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-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: Disclosed is a polymer-metal junction including a polymer composition in contact with a metal substrate, where the polymer composition comprises a polymer component including a PEEK-PEDEK copolymer having a PEEK/PEDEK mole ratio ranging from about 60/40 to about 30/70 and a melting point (Tm) greater than 320° C., and where the polymer composition includes less than 10 wt. % of a sulfur-or-carbonyl-containing solvent, based on the total weight of the polymer composition. Also disclosed are methods of making the polymer-metal junction and articles including the polymer-metal junction.

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

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing a three-dimensional (3D) object with an additive manufacturing system, comprising a step consisting in printing layers of the three-dimensional object from 50 to 99 wt. % of a polymeric material comprising at least one poly(aryl ether ketone) polymer (PAEK), and optionally at least one poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) polymer (PPSU) and/or at least one poly(ether imide) polymer (PEI), and at least one nitride (N), preferably a boron nitride (BN).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition (C) comprising at least one polyaryletherketone (PAEK), at least one polyphenylsulfone (PPSU), at least one polysulfone (PSU) and glass fibers having an elastic modulus of at least 76 GPa as measured according to ASTM D2343. Polymer composition (C) is very well suited for the manufacture of articles useful in areas as various as plumbing and electronics.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to method for manufacturing three-dimensional (3D) objects using an additive manufacturing system wherein the part material comprises a combination of at least one poly(aryl ether ketone) polymer (PAEK) and at least one poly(aryl ether sulfone) (PAES). In particular, the present disclosure relates to part material incorporating PAEK and PAES, for example in the form of filaments or spherical particles, for use in additive manufacturing systems to print 3D objects.

Abstract: A polymer composition includes at least two different polymers independently selected from a poly(aryl ether ketone) (PAEK), a poly(aryl ether sulfone) (PAES), a polyarylene sulfide (PAS) and a polyetherimide (PEI), and about 0.05 to about 2 wt. % of at least one alkali metal carbonate. Preferably, the polymer composition is free or substantially free of solvent. A method includes melt mixing at least two different polymers independently selected from a poly(aryl ether ketone) (PAEK), a poly(aryl ether sulfone) (PAES), a polyarylene sulfide (PAS) and a polyetherimide (PEI), and about 0.05 to about 2 wt. % of at least one alkali metal carbonate to form a compatibilized polymer composition.

Abstract: A polyaryl ether ether composition(C) and methods of uses thereof are herein disclosed. The composition comprises a polymer blend [blend (B)] consisting of: —a first polyaryl ether ketone (PAEK-1)and —a second polyaryl ether ketone (PAEK-2), wherein the (PAEK-1) is crystalline and exhibits a melting temperature Tm of 330° C. or higher and the (PAEK-2) is either amorphous or crystalline and exhibits a melting temperature Tm of 315° C. or lower and wherein the (PAEK-1) constitutes more than 0% wt of blend (B). Composition (C) can be used in particular for the manufacture of coated metal surfaces, in particular for the coating of wires or of (part of) electronic devices.

Abstract: A composition [composition (C)] comprising from 1 to 90% by weight (wt. %) of at least one poly(aryl ether ketone) [(PAEK) polymer], from 1 to 25 wt. % of at least one polyphenylsulfone polymer [(PPSU) polymer], from 1 to 90 wt. % of at least one polyethersulfone polymer [(PES)polymer], and from 0.1 to 50 wt. % of at least one reinforcing filler, where all wt. % are based on the total weight of the composition (C) and the (PES) polymer has as melt flow rate (MFR) at a temperature of 380° C. and under a load of 2.16 kg according to ASTM D1238 of greater than 35 g/10 min.

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: An oil and gas recovery article comprising at least one part made from injection molding a composition [composition (C)] consisting essentially of, from 50 to 99.5% by weight (wt. %) of at least one polyaryletherketone polymer [(PAEK) polymer, herein after]; from 0.5 to 15.0% by weight (wt. %) of at least one nitride (NI) of an element having an electronegativity (c) of from 1.3 to 2.5, as listed in «Handbook of Chemistry and Physics», CRC Press, 64th edition, pages B-65 to B-158; and from 0 to 35.0% by weight (wt. %) of at least one optional ingredient selected from the group consisting of selected from the group consisting of colorants, pigments, light stabilizers, heat stabilizers, antioxidants, acid scavengers, processing aids, nucleating agents, internal lubricants and/or external lubricants, flame retardants, smoke-suppressing agents, anti-static agents, anti-blocking agents, conductivity additives and reinforcing additives, all wt. % are relative to the total weight of the composition (C).

Abstract: The present invention relates to mobile electronic devices comprising at least one structural part made of a polymer composition (C) comprising at least one polyaryletherketone (PAEK), at least one aromatic sulfone polymer (SP) such as polyphenylsulfone (PPSU), polyethersulfone (PESU), polysulfone (PSU) or mixture thereof, and at least one reinforcing filler.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to method for manufacturing three-dimensional (3D) objects using an additive manufacturing system wherein the part material comprises a combination of at least one poly(aryl ether ketone) polymer (PAEK) and at least one poly(aryl ether sulfone) (PAES). In particular, the present disclosure relates to part material incorporating PAEK and PAES, for example in the form of filaments or spherical particles, for use in additive manufacturing systems to print 3D objects.

Abstract: A reinforced polymer composition [compositions (C)] comprising a poly(aryletherketone) (PAEK), an acidic glass fiber [glass fiber (Fac)] and/or a neutral [glass fiber (Fn)] and a basic inorganic additive [inorganic basic additive (A)] are herein disclosed. Composition (C) is endowed with improved mechanical properties, in particular strength, elongation at break and impact resistance and can be used for the manufacture of a variety of finished articles wherein high mechanical performances are desired.

Abstract: Adhesive compositions are described that significantly improve the adhesion of polymer overmold compositions to metal substrates in polymer-metal junctions. The adhesive compositions include one or more poly(aryl ether) polymers, where each of the poly(aryl ether) polymers is, independently, a poly(aryl ether sulfone) polymer or a poly(aryl ether ketone) polymer. The overmold composition includes at least one poly(aryl ether ketone) polymer. Polymer-Metal junctions can be formed by, for example, dip-coating, spin-coating, extruding, or injection molding the adhesive composition and/or the overmold composition onto the metal substrate. Desirable applications settings for the polymer-metal junctions described include, but are not limited to electrical wiring.

Abstract: Described herein are foam materials comprising a blend of a poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) (PPSU) and a polyethersulfone polymer (PES) with improved compressive strength and impact performance, a method for their formation, and articles comprising said foam materials for use in various lightweight applications such as transport and building materials.

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: A polymer composition (C) includes a poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1), a polyphenylsulfone (P2), and a reinforcing fiber (F).

Abstract: A polymer composition includes at least one poly(aryl ether sulfone) (PAES) polymer, wherein the at least one poly(aryl ether sulfone) (PAES) includes polyphenylsulfone (PPSU), and at least one polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer (SiPC). The polymer composition may optionally include one or more poly(aryl ether sulfones) (PAES) polymers other than the polyphenylsulfone (PPSU). The polymer composition may also optionally include one or more polyaryletherketones (PAEK), preferably polyetheretherketone (PEEK). Optionally, the polymer composition may additionally include titanium dioxide (TiO2).