Provided is a conductive film for antennas, in which a conducting film and a substrate made of a polycarbonate resin material containing a polycarbonate resin are laminated, and the polycarbonate resin contains, as main constituent units, a unit (A) represented by the following formula (1) and/or a unit (B) represented by the following formula (2). The conductive film for antennas has low dielectric characteristics and bendability, can form an antenna with a low transmission loss, and has excellent adhesion to the conducting film.

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(In the formula (1), R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each independently represent an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a halogen atom, and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or a halogen atom.)

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(In the formula (2), R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently represent an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a halogen atom, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or a halogen atom, R.sup.3 represents a halogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, or a cycloalkyl group having 3 to 20 carbon atoms, and n represents an integer of 0 to 10.)

Provided are a polyamide resin composition containing 100 parts by mass of a specific polyamide (A), 45 to 120 parts by mass of an inorganic fibrous reinforcing material (B), 25 to 40 parts by mass of at least one phosphinate salt (C) represented by a specific formula, and 2 to 15 parts by mass of a phosphite salt (D), the phosphinate salt (C) and the phosphite salt (D) being contained at a specific ratio, and a molded object of the polyamide resin composition.

Provided are a polyamide resin composition containing 100 parts by mass of a specific polyamide (A), 45 to 120 parts by mass of an inorganic fibrous reinforcing material (B), 25 to 40 parts by mass of at least one phosphinate salt (C) represented by a specific formula, and 2 to 15 parts by mass of a phosphite salt (D), the phosphinate salt (C) and the phosphite salt (D) being contained at a specific ratio, and a molded object of the polyamide resin composition.

A resin composition includes: a compound represented by Formula (1); and a resin, in the formula, A and B each independently represent an aromatic hydrocarbon ring or an aromatic heterocycle, Ra and Rb each independently represent a substituent, m1 represents an integer of 0 to mA, m2 represents an integer of 0 to mB, Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 each independently represent an alkyl group, an aryl group, a group represented by Formula (Y-1), or a group represented by Formula (Y-2), and at least one of Y.sup.1 or Y.sup.2 represents a group represented by Formula (Y-1) or a group represented by Formula (Y-2). ##STR00001##

A thermoplastic elastomer composition and method of making the thermoplastic elastomer are disclosed. The thermoplastic elastomer may comprise a polymer blend. The polymer bland may comprise a non-crosslinked elastomer, oil, polyethylene, and anti-oxidant. The oil may be from about 15 wt. % to about 50 wt. % oil. The polyethylene may be from about 3 wt. % to about 30 wt. %. The anti-oxidant may be from about 0 to about 0.5 wt. %.

A thermoplastic elastomer composition and method of making the thermoplastic elastomer are disclosed. The thermoplastic elastomer may comprise a polymer blend. The polymer bland may comprise a non-crosslinked elastomer, oil, polyethylene, and anti-oxidant. The oil may be from about 15 wt. % to about 50 wt. % oil. The polyethylene may be from about 3 wt. % to about 30 wt. %. The anti-oxidant may be from about 0 to about 0.5 wt. %.

Polar silane linkers are provided that attach to resins to form silane-functionalized resins. The functionalized resins can be bound to hydroxyl groups on the surface of silica particles to improve the dispersibility of the silica particles in rubber mixtures. Further disclosed are synthetic routes to provide the silane-functionalized resins, as well as various uses and end products that benefit from the unexpected properties of the silane-functionalized resins. Silane-functionalized resins impart remarkable properties on various rubber compositions, such as tires, belts, hoses, brakes, and the like. Automobile tires incorporating the silane-functionalized resins are shown to possess excellent results in balancing the properties of rolling resistance, tire wear, and wet braking performance.

Polar silane linkers are provided that attach to resins to form silane-functionalized resins. The functionalized resins can be bound to hydroxyl groups on the surface of silica particles to improve the dispersibility of the silica particles in rubber mixtures. Further disclosed are synthetic routes to provide the silane-functionalized resins, as well as various uses and end products that benefit from the unexpected properties of the silane-functionalized resins. Silane-functionalized resins impart remarkable properties on various rubber compositions, such as tires, belts, hoses, brakes, and the like. Automobile tires incorporating the silane-functionalized resins are shown to possess excellent results in balancing the properties of rolling resistance, tire wear, and wet braking performance.

The present invention pertains to polyurethane-urea based optical adhesives for formation of optical film laminates, optically functional film laminates, and ophthalmic or eyeglass lenses employing the same and methods for producing the same.

Acoustic dampeners, methods of making acoustic dampener, and uses thereof are described. The acoustic dampener includes a polymer foam article; and a metal-organic framework portion. The metal-organic framework portion comprises a metal-organic framework in a polymer matrix. The metal-organic framework portion is adhered to, or otherwise coupled to or included with, the polymer foam article. Such an acoustic dampener can be used in a computer equipment cabinet.