Abstract: Disclosed are methods for incorporating core materials such as phase change materials or admixtures into building materials like concrete. The methods use cenospheres, which are then etched and loaded with the core material. The composition can also be coated with a thin film. Compositions containing cenospheres loaded with the various core materials are disclosed, as are building materials containing such compositions.

Abstract: An aromatic polycarbonate oligomer solid contains a repeating unit represented by formula (1) and a repeating unit represented by formula (2), has a weight average molecular weight of 500 to 10,000, low-molecular-weight components less than or equal to 5.0 area % measured with high-speed liquid chromatography, and a loose bulk density of greater than or equal to 0.25 g/cm3. wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are independently a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group with 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and R5 and R6 are independently a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group with 1 to 12 carbon atoms. The aromatic polycarbonate oligomer solid has a substantially reduced amount of low-molecular-weight components, no or a substantially reduced amount of chlorine-containing compounds, high loose bulk density, and ease of handling.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide an aromatic polycarbonate oligomer solid with substantially reduced low-molecular-weight components, no or a substantially reduced amount of chlorine-containing compounds, high loose bulk density, and ease of handling. The aromatic polycarbonate oligomer solid contains a repeating unit represented by formula (1), has a weight average molecular weight of 500 to 10,000, low-molecular-weight components less than or equal to 5.0 area % measured with high-speed liquid chromatography, and a loose bulk density of greater than or equal to 0.

Abstract: A cable separator includes a body, and the body includes a polycarbonate-based material that is at least a partially foamed. Cables and methods of manufacturing such cables having a separator are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a polyimide precursor composition comprising an amic acid ester oligomer of formula (I): wherein r, Rx, G, P and R are as defined in the specification. Also, a use of the polyimide precursor composition and a polyimide made from the polyimide precursor composition.

Abstract: Provided is a polycarbonate resin molding material for articles to be coated, containing a polycarbonate resin (A) containing a polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer (A-1) having a specific structure, and a copolymer (B) having a constituent unit derived from butadiene, and a content of the polyorganosiloxane block moiety in entirety of the molding material is in the range of 0.50 to 10% by mass and a content of the constituent unit derived from butadiene in entirety of the molding material is in the range of 1 to 10% by mass.

Abstract: A polyetherimide manufactured by reaction of an alkali metal salt of a dihydroxy aromatic compound of the formula MO—Z—OM wherein M is an alkali metal salt and Z is an aromatic C6-24 monocyclic or polycyclic moiety optionally substituted with 1 to 6 C1-8 alkyl groups, 1 to 8 halogen atoms, or a combination thereof, with a bis(halophthalimide) composition comprising, based on the weight of the bis(halophthalimide) composition, from more than 45 to less than 75 weight percent of a 3,3?-bis(halophthalimide) of the formula less than 10 weight percent of a 3,4?-bis(halophthalimide) of the formula ?and from more than 45 to less than 75 weight percent of a (4,4?-bis(halophthalimide) of the formula

Abstract: Substituted poly(phosphazene) compounds comprising a combination of units having one or more of the structures (i) to (iii) wherein: the combination comprises R1 and R2; each R1, is independently an optionally substituted alkyl- or alkyl ether-based side chain containing an isocyanate-reactive moiety, an epoxide-reactive moiety, an amine-reactive moiety, a supramolecular noncovalent bonding moiety, or combinations thereof; and each R2 is independently an optionally substituted alkyl- or alkyl ether-based side chain containing nitro, nitramine, nitrate ester, azide, an ammonium compound moiety with energetic counter-ion, or combinations thereof. Methods of making the compounds are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved method for producing polysulfones, in particular polyethersulfones (PES) and polyphenylene sulfones (PPSU), where N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) or/and N-ethylpyrrolidone (NEP) is/are used as solvent/as solvents. The invention also relates to the obtained polysulfones that have a higher glass transition temperature, molded articles produced therefrom, and use thereof.

