Abstract: In various embodiments, the present invention is directed to terpolymers of carbon monoxide (CO), olefins (alkenes), and epoxides, as well as related methods and catalysts for their making and use. These terpolymer chains are comprised of ketone repeat units, ester repeat units, and ether repeat units. The additional presence of the ester repeat units and ether repeat units have the effect of lowering terpolymer melt temperature relative to that of similar polyketone, thus separating melt temperature from decomposition temperature, making it suitable for melt processing. In a single reaction mixture, the same metal catalyst that polymerizes CO with olefins also incorporates epoxide monomers into the terpolymer in the form of ester or ester and ether linkages. As a part of the terpolymer chain, the ester groups can undergo hydrolysis, rendering these terpolymer compositions hydrolytically degradable.

Abstract: Provided is a rubber composition for a tread which is improved in a wet grip property and a dry grip property and which allows an improvement in a low temperature brittleness to be compatible with a wet grip property and a dry grip property, characterized in that a polymer having a low glass transition temperature is further used in combination with a solution polymerized styrene butadiene rubber and an emulsion polymerized styrene butadiene rubber each having a specific glass transition temperature and a specific molecular weight distribution.

Abstract: A method simply produces a narrowly distributed and high-purity polyalkylene glycol derivative having an amino group at an end without using a heavy metal catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing a conjugated diene polymer, the process including a production step of producing a conjugated diene polymer solution containing a conjugated diene polymer and a solvent, and a devolatilization step of heating the conjugated diene polymer solution while conveying the conjugated diene polymer solution with an apparatus having rotary twin screws, thereby devolatilizing the solvent, in which a motor current value of the screw in the devolatilization step and a motor current value of the screw under no load satisfy a predetermined relational expression.

Abstract: The present teachings relate to curable linear polymers that can be used as active and/or passive organic materials in various electronic, optical, and optoelectronic devices. In some embodiments, the device can include an organic semiconductor layer and a dielectric layer prepared from such curable linear polymers. In some embodiments, the device can include a passivation layer prepared from the linear polymers described herein. The present linear polymers can be solution-processed, then cured thermally (particularly, at relatively low temperatures) and/or photochemically into various thin film materials with desirable properties.

Abstract: A method for producing a narrowly distributed and high-purity polyalkylene glycol derivative having an amino group at an end, a polymerization initiator for use in the method, and a precursor of the polymerization initiator are provided.

Abstract: A method of joining two objects includes applying an adhesive composition between and in contact with a first object and a second object, and allowing the adhesive composition to harden to form an adhesive bond between the first and second objects, wherein the adhesive composition consists essentially of an optional stabilizer and a reversible polymer material that can reversibly transition between a liquid state and a solid state by reversible cycloaddition reactions, wherein upon cooling, the reversible polymer material transitions from a liquid state to a solid state by reversible cycloaddition reactions within a time period of less than about 2 minutes.

Abstract: Process for preparing a macromonomer, in which a starting compound H2C?CR1—C6H4-s(R4)s—R3—OH or H2C?CR2—CO—NH—R3—OH, where R1 and R2 are each H or a linear or branched alkyl radical having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R3 is a linear or branched alkylene, aralkylene radical which has from 1 to 20 carbon atoms and can contain one or more hydroxy groups and the radicals R4 are each, independently of one another, a linear or branched alkyl, aralkyl, alkoxy or aralkoxy radical having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms and s=0-4, is, after partial deprotonation, reacted with at least one hydroxy-functional oxirane compound in the presence of an inhibitor of free-radical polymerization with opening of the oxirane ring, where the molar ratio of the molar amounts used n(starting compound):n(oxirane compound) is in the range from 1:100 to 1:1. Macromonomers which can be obtained by the process, polymers which can be obtained therefrom and their use as additives in coating compositions, plastics and cosmetics.

Abstract: Methods are generally provided for forming a polymer-cement composite. In one embodiment of the method, a plurality of dopamine monomers is dispersed in a buffer solution. Polymerization of the dopamine monomers can then be initiated, and a cement-sand mixture can be added to the buffer solution to form a composite mixture. Finally, the composite mixture can be cured to form a polymer-cement composite. Polymer-cement composites are also generally provided that, in one embodiment, include cement, sand, and poly(dopamine), with the polymer-cement composite having a compressive strength of 8000 psi.

Abstract: An electrophotographic photoreceptor belt which is excellent in durability and therefore little cracks even when fingerprints of an operator or hand cream adheres to the belt, wherein a binder resin for photosensitive layers comprising as the main component a polycarbonate resin which comprises bisphenol A type constituent units represented by the formula (I) as the main constituent unit (preferably in an amount of at least 90% by weight based on the whole of the constituent units) and which has a limiting viscosity of 1 to 1.6 dl/g and preferably a molecular weight distribution of 3.2 to 4.3 as calculated from the weight-average molecular weight and number-average molecular weight determined by GPC is used in a photosensitive layer (particularly carrier transport layer) of the belt.

Abstract: The invention provides highly functional epoxy resins that may be used themselves in coating formulations and applications but which may be further functionalized via ring-opening reactions of the epoxy groups yielding derivative resins with other useful functionalities. The highly functional epoxy resins are synthesized from the epoxidation of vegetable or seed oil esters of polyols having 4 or more hydroxyl groups/molecule. In one embodiment, the polyol is sucrose and the vegetable or seed oil is selected from corn oil, castor oil, soybean oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil, linseed oil, tall oil fatty acid, tung oil, vernonia oil, and mixtures thereof. Methods of making of the epoxy resin and each of its derivative resins are disclosed as are coating compositions and coated objects using each of the resins.

Abstract: An epoxy-functional resin composition including the reaction product of (a) a stoichiometric excess of at least one divinylarene dioxide, and (b) at least one of: a primary (1°) monoamine, a bis-secondary (2°) amine lacking nitrogen atoms, or mixtures thereof; a curable composition including (i) the epoxy-functional resin composition, and (ii) at least one curing agent; and a cured thermoset resin prepared from the curable composition.

Abstract: Methods for fabricating a random graft PS-r-PEO copolymer and its use as a neutral wetting layer in the fabrication of sublithographic, nanoscale arrays of elements including openings and linear microchannels utilizing self-assembling block copolymers, and films and devices formed from these methods are provided. In some embodiments, the films can be used as a template or mask to etch openings in an underlying material layer.

Abstract: This invention relates to adhesive systems using imines and salts thereof, precursors to electron deficient olefins and coreactants therefor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are glycidol-based polymers, nanoparticles, and methods related thereto useful for drug delivery. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: A polymer comprises units derived from ethylene and poly(alkoxide) the polymer having at least 0.15 units of amyl groups per 1000 carbon atoms as determined by 13C Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR).

Abstract: Methods for fabricating a random graft PS-r-PEO copolymer and its use as a neutral wetting layer in the fabrication of sublithographic, nanoscale arrays of elements including openings and linear microchannels utilizing self-assembling block copolymers, and films and devices formed from these methods are provided. In some embodiments, the films can be used as a template or mask to etch openings in an underlying material layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides crosslinked amine polymers effective for binding and removing bile salts from the gastrointestinal tract. These bile acid binding polymers or pharmaceutical compositions thereof can be administered to subjects to treat various conditions, including hypercholesteremia, diabetes, pruritus, irritable bowel syndrome-diarrhea (IBS-D), bile acid malabsorption, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides bifunctional polymers, methods of preparing the same, and intermediates thereto. These compounds are useful in a variety of applications including the PEGylation of biologically active molecules. The invention also provides methods of using said compounds and compositions thereof.

Abstract: Methods for fabricating a random graft PS-r-PEO copolymer and its use as a neutral wetting layer in the fabrication of sublithographic, nanoscale arrays of elements including openings and linear microchannels utilizing self-assembling block copolymers, and films and devices formed from these methods are provided. In some embodiments, the films can be used as a template or mask to etch openings in an underlying material layer.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of polyether alcohols by reacting at least one alkylene oxide with at least one unsaturated starter having at least one active hydrogen atom per molecule under basic catalysis, that the alkoxylation is carried out in at least two stages, in stage (I) the alkoxylation of the starter or starters being carried out with not more than 10 mol of alkylene oxide per mole of starter with a catalyst concentration of not more than 0.0085 mol of basic catalyst per mole and in stage (II) and the optionally following stages, the alkoxylated starter or starters from stage (I) being reacted with further alkylene oxide at a catalyst concentration of at least 0.01 mol of basic catalyst per mole of starter.

Abstract: An adhesion promoter for enhancing the bond between adjacent layers of a multilayer structure to prevent delamination thereof is disclosed. The adhesion promoter comprises an aromatic polyimide-based UV-cured acrylate. Also disclosed are laminated structures including liquid crystal displays and bonded missile domes that utilize an adhesion promoter of the invention, and methods for fabricating such structures.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the preparation of emulsifiers E1 which are obtained by (a) reacting a polyol with propylene oxide or a mixture of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, to give an intermediate Z1, (b) reacting the intermediate Z1 with epichlorohydrin, forming an intermediate Z2, (c) reacting the intermediate Z2 with an adduct of ethylene oxide or a mixture of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, with a C1-C22 monoalcohol, provided that on average at least one epoxide function of the intermediate Z2 is reacted and on average at least one epoxide function originating from the intermediate Z2 is retained. Compounds E1 are suitable as emulsifiers for preparing aqueous emulsions or dispersions of epoxy resins.

Abstract: Cured products constituted with conventional epoxy compounds have been disadvantageous in heat-resistant and light-resistant transparency, and crack resistance. An object of the present invention is to provide: a modified polyorganosiloxane compound having an epoxy group and/or an oxetanyl group which provides a cured product that is excellent in heat-resistant and light-resistant transparency, and crack resistance; a curable composition thereof; and a cured product obtained by curing the same.

Abstract: Methods of compounding nanoparticles with a resin, e.g., a curable resin and one or more surface modifying agents are described. The methods use wet milling technology, including both continuous and batch milling processes, and can be used to functionalize the nanoparticles and disperse the functionalized nanoparticles into the resin system in a single process. Methods of compounding curable resin systems containing reactive diluents are also disclosed.

Abstract: A metal cyanide complex catalyst and its preparation and application are disclosed. The formula of this catalyst is M1a[M2(CN)bL1c]d(X)m(L2)n·xSu·yL3·zH2O and its preparation method comprises: (A) adjusting pH of a mixed solution I? of L3, M3e[M2(CN)bL1c]f, de-ionized water I, alcohol and/or ether solvent to less than 7.0, and adding it into a mixed solution II? of M1(X)g salt, Su or Su precursor, de-ionized water II, stirring for reaction under 20° C.-120° C. for 0.5-200 hours, separating and drying to obtain a solid product; and (B) repeatedly dispersing the solid into an anhydrous organic solvent containing L2 to form a slurry, distilling, separating and drying to obtain the metal cyanide complex catalyst. The catalyst is useful in preparing polyethers, polycarbonates and polyesters by homopolymerization of epoxides, or copolymerization of epoxides with carbon dioxide or anhydrides.

Abstract: A process for producing a plastic lens which comprises preparing a prepolymer comprising sulfur by bringing at least one compound having epithio group, sulfur and a portion of a polythiol compound into reaction with each other and, thereafter, adding rest of the polythiol compound to the prepared prepolymer comprising sulfur and allowing polymerization to proceed. A plastic lens of excellent quality which exhibits excellent weatherability in combination with a great refractive index, a great Abbe number and excellent transparency is produced.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved process for preparation of Sevelamer hydrochloride having phosphate binding capacity of 4.7 to 6.4 mmol/g. Further, the invention discloses Sevelamer hydrochloride compositions and a novel process for preparation of said compositions comprising high shear non-aqueous granulation.

Abstract: The tablets, compositions and methods of the present invention, comprising a carbonate salt of an aliphatic amine polymer and s monovalent anion can prevent or ameliorate acidosis, in particular acidosis in patients with renal disease. The tablets and compositions of the present invention maintain a disintegration time of no greater than 30 minutes at 37° C. and at pH of at least 1 for a period of at least ten weeks at 60° C. Furthermore, the tablets are stable for extended periods of time without the need for specialized storage conditions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for preparing a cyclic guanidine comprising reacting (i) a guanidinium, (ii) a polyamine, and (iii) a weak acid. The present invention is also directed to a coating composition comprising the cyclic guanidine.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid resin system including a liquid monobenzoxazine monomer and a non-glycidyl epoxy compound, wherein the weight ratio of the monobenzoxazine monomer to the non-glycidyl epoxy compound is in a range of about 25:75 to about 60:40. The liquid resin system exhibits a low viscosity and exceptional stability over an extended period of time making its use in a variety of composite manufacturing methods highly advantageous.

Abstract: Methods for fabricating a random graft PS-r-PEO copolymer and its use as a neutral wetting layer in the fabrication of sublithographic, nanoscale arrays of elements including openings and linear microchannels utilizing self-assembling block copolymers, and films and devices formed from these methods are provided. In some embodiments, the films can be used as a template or mask to etch openings in an underlying material layer.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a polymeric polyamine which can be produced by polymerizing polyoxyalkylene-amine and a linker. The linker can be anhydride, carboxylic acid, epoxy, isocyanate or poly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride) copolymers (SMA). The present invention also discloses a method for stabilizing the Ag nanoparticles with polymeric polyamine. The polymeric polyamine serving as a stabilizer or dispersant is mixed with a water solution of silver salt and then a reducer is provided to reduce the silver ions and form an organic or a water solution of Ag nanoparticles. Water or solvent of this solution can be further removed through a heating, freezing or decompression process, and thus solid content of the solution can be increased. The concentrated solution also can be diluted to obtain a stable dispersion without aggregation.

Abstract: Aqueous, storage-stable emulsions of ?-silyl terminated polymers are useful as adhesives, sealing compounds and coating materials. The ?-silyl terminated polymers correspond to the general formula (I): in which R1 is a linear or branched alkyl or alkoxy group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R2 and R3 independently of one another are linear or branched alkyl groups containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R4 and R6 independently of one another are divalent organic connecting groups, R5 is a hydrophobic divalent polymer group; and R7 is a CH2SiR1(OR2)(OR3) group, in which R1, R2 and R3 have the above meaning or R7 stands for a group that lends the polymer of the general formula (I) the property of self-emulsification in water by forming an oil in water emulsion.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a novel stabilizer for preparing a polymer polyol, which is used to prepare polyurethane foam having improved physical properties. The stabilizer is prepared by allowing maleic anhydride to react with a polyether polyol, having an OH functionality of 3-8 and a molecular weight of 3,000-15,000, and then adding ethylene oxide to the reaction solution. Because the molecular weight and functionality of the stabilizer are increased through aging and dimerization, the stabilizer has a high molecular weight of 5,000-30,000, a high OH functionality of 6-10 and a viscosity of 3,000-15,000 cps/25° C. A polymer polyol derived from the stabilizer has low viscosity compared to those of prior products and contributes to the improvement in the physical properties of the resulting polyurethane foam.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers in the form of their solid resins by means of free-radically initiated suspension polymerization in aqueous medium of 70% to 90% by weight of vinyl chloride, 10% to 30% by weight of vinyl acetate and, if desired, further comonomers copolymerizable therewith, characterized in that 0.1% to 5% by weight of a vinyl acetate-vinyl chloride copolymer soluble in ethyl acetate is introduced as an initial charge, the amounts in % by weight being based in each case on the total weight of the comonomers.

Abstract: The present invention discloses pharmaceutical composition comprising phosphate binding polymers such as Sevelamer carbonate substantially free of monovalent anion other than bicarbonate anion. Particularly, monovalent anion content is less than about 0.05% (w/w). Disclosed are compositions comprising wet granulated Sevelamer carbonate free of added metal ions and/or added monovalent anion source.

Abstract: The present invention discloses simple process for preparation of salt of polyallylamine polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved process for preparation of Sevelamer hydrochloride having phosphate binding capacity of 4.7 to 6.4 mmol/g. Further, the invention discloses Sevelamer hydrochloride compositions and a novel process for preparation of said compositions comprising high shear non-aqueous granulation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing copolymer dispersions made of alkylene oxides and glycidyl ethers according to formula (I) in which R1 is hydrogen or a C1-C4-alkyl radical, R2 and R4 are an alkyl or aryl radical having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, and R3 is an alkyl or aryl radical having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, which may also contain heteroatoms. A is an alkylene unit having 2 to 6 carbon atoms. In formula (1), x is a number from 0 to 10, y is a number from 0 to 10, n is a number from 0 to 100, k is a number from 1 to 100, R5 is an acid group or hydrogen, and m is a number from 1 to 500, with the proviso that (y+n) must be at least 1.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous pigment preparations containing at least one organic and/or inorganic pigment, as well as dispersing agent that comprises or more structural units of the formula (I) which are bound to a structural unit Y. In formula (I), a represents an integer from 1 to 100, b represents an integer from 0 to 100, c represents an integer from 1 to 100, units a, b, and c can be arranged statistically or in blocks, R2 represents an aliphatic, linear or branched hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, A represents hydrogen or an anionic radical of the formulae —SO3M, —SO2M, —PO3M2, —CH2COOM or (II), and M represents a hydrogen atom, a cation from the group Na+, K+, NH4+, ethanolammonium, diethanolammonium or triethanolammonium, or a secondary, tertiary or quaternary, alkyl-substituted ammonium ion that is substituted with alkyl groups, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of polyether alcohols by reacting at least one alkylene oxide with at least one unsaturated starter having at least one active hydrogen atom per molecule under basic catalysis, that the alkoxylation is carried out in at least two stages, in stage (I) the alkoxylation of the starter or starters being carried out with not more than 10 mol of alkylene oxide per mole of starter with a catalyst concentration of not more than 0.0085 mol of basic catalyst per mole and in stage (II) and the optionally following stages, the alkoxylated starter or starters from stage (I) being reacted with further alkylene oxide at a catalyst concentration of at least 0.01 mol of basic catalyst per mole of starter.

Abstract: Process for production of post-crosslinkable thermoplastic resins by bulk-polymerizing a polymerizable composition (A) comprising (I) a monomer fluid containing a cyclic olefin (?) having two or more metathetical ring-opening reaction sites in the molecule in an amount 10 wt % or above based on the total amount of the monomers or a monomer fluid containing a norbornene monomer and a crosslinking agent, (II) a metathetical polymerization catalyst, and (III) a chain transfer agent; thermoplastic resins obtained by this process. These thermoplastic resins are free from odor due to residual monomers and are excellent in storage stability. Process for producing crosslinked resins and composite materials which comprises laminating the thermoplastic resin to a substrate and then crosslinking the thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel compositions for treating or preventing upper GI tract disorders and protecting stratified squamous epithelium against injury by a noxious substance. The pharmaceutical composition comprises at least one bile acid sequestrant, alone or in combination with at least one proton pump inhibitor, and optionally one or more agent chosen from antacids, histamine H2-receptor antagonists, -aminobutyricacid-b (GABA-B) agonists, prodrugs of GABA-B agonists, and protease inhibitors.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved process for preparation of Sevelamer hydrochloride having phosphate binding capacity of 4.7 to 6.4 mmol/g. Further, the invention discloses Sevelamer hydrochloride compositions and a novel process for preparation of said compositions comprising high shear non-aqueous granulation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved process for preparation of Sevelamer hydrochloride having phosphate binding capacity of 4.7 to 6.4 mmol/g. Further, the invention discloses Sevelamer hydrochloride compositions and a novel process for preparation of said compositions comprising high shear non-aqueous granulation.

Abstract: In the technical field where a difunctional epoxy resin having increased molecular weight is used to impart flexibility or improving dielectric properties, the present invention has remarkably improved moisture resistance and water resistance when used to produce a cured epoxy resin article. The epoxy resin composition comprises a difunctional epoxy resin (A) having a structure wherein an aromatic hydrocarbon group (a1) having a bonding site in an aromatic nucleus and a hydrocarbon group (a2) having an ether bond or the other hydrocarbon group (a3) are bonded via an acetal bond (a4), and also has a structure wherein a glycidyloxy group is bonded to the aromatic hydrocarbon group (a1); and a curing agent (B) as essential component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydroxy-sulphureous acid, to a method for preparation of the hydroxysulphureous acid and to products based on said hydroxysulphureous acid, to methods for preparation of said products and to use of said products, wherein said hydroxysulphureous acid is used as building blocks for polymer systems, e g aqueous polymer systems such as inks, coatings, and adhesives.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a polymeric polyamine which can be produced by polymerizing polyoxyalkylene-amine and a linker. The linker can be anhydride, carboxylic acid, epoxy, isocyanate or poly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride) copolymers (SMA). The present invention also discloses a method for stabilizing the Ag nanoparticles with polymeric polyamine. The polymeric polyamine serving as a stabilizer or dispersant is mixed with a water solution of silver salt and then a reducer is provided to reduce the silver ions and form an organic or a water solution of Ag nanoparticles. Water or solvent of this solution can be further removed through a heating, freezing or decompression process, and thus solid content of the solution can be increased. The concentrated solution also can be diluted to obtain a stable dispersion without aggregation.

Abstract: Adhesive compositions comprising epoxy resins, including epoxy novalac resin, and at least one reactive multi-functional acrylate. In preferred embodiments, the compositions also include amine-curing agent having at least one a cyclic group. The adhesive compositions according to the present invention are capable of enhancing the bonding strength of the adhesive, particularly at relatively high temperatures, such as at about 80° C.