A photosensitive resin composition contains (i) modified partially-saponified polyvinyl acetate having a functional group introduced into a side chain thereof, (ii) tertiary nitrogen atom-containing polyamide, (iii) a photopolymerizable unsaturated compound and (iv) a photopolymerization initiator, characterized in that the above (ii) tertiary nitrogen atom-containing polyamide contains 20 to 50% by mol of a structural unit obtained from cyclohexane-dicarboxylic acid and 50 to 95% by mol of an alicyclic structural unit in total, in relation to a total of an amount of an aminocarboxylic acid unit (including a case wherein lactam is a raw material), an amount of a dicarboxylic acid unit and an amount of a diamine unit in the polyamide molecule. There is also provided a relief printing original plate which is characterized in having, on a support, a photosensitive resin layer formed by using this photosensitive resin composition.

A curable composition includes a polyamide composition that includes a first polyamide. The first polyamide includes a tertiary amide in the backbone thereof and is amine terminated. The curable composition further includes an amino functional compound comprising from 2 to 20 carbon atoms, a multifunctional (meth)acrylate, an epoxy resin, and an inorganic filler. The inorganic filler is present an amount of at least 25 wt. %, based on the total weight of the curable composition.

A curable composition includes a polyamide composition that includes a first polyamide. The first polyamide includes a tertiary amide in the backbone thereof and is amine terminated. The curable composition further includes an amino functional compound comprising from 2 to 20 carbon atoms, a multifunctional (meth)acrylate, an epoxy resin, and an inorganic filler. The inorganic filler is present an amount of at least 25 wt. %, based on the total weight of the curable composition.

A polymer blend membrane includes a polyether-based copolymer and a polyether polymerized in situ and has high permeability and high selectivity for carbon dioxide. In the polymer blend membrane, the free volume of the polyether-based copolymer is greatly increased, and the adsorption capacity for carbon dioxide is enhanced. Thus, it can have excellent mechanical properties and excellent permeability and selectivity for carbon dioxide.

A polymer blend membrane includes a polyether-based copolymer and a polyether polymerized in situ and has high permeability and high selectivity for carbon dioxide. In the polymer blend membrane, the free volume of the polyether-based copolymer is greatly increased, and the adsorption capacity for carbon dioxide is enhanced. Thus, it can have excellent mechanical properties and excellent permeability and selectivity for carbon dioxide.

Embodiments provide a method for monitoring structural integrity of a hardened cement. An aramide capsule, a cement, and a water to form a cement slurry. The cement slurry is set to form a hardened cement, where the aramide capsule is embedded in the hardened cement. Imperfections of the hardened cement are detected by measuring electrical resistivity of the hardened cement. The aramide capsule is formed by interfacial polymerization using a surfactant, a dispersed monomer, a crosslinker such that a semi-permeable membrane is formed surrounding a core.

Embodiments provide a method for monitoring structural integrity of a hardened cement. An aramide capsule, a cement, and a water to form a cement slurry. The cement slurry is set to form a hardened cement, where the aramide capsule is embedded in the hardened cement. Imperfections of the hardened cement are detected by measuring electrical resistivity of the hardened cement. The aramide capsule is formed by interfacial polymerization using a surfactant, a dispersed monomer, a crosslinker such that a semi-permeable membrane is formed surrounding a core.

Embodiments provide a mortar slurry and a method for preparing a hardened mortar. The method includes the steps of: mixing an aramide capsule, a cement, a silica, and a water to form a mortar slurry; and allowing the mortar slurry to set to form the hardened mortar, where the aramide capsule is embedded in the hardened mortar. A continuous solvent and a surfactant are mixed to produce a continuous phase. A dispersed solvent and a dispersed monomer are mixed to produce a dispersed phase. The continuous solvent and a crosslinker are mixed to produce a crosslinker solution. The continuous phase and the dispersed phase are mixed to form a mixture having an emulsion such that the dispersed phase is dispersed as droplets in the continuous phase, where an interface defines the droplets of the dispersed phase dispersed in the continuous phase. The crosslinker solution is added to the mixture such that the crosslinker reacts with the dispersed monomer. An aramide polymer forms on the interface of the droplets, forming the aramide capsule. The aramide capsule is settled and separated from the mixture, and is dried to form a free flowing powder.

Embodiments provide a mortar slurry and a method for preparing a hardened mortar. The method includes the steps of: mixing an aramide capsule, a cement, a silica, and a water to form a mortar slurry; and allowing the mortar slurry to set to form the hardened mortar, where the aramide capsule is embedded in the hardened mortar. A continuous solvent and a surfactant are mixed to produce a continuous phase. A dispersed solvent and a dispersed monomer are mixed to produce a dispersed phase. The continuous solvent and a crosslinker are mixed to produce a crosslinker solution. The continuous phase and the dispersed phase are mixed to form a mixture having an emulsion such that the dispersed phase is dispersed as droplets in the continuous phase, where an interface defines the droplets of the dispersed phase dispersed in the continuous phase. The crosslinker solution is added to the mixture such that the crosslinker reacts with the dispersed monomer. An aramide polymer forms on the interface of the droplets, forming the aramide capsule. The aramide capsule is settled and separated from the mixture, and is dried to form a free flowing powder.

This invention relates to polymerization of muconic acid and its derivatives. Muconic acid useful for the invention can be in any of its isomeric forms including cis, cis-muconic acid (ccMA), cis, trans-muconic acid (ctMA), and trans, trans-muconic acid (ttMA). Muconic acid used in the invention can be derived either from renewable carbon resources through biological fermentation or from non-renewable petrochemical resources through biological fermentation or chemical conversion.