Abstract: A compound having Formula I, Formula II, or Formula III: Ar1 may independently be phenylene, substituted phenylene, naphthylene, or substituted naphthylene. Ar2 is the same or different at each occurrence and is an aryl group. M is the same or different at each occurrence and is a conjugated moiety. T1 and T2 are independently the same or different at each occurrence and are conjugated moieties which are connected in a non-planar configuration; a and e are the same or different at each occurrence and are an integer from 1 to 6; b, c, and d are mole fractions such that b+c+d=1.0, with the proviso that c is not zero, and at least one of b and d is not zero, and when b is zero, M has at least two triarylamine units; and n is an integer greater than 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to organic polymer porous materials, and in particular, to an organic polymer porous material that functions as a reusable insoluble solid catalyst and a method for producing the same. The organic polymer porous material of the present invention is characteristic in that the amount of immobilized bases is high and the specific surface area is large. The object has been achieved by an organic polymer porous material including a polymer (PA) obtained by polymerizing a polymerizable composition (A) containing a compound (a) obtained by reacting a dendrimer (a1) having at least an amino group as a reactive functional group or a polyethyleneimine (a2) having at least an amino group as a reactive functional group with a compound (a3) having a vinyl group and a group that can react with the reactive functional group.

Abstract: Embodiments of this invention are directed to substituted polyaniline nanofibers and methods of synthesizing and using the same. The invention is also directed to polyaniline derivatives that can be synthesized without the need for templates or functional dopants by using an initiator as part of a reaction mixture.

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?),

Abstract: The present disclosure provides novel POZ-2 derivatives, methods for synthesizing POZ-2 derivatives and intermediates useful in such methods. In one embodiment, the POZ-2 derivative comprises two linear POZ chains of the present disclosure linked directly or indirectly to a branching moiety that contains a functional group for linking the POZ-2 derivative to the target molecule. Target molecule-POZ-2 conjugates are also described. In certain embodiment, the POZ-2 derivatives have low polydispersity values and a decreased amount of impurities produced by unwanted side reactions, such as, but not limited to, chain transfer.

Abstract: A non-specific adsorption inhibitor of formula (1), wherein n is a real number of 4 to 2,000, R1 and R2 individually represent a hydrogen atom or a group comprising 1 to 11 amino group(s) or imino group(s), or both, provided that the total number of amino groups and imino groups contained in R1 and R2 is 2 to 11. Non-specific adsorption inhibitor composition, probe-bonded particles.

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

Abstract: The invention relates to low molecular weight polyethylenimines, to vectors for inserting nucleic acids into cells which contain low molecular weight polyethylenimines, and to the preparation and use of the low molecular weight polyethylenimine and the vector. The invention relates to a vector for inserting a nucleic acid into a cell, which vector contains a low molecular weight polyethylenimine (LMW PEI) and a nucleic acid, with the LMW PEI having a molecular weight of less than 50,000 Da.

Abstract: Provided is a bipolar battery current collector that includes a conductive resin layer formed in such a manner as to, when at least part of the conductive resin layer reaches a predetermined temperature, interrupts a flow of electric current through the at least part of the conductive resin layer in a vertical direction thereof. Also provided is a bipolar battery using the current collector. It is possible by the use of the current collector to suppress local heat generation in the bipolar battery and improve the durability of the bipolar battery.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for use as an antifouling agent and a method of decreasing fouling of a surface in a marine environment. The composition is a polymeric matrix, the polymeric matrix comprising subunits of at least one structural monomer and at least one ionic monomer. The ionic monomer comprising a salt, that is an anion that is a conjugate base of an acid having a pKa less than about 9 and at least one cation that is a cationic biocide. One embodiment includes guanidinium counterions that undergo ion exchange to slowly release a biocidal component.

Abstract: Disclosed is a carbamate functional silica, comprising repeating units: wherein R is H or an alkyl group of from 1 to 50 carbon atoms and n is a number from 1 to 100. Also disclosed is a functional silica comprising repeating units: wherein R is an alkyl group of from 1 to 50 carbon atoms, n is from 1 to 100, R1 and R2 may be the same or different and are at least one of a hydrocarbon group comprising from 1 to 100 carbon atoms with the proviso that at least one of R1 and R2 is not hydrogen. In one embodiment, R1 and R2 are hydrogen or the residual of an aminoplast polymer, an alkylating alcohol, or the like. Methods for making the disclosed functional silicas and coating compositions comprising the same are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention has an object to provide an amphoteric polymer having high anti-soil redeposition ability and solubility with surfactants, and a process for producing the same. The amphoteric polymer includes: a structure unit (a) derived from a cationic group-containing monomer (A); and a structure unit (b) derived from a carboxyl group-