Abstract: Metal-free polymer compositions are disclosed which contain selectively swellable emulsion polymer functionalities and which are cross-linked before film formation to an extent that still allows the polymers to form a film upon application, which film is removable with a stripper solution containing swellant for the polymer functionality. When the polymers are formulated into sacrificial coatings, the polishes produce detergent resistant and removable finishes.

Abstract: Acid-functional polymer is reacted with a transition metal compound at a temperature above the T.sub.g of the polymer to produce crosslinked polymer. The process produces a liquid polymer product that dries to a crosslinked film without the required presence of volatile ligands. Improved coating such as floor polishes are also disclosed.

Abstract: Acid-functional polymer is reacted with a transition metal compound at a temperature above a T.sub.g of the polymer to produce crosslinked polymer. The process produces a liquid polymer product that dries to a crosslinked film without the required presence of volatile ligands. Improved coatings such as floor polishes are also disclosed.

Abstract: A substantially anhydrous cell comprising an anode, a polyacetylene film or foam cathode, an electrolyte capable of .rho.-doping the cathode, and an organic solvent for said electrolyte, said polyacetylene cathode being insoluble in said solvent when said cathode is either undoped or .rho.-doped, said solvent being stable to electrochemical decomposition, and said anode and said solvent being substantially inert to one another.

Abstract: A substantially anhydrous cell comprising an anode, a cathode comprising a mixture of polyacetylene and an electrically conductive material, said conductive material being present in an amount of from about 5% to about 75%, based on the total weight of the cathode, an electrolyte capable of p-doping said cathode, and an organic solvent for said electrolyte, said cathode being insoluble in said solvent when said cathode is either undoped or p-doped, said solvent being stable to electrochemical decomposition, and said anode and said solvent being substantially inert to one another.

Abstract: A high energy density substantially anhydrous cell comprises a cathode which comprises a mixture of polyacetylene powder and an electrically conductive material, an organic solvent, an electrolyte comprising a salt which is soluble in the organic solvent and an inorganic intercalating anode. The anode preferably has a potential less than about +1.3 V with respect to Li.sup.+ /Li.degree. and the anions of the electrolyte salt are capable of p-doping the polyacetylene when an external electrical power source is supplied to the cell. The cathode itself is insoluble in the electrolyte solvent when the cathode is undoped or p-doped and the electrolyte solvent is stable to electrochemical decomposition.

Abstract: A process for the production of a zero valent metal from an aqueous solution of a salt of the metal comprises contacting the solution with polyacetylene for a period of time sufficient to reduce at least a portion of the metal salt to a zero valent metal while leaving the polyacetylene in a substantially non-doped state. The metal salt has a reduction potential of about +0.5V or greater.