Abstract: A polymer of formula (I): where: n is an integer from 10 to 5,000; m is an integer from 10 to 5,000; Ar1 and Ar3 are the same or different and are residues derived from a tetra-hydroxy aromatic monomer, the tetra-hydroxy aromatic monomer being wherein R is the same or different and is H or a C1-C8 alkyl, C2-C8 alkenyl or C3-C8 cycloalkyl group; and, Ar2 and Ar4 are the same or different and are residues derived from a tetra-halogenated aromatic monomer, the tetra-halogenated aromatic monomer being wherein X is F, Cl or Br, and R1 and R2 are the same or different and are wherein y is an integer from 1 to 8; with the proviso that when Ar1 is the same as Ar3 and Ar2 is the same as Ar4, R1 and R2 are not both —CN is useful as a material for gas separation, vapor separation, adsorbents or catalysis.

Abstract: The invention describes DOPA functionalized, branched, polyalkylene oxide materials that are useful as adhesives.

Abstract: The present application relates to a compound of a formula (I), to the use of this compound in an electronic device, and to an electronic device comprising one or more compounds of the formula (I). The invention furthermore relates to the preparation of the compound of the formula (I) and to a formulation comprising one or more compounds of the formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the formula (I), to the use of the compound in an electronic device, and to an electronic device comprising a compound of the formula (I). The present invention furthermore relates to a process for the preparation of a compound of the formula (I) and to a formulation comprising one or more compounds of the formula (I).

Abstract: Process for the oligomerization of hexafluoropropylene oxide (HFPO) in which the sum of the dimers, trimers, tetramers, pentamers and hexamers represents less than 20% of the weight of the polymerized HFPO, the oligomers other than the dimers, trimers, tetramers, pentamers and hexamers (the remaining oligomers) having an average molecular weight ranging between 1100 and 4000 g/mol, characterized in that the process comprises the steps of contacting hexafluoropropylene oxide (HFPO) at a temperature between ?30° C. to +50° C.

Abstract: A composite hydrogel comprises an amphiphilic triblock copolymer (ABA) and a loaded micelle bound by noncovalent interactions. The loaded micelle comprises a biologically active substance and an amphiphilic diblock copolymer (CD). The A blocks comprise a steroidal repeat unit (repeat unit 1) having both a backbone carbonate and a side chain bearing a steroid functional group. Each of the A blocks has a degree of polymerization of about 0.5 to about 4.0. The B block comprises a first poly(alkylene oxide) backbone. The C block comprises a second poly(alkylene oxide) backbone. The D block comprises a steroidal repeat unit (repeat unit 2) having both a backbone carbonate group and a side chain comprising a steroid functional group. The composite hydrogel is capable of controlled release of the biologically active substance.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a good epoxy resin composition for obtaining fiber-reinforced plastics. A production method for obtaining a fiber-reinforced composite material by impregnating a fiber assembly with an epoxy resin composition and then curing the epoxy resin composition, wherein the epoxy resin composition contains a component [A], a component [B] and a component [C] respectively satisfying the conditions described below. When the blending amount of the component [B] is set to b parts by mass and the blending amount of the component [C] is set to c parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the component [A] contained in the epoxy resin composition, formula (2) is satisfied within the range of formula (1), formula (4) is satisfied within the range of formula (3), and formula (6) is satisfied within the range of formula (5).

Abstract: The invention relates to novel multifunctional dendrimer structures with a high loading capacity. Said dendrimer structures include a nucleus having at least a first generation or an end generation covalently bonded thereto. The first generation is formed by at least two of the following structures, namely: a spacer, a load, a branching element. In addition, a plurality of sequences (known as intermediary generations) with at least two of the aforementioned structures can be joined to the first generation. The terminal generation is formed by at least three of the following structures, namely: a spacer, a load, a branching element and a terminal.

Abstract: Crosslinked polybenzoxazines obtained by crosslinking a monofunctional first benzoxazine monomer and a multifunctional second benzoxazine monomer with a crosslinkable compound, an electrolyte membrane including the same, a method of preparing the electrolyte membrane, a fuel cell including the electrolyte membrane having the crosslinked polybenzoxazines using the method. The crosslinked polybenzoxazines have strong acid trapping capability, improved mechanical properties, and excellent chemical stability as it does not melt in polyphosphoric acid. Even as the amount of impregnated proton carrier and the temperature are increased, mechanical and chemical stability is highly maintained, and thus the electrolyte membrane can be effectively used for fuel cells at a high temperature.

