Abstract: A method for preparing a polymer is provided. The method for preparing a polymer includes subjecting at least one monomer having a structure represented by Formula (I) to a reaction in the presence of sulfonic acid, diphenyl amine, and oxygen-containing phosphide, obtaining a sulfonium salt polymer wherein x is 0, 1, or 2; R1 is C1-6 alkyl group; and R2 is independently hydrogen, or C1-6 alkyl group. In particular, the molar ratio of the diphenyl amine to the oxygen-containing phosphide is from 4:1 to 1:1.

Abstract: A polymer is provided, which has blocks of A-B, wherein the block A has a structure of and the block B has a structure of Each of R1 is independently H or methyl group, R2 is Each of R3 is independently —C(O)OH, —C(O)NHR6NR7R8, —C(O)OR6NR7R8, or —C(O)OR9, wherein R6 is C1-5 alkylene group, R7 and R8 are independently H, C1-9 alkyl group, C6-9 aryl group, or C7-9 alkylaryl group. R9 is C1-10 alkyl group, C1-20 hydroxyalkyl group or alkyl ester group. R4 is C1-12 alkylene group, C6-12 arylene group, or C7-12 alkylarylene group. R5 is H or C1-4 alkyl group. Ar is wherein X is H, halogen, alkyl group, or aryl group.

Abstract: A thin film is provided, which includes a polymer formed by reacting (a) p-hydroxybenzoic acid, (b) 6-hydroxy 2-naphthoic acid and (c) branched-monomer. (c) branched-monomer is or a combination thereof, wherein R is aryl group, heteroaryl group, or cycloalkyl group, and each of R1 is independently —OH, —NH2, or —COOH. The molar ratio of (a) p-hydroxybenzoic acid over (b) 6-hydroxy 2-naphthoic acid is between 50:50 and 90:10. The molar ratio of (c) branched-monomer over the sum of (a) p-hydroxybenzoic acid and (b) 6-hydroxy 2-naphthoic acid is between 0.25:100 and 0.5:100. The polymer has an intrinsic viscosity of 4dL/g to 6dL/g.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a masterbatch, a method for fabricating the same and a film formed from the masterbatch. The masterbatch includes a product prepared from a composition via polymerization and granulation. The composition includes: terephthalic acid; and a silicon dioxide dispersion, wherein the silicon dioxide dispersion includes surface-modified silicon dioxide particles disposed within ethylene glycol, and the surface-modified silicon dioxide particle has first functional groups and second functional groups bonded on the surface of the silicon dioxide particles, wherein the first functional groups have a structure represented by and the second functional groups include a C1-8 haloalkyl functional group, C1-8 alkoxy functional group, C1-8 aminoalkyl functional group, C2-8 alkenyl group, or epoxy group, R1 is hydrogen or a C1-3 alkyl functional group, and n is 1-4.

Abstract: A polymer is provided, which has blocks of A-B, wherein the block A has a structure of and the block B has a structure of Each of R1 is independently H or methyl group, R2 is Each of R3 is independently —C(O)OH, —C(O)NHR6NR7R8, —C(O)OR6NR7R8, or —C(O)OR9, wherein R6 is C1-5 alkylene group, R7 and R8 are independently H, C1-9 alkyl group, C6-9 aryl group, or C7-9 alkylaryl group. R9 is C1-10 alkyl group, C1-20 hydroxyalkyl group or alkyl ester group. R4 is C1-12 alkylene group, C6-12 arylene group, or C7-12 alkylarylene group. R5 is H or C1-4 alkyl group. Ar is wherein X is H, halogen, alkyl group, or aryl group.

Abstract: A method for preparing a polyarylene sulfide includes reacting a methyl 4-(arylthio)aryl sulfoxide compound with sulfuric acid, methanesulfonic acid, benzenesulfonic acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid or trifluoromethanesulfonic acid to obtain a polysulfonium intermediate; and demethylating the polysulfonium intermediate to obtain a polyarylene sulfide, wherein the polysulfonium intermediate is demethylated with aqueous HCl, HBr, or HI.

