A composition including: (A) from 29 to 74% by weight of at least one semi-crystalline aliphatic polyamide, the semi-crystalline aliphatic polyamide obtained from the polycondensation: of at least one C.sub.6 to C.sub.18 amino acid; or at least one C.sub.6 to C.sub.18 lactam; or at least one C.sub.4 to C.sub.36 diamine Ca with at least one C.sub.4 to C.sub.3 diacid Cb; (B) from 25 to 70% by weight of glass fibers mainly of silica dioxide (SiO2), aluminum oxide (Al2O3) and magnesium oxide (MgO); the glass fibers (B) having from 62 to 66% by weight of SiO2; (C) from 1 to 20% by weight of at least one impact modifier; and (D) from 0 to 2% by weight of at least one additive, excluding copper chromite, zinc sulfide, titanium dioxide, calcium carbonate and a polyolefin-based colored masterbatch; the sum of the various constituents (A) to (D) being 100% by weight.

A composition including: (A) from 29 to 74% by weight of at least one semi-crystalline aliphatic polyamide, the semi-crystalline aliphatic polyamide obtained from the polycondensation: of at least one C.sub.6 to C.sub.18 amino acid; or at least one C.sub.6 to C.sub.18 lactam; or at least one C.sub.4 to C.sub.36 diamine Ca with at least one C.sub.4 to C.sub.3 diacid Cb; (B) from 25 to 70% by weight of glass fibers mainly of silica dioxide (SiO2), aluminum oxide (Al2O3) and magnesium oxide (MgO); the glass fibers (B) having from 62 to 66% by weight of SiO2; (C) from 1 to 20% by weight of at least one impact modifier; and (D) from 0 to 2% by weight of at least one additive, excluding copper chromite, zinc sulfide, titanium dioxide, calcium carbonate and a polyolefin-based colored masterbatch; the sum of the various constituents (A) to (D) being 100% by weight.

Thermoplastic compositions useful for sealing longitudinal joints of substrates, for example, roadways and pavement, are provided herein. Formulations including the composition and methods of using the thermoplastic composition to seal longitudinal joints are also disclosed.

Thermoplastic compositions useful for sealing longitudinal joints of substrates, for example, roadways and pavement, are provided herein. Formulations including the composition and methods of using the thermoplastic composition to seal longitudinal joints are also disclosed.

Disclosed are a spinning dope for an aramid and carbon-nanotube composite fiber and a method of manufacturing an aramid and carbon-nanotube composite fiber using the same.

Disclosed are a spinning dope for an aramid and carbon-nanotube composite fiber and a method of manufacturing an aramid and carbon-nanotube composite fiber using the same.

A computational method for development of radiation shielding compositions, as described herein, can include selecting at least one polymer and at least one metal for each of a plurality of radiation shielding compositions, selecting a polymer:metal ratio for each composition, performing computational analysis to calculate an attenuation coefficient associated with a given radiation dose for each composition, identifying a best candidate composition for radiation shielding based on the calculated attenuation coefficients, and preparing a radiation shielding material including the at least one polymer, the at least one metal, and the polymer metal ratio associated with the best candidate composition.

A computational method for development of radiation shielding compositions, as described herein, can include selecting at least one polymer and at least one metal for each of a plurality of radiation shielding compositions, selecting a polymer:metal ratio for each composition, performing computational analysis to calculate an attenuation coefficient associated with a given radiation dose for each composition, identifying a best candidate composition for radiation shielding based on the calculated attenuation coefficients, and preparing a radiation shielding material including the at least one polymer, the at least one metal, and the polymer metal ratio associated with the best candidate composition.

Provided herein is a polymer composition comprising an aromatic polyamide comprising terephthalic units and isophthalic units or a 6T/DT copolymer and having an overall high aromaticity, with a heat stabilizer and/or a lubricant. The polymer composition demonstrates improved electrical performance in terms of volume resistivity and dielectric strength.

Provided herein is a polymer composition comprising an aromatic polyamide comprising terephthalic units and isophthalic units or a 6T/DT copolymer and having an overall high aromaticity, with a heat stabilizer and/or a lubricant. The polymer composition demonstrates improved electrical performance in terms of volume resistivity and dielectric strength.