Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a conductive polymer composition which has good filterability and good film formability of a flat film on an electron beam resist and can be suitably used for an antistatic film for electron beam resist writing, showing excellent antistatic property in the electron beam writing process due to the property of low volume resistivity (?·cm), and, reducing an effect on lithography by making an effect of an acid diffused from the film minimum, and further having excellent peelability by H2O or an alkaline developer after writing.

Abstract: Methods may include reacting an antistatic agent with at least one alkylaluminum to form an antistatic complex, and may further include feeding the antistatic complex into a polymerization process. Methods of using an antistatic agent in a polymerization process may include feeding the antistatic agent into the polymerization process and, subsequently, reacting the antistatic agent with at least one alkylaluminum.

Abstract: Multiple charged cationic compounds, which are derived from polyamines through an aza-Michael addition with an ?, ?-unsaturated carbonyl compound, in a clay treatment composition to reduces clay swelling, clay migration, and sludge formation in a subterranean formation in oil and gas operations are provided. The disclosed methods or compositions are found to be more effective than those methods or compositions commonly used for reducing clay swelling, clay migration, and sludge formation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a novel class of multiple charged cationic or anionic compounds that are derived from an aza-Michael Addition reaction between a polyamine (Michael donor) and an activated olefin (Michael acceptor), methods of making the same, and use thereof. Also disclosed herein are the methods of using multiple charged cationic or anionic compounds disclosed herein in a reverse emulsion breaker composition to break reverse emulsion commonly found in a produced fluid in oil and gas operations. The disclosed REB methods or compositions are found to be more effective than those methods or compositions including commonly used for oil/solid and water separation.

Abstract: A method for producing lithium fluorosulfonate which includes reacting XSO3H, wherein X is a leaving group other than fluorine, with a lithium source and a fluorine source. Also disclosed is a composition containing XSO3H.

Abstract: A method of altering the functional state of any nucleic acid enabling its selective and specific recognition and subsequent selective manipulation and a universal principle for increasing the specificity and selectivity of molecular target recognition at the level of nucleic acids are described. The principle of the specific and selective recognition of nucleic acids is based on simultaneous recognition of two or more sequences of the target nucleic acid, whereas these have to be spaced from each other by a certain defined distance. Such method of nucleic acid recognition through specific recognition of well-defined sequences of the nucleic acid that are spaced from each other by a defined distance, minimizes the probability of stable binding of the interfering construct to inadvertent nucleic acids, thereby dramatically increasing the selectivity of recognition of the targeted nucleic acid.

Abstract: Fertilizer particles with urease inhibitors and nitrification inhibitors are described herein. The fertilizer particles can include a core particle comprising a urease inhibitor and an outer layer comprising a nitrification inhibitor.

Abstract: To provide a method for producing a fluorinated cation exchange membrane, by which a fluorinated cation exchange membrane having a high effect to suppress attachment of the gas to the surface on the cathode side and having an excellent resistance to dropping of inorganic particles from a gas-releasing layer provided on the cathode side can be obtained. A method for producing a fluorinated cation exchange membrane 1 for electrolysis comprising, on at least the cathode side, a layer (?1) 12 containing a perfluorocarbon polymer (A) having carboxylic acid groups or precursor groups of carboxylic acid groups, and a gas-releasing layer (?2) 10 provided on the cathode side of the layer (?1) 12, which comprises applying to the surface of the layer (?1) 12 a coating liquid containing inorganic particles having an average secondary particle size of from 0.5 to 1.5 ?m, a binder and a dispersion medium in a mass ratio of the binder to the total mass of the inorganic particles and the binder of from 0.15 to 0.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of capturing one or more nucleic acid molecules of a cell or subcellular compartment are described. In certain aspects, the compositions comprise a caged molecule comprising one or more photolinkers and an antisense oligonucleotide, which when uncaged hybridizes to a target nucleic acid molecule.