Abstract: A method for creating a foam from a solid thermoplastic material is disclosed. The method includes heating a solid, noncellular thermoplastic material to a temperature greater than the material's glass transition temperature, and below the melting temperature, and then allowing the material to cool; after the material has cooled, saturating the cooled thermoplastic material with a non-reacting gas to provide a gas-saturated material; and heating the gas-saturated material below the melting temperature of the material so that the material remains a solid, and causes nucleation of bubbles, and creation of cells in the material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of low-chlorine-content polybiphenyl sulfone polymers, to the polybiphenyl sulfone polymers obtainable in this way, to polybiphenyl sulfone polymers with less than 800 ppm content of organically bonded chlorine, to thermoplastic molding compositions and moldings, fibers, films, membranes, or foams comprising the polybiphenyl sulfone polymers mentioned, and also to their use for the production of moldings, of fibers, of films, of membranes, or of foams.

Abstract: A method for producing particles, which contains: bringing a compressive fluid and a pressure plastic material into contact with each other to melt the pressure plastic material; and jetting a melt obtained by melting the pressure plastic material to form particles, wherein the jetting the melt is performed by a two-fluid nozzle or three-fluid nozzle.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition includes a poly(carbonate-arylate ester); and an organophosphorus compound in an amount effective to provide 0.1 to 1.0 wt % phosphorus based on the total weight of the composition, wherein an article molded from the composition has a smoke density after four minutes (Ds-4) of less than or equal to 300 determined according to ISO 5659-2 on a 3 mm thick plaque and a maximum average rate of heat release emission (MAHRE) of less than or equal to 90 kW/m2 determined according to ISO 5660-1 on a 3 mm thick plaque.

Abstract: A polyetherimide composition comprising a polyetherimide manufactured by reaction of an alkali metal salt of a dihydroxy aromatic compound with a bis(halophthalimide) composition comprising, based on the weight of the bis(halophthalimide) composition, at least 15 wt. % of a 3,3?-bis(halophthalimide) of the formula from more than 17 wt. % to less than 85 wt. % of a 4,3?-bis(halophthalimide) of the formula and from more than 0 to less than 27 wt.

Abstract: A polyetherimide manufactured by reaction of an alkali metal salt of a dihydroxy aromatic compound with a bis(halophthalimide) composition comprising, based on the weight of the bis(halophthalimide) composition, from more than 45 to less than 75 weight percent of a 3,3?-bis(halophthalimide), less than 10 weight percent of a 3,4?-bis(halophthalimide), and from more than 45 to less than 75 weight percent of a (4,4?-bis(halophthalimide.

Abstract: A polyetherimide composition comprising a polyetherimide manufactured by reaction of an alkali metal salt of a dihydroxy aromatic compound with a bis(halophthalimide) composition comprising, based on the weight of the bis(halophthalimide) composition, at least 15 wt. % of a 3,3?-bis(halophthalimide) of the formula from more than 17 wt. % to less than 85 wt. % of a 4,3?-bis(halophthalimide) of the formula and from more than 0 wt. % to less than 27 wt. % of a 4,4?-bis(halophthalimide) of the formula wherein R is para-phenylene.

Abstract: Porous cross-linked polyimide-urea networks are provided. The networks comprise a subunit comprising two anhydride end-capped polyamic acid oligomers in direct connection via a urea linkage. The oligomers (a) each comprise a repeating unit of a dianhydride and a diamine and a terminal anhydride group and (b) are formulated with 2 to 15 of the repeating units. The subunit was formed by reaction of the diamine and a diisocyanate to form a diamine-urea linkage-diamine group, followed by reaction of the diamine-urea linkage-diamine group with the dianhydride and the diamine to form the subunit. The subunit has been cross-linked via a cross-linking agent, comprising three or more amine groups, at a balanced stoichiometry of the amine groups to the terminal anhydride groups. The subunit has been chemically imidized to yield the porous cross-linked polyimide-urea network. Also provided are wet gels, aerogels, and thin films comprising the networks, and methods of making the networks.

Abstract: The invention provides modified polysulfones substituted in one or more of the phenyl rings by functional groups and membranes composed of the modified polysulfones. Also provided are methods for the preparation of monodispersed nanoporous polymeric membranes. The membranes are useful for reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, and ultrafiltration, particularly for purification of water.

