Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermo-responsive solution and in particular, a solution for use in an osmosis process that is suitable for separating or purifying solutes and or water from an aqueous solution on a large scale and under energy efficient conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a photosensitive resin composition from which a dry resist film having excellent resilience, storage stability and heat resistance can be produced. The photosensitive resin composition according to the present invention includes a photosensitive prepolymer having a carboxyl group and an ethylenically unsaturated group, a photopolymerization initiator and a thermal curing agent, wherein the thermal curing agent is a polycarbodiimide compound having a carbodiimide group, the carbodiimide group in the polycarbodiimide compound is protected by an amino group that can be dissociated at a temperature equal to or higher than 80° C. and the polycarbodiimide compound has a weight average molecular weight of 400 to 5000 and a carbodiimide equivalent of 180 to 2500.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a 2-aryl-3,3-bis(hydroxyaryl)phthalimidine including heating a reaction mixture comprising a phenolphthalein compound and a primary arylamine in the presence of an acid catalyst, and a heterocyclic aromatic amine co-catalyst, to form the 2-aryl-3,3-bis(hydroxyaryl) is provided. Polymers including structural units derived from the 2-aryl-3,3-bis(hydroxyaryl)phthalimidine are provided. Methods for the manufacture of a polycarbonate, including manufacturing the 2-aryl-3,3-bis(hydroxyaryl)phthalimidine, and polymerizing the 2-aryl-3,3-bis(hydroxyaryl)phthalimidine in the presence of a carbonate source are provided.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to polyalkylene carbonate resin that inhibits decomposition of resin resulting from back-biting and the like when heat treated, and thus exhibits improved thermal stability, and a method for preparing the same. The polyalkylene carbonate resin may comprise a basic polyalkylene carbonate based repeat unit, a polyalkyleneglycol based repeat unit, and the polyalkylene carbonate repeat unit crosslinked by a specific compound.

Abstract: A sulphur-containing triazine monomer is provided that can be used in the synthesis of a polymer membrane for a PEM-type fuel cell. The sulphur-containing triazine monomer has a structure corresponding to a formula (I): in which: Tz represents a 1,3,5-triazine nucleus; X1 and X2, which are identical or different, represent S, SO, or SO2; Ar1, Ar2, Ar4 and Ar5, which are identical or different, represent a substituted or unsubstituted phenylene group; Ar3 represents a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group; and Z1 and Z2, which are identical or different, are selected from a group that includes halogens, hydroxyl, alkoxyl, thiol, carboxyl, carboxylates, amine, sulphonamide, acyl chlorides, sulphonyl chlorides, sulphonyl fluorides, isocyanates, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A poly(phenylene ether) copolymer comprises about 5 to 40 mole percent repeat units derived from 2-phenylphenol and 60 to about 95 mole percent repeat units derived from 2,6-dimethylphenol, wherein the poly(phenylene ether) copolymer has a weight average molecular weight of at least 8,000 atomic mass units, as measured by gel permeation chromatography. A method of preparing the poly(phenylene ether) copolymer, comprises oxidatively copolymerizing a monomer mixture comprising about 5 to 40 mole percent 2-phenylphenol and about 60 to about 95 mole percent 2,6-dimethylphenol in the presence of a solvent, molecular oxygen, and a polymerization catalyst comprising a metal ion and at least one amine ligand to form a solution of the poly(phenylene ether) copolymer in the solvent, wherein a ratio of total moles of 2-phenylphenol and 2,6-dimethylphenol to moles of metal ion is about 10:1 to about 1200:1.

Abstract: There is provided a production method of poly(phenylene ether ether ketone). The production method makes a cyclic poly(phenylene ether ether ketone) composition subjected to thermal ring-opening polymerization in the presence of a metal alkoxide and/or a metal phenoxide. The cyclic poly(phenylene ether ether ketone) composition includes 60% by weight or more of cyclic poly(phenylene ether ether ketone) and has a melting point of 270° C. or lower.

Abstract: An environmental friendly poly(ether-fattyamide) coating composition for mild steel plates or the like comprises and/or consists of a condensation polymerization product of a fatty diol and an aromatic/cyclic diol and wherein the fattyamide diol is synthesized using rapeseed oil and further cured with an aminoplast resin and a catalyst. The rapeseed oil is combined with a crosslinker such as hexa methoxy melamine formaldehyde, butylated melamine formaldehyde, urea formaldehyde of hydroxyl values of 220-240 mg KOH/gm of resin and curing catalysts. The curing catalyst may be para toluene sulphonic acids, dodecyl sulphonic acids, orthro phosphoric acid in a solvent such as xylene, ethyl methyl ketone, ethylene glycol mono methyl ether and aromatic hydrocarbons. Additional agents such as surfactants, stabilizers, wetting agents, flow modifiers, dispersing agents, adhesion promoters and UV absorbers may be added.

Abstract: Certain embodiments are directed to cyanate resin blends comprising, for example, a mixture of a cyanate monomer and a cyanate oligomer. The resin blends are effective to provide a dielectric constant of less than 2.7, a glass transition temperature of at least 150° C. and a moisture absorption of less than 1.5%. Radomes using the resin are also described.

Abstract: A compound having: one or more of the below repeat units, one or more terminating Ar—NH— groups bound to carbon radicals, and one or more terminating —H groups bound to nitrogen radicals. Each R is an organic group and each Ar is an aromatic group. The compound is not a thermoset. A method of: mixing an aromatic amine having the formula Ar—NH2 with a phthalonitrile compound, heating the mixture to form the compound described above, and cooling the mixture before the onset of gelation.

Abstract: Triazine polymer comprising at least a plurality of base structural units comprising at least a moiety corresponding to the formula: in which: the symbols X1 and X2, which are identical or different, represent S, SO, or SO2; the symbols Ar1 and Ar2, which are identical or different, represent a substituted or unsubstituted phenylene group; the symbol Ar3 represents a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group; the symbol Tz represents the 1,3,5-triazine nucleus. This polymer of the invention, which can be used as electrolyte in a PEM fuel cell, makes it possible to obtain membranes of high chemical and dimensional stability which additionally exhibit a high ion conductivity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel antireflective coating compositions and their use in image processing. The compositions self-segregate to form hydrophobic surfaces of the novel antireflective coating compositions, the composition being situated between a reflective substrate and a photoresist coating. Such compositions are particularly useful in the fabrication of semiconductor devices by photolithographic techniques. The present invention also related to self-segregating polymers useful in image processing and processes of their use.

Abstract: A sterically hindered phenol and phosphite based compound represented the following formula: and its use as an antioxidant in a wide range of materials including, but not limited to, food, plastics, elastomers, composites and petroleum based products is disclosed herein.

Abstract: A composition for forming a resist underlayer film includes a polymer having a structural unit represented by a formula (1). Ar1, Ar2, Ar3 and Ar4 each independently represent a divalent aromatic hydrocarbon group or a divalent heteroaromatic group. A part or all of hydrogen atoms included in the divalent aromatic hydrocarbon group and the divalent heteroaromatic group represented by Ar1, Ar2, Ar3 or Ar4 may be substituted. R1 represents a single bond or a divalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms. A part or all of hydrogen atoms included in the divalent hydrocarbon group represented by R1 may be substituted. The divalent hydrocarbon group represented by R1 may have an ester group, an ether group or a carbonyl group in a structure thereof. Y represents a carbonyl group or a sulfonyl group. m is 0 or 1. n is 0 or 1.

Abstract: A resin compound includes a reaction product of (A) aliphatic polyester and/or aliphatic polyamide and (B) an aromatic compound of which a compositional ratio is from 0.1 part by weight to 5 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the (A) and which is represented by the following Formula (1), (X)—(CH2OH)n??Formula (1) wherein in Formula (1), X represents an n-valent group having one or more aromatic rings, and n represents an integer of from 2 to 10.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel monomers of Formula (I) useful for preparation of phase-separated biocompatible polymers or polymer compositions. These polymers or polymer compositions may be bioresorbable and/or biodegradable and have desirable mechanical properties, such as fracture and/or fatigue toughness, which have not been a primary design criteria for such polymers previously. The polymers or polymer compositions are useful in a variety of medical applications, such as in the fabrication of medical devices. Therefore, methods for preparing these polymers or polymer compositions and medical devices are also encompassed by this disclosure.

Abstract: An high mobility structured organic film comprising a plurality of segments and a plurality of linkers arranged as a covalent organic framework, wherein the structured organic film may be a multi-segment thick structured organic film.

Abstract: A method of preparation for Self-supporting dynamic polymer membranes (called “dynamer” membranes) of the polyimine type is provided along with their use in separation processes, especially for separating gaseous species.

Abstract: An environmental friendly poly(ether-fattyamide) coating composition for mild steel plates or the like comprises and/or consists of a condensation polymerization product of a fatty diol and an aromatic/cyclic diol and wherein the fattyamide diol is synthesized using rapeseed oil and further cured with an aminoplast resin and a catalyst. The rapeseed oil is combined with a crosslinker such as hexa methoxy melamine formaldehyde, butylated melamine formaldehyde, urea formaldehyde of hydroxyl values of 220-240 mg KOH/gm of resin and curing catalysts. The curing catalyst may be para toluene sulphonic acids, dodecyl sulphonic acids, orthro phosphoric acid in a solvent such as xylene, ethyl methyl ketone, ethylene glycol mono methyl ether and aromatic hydrocarbons. Additional agents such as surfactants, stabilizers, wetting agents, flow modifiers, dispersing agents, adhesion promoters and UV absorbers may be added.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising antioxidants and stabilizers, such as, acid scavengers or organic phosphorus stabilizers, and optionally further comprising co-stabilizers. The disclosed compositions are useful as stabilizers for polyolefins and other polymeric materials. The disclosed compositions and methods generally provide longer shelf lives and better oxidative resistance to materials than currently available antioxidants.

Abstract: Provided are a polymer for an organic electroluminescent element, which has improved luminous efficiency and is applicable to a wet process, and an organic electroluminescent element obtained therefrom. The polymer for an organic electroluminescent element has a repeating unit represented by [—(Z)1-(A)m-]n in repeating units constituting a main chain. In addition, the organic electroluminescent element includes, between an anode and a cathode laminated on a substrate, organic layers including a hole-transporting layer and a light-emitting layer, in which at least one of the organic layers contains the polymer for an organic electroluminescent element. In the repeating unit, Z represents an N-indolocarbazolyl group, A represents a repeating unit different from Z, l and m each represent an abundance molar ratio, and l is 5 to 100 mol % and m is 0 to 95 mol %, and n is 2 to 10,000.

Abstract: A sterically hindered phenol and phosphite based compound represented by the following formula: and its use as an antioxidant in a wide range of materials including, but not limited to, food, plastics, elastomers, composites and petroleum based products is disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel amides having secondary amino groups, a process for preparing them, adducts of these amines and their uses. The amides can be prepared in a simple way from readily available starting materials. They and their adducts have, in particular, a low viscosity and are suitable as constituent of polyurethane and polyurea compositions having excellent processability and high flexibility, and also as constituent of epoxy resin compositions, in particular coatings.

Abstract: Curable compositions comprising a benzoxazine component, a polyamine component and an ortho-dihydroxyaryl component are described. The compositions may be cured to produce compositions useful in coating, sealants, adhesive and many other applications.

Abstract: A resin compound includes a reaction product of (A) aliphatic polyester and/or aliphatic polyamide and (B) an aromatic compound of which a compositional ratio is from 0.1 part by weight to 5 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the (A) and which is represented by the following Formula (1), (X)—(CH2OH)n??Formula (1) wherein in Formula (1), X represents an n-valent group having one or more aromatic rings, and n represents an integer of from 2 to 10.

Abstract: The invention relates to microcapsules, the capsule walls of which comprise a resin that can be obtained by reacting a) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a1) amines and a2) aromatic or heteroaromatic compounds which are unsubstituted or substituted with one or more substituents from the group consisting of C1-C20-alkyl, OH, OR, COOH, SH, SR, NHCOR, OCOR, halogen, or an aromatic compound, where R is a C1-C10-alkyl group, with b) at least one aldehydic component that contains at least two carbons atoms per molecule, in the presence of c) at least one copolymer which contains units of 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulphonic acid or salts (AMPS) thereof and/or 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane phosphonic acid or salts (AMPP) thereof and units of one or more (meth)acrylates.

Abstract: A structured organic film with an added functionality comprising a plurality of segments and a plurality of linkers arranged as a covalent organic framework, wherein the structured organic film may be a multi-segment thick structured organic film.

Abstract: Copolymers comprising recurring units (A) of one or more of the general structural formulae -D-G-Arb-G-, -G-D-G-Arb- and/or -D-G- on one hand, and recurring units (B) of one or more of the general structural formulae —Ara-G-Arb-G-, -G-Ara-G-Arb- and/or —Ara-G- on the other hand, wherein D is a dibenzodiazocine-containing divalent group, Ara is a dibenzodiazocine-free divalent group containing a sulfone unit and/or a ketone unit, Arb is a dibenzodiazocine-free divalent group, and G is an ether or a thiether group. Preferably, recurring units (A) are of the general structural formula -D-G-Arb-G- and recurring units (B) are of the general structural formula —Ara-G-Arb-G-. Method for the preparation of the copolymers, compositions and articles made of the copolymers are also part of the invention.

Abstract: Method for producing polyphenylene ether, comprising preparing a polymerization solution of 10-25 parts by mass of a phenolic compound (M) and 75-90 parts by mass of an aromatic solvent (A) with the total of the compound and the solvent being 100 parts by mass, and 0.1-10 parts by mass of a catalyst (C) containing a metal salt; performing oxidative polymerization of the phenolic compound (M) by passing oxygen-containing gas through polymerization solution; stopping polymerization by mixing aqueous chelating agent solution into polymerization solution; subjecting a diphenoquinone compound produced as a by-product to quinone binding process or removal by reduction; and obtaining polyphenylene ether by separating aqueous phase through liquid-liquid separation. In the method for producing a polyphenylene ether, 0.001-0.004 part by weight of an ion catalyst (D) is added into the polymerization solution before the liquid-liquid separation.

Abstract: Provided is a film comprising a polymer that comprises a structural unit represented by the following formula (1), wherein at least part of the terminal structure of the polymer is at least one structure selected from the group consisting of structural units represented by the following formula (2) and structural units represented by the following formula (3).

Abstract: A novel aromatic diamine compound obtained by introducing aromatic amino groups into both terminals of a specific bifunctional phenylene ether oligomer and a novel aromatic dinitro compound obtained by introducing aromatic nitro groups into both terminals of a specific bifunctional phenylene ether oligomer, these compounds being used as raw materials for obtaining high molecular weight materials having high heat resistance, a low dielectric constant, a low dielectric loss tangent and a low water absorption coefficient.

Abstract: A benzoxazole resin precursor comprising a first repeating unit which is obtained by the reaction of a bisaminophenol compound and a dicarboxylic acid compound, at least one of which has the diamondoid structure; a benzoxazole resin precursor further comprising a second repeating unit which is obtained by the reaction of a bisaminophenol compound having no diamondoid structure and a dicarboxylic acid compound having no diamondoid structure; a polybenzoxazole resin obtained by the ring-closing reaction with dehydration of the above benzoxazole resin precursor; a resin film constituted with the benzoxazole resin precursor or the polybenzoxazole resin. A polybenzoxazole resin and a resin film having excellent heat resistance and a small permittivity and a semiconductor device using the resin film can be obtained from the benzoxazole resin precursor.

Abstract: A structured organic film comprising a plurality of segments and a plurality of linkers arranged as a covalent organic framework, wherein the structured organic film may be a multi-segment thick structured organic film.

Abstract: The invention provides halogen-free, bisphenol triazole resins and polymers having exceptional flame retarding properties, related compositions and methods of making and use thereof.

Abstract: A capped structured organic film comprising a plurality of segments and a plurality of linkers arranged as a covalent organic framework, wherein the structured organic film may be a multi-segment thick structured organic film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to A phenol compound according to Formula (I): wherein: R1 is selected from the group consisting of, optionally substituted, 2-pyridyl, 3-pyridiyl and 4-pyridyl groups, wherein R1 is at position 2 or 3 of the phenol ring; R2 is selected from the group consisting of, optionally substituted, 2-pyridyl, 3-pyridiyl, 4-pyridyl and phenyl groups, wherein R2 is at position 5 or 6 of the phenol ring; and the phenol ring is optionally substituted at one or two positions, independently selected from positions 2, 3, 5 and 6, with a halogen atom or a with an optionally substituted C6-C12 aryl group or an optionally substituted C1-C10 alkyl group. The present invention relates also to (co)polymers comprising the phenol compound according to Formula (I) and membranes and ionic resins comprising said (co)polymers.

Abstract: Method for producing polyphenylene ether, comprising preparing a polymerization solution of 10-25 parts by mass of a phenolic compound (M) and 75-90 parts by mass of an aromatic solvent (A) with the total of the compound and the solvent being 100 parts by mass, and 0.1-10 parts by mass of a catalyst (C) containing a metal salt; performing oxidative polymerization of the phenolic compound (M) by passing oxygen-containing gas through polymerization solution; stopping polymerization by mixing aqueous chelating agent solution into polymerization solution; subjecting a diphenoquinone compound produced as a by-product to quinone binding process or removal by reduction; and obtaining polyphenylene ether by separating aqueous phase through liquid-liquid separation. In the method for producing a polyphenylene ether, 0.001-0.004 part by weight of an ion catalyst (D) is added into the polymerization solution before the liquid-liquid separation.

Abstract: The present invention provides green and red conversion films capable of keeping a sufficient intensity of converted light over a long period, and a multicolor emission organic EL device which exhibits light-emitting properties stably over a long period. The present invention includes a pendant-type polymeric compound characterized in that the pendant-type polymeric compound contains at least one repeating unit represented by a general formula (1) and at least one repeating unit represented by a general formula (2), (6) or (7), wherein n/(m+n)=1/100 to 100/100 provided that the molar ratio of (1):(2), (6) or (7) is m:n.

Abstract: A polymer compound comprising a first constitutional unit represented by formula (1), a second constitutional unit represented by formula (2), and at least one constitutional unit selected from the group consisting of a third constitutional unit represented by formula (3) and a fourth constitutional unit represented by formula (4).

Abstract: A coating composition is provided for use in laminate substrates useful in packaging of liquids and solids where the coating provides and increased resistance to the permeability of gases such as oxygen and carbon dioxide. In one embodiment the coating composition is a dispersion or a solution that comprises at least one hydroxyl functional polyetheramine, phosphoric acid and a defoamer. The backbone of the polyetheramine has diglycidyl ether linkages that comprise about 5 to about 70 mole percent resorcinol diglycidyl ether. The coating composition can be applied to substrates by coating applications such as spraying, rolling reverse and direct, rolling direct and reverse gravure, kiss coat, flow coating, brushing, dipping and curtain-wall coating, for example.

Abstract: Sterically hindered phenol and phosphite based compounds, represented by formula I: and their use as antioxidants in a wide range of materials including, but not limited to, food, plastics, elastomers, composites and petroleum based products is disclosed herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to conjugated polymers comprising bis(thienocyclopenta)benzothiadiazole units or derivatives thereof, to methods of their preparation, to novel monomer units used therein, to the use of the polymers in organic electronic (OE) devices, and to OE devices comprising the polymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to self-supporting dynamic polymer membranes (called “dynamer” membranes) of the polyimine type, to their method of preparation and to their use in separation processes, especially for separating gaseous CP species.

Abstract: The invention provides an active energy ray curable liquid composition containing a compound having a bonding group represented by a general formula (I), and a liquid cartridge. ([A] in the formula (I) is a cyclic group represented by a general formula (II), [Y] in the formula (II) is a cyclic linking group having a carbonyl group and a site containing an unsaturated carbon bond adjacent to the carbonyl group, and E in the formula (I) is a bonding group having at least one amide bond and at least one of divalent organic groups which may be substituted.

Abstract: A poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene ether) prepared using a morpholine-containing polymerization catalyst has a monomodal molecular weight distribution with a reduced content of very high molecular weight species. It also exhibits increased morpholine incorporation in the high molecular weight fraction. Compared to commercially available poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene ether) prepared using a di-n-butylamine-containing polymerization catalyst, the poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene ether) of the invention exhibits reduced odor. Compared to other poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene ether) prepared using a morpholine-containing polymerization catalyst, the poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene ether) of the invention exhibits improved molecular weight build during compounding and improved compatibilization with polyamides.

Abstract: A structured organic film comprising a plurality of segments and a plurality of linkers arranged as a covalent organic framework, wherein the structured organic film may be a multi-segment thick structured organic film.

Abstract: The present invention involves the design of a radiation curable organic pre polymer resin material based on urethane acrylic linkage synthesized from the natural renewable resource cardanol or a derivative thereof, for coating application. These new molecules have a faster and better curing rate compared to the starting renewable resource—cardanol. This is brought about by the hydrogen bonding of the urethane linkage which leads to a pre organization of the molecules in such a way as to bring the cross linkable double bonds closer to each other. The present invention also involves a UV curable formulation of the above mentioned resins along with 2-10 parts by weight of a photopolymerization initiator. The resin, either in a formulation or alone turns into a cross linked film upon photopolymerization in presence of photoinitiator under a UV curable radiation source like a mercury vapor pressure lamp.

Abstract: Described herein are N-substituted monomers and polymers, methods of making such monomers and polymers, and methods of using them in various applications, such as medical devices. In preferred embodiments, the medical device is a stent.

Abstract: A method for producing an aromatic polymer includes polycondensing an aromatic compound represented by formula (I) in the presence of a nickel complex containing a phosphine compound represented by formula (II), wherein, Ar denotes an aromatic ring containing organic group, which aromatic ring may contain an oxygen atom and/or a nitrogen atom; R denotes a monovalent group containing a hydrocarbon group; k is an integer of 1 or more; X denotes an halogen atom, a nitro group or a group represented by —SO3Q, wherein Q denotes a monovalent hydrocarbon group; Y denotes O, S, an imino group, an ethenylene group, or an ethynylene group; n denotes 0 or 1; and M denotes H, —B(OQ1)2, —Si(Q2)3, —Sn(Q3)3 or —Z1(Z2)m, wherein Q1 denotes H or a monovalent hydrocarbon group; Q2 and Q3 denote a monovalent hydrocarbon group; Z1 denotes a metal atom or a metal ion; Z2 denotes a counter ion; and m is an integer of 0 or higher; wherein, R1 denotes a monovalent hydrocarbon group, and R2 denotes a divalent hydrocarbon gro

Abstract: A copolymer comprising a repeating unit of the following formula (1) and a repeating unit of the following formula (2): (wherein, a ring A and ring B represent each independently an aromatic ring optionally having a substituent. X is —O—, —S—, —S(?O)—, —S(?O)2—, —Si(R1)2—Si(R1)2—, —Si(R1)2—, —B(R1)—, —P(R1)—, —P(?O)(R1)—, —O—C(R1)2— or —N?C(R1)—, and R1 represents a substituent. When there are two or more R1s in the same formula, they may be the same or different.) (wherein, Y is —O—, —S— or —C(?O)—. Ar1 represents an aryl group optionally having a substituent or a monovalent heterocyclic group optionally having a substituent, and there is no substituent connected to atoms of the ring of Ar1, the atoms being adjacent an atom of Ar1 connected to a nitrogen atom in the formula. R2 represents a substituent, and n represents an integer of from 0 to 3. When there are two or more R2s in the formula, they may be the same or different.).