Abstract: The invention relates to an electrolyte for an electrochemical device. This electrolyte includes a first compound that is an ionic metal complex represented by the general formula (1). The electrolyte may further include at least one compound selected from second to sixth compounds respectively represented by the general formulas Aa+(PF6−)a, Aa+(ClO4−)a, Aa+(BF4−)a, Aa+(AsF6−)a, and Aa+(SbF6−)a, and special seventh to twelfth compounds. The electrolyte can be superior in heat resistance, hydrolysis resistance, cycle characteristics and shelf life as compared with conventional electrolytes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for synthesizing an ionic metal complex represented by the general formula (1) or (5). This process includes reacting in an organic solvent a compound (corresponding to ligand of the complex) represented by the general formula (2) or (6) with a halogen-containing compound represented by the general formula (3) or (4), in the presence of a reaction aid containing an element selected from the group consisting of elements of groups 1-4 and 11-14 of the periodic table. It is possible by this process to easily and efficiently synthesize the ionic metal complex, which can be used as a supporting electrolyte for electrochemical devices, a polymerization catalyst of polyolefins and so forth, or a catalyst for organic synthesis.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrolyte for an electrochemical device. This electrolyte includes an ionic metal complex represented by the general formula (1): wherein M is an element of groups 3-15 of the periodic table; Aa+ represents a metal ion, onium ion or proton; X1 represents O, S or NR5R6; each of R1 and R2 independently represents H, a halogen, a C1-C10 alkyl group or C1-C10 halogenated alkyl group; R3 represents a C1-C10 alkylene group, C1-C10 halogenated alkylene group, C4-C20 aryl group or C4-C20 halogenated aryl group; R4 represents a halogen, C1-C10 alkyl group, C1-C10 halogenated alkyl group, C4-C20 aryl group, C4-C20 halogenated aryl group or X2R7; X2 represents O, S or NR5R6; each of R5 and R6 represents H or a C1-C10 alkyl group; and R7 represents a C1-C10 alkyl group, C1-C10 halogenated alkyl group, C4-C20 aryl group or C4-C20 halogenated aryl group. The electrolyte has high heat resistance and hydrolysis resistance as compared with conventional electrolytes.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrolyte for an electrochemical device. This electrolyte includes a first compound that is an ionic metal complex represented by the general formula (1); and at least one compound selected from special second to fourth compounds, fifth to ninth compounds respectively represented by the general formulas Aa+(PF6−)a, Aa+(ClO4−)a, Aa+(BF4−)a, Aa+(AsF6−)a, and Aa+(SbF6−)a, and special tenth to twelfth compounds, The electrolyte is superior in cycle characteristics and shelf life as compared with conventional electrolytes.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrolyte for an electrochemical device. This electrolyte includes a first compound that is an ionic metal complex represented by the general formula (1). The electrolyte may further include at least one compound selected from second to sixth compounds respectively represented by the general formulas Aa+(PF6−)a, Aa+(ClO4−)a, Aa+(BF4−)a, Aa+(AsF6−)a, and Aa+(SbF6−)a, and special seventh to twelfth compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates an ionic metal complex represented by the general formula (1): wherein M is an element of groups 3-15 of the periodic table; Aa+ represents a metal ion, onium ion or proton; X1 represents O, S or NR5R6; each of R1 and R2 independently represents H, a halogen, a C1-C10 alkyl group or C1-C10 halogenated alkyl group; R3 represents a C1-C10 alkylene group, C1-C10 halogenated alkylene group, C4-C20 aryl group or C4-C20 halogenated aryl group; R4 represents a halogen, C1-C10 alkyl group, C1-C10 halogenated alkyl group, C4-C20 aryl group, C4-C20 halogenated aryl group or X2R7; X2 represents O, S or NR5R6; each of R5 and R6 represents H or a C1-C10 alkyl group; and R7 represents a C1-C10 alkyl group, C1-C10 halogenated alkyl group, C4-C20 aryl group or C4-C20 halogenated aryl group. The ionic metal complex can be used as a supporting electrolyte for electrochemical devices, a polymerization catalyst of polyolefins and so forth, or a catalyst for organic synthesis.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrolyte for an electrochemical device.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrolyte for an electrochemical device.

Abstract: The invention relates to water-repellent composite grains. Each composite grain includes: a first grain; and a low molecular weight polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) covering the first grain. The first grain is higher than the PTFE in mechanical strength. With this, the composite grains are improved in mechanical strength. A water-repellent article is produced by anchoring the composite grains to a substrate through an adhesive layer formed on the substrate. The composite grains are partly exposed on the adhesive layer and partly submerged in the adhesive layer. With this, the water-repellent article is made minutely rough. The water-repellent article is improved in mechanical strength and water repellency.