Abstract: The invention relates to conjugated poly(2,7-carbazole) derivatives comprising repeating, alternating or random units of the formula: wherein R represents a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 22 carbon Aatoms. The conjugated poly(2,7-carbazole) derivatives according to the invention have interesting optical and electrochemical properties which render them suitable for use in the manufacture of diverse electrical, optical and electro-optical devices.

Abstract: A process for producing an aromatic polyether having a high molecular weight, small dispersion of the molecular weight, excellent in the heat resistance as well as the impact resistance and represented by the formula (1): wherein each of x1 and x2 independently represents a halogen, and n represents an integer of 1 or above is provided, which comprises polymerizing 4,4′-biphenol with a 4,4′-dihalogenodiphenyl sulfone represented by the formula (2): wherein x1 and x2 have the same meaning as above, in an amount exceeding 1 time by mole and not exceeding 1.05 time by mole based on said 4,4′-biphenol in diphenyl sulfone and in the presence of an alkali metal carbonate and/or an alkali metal bicarbonate at a temperature which is not lower than 240° C. and not higher than 270° C.

Abstract: A polymer which has a flexible structure in its main chain and thus exhibits a high toughness and can difficultly be deteriorated in its mechanical properties and thermal properties even when sulfonated, a sulfonic acid group-containing polymer obtained by the sulfonation of the polymer, and a proton-conductive membrane having an excellent mechanical strength and durability made of the sulfonic acid group-containing polymer. A novel halogenated aromatic compound represented by the following general formula (1m) is provided: wherein A independently represents an electron-withdrawing group; B independently represents an electron-donating atom or group; X represents a chlorine atom, iodine atom or bromine atom; R1 to R8 may be the same or different and each represent a hydrogen atom, fluorine atom or alkyl group; and n represents an integer of 2 or more.

Abstract: Methods of synthesizing a substantially monodispersed mixture of polymers comprising polyethylene glycol moieties include: reacting a substantially monodispersed mixture of compounds having the structure of Formula I: R1(OC2H4)n—O−X+  (I) wherein R1 is H or a lipophilic moiety; n is from 1 to 25; and X+ is a positive ion, with a substantially monodispersed mixture of compounds having the structure of Formula II: R2(OC2H4)m—OMS  (II) wherein R2 is H or a lipophilic moiety; and m is from 1 to 25, under conditions sufficient to provide a substantially monodispersed mixture of polymers comprising polyethylene glycol moieties and having the structure of Formula III: R2(OC2H4)m+n—OR1  (III). Substantially monodispersed mixtures of polymers comprising polyethylene glycol moieties are also disclosed.

Abstract: A novel non-aggressive sulfonating process for aromatic polymers is described. The process encompasses: a). dissolving the aromatic polymer in a substantially anhydrous acid selected from the group consisting of concentrated sulfuric acid, chlorosulfonic acid, and oleum, b) adding an organic solvent which is inert under the conditions of the reaction, c) adding a carboxylic anhydride, d) adding a sulfonating agent, and e) carrying out the sulfonation at a temperature below 25° C. and for a time sufficient to achieve the desired degree of sulfonation.

Abstract: This invention relates to macromolecule modifiers containing biologically active drugs/biomolecules, or precursors thereof, and fluoroligomers; compositions comprising the macromolecules containing the drugs and fluoroligomers in admixture with polymers, particularly biomedical polymers; articles made from the admixtures, particularly medical devices.

Abstract: Described herein is a production method of sulfonated polyarylene that is safe and enables easy control of the amount and position of sulfonic groups introduced in the polymer. The sulfonated polyarylene is also disclosed. The invention further provides a polyarylene and an aromatic sulfonate derivative that are suitably employed in the above production method. Also provided are a macromolecular solid electrolyte that comprises the sulfonated polyarylene, and a proton conductive membrane.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a polyaniline/high molecular weight polymeric sulfonic acid complex made by oxidative polymerization, and aqueous polyaniline dispersions, where the viscosity of the dispersion has been increased by the presence of the high molecular weight polymeric sulfonic acids during the polymerization process.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to obtain a novel polymeric material capable of forming a solid polymer electrolyte excellent not only in processability, solvent resistance and durability/stability but also in ion conductivity by introducing sulfonic acid group or phosphonic acid group into a polybenzazole compound having excellent properties in view of heat resistance, solvent resistance, mechanical characteristics and the like.