Abstract: Light emitter devices, components and methods are disclosed. In one aspect, a light emitter component of a light emitter device is disclosed. The light emitter component can include a silver (Ag) portion at least partially disposed over a surface of the component. The component can further include a protective layer at least partially disposed over the Ag portion, the protective layer at least partially including an organic barrier material that increases or improves chemical resistance of the Ag portion. In some aspects, the protective layer includes a polyxylylene (e.g., poly(p-xylylene), a substituted poly(p-xylylene), a fluorocarbon containing poly(p-xylylene), and/or any other polymer prepared from a xylylene and/or comprising —CH2—(C6H4)—CH2— based repeating units. In some aspects, the protective layer includes Parylene.

Abstract: A membrane electrode assembly includes an anode catalyst layer, a cathode catalyst layer, and a polymeric blend proton exchange membrane interposed between the anode catalyst layer and the cathode catalyst layer. The polymeric blend proton exchange membrane includes a scaffold polymer and a polyacid polymer. The polyacid polymer being formed from a polyacid polymer precursor. Characteristically, the scaffold polymer and the polyacid polymer precursor have matching solubility parameters.

Abstract: To provide a composition for gap formation capable of forming sacrifice areas made of a sacrificial material decomposable completely into vapor at a desired temperature, and also to provide a semiconductor device-manufacturing method using the composition. Disclosed is a composition for gap formation comprising a polymer and a solvent: wherein said polymer comprising five or more of repeating units which are represented by at least one kind of the following formula (1) or (2): Ar1-L1??(1) Ar2-L2-Ar2???(2) [each of Ar1, Ar2 and Ar2? is independently a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic group; and each of L1 and L2 is independently oxygen, sulfur, alkyl, sulfone, amide, ketone or a group represented by the following formula (3): {Ar3 is an aromatic group; and L3 is a trivalent atom selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, boron and phosphorus}].

Abstract: The invention is directed to utilization of a series of cross-linked 1,4-benzenediamine-co-alkyldiamine polymers and the use of the polymers to remove mercury from a hydrocarbon in fluid form.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the preparation of bis(fluorosulfonyl)-imide and its derivatives at elevated temperature.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nucleic acid molecule that binds and/or is complementary to the nucleotide molecule having sequence 5?-GUGGCUAACAGAAGCU (SEQ ID NO 1) and to its use in a method for inducing skipping of exon 44 of the DMD gene in a DMD patient.

Abstract: The invention relates to oligonucleotides for inducing skipping of exon 55 of the dystrophin gene. The invention also relates to methods of inducing exon 55 skipping using the oligonucleotides.

Abstract: The invention relates to oligonucleotides for inducing skipping of exon 53 of the dystrophin gene. The invention also relates to methods of inducing exon 53 skipping using the oligonucleotides.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for generating an oligonucleotide with which an exon may be skipped in a pre-mRNA and thus excluded from a produced mRNA thereof. Further provided are methods for altering the secondary structure of an mRNA to interfere with splicing processes and uses of the oligonucleotides and methods in the treatment of disease. Further provided are pharmaceutical compositions and methods and means for inducing skipping of several exons in a pre-mRNA.

Abstract: The present invention provides antisense antiviral compounds, compositions, and methods of their use and production, mainly for inhibiting the replication of viruses of the Filoviridae family, including Ebola and Marburg viruses. The compounds, compositions, and methods also relate to the treatment of viral infections in mammals including primates by Ebola and Marburg viruses. The antisense antiviral compounds include phosphorodiamidate morpholino oligonucleotides (PMOplus) having a nuclease resistant backbone, about 15-40 nucleotide bases, at least two but typically no more than half piperazine-containing intersubunit linkages, and a targeting sequence that is targeted against the AUG start site region of Ebola virus VP35, Ebola virus VP24, Marburg virus VP24, or Marburg virus NP, including combinations and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for generating an oligonucleotide with which an exon may be skipped in a pre-mRNA and thus excluded from a produced mRNA thereof. Further provided are methods for altering the secondary structure of an mRNA to interfere with splicing processes and uses of the oligonucleotides and methods in the treatment of disease. Further provided are pharmaceutical compositions and methods and means for inducing skipping of several exons in a pre-mRNA.

Abstract: A polymer electrolyte for a lithium battery, the polymer electrolyte comprising a compound represented by Formula 1: wherein, in Formula 1, X1 to X6, Ar1, Ar2, R1, R2, m, and n are the same as defined in the detailed description of the present specification.

