Abstract: The present invention relates to poly(ether ketone ketone) (PEKK) polymers, a method for the manufacture thereof, to articles and composites made therefrom, to methods of making the composites, and composite articles including the PEKK composites. It was surprisingly discovered that by synthesizing the PEKK polymers from low-metal monomers and selectively controlling the relative amounts of reactants during the synthesis, PEKK polymers having unexpectedly improved melt stability can be obtained. The PEKK composites including the PEKK polymers are especially well-suited for fabrication of thick composite parts where melt stability of the polymer matrix is important.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an additive manufacturing (AM) method for making a three-dimensional (3D) object, using a part material (M) comprising at least one PEEK-PEoEK copolymer, in particular to a 3D object obtainable by Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) or Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) from this part material (M).

Abstract: Described herein are poly(ether ketone ketone) (“PEKK”) polymers having improved processability. It was surprisingly discovered that by selectively controlling the relative amounts of reactants during the synthesis, PEKK polymers having unexpectedly lower melt viscosities can be obtained. More particularly, by selectively controlling the relative amounts of monomers used to form recurring units of the PEKK polymer, in conjunction with selective control of other reaction components, the resulting PEKK polymers had reduced viscosities, relative to PEKK polymers synthesized by using tradition reaction schemes (“traditional PEKK polymers”). By providing PEKK polymers with lower melt viscosities, the PEKK polymers described herein have improved processability.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates a composite material containing fibers and a resin matrix that comprises a PEEK-PEoEK copolymer having RPEEK and RPEoEK repeat units in a molar ratio RPEEK/RPEoEK ranging from 95/5 to 5/95 in contact with at least a part of the surface of such fibers. The present invention also relates to methods for making such composite materials, shaped articles made from such composite materials, and methods of making such articles.

Abstract: A PEKK polymer powder, having a d0.9-value less than 150 ?m, wherein the PEKK polymer has a Td(1%) of at least 500° C., as measured by thermal gravimetric analysis according to ASTM D3850, heating from 30° C. to 800° C. under nitrogen using a heating rate of 10° C./min. A method for producing a PEKK powder for the use in a method for manufacturing a 3D object, in which the PEKK has a Td(1%) of at least 500° C., as measured by thermal gravimetric analysis according to ASTM D3850, heating from 30° C. to 800° C. under nitrogen using a heating rate of 10° C./min, and the powder has been manufactured by grinding from a coarser powder and has a d0.9-value less than 150 ?m, as measured by laser scattering in isopropanol.

Abstract: A method of making a PEEK-PEoEK copolymer having RPEEK and RPEoEK repeat units in a molar ratio RPEEK/RPEoEK ranging from 95/5 to 45/55, the PEEK-PEoEK copolymer obtained from the method and the polymer composition including the PEEK-PEoEK copolymer, at least one reinforcing filler, at least one additive, or a combination thereof, shaped articles including the polymer composition, polymer-metal junctions including the polymer composition. Also described are methods of making the polymer composition, methods of making the shaped articles, and methods of making the polymer-metal junctions.

Abstract: Fiber reinforced composite material comprising a thermoplastic matrix comprising blends of poly(ether ketone ketone) (PEKK) polymers, their method of manufacture and articles obtained therefrom.

Abstract: Described herein are poly(ether ketone ketone) (“PEKK”) polymers having improved processability. It was surprisingly discovered that by selectively controlling the relative amounts of reactants during the synthesis, PEKK polymers having unexpectedly lower melt viscosities can be obtained. More particularly, by selectively controlling the relative amounts of monomers used to form recurring units of the PEKK polymer, in conjunction with selective control of other reaction components, the resulting PEKK polymers had reduced viscosities, relative to PEKK polymers synthesized by using tradition reaction schemes (“traditional PEKK polymers”). By providing PEKK polymers with lower melt viscosities, the PEKK polymers described herein have improved processability.

