Abstract: A method of preparing a diluted chain extended organopolysiloxane containing polymer comprising the steps of reacting a pre-formed polymer with a suitable chain extender reactable with terminal groups of the polymer in the presence of a diluent material, a suitable catalyst and optionally an end-blocking agent; and Where required quenching the polymerisation process wherein the diluent material is substantially retained within the resulting diluted organopolysiloxane containing polymer. The case additionally relates to products of the process and subsequent applications for the polymer such as for example sealants and rubbers.

Abstract: Blend (B) comprising at least one polyarylene in a form other than fibers, and at least one poly(aryl ether ketone). Blend (T) comprising at least one polyarylene, at least one poly(aryl ether ketone) and at least one poly(aryl ether sulfone). Article or part of an article comprising the blend (B) or the blend (T).

Abstract: Use of an effective amount (?) of a poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) (P2) for diluting a poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1) contained in a polymer composition (C1) consisting of the poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1) and, optionally in addition, one or more ingredients (A) other than the poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1) and the poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) (P2), while at least substantially maintaining the friction and/or wear resistance of the polymer composition (C1) with regard to a surface (?) with regard to which respectively the friction and/or wear resistance of the poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) (P2) are not as good as respectively the friction and/or wear resistance of the poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1).

Abstract: The present invention concerns the use of RO. radicals, R being a hydrogen, an alkyl group having 2 to 15 carbons, an acyl group —COR? in which R? represents an alkyl group having 2 to 15 carbons, or an aroyl group —COAr in which Ar represents an aromatic group having 6 to 15 carbons, for the hydroxylation, alkoxylation or oxycarbonylation of polymer or polymer mixture surfaces, the said polymers consisting in monomeric units of which at least 50% among these are aromatic units and the said RO. radicals being generated by electrochemical or photochemical means.

Abstract: A sealant includes a thermosetting agent and a cured resin. The thermosetting agent includes a dihydrazide compound, which has a carbon chain with 5 or less carbon atoms. A liquid crystal display includes a first substrate, a second substrate facing the first substrate, liquid crystal molecules interposed between the first and second substrates, and a sealing pattern disposed along a peripheral portion of the first substrate to couple the first and second substrates. The sealing pattern is includes the sealant. A method for fabricating a liquid crystal display includes forming a sealant pattern by coating the sealant along a peripheral portion of a first substrate, aligning a second substrate on the first substrate, and curing the sealing pattern.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous, radiation-curable resins, to a process for preparing them, and to their use.

Abstract: The present description discloses a polymeric composition which is a melt-processed alloy comprised of (a) a polyarylene sulfide resin, (b) a polyaryl-ether-ketone resin, and a reactive compound which results in (c) a graft copolymer of the polyarylene sulfide resin and/or the polyaryl-ether-ketone resin in addition to the starting resins. Exemplary melt-processed polymeric compositions can be made by reacting an alkoxy silane with the polyarylene sulfide resin and/or the polyaryl-ether-ketone resin to produce a graft copolymer of a portion of one or both of the resins, sufficient to render the composition uniform and homogeneous. It is normally preferred for the exemplary organosilane compound, to be an amino silane. The subject invention further reveals an insulated wire comprising (1) an electrical conductor and (2) a layer of the melt-processed alloy composition; and fiber reinforced composites comprising fibers substantially fully impregnated with the alloy polymeric composition.

Abstract: A crosslinkable organopolysiloxane composition comprising (A) a keto-containing organopolysiloxane and (B) a compound having at least two hydrazido and/or semicarbazido groups cures at room temperature into a film having safety and weathering resistance.

Abstract: Provided is a PHB block copolymer having orientation-induced rubber-elasticity and temperature-sensitive shape memory effects, comprising a plurality of 3-hydroxybutyrate (3HB) blocks as a repeating unit and a plurality of 3-hydroxyvalerate (3HV) blocks as a repeating unit, and optionally a hydroxy acid repeating group containing 6 or more carbon atoms. The PHA block copolymer exhibits orientation-induced rubber-elasticity and shape memory effects with a fast shape-recovery rate, and therefore such characteristics in conjunction with physical properties such as biodegradability and biocompatibility unique to PHA enable application thereof to a variety of uses.