Abstract: Porous matrices and membrane matrices comprising sulfonated aryl sulfonate polymers are prepared from a sulfonated aryl sulfonate polymer solution which is made by dissolving an aryl sulfonate polymer, and optionally a polymer other than aryl sulfonate, in a sulfonating acid solvent such as sulfuric acid. The solutions are then cast as wet films from which the matrices are coagulated. By controlling composition and process parameters, hydrophilic matrices of varying morphology are produced.

Abstract: A zwitterionic polyetherpolyamine comprising a linear or branched polyetherpolyamine backbone having 2 to 10 tertiary amino nitrogen atoms and a molecular weight of from 100 to 800, at least one tertiary amine end group of the polyetherpolyamine backbone contains two groups having the formula wherein A means an ethylene oxide unit, a propylene oxide unit, a unit of butylene oxides and a tetrahydrofuran unit, n is a number of from 1 to 50, X is an anionic group, with the proviso that in formula II one X may also be hydrogen and M is hydrogen, alkali metal or ammonium, or contains one group of formula I or II and one group selected from radicals consisting of C1- to C22-alkyl and C7- to c22-aralkyl, the meaning of A and n is the same as in formula I or II, said zwitterionic polyetherpolyamine having a molecular weight up to 9,000 and optionally containing up to 100% of the nitrogen atoms quaternized, and a process for the production of zwitterionic polyetherpolyamines by

Abstract: The invention relates to solid polyelectrolyte membranes and processes for their production. As solid polyelectrolyte materials, there have been known fluoropolymers which have perfluoroskeletons and side chains bearing sulfonic acid groups and heat-resistant resins which have hydrocarbon skeletons and contain alkylsulfonic acid or alkylphosphoric acid groups introduced thereto. The fluoropolymers are excellent in heat resistance and chemical resistance but have the problem of being expensive, while the heat-resistant resins have the problem of being poor in chemical resistance. Further, solid polyelectrolyte materials having higher electric conductivities have been desired.

Abstract: Polyphosphazene polymers having at least one sulfonated pendent group, and no more than five different sulfonated pendent groups, repeated along the polymer chain, wherein at least one the repeated sulfonated pendent groups links at least one SO3− group to the polymer chain through a nitrogen-free linkage containing at least three carbon atoms, are disclosed, along with methods of making same, and uses therefor.

Abstract: Water-compatible branched or unbranched epoxy compounds comprise a backbone having covalently attached two or more epoxy moieties and one or more of the same or different sulfonate or thiosulfate moieties.

Abstract: A zwitterionic polyamine comprising a linear or branched hydrophobic polyamine backbone having 2 to 10 tertiary amino nitrogen atoms and a spacer between two tertiary nitrogen atoms wherein the spacer is, for example selected from C8-C16-alkylene, C5-C15-cyloalkylene, wherein in formula (IV) R═C1- to C22-alkyl or C7-C22-aralkyl and n=3 to 6, at least one tertiary amine end group of the polyamine backbone contains two groups having formula (V) or (VI), wherein A means an ethylene oxide unit, a propylene oxide unit, a unit of butylene oxides and a tetrahydrofuran unit, n is a number of from 1 to 50, X is an anionic group such as —SO3M, with the proviso that in formula (VI) one X may also be hydrogen and M is hydrogen, alkai metal or ammonium, or contains one group of formula (V) or (VI) and one group selected from radicals consisting of formula (VII), C1- to C22-alkyl and C7-C22-aralkyl the meaning of A and n is the same as in formula (V) or (VI), said zwitterionic polyetherpolyamine having a

Abstract: A colloid comprises a sulfone polymer. The colloid may be used as a replacement for activated carbon or charcoal in water purification systems. Unlike activated carbon, the colloid is advantageously regenerated chemically and reused.

