Abstract: The use of a polyamide modified by sulfonate functions which has improved barrier properties is described. Further described is the use of a sulfonate, aliphatic or aromatic compound for manufacturing a modified polyamide having improved fluid-barrier properties. The composition as described includes a modified polyamide, which is optionally a composition in the form of granules or powder used in manufacturing articles by an injection or extrusion blow-molding method.

Abstract: Described here are blocky PEEK copolymers and corresponding synthesis methods. It was surprisingly found that synthesis of blocky PEEK copolymers in a non-solvent environment with respect to PEEK produced blocky PEEK copolymers with high degrees of functionalization and crystallinity. The blocky PEEK copolymers had an increased blocky structure, relative to corresponding PEEK copolymer synthesized with other known methods. Moreover, membranes formed from the blocky PEEK polymers are particularly desirable in fuel cell applications. For example, the membranes formed from the blocky PEEK polymers had surprisingly large ion conductivities as well as significantly improved chemical and thermal resistance, at least in part, to the improved functionalization and crystallinity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition comprising polyphenylene sulphide (PPS), polyamide 6 (PA6), reinforcing agents, wherein the weight ratio of PPS/PA6 is at least 2, with the proviso that the composition does not comprise an elastomer or comprises an elastomer in an amount not exceeding 1 wt. %. The present invention also relates to articles incorporating the polymer composition and the use of polyamide 6 (PA6) as a heat-aging stabilizer in a polymer composition.

Abstract: Methods of cross-linking or chain extending a polymeric material including a silane-modified poly(arylene ether) polymer (Si-PAE) in a shaped article include heating the shaped article from a temperature T1 to a temperature T2>T1, while maintaining the temperature at which the shaped article is heated within a specified range based on the increasing Tg of the polymeric material during the heating. Shaped articles cross-linked or chain extended by the methods are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymer compositions (C) for the preparation of porous article, notably microporous membranes or hollow fibers. More particularly, the present invention relates to a process of preparing a porous article from a blend of at least one semi-crystalline or amorphous polymer (P) with an additive followed by a step of shaping the article and contacting the article with water to dissolve the additive and create an interconnected pore network within the shaped article.

Abstract: The present invention relates to functionalized poly(aryl ether sulfones) polymers. The invention further relates to polymer compositions including the functionalized poly(aryl ether sulfone) polymers. Still further, the invention relates to lithographic methods to form three-dimensional (3D) objects that incorporate the aforementioned polymer compositions.

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 polymer composition includes a poly(para-phenylene sulfide)(PPS), at least one poly(aryl ether sulfone) (PAES), and at least one alkali metal carbonate. Preferably, the polymer composition is free or substantially free of solvent. A method includes melt mixing a poly(para-phenylene sulfide)(PPS), at least one poly(aryl ether sulfone) (PAES), and at least one alkali metal carbonate.

Abstract: A polymer composition includes components selected from: (i) at least one a poly(aryl ether ketone) (PAEK), (ii) a poly(ether sulfone) (PES), (iii) a reactive poly(ether sulfone) (rPES), (iv) a reactive poly(aryl ether ketone) (rPAEK), (v) an acid component, and (vi) at least one alkali metal carbonate. Preferably, the polymer composition is free or substantially free of solvent. A method includes melt mixing the components of the polymer composition.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for making poly(aryl ether sulfone) (“PAES”) polymers and polymer compositions including the PAES polymers. The method includes reacting a first monomer and a second monomer in a reaction mixture including a base. In some embodiments, the first monomer, second monomer and base can be selected such that halogen salts are not formed during the reacting. In some embodiments, the method can also be a solvent free process. The PAES polymer and polymer compositions can be desirable in many application settings including, but not limited to, electronic components.

Abstract: The present invention relates to (co)polyamides comprising at least 60 mol. % of recurring units of formula (I): (I). The present invention also relates to polymer compositions comprising such (co)polyamides, as well as articles comprising the same and methods of using said articles in high temperature applications requiring sufficient swelling or deformation upon exposure to moisture, such as for example oil and gas extraction processes (e.g. fracturing balls), or as support materials used to print three-dimensional (3D) parts.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a polyarylether sulfone polymer [polymer (PAES)] incorporating recurring units derived from well-defined amount of bi- or poly-functional monomers having identical functionalities in each of their reactive groups in a chain of units derived from of a monohalo-monohydroxyl arylsulfone monomer comprising groups of formula (A), free from hydroxyl groups which are bound to a phenyl ring comprising an activating —SO2— group in para-position, while comprising an activated aromatic halogen bound to a phenyl ring comprising an activating —SO2— group in para-position, having improved balance between mechanical properties and viscosity in the molten state, and endowed by lower polydispersity indexes with respect to materials of the prior art, to a method for making the same, to polymer compositions comprising the same, and to shaped articles therefrom.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing aromatic polyimides, comprising the following steps: (a) preparation of one or more solid salt(s) by reacting one or more aromatic tetracarboxylic acid(s) and one or more diamine(s) according to a mole ratio ranging from 0.95 to 1.05; (b) drying of the solid salt(s), (c) addition, to the dry salt resulting from step (b), of one or more compound(s) (C) comprising one or more group(s) chosen from a carboxylic acid group, an anhydride group, an ester group and an acyl chloride group; (d) solid-state polymerization of said solid salt(s) in the presence of the compound(s) (C).

