Abstract: Described herein are zirconium oxychloride clusters comprising zirconium oxychloride and a basic amino acid. Personal care compositions comprising the same, and methods of making and using the same are also described.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel aluminum-containing compound, a method of preparing the aluminum-containing compound, a precursor composition for forming a film including the aluminum-containing precursor compound, and a method of forming an aluminum-containing film using the precursor composition for forming a film.

Abstract: Compositions and methods relating to compositions that include metal-organic frameworks are generally described. In some embodiments, branched nanoparticles made at least in part of metal-organic frameworks are described. In some embodiments, the morphology and size of the branched nanoparticles are controlled by the presence of a chemical modulator during synthesis.

Abstract: A variety of amphiphobic porous materials are provided. The materials can include a variety of porous frameworks that have an outer surface functionalized by a plurality of perfluoroalkyl moieties. By careful selection of appropriate perfluoralkyl moieties, hydrophobic properties can be imparted to the exterior surface of the porous materials without significantly impacting the wetting properties of the porous interior. This can be used to create a variety of highly amphiphobic porous materials. Methods of making and using the amphiphobic porous materials are also provided.

Abstract: Compositions comprising metal organic frameworks and related methods and uses are generally provided, including use in selective carbonylation of heterocyclic compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process to prepare alkylaluminoxanes by reaction of alkylaluminium with a substituted allylic alcohol of the formula wherein each R1 and R2 independently are an aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon group, and R3, R4, and R5 each independently may be the same hydrocarbon group as R1 and R2 or a hydrogen atom in the presence of an inert organic solvent. Additionally, it relates to the alkylaluminoxanes obtainable by the above process and their use.

Abstract: A nanostructure and method for assembly thereof are disclosed. An exemplary nanostructure includes a photocatalytic nanoparticle; a first tier of metal nanoparticles, each metal nanoparticle of the first tier being linked about the photocatalytic nanoparticle; and a second tier of metal nanoparticles, each metal nanoparticle of the second tier being linked to one of the metal nanoparticles of the first tier and located a distance from the photocatalytic nanoparticle greater than a distance between a metal nanoparticle of the first tier and the photocatalytic nanoparticle.

Abstract: A vanadium dioxide coating for intelligent temperature control is formed by mixing a vanadium dioxide powder slurry, a polymer emulsion, and coating additives, and then coating the mixture onto a substrate. The vanadium dioxide powdery slurry comprises vanadium dioxide composite powders and a dispersion medium, the composite powders comprising vanadium dioxide nanopowders having a chemical composition of V1?xMxO2, and the surface of the vanadium dioxide nanopowders being attached to organic modified long-chain molecules, wherein M is a doped element, and 0?x?0.5. Through using the vanadium dioxide powders and the slurry thereof having an organic modified surface, the coating has higher visible light transmittance, can almost completely screen ultraviolet rays, and simultaneously intelligently adjust infrared rays.

Abstract: Coating a metallic surface with at least one of a pretreatment composition prior to organic coating, with a passivation composition without intent for subsequent organic coating, with a pretreatment primer composition, with a primer composition, with a paint composition and with an electrocoating composition, wherein the coating composition includes particles on a base of at least one layered double hydroxide (LDH) phase characterized by the general formula [M2+(1±0.5)?x(M3+,M4+)x(OH)2±0.75]An?x/n.mH2O.

Abstract: The metal pigment of the present invention has a structure in which an organic carboxylic acid metal salt is adhered onto metal particles, and may also have a structure in which a first compound is adhered onto the metal particles, and the organic carboxylic acid metal salt is adhered onto the first compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing an MOF solid of a crystallised and porous aluminium aromatic azocarboxylate, in a non-aqueous organic medium. The invention also relates to solids made up of metal-organic frameworks (MOF) of aluminium aromatic azocarboxylates capable of being obtained by the method of the invention, as well as to the uses thereof for the storage of liquid or gaseous molecules, for selective separation of gas and for catalysis.

