This disclosure relates to a conductive paste comprising a fine silver particle dispersion and a glass frit, wherein the fine silver particle dispersion comprising: (1) 65 to 95.4% by weight of fine silver particles which have average primary particle diameter of 10 to 190 nm and which comprise 25% by number or less of silver particles having primary particle diameter of 100 nm or larger, (2) 4.5 to 34.5% by weight of a solvent, (3) 0.1 to 1.0% by weight of ethyl cellulose having weight average molecular weight of 10,000 to 120,000. Also provided are: a method of manufacturing an electrically conductive thick film comprising steps of: (a) applying said fine silver particle dispersion on a substrate, and (b) heating the applied fine silver particle dispersion at 80 to 1000° C.; and an electrical device comprising a conductive thick film made with the foregoing paste.

This disclosure relates to a conductive paste comprising a fine silver particle dispersion and a glass frit, wherein the fine silver particle dispersion comprising: (1) 65 to 95.4% by weight of fine silver particles which have average primary particle diameter of 10 to 190 nm and which comprise 25% by number or less of silver particles having primary particle diameter of 100 nm or larger, (2) 4.5 to 34.5% by weight of a solvent, (3) 0.1 to 1.0% by weight of ethyl cellulose having weight average molecular weight of 10,000 to 120,000. Also provided are: a method of manufacturing an electrically conductive thick film comprising steps of: (a) applying said fine silver particle dispersion on a substrate, and (b) heating the applied fine silver particle dispersion at 80 to 1000° C.; and an electrical device comprising a conductive thick film made with the foregoing paste.

A printed wiring board includes a substrate and wiring provided on a surface of the substrate and including a cured conductive paste. The conductive paste contains metal nanoparticles having an average particle diameter of 30 nm or more and 600 nm or less, metal particles having an average particle diameter larger than that of the metal nanoparticles, a thermosetting resin having an oxirane ring in a molecule, a curing agent, and a cellulose resin. The wiring has a length of 100 mm or more and 1600 mm or less, a width of 0.3 mm or more and 3 mm or less, a thickness of 10 μm or more and 40 μm or less, and a resistance value of 1000 mΩ/m or less.

A composition for inhibiting the attachment of DNA viruses to a surface can include a liquid carrier, an anti-adherent agent, and a humectant. The anti-adherent agent can include C12-16 Alkyl PEG-2 Hydroxypropyl Hydroxyethyl Ethylcellulose. A method for inhibiting the adherence of DNA viruses to a surface can include providing a composition that includes an anti-adherent agent including C12-16 Alkyl PEG-2 Hydroxypropyl Hydroxyethyl Ethylcellulose. The method can also include applying the composition to the surface to inhibit the adherence of DNA viruses to the surface.

Self-healable, omniphobic coatings and related methods are provided. In embodiments, a self-healable, omniphobic coating comprises a matrix of crosslinked, entangled hydrogel polymers, the hydrogel polymers comprising hydroxyl (OH) groups, hydroxyl group precursors, or both, and nanoparticles distributed throughout the matrix; and fluorinated silane molecules covalently bound to the matrix.

The instant invention relates to primary coating compositions that comprises a cationic polysaccharide, to be applied on a hydrophobic surface before a subsequent application of a polar or water based coating composition, such a as a paint or an adhesive.

Materials are disclosed for the safe sequestration and removal of hazardous contaminants from a surface. The materials can be sprayed, rolled, painted, brushed or dip coated onto any surface and allowed to dry and/or cure at room temperature or drying/curing can be accelerated by the application of heat to form a coating that entraps the contaminant therein. The coating and the entrapped contaminant can then peeled from the surface and safely disposed of to minimize hazardous waste. The coating includes a colorimetric additive that is specific to the contaminant, the coating and the contaminant producing a visual indication of contamination.

Materials are disclosed for the safe sequestration and removal of hazardous contaminants from a surface. The materials can be sprayed, rolled, painted, brushed or dip coated onto any surface and allowed to dry and/or cure at room temperature or drying/curing can be accelerated by the application of heat to form a coating that entraps the contaminant therein. The coating and the entrapped contaminant can then peeled from the surface and safely disposed of to minimize hazardous waste. The coating includes a colorimetric additive that is specific to the contaminant, the coating and the contaminant producing a visual indication of contamination.

An electric roasting pan according to the present invention comprises: a roasting pan; a heating layer being in surface contact with the roasting pan and comprising a carbon nanotube and a silicone-based adhesive; and an electrode in contact with the heating layer. The electric roasting pan has excellent thermal efficiency thanks to the minimal heat loss thereof, can reach a target temperature within a short time to reduce a preheating time, and affords excellent cooking quality. Furthermore, the electric roasting pan can substantially prevent the occurrence of temperature deviation across the area of the roasting pan during a temperature increase and is of high durability and safety.

An electric roasting pan according to the present invention comprises: a roasting pan; a heating layer being in surface contact with the roasting pan and comprising a carbon nanotube and a silicone-based adhesive; and an electrode in contact with the heating layer. The electric roasting pan has excellent thermal efficiency thanks to the minimal heat loss thereof, can reach a target temperature within a short time to reduce a preheating time, and affords excellent cooking quality. Furthermore, the electric roasting pan can substantially prevent the occurrence of temperature deviation across the area of the roasting pan during a temperature increase and is of high durability and safety.