Abstract: A polymer including a plurality of melamine monomers and at least one oxalyl linker between each pair of the monomers is disclosed. Related synthesis methods, methods of use and articles of manufacture are also disclosed.

Abstract: Non-halogenated melamine compounds for use as flame retardants are characterized by having a TGA25 value of at least 200 degrees Centigrade, a TGA50 value of at least 300 degrees Centigrade, or a TGA75 value of at least 500 degrees Centigrade, as measured on a thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) curve produced at a heating rate of 10 degrees Centigrade per minute and at a 60 mL/min oxygen or nitrogen flow, said compounds being small molecules, linear or branched polymers, or salts thereof.

Abstract: A compound or a polymer is claimed. A first formula can be wherein X is H, CH3, CN, phenyl, substituted phenyl, (CH2)mZ, or phenyl(CH2)mZ; T is O, N, S or NH; m equals 1 to 20; n equals 1-100; and Z is CN, NH2, Thiol, OH, or CO2H. The second formula is: wherein X is H, CH3, CN, phenyl, substituted phenyl, (CH2)mZ, or phenyl(CH2)mZ; and Z is CN, NH2, Thiol, OH, or CO2H. The third formula is wherein: R1, R2, R3, and R4 are independently: H, CH3, OH, or a halogen.

Abstract: A compound or a polymer is claimed. A first formula can be wherein X is H, CH3, CN, phenyl, substituted phenyl, (CH2)mZ, or phenyl(CH2)mZ; T is O, N, S or NH; m equals 1 to 20; n equals 1-100; and Z is CN, NH2, Thiol, OH, or CO2H. The second formula is: wherein X is H, CH3, CN, phenyl, substituted phenyl, (CH2)mZ, or phenyl(CH2)mZ; and Z is CN, NH2, Thiol, OH, or CO2H. The third formula is wherein: R1, R2, R3, and R4 are independently: H, CH3, OH, or a halogen.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel bisphosphonates vinylic monomers, polymers and particles that have utility as biologically active molecule (such as drugs) carriers, medical device coatings and for imaging/radiology applications, especially in bone and dental applications. The invention also provides methods of synthesizing the monomers, polymerizing the polymers, and assembling the particles of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel bisphosphonates vinylic monomers, polymers and particles that have utility as biologically active molecule (such as drugs) carriers, medical device coatings and for imaging/radiology applications, especially in bone and dental applications. The invention also provides methods of synthesizing the monomers, polymerizing the polymers, and assembling the particles of the invention.

Abstract: Compositions comprising at least one decontaminating agent, and being in a form of a gel, are disclosed herein, as well as processes for producing the compositions by contacting a solution containing the decontaminating agent(s) with at least one gelling agent. The compositions are useful in decontamination. The decontamination efficacy of the compositions can be enhanced by adding a solid hypochlorite salt to the composition. Systems are further disclosed herein which are designed for mixing the decontaminating agent(s) with the gelling agent(s) when and where needed, and for propelling the mixed solutions onto a surface to be contaminated. Methods employing the compositions for decontamination are also disclosed.