Abstract: The invention relates to formulations comprising polythiophenes A) comprising at least one polythiophene containing recurring units of the general formula (I-a) and/or (I-b) and at least two further polymers, the use thereof and electroluminescent arrangements comprising hole-injecting layers comprising these formulations.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for producing transparent multi-layer electrodes from conductive polymers, electrodes produced by this process and their use in electro-optical structures.

Abstract: Dark-colored thermoplastic molding compositions are disclosed. The compositions are suitable for making molded parts which in the wavelength region from 700 to 1200 nm are laser-transmitting, at least in spectral partial regions, and may be welded to laser-absorbing molded parts by means of laser transmissions welding.

Abstract: A light-projector that enable its own de-icing or removal of condensation water therefrom and thus suitable as, among others headlights, rear lights and other illuminating devices in motor vehicles is disclosed. The structure of the light projector includes a housing having a light-exit aperture, a lens covering the aperture, and a light source. The cover lens includes at least one transparent electrically conductive layer.

Abstract: Polythiophenes which are soluble or dispersible in anhydrous or low-water-content solvents can be prepared if they are prepared in anhydrous or low-water-content solvents and a phase-transfer catalyst is added during the reaction.

Abstract: The invention relates to phosphorescent or luminescent conjugated polymers, whose emission is based on the phosphorescence of covalently bonded metal complexes, optionally combined with the fluorescence of the polymer chain. The invention also relates to a method for producing said polymers and to their use in electroluminescent assemblies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of performing concentration determinations of aqueous solutions of polyaspartic acid and/or salts thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions which include: (a) a polythiophene containing repeating units represented by the following general formula (I), wherein X represents, for example, —CH2—CH(CH2—O—(CH2)4SO3?H+)—; and (b) further polymers, that are different than polythiophene (a), and which contain SO3? M+ or COO?M+ groups. Also disclosed are electroluminescing (EL) arrangements that contain hole-injecting layers which include such compositions.

Abstract: Transparent functional layers of conductive polymers, their production and their use in optical constructions.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions/formulations that include: polythiophenes (A) containing recurring units represented by the following general formula (I), in which is, for example, —CH2—CH2—; and two additional polymers (B) and (C), each having SO3?M+ or COO?M+ functional groups. Also disclosed are electroluminescent arrangements having hole-injecting layers containing the disclosed compositions.

Abstract: A transparent electrode that includes a first layer that is interposed between a substrate (e.g., of inorganic glass) and a second layer, is described. The first layer includes a conductive polymer (e.g., a polythiophene), and the second layer includes at least one polymeric anion and at least one of a polyanaline, a substituted polyaniline and a polythiophene represented by the following general formula (I), in which A may be a C1-C5 alkylene radical, R may be a linear or branched C1-C18 alkyl radical, and x is 0 to 8, provided that when x is greater than 1, each R may be the same or different. Also described is a method of preparing the transparent electrode, and articles of manufacture (e.g., an electroluminescent array) that include the transparent electrode of the present invention.

Abstract: Dark-colored thermoplastic molding compositions are disclosed. The compositions are suitable for molded parts which in the wavelength region from 700 to 1200 nm are laser-transmitting, at least in spectral partial regions, and may be welded to laser-absorbing molded parts by means of laser transmissions welding.

Abstract: A substrate (1) for a solid-state laser based on organic and/or inorganic laser material, and a solid-state laser are described, in which the substrate (1) consists of thermoplastic or thermoset and is structured on at least one surface (8), the structured surface (8) of the substrate (1) having a periodic surface profile (9).

Abstract: An electroluminescent arrangement which contains a substrate, an anode, an electroluminescent element, a cathode, and said anode or said cathode is transparent in the visible spectral range and the electroluminescent element is a single layer containing an optionally substituted tris-1,3,5-(aminophenyl)benzene compound (A), a luminescent component B) or a electron-conducting charge-transporting substance.

Abstract: Electroluminescent assembly comprising a substrate, an anode, an electroluminescent element and a cathode, where at least one of the two electrodes is transparent in the visible spectral region and the electroluminescent element comprises one or more zones selected from the group consisting of a hole injection zone, a hole transport zone, an electroluminescent zone, an electron transport zone and an electron injection zone in the specified order, where each of the zones present may also assume functions of the other zones mentioned, wherein the electroluminescent element contains a multinuclear metal complex.

Abstract: Electroluminescent assembly comprising a substrate, an anode, an electroluminescent element and a cathode, where at least one of the two electrodes is transparent in the visible spectral region and the electroluminescent element comprises one or more zones selected from the group consisting of a hole injection zone, a hole transport zone, an electroluminescent zone, an electron transport zone and an electron injection zone in the specified order, where each of the zones present may also assume functions of the other zones mentioned, characterized in that the electroluminescent element contains a thiophenecarboxylate-metal complex.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composite sheet which is used to protect displays, especially plasma displays The composite sheet is essentially comprised of three sheets. The inner sheet (1) is made of a thermoplastic synthetic material and the outer sheets (2,3) are made of glass. The individual sheets (1,2,3) are firmly joined to each other by means of a thermoplastic polyurethane film (4). The glass sheet (3) facing the display is provided with electric screening. The inventive sheet, when detached from the display, can be used in a plurality of ways owing to the construction thereof. It is light, shatterproof and offers a wide range of design opportunities.

Abstract: 3,4-Polyalkylenedioxythiophene dispersions comprising polyanions and cationic 3,4-polyalkylenedioxythiophenes, in particular those of the formula (I) 1

Abstract: The invention concerns electroluminescent arrangements composed of a substrate, an anode, an electroluminescent element and a cathode, at least one of the two electrodes being transparent in the visible spectrum range. The electroluminescent electrode can contain the following components in sequence: an electroluminescent, holeinjecting, holetransporting zone, an electrontransporting zone and an electron-injecting zone. The invention is characterized in that the holeinjecting and holetransporting zone contains an optionally substituted tris 1,3,5(aminophenyl) benzene compound A or a mixture thereof, and the electroluminescent element optionally contains a further functionalized compound selected from the group comprising holetransporting materials, a luminescent material B and optionally electrontransporting materials. In addition to component A, the holeinjecting and holetransporting zone can comprise one a plurality of further holetransporting compounds.

Abstract: Electroluminescent assemblies containing a substrate, an anode, an electroluminescent element and a cathode, where at least one of the two electrodes is transparent or semitransparent in the visible spectral region and the electroluminescent element can contain in order: