Abstract: A polyurea-based solid electrolyte, raw material components of which includes a first polyaspartic ester, a lithium salt, and an isocyanate curing agent; the ester group of the first polyaspartic ester includes a polyethylene glycol segment structure.

Abstract: A light-emitting structure in accordance with the present disclosure includes inorganic nano-particles; ligands coordinated to surfaces of the inorganic nano-particles, wherein each of the ligands contains an acrylic polymer. Further, the present disclosure provides an optical member, a light-emitting device, and a liquid crystal device including the light-emitting structure.

Abstract: There is provided an epoxy resin composition containing an epoxy compound, which has a low viscosity and a low dielectric constant, and when added to a general-purpose epoxy resin composition, can lower a viscosity of the composition and can sufficiently lower a dielectric constant of an epoxy resin cured product obtained from the composition. An epoxy resin composition comprising: (a) an epoxy component containing at least an epoxy compound of formula [1]; and (b) a curing agent: wherein R1 to R3 each independently are a hydrogen atom or methyl group, and L1 to L3 each independently are pentamethylene group, hexamethylene group or heptamethylene group.

Abstract: Proteinoid compounds characterized by a molecular weight (Mw) of at least 15,000 Da, processes of preparing such compounds and methods of use thereof, are provided. A method of monitoring the presence and metastases of cancer in a body of an individual is further disclosed.

Abstract: There is provided a photocurable and thermosetting resin composition which suppresses decrease of adhesive strength in a moisture resistance test of the cured resin composition, and has a sufficiently long pot life. The resin composition includes (A) an acrylic resin, (B) a multifunctional nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound represented by a specific chemical formula, (C) a latent curing agent, (D) a radical polymerization inhibitor, and (E) an anionic polymerization retarder. The resin composition preferably further includes (F) a compound having a glycidyl group, other than the acrylic resin.

Abstract: Provided are an organic thin film transistor, a method for manufacturing the same, and a method for recovering insulation thereof. Specifically, the organic thin film transistor includes a substrate, a gate electrode, a semiconductor pattern, a source electrode, a drain electrode and a gate insulation layer. The gate electrode is disposed on the substrate. The semiconductor pattern is electrically insulated with the gate electrode on the substrate. The source electrode and the drain electrode are each electrically connected to the semiconductor pattern on the substrate, and are separated from each other. The gate insulation layer is disposed between the semiconductor pattern and the gate electrode. The gate insulation layer is a sulfur copolymer thin film.

Abstract: Disclosed is a water-insoluble polymeric iron chelating agent having a polymer backbone and an aromatic ring attached to the polymer backbone through an —NH—CH2— bond, wherein the aromatic ring has one or two first functional groups in the form of hydroxyl group and one or two second functional groups located at the ortho position with respect to the first functional group; and wherein the second functional group is —OH, —COOH, or a group represented by formula (I) wherein A represents —CH3, —CH2—CH3, —CH2—C6H5, —CH2—C5H4N or —CH2—COOH and B represents —CH2—COOH. The water-insoluble polymeric iron chelating agent of the present invention offers the advantages of being capable of selectively chelating iron ions, particularly biologically unstable iron, and being insoluble in water, and moreover not being incorporated in metabolic processes in vivo.

Abstract: There is provided a curable resin composition that exhibits high adhesive properties to materials such as glass, copper, aluminum, PET, and PC, which have been regarded as poor adherends relative to photo-curable compositions, and high adhesive properties also between adherends different from each other. A curable resin composition including a polyene compound of Formula (1): (where n1, n2, and n3 are each independently an integer of 2 to 4; and R1 to R9 are each independently a hydrogen atom or a C1-10 alkyl group). The composition may further include a thiol compound or a photopolymerization initiator. The thiol compound may be a compound having two to six thiol groups in the molecule, or be an aliphatic thiol, or be produced by a reaction of an aliphatic mercapto carboxylic acid and a polyhydric alcohol. The polyhydric alcohol may be an aliphatic polyhydric alcohol or hydroxyalkyl isocyanurate.

Abstract: A chemical resistant powder coating composition comprising a urethane-polyester powder coating resin, a styrene-free hydroxyl functional acrylic resin, and a hardener. The composition may contain a flow aid that is a combination of a polyester hydroxyl resin, polyethylene resin, and spherical glass flakes and having introduced silica type carriers.

Abstract: A curable aqueous composition is disclosed comprising a carbohydrate, a crosslinking agent, and an amine base, wherein the curable aqueous composition has a pH adjusted by the amine base. Further disclosed is a method of forming a curable aqueous solution.

Abstract: Polyester compositions and functionalized polyester compositions are provided along with methods of making the compositions as well as methods of using the compositions, for example as a tissue engineering bioscaffold and as a drug-delivery vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer according to Formulas (1) or (2): The present invention further relates to nanogels and nanoparticles made of a polymer according to general Formulas (1) and (2). The nanogels may comprise a biologically active component such as siRNA, miRNA, DNA, an (oligo)peptide or a proteins.

Abstract: A method of synthesizing a biocompatible hydrogel by covalently cross-linking an effective amount of a first macromonomer including a cyclic thioester group with an effective amount of a second macromonomer including a terminal cysteine group is disclosed. In addition, the synthesis and use of the following specific cyclic thioester macromonomer that can be used in the method, as well as specific hydrogels made using this macromonomer are disclosed. The disclosed method produces a biocompatible hydrogel, while producing substantially no toxic free thiol by-product. Accordingly, the method can be used in making biomedical products, such as sutures and tissue replacement biomaterials, and for encapsulating therapeutic cells and pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: A process to produce polycarbamate comprising providing urea in liquid form; and adding the urea in liquid form to a polyol in a reduced gradient profile to form polycarbamate product is provided. Also provided are: (a) a reaction product of the process and (b) an apparatus for operating the process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a poly(N-acylamide) by reaction between: —at least one compound of the following formula (I): X—R1—Y (I) and —at least one compound of the following formula (II): X?—R2—Y? (II) in which: —R1 and R2 are, independently of one another, chosen from the group consisting of: a linear or branched alkylene group, comprising from 4 to 20 carbon atoms, an arylene group comprising from 5 to 30 carbon atoms, a heteroarylene group comprising from 5 to 30 atoms, a cycloalkylene group comprising from 5 to 30 carbon atoms, an arylalkylene group comprising from 5 to 30 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes: a sealing resin and a semiconductor element. The sealing resin includes a base resin and a curing agent. The base resin includes isocyanuric acid having an epoxy group. The curing agent includes an acid anhydride having an acid anhydride group. A mole ratio of the acid anhydride group to the epoxy group is not less than 0.67 and not more than 0.8. A semiconductor element is covered with the sealing resin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel ultra-thin hydrophobic and oleophobic layer, formed by self-assembly on a solid substrate surface, of compounds of the general formula A-B in which A represents a group of the formula in which Z represents C or N+, X represents C—H or C-L, L being an electron-attracting group selected from F, Cl, Br, I, CF3, NO2 and N(CH3)3+, Y represents H or CH3, or Y forms a 5- or 6-atom heterocycle with X, T represents NH, CO, CONH or NH2+U?, U? being a soluble anion, and B represents an unsubstituted C1-C20 linear aliphatic alkyl group, or a C1-C20 linear aliphatic alkyl group partially or completely substituted with F, and a method of preparing this layer and its use as an epilame or barrier film.

Abstract: A water-soluble nanoparticle complex has a plurality of accumulated nanoparticles and has excellent uniformity and stability by forming a complex of nanoparticles using a water-soluble polymer and which allows for use of nanoparticles in biochemical applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides membrane lytic poly(amido amine) polymers, polyconjugates, compositions and methods for the delivery of oligonucleotides for therapeutic purposes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for preparing degradable model networks from any monomer functionality with any degradation methodology. It is based on the use of Atom-Transfer Radical Polymerization and CLICK chemistry to form the desired product.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dispersant of formula (1): T-V-(A)n, -U-Z-W, Formula (1) wherein, T is a polymerization terminating group; V is a direct bond or divalent linking group; A is the residue of one or more different hydroxy carboxylic acids or lactones thereof, U is a direct bond or a divalent linkage; Z is the residue of a polyamine or polyimine; W is the residue of an oxide or urea; m is from 2 to 2000; and x is from 1 up to the maximum number of available amino and/or imino groups in Z which do not carry the group T-V-(A)n, -U-.

Abstract: Absorbable polyurethanes, polyamides and polyester urethanes prepared from at least one compound selected from: or the corresponding diamines or diisocyanates thereof, wherein each X independently represents —CH2COO—, —CH(CH3)COO—, —CH2CH2OCH2COO—, —CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2COO—, —(CH2)yCOO— where y is 2 to 4 or 6 to 24, or —(CH2CH2O)z?CH2COO— where z? is 2 to 24; each Y represents —COCH2O—, —COCH(CH3)O—, —COCH2OCH2CH2O—, —COCH2CH2CH2CH2CH2O—, —CO(CH2)mO— where m is 2 to 4 or 6 to 24, or —COCH2O(CH2CH2O)n— where n is 2 to 24; R? is hydrogen, benzyl or straight-chained or branched alkyl; p is 1 to 4; and Rn represents one or more members selected from H, alkoxy, benzyloxy, aldehyde, halogen, carboxylic acid and —NO2, which is attached directly to an aromatic ring or attached through an aliphatic chain. Absorbable polymers prepared from these compounds are useful for drug delivery, tissue engineering, tissue adhesives, adhesion prevention and other implantable medical devices.

Abstract: Biocompatible macromonomers, hydrogels, methods of synthesis and methods of use thereof are provided. The biocompatible hydrogels of the present invention are prepared using native chemical ligation (NCL), in which a thioester readily reacts with a N-terminal thiol (cysteine) through transesterification and rearrangement to form an amide bond through a five-member ring intermediate.

Abstract: The present invention provides an amphiphile of the formula (I) as described hereinafter. The invention further relates to a process for preparing the amphiphile and to a composition comprising the amphiphile and a sparingly water-soluble active ingredient. It further relates to a process for producing the composition by contacting the amphiphile and the active ingredient, and to the use of the amphiphile for solubilizing a sparingly water-soluble active ingredient in aqueous solutions. The invention also relates to the use of the amphiphile in an agrochemical formulation comprising the amphiphile and a pesticide for controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or unwanted vegetation and/or unwanted insect or mite infestation and/or for regulating the growth of plants, and finally to plant propagation material comprising the amphiphile.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a tool, comprising: a tool stationary portion comprising a nozzle and a film gate; and a tool movable portion comprising a shut off pin opposite the nozzle and the film gate; wherein the shut off pin prevents polymer melt in the nozzle from leaking into a cavity of the tool after injection of polymer into the tool.

Abstract: A topcoat having a polyfunctional scaffold in the form of a hyperbranched polymer (HBP) with a buoy group coupled to the HBP. The HBP can also have a “delivered” group and/or an anchor group coupled thereto. The buoy group can be a fluorinated chain end, one or more fluorinated and aliphatic chain ends and/or one or more wholly aliphatic chain ends. The “delivered” group can contain at least one of an ionic species, a fluorescent tag, a bioreactive site, a catalyst and the like, and the anchor group an epoxy, a (meth)acrylate or an isocyanate. The water-disbursable topcoat can also include a solubilizing group such as 2-butanone or 4-methyl-2-pentanone coupled to the HBP.

Abstract: There is provided a novel polymer, a composition containing the polymer, and a novel adhesive composition containing the polymer from which a cured film having desired properties is obtained. A polymer comprising a structural unit of Formula (1): wherein Q is a bivalent group, R1 is a C1-10 alkylene group, a C2-10 alkenylene group or C2-10 alkynylene group, a C6-14 arylene group, a C4-10 cyclic alkylene group, etc., or a polymer comprising a structural unit of Formula (6): wherein Q4 is an allyl group, a vinyl group, an epoxy group, or a glycidyl group, and R5 is a bivalent organic group having a main chain containing only carbon atom or at least one of oxygen atom, nitrogen atom and sulfur atom in addition to carbon atom, a composition comprising the polymer, and an adhesive composition comprising the polymer and a solvent.

Abstract: An electrochromic material containing a ?-electron based conjugated polymer that changes from a desired color developed state to a decolored state, and a method for producing the electrochromic material, are provided. The electrochromic material contains a?-electron based conjugated polymer as shown in chemical formula (1). In formula (1), each X is any one selected from —S—, —O—, —Se— and —Te—; each Y is any one selected from a hydrogen atom and an organic group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms; W is an arylene group or divalent heteroaromatic ring group; and n is a number of 2 to 1,000. Repetition of this structure forms a structure of random copolymers, graft copolymers, block copolymers and/or dendrimers.

Abstract: Sulfur-containing oligomer and dendrimer of acrylate and preparation methods thereof are provided. The sulfur-containing oligomer and dendrimer of acrylate are prepared by reacting monomers A and B in Michael addition reaction.

Abstract: A polymeric compound including a cross-linked backbone which is a product of a reaction between a multifunctional acrylate compound and a metal porphyrin derivative, wherein the metal porphyrin derivative has a first axial position and a second axial position, and further includes a basic coordination ligand coordinated at the first axial position of the metal porphyrin derivative.

Abstract: A friction material characterized by using a resin composition for friction materials, the resin composition containing, as a binder, an aromatic imide oligomer having an addition-reactive group at an end thereof. Also described is a resin composition for friction materials, containing: a powder of an aromatic imide oligomer having an addition-reactive group at an end thereof; at least one type of fiber selected from the group consisting of carbon fiber, aramid fiber, glass fiber, ceramic fiber, and metal fiber; and an inorganic filler. The friction material and a resin composition for friction materials have good formability and in which the binder itself has excellent heat resistance and mechanical properties, compared to a friction material using a phenolic resin as a binder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a manufacturing method of polyaspartic acid. More particularly, the present invention relates to a manufacturing method of polyaspartic acid comprising steps of carrying out condensation polymerization of maleic anhydride and ammonia in the presence of a polar solvent without active hydrogen to give polysuccinimide and hydrolyzing the resulting polysuccinimide to obtain polyaspartic acid. Specifically, the present invention is characterized in that the quality of the synthetic product, polysuccinimide and polyaspartic acid, is improved by minimizing the decomposition and the degradation of the maleic acid during the process of the polymerization resulted from the introduction of substituent to maleic acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optically transparent polymer film or extrudate product made of a polymer composition comprising a semi-crystalline polyamide having a melting temperature of at least 270° C. or a blend of the semi-crystalline polyamide (A) and a second polymer (B), and optionally at least one additive, wherein the semi-crystalline polyamide (A) is present in an amount of more than 50 wt. %, relative to the total weight of the polymer composition, the polymer composition in the optically transparent polymer film or extrudate product has a melting temperature (Tm-C) in the range of 270-340° C., and wherein the film or a part of the extrudate product has a haze of less than 12% and a light transmittance, of at least 88% measured with the method according to ASTM D1003A.

Abstract: The present invention includes a cleaning composition that includes at least one alkalinity source, at least one surfactant, water and at least one polyglycerol graft polymer. The polyglycerol graft polymer includes a polyglycerol and a residue of at least one carboxylic acid or carboxylate containing compound in an amount less than or equal to about 40% by weight of the polyglycerol graft polymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to colored and/or fluorescent copolycondensates which are obtained by reaction of colorants substituted by at least two reactive groups which do not interfere with one another, with selected cyclic dicarboxylic acids (especially 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid), aliphatic diols (especially ethylene glycol), cyclic diamines (especially isophoronediamine) and/or amino acids in particular amounts.

Abstract: Disclosed therein are a photoalignment polyimide copolymer making it easier to form a liquid crystal alignment layer with excellences in alignment properties, thermal and structural stabilities, and adhesiveness to a substrate, and a liquid crystal alignment layer using the same. The photoalignment polyimide copolymer includes all the three types of repeating units each having a defined structure.

Abstract: To provide a polyimide precursor and/or polyimide which has an excellent solubility in various organic solvents, and with which a liquid crystal alignment film can be obtained which is excellent in a rubbing resistance and which is hardly deteriorated even by irradiation with backlight. A polyimide precursor having its terminal amino group modified with at least one alicyclic epoxydicarboxylic acid anhydride selected from the group consisting of compounds of the formulae [1] and [2], or a polyimide obtained by imidizing it: wherein Y is a C1-2 alkylene or an oxygen atom, and R1 is a hydrogen atom or an organic group represented by —X1—X2—X3 , wherein X1 is a single bond or —CH2—, X2 is a single bond or -0-, and X3 is a C1-20 alkyl group, a C1-20 haloalkyl group or a C1-20 alkyl group containing a cyano group.

Abstract: Described is the preparation of sulfonated polyoxadiazole polymers with a high degree of sulfonation and good flammability properties. The polymers are useful in articles such as fibers.

Abstract: A sheet for forming a shoe sole, useful for efficiently joining a crosslinked rubber layer as a stud and a thermoplastic elastomer layer as a sole, is provided. The sheet comprises a resin component (A) containing a polyamide resin (a) and having an amino group concentration of not less than 10 mmol/kg and a flexural modulus of not less than 300 MPa in accordance with ISO178. The polyamide resin (a) may contain a polyamide resin having a melting point of not less than 165° C. at a predetermined concentration (e.g., not less than 30% by weight) in the total polyamide resin (a).

Abstract: Described are compounds that are capable of forming adlayers, the compounds comprising at least one headgroup A, an optional linker B, a polymer C, a terminal group D and an optional crosslinking group R, wherein the headgroup A is a compound of the following formula wherein X is independently selected from an acidic group, Y is a group derived from a convenient coupling group, Z1, Z3, and Z4 are C or N+ Z2, Z5 and Z6 are C-L1 or N+-L, wherein L1 is H or an electron withdrawing group, L is C1-C6 alkyl, in particular C1-C4 alkyl L2 and L3 are independently selected from H or C1-C6 alkyl, or L2 may form together with L1 or L of Z6 a heterocycle, in particular a positively charged heterocycle, n is 0, or 1, or 2, or 3, m is 0 or 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing flexible polyurethane foams, wherein an isocyanate component (component B) which comprises fatty acid derivatives comprising hydroxyl groups is used as starting substance. The flexible polyurethane foams according to the invention have a bulk density according to DIN EN ISO 3386-1-98 in the range of ?10 kg/m3 to ?150 kg/m3, preferably ?20 kg/m3 to ?70 kg/m3, and in general their compressive strength according to DIN EN ISO 3386-1-98 is in the range of ?0.5 kPa to ?20 kPa (at 40% deformation and 4th cycle). The invention also provides an NCO-terminated prepolymer comprising urethane groups obtainable by reaction of one or more polyisocyanates (B1) with one or more fatty acid derivatives comprising hydroxyl groups (B2).

Abstract: A composition for use as an assay reagent comprises a solid support comprising a member of a signal producing system and a coating of a synthetic copolymer. The synthetic copolymer comprises a first polymerized monomer comprising a pendant moiety comprising a reactive functionality or a derivative of a reactive functionality and a second polymerized monomer comprising a pendant moiety comprising at least 1 carbon atoms and at least 2 heteroatoms. In some embodiments the copolymer comprises a polyethylenic backbone comprising the pendant moiety comprising a reactive functionality or a derivative of a reactive functionality and the pendant moiety comprising at least 1 carbon atom and at least 2 heteroatoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a curable dichroic dye and a curable liquid crystal compound, which are used to prepare an optical component that is vertically oriented to give a narrow viewing angle, to form an optical component, and an optical component comprising an optical component layer prepared using the same. There is provided a composition for forming an optical component comprising 0.1-90 parts by weight of a dichroic dye and 10-98.85 parts by weight of a curable liquid crystal compound, and there is also provided an optical component comprising an optical component layer in which a curable liquid crystal compound and a curable dichroic dye are vertically oriented.

Abstract: A method for preparing a water-soluble polyamide, includes copolymerizing reactive monomers including caprolactam; ethylene glycol bis(2-aminoethyl)ether or ethylene glycol bis(3-aminopropyl)ether; and 5-sulfoisophthalic acid monosodium salt, wherein a molar ratio of caprolactam:ethylene glycol bis(2-aminoethyl)ether or ethylene glycol bis(3 -aminopropyl)ether:5-sulfoisophthalic acid monosodium salt is about 0:1:1 to about 5:1:1, advantageously about 1.85:1:1. Copolymerizing takes place at a copolymerization temperature of about 222-250° C. and a copolymerization pressure of about 3 Bar. The method further includes maintaining a temperature of about 222-250° C. for about 2-3 hours under normal pressure after the copolymerization step. The water-soluble polyamide has a solubility in water of about 10-70%.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for preparing degradable model networks from any monomer functionality with any degradation methodology. It is based on the use of Atom-Transfer Radical Polymerization and CLICK chemistry to form the desired product.

Abstract: A draw solute for forward osmosis may include a temperature-sensitive oligomer compound including a structural unit including a temperature-sensitive moiety. The temperature-sensitive oligomer compound may further include a hydrophilic functional group at the terminal end of the main chain.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyamide composition including at least one semi-aromatic copolyamide, said semi-aromatic copolyamide consisting essentially of 40 to 60 mole percent repeat units of the formula —C(O)(CH2)4C(O)NHCH2ArCH2NH—??(I) and 40 to 60 mole percent repeat units of the formula —C(O)(CH2)4C(O)NH(CH2)6NH—??(II) wherein Ar is a meta-substituted benzene ring. Also disclosed are molded articles including the polyamide composition.

Abstract: There is stably provided a hydrophilic cured product, such as a single-layer film, in which anionic hydrophilic groups are concentrated at a surface that is in contact with the air and which is excellent in transparency and adhesion to a substrate and tends to be rarely cracked. The hydrophilic cured product or single-layer film comprising a resin composition is produced by applying a mixture containing a polyvalent monomer (II) having two or more (meth) acryloyl groups and a compound (IV) having a specific group and a sulfonic acid group to a substrate or the like, drying the mixture if necessary, and then performing polymerization.

Abstract: The use of preparations comprising (a1) at least one copolymer obtainable by copolymerization of (a1.1) at least one N-vinylamide, (a1.2) vinyl acetate, (a1.3) at least one polyether, (a1.4) optionally at least one further comonomer, (a2) at least one alkoxylate of the general formula (I) R1—(OCH2CHR2)mOR3 ??(I) where the variables are defined as follows: R1 is C8-C24-alkyl, linear or branched, R2 is C1-C10-alkyl, in each case identical or different, linear or branched, or hydrogen, R3 is hydrogen or C1-C4-alkyl, linear or branched, m is 1 to 100, in formulations for machine dishwashing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of polymer chemistry and more particularly to multiblock copolymers and micelles comprising the same. Compositions herein are useful for drug-delivery applications.