A composition having a polymer-film composition having a compound having the structure:

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wherein: each R is independently selected; each R is a C.sub.1-20 alkyl moiety, C.sub.2-22 alkenyl moiety, C.sub.6-40 cycloalkyl moiety, C.sub.6-40 cycloalkylene moiety, C.sub.2-20 alkyl glycol ether moiety, C.sub.10-C.sub.16 linear alkyl alcohol moiety, or Y—OH moiety; each Y is a C.sub.2-40 alkylene moiety, C.sub.6-40 cycloalkylene moiety, C.sub.2-20 alkylene glycol ether, or a C.sub.3-40 alkylene lactone; m is an integer ranging from 1 to 100; x is an integer ranging from 2 to 1,000; and the polymer-film composition having an oxidized polymer-film surface.

A method for producing a first kneading step in which cellulose fibers having a weighted-average fiber length of 0.20 mm to 1.50 mm, a compatibilizing resin, and urea are introduced into a kneader and kneaded.

A method for producing a low viscosity polypropylene composition may include melting a polypropylene-based composition; reducing a viscosity of the polypropylene-based composition; and optionally, repeating the melting and the reducing steps to form a low melt viscosity polypropylene-based composition; wherein the melting and viscosity decreasing steps are performed in the presence of at least one free radical generator and at least one pro-degradant stearate.

A method and process arrangement for producing hydrocarbons from polymer-based waste in which the polymer-based waste is gasified with steam at low temperature in a gasifier for forming a product mixture, and the temperature is 640-750° C., and the product mixture is supplied from the gasifier to a recovery unit of the hydrocarbons for separating at least one hydrocarbon fraction.

The present invention provides a new method for modifying a polymer molded body and binding a target molecule. The method for selectively binding a target molecule to a polymer molded body of the present invention includes: a pretreatment step of irradiating a selected surface of a polymer molded body with light in the presence of a compound radical; and a binding step of reacting a target molecule with the polymer molded body after the pretreatments to bind the target molecule to the selected surface of the polymer molded body, wherein the compound radical is a radical containing one element selected from the group consisting of Group 15 elements and Group 16 elements, and a Group 17 element.

A bimodal ethylene-co-1-butene copolymer consisting essentially of a higher molecular weight component and a lower molecular weight component and, when in melted form at 190 degrees Celsius, is characterized by a unique melt property space defined by a combination of high-load melt index, melt flow ratio, and melt elasticity properties. A (blown) film consisting essentially of the bimodal ethylene-co-1-butene copolymer and having improved properties. Methods of synthesizing the bimodal ethylene-co-1-butene copolymer and making the blown film. A manufactured article comprising the bimodal ethylene-co-1-butene copolymer.

A composition having a polymer-film composition having a compound having the structure: ##STR00001##
wherein: each R is independently selected; each R is a C.sub.1-20 alkyl moiety, C.sub.2-22 alkenyl moiety, C.sub.6-40 cycloalkyl moiety, C.sub.6-40 cycloalkylene moiety, C.sub.2-20 alkyl glycol ether moiety, C.sub.10-C.sub.16 linear alkyl alcohol moiety, or Y—OH moiety; each Y is a C.sub.2-40 alkylene moiety, C.sub.6-40 cycloalkylene moiety, C.sub.2-20 alkylene glycol ether, or a C.sub.3-40 alkylene lactone; m is an integer ranging from 1 to 100; x is an integer ranging from 2 to 1,000; and the polymer-film composition having an oxidized polymer-film surface.

A process for producing a crosslinked polymer involves contacting an epoxidized unsaturated isoolefin copolymer with a catalytic amount of an acid in an absence of a solvent. A process for producing a hydroxylated unsaturated isoolefin copolymer involves contacting an epoxidized unsaturated isoolefin copolymer with a catalytic amount of an acid in an absence of a solvent. A hydroxylated unsaturated isoolefin copolymer having hydroxyl groups in endo configurations may be produced thereby.

The present disclosure provides a foamable composition containing (A) a high density polyethylene (HDPE); (B) a low density polyethylene (LDPE); (C) a peroxide-modified HDPE; and (D) a nucleator. The present disclosure also provides a process for making a foam composition. Additionally, the present disclosure provides a foam formed from a foamable composition, and a cable with an insulation layer containing the foam.

The present invention provides a new method by which polymers can be modified. The present invention provides a method for modifying a polymer including the step of: irradiating a reaction system containing a polymer with light to react the reaction system in a presence of a compound radical, wherein the compound radical is a radical containing one element selected from the group consisting of Group 15 elements and Group 16 elements, and a Group 17 element.