Abstract: In a multi-stage network discovery system, a target device is identified by a logical address and associated with a configuration item (CI) record stored in a configuration management database (CMDB). A receiver module receives first probe data from a first probe running against the target device, the first probe data comprising constant attribute data of the target device, stores at least part of the first probe data in a first part of the CI record, receives subsequent probe data from at least one subsequent probe against the target device using the logical address, the subsequent probe data comprising the constant attribute data of the target device, determines that the constant attribute data from the subsequent probe matches the constant attribute data from the CI record, and in response to the determination, stores the subsequent data obtained from the second probe in a second part of the CI record.

Abstract: In a multi-stage network discovery system, a target device is identified by a logical address and associated with a configuration item (CI) record stored in a configuration management database (CMDB). A receiver module receives first probe data from a first probe running against the target device, the first probe data comprising constant attribute data of the target device, stores at least part of the first probe data in a first part of the CI record, receives subsequent probe data from at least one subsequent probe against the target device using the logical address, the subsequent probe data comprising the constant attribute data of the target device, determines that the constant attribute data from the subsequent probe matches the constant attribute data from the CI record, and in response to the determination, stores the subsequent data obtained from the second probe in a second part of the CI record.

Abstract: A polyester elastomer is provided, which includes a product of reacting (a) amide oligomer, (b) polyalkylene glycol, and (c) poly(alkylene arylate). (a) Amide oligomer has a chemical structure of or a combination thereof, wherein R1 is C4-8 alkylene group, R2 is C4-8 alkylene group, and each of x is independently an integer of 10 to 20. (b) Polyalkylene glycol has a chemical structure of wherein R3 is C2-10 alkylene group, and y is an integer of 20 to 30. (c) Poly(alkylene arylate) has a chemical structure of or a combination thereof, wherein Ar is R4 is C2-6 alkylene group, and z is an integer of 1 to 10.

Abstract: In a multi-stage network discovery system, a target device is identified by a logical address and associated with a configuration item (CI) record stored in a configuration management database (CMDB). A receiver module receives first probe data from a first probe running against the target device, the first probe data comprising constant attribute data of the target device, stores at least part of the first probe data in a first part of the CI record, receives subsequent probe data from at least one subsequent probe against the target device using the logical address, the subsequent probe data comprising the constant attribute data of the target device, determines that the constant attribute data from the subsequent probe matches the constant attribute data from the CI record, and in response to the determination, stores the subsequent data obtained from the second probe in a second part of the CI record.

Abstract: A method for preparing a polyarylene sulfide includes reacting a methyl 4-(arylthio)aryl sulfoxide compound with sulfuric acid, methanesulfonic acid, benzenesulfonic acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid or trifluoromethanesulfonic acid to obtain a polysulfonium intermediate; and demethylating the polysulfonium intermediate to obtain a polyarylene sulfide, wherein the polysulfonium intermediate is demethylated with aqueous HCl, HBr, or HI.

Abstract: A method for preparing a cationic sulfoxide intermediate having the following formula wherein Ar1 and Ar2 are substituted or unsubstituted aryl groups that are the same or different, includes reacting hydrogen peroxide with (i) a compound having the following formula (2) or sulfonic acid R?SO3H, wherein R? is CH3, CF3, phenyl, toluene, or OH, and (ii) a cationic thioether intermediate having the following formula (4) to obtain the cationic sulfoxide intermediate: wherein R is a substituted or unsubstituted C1-C6 alkyl group; and wherein Ar1 and Ar2 are as defined above and Y is an anion.

Abstract: A polymer is provided. The polymer has a repeating unit having a structure represented by Formula (I) or Formula (II) wherein Ar1 and Ar2 can be substituted or unsubstituted aryl diradical; Y? can be R2SO3? or ClO4?; R1 can be C1-6 alkyl; Ar1 and Ar2 are different; and, R2 can be C1-6 alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aromatic ring, or C1-6 haloalkyl.