Abstract: Provided are an aromatic sulfonic acid derivative and a sulfonic acid group-containing polymer, each of which has excellent proton conductivity even under low humidification conditions, while having excellent mechanical strength and chemical stability, and enables a solid polymer fuel cell to achieve high output and excellent physical durability when used therein. This aromatic sulfonic acid derivative has a specific structure and is characterized in that a sulfonic acid group is introduced into more than 50% of all the phenyl groups. This sulfonic acid group-containing polymer is characterized by being obtained by polymerization using the aromatic sulfonic acid derivative, and is also characterized by having a specific structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for inducing or promoting skipping of exon 45 of DMD pre-mRNA in a Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy patient, preferably in an isolated (muscle) cell, the method comprising providing an isolated muscle cell with a molecule that binds to a continuous stretch of at least 21 nucleotides within the exon. The invention further relates to such molecule used in the method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method where a molecule is used for inducing and/or promoting the skipping of at least one of the exons 51-53, 55, 57 and 59 of the DMD pre-mRNA in a patient, preferably in an isolated cell of a patient. The method comprising providing the cell and/or the patient with a molecule. The invention also relates to the molecule and its composition that is being used for inducing exon skipping.

Abstract: The present invention provides antisense antiviral compounds, compositions, and methods of their use and production, mainly for inhibiting the replication of viruses of the Filoviridae family, including Ebola and Marburg viruses. The compounds, compositions, and methods also relate to the treatment of viral infections in mammals including primates by Ebola and Marburg viruses. The antisense antiviral compounds include phosphorodiamidate morpholino oligonucleotides (PMOplus) having a nuclease resistant backbone, about 15-40 nucleotide bases, at least two but typically no more than half piperazine-containing intersubunit linkages, and a targeting sequence that is targeted against the AUG start site region of Ebola virus VP35, Ebola virus VP24, Marburg virus VP24, or Marburg virus NP, including combinations and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A particle is disclosed. The particle comprising: (i) at least one inner core which comprises a solid matrix of nutrients for microorganism growth; (ii) an inner membrane being fabricated from a water-soluble polymer, the inner membrane surrounding the inner core and a population of dried microorganisms; and (iii) an outer porous membrane surrounding the inner membrane, the outer porous membrane being insoluble in water. Methods of generating same, propagating microorganisms within and uses of same are also disclosed.

Abstract: An initiator for cationic polymerization comprises a salt of a protic acid as well as a protic add. The molar ratio of protic acid to salt is in the range from 1:0.01 to 1:2000. The initiator is used for example for cationic homo- or copolymerization of trioxane, and permits stable and flexible operation of the polymerization.

Abstract: Provided are an aromatic sulfonic acid derivative and a sulfonic acid group-containing polymer, each of which has excellent proton conductivity even under low humidification conditions, while having excellent mechanical strength and chemical stability, and enables a solid polymer fuel cell to achieve high output and excellent physical durability when used therein. This aromatic sulfonic acid derivative has a specific structure and is characterized in that a sulfonic acid group is introduced into more than 50% of all the phenyl groups. This sulfonic acid group-containing polymer is characterized by being obtained by polymerization using the aromatic sulfonic acid derivative, and is also characterized by having a specific structure.

Abstract: Poly(arylene) electrolytes including copolymers lacking ether groups in the polymer may be used as membranes and binders for electrocatalysts in preparation of anodes for electrochemical cells such as solid alkaline fuel cells.

Abstract: A poly(arylethersulfone) polymer comprising recurring units derived from at least one aromatic dihalocompound comprising at least one —S(?O)2— group and at least one diol (D) comprising at least one cycloaliphatic moiety (M).

Abstract: The invention provides an antistatic treatment agent having an ability of preventing resist film thinning phenomenon in a chemically amplified resist, an antistatic film, a coated article and a pattern forming method using such antistatic treatment agent, in particular, the invention provides an antistatic treatment agent comprising an aqueous solvent-soluble electroconductive polymer, a diamine (divalent) or polyamine (polyvalent) aliphatic basic compound and an anionic surfactant, an antistatic film, a coated article and a pattern forming method using such antistatic treatment agent. As the aqueous solvent-soluble electroconductive polymer, a ?-conjugated electroconductive polymer having a Brönsted acid group is a sulfonic acid group is preferred and it is preferable that the amount of the diamine (divalent) or polyamine (polyvalent) aliphatic basic compound be from 0.1 to 75 mol % based on the total number of moles of the basic compounds.

