Abstract: Copolymers which have K values of from 30 to 50 are obtainable by free radical solution polymerization ofA) from 15 to 84.99% by weight of at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of N-vinylpyrrolidone, N-vinylcaprolactam and N-vinylimidazole,B) from 15 to 84.99% by weight of further monoolefinically unsaturated monomers capable of free radical copolymerization andC) from 0.01 to 2% by weight of at least one monomer capable of free radical copolymerization and having at least two non-conjugated olefinic double bondsin alcoholic solution.

Abstract: A process for preparing hyperbranched polymers from AB monomers using a self constructing approach is disclosed. Hyperbranched polymers of a living-like character produced by such process are also disclosed.

Abstract: Aqueous compositions comprised of a major amount of water and a minor amount of a polymerizable compound based on N-acryloyl-piperazine are provided. Such compounds have the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are each independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and lower alkyl,B is a linking group selected from the group consisting of carbonyl, sulfonyl, amide, and carboxyl;n is one or zero;R.sup.4 is a radical selected from the group consisting of a higher aliphatic group (i.e. at least four carbon atoms, preferably from about 6 to about 50 carbon atoms), a substituted higher aliphatic group, an alicyclic group, a heterocyclic group, a non-benzenoid aromatic group, and a substituted aromatic group. These compounds can be used as an emulsifier in emulsion polymerization.

Abstract: A coating resin comprising a polymer obtained by polymerizing an unsaturated monomer represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R is H or an alkyl group, and X is selected from: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 to R.sup.8 represent independently a hydrocarbon group, etc., and Py is a pyridyl group, alone or together with one or more other unsaturated monomers can give an antifouling coating composition having no safety problem, good storage stability and excellent antifouling effect for a long period of time.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds obtainable by polymerization of esters or phenol ethers of the formula V ##STR1## and/or of the formula VI ##STR2## in which m and n are each 0 or 1, and A, E, R.sup.1 to R.sup.6 and X are as defined in claim 1, and up to 50 mol % of other, ethylenically unsaturated compounds. The homopolymers and copolymers according to the invention can advantageously be employed for the stabilization of organic polymers against the harmful effect of light, oxygen and/or heat.

Abstract: A method of flocculating coagulated and/or finely divided suspended matter in aqueous systems comprising adding to the system from 0.005 to 1 weight percent based on the dry weight of the coagulated and/or finely suspended matter of at least one water soluble cationic polymer selected from a water soluble cationic copolymer (I) composed of the polymerization reaction of an N-vinylamide with at least one cationic quaternary amine monomer.

Abstract: A composition which comprises a water-polymer and a process for using the polymer to absorb a fluid are disclosed. The water-insoluble polymer comprises repeate units derived from: (a) an ampholytic monomer which is a polymerizable vinylic amine-containing monomer and an acid having an ethylenic moiety; (b) at least one olefinic comonomer; and optionally, (c) one crosslinking agent which has at least two polymerizable olefinic functionalities wherein the olefinic functionalities are suitable for crosslinking.

Abstract: Weakly basic ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable monomers and polymers have been prepared. The monomers are represented by the structure (I): ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or methyl, and R.sup.1 is alkylene of 1 to 3 carbon atoms. The resulting polymers are water-soluble and cationic at acidic pH, but water-insoluble and neutral in charge at basic pH. The polymers are useful for precipitating nucleic acids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a spiropyran compound represented by the formula (1); an optically active spiropyran compound wherein an asymmetric center is introduced on a spirocarbon; and optical functional materials using these compounds, ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, aralkyl group, hydroxyethyl group, methacryloxymethyl group or methacryloxyethyl group; R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are the same or different and are each hydrogen atom, alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, aryl group, aralkyl group, alkoxy group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, hydroxymethyl group, carboxyl group, halogen atom, amino group, cyano group, trichloromethyl group, trifluoromethyl group or nitro group; R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are the same or different and are each hydrogen atom, alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, aryl group, aralkyl group, halogen atom, cyano group or nitro group; R.sup.

Abstract: This invention describes novel sensors for ions that are based on the combination of xanthylium-based dyes with metal-binding N,N'-diaryldiaza crown ethers. These sensors are primarily useful for detection and quantitation of alkali-metal ions in aqueous solution. Binding of the ion results in a change in the fluorescence properties of the indicating dye that can be correlated with the ion concentration. Methods are provided for attaching reactive groups on these sensors for conjugation to dyes, lipids and polymers and for enhancing entry of the indicators into living cells.