Abstract: A method for preparing an aromatic sulfide or a salt thereof is provided. The method for preparing an aromatic sulfide or a salt thereof includes reacting a compound having a structure represented by Formula (I) to a compound having a structure represented by Formula (III) in the presence of a compound having a structure represented by Formula (II) to obtain a compound having a structure represented by Formula (IV) wherein R1 and R2 are independently C1-6 alkyl group, or C5-7 cycloalkyl group; R3 is independently C1-6 alkyl group, C5-7 cycloalkyl group, C1-6 haloalkyl group, or aryl group; R4 is independently H, or C1-6 alkyl group; Y is H, aryl group, or —X—R5; X is —O—, —NH—, —PH—, or —S—, or Y and an adjacent R4 are optionally combined with the carbon atoms to which they are attached, to form an aryl group; and R5 is H, C1-6 alkyl group, C5-7 cycloalkyl group, or aryl group; and Z? is R3SO3?.

Abstract: A method for preparing a polymer is provided. The method for preparing a polymer includes subjecting at least one monomer having a structure represented by Formula (I) to a reaction in the presence of sulfonic acid, diphenyl amine, and oxygen-containing phosphide, obtaining a sulfonium salt polymer wherein x is 0, 1, or 2, R1 is C1-6 alkyl group; and R2 is independently hydrogen, or C1-6 alkyl group.

Abstract: An absorbent article for use with a RF reader includes an absorbent pad and a RFID tag. The absorbent pad includes a lining layer, a liquid-impermeable layer, an absorbent layer, and a plurality of sensing wires. The liquid-impermeable layer is attached to the lining layer. The absorbent layer is disposed between the lining layer and the liquid-impermeable layer. The lining layer and the liquid-impermeable layer define a receiving space having an opening located at a side portion of the absorbent pad. The sensing wires are provided on the absorbent layer and extend into the receiving space. The RFID tag is received in the receiving space and contacts electrically the sensing wires when received in the receiving space.

Abstract: A dianhydride and a polyimide formed by the same are provided. The dianhydride has a chemical structure represented below: wherein Ar is a fluorene-containing group. The dianhydride can be polymerized with a diamine to form a polyimide with a repeating unit of a chemical formula: wherein Ar is the fluorene-containing group, and n is a positive integer from 1 to 5. The polyimide simultaneously has excellent thermal stability and hot workability, and can therefore be applied in several industries.

Abstract: A compound, and a polymer prepared therefrom, are provided. The compound has a structure represented by Formula (I) or Formula (II): wherein A is R1 is C1-10 alkyl, C5-12 cycloalkyl, C6-14 aryl, C3-12 heteroaryl, C1-10 alkoxy, C6-12 aryloxy, C1-10 silyl, amino, thiol, or phosphonate group; R2 is H, or C1-10 alkyl; and, R3 is C1-10 alkoxy, C1-10 alkanol, amine, or hydroxy.

Abstract: A dianhydride and a polyimide formed by the same are provided. The dianhydride has a chemical structure represented below: wherein Ar is a fluorene-containing group. The dianhydride can be polymerized with a diamine to form a polyimide with a repeating unit of a chemical formula: wherein Ar is the fluorene-containing group, and n is a positive integer from 1 to 5. The polyimide simultaneously has excellent thermal stability and hot workability, and can therefore be applied in several industries.

Abstract: A polyester film is provided. The polyester film is produced from a composition that includes the following monomers: terephthalic acid, ethylene glycol, and a branched monomer having a structure represented by formula (I), formula (II) or formula (III): , wherein X is independently hydroxyl, carboxyl or —COOR, and R is C1-6 alkyl. The molar ratio between terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol ranges is between about 50:50 and 30:70. The molar percentage of the branched monomer is from about 1 mol % to 3 mol %, based on the total mole of terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol.