A binder composition includes a dispersion medium and a group of binder particles. The group of binder particles is dispersed in the dispersion medium. The group of binder particles include a polymer material. The polymer material includes a constitutional unit originated from vinylidene difluoride. The group of binder particles has a number-based particle size distribution. The particle size distribution satisfies the following conditions: “0.19≤X≤0.26”, “0.69≤Y≤0.76”, and “0≤Z≤0.05”. Here, “X” represents a frequency of particles each having a particle size of less than or equal to 40 μm. “Y” indicates a frequency of particles each having a particle size of more than 40 μm and less than or equal to 110 μm. “Z” indicates a frequency of particles each having a particle size of more than 110 μm and less than or equal to 250 μm.

A method of preparing thermoplastic polyester elastomer membrane with high binding strength includes the following steps: (a) Adding a reaction solvent to TPEE powder or granules to prepare a solvent mixture, (b) Adding a modifier to the solvent mixture, and mixing uniformly to prepare a first mixture, the modifier including at least one of o-xylylenediamine, m-xylylenediamine, alpha,alpha′-diamino-p-xylene, 2,3,5,6-Tetrachloro-p-xylene-alpha,alpha′-diamine, and 1,3,5,7-Tetraazatricyclodecane. (c) Adding an initiator to the first mixture, and mixing uniformly to prepare a second mixture, (d) Obtaining a finished product by passing the second mixture through an injection laminating process.

In a method of forming a semicrystalline polyetherimide, a solvent mixture is combined with an amorphous polyetherimide in a weight ratio of 1:1 to 50:1, respectively, to form a first dispersion. The solvent mixture includes dichloromethane and a C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkanol in a weight ratio of 0.5:1 to 15:1, respectively. The first dispersion is agitated to form a second dispersion containing a semicrystalline polyetherimide, and the semicrystalline polyetherimide is isolated from the second dispersion. The isolated semicrystalline polyetherimide exhibits a melting point in a range of 230 to 300° C. Also described is a composition that includes a polyetherimide, dichloromethane, and a C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkanol in specific ratios.

A nanocellulose dispersion liquid including nanocellulose and a protic polar solvent having a dielectric constant of not less than 15 and less than 80 at 25° C. The nanocellulose contains a sulfuric acid group and/or a sulfo group derived from a sulfuric acid treatment and an anionic functional group derived from a hydrophilization treatment. Further, the total amount of the sulfuric acid group and/or the sulfo group and the anionic functional group is 0.20 to 4 mmol/g. Also disclosed is a method for producing the nanocellulose dispersion liquid.

A subject-matter of the present invention are new complexes comprising cyclic alkylene carbonates and polyamides, processes for their preparation and uses. Additionally, a subject-matter of the invention is the use of alkylene carbonates for recycling, solubilization, purification, and/or powdering of polyamide-based materials.

A process for preparing spherical polymeric particles of polymers containing at least two fillers, dispersed in the polymer matrix wherein up to 50% of the weight of the particles is composed by fillers. The process comprises a melt-blending of a polymeric matrix containing the at least two fillers with a continuous phase that is not miscible with the polymeric matrix and an agent to form an emulsion. This emulsion is then extruded, cooled and a solvent of the continuous phase is added to recover the spherical particles. The fillers can provide different properties to the spherical particles which can be used, for example, for cosmetic applications, specifically for preventing and/or reducing the signs of skin ageing.

The present invention relates to an elastomeric composition comprising a silicone rubber, glycerol, at least one crosslinking agent, and optionally one or more excipients, wherein said glycerol is present as discrete droplets in the silicone rubber, obtainable through the application of high shear forces.

An emulsion of a nitrogen atom-containing polymer or salt thereof and a method for producing it are provided. The emulsion has high stability and low dispersity of the particle diameter of emulsified particles. A method for producing particles including a crosslinked nitrogen atom-containing polymer or sat thereof using the emulsion is also provided. The method for producing the emulsion includes a step of mixing a first solution that includes a nitrogen atom-containing polymer or salt thereof and a hydrophilic solvent and has a viscosity of 10 to 2,000 mPa.Math.s, and a second solution that includes a hydrophobic solvent and has a viscosity of 1 to 100 mPa.Math.s, stirring the mixture, and thus obtaining an emulsion of the nitrogen atom-containing polymer or salt thereof, wherein a ratio between the viscosity of the first and second solutions is in a range of 0.1:1 to 300:1.

A method for preparing granular polycarbonate particles is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a method for preparing granulated polycarbonate particles includes mixing a polymerization reaction solution comprising polycarbonate and an organic solvent, and an anti-solvent solution comprising water and an anti-solvent to prepare a mixed solution, heating the mixed solution to remove the organic solvent, and drying or filtering the mixed solution to obtain granular polycarbonate particles. The granular polycarbonate particles having excellent physical properties without using a stabilizer or a surfactant can be obtain.

The present application relates to a gel polymer electrolyte and an electrochemical device comprising the gel polymer electrolyte. The gel polymer electrolyte according to the present application comprises a polymer film and an organic electrolytic solution comprising a lithium salt, a phosphate ester compound, and a fluoroether compound. The gel polymer electrolyte according to the present application has higher ionic conductivity and better electrochemical stability, and is capable of significantly improving the safety and cycle performance of the electrochemical device.