Abstract: A method for preparing a polymeric material includes: providing a polymeric matrix having at least one polymer and at least one porogen; and degrading the at least one porogen at a temperature T?1.1 Tg, where Tg is a glass transition temperature of the polymeric matrix. The degrading step includes exposing the polymeric matrix to thermal degradation, chemical degradation, electrical degradation and/or radiation degradation, wherein the polymeric material has a permeability at least 1.2 times a permeability of the polymeric matrix for a gas, and a selectivity of the polymeric material is at least 0.35 times a selectivity of the polymeric matrix for a gas pair. The method preferably provides gas separation membranes that exceed Robeson's upper bound relationship for at least one gas separation pair. Novel polymeric materials, gas separation membranes and fluid component separation methods are also described.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a thermo formed poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) foam article which comprises following three steps: Step 1. preparing a poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) foamable composition [composition (FP)], foaming the composition (FP) to yield a foamed poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) material [foam (P) material], and Step 2. molding said foam (P) material under the effect of heat and pressure to provide a thermoformed foamed article. Step 3. molding said foam (P) material under the effect of heat and pressure to provide a thermoformed foamed article.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to thermoplastic compositions comprising a polycarbonate copolymer, the polycarbonate copolymer comprising first repeating carbonate units and second repeating units selected from carbonate units that are different from the first carbonate units, polysiloxane units, and a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing unit; and an organophosphorus flame retardant in an amount effective to provide 0.1 to 1.0 wt % phosphorus based on the total weight of the composition, wherein an article molded from the composition has a smoke density after 4 minutes (Ds-4) of less than or equal to 600 determined according to ISO 5659-2 on a 3 mm thick plaque, and a material heat release of less than or equal to 160 kW/m2 determined according to ISO 5660-1 on a 3 mm thick plaque.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an electrically insulating resin sheet which is excellent in heat resistance and insulating properties and is able to maintain a predetermined shape even after applying an external force to the sheet to deform the sheet into a predetermined shape and removing the external force. An electrically insulating resin sheet having a porosity of 10 to 60%, a stress relaxation ratio of 20% or more when the sheet is extended by 5% at 23° C. and maintained for 10 minutes, and an insulation breakdown voltage of 25 kV/mm or more.

Abstract: An architectural panel comprises a structured core embedded in a resin material such that the resin material fills the cells of the structured core. In at least one implementation, a method of making the panel comprises pressing two or more resin substrates about the structured core at a pressure and temperature such that the resin substrates flow into and fill the cells of the structured core. In at least one other implementation, a method of making the panel comprises placing the structured core into a form, pouring a liquid resin material into the form, and allowing the resin material to harden.

Abstract: Porous cross-linked polyimide-urea networks are provided. The networks comprise a subunit comprising two anhydride end-capped polyamic acid oligomers in direct connection via a urea linkage. The oligomers (a) each comprise a repeating unit of a dianhydride and a diamine and a terminal anhydride group and (b) are formulated with 2 to 15 of the repeating units. The subunit was formed by reaction of the diamine and a diisocyanate to form a diamine-urea linkage-diamine group, followed by reaction of the diamine-urea linkage-diamine group with the dianhydride and the diamine to form the subunit. The subunit has been cross-linked via a cross-linking agent, comprising three or more amine groups, at a balanced stoichiometry of the amine groups to the terminal anhydride groups. The subunit has been chemically imidized to yield the porous cross-linked polyimide-urea network. Also provided are wet gels, aerogels, and thin films comprising the networks, and methods of making the networks.

Abstract: An azeotrope-like mixture consisting essentially of a binary azeotrope-like mixture consisting essentially of trans-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (trans-HFO-1233zd) and a second component selected from the group consisting of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf) and trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (trans-HFO-1234ze), and combinations of these and various uses thereof.

Abstract: A conductive mesoporous carbon composite comprising conductive carbon nanoparticles contained within a mesoporous carbon matrix, wherein the conductive mesoporous carbon composite possesses at least a portion of mesopores having a pore size of at least 10 nm and up to 50 nm, and wherein the mesopores are either within the mesoporous carbon matrix, or are spacings delineated by surfaces of said conductive carbon nanoparticles when said conductive carbon nanoparticles are fused with each other, or both. Methods for producing the above-described composite, devices incorporating them (e.g., lithium batteries), and methods of using them, are also described.

Abstract: A method for preparing a conjugated microporous polymer comprises the coupling of an alkynyl aryl monomer having a plurality of terminal alkyne groups with an iodo- or bromo-aryl monomer having a plurality of halogen atoms in the presence of a palladium (0) catalyst. The conjugated microporous polymer comprises nodes comprising at least one aryl unit and struts comprising at least one alkyne unit and at least one aryl unit, wherein a node is bonded from its aryl unit or units to at least two struts via alkyne units. Such polymers are useful in numerous areas such as separations, controlled release, gas storage and supports for catalysts.