Abstract: A stable solution of the polymer prepared from N,O-heterocyclic compound and its preparing method are provided, wherein the stable solution is prepared by making the N,O-heterocyclic compound of formulae I or II carry out a ring-opening polymerization: wherein R1 to R3, W1, W2, m, n, p and q are as defined in the specification. The stable solution can be used as a hardener for curing epoxy resin.

Abstract: The invention provides a polymer comprising (i) a first water-soluble polymer segment that is covalently attached, either directly or through one or more atoms, to a first oxygen atom that is covalently attached to a linking carbon atom; (ii) a second water-soluble polymer segment is covalently attached, either directly or through one or more atoms, to a second oxygen atom that is covalently attached to the linking carbon atom; and (iii) a reactive group that is covalently attached, either directly or through one or more atoms, to the linking carbon atom. The invention also provides, among other things, methods for preparing polymers, conjugates, pharmaceutical compositions and the like.

Abstract: A method for producing a biodegradable polyoxyalkylene derivative, includes: reacting a biodegradable polyoxyalkylene compound represented by the formula (1) as defined herein with a compound represented by one of the formulae (I) to (IV) as defined herein in a presence of an alkaline solid salt, the biodegradable polyoxyalkylene derivative being represented by the formula (2) as defined herein.

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: A thermosetting composition includes 30 to 70% by mass of a compound represented by Formula (1) below and 70 to 30% by mass of a compound represented by Formula (2) below: In Formulae (1) and (2), R1, R2, R3 and R4 may be the same or different from one another and are each selected independently with respect to each molecule of the compounds from the group consisting of —H, —CH3, —C(CH3)3 and a group represented by Formula (i) below: In Formula (i), Y is selected from the group consisting of —O—, —CH2— and —C(CH3)2—. This thermosetting composition including such benzoxazine compounds exhibits excellent solvent solubility, heat resistance and flame retardance. Thus, the composition may be provided as a thermosetting material and a varnish thereof.

Abstract: Substituted selenophene monomers, and polymers and copolymers having units derived from a substituted selenophene are disclosed. Also provided are methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides copolymers of 2-substituted-2-oxazolines possessing two or three reactive functional groups which are also chemically orthogonal. The copolymers described may be random copolymers, block copolymers or a mixture of random and block copolymer configurations. Furthermore, the present disclosure provides novel methods for synthesizing the above polymers and for conjugating to molecules such as targeting, diagnostic and therapeutic agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to reactive, urea-bonded alkoxysilanes based on polyether block copolymers reacted with diisocyanate, said copolymers being of the structure B-An in which the central block B consists of polyoxytetramethylene, polyoxyethylene, polybutadiene, polyisoprene, polyacrylate, polymethacrylate, polyamide, polyurethane or polyester units and the blocks A consist of polyoxypropylene units, and to a method for producing such alkoxysilanes. Preparations containing one or more urea-bonded alkoxysilanes can be used as an adhesive, sealant or coating agent.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to polymers, crosslinked polymers, functionalized polymers, nanoparticles, and functionalized nanoparticles and methods of making and using same. In one aspect, the invention relates to degradable polymer and degradable nanoparticles. In one aspect, the invention relates to methods of preparing degradable nanoparticles and, more specifically, methods of controlling particle size during the preparation of degradable nanoparticles. In one aspect, the degradable nanoparticles are useful for complexing, delivering, and releasing payloads, including pharmaceutically active payloads. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: Provided herein are polymeric ?-hydroxy aldehyde or ?-hydroxy ketone reagents which can be conjugated to amine-containing compounds to form stable conjugates in a single-step reaction. In selected embodiments, the polymeric reagent itself incorporates an internal proton-abstracting (basic) functional group, to promote more efficient reaction. The substituent is appropriately situated, via a linker if necessary, to position the group for proton abstraction, preferably providing a 4- or 5-bond spacing between the abstracting atom and the hydrogen atom on the ?-carbon. Also provided are methods of using the reagents and stable, solubilized conjugates of the reagents with biologically active compounds. In preferred embodiments, the polymeric component of the reagent or conjugate is a polyethylene glycol.

Abstract: A polymer compound comprising a residue of a compound represented by the following formula (0): wherein Ar0 represents a substituent such as a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, an aryl group and the like, or a group represented by the following formula (A), at least two Ar0s are groups represented by the following formula (A), R0 represents a substituent such as an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, an aryl group and the like, l and m represent an integer of 0 to 3, wherein A0 represents —N? or —C(R2)?. R2 represents a substituent such as a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, an aryl group and the like.

