Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrolyte composition for lithium metal batteries, comprising a) at least one fluorinated di-ether containing from 4 to 10 carbon atoms, represented by Formula (I) of R1—O—R2—O—R3, wherein each R1 and R3 is independently a fluorinated alkyl group, and R2 is an optionally fluorinated alkyl group, represented by Formula (II) of CaFbHc, wherein a is an integer from 1 to 6, b+c is an integer from 2 to 10, and if b is 0, R1 and R3 independently have no H; b) at least one non-fluorinated ether; and c) at least one lithium salt, wherein a) the fluorinated di-ether is in an amount of at least 50% by volume (vol %), based on the total volume of a) the fluorinated di-ether and b) the non-fluorinated ether. The present invention also relates to a lithium metal battery comprising a negative electrode comprising lithium metal; a positive electrode; a separator; and an electrolyte composition according to the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the synthesis of certain perfluoropolyether polymers having well-defined recurring units structure, and whereas the fraction of reactive end groups can be easily tuned.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel (per)fluoropolyether polymers characterized by high molecular weight and high functionality, to a process for their manufacture and to their use as intermediate compounds in the preparation of further polymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for the synthesis of (per)fluoropolyether polymers, to certain novel (per)fluoropolyether polymers. The present invention also relates to the use of the (per)fluoropolyether polymers thus obtained as intermediate compounds for the manufacture of further polymers suitable for use as lubricants, notably for magnetic recording media (MRM).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for the synthesis of (per)fluoropolyether polymers, to certain novel (per)fluoropolyether polymers. The present invention also relates to the use of the (per)fluoropolyether polymers thus obtained as intermediate compounds for the manufacture of further polymers suitable for use as lubricants, notably for magnetic recording media (MRM).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for exchanging heat with an object said method comprising using a heat transfer fluid wherein said heat transfer fluid comprises one or more chemical compounds having the general formula (I) wherein: —Rf can be any C1-C10 fluorinated linear or branched carbon chain which can be partially or fully fluorinated, and can comprise O or S atoms, —X, Y and Z can be independently selected from halogens or hydrogen, with the provision that at least one of X, Y or Z is a halogen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel (per)fluoropolyether polymers characterized by high molecular weight and high functionality, to a process for their manufacture and to their use as intermediate compounds in the preparation of further polymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the synthesis of partially and fully fluorinated polyether (PFPE) polymers, to PFPE polymers obtained therefrom and to the use of said PFPE polymers as intermediate compounds for the manufacture of additives for plastic and glass coating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the synthesis of partially and fully fluorinated polyether (PFPE) polymers comprising cyclic moieties in the backbone chain, to PFPE polymers obtained therefrom and to the use of said PFPE polymers as intermediate compounds for the manufacture of additives for plastic and glass coating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for the synthesis of (per)fluoropolyether polymers, to certain novel (per)fluoropolyether polymers. The present invention also relates to the use of the (per)fluoropolyether polymers thus obtained as intermediate compounds for the manufacture of further polymers suitable for use as lubricants, notably for magnetic recording media (MRM).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the synthesis of certain perfluoropolyether polymers having well-defined recurring units structure, and whereas the fraction of reactive end groups can be easily tuned.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for the synthesis of (per)fluoropolyether polymers and to certain novel (per)fluoropolyether polymers. The present invention also relates to the use the (per)fluoropolyether polymers thus obtained, as intermediate compounds for the manufacture of further polymers suitable for use as lubricants, notably for magnetic recording media (MRM).

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of perfluorinated compounds is herein disclosed. In particular, the method is useful for the manufacture of perfluorooxyalkyl carboxylic acid salts which can be used as surfactants. The method envisages the fluorination or a fluoroformate of an alcohol comprising a —CH2OCH2-moiety at a temperature equal to or higher than 20° C. and allows obtaining high yields and selectivity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for the synthesis of (per)fluoropolyether polymers and to certain novel (per)fluoropolyether polymers. The present invention also relates to the use the (per)fluoropolyether polymers thus obtained, as intermediate compounds for the manufacture of further polymers suitable for use as lubricants, notably for magnetic recording media (MRM).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for the synthesis of (per)fluoropolyether polymers, to certain novel (per)fluoropolyether polymers. The present invention also relates to the use of the (per)fluoropolyether polymers thus obtained as intermediate compounds for the manufacture of further polymers suitable for use as lubricants, notably for magnetic recording media (MRM).

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of perfluorinated compounds is herein disclosed. In particular, the method is useful for the manufacture of perfluorooxyalkyl carboxylic acid salts which can be used as surfactants. The method envisages the fluorination or a fluoroformate of an alcohol comprising a —CH2OCH2-moiety at a temperature equal to or higher than 20° C. and allows obtaining high yields and selectivity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of a-iodoperfluoroalkanes and ?,?-diiodoperfluoroalkanes of general formula: (1) A(C2F4)n1, wherein: A is selected from F, CF3 and I and n is an integer equal to or higher than 1, with the proviso that, when A is F, n is an integer higher than 1 said process comprising heating a mixture [mixture (M1)] containing: —a compound selected from I2, CF3I, CF3CF2I and C2F4I2; —TFE; —and CO2 at definite temperatures and concentrations of CO2.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of a-iodoperfluoroalkanes and ?,?-diiodoperfluoroalkanes of general formula: (1) A(C2F4)n1, wherein: A is selected from F, CF3 and I and n is an integer equal to or higher than 1, with the proviso that, when A is F, n is an integer higher than 1 said process comprising heating a mixture [mixture (M1)] containing: —a compound selected from I2, CF3I, CF3CF2I and C2F4I2; —TFE; —and CO2 at definite temperatures and concentrations of CO2.

Abstract: A process for fluorinating hydrocarbon compounds, which comprises: A. providing a compound selected from the group consisting of straight-chain, branched-chain and cyclic alkanes, straight-chain, branched-chain and cyclic ethers, said compound comprising at least one carbon-hydrogen bond and being free from —C(O)— functional groups; B. reacting said compound with fluorine in the presence of at least one (per)haloolefin comprising at least one carbon-carbon double bond and having at least one fluorine or chlorine atom on either one of the carbon atoms of said double bond, to obtain a compound wherein at least one carbon-hydrogen bond has been replaced by a carbon-fluorine bond. Compositions of partially fluorinated compounds obtained with the process are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to (per)fluoropolyether block copolymers comprising: A) a fluoropolyoxyalkylene segment (chain Ra) comprising one or more units of formula (CHXCF2CF2O)— in which X is hydrogen or fluorine; B) a (per)fluoropolyoxyalkylene segment (chain Rf), that is to say a segment comprising recurring units having at least one catenary ether bond and at least one fluorocarbon moiety, said (per)fluoropolyoxyalkylene segment being different from chain Ra and having a molecular weight higher than 400 g/mol. These copolymers are endowed with improves lubricant properties or with improved water and oil-repellence properties.