Abstract: A polymer of formula (I): where: n is an integer from 10 to 5,000; m is an integer from 10 to 5,000; Ar1 and Ar3 are the same or different and are residues derived from a tetra-hydroxy aromatic monomer, the tetra-hydroxy aromatic monomer being wherein R is the same or different and is H or a C1-C8 alkyl, C2-C8 alkenyl or C3-C8 cycloalkyl group; and, Ar2 and Ar4 are the same or different and are residues derived from a tetra-halogenated aromatic monomer, the tetra-halogenated aromatic monomer being wherein X is F, Cl or Br, and R1 and R2 are the same or different and are wherein y is an integer from 1 to 8; with the proviso that when Ar1 is the same as Ar3 and Ar2 is the same as Ar4, R1 and R2 are not both —CN is useful as a material for gas separation, vapor separation, adsorbents or catalysis.

Abstract: A method for preparing a polycarbonate resin includes polymerizing an aromatic dihydroxyl compound and a diaryl carbonate to prepare a polycarbonate pre-polymer; injecting and mixing an inert gas with the prepared polycarbonate pre-polymer; and foaming and polymerizing the polycarbonate pre-polymer with which the inert gas is mixed. The method can prevent or reduce yellowing upon melt polymerization of the polycarbonate resin.

Abstract: A composition including an effective amount of trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene component combined with an effective amount of an alcohol selected from the group of methanol, ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, tert-butanol, isobutanol, 2-ethyl hexanol and any combination thereof, where the composition has azeotropic properties.

Abstract: Use of at least one procyanidin- and/or prodelphinidin-type tannin, devoid of prorobinetidin- and/or profisetinidin-type tannin, in a mixture with furfuryl alcohol for the implementation of a polymerization reaction for the preparation of rigid foams, said procyanidin- and/or prodelphinidin-type tannin being in particular pine bark tannin.

Abstract: A phenolic foam is made by foaming and curing a foamable phenolic resin composition that comprises a phenolic resin, a blowing agent, an acid catalyst and an inorganic filler. The blowing agent comprises a blend of chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbon containing 2 to 5 carbon atoms and an aliphatic hydrocarbon containing from 3 to 6 carbon atoms mixed in a ratio of 60/40 to 5/5 parts by weight. The inorganic filler is at least one selected from a metal hydroxide, a metal oxide, a metal carbonate and a metal powder. The phenolic foam has a pH of 5 or more and a water uptake less than 1 kg/m2. A phenolic foam with a higher pH value compared with conventional phenolic foam reduces corrosion risk when in contact with metallic materials. The phenolic foam maintains excellent long-term stable thermal insulation performance, low water uptake and fire resistance performance and by using the said blowing agent, does not harm the environment as an ozone or global warming depleting material.

Abstract: A phenolic foam is made by foaming and curing a foamable phenolic resin composition that comprises a phenolic resin, a blowing agent, an acid catalyst and an inorganic filler. The blowing agent comprises an aliphatic hydrocarbon containing from 1 to 8 carbon atoms and the inorganic filler is at least one selected from a metal hydroxide, a metal oxide, a metal carbonate and a metal powder. The phenolic foam has a pH of 5 or more. The phenolic foam has a higher pH value compared with conventional phenolic foam and reduces corrosion risk when in contact with metallic materials. The phenolic foam maintains excellent long-term stable thermal insulation performance, low water uptake and fire resistance performance and by using a hydrocarbon blowing agent, does not harm the environment as an ozone depleting or global warming material.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions including a cross-linked polycarbonate. The cross-linked polycarbonate may be derived from a polycarbonate having about 0.5 mol % to about 5 mol % endcap groups derived from a monohydroxybenzophenone. A plaque including the composition can achieve a UL94 5VA rating. Also disclosed herein are articles including the compositions, methods of using the compositions, and processes for preparing the compositions.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a molded body that is easy to produce and obtained by foaming a polycarbonate copolymer containing, as a raw material, isosorbide that is lightweight and excellent in mechanical properties and like. The present invention relates to a foam-molded body containing a polycarbonate copolymer having a structural unit derived from a dihydroxy compound represented by the following formula (1): and a structural unit derived from other dihydroxy compounds, and having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of less than 145° C.