Abstract: A process for producing an aromatic monomer for synthesizing a self-doped conductive polymer, the process comprising: introducing an alkoxysulfonic acid group as a self-doping group to a benzene or naphthalene derivative having a hydroxyl group bonded to an aromatic ring thereof by alkanesulfonation of the hydroxyl group; protecting the self-doping group by converting to an acid halide form by sulfonyl halogenation; and introducing two chloromethyl groups as a polymerizable groups into the aromatic ring.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermoplastic resin with improved impact strength comprising a) a thermoplastic polyether sulfone resin and b) glass fibers treated with a polyolefin wax. The polyolefin wax may be polyethylene wax, polypropylene wax, polyethylene-propylene wax, or polyethylene-butylene wax. The polyethersulfone resin glass blend has high modulus and improved impact strength.

Abstract: A hyperbranched polymer having repeating units of the formula: wherein Q is —O—, —S— or —NH—.

Abstract: An improved resin for use in making honeycomb sandwich panels. The improvement involves modifying a phenolic resin so that the amount of smoke and heat generated during combustion is reduced. The reduction in smoke and heat generation is achieved by reducing the amount of phenol used to form the phenolic resin. The phenol is replaced by low-smoke producing sulfone compounds such as 4,4′-bisphenol-S, 3,3′-bisphenol-S, biphenol and bisphenol ethers which reduce the number of smoke producing methylene or methylene ether linkages present in the cured phenolic resin. The low-smoke producing resin may be used as a dip resin for coating the honeycomb or as the matrix resin for the core and face sheets of the sandwich panel.

Abstract: There is provided novel polycarbonate polymers and oligomers for use as electrolytes in electrochemical devices having a higher content of organic carbonates so as to enhance electrical conductivity. The polymers are prepared by a condensation reaction or by ester exchange.

Abstract: A method for lateral chain modification of aryl main chain polymers with aromatic ketones or aldehydes containing tertiary basic N-groups is described. The modification can be accomplished via addition of an aromatic carboxylic acid or an acid derivative containing a tertiary amine moiety to a metallized polymer. The tertiary amines on the modified polymer can be converted to quaternary amines with halogen alkanes. Modification of the aryl main chain polymers with aromatic groups containing sulphonic acid radicals is also described. The polymers formed can be crosslinked and prepared for use in a wide variety of membrane technologies including ion exchange, dialysis, reverse osmosis, nanofiltration.

Abstract: Products of the reaction between I) the reaction product of reactants comprising A) a linking agent of formula I R4(Y)3  (I)  wherein each Y group is a halogen atom or one Y group is a halogen atom and two Y groups represent an oxygen atom, which is attached to two adjacent carbon atoms in the R4 group to form an epoxy group, and R4 is an alkanetriyl group containing from 3 to 10 carbon atoms; and B) a compound formula II R3(EO)n(PO)m(BO)pX  (II)  wherein R3 is a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated, aliphatic or araliphatic oxy or thio group having from 1 to 36 carbon atoms or a secondary amino group having from 2 to 36 carbon atoms; n is a number of from 0 to 50; m is a number of from 0 to 50; p is a number of from 0 to 50; and X is hydrogen, or X can be a mercapto group or an amino group in place of a terminal —OH group, provided that when X is mercapto or amino; the sum of n, m, and p must be at least 1; and the mole ratio of A:B is from about 0

Abstract: A block copolymer comprises structural units of the formula (I): wherein R1 comprises polysulfone groups and structural units of the formula (II): wherein R2 comprises polysiloxane groups.

