Abstract:
A temperature-curable aminoplastic adhesive resin that is a (poly)-condensate of: (i) at least one aminoplast-forming chemical; (ii) 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF), its oligomers and/or its isomers; and, (iii) at the least one second (poly-)condensable chemical produced in the presence of an organic sulfonic acid. Composite boards, such as wood-based panels, can be produced using this adhesive resin. The production of the aminoplastic adhesive resins includes the reaction of urea with 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) and glyoxal in the presence of an organic sulfonic acid as a hardener. The adhesive resin can be used in the production of wood-based panels, such as, particleboards, chipboards, fiberboards and products usually called, among others, plywood and/or blockboards, in the presence of an organic sulfonic during curing.
Abstract:
Aspects of the present disclosure relate to Schiff base oligomers and uses thereof. In at least one aspect, an oligomer is represented by Formula (IV) wherein each instance of R9 is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, and ether. Each instance of R28 and R29 of Formula (IV) is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, and aryl. Each instance of R33 of Formula (IV) is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, and a bond. Each instance of R41 of Formula (IV) is independently —NH— or a bond and each instance of R40 is independently —NH— or —NH—NH—. Each instance of R42 of Formula (IV) is independently —NH— or a bond and each instance of R43 is independently —NH— or —NH—NH—.
Abstract:
Aspects of the present disclosure relate to Schiff base oligomers and uses thereof. In at least one aspect, an oligomer is represented by Formula (I) wherein each instance of R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R10, R11, R12, R13, and R14 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxyl, aryloxyl, ether, and heterocyclyl. Each instance of R9 of Formula (I) is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, and ether. Each instance of R28 and R29 of Formula (I) is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, and aryl. Each instance of R33 of Formula (I) is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, and a bond. Each instance of R41 of Formula (I) is independently —NH— or a bond and each instance of R40 is independently —NH— or —NH—NH—.
Abstract:
A method of forming a binder composition includes providing a urea-formaldehyde resin and combining one or more starch compounds with the urea-formaldehyde resin to form a starch modified urea-formaldehyde resin. The one or more starch compounds may be combined with the urea-formaldehyde resin so that the starch modified urea-formaldehyde resin includes about 1 wt. % to about 10 wt. % of the one or more starch compounds.
Abstract:
A highly branched polymer comprising repeating units which each have an acid group such as sulfo group, said repeating units being represented by formula [1] or the like, and a dispersant for carbon nanotubes (CNTs) which comprises the highly branched polymer can disperse CNTs in a medium such as an organic solvent to the individual sizes and can yield thin films having improved conductivity. In formula [1], any one of A1 to A5 is a sulfo group, and the others are each a hydrogen atom.
Abstract:
Polyhexahydrotriazine (PHT) and polyhemiaminal (PHA) materials form highly cross-linked polymers which can be used as binder resins in composite materials. A filler element functionalized with a primary amine group can be covalently bonded to the PHA/PHT polymer resins. Example filler elements include, without limitation, carbon nanotubes, silica materials, carbon and glass fibers, and nanoparticles. Filler materials are incorporated into polymeric materials to improve the mechanical strength or other characteristics of the polymeric material for various applications. Typical composite materials use thermosetting materials that, once set, are intractable. PHT and PHA materials can be reverted to starting materials by exposure to acids. Thus, composite components formed using these materials are recyclable.
Abstract:
The present invention relates generally to substrates for making polymers and methods for making polymers. The present invention also relates generally to polymers and devices comprising the same.
Abstract:
The present invention relates generally to substrates for making polymers and methods for making polymers. The present invention also relates generally to polymers and devices comprising the same.
Abstract:
A crosslinking agent that is an ungelled reaction product of (a) at least one aminoplast resin and (b) at least one tall oil rosin wherein the crosslinking agent is essentially free of active hydrogen functional groups and has a glass transition temperature of at least 10° C. is disclosed. Methods for preparing crosslinking agents are also disclosed. Further provided is a curable powder coating composition including a polymer having a glass transition temperature of at least 30° C. containing reactive functional groups and the present crosslinking agent; a multilayer composite coating composition and substrates coated therewith are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A decorative, high-pressure laminate produced with a sorbitol-modified melamine-formaldehyde resin and methods of making high-pressure laminates.