Diffuse reflective articles

The present invention relates to improved reflective articles, including improved diffuse reflective articles formed from a thermoplastic polymer and a diluent employing thermally induced phase separation technology (TIPS). Diffuse reflective materials proximate to a structure formed by thermally in...

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Hauptverfasser: Kretman, Wade D, Kaytor, Scott R
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:The present invention relates to improved reflective articles, including improved diffuse reflective articles formed from a thermoplastic polymer and a diluent employing thermally induced phase separation technology (TIPS). Diffuse reflective materials proximate to a structure formed by thermally induced phase separation of a thermoplastic polymer and a diluent providing enhanced flexibility and reflectivity especially in the visible wavelengths of 380-730 nanometers are described. Such materials find a wide variety of application among combinations with other reflective layers. The diffuse reflective articles are useful in backlight units of liquid crystal displays, lights, copy machines, projection system displays, facsimile apparatus, electronic blackboards, diffuse white standards, photographic lights and the like.