Abstract: A positive electrode active material of the present invention comprising a composite oxide containing Li and Ni, and optionally containing at least one element other than Li and Ni, is characterized in one of the following: primary particles constituting each of secondary particles of the composite oxide and having a variation coefficient of span of 17% or less, the span being a formula: (D190?D110)/D150 (D110, D150, D190: particle diameter corresponding to 10%, 50%, 90% of an integrated value in a number standard-particle diameter distribution of primary particle size); the primary particles having a variation coefficient of D150 of 19% or less; and the secondary particles having each of values of 1.00% or less, the values being formulae: |[ER1?ER21)/ER1]|×100, |[ER1?ER22)/ER1]|×100, |[ER1?ER23)/ER1]|×100 (ER1, ER21, ER22, ER23: element ratio (Li/(Ni+Other element(s))) of entire secondary particles, small particles, middle particles, large particles).

Abstract: Excellent thermal stability in addition to excellent cycle property with maintaining a sufficient battery capacity is shown by positive electrode active material particles having a layered rock salt structure, represented by the compositional formula: (Li?Xc)(NiaCobXcZd)O2, in the compositional formula: X is a divalent metallic element capable of substituting for Li-site; Z is a metallic element containing at least Al and/or Mn, other than X; 0.93???1.15; 0.82?a<1.00; 0?b?0.12; 0.001?c+e?0.040; 0?d?0.10; and a+b+c+d=1.

Abstract: A nonaqueous electrolyte composition containing at least one organic isocyanide of formula (I) R—NC, wherein: R is selected from R1, (CH2)nL, and NP(R1)3; L is selected from carboxylic ester groups, S-containing groups, N-containing groups, and P-containing groups which are substituted by one, two or three R1; R1 is selected independently from C1-C10 alkyl, C3-C10 (hetero)cycloalkyl, C2-C10 alkenyl, C3-C7 (hetero)cycloalkenyl, C2-C10 alkynyl, C5-C7 (hetero)aryl, and C6-C13 (hetero)aralkyl, and n is an integer from 1 to 10; with proviso that C3-C10 (hetero)cycloalkyl is not morpholinyl.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are new semiconductor materials prepared from dithienylvinylene copolymers with aromatic or heteroaromatic ?-conjugated systems. Such copolymers, with little or no post-deposition heat treatment, can exhibit high charge carrier mobility and/or good current modulation characteristics. In addition, the polymers of the present disclosure can possess certain processing advantages such as improved solution-processability and low annealing temperature.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polymer comprising a unit of formula, wherein R1 and R2 are independently from each other C1-30-alkyl, C2-30-alkenyl, C2-30-alkynyl, phenyl or a 5 to 8 membered heterocyclic ring system, wherein each of the C1-30-alkyl, C2-30-alkenyl or C2-30-alkynyl group may be substituted with 1 to 10 substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, —CN, —NO2, —OH, —NH2, —NH(C1-20-alkyl), —N(C1-20-alkyl)2, —NH—C(O)—(C1-20-alkyl), —S(O)2OH, —CHO, —C(O)—C1-20-alkyl, —C(O)OH, —C(O)—OC1-20-alkyl, —C(O)NH2, —CO(O)NH—C1-20-alkyl, —C(O)N(C1-20-alkyl)2, —O—C1-20-alkyl, —O—C(O)—C1-20-alkyl, —SiH3, SiH2(C1-20-alkyl), SiH(C1-20-alkyl)2, Si(C1-20-alkyl)3, C4-8-cycloalkyl, phenyl and a 5 to 8 membered heterocyclic ring system, and phenyl and the 5 to 8 membered heterocyclic ring system may be substituted with 1 to 5 C1-16-alkyl groups, is 1, 2 or 3 and n is an integer from 2 to 10'000, a process for the preparation of the polymer and an electronic device comprising the p

Abstract: The present invention provides semiconducting compounds, oligomers and polymers of formula wherein A1 and A2 can be the same or different and are S or Se, E is selected from the group consisting of The compounds, oligomers and polymers of formula of formula (1) are suitable for use in electronic devices such as organic field effect transistors.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are new semiconductor materials prepared from dithienylvinylene copolymers with aromatic or heteroaromatic ?-conjugated systems. Such copolymers, with little or no post-deposition heat treatment, can exhibit high charge carrier mobility and/or good current modulation characteristics. In addition, the polymers of the present disclosure can possess certain processing advantages such as improved solution-processability and low annealing temperature.

