Abstract: Disclosed is a novel phosphorous containing epoxy resin having a naphthalene skeletal represented by represented by following general formula (1), a is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6; b is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7; c is 0, 1, 2, 3 or more; X represents benzene, naphthalene, anthracene, phenanthrene or biphenyl; and Y represents, for example, a group represented by following general formula (3). In formula (3), d is 0 or 1; and R1 and R2 represent a straight chain, branched or cyclic hydrocarbon group, or alternatively, R1 and R2 may combine together to form a ring structure. This epoxy resin is suitable for an insulating material such as a copper-clad laminate used in an electronic circuit board and a sealing material, molding material, casting material, adhesive or film material used in an electric component. Furthermore, this epoxy resin is suitable as a material as material for an electrically insulating coating.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound comprising at least one polymeric chain incorporating phosphorus atoms and consisting, in all or in part, of identical or different repeated units, each of said units being represented by the following formula: wherein X3 represents —[Si(O2)]—; or —O—[Si(R1R2)O]— with R1 and R2 being, independently of each other, a C1-C30 alkyl or alkoxy group, a C5-C30 aryl group; or a mono- or polyorganosilicate derived radical; or —N(R3)— with R3 being —H, a C1-C30 alkyl group or a C5-C30 aryl group, optionally substituted with —OH or —NH2, or at least one unit of general formula (I), and ?X4 represents an electron pair, ?O, ?S, ?NR4 with R4 representing a C1-C30 alkyl group or a C5-C30 aryl group, ?Se or ?Te, and its use for complexing metal atoms.

Abstract: [Object] To provide a thermosetting resin used for the manufacture of layered products for fibrous use, electrical products and automobile parts or, particularly, used for multilayered circuit board and flat cables, being suitable for a latent thermosetting adhesive which shows, upon adhesion, the fluidity necessary for the adhesion but quickly hardens by heat or light and also being excellent in resistance to heat upon soldering; to provide a resin expressing an excellent flame-retarding property in spite of non-use of halogen, and expressing latent hardening properties to quickly harden by heat and light; and to provide an adhesive and a resist agent comprising the same.

Abstract: Methods of making a coating composition including a film-forming material having a covalently bonded phosphorous atom, the phosphorous atom having at least one covalently bonded oxygen atom. Coating compositions can be used to coat a substrate, such as a metal substrate, by electrodeposition. Applied coatings containing the film-forming resins can be cured to form crosslinked films on substrates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel phosphorus-containing compounds with polymeric chains, and methods of making and using the same. In part, subject compositions containing phosphorus-containing compounds with polymeric chains and a therapeutic agent, and methods of making and using the same, are described. Certain of the subject compositions exhibit reverse thermal gelation.

Abstract: Film-forming materials include resins having a covalently bonded phosphorous atom, the phosphorous atom having at least one covalently bonded oxygen atom. Film-forming resins containing phosphorous can include epoxy, acrylic, polyurethane, polycarbonate, polysiloxane, polyvinyl, polyether, aminoplast, and polyester resins. A process to produce a film-forming resin includes reacting various polymers to incorporate a pendent group comprising a covalently bonded phosphorous atom.

Abstract: Film-forming materials include resins and/or crosslinkers having a covalently bonded phosphorous atom, the phosphorous atom having at least one covalently bonded oxygen atom. Film-forming resins containing phosphorous can include epoxy, acrylic, polyurethane, polycarbonate, polysiloxane, polyvinyl, polyether, aminoplast, and polyester resins. A process to produce a film-forming resin includes reacting various polymers to incorporate a pendent group comprising a covalently bonded phosphorous atom. Film-forming resins can be used in methods of producing coating compositions. Coating compositions can be used to coat a substrate, such as a metal substrate, by electrodeposition. Applied coatings containing the film-forming resins can be cured to form crosslinked films on substrates.

Abstract: The resin of the invention comprises both a phosphorus-containing residue having a bicycloalkyl structure and a specific divalent phenol residue. The invention provides a resin having excellent optical properties, which is colorless and transparent, has a high refractive index and is optically low dispersive, as well as its molded product.

