Abstract: Process for manufacturing an aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution comprising the following steps: —hydrogenating a working solution which comprises an alkylanthraquinone and/or tetrahydroalkylanthraquinone and a mixture of a non-polar organic solvent and a polar organic solvent wherein the concentration of non-polar organic solvent in said mixture is equal to or higher than 30 wt %; —oxidizing the hydrogenated working solution to produce hydrogen peroxide; and—isolating the hydrogen peroxide, wherein the polar organic solvent is a substituted cyclohexane carbonitrile.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel polyimide polymers containing certain fluorinated diamine moieties, said polyimide polymers being characterized by excellent dielectric performances. The present invention also relates to the use of said polyimide-based polymers in polymer compositions in microelectronics applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to assembly comprising a first component and a second component, each component comprising a polymer, as well as a film positioned between and bonded to the first component and the second component. The film is such that it comprises at least one poly(ether ketone ketone) (PEKK) polymer and at least one nucleating agent. The assembly has an improved fracture toughness and overall good mechanical properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hard optically transparent films suitable as protective films for displays, in particular flexible OLED displays.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for the preparation of (CnF2n+1)O-substituted arenes and heteroarenes and the direct perfluoralkoxy lation of arenes and heteroarenes with a (CnF2n+1)O-group, respectively. characterized in that a peroxide reagent according to the general formula (I): (CnF2n+1)2 (I) is fragmented in the presence of an electron transferring catalyst under (CnF2n+1)O-radical formation, and said (CnF2n+1)O-radical then substitutes a C—H bond of an arene or heteroarene C—H bond with a (CnF2n+1)O-group, wherein in the above formulae, n is an integer in the range from 1 to 4.

Abstract: The present invention relates to assembly comprising a first component and a second component, each component comprising a polymer, as well as a film positioned between and bonded to the first component and the second component. The film is such that it comprises a blend of at least two poly(ether ketone ketone) (PEKK) polymers and optionally at least one nucleating agent. The assembly has an improved fracture toughness and overall good mechanical properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel polyimide polymers containing certain fluorinated diamine moieties, said polyimide polymers being characterized by excellent dielectric performances. The present invention also relates to the use of said polyimide-based polymers in polymer compositions in microelectronics applications.

Abstract: Described herein are poly(arylene sulfide) (“PAS”) polymers (PASP) including recurring units formed from a dihalocarbazole containing monomer. It was surprisingly found that such monomers could be incorporated into PAS polymers at desirable concentrations to provide improved amine content. Additionally, it was surprisingly found that, relative to PAS homopolymers and PAS polymers incorporating recurring units with primary amines, the PAS polymers (PASP) described herein and increased glass transition temperatures (“Tg”). The PAS polymers (PASP), and PAS polymer compositions, can be desirably incorporated into wide variety of articles including, but not limited to, automotive articles and oil and gas articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymeric composition comprising a first polymer component C being selected from TFE/PAVE polymers comprising a small amount of chlorinated monomers selected from chlorotrifluoroethylene and dichlorodifluoroethylene and a second optional polymer component D being selected from TFE/PAVE polymers and being free from chlorine. The polymeric composition of the invention is characterized in that it has a total Cl content of from 0.01 to 0.25% by weight. The composition of the invention has very good adhesion on metals and plastics despite a very low total level of chlorine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide salts, and their preparation methods. More specifically, the invention provides a new salt of bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide containing from 0.01 ppm to 10000 ppm of a halogenated alcohol. The invention further relates to a method for producing said salt of bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide, said method comprising a step of crystallizing a raw salt of bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide within a crystallization solvent comprising at least a halogenated alcohol. The use of said salt of bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a fluoropolymer composition comprising certain thermoprocessable tetrafluoroethylene copolymers, certain amounts of graphite particles, to the use of this latter for manufacturing shaped articles, and to shaped articles therefrom, including components for heat exchangers, e.g. conduits used for cooling and/or heating fluids, e.g. gas flows in flue gas desulphurization units.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrolyte composition for lithium metal batteries, comprising a) at least one fluorinated di-ether containing from 4 to 10 carbon atoms, represented by Formula (I) of R1—O—R2—O—R3, wherein each R1 and R3 is independently a fluorinated alkyl group, and R2 is an optionally fluorinated alkyl group, represented by Formula (II) of CaFbHc, wherein a is an integer from 1 to 6, b+c is an integer from 2 to 10, and if b is 0, R1 and R3 independently have no H; b) at least one non-fluorinated ether; and c) at least one lithium salt, wherein a) the fluorinated di-ether is in an amount of at least 50% by volume (vol %), based on the total volume of a) the fluorinated di-ether and b) the non-fluorinated ether. The present invention also relates to a lithium metal battery comprising a negative electrode comprising lithium metal; a positive electrode; a separator; and an electrolyte composition according to the present invention.