Abstract: There is disclosed an ampholytic polymer capable of absorbing aqueous electrolyte solutions, which is obtainable by polymerization of a monomer mixture including (A) at least 10 mol % of an ampholytic vinyl monomer, with the proviso that when the monomer (A) has no self-crosslinkability, the amount of monomer (A) is in the range of 10 to 99.995 mol %. The monomer mixture may further include (B) 90 mol % or less of a non-ampholytic vinyl monomer and (C) 1 mol % or less of a crosslinkable monomer, with the proviso that the total amount of monomers (A), (B) and (C) is 100 mol % and when the monomer (A) has no self-crosslinkability, the amount of monomer (C) is in the range of 0.005 to 1 mol %.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved process for the batch polymerization, neat, of a monomer system comprising N-vinyl pyrrolidone monomer utilizing an oil soluble,-thermally activated, free radical initiator. The improvement for reducing the monomer level from about 1 to 2% by weight of the polymerization product to a level below about 0.2 and preferably below about 0.1% by weight of the polymerization reaction product comprises continuously adding an oil soluble azo type free radical generating catalyst to the polymerization reaction product and establishing and maintaining the polymerization reaction product containing residual monomer at a temperature and for a time sufficient to effect substantial polymerization of the residual monomer. Typically the oil soluble, azo type free radical generating catalyst is azobis(isobutyronitrile).

Abstract: Compounds containing a ureido group which are useful in preparing dispersions of polymers having good wet adhesion properties and low volatility. Compounds having the formula: ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is H or an alkyl group, R.sup.2 is alkylene optionally interrupted with one or more ether oxygen atoms and A is H or a residue of an active hydrogen reactive compound are useful for incorporating ureido and optionally nitrile functionality into polymers and as precursors to amino compounds prepared by reduction of the nitrile group thereof. Compounds having the formula: ##STR2## where B is defined as for A and the same or different than A are also disclosed. The disclosed compounds have use as chain extending or terminating monomers for polyurethane dispersions when one or both of A and B are H and, when one of A and has ethylenic unsaturation, as wet adhesion monomers in dispersions of free radically polymerized polymers of unsaturated monomers.

Abstract: An antimicrobial polymerizable composition comprising an ethylenically unsaturated monomer, a specific monomer having antimicrobial activity and a polymerization initiator. The composition gives, upon polymerization, a polymer having permanent antimicrobial property, which is very useful for medical articles, in particular dental materials.

Abstract: Terpolymers which are sensitive to pH and temperature are useful carriers for conducting bioactive agents through the gastric juices of the stomach in protected form. Such terpolymers swell at the higher physiologic pH of the intestinal tract causing release of the bioactive agents into the intestine. The terpolymers are linear and are made up of 35 to 99 wt % of a temperature sensitive component, which imparts to the terpolymer LCST (lower critical solution temperature) properties below body temperatures, 1 to 30 wt % of a pH sensitive component having a pK.sub.a in the range of from 2 to 8 which functions through ionization or deionization of carboxylic acid groups to prevent the bioactive agent from being lost at low pH but allows bioactive agent release at physiological pH of about 7.4 and a hydrophobic component which stabilizes the LCST below body temperatures and compensates for bioactive agent effects on the terpolymers.

Abstract: Described are preferred monomers including a vinylbenzyl moiety N-bonded to an alkylaminopyridinyl or pyridylimidazolyl function. Also described are preferred acid salts of such monomers. Additionally, preferred processes involving and resins formed from these preferred monomers are described. The preferred resins are highly selective for valuable heavy metal ions such as copper and demonstrate superior iron rejection values.

Abstract: Non-hydrolyzable, hydrophilic, heterocyclic cross-linking agents for cross-linking vinyl comonomers are provided. The cross-linked copolymers form optically transparent, high water content, and high refractive index hydrogels having long term stability which are useful as intraocular lenses and superabsorbents. The crosslinkers are selected from 4,6 divinyl pyrimidine, 2,5 divinyl pyrazine, 1,4 divinyl imidazole and 1,5 divinyl imidazole.

Abstract: The present invention provides water-soluble poylmers containing, as polymerized units: (a) from about 3 to about 95 percent by weight of one or more cyclohexene anhydrides or the alkali metal or ammonium salts thereof. The present further provides aqueous polymerization processes for making the polymers. The water-soluble polymers are useful as water-treatment additives for boiler waters and cooling towers and as detergent additives acting as builders, anti-filming agents, dispersants, sequestering agents and encrustation inhibitors.

Abstract: Hydrogels presented in the form of pellets which are capable of regulating, without dissolving, any pH of an aqueous solution so as to convert it to a pH of 7. These pellets can be removed from the solution at any time without this modifying the pH, and once washed, can be used again. The velocity of buffering depends on the initial pH and can be controlled by modifying the mass and the composition of the pellets. They are obtained by copolymerization of a vinyl-heterocyclic comonomer and a divinyl comonomer in an aqueous solution at a temperature of close to 60.degree. C., in an inert atmosphere. By adjusting the proportion of crosslinking agent and the concentrations of comonomers, the crosslinking of the hydrogel is regulated in accordance with the intended use of the product.

Abstract: This invention relates to a continuous film, coating, membrane or extruded filament of a crosslinked vinyl lactam polymer having excellent substrate adhesion, a glass transition temperature (Tg) above 150.degree. C. and water repellent properties. The invention also relates to the method of preparing and using filaments, coatings and membranes of said crosslinked polymeric product.

Abstract: Described are unique polymerization processes for preparing linear polyvinylpyridine polymers as well as unique linear polyvinylpyridine polymer compositions. The processes involve the use of an alkylpyridine anion as an anionic polymerization catalyst and result in linear polyvinylpyridines having alkylpyridine end groups homologous to the pendant pyridines of the polymer. Processes of the invention are particularly advantageous in preparing relatively low molecular weight linear polyvinylpyridines without the need to use large amounts of catalyst to achieve the same.

Abstract: Crosslinkable copolymers of (a) 80-99% by wt. vinylpyrrolidone (VP) and 1-20% by wt. of a tertiary-amine-containing polymerizable monomer, e.g. vinylimidazole (VI) or 4-vinylpyridine (VPy), and (b) 80-99% by wt. VP and 1-20% by wt. of an epoxide-containing polymerizable monomer, e.g. allyl glycidyl ether (AGE) or glycidyl acrylate (GA), are reacted in solution, e.g. water, alcohol, or mixtures thereof, at a predetermined temperature, e.g. 50.degree.-70.degree. C., in a wt. ratio (solids basis) of (a):(b) of about 2:1 to 1:2, preferably about 1:1, in a solution concentration of about 10-30% of each, to provide a crosslinked PVP product, in gel form, suitable for use as an electrolead on a conductive foilbacking, or for bandages and wound dressings, and as a controlled release media for pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: This invention relates to a continuous film, coating, membrane or extruded filament of a crosslinked vinyl lactam polymer having excellent substrate adhesion, a glass transition temperature (Tg) above 150.degree. C. and water repellent properties. The invention also relates to the method of preparing and using filaments, coatings and membranes of said crosslinked polymeric product.

Abstract: Novel classes of polymeric mordants based upon poly(vinylpyridine), poly(N-vinylimidazoles), and poly(meth)acrylates are disclosed. The polymeric mordants contain N-heterocycles which are N-quaternized by different types of alkylated hydrazones, semicarbazones, and multiple-quaternized alkylated salts serving as pendant groups.

Abstract: New copolymers, mixtures thereof with poly(meth)acrylate esters and the use thereof for improving the cold fluidity of crude oils.Copolymers comprising as comonomers therein from 50 to 99.9% by weight of a C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 -alkyl(meth)acrylate and 50 to 0.1% by weight of a comonomer derived from a compound comprising a single polymerizable C.dbd.C group and these copolymers or their mixture with C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 -alkyl poly(meth)acrylates having enhanced pour point depressant properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides a light-sensitive composition comprising specific photo-crosslinkable polymer compounds.The light-sensitive composition of the present invention exhibits excellent wear resistance when it is photo-hardened, and hence it can give lithographic printing plates capable of producing a lot of printed matter in good quality when it is used for presensitized plates for use in making lithographic printing plates.

Abstract: Photosensitive, photocurable, compositions contain a polymeric backbone which are basic in an aqueous environment having a pendant photosensitive group. The pendant groups are styryl-amine or nitrogen heterocyclic groups which contain an ethylenically unsaturated photocross-linking group. The pendant styryl-amine or nitrogen heterocyclic groups can cross-link two polymer chains by photo addition through ethylenically unsaturated groups in the styryl moiety forming a cyclobutane crosslinked site. The cross-linking is accomplished by irradiating the material with visible light or ultraviolet radiation of appropriate wave length, depending on the absorbitivity of the system. The photocurable polymer can be formulated into useful systems including in liquid resists, pre-coated film resists, etc. and can be used in both negative or positive imaging systems.

Abstract: This invention relates to a two stage aqueous emulsion polymerization process for making graft copolymers. In the first stage, at least one first ethylenically unsaturated monomer is polymerized in the presence of at least one mercapto-olefin compound to form a macromonomer with terminal functional groups. In the second stage, at least one second ethylenically unsaturated monomer is polymerized in the presence of the macromonomer such that a copolymer is formed with a backbone of polymerized units of the at least one second ethylenically unsaturated monomer and side chains of the macromonomer.

Abstract: Additive composition for use in separating particles of a desired material from particles of an undesired material in a froth flotation process using a frother. The composition includes an alkylated polymer of vinylpyrrolidone and a liquid carrier comprising the frother.

Abstract: Aromatic polyimides with acetylenic end groups are cured by coupling together thermally or catalytically using cuprous salts as catalysts to increase molecular weight with little or no by-product formation. These polyimides can be shaped and formed prior to the coupling.The acetylenic end-capped aromatic polyimides are formed by the reaction of an aromatic dianhydride, an acetylenic organic monoamine compound which will provide the reactive end groups and optionally an aromatic diamine.

Abstract: Crosslinkable copolymers of (a) 80-99% by wt. vinylpyrrolidone (VP) and 1-20% by wt. of a tertiary-amine-containing polymerizable monomer, e.g. vinylimidazole (VI) or 4-vinylpyridine (VPy), and (b) 80-99% by wt. VP and 1-20% by wt. of an epoxide-containing polymerizable monomer, e.g. allyl glycidyl ether (AGE) or glycidyl acrylate (GA), are reacted in solution, e.g. water, alcohol, or mixtures thereof, at a predetermined temperature, e.g. 50.degree.-70.degree. C., in a wt. ratio (solids basis) of (a):(b) of about 2:1 to 1:2, preferably about 1:1, in a solution concentration of about 10-30% of each, to provide a crosslinked PVP product, in gel form, suitable for use as an electrolead on a conductive foilbacking, or for bandages and wound dressings, and as a controlled release media for pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chiral supports and to their use in the asymmetric synthesis, deracemization and optical inversion of organic chiral compounds. In particular, the supports are used in combination with thermal equilibration of a species having a reactive achiral portion. Preferably, these supports are obtained by the copolymerization of at least one chiral unit and at least one functionalizing unit or by the polymerization of at least one chiral unit which is a source of said functionalizing unit. Optionally, a crosslinking agent is utilized. By utilizing these supports and thermal equilibration, excess enantiomers can be produced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chiral polymers and to their uses for operations of asymmetric synthesis, deracemization and optical inversion.These polymers are characterized in that they comprise:a chiral unita functionalizing unitan optional crosslinking unitApplication to chiral organic synthesis.

Abstract: When molding shaped articles such as contact lenses from monomeric mixtures containing silicone monomers and hydrophilic monomers, the wettability of the resulting article is improved by using a mold material produced from a resin comprising a copolymer of an alpha, beta, olefinically unsaturated mononitrile and at least one comonomer to enhance melt processability.

Abstract: Polystyrene polymers bearing a quaternary ammonium group are disclosed. They are useful in the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia and the prevention of atherosclerosis. A compound of the invention is 6-(N,N-dimethyl-N-octylammonio)hexanoylated polystyrene chloride.

Abstract: Disclosed are polymers which contain NLO dye moieties based upon a barbituric acid group, a thiobarbituric acid group or a 1,3-bis(dicyanomethylene)indan-2-ylidene group. These polymers, after poling, are useful in NLO elements in devices employing nonlinear optics. Also disclosed are various intermediates used in making such polymers.

Abstract: Polymer compositions and their applications in hostile environments for oil field operations are disclosed. The compositions contains a polymer which is copolymerized by (a) an ampholytic monomer having the formula of: ##STR1## where one and only one of the substituted groups R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 must be a vinyl group, the rest can be the same or different and can be hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl group; R.sub.5 is a phenyl group; n is .gtoreq.1 and .ltoreq.6; and q is 0 or 1; (b) at least one comonomer having an ethylenic linkage. The compositions further contain crosslinking agents, such as phenol and formaldehyde, for reducing permeability in a high temperature subterranean formation; and water for use in well treating fluids.

Abstract: A curable fluorine-containing polyimide of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a group derived from an aromatic tetracarboxylic acid dianhydride by the removal of two acid anhydride groups,R.sup.2 is a group derived from an aromatic diamine by the removal of two amino groups,A.sup.1 is a residue of the formula: ##STR2## (wherein R.sup.2 is the same as defined above, and Z is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms),A.sup.2 is a residue of the formula: ##STR3## (wherein R.sup.1 and Z are the same as defined above), and n is a number of 0 to 90, and at least one of the groups R.sup.1 and R.sup.

Abstract: This invention relates to a two stage aqueous emulsion polymerization process for making graft copolymers. In the first stage, at least one first ethylenically unsaturated monomer is polymerized in the presence of at least one mercapto-olefin compound to form a macromonomer with terminal functional groups. In the second stage, at least one second ethylenically unsaturated monomer is polymerized in the presence of the macromonomer such that a copolymer is formed with a backbone of polymerized units of the at least one second ethylenically unsaturated monomer and side chains of the macromonomer.

Abstract: Sizing for carbon fibers with uncapped or capped linear polyamideimides.The uncapped linear polyamideimides useful as carbon fiber sizings generally contain repeating units having the general formula: ##STR1## Wherein R.sub.2 =a trivalent organic radical and generally benzenetriyl;R.sub.3 =a divalent organic radical; andn=an integer sufficiently large to provide a strong, tough coating.Useful capped, linear polyamideimide oligomers may be formed by including end caps with an unsaturated functionality (Y) containing a residue selected from the group consisting of: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 =lower alkoxy, aryl, aryloxy, substituted alkyl, substituted aryl, halogen, or mixtures thereof;j=0, 1, or 2;i=1 or 2;G=--CH.sub.2 --, --O--, --S--, --SO.sub.2 --, --SO--, --CO--, --CHR--, or --CR.sub.2 --;T=methallyl or allyl;Me=methyl; andR=hydrogen, lower alkyl, or phenyl.Prepregs and composites having carbon fibers sized with such polyamideimides are also described.

Abstract: A method of crosslinking polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) at a predetermined pH which comprises (a) providing a tertiary amino-functional PVP as a starting material, (b) condensing said starting material with a predetermined amount of epichlorohydrin to form an epichlorohydrin-functional PVP copolymer, and, if less than an equivalent of epichlorohydrin in use, unreacted starting material, (c) acidifying the resultant copolymer to form a solution of a storage stable glycidyl quat intermediate, and (d) increasing the pH of the solution to above 7 to convert the glycidyl quat into a glycidyl epoxide, and (e) crosslinking the glycidyl epoxide with free amine group on the copolymer or as added amine functional PVP copolymer to form a crosslinked PVP polymer.

Abstract: Novel (meth)acrylate copolymers which contain, as polymerized units,A) one or more (meth)acrylates and/or (meth)acrylamides having second order nonlinear optical properties and of the general formula I ##STR1## where R is hydrogen or methyl, X is a flexible spacer, which may or may not be present, Y is a divalent group having electron donor activity and Z is a noncentrosymmetric radical containing an easily polarizable conjugated .pi.-electron system and one or more electron acceptor groups, andB) one or more (meth)acrylates of alkanols where the alkyl radical is of 10 to 30 carbon atomsin a molar ratio of (A) to (B) of from 1:0.5 to 1:5 are very suitable as nonlinear optical materials for nonlinear optical arrangements and for the production of Langmuir-Blodgett films.

Abstract: The invention relates to bidimensional organic membranes or diaphragms and to their preparation processes.These diaphragms have at least one monomolecular layer of organic molecules A, such as porphyrins, phthalocyanines and porphyrazines. In a layer, each molecule A is directly or indirectly bonded to n (n.gtoreq.3) identical molecules A by n bonds arranged symmetrically with respect to the center of the molecule A.Therefore there diaphragms have microscopic physical properties identical in at least two directions of the plane of the diaphragm. They can be used as conductive diaphragms.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the living cationic polymerization of vinylic unsaturated compounds containing electron donating substituents resulting in polymers of narrow molecular weight distribution.

Abstract: What is provided herein are copolymers of a vinyl lactam and a hydroxy or amino alkene monomers, which contain a hydroxy or amino functionality therein. These copolymers are prepared by reaction between a vinyl lactam, e.g. vinylpyrrolidone (VP) or vinyl caprolactam (VCL), a functional polymerizable monomer, e.g. .omega.-amino-1-alkene (AA) or .omega.-hydroxy-1-alkene (HA), in water solution in the presence of a free radical initiator under predetermined reaction conditions.

Abstract: Enamine ketone and enonesulfide polymeric solids are prepared by reacting liquid or low-melting propynone terminated enamine ketone and enonesulfide prepolymers in one-step, or more preferably, in two-step processes. Properties of the resulting polymers are determined by the nature of the reactant selected and by the relative amounts of reactants employed. Where the prepolymers formed possess terminal propynone groups, the prepolymers can subsequently be cross-linked. Copolymers can also be formed by reacting the prepolymers of the invention with vinyl-type monomers to form polymers with cross-linked networks. The polymerization techniques disclosed can be employed to produce thermoplastic, thermoset, and elastomeric products, and they are especially useful in reaction injection molding processes, in adhesive systems, in composite formations, for linings, and gaskets which require chemical resistance.

Abstract: Water-dilutable side-chain-containing vinylic copolymers comprising groups (.gamma.) of the formula--X--Alk--Y-- (I),whereinAlk signifies alkylene with 2-6 carbon atoms or hydroxysubstituted alkylene with 3-6 carbon atoms or alkylene with 4-6 carbon atoms, interrupted by --O--,X signifies a basic amino group or an ammonium group andY signifies a basic --NH-group or an acid adduct thereof,one of X and Y being further bound to an optionally substituted aliphatic or heteroaromatic hydrocarbon radical and the other to hydrogen or an optionally substituted aliphatic hydrocarbon radical, as a constituent of a least some of the side-chains and at least one mole % of the comonomer units constituting the copolymer bearing such (.gamma.)-containing side-chains - which are obtainable by copolymerization of corresponding comonomers or by amino-alkylation of corresponding starting polymers - are particularly suitable as precipitating and/or flocculating agents, e.g.

Abstract: Sizing for carbon fibers with uncapped or capped linear polyamideimides.The uncapped linear polyamideimides useful as carbon fiber sizings generally contain repeating units having the general formula: ##STR1## Wherein R.sub.2 =a trivalent organic radical and generally benzenetriyl;R.sub.3 =a divalent organic radical; andn=an integer sufficiently large to provide a strong, tough coating.Useful capped, linear polyamideimide oligomers may be formed by including end caps with an unsaturated functionality (Y) containing a residue selected from the group consisting of: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 =lower alkoxy, aryl, aryloxy, substituted alkyl, substituted aryl, halogen, or mixtures thereof;j=0, 1 or 2;i=1 or 2;G=--CH.sub.2 --, --O--, --S--, --SO.sub.2 --, --SO--, --CO--, --CHR--, or --CR.sub.2 --;T=methallyl or allyl;Me=methyl; andR=hydrogen, lower alkyl, or phenyl.Prepregs and composites having carbon fibers sized with such polyamideimides are also described.

Abstract: Method of chromatographically separating a mixture by contacting said mixture under chromatographic separation conditions with a chromatographic separation stationary phase comprising an N-acyl diazepine polymer. In a preferred from, the polymer has been rendered substantially alkali-stable by substitution for the hydrogen at the C3 position on the diazepine ring.

Abstract: Method of chromatographically separating a mixture by contacting said mixture under chromatographic separation conditions with a chromatographic separation stationary phase comprising an N-acyl diazepine polymer. In a preferred from, the polymer has been rendered substantially alkali-stable by substitution for the hydrogen at the C3 position on the diazepine ring.