Articles and methods related to the manufacture of polymers containing labile crosslinking moieties are generally described.

Articles and methods related to the manufacture of polymers containing labile crosslinking moieties are generally described.

Urethane (multi)-(meth)acrylate (multi)-silane compositions, and articles including a (co)polymer reaction product of at least one urethane (multi)-(meth)acrylate (multi)-silane precursor compound. The disclosure also articles including a substrate, a base (co)polymer layer on a major surface of the substrate, an oxide layer on the base (co)polymer layer; and a protective (co)polymer layer on the oxide layer, the protective (co)polymer layer including the reaction product of at least one urethane (multi) (meth)acrylate (multi)-silane precursor compound. The substrate may be a (co)polymeric film or an electronic device such as an organic light emitting device, electrophoretic light emitting device, liquid crystal display, thin film transistor, or combination thereof. Methods of making urethane (multi)-(meth)acrylate (multi)-silane precursor compounds and their use in composite multilayer barrier films are also described. Methods of using such barrier films in articles selected from a solid state lighting device, a display device, and combinations thereof, are also described.

Urethane (multi)-(meth)acrylate (multi)-silane compositions, and articles including a (co)polymer reaction product of at least one urethane (multi)-(meth)acrylate (multi)-silane precursor compound. The disclosure also articles including a substrate, a base (co)polymer layer on a major surface of the substrate, an oxide layer on the base (co)polymer layer; and a protective (co)polymer layer on the oxide layer, the protective (co)polymer layer including the reaction product of at least one urethane (multi) (meth)acrylate (multi)-silane precursor compound. The substrate may be a (co)polymeric film or an electronic device such as an organic light emitting device, electrophoretic light emitting device, liquid crystal display, thin film transistor, or combination thereof. Methods of making urethane (multi)-(meth)acrylate (multi)-silane precursor compounds and their use in composite multilayer barrier films are also described. Methods of using such barrier films in articles selected from a solid state lighting device, a display device, and combinations thereof, are also described.

Urethane (multi)-(meth)acrylate (multi)-silane compositions, and articles including a (co)polymer reaction product of at least one urethane (multi)-(meth)acrylate (multi)-silane precursor compound. The disclosure also articles including a substrate, a base (co)polymer layer on a major surface of the substrate, an oxide layer on the base (co)polymer layer; and a protective (co)polymer layer on the oxide layer, the protective (co)polymer layer including the reaction product of at least one urethane (multi) (meth)acrylate (multi)-silane precursor compound. The substrate may be a (co)polymeric film or an electronic device such as an organic light emitting device, electrophoretic light emitting device, liquid crystal display, thin film transistor, or combination thereof. Methods of making urethane (multi)-(meth)acrylate (multi)-silane precursor compounds and their use in composite multilayer barrier films are also described. Methods of using such barrier films in articles selected from a solid state lighting device, a display device, and combinations thereof, are also described.

A lithium metal electrode includes a lithium metal plate and a protective layer coated on a surface of the lithium metal plate. The protective layer includes an organic-inorganic hybrid polymer comprising a repeating unit. The repeating unit includes a silicon atom, a methacryloyloxy group or an acryloyloxy group, and at least two alkoxy groups. The alkoxy groups and the methacryloyloxy group or the acryloyloxy group are respectively joined to the silicon atom. A method for preparing the lithium metal electrode and a lithium ion battery is also disclosed.

A lithium metal electrode includes a lithium metal plate and a protective layer coated on a surface of the lithium metal plate. The protective layer includes an organic-inorganic hybrid polymer comprising a repeating unit. The repeating unit includes a silicon atom, a methacryloyloxy group or an acryloyloxy group, and at least two alkoxy groups. The alkoxy groups and the methacryloyloxy group or the acryloyloxy group are respectively joined to the silicon atom. A method for preparing the lithium metal electrode and a lithium ion battery is also disclosed.

An embodiment of the present invention includes: an electrical steel sheet substrate; and an insulating coating on one or both surfaces of the electrical steel sheet substrate, wherein the insulating coating includes a silane compound and a metal hydroxide.

An embodiment of the present invention includes: an electrical steel sheet substrate; and an insulating coating on one or both surfaces of the electrical steel sheet substrate, wherein the insulating coating includes a silane compound and a metal hydroxide.

Compositions of matter described as urea (multi)-urethane (meth)acrylate-silanes having the general formula R.sub.A—NH—C(O)—N(R.sup.4)—R.sup.11—[O—C(O)NH—R.sub.S].sub.n, or R.sub.S—NH—C(O)—N(R.sup.4)—R.sup.11—[O—C(O)NH—R.sub.A].sub.n. Also described are articles including a substrate, a base (co)polymer layer on a major surface of the substrate, an oxide layer on the base (co)polymer layer; and a protective (co)polymer layer on the oxide layer, the protective (co)polymer layer including the reaction product of at least one urea (multi)-urethane (meth)acrylate-silane precursor compound. The substrate may be a (co)polymer film or an electronic device such as an organic light emitting device, electrophoretic light emitting device, liquid crystal display, thin film transistor, or combination thereof. Methods of making such urea (multi)-urethane (meth)acrylate-silane precursor compounds, and their use in composite films and electronic devices are also described. Methods of using multilayer composite films as barrier films in articles selected from solid state lighting devices, display devices, and photovoltaic devices are also described.