Abstract: The invention pertains to a relates to a copolymer (P1) of poly(aryl ether sulfones) (PAES) and polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and to the process for preparing the copolymer (P1) by melt-hydrosilylation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a side-chain functionalized copolymer (P1) and to the process for preparing the side-chain functionalized copolymer (P1). The present invention also relates to the use of the copolymer (P1) in the preparation of a membrane, a composite material or a coating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hard optically transparent films suitable as protective films for displays, in particular flexible OLED displays.

Abstract: The invention pertains to certain copolymers (PEDEK/PEEK), comprising a majority of “PEDEK”-type recurring units, which, thanks to the predominance of PEDEK-type units, their structural homogeneity and regularity, and absence of chlorinated end groups, possess a suitable molecular structure and crystallization behaviour so as to deliver improved mechanical properties and outstanding chemical resistance, and which are useful in numerous fields of endeavours, including notably in the oil&gas industry, and more specifically for the manufacture of parts used in oil and gas extraction systems.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a three-dimensional (3D) object with an additive manufacturing system, comprising a step consisting in printing layers of the 3D object from the part material comprising a polymeric component comprising, based on the total weight of the polymeric component: from 5 to 95 wt. % of at least one polymer (P1) comprising at least 50 mol. % of recurring units (R1) consisting of an arylene group comprising at least one benzene ring, each recurring unit (R1) being bound to each other through C—C bonds, wherein the recurring units (R1) are such that, based on the total number of moles of recurring units (R1):less than 90 mol. % are rigid rod-forming arylene units (R1-a), and at least 10 mol. % are kink-forming arylene units (R1-b), and from 5 to 95 wt. % of at least one polymer (P2), having a glass transition temperature (Tg) between 140° C. and 265° C., and no melting peak, as measured by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) according to ASTM D3418.

Abstract: Methods of cross-linking or chain extending a polymeric material including a silane-modified poly(arylene ether) polymer (Si-PAE) in a shaped article include heating the shaped article from a temperature T1 to a temperature T2>T1, while maintaining the temperature at which the shaped article is heated within a specified range based on the increasing Tg of the polymeric material during the heating. Shaped articles cross-linked or chain extended by the methods are also described.

Abstract: A polymer composition includes at least one poly(aryl ether ketone) (PAEK) component and at least one low molecular weight aromatic compound. A polymer metal junction including the polymer composition and a method of making a polymer metal junction are also described.

Abstract: A polymer composition includes components selected from: (i) at least one a poly(aryl ether ketone) (PAEK), (ii) a poly(ether sulfone) (PES), (iii) a reactive poly(ether sulfone) (rPES), (iv) a reactive poly(aryl ether ketone) (rPAEK), (v) an acid component, and (vi) at least one alkali metal carbonate. Preferably, the polymer composition is free or substantially free of solvent. A method includes melt mixing the components of the polymer composition.

Abstract: A poly(arylether sulfone) polymer [(t-PAES) polymer, herein after], wherein more than 70% moles of the recurring units are recurring units (Rt) of formula (St): -E-Ar1—S02-[Ar2-(T-Ar3)n—SO2]m-Ar4— (formula St) wherein: n and m, equal to or different from each other, are independently zero or an integer of 1 to 5, each of Ar1, Ar2, Ar3 and Ar4 equal to or different from each other and at each occurrence, is an aromatic moiety, T is a bond or a divalent group optionally comprising one or more than one heteroatom; -E is of formula (Et), wherein each of R?, equal to or different from each other, is selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, ether, thioether, carboxylic acid, ester, amide, imide, alkali or alkaline earth metal sulfonate, alkyl sulfonate, alkali or alkaline earth metal phosphonate, alkyl phosphonate, amine and quaternary ammonium; j? is zero or is an integer from 1 to 4, and said (t-PAES) polymer having a number average molecular weight (Mn) ranging from 41 000 to

Abstract: A fastener comprising a polymer composition [composition (C)] comprising at least one polyaryletherketone polymer [(PAEK) polymer], and at least one nitride (NI) of an element having an electronegativity (?) of from 1.3 to 2.5, as listed in <<Handbook of Chemistry and Physics>>, CRC Press, 64th edition, pages B-65 to B-158, based on the total weight of the composition (C).

