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 pertains to lithiated polyamic acid derivatives and to their use as binders in electrodes for lithium ion batteries.

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 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 invention relates to a foam material (FP) comprising a polymer composition (C) comprising at least a polyphenylene sulfide polymer (PPS) and at least one functionalized elastomer (E). The present invention also relates to a process for the manufacture of said foam material and to an article (A) including said foam material (FP), for example a composite material.

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 invention relates to a foam material (FP) comprising a polymer composition (C) comprising at least a polyphenylene sulfide polymer (PPS) and at least one functionalized elastomer (E). The present invention also relates to a process for the manufacture of said foam material and to an article (A) including said foam material (FP), for example a composite material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymers and blends of polymers comprising anthracene moieties able to undergo a cycloaddition reaction under certain stimuli, thereby forming polymer adducts endowed with improved or additional properties with respect to those of the starting polymers.

Abstract: Described herein are foam materials comprising a blend of a poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) (PPSU) and a polyethersulfone polymer (PES) with improved compressive strength and impact performance, a method for their formation, and articles comprising said foam materials for use in various lightweight applications such as transport and building materials.

Abstract: A foamable composition comprising from 60 to 99.88% by weight (% wt.) of at least one poly(aryl ether sulfone), from 0.10 to 10.00% by weight (% wt.) of at least one olefinic polymer, from 0.01 to 5.00% by weight (% wt.) of at least one tetrazole compound and from 0.01 to 2.50% by weight (% wt.) of at least one additive selected from the group of titanium dioxide (TiO2), clays, talc, silicates, silica, aluminates, barites, titanates, borates, nitrides, carbon-based materials or combinations thereof, all % wt. are relative to the total weight of the composition (C). Foam materials made from said foamable compositions and articles made from said foam materials.

Abstract: A foam material made from a composition [composition (C)] comprising at least one high temperature poly(aryl ether sulfone) (PAESHT) polymer characterized in that the PAES polymer comprises from 1 to 99% by weight amount of at least one recurring unit (RPAES) [(RPAES?1)]) based on the total amount of recurring units, and from 1 to 99% by weight amount of at least one recurring unit (RPAES) [(RPAES?2)], based on the total amount of recurring units, and wherein said (RPAES?2) recurring unit is different from the (RPAES?1) recurring unit.

Abstract: A foamable composition comprising from 60 to 99.88% by weight (% wt.) of at least one poly(aryl ether sulfone), from 0.10 to 10.00% by weight (% wt.) of at least one olefinic polymer, from 0.01 to 5.00% by weight (% wt.) of at least one tetrazole compound and from 0.01 to 2.50% by weight (% wt.) of at least one additive selected from the group of titanium dioxide (Ti02), clays, talc, silicates, silica, aluminates, barites, titanates, borates, nitrides, carbon-based materials or combinations thereof, all % wt. are relative to the total weight of the composition (C). Foam materials made from said foamable compositions and articles made from said foam materials.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a thermoformed a polyetherimide/poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) foam article which comprises following three steps: Step 1. preparing a polyetherimide (PEI)/poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) (P2) foamable composition [composition (FP)], wherein said composition (FP) comprises PEI in an amount ranging from 0.1% weight (% wt.) to 99.9% wt., based on the total weight of the PEI and the poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) (P2), Step 2. foaming the composition (FP) to yield a foamed (PEI)/poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) material [foam (P) material], and Step 3. molding said foam (P) material under the effect of heat and pressure to provide a thermoformed foamed article.

Abstract: A foam material made from a composition [composition (C)] comprising at least one high temperature poly(aryl ether sulfone) (PAESHT) polymer characterized in that the PAES polymer comprises from 1 to 99% by weight amount of at least one recurring unit (RPAES) [(RPAES?1)]) based on the total amount of recurring units, and from 1 to 99% by weight amount of at least one recurring unit (RPAES) [(RPAES?2)], based on the total amount of recurring units, and wherein said (RPAES?2) recurring unit is different from the (RPAES?1) recurring unit.

Abstract: A polymer composition having improved processing properties, in particular improved crystallization behavior, comprising a semi-aromatic polyamide and a graphene material. The graphene material may be a nano-graphene platelet. The semi-aromatic polyamide may comprise recurring units obtainable by a polycondensation reaction between at least one aromatic diamine and at least one non-aromatic diacid or derivatives thereof and/or recurring units obtainable by a polycondensation reaction between at least one aromatic diacid or derivatives thereof and at least one non-aromatic diamine. The composition may further comprise a polyamide different than the semi-aromatic polyamide. The composition may further comprise a filler.

Abstract: Polymer compositions comprising poly(aryl ether ketone)s and graphene materials. In particular, a polymer composition comprising: A) a poly(arylether ketone) and B) 0.1 to 70 wt. %, based on the combined weight of A) and B), of at least one non-tubular graphene material. Use of such polymer compositions for the manufacture of molded or extruded articles. Molded or extruded articles made from such polymer compositions.

Abstract: A polymer composition comprising two polyamides and a substance comprising alkylene oxide moieties. At least one of the polyamides in the composition may be a semi-aromatic polyamide, of which more than 50 mole % of the recurring units are obtainable by a polycondensation reaction between at least one non-aromatic diacid or derivative thereof and at least one aromatic diamine.

Abstract: Polymer compositions comprising poly(aryl ether ketone)s and graphene materials. In particular, a polymer composition comprising: A) a poly(arylether ketone) and B) 0.1 to 70 wt. %, based on the combined weight of A) and B), of at least one non-tubular graphene material. Use of such polymer compositions for the manufacture of molded or extruded articles. Molded or extruded articles made from such polymer compositions.

Abstract: A polymer composition having improved processing properties, in particular improved crystallization behavior, comprising a semi-aromatic polyamide and a graphene material. The graphene material may be a nano-graphene platelet. The semi-aromatic polyamide may comprise recurring units obtainable by a polycondensation reaction between at least one aromatic diamine and at least one non-aromatic diacid or derivatives thereof and/or recurring units obtainable by a polycondensation reaction between at least one aromatic diacid or derivatives thereof and at least one non-aromatic diamine. The composition may further comprise a polyamide different than the semi-aromatic polyamide. The composition may further comprise a filler.