Abstract: The invention includes compositions comprising at least first and second polymers and optionally a third polymer wherein acid subunits, basic subunits and elastomeric subunits are contained in the polymers. In one aspect, the composition comprises a ternary polymer blend comprising an acidic polymer comprising acidic subunits, a basic polymer comprising basic subunits and an elastomeric polymer comprising elastomeric subunits. In an alternate aspect, the composition comprises a binary polymer blend which comprises acidic or basic subunits in one polymer and a copolymer comprising the other of the acidic or basic subunit and an elastomeric subunit. Such polymer compositions may be formed into a membrane having electrochemical properties which permit the use of such a membrane in an electrochemical device.

Abstract: The invention includes compositions comprising at least first and second polymers and optionally a third polymer wherein acid subunits, basic subunits and elastomeric subunits are contained in the polymers. In one aspect, the composition comprises a ternary polymer blend comprising an acidic polymer comprising acidic subunits, a basic polymer comprising basic subunits and an elastomeric polymer comprising elastomeric subunits. In an alternate aspect, the composition comprises a binary polymer blend which comprises acidic or basic subunits in one polymer and a copolymer comprising the other of the acidic or basic subunit and an elastomeric subunit. Such polymer compositions may be formed into a membrane having electrochemical properties which permit the use of such a membrane in an electrochemical device.

Abstract: Novel liquid electrolyte plasticizers having enhanced ambient temperature conductivity are provided. These plasticizers have the following general structures ##STR1## in which R.sup.a, R.sup.b, R.sup.c, R.sup.e, R.sup.f, R.sup.i, .alpha., .beta., .gamma., l, p and q are as defined herein. Also provided are conductive compositions containing these novel plasticizers, particularly film compositions, and batteries formulated with such compositions.

Abstract: A single-ion electrolyte achieves conductivity greater than 10.sup.-3 S/cm at 20.degree. C. by employing repeating mer units which are functionalized by fluoroalkylsulfonate groups. Preferred backbones for the electrolyte include polysiloxanes, polymethacrylates and poly(alkylene oxides). More preferred backbones have the structure ##STR1## wherein A is selected from the group consisting of C and Si such that when A is C then R.sup.4 is (CH.sub.2).sub.1-100' and when A is Si then R.sup.4 is O; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, fluorinated lower alkyl, fluorinated lower alkoxy, and fluoroalkylsulfonate; and R.sup.3 is null or selected from the group consisting of O, (O).sub.1-100, O--CH.sub.2, (O).sub.1-100 --(CH.sub.2).sub.1-100.

Abstract: Novel compositions and methods are provided for use in the stepwise, layer by layer fabrication of three-dimensional objects, in which a build material contains a metal having a covalent bond to a non-metal, and the layers are processed to produce the three-dimensional object at least in part through a chemical reaction which alters the covalent bond of the metal. In a first aspect of the invention the build material includes a metal that is covalently bound to a polymeric precursor. In another aspect of the invention, the build material includes a metal, Me, that is covalently bound to a first ligand, L.sub.1. Following deposition of the build material, the first ligand undergoes a redox reaction with a second ligand, L.sub.2, thereby breaking the covalent bond of the metal. In more preferred embodiments of this class, L.sub.1 and L.sub.2 react to form a gas, and the metal reacts to form an oxide such as MeSO.sub.x, MeNO.sub.x, MeCO.sub.x and so forth.

Abstract: Novel fire-retardant electrolyte compositions are provided. These compositions comprise a lithium salt dissolved in a fire-retardant solvent selected from the group consisting of phosphates, phospholanes, cyclophosphazenes, silanes, fluorinated carbonates, fluorinated polyethers and mixtures thereof. The electrolyte composition optionally contains a CO.sub.2 -generating compound. Also provided are fire-retardant batteries and fire-retardant conductive films formulated with such compositions, as well as methods of manufacturing such films.

Abstract: Novel batteries formulated with compositions comprising liquid electrolyte plasticizers having enhanced ambient temperature conductivity are provided. These plasticizers have the following general structures ##STR1## in which R.sup.a, R.sup.b, R.sup.c, X, Y, Z, .alpha., .beta., .gamma., and l are as defined herein. Novel compositions and films comprising these plasticizers are also provided.

Abstract: Novel batteries containing single-ion conducting polymer electrolytes (SPEs) are provided. The polymers are polysiloxanes substituted with fluorinated poly(alkylene oxide) side chains having associated ionic species. The polymers have the following structure ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and n are as defined herein.

Abstract: Novel single-ion conducting polymer electrolytes (SPEs) are provided. A first group of polymers are polysiloxanes substituted with fluorinated poly(alkylene oxide) side chains having associated ionic species, while a second group are copolymers containing mer units having the following structures ##STR1## in which R.sup.4 through R.sup.8, x2, x3, y2, y3, z2, and z3 are as defined herein. Also provided are conductive compositions containing these novel polymers, particularly film compositions, and batteries formulated with such films.

Abstract: Fullerene-functionalized amine-containing polymers and polymerizable monomers are disclosed characterized by high temperature stability, i.e., capable of withstanding a temperature of at least about 300.degree. C., and in some instances as high as 650.degree. C., when in polymerized form. The fullerene groups are bonded to the polymers through the amine groups on the polymer. In some instances enhanced mechanical properties also result and, in the case of cross-linked polymers, a composite can be formed from such materials which is structurally reinforced at the molecular level, with the fullerene groups acting as the molecular level structural reinforcement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to porphyrins and to metal ion-containing monomers and polymers. The monomer ##STR1## wherein A, R.sup.1,R.sup.2,R.sup.3, and R.sup.4 defined herein, is used with dianhydride to produce a porphyrin polymer or a metal ion containing porphyrin polymer. These polymers are useful as electrical conductors and as liquid crystal polymers, non-linear (NLO) materials, magnetic materials, electrochromic polymers photo-and electrocatalysts and advanced materials.

Abstract: A reaction of the compound (A) having at least two 2-oxazoline groups with the compound (B) having at least two functional groups of one or a plural kind selected from the group consisting of an aromatic hydroxyl group, an amino group and a thiol group proceeds in a short period of time to produce a cured resin with superior mechanical strength, heat resistance and adhesion properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to porphyrin and metal ion-containing monomers and polymers. The monomers ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, and R.sup.4 are independently selected from H, alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, phenyl or phenyl substituted with 1 to 3 alkyl groups each having 1 to 6 carbons or with 1 to 3 halogen atoms and A is a metal atom, are used with a diamine or a dialdehyde respectively to produce a porphyrin polymer or a metal ion containing porphyrin polymer. These polymers are useful as electrical conductors and as liquid crystal polymers.

Abstract: The present invention describes a method to produce a patterned superconducting solid preferably as a thin film. Unsaturated organic acid metal salts of suitable metals are dissolved in an organic solvent, mixed thoroughly and cast as a film on a substrate. The concentration of these organic carboxylate metal salts is adjusted such that a superconducting metal oxide ratio is obtained upon pyrolysis at temperatures up to 1000.degree. C. with subsequent slow cooling. A pattern (mask) is placed over the film and the film is irradiated to polymerize and crosslink the exposed portions. The unpolymerized and uncrosslinked portions are removed usually by using selective solvents or solvent mixtures. The solid remaining is heated in oxygen or air to about 1000.degree. C., which removes the organic portions and leaves metal oxide residue. The metal oxides are then cooled slowly and annealed to produce the patterned metal oxide superconducting materials.