Abstract: The preparation of aromatic sulfonimide polymers useful as membranes in electrochemical cells is described.

Abstract: The polymerization processes described herein provide methods for controlling the dehydration of glycols such that dimers are formed as glycol ethers and incorporated into aliphatic-aromatic copolyetheresters during polycondensation. Control over this phenomenon provides unique polymer compositions with a range of thermo-mechanical properties, crystallinity, bio-content and biodegradability.

Abstract: Described herein is a crosslinkable polymer based on trifluorostyrene, and its use in polymer electrolyte membranes thereof.

Abstract: The preparation of aromatic sulfonimide polymers useful as membranes in electrochemical cells is described.

Abstract: This invention relates to aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters that can exhibit improved tear strength and improved rate of biodegradation. Particularly to an aliphatic-aromatic copolyester having a dicarboxylic acid component and a glycol component. The invention also relates to articles and blends using the copolyesters.

Abstract: This invention relates to aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters that can exhibit improved tear strength and improved rate of biodegradation. Particularly to an aliphatic-aromatic copolyester having a dicarboxylic acid component and a glycol component. The invention also relates to articles and blends using the copolyesters.

Abstract: This invention relates to aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters that can exhibit improved tear strength and improved rate of biodegradation. Particularly to an aliphatic-aromatic copolyester having a dicarboxylic acid component and a glycol component. The invention also relates to articles and blends using the copolyesters.

Abstract: Aromatic sulfonimide ionene polymers useful as membranes in electrochemical cells are prepared.

Abstract: Described herein is a trifluorostyrene compound that can be used as a monomer to form crosslinkable polymers.

Abstract: There are provided electrically conducting polymer compositions comprising an electrectically conductive polymer or copolymer and an organic solvent wettable fluorinated acid polymer. Electrically conductive polymer materials are derived from thiophene, pyrrole, aniline and polycyclic heteroaromatic precursor monomers. Non-conductive polymers derived from alkenyl, alkynyl, arylene, and heteroarylene precursor monomers. The organic-solvent wettable fluorinated acid polymer is fluorinated or highly fluorinated and may be colloid-forming. Acidic groups include carboxylic acid groups, sulfonic acid groups, sulfonimide groups, phosphoric acid groups, phosphonic acid groups, and combinations thereof. The compositions can be used in organic electronic devices.

Abstract: Aromatic sulfonimide ionene polymers useful as membranes in electrochemical cells are prepared.

Abstract: Aromatic sulfonimide ionene compositions useful as monomers for polymers in electrochemical cells are prepared.

Abstract: Described herein are aromatic sulfonimide compositions that can be used to prepare polymers useful as membranes in electrochemical cells.

Abstract: There are provided electrically conducting polymer compositions comprising an electrically conductive polymer or copolymer and an organic solvent wettable fluorinated acid polymer. Electrically conductive polymer materials are derived from thiophene, pyrrole, aniline and polycyclic heteroaromatic precursor monomers. Non-conductive polymers derived from alkenyl, alkynyl, arylene, and heteroarylene precursor monomers. The organic-solvent wettable fluorinated acid polymer is fluorinated or highly fluorinated and may be colloid-forming. Acidic groups include carboxylic acid groups, sulfonic acid groups, sulfonimide groups, phosphoric acid groups, phosphonic acid groups, and combinations thereof. The compositions can be used in organic electronic devices.

Abstract: Described herein is a process to prepare crosslinkable polymers based on trifluorostyrene, and their use as polymer electrolyte membranes.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to electrically conductive polymer compositions, comprising at least one electrically conductive copolymer; and at least one fluorinated acid polymer, their use in organic electronic devices, and methods for preparation.

Abstract: A fluorinated sulfonamide small molecule having the general structure wherein m, n and p are 0 to 3, with the proviso that m+n+p is equal to 1 to 4; A1 is an aromatic heterocyclic group, with the proviso that carbon atoms of the heterocyclic ring are fully substituted by fluorinated sulfonamide groups; and R1, R2, and R3 are linear or branched perfluoroalkylene groups, optionally containing oxygen, chlorine, bromine, or iodine atoms. Polymers and small molecules useful in making polymer electrode membranes, membrane electrode assemblies, and electrochemical cells, such as fuel cells, are also described.

Abstract: Aromatic sulfonimide ionene compositions useful as monomers for polymers in electrochemical cells are prepared.

Abstract: Aromatic sulfonimide ionene polymers useful as membranes in electrochemical cells are prepared.

Abstract: A process for the conditioning of fully hydrated fluorinated membranes. The hydrated membrane is heated while under pressure, and allowed to cool before the pressure is released.