Abstract: A method of making a PEEK-PEmEK copolymer having RPEEK and RPEmEK repeat units in a molar ratio RPEEK/RPEmEK ranging from 95/5 to 45/55, the PEEK-PEmEK copolymer obtained from the method and the polymer composition including the PEEK-PEmEK copolymer, at least one reinforcing filler, at least one additive, or a combination thereof, shaped articles including the polymer composition, polymer-metal junctions including the polymer composition. Also described are methods of making the polymer composition, methods of making the shaped articles, and methods of making the polymer-metal junctions.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates a polymer-metal junction comprising PEEK-PEoEK copolymers compositions, in contact with at least a part of the surface of a metal substrate, wherein the PEEK-PEoEK copolymer having RPEEK and RPEoEK repeat units in a molar ratio RPEEK/RPEoEK ranging from 95/5 to 5/95. The present invention also relates to shaped articles including the polymer-metal junction, and methods of making the polymer-metal junctions.

Abstract: Described herein are PEKK polymers having improved processability and improved crystallinity. It was surprisingly found that PEKK polymers formed using a specifically adapted nucleophilic synthesis route, in which different monomers are added in to the polymerization reaction at different points during the synthesis, had lower glass transition temperatures (“Tg”) and increased crystallinities, relative to PEKK polymers formed using traditional nucleophilic synthesis routes (“traditional PEKK polymers”). Furthermore, compared with PEKK polymers synthesized using an electrophilic synthesis routes, the PEKK polymers described herein and significantly lower halogen content. The synthesis routes includes a first heating of a first monomer blend in a reaction mixture, a subsequent first addition of a second monomer blend to the reaction mixture, and a second heating of the reaction mixture subsequent to the first addition.

Abstract: The invention pertains to certain copolymers (PEDEK/PEEK), comprising a majority of “PEDEK”-type recurring units, which, thanks to the predominance of PEDEK-type units, their structural homogeneity and regularity, and absence of chlorinated end groups, possess a suitable molecular structure and crystallization behaviour so as to deliver improved mechanical properties and outstanding chemical resistance, and which are useful in numerous fields of endeavours, including notably in the oil&gas industry, and more specifically for the manufacture of parts used in oil and gas extraction systems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel polyaryl ether ketone copolymers, a method for their preparation, polymer compositions including the same and shaped articles manufactured from said polymer compositions.

Abstract: A polymer composition includes at least one poly(aryl ether ketone) (PAEK) component and at least one low molecular weight aromatic compound. A polymer metal junction including the polymer composition and a method of making a polymer metal junction are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a polysulfone (PSU) polymer having a low yellowness index (YI). The present disclosure also relates to a PSU obtained from this process, as well as to articles incorporating this PSU.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates a polymer-metal junction comprising PEEK-PEmEK copolymers compositions, in contact with a metal substrate, wherein the PEEK-PEmEK copolymer having RPEEK and RPEmEK repeat units in a molar ratio RPEEK/RPEmEK ranging from 95/5 to 45/55. The present invention also relates to shaped articles including the polymer-metal junction, and methods of making the polymer-metal junctions.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a powder comprising a PEEK-PEoEK copolymer, wherein the PEEK-PEoEK copolymer having RPEEK and RPEoEK repeat units in a molar ratio RPEEK/RPEoEK ranging from 95/5 to 5/95. The present invention also relates to a method of preparing the powder, as well as to the uses of the powder for coating, compression molding and to prepare a three-dimensional (3D) object.

Abstract: A method of making a PEEK-PEoEK copolymer having RPEEK and RPEoEK repeat units in a molar ratio RPEEK/RPEoEK ranging from 95/5 to 45/55, the PEEK-PEoEK copolymer obtained from the method and the polymer composition including the PEEK-PEoEK copolymer, at least one reinforcing filler, at least one additive, or a combination thereof, shaped articles including the polymer composition, polymer-metal junctions including the polymer composition. Also described are methods of making the polymer composition, methods of making the shaped articles, and methods of making the polymer-metal junctions.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates a polymer-metal junction comprising PEEK-PEoEK copolymers compositions, in contact with at least a part of the surface of a metal substrate, wherein the PEEK-PEoEK copolymer having RPEEK and RPEoEK repeat units in a molar ratio RPEEK/RPEoEK ranging from 95/5 to 5/95. The present invention also relates to shaped articles including the polymer-metal junction, and methods of making the polymer-metal junctions.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates a composite material containing fibers and a resin matrix that comprises a PEEK-PEoEK copolymer having RPEEK and RPEoEK repeat units in a molar ratio RPEEK/RPEoEK ranging from 95/5 to 5/95 in contact with at least a part of the surface of such fibers. The present invention also relates to methods for making such composite materials, shaped articles made from such composite materials, and methods of making such articles.