Abstract: Described herein are compounds according to Formula (I) wherein each Rf is independently selected from a perfluorinated divalent group comprising 2 to 12 carbon atoms; and m is an integer independently selected from 1 to 3. A method of making the compound from a hydroxy-containing vinyl ether and excess ammonia is disclosed. In one embodiment, the hydroxy-functionalized triazine compound is used in a curable fluoropolymer composition and cured to form articles.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are amide-substituted imidazo compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one such novel benzoimidazoles, processes for the preparation thereof, and the method for using the same in therapy. In particular, disclosed herein are certain amide-substituted imidazo compounds that are useful for inhibiting indoleamine 2, 3-dioxygenase and for treating diseases or disorders mediated thereby.

Abstract: An input detection and protection circuit and an AC electronic ballast for HID lamps, including a power input circuit performing a first limitation to an input surge voltage and then performing a second limitation to a residual voltage from the first input surge voltage limitation; an input voltage acquisition circuit feeding back an input voltage to an MCU chip; a pull-in circuit for a relay connecting to a relay in the power input circuit; a PFC circuit, and an MCU chip controlling the PFC circuit to switch on and off according to voltage values input by the input voltage acquisition circuit, and controlling pull-in and drop-out of the relay through the pull-in circuit for the relay.

Abstract: A composition including a compound having structural formula (I): Rf is a linear or branched perfluoroalkyl group having 1-3 atoms; n is 0-2; x is 1-3; and Rf? and Rf? are (i) independently, a linear or branched perfluoroalkyl group having 1-8 carbon atoms; or (ii) are bonded together to form a ring structure having 4-8 carbon atoms. The composition further includes a hydrocarbon contaminant.

Abstract: An input detection and protection circuit and an AC electronic ballast for HID lamps, including a power input circuit performing a first limitation to an input surge voltage and then performing a second limitation to a residual voltage from the first input surge voltage limitation; an input voltage acquisition circuit feeding back an input voltage to an MCU chip; a pull-in circuit for a relay connecting to a relay in the power input circuit; a PFC circuit, and an MCU chip controlling the PFC circuit to switch on and off according to voltage values input by the input voltage acquisition circuit, and controlling pull-in and drop-out of the relay through the pull-in circuit for the relay.

Abstract: Article comprising composite particles in an organic polymer matrix comprising a cured thiol-alkene resin having a Tg>20° C., the composite particles comprising a hydrophobic nonmetallic inorganic matrix, ligands, and quantum dots, wherein the hydrophobic nonmetallic inorganic matrix is present in the composite particles in an amount of up to 40 volume percent. Exemplary articles described herein can be made for use for display applications such as films, LED caps, LED coatings, LED lenses, and light guides. Exemplary articles described herein can be made for use for non-display applications such as security applications where quantum dot phosphors are used to provide fluorescence at selected or tailored wavelengths. In such uses, the organic polymer matrix could be a label or a coating on a label, or other articles such as a card or tag.

Abstract: Article comprising particles in an organic polymer matrix comprising a cured thiol-alkene resin having a Tg>20° C., wherein the particles comprise a composite core and a continuous nonmetallic inorganic coating covering the composite core, wherein the composite core comprises a nonmetallic inorganic matrix, ligands, and quantum dots, wherein the nonmetallic inorganic matrix is present in the composite core in an amount of up to 40 volume percent, and wherein the coating has an average thickness up to 5 micrometers. Exemplary articles described herein can be made for use in display applications such as films, LED caps, LED coatings, LED lenses, and light guides. Exemplary articles described herein can be made for use in nondisplay applications such as security applications where quantum dot phosphors are used to provide fluorescence at selected or tailored wavelengths. In such uses, the organic polymer matrix could be a label or a coating on a label, or other articles such as a card or tag.

Abstract: Described herein is an oligomer according to formula I: (I) wherein Y is an anionic group selected from the group consisting of: sulfates, carboxylates, phosphate, phosphonate, and sulfonate, wherein each X1, X2, and X3 are independently selected from F, Cl, H, and CF3; R is a linking group; each Z1 and Z2 is independently selected from F and CF3; m is at least 2; and R1 and R2 are end groups, wherein the oligomer comprises substantially no pendant functional groups, except those selected from the group consisting of: sulfates, carboxylates, phosphate, phosphonate, and sulfonate.

Abstract: Curable antifouling compositions include fluorinated polymers that contain a perfluoropolyether group, a poly(alkyleneoxide) group, a hydrolyzable silane group and a cationic curative. The curable antifouling compositions can be applied on a surface of a substrate, and at least partially cured to provide an article with antifouling properties.

Abstract: A quantum dot composition is described comprising light-emitting nanoparticles comprising a polyamine silicone ligand dispersed in a polymerizable resin composition comprising at least one polythiol, at least one polyene, wherein the polyene lacks functional groups that are amine-reactive, at least one amine-reactive ethylenically unsaturated component in an amount ranging from 2 to 15 wt.%, based on the total wt. % solids of the composition, and a hindered phenolic antioxidant. Also described are quantum dot (e.g. film) articles.

Abstract: A composite particle comprising a fluorescent core/shell nanoparticle and a perfluoroether ligand bound the surface thereof is described.

Abstract: A quantum dot article is described comprising a first barrier layer, a second barrier layer, and a quantum dot layer between the first and second barrier layer. The quantum dot layer comprises light-emitting nanoparticles dispersed in a cured matrix. The quantum dot layer further comprises a hydroxyl-iunctional polyamine silicone ligand that is the reaction product of a polyamine silicone ligand and a monofunctional epoxy compound. Also described is a hydroxyl-functional polyamine silicone that is the reaction product of a polyamine silicone and a monofunctional epoxy compound, as well as quantum dot compositions comprising light-emitting nanoparticles and the described hydroxyl-functional polyamine silicone.

Abstract: Methods of converting a fluorinated compound into a fluorinated acyl fluoride or derivative thereof, the method including reacting the fluorinated compound with a catalytic amount of at least one transition metal compound and an oxygen-containing compound to form the fluorinated acyl fluoride or derivative thereof. Compounds formed using such methods are also included, including for example <Insert chemical formulas here as they appear in the electronic copy.> and derivatives thereof, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: Methods of converting a fluorinated vinyl ether to a saturated partially fluorinated ether, the method comprising: reacting the fluorinated vinyl ether with an amine, ammonia, or combination thereof to form the saturated partially fluorinated ether.

Abstract: A quantum dot article comprises (a) a first barrier layer, (b) a second barrier layer, and (c) a quantum dot layer between the first barrier layer and the second barrier layer, the quantum dot layer comprises light-emitting nanoparticles dispersed in a cured matrix; wherein the quantum dot layer further comprises a hydroxyl-functional unsaturated polyamine silicone ligand that is the reaction product of a polyamine silicone ligand and an unsaturated monofunctional epoxy compound.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a liquid quantum dots composite that includes: a fluorescent semiconductor core/shell nanoparticle (preferably, nanocrystal or quantum dots); a first polyamine ligand and a second polythiol ligand attached to the core/shell nanoparticle outer surface. At least one of the polythiol and polyamine ligands are silicone ligands.