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 a multi-step process for making polyfunctional aromatic compounds comprising two phenyl rings bearing reactive groups susceptible of polycondensation reaction to provide polycondensed polymers, said method using economic raw materials, and possessing high selectivity and overall yield.

Abstract: The present invention relates to functionalized poly(aryl ether sulfones) polymers. The invention further relates to polymer compositions including the functionalized poly(aryl ether sulfone) polymers. Still further, the invention relates to lithographic methods to form three-dimensional (3D) objects that incorporate the aforementioned polymer compositions.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a Liquid Crystalline Polyester (LCP) and thermoplastic compositions comprising such LPC, exhibiting low dielectric constant and dissipation factors and being suitable for mobile electronic device components, for example films or structural components.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a Liquid Crystalline Polyester (LCP) and thermoplastic compositions comprising such LCP, exhibiting low dielectric constant and dissipation factors and being suitable for mobile electronic device components, for example films or structural components.

Abstract: The present invention relates to poly(amide imide) (PAI) precursor polymers which can for example be used in Vat photopolymerization processes like lithographic processes for the photofabrication of three-dimensional (3D) articles. The invention further relates to polymer compositions including these poly(amide imide) (PAI) precursor polymers. Still further, the invention relates to vat photopolymerization methods to form three-dimensional (3D) objects that incorporate the aforementioned polymer compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing fine particles of an aromatic copolyester, the process comprising the melt-blending of the aromatic copolyester with a polyester polymer (PE), the cooling the blend and the recovery of the particles by dissolution of the PE into water. The present invention also relates to aromatic copolyester particles obtained therefrom and to the use of these particles in to make coatings or films.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a poly(arylene sulfide) (PAS) copolymer (P) comprising: at least one block of poly(arylene sulfide) (PAS) having a weight-average molecular weight (Mw) of at least 40,000 g/mol as determined by gel permeation chromatography, and at least one block of polyorganosiloxane (POS) having a weight-average molecular weight (Mw) of at most 5,000 g/mol as determined by gel permeation chromatography, wherein the weight ratio of PAS:POS is from 95:5 to 99.5:0.5.

Abstract: The present invention relates to relates to a polymer formulation for three-dimensionally (3D) printing an article by stereolithography, the formulation comprising a functionalized polymer. The invention further relates to lithographic methods to form 3D objects that incorporate the aforementioned polymer formulation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a of amide copolymer produced from a carboxy-piperidine, preferably 4-piperidinecar-boxylic acid and an aminoacid or lactam, preferably 4-aminomethyl-benzoic acid, to a process for its manufacture and to the use thereof for the manufacture of thermoplastic composites, and articles manufactured via injection molding, extrusion and through additive manufacturing technologies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel polyamide polymer, to a process for its manufacture and to the use thereof for the manufacture of thermoplastic composites, and articles manufactured via injection molding, extrusion and through additive manufacturing technologies.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a side-chain epoxy-functionalized copolymer (P1) and to the process for preparing this copolymer (P1). The present invention also pertains to the use of the copolymer (P1) in the preparation of a membrane, a composite material or a coating. The present invention also relates to a resin composition comprising at least the copolymer (P1) according to the present invention.

Abstract: Poly(aryl ether sulfones) (PAES) polymers (P1) which are functionalized with reactive functional groups on at least one end of the PAES polymer, a process for preparing the PAES polymers (P1), a process for preparing block copolymers (P2) using the functionalized poly(aryl ether sulfones) (PAES) polymers (P1) and the block copolymers (P2) obtainable by such process

Abstract: The present invention relates to poly(aryl ether) polymers which can for example be used in lithographic processes for the photofabrication of three-dimensional (3D) articles. The invention further relates to compositions including these poly(aryl ether) polymers. Still further, the invention relates to lithographic methods to form 3D articles or objects that incorporate the aforementioned polymer compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyetherimide polymers which can for example be used in lithographic processes for the photofabrication of three-dimensional (3D) articles. The invention further relates to compositions including these polyetherimide polymers. Still further, the invention relates to lithographic methods to form 3D articles or objects that incorporate the aforementioned polymer compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel co-polymers and their use in the manufacture of porous membranes for haemodialysis application. In particular, such a co-polymer comprises a first segment comprising recurring units poly(aryl ether sulfone) [PAES recurring units], and a second segment comprising-recurring units poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) [PVP recurring units], wherein said first segment and said second segment are linked together via a group of formula —O-Ph-NH—C(?O)—C(CH3)2—CH2—.

Abstract: The present invention relates to copolyamides comprising 4-(aminomethyl)benzoic acid (4-AMBa). The present invention also relates to polymer compositions comprising such copolyamides, as well as articles comprising the same and methods of using said articles to prepare windows, clear containers for cosmetic products packaging or glass frames & lenses. The present invention also relates to the use of the copolyamide, as such or in a composition of matter, for the manufacture of three-dimensional objects using an additive manufacturing system, for example an extrusion-based manufacturing system.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a multi-step process for making polyfunctional aromatic compounds comprising two phenyl rings bearing reactive groups susceptible of polycondensation reaction to provide polycondensed polymers, said method using economic raw materials, and possessing high selectivity and overall yield.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a process for separating mixtures of solids based on their densities. The present invention also relates to the use of a separating liquid (L) for separating plastic solids from metal-containing solids based on their densities, wherein the separating liquid (L) has a density d3 such that 1.5<d3<2.0; wherein the solids have a particle size ranging from 0.1 to 100 mm. The separating liquid (L) is preferably a fluorinated fluid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyamides (PA) comprising recurring units (RPA) according to formula (I) or formula (II): wherein n equals 16; m equals 18; R1 is 1,4-bis(methyl)cyclohexane; and R2 is 1,4-bis(methyl)cyclohexane. The present invention also relates to polymer compositions (C) comprising such polyamides, and to articles, for example mobile electronic device articles and components, incorporating the polyamides (PA) or compositions (C).