Abstract: Phenacene compounds of formula (I) are disclosed. All the variables in the formula are the same as defined in the description. A thin film semiconductor comprising the above compounds, and a field effect transistor device, a photovoltaic device, an organic light emitting diode device and a unipolar or complementary circuit device comprising the thin film are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are new semiconductor materials prepared from dithienylvinylene copolymers with aromatic or heteroaromatic ?-conjugated systems. Such copolymers, with little or no post-deposition heat treatment, can exhibit high charge carrier mobility and/or good current modulation characteristics. In addition, the polymers of the present teachings can possess certain processing advantages such as improved solution-processability and low annealing temperature.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polymer comprising a unit of formula, wherein R1 and R2 are independently from each other C1-30-alkyl, C2-30-alkenyl, C2-30-alkynyl, phenyl or a 5 to 8 membered heterocyclic ring system, wherein each of the C1-30-alkyl, C2-30-alkenyl or C2-30-alkynyl group may be substituted with 1 to 10 substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, —CN, —NO2, —OH, —NH2, —NH(C1-20-alkyl), —N(C1-20-alkyl)2, —NH—C(O)—(C1-20-alkyl), —S(O)2OH, —CHO, —C(O)—C1-20-alkyl, —C(O)OH, —C(O)—OC1-20-alkyl, —C(O)NH2, —CO(O)NH—C1-20-alkyl, —C(O)N(C1-20-alkyl)2, —O—C1-20-alkyl, —O—C(O)—C1-20-alkyl, —SiH3, SiH2(C1-20-alkyl), SiH(C1-20-alkyl)2, Si(C1-20-alkyl)3, C4-8-cycloalkyl, phenyl and a 5 to 8 membered heterocyclic ring system, and phenyl and the 5 to 8 membered heterocyclic ring system may be substituted with 1 to 5 C1-16-alkyl groups, is 1, 2 or 3 and n is an integer from 2 to 10'000, a process for the preparation of the polymer and an electronic device comprising the p

Abstract: The present invention provides semiconducting compounds, oligomers and polymers of formula wherein A1 and A2 can be the same or different and are S or Se, E is selected from the group consisting of The compounds, oligomers and polymers of formula of formula (1) are suitable for use in electronic devices such as organic field effect transistors.

Abstract: Phenacene compounds of formula (I) are disclosed. All the variables in the formula are the same as defined in the description. A thin film semiconductor comprising the above compounds, and a field effect transistor device, a photovoltaic device, an organic light emitting diode device and a unipolar or complementary circuit device comprising the thin film are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention concerns apolymer of the formula (I): wherein: M1 is an optionally substituted dithienophthalimide formula (II): wherein: X is N or C—R, wherein R is H or a C1-C40 alkyl group, R2, at each occurrence, is independently selected from H, a C1-40 alkyl group, a C2-40 alkenyl group, a C1-40 haloalkyl group, and a monocyclicor polycyclic moiety, wherein: each of the C1-40 alkyl group, the C2-40 alkenyl group, and the C1-40 haloalkyl group can be optionally substituted with 1-10 substituents independently selected from a halogen, CN, —NO2, OH, NH2, —NH(C1-20 alkyl), N(C1-20 alkyl)2, —S(O)2OH, —CHO, —C(O)—C1-20 alkyl, —C(O)OH, —C(O)—OC1-20 alkyl, —C(O)NH2, —C(O)NH—C1-20 alkyl, —C(O)N(C1-20 alkyl)2, —OC1-20 alkyl, —SiH3, —SiH(C1-20 alkyl)2, —SiH2(C1-20 alkyl), and —Si(C1-20 alkyl)3; and the monocyclic or polycyclic moiety can be covalently bonded to the imide nitrogen via an optional linker, and can be optionally substituted with 1-5 substituentsindependently selected from a halogen, oxo, —CN, —NO2, OH,

Abstract: The invention concerns apolymer of the formula (I): wherein: M1 is an optionally substituted dithienophthalimide formula (II): wherein: X is N or C—R, wherein R is H or a C1-C40 alkyl group, R2, at each occurrence, is independently selected from H, a C1-40 alkyl group, a C2-40 alkenyl group, a C1-40 haloalkyl group, and a monocyclicor polycyclic moiety, wherein: each of the C1-40 alkyl group, the C2-40 alkenyl group, and the C1-40 haloalkyl group can be optionally substituted with 1-10 substituents independently selected from a halogen, CN, —NO2, OH, NH2, —NH(C1-20 alkyl), N(C1-20 alkyl)2, —S(O)2OH, —CHO, —C(O)—C1-20 alkyl, —C(O)OH, —C(O)—OC1-20 alkyl, —C(O)NH2, —C(O)NH—C1-20 alkyl, —C(O)N(C1-20 alkyl)2, —OC1-20 alkyl, —SiH3, —SiH(C1-20 alkyl)2, —SiH2(C1-20 alkyl), and —Si(C1-20 alkyl)3; and the monocyclic or polycyclic moiety can be covalently bonded to the imide nitrogen via an optional linker, and can be optionally substituted with 1-5 substituentsindependently selected from a halogen, oxo, —CN, —NO2, OH,

Abstract: A polymer comprising repeating units A and optionally repeating units B wherein Z=S, Se, N—R and O; W is at each occurrence independently a monocyclic or polycylic moiety optionally substituted with 1-4 Ra groups; Y, at each occurrence, is independently a divalent C1-6 alkyl group, a divalent C1-6 haloalkyl group, or a covalent bond; c is from 1 to 6.

Abstract: The present invention provides semiconducting compounds, oligomers and polymers of formula wherein A1 and A2 can be the same or different and are S or Se, E is selected from the group consisting of The compounds, oligomers and polymers of formula of formula (1) are suitable for use in electronic devices such as organic field effect transistors.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polymer comprising a unit of formula and an electronic device comprising the polymer as semiconducting material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polymer comprising a unit of formula and an electronic device comprising the polymer as semiconducting material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polymer comprising a unit of formula The present invention also provides an electronic device comprising the polymer as semiconducting material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polymer comprising a unit of formula and an electronic device comprising the polymer as semiconducting material.