Abstract: Anion-conducing polymers and membranes with enhanced stability to aqueous alkali include a polymer backbone with attached sulfonium, phosphazenium, phosphazene, and guanidinium residues. Compositions also with enhanced stability to aqueous alkali include a support embedded with sulfonium, phosphazenium, and guanidinium salts.

Abstract: Disclosed are crystalline polyphosphonates and a method to induce crystallization. These crystalline polyphosphonates exhibit a unique and advantageous combination of properties, allowing for solid state post polymerization reactions and solid state dry mixing with other polymers. Also disclosed are polymer compositions that comprise these polyphosphonates and at least one other polymer, wherein the resulting polymer compositions exhibit flame retardant properties. Further disclosed are articles of manufacture produced from these crystalline polyphosphonates and polymer compositions, such as fibers, films, coated substrates, moldings, foams, fiber-reinforced articles, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: A solid polymer electrolyte membrane having (a) an ion exchange material and (b) dispersed in said ion exchange material, a hydrogen peroxide decomposition catalyst bound to a carbon particle support, wherein the hydrogen peroxide decomposition catalyst comprises (i) polyvinylphosphonic acid and (ii) cerium.

Abstract: Aryl-aryl coupled polymers are manufactured using a water-soluble noble metal catalyst. The hydrophilicity of the catalyst facilitates the separation of the catalyst from the polymer product. The method can be generally carried out by preparing a reaction medium comprising an aqueous phase and an organic phase. A water-soluble noble metal catalyst is dispersed in the aqueous phase. A base is also dispersed in the aqueous phase. An aryl-aryl coupled polymer is formed in the reaction medium by (i) adding at least one polymerizable monomer to the reaction mixture; and (ii) mixing the aqueous phase with the organic phase to cause polymerization of the monomer through an aryl-aryl coupling reaction. The polymer has a greater solubility in the organic phase than the aqueous phase. Allowing the organic phase to separate from the aqueous phase separates the water soluble catalyst from the polymer. The reaction can be used to manufacture high molecular weight polymers (e.g.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition which can be cured by visible light and whose cured product is not colored or little colored, said composition comprising a phosphine oxide compound represented by the following general formula (1) (wherein R1 represents alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl, substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted aralkenyl; and R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and R9, which may be the same or different, each represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, alkyl, alkenyl, substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted aralkenyl, and two adjacent groups among R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and R9 may form a hydrocarbon ring together with the two carbon atoms adjacent thereto) and an unsaturated compound.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to surface functionalization of polymeric fibers. Surface biofunctionalization is achieved by covalent conjugation of biofunctional igands and/or cell growth factors that are crucial for cell attachment, proliferation and functions. Biofunctional fibers could be fabricated into three-dimensional scaffolds. Polymer fibers described here comprise of biocompatible polymers that are either biodegradable ornon-biodegradable. This patent also describes a series of new biodegradable polyphosphoramidates for the processing of biodegradable fibers. Scaffolds made of non-biodegradable functional fibers could be used for in vitro cell culture (for example, ex vivo cell expansion), while biodegradable functional fibers could be fabricated into tissue engineering scaffolds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a production method including step 1 of using a specified organic hydroxy compound (1) and a phosphating agent (2) at a specified ratio and adding the phosphating agent (2) to a reaction system containing the organic hydroxy compound (1), the temperature of the reaction system is kept at 0° C. to 100° C. from the start to the end of the addition of the phosphating agent (2), and step (II) of using the polymerizable phosphate composition obtained in the step (I) and containing the phosphate and the polymerization inhibitor in such a condition that they are heated to a predetermined temperature to undergo a polymerization reaction to obtain a phosphate polymer.

