Abstract: A polymer compound is provided having constitutional units of formula (1) and formula (2), and a constitutional unit of formula (3) and/or (4?): wherein Ar1 to Ar4, Ar20, Ar30? and Ar40 represent arylene groups or the like; Ar5 to Ar7 represent aryl groups or the like; Ar8 represents (2+p)-valent aromatic hydrocarbon group or the like; Ar10 represents (2+n)-valent aromatic hydrocarbon group or the like; R1 represents alkyl group or the like; La, Lb, Lg and Lh represent alkylene groups or the like; LA and LD represent oxygen atoms or the like; Q1 represents monovalent crosslinkable group; Q2? to Q4? represent monovalent crosslinkable groups or the like; x, y, c, nA and nD represent 0 or 1; p represents integer of 1 or greater; na and ng represent integer of 0 to 3; nb and nh represent integer of 0 to 12; and n represents integer of 1 to 4.

Abstract: A monomer for use in manufacturing a conjugated polymer, the monomer having a structure as shown formula (2): Ar1, Ar2 and Ar3 are independently selected from optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl, X1 and X3 both independently comprise a leaving group capable of participating in polymerization and Z represents a direct bond or an optionally substituted bridging atom.

Abstract: A polymer compound is provided having constitutional units of formula (1) and formula (2), and a constitutional unit of formula (3) and/or (4?): wherein Ar1 to Ar4, Ar20, Ar30? and Ar40 represent arylene groups or the like; Ar5 to Ar7 represent aryl groups or the like; Ar8 represents (2+p)-valent aromatic hydrocarbon group or the like; Ar10 represents (2+n)-valent aromatic hydrocarbon group or the like; R1 represents alkyl group or the like; La, Lb, Lg and Lh represent alkylene groups or the like; LA and LD represent oxygen atoms or the like; Q1 represents monovalent crosslinkable group; Q2? to Q4? represent monovalent crosslinkable groups or the like; x, y, c, nA and nD represent 0 or 1; p represents integer of 1 or greater.; na and ng represent integer of 0 to 3; nb and nh represent integer of 0 to 12; and n represents integer of 1 to 4.

Abstract: A light emitting device comprising: an anode; a cathode; a light emissive layer located between the anode and the cathode, said light emissive layer comprising a charged metal complex for emitting light and a counterion or counterions with sufficient charge to balance the change on the charged metal complex; characterized in that the counterion or counterions are substantially immobile so (that light output from the device is immediate, provided that the combined charged metal complex and counterion do not have General Formula: (I) or (II); where C—N is a cyclometallated liquid.

Abstract: The invention relates to organic semiconductive polymers comprising a new backbone system, monomers for the preparation of such polymers, methods for the preparation of such polymers and the use of such polymers in organic optoelectronic devices.

Abstract: A monomer for use in manufacturing a conjugated polymer, the monomer having a structure as shown formula (2): Ar1, Ar2 and Ar3 are independently selected from optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl, X1 and X3 both independently comprise a leaving group capable of participating in polymerisation and Z represents a direct bond or an optionally substituted bridging atom.

Abstract: A semiconductive polymer comprising a first repeat unit in the polymer backbone comprising general formula 1: where a=1 or 2; b=0 or 1; and c=0, 1 or 2, provided that when c=0 then b=0; Ar1, Ar2, Ar3, Ar4, Ar5, and Ar6 each independently represent an aryl or heteroaryl ring or a fused derivative thereof; characterized in that at least one of Ar1, Ar2, Ar4, and Ar5 is non-conjugating; and provided that (a) when a=1, Ar1 is not linked to Ar2 by a direct bond, (b) when b=1 and c=1, Ar4 is not linked to Ar5 by a direct bond, (c) when b=0 and c=1, Ar2 is not linked to Ar5 by a direct bond, (d) when a=2, the Ar1 groups are not linked by a single bond, and (e) when c=2, the Ar5 groups are not linked by a single bond.

Abstract: A process is provided for the synthesis of a compound of formula (I): wherein: M=0 or 1; N and p are 0 or 1 to 4; X is a single bond, O, S or NH; And R1-R4 are as defined in claim 1.

Abstract: A monomer for use in manufacturing a conjugated polymer, the monomer having a structure as shown formula (2): Ar1, Ar2 and Ar3 are independently selected from optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl, X1 and X3 both independently comprise a leaving group capable of participating in polymerisation and Z represents a direct bond or an optionally substituted bridging atom.

Abstract: A process is provided for the synthesis of a compound of formula (I): wherein: M=0 or 1; N and p are 0 or 1 to 4; X is a single bond, O, S or NH; And R1-R4 are as defined in claim 1

Abstract: A semiconductive polymer comprising a first repeat unit in the polymer backbone comprising general formula 1: where a=1 or 2; b=0 or 1; and c=0, 1 or 2, provided that when c=0 then b=0; Ar1, Ar2, Ar3, Ar4, Ar5, and Ar6 each independently represent an aryl or heteroaryl ring or a fused derivative thereof; characterised in that at least one of Ar1, Ar2, Ar4, and Ar5 is non-conjugating; and provided that (a) when a=1, Ar1 is not linked to Ar2 by a direct bond, (b) when b=1 and c=1, Ar4 is not linked to Ar5 by a direct bond, (c) when b=0 and c=1, Ar2 is not linked to Ar5 by a direct bond, (d) when a=2, the Ar1 groups are not linked by a single bond, and (e) when c=2, the Ar5 groups are not linked by a single bond.

Abstract: A light emitting device comprising: an anode; a cathode; a light emissive layer located between the anode and the cathode, said light emissive layer comprising a charged metal complex for emitting light and a counterion or counterions with sufficient charge to balance the charge on the charged metal complex; characterised in that the counterion or counterions are substantially immobile so that light output from the device is immediate, provided that the combined charged metal complex and counterion do not have General Formula I or II: where C—N is a cyclometallated ligand.

Abstract: Polymers for use in organic electroluminescent devices The invention relates to organic semiconductive polymers comprising a new backbone system, monomers for the preparation of such polymers, methods for the preparation of such polymers and the use of such polymers in organic optoelectronic devices.