Abstract: The three-dimensional integrated structure including a support element, an interface device connected to the support element by first electrically conductive connection, an integrated circuit arranged between the support element and the interface device and connected to the interface device by second electrically conductive connection, a filler region between the second electrically conductive connection and between the interface device and the integrated circuit, and an antenna, having a radiating element in electromagnetic coupling with an excitation element through the interconnection of a slot, the antenna being distributed over the interface device and the integrated circuit.

Abstract: A process for copolymerizing selectively i) ethylene carbonate with ii) one or more cyclic esters can include contacting the ethylene carbonate with the one or more cyclic esters in the presence of a catalyst. The catalyst can be a Zn-complex with a diaminophenolate ligand (NNO) or a ?-diiminate ligand (BDI).

Abstract: Poly(carbonate-urethane) or poly(ester-urethane) may be characterized in that of carbonate soft segments have molecular weights Mn ranging between 10,000 and 250,000 g/mol. The segments' length may be monitored by the ring-opening polymerization condition. The process of preparing the poly(carbonate-urethane) or poly(ester-urethane) may include immortal ring-opening polymerization of a cyclic carbonate or of a cyclic ester or diester monomers in the presence of a first catalyst system and diols or polyols. The process may include chemical modification of the hydroxyl chain-end groups into carboxylic groups in the presence of a second catalyst system. The process may include a coupling reaction with at least 2 equivalents of a second cyclic carbonate, enabling coupling with the carboxylic moiety in the presence of a third catalyst system.

Abstract: Polymer of formula (1) bearing an alkoxysilane end group: in which: is a double or single bond; each of R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 is H, a halo, an alkoxycarbonyl or an alkyl, m and p are each from 0 to 5, each of R and R? is an alkyl, Z is an alkylene, optionally interrupted with COO, q is 0 or 1, r is 0, 1 or 2, and n is such that the number-average molar mass of the polymer (1) is from 400 to 50 000 g/mol, and the polydispersity index of the polymer (1) is from 1.0 to 2.0. Preparation by ring-opening metathesis polymerization. Use as an adhesion promoter or a reactive plasticizer.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a hydrocarbon polymer comprising two end groups having 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl final parts by ring opening metathesis in the presence of a metathesis catalyst, of a chain transfer agent comprising a carbonate ring and of a compound of formula comprising at least one C6-C16 ring having a carbon-carbon double bond. Hydrocarbon polymer capable of being obtained by this process. Process for the preparation of polyurethanes by reaction of this polymer and of a compound comprising at least one amine group, and polyurethanes thus obtained.

Abstract: Hydrocarbon-based polymer of formula (1) bearing alkoxysilane end groups: in which: is a double or single bond; each of R2, R3, R4 and R5 is H, a halo, an alkoxycarbonyl or an alkyl, m and p are each from 0 to 5, each of R and R? is an alkyl, Z is an alkylene, optionally interrupted with COO, q is 0 or 1, r is 0, 1 or 2, and n is an integer such that the number-average molar mass Mn of the polymer is from 400 to 50 000 g/mol, and its polydispersity index (PDI) is from 1.0 to 2.0. Preparation by ring-opening metathesis polymerization for 2 hours to 24 hours. Adhesive composition comprising polymer (1) and crosslinking catalyst. Bonding by assembly of two substrates using this adhesive composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to the synthesis of polycarbonates prepared from carbonate monomers derived from the biomass in the presence of a system comprising an organometallic transfer agent and alcohol. It also relates to the polymers resulting from these cyclic compounds.

Abstract: A method to synthesize a fatty nitrile/ester aldehyde comprising the following steps: 1) hydroformylation of a ?-unsaturated fatty nitrile/ester/acid substrate under particular conditions of partial pressure, temperature, reaction time, conversion rate of the ?-unsaturated fatty nitrile/ester/acid reactant, catalyst, [substrate]/[metal] molar ratio and [ligand]/[metal] molar ratio so as after the reaction to obtain: a hydroformylation product comprising at least one fatty nitrile/ester/acid aldehyde of formula: OHC—(CH2)r+2—R, and an isomerate comprising at least one fatty nitrile/ester/acid isomer with internal unsaturation in which at least 80% of the internal isomer(s) of the isomerate are formed of the ?-1 unsaturated isomer of formula CH3—CH?CH—(CH2)r?1—R; followed by: 2) separation and recovery of the fatty nitrile/ester/acid aldehyde and of the isomerate.

