Abstract: The invention pertains to improved proppant particles comprising an aromatic polycondensation polymer having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of at least 120° C. when measured according to ASTM 3418 [polymer (P)] and a method of treating a subterranean formation using said proppant particles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to beverage brewing devices for dispensing a brewed beverage comprising a liquid boiling tank being free from any metallic hollow part comprising at least one hollow part made from a polymer composition (C) comprising at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of amorphous polymers having a glass transition temperature of at least 150° C. and semi-crystalline polymers having a melting point temperature of at least 250° C.

Abstract: Medical tubing (T), such as a guidewire, a stent, a catheter or a hollow needle, made of a kinked rigid-rod polyarylene exhibiting a outstanding characteristics including high torqueability, high pushability and high flexibility and which can be easily thin-wall extruded under especially harsh conditions.

Abstract: A fuel cell component, preferably an endplate, comprising a polymer composition (C) comprising: at least one polyamide polymer [polyamide (A)] comprising recurring units derived from the polycondensation of at least one phthalic acid and hexamethylenediamine and less than 10% moles of recurring units derived from the polycondensation of adipic acid and hexamethylene diamine, at least one reinforcing filler [filler (F)] and at least one impact modifier [impact modifier (IM)]. The fuel cell component may be manufactured by conventional molding techniques.

Abstract: High heat resistant polyamide for down hole oil components Rod guides comprising a high heat resistant polyamide composition comprising at least one polyamide and at least one heat stabilizing additive selected from elemental iron and polyhydric alcohol.

Abstract: Medical tubing (T), such as a guidewire, a stent, a catheter or a hollow needle, made of a kinked rigid-rod polyarylene exhibiting a outstanding characteristics including high torqueability, high pushability and high flexibility and which can be easily thin-wall extruded under especially harsh conditions.

Abstract: Medical tubing (T), such as a guidewire, a stent, a catheter or a hollow needle, made of a kinked rigid-rod polyarylene exhibiting a outstanding characteristics including high torqueability, high pushability and high flexibility and which can be easily thin-wall extruded under especially harsh conditions.

Abstract: Medical tubing (T), such as a guidewire, a stent, a catheter or a hollow needle, made of a kinked rigid-rod polyarylene exhibiting a outstanding characteristics including high torqueability, high pushability and high flexibility and which can be easily thin-wall extruded under especially harsh conditions.

Abstract: A filter assembly comprising a frame and a fabric mounted on said frame, wherein said fabric comprises fibers (F) comprising at least one polymer material (P) selected from the group consisting of a poly(biphenyl ether sulfone), a poly(imide sulfone) and blends thereof, and, passing through said filter assembly, a coal combustion flue gas