Polar silane linkers are provided that attach to resins to form silane-functionalized resins. The functionalized resins can be bound to hydroxyl groups on the surface of silica particles to improve the dispersibility of the silica particles in rubber mixtures. Further disclosed are synthetic routes to provide the silane-functionalized resins, as well as various uses and end products that benefit from the unexpected properties of the silane-functionalized resins. Silane-functionalized resins impart remarkable properties on various rubber compositions, such as tires, belts, hoses, brakes, and the like. Automobile tires incorporating the silane-functionalized resins are shown to possess excellent results in balancing the properties of rolling resistance, tire wear, and wet braking performance.

A silane-modified polyester blend comprising a polyester polymer homogeneously blended with silane molecules containing two or three alkoxy groups bound to the silicon atom, wherein said silane molecules are present in said polyester blend in an amount of 0.05-20 wt % (or, e.g., 0.05-10 wt %, 0.05-5 wt %, or 0.05-2 wt %). The polyester polymer may, in particular embodiments, be a polyhydroxyalkanoate, terephthalate-based polyester, adipate-based, or succinate-based polyester. The silane molecule may be according to the formula (R.sup.2O).sub.2SiR.sup.3R.sup.4, wherein R.sup.2 groups are independently selected from alkyl groups containing 1-4 carbon atoms; and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently selected from OR.sup.2 groups and alkyl groups containing 1-12 carbon atoms, provided that at least one of R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is an alkyl group, wherein the alkyl group optionally includes one or more heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen, halogen, sulfur, phosphorus, and silicon. Methods for producing the silane-modified polyester blend are also described.

A silane-modified polyester blend comprising a polyester polymer homogeneously blended with silane molecules containing two or three alkoxy groups bound to the silicon atom, wherein said silane molecules are present in said polyester blend in an amount of 0.05-20 wt % (or, e.g., 0.05-10 wt %, 0.05-5 wt %, or 0.05-2 wt %). The polyester polymer may, in particular embodiments, be a polyhydroxyalkanoate, terephthalate-based polyester, adipate-based, or succinate-based polyester. The silane molecule may be according to the formula (R.sup.2O).sub.2SiR.sup.3R.sup.4, wherein R.sup.2 groups are independently selected from alkyl groups containing 1-4 carbon atoms; and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently selected from OR.sup.2 groups and alkyl groups containing 1-12 carbon atoms, provided that at least one of R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is an alkyl group, wherein the alkyl group optionally includes one or more heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen, halogen, sulfur, phosphorus, and silicon. Methods for producing the silane-modified polyester blend are also described.

A silane-modified polyester blend comprising a polyester polymer homogeneously blended with silane molecules containing two or three alkoxy groups bound to the silicon atom, wherein said silane molecules are present in said polyester blend in an amount of 0.05-20 wt % (or, e.g., 0.05-10 wt %, 0.05-5 wt %, or 0.05-2 wt %). The polyester polymer may, in particular embodiments, be a polyhydroxyalkanoate, terephthalate-based polyester, adipate-based, or succinate-based polyester. The silane molecule may be according to the formula (R.sup.2O).sub.2SiR.sup.3R.sup.4, wherein R.sup.2 groups are independently selected from alkyl groups containing 1-4 carbon atoms; and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently selected from OR.sup.2 groups and alkyl groups containing 1-12 carbon atoms, provided that at least one of R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is an alkyl group, wherein the alkyl group optionally includes one or more heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen, halogen, sulfur, phosphorus, and silicon. Methods for producing the silane-modified polyester blend are also described.

There is disclosed a layered article that can be used in indirect printing, in analog or digital processes. The layered article, when configured as a transfer member, may serve to receive an ink in any form, allow the ink to be treated so as to form an ink image, and permit the application of the ink image on a substrate. The transfer member comprises a support layer and an imaging layer, which may be formed of a silicon matrix including dispersed carbon black particles. Methods for preparing the same are also disclosed.

There is disclosed a layered article that can be used in indirect printing, in analog or digital processes. The layered article, when configured as a transfer member, may serve to receive an ink in any form, allow the ink to be treated so as to form an ink image, and permit the application of the ink image on a substrate. The transfer member comprises a support layer and an imaging layer, which may be formed of a silicon matrix including dispersed carbon black particles. Methods for preparing the same are also disclosed.

A low heat resistance silicone composition, including: (A) an organopolysiloxane having a specific kinematic viscosity; (B) an organopolysiloxane having a specific kinematic viscosity; (C) an -aluminum oxide powder, -aluminum oxide having a specific crystal structure and a particle shape with a D/H ratio in the predetermined range when a maximum particle diameter parallel to a hexagonal lattice face of the hexagonal close-packed lattice is taken as D and a particle diameter perpendicular to the hexagonal lattice face is taken as H, and the -aluminum oxide powder having a specific average particle diameter, a specific content of coarse particles, and a specific purity; and (D) a spherical and/or irregular-shaped zinc oxide powder having a specific average particle diameter, and a specific content of coarse particles, in which the low heat resistance silicone composition has a specific heat conductivity and a specific viscosity.

A low heat resistance silicone composition, including: (A) an organopolysiloxane having a specific kinematic viscosity; (B) an organopolysiloxane having a specific kinematic viscosity; (C) an -aluminum oxide powder, -aluminum oxide having a specific crystal structure and a particle shape with a D/H ratio in the predetermined range when a maximum particle diameter parallel to a hexagonal lattice face of the hexagonal close-packed lattice is taken as D and a particle diameter perpendicular to the hexagonal lattice face is taken as H, and the -aluminum oxide powder having a specific average particle diameter, a specific content of coarse particles, and a specific purity; and (D) a spherical and/or irregular-shaped zinc oxide powder having a specific average particle diameter, and a specific content of coarse particles, in which the low heat resistance silicone composition has a specific heat conductivity and a specific viscosity.

A mixed composition comprising an organosilicon compound represented by the following formula (a1), a solvent, water, and a carboxylic acid compound, wherein a mass ratio of the water to the organosilicon compound is 30.0 or more. In the following formula (a1), a plurality of A.sup.a1 each independently represent a hydrolyzable group, Z.sup.a1 represents a hydrocarbon chain-containing group, x is 0 or 1. R.sup.a10 represents an alkyl group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms in which a part of methylene groups may be replaced with an oxygen atom and one or more hydrogen atoms may be replaced with a fluorine atom, and Z.sup.a1 and R.sup.a10 may be the same or different.

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The present invention relates to fabric care compositions comprising a silicone based material cured via a condensation cure chemistry, and at least one fabric care ingredient, in an acceptable medium. Also disclosed is a process to prepare the fabric care compositions and uses of said fabric care compositions.