Application of a polymer-carbon composite, wherein in a matrix of electrically non-conducting thermoplastic polymer, elastomer or siloxane, a filler is dispersed in the form of carbon nanostructures used in the amount of 0.1% to 10% by wt., for selective shielding of radiation in the range of 0.1-10 THz, with efficiency exceeding 10 dB at least in a part of the mentioned sub-terahertz range, the composite obtained by a direct mixing of fluid polymer and the filler and curing being used, and the composite used being non-conducting for direct current.

A method for producing aluminum oxide is provided. The method uses an aluminum-oxide-forming agent containing a partially hydrolyzed aluminum alkyl compound containing an aluminum trialkyl or a mixture thereof, and a solvent. It is thus possible to produce an aluminum oxide thin film or aluminum oxide particles on or in a substrate that is not resistant to polar solvents. A method of producing a polyolefin-based polymer nanocomposite containing zinc oxide particles or aluminum oxide particles using a solution containing a partially hydrolyzed zinc alkyl or a solution containing a partially hydrolyzed aluminum alkyl is also provided. The polyolefin-based polymer nanocomposite contains a polyolefin substrate and zinc oxide particles or aluminum oxide particles, and does not contain a dispersant. The zinc oxide particles or aluminum oxide particles have an average particle size of less than 100 nm.

A method for making polymeric pellets and films therefrom is disclosed. The polymeric pellets and films include a mixture of at least three distinct polymeric materials along with a compatibilizer and a rheology modifier.

A packaging material and a process of making this material are provided. The material contains an organic additive that promotes oxidative degradation and the subsequent bio-degradation of polyolefin polymers. This material and process are believed to be superior to existing materials and processes in terms of enhancing plastic degradation. The packaging material is formed from a composition that includes calcium carbonate (CaCO.sub.3), a polymer and casein and/or caseinate.

This invention relates to a process for modifying an olefin polymer composition, comprising melt mixing an olefin polymer composition with a free-radical initiator composition comprising a metal peroxide powder, wherein the free-radical initiator composition initiates a free-radical reaction of the olefin polymer composition to produce a modified olefin polymer composition. The invention also relates to a modified olefin polymer composition prepared by the process and various articles formed from the modified olefin polymer composition.

A method for producing aluminum oxide is provided. The method uses an aluminum-oxide-forming agent containing a partially hydrolyzed aluminum alkyl compound containing an aluminum trialkyl or a mixture thereof, and a solvent. It is thus possible to produce an aluminum oxide thin film or aluminum oxide particles on or in a substrate that is not resistant to polar solvents. A method of producing a polyolefin-based polymer nanocomposite containing zinc oxide particles or aluminum oxide particles using a solution containing a partially hydrolyzed zinc alkyl or a solution containing a partially hydrolyzed aluminum alkyl is also provided. The polyolefin-based polymer nanocomposite contains a polyolefin substrate and zinc oxide particles or aluminum oxide particles, and does not contain a dispersant. The zinc oxide particles or aluminum oxide particles have an average particle size of less than 100 nm.

The present invention pertains to a fluoropolymer hybrid organic/inorganic composite, to a film comprising said fluoropolymer hybrid organic/inorganic composite and to uses of said film in various applications, especially in electrochemical and in photo-electrochemical applications.

A thermoplastic resin composition including 100 parts by weight of a base resin including 50-95% by weight of a polyarylene ether resin (a-1) and 5-50% by weight of a polystyrene resin (a-2); 8.5-16 parts by weight of two or more types of organophosphorus flame retardants (b) having different phosphorus contents; 0.5-3 parts by weight of organoclay (c); 0.5-3.5 parts by weight of pulverized mica (d); 1-4 parts by weight of an alkaline earth metal sulfate (e); and 1-5 parts by weight of a polyfunctional reactant (f), a method of preparing the thermoplastic resin composition, and a molded article including the thermoplastic resin composition. The thermoplastic resin composition has excellent mechanical properties, such as impact strength and tensile strength, heat resistance, electrical insulation, and flame retardancy.

The disclosure relates to a method for modifying the optical appearance of a polymer, the method comprising extruding a molten polymer comprising polypropylene and a composition comprising acid scavengers consisting of zinc oxide and zinc carbonate.

Polymeric nanoparticle composites and methods for making and using the same are provided. Nanoparticle coatings and methods for making and using the same are also provided. Further, methods for synthesizing alkylated reduced graphene oxide nanoparticles are provided.