Abstract: An organic-inorganic composite particle containing an inorganic particle having a plurality of polymer particles attached to the inorganic particle and a polymer layer encapsulating the attached polymer particles. A process is provided for the organic-inorganic composite particle. The organic-inorganic composite particle is useful in the preparation of dried coatings that have improved hiding, whiteness, or gloss.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oxonium salts having [(Ro)3O]+ cations and sulfonium salts having [(Ro)3S]+ cations, where Ro denotes straight-chain or branched alkyl groups having 1-8 C atoms or phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by Ro, ORo, N(Ro)2, CN or halogen, and anions selected from the group of [PFx(CyF2y+1?zHz)6?x]? anions, where 2?x?5, 1?y?8 and 0?z?2y+1, or anions selected from the group of [BFn(CN)4?n]? anions, where n=0, 1 , 2 or 3, or anions selected from the group of [(Rf1SO2)2N]? anions or anions selected from the group of [BFwRf24?w]? anions, to processes for the preparation thereof, and to the use thereof, in particular for the preparation of ionic liquids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel phosphorus-containing compounds with polymeric chains, and methods of making and using the same. In part, subject compositions containing phosphorus-containing compounds with polymeric chains and a therapeutic agent, and methods of making and using the same, are described. Certain of the subject compositions exhibit reverse thermal gelation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to halogen-free, oligomeric or polymeric phosphonic acids made up of units of the general formula (I) —[(O)m—{R1(X)n(Y)o}pR1(X)q]r—[(O)s—R5(X)t]v—??(I), where: X is —P?O(OH)2, Y is carbonyl or sulfonyl, R1, R5 are, independently of one another, divalent or polyvalent, substituted or unsubstituted, heteroatom-free or heteroatom- comprising aromatic radicals, m, o, s are each, independently of one another, 0 or 1, n, q, t are each, independently of one another, 0 or an integer from 1 to 8, with n and s not simultaneously being 0, r, v are each, independently of one another, from 0 to 1, with the sum of r and v being from 0.95 to 1.

Abstract: A PBI compound includes imidazole nitrogens at least a portion of which are substituted with an organic-inorganic hybrid moiety. At least 85% of the imidazole nitrogens may be substituted. The organic-inorganic hybrid moiety may be an organosilane moiety, for example, (R)Me2SiCH2— where R is selected from among methyl, phenyl, vinyl, and allyl. The PBI compound may exhibit similar thermal properties in comparison to the unsubstituted PBI. The PBI compound may exhibit a solubility in an organic solvent greater than the solubility of the unsubstituted PBI. The PBI compound may be included in separatory media. A substituted PBI synthesis method may include providing a parent PBI in a less than 5 wt % solvent solution. Substituting may occur at about room temperature and/or at about atmospheric pressure. Substituting may use at least 5 equivalents in relation to the imidazole nitrogens to be substituted or, preferably, about 15.

Abstract: An organic material having a 6-member ring structure represented by the following formulae (I), wherein: ring A, ring B, and ring C each include substituted or un-substituted aromatic rings comprising 6 to 60 carbon atoms, or substituted or un-substituted heteroaromatic rings comprising 4 to 60 carbon atoms, and ring A and ring C form a fused aromatic or heteroaromatic structure; X is a carbon atom, a nitrogen atom, a sulfur atom, a silicon atom, an oxygen atom, a phosphorus atom, a selenium atom, or a germanium atom.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a passivating material suitable for passivating a metal surface. The passivating material comprises a polymer which comprises (a) at least one nitro group, and/or pyridine group, and/or phenolic hydroxyl group; and (b) at least one group selected from a phosphorous-containing group and/or a carboxylic acid group, wherein the at least one phosphorous-containing group is selected from a phosphate, a phosphite, or a non-nitrogen substituted phosphonate.

Abstract: Novel biodegradable phosphoester polyamines are disclosed. The biodegradable phosphoester polyamines may be utilized as cross-linkers for sprayable compositions which may be used as tissue adhesives or sealants.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin contains a polymer, and the polymer includes a divalent phosphate residue having a spiro ring, represented by formula (1), in a molecule and has a number average molecular weight of at least 2,000: wherein R1 is independently selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an aliphatic hydrocarbon group having the carbon number of 1 to 20, an aromatic hydrocarbon group having the carbon number of 1 to 20, and a nitro group; p and q are integers satisfying p+q=0 to 16; X independently represents oxygen, sulfur, selenium, or an unshared electron pair; Y is independently selected from oxygen, sulfur, and a methylene group; and n and m are integers satisfying n+m=0 to 4.