Abstract: A crosslinker composition including a spread crosslinker for treating a subterranean formation is provided along with methods of sealing a subterranean formation including introducing a crosslinkable fluid, the crosslinkable fluid containing a spread crosslinker and a crosslinkable component, into a subterranean formation.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides catalysts for the carbonylation of heterocycles. The inventive catalysts feature metal-ligand complexes having cationic functional groups tethered to the ligand, wherein the tethered cationic groups are associated with anionic metal carbonyl species. The invention also provides methods of using the inventive catalysts to affect the ring opening carbonylation of epoxides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tris(dialkylamide)aluminum compound, and a method for producing an aluminum-containing thin film using the aluminum compound, the tris(dialkylamide)aluminum compound being represented by the formula (1): wherein R represents a linear alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; and R1, R2 and R3 may be the same as, or different from each other, and each independently represents hydrogen atom, or a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or R1, R2 and R3 may be joined together to form a ring, with the proviso that the compounds in which two or more of R1, R2 and R3 are hydrogen atoms are excluded, and three dialkylamide ligands may be the same as, or different from each other.

Abstract: Metal alkyl-arene having general formula (I) or (Ia): M (?6-arene)2AlqXrRs (I) M (?6-arene)AlqXrRs (Ia) wherein: —M represents zirconium (Zr), hafnium (Hf), or mixtures thereof, preferably zirconium; —arene represents a benzene, or a benzene 10 substituted with from 1 to 6 linear or branched C1-C6 alkyl groups, or mixtures thereof; —X represents a halogen atom selected from chlorine, bromine, fluorine, iodine, preferably chlorine; —R represents a linear or branched C1-C15 alkyl group; —q is a number ranging from 2 to 6, preferably 3 for a metal alkyl-arene having general formula (I), 2 for a metal alkyl-arene having general formula (Ia); —r is a number ranging from 1 to 20, preferably 9 for a metal alkyl-arene having general formula (I), 6 for a metal alkyl-arene having general formula (Ia); —s is a number ranging from 1 to 6, preferably 2. Said metal alkyl-arene can be advantageously used for the preparation of solid components of catalysts for the (co)polymerization of ?-olefins.

Abstract: Processes for making a photovoltaic layer on a substrate by depositing a first layer of an ink onto the substrate, wherein the ink contains one or more compounds having the formula MB(ER)3, wherein MB is In, Ga, or Al, E is S or Se, and depositing a second layer of one or more copper chalcogenides or a CIGS material.

Abstract: A crosslinker composition including a spread crosslinker for treating a subterranean formation is provided along with methods of sealing a subterranean formation including introducing a crosslinkable fluid, the crosslinkable fluid containing a spread crosslinker and a crosslinkable component, into a subterranean formation.

Abstract: This invention relates to a range of compounds, inks and compositions used to make materials for photovoltaics, including solar cells. In particular, this invention relates to inks containing precursor compounds, as well as the precursor compounds, and materials for preparing photovoltaic layers. The precursor compounds and inks contain compounds having the formula MB(ER)3 wherein MB is In, Ga or Al, which can be deposited and converted to a material form.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and articles using a range of compounds, polymeric compounds, and compositions used to prepare semiconductor and optoelectronic materials and devices including thin film and band gap materials for photovoltaic applications including devices and systems for energy conversion and solar cells. In particular, this invention relates to polymeric precursor compounds and precursor materials for preparing photovoltaic layers. A compound may contain repeating units {MA(ER)(ER)} and {MB(ER)(ER)}, wherein each MA is Cu, each MB is In or Ga, each E is S, Se, or Te, and each R is independently selected, for each occurrence, from alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, alkenyl, amido, silyl, and inorganic and organic ligands.

Abstract: Disclosed are titanium-tetrahydroaluminates precursors, their method of manufacture, and their use in the deposition of titanium-aluminum-containing films. The disclosed precursors have the formulae Ti(AlH4)3—X, Ti(AlH4)2L and Ti(AlH4)L2. The disclosed precursors may be used to deposit pure titanium-aluminum (TiAl), titanium-aluminum nitride (TiAlN), titanium-aluminum carbide (TiAlC), titanium-aluminum carbonitride (TiAlCN), titanium-aluminum silicide ((TiAl)Si), titanium-aluminum siliconitride ((TiAl)SiN), titanium-aluminum boron ((TiAl)B), titanium-aluminum boron nitride ((TiAl)BN), or titanium-aluminum oxide (TiAlO). or any other titanium-aluminum-containing films. The titanium-aluminum-containing films may be deposited using the disclosed precursors in thermal and/or plasma-enhanced CVD, ALD, pulse CVD or any other type of depositions methods.

