Abstract: The invention relates to mixtures comprising at least one polymer, additionally comprising structural units containing at least one element from the 4th main group different from carbon and additionally comprising structural units that are triplet emissives. The inventive materials are better suited to the use in phosphorescent organic light emitting diodes than comparable prior art materials.

Abstract: There is disclosed a silphenylene skeleton-containing silicone type polymer comprising a repeating unit represented by the following general formula (1) and having a weight average molecular weight of 5,000 to 40,000. There can be a novel silphenylene skeleton-containing silicone type polymer which enables to satisfy both chemical resistance and adhesiveness to a substrate and can be used as a material for a thermosetting resin for forming coatings for protecting substrates, circuits, and interconnections; and a method for manufacturing the same.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process for producing unmeltable polysilane-polycarbosilane copolymers which are soluble in inert solvents, comprising the steps providing the product of a disproportionation of a methylchlorodisilane or a mixture of several methylchlorodisilanes of the composition Si2MenCl6-n, wherein n=1-4, wherein the disproportionation was carried out with a Lewis base as a catalyst, wherein this product is a chlorine-containing, crude polysilane/oligosilane containing hydrocarbon groups, and thermally postcrosslinking the crude polysilane/oligosilane to a polysilane-polycarbosilane copolymer, characterized in that the chlorine content of the polysilane-polycarbosilane copolymer is lowered by reacting the crude polysilane/oligosilane with a substitution agent, by which chlorine bound therein is replaced with a chlorine-free substituent. Green fibers and low-oxygen/oxygen-free ceramic fibers with a very low chlorine content can be produced using this process.

Abstract: An epoxy resin containing side-chain-tethered caged POSS and a preparation method thereof as well as epoxy resin material containing POSS-epoxy and a preparation method thereof are disclosed. The epoxy resin containing side-chain-tethered caged POSS (POSS epoxy) is formed by tethering of POSS group to the side chain of the diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A (DGEBA) epoxy resin. The preparation method of the POSS epoxy includes a step of reacting epoxy resin with caged POSS to form epoxy resin containing side-chain-tethered caged POSS (POSS-epoxy). The preparation method of epoxy resin material containing POSS-epoxy includes a step of reacting DGEBA epoxy resin with POSS-epoxy to get epoxy resin material containing POSS-epoxy. The POSS-epoxy is distributed evenly in the epoxy resin material with POSS-epoxy.

Abstract: A solvent-free silicone composition for release paper, comprising a mixture prepared by i) subjecting the organopolysiloxane (I) which is composed of R13SiO1/2 units, SiO4/2 units and (HO)SiO3/2 units, and has an OH group content of from 0.02 to 0.1 mol/100 g, to a partial condensation reaction in an organic solvent in the presence of an alkaline catalyst and the organopolysiloxane (II) represented by the following formula (2), and ii) removing the organic solvent, said mixture having an OH group content of less than 0.02 mol/100 g. The composition forms a tight-release layer stable with time.

Abstract: Inorganic/organic hybrid polymers containing silsesquioxane cages are robust and exhibit desirable physical properties such as strength, hardness, and optical transparency at infrared and ultraviolet wavelengths. The polymers are prepared by polymerizing functionalized polyhedral silsesquioxane monomers such as polyhedral silsesquioxanes bearing two complementarily reactive functional groups bonded to cage silicon atoms by means of spacer moieties. The spacer moieties allow for steric mobility and more complete cure than polyhedral silsesquioxanes bearing reactive functional groups bound directly to cage silicon atoms.

Abstract: The invention provides a transparent adhesive sheet for a flat panel display, which does not permit delamination on the adhesion surface to the glass plate even if a stress such as distortion, bending and the like is applied to the display, and does not produce bubbles in the boundary with the glass plate. The transparent adhesive sheet for a flat panel display comprised of a cured product of a composition comprising (A) a polyoxyalkylene based polymer having at least one alkenyl group in one molecule, (B) a compound having an average of not less than 2 hydrosilyl groups in one molecule, and (C) a hydrosilylation catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a silicone resin sheet obtained by semi-curing a composition for a silicone resin, the composition including: (1) an organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenylsilyl groups in one molecule thereof; (2) an organopolysiloxane having at least two hydrosilyl groups in one molecule thereof; (3) a hydrosilylation catalyst; and (4) a curing retardant.

Abstract: A hardmask composition for forming a resist underlayer film, a process for producing a semiconductor integrated circuit device, and a semiconductor integrated circuit device, the hardmask composition including an organosilane polymer, and a stabilizer, the stabilizer including one of acetic anhydride, methyl acetoacetate, propionic anhydride, ethyl-2-ethylacetoacetate, butyric anhydride, ethyl-2-ethylacetoacetate, valeric anhydride, 2-methylbutyric anhydride, nonanol, decanol, undecanol, dodecanol, propylene glycol propyl ether, propylene glycol ethyl ether, propylene glycol methyl ether, propylene glycol, phenyltrimethoxysilane, diphenylhexamethoxydisiloxane, diphenylhexaethoxydisiloxane, dioctyltetramethyldisiloxane, hexamethyltrisiloxane, tetramethyldisiloxane, decamethyltetrasiloxane, dodecamethylpentasiloxane, hexamethyldisiloxane, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Substantially or roughly spherical micellar structures useful in the formation of nanoporous materials by templating are disclosed. A roughly spherical micellar structure is formed by organization of one or more spatially unsymmetric organic amphiphilic molecules. Each of those molecules comprises a branched moiety and a second moiety. The branched moiety can form part of either the core or the surface of the spherical micellar structure, depending on the polarity of the environment. The roughly spherical micellar structures form in a thermosetting polymer matrix. They are employed in a templating process whereby the amphiphilic molecules are dispersed in the polymer matrix, the matrix is cured, and the porogens are then removed, leaving nanoscale pores.

Abstract: Alkoxysilyl-functional polyether-siloxanes and processes for preparing them by noble metal-catalysed SiC coupling of hydrogensiloxanes having SiH groups with unsaturated polyethers bearing alkoxysilyl groups or by alkoxylation of polyethersiloxanes or polysiloxanes by means of epoxy-functional alkoxysilanes in the presence of double metal cyanide catalysts.

Abstract: There is provided an organic-inorganic hybrid vitreous material comprising a composite of a polycondensate of an organoalkoxysilane represented by R1nSi(OR2)4-n (R1 is an organic group, R2 is a C1-C5 alkyl group, and n is 1-2) and an organic polymer, wherein the polycondensate of the organoalkoxysilane is in 40-70 wt % and the organic polymer is in 30-60 wt % in case that the total weight of the composite is taken as 100 wt %.

Abstract: A moisture crosslinkable thermoplastic composition is produced by a process of grafting an unsaturated silane of the formula: G1R1SiZ where G1 is vinyl, R1 is methyl and Z is a divalent hydrolyzable group under reactive mechanical working conditions and in the presence of at least two peroxides and subsequently is converted into a crosslinked thermoplastic composition by exposure to moisture in the presence of a crosslinking catalyst.

Abstract: A chemical composition comprises one or more urethane oligomers of at least two polymerized units selected from the group consisting of fluorine-containing urethane oligomers and long-chain hydrocarbon-containing urethane oligomers, wherein said oligomers comprise the reaction product of (a) one or more polyfunctional isocyanate compounds, (b) one or more polyols, (c) one or more monoalcohols selected from the group consisting of fluorocarbon monoalcohols, optionally substituted long-chain hydrocarbon monoalcohols, and mixtures thereof, (d) one or more silanes, and (e) one or more stabilizers comprising one or more reactive groups.

Abstract: Dispersible surface-modified carbon black that is surface-modified by causing a functional group on the surface of the carbon black to be bonded to a diol-modified end-containing polymer through a triisocyanate compound exhibits excellent dispersibility in a non-polar solvent, a low-polar solvent, and a resin. The dispersible surface-modified carbon black is characterized in that a surface functional group of the carbon black is bonded to one isocyanate end group of a triisocyanate compound having three isocyanate end groups, and the remaining two isocyanate end groups are respectively bonded to hydroxyl groups of a diol-modified end-containing polymer.

Abstract: A greaseproof paper is provided for use in food processing and/or packaging of foods in which paper has been rendered oleophobic by treatment with a fluorine-containing polymer. The fluorine-containing polymer may be prepared by polymerizing a fluorine-containing monomer in the presence of a mercapto group-containing organopolysiloxane. The fluorine-containing polymer may be applied to paper by coating onto pre-formed paper, or by applying the polymer as a size during a papermaking process.

Abstract: The invention relates to the polyoxyalkylene-polysiloxane block polymers of general formula (I) C—B—(AB)a—C1 (I), wherein A=a polyoxyalkylene block of the general formula —(CnH2nO)b—, B=a polysiloxane block of the general formula —(SiR2—O)c—, C, C1=the same or different alkoxypolyoxyalkylene groups of the general formula Z—O—[CH2—CH(R1)O]d—, R=the same or different C1-4 alkyl groups or phenyl groups, with the proviso that at least 90% of the groups R are methyl groups, R1=the same or different hydrogen, C1-12 alkyl groups or phenyl groups, Z=an alkyl, alkylene, aryl or alkylaryl group, a=1 to 20, preferably 2 to 10, b=an average value of 10 to 130, preferably 20 to 100, c=3 to 100, preferably 10 to 80, d=independently is in the range of C/C1 values of 2 to 20, preferably 2 to 12, with the proviso that the average value is in the range of 2 to <15, preferably 2 to 12, especially 5 to 10, and d is preferably unequal b, n=2 to 12 having an average value of 2.7 to 4.0.

Abstract: The present invention provides a triblock copolymer and a viscoelastic biostable foam comprising the same.

Abstract: A polycarbosilane has a main chain in which silicon atoms and carbon atoms are alternately repeated, and includes a structural unit shown by the following general formula (1), a structural unit shown by the following general formula (2), a structural unit shown by the following general formula (3), and a structural unit shown by the following general formula (4).

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition includes a poly(arylene ether) and a poly(arylene ether)-polysiloxane block copolymer. The thermoplastic composition is prepared by a method that includes oxidatively copolymerizing a monohydric phenol and a hydroxyaryl-terminated polysiloxane. The method is simpler than prior methods of preparing poly(arylene ether)-polysiloxane block copolymers by linking pre-formed poly(arylene ether) and polysiloxane blocks. The method is also produces greater incorporation of polysiloxane into the poly(arylene ether)-polysiloxane block copolymer than prior methods of copolymerizing monohydric phenols and hydroxyaryl-terminated polysiloxane.

Abstract: A composition, etc. are provided, which can enhance hardness and afford abrasion resistance even in a thin film as well as excellent antifouling property and durability of the antifouling property. An organic polymer, is provided, which comprises 5 to 30 weight percent of a radical polymerizable monomer having a perfluoroalkyl group, 0.01 to 5 weight percent of ?,?-dimercaptopolysiloxane, 5 to 40 weight percent of a radical polymerizable monomer having a cationic photo polymerizable epoxy group, and 25 to 75 weight percent of the other radical polymerizable monomer copolymerizable therewith, said organic polymer having a structure corresponding to a radical polymerizable copolymer of a mixture of the monomers in which a molar ratio of the mercapto group to the epoxy group is 0.0001 to 0.025, and/or a structure obtained by reacting the epoxy groups of the radical polymerizable copolymer with (meth) acrylic acid.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition with improved flame resistance, to articles made from the composition, and to methods that include processing the composition. The composition can include from 15 to 85 percent by weight of a polyetherimide (PEI), from 15 to 85 percent by weight of a polyphenylsulfone (PPSU), a polyetherimide-siloxane copolymer in an amount up to 12 percent by weight, and from 0 to 0.30 percent by weight of a stabilizer.

Abstract: A method for producing a polymer, including polymerizing a ring-opening polymerizable monomer in a compressive fluid with a metal-free organic catalyst to produce a polymer.

Abstract: Silicone polyether copolymers are disclosed having the average formula E-B-[AB]n-E where E is an organofunctional endblocking group, B is a diorganopolysiloxane, A is a divalent organic group comprising at least one polyether group, and n is ?1. The silicone polyether copolymers having an amine functional endblocking group are useful in the treatment of textiles and fibers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to acryl-silicone hybrid impact modifiers, the method of their manufacture, and vinyl chloride resin compositions containing the above. The acryl-silicone hybrid impact modifier of the present invention contains a seed obtained through emulsion copolymerization of vinyl monomers and hydrophilic monomers; an acryl-silicone hybrid rubber core covering the seed in which a polyorganosiloxane rubber phase is dispersed locally onto the inner part and surface of the acrylic rubber core containing alkyl acrylate polymers and a shell covering the above rubber core and containing alkyl methacrylate polymers. Thermoplastic resins containing the above, particularly by being added to vinyl chloride resins, they have effects of granting superior impact resistance, weatherability, and high gloss.

Abstract: An insulating film forming composition, includes: a polymer compound obtained by polymerizing a cage-type silsesquioxane compound having two or more unsaturated groups as substituents; a heat-resistant organic polymer compound having a carbon-carbon unsaturated bond; and an organic solvent, and a method for producing an insulating film, includes: coating the insulating film forming composition on a substrate; and then curing the coating.

Abstract: Coating formulations especially useful for topcoat and clearcoat applications contains an isocyanate-reactive resin, a blocked isocyanate curative, and particles which bear blocked isocyanate functionalities, a considerable portion of which unblock at a temperature lower than the unblocking temperature of the curative. As a result, the coatings exhibit improved scratch resistance.

Abstract: The present invention has its object to provide a curable composition not containing any organotin type curing catalyst currently of concern because of the toxic feature thereof, or any volatile compound, excellent in curability and storage stability and, further, capable of providing cured products excellent in strength and elongation; the above object can be achieved by a curable composition which includes: an organic polymer (A) containing a hydrolyzable silyl group in a molecule; an amidine compound (B); and a compound (C) containing a sulfonyl group in a molecule.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the preparing silicone polyethers by reacting; (A) a polyether having at least one terminally unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon group and an alkali metal content of less than 50 ppm, (B) an organohydrogensiloxane having an acid number of less than 0.005, via a hydrosilylation reaction. The process is particularly useful to prepare silicone polyethers of improved quality via a continuous process.

Abstract: The invention relates to surface modifying macromolecules (SMMs) having high degradation temperatures and their use in the manufacture of articles made from base polymers which require high temperature processing. The surface modifier is admixed with the base polymer to impart alcohol and water repellency properties.

Abstract: Provided are a conducting polymer composition and an electronic device including a layer formed using the conducting polymer composition. The conducting polymer composition contains: at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a siloxane compound of formula (1) below, a siloxane compound of formula (2) below, and a silane compound of formula (3) below; and a conducting polymer: where R1, R2, X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, X8, X9, X10, X11, X12, X13, X14, X15, X16, X17, X18, X19, X20, D, p, m, q, and r are the same as described in the detailed description of the invention. The electronic device including a layer formed using the conducting polymer composition has excellent electroluminescent characteristics and long lifetime.

Abstract: Personal care compositions containing aminofunctional endblocked silicone polyether copolymers are disclosed. The aminofunctional endblocked silicone polyether copolymers are particularly useful in hair care formulations to provide conditioning, which includes ease of detangling, combing, pliability, smoothness, slipperiness and styling benefits.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel crosslinkable copolymers of formula wherein the variables are as defined in the claims. The copolymers of the invention are especially useful for the manufacture of biomedical moldings, for example ophthalmic moldings such as in particular contact lenses.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a surface functionalized poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) and methods for making the same. The surface functionalized PDMS disclosed herein is applicable in the general field of microfluidics, bioMEMS (bio-microelectromechanical systems), soft lithography, and other related biotechnology fields.

Abstract: Highly elastomeric, curable, paintable silicone compositions are provided. The paintable silicone compositions comprise an organopolysiloxane, a silicone functional crosslinker, and an organic polymer. The highly elastomeric, curable, paintable silicone compositions have an elongation of at least 150% and are useful as paintable sealants and caulks.

Abstract: Method for preparing a substrate comprising an anti-adhesive silicone coating obtained from an anti-adhesive silicone composition based on crosslinked silicone oil(s) with adhesion properties that are modified compared with the initial properties thereof, in which provision is made for a substrate at least partly coated with an anti-adhesive silicone coating and the anti-adhesive silicone coating is cold-plasma-treated, approximately at atmospheric pressure, in an optionally doped nitrogen atmosphere or in an optionally doped carbon dioxide atmosphere, substrate at least partially coated with an anti-adhesive silicone composition, silicone-self-adhesive complex and uses.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an electronic component mounted on a substrate and metal conductors electrically connecting the electronic component. A conformal coating overlies the metal conductors and comprises a polymer into which a phosphine compound is impregnated and/or covalently bonded. Accordingly, the conformal coating is able to protect the metal conductors from corrosion caused by sulfur components (e.g., elemental sulfur, hydrogen sulfide, and/or sulfur oxides) in the air. That is, the phosphine compound in the polymer reacts with any corrosion inducing sulfur component in the air and prevents the sulfur component from reacting with the underlying metal conductors. Preferably, the phosphine compound in the polymer does not react with other components in the air (e.g., carbon dioxide) which would otherwise deplete its availability for the target reaction. The phosphine compound may be rendered completely non-volatile by covalently bonding it directly into the polymer backbone.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for production of polyhydroxyfunctional polysiloxanes with branched polyglycidol polyether groups, in which firstly at least one allylic or methallylic starting material is reacted with at least one glycidol, such that an allyl polyether or methallyl polyether is formed, and then the allyl polyether or methallyl polyether thus produced is added to a Si—H functional alkyl polysiloxane in the presence of an acid buffering agent. The invention further relates to polysiloxanes, which may be obtained by said method and the use of the polysiloxanes in coating agents, polymeric coating masses and thermoplastics.

Abstract: A polymer containing: a constitutional unit A that is derived from fluorosilsesquioxane having one addition polymerizable functional group in a molecule; a constitutional unit B that is derived from organopolysiloxane having an addition polymerizable functional group; and a constitutional unit C that is derived from an addition polymerizable functional monomer containing a group having active hydrogen, and optionally containing a constitutional unit D that is derived from an addition polymerizable monomer other than the fluorosilsesquioxane having one addition polymerizable functional group in a molecule, the organopolysiloxane having an addition polymerizable functional group and the addition polymerizable monomer containing a group having active hydrogen.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel polyurea- and/or polyurethane-polyorganosiloxane compounds, processes for the preparation thereof, and their use and novel reactive 1- or 2-component systems and cured compositions therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention provides a non-crosslinked silicon polyether composition comprising at least one compound with the following formula; [(R1O)(C2H4O)a(C3H6O)b(C4H8O)c]dR2(R3)e wherein R1 is a monovalent radical defined as MgMAhMBiMHjMEkDlDHmDEnToTHpTEqQr M=R4R5R6SiO1/2; MA=R7R8R9SiR10; MB=[(R11R12R13Si)sR14]tSi(R15)u(R16)vR17 MH=R18Si(R19)(R20)O1/2; ME=R21R22RESiO1/2; D=R23R24SiO2/2; DH=R25Si(R26)O2/2; DE=R27RESiO2/2; T=R28SiO3/2; TH=R29SiO3/2; TE=RESiO2/2; and Q=SiO4/2; R2 and R14 are polyvalent linear or branched; R3 is —(C2H4O)(C3H6O)b(C4H8O)c—R30 or R1; R30 is a monovalent saturated; R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R11, R12, R13, R15, R16, R19, R20, R21, R22, R23, R24, R26, R27, and, R28 are monovalent hydrocarbon radicals having from 1 to about 10 carbons; R10, R17, R18, R25 and R29 are divalent hydrocarbon radicals having 1 to about 25 carbons; RE is —R32—(C2H4O)a(C3H6O)b(C4H8O)c—R33; R32 is a divalent hydrocarbon radical having 1 to about 60 carbons; R33 is a monovalent hydrocarbon radical having

Abstract: A cationically polymerizable composite coating composition comprising: a) a condensation product of at least one hydrolyzable silane having a fluorine-containing group, b) at least one cationically polymerizable organic resin, and c) a cationic initiator, provides, upon curing, substrates with an alkali-resistant, liquid-repellent coating. The composite coating composition may be used in pattern forming methods.

Abstract: Coatings are provided in which surfaces may be activated by covalently bonding a combination of silane derivatives (A) to the metal surface, covalently bonding a lactone polymer (B) to the silane derivative by in situ ring opening polymerization, and depositing at least one layer of a polyester (C) on the bonded lactone polymer. Biologically active agents or therapeutic compounds may be deposited with any of the polyester layers. Such coated surfaces may be useful in medical devices, in particular stents.

Abstract: A heat-curable polyimide silicone resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a polyimide silicone resin having a radically polymerizable group bonded to a silicon atom, 0.1 to 20 parts by weight of a peroxycarbonate curing agent, and a solvent. The composition can be cured at a low temperature in a short time.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of polymer chemistry and relates to sulfonated polyarylene compounds such as can be used for example in ion exchange membranes in fuel cells, as well as a method for the production thereof and the use thereof. The object of the present invention is to disclose hydrolytically and thermally resistant sulfonated polyarylene compounds with a defined degree and position of sulfonation, from which membrane materials with an improved resistance to hydrolysis can be produced. The object is attained through sulfonated polyarylene compounds according to at least one of the general formulas (I)-(IV).

Abstract: Non-spherical fine particles capable of responding to highly advanced requirements of recent years, including further improvements in optical characteristics such as total light transmittance and optical diffusible property related to resin molded products and further improvements in feeling, soft focus, coverage and durability related to cosmetic products, as well as methods of their production and their use are provided. These non-spherical fine particles each have a polyhedral general shape with six or more surfaces each of which is formed as a concave surface, satisfying all of the conditions that the average value of the maximum external diameters L1 of the non-spherical fine particles is in the range of 0.1-20 ?m, that the ratios between the minimum external diameters L2 and the maximum external diameters L1 of the individual non-spherical fine particles have an average value in the range of 0.60-0.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a polycarbonate polymer comprising: an isosorbide unit, a polysiloxane unit, and an aliphatic unit different from the isosorbide unit, wherein the isosorbide unit, polysiloxane unit, and aliphatic unit are each carbonate, or a combination of carbonate and ester units, the aliphatic unit different from the isosorbide unit is derived from an aliphatic oligomeric polyester polyol having a molecular weight of 900 to 4000, and the calculated bio-content is greater than or equal to 40 weight percent, based on the total weight of the polycarbonate polymer.

Abstract: The present invention is a release liner including a film formed of a thermoplastic polymer and a non-migratory silicone additive. The additive is formed with a siloxane polymer that can be added directly to the thermoplastic polymer prior to compounding the thermoplastic polymer into an extrudable release liner film. The additive provides the desired release properties to the film, and due to bonds formed between the siloxane polymer and a binding component added to the siloxane polymer during formation of the additive, as well as the high molecular weight of the siloxane polymer, is non-migratory.

Abstract: A poly(arylene ether)-polysiloxane multiblock copolymer is prepared by the reaction of a hydroxy-diterminated poly(arylene ether), a hydroxyaryl-diterminated polysiloxane, and an aromatic diacid chloride. This synthesis overcomes disadvantages of known syntheses of poly(arylene ether)-polysiloxane block copolymers. The poly(arylene ether)-polysiloxane multiblock copolymer is useful for improving the melt processibility of poly(arylene ether) compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer composition which is characterized in that it comprises a mixture (A) consisting of formula (A1)) and/or formula (A2), phenolic resin (B) and a stabilizer (C) in the form of a HALS compound