Abstract: Anion-conducing polymers and membranes with enhanced stability to aqueous alkali include a polymer backbone with attached sulfonium, phosphazenium, phosphazene, and guanidinium residues. Compositions also with enhanced stability to aqueous alkali include a support embedded with sulfonium, phosphazenium, and guanidinium salts.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions (small molecules, oligomers and polymers) that can be used to modify charge transport across a nanocrystal surface or within a nanocrystal-containing matrix, as well as methods for making and using the novel compositions.

Abstract: Compounds having the formulas below. Each R1 is an aromatic-containing group. Each R2 is methyl, phenyl, alkyl, perfluoroalkyl, and trifluoromethyl. M is an alkali metal, and n is a positive integer. A thermoset made by curing a mixture comprising a curing agent and the below phthalonitrile monomer. A method of: reacting a bis(fluorophenyl)phenylphosphine oxide with an excess of an aromatic diol in the presence of an alkali metal carbonate to form the oligomer below.

Abstract: Methods for efficient preparation of drug-polymer (or oligomer) conjugates which are useful in the preparation of particles, including microparticles and nanoparticles, for delivery of the drug in vivo for therapeutic applications. The invention additionally provides certain drug-polymer and drug-oligomer conjugates which are useful in the preparation of particles for delivery of the drug in vivo. The invention also provides nanoparticles of this invention prepared by nanoprecipitation using drug-polymer/oligomer conjugates of the invention. The drug conjugates are formed during polymerization of the polymer or oligomer in which the drug is employed as an initiator of the polymerization of the monomers which form the polymer and/or oligomer. More specifically, the drug conjugates are formed by ring-opening polymerization of cyclic monomers in the presence of an appropriate ring-opening polymerization catalyst and the initiator (the drug).

Abstract: A membrane is provided that is formed from a composition. The composition comprises a polyarylene ether polymer or copolymer comprising a zwitterion; or comprises a polyarylene polymer or copolymer comprising a zwitterion.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a series of new polycationic biodegradable polyphosphoramidates. Process for making the polymers, compositions containing these polymers and bioactive ligands to enhance the cellular uptake ad intracellular trafficking, articles and methods for delivery of drugs and genes using these polymers are described. A gene delivery system based on these polymers is prepared by complex coacervation of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) with polymers. Targeting ligands and molecules that could facilitate gene transfer can be conjugated to polymers to achieve selective and enhanced gene delivery. The current invention also provides a complex composition with buffering capacity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compositions uniquely comprising combinations of different grades and/or type of epoxy resins and phosphoric acid into stable, water dispersion, epoxy phosphate ester copolymers. Aqueous thermosetting coating compositions, based on the novel epoxy phosphate ester resins, have the ability to reduce the requirements of curing temperature and time. The resultant coating films have superior protective properties, film properties, and wider applications than the conventional epoxy phosphate ester resins.

Abstract: The present invention provides an undercoat solution including a radical-polymerizable compound having a phosphoric acid group, an ink-jet recording method including applying an undercoat solution containing a radical-polymerizable compound having a phosphoric acid group; partially curing the applied undercoat solution; and discharging an ink, which is curable by irradiation with an active energy ray, onto the partially cured undercoat solution to record an image, and an ink-jet recording device including an undercoat solution application unit which applies an undercoat solution containing a radical-polymerizable compound having a phosphoric acid group; an undercoat solution curing unit which partially cures the undercoat solution; and an image recording unit which discharges an ink onto the partially cured undercoat solution to record an image.

Abstract: An ink-jet ink is provided. The ink-jet ink includes a compound of formula (1) to form a cured film with high-flame retardancy.