Abstract: Metal alkyl-arene having general formula (I) or (Ia): M (?6-arene)2Al1XrRs (I) M (?6-arene)AlqXrRs (Ia) wherein: —M represents zirconium (Zr), hafnium (Hf), or mixtures thereof, preferably zirconium; —arene represents a benzene, or a benzene 10 substituted with from 1 to 6 linear or branched C1-C6 alkyl groups, or mixtures thereof; —X represents a halogen atom selected from chlorine, bromine, fluorine, iodine, preferably chlorine; —R represents a linear or branched C1-C15 alkyl group; —q is a number ranging from 2 to 6, preferably 3 for a metal alkyl-arene having general formula (I), 2 for a metal alkyl-arene having general formula (Ia); —r is a number ranging from 1 to 20, preferably 9 for a metal alkyl-arene having general formula (I), 6 for a metal alkyl-arene having general formula (Ia); —s is a number ranging from 1 to 6, preferably 2. Said metal alkyl-arene can be advantageously used for the preparation of solid components of catalysts for the (co)polymerization of ?-olefins.

Abstract: This invention relates to a range of compounds, polymeric compounds, and compositions used to prepare semiconductor and optoelectronic materials and devices including thin film and band gap materials for photovoltaic applications including devices and systems for energy conversion and solar cells. In particular, this invention relates to polymeric precursor compounds and precursor materials for preparing photovoltaic layers. A compound may contain repeating units {MA(ER)(ER)} and {MB(ER)(ER)}, wherein each MA is Cu, each MB is In or Ga, each E is S, Se, or Te, and each R is independently selected, for each occurrence, from alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, alkenyl, amido, silyl, and inorganic and organic ligands.

Abstract: A formulation, comprising: a) at least one metal-ligand complex, wherein one or more ligands are selected from the group consisting of ?-diketonates, ?-ketoiminates, ?-ketoesterates, ?-diiminates, alkyls, carbonyls, alkyl carbonyls, cyclopentadienyls, pyrrolyls, alkoxides, amidinates, imidazolyls, and mixtures thereof; and the metal is selected from Group 2 to 16 elements of the Periodic Table of the Elements; and, b) at least one aminoether selected from the group consisting of R1R2NR3OR4NR5R6, R1OR4NR5R6, O(CH2CH2)2NR1, R1R2NR3N(CH2CH2)2O, R1R2NR3OR4N(CH2CH2)2O, O(CH2CH2)2NR1OR2N(CH2CH2)2O, and mixtures thereof, wherein R1-6 are independently selected from group consisting of C1-10 linear alkyl, C1-10 branched alkyl, C1-10 cyclic alkyl, C6-C10 aromatic, C1-10 alkylamine, C1-10 alkylaminoalkyl, C1-10 ether, C4-C10 cyclic ether, C4-C10 cyclic aminoether, and mixture thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods for making materials using compounds, polymeric compounds, and compositions used to prepare semiconductor and optoelectronic materials and devices including thin film and band gap materials. This invention provides a range of compounds, polymeric compounds, compositions, materials and methods directed ultimately toward photovoltaic applications, transparent conductive materials, as well as devices and systems for energy conversion, including solar cells. This invention further relates to methods for making CA(I,G,A)S, CAIGAS, A(I,G,A)S, AIGAS, C(I,G,A)S, and CIGAS materials by providing one or more polymeric precursor compounds or inks thereof, providing a substrate, depositing the compounds or inks onto the substrate; and heating the substrate at a temperature of from about 20° C. to about 650° C.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and articles using compounds, polymeric compounds, and compositions used to prepare semiconductor and optoelectronic materials and devices including thin film and band gap materials. This invention provides a range of compounds, polymeric compounds, compositions, materials and methods directed ultimately toward photovoltaic applications, transparent conductive materials, as well as devices and systems for energy conversion, including solar cells. In particular, this invention relates to polymeric precursor compounds and precursor materials for preparing photovoltaic layers. In particular, this invention relates to molecular precursor compounds and precursor materials for preparing photovoltaic layers including CAIGAS.

