Layered constructions, such as those used in pressure sensitive adhesive constructions and release liner constructions, are disclosed having a functional layer that is capable of removal. Methods of utilizing the layered constructions are also disclosed.

The present invention provides a composite molded article in which aliphatic polyester-based resin expanded beads and a thermosetting resin cured product containing a reinforcing fiber, which is formed between the expanded beads, are integrally fixed, wherein the aliphatic polyester-based resin is a polylactic acid-based resin, and a flexural modulus E (MPa) of the composite molded article and a density (kg/m.sup.3) of the composite molded article satisfy Expression (1): E.sup.1/3/0.02 [(MPa).sup.1/3(kg/m.sup.3).sup.1], and a composite molded article and a laminate having more improved strength.

A composite core material and methods for making same are disclosed herein. The composite core material comprises mineral filler discontinuous portions disposed in a continuous encapsulating resin. Further, the method for forming a composite core material comprises the steps of forming a mixture comprising mineral filler, an encapsulating prepolymer, and a polymerization catalyst; disposing the mixture onto a moving belt; and polymerizing said encapsulating prepolymer to form a composite core material comprising mineral filler discontinuous portions disposed in a continuous encapsulating resin.

A fireproof material incorporating aerogel with an organic foam material and a method for making the same are provided. The method is carried out as follows: A. a mixed solution of a precursor and an organic solvent is added with an acid catalyst and becomes an anhydrous aerogel solution through hydrolysis; B. the anhydrous aerogel solution is added with an aqueous alkali catalyst solution and forms an aerogel solution through condensation; C. an organic foam material is impregnated with the aerogel solution such that aerogel is generated by gelation and is incorporated with the organic foam material, forming a three-dimensional reticular structure; and D. the organic foam material incorporated with the aerogel is dried and then shaped to produce a fireproof material. The fireproof material is highly proof against fire and can pass the limiting oxygen index test.

To provide a method for producing a liquid crystal polymer particle, which can allow for control of a particle size distribution in a small particle size region. The method for producing a liquid crystal polymer particle according to the present invention comprises a step of pulversizing a liquid crystal polymer with a jet mill to thereby obtain a liquid crystal polymer particle in which cumulative distribution 50% size D50 is 7.0 m or less and 95% size D95 is 15.0 m or less in a particle size distribution.

In some aspects, the present disclosure pertains to a radiopaque, reactive polymer comprising one or more hydrophilic polymer segments having a plurality of hydrophilic polymer segment ends, a plurality of iodinated cyclic anhydride residues covalently linked to the plurality of hydrophilic polymer segment ends, and a plurality of reactive moieties covalently linked to the iodinated cyclic anhydride residues. In some aspects, the present disclosure pertains to a system for forming a hydrogel composition that comprises (a) a nucleophilic compound and (b) such a radiopaque, reactive polymer. In some aspects, the present disclosure pertains to a method of treatment comprising administering to a subject a mixture that comprises (a) a nucleophilic compound and (b) such a radiopaque, reactive polymer under conditions such that the nucleophilic compound and the radiopaque, reactive polymer crosslink after administration.

An insulation assembly comprises an insulation pipe, an insulation umbrella group, and an insulation base. The insulation pipe has a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The insulation umbrella group is formed on an outer wall of the insulation pipe. The insulation base is made of an insulating material and connected to the first end of the insulation pipe.

A powdered polyurethane, preferably a powdered recycled polyurethane rigid foam is co-dried with a water insoluble film-forming polymer to obtain a redispersible polymer powder composite for use in hydraulic binders or cementitious compositions to improve performance of cementitious compositions or mortar, in applications such as cement based the adhesives (CBTA), or external thermal insulating composite systems (ETICS).

This invention relates to improved water soluble, polyvinyl alcohol based film packaging. More particularly, this invention relates to the use of polyvinyl alcohol based films having a defined crystalline structure, in antimicrobial packaging applications.

Disclosed are an anisotropic organic thin film and its manufacturing method. The method includes steps of depositing a mixed solution including an ionic liquid and a polymerizable material on a substrate; separating positive ions from negative ions in the ionic liquid, so that the polymerizable material is aligned; polymerizing the aligned polymerizable material, so that an aligned first thin film is obtained after cured; and depositing liquid crystal molecules on the first thin film, and polymerizing the liquid crystal molecules to form a second thin film, wherein the second thin film is aligned in a way that matches with the first thin film, and the first thin film and the second thin film constituent the anisotropic organic thin film.