Abstract: An ink-jet ink comprising: Polymer A which comprises a plurality of side chains including a side chain “a” which is capable of producing a radical therein; and Polymer B which comprises a plurality of side chains including a side chain “b”, wherein the side chain “b” has a polymerizable group which has reactivity of addition reaction with the radical produced in the side chain “a” of Polymer A.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition which comprises a polymer containing at least some monomer repeat units with photosensitivity-imparting substituents which enable crosslinking or chain extension of the polymer upon exposure to actinic radiation, said polymer being of the formula wherein x is an integer of 0 or 1, A is one of several specified groups, such as B is one of several specified groups, such as or mixtures thereof, and n is an integer representing the number of repeating monomer units, wherein said photosensitivity-imparting substitutents are allyl ether groups, epoxy groups, or mixtures thereof. Also disclosed is a process for preparing a thermal ink jet printhead containing the aforementioned polymers and processes for preparing the aforementioned polymers.

Abstract: A composition of matter for a recording medium in atomic force data storage devices. The composition includes one or more poly(aryl ether ketone) copolymers, each of the one or more poly(aryl ether ketone) copolymers including (a) a first monomer including an aryl ether ketone and (b) a second monomer including an aryl ether ketone and a hydrogen bonding cross-linking moiety, the moiety capable of forming two or more hydrogen bonds at room temperature, each of the one or more poly(aryl ether ketone) copolymers having two terminal ends, each terminal end having a phenylethynyl moiety. The covalent and hydrogen bonding cross-linking of the poly(aryl ether ketone) oligomers may be tuned to match thermal and force parameters required in read-write-erase cycles.

Abstract: A fibrous reinforcement for an air suspension includes polyketone fibers. The fibrous reinforcement can improve the pressure resistance, the bending resistance, the peeling resistance between rubber/fiber, the fatigue resistance, and the durability of a rubber film of the air suspension. This reinforcement is formed from polyketone cords or composite fiber cords including polyketone fibers and other fibers. Since the polyketone fibers have excellent adhesion to the rubber and small elongation, the pressure resistance, the bending resistance, the peeling resistance between rubber/fiber, the fatigue resistance, and the durability of the rubber film of the air suspension can be improved by using the polyketone fibers as the fibrous reinforcement.

Abstract: A method for preparing a molded article includes the steps of (a) obtaining a polycarbonate resin and (b) molding the polycarbonate resin. The polycarbonate resin is made by a transesterification reaction using an activated diaryl carbonate such that the polycarbonate is susceptible to the formation of internal ester linkages (IEL). The method occurs with the proviso that the polycarbonate resin, the molding conditions or both are selected to control the amount of IEL formed during the molding process to a level of less than 0.4 mol %.

Abstract: A sulfonated aromatic polyether ketone of the formula (II) [Ar—O—Ar?—CO—Ar?—O—Ar—CO—Ar?—CO—] ??(II) in which from 1% to 100% of the O-phenylene-CO units are substituted with an SO3M group and sulfonated and unsulfonated O-phenylene-CO units can be in any desired sequence with respect to one another, the radicals Ar, Ar? and Ar? independently of one another are substituted or unsubstituted 1,2-, 1,3- or 1,4-phenylene rings, and M, taking into account the ionic valencies, comprises one or more elements selected from the following group: H, NR4+, where R is H or C1-C4-alkyl, or an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal or a metal from subgroup 8, and is preferably H, NR4+, Li, Na, K, Ca, Mg, Fe or Pt.

Abstract: An epoxy resin curing agent composition containing a ketimine compound prepared by the reaction between a polyoxypropylenediamine component and a ketone compound, wherein (1) the polyoxypropylenediamine component is a 9/1 to 6/4 (by weight) mixture of polyoxypropylenediamine having a molecular weight of 200 and 500 and polyoxypropylenediamine having a molecular weight of 1000 to 3000, (2) the ketimine compound has a degree of ketimination of 90% or higher, or (3) the reaction is carried out in the presence of a catalyst selected from (i) a combination of a tertiary amine and a sulfonic acid and (ii) a salt between a tertiary amine and a sulfonic acid.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polyester resin for use in a coating composition. The polyester resin is the reaction product of a first compound comprising a plurality of hydroxyl groups, a lactone compound, a carboxylic acid anhydride, an epoxy compound having at least one epoxy group, and a carbamate compound. The present invention is also directed to a coating composition including the polyester resin and to a method of preparing the resin.

Abstract: There are disclosed a phosphorus-containing carboxylic acid derivative which has a group containing phosphorus atom and has in its molecule, a group represented by the following formula (1): wherein R1, R2 and R3 are each hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and Y is oxygen atom or sulfur atom; a process for producing the derivative; and a flame retardant comprising the foregoing derivative as an effective ingredient. The present invention can provide the phosphorus-containing carboxylic acid derivative and a flame retardant which are each excellent in solubility in an organic solvent, compatibility with a variety of resins, stability and flame retardancy.

Abstract: A resin composition comprises a resin component containing 40 to 99% by mass of a poly(aryl ketone) and 1 to 60% by mass of a poly(arylene sulfide), and 0.1 to 5 parts by mass, per 100 parts by mass of the resin component, of at least one thermosetting imide resin selected from the group consisting of a polyfunctional unsaturated imide compound and its thermoset product. The resin composition is improved in terms of compatibility, moldability or formability, melt flowability, mechanical properties, etc. while maintaining high levels of various properties such as heat resistance, flame retardancy, chemical resistance and dimensional stability.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing a biodegradable polymer in the form of uniform powder or spherical particles by dispersion polymerization without a grinding step. The method for preparing a biodegradable polyester includes dispersing a monomer in the presence of a catalyst in a dispersion solvent to form a solid or liquid phase for dispersion polymerization and thereby to yield a biodegradable aliphatic polyester in the form of spherical particles or powder, the monomer comprising a mixture of a first compound (e.g., lactide or glycolide) and a second compound being selected from the group consisting of polyhydric alcohols (e.g., glycerin, erythritol, penterythritol or dipentaerythritol) and carprolactone. The present invention readily prepares a biodegradable polymer having a high molecular weight in the form of uniform powder or spherical particles.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions containing spiroorthocarbonate groups and another functional group which reacts with hydroxyl groups are readily crosslinked on contact with water. These compositions are useful as sealants, coatings and encapsulants.

Abstract: A method of preparing an ion-conducting polymeric material, for example, for a fuel cell, in a desired form (hereinafter “said formed polymeric material”), comprises: (i) selecting a first ion-conducting polymeric material; (ii) selecting a solvent formulation which can dissolve said first ion-conducting polymeric material, wherein said formulation includes a first solvent part which is water; (iii) preparing a composite formulation in a process which includes dissolving first ion-conducting polymeric material in said solvent formulation; (iv) forming said composite formulation into a desired form; (v) providing conditions for removal of said solvent formulation from said form described in (iv) thereby to prepare said formed polymeric material. The first ion-conducting polymeric material preferably includes polyaryletherketone units. Said solvent formulation preferably includes a second solvent part selected from acetone, tetrahydrofuran and acetone.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing branched polyarylene ether polymers by (A) providing a reaction mixture comprising (i) a polyfunctional phenol compound of the formula Ar(OH)x wherein x?3 and wherein Ar is an aryl moiety or an alkylaryl moiety, provided that when Ar is an alkylaryl moiety at least three of the —OH groups are bonded to an aryl portion thereof, (ii) one or more linear polymers of the formula wherein m is 0 or 1, A and B are as defined herein, and n is an integer representing the number of repeat monomer units, and (iii) a carbonate base; and (B) heating the reaction mixture and removing generated water from the reaction mixture, thereby effecting a polymerization reaction.

Abstract: A prosthetic device having a polyaryletherketone component with a wettable surface is disclosed. The surface of the polyaryletherketone component has a surface chemistry which enhances the ability of tissues to grow directly thereon. An associated method for enhancing the wettability of a prosthetic device is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to coating compositions comprising: A) at least one low molecular weight reactive compound with a molecular weight (Mn) of 300–1,500 g/mol, preferably of 300–1,200 g/mol, with at least one secondary and/or tertiary amino group and at least two hydroxyl groups per molecule, which compound is obtained by reacting A1) at least one hydroxyalkyl ester of an olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acid with 2–12 C atoms in the hydroxyalkyl residue with A2) at least one lactone and with A3) at least one hydroxy-functional alkyl-, cycloalkyl- and/or alkoxyamine with at least one primary and/or secondary amino group per molecule and with 2–10 C atoms per molecule, B) at least one cross-linking agent with functional groups reactive towards active hydrogen and optionally, C) at least one binder with functional groups containing active hydrogen.

Abstract: Polymers of the formula wherein x is 0 or 1, R1-4 are alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl groups, X1-4 are halogens, a?, b?, c?, and d? are 0–4, UE is an unsaturated ester group, e, f, g, and h are 0–4, at least one of e, f, g, and h is ?1 in at least some monomers, SE is a saturated ester group, i, j, k, and m are 0–4, at least one of i, j, k, and m is ?1 in at least some monomers, a?+e+i?4, b?+f+j?4, c?+g+k?4, d?+h+m?4, RX represents the total number of haloalkyl groups in the polymer, the ratio of UE groups to SE groups to RX groups in the polymer is ??:??:?? wherein ?? is from about 1 to about 99.99, wherein ?? is from about 0.01 to about 99, wherein ?? is from 0 to about 50, and wherein ??+??+??=100.

Abstract: A sulfonated aromatic polymer comprising the repeating structural unit of the formula I —O—Ar1(SO3R)n—C(CF3)2—Ar1(SO3R)n—O—Ar2—(X—Ar2)m—, ??(I) in which Ar1 and Ar2 are, independently of one another, divalent aromatic or heteroaromatic radicals which are optionally substituted by one or more monovalent organic groups which are inert under the conditions of use, R is hydrogen, an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal ion or an ammonium ion, n is an integer from 0 to 3, m is 0, 1 or 2 and X is a —CO—, —O—, —CpH2p—, —CpF2p— or —S— group, in which p is an integer from 1 to 10, is described. Membranes with high proton conductivities can be produced from this polymer and are preferably used in fuel cells.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sulfonated polyetherketonketone (sPEKK), which is amorphous and/or which can be obtained by sulfonating amorphous PEKK. This sPEKK can be preferably produced by using a diphenyl ether and a benzenedicarboxylic acid derivate. Particularly preferred is the use of benzenedicarboxylic acid dichloride. The benzenedicarboxylic acid derivative is advantageously provided in the form of a mixture consisting of at least two different benzenedicarboxylic acid derivatives, in particular, an isophthalic acid derivative and a terephthalic acid derivative.

Abstract: Processes for preparing polymers of the formula wherein m is 0 or 1, X is chlorine, bromine, or iodine, and n, e, and f are each, independently of the others, integers wherein e may be 0 and n and f are each at least 1 by providing a first reaction mixture containing a first solvent, a compound of the formula wherein Y is a chlorine or fluorine atom, a compound of the formula and optionally, a compound of the formula heating the first reaction mixture and removing generated water therefrom, thereby forming an intermediate polymer of the formula providing a second reaction mixture containing a second solvent, the intermediate polymer, and a N-halosuccinimide, wherein the halogen atom in the N-halosuccinimide is the same as the halogen atom that is X; and heating the second reaction mixture, thereby forming the polymer.