Abstract: There is provided an electroactive material having Formula I wherein: Q is the same or different at each occurrence and can be O, S, Se, Te, NR, SO, SO2, or SiR3; R is the same or different at each occurrence and can be hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, alkenyl, or alkynyl; and R1 through R6 are the same or different and can be hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, halogen, hydroxyl, aryloxy, alkoxy, alkenyl, alkynyl, amino, alkylthio, phosphino, silyl, —COR, —COOR, —PO3R2, —OPO3R2, or CN.

Abstract: A problem to be solved by the invention is to provide a novel epoxy resin exhibiting excellent performance with respect to heat resistance and low thermal expansibility of a cured product, a curable composition using the same, and a cured product having excellent heat resistance and low thermal expansibility. The curable composition contains an epoxy compound and a curing agent as essential components, a calixarene-type novel epoxy compound being used as the epoxy compound. The novel epoxy compound has a resin structure represented by structural formula 1 below (in the formula, R1s each independently represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, or an alkoxy group, and n is a repeat unit and an integer of 2 to 10).

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an optical film exhibiting a preferable wavelength dispersion and capable of being formed comparatively thinly. The present invention is an optical film containing the repeating unit represented by the following general formula (II). In the formula (II), A, A?, B, and B? each denote a substituent, a, a?, b, and b? denote the number of substituents of the corresponding A, A?, B, and B?. A, A?, B and B? each independently denote a halogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. R1 and R2 denote a halogen, an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and the like. X denotes —CO—, —SO2—, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymers comprising a repeating unit of the formula (I), and their use in electronic devices. The polymers according to the invention have excellent 5 solubility in organic solvents and excellent film-forming properties. In addition, high charge carrier mobilities and high temperature stability of the emission color are observed, if the polymers according to the invention are used in polymer light emitting diodes (PLEDs).

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for pretargeting delivery of therapeutic agents. In preferred embodiments, the pretargeting method comprises: a) administering a bispecific antibody with a first binding site for a disease-associated antigen and a hapten on a targetable construct; b) administering a targetable construct comprising at least one therapeutic agent. In preferred embodiments, the bispecific antibody is made by the dock-and-lock (DNL) technique. In a more preferred embodiment, the targetable construct comprises one or more SN-38 moieties.

Abstract: A curable resin comprising a compound having the structure (I): wherein each carbon 2, together with either its carbon 1 or carbon 3, arc members of a fused cycloaliphatic ring, and when carbon 1 is a member of the ring so is N, and wherein each of the aliphatic or aromatic ring-member carbons may either be members of further fused cycloaliphatic rings or be bonded to a group selected from H or linear or branched C1 to C5 alkyl.

Abstract: An electrolyte membrane includes a cross-linked reaction product of a benzoxazine monomer and a cross-linkable compound. The electrolyte membrane is impregnated with 300 to 600 parts by weight of phosphoric acid based on 100 parts by weight of the electrolyte membrane, and has a yield strain 0.5% or less, and a yield stress 0.3 MPa or less. The cross-linked material has a strong acid trapping ability with respect to the benzoxazine compound and excellent mechanical properties due to a cross-linkage. Also, the solubility of the cross-linked material in polyphosphoric acid is low, thereby showing excellent chemical stability. Accordingly, when the cross-linked material is used, an electrolyte membrane having an excellent liquid supplementing ability and excellent mechanical and chemical stability at a high temperature can be obtained.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of polyether alcohols by reacting at least one alkylene oxide with at least one unsaturated starter having at least one active hydrogen atom per molecule under basic catalysis, that the alkoxylation is carried out in at least two stages, in stage (I) the alkoxylation of the starter or starters being carried out with not more than 10 mol of alkylene oxide per mole of starter with a catalyst concentration of not more than 0.0085 mol of basic catalyst per mole and in stage (II) and the optionally following stages, the alkoxylated starter or starters from stage (I) being reacted with further alkylene oxide at a catalyst concentration of at least 0.01 mol of basic catalyst per mole of starter.

