An embodiment includes a platform shape memory polymer system. Such an embodiment exhibits a blend of tunable, high performance mechanical attributes in combination with advanced processing capabilities and good biocompatibility. A post-polymerization crosslinking synthetic approach is employed that combines polyurethane and thiol-ene synthetic processes. Other embodiments are described herein.

A purpose of the present invention is to provide a urethane composition which does not require use of a lead-based curing catalyst, exhibits excellent curability and workability, and can be advantageously used in a variety of applications, such as adhesives, coating materials, sealing materials, waterproofing materials, floor materials, wall materials and paints.

The present invention provides a urethane composition which contains an active hydrogen-containing organic compound (A), a polyisocyanate (B), a curing catalyst (C), and an aromatic compound (D). The active hydrogen-containing organic compound (A) contains a polyol. The aromatic compound (D) has a structure represented by Chemical Formula (1).

An embodiment includes a polymer composition comprising a thermoplastic polymer that: (a) is bonded to iodine, (b) includes a vinyl group, and (c) includes urethane linkages. Other embodiments are described herein.

A compound, a resin composition and a laminated substrate thereof are provided. The compound has a structure represented by Formula (I) ##STR00001##
wherein A.sup.1 is C.sub.24-48 alkylene group, C.sub.24-48 alkenylene group, C.sub.24-48 alkynylene group, C.sub.24-48 alicyclic alkylene group, C.sub.24-48 alicyclic alkenylene group, or C.sub.24-48 alicyclic alkynylene group. A.sup.2 is C.sub.2-12 alkylene group, C.sub.6-C.sub.25 arylene group with two reactive groups, C.sub.4-8 cycloalkylene group, C.sub.5-25 heteroarylene group, divalent C.sub.7-C.sub.25 alkylaryl group, divalent C.sub.7-25 acylaryl group, divalent C.sub.6-25 aryl ether group, or divalent C.sub.7-25 acyloxyaryl group; and, n≥1.

Provided herein is a one-component adhesive composition showing excellent adhesive strength after heat and humidity exposure.

The invention provides a method of production of biogenic lignin-based polyurethane having soft-segments from the co-polymerization of an organosolv lignin or other low molecular weight lignin and a monomeric polyol. The invention also provides polyurethanes having unique and beneficial properties.

Described herein is a mixer system for producing aqueous coating materials from at least one aqueous pigment paste A, including at least one color pigment, and at least one pigment-free component B, including an aqueous, acrylate-based microgel dispersion having a glass transition temperature T.sub.g of 50 to 60° C., where both the aqueous pigment paste A and the component B each have a VOC value of less than or equal to 250 g/L. Further described herein is a method for producing aqueous coating materials having a VOC content of 0 to 250 g/L, in which the individual components A and B are stored separately and not mixed until shortly before application, to give the aqueous coating material. Further described herein is a method of using the mixer system for producing aqueous coating materials for refinishing and/or for coating automobile bodies and/or plastics parts.

Described herein is a mixer system for producing aqueous coating materials from at least one aqueous pigment paste A, including at least one effect pigment, and at least one pigment-free component B, including an aqueous, acrylate-based microgel dispersion having a glass transition temperature T.sub.g of 50 to 60° C., where both the aqueous pigment paste A and the component B each have a VOC value of less than or equal to 250 g/L. Further described herein is a method for producing aqueous coating materials having a VOC content of 0 to 250 g/L, in which the individual components A and B are stored separately and not mixed until shortly before application, to give the aqueous coating material. Further described herein is a method of using the mixer system of for producing aqueous coating materials for refinishing and/or for coating automobile bodies and/or plastics parts.

A method includes reactively extruding a polymeric composition to form a film. The polymeric composition includes a polyisocyanate and at least one dimer fatty diol.

A lactam-functionalized polymer is disclosed. The dihydroxy lactam based polymer includes polyesters, polycarbonates, polyethers, poly (ester ethers), poly (ester amides), poly imides, polyamides, poly acrylates and poly (ester imides), and polyurethanes. The applications of the dihydroxy lactam based polymers are also disclosed.