Abstract: A mobile electronic device comprising at least one part made of a polymer composition [composition (C), herein after] comprising at least one part made of a polymer composition [composition (C), herein after] comprising from at least one polyaryletherketone polymer [(PAEK) polymer], and at least one nitride (NI) of an element having an electronegativity (?) of from 1.3 to 2.5, as defined in <<Handbook of Chemistry and Physics>>, CRC Press, 64th edition, pages B-65 to B-158, based on the total weight of the composition (C).

Abstract: A poly(arylether sulfone) polymeric material comprising polymer molecules wherein more than 50% moles of the recurring units of said polymer molecules are recurring units (Rt), equal to or different from each other, complying with formula (St): -E-Ar1—S02-[Ar2-(T-Ar3)n—S02]m-Ar4— (formula St) wherein: n and m, equal to or different from each other, are independently zero or an integer of 1 to 5, each of Ar1, Ar2, Ar3 and Ar4 equal to or different from each other and at each occurrence, is an aromatic moiety, T is a bond or a divalent group optionally comprising one or more than one heteroatom—E is of formula (Et): wherein each of R?, equal to or different from each other, is selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, ether, thioether, carboxylic acid, ester, amide, imide, alkali or alkaline earth metal sulfonate, alkyl sulfonate, alkali or alkaline earth metal phosphonate, alkyl phosphonate, amine and quaternary ammonium; j? is zero or is an integer from 1 to 4; and wherein

Abstract: A prosthetic device comprising at least one part consisting of a polymer composition comprising at least one polyarylene (P1) and at least one polyarylether selected from the group consisting of poly(aryl ether ketone)s (P2) and poly(aryl ether sulfone)s (P3).

Abstract: Blend (B) comprising: at least one aromatic polycarbonate (P1), and at least one polyarylene (P2), more than 50 wt. % of the recurring units thereof are optionally substituted arylene groups [recurring units (R2)], each of said recurring units (R2) being linked by each of its two ends to two other optionally substituted arylene groups via a direct C—C linkage, and said recurring units (R2) being a mix (M) consisting of: between 0 and 75 mole %, based on the total number of moles of recurring units (R2), of rigid rod-forming arylene units (R2a), optionally substituted by at least one monovalent substituting group, with between 25 and 100 mole %, based on the total number of moles of recurring units (R2), of kink-forming arylene units (R2b), optionally substituted by at least one monovalent substituting group. Article or part of an article comprising the blend (B).

Abstract: A prosthetic device made of a first specific type of polyarylene, taken alone or in combination with a second specific type of polyarylene, featuring some unexpected advantages such as a very high strength and stiffness, good elongation properties, high chemical resistance, good biocompatibility as well as an outstanding impact resistance.

Abstract: A prosthetic device made of a first specific type of polyarylene, taken alone or in combination with a second specific type of polyarylene, featuring some unexpected advantages such as a very high strength and stiffness, good elongation properties, high chemical resistance, good biocompatibility as well as an outstanding impact resistance.

Abstract: A prosthetic device made of a first specific type of polyarylene, taken alone or in combination with a second specific type of polyarylene, featuring some unexpected advantages such as a very high strength and stiffness, good elongation properties, high chemical resistance, good biocompatibility as well as an outstanding impact resistance.

Abstract: Use of a kinked rigid-rod polyarylene of a particular type for its fire resistance properties.

Abstract: Use of a kinked rigid-rod polyarylene of a particular type for its fire resistance properties.

Abstract: Use of at least one kinked rigid-rod polyarylene of a specific type for its fire resistance properties. Films and coatings consisting of a material comprising the same kinked rigid-rod polyarylene.