing material, and an optical device.

The present invention is: a curable composition comprising a component (A), a component (B), and a component (C), the curable composition comprising the component (A) and the component (B) in a mass ratio (component (A):component (B)) of 100:0.3 to 100:50, the component (A) being a curable polysilsesquioxane compound that comprises a repeating unit represented by a formula (a-1),

R.sup.1SiO.sub.3/2  (a-1)

wherein R.sup.1 is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group, the component (B) being fine particles having an average primary particle size of 5 to 40 nm, and the component (C) being a silane coupling agent that comprises a nitrogen atom in its molecule. This invention provides: a curable composition that produces a cured product that exhibits excellent adhesion, excellent delamination resistance, and excellent heat resistance, and exhibits excellent workability during the application step, a method for producing the same, a cured product obtained by curing the curable composition, a method for using the curable composition as an optical element-securing adhesive or an optical element sealing material, and an optical device.