Abstract: In polymerizing biodegradable polymer material, a compressed gas is used as a reaction solvent for a solution-polymerization, in order to prepare biodegradable polyester homopolymer and copolymer with a high molecular weight in a fine powder form with a particle size of 0.01˜1000 ?m.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyester block copolymer composition which is obtained by reacting 0.5 to 5.0 parts by weight of an epoxy compound (C) having two or more functionalities with 100 parts by weight of a polyester block copolymer (P) having an acid value of 0 to 5 mgKOH/g obtained by reacting a crystalline aromatic polyester (A) having a hydroxyl group at a molecular terminal with a lactone (B) and optionally with a polyfunctional compound (D) having three or more groups selected among carboxyl, hydroxyl, and/or ester groups thereof. The composition has such excellent moldability that it is applicable to molding techniques including blow molding without arousing any trouble. It is satisfactory in heat resistance, water resistance, impact resistance, or flame retardancy, and has rubber-like elasticity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a powder coating composition containing a low temperature curable epoxy resin, and more particularly to a powder coating composition containing a low temperature curable epoxy resin, which can be readily cured at a low temperature, thereby capable of being applied to coating objects that are noneconomic al in terms of workability at an elevated temperature, or are thermally sensitive. The present invention provides a powder coating composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a low temperature curable epoxy resin; 30 to 500 parts by weight of curing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel polymer blend membranes comprising a functional polymer based on sulfonated aryl polymers, a reinforcing polymer based on aminated or nitrated polyether sulfones and/or polyether ether sulfone and a plasticizer, and also their use as polymer electrolyte membrane in fuel cells, in particular in low-temperature fuel cells.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a rheology control agent. The rheology control agent is used in a coating composition and is the reaction product of a first compound comprising a plurality of hydroxyl groups, of a lactone compound, and of a carbamate compound. The present invention is also directed to a coating composition including the rheology control agent and to a method of preparing the rheology control agent.

Abstract: A curable resin composition which exhibits no drawbacks such as yellowing and exhibits excellent hydrolysis sensitivity is provided, and a process for preparing curable oligomers and polymers which has foregoing properties is provided.

Abstract: A low dielectric constant material has a first backbone with an aromatic moiety and a first reactive group, and a second backbone with an aromatic moiety and a second reactive group, wherein the first and second backbones are crosslinked via the first and second reactive groups in a crosslinking reaction without an additional crosslinker, and wherein a cage structure having at least 10 atoms is covalently bound to at least one of the first and second backbone.

Abstract: Ion-Exchange polymers for a polymer electrolyte membrane include a moiety of formula (I), and/or a moiety of formula (II), and/or a moiety of formula (III) wherein at least some of the units I, II and/or III are sulphonated. The phenyl moieties in units I, II, and III are independently optionally substituted and optionally cross-linked; m, r; s, t, v, w and z independently represent zero or a positive integer, E and E′ independently represent an oxygen or a sulphur atom or a direct link, G represents an oxygen or sulphur atom, a direct link or a —O—Ph—O— moiety where Ph represents a phenyl group and Ar is selected from one of the moieties (i) to (x) as set forth herein which is bonded via one or more of its phenyl moieties to adjacent moieties.

Abstract: The present invention recites a method comprising reacting in a solvent in the presence of a base a) at least one diacidic monomer comprising about 1 to 100 mole % of at least one light-absorbing monomer having a light absorption maximum between about 300 nm and about 1200 nm and 99-0 mole % of a non-light absorbing monomer which does not absorb significant light at wavelengths above 300 nm or has a light absorption maximum below 300 nm, with b) an organic compound of Formula II X—B—X1  wherein B is a divalent organic radical to form a light absorbing composition comprising a mixture of a polymer having the formula  and a cyclic compound having the general formula  wherein B is as defined above; n is at least 2, m is 1, 2, 3 or 4 and A comprises the residue of a diacidic monomer comprising about 1 to 100 mole % of at least one light-absorbing monomer having a light absorption maximum between about 300 nm and about 1000 nm and wherein the remai

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing a polymer of the formula wherein x is an integer of 0 or 1, A is one of several specific groups, such as B is one of several specified groups, such as or mixtures thereof, and n is an integer representing the number of repeating monomer units, said process comprising (A) providing a reaction mixture which comprises (i) a solvent, (ii) a compound of the formula (iii) a compound of the formula (iv) a compound of the formula wherein a is an integer of from 1 to 5, R′ is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an aryl group, an arylalkyl group, an alkylaryl group, an alkoxy group, an aryloxy group, an arylalkyloxy group, an alkylaryloxy group, a polyalkyleneoxy group, or a mixture thereof, and (v) a carbonate base; and (B) heating the reaction mixture and removing generated water from the reaction mixture, thereby effecting a polymerization reaction.

