The present invention relates to aqueous peptide-functionalized polyurethane dispersions that can be used as adhesives, in particular for metal surfaces, such as steel surfaces. As hybrid materials, they provide for a versatile system that can be finely tuned and combine the advantageous properties of polyurethane and peptide materials. Also encompassed are processes for their production, compositions containing them and their use as coatings and adhesives.

The present invention relates to aqueous peptide-functionalized polyurethane dispersions that can be used as adhesives, in particular for metal surfaces, such as steel surfaces. As hybrid materials, they provide for a versatile system that can be finely tuned and combine the advantageous properties of polyurethane and peptide materials. Also encompassed are processes for their production, compositions containing them and their use as coatings and adhesives.

Electro-optic assemblies and related materials (e.g., adhesive) tier use therein are generally provided. The adhesive layer may comprise an end-capped polyurethane. Some adhesive layers comprise two or more reactive functional groups (e.g., reactive functional groups configured to react with one or more curing species such that, for example, at least one of the two or more functional groups forms a crosslink). The adhesive may also comprise a chain-extending reagent that includes one or more reactive functional groups. In some embodiments, the adhesive is cured by reacting one or more reactive functional groups with one or more curing species. Curing the adhesive may comprise two or more curing steps. In some embodiments the adhesive layer may comprise one or more cross-linkers.

Electro-optic assemblies and related materials (e.g., adhesive) tier use therein are generally provided. The adhesive layer may comprise an end-capped polyurethane. Some adhesive layers comprise two or more reactive functional groups (e.g., reactive functional groups configured to react with one or more curing species such that, for example, at least one of the two or more functional groups forms a crosslink). The adhesive may also comprise a chain-extending reagent that includes one or more reactive functional groups. In some embodiments, the adhesive is cured by reacting one or more reactive functional groups with one or more curing species. Curing the adhesive may comprise two or more curing steps. In some embodiments the adhesive layer may comprise one or more cross-linkers.

A coating composition that includes a polymer having (i) a barrier segment with aromatic groups and urethane linkages, urea linkages, or a combination thereof and (ii) an elastomeric segment that is different from (i). The barrier segment makes up at least 30 weight % of the polymer based on the total solids weight of the polymer. Further, the composition also includes an adhesion promoter having: (a) at least one epoxy functional polymer and a thiol functional crosslinker reactive with the epoxy functional polymer; and/or (b) a hydrazide functional component.

Disclosed is a polyurethane foam formulation based on conventional polyether and polyester polyols based on renewable raw materials, with in particular MDI, for the production of preferably viscoelastic PUR moulded foams and sound insulations with foams based thereon.

Disclosed herein are biopolymer-based biocidal coatings. The coatings have excellent antimicrobial and antifungal properties, and retain their activity over substantially prolonged periods of time.

A use of a polymerizable ultraviolet absorber is disclosed, which is applied to a polyurethane preparation. The polymerizable ultraviolet absorber is obtained by reacting an UV absorber having a reactive hydrogen group with a polyisocyanate having three NCO groups. In addition, a composition for forming polyurethane comprising the aforementioned polymerizable ultraviolet absorber is also disclosed.

Electro-optic assemblies and related materials (e.g., adhesive) for use therein are generally provided. The adhesive layer may comprise an end-capped polyurethane. Some adhesive layers comprise two or more reactive functional groups (e.g., reactive functional groups configured to react with one or more curing species such that, for example, at least one of the two or more functional groups forms a crosslink). The adhesive may also comprise a chain-extending reagent that includes one or more reactive functional groups. In some embodiments, the adhesive is cured by reacting one or more reactive functional groups with one or more curing species. Curing the adhesive may comprise two or more curing steps. In some embodiments the adhesive layer may comprise one or more cross-linkers.

Electro-optic assemblies and related materials (e.g., adhesive) for use therein are generally provided. The adhesive layer may comprise an end-capped polyurethane. Some adhesive layers comprise two or more reactive functional groups (e.g., reactive functional groups configured to react with one or more curing species such that, for example, at least one of the two or more functional groups forms a crosslink). The adhesive may also comprise a chain-extending reagent that includes one or more reactive functional groups. In some embodiments, the adhesive is cured by reacting one or more reactive functional groups with one or more curing species. Curing the adhesive may comprise two or more curing steps. In some embodiments the adhesive layer may comprise one or more cross-linkers.