Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of polyarylene ether block copolymers comprising, in a first stage, the reaction of at least one aromatic dihydroxy compound comprising 4,4?-dihydroxybiphenyl in a molar excess and of at least one aromatic dihalogen compound, to form a polybiphenyl sulfone polymer, and then, in a second stage, the reaction of the polybiphenyl sulfone polymer with at least one aromatic dihydroxy compound and of at least one aromatic dihalogen compound. The invention further relates to the resultant polyarylene sulfone block copolymers and to the use of the polyarylene sulfone block copolymers for the production of moldings, fibers, films, or foams.

Abstract: An aromatic polyether sulfone block copolymer comprises hydrophilic segments which have sulfonic acid groups and hydrophobic segments which have no sulfonic acid groups, wherein the proportion by weight of hydrophilic segments is from 0.02 to 0.35.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of polyarylene ether block copolymers comprising, in a first stage, the reaction of at least one aromatic dihydroxy compound comprising 4,4?-dihydroxybiphenyl in a molar excess and of at least one aromatic dihalogen compound, to form a polybiphenyl sulfone polymer, and then, in a second stage, the reaction of the polybiphenyl sulfone polymer with at least one aromatic dihydroxy compound and of at least one aromatic dihalogen compound. The invention further relates to the resultant polyarylene sulfone block copolymers and to the use of the polyarylene sulfone block copolymers for the production of moldings, fibers, films, or foams.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising the following components: (A) at least one polyarylene ether, (B) at least one polyarylene sulfide, and (C) at least one anhydride of a polybasic carboxylic acid with a number-average molar mass of at most 600 g/mol. The present invention moreover relates to the use of the abovementioned anhydrides of polybasic carboxylic acids in compositions comprising at least one polyarylene ether and at least one polyarylene sulfide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to branched polyarylene ethers (A) comprising branching sites of the formula (I): The present invention further relates to a process for preparing the branched polyarylene ethers (A) and to thermoplastic molding materials comprising the branched polyarylene ethers (A) and further thermoplastic polymers (B). The present invention finally relates to the use of the thermoplastic molding materials for producing moldings, and to moldings obtainable from the aforementioned thermoplastic molding materials.

Abstract: Process for producing aqueous formulations (A) comprising at least one polyaromatic compound bearing acid groups and/or salts of acid groups and also aqueous formulations (A) which have been produced according to the process of the invention. Also a process for producing dried formulations (B) by removing the water from the aqueous formulations (A) and also the dried formulations (B) themselves. In addition a formulation (C) comprising the dried formulation (B) of the invention and also water or an aqueous formulation (A) and a water-comprising formulation (D) comprising the aqueous formulation (A) of the invention or the formulation (C) of the invention and additionally at least 2% by weight of an organic solvent. Additionally dry formulations (E) which are obtained by removing water from the water-comprising formulations (D) of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing catalyst coated membranes for electrochemical devices, which comprises the steps A) production of a first semifinished product by application of a first ionomer layer to a first carrier, application of an anode catalyst layer to the first ionomer layer using a first catalyst ink, drying of the anode catalyst layer, B) production of a second semifinished product by application of a second ionomer layer to a second carrier, application of a cathode catalyst layer to the second ionomer layer using a second catalyst ink, drying of the cathode catalyst layer, C) removal of the first and second carrier from the first and second ionomer layer, respectively, and joining of the first semifinished product to the second semifinished product by joining of the first ionomer layer to the second ionomer layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing aqueous formulations (A) comprising at least one polyaromatic compound bearing acid groups, in particular a sulfonated polyaromatic compound, and also aqueous formulations (A) which have been prepared by the process of the invention. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a process for preparing dried formulations (B) by removing the water from the aqueous formulations (A) and also the dried formulations (B) themselves. The present invention further provides a formulation (C) comprising the dried formulation (B) of the invention and water or the formulation A of the invention and a water-comprising formulation (D) comprising the aqueous formulation (A) or the formulation (C) of the invention and additionally at least 2% by weight of an organic solvent. Furthermore, the present invention relates to dry formulations (E) which are obtained by removing water and solvent from the water-comprising formulations (D) of the invention.

Abstract: Vinyllactam copolymers modified with polyalkylene oxide side-chains, and use thereof as solubilizers for substances which are sparingly soluble in water, and preparations comprising such copolymers.

Abstract: Processes for preparing graft polymers and their use for inhibiting gas hydrates

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing aqueous formulations (A) comprising at least one polyaromatic compound bearing acid groups, in particular a sulfonated polyaromatic compound, and also aqueous formulations (A) which have been prepared by the process of the invention. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a process for preparing dried formulations (B) by removing the water from the aqueous formulations (A) and also the dried formulations (B) themselves. The present invention further provides a formulation (C) comprising the dried formulation (B) of the invention and water or the formulation A of the invention and a water-comprising formulation (D) comprising the aqueous formulation (A) or the formulation (C) of the invention and additionally at least 2% by weight of an organic solvent. Furthermore, the present invention relates to dry formulations (E) which are obtained by removing water and solvent from the water-comprising formulations (D) of the invention.