A reinforced substrate is used for molding a composite material. The reinforced substrate includes a first region and a second region. The first region includes reinforcing fibers extending in a fiber direction that is aligned in a single direction. The second region includes the reinforcing fibers aligned in the same direction as the fiber direction and being thinner than the first region. The first region and the second region are lined up in alternating fashion in a plane along a direction intersecting the fiber direction.

A thermoplastic membrane composite comprising (i) a planar thermoplastic body having first and second opposed planar surfaces; (ii) a fabric backing fixedly attached to said first planar surface thereby forming an interface between said thermoplastic body and said fabric backing; and (iii) expandable graphite disposed at or near the interface.

A thermoplastic membrane composite comprising (i) a planar thermoplastic body having first and second opposed planar surfaces; (ii) a fabric backing fixedly attached to said first planar surface thereby forming an interface between said thermoplastic body and said fabric backing; and (iii) expandable graphite disposed at or near the interface.

A decorative sheet with adhesive according to the present disclosure comprises a decorative plate layer and an adhesive layer. The decorative plate layer includes a decorative layer and a mixed paper layer which includes a magnesium silicate mixed paper with bound water.

A decorative sheet with adhesive according to the present disclosure comprises a decorative plate layer and an adhesive layer. The decorative plate layer includes a decorative layer and a mixed paper layer which includes a magnesium silicate mixed paper with bound water.

The present invention provides compositions and methods related to aerogel materials, including polyimide-based aerogels. In particular, aerogel materials optimized to have certain physical and chemical properties such as flexural and compressive strength are provided. In some embodiments, the aerogel materials can be at least partially carbonized.

The present invention provides compositions and methods related to aerogel materials, including polyimide-based aerogels. In particular, aerogel materials optimized to have certain physical and chemical properties such as flexural and compressive strength are provided. In some embodiments, the aerogel materials can be at least partially carbonized.

Thick and absorbent and/or flexible toilet tissue and methods for making same are provided.

Disclosed are reinforced structures. The structures are comprised of reinforced elements that have continuous fibers embedded in a matrix material. The reinforced elements are combined in a matrix material to form a desired shape of reinforced structure.

Some embodiments are directed to a three-dimensional (3D) preform including reinforcing fibres and shape memory alloys (SMA) wires and a composite material including a polymer matrix with a 3D-preform embedded therein, wherein the 3D-preform includes reinforcing fibres and shape memory alloy (SMA) wires.