Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous resin dispersion D comprising a mixture of a hydrophilically modified epoxy-based resin P and a resole R, and a co-crosslinker E, to a process for the preparation of the aqueous resin dispersion D, and to a method of use thereof to prepare coating films to prevent corrosion of the coated substrate.

Abstract: A polymeric benzoxazine resin structure with an adamantane-containing main chain produces materials of low dielectric characteristics when cured.

Abstract: Polyhexahydrotriazine (PHT) and polyhemiaminal (PHA) materials form highly cross-linked polymers which can be used as binder resins in composite materials. A filler element functionalized with a primary amine group can be covalently bonded to the PHA/PHT polymer resins. Example filler elements include, without limitation, carbon nanotubes, silica materials, carbon and glass fibers, and nanoparticles. Filler materials are incorporated into polymeric materials to improve the mechanical strength or other characteristics of the polymeric material for various applications. Typical composite materials use thermosetting materials that, once set, are intractable. PHT and PHA materials can be reverted to starting materials by exposure to acids. Thus, composite components formed using these materials are recyclable.

Abstract: Fasteners, such as bolts, nuts and screws, rivets, pins, and retaining rings, made of a highly kinked rigid-rod polyarylene exhibiting outstanding characteristics, notably a high torque and a high tensile elongation, a measure of practical toughness.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a modified carmine which can comprise polymers, such as, polyesters, or conjugating molecules, such as, polycarboxylic acids.

Abstract: Provided is a photosensitive resin composition which comprises: (A-1) a resin containing a structure represented by general formula (1); and (B) a photo-acid generating agent. In general formula (1), X, R1 to R7, m1 to m4, n1, n2, Y and W are each as defined in the description.

Abstract: Processes for increasing the chemical resistance of a surface of a formed article are disclosed. The formed article is produced from a polymeric composition comprising a photoactive additive containing photoactive groups derived from a monofunctional benzophenone. The surface of the formed article is then exposed to ultraviolet light to cause crosslinking of the photoactive additive and produce a crosslinked surface. The crosslinking enhances the chemical resistance of the surface. Various means for controlling the depth of the crosslinking are also discussed.

Abstract: Medical tubing (T), such as a guidewire, a stent, a catheter or a hollow needle, made of a kinked rigid-rod polyarylene exhibiting a outstanding characteristics including high torqueability, high pushability and high flexibility and which can be easily thin-wall extruded under especially harsh conditions.

Abstract: Reactive extrusion can be used in a continuous, solvent-less preparation of imide oligomers involving two competing reactions among three ingredients, the first reaction between a dianhydride and a diamine and the second reaction between an endcap and the diamine. The imide oligomer can form a composite via conventional production methods or via formation of a film from imide oligomer re-melted in an extruder before being impregnated into tape or fabric.

Abstract: Organisms are provided which express enzymes such as glycerol dehydratase, diol dehydratase, acyl-CoA transferase, acyl-CoA synthetase ?-ketothiolase, acetoacetyl-CoA reductase, PHA synthase, glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase and glycerol-3-phosphatase, which are useful for the production of PHAs. In some cases one or more of these genes are native to the host organism and the remainder are provided from transgenes. These organisms produce poly(3-hydroxyalkanoate) homopolymers or co-polymers incorporating 3-hydroxypropionate or 3-hydroxyvalerate monomers wherein the 3-hydroxypropionate and 3-hydroxyvalreate units are derived from the enzyme catalysed conversion of diols. Suitable diols that can be used include 1,2-propanediol, 1,3 propanediol and glycerol. Biochemical pathways for obtaining the glycerol from normal cellular metabolites are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a production process for a phenols novolac resin obtained by reacting phenols with formaldehydes, wherein they are reacted in the presence of a metal compound used as a catalyst for the reaction described above, and a chelating agent is further added in order to deactivate a catalytic action of the metal compound and a resin-coated sand prepared by using the above phenols novolac resin. It is possible to provide a process for producing a phenols novolac resin having an ortho rate of 30 to 60%, suitably 40 to 55% at a good yield (70% or more) and a resin-coated sand having a high curing property prepared by using the above phenols novolac resin.

Abstract: To provide a thermosetting resin having a benzoxazine ring, having excellent dimensional stability.

Abstract: Medical device (?) comprising at least one part (?) consisting of a polymer material (M) comprising at least one kinked rigid-rod polyarylene (P) of which more than 50 wt. % of the recurring units are recurring units (R) of one or more formulae consisting of an optionally substituted arylene group which is linked by each of its two ends to two other optionally substituted arylene groups via a direct C—C linkage. The recurring units (R) are a mix (?) consisting of (i) between 0 and 75 mole %, of rigid rod-forming arylene units (Ra) and (ii) between 25 and 100 mole % of kink-forming arylene units (Rb), both contents being based on the total number of moles of the recurring units (R). Arylene units (Ra) and/or (Rb) may be optionally substituted by at least one monovalent substituting group.

Abstract: Organisms are provided which express enzymes such as glycerol dehydratase, diol dehydratase, acyl-CoA transferase, acyl-CoA synthetase ?-ketothiolase, acetoacetyl-CoA reductase, PHA synthase, glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase and glycerol-3-phosphatase, which are useful for the production of PHAs. In some cases one or more of these genes are native to the host organism and the remainder are provided from transgenes. These organisms produce poly (3-hydroxyalkanoate) homopolymers or co-polymers incorporating 3-hydroxypropionate or 3-hydroxyvalerate monomers wherein the 3-hydroxypropionate and 3-hydroxyvalerate units are derived from the enzyme catalysed conversion of diols. Suitable diols that can be used include 1,2-propanediol, 1,3 propanediol and glycerol. Biochemical pathways for obtaining the glycerol from normal cellular metabolites are also described.

Abstract: In a method for preparing a polyimide resin by reacting diamine and dianhydride, the polyimide resin is polymerized under the presence of a solvent having a boiling point ranging from 130° C. to 180° C. so as to be curable at a low temperature ranging from 150° C. to 250° C. Because the polyimide is curable even at a low temperature, when the polyimide resin is used as an electronic material, damage to equipment due to an otherwise high temperature process can be minimized, and in addition, the polyimide resin can be extensively used as an electronic material such as for a plastic substrate, or the like.

Abstract: Curcumin, a polyphenol extracted from the rhizome turmeric, has been polymerized to produce a polymer material having a backbone of one or more repeating structural units, at least one of which comprises a curcumin monomer residue. These curcumin-containing polymers have a wide range of pharmacological activities, including, among others antitumor, antioxidant, antiinflammatory, antithrombotic and antibacterial activities. Certain species of these polymers have exhibited remarkable antitumor activity. Water-soluble curcumin derivatives and their use as prodrugs and prodrug carriers are also disclosed.

Abstract: A composition of matter for the recording medium of nanometer scale thermo-mechanical information storage devices and a nanometer scale thermo-mechanical information storage device. The composition includes: one or more polyaryletherketone polymers, each of the one or more polyaryletherketone polymers having two terminal ends, each terminal end having two or more phenylethynyl moieties. The one or more polyaryletherketone polymers are thermally cured and the resulting cross-linked polyaryletherketone resin used as the recording layers in atomic force data storage devices.

Abstract: Polycarbonate compositions are disclosed. The compositions comprise a polycarbonate polymer (A) having repeating units derived from 2-phenyl-3,3-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalimidine (PPPBP); a polycarbonate polymer (B) which is different from polymer (A); an impact modifier (C) which is different from polymer (A) and polymer (B); and talc filler (D). The resulting composition has an improved combination of properties, particularly heat resistance, low temperature impact performance, and viscosity.

Abstract: A method and product thereof made by: reacting a carborane-containing compound and an aromatic compound (below) with a crosslinker having at least two silyl hydrogen atoms. R is alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, haloalkyl, or haloaryl group. Cb is a divalent carboranyl group. U is an unsaturated hydrocarbon group. Ar1 and Ar2 are each a first aromatic group or a bisphenol residue, where at least one of Ar1 and Ar2 is the first aromatic group. Each Ar is a second aromatic group. Each n is a nonnegative integer. The values n? and n? are positive integers and m, w, x, y, and z are 0 or 1. If y is 0 than x and z are 0 and w is 1, and if y is 1 than x and z have different values and w equals z.

Abstract: Use of at least one kinked rigid-rod polyarylene of a specific type for its fire resistance properties. Films and coatings consisting of a material comprising the same kinked rigid-rod polyarylene.

Abstract: A compound having the formula: Each Ar is an aromatic group. Each R is an alkyl group. The value n is a positive integer. The values of w, x, y, and z are 0 or 1. If y is 0 than x and z are 0 and w is 1, and if y is 1 than x and z have different values and w equals z. A thermoset made by crosslinking a silane-containing compound with the above compound. A method of making the above compound when y is 1 by: reacting 4,4?-difluorobenzophenone with an aromatic diol to form an oligomer; and reacting the oligomer with a vinyl dialkylsilane. A method of making the below compound by: reacting 4,4?-difluorobenzophenone with a vinyl dialkylsilane. Each R is an independently selected alkyl group.

Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide a ketone-modified resorcinol-formalin resin, which has a moderate flowability when transformed into an aqueous solution and has both a reduced content of resorcinol monomer and a reduced content of resorcinol-formalin resin of resorcinol pentanuclear or higher nuclear bodies. The invention relates to a ketone-modified resorcinol-formalin resin, which is produced by a two-step reaction and wherein a peak area corresponding resorcinol monomer is 3 to 9% and a peak area corresponding to resorcinol pentanuclear and higher nuclear bodies is 30 to 55% relative to the total peak area obtained by gel permeation chromatographic analysis of the resorcinol-formalin resin.

Abstract: The invention relates to tin-free reaction products of hydroxyl-containing hydrogenated ketone resins, carbonyl-hydrogenated ketone-aldehyde resins, and carbonyl-hydrogenated and ring-hydrogenated ketone-aldehyde resins based on aromatic ketones and polyisocyanates, to a process for their preparation and to the use thereof, in particular as a main component, base component or additive component in coating materials, adhesives, inks, polishes, glazes, stains, pigment pastes, filling compounds, cosmetics articles, sealants and/or insulants.

Abstract: A compound having the formula: Each Ar is an aromatic group. Each R is an alkyl group. The value n is a positive integer. The values of w, x, y, and z are 0 or 1. If y is 0 than x and z are 0 and w is 1, and if y is 1 than x and z have different values and w equals z. A thermoset made by crosslinking a silane-containing compound with the above compound. A method of making the above compound when y is 1 by: reacting 4,4?-difluorobenzophenone with an aromatic diol to form an oligomer; and reacting the oligomer with a vinyl dialkylsilane. A method of making the below compound by: reacting 4,4?-difluorobenzophenone with a vinyl dialkylsilane. Each R is an independently selected alkyl group.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion comprises: (A) water; (B) a polymeric material of a type which includes: (a) phenyl moieties; (b) carbonyl and/or sulphone moieties; and (c) ether and/or thioether moieties; (C) a surface active agent which includes a carbonyl or sulphone moiety and a hydrophilic group. Preferred embodiments relate to polyketones in combination with surfactants which are alkyl sulphosuccinates.

Abstract: A sulfonated poly(arylene ether) copolymer that has a crosslinking structure in a chain of a polymer, a sulfonated poly(arylene ether) copolymer that has a crosslinking structure in and at an end of a chain of a polymer, and a polymer electrolyte film that is formed by using them are disclosed. According to the polycondensation reaction of the sulfonated dihydroxy monomer (HO—SAr1-OH), the none sulfonated dihydroxy monomer (HO—Ar—OH), the crosslinkable dihalide monomer (X—CM-X) and the none sulfonated dihalide monomer (X—Ar—X), the poly(arylene ether) copolymer in which the sulfonic acid is included is synthesized. The formed poly(arylene ether) copolymer has the crosslinkable structure in the chain of the polymer. In addition, by carrying out the polycondensation reaction in respects to the crosslinkable monohydroxy monomer or the crosslinkable monohalide monomer, the crosslinking can be formed at the end of the polymer.

Abstract: An inexpensive and durable polyelectrolyte composition includes both an aromatic polymer containing carbonyl linkages and/or sulfonyl linkages in the backbone chain and bearing cation-exchange groups and a fused salt exhibits a high ionic conductivity even in the absence of water or a solvent. The aromatic polymer is preferably an aromatic polyether sulfone comprising specific structural units and bearing cation-exchange groups, an aromatic polyether ketone comprising specific structural units and bearing cation-exchange groups, an aromatic polyether sulfone block copolymer consisting of at least one hydrophilic segment bearing cation-exchange groups and at least one hydrophobic segment free from cation-exchange groups, and/or an aromatic polyether ketone block copolymer consisting of at least one hydrophilic segment bearing cation-exchange groups and at least one hydrophobic segment free from cation-exchange groups.

Abstract: A dihalobiphenyl compound represented by the formula (1): wherein A represents an amino group substituted with one or two C1-C20 hydrocarbon groups or a C1-C20 alkoxy group, R1 represents a fluorine atom, a C1-C20 alkyl group, etc., X1 represents a chlorine atom, a bromine atom or an iodine atom, an k represents an integer of 0 to 3, and a polyarylene comprising a repeating unit represented by the formula (2): wherein A, R1 and k represent the same meanings as defined above.

Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide a ketone-modified resorcinol-formalin resin, which has a moderate flowability when transformed into an aqueous solution and has both a reduced content of resorcinol monomer and a reduced content of resorcinol-formalin resin of resorcinol pentanuclear or higher nuclear bodies. The invention relates to a ketone-modified resorcinol-formalin resin, which is produced by a two-step reaction and wherein a peak area corresponding resorcinol monomer is 3 to 9% and a peak area corresponding to resorcinol pentanuclear and higher nuclear bodies is 30 to 55% relative to the total peak area obtained by gel permeation chromatographic analysis of the resorcinol-formalin resin.

Abstract: Processes for preparing block copolymers and the block copolymers prepared therefrom comprising at least two types of homoblock, all belonging to the polysulfone family, wherein each of the said homoblocks has an identical or different molecular weight of at least 1000 and comprises at least 5% of the overall weight of the block copolymer, and wherein the block copolymer has a molecular weight of at least 2000, the process steps comprising preparing each of the aforesaid homoblocks by reacting at least one aromatic diol with at least one aromatic dihalo compound, one of which contains at least one sulfone group, in at least one aprotic solvent in the presence of at least one alkali, optionally in the presence of an azeotropic agent and then reacting the aforesaid homoblocks together in at least an aprotic solvent, optionally followed by end-capping said block copolymer.

Abstract: A high performance thermoplastic hose useful as a power steering hose, the high performance thermoplastic hose comprising a high performance engineering thermoplastic such as polyurethane and a chlorine-containing polyolefin such as chlorinated polyethylene, chlorinated polypropylene, chlorinated copolymers containing ethylene and propylene, chlorosulfonated polyethylene, chlorosulfonated polypropylene, chlorosulfonated copolymers of ethylene and propylene or mixture thereof, is disclosed. Also disclosed are a method for manufacturing the high performance thermoplastic hose, and a thermoplastic vulcanizate capable of resisting chemical attack and withstanding temperatures up to about 300° F.

Abstract: A halogenated aromatic compound, a polyarylene (co)polymer obtained by the polymerization of such a halogenated aromatic compound as a monomer component, and a proton-conductive membrane made of a sulfonation product of such a (co)polymer are disclosed. The halogenated aromatic compound is represented by the following general formula (1bm): wherein As′ independently represent an electron-withdrawing group; Bs′ independently represent an electron-donating atom or divalent group; Xs′ independently represent a chlorine atom, an iodine atom, or a bromine atom; Z represents an aryl group; R1 to R19 may be the same or different and each represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, an alkyl group, or a fluoroalkyl group; and a and b each represents an integer of 1 to 20.

Abstract: A polymer which has a flexible structure in its main chain and thus exhibits a high toughness and can difficultly be deteriorated in its mechanical properties and thermal properties even when sulfonated, a sulfonic acid group-containing polymer obtained by the sulfonation of the polymer, and a proton-conductive membrane having an excellent mechanical strength and durability made of the sulfonic acid group-containing polymer. A novel halogenated aromatic compound represented by the following general formula (1m) is provided: wherein A independently represents an electron-withdrawing group; B independently represents an electron-donating atom or group; X represents a chlorine atom, iodine atom or bromine atom; R1 to R8 may be the same or different and each represent a hydrogen atom, fluorine atom or alkyl group; and n represents an integer of 2 or more.

Abstract: Aromatic polyethers are prepared by displacement polymerization reaction in the presence of a water-immiscible solvent with boiling point at atmospheric pressure of greater than 110° C. and a density ratio to water of greater than 1.1:1 at 20-25° C. The polyethers are purified by processes comprising aqueous extraction, or filtration, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A low dielectric constant material has a polymeric network that is fabricated from a first and a second component. The first component comprises a polymeric strand, and the second component comprises a molecule having a central portion with at least three arms extending from the central portion, wherein each of the arms includes a backbone with a reactive group. The first component and the second component form the polymeric network in a reaction that involves at least one of the reactive groups when the first and second components are thermally activated. Contemplated low dielectric constant materials are advantageously employed in the fabrication of electronic devices, and particularly contemplated devices include integrated circuits.

Abstract: In a method of producing a low dielectric constant polymer, a thermosetting monomer is provided, wherein the thermosetting monomer has a cage compound or aryl core structure, and a plurality of arms that are covalently bound to the cage compound or core structure. In a subsequent step, the thermosetting monomer is incorporated into a polymer to form the low dielectric constant polymer, wherein the incorporation into the polymer comprises a chemical reaction of a triple bond that is located in at least one of the arms. Contemplated cage compounds and core structures include adamantane, diamantane, silicon, a phenyl group and a sexiphenylene group, while preferred arms include an arylene, a branched arylene, and an arylene ether. The thermosetting monomers may advantageously be employed to produce low-k dielectric material in electronic devices, and the dielectric constant of the polymer can be controlled by varying the overall length of the arms.

Abstract: A low dielectric constant material has a polymeric network that is fabricated from a first and a second component. The first component comprises a polymeric strand, and the second component comprises a molecule having a central portion with at least three arms extending from the central portion, wherein each of the arms includes a backbone with a reactive group. The first component and the second component form the polymeric network in a reaction that involves at least one of the reactive groups when the first and second components are thermally activated. Contemplated low dielectric constant materials are advantageously employed in the fabrication of electronic devices, and particularly contemplated devices include integrated circuits.

Abstract: Improved anti-reflective coating compositions for use in integrated circuit manufacturing processes and methods of forming these compositions are provided. Broadly, the compositions are formed by heating a solution comprising a compound including specific compounds (e.g., alkoxy alkyl melamines, alkoxy alkyl benzoguanamines) under acidic conditions so as to polymerize the compounds and form polymers having an average molecular weight of at least about 1,000 Daltons. The monomers of the resulting polymers are joined to one another via linkage groups (e.g., —CH2—, —CH2—O—CH2—) which are bonded to nitrogen atoms on the respective monomers. The polymerized compound is mixed with a solvent and applied to a substrate surface after which it is baked to form an anti-reflective layer. The resulting layer has high k values, improved etch rates, and can be formulated for both conformal and planar applications.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising a polymer with a weight average molecular weight of from about 1,000 to about 100,000, said polymer containing at least some monomer repeat units with a first, photosensitivity-imparting substituent which enables crosslinking or chain extension of the polymer upon exposure to actinic radiation, said polymer also containing a second, thermal sensitivity-imparting substituent which enables further crosslinking or chain extension of the polymer upon exposure to temperatures of about 140° C.

Abstract: Novel imine functional copolymers are provided containing a plurality of groups of the structure: where R1 is hydrogen or methyl; R2 is hydrogen or an alkyl group having from about 1 to about 10 carbon atoms; R3 is an alkyl or aryl group having from about 1 to about 10 carbon atoms, or R3 is bonded to R2 and forms part of a five- or six-membered ring; and Y is a divalent linking group having from about 3 to about 15 carbon atoms. The composition is useful in film-forming compositions curable at ambient temperature and above.

Abstract: A co-polymer of benzophenone and bisphenol A has been shown to have DUV absorption properties. Therefore, the co-polymer has particular utility as an antireflective coating in microlithography applications. Incorporating anthracene into the co-polymer backbone enhances absorption at 248 nm. The endcapper used for the co-polymer can vary widely depending on the needs of the user and can be selected to promote adhesion, stability, and absorption of different wavelengths.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process which comprises reacting a polymer of the general formula wherein x is an integer of 0 or 1, A is one of several specified groups, such as B is one of several specified groups, such as or mixtures thereof, and n is an integer representing the number of repeating monomer units, with a halomethyl alkyl ether, an acetyl halide, and methanol in the presence of a halogen-containing Lewis acid catalyst, thereby forming a halomethylated polymer.

Abstract: A polymer composition made by combining a polyketone polymer and a phenolic alkylene dicarboxylate of the general formula: ##STR1## each R.sup.1 independently is hydrogen or alkyl with 1-6 carbon atoms, each R.sup.2 independently is alkyl with 1-6 carbon atoms,each m is an integer of 0-4, andn is an integer of 2-12; anda process for preparing these compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polymer of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is ##STR2## or a mixture of ##STR3## wherein R is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an aryl group, or mixtures thereof, B is one of specified groups, such as ##STR4## or mixtures thereof, and n is an integer representing the number of repeating monomer units.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process which comprises the steps of (a) providing a polymer containing at least some monomer repeat units with halomethyl group substituents which enable crosslinking or chain extension of the polymer upon exposure to a radiation source which is electron beam radiation, x-ray radiation, or deep ultraviolet radiation, said polymer being of the formula ##STR1## wherein x is an integer of 0 or 1, A is one of several groups, as specified in the claims, and B is one of several groups, as specified in the claims or mixtures thereof, and n is an integer representing the number of repeating monomer units, and (b) causing the polymer to become crosslinked or chain extended through the photosensitivity-imparting groups. Also disclosed is a process for preparing a thermal ink jet printhead by the aforementioned curing process.

Abstract: Rigid-rod and segmented rigid-rod polymers, methods for preparing the polymers and useful articles incorporating the polymers are provided. The polymers incorporate rigid-rod backbones with pendant solubilizing groups attached thereto for rendering the polymers soluble.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process which comprises reacting a polymer of the general formula ##STR1## wherein x is an integer of 0 or 1, A is one of several specified groups, such as ##STR2## B is one of several specified groups, such as ##STR3##

Abstract: A chiral biphenyl compound includes a hindered 2,2'-substituted-1,1'-biphenyl subunit and has the following formula: ##STR1## The chiral biphenyl compounds have been shown to be useful as catalysts in asymmetric reactions. For example, an organozinc species can be formed by reacting the chiral biphenyl compound with an organozinc compound, R.sup.14 R.sup.15 Zn and then used as a catalyst for the asymmetric alkylation of an aldehyde by an organozinc compound.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process which comprises reacting a polymer of the general formula ##STR1## or ##STR2## wherein x is an integer of 0 or 1, A is one of several specified groups, such as ##STR3## B is one of several specified groups, such as or mixtures thereof, and n is an integer representing the number of repeating monomer units, with a halomethylethyl ether, a hydrohalic acid, and acetic acid in the presence of a halogen-containing Lewis acid catalyst, thereby forming a halomethylated polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition which comprises a polymer containing at least some monomer repeat units with water-solubility- or water-dispersability-imparting substituents and at least some monomer repeat units with photosensitivity-imparting substituents which enable crosslinking or chain extension of the polymer upon exposure to actinic radiation, said polymer being of the formula ##STR1## wherein x is an integer of 0 or 1, A is one of several specified groups, such as ##STR2## B is one of several specified groups, such as ##STR3## or mixtures thereof, and n is an integer representing the number of repeating monomer units. In one embodiment, a single functional group imparts both photosensitivity and water solubility or dispersability to the polymer. In another embodiment, a first functional group imparts photosensitivity to the polymer and a second functional group imparts water solubility or dispersability to the polymer.