Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing polyamide, wherein a diimidazolide compound represented by the general formula (1) shown below is reacted with a diamine compound represented by the general formula (2) shown below. The present invention provides a method for producing a chlorine-free high molecular weight alkali-soluble polyamide by simple process.

Abstract: The present invention provides a photosensitive resin composition comprising (a) an alkali-soluble resin, (b) a silicon compound having a secondary aromatic amino group and an alkoxy group, and (c) at least one selected from a photopolymerization initiator, a photo acid generator and a photo base generator. According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a photosensitive resin composition which remarkably enhances the adhesion property with a substrate after curing without deteriorating storage stability of a solution, and does not cause peeling of a fine pattern even upon development.

Abstract: This invention relates to a positive photosensitive resin composition allowing development with an alkaline aqueous solution and excellent in resolution, photosensitivity and pattern form even if the film formed from the resin is thick. Furthermore, this invention relates to a photosensitive resin composition comprising (a) a polymer having one or more phenolic hydroxyl groups, (b) a compound having a phenolic hydroxyl group and containing only one group selected from a methylol group and alkoxymethyl group, and (c) a photo acid generator.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a photosensitive resin composition comprising (a) a resin having a specific structure, (b) a photosensitive agent, and (c) an organic solvent having a boiling point at atmospheric pressure of 100° C. or higher and 140° C. or lower, the content of the component (c) being 50% by weight or more and 100% by weight or less based on the total amount of the organic solvent, and to a process for producing a heat-resistant resin film using the same. According to the present invention, there is provided a photosensitive resin composition which is less likely to cause defects such as transcribed trace and line drawing.

Abstract: This invention relates to a positive photosensitive resin composition allowing development with an alkaline aqueous solution and excellent in resolution, photosensitivity and pattern form even if the film formed from the resin is thick. Furthermore, this invention relates to a photosensitive resin composition comprising (a) a polymer having one or more phenolic hydroxyl groups, (b) a compound having a phenolic hydroxyl group and containing only one group selected from a methylol group and alkoxymethyl group, and (c) a photo acid generator.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a photosensitive resin composition comprising (a) a resin having a specific structure, (b) a photosensitive agent, and (c) an organic solvent having a boiling point at atmospheric pressure of 100° C. or higher and 140° C. or lower, the content of the component (c) being 50% by weight or more and 100% by weight or less based on the total amount of the organic solvent, and to a process for producing a heat-resistant resin film using the same. According to the present invention, there is provided a photosensitive resin composition which is less likely to cause defects such as transcribed trace and line drawing.

Abstract: A positive photosensitive resin precursor composition which can be can be developed in an alkaline developer is provided. The positive photosensitive resin precursor composition comprises (a), one of (b1) and (b2), and (c): (a) a polyamic acid ester and/or a polyamic acid polymer, both of which are soluble in an alkaline aqueous solution; (b1) a phenolic-hydroxyl-group-containing thermally crosslinkable compound comprising an organic-group-R1-substituted methylol group represented by formula (1) (wherein R1 is not a hydrogen atom), CH2—OR1)??(1); (b2) a thermally crosslinkable compound containing a ureal organic group substituted by an organic group R1 and represented by formula (2) (c) an esterified quinone diazide compound.

Abstract: Disclosed is a positive-type photosensitive resin composition comprising: (a) an alkali-soluble resin; (b) a quinone diazide compound; (c) a heatsensitive compound which colors upon being heated and which shows an absorption maximum at a wavelength of not less than 350 nm and not more than 700 nm; and (d) a compound which does not have an absorption maximum at a wavelength of not less than 350 nm to less than 500 nm, and has an absorption maximum at a wavelength of not less than 500 nm and not more than 750 nm. The composition is preferably used for forming light-blocking separators or black matrices of organic electroluminescent devices and liquid crystal display elements.

Abstract: A photosensitive resin precursor composition exhibiting an excellent film thickness uniformity contains: a heat resistant resin precursor polymer; a radiation sensitive compound; and a solvent expressed by formula (1): R1 represents an alkyl group having a carbon number in the range of 1 to 3. R2, R3, R4, and R5 each represent hydrogen or an alkyl group having a carbon number in the range of 1 to 3, and l represents an integer in the range of 0 to 3.

Abstract: Disclosed is a positive-type photosensitive resin composition comprising: (a) an alkali-soluble resin; (b) a quinone diazide compound; (c) a heatsensitive compound which colors upon being heated and which shows an absorption maximum at a wavelength of not less than 350 nm and not more than 700 nm; and (d) a compound which does not have an absorption maximum at a wavelength of not less than 350 nm to less than 500 nm, and has an absorption maximum at a wavelength of not less than 500 nm and not more than 750 nm. The composition is preferably used for forming light-blocking separators or black matrices of organic electroluminescent devices and liquid crystal display elements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a positive-working photosensitive resin precursor composition which is characterized in that it contains (a) polymer in which the chief component comprises structural units of the kind where the bonding between structural units is represented by general formula (1) and (b) photoacid generator, and it can form a pattern by light irradiation and subsequent developing, and the total carboxyl groups contained in said polymer is from 0.02 to 2.0 mmol/g, and it provides a photosensitive resin composition of high sensitivity which can be developed by alkali.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a positive-working photosensitive resin precursor composition which is characterized in that it contains (a) polymer in which the chief component comprises structural units of the kind where the bonding between structural units is represented by general formula (1) and (b) photoacid generator, and it can form a pattern by light irradiation and subsequent developing, and the total carboxyl groups contained in said polymer is from 0.02 to 2.0 mmol/g, and it provides a photosensitive resin composition of high sensitivity which can be developed by alkali. (R1 is an organic group of valency from 3 to 8 having at least 2 carbon atoms, R2 is an organic group of valency from 2 to 6 having at least 2 carbon atoms, R3 is hydrogen or an organic group with from 1 to 10 carbons. n is an integer of value from 3 to 100,000, m is 1 or 2, p and q are integers of value from 0 to 4 and p+q>0).

Abstract: A photosensitive resin precursor composition exhibiting an excellent film thickness uniformity contains: a heat resistant resin precursor polymer; a radiation sensitive compound; and a solvent expressed by formula (1): 1

Abstract: A display device having a polyimide insulating layer is disclosed. The display device has a first electrode formed on a substrate, the polyimide insulating layer formed on the first electrode in such a way that the first electrode is partially exposed, and a second electrode facing the first electrode, wherein the polyimide insulating layer is a positive-type photosensitive polyimide.

Abstract: A positive photosensitive resin precursor composition which can be can be developed in an alkaline developer is provided.

Abstract: A composition of a positive photosensitive resin precursor includes (a) a polyamic acid ester and/or a polyamic acid each having at least one selected from a carboxyl group, a phenolic hydroxyl group, a sulfonic acid group and a thiol group at the end of a principal chain of the polymer, (b) a compound having a phenolic hydroxyl group, and (c) a quinonediazide sulfnate. The composition can be subjected to dissolution in an alkaline developer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a positive type photosensitive resin precursor composition which is characterized in that it contains polymer having, as its chief component, structural units represented by the following general formula (1) and, furthermore, in that it satisfies the following conditions (a) and/or (b). The invention provides an alkali-developable photosensitive composition. (a) There is included an ester of a naphthoquinone diazide sulphonic acid and a phenol compound of dipole moment 0.1 to 1.

Abstract: The display device of the present invention relates to a display device characterized in that it includes a first electrode formed on a substrate, an insulating layer formed on the first electrode in such a way that the first electrode is partially exposed, and a second electrode providing facing the first electrode, and the insulating layer is a positive-type photosensitive polyimide in which the indispensable components are polymer having structural units represented by the following general formula (1) as its chief component and a photoacid generator.

Abstract: A composition of a positive photosensitive resin precursor includes (a) a polyamic acid ester and/or a polyamic acid each having at least one selected from a carboxyl group, a phenolic hydroxyl group, a sulfonic acid group and a thiol group at the end of a principal chain of the polymer, (b) a compound having a phenolic hydroxyl group, and (c) a quinonediazide sulfnate. The composition can be subjected to dissolution in an alkaline developer.