Abstract: A polymer compound having a constitutional sequence represented by the following formula (1) as a main chain: —[—(Y)n—Z—]m—??(1) in the formula, Y represents a divalent group, in which two hydrogen atoms are removed from a structure represented by the following formula (Y-1) or (Y-2), Z represents a divalent group, in which two hydrogen atoms are removed from a structure represented by the following formula (Z-1), (Z-2), (Z-3), (Z-4), (Z-5), (Z-6), (Z-7), or (Z-8), m represents an integer of 4 to 10,000, and n represents an integer of 1 to 3, plural Y's, Z's, and n's each may be the same as or different from each other.

Abstract: A method is provided for producing a polyarylene sulfide by reacting a sulfidizing agent with a dihalogenated aromatic compound in an organic polar solvent in the presence of an alkali metal hydroxide, the method includes <Step 1>: carrying out the reaction in such a manner that the polymerization time in a temperature range of 230° C. to less than 245° C. (T1a) is not less than 30 minutes and less than 3.5 hours and that the conversion ratio of the dihalogenated aromatic compound at the end of the step is 70 to 98 mol. % and <Step 2>: carrying out the reaction in such a manner that the polymerization time in a temperature range of 245° C. to less than 280° C. (T2) is not less than 5 minutes and less than 1 hour.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a process for the addition of at least one (per)fluoropolyether peroxide comprising at least one peroxidic moiety and at least one fluoropolyoxyalkene chain (chain Rf) (i.e. a fluorocarbon segment comprising ether linkages in main chain) [peroxide (P)] onto a per(halo)fluorinated aromatic compound [compound (F)], so as to yield an addition compound of said compound (F), said addition compound [compound (A)] comprising at least one perfluorinated non-aromatic cyclic moiety having at least two substituents comprising a chain Rf and, optionally, conjugated or non conjugated double bond(s). Said addition compounds have been notably found useful as additives for (per)fluorinated fluids and lubricants or as base materials for the manufacture of gum and/or graft polymer compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the polymerization of vinyl-containing monomers such as, for example, monomeric vinyl halides, in a reaction mixture, in which process less waste is generated.

Abstract: A composition comprising glycerol and at least one cyclic oligomer of glycerol, a process for obtaining the composition, and its use in the manufacture of dichloropropanol and of derived products such as epichlorohydrin and epoxy resins.

Abstract: An electroluminescent device (20) having a first layer comprising a fluorinated first organic compound with one or more fluorene residues and soluble in a fluorinated solvent, the first layer being adjacent to a second layer having second organic compound that is insoluble in a fluorinated solvent, and methods and materials for making said device.

Abstract: A semiconductive conjugated polymer comprising a first repeat unit comprising general formula I: where Ar1, Ar3, and Ar5 are the same or different and wherein each represents an optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl group; Ar2 and Ar4 are the same or different and each represent a substituted aryl or heteroaryl group; and Ar2 and Ar4 sterically interact with one another so as to cause an increase in the bandgap of the polymer.

Abstract: Composition which may be useful in an organic light emitting diode, the composition having a fluorescent light-emitting polymer with light-emitting repeat units, and a triplet-accepting unit bound to the light-emitting polymer.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a material selected from epoxy resins, glycidyl esters, glycidyl ethers, glycidyl amides, glycidyl imides, epichlorohydrin elastomers, coagulants, wet-strength resins, cationization agents, flame retardants and detergent ingredients by subjecting a product containing epichlorohydrin and trichloropropane to a reaction in order to obtain the material, wherein the product contains a positive amount of trichloropropane in an amount of up to less than 0.01 g of trichloropropane per kg of product.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for the preparation of telechelic polyolefins via polymerization reaction with a terpene initiator.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to mercaptofunctional high ?? EO chromophores and EO polymers, and particularly to mercaptofunctional high ?? EO chromophores and EO polymers useful for making electro-optical devices and systems. Mercaptofunctional high ?? EO chromophores are covalently bonded to poly(imido sulfide) polymers producing high Tg, low optical loss, covalently bonded, high ?? EO chromophore containing polymers. Methods of synthesizing these EO materials using mild polymerization conditions are also described.

Abstract: An oligofluorene compound is represented by the General Formula (1) below wherein in Formula (1) P1 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms; P2 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted 2-naphthyl group; R1 and R2 each represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms; and n represents integer of 2 to 4.

Abstract: Organic compounds and organic electroluminescence devices employing the same are provided. The organic compound has a chemical structure represented as follows: wherein: R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, and R7 are each independently an H, C1-8 alkyl group, C1-8 alkoxy group, C1-8 halo-alkyl group, aryl group, heteroaryl group, cycloalkyl group, hetero-cycloalkyl group, or cycloaliphatic group; Z is independently and R8 and R9 are each independent an aryl group, heteroaryl group, cycloalkyl group, hetero-cycloalkyl, or cycloaliphatic group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymers comprising a repeating unit of the formula (I), and their use in electronic devices. The polymers according to the invention have excellent 5 solubility in organic solvents and excellent film-forming properties. In addition, high charge carrier mobilities and high temperature stability of the emission color are observed, if the polymers according to the invention are used in polymer light emitting diodes (PLEDs).

Abstract: Some embodiments include compositions and/or methods related to optical compensation films. More particularly, some embodiments can include brominated polystyrene compositions, and/or methods for their preparation, suitable for forming optical compensation films. In some embodiments, suitable brominated polystyrene compositions, and/or methods for their preparation, can include aromatic rings having one or more acyl moieties.

Abstract: The present invention is related to palladium complexes having substituted diarylideneacetone ligands and coupling and polymerization processes thereof.

Abstract: New polymeric quaternary ammonium compounds with vicinal hydroxyl groups are disclosed. These compounds are useful as disinfectants in contact lens care compositions and/or as preservatives in ophthalmic compositions. Compositions containing these compounds are also disclosed. These compositions are especially useful for disinfecting/cleaning contact lenses.

Abstract: Disclosed are Binaphthyl-Arylamine Polymers having Formula I: In the Formula: Ar1 is an arylene; Ar2 is an aryl group; Ar3 is an arylene; Binap is a binaphthyl moiety; M is a conjugated moiety; and x, y and z are mole fractions such that x+y+z=1.0, with the proviso that x and y are not zero.

Abstract: Light-emitting composition comprising a host polymer and a light emitting dopant wherein the host polymer comprises conjugating repeat units and non-conjugating repeat units in a backbone of the polymer and wherein: the conjugating repeat units provide at least one conjugation path between repeat units linked thereto; and the non-conjugating repeat units comprise an at least partially saturated ring having at least one ring atom that breaks any conjugation path between repeat units linked to the non-conjugating repeat unit such that a highest occupied molecular orbital level of the polymer is further from vacuum level by at least 0.1 eV and/or a lowest unoccupied molecular orbital level of the polymer is closer to vacuum level by at least 0.1 eV as compared to a polymer in which the non-conjugating repeat units are absent.

Abstract: A device comprising an electroluminescent copolymer comprising a light-emitting repeat unit in the polymer backbone and wherein the repeat unit is conjugatively separate from the polymer backbone.

Abstract: A polymer for use in an opto-electrical device comprising aromatically conjugated repeat units of optionally substituted 9,9-dimethylfluorene.

Abstract: Provided are films made from copolyesters having improved oil repellency as compared to conventional copolyesters. The copolyesters are derived from certain perfluorinated monomers.

Abstract: The invention relates to an acrylic copolymer additive useful as a process aid in highly filled polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) composites. The acrylic additive is especially useful in highly filled PVC flooring tiles, rolled flooring, pipe and siding. The acrylic copolymer additive contains from 50 to 79 weight percent of methyl methacrylate monomer units, and has a Tg of less than 90° C.

Abstract: Disclosed is an oligoaniline compound represented by the formula (1), (2), (3) or (4) below, which exhibits high solubility in a low-polarity solvent. This oligoaniline compound is suitable as a charge-transporting material which enables to realize excellent device characteristics such as low driving voltage when applied to an OLED device. (In the formulae, R1-R20 independently represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxy group, an amino group, a silanol group, a thiol group, a carboxyl group, a sulfonic acid group, a phosphate group, a phosphoric acid ester group, an ester group, a thioester group, an amide group, a nitro group, a monovalent hydrocarbon group, an organoxy group, an organoamino group, an organosilyl group, an organothio group, an acyl group or a sulfonic group; m, n, l and k independently represent an integer respectively satisfying 1?m?20, 1?n?20, 1?l?20 and 1?k?20; and X represents a fluorinated aryl group).

Abstract: Provided is a terminally iodized polyfluoroalkane represented by the general formula: CnF2n+1(CHXCFY)s+p(CF2CF2)t+rI??[I] (in the formula, X and Y are each a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom, wherein when Y is a fluorine atom, X is also a fluorine atom; n is an integer of 1 to 6; s+p is an integer of 1 to 5 and denotes the number of CHXCFY group; and t+r is 0 or an integer of 1 to 6 and denotes the number of tetrafluoroethylene skeleton). The terminally iodized polyfluoroalkane is produced by telomerizing a fluorine-containing olefin CHX?CFY and tetrafluoroethylene, successively, to CnF2n+1I in the presence of a peroxide initiator.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to polyarylene sulfide that may exhibit and maintain excellent properties and a method for preparing the same, wherein the polyarylene sulfide is in the form of pellet of 2 to 10 mm size immediately after melt polymerization, and has residual solvent content of 300 ppm or less, based on the total weight of resin. The polyarylene sulfide may exhibit and maintain excellent properties, particularly it does not generate foam in the product or stain on the surface, has excellent mechanical properties such as tensile strength, and the like, and thus, it may be usefully applied in the industrial field of preparing polyarylene sulfide and manufacturing a molded product using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the improvement of organic electroluminescent devices, in particular blue-emitting devices, by using compounds of the formula (1) as dopants in the emitting layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to partly conjugated spirobifluorene polymers which are linked in the polymer via both spiro molecule halves. The materials according to the invention display a purer emission color and a longer life than materials according to the prior art and are therefore better suited for use in polymeric organic light-emitting diodes.

Abstract: A polymer compound comprising at least one repeating unit selected from the group of repeating units shown by formula (1) or formula (2), wherein Ar1 to Ar4 represent an arylene group etc.; E1, E2, and E3 represent an aryl group (A) having three or more substituents, or a heterocyclic group (B) having one or more substituents, and the total number of substituents and hetero atoms of the heterocyclic ring is three or more; a and b represent 0 or 1, and 0<=a+b<=1, wherein Ar5 to Ar10 and Ar11 represent an arylene group etc.; E4 to E9 represent an aryl group or a monovalent heterocyclic group; l, m and n represent 0 to 2; o and p represent 0 or 1, and l+m+n+o+p is 2 or more.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polymer or physiologically acceptable salt thereof. The polymer comprises a polymerized multifunctional amine monomer. The amine monomer comprises at least two amine groups and at least two acyclic nitrogen atoms that are connected through a —CH2CH2— group, provided that the amine monomer is not ethylenediamine or diethylenetriamine. The disclosed polymers can be used to bind anions in subject in need of such treatment.

Abstract: Methods, compositions and articles of manufacture involving soluble conjugated polymers are provided. The conjugated polymers have a sufficient density of polar substituents to render them soluble in a polar medium, for example water and/or methanol. The conjugated polymer may desirably comprise monomers which alter its conductivity properties. In some embodiments, the inventors have provided cationic conjugated polymers (CCPs) comprising both solubilizing groups and conductive groups, resulting in conductive conjugated polymers soluble in polar media. The different solubility properties of these polymers allow their deposition in solution in multilayer formats with other conjugated polymers. Also provided are articles of manufacture comprising multiple layers of conjugated polymers having differing solubility characteristics. Embodiments of the invention are described further herein.

Abstract: Disclosed are polyesters, particularly poly(trimethylene terephthalate), comprising fluorovinylether functionalized aromatic repeat units, and methods to make the polyester polymers. The polymers are useful for imparting soil resistance to polyesters, particularly in the form of fibers, fabrics, and carpets.

Abstract: A process for the purification of a tetraol PFPE derivative [tetraol (T)] of formula (I): HO—CH2—CH(OH)—CH2—O—CH2—CF2—O—Rf—CF2—CH2O—CH2—CH(OH)—CH2OH, wherein Rf represents a fluoropolyoxyalkene chain (chain Rf), from a mixture (M) of hydroxyl (per)fluoropolyether derivatives, said mixture comprising said tetraol (T) and at least one hydroxyl (per)fluoropolyether [PFPE (OH)] comprising a chain Rf terminated with at least one end group of formula: —CF2CH2OH; —CF2CH2O—CH(OH)—CH2—O—CH2—CH(OH)—CH2OH; said process comprising: step 1: reacting the mixture (M) with ketones and/or aldehydes so as to selectively protect couples of hydroxyl groups on vicinal carbon atoms by forming corresponding cyclic ketal/acetal derivatives, so as to yield a protected mixture (P); step 2: reacting residual hydroxyl groups of the mixture (P) with suitable functionalizing agents enabling substantial volatility modification, so as to obtain a functionalized protected mixture (Pf); step 3: fractional distillation of the mixture (Pf) so a

Abstract: Universal Grignard Metathesis (GRIM) reactions which provide access to conjugated polymers by GRIM methods. A method comprising: providing an unsaturated ring compound comprising at least two halogen ring substituents, providing an organomagnesium reagent comprising an organomagnesium component and a metal activation agent, combining the unsaturated ring compound with the reagent to form a second compound by metal-halogen exchange, wherein the metal activation agent activates the metal-halogen exchange, coupling the second compound to itself in an oligomerization or polymerization reaction. Metal activation agent can be lithium chloride. The process is commercially attractive and can be executed in good yields. Polyfluorenes, polypyrroles, and polythiophenes can be prepared for use in OLED, PLED, photovoltaic, transistor, antistatic coatings, and sensor applications.

Abstract: A compound for an organic EL device as a light-emitting material for use in an organic EL device is provided. The compound includes a polymer molecule containing a light-emitting molecule for determining a luminescent color region of the light-emitting material, and molecules represented by Formulas (1) to (4) as constituent units. (wherein R represents an alkyl group, an aryl group, or an alkylaryl group) (wherein R? represents hydrogen, an alkyl group, or an alkylaryl group).

Abstract: The invention relates to polymers comprising indenofluorene units or derivatives thereof, organic semiconductor (OSC) materials comprising them, their use in electronic or electrooptical devices, and devices comprising said polymers or materials.

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: 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 at least one repeating unit selected from the group of repeating units shown by formula (1) or formula (2), wherein Ar1 to Ar4 represent an arylene group etc.; E1, E2, and E3 represent an aryl group (A) having three or more substituents, or a heterocyclic group (B) having one or more substituents, and the total number of substituents and hetero atoms of the heterocyclic ring is three or more; a and b represent 0 or 1, and 0<=a+b<=1, wherein Ar5 to Ar10 and Ar11 represent an arylene group etc.; E4 to E9 represent an aryl group or a monovalent heterocyclic group; l, m and n represent 0 to 2; o and p represent 0 or 1, and l+m+n+o+p is 2 or more.

Abstract: The present invention relates to triarylamine compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, and electronic devices and applications comprising at least one layer containing at least one of the new compounds. The compounds can be used as monomers to create homopolymers or copolymers.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electrode catalyst layer comprising catalyst particles, an ion exchange resin and a water repellent agent. The water repellent agent contains (A) a fluorine-containing copolymer having a structure unit derived from a polyfluoroalkyl-containing (meth)acrylate and/or (B) a fluorine-containing copolymer having a structural unit represented by derived from a fluorine-containing olefin monomer and a structure unit represented derived from a vinyl ether monomer. The electrode catalyst layer contains 0.1 to 20% by weight of the water repellant agent. The electrode catalyst layer exhibits excellent balance between water retention and drainage in an electrode, good power generation performance under any of low humidity and high humidity conditions, and also excellent durability in power generation.