Abstract: A process for preparing polyoxymethylene homopolymers or copolymers (7) by homopolymerization or copolymerization of trioxane, starting from methanol (1), in which methanol (1) is oxidized in a first reactor in a first production plant (A) to give an aqueous formaldehyde-comprising stream (2) which is fed to a second production plant (B) in which pure trioxane (6) is obtained and removal of low boilers (5) by distillation is carried out and the pure trioxane (6) is fed to a third production plant (C) in which it is homopolymerized or copolymerized to form polyoxymethylene homopolymers or copolymers (7), wherein the low boiler stream (5) from the low boiler removal column (K 2) is recycled to the feed stream into the first reactor in the first production plant (A), is proposed.

Abstract: Provided is a polymerizable compound represented by the following general formula (ca-1) or (cb-1): wherein the variables in the formulae are defined in the specification.

Abstract: A polyether is synthesized by ring opening polymerization of an alkylene oxide with an initiator having at least one hydroxyl group, in the presence of a double metal cyanide complex catalyst, then a powder of an inorganic adsorbent containing at least 50 vol % of fine particles having a particle size of at most 26 ?m and further containing at least 90 vol % of fine particles having a particle size of at most 44 ?m, is added to the crude polyether, and a metal derived from the above double metal cyanide complex catalyst is adsorbed on the powder, followed by separating the powder from the crude polyether.

Abstract: Process for preparing polyether alcohols by polymerization by means of double metal cyanide catalysts (DMC catalysts), characterized in that, before or during the polymerization, one or more, optionally mixed additives consisting of compounds having one or more hydridic hydrogen atoms bonded to one silicon atom are added to the reaction mixture.

Abstract: A benzoxazine-based monomer, a polymer thereof, an electrode for a fuel cell including the same, an electrolyte membrane for a fuel cell including the same, and a fuel cell using the same. The aromatic ring may contain up to 2 nitrogens within the ring. Single ring and fused ring substituents are attached to the pendent nitrogen. The ring substituents may be heterocyclic.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an optical film exhibiting a preferable wavelength dispersion and capable of being formed comparatively thinly. The present invention is an optical film containing the repeating unit represented by the following general formula (II). In the formula (II), A, A?, B, and B? each denote a substituent, a, a?, b, and b? denote the number of substituents of the corresponding A, A?, B, and B?. A, A?, B and B? each independently denote a halogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. R1 and R2 denote a halogen, an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and the like. X denotes —CO—, —SO2—, and the like.

Abstract: Methods, compositions and articles of manufacture involving soluble conjugated polymers are provided. The conjugated polymers have a sufficient density of polar substituents to render them soluble in a polar medium, for example water and/or methanol. The conjugated polymer may desirably comprise monomers which alter its conductivity properties. In some embodiments, the inventors have provided cationic conjugated polymers (CCPs) comprising both solubilizing groups and conductive groups, resulting in conductive conjugated polymers soluble in polar media. The different solubility properties of these polymers allow their deposition in solution in multilayer formats with other conjugated polymers. Also provided are articles of manufacture comprising multiple layers of conjugated polymers having differing solubility characteristics. Embodiments of the invention are described further herein.

Abstract: A highly heat-conductive epoxy resin composition, which comprises epoxy resin in a liquid state at room temperature, a latent curing agent, a highly heat-conductive filler, and a non-ionic surfactant, where preferably the latent curing agent is mixed with a portion of the epoxy resin in a liquid state at room temperature to form a master batch, can keep a relatively low viscosity, even if a large amount of the filler is contained, and can be cured at a relatively low temperature for a short time, and has a distinguished storage stability as one-component composition.

Abstract: Improved methods are described for solid-phase synthesis of morpholino oligomers, in which a protected morpholino ring nitrogen is deprotected between coupling steps using a heterocyclic amine salt in a trifluoroethanol-containing solvent, where the salt is a salt of a heterocyclic amine, having a pKa in the range of 1-4 in its protonated form, with an acid selected from a sulfonic acid, trifluoroacetic acid, and hydrochloric acid. Examples are 3-chloropyridinium methanesulfonate (CPM) and 4-cyanopyridinium trifluoroacetate (CYTFA).

Abstract: A high yield and high productivity processes for preparing 3-hydroxyglutaronitrile by reacting an epihalohydrin or a 4-halo-3-hydroxy-butanenitrile, or analogous compound containing a different leaving group, with cyanide (CN—) in the presence of water and an ionic liquid. The use of an ionic liquid as a cosolvent with water results in increased productivity and selectivity.

Abstract: Oxymethylene polymers having a bimodal distribution or having a distribution of higher modality and having a targeted content of a low molecular weight fraction of from 1 to 5 percent by mass are described. Moldings of these polymers are distinguished by high low-temperature notched impact strength associated with a high modulus of elasticity.

Abstract: Bioabsorbable macromer compositions are provided including a polymeric component possessing a lipid segment which enhances the affinity of the macromer composition to targeted tissue. In some embodiments, the polymeric component can be combined with a second component. The resulting bioabsorbable macromer composition can be employed as an adhesive or sealant for medical/surgical uses.

Abstract: A naphthoxazine benzoxazine-based monomer is represented by Formula 1 below: In Formula 1, R2 and R3 or R3 and R4 are linked to each other to form a group represented by Formula 2 below, and R5 and R6 or R6 and R7 are linked to each other to form a group represented by Formula 2 below, In Formula 2, * represents the bonding position of R2 and R3, R3 and R4, R5 and R6, or R6 and R7 of Formula 1. A polymer is formed by polymerizing the naphthoxazine benzoxazine-based monomer, an electrode for a fuel cell includes the polymer, an electrolyte membrane for a fuel cell includes the polymer, and a fuel cell uses the electrode.

Abstract: Provided is a polymerizable compound represented by the following general formula (ca-1) or (cb-1): wherein the variables in the formulae are defined in the specification.

Abstract: A processing agent for processing urethane elastomer fibers contains a disperse medium of a specified kind having mineral oil as its principal component and a dispersoid of a specified kind including aliphatic ester compound. The disperse medium is 80-99.99% by mass and the dispersoid is 0.01-20% by mass for a total of 100% by mass. The average particle size of the dispersoid is prepared to be in the range of 0.01-500 ?m as measured by a specified measuring method.

Abstract: This invention relates to the production of poly(trimethylene carbonate) glycol via the polymerization of trimethylene carbonate employing one or more acidic ion exchange resin catalysts in the presence of a solvent. The products formed are substantially free of these catalysts.

Abstract: The present invention related to particles and composite particles, their uses and a novel process for producing them from alkoxysilyl-group-carrying alkoxylation products.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide an epoxy resin curing agent which has a favorable pot life and good storage stability as a curing agent for epoxy resins and from which an epoxy resin cured product having good water resistance and hardness is obtained through curing. The present invention is an epoxy resin curing agent containing a secondary or tertiary branched thiol compound having a substituent on a carbon atom at the ?-position to a thiol group, and is also an epoxy resin composition comprising a polyvalent epoxy compound and the epoxy resin curing agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process of preparing regioregular polymers, in particular head-to-tail (HT) poly-(3-substituted) thiophenes or selenophenes with high regioregularity and defined molecular weight, to novel polymers prepared by this process, to the use of the novel polymers as semiconductors or charge transport materials in optical, electrooptical or electronic devices including field effect transistors (FETs), electroluminescent, photovoltaic and sensor devices, and to FETs and other semiconducting components or materials comprising the novel polymers.

Abstract: The invention provides B-sides of urethane formulations, wherein the B-sides comprise both alcohol and epoxy moieties. Also provided are urethane formulations comprising the B-side of the invention, as well as A-sides comprising isocyanate molecules.

Abstract: Provided are a secondary battery, a battery module, and a battery pack, which have improved safety. Particularly, since a bulletproof material is disposed on the inside and/or the outside of an exterior part, even when a conductive needle-shaped member penetrates a secondary battery, heating, burning, discharge of evaporated electrolyte, and electrical contact between the needle-shaped member and an electrode can be prevented, thereby improving safety of the secondary battery, the battery module, and the battery pack.

Abstract: A composition comprising a particulate Solid, an organic medium and a compound with an alkyleneoxy compound with an inorganic acidic polar head group (Z), wherein the compound is defined by Formula (1) and salts thereof: U—(Y)x-T-N(G)r(B—Z)q (Formula 1) wherein U is independently R?—N—(C)-T?-O—, or R—O—; R or R? may be the same or different and are independently H or C1-50-optionally substituted hydrocarbyl, or hydrocarbonyl group (acyl group), or the residue of an epoxide, or the residue of an optionally substituted (meth) acrylic ester or amide group; Y is C2-4-alkyleneoxy; T or T? is independently C2-4 alkylene; B is an alkylene group, such as, methylene; Z is an inorganic acidic polar head group, such as, a sulphur or phosphorus acidic polar head group; G and G? may be the same or different and are independently H or C1-50-optionally substituted hydrocarbyl or C1-50-optionally substituted hydrocarbyl or hydrocarbonyl group or the residue of an epoxide, or the residue of an optionally substituted (meth) ac