Abstract: The present invention relates to novel polyimide polymers containing certain fluorinated diamine moieties, said polyimide polymers being characterized by excellent dielectric performances. The present invention also relates to the use of said polyimide-based polymers in polymer compositions in microelectronics applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymeric composition comprising a first polymer component C being selected from TFE/PAVE polymers comprising a small amount of chlorinated monomers selected from chlorotrifluoroethylene and dichlorodifluoroethylene and a second optional polymer component D being selected from TFE/PAVE polymers and being free from chlorine. The polymeric composition of the invention is characterized in that it has a total Cl content of from 0.01 to 0.25% by weight. The composition of the invention has very good adhesion on metals and plastics despite a very low total level of chlorine.

Abstract: The invention pertains to UV-curable compositions comprising a iodine-containing (per)fluoroelastomer, and well-defined amount of certain combinations of given photoinitiators and crosslinking which are particularly effective in delivering through low temperature UV curing crosslinked parts possessing outstanding mechanical properties.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a melt-processible fluoropolymer, to a composition comprising the melt-processible fluoropolymer, to a process for manufacturing the melt-processible fluoropolymer and to uses of the melt-processible fluoropolymer in various applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing fine particles of an aromatic copolyester, the process comprising the melt-blending of the aromatic copolyester with a polyester polymer (PE), the cooling the blend and the recovery of the particles by dissolution of the PE into water. The present invention also relates to aromatic copolyester particles obtained therefrom and to the use of these particles in to make coatings or films.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a method of removing a layer of a lift-off fluoropolymer layer from a substrate using a particular stripping solvent, and to a lithographic process using said combination of lift-off fluoropolymer and stripping solvent, in particular for the manufacture of OLED devices.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a fluoropolymer composition comprising certain tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoromethyvinylether copolymers having well-defined TFE/MVE monomer composition and possessing low molecular weight and a white pigment, to the use of this latter for manufacturing shaped articles, and to shaped articles therefrom, including components of light emitting apparatuses, e.g. LED assemblies.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process for manufacturing a semi-crystalline fluoropolymer, to the fluoropolymer obtainable by said process and to uses of said fluoropolymer in various applications.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a multilayer assembly comprising: (L1) a first inner layer [layer (L1)] made from a first composition [composition (C1)], said composition (C1) comprising: at least one polymer comprising recurring units derived from ethylene (E) and from chlorotrifluoroethylene (CTFE), and at least one Ti compound; and (L2) a second outer layer [layer (L2)] made from a second composition [composition (C2)], said composition (C2) being substantially free from TiO2-containing additives, said second composition comprising at least one semi-crystalline polymer comprising recurring units derived from ethylene and from at least one fluoromonomer selected from chlorotrifluoroethylene (CTFE), tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) and mixtures thereof, said semi-crystalline polymer having a heat of fusion of at least 35 J/g [polymer (A)].

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluorine-containing thermoplastic elastomer composition comprising a continuous thermoplastic fluorocarbon polymer phase and a dispersed fluorine-containing elastomer phase which are useful, for example, in automotive fuel lines.

Abstract: The invention pertains to composition of fluoroplastic and poly(aryletherketone), to method of making the same, and to shaped products therefrom, including notably wire sheaths, which combine advantageous performances of both ingredients, which can be easily manufactured through conventional equipment's, and which notably deliver room temperature toughness, in combination with notably chemical resistance and dielectric properties of fluoroplastics and with mechanical performances of poly(aryl ether ketone)s.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a fluoropolymer composition comprising certain tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoromethyvinylether copolymers having well-defined TFE/MVE monomer composition and possessing low molecular weight and a white pigment, to the use of this latter for manufacturing shaped articles, and to shaped articles therefrom, including components of light emitting apparatuses, e.g. LED assemblies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cable, suitable for both electrical and data transmission, comprising at least one shield layer, comprising a metal layer directly adhering onto the polymeric layer.

Abstract: The invention pertains to UV-curable compositions comprising a iodine-containing (per)fluoroelastomer, and well-defined amount of certain combinations of given photoinitiators and crosslinking which are particularly effective in delivering through low temperature UV curing crosslinked parts possessing outstanding mechanical properties.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a method for manufacturing a melt-processible fluoropolymer, to the melt-processible fluoropolymer obtainable by the process and to uses of the melt-processible fluoropolymer in various applications.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process for manufacturing a semi-crystalline fluoropolymer, to the fluoropolymer obtainable by said process and to uses of said fluoropolymer in various applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modified fluorinated poly(arylene ether ketone)s that can be crosslinked to produce high performance thermosets useful for semiconductor application with low dielectric constant. The present invention also relates to a method for manufacturing said modified fluorinated poly (arylene ether ketone)s prepared via polycondensation of a fluorinated poly (arylene ether ketone) with a fluorostyrene.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a method for manufacturing a melt-processible fluoropolymer, to the melt-processible fluoropolymer obtainable by said process and to uses of said melt-processible fluoropolymer in various applications.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a melt-processible fluoropolymer, to a composition comprising said melt-processible fluoropolymer, to a process for manufacturing said melt-processible fluoropolymer and to uses of said melt-processible fluoropolymer in various applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modified fluorinated poly(arylene ether ketone)s that can be crosslinked to produce high performance thermoset useful for semiconductor application with low dielectric constant. The present invention also relates to a method for manufacturing said modified fluorinated poly(arylene ether ketone)s prepared via chemical transformation of carbonyl groups to hydroxyl pendant groups and following thermal curing.