Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to ionic compositions which may be used in or as an adhesive material for selectively adhering two items together. More particularly, but not exclusively, the present disclosure relates to ionic compositions that include a cationic imidazolium compound and an anionic compound such as a sulfonyl imide compound.

Abstract: An electrically peelable adhesive composition including: an acrylic polymer, in which the acrylic polymer is a product of reacting a mixture including a polar monomer including a hydroxyl group and a polar monomer including an alkoxy group; an ionic liquid including a cation, a first anion and a second anion, in which the first anion is an alkyl sulfonate and the second anion is a sulfonylimide; and a vinyl compound including nitrogen.

Abstract: An electrically debondable adhesive composition is described. The adhesive is comprised of a basic ionic liquid and an optionally crosslinked polymer, wherein the basic ionic liquid is comprised of an amino-ammonium cation and a bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide anion.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to ionic compositions having hydrophobic characteristics and/or reduced corrosiveness upon application to metallic substrates. An ionic composition, which may be used as an adhesive material for selectively adhering two electroconducting surface together is also described herein, wherein the application of electromotive force to the electroconducting materials can reduce the adhesion of the adhesive material. Some embodiments provide a hydrophobic ionic debonding compound include a benzimidazolium cation and a sulfonylimide anion.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to ionic compositions which may be used in or as an adhesive material for selectively adhering two items together. More particularly, but not exclusively, the present disclosure relates to ionic compositions that include a mixture of ammonium and imidazolium cations with an anionic sulfonylimide compound or a mixture of various imidazolium cations with an anionic sulfonylimide compound.

Abstract: An adhesive can include at least one imidazolium cation of Formula (1) and at least one fluorosulfonylimide anion of Formula (2). In these formulae: R1 is a hydrogen, C1-C3 alkyl or an optionally substituted C1-C12 alkylamine, R3 is each independently a C1-C3 alkyl or an optionally substituted C1-C12 alkylamine, and R2, R4, R5 are each independently a hydrogen or a C1-C3 alkyl; Formula (1); Formula (2).

Abstract: An electrically debondable adhesive composition is described. The adhesive is comprised of a basic ionic liquid and an optionally crosslinked polymer, wherein the basic ionic liquid is comprised of an amino-ammonium cation and a bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide anion.

Abstract: An electrically debondable adhesive composition is described. The adhesive is comprised of a basic ionic liquid and an optionally crosslinked polymer, wherein the basic ionic liquid is comprised of a cyclic amino-ammonium cation and a bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide anion.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to ionic compositions which may be used in or as an adhesive material for selectively adhering two items together. More particularly, but not exclusively, the present disclosure relates to ionic compositions that include a cationic imidazolium compound and an anionic compound such as a sulfonyl imide compound.

Abstract: This disclosure is related to photo-stable chromophores which are useful in various applications. Chromophores disclosed herein include a bis-triazole core, two electron-donors at C-4 and C-8, and two groups derived from pentaerythritol (R?OR5) or 1,1,1-tris(hydroxymethyl)methane (R?H) at N-2 and N-6. Such structures have been proven to have greater then five times higher photo-stability than their analogs with simpler alkyl groups at N-2 and N-6.

Abstract: This disclosure is related to photo-stable chromophores which are useful in various applications. Chromophores disclosed herein include a bis-triazole core, two electron-donors at C-4 and C-8, and two groups derived from pentaerythritol (R?OR5) or 1,1,1-tris(hydroxymethyl)methane (R?H) at N-2 and N-6. Such structures have been proven to have greater then five times higher photo-stability than their analogs with simpler alkyl groups at N-2 and N-6.

Abstract: This invention relates to an encapsulation structure comprising a luminescent wavelength conversion material for at least one solar cell or photovoltaic device which acts to enhance the solar harvesting efficiency of the solar cell device. The luminescent wavelength conversion material comprises at least one chromophore and an optically transparent polymer matrix. Application of the encapsulation structure, as disclosed herein, to solar harvesting devices, including solar cells, solar panels, and photovoltaic devices, improves the solar harvesting efficiency of the device by widening the spectrum of incoming sunlight that can be effectively converted into electricity by the device.

Abstract: Described herein are wavelength conversion films that are easy-to-apply to solar cells, solar panels, or photovoltaic devices using an adhesive layer. The wavelength conversion films include a wavelength conversion layer with a photostable chromophore and are useful for improving the solar harvesting efficiency of solar cells, solar panels, and photovoltaic devices.

Abstract: A photorefractive composition and a photorefractive device comprising the composition are disclosed. The composition is configured to be photorefractive upon irradiation by a laser having a wavelength in the visible light spectrum and comprises a polymer, a non linear optical chromophore, a plasticizer, and an electrolyte. In an embodiment, the percentage of polymer recurring units that comprise a charge transport moiety is less than 30%. In an embodiment, the electrolyte comprises one or more of ammonium salts, heterocyclic ammonium salts, and phosphonium salts. In an embodiment, the polymer is selected from the group consisting of polycarbonate, polyurea, polyurethane, poly(meth)acrylate, polyester, polyimide, and combinations thereof. Preferably, the composition has a diffraction efficiency of about 25% or greater upon irradiation with a visible light laser.