Abstract: High refractive index, melt processable polyphosphonates and methods for preparing the same are provided. These polymers are particularly useful for optical and ophthalmic parts, such as lenses. A method of preparing optical and ophthalmic lenses by injection molding the polymers of the present invention into the form of the optical or ophthalmic lenses is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymers which contain certain triarylamine units of the Formula (1) The materials according to the invention exhibit a longer lifetime than materials in accordance with the prior art and therefore more suitable for use in polymeric organic light-emitting diodes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of platinum acetylide nonlinear optical chromophores which are liquid at room temperature. The viscosity of these liquid chromophores is low enough that they are easily processable into optical cells and can be used for nonlinear optical applications. The compounds remain liquids below room temperature, converting to a glass in the range of from about ?80° C. to ?100° C. Neat liquids have a high chromophore concentration (˜1 Mole/liter) making possible the development of optical devices requiring materials with a high chromophore concentration.

Abstract: Disclosed are a copolymer of a perfluoropolyether derivative and a photosensitive polymer, a composition for forming banks comprising the copolymer, and a method for forming banks using the composition. Also disclosed is an organic thin film transistor including the composition and an electronic device including the organic thin film transistor. The use of the copolymer may enable the formation of banks by a solution coating process. Because an organic thin film transistor including banks formed by the method may be fabricated without any degradation in the characteristics of the organic thin film transistor, improved electronic properties may be exhibited.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymeric phosphinic acids and their salts of the formula (I) where X is hydrogen or 1/m of a metal of valency m, or is a protonated nitrogen base, R1 and R2 are identical or different and are hydrogen, a carboxy group, a carboxylic acid derivative, an unsubstituted or substituted alkyl group having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, phenyl, benzyl, or alkyl-substituted aromatic systems, R3 and R4 may be identical or different and are an unsubstituted or substituted alkyl group having from 2 to 20 carbon atoms, or are OX, with the above meaning for X, and ? is the average number of monomer units. The invention further relates to a process for preparing the abovementioned compounds, and to their use.

Abstract: Featured are novel heterocycle substituted hydroquinones, aromatic copolymers and homopolymers bearing main and side chain polar pyridine units. These polymers exhibit good mechanical properties, high thermal and oxidative stability, high doping ability and high conductivity values. These novel polymers can be used in the preparation and application of MEA on PEMFC type single cells. The combination of the above mentioned properties indicate the potential of the newly prepared materials to be used as electrolytes in high temperature PEM fuel cells.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a biodegradable system for the controlled release of bioactive substances. This system comprises novel biodegradable and biocompatible polyphosphoesters that carry positive charges. Process for making these polyphosphoesters, compositions containing these polyphosphoesters and biologically active substances, articles and methods for delivery of drugs and genes using this system are described. A controlled gene delivery system based on these polyphosphoesters is prepared by complex coacervation of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) with polymers. The release rates can be manipulated by adjusting the charge ratios of polyphosphoesters to nucleic acids. This gene delivery system yields a higher gene expression in muscle when injected intramuscularly.

Abstract: Aryl-aryl coupled polymers are manufactured using a water-soluble noble metal catalyst. The hydrophilicity of the catalyst facilitates the separation of the catalyst from the polymer product. The method can be generally carried out by preparing a reaction medium comprising an aqueous phase and an organic phase. A water-soluble noble metal catalyst is dispersed in the aqueous phase. A base is also dispersed in the aqueous phase. An aryl-aryl coupled polymer is formed in the reaction medium by (i) adding at least one polymerizable monomer to the reaction mixture; and (ii) mixing the aqueous phase with the organic phase to cause polymerization of the monomer through an aryl-aryl coupling reaction. The polymer has a greater solubility in the organic phase than the aqueous phase. Allowing the organic phase to separate from the aqueous phase separates the water soluble catalyst from the polymer. The reaction can be used to manufacture high molecular weight polymers (e.g.

Abstract: A PBI compound includes imidazole nitrogens at least a portion of which are substituted with a moiety containing a carbonyl group, the substituted imidazole nitrogens being bonded to carbon of the carbonyl group. At least 85% of the nitrogens may be substituted. The carbonyl-containing moiety may include RCO—, where R is alkoxy or haloalkyl. The PBI compound may exhibit a first temperature marking an onset of weight loss corresponding to reversion of the substituted PBI that is less than a second temperature marking an onset of decomposition of an otherwise identical PBI compound without the substituted moiety. The PBI compound may be included in separatory media. A substituted PBI synthesis method may include providing a parent PBI in a less than 5 wt % solvent solution. Substituting may use more than 5 equivalents in relation to the imidazole nitrogens to be substituted.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of preparing linear polymers such as polyalkylene oxides containing a terminal amine in high purity. One preferred method includes reacting a polyalkylene oxide such as polyethylene glycol containing a terminal azide with a phosphine-based reducing agent such as triphenylphosphine or an alkali metal borohydride reducing agent such as sodium borohydride in a solvent to reflux. The resultant polymer-amines are of sufficient purity so that expensive and time consuming purification steps required for pharmaceutical grade polymers are avoided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-thrombogenic, physically well-tolerated polymer and its use for manufacturing sheaths and films as a component of therapeutic devices for preventing excessive cell proliferation. Furthermore, it relates to films made from the polymer as well as wrappings for medical devices such as stents. It also relates to medical devices that are enclosed by a film or wrapping according to the invention.

Abstract: A new family of high temperature thermoset resins having high glass transition temperatures and enhanced hygrothermal stability that are synthesized using inexpensive starting materials in essentially a single step process. A trifunctional aromatic, wherein at least one of the three functional groups comprises a halogen and the balance thereof comprises OH groups and wherein said aromatic has electron withdrawing properties, is polymerized using an excess of a diol.

Abstract: A PBI compound includes imidazole nitrogens at least a portion of which are substituted with an organic-inorganic hybrid moiety. At least 85% of the imidazole nitrogens may be substituted. The organic-inorganic hybrid moiety may be an organosilane moiety, for example, (R)Me2SiCH2— where R is selected from among methyl, phenyl, vinyl, and allyl. The PBI compound may exhibit similar thermal properties in comparison to the unsubstituted PBI. The PBI compound may exhibit a solubility in an organic solvent greater than the solubility of the unsubstituted PBI. The PBI compound may be included in separatory media. A substituted PBI synthesis method may include providing a parent PBI in a less than 5 wt % solvent solution. Substituting may occur at about room temperature and/or at about atmospheric pressure. Substituting may use at least 5 equivalents in relation to the imidazole nitrogens to be substituted or, preferably, about 15.

Abstract: A process for production of phenolic novolak which comprises the step of conducting heterogeneous reaction of a phenol with 0.40 to 0.93 mol of an aldehyde per mol of the phenol in the presence of at least 25 parts by mass of a phosphoric acid per 100 parts by mass of the phenol. This process can give in high yield phenolic novolak with the contents of monomeric and dimeric phenols and a degree of dispersion controlled.

Abstract: Provided is an aromatic polymer phosphonic acid derivative in which a phosphonic acid derivative group is directly bound to aromatic ring. Said aromatic polymer phosphonic acid derivative can be produced by brominating a specific aromatic polymer compound with a brominating agent, then acting thereon trialkyl phosphite in the presence of a nickel halide catalyst to give a phosphonic acid di-ester, and further, by hydrolyzing the di-ester. The aromatic polymer phosphonic acid derivative is excellent in radical resistance and used for a solid polymer type fuel cell.

Abstract: A polyphosphate polymer which includes both (i) ionic or ionizable moieties; and (ii) fluorine-containing moieties. Such polymers may be used as matrices for pharmaceuticals, as multilayer coatings for fuel cell membranes, as dopant for electrically conductive polymers, or as multilayer coatings for biomedical devices.

Abstract: There is disclosed a novel mixture of polyhydroxy phenolic curing agents, such as novolac resins blended with a mixture of mono, bis and tris hydroxyaryl phosphine oxides for co-curing epoxy resins and imparting flame resistance thereto. A preferred composition includes a mixture of monohydroxyaryl, bishydroxyaryl and trishydroxyaryl phosphine oxide and a benzoguanamine/phenol/formaldehyde terpolymer which is used along with an epoxy resin to produce flame-resistant printed wiring boards without the use of halogens.