Abstract: Disclosed is an organic electroluminescent device having high emission luminance, high external quantum efficiency and long lifetime. Also disclosed are a display and an illuminating device.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to compositions, methods, and systems comprising polymers that are fluorous-soluble and/or organize at interfaces between a fluorous phase and a non-fluorous phase. In some embodiments, emulsions or films are provided comprising a polymer. The polymers, emulsions, and films can be used in many applications, including for determining, treating, and/or imaging a condition and/or disease in a subject. The polymer may also be incorporated into various optoelectronic device such as photovoltaic cells, organic light-emitting diodes, organic field effect transistors, or the like. In some embodiments, the polymers comprise pi-conjugated backbones, and in some cases, are highly emissive.

Abstract: To provide a crosslinkable fluorinated aromatic prepolymer which is capable of forming a cured product having a low relative permittivity, high heat resistance, low birefringence and high flexibility, and its uses.

Abstract: A monomer having the general formula: in which R1 is any substitution; R2 is any substitution; R1 and R2 may be linked to form a saturated or unsaturated ring; L represents a reactive leaving group; X and Y each independently represent CR2, O, BR, NR, SiR2, S, S?O, SO2, PR or P?O(R) wherein R in each occurrence is independently selected from H or a substituent; Z represents a single bond or a divalent atom or group, wherein X—Z—Y forms an unconjugated ring or chain, with the proviso that at least one of R1 and R2 is an aryl or heteroaryl group if Z is a single bond.

Abstract: A parylene C polymer that is electrically poled such that it is piezoelectric is presented. Methods for manufacturing the piezoelectric parylene C polymer with an optimal piezoelectric coefficient d33 are also disclosed. Actuators formed with piezoelectric parylene C are disclosed as well as sensor devices that incorporate piezoelectric parylene C using charge integrator circuits in which the integration time is longer than likely adiabatic temperature transients.

Abstract: An electroluminescent polymer comprising light-emissive repeat units and a non-emissive polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon unit with greater than 12 aromatic sp2 hybridized carbon atoms, wherein the non-emissive polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon unit comprises a structural unit having formula I:

Abstract: Provided are: an organic electronic material which can be easily multilayered and that can be used in substrates, such as resin, that cannot be processed at high temperatures; an ink composition containing the same; an organic thin film formed using said organic electronic material or said ink composition; and an organic electronic element and an organic EL element that are formed using said organic thin film and that have a superior luminous efficacy and emission lifespan than conventional elements. Specifically, provided are: an organic electronic material that is characterized by containing an oligomer or a polymer having a structure that branches into three or more directions and has at least one polymerizable substituent; an ink composition containing said organic electronic material; and an organic thin film prepared using the aforementioned organic electronic material. Further, provided are an organic electronic element and an organic electroluminescent element containing said organic thin film.

Abstract: A method for preparing multi-arm poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) chlorides from multi-arm PEG polyols is described. The method comprises a process, wherein the multi-arm PEG polyol is reacted with thionyl chloride to form the multi-arm PEG chloride.

Abstract: Disclosed are polyquaternary ammonium polymers containing polyalkylene oxide groups according to formula (I) wherein [A]x, [B]y and [C]z are poly(alkylene oxides) each independently selected from the group consisting of poly(ethylene oxide), poly(propylene oxide), and poly(butylene oxide); Z is selected from the group consisting of —CH2CH?CHCH2—, —CH2CH2CH2CH2—, —CH2—C?C—CH2—, —CH2CH2—O—CH2CH2—, —CH2—N(CH2CH2)2N—CH2—, —CH2CH(OH)CH(OH)CH2— and —CH2—C6H4—CH2—; R is —(CR1R2)mCR3R4— wherein m is an integer from 0 to 3 and R1, R2, R3 and R4 are independently selected from the group consisting of H, CH3 and CH2CH3; n is an integer from 1 to 30; x is either 0 or an integer from 2 to 20; y is an integer from 2 to 20; z is either 0 or an integer from 2 to 20; R? is a branched or unbranched alkyl group having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms and is optionally substituted by one or two hydroxyl groups; Q1 and Q2 are independently selected from the group consisting of —CH2CH?CHCH2—X, —CH2C?C—CH2—X, —N(R?)2, —N(R?)3, —N(R?)(R?),