Abstract: Described herein are hydrophobically-modified polysaccharides, their manufacture, and their use in microencapsulation, typically of water-insoluble active materials.

Abstract: Positive electrode-forming compositions including a) at least one positive electrode active material (AM), b) at least one binder (B) comprising at least one vinylidene fluoride copolymer [polymer (A)] that includes repeating units derived from vinylidene fluoride (VDF), recurring units derived from a fluoroalkylvinyl ether (FVE) monomer and recurring units derived from at least one hydrophilic (meth)acrylic monomer (MA) and c) at least one solvent, a process for their manufacture and their use thereof for manufacturing electrodes fix high-capacity nickel-rich lithium ion batteries.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluid-system component comprising a thermoplastic polymeric composition, said composition comprising one or more semi crystalline polymer, said semi crystalline polymer comprising recurring units derived from ethylene (E) and at least one of chlorotrifluoroethylene (CTFE) and tetrafluoroethylene (TFE); said semi crystalline polymer having a heat of fusion of less than 35 J/g [polymer (A)], and wherein said thermoplastic polymeric composition when subject to the extraction test described herein has a leeching of less than 50 ppb preferably less than 10 ppb for each of Ca, Fe, K, Na, Zn, Ti, Sn, Ce, Cu, Zr, Bi, Si, Al, Sb.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of silicates in a greenhouse film for increasing the flower development of a plant, wherein the film comprises at least a matrix and a silicate. Said invention also refers to a film comprising at least a matrix and said silicate to increase the flower development of a plant, and the use of a film comprising at least a matrix and said silicate in a greenhouse to increase the flower development of a plant.

Abstract: A chemical blowing agent for foaming a thermoplastic polymer, for example PVC plastisol or a polymer resin in an extrusion process, said chemical blowing agent comprising a functionalized particulate bicarbonate containing at least one additive, preferably excluding an exothermic blowing agent. The additive may be selected from the group consisting of rosin acids, any derivative thereof, and salts thereof; or any combinations thereof, such as comprising abietic acid, dihydroabietic acid, neoabietic acid, a rosin acid ester, or mixtures thereof. The particulate bicarbonate may be preferably functionalized by spray-coating, extrusion or co-grinding with at least one additive. The functionalized particulate bicarbonate may comprise 50 wt % to less than 100 wt % of the bicarbonate component, and 0.02-50 wt % of the additive. The functionalized particulate bicarbonate may further comprise 0.1-5 wt % silica. A foamable polymer composition comprising such chemical blowing agent.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a continuous process for the manufacture of an electrode, to the electrode obtained therefrom and to an electrochemical device comprising said electrode.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a multi-step process for making polyfunctional aromatic compounds comprising two phenyl rings bearing reactive groups susceptible of polycondensation reaction to provide polycondensed polymers, said method using economic raw materials, and possessing high selectivity and overall yield.

Abstract: The present invention therefore pertains to a process for desulfurizing a sulfur compound-containing liquid fossil fuel. By continuously adding a solution comprising an oxidant to the sulfur compound-containing liquid fossil fuel, it is possible to improve oxidant utilization and achieve higher sulfur removal rate.