Provided is a fiber treatment agent which is capable of imparting excellent moisture absorbing and releasing properties and exhibits excellent wash durability. The fiber treatment agent of the present invention includes a copolymer (A) having a structural unit (I) derived from a carboxyl group-containing monomer (a) and a structural unit (II) derived from a hydroxy group-containing monomer (b).

Provided is a fiber treatment agent which is capable of imparting excellent moisture absorbing and releasing properties and exhibits excellent wash durability. The fiber treatment agent of the present invention includes a copolymer (A) having a structural unit (I) derived from a carboxyl group-containing monomer (a) and a structural unit (II) derived from a hydroxy group-containing monomer (b).

An object of the present invention is to provide a curable composition having sufficient polymerization properties even under acidic conditions. The curable composition of the present invention includes (a) a polymerizable monomer having an acidic group, (b) a transition metal compound, (c) at least one compound selected from benzoxazole compounds and benzothiazole compounds, and (d) a reducing agent.

An object of the present invention is to provide a curable composition having sufficient polymerization properties even under acidic conditions. The curable composition of the present invention includes (a) a polymerizable monomer having an acidic group, (b) a transition metal compound, (c) at least one compound selected from benzoxazole compounds and benzothiazole compounds, and (d) a reducing agent.

The present invention provides polymersomes comprising amphiphilic block-copolymers and their use to quantify ammonia in samples (e.g., body fluid samples). More particularly, it provides a polymersome comprising (a) a membrane, which comprises a block copolymer of poly(styrene) (PS) and poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO), wherein the PS/PEO molecular weight ratio is higher than 1.0 and lower than 4.0; and (b) a core which encloses an acid and at least one pH-sensitive dye. Compositions, strips and kits comprising the polymersomes are also provided along with methods of quantifying ammonia in a sample using the polymersomes, compositions and kit.

The present invention provides polymersomes comprising amphiphilic block-copolymers and their use to quantify ammonia in samples (e.g., body fluid samples). More particularly, it provides a polymersome comprising (a) a membrane, which comprises a block copolymer of poly(styrene) (PS) and poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO), wherein the PS/PEO molecular weight ratio is higher than 1.0 and lower than 4.0; and (b) a core which encloses an acid and at least one pH-sensitive dye. Compositions, strips and kits comprising the polymersomes are also provided along with methods of quantifying ammonia in a sample using the polymersomes, compositions and kit.

Treated wood composite materials including a wood component and a plastic component are disclosed. The wood component can include wood flour. The treated wood composite materials can further include a treatment formulation. The treatment formulation can be applied to the wood composite materials at various stages in the manufacturing process, and can also be applied in various ways.

A composite sheet material includes a cover sheet, a substrate and an adhesion promoting layer. The cover sheet has a cover sheet material. The substrate has a substrate material. The adhesion promoting layer is disposed between the cover sheet and the substrate. A first side of the adhesion promoting layer disposed towards the cover sheet has an affinity to bond with the cover sheet material. A second side of the adhesion promoting layer disposed towards the substrate has an affinity to bond with the substrate material.

The present invention discloses the spiropyran compound of formula (I), process for preparation thereof and a composition comprising spiropyran compound of formula (I) on a support, wherein said support selected from polymers such as Poly (ethylene oxide), Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), Ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM).

The present invention discloses the spiropyran compound of formula (I), process for preparation thereof and a composition comprising spiropyran compound of formula (I) on a support, wherein said support selected from polymers such as Poly (ethylene oxide), Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), Ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM).