Abstract: A composition, method, and article of manufacture are disclosed. The composition is formed by polymerizing monomers, and includes at least one flame-retardant bis(triketone) monomer and at least one amine monomer. The method includes obtaining at least one flame-retardant bis(triketone) monomer, obtaining at least one amine monomer, and polymerizing the monomers to form a flame-retardant polydiketoenamine. The article of manufacture includes a polymer formed by polymerizing at least one flame-retardant bis(triketone) monomer and at least one amine monomer.

Abstract: A fluoropolyether group-containing compound represented by formula (1) or (2) below: wherein RSi is represented by formula (Si), and the symbols are as defined in the description —X1—SiRa1p1Rb1q1Rc1r1??(S1).

Abstract: A method for producing polyimide microparticles may comprise: combining a diamine and a dianhydride in a first dry, high boiling point solvent; reacting the diamine and the dianhydride to produce a mixture comprising poly(amic acid) (PAA) and the first dry, high boiling point solvent; emulsifying the mixture in a matrix fluid that is immiscible with the first dry, high boiling point solvent using an emulsion stabilizer to form a precursor emulsion that is an oil-in-oil emulsion; and heating the precursor emulsion during and/or after formation to a temperature sufficient to polymerize the PAA to form the polyimide microparticles.

Abstract: Gas sensors are provided. The gas sensors comprise: a substrate; a plurality of electrodes on the substrate; and a polymeric sensing layer on the substrate for adsorbing a gas-phase analyte. The adsorption of the analyte is effective to change a property of the gas sensor that results in a change in an output signal from the gas sensor. The polymeric sensing layer comprises a polymer chosen from substituted or unsubstituted polyarylenes comprising the reaction product of monomers comprising a first monomer comprising an aromatic acetylene group and a second monomer comprising two or more cyclopentadienone groups, or a cured product of the reaction product. The gas sensors and methods of using such sensors find particular applicability in the sensing of gas-phase organic analytes.

Abstract: A gas separation membrane is provided. The gas separation membrane includes a poly(imide-oxadiazole) polymer including an oligomer having a structure comprising: In this structure, Ar1, Ar2, and Ar3 include aromatic moieties, and wherein Ar1, Ar2, and Ar3 are each independently selected.

Abstract: An aspect of the present invention achieves a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery porous layer that has both favorable ion permeability and favorable heat resistance despite being thin. A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery porous layer in accordance with an aspect of the present invention has a thickness of less than 8 ?m and an elastic modulus in a shear direction of not less than 16 GPa.

Abstract: Copper electroplating baths include reaction products of amines, polyacrylamides and sultones. The reaction products function as levelers and enable copper electroplating baths which have high throwing power and provide copper deposits with reduced nodules.

Abstract: A thin film includes a luminescent compound represented by Formula 1 and a random copolymer, wherein the random copolymer includes a first repeating unit including at least one aromatic ring, and a second repeating unit including a heteroatom including at least one lone pair of electrons, [A]n[Q]m[X]l??Formula 1 wherein, in Formula 1, A is a monovalent organic cation, a monovalent inorganic cation, or a combination thereof, Q is a divalent metal cation, a divalent metalloid cation, or a combination thereof, X is at least one monovalent halogen ion, n is an integer from 1 to 3, m is an integer from 1 to 2, and l is an integer from 1 to 5.

Abstract: Compositions including a polyimide and one or more thermally conductive fillers, and compaction rollers for an automated fiber placement machine incorporating the compositions are provided. The polyimide may be a polymeric reaction product of a dianhydride and one or more diamines. The one or more diamines may include a fluorine-containing alkyl ether diamine. The one or more thermally conductive fillers may include one or more of a carbon-based filler, boron nitride, a metal, or combinations thereof. The compositions may have a thermal conductivity of from about 0.2 to about 50 Watts per meter Kelvin (Wm?1 K?1).

Abstract: A method of making polyetherimide comprising reacting a first diamine having four bonds between the amine groups, a second diamine having greater than or equal to five bonds between the amine groups, 4-halophthalic anhydride and 3-halophthalic in the presence of a solvent and a polymer additive to produce a mixture comprising 3,3?-bis(halophthalimide)s, 3,4?-bis(halophthalimide)s, 4,4?-bis(halophthalimide)s, solvent and the polymer additive wherein the molar ratio of 3-halophthalic anhydride to 4-halophthalic anhydride is 98:02 to 50:50 and the molar ratio of the first diamine to the second diamine is 98:02 to 02:98; and reacting the mixture with an alkali metal salt of a dihydroxy aromatic compound to produce a polyetherimide having a cyclics content less than or equal to 5 weight percent, based on the total weight of the polyetherimide, wherein the polymer additive dissolves in the solvent at the imidization reaction temperature and pressure.

Abstract: Provided are thionated polymers comprising one or more aromatic groups and at least one Sx group, wherein x is 1-200, wherein the thionated polymer comprises about 50% by weight or less, based on the weight of the thionated polymer, of substituents on the backbone of the thionated polymer that absorb at a wavelength of about 700 to about 6200 nm. Also provided are substrates such as films, glass substrates, and optical devices comprising a thionated polymer and processes for preparing a thionated polymer described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dianhydride analysis method, which can reliably analyze a dianhydride having high reactivity and low solubility. In addition, the present invention can analyze the structure of impurities by separating the impurities on the basis of having a similar retention time in HPLC analysis, and can analyze the purity of the dianhydride with or without chromophores.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to shape memory films that are tri-functionally crosslinked and that comprise multiple, non-terminal, phenylethynyl moieties. In addition, the present invention relates methods of fabricating such films. Due to the improved properties of such SMPs, the SMP designer can program in to the SMP thermomechanical property enhancements that make the SMP suitable, among other things, for advanced sensors, high temperature actuators, responder matrix materials and heat responsive packaging.

Abstract: A crosslinked polyimide, a polyimide film and a method for preparing thereof, an organic light emitting diode (OLED) device. 4,40-diamino-400-N-carbazolyltriphenylamine and 1,2,4,5-cyclohexanetetracarboxylic dianhydride and a p-xylylenediamine crosslinker are introduced in the present invention. The introduction of a diamine monomer with a large volume of pendant groups increases an asymmetry of the polyimide, destroys a close structure of the polymer, and reduces crystallization properties of the polypolymer, thereby effectively increasing its transmissibility. At the same time, a cross-linked agent, p-xylylenediamine, is introduced, and the cross-linked agent widens a molecular chain spacing, so that the polyimide molecule has a larger free volume. At the same time, the formation of cross-linked is beneficial to reduce a polarizability of the molecule, thereby reducing a dielectric constant of the material. An OLED device with a novel low dielectric constant and high transmittance is prepared in this way.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to shape memory films that are tri-functionally crosslinked and that comprise multiple, non-terminal, phenylethynyl moieties. In addition, the present invention relates methods of fabricating such films. Due to the improved properties of such SMPS, the SMP designer can program in to the SMP mechanical property enhancements that make the SMP suitable, among other things, for advanced sensors, high temperature actuators, responder matrix materials and heat responsive packaging.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a varnish for a photo alignment film includes an imidization promotor and a first polyamic acid-based compound in an organic solvent. The first polyamic acid-based compound is a polyamic acid or a polyamic acid ester. The imidization promotor has skeleton containing no primary amino group and no secondary amino group. The first polyamic acid-based compound has terminal skeletons containing no primary amino group.

Abstract: The present invention provides an amic acid ester oligomer having a structure of Formula (1) or (1?): wherein G, P, R, Rx, D, E and m are those as defined in the specification. The present invention also provides a polyimide precursor composition or a photosensitive polyimide precursor composition comprising the amic acid ester oligomer, as well as a polyimide prepared from the composition.

Abstract: A polyimide polymer that includes the reaction product of: (a) at least one diamine selected from the group consisting of a diamine of Structure (I) (b) at least one tetracarboxylic acid dianhydride, and optionally (c) at least one compound containing a first functional group reactive with an amine or an anhydride and at least one second functional group selected from the group consisting of an unsubstituted alkenyl group and an unsubstituted alkynyl group. Each variable in the above formula is defined in the specification.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a novel class of polymers with superior mechanical properties and chemical stability, as compared to known polymers. These polymers are particularly well suited for use in anion exchange membranes (AEMs), including those employed in fuel cells. Novel methods for the manufacture of these polymers are also described.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a membrane for flue gas separation containing a crosslinked, thermally rearranged poly(benzoxazole-co-imide) copolymer prepared simply by heat-treating a membrane prepared from an o-hydroxypolyimide copolymer having carboxylic acid groups such that thermal crosslinking and thermal rearrangement occur simultaneously or a membrane for flue gas separation containing a crosslinked, thermally rearranged poly(benzoxazole-co-imide) copolymer having a benzoxazole group content of less than 80% in the polymer chain, prepared from transesterification crosslinking of an o-hydroxypolyimide copolymer having carboxylic acid groups and a diol-based compound followed by thermal rearrangement, and a method for preparing the same.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a crosslinked, thermally rearranged poly(benzoxazole-co-imide) copolymer membrane prepared simply by heat-treating a membrane prepared from an o-hydroxypolyimide copolymer having carboxylic acid groups such that thermal crosslinking and thermal rearrangement occur simultaneously or a gas separation membrane containing a crosslinked, thermally rearranged poly(benzoxazole-co-imide) copolymer having a benzoxazole group content of less than 80% in the polymer chain, prepared from transesterification crosslinking of an o-hydroxypolyimide copolymer having carboxylic acid groups and a diol-based compound followed by thermal rearrangement, and a method for preparing the same (a membrane for flue gas separation is excluded).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a belt-shaped metal nanostructure in which a wide surface area of catalytically active material can be realized even by a relatively small amount thereof so that it shows an excellent catalytic activity, and a method for preparing same.

Abstract: Provided is a method for preparing a membrane for flue gas separation including a crosslinked thermally rearranged poly(benzoxazole-co-imide) through the transesterification crosslinking of an ortho-hydroxy polyimide copolymer and a diol compound, followed by thermal rearrangement. The membrane for flue gas separation including the crosslinked thermally rearranged poly(benzoxazole-co-imide) has excellent gas permeability and selectivity, and particularly provides gas separation quality corresponding to a level exceeding the so-called 2008 upper bound in terms of carbon dioxide/methane separation.

Abstract: Provided is a crosslinked thermally rearranged poly(benzoxazole-co-imide) obtained through the transesterification crosslinking of an ortho-hydroxy polyimide copolymer and a diol compound, followed by thermal rearrangement, a gas separation membrane (excluding a membrane for flue gas separation), and a method for preparing the same. The crosslinked thermally rearranged poly(benzoxazole-co-imide) according to the present invention allows less packing of polymer chains and has a structure with a larger space, and thus shows increased possibility of permeation and diffusion of small molecules therethrough.

Abstract: A method of producing a diol diester, which includes reacting a fatty acid alkyl ester having 6 to 30 carbon atoms, an ?,?-alkanediol having n carbon atoms, wherein n is an integer from 2 to 22; and a basic transesterification catalyst, is provided. Use of the diol diesters as phase change materials is also provided.

Abstract: In an aspect, an additive for an electrolyte of a lithium battery, the additive including a compound including at least three nitrile moieties is provided.

Abstract: The compositions of the present invention for accelerating the curing of thermosetting resins, including a) an organophosphine metal complex, optionally with a transition metal salt essentially free of cobalt; b) a tertiary amine, optionally with a quaternary ammonium or phosphonium salt; and c) a peroxide initiator.

Abstract: A curable formaldehyde-free binding composition for use with fiberglass is provided. Such curable composition comprises an aldehyde or ketone and an amine salt of an inorganic acid. The composition when applied to fiberglass is cured to form a water-insoluble binder which exhibits good adhesion to glass. In a preferred embodiment the composition when applied to fiberglass provides a sufficient blackness required in facer products.

Abstract: In a process for oxidizing a feed comprising cyclohexylbenzene, the feed is contacted with oxygen and an oxidation catalyst in a plurality of reaction zones connected in series, the contacting being conducted under conditions being effective to oxidize part of the cyclohexylbenzene in the feed to cyclohexylbenzene hydroperoxide in each reaction zone. At least one of the plurality of reaction zones has a reaction condition that is different from another of the plurality of reaction zones. The different reaction conditions may include one or more of (a) a progressively decreasing temperature and (b) a progressively increasing oxidation catalyst concentration as the feed flows from one reaction zone to subsequent reaction zones in the series.

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: Provided are spunbond polyester mats using an improved curable composition. The curable composition comprises a reaction product of an amine and a reactant in the form of an amino-amide intermediate. To the amino-amide is added an aldehyde or ketone to form the curable binder composition. The composition when used as a binder in the mat is cured to form a water-insoluble binder which exhibits good adhesion and thermodimensional stability.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an elastic polymer having characteristics of swelling by absorbing liquid and, and applications of preparation of gel electrolyte and absorbing the liquid by the polymer. The polymer is obtained by binding a poly(oxyethlene) L-NHm with a compound R being one elected from the group consisting of an acid, an anhydride and a combination thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to adhesive systems using imines and salts thereof, precursors to electron deficient olefins and coreactants therefor.

Abstract: Provided are nonwoven polymeric fiber webs using an improved curable composition. Such curable composition comprises a reaction product of an amine and a reactant in the form of an amino-amide intermediate. To the amino-amide is added an aldehyde or ketone to form the curable binder composition. The composition when applied to the polymeric fibers is cured to form a water-insoluble polymer binder which exhibits good adhesion and thermo-dimensional stability.

Abstract: Compounds VB of the formula (I) or (II), said compounds being particularly suitable as curing agents for epoxide resins. The compounds can be produced easily and rapidly. They can be used in the form of aqueous curing agents and form stabile aqueous emulsions in particular. This facilitates the formulation of ECC compounds for use primarily as coatings.

Abstract: An object of the present invention, which was made to solve the problems above, is to provide a polyimide precursor resin composition superior in transparency allowing reduction of the residual volatile material rate during molding and giving a polyimide resin composition (e.g., polyimide film) superior in mechanical properties and transparency even when a cheaper polyamide-imide is used.

Abstract: Disclosed are a liquid crystal photoalignment agent, a liquid crystal photoalignment film using the same, and a liquid crystal display including the liquid crystal photoalignment film. The liquid crystal photoalignment agent includes a polymer including polyamic acid including a repeating unit represented by Chemical Formula 1, polyimide including a repeating unit represented by Chemical Formula 2, or a combination thereof, or includes a first polymer including polyamic acid including a repeating unit represented by Chemical Formula 5, polyimide including a repeating unit represented by Chemical Formula 6, or a combination thereof; and a second polymer including polyamic acid including a repeating unit represented by Chemical Formula 7, polyimide including a repeating unit represented by Chemical Formula 8, or a combination thereof, wherein Chemical Formulae 1, 2 and 5 to 8 are the same as defined in the detailed description.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyimide film for insulating material prepared by reacting an acid anhydride and diamine compounds comprising p-phenylenediamine. The polyimide film has excellent electric properties such as a coefficient of thermal expansion, an elongation, a intensity, a dielectric strength and a bulk resistance, and suitable for use in a TAB tape employing a polyimide film, and a flexible printed wiring board.

Abstract: Cross-linkers and polymers produced using them are provided. The cross-linked polymers are suitable for use in applications where a broad temperature range may be encountered. In some examples, at least a first and a second polyetheretherketone chain may be cross-linked to each other through two or more Schiff base linkages. Articles using the cross-linked polymers are also described.

Abstract: A roller is essentially consisting of a resin composition that contains, as a base resin, a copolymer essentially consisting of a repeating unit expressed by a formula (i): where “a” denotes a number from 4 to 9, a repeating unit expressed by a formula (ii): and a repeating unit expressed by a formula (iii): where “b” denotes a number from 9 to 11, the roller being formed in an annular shape. In a roller device, the roller is arranged to cover an outer periphery of an outer ring of a rolling bearing that includes an inner ring, the outer ring, and rolling elements.

Abstract: Provided is a cellulosic composite comprised of cellulosic material and a binder. The binder comprises an aldehyde or ketone and amine salt of an inorganic acid. The composition when mixed with cellulosic material and cured forms a cellulosic composite.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a new type of polyimide membrane with high permeances and high selectivities for gas separations and particularly for CO2/CH4 and H2/CH4 separations. The polyimide membranes have CO2 permeability of 50 Barrers or higher and single-gas selectivity for CO2/CH4 of 15 or higher at 50° C. under 791 kPa for CO2/CH4 separation. The polyimide membranes have UV cross-linkable functional groups and can be used for the preparation of UV cross-linked polyimide membranes having CO2 permeability of 20 Barrers or higher and single-gas selectivity for CO2/CH4 of 35 or higher at 50° C. under 791 kPa for CO2/CH4 separation.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a compound of following formula (I): where: R1 is H or an alkyl group, A1 is a divalent straight-chain or branched alkylene radical, and A2 is a —O-A4-O— radical, A4 is a divalent straight-chain or branched alkylene radical.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition containing particulate composite of a polymer and a therapeutic agent. The composition also contains a complexing agent. The polymer interacts with the complexing agent in a host-guest or a guest-host interaction to form an inclusion complex. A therapeutic composition of the invention may be used to deliver the therapeutic agent and to treat various disorders. Both the polymer of the particulate composite and the complexing agent may be used to introduce functionality into the therapeutic composition. The invention also relates to a method of preparing a composition. The method combines a therapeutic agent, a polymer having host or guest functionality, and a complexing agent having guest or host functionality to form the therapeutic composition. The complexing agent forms an inclusion complex with the polymer. The invention also relates to a method of delivering a therapeutic agent.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a polyhydroxy ketal adduct obtained by the esterification of a hydrocarbon polyol by at least 1.5 equivalents of a ketocarboxy to produce an intermediate ketocarboxylic ester. The intermediate polyketocarboxylic ester is then ketalized to produce the polyhydroxyketal adduct, which can be used to provide a polymeric composition.

Abstract: Provided are hyperbranched poly(ether-ketone)-based nanocomposites with the following generic formula: wherein n is the degree of polymerization and R is carboxylic acid (COOH) and various functional groups that could be derived from COOH, such as benzothiazole, benzoxazole, benzimidazole, esters, and amines. Also provided are a process for preparing the above composite and a chain-end conversion methodology to tailor thermal and solubility properties.

Abstract: To provide a polyimide film for molding that is light and has excellent surface smoothness, safety, moldability, heat resistance, and handleability and thus can be used as the reflector base material for illuminating devices. The polyimide film for molding is made of a thermoplastic polyimide obtained from a reaction between an aromatic tetracarboxylic acid or its dianhydride and an aromatic diamine. The lowest viscoelasticity of storage elasticity (E?) of viscoelasticity is 108 Pa or lower, and the tensile elongation at glass transition temperature (E?) A is 150% or higher.

Abstract: A method for polymerizing 1,4-dioxane-2,5-diones in the presence of a generally protic initiator and at least one catalyst including at least one metal-free organic compound. The latter is a non-metal organic catalyst most often selected from among pyridines of which DMAP is a derivative, sulfonic acids, polycyclic tertiary amines, phosphazenes, thioureas, thioureas/amines, and guanidines. The invention also relates to polymers obtained by the method.

Abstract: Disclosed are metal plating compositions and methods. The metal plating compositions provide good leveling performance and throwing power.

Abstract: This invention relates to the composition and a solvent-free process for preparing novel imide oligomers and polymers specifically formulated with effective amounts of a dianhydride such as 2,3,3?,4-biphenyltetra carboxylic dianydride (a-BPDA), at least one aromatic diamine and an endcapped of 4-phenylethynylphthalic anhydride (PEPA) or nadic anhydride to produce imide oligomers that possess a low-melt viscosity of 1-60 poise at 260-280° C. When the imide oligomer melt is cured at about 371° C. in a press or autoclave under 100-500 psi, the melt resulted in a thermoset polyimide having a glass transition temperature (Tg) equal to and above 310° C. A novel feature of this process is that the monomers; namely the dianhydrides, diamines and the endcaps, are melt processable to form imide oligomers at temperatures ranging between 232-280° C. (450-535° F.) without any solvent.