Abstract: Curable composition comprising at least one epoxy resin and at least one curing agent selected from derivatives of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural. Curable dispersion, curable prepolymer composition and process for manufacturing it. Process for the manufacture of an epoxy thermoset, epoxy thermoset and method for adhering at least two substrates.

Abstract: A salt composition includes at least one ammonium carboxylate salt obtained from: (a) at least one aromatic compound comprising 2 anhydride functional groups and/or its carboxylic acid and/or ester derivatives; and (b) one or more aliphatic diamines in which said aliphatic diamine or diamines are chosen from the diamines of formula (I) NH2—R—NH2 with R being a saturated aliphatic divalent hydrocarbon radical, the two amine functional groups of which are separated by 4 to 6 carbon atoms and 1 or 2 hydrogen atoms of the divalent radical of which are replaced by 1 or 2 methyl and/or ethyl groups; and optionally the diamines of formula (II) NH2—R?—NH2 with R? being a saturated or unsaturated and aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or arylaliphatic divalent hydrocarbon radical, which optionally comprises heteroatoms; and at least one chain-limiting compound chosen from monoamines, monoacids or diacids in the ?,? positions.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a filled polyamide composition [composition (C)] comprising: —from 35 to 80% wt of at least one polyhydric alcohol-modified polyamide, comprising an amount of polyhydric alcohol (PHA, herein after) residues chemically bonded at least to a part of the polyamide [polyamide (A)] of at least 0.1% wt (based on the total weight of polyamide (A)); —from 10 to 65% wt of at least one filler [filler (F)]; —from 1 to 10% wt of at least one impact modifying rubber [rubber (I)]; and —from 0.01 to 3% wt of at least one copper-containing stabilizer, with above % wt being referred to the total weight of composition (C).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel polyamide synthesized from biobased monomers. The novel polyamide comprises the repeating unit of formula I, described herein, in which R represents a covalent bond or a divalent hydrocarbon-based group chosen from saturated or unsaturated aliphatics, saturated or unsaturated cycloaliphatics, aromatics, arylaliphatics and alkylaromatics. The present disclosure also relates to a process for preparing the said polyamide, to its uses, and to articles and compositions comprising the said polyamide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic polyimides and to the synthesis thereof. The invention relates in particular to a method for manufacturing semi-aromatic thermoplastic polyimides by means of the solid-state polymerization of a solid ammonium carboxylate salt formed from an aliphatic diamine and an aromatic tetracarboxylic acid, thereby enabling powders having controlled particle sizes to be produced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to semiaromatic semicrystalline thermoplastic copolyimides obtained by polymerization of at least: (a) an aromatic compound comprising two anhydride functions and/or carboxylic acid and/or ester derivatives thereof; (b) a diamine of formula (I) NH2—R—NH2 in which R is a divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon-based radical optionally comprising heteroatoms, the two amine functions being separated by a number X of carbon atoms, X being between 4 and 12; and (c) a diamine of formula (II) NH2—R?—NH2 in which R? is a divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon-based radical optionally comprising heteroatoms, the two amine functions being separated by a number Y of carbon atoms, Y being between 10 and 20; it being understood that diamine (b) is different from diamine (c).

Abstract: The invention pertains to filled polyamide compositions [composition (C)] comprising: —at least one polyhydric alcohol-modified polyamide, comprising an amount of polyhydric alcohol (PHA, herein after) residues chemically bonded at least to a part of the polyamide [polyamide (A)] of at least 0.1% wt (based on the total weight of polyamide (A)); —at least one filler [filler (F)]; and—at least one polyamide, different from polyamide (A), more than 50% moles of recurring units thereof being of formula —HN—(CH2)5—CO— [polyamide (PA6)], in an amount of 5 to 50% wt, based on the combined weight of polyamide (A) and polyamide (PA6).