Polyurethane coating compositions are disclosed that include an isocyanate-reactive component that includes a polycyclic polyether polyol that is the reaction product of a reaction mixture that includes a polycyclic polyol starter, and an alkylene oxide, as well as an isocyanate-functional component that includes a non-aromatic polyisocyanate. The polyurethane coating compositions may be particularly useful as a gel coat in the manufacture of glass fiber reinforced plastics.

The invention provides a powder pre-preg comprising as sole resin a vinyl ester resin having a Tg in the range of 5 to +30 C. and a melt viscosity @100 C. in the range of 2 to 75 dPa.Math.s, which can be used in making a composite at a temperature as low as 80 C.

Aluminum organic thickeners have been developed for use as thickening agents for thermoset sheet molding compounds and bulk molding compounds. The role of the thickening agent is to control the viscosity of the molding compounds throughout the production processes. The thickeners include an aluminum chelate complex, 10% to 50% by weight of a polyester or polyester acrylate carrier resin, and 10% to 50% by weight of a diluent such as a petroleum distillate. A molding compound includes an aluminum chelate complex thickening agent, a thermosetting resin, reinforcing fibers or microspheres, a crosslinking initiator, and an inhibitor. A method of making a molding compound, such as SMC or BMC with the improved thickener is also provided.

Provided herein are methods, compositions, devices, and systems for the 3D printing of biomedical implants. In particular, methods and systems are provided for 3D printing of biomedical devices (e.g., endovascular stents) using photo-curable biomaterial inks (e.g., or methacrylated poly(diol citrate)).

A sheet molding compound (SMC) is provided with superior conductivity properties based on the use of graphitics. A process for exfoliation of GnP and turbostratic carbon is also provided. By exfoliating the graphitics, a reduced amount of material can confer comparable properties relative to native GnPs or turbostratic carbon thereby reducing the amount of material usage, but also reducing negative effects to the base resin formulation through inclusion of these additives. Particular utility is found in thermoset resin molding to produce articles that are amenable to electrostatic coating and other surface treatments that rely on surface conductivity and especially in the realm of vehicle body parts.

A process for producing unsaturated polyester microparticles comprising: melt-mixing an unsaturated polyester and an oil in an extruder; washing the microparticles with an organic solvent to reduce the amount of oil; and removing the organic solvent to form the microparticles.

The present invention provides porous polymer coatings having adhesive and air flow resistive properties. The porous polymer coating comprises a polymeric foam having a void fraction of greater than about 15% and an air permeability greater than 3 cubic feet per minute per square foot as measured based on ASTM D737-04.

An aqueous binder composition is provided for use in the formation of fiber insulation and non-woven mats that comprises a reaction product of one or more Liquid Polyol Monomers; itaconic acid, its salts or anhydride; and a C4 to C6 polyol selected from the group consisting of pentaerythritol, trimethylol propane, neopentyl glycol, and mixtures thereof. The molar ratio of the combined alcohols (Liquid Polyol Monomers and C4 to C6 polyols) to itaconic acid is at least 2:1, wherein the molar ratio of Liquid Polyol Monomers to C4 to C6 polyols is from about 1:1 to about 30:1.

A high flexural strength high density environmental friendly artificial glass composite slab and the preparation method, spherical glass sand or spherical glass powder, filler, unsaturated resin, curing agent, coupling agent, pigment paste and toner. The glass sand or the glass powder has high hardness, good light transmittance, and a smooth surface without pores. The glass powder, filler powder and a hollow glass microspheres fill the gap among the spherical glass sand or the spherical glass powder, and mutually mesh with each other to form a high-density structure. The resulting glass composite slab has the advantages of high strength, high density, wear resistance, shining gloss and good light transmittance, while the surface is smooth and is not likely to be subjected to staining, and it is environmental friendly, non-toxic and non-radioactive.

The invention relates to a process for the curing of latently reactive, heat-curable compositions which do not harden at room temperature. The composition includes a polymer obtainable via reaction of certain compounds having two aldehyde groups with polyacrylate compounds having two or more acrylate groups, and also a compound which bears at least two thiol groups.