Abstract: Compositions comprising sulfur-containing polymers such as polythioethers, Michael acceptors, and controlled release amine catalysts employing Michael addition curing chemistries useful in aerospace sealant applications are disclosed. The compositions exhibit extended pot life and the rate of curing can be tailored for specific applications.

Abstract: A method of forming a polymer is provided, the method comprising: Providing a first monomer comprising one or more aromatic moieties, the first monomer comprising at least two amino groups, each of the amino groups being attached to an aromatic moiety; and contacting said first monomer with formaldehyde or a source of methylene. Polymers made by such a method and uses of such polymers are also described.

Abstract: In a method of forming a polyacetal or polyketal, a specific acetal- or ketal-containing bis(aryl)acetal is coupled with itself or a comonomer in the presence of a catalyst and a base. The polymerization reaction tolerates hydroxyl and other functional groups on the bis(aryl)acetal. Among other applications, the polyacetals and polyketals are useful components of photoresist compositions.

Abstract: Conducting polymer systems for hole injection or transport layer applications including a composition comprising: a water soluble or water dispersible regioregular polythiophene comprising (i) at least one organic substituent, and (ii) at least one sulfonate substituent comprising sulfonate sulfur bonding directly to the polythiophene backbone. The polythiophene can be water soluble, water dispersible, or water swellable. They can be self-doped. The organic substituent can be an alkoxy substituent, or an alkyl substituent. OLED, PLED, SMOLED, PV, and ESD applications can be used.

Abstract: A method for preparing series of terpolymer of poly (diphenyl ether sulfone) and poly (diphenyl ether diphenyl sulfone) comprises: adding high temperature organic solvent, stirring and heating; sequentially adding 4,4?-dihydroxydiphenyl, 4,4?-dichlorodiphenyl sulfone and 4,4?-Bis(4-chlorophenyl)sulfonyl-1,1?-biphenyl; after all the monomers are completely dissolved, heating to 100° C. and adding alkali metal carbonate salt-forming agent which is 5-10 mol % more than the amount of 4,4?-dihydroxydiphenyl added, and subsequently adding xylene; continuously heating and salt-forming reaction begins in the system, and controlling the temperature at 190˜210° C.; then heating to 230˜236° C., and maintaining for 3-4 hours to obtain polymer viscous liquid; and refining the polymer viscous liquid to obtain a terpolymer containing different structural units in the molecular chain, wherein the Tg of the terpolymer can be regulated by changing the ratio of the two dichloro-containing monomers.

Abstract: The use of Michael addition curing chemistries in compositions comprising sulfur-containing polymers such as polythioethers and polysulfides useful in aerospace sealant applications are disclosed. Sulfur-containing adducts comprising terminal Michael acceptor groups are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a sag control agent comprising a reaction product of an isocyanate and a fluorinated amine. This disclosure is further directed to a coating composition comprising the sag control agent. This disclosure is also directed to a process of forming a sag-free coating layer on a substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of organic chemistry and particularly to the optical retardation films for liquid crystal displays. The present invention provides an optical film comprising a substrate having front and rear surfaces, and at least one solid retardation layer on the front surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A copolymer containing, in addition to recurring elements of a sulfonated poly(arylene) containing exclusively recurring structural element(s) of the general formulas —[—Ar1(SO3M)n-X—]— and —[—Ar2(SO3M)n-Y—]—, wherein X and Y, which are identical or different from each other, each represent an electron-acceptor group, Ar1 and Ar2, which are either identical or different from each other, represent an aromatic or heteroaromatic ring system with 5-18 ring atoms; wherein the aromatic or heteroaromatic ring system, in addition to the SO3M and the substituents X and Y, optionally comprises additional substituents which are not electron-donor groups; M represents monovalent cation and n is an integral number between 1 and 4; and wherein X, Y, Ar1, Ar2, M and n can be identical or different in various structural elements, independently of each other, one or several additional elements of at least one additional monomer or macromonomer.