Abstract: Polycarbonates prepared from carbonate monomers derived from the biomass are synthesized in the presence of an organometallic transfer agent and an alcohol. The number average molecular weight Mn of the final polymer increases with increasing the monomer/alcohol ratio.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of polycarbonates may include ring-opening polymerization of five-membered cyclic carbonates in the presence of a catalyst; a compound of formula (I), stereoisomers, racemics, or mixtures thereof; and optionally cyclic esters, stereoisomers, racemics, or mixtures thereof. Formula (I) is: Each dotted bond “a” and “b” is a solid bond, a wedged bond, or a hashed wedged bond. R21 and R22, taken together with the carbon atoms 4 and 5 of the cyclic carbonate, may form a ring. The ring may be a C5-9cycloalkylene, C5-9cycloalkenylene, or C6-12arylene. The ring may optionally be substituted with substituents including halo, hydroxyl, C1-6alkyl, haloC1-6alkyl, C1-6alkoxy, haloC1-6alkoxy, C6-12aryl, C1-6alkylthio, carboxyl, C1-6alkoxycarbonyl, C1-6alkylcarbonyloxy, amino; or mono- or di-C1-6alkylamino.

Abstract: A millimeter wave transceiver including a plate forming an interposer having its upper surface supporting an interconnection network and having its lower surface intended to be assembled on a printed circuit board by bumps; an integrated circuit chip assembled on the upper surface of the interposer; antennas made of tracks formed on the upper surface of the interposer; and reflectors on the upper surface of the printed circuit board in front of each of the antennas, the effective distance between each antenna and the reflector plate being on the order of one quarter of the wavelength, taking into account the dielectric constants of the interposed materials.

Abstract: A millimeter wave transceiver including a plate forming an interposer having its upper surface supporting an interconnection network and having its lower surface intended to be assembled on a printed circuit board by bumps; an integrated circuit chip assembled on the upper surface of the interposer; antennas made of tracks formed on the upper surface of the interposer; and reflectors on the upper surface of the printed circuit board in front of each of the antennas, the effective distance between each antenna and the reflector plate being on the order of one quarter of the wavelength, taking into account the dielectric constants of the interposed materials.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a hydrocarbon polymer comprising a 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl end group by ring opening metathesis in the presence of a metathesis catalyst, of a vinyl ethylene carbonate chain transfer agent and of a compound comprising at least one C6-C16 ring having a carbon-carbon double bond. Hydrocarbon polymer capable of being obtained by this process. Use of this polymer as adhesion promoter or reactive plasticizer in an adhesive composition.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a hydrocarbon polymer comprising two end groups having 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl final parts by ring opening metathesis in the presence of a metathesis catalyst, of a chain transfer agent comprising a carbonate ring and of a compound of formula comprising at least one C6-C16 ring having a carbon-carbon double bond. Hydrocarbon polymer capable of being obtained by this process. Process for the preparation of polyurethanes by reaction of this polymer and of a compound comprising at least one amine group, and polyurethanes thus obtained.

Abstract: An optical waveguide in a semiconductor material, may include, between two adjacent portions of the waveguide, a plurality of parallel strips of alternating conductivity types forming a plurality of opposing bipolar junctions between the two adjacent portions.

Abstract: Poly(carbonate-urethane) or poly(ester-urethane) may be characterised in that of carbonate soft segments have molecular weights Mn ranging between 10,000 and 250,000 g/mol. The segments' length may be monitored by the ring-opening polymerisation condition. The process of preparing the poly(carbonate-urethane) or poly(ester-urethane) may include immortal ring-opening polymerisation of a cyclic carbonate or of a cyclic ester or diester monomers in the presence of a first catalyst system and diols or polyols. The process may include chemical modification of the hydroxyl chain-end groups into carboxylic groups in the presence of a second catalyst system. The process may include a coupling reaction with at least 2 equivalents of a second cyclic carbonate, enabling coupling with the carboxylic moiety in the presence of a third catalyst system.

Abstract: A polymer of formula (I): in which P is a divalent polymeric radical other than a polyoxypropylene radical; m is a number from 1 to 6; B is a monovalent, divalent, trivalent, tetravalent, pentavalent or hexavalent radical, having from 1 to 44 carbon atoms per molecule; the divalent polymeric radical P being such that the number-average molar mass Mn of the polymer of formula (I) is in a range from 400 to 8000 g/mol and such that the polydispersity (Pd) of the polymer of formula (I) is within a range from 1.0 to 4.0. Process for preparing the polymer of formula (I). Process for preparing polyurethanes, by reaction of a polymer of formula (I) with a compound, having an amine group, and also polyurethanes that may be thus obtained.

Abstract: The present invention discloses new catalyst systems based on complexes of divalent metals supported by chelating phenoxy ligands for immortal ring-opening polymerization of cyclic esters and cyclic carbonates.

Abstract: The present invention discloses new catalyst systems based on complexes of divalent metals supported by chelating phenoxy ligands for immortal ring-opening polymerisation of cyclic esters and cyclic carbonates.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for preparing poly(carbonate-urethane) or poly(ester-urethane) without isocyanate.