Abstract: The uncrosslinked liquid oligomeric compositions of this invention are made by the Michael addition reaction of acetoacetate-functional donor compounds with multifunctional acrylate acceptor compounds where the equivalent ratios of multifunctional acrylate to acetoacetate vary from ≧1:1 to ≧13.2:1 depending on the functionality of both multifunctional acrylate and acetoacetate in the presence of a catalyst comprising an epoxy moiety and a quaternary salt. Unusable gelled or cured oligomer products occur below the claimed ranges. The liquid oligomers of this invention are further crosslinked to make coatings, laminates and adhesives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a product of reaction between an amino functional polymer comprising at least one primary and/or secondary amine and one or more active ingredient. By the present invention, there is provided a release of the active component over a longer period of time than by the use of the active itself.

Abstract: A hyperbranched polyetherketone and a heat-resistant blend of polyvinylchloride with the same. The polyethereketone is synthesized by self-polycondensation of 3,5-bis[4-[(2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorophenyl)carbonyl]phenoxy]-4-hydroxbenzophenone or 3,5-difluoro-4-hydroxybenzophenone, and then substituting 50 to 80 mole % of fluorine atoms present in the side chains and ends of the PEK molecule by polar groups. In addition, a blend of polyvinylchloride can be manufactured using the hyperbranched polyetherketone by a melt blending technique applicable for industrial purpose at a temperature of 180 to 120° C., and thus the blend of polyvinylchloride with the polyetherekentone can be applied to high temperature end-use products such as hot water pipes.

Abstract: A process of forming vias in a composition comprising (a) applying a layer of a composition containing (i) a cyanate ester, (ii) a bismaleimide, (iii) a co-curing agent having the structure R1—Ar—R2 wherein Ar is at least one aryl moiety, R1 is at least one unsaturated aliphatic moiety and R2 is at least one glycidyl moiety, (iv) an epoxy resin and, optionally, (v) a free-radical initiator; (b) covering the layer with a mask having windows through which radiation can be transmitted; (c) exposing part of the composition to radiation to at least partially cure it in the exposed areas; (d) removing the non-cured portions of the composition; and (e) completing the cure of the resin compositions.

Abstract: There is provided a radiation-curable coating composition containing oligomers that each have two end groups X1 and X2, wherein the end groups X1 and X2, which may be the same or different, are a photoinitiator group or an adhesion promoter group. The coating composition may exclude the presence of non-reactive photoinitiator groups and non-reactive adhesion promoter groups, each of which would fail to covalently bond itself to an oligomer backbone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a powder coating composition containing a low temperature curable epoxy resin, and more particularly to a powder coating composition containing a low temperature curable epoxy resin, which can be readily cured at a low temperature, thereby capable of being applied to coating objects that are noneconomical in terms of workability at an elevated temperature, or are thermally sensitive. The present invention provides a powder coating composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a low temperature curable epoxy resin; 30 to 500 parts by weight of a bisphenol-A curing agent or a polyester curing agent; 0.1 to 20 parts by weight of a defoaming agent; and 0.1 to 20 parts by weight of a leveling agent.

Abstract: A process for reducing the carbonyl group of a polyketone consisting of a carbon monoxide ethylene-based copolymer, comprising reacting a blend of carbon monoxide ethylene-based polymer with a metal alkoxide in a molten condition in proportions to provide a novel polyalcohol. This chemical modification changes the properties of the carbon monoxide ethylene-based polymers and renders them eligible for uses for which the original polymers were not or not very suitable.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel, economic processes for preparing nitrated and sulfonated polymers and aminated and sulfonated polymers. Also provided are the polymers prepared by these processes. The invention also provides for membranes comprising the polymers, methods for preparing the membranes and their use in electromembrane processes, particularly in fuel cells.

Abstract: Polymer electrolytes and process for their preparation

Abstract: A process for the hydrogenation of aromatic polymers is disclosed. Accordingly, the solvent used comprise an ether that contains no &agr;-hydrogen atom on a carbon atom adjacent to the ether function. The process results in virtually complete hydrogenation of the aromatic units.

Abstract: Silane functionalized polyaromatic polymers which may be prepared by reacting a polyaromatic polymer with a sulfonating agent and reacting the sulfonated polyaromatic polymer with a silane terminated coupling agent.