Methods of making ceramic matrix prepregs are described. The methods include exposing a coated tow of ceramic fibers to a ceramic matrix slurry comprising a solvent and ceramic precursor. The coating is at least partially removed and the slurry infuses into the ceramic fibers to form prepreg. Steps to form ceramic matrix composites are also described, including forming the prepreg into a green body, and sintering the ceramic precursor.

Conductive polymer fibers 10, in which a conductor 12 containing a conductive polymer impregnates and/or adheres to base fibers 11, and the aforementioned conductive polymer is PEDOT-PSS.

Conductive polymer fibers 10, in which a conductor 12 containing a conductive polymer impregnates and/or adheres to base fibers 11, and the aforementioned conductive polymer is PEDOT-PSS.

Methods and formulations for antimicrobial and anti-biofouling coating comprising: a hollow round colloidal structure, comprising: an active polymer shell; and an active or inert core; wherein the active polymer shell comprises one and more polymers with antimicrobial and anti-biofouling activities selected from the group consisting of polyethylenimine (PEI), functionalized chitosan (CHI), polyquaternium, poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) (PDDA) and polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMD); wherein the active or inert core contains one and more disinfectants, biocides, fragrances or inert solvent; and wherein the hollow round colloidal structure is stable for at least 3 months.

The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods for the preparation of conductive polymer coatings, and methods for application of the coatings to three-dimensional substrates.

Disclosed is a pharmaceutical or cosmetic composition or medical device for topical use including: a) a cosmetically or pharmaceutically active substance; b) a polyvinylcaprolactam/polyvinyl acetate/polyethylene glycol copolymer; and c) a phospholipid. Also disclosed is a method for treatment incorporating such a composition.

Provided is an airbag base fabric in which combustibility due to both resin coating surface ignition and non-fabric surface ignition in the airbag base fabric is suppressed according to combustibility evaluation as defined in FMVSS 302 after environmental testing. The present invention pertains to a polyamide multifilament textile airbag base fabric and a method for manufacturing the same, the airbag base fabric being characterized by having a silicone film on at least one surface of the textile, the silicone film weight being 10 g/m.sup.2 to 100 g/m.sup.2 (inclusive), the cyclopentanone content being 0-250 ppm (inclusive) in relation to the textile weight, the greater shrinkage rate among the shrinkage rates in each of the warp and weft directions before and after heating for 60 minutes at 105 C. being 0-1.4% (inclusive), and the blade combing resistance after 400 hours in an environment of 85 C. and 95% relative humidity being 350 N or greater.

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).

The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods for the preparation of conductive polymer coatings, and methods for application of the coatings to three-dimensional substrates.

The present invention relates to a composition, textile, and mask for reducing the inhalation of pollutants. The composition includes an aqueous solution of an inorganic iodide compound, a metal phthalocyanine, and a polymeric binder. The inorganic iodide can be cuprous iodide, the metal phthalocyanine can be iron phthalocyanine, and the polymeric binder can be polyvinylpyrrolidone or polyvinyl alcohol. This pollutant-inactivating composition neutralizes pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, ozone, volatile organic compounds and other unpleasant airborne agents, without requiring elevated temperatures or bulky canisters containing adsorbents. Optionally, a humectant can also be incorporated into the coating solution to retain moisture in the active filter matrix, which enhances the activity of the composition to inactivate oxidizing gases and other toxic constituents of air pollution.