Abstract: A method for increasing a polyamide-containing composition's resistance to halogen-containing oxidizing agents includes blending the polyamide with at least one phenol-carbonyl condensation product. An article may be manufactured from a composition that includes at least one polyamide and at least one phenol-carbonyl condensation product, the article having a shape that permits it to contain, store and/or transport a liquid.

Abstract: The present invention describes the process of preparation of inter-polymer film of p-methylstyrene-co-divinylbenzene and its conversion into anion exchange membrane through a greener route which dispenses with the use of chloromethyl ether. The membrane with polyethylene binder is shown to have equivalent or even superior performance to anion exchange membrane prepared from styrene-co-divinylbenzene/polyethylene through chloromethyl ether route.

Abstract: The present invention describes process of preparation of inter-polymer film of p-methylstyrene-co-divinylbenzene and its conversion into anion exchange membrane through a greener route which dispenses with the use of chloromethyl ether. The membrane with polyethylene binder is shown to have equivalent or even superior performance to anion exchange membrane prepared from styrene-co-divinylbenzene/polyethylene through chloromethyl ether route.

Abstract: The present invention describes process of preparation of inter-polymer film of p-methylstyrene-co-divinylbenzene and its conversion into anion exchange membrane through a greener route which dispenses with the use of chloromethyl ether. The membrane with polyethylene binder is shown to have equivalent or even superior performance to anion exchange membrane prepared from styrene-co-divinylbenzene/polyethylene through chloromethyl ether route.

Abstract: A polymeric composite comprises a polymeric resin; an electrically conductive filler; and a polycyclic aromatic compound, in an amount effect to increase the electrical conductivity of the polymeric composition relative to the same composition without the polycyclic aromatic compound. The addition of the polycyclic aromatic compound in addition to a conductive filler imparts improved electrical and mechanical properties to the compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electrically conducting polymer composition and method of making a composition including an organic polymer; and a first filler including at least one ceramic filler, at least one metallic filler, or a combination including at least one of the foregoing fillers, wherein a trip temperature of the composition does not change by an amount of greater than or equal to ±10° C. when the composition is cycled 100 times between room temperature and the trip temperature. Disclosed herein as well is an electrically conducting polymer composition including a first filler including at least one ceramic filler, at least one metallic filler, or a combination including at least one of the foregoing fillers and a second filler. The compositions of the present invention have a trip temperature that is lower than the HDT temperature of the composition and can have tunable trip temperatures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to components of mobile electronic devices made of an amorphous polyamide composition characterized by excellent mechanical properties, low moisture uptake, low distortion and very good aesthetical properties. The amorphous polyamide has recurring units derived from the polycondensation of a mixture of monomers of aromatic dicarboxylic acid(s), cycloaliphatic diamine(s) with 6 to 12 carbon atoms, and a third monomer with 10 to 16 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Disclosed herein too is a method of manufacturing an electrically conducting polymeric composition comprising blending an organic polymer composition that comprises a thermoplastic organic polymer; an electrically conducting filler composition that comprises metal fibers; and an electrically insulating composition in an extruder; wherein the electrically insulating composition is fed into the extruder downstream of the location at which the organic polymer composition is fed into the extruder and wherein the electrically conducting filler composition is fed into the extruder at a location downstream of the location at which the electrically insulating composition is fed into the extruder.

Abstract: A composition includes a filler dispersed in a polymeric matrix. The filler may be electrically conducting in a temperature range and may have a Curie temperature. The composition may have a trip temperature at which electrical resistance of the composition increases with increase in temperature, and the trip temperature of the composition may be determined by the Curie temperature of the filler. The filler may be present in the polymeric matrix in an amount determined by a property of one or both of the polymeric matrix or the filler. An associated method is provided.

Abstract: Methods of forming nanocomposites comprising a polymer and metal nanoparticles are disclosed. The nanoparticles are disposed within a matrix of the polymer. In particular, the nanoparticles are formed in situ in an extruder. The methods comprise providing a reaction mixture comprising a polymer, a metal precursor, and a solvent and extruding the reaction mixture to form a polymer nanocomposite. The methods overcome nanoparticle dispersion issues arising from melt blending processes.