Abstract: A polyarylene block copolymer can provide a solid polymer electrolyte and proton conductive membrane having high proton conductivity, high dimensional stability, and high mechanical strength. The polyarylene block copolymer also has reduced swelling in hot water and reduced shrinkage in drying. The polyarylene block copolymer includes a polymer segment having a sulfonic acid group, and a polymer segment having substantially no sulfonic acid group.

Abstract: A polymer which comprises recurring units derived from at least one monomer (M) having a general formula (I) Y1—Z1-Q-Z2—Y2 wherein Y1 and Y2, equal or different from each other, are independently selected from a group consisting of OH, SH, Cl, Br, NO2 or I; Z1 and Z2, equal or different from each other, independently comprises at least 1 aromatic ring and, Q comprises at least one hydrophilic moiety (H) selected from the group consisting of a sulfone (SO2), a ketone (CO), a phosphine oxide (PO), an ether, a thioether, an ester, an anhydride, a carbonate, an amide, an imide, an imine and an urethane group, and the interatomic distance between Y1 and Y2 is at least 10 ?, the monomer has an EC50 response value to the estrogen receptor a (ER?) equal to or at least 26000 nM.

Abstract: A method of manufacture of a bis(phthalimide) composition includes reacting, in the presence of a solvent and a catalytically active amount of an imidization catalyst selected from quaternary ammonium salts, quaternary phosphonium salts, and combinations thereof, a substituted phthalic anhydride with an organic diamine, wherein conversion to the bis(phthalimide) is 99% complete in less than 6 hours.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a polyetherimide composition includes catalyzing the reaction of a dianhydride and an organic diamine with a catalyst selected from guanadinium salts, pyridinium salts, imidazolium salts, tetra(C6-24)aryl ammonium salts, tetra(C7-24 arylalkylene) ammonium salts, dialkyl heterocycloaliphatic ammonium salts, bis-alkyl quaternary ammonium salts, (C7-24arylalkylene)(C1-16alkyl) phosphonium salts, (C6-24aryl)(C1-16alkyl)phosphonium salts, phosphazenium salts and combinations thereof, optionally in the presence of a solvent.

Abstract: Disclosed are foam compositions and processes to form closed-cell tannin-based foams. The foams comprises a continuous polymeric phase defining a plurality of cells, wherein the continuous polymeric phase comprises a tannin-based resin derived from a tannin and a monomer, wherein the monomer comprises furfural, glyoxal, acetaldehyde, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, acrolein, levulinate esters, sugars, 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid, 2,5-furandicarboxylic aldehyde, urea, difurfural (DFF), furfuryl alcohol, glycerol, sorbitol, lignin, or mixtures thereof, and wherein the plurality of cells comprises a plurality of open-cells and a plurality of closed-cells with an open-cell content measured according to ASTM D6226-5, of less than 50%. The foam composition also comprises a discontinuous phase disposed in at least a portion of the plurality of closed-cells, the discontinuous phase comprising one or more blowing agents.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a polyetherimide composition includes catalyzing the reaction of a dianhydride and an organic diamine with a catalyst selected from guanadinium salts, pyridinium salts, imidazolium salts, tetra(C6-24)aryl ammonium salts, tetra(C7-24 arylalkylene)ammonium salts, dialkyl heterocycloaliphatic ammonium salts, bis-alkyl quaternary ammonium salts, (C7-24arylalkylene)(C1-16alkyl)phosphonium salts, (C6-24aryl)(C1-16alkyl)phosphonium salts, phosphazenium salts and combinations thereof, optionally in the presence of a solvent.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are nanocomposite materials, devices thereof and methods thereof with a dielectric constant and corona resistance while having an increased or substantially maintained energy density, breakdown strength and/or dissipation factor relative to the polymer.

