An internal release agent includes at least one phosphodiester represented by the following general formula (1).

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In the formula, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently represent a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, which is optionally substituted with at least one hydroxyl group, and R.sub.3 represents an alkylene group having 2 to 4 carbon atoms. A plurality of R.sub.3's may be the same as or different from each other. M represents a hydrogen atom, an ammonium ion, an alkali metal ion, or a monovalent/divalent alkali earth metal ion, and n is an integer of 1 to 60.

An internal release agent includes at least one phosphodiester represented by the following general formula (1).

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In the formula, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently represent a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, which is optionally substituted with at least one hydroxyl group, and R.sub.3 represents an alkylene group having 2 to 4 carbon atoms. A plurality of R.sub.3's may be the same as or different from each other. M represents a hydrogen atom, an ammonium ion, an alkali metal ion, or a monovalent/divalent alkali earth metal ion, and n is an integer of 1 to 60.

A method of forming a vehicle interior foam article, the method including applying a mold release agent onto an inner surface of a mold, delivering a solution having aldehyde scavenger(s) to the mold such that a reaction of the aldehyde scavenger(s) with the mold release agent is prevented, delivering a foam material into the mold, and casting the article.

A battery case shaping apparatus includes a punch, a die, a holder, and an elastic separator. The punch is configured to press a laminate sheet into a shape of an electrode assembly receiving portion. The die has formed therein an accommodation portion having a size corresponding to the electrode assembly receiving portion. The holder is configured to fix the an outer periphery of the laminate sheet. The elastic separator is located under the punch in order to prevent direct contact between the punch and the laminate sheet. A battery case manufacturing process uses the battery case shaping apparatus to manufacture a battery case.

Disclosed herein are techniques for molding a slanted structure. In some embodiments, a mold for nanoimprint lithography includes a support layer, a polymeric layer on the support layer and including a slanted structure, and an oxide layer on surfaces of the slanted structure. In some embodiments, the oxide layer is conformally deposited on the surfaces of the slanted structure by atomic layer deposition. In some embodiments, the mold further includes an anti-sticking layer on the oxide layer.

Disclosed herein are techniques for molding a slanted structure. In some embodiments, a mold for nanoimprint lithography includes a support layer, a polymeric layer on the support layer and including a slanted structure, and an oxide layer on surfaces of the slanted structure. In some embodiments, the oxide layer is conformally deposited on the surfaces of the slanted structure by atomic layer deposition. In some embodiments, the mold further includes an anti-sticking layer on the oxide layer.

Adhesive tape having a carrier material comprising the following layers: a textile composed of fibers having a softening point greater than or equal to 200° C., and coated with fluoropolymers or silicone polymers, to the top side of which textile a first film composed of fluoropolymers is applied over the whole surface and to the bottom side of which textile a second film is applied over the whole surface, wherein a self-adhesive mass is applied to one side of the carrier material.

Adhesive tape having a carrier material comprising the following layers: a textile composed of fibers having a softening point greater than or equal to 200° C., and coated with fluoropolymers or silicone polymers, to the top side of which textile a first film composed of fluoropolymers is applied over the whole surface and to the bottom side of which textile a second film is applied over the whole surface, wherein a self-adhesive mass is applied to one side of the carrier material.

Methods and systems in which a shapable mass, which is processed according to the method or in the system, has a lubricant applied thereto. As it is processed in the system, the shapable mass having the lubricant applied thereto is used to transfer lubricant to a part or parts of the system.

Methods and systems in which a shapable mass, which is processed according to the method or in the system, has a lubricant applied thereto. As it is processed in the system, the shapable mass having the lubricant applied thereto is used to transfer lubricant to a part or parts of the system.