Abstract: Described are methods for the production of a capacitor, comprising the process steps: a) the provision of an electrode body (1) of an electrode material (2), wherein a dielectric (3) covers one surface (4) of this electrode material (2) at least partly under formation of an anode body (5); b) the introduction of a dispersion comprising a dispersing agent, a foreign-doped conductive polymer and counter-ions which are not covalently bonded to the foreign-doped conductive polymer into at least a part of the anode body (5); c) the at least partial removal of the dispersing agent under obtaining a solid electrolyte (6) in a capacitor body; wherein a self-doped conductive polymer is additionally introduced into at least a part of the anode body (5). Also described are capacitors obtainable by these methods, capacitors, electronic circuits, the use of these capacitors and dispersions.

Abstract: Described are methods for the production of a capacitor, comprising the process steps: a) the provision of an electrode body (1) of an electrode material (2), wherein a dielectric (3) covers one surface (4) of this electrode material (2) at least partly under formation of an anode body (5); b) the introduction of a dispersion comprising a dispersing agent, a foreign-doped conductive polymer and counter-ions which are not covalently bonded to the foreign-doped conductive polymer into at least a part of the anode body (5); c) the at least partial removal of the dispersing agent under obtaining a solid electrolyte (6) in a capacitor body; wherein a self-doped conductive polymer is additionally introduced into at least a part of the anode body (5). Also described are capacitors obtainable by these methods, capacitors, electronic circuits, the use of these capacitors and dispersions.

Abstract: Described is a complex comprising a polythiophene and a sulphonated synthetic rubber. Also described is a process for producing complexes, the complexes obtained by this process, a composition, a layer structure, a process for producing the layer structure, the layer structure obtained by this process, electronic components, and the use of a composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel polythiophene-polyanion complexes which are soluble or dispersible in nonpolar organic solvents, and to the use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I) wherein Z corresponds a to — a C1-C22-alkyl radical substituted by halogen, phosphonic acid or phosphonic acid ester groups —P(O)(OR1)2 (wherein the radicals R1 can be identical or different and correspond to a hydrogen atom or C1-C12-alkyl), sulphonic acid groups —SO3H, halosilyl radicals —SiHalnR23?n(R2?C1-C18-alkyl, n=an integer from 1 to 3), thiol groups or trialkoxysilyl radicals —Si(OR3)3 (R3?C1-C18-alkyl), — a C5-C12-cycloalkyl radical substituted by halogen, phosphonic acid or phosphonic acid ester groups—P(O) (OR1)2 (wherein the radicals R1 can be identical or different and correspond to a hydrogen atom or C1-C12-alkyl), sulphonic acid groups —SO3H, halosilyl radicals —SiHal?nR23?n(R2?C1-C18-alkyl, n=an integer from 1 to 3), thiol groups or trialkoxysilyl radicals —Si(OR3)3 (R3?C1-C18-alkyl), — a C6-C14-aryl radical or heteroaryl radical from the group of the thienyl, pyrryl, furyl or pyridyl radicals substituted by halogen, phosph

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stabilized monomer composition comprising at least 50 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the stabilized monomer composition, of a thiophene derivative monomer having the general formula (I) in which R1 and R2 stand, independently of one another, for hydrogen, for an optionally substituted C1-C20-alkyl group or C1-C20-oxyalkyl group, optionally interrupted by 1 to 5 oxygen atoms and/or sulfur atoms, or jointly for an optionally substituted C1-C20-dioxyalkylene group or C6-C20-dioxyarylene group, and 0.001 to 10 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the stabilized monomer composition, of a stabilizer. The present invention also relates to a method for the manufacture of a capacitor, a capacitor obtained by this method, the use of a stabilized monomer composition and to the use of a stabilizer.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a monomer having the general formula (I): in which R1 and R2 stand, independently of one another, for hydrogen, for an optionally substituted C1-C20-alkyl group or C1-C20-oxyalkyl group, optionally interrupted by 1 to 5 oxygen atoms and/or sulfur atoms, or jointly for an optionally substituted C1-C20-dioxyalkylene group or C6-C20-dioxyarylene group. The monomer has a color in a range of a Hazen color number determined according to test method described herein of at least 20 to a Gardner color number determined according to test method described herein of not more than 5. The present invention also relates to a method for the manufacture of a capacitor, a capacitor obtained by this method and to the use of a monomer.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions which include: (a) a polythiophene containing repeating units represented by the following general formula (I), wherein X represents, for example, —CH2—CH(CH2—O—(CH2)4SO3?H+)—; and (b) further polymers, that are different than polythiophene (a), and which contain SO3? M+ or COO?M+ groups. Also disclosed are electroluminescing (EL) arrangements that contain hole-injecting layers which include such compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to formulations comprising polythiophenes A) comprising at least one polythiophene containing recurring units of the general formula (I-a) and/or (I-b) and at least two further polymers, the use thereof and electroluminescent arrangements comprising hole-injecting layers comprising these formulations.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions which include: (a) a polythiophene containing repeating units represented by the following general formula (I), wherein X represents, for example, —CH2—CH(CH2—O—(CH2)4SO3?H+)—; and (b) further polymers, that are different than polythiophene (a), and which contain SO3? M+ or COO?M+ groups. Also disclosed are electroluminescing (EL) arrangements that contain hole-injecting layers which include such compositions.

Abstract: Process for producing a capacitor anode based on at least one of a valve metal and a compound having properties comparable to a valve metal includes providing a pressing or cutting tool which is at least one of made of and coated with a pressing or cutting tool material comprising at least one of a metal carbide, an oxide, a boride, a nitride, a silicide, a carbonitride or alloys thereof, a ceramic material, a hardened steel, an alloy steel, and a capacitor anode material. Particles of the at least one of a valve metal and a compound having properties comparable to a valve metal are pressed or cut with the pressing or cutting tool so as to produce a porous electrode body and form the capacitor anode.

Abstract: The production of electrically conductive polythiophenes by reaction of 2,5-dihalogen-3,4-ethylene dioxythiophenes with 3,4-ethylene dioxythiophenes in a solvent or liquid phase is provided. These polythiophenes can be used as a plastic or lacquer additive to provide antistatic properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a monomer having the general formula (I) in which R1 and R2 stand, independently of one another, for hydrogen, for an optionally substituted C1-C20-alkyl group or C1-C20-oxyalkyl group, optionally interrupted by 1 to 5 oxygen atoms and/or sulfur atoms, or jointly for an optionally substituted C1-C20-dioxyalkylene group or C6-C20-dioxyarylene group, wherein the monomer has a colour in a range of a Hazen colour number determined according to test method described herein of at least 20, to a Gardner colour number determined according to test method described herein of not more than 5. The present invention also relates to a method for the manufacture of a capacitor, a capacitor obtained by this method and to the use of a monomer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stabilised monomer composition comprising at least 50 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the stabilised monomer composition, of a thiophene derivative monomer having the general formula (I) in which R1 and R2 stand, independently of one another, for hydrogen, for an optionally substituted C1-C20-alkyl group or C1-C20-oxyalkyl group, optionally interrupted by 1 to 5 oxygen atoms and/or sulfur atoms, or jointly for an optionally substituted C1-C20-dioxyalkylene group or C6-C20-dioxyarylene group, and 0.001 to 10 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the stabilised monomer composition, of a stabiliser. The present invention also relates to a method for the manufacture of a capacitor, a capacitor obtained by this method, the use of a stabilised monomer composition and to the use of a stabiliser.

Abstract: The present invention relates to specific novel tungsten and molybdenum compounds to the use thereof for the deposition of tungsten- or molybdenum-containing layers by means of chemical vapour deposition, and to the tungsten- or molybdenum-containing layers produced by this process.

Abstract: The invention is related to a process for preparing polythiophenes. The polythiophenes are prepared by oxidatively polymerizing a thiophene or thiophene derivative with an oxidizing agent, wherein the oxidizing agent used is at least one hypervalent iodine compound. The invention further relates to a process for producing dispersions and a process for producing conductive layers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to specific, novel tantalum and niobium compounds which can serve as starting materials for the preparation of chemical vapour deposition (CVD) precursors.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new process for separating zirconium and hafnium compounds, in particular to remove traces of zirconium compounds from hafnium compounds, using fractional crystallisation, as well as hafnium compounds obtainable in accordance with this process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing polythiophene dispersions or for in situ deposition of polythiophenes. The dispersion is prepared by oxidative polymerizing of a thiophene or thiophene derivative, wherein an oxidizing agent is used and is at least one organic peroxidic compound excluding diacyl peroxide. The invention also relates to the use of specific organic peroxides as oxidizing agents in the oxidative polymerization of thiophenes. The invention further relates to a process to process a conductive layer and the use of the conductive layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 3,4-alkylenedioxythiophenes which are substituted with mesogenic groups, if desired via a bridging group, and their polymeric derivatives (poly-(3,4-alkylenedioxythiophenes)).