Abstract: Disclosed herein too is a method of manufacturing an electrically conducting polymeric composition comprising blending an organic polymer composition that comprises a thermoplastic organic polymer; an electrically conducting filler composition that comprises metal fibers; and an electrically insulating composition in an extruder; wherein the electrically insulating composition is fed into the extruder downstream of the location at which the organic polymer composition is fed into the extruder and wherein the electrically conducting filler composition is fed into the extruder at a location downstream of the location at which the electrically insulating composition is fed into the extruder.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a moldable composition, comprising an organic polymer; a filler composition comprising graphite; and boron nitride, wherein the moldable composition has an electrical resistivity greater than or equal to about 1013 ohm/sq, wherein the moldable composition has a melt flow index of about 1 to about 30 grams per 10 minutes when measured at a temperature of 280° C. under a load of 16 kgf/cm2. Disclosed herein too is a moldable composition, comprising about 30 to about 85 wt % of an organic polymer; a filler composition, comprising about 10 to about 70 wt % graphite; about 5 to about 60 wt % boron nitride; wherein the moldable composition has a thermal conductivity of about 2 to about 6 Watts per meter-Kelvin; and an electrical resistivity greater than or equal to about 1013 ohm/sq.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition comprising an organic polymer composition that comprises an organic polymer that has a refractive index of about 1.60 to about 1.66; and an xray absorbing filler composition that comprises barium sulfate that has been annealed to a temperature of about 500 to about 1,500° C. Disclosed herein too is a method for manufacturing a composition comprising annealing barium sulfate to a temperature of about 500 to about 1,500° C. to form annealed barium sulfate; and blending an organic polymer composition with the annealed barium sulfate; wherein the organic polymer composition comprises an organic polymer that has a refractive index of about 1.60 to about 1.66.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electrically conducting polymer composition and method of making a composition including an organic polymer; and a first filler including at least one ceramic filler, at least one metallic filler, or a combination including at least one of the foregoing fillers, wherein a trip temperature of the composition does not change by an amount of greater than or equal to ±10° C. when the composition is cycled 100 times between room temperature and the trip temperature. Disclosed herein as well is an electrically conducting polymer composition including a first filler including at least one ceramic filler, at least one metallic filler, or a combination including at least one of the foregoing fillers and a second filler. The compositions of the present invention have a trip temperature that is lower than the HDT temperature of the composition and can have tunable trip temperatures.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a conductive composition comprises blending a polymer precursor with a single wall carbon nanotube composition; and polymerizing the polymer precursor to form an organic polymer. The method may be advantageously used for manufacturing automotive components, computer components, and other components where electrical conductivity properties are desirable.

Abstract: A composition includes a filler dispersed in a polymeric matrix. The filler may be electrically conducting in a temperature range and may have a Curie temperature. The composition may have a trip temperature at which electrical resistance of the composition increases with increase in temperature, and the trip temperature of the composition may be determined by the Curie temperature of the filler. The filler may be present in the polymeric matrix in an amount determined by a property of one or both of the polymeric matrix or the filler. An associated method is provided.

Abstract: An article includes a composition including a filler dispersed in a polymeric matrix. The filler is electrically conducting in a temperature range and the filler has a Curie temperature. The composition has a trip temperature at which electrical resistance of the composition increases with increase in temperature, and the trip temperature of the composition is determined by the Curie temperature of the filler. The filler is present in the polymeric matrix in an amount determined by a property of one or both of the polymeric matrix or the filler. An associated device is provided.

Abstract: A composition includes a filler dispersed in a polymeric matrix. The filler may be electrically conducting in a temperature range and may have a Curie temperature. The composition may have a trip temperature at which electrical resistance of the composition increases with increase in temperature, and the trip temperature of the composition may be determined by the Curie temperature of the filler. The filler may be present in the polymeric matrix in an amount determined by a property of one or both of the polymeric matrix or the filler. An associated method is provided.

Abstract: An article includes a composition including a filler dispersed in a polymeric matrix. The filler is electrically conducting in a temperature range and the filler has a Curie temperature. The composition has a trip temperature at which electrical resistance of the composition increases with increase in temperature, and the trip temperature of the composition is determined by the Curie temperature of the filler. The filler is present in the polymeric matrix in an amount determined by a property of one or both of the polymeric matrix or the filler. An associated device is provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electrically conductive precursor composition comprising an organic polymer precursor; a single wall nanotube composition, wherein the single wall nanotube composition contains at least 0.1 wt % of production related impurities; and an optional nanosized conductive filler. A conductive composition comprises an organic polymer; a single wall nanotube composition, wherein the single wall nanotube composition contains at least 0.1 wt % of production related impurities; and a nanosized conductive filler.