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: Disclosed are compositions/formulations that include: polythiophenes (A) containing recurring units represented by the following general formula (I), in which is, for example, —CH2—CH2—; and two additional polymers (B) and (C), each having SO3?M+ or COO?M+ functional groups. Also disclosed are electroluminescent arrangements having hole-injecting layers containing the disclosed compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel 3,4-alkylenedioxythiophene dimers and trimers, to their preparation and to their use as precursors for conductive polymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to alkylenedioxythiophenes of the formula I having urethane-containing side groups: to their preparation and to their oligo- and polymeric derivatives (oligo- and poly(alkylenedioxythiophene)s).

Abstract: Electrolyte capacitors containing certain polythiophenes are described. More particularly, the polythiophenes have backbones containing repeating units of the following general formula (I) and/or repeating units of the following general formula (II), wherein A is, for example, a C1-C5-alkylene radical, R is, for example, a C1-C18-alkyl radical, and x is an integer from 0 to 8. Also described are dispersions comprising such polythiophenes, and the use of such polythiophenes or dispersions thereof for producing conductive layers.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted or unsubstituted benzodioxinothiophenes, their preparation and their use for preparing electrically conductive oligomers or polymers, also oligomers or polymers comprising these thiophene derivatives as repeating unit.

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)).

Abstract: Process for the preparation of neutral poly(ethylene-3,4-dioxythiophenes) of the general formula (I) in which R1 and R2, independently of one another, each represent H or C1 to C9-alkyl, it also being possible for R2 to be CH2—O—R3 with R3=H or C1 to C9-alkyl, cycloalkyl or aralkyl, when R1 represents H, and n represents 2 to 200, suitable thiophene monomers being reacted in an organic solvent with an oxidizing agent and the oxidizing agent being used in 50 to 99.9% of the stoichiometrically required amount. The neutral poly(ethylene-3,4-dioxythiophenes) thus obtainable are distinguished in particular by their solubility in organic solvents.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing compounds of the general formula (I) 1

Abstract: The invention relates to electrolytic capacitors comprising specifically substituted poly(alkylenedioxythiophenes) comprising recurring units of the formula (I) 1

Abstract: The invention relates to novel 3,4-alkylenedioxythiophene dimers and trimers, to their preparation and to their use as precursors for conductive polymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to alkylenedioxythiophenes of the formula I having urethane-containing side groups 1

Abstract: Polythiophenes of the formula II 1

Abstract: Process for the preparation of neutral poly(ethylene-3,4-dioxythiophenes) of the general formula (I) 1

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted or unsubstituted benzodioxinothiophenes, their preparation and their use for preparing electrically conductive oligomers or polymers, also oligomers or polymers comprising these thiophene derivatives as repeating unit.

Abstract: A process for the production of polyether block copolysulfones via trans-etherification is disclosed. In the inventive process, an aromatic sulfone polymer is reacted with an aliphatic polyether having on average at least one terminal OH function, preferably in the presence of a basic catalyst. In a preferred embodiment the reaction is carried out in a dipolar aprotic solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to coating compounds of which the binder consists essentially of a combination of a) a polyol component dissolved and/or dispersed in water or a water/solvent mixture, and b) a polyisocyanate component emulsified in the solution and/or dispersion of the polyol component with a viscosity at 23° C. of 50 to 10,000 mPa.s, in quantities corresponding to an equivalent ratio of isocyanate groups of component a) to alcoholic hydroxyl groups of component b) of 0.5:1 to 5:1, characterized in that component consists essentially of a1) a water-dilutable, hydroxyfunctional polycondensate resin free from urethane and sulfonate groups and having a molecular weight Mn above 500 or a2) a mixture of such a polycondensation resin with up to 100% by weight, based on the weight of the polycondensation resin, of at least one water-dilutable, hydroxyfunctional polymerization resin having a molecular weight Mn above 500.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyisocyanate-modified dicarboxylic acid derivatives obtainable by reacting organic polyisocyanates with excess quantities, based on the equivalent ratio of NCO/COOH groups, of dicarboxylic acid (poly)anhydrides containing free carboxyl groups and water. The present invention also relates to coating compositions, in particular powder coating compositions, containing these polyisocyanate-modified dicarboxylic acids as curing agents for resins containing epoxy groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mixtures, containing A) reaction products from isocyanates and NCO-reactive silanes and B) carbosilane dendrimers, a process for preparing powder coatings from the mixtures and their use.

Abstract: The invention relates to polysulphone/polyether block copolycondensates having the recurring structural unit as in formula (I)--(--O--E--O--Ar.sup.1 --SO.sub.2 --Ar.sup.2 --)--W-- (I)whereinE is a divalent diphenolate radical andW is a polyether, polythioether or polyacetal possessing at least two hydroxyl groups and having an average molecular weight (M.sub.n) of from 400 to 30,000 andwherein the proportion of the radical W in the total polymer amounts to 5 to 99 wt. %,the preparation and use thereof for the production of moulded shapes, for example, membranes or catheter tubes.