Abstract: The present invention relates to a proton-conducting polymer membrane which comprises polyazole blends and is obtainable by a process comprising the steps A) preparation of a mixture comprising polyphosphoric acid, at least one polyazole (polymer A) and/or one or more compounds which are suitable for forming polyazoles under the action of heat according to step B), B) heating of the mixture obtainable according to step A) under inert gas to temperatures of up to 400° C., C) application of a layer using the mixture from step A) and/or B) to a support, D) treatment of the membrane formed in step C) until it is self-supporting, wherein at least one further polymer (polymer B) which is not a polyazole is added to the composition obtainable according to step A) and/or step B) and the weight ratio of polyazole to polymer B is in the range from 0.1 to 50.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a proton-conducting polymer membrane which comprises polyazole blends and is obtainable by a process comprising the steps A) preparation of a mixture comprising polyphosphoric acid, at least one polyazole (polymer A) and/or one or more compounds which are suitable for forming polyazoles under the action of heat according to step B), B) heating of the mixture obtainable according to step A) under inert gas to temperatures of up to 400° C., C) application of a layer using the mixture from step A) and/or B) to a support, D) treatment of the membrane formed in step C) until it is self-supporting, wherein at least one further polymer (polymer B) which is not a polyazole is added to the composition obtainable according to step A) and/or step B) and the weight ratio of polyazole to polymer B is in the range from 0.1 to 50.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to multi-component rubber-polyester composites including a sidechain containing copolyester as a compatibilizing component.

Abstract: Multi-component composites containing a linear polyester of an alkyl glycol and an aromatic diacid as one component, rubber as a second component, and a third component which is a compatibilizing polyester (polystyrene copolymer).

Abstract: A copolymer consisting essentially of a repeating sequence represented by the formula ##STR1## where Ar.sub.1, Ar.sub.2, and Ar.sub.3, are each independently chosen from the group consisting of ##STR2## which are either unsubstituted or are substituted with one or more substituents chosen from the group consisting of alkyl groups having 1-6 carbon atoms, halogen (F, Cl or Br), and phenyl; Z, Y.sub.1 and Y.sub.2 are each independently O, NH, or S; n and m are positive integers; and X is a covalent bond, O, S, SO.sub.2, CO, C(C.sub.6 H.sub.5).sub.2, C(C.sub.6 H.sub.5)H, C(C.sub.6 H.sub.5)(CH.sub.3), C(CH.sub.3).sub.2, C(CH.sub.3)H, CH.sub.2, C(CF.sub.3).sub.2, or 3,3,5-trimethyl cyclohexyl. The polymers of this invention are derived from a minimum of three different monomers.

Abstract: High to ultrahigh polyester compositions comprising monomer units derived from 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid, 4,4'-bibenzoic acid and ethylene glycol are useful as fibers and molding resins when the mole ratio of 4,4'-bibenzoic acid to 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid is from about 60:40 to about 40:60, and especially when the two diacids are included in about equimolar amounts. These compositions yield fiber with excellent tensile properties, both at room temperature and at elevated temperatures. When these compositions are melt spun at a relatively low melt temperature and high draw down ratio, fibers with excellent tensile properties are obtained without a subsequent drawing step.

Abstract: Aromatic polyesters containing monomer units derived from terephthalic acid, one or more aromatic diols, such as bisphenol A, and one or more aromatic hydroxyacids, such as 4-hydroxybenzoic acid or 6-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid, are described. The aromatic hydroxyacid is incorporated in a quantity sufficient to yield a polymer which is non-crystalline and which has a low enough softening temperature that it can be readily synthesized in the melt with a useful molecular weight without the need for subsequent solid state polymerization. These aromatic polyesters are useful for making transparent articles with high temperature properties.

Abstract: A method of making controlled sequence condensation copolymers from mer systems capable of forming at least two unique recurring units is disclosed and claimed. Sequenced polyesters containing the residue of hydroxyacids are specifically exemplified.

Abstract: In one embodiment this invention provides novel thermosetting aromatic polyimide prepolymers which have superior solubility and flow properties, and which can be thermally cured to heat and oxidation resistant thermoset adhesives, films, and molded products.Illustrative of a prepolymer is the dimaleimide of 2,2-bis[p,p'-(m-aminophenoxy)phenylsulfonyl(p-phenyleneoxy)-phenyl]propane .

Abstract: In one embodiment this invention provides novel thermosetting aromatic polyimide prepolymers which have superior solubility and flow properties, and which can be thermally cured to heat and oxidation resistant thermoset adhesives, films and molded products.Illustrative of a prepolymer is the dimaleimide of 2,2-bis[p,p'-(m-aminophenoxy)phenylsulfonyl(p-phenyleneoxy)-phenyl]propane .

Abstract: In one embodiment this invention provides a high performance nonlinear optical medium which comprises a transparent organic polymer film containing an array of charge asymmetric molecules such as 13,13-diamino-14,14-dicyanodiphenoquinodimethane: ##STR1##

Abstract: In one embodiment this invention provides a high performance nonlinear optical medium which comprises a transparent organic polymer film containing an array of charge asymmetric molecules such as 13,13-diamino-14,14-dicyanodiphenoquinodimethane: ##STR1##

Abstract: In one embodiment this invention provides injection moldable polyimides, as exemplified by the condensation and imidization product of a aromatic dianhydride such as 2,2-bis(3,4-dicarboxyphenyl)propane dianhydride with a novel aromatic diamine such as 2,2-bis[p,p'-(m-aminophenoxy)phenylsulfonyl(p-phenyleneoxy)phenyl]propane.

Abstract: In one embodiment this invention provides a nonlinear optical medium which is a transparent film of a thermoplastic polymer composed of recurring monomeric units corresponding to the formula: ##STR1##

Abstract: In one embodiment this invention provides a nonlinear optical medium whcih is a transparent film of a thermoplastic polymer composed of recurring monomeric units corresponding to the formula: ##STR1##

Abstract: In one embodiment this invention provides a nonlinear optical medium which is a transparent film of a thermoplastic polymer composed of recurring monomeric units corresponding to the formula: ##STR1##

Abstract: In one embodiment this invention provides a nonlinear optical medium which is a transparent film of a thermoplastic polymer composed of recurring monomeric units corresponding to the formula: ##STR1##

Abstract: In one embodiment this invention provides a nonlinear optical medium which is a transparent film of a thermoplastic polymer composed of recurring monomeric units corresponding to the formula: ##STR1##

Abstract: This invention provides novel polymers which are characterized by a recurring structural unit that contains a pendant quinoid structure and that exhibits nonlinear optical response and are useful in devices such as those used in laser modulation and deflection, frequency conversion, optical communications, integrated circuit fabrication, light valves, and optical switches.The following structure is illustrative of an invention polymer: ##STR1## where m is an integer of at least 3.

Abstract: This invention provides a nonlinear optical medium which consists of a transparent solid substrate with a surface coating of at least one monolayer of a compound such as 11,11-di(n-hexyldecylamino)-12,12-dicyano-2,6-naphthoquinodimethane: ##STR1##