Abstract: The invention provides novel zwitterionic monomers and polymers (including copolymers) with pendent phosphonium-based zwitterionic moieties, and compositions and products comprising same, as well as related methods and uses of the compositions, for example, as surfactants, coatings, and interlayer materials, biomedical materials or agents.

Abstract: Triazole-containing deoxybenzoin compounds are described herein. The compounds can exhibit a desirable range of thermal properties pertaining to low heat release and low flammability. In a further advantageous feature, the compounds can be used to provide triazole-containing deoxybenzoin polymers.

Abstract: A temozolomide compound according to formula (I) is described, wherein R1, L1, and X are defined herein. The temozolomide compound can be used to prepare polymers comprising temozolomide. Additionally, the polymers comprising temozolomide can be particularly useful in the treatment of certain diseases.

Abstract: A temozolomide compound according to formula (I) is described, wherein R1, L1, and X are defined herein. The temozolomide compound can be used to prepare polymers comprising temozolomide. Additionally, the polymers comprising temozolomide can be particularly useful in the treatment of certain diseases.

Abstract: Electrically conductive polymeric composite materials include microbially produced protein nanowires. The conductive composites are useful in diverse electronic materials applications, particularly in applications requiring biocompatibility, such as sensors and wearable electronics.

Abstract: A zwitterion has a structure according to the Formula wherein Z, L1, L2, R, Y, and x are as defined herein. The zwitterions can be used to provide the corresponding polymer zwitterions, for example using free radical polymerization techniques.

Abstract: A composition includes a plurality of lead halide perovskite nanocrystals and an ammonium halide-containing copolymer or a guanidinium halide-containing copolymer. The ammonium halide-containing copolymer and guanidinium halide-containing copolymer can include repeating units defined herein. The composition can be particularly useful for color tuning perovskite nanocrystals, and can be well-suited for light emitting applications, including light emitting diodes.

Abstract: The invention provides novel zwitterionic monomers and polymers (including copolymers) with pendent phosphonium-based zwitterionic moieties, and compositions and products comprising same, as well as related methods and uses of the compositions, for example, as surfactants, coatings, and interlayer materials, biomedical materials or agents.

Abstract: A method of making a porous structure is described herein. The method includes combining a hard material comprising a carbonaceous material, an inorganic material, or a combination thereof, with a polymer blend to provide a mixture; and heating the mixture to a temperature effective to template the hard material, degrade the polymer blend and provide the porous structure comprising the hard material. Porous structures having a a solid continuous phase and a gaseous dispersed phase are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides novel zwitterionic monomers and polymers (including copolymers) with pendent phosphonium-based zwitterionic moieties, and compositions and products comprising same, as well as related methods and uses of the compositions, for example, as surfactants, coatings, and interlayer materials, biomedical materials or agents.

Abstract: A method for deblocking a blocked isocyanate is described herein. The method includes contacting a blocked isocyanate and a halide ion source under conditions effective to provide a deblocked isocyanate. A method of making a polyurethane is also disclosed. The method of making a polyurethane includes combining a blocked isocyanate, a polyol, and a halide ion source in the presence of solvent and under conditions effective to provide the polyurethane.

Abstract: The invention provides novel deoxybenzoin-containing polymers exhibiting branched (including hyperbranched) architectures, and related methods and uses thereof.

Abstract: A crosslinkable polymer composition includes repeating units of formula (I) and repeating units derived from a monomer having an ethylenically unsaturated group and a crosslinkable functional group, wherein the crosslinkable functional group is capable of forming a covalent linkage with a crosslinkable functional group of an adjacent repeating unit. R1 and R2 are as defined herein. The crosslinkable polymer composition can be particularly useful, for example, for pressure sensitive adhesive or coating compositions. A method of making the polymer composition and a pressure sensitive adhesive and a coating are also described.

Abstract: A temozolomide compound according to formula (I) is described, wherein R1, L1, and X are defined herein. The temozolomide compound can be used to prepare polymers comprising temozolomide. Additionally, the polymers comprising temozolomide can be particularly useful in the treatment of certain diseases.

Abstract: A temozolomide compound according to formula (I) is described, wherein R1, L1, and X are defined herein. The temozolomide compound can be used to prepare polymers comprising temozolomide. Additionally, the polymers comprising temozolomide can be particularly useful in the treatment of certain diseases.

Abstract: A crosslinkable polymer composition includes repeating units of formula (I) and repeating units derived from a monomer having an ethylenically unsaturated group and a crosslinkable functional group, wherein the crosslinkable functional group is capable of forming a covalent linkage with a crosslinkable functional group of an adjacent repeating unit. R? and R2 are as defined herein. The crosslinkable polymer composition can be particularly useful, for example, for pressure sensitive adhesive or coating compositions. A method of making the polymer composition and a pressure sensitive adhesive and a coating are also described.

Abstract: The invention provides novel zwitterionic monomers and polymers (including copolymers) with pendent phosphonium-based zwitterionic moieties, and compositions and products comprising same, as well as related methods and uses of the compositions, for example, as surfactants, coatings, and interlayer materials, biomedical materials or agents.

Abstract: A method for deblocking a blocked isocyanate is described herein. The method includes contacting a blocked isocyanate and a halide ion source under conditions effective to provide a deblocked isocyanate. A method of making a polyurethane is also disclosed. The method of making a polyurethane includes combining a blocked isocyanate, a polyol, and a halide ion source in the presence of solvent and under conditions effective to provide the polyurethane.

Abstract: A temozolomide compound according to formula (I) is described, wherein R1, L1, and X are defined herein. The temozolomide compound can be used to prepare polymers comprising temozolomide. Additionally, the polymers comprising temozolomide can be particularly useful in the treatment of certain diseases.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to zwitterionic polymers (including zwitterionic copolymers), such as polymethacrylic structures, with pendent functional moieties, such as therapeutic or biologic moieties. More particularly, the invention relates to phosphorylcholine-substituted methacrylic polymers prepared by free radical polymerization and click chemistry, for example, and compositions and products comprising same, as well as related methods and uses of the compositions, for example, as biological or therapeutic agents and in drug delivery thereof.