Composite materials, specifically to materials used in medicine, in particular, in ophthalmology for the manufacturing of optical ophthalmic implants, mainly intraocular lenses (IOL), intended for vision correction after cataract removal. The polymerization rate of the material is controlled in order to eliminate defects in the ophthalmic implant profile, control the geometric dimensions, reduce the finished product glistening while keeping optimal physical and mechanical properties. The material for the manufacturing of ophthalmic implants by photo-polymerization method includes: a) 60-70 wt. % oligomer of urethanedi(meth)acrylate with terminal (meth)acrylate fragments; b) 20-40 wt. % of (meth)acrylate monomers with aromatic substituents in the side chain; c) 5-25 wt. % of (meth)acrylate monomers with aliphatic branched substituents in the side chain; d) at least 0.2 wt. % of a UV-absorbing component; e) 0.1 to 1 wt. % of photopolymerization initiator; and f) 0.005 to 0.5 wt. % of a radical polymerization inhibitor.

Presently described are energy-curable resins, compositions, thermosets, coatings, and methods thereof. The curable resins described herein are (meth)acrylated resins derived from distilled tall oil rosin acids, distilled tall oil fatty acids, or a combination thereof. The curable resins can also include derivatives from rosin acids and/or fatty acids, such as cycloaddition products. The curable compositions undergo fast curing using UV and/or EB and provide enhanced performance of coatings, films, and printing inks, especially adhesion, stability and flexibility.

There is provided a curable composition for forming an anti-reflective film. The composition includes: (a) hollow silica nanoparticles; (b) a siloxane binder having reactive groups; (c) at least one additional material having reactive groups; (d) an initiator; and (e) solvent. The siloxane binder is present in an amount that is at least 50% by weight of the total weight of (siloxane binder+additional materials having reactive groups). The weight ratio of hollow silica nanoparticles to the total of (siloxane binder+additional materials having reactive groups) is no greater than 1.75 to 1.

The embodiments herein relate to a composition of a fluorinated polyurethane acrylate resin and a polyurethane acrylate resin, which, upon curing, is durable and has anti-stain and anti-scratch properties. The preparation of the composition is conducted with a one-pot multicomponent synthesis process, wherein multiple components are put together to carry out reactions simultaneously. The process is especially suitable for industrial scale production, and open for adding additive components to further adjust the performance of the prepared composition. The embodiments herein also relate to oligomers prepared in the synthesis process, as well as the use of the composition or oligomer to form a coating onto a substrate.

The embodiments herein relate to a composition of a fluorinated polyurethane acrylate resin and a polyurethane acrylate resin, which, upon curing, is durable and has anti-stain and anti-scratch properties. The preparation of the composition is conducted with a one-pot multicomponent synthesis process, wherein multiple components are put together to carry out reactions simultaneously. The process is especially suitable for industrial scale production, and open for adding additive components to further adjust the performance of the prepared composition. The embodiments herein also relate to oligomers prepared in the synthesis process, as well as the use of the composition or oligomer to form a coating onto a substrate.

A coating has dual curing mechanisms wherein the first cure reaction and second cure reaction become active due to differing reaction mechanisms.

The present invention relates to a resin composition for forming an optical film, an optical film, and a polarizing plate, in which the resin composition for forming an optical film improves adhesion between an antiglare layer and a light-transmitting substrate film and enables the antiglare layer and the optical film to exhibit excellent optical properties such as appropriate haze, low gloss value, and excellent antiglare properties. The composition for forming an optical film is a resin composition for forming an optical film for forming an infiltration layer and an antiglare layer having surface irregularities on a light-transmitting substrate film, and comprises: a binder-forming compound including a polyfunctional (meth)acrylate-based compound having three or more functionalities, and a permeable compound having a hydrophilic functional group and a photo-curable functional group; two or more light-transmitting fine particles having a sub-micron (sub-μm) scale; and a permeable solvent capable of dissolving at least a part of the light-transmitting substrate film, wherein the binder-forming compound and the permeable solvent have a weight ratio of 1:0.04 or more.

The present invention relates to a resin composition for forming an optical film, an optical film, and a polarizing plate, in which the resin composition for forming an optical film improves adhesion between an antiglare layer and a light-transmitting substrate film and enables the antiglare layer and the optical film to exhibit excellent optical properties such as appropriate haze, low gloss value, and excellent antiglare properties. The composition for forming an optical film is a resin composition for forming an optical film for forming an infiltration layer and an antiglare layer having surface irregularities on a light-transmitting substrate film, and comprises: a binder-forming compound including a polyfunctional (meth)acrylate-based compound having three or more functionalities, and a permeable compound having a hydrophilic functional group and a photo-curable functional group; two or more light-transmitting fine particles having a sub-micron (sub-μm) scale; and a permeable solvent capable of dissolving at least a part of the light-transmitting substrate film, wherein the binder-forming compound and the permeable solvent have a weight ratio of 1:0.04 or more.

Radiation curable aqueous compositions (I) with reduced photo-yellowing are provided. Said composition comprises water, at least one ethylenically unsaturated compound and at least one carboxylic acid hydrazide-containing compound (H) in an amount sufficient to reduce photo-yellowing. Materials of the invention have the advantage that they help to reduce photo-yellowing. They may have a beneficial effect on long term yellowing caused by weathering too. Compositions (I) of the invention allow a better quality control of products and materials just after cure. Materials of the invention can be used to make coatings, inks, paints, varnishes and adhesives and they are further suitable for the making of composites, gel coats, 3D-curing and the making of 3D-objects in general.

Radiation curable aqueous compositions (I) with reduced photo-yellowing are provided. Said composition comprises water, at least one ethylenically unsaturated compound and at least one carboxylic acid hydrazide-containing compound (H) in an amount sufficient to reduce photo-yellowing. Materials of the invention have the advantage that they help to reduce photo-yellowing. They may have a beneficial effect on long term yellowing caused by weathering too. Compositions (I) of the invention allow a better quality control of products and materials just after cure. Materials of the invention can be used to make coatings, inks, paints, varnishes and adhesives and they are further suitable for the making of composites, gel coats, 3D-curing and the making of 3D-objects in general.