Abstract: A method of making a sealing ring ion membrane integrated component, includes: mixing and stirring sulfonic resin with dimethylformamide; filtering the mixed liquid; placing the filtrate in a plastic container for precipitating; the sealing ring into a worktable of a drying apparatus; pouring the precipitated filtrate into the worktable of the drying apparatus, and vacuuming while drying; and taking the dried integrated ion membrane sealing ring assembly out of the drying apparatus, and then cooling the assembly.

Abstract: The present invention is related to formulations consisting by block copolymers ?,?-di-aryl or alkyl sulfonates of poly(ethylene oxide)w-poly(propylene oxide)-poly(ethylene oxide)w of bis-ammonium and block copolymers ?,?-di-amine of poly(ethylene oxide)w-poly(propylene oxide)-poly(ethylene oxide)w, that are effective in the dewatering and desalting crude whose specific gravities are within the range of 14 to 23° API.

Abstract: A non-leaching mediator may include a polymer comprising the general formula (VIII): and salts thereof, where R? is an organic group, m is 0 or 1, n is about 9, and x and y independently are an integer from 1 to 10,000.

Abstract: An initiator for cationic polymerization comprises a salt of a protic acid as well as a protic add. The molar ratio of protic acid to salt is in the range from 1:0.01 to 1:2000. The initiator is used for example for cationic homo- or copolymerization of trioxane, and permits stable and flexible operation of the polymerization.

Abstract: Polyethersulfones having Tg greater than about 225° C. and a notched Izod value greater than about 1 ft-lb/in, as measured by ASTM D256, comprise from about 5 mol % to less than about 40 mol % structural units of formula 1; and from greater than about 60 mol % to about 95 mol % structural units of formula 2 wherein R1, R2, and R3 are independently at each occurrence a halogen atom, a nitro group, a cyano group, a C1-C12 aliphatic radical, C3-C12 cycloaliphatic radical, or a C3-C12 aromatic radical; n, m, q are independently at each occurrence integers from 0 to 4; and Q is a C3-C20 cycloaliphatic radical, or a C3-C20 aromatic radical.

Abstract: A blood cells removal module including a casing having an inlet into which a blood flow before blood cells removal flows, and an outlet in which a blood flow after blood cells removal is discharged, an adsorbent for blood cells removal of short fiber shape accommodated in the casing, a mesh being provided inside the inlet and the outlet, respectively, and holding the adsorbent for blood cells removal in the casing, wherein a length of the adsorbent for blood cells removal is within a range from 1 to 60% of the internal diameter of the casing.

Abstract: A polymer comprising sulfone groups, ketone groups and optionally substituted polyarylene groups, wherein the number of moles of sulfone groups over the number of moles of ketone groups ratio is greater than 1. A process for making such polymer, a composition comprising such polymer, and articles made therefrom.

Abstract: A non-leaching mediator may include a polymer having a polymeric backbone, and a plurality of phenothiazine groups bonded to the polymeric backbone. The plurality of phenothiazine groups may include at least one of a phenothiazine group having the general formula (IV): and salts thereof, where n is about 9 and “R” represents the polymeric backbone to which the phenothiazine group is bonded, and a phenothiazine group having the general formula (V): and salts thereof, where n is about 9 and “R” represents the polymeric backbone to which the phenothiazine group is bonded.

Abstract: This invention relates to polymeric violet anthraquinone colorants having at least one poly(oxyalkylene) chain attached to an anthraquinone structure. Such colorants exhibit bright violet shade, excellent compatibility with organic media or aqueous systems, good lightfastness, and excellent thermal stability. The water soluble poly(oxyalkylene) substituted polymeric violet anthraquinone colorants also possess high water solubility, high color strength, non-staining properties, and high pH stability. The processes and methods for making such polymeric violet anthraquinone colorants and their use for coloring consumer products are also provided.

Abstract: An antisense molecule capable of binding to a selected target site to induce exon skipping in the dystrophin gene, as set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1 to 202.