Abstract: Polyetherimide compositions are described wherein the polyetherimide composition comprises a polyetherimide comprising a reacted combination of alkali metal salts comprising an alkali metal salt of a dihydroxy aromatic compound and an alkali metal salt of a monohydroxy aromatic compound with a bis(halophthalimide), wherein the alkali metal salt of the monohydroxy aromatic compound is included in an amount of greater or equal to 5 mole percent based on the total moles of the alkali metal salts, and the polyetherimide has a weight average molecular weight less than 43,000 Daltons. The polyetherimide exhibits lower levels of chlorine and chlorine end groups, lower levels of bis(halophthalimide) and bis(phthalimide), and low plate-out during manufacturing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a core material for a vacuum insulation panel that is formed with a phenolic resin, a vacuum insulation panel using the core material, and a method for manufacturing the vacuum insulation panel. More particularly, the core material is formed with a cured phenolic resin foam having a closed cell content of 20% or less. The cured phenolic resin foam includes cells whose average diameter is adjusted to 50 to 500 ?m. The cells have fine holes with an average diameter of 0.5 to 30 ?m on the surfaces thereof to allow the cured phenolic resin foam to have a void content of at least 50%. The use of the cured phenolic resin foam ensures high thermal insulation performance and improved structural strength of the core material, and enables the production of the core material at reduced cost.

Abstract: Polyetherimide compositions of formula (1) are described wherein the polyetherimide compositions comprise a polyetherimide comprising a reacted combination of alkali metal salts comprising an alkali metal salt of a dihydroxy aromatic compound and an alkali metal salt of a monohydroxy aromatic compound with a bis(halophthalimide), wherein the alkali metal salt of the monohydroxy aromatic compound is included in an amount of more than 0 and less than 5 mole percent, based on the total moles of the alkali metal salts, and the polyetherimide has a weight average molecular weight greater than or equal to 43,000 Daltons. The polyetherimide exhibits lower levels of chlorine and chlorine end groups, lower levels of bis(halophthalimide) and bis(phthalimide), and low plate-out during manufacturing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to UV-rearranged PIM-1 polymeric membranes that can be used for advanced hydrogen purification and production. The present invention also relates to a process of preparing UV-rearranged PIM-1 polymeric membranes. The present invention further relates to a method of separating gas mixtures using the UV-rearranged PIM-1 polymeric membranes of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyarylene ether block copolymers according to the general formula A-K—X—K-A, where —X— is a polyarylene ether segment with number-average molar mass of at least 5000 g/mol, and A- is a segment of the general structure R2NH—(R1—NH—CO—Ar—CO—NH)n—R1—NH—, in which R1 is a linear or branched alkylene group having from 2 to 12 carbon atoms and Ar is an arylene group having from 6 to 18 carbon atoms, and R2 is selected from aryloyl, alkyloyl, and H, and in which the number average of n is from 1 to 3, and there is a coupling group K of the structure —CO—Ar3—CO— linking each A to X, in which Ar13 is an aromatic group having from 6 to 18 carbon atoms. The present invention also relates to a process for the production of the polyarylene ether block copolymers of the invention, to polymer compositions comprising the polyarylene ether block copolymers of the invention, and also to the use thereof for the production of moldings, of films, of fibers, or of foams.

Abstract: A process for synthesizing polymers with intrinsic microporosity comprises creating a solution of a first PIM-suitable monomer and a second PIM-suitable monomer in a solvent comprising N-methylpyrrolidone; and maintaining the solution at a temperature of at least 100° C. for a reaction time to yield the polymer with intrinsic microporosity.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for fabricating a mesoporous carbon material, the method comprising subjecting a precursor composition to a curing step followed by a carbonization step, the precursor composition comprising: (i) a templating component comprised of a block copolymer, (ii) a phenolic compound or material, (iii) a crosslinkable aldehyde component, and (iv) at least 0.5 M concentration of a strong acid having a pKa of or less than ?2, wherein said carbonization step comprises heating the precursor composition at a carbonizing temperature for sufficient time to convert the precursor composition to a mesoporous carbon material. The invention is also directed to a mesoporous carbon material having an improved thermal stability, preferably produced according to the above method.

Abstract: An article comprising: a monolithic, single layer, rigid thermoplastic interior component for an aircraft, wherein the thermoplastic interior component has a microcellular foam structure, wherein the thermoplastic interior component has an average two minute heat release of less than or equal to 65 kw-min/m2 when tested in accordance with the requirements of FAR 25.853 (d), Appendix F, Part IV through Amendment 25-116; and wherein the thermoplastic interior component has an average peak heat release of less than or equal to 65 kw/m2 when tested in accordance with the requirements of FAR 25.853 (d), Appendix F, Part IV through Amendment 25-116.