The present invention relates to a photoinduced thermochromic or thermoluminescent composition, comprising: a) nanoparticles capable of absorbing near-infrared (NIR) radiation and converting the NIR radiation into heat, in particular metal gold nanoparticles; b) one or more phase change materials (PCM) selected from the group consisting of: b1) a PCM capable of acting as chromic or fluorochromic promoter; and b2) a PCM uncapable of acting as chromic or fluorochromic promoter; c) one or more dyes selected from the group consisting of: c1) a dye capable of modifying its colour- or emission-properties when the PCM changes between the solid state and the liquid state; and c2) a dye uncapable of modifying its colour- or emission-properties when the PCM between the solid state and the liquid state; and articles containing it. It also relates to processes for their preparation and their uses in therapy, cosmetics, diagnostics, optics and anti-fake technology.

A method for increasing a detection distance of a surface of an object illuminated by near-IR electromagnetic radiation, including: (a) directing near-IR electromagnetic radiation from a near-IR electromagnetic radiation source towards an object at least partially coated with a near-IR reflective coating that increases a near-IR electromagnetic radiation detection distance by at least 15% as measured at a wavelength in a near-IR range as compared to the same object coated with a color matched coating which absorbs more of the same near-IR radiation, where the color matched coating has a ΔE color matched value of 1.5 or less when compared to the near-IR reflective coating; and (b) detecting reflected near-IR electromagnetic radiation reflected from the near-IR reflective coating. A system for detecting proximity of vehicles is also disclosed.

A method for increasing a detection distance of a surface of an object illuminated by near-IR electromagnetic radiation, including: (a) directing near-IR electromagnetic radiation from a near-IR electromagnetic radiation source towards an object at least partially coated with a near-IR reflective coating that increases a near-IR electromagnetic radiation detection distance by at least 15% as measured at a wavelength in a near-IR range as compared to the same object coated with a color matched coating which absorbs more of the same near-IR radiation, where the color matched coating has a ΔE color matched value of 1.5 or less when compared to the near-IR reflective coating; and (b) detecting reflected near-IR electromagnetic radiation reflected from the near-IR reflective coating. A system for detecting proximity of vehicles is also disclosed.

A photoactive cluster particle for durable latex paint compositions and said durable paint compositions, the photoactive cluster particle including a binder that coalesces cluster components into a cluster particle. The cluster components of the cluster particle include a photoactive component, one or more silicon-containing particles (may act as the binder), optional discrete polymeric particles each defining a closed void volume therein, optional non-photocatalytic inorganic pigment particles, optional organic latex polymer, and optional extender pigment particles. The photoactive cluster particle further includes an interstitial void network of the cluster particle forming a porosity thereof.

Disclosed herein is a coating material system containing (A) at least one polyhydroxy group-containing compound, (B) at least one polyisocyanate-containing compound, and (C) at least one catalyst comprising lithium (Li) and bismuth (Bi) as metal components and where the molar ratio of lithium to bismuth is at least 7:1 [mol/mol], in which i) components (A), (B), and (C) are present separately from one another, or ii) are mixed wholly or at least partly with one another. Methods for producing and using the coating material system are also disclosed herein.

Disclosed herein is a coating material system containing (A) at least one polyhydroxy group-containing compound, (B) at least one polyisocyanate-containing compound, and (C) at least one catalyst comprising lithium (Li) and bismuth (Bi) as metal components and where the molar ratio of lithium to bismuth is at least 7:1 [mol/mol], in which i) components (A), (B), and (C) are present separately from one another, or ii) are mixed wholly or at least partly with one another. Methods for producing and using the coating material system are also disclosed herein.

The present invention is directed to a coated substrate including a substrate that is part of an aerospace, a wind turbine, or a marine structure; and an exterior coating on the substrate, the exterior coating including an icephobic or a low ice adhesion composition including an indicator that is an additive that is detectable or measurable as the exterior coating wears; wherein the indicator provides indicia of wear of the exterior coating; and a method of inspecting the exterior coating on the substrate.

The present specification relates to a color conversion film, and a backlight unit and a display device, including the same.

The present specification relates to a color conversion film, and a backlight unit and a display device, including the same.

Provided is a decorative film that can reduce temperature increase and exhibit excellent blackness compared to a case where a black layer prepared using a black pigment such as carbon black having a heat ray absorbing capability is employed. A decorative film according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a black layer containing a cyan pigment, a magenta pigment, and a yellow pigment, where the decorative film has an average transmittance of approximately 60% or greater for infrared light at a wavelength from 800 to 1800 nm, a light transmittance of approximately 30% or less at a wavelength of 750 nm, and a hue (a*) of approximately 0.80 or less in absolute value and a hue (b*) of approximately 1.2 or less in absolute value.