Abstract: The present invention refer to a innovative process for obtaining nanoparticulate magnetic ferrites, at low temperatures, simple or mixed, functionalized by organic molecules, for dispersion of these nanoparticles in polar or nonpolar media, and the same particles dispersed in a liquid medium, also known as ferrofluids. The present invention enables obtaining both simple ferrites (MFe2O4 or MFe12O19) and mixed ferrites (Nx M(1?x)Fe2O4 or N1?Y Mx+Y Fe(2?x)O4; as example) where M and N can be metals, such as Sm, La, Bi, Ba, Mo, Sr, Ni, Fe, Mn, Cr, etc., through the coprecipitation method, functionalized by organic molecules containing carboxylic groups, which are polymers, or long chain acids or short chain acids, containing mono, di or tricarboxylic groups and/or alcohols, whose dispersion in polar or nonpolar media is improved. The present invention enables also obtaining ferrofluids, through the mixture of the obtained magnetic particles with an appropriate liquid carrier.

Abstract: An iodine adsorbent of an embodiment includes: a carrier modified with a functional group represented by a formula (1); and a silver ion supported on the carrier, where R1 is a polyol group.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods for materials using compounds, polymeric compounds, and compositions used to prepare semiconductor and optoelectronic materials and devices including thin film and band gap materials. This invention provides a range of compounds, polymeric compounds, compositions, materials and methods directed ultimately toward photovoltaic applications, transparent conductive materials, as well as devices and systems for energy conversion, including solar cells. This invention further relates to thin film CA(I,G,A)S, CAIGAS, A(I,G,A)S, AIGAS, C(I,G,A)S, and CIGAS materials made by a process of providing one or more polymeric precursor compounds or inks thereof, providing a substrate, depositing the compounds or inks onto the substrate; and heating the substrate at a temperature of from about 20° C. to about 650° C.

Abstract: A metal complex represented by the following formula (1): wherein R1 to R6 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a substituent; Y1 and Y2 each independently represent any one of the following groups: wherein R? represents a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; P1 and P2 each represent a group of atoms necessary for forming a heterocyclic ring together with Y1 or Y2 and the two carbon atoms at a position adjacent to Y1 or Y2; P1 and P2 may be linked to each other to form a ring; M represents a transition metal element or typical metal element; m represents 1 or 2; X represents a counter ion or a neutral molecule; n represents the number of X's in the complex, and an integer of 0 or more; and Q1 and Q2 each independently represent an aromatic heterocyclic group.

Abstract: This invention relates to processes for compounds, polymeric compounds, and compositions used to prepare semiconductor and optoelectronic materials and devices including thin film and band gap materials. This invention provides a range of compounds, polymeric compounds, compositions, materials and methods directed ultimately toward photovoltaic applications, transparent conductive materials, as well as devices and systems for energy conversion, including solar cells. In particular, this invention relates to polymeric precursor compounds and precursor materials for preparing photovoltaic layers. In particular, this invention relates to molecular precursor compounds and precursor materials for preparing photovoltaic layers including CAIGAS.

Abstract: Compounds, synthesis of, and methods for synthesizing metal alkoxide derivatives; and metal alkoxide derivatives for use as flame retardants are described. Group 13 metal alkoxides having flame retardant properties may be prepared by reacting the periodic table group 13 metalloid or metal trihydroxide with an alcohol.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of exchanging nanostructures from within aqueous liquid media into organic liquid media. The steps comprise first supplying solid nanostructures in an aqueous liquid media, adjusting the pH, incorporating an ionic surfactant sufficient to reduce nanostructure aggregation, followed by concentrating the nanostructures in the aqueous liquid media. The nanostructures may them be placed in organic liquid media followed by introduction of a coupling agent capable of covalent attachment to the nanostructure surface while providing a functional group capable of polymerization to covalently bond the nanostructures to a selected monomer and/or polymer resin.

Abstract: The metal pigment of the present invention has a structure in which an organic carboxylic acid metal salt is adhered onto metal particles, and may also have a structure in which a first compound is adhered onto the metal particles, and the organic carboxylic acid metal salt is adhered onto the first compound.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds, polymeric compounds, and compositions used to prepare semiconductor and optoelectronic materials and devices including thin film and band gap materials. This invention provides a range of compounds, polymeric compounds, compositions, materials and methods directed ultimately toward photovoltaic applications, transparent conductive materials, as well as devices and systems for energy conversion, including solar cells. In particular, this invention relates to polymeric precursor compounds and precursor materials for preparing photovoltaic layers. In particular, this invention relates to molecular precursor compounds and precursor materials for preparing photovoltaic layers including CAIGAS.

Abstract: This invention provides metal nanoparticles (e.g., aluminum, chromium, iron and magnesium) having an epoxide-based oligomer coating, compositions thereof, method of making the same, and methods of use thereof, including for energy related applications.

Abstract: Taught herein is a charge control agent comprising a specific type of gallic acid metal complex represented by the following Chemical Formula (1) or Chemical Formula (2): In the formula (1), R1 represents an alkyl group containing 1-12 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group containing 1-12 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group containing 6-12 carbon atoms, or a hydrogen atom; R2 and R4 can independently represent an alkyl group containing 1-12 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group containing 2-12 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group containing 1-12 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group containing 6-12 carbon atoms, a halogen atom, or a hydrogen atom; R3 represents an alkyl group containing 1-12 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group containing 6-12 carbon atoms, a potassium atom, a sodium atom or a hydrogen atom. M represents a divalent to tetravalent metal atom, A is a counterion, m is a number from 1 to 3, and n is 1 or 2.

Abstract: This invention relates to processes for compounds, polymeric compounds, and compositions used to prepare semiconductor and optoelectronic materials and devices including thin film and band gap materials. This invention provides a range of compounds, polymeric compounds, compositions, materials and methods directed ultimately toward photovoltaic applications, transparent conductive materials, as well as devices and systems for energy conversion, including solar cells. In particular, this invention relates to polymeric precursor compounds and precursor materials for preparing photovoltaic layers. In particular, this invention relates to molecular precursor compounds and precursor materials for preparing photovoltaic layers including CAIGAS.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds, polymeric compounds, and compositions used to prepare semiconductor and optoelectronic materials and devices including thin film and band gap materials. This invention provides a range of compounds, polymeric compounds, compositions, materials and methods directed ultimately toward photovoltaic applications, transparent conductive materials, as well as devices and systems for energy conversion, including solar cells. In particular, this invention relates to polymeric precursor compounds and precursor materials for preparing photovoltaic layers. In particular, this invention relates to molecular precursor compounds and precursor materials for preparing photovoltaic layers including CAIGAS.

Abstract: An excellent composition for a charge-transport film, which can be used to produce an organic electroluminescence device having excellent heat-resistant property, high hole injection/transport capacity and capable of functioning at a low voltage, is proposed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ionic liquids of the formula: (Mm+)xH+ynN+R1R2R3R4Z—N(—CHXCOO?)pY2-p or (Mm+)xH+ynP+R1R2R3R4Z—N(—CHXCOO?)pY2-p wherein any one of R1 to R4 independently represents a hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or aralkyl group that may be unsubstituted or substituted with one or more groups selected from OH, Cl, Br, F, I, phenyl, NH2, CN, NO2, an ether group, COOR5, CHO, COR5 or OR5, wherein R5 is an alkyl or cycloalkyl group, and wherein two of the groups R1 to R4 together with the N atom may form a heteroaromatic or heterocyclic group such as a pyridinium, pyrrolidinium or imidazolium group; the Z—N(—CHXCOO?)pY2-p is the anion derived from a chelating agent, wherein Z is a group selected from hydrogen, alkyl, an alkyl group optionally substituted with one or more carboxylate groups, hydroxyl groups and/or optionally containing one or more ether functionalities, or Z is a group of the formula —CH2—CHR6—R7—N—(CH2COO?)2, R6 is hydrogen or a C1-C3 alkyl group, R7 is a single bond, a C1-C3

Abstract: The present invention relates to a porous metal-organic framework comprising AlIII and at least one at least bidentate compound, wherein the at least one at least bidentate organic compound is a six-membered aromatic hydrocarbon ring A in which one or more ring carbons may be replaced by nitrogen and which has three substituents X and optionally one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of R, NRR?, OR, SR, F, Cl and Br, where R, R? are each, independently of one another, hydrogen, methyl which may optionally be substituted by one or more fluorine atoms or ethyl which may optionally be substituted by one or more fluorine atoms and each X is, independently of the others, C(?O)O?, C(?S)O?, C(?O)S?, C(?S)S? or a protonated form thereof. The invention further provides a process for preparing it and provides for the use of the new porous metal-organic framework.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of metal complexes comprising a ligand derived from 2-aryl-2-hydroxyacetic acid and a divalent or trivalent metal cation and to the use of the said ligands in dissolving divalent or trivalent metal cations in aqueous phase. The said complexes can be used to treat metal deficiencies in plants.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel metal complexes. Said compounds can be used as functional material in a series of different applications which in the broadest sense can be attributed to the electronics industry. The inventive compounds are described by the formula (1) and by compounds (1) to (52).

Abstract: The invention relates to novel metal complexes. Said compounds can be used as functional materials in a series of different types of applications that can be attributed in the broadest sense to the electronics industry The inventive compounds are defined by formula (1).

Abstract: A process for preparing oxo-hexameric zirconium-octaamino acid, such as glycine, salt comprising: mixing zirconium (Zr): amino acid: and mineral acid, in a molar ratio of 1: about 1 to about 15: about 1.5 to about 3 to form a mixture; optionally, filtering the mixture; and optionally, drying the mixture. An oxo-hexameric zirconium-octaamino acid salt of the molecular formula: oxo-[Zr6AminoAcid8].Xy.nH2O, wherein Zr is zirconium, X is an anion of a mineral acid, and n and y are numerical values from 0 to 20. A method of making an antiperspirant active zirconium-aluminum-amino acid compound comprising mixing an oxo-hexameric zirconium-octaamino acid salt with aluminum chlorohydrex and/or aluminum chloride, and drying the mixture. The smallest oxo-hexameric zirconium-octaamino acid salt of this invention provides stability, efficacy, and shelf life of zirconium-amino acid species for formulations in antiperspirant and/or deodorant compositions.

Abstract: A nanostructure and method for assembly thereof are disclosed. An exemplary nanostructure includes a photocatalytic nanoparticle; a first tier of metal nanoparticles, each metal nanoparticle of the first tier being linked about the photocatalytic nanoparticle; and a second tier of metal nanoparticles, each metal nanoparticle of the second tier being linked to one of the metal nanoparticles of the first tier and located a distance from the photocatalytic nanoparticle greater than a distance between a metal nanoparticle of the first tier and the photocatalytic nanoparticle.

Abstract: A pigment having at least two layers according to the following structure (I), where C is an internal pigment core of formula [Mx(O)y(OH)z]; where MX=TiIV, ZnII, ZrIV, SnIV, FeII, FeIII, SnII, CrVI, or MnII; x=2, 3 or 4; and (y/2+z)=x; A is a plant polyphenol having an active-redox, radical scavanger behaviour and at least two chelating moieties and B is an outer hydrophobic layer consisting in an anionic surfactant, and where Ma and Mb denotes, each independently, Mq+=Ca2+, Zn2+, Ti4+, Si4+, Al3+, Sn4+, Mg2+, or Sr2+; and a=0 or 1; b=1; q=2, 3 or 4.

Abstract: Crystals of [VOBDC](H2BDC)0.71 were synthesized hydrothemally. The guest acid molecules were removed by heating in air to give high quality single crystals of VOBDC. VOBDC was observed to show crystal-to-crystal transformations on absorption of the guest molecules aniline, thiophene and acetone from the liquid phase. Accurate structural data of the guest molecules and framework deformations were obtained from single crystal X-ray data. VOBDC was also shown to absorb selectively thiophene and dimethyl sulphide from methane.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of salts of weakly coordinating anions of the type according to the following formula (1), (2) or (3): M[F—X(OR F)m]z (1), M[(FRO)mX—F—X(ORF)m]z (2), M[(FRO)mX—F—X(ORF)n—F—X(ORF)m]z (3), these salts of weakly coordinating anions and use thereof.

Abstract: Poly(propylene carbonates) are prepared from propylene oxide and CO2 with less than 10% cyclic propylene carbonate by product using cobalt based catalysts of structure preferably in combination with salt cocatalyst, very preferably cocatalyst where the cation is PPN+ and the anion is Cl? or OBzF5?. Novel products include poly(propylene carbonates) having a stereoregularity greater than 90% and/or a regioregularity of greater than 90%.