Abstract: Soluble poly(bis-9,9′-fluorenes) comprise identical or different structural repeating units of the formula I, where the two R1s are, independently of one another, H, C1-C18alkyl, C8-C14aryl, C7-C15aralkyl, C1-C18alkoxy, R2—(O—CnH2n)m—O—, C1-C18alkylthio, C1-C18dialkylamino, —C(O)OH, —C(O)O—C1-C18alkyl, —C(O)—N(C1-C18alkyl)2, —SO3H, —SO3—C1-C18alkyl, —SO2—N(C1-C18alkyl)2, C1-C17-alkyl-C(O)—O— or C1-C17alkyl-C(O)—, R2 is H or C1-C12alkyl, n is from 2 to 6 m is from 1 to 12. The polymers can be used either alone or in admixture with at least one additional fluorophore whose absorption band overlaps the emission band (fluorescent emission) of the polymer of the formula I as active radiative layer for light-emitting diodes, VDUs and display elements.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ionic compound corresponding to the formula [R1X1(Z1)—Q−—X2(Z2)—R2]m Mm+ in which Mm+ is a cation of valency m, each of the groups Xi is S═Z3, S═Z4, P—R3 or P—R4; Q is N, CR5, CCN or CSO2R5, each of the groups Zi is ═O, ═NC≡N, ═C(C≡N)2, ═NS(═Z)2R6 or ═C[S(═Z)2R6]2, each of the groups Ri, is Y, YO—, YS—, Y2N— or F, Y represents a monovalent organic radical or alternatively Y is a repeating unit of a polymeric frame. The compounds are useful for producing ion conducting materials or electrolytes, as catalysts and for doping polymers.

Abstract: A condensation product of chitosan is formed by its reaction with a bisulfite addition compound HOCRR′SO3A wherein: each of R and R′ independently represents a hydrogen atom, or R represents a hydrogen atom and R′ represents an optionally substituted linear or branched saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group having up to 10 carbon atoms or an optionally substituted alicyclic, aromatic carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, or R represents a CH3 group and R′ represents an optionally substituted primary alkyl group, or R and R′ together represent an optionally substituted alicyclic or heterocyclic ring, and A represents an alkali metal or ammonium ion. The condensation product/polymer is an anionic polyelectrolyte and forms stable anionic solutions in water at neutral pH.

Abstract: Disclosed are polyarylene ether sulfides and polyarylene ether sulfones for optical device and a method for preparing the same. Polyarylene ether sulfides containing fluorine and polyarylene ether sulfones containing fluorine are synthesized through polycondensation of pentafluorophenyl sulfide and pentafluorophenyl sulfone monomer with dihydroxy monomer. In addition, by attaching ethynyl phenol and phenylethynylphenol to terminals of the high molecular weight polymer, solvent resistance of the polymer is increased. Thus, the high molecular weight polymers prepared by very simplified process have low light loss, excellent resistance for heat, solvent and water, and so can be used to manufacture inactive optical waveguide devices.

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

Abstract: This invention is to provide a macromolecular solid electrolyte exhibiting high ion conductivity even at low temperatures and a polymer used therefor. This invention relates to a polymer formed of structural units represented by the following formula (1): wherein R represents a linear or branched alkylene residue of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; X− represents a deprotonated residue of an acid; Y+ represents a cation of a nitrogen-containing compound; Z represents a residue of a monoethylenically unsaturated compound; m represents a number of average addition mols of a branched chain bound to the structural unit, —(RO)—, forming a main chain and is in the range of 2 to 20; n is in the range of 3 to 500; and p is in the range of 0 to 2, and macromolecular solid electrolyte comprising the polymer as an essential component.

Abstract: A polymer which has a flexible structure in its main chain and thus exhibits a high toughness and can difficultly be deteriorated in its mechanical properties and thermal properties even when sulfonated, a sulfonic acid group-containing polymer obtained by the sulfonation of the polymer, and a proton-conductive membrane having an excellent mechanical strength and durability made of the sulfonic acid group-containing polymer.

Abstract: Fertilizer formulations comprising polysulfonic acid together with inorganic fertilizers or slurry or liquid fertilizers and one or more nitrification inhibitors.

Abstract: Provided is a method of producing a polymeric fluorescent substance wherein one or more monomers represented by the general formula (1) are polymerized in the presence of a zerovalent nickel complex,

Abstract: Functionalized monomers and polymerized functionalized monomers selected from the group consisting of 2-(N,N-dimethylaminomethyl)-1,3-butadiene, 2-(N,N-diethylaminomethyl)-1,3-butadiene, 2-(N,N-di-n-propylaminomethyl)-1,3-butadiene, 2-(cyanomethyl)-1,3-butadiene, 2-(aminomethyl)-1,3-butadiene, 2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-butadiene, 2-(carboxymethy)-1,3-butadiene, 2-(acetoxymethyl)-1,3-butadiene, 2-(2-alkoxy-2-oxoethyl)-1,3-butadiene, 2,3-bis(cyanomethyl)-1,3-butadiene, 2,3-bis(dialkylaminomethyl)-1,3-butadiene, 2,3-bis(4-ethoxy-4-4-oxobutyl)-1,3-butadiene and 2,3-bis(3-cyanopropyl)-1,3-butadiene, and methods for preparing such functionalized diene monomers and polymers.

Abstract: Block copolymers containing blocks of unsulfonated aromatic polyether sulfones and blocks of aromatic polyether sulfones sulfonated on the aromatics are characterized in that the block length of the unsulfonated aromatic polyether sulfones in each case comprises at least 10 repeating units and that the sequence of the main chain at the block transitions between two adjacent blocks of aromatic polyether sulfones is the same as it is inside these blocks. These block copolymers may be prepared by polycondensation, and are preferably used as membranes. The block copolymers provide compounds which in addition to an adjustable degree of sulfonation have a defined length of sulfonated and unsulfonated blocks. As a result, the spectrum of the polymers suitable for the preparation of synthetic membranes can be expanded and graded.

Abstract: Polymer electrolytes and process for their preparation

Abstract: The process for chemically modifying metal-free, colored anthraquinone or condensed anthraquinone compounds or the compounds prepared by said process for improving one or more properties thereof such as water dispersibility, compatibility with other organics, or increased chemical reactivity, wherein the process includes providing material with from 1-6 sulfonylhalide groups or sulfonate ester groups or mixtures thereof, and contacting the material under sulfonamido forming conditions with one or more reactants containing one or more poly(oxyalkylene) moieties, each of the reactants having from 1 to 4 functional amino groups, and each of the poly(oxyalkylene) moieties being comprised of from about 4 to about 200 epoxide reactant residues at least about 50 mole percent of which residues contain 2-4 carbons and wherein the total of said epoxide reactant residues is from about 4 to about 600.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a conjugated poly(arylene vinylene) copolymer for use in a luminescent device, which comprises: (1) providing a precursor polymer comprising units of general formula in which Ar is substituted or unsubstituted arylene, L is a leaving group, R1 and R2 are each independently H, alkyl, alkoxy, aryl or an electron-withdrawing group, and n is an integer; (2) reacting the precursor polymer with a reactant comprising a carboxylate, an aldehyde, a ketone, a sulphonate, a thioate, a disulphide, a xanthate, an amine, a pyridine, a hydrazide, a phenoxide, an alcohol with a boiling point above 100° C.

Abstract: The removal of certain reaction impurities in the manufacture of polysulfone polymers has been found to reduce the undesirable coloration in the final resin. Control of synthesizing reactions, manufacturing processes, and/or purification of specific ingredients assists in the removal of specific, undesirable impurities. The yellowness index, as determined by ASTM D1925 or ASTM E313, in the commercial grades of polysulfone resins has consistently been well above 1.0 for commercial polysulfone resins. The present invention provides polysulfone polymers after processing (e.g., injection molding) where the yellowness index is below 1.00, below 0.75, below 0.50, and even below 0.25.

Abstract: The present invention relates to golf equipment, such as golf shoes, golf clubs, golf gloves, or portions thereof, formed from compositions comprising a sulfonated, carboxylated, or phosphonated acid moieties, or a mixture thereof. The preferred ionomer composition comprises sulfonated thermoplastic elastomers, sulfonated thermoplastic polymers, sulfonated thermoset polymers, and mixtures thereof. The compositions include a blend of about 1 weight % to about 99 weight % of at least one sulfonated, carboxylated, or phosphonated ionomer and about 99 weight % to about 1 weight % of at least co-component polymer. The co-component polymer may be a conventional ionomer, a thermoplastic, a thermoplastic elastomer, a thermoset polymer, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A method for lateral chain modification of aryl main chain polymers with aromatic ketones or aldehydes containing tertiary basic N-groups is described. The modification can be accomplished via addition of an aromatic carboxylic acid or an acid derivative containing a tertiary amine moiety to a metallized polymer. The tertiary amines on the modified polymer can be converted to quaternary amines with halogen alkanes. Modification of the aryl main chain polymers with aromatic groups containing sulphonic acid radicals is also described. The polymers formed can be crosslinked and prepared for use in a wide variety of membrane technologies including ion exchange, dialysis, reverse osmosis, nanofiltration.

Abstract: A process for the production of polyether block copolysulfones via trans-etherification is disclosed. In the inventive process, an aromatic sulfone polymer is reacted with an aliphatic polyether having on average at least one terminal OH function, preferably in the presence of a basic catalyst. In a preferred embodiment the reaction is carried out in a dipolar aprotic solvent.

Abstract: The invention provides a new soluble thermosetting polyethersulfone resin, which can dissolve in ether solvent such as THF and 1,4-Dioxane. The soluble thermosetting polyethersulfone resin can be introduced the unsaturated olefin functional group, after high temperature (>180° C.) curing the unsaturated olefin functional group gets high heat resistant polyethersulfone resin. The soluble thermosetting polyethersulfone resin is made by two steps reaction, the dihalodiphenylsulfone reacts with dihydroxy aromatic compound and dihydroxybenzoic acid to form carboxy group terminated polyethersulfone resin, then the carboxy group terminated polyethersulfone resin react with unsaturated olefin alcohol or glycidyl acrylate or their derivatives to make soluble thermosetting polyethersulfone resin.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising a polymer with a weight average molecular weight of from about 1,000 to about 100,000, said polymer containing at least some monomer repeat units with a first, photosensitivity-imparting substituent which enables crosslinking or chain extension of the polymer upon exposure to actinic radiation, said polymer also containing a second, thermal sensitivity-imparting substituent which enables further crosslinking or chain extension of the polymer upon exposure to temperatures of about 140° C.

Abstract: The invention provides conductive compositions of matter, as well as methods for the preparation of the conductive compositions of matter, solutions comprising the conductive compositions of matter, and methods of preparing fibers or fabrics having improved anti-static properties employing the conductive compositions of matter.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for producing a phenylene-containing polymer in the presence of a catalyst system containing a transition metal compound, and a film-forming material comprising the phenylene-containing polymer.

Abstract: Block copolymers containing blocks of unsulfonated aromatic polyether sulfones and blocks of aromatic polyether sulfones sulfonated on the aromatics are characterized in that the block length of the unsulfonated aromatic polyether sulfones in each case comprises at least 10 repeating units and that the sequence of the main chain at the block transitions between two adjacent blocks of aromatic polyether sulfones is the same as it is inside these blocks. These block copolymers may be prepared by polycondensation, and are preferably used as membranes. The block copolymers provide compounds which in addition to an adjustable degree of sulfonation have a defined length of sulfonated and unsulfonated blocks. As a result, the spectrum of the polymers suitable for the preparation of synthetic membranes can be expanded and graded.

Abstract: This invention is to provide a macromolecular solid electrolyte exhibiting high ion conductivity even at low temperatures and a polymer used therefor.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition which comprises a polymer containing at least some monomer repeat units with water-solubility- or water-dispersability-imparting substituents and at least some monomer repeat units with photosensitivity-imparting substituents which enable crosslinking or chain extension of the polymer upon exposure to actinic radiation, said polymer being of the formula wherein x is an integer of 0 or 1, A is one of several specified groups, such as B is one of several specified groups, such as or mixtures thereof, and n is an integer representing the number of repeating monomer units. In one embodiment, a single functional group imparts both photosensitivity and water solubility or dispersability to the polymer. In another embodiment, a first functional group imparts photosensitivity to the polymer and a second functional group imparts water solubility or dispersability to the polymer.

Abstract: In the present method of manufacturing modified particles, a saturated vapor of a monomer B is produced in a condensing chamber, and then particles containing a monomer A, which differs from the monomer B and is polymerizable therewith, are introduced, along with an inert gas, into the condensing chamber through a particle intake. Then, a super-saturated vapor of the monomer B is created by reducing pressure using a pressurizing/depressurizing opening, thereby condensing the monomer B on the surface of the particles, and causing a polymerization reaction between the monomer A and the monomer B. With this method, spherical modified particles of uniform diameter, which include a polymer of the monomers A and B, can be obtained in a short time, by means of simple operations.