The present disclosure provides a composite particle that includes: a fluorescent semiconductor core/shell nanoparticle (preferably, nanocrystal); and a stabilizing homo-copolymer combined with the core/shell nanoparticle, the stabilizing (co)polymer comprising styrene monomer units and functionalized with phosphine, arsine or stibine groups.

A moisture resistant carpet composition exhibiting exceptional delamination strength and methods of making same are disclosed.

Provided is a composite member, including: an inorganic layer that contains an inorganic substance containing at least one of a metal oxide or a metal oxide hydroxide. The composite member includes a resin layer that is provided on a surface of the inorganic layer and contains a resin and inorganic particles that are dispersed in the resin and some of which adhere directly to the inorganic substance of the inorganic layer. A porosity in a cross section of the inorganic layer is 20% or less, and a peak derived from a hydroxyl group is detected for the inorganic layer when measurement is performed using infrared spectroscopy or X-ray diffraction.

Low-profile piezo-electrophoretic films and display films including low profile piezo-electrophoretic films. In some embodiments, the piezoelectric material of the piezo-electrophoretic films can be patterned with high-voltage electric fields after fabrication of the piezo-electrophoretic films. Such films are useful as security markers, authentication films, or sensors. The films are generally flexible. Some films are less than 100 μm in thickness. Displays formed from the films do not require an external power source.

Provided is a functional fabric including a base fabric layer; and an insulation flexible sheet attached to at least one surface of the base fabric layer. The insulation flexible sheet includes a first flexible base; and an insulation coating layer attached to at least one surface of the base. The insulation flexible sheet may additionally include a second flexible base on the insulation coating layer. Accordingly, the functional fabric may have effective insulation properties by using silica particles having pores in a small amount used, and may have excellent strength due to the strength of the silica particles. In addition, Manufacturing methods of an insulation flexible sheet and a functional fabric are provided.

A process for fabricating a unitized structure comprises creating a multilayer structure by applying a flame-retardant resin to a first layer and stacking, on the first layer, an intermediate layer comprising a honeycomb structure. Further, a second layer is stacked on the intermediate layer and the flame-retardant resin is applied to the second layer. The multilayer structure is then heated to a desired temperature and a pressure is applied about the multilayer structure for a predetermined process time. Moreover, the flame-retardant resin is prevented from entering spaces of the honeycomb structure. After elapse of the predetermined process time, the pressure is released, creating the unitized structure.

A process for fabricating a unitized structure comprises creating a multilayer structure by applying a flame-retardant resin to a first layer and stacking, on the first layer, an intermediate layer comprising a honeycomb structure. Further, a second layer is stacked on the intermediate layer and the flame-retardant resin is applied to the second layer. The multilayer structure is then heated to a desired temperature and a pressure is applied about the multilayer structure for a predetermined process time. Moreover, the flame-retardant resin is prevented from entering spaces of the honeycomb structure. After elapse of the predetermined process time, the pressure is released, creating the unitized structure.

Methods for manufacturing articles, including articles of footwear, apparel, and sporting equipment are provided. The methods comprise decorating a plurality of foam particles. The decorating can comprise applying a coating on the foam particles, or embossing or debossing the foam particles, or both. The decorating can comprise applying a coating on the foam particles by printing, painting, dyeing, applying a film, or any combination thereof. The plurality of foam particles are affixed utilizing aspects of additive manufacturing methods. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.

In an embodiment a method for preparing a laminate includes forming a cured film by coating a source material composition including a polymer for a base layer and an inorganic particle for forming a pore, obtaining a porous base layer having a spherical pore derived from the inorganic particle by removing the inorganic particle from the cured film through an etching process and forming a coating layer, which has a repeated pattern, on a surface of the porous base layer.

Methods for manufacturing articles, including articles of footwear, apparel, and sporting equipment are provided. The methods comprise decorating a plurality of foam particles. The decorating can comprise applying a coating on the foam particles, or embossing or debossing the foam particles, or both. The decorating can comprise applying a coating on the foam particles by printing, painting, dyeing, applying a film, or any combination thereof. The plurality of foam particles are affixed utilizing aspects of additive manufacturing methods. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.