Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing low-molecular-weight polytetrafluoroethylene, comprising: a) a first step of mixing high-molecular-weight polytetrafluoroethylene with at least one additive selected from the group consisting of ethers having formula R1—O—R2, wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected among C1-C10 straight or branched aliphatic group, C4-C10 alicyclic or heterocyclic groups, C5-C10 aromatic or heteroaromatic groups; (per)fluorinated vinyl ethers; (per)fluorinated olefins; and optionally substituted aromatic hydrocarbons, and b) a second step of irradiating the so obtained mixture with ionizing radiation, said second step b) being carried out substantially in the absence of oxygen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for stabilizing aqueous dispersions, notably of polymers based on vinylidene fluoride (VDF), and to the use of the stabilized aqueous dispersion thus obtained in electrochemical applications.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process for manufacturing a semi-crystalline fluoropolymer, to the fluoropolymer obtainable by said process and to uses of said fluoropolymer in various applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluorine-containing thermoplastic elastomer composition comprising a continuous thermoplastic fluorocarbon polymer phase and a dispersed fluorine-containing elastomer phase which are useful, for example, in automotive fuel lines.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process for manufacturing a semi-crystalline fluoropolymer, to the fluoropolymer obtainable by said process and to uses of said fluoropolymer in various applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for stabilizing aqueous dispersions, notably of polymers based on vinylidene fluoride (VDF), and to the use of the stabilized aqueous dispersion thus obtained in electrochemical applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating composition obtained by mixing aqueous latexes of VDF polymers with certain pyridinium salts, to a method of coating a substrate using the same, and to coated layers derived there from, and to its use for the manufacture of electrochemical cell components, such as electrodes and/or composite separators.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process for manufacturing a fluoropolymer composite, said process comprising the following sequential steps: (i) providing an aqueous latex comprising from 10% to 40% by weight, preferably from 15% to 35% by weight of at least one fluoropolymer comprising recurring units derived from vinylidene fluoride (VDF) [polymer (VDF)]; (ii) up-concentrating the aqueous latex provided in step (i) thereby providing an up-concentrated aqueous latex comprising from 45% to 60% by weight, preferably from 45% to 55% by weight of at least one polymer (VDF); (iii) contacting one continuous fiber or a bunch of continuous fibers with the up-concentrated aqueous latex provided in step (ii); (iv) squeezing the impregnated fibrous material provided in step (iii); (v) drying the squeezed fibrous material provided in step (iv), typically at a temperature comprised between 100° C. and 120° C.; (vi) baking the dried fibrous material provided in step (v) at a temperature comprised between 190° C.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process for manufacturing a fluoropolymer composite, said process comprising the following sequential steps: (i) providing an aqueous latex comprising from 10% to 40% by weight, preferably from 15% to 35% by weight of at least one fluoropolymer comprising recurring units derived from vinylidene fluoride (VDF) [polymer (VDF)]; (ii) up-concentrating the aqueous latex provided in step (i) thereby providing an up-concentrated aqueous latex comprising from 45% to 60% by weight, preferably from 45% to 55% by weight of at least one polymer (VDF); (iii) contacting one continuous fibre or a bunch of continuous fibres with the up-concentrated aqueous latex provided in step (ii); (iv) squeezing the impregnated fibrous material provided in step (iii); (v) drying the squeezed fibrous material provided in step (iv), typically at a temperature comprised between 100° C. and 120° C.; (vi) baking the dried fibrous material provided in step (v) at a temperature comprised between 190° C.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least one vinylidene fluoride (VDF) polymer [polymer (F)]; and inorganic particles at least partially coated with at least one perfluoropolyether block copolymer [polymer (E)] comprising: A) one or more (per)fluoropolyoxyalkylene segment (chain Rf), comprising recurring units having at least one catenary ether bond and at least one fluorocarbon moiety, and B) one or more polyalkylene segment (chain Ra) comprising recurring units of formula: —(CR1R2—CR3R4)—, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, equal to or different from each other, are selected from the group consisting of H, halogens (preferably F, Cl); C1-C6 (hydro)carbon groups, optionally containing fluorine or other heteroatoms, referably perfluoroalkyl or (per)fluorooxyalkyl. The invention also discloses a method of coating various substrates using said composition.

Abstract: Use of an atmospheric plasma for the surface treatment of inorganic particles selected from the group consisting of particles of metal oxides, particles of metal carbonates, particles of metal sulfates, particles of metal phosphates, acicular particles, platy particles and fibrous particles,with a fluorine-containing precursor.

Abstract: A vinylidene fluoride (VDF) polymer composition comprising: at least one VDF polymer [polymer (F)]; and at least one additive obtained by treating inorganic particles with a mixture of modifying agents comprising: at least one fluoro-containing modifying agent [agent (X)] of formula: X4-mAYm wherein m is an integer from 1 to 3, A is a metal selected from the group consisting of Si, Ti and Zr, each of Y, equal to or different from each other, is a hydrolysable group, each of X, equal to or different from each other is a C1-C24 (hydro)(fluoro)carbon group, wherein at least one of X is a fluorine-containing C1-C24 group; and at least one hydrogen-containing functional modifying agent [agent (Z)] of formula: Z4-pEYp wherein p is an integer from 1 to 3, E is a metal selected from the group consisting of Si, Ti and Zr, each of Y, equal to or different from each other, is a hydrolysable group, each of Z, equal to or different from each other is a C1-C24 hydrocarbon group, wherein at least one of Z compri

Abstract: A composition comprising at least one vinylidene fluoride (VDF) polymer [polymer (F)]; and inorganic particles at least partially coated with at least one perfluoropolyether block copolymer [polymer (E)] comprising: A) one or more (per)fluoropolyoxyalkylene segment (chain Rf), comprising recurring units having at least one catenary ether bond and at least one fluorocarbon moiety, and B) one or more polyalkylene segment (chain Ra) comprising recurring units of formula: —(CR1R2—CR3R4)—, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, equal to or different from each other, are selected from the group consisting of H, halogens (preferably F, Cl); C1-C6 (hydro)carbon groups, optionally containing fluorine or other heteroatoms, preferably perfluoroalkyl or (per)fluorooxyalkyl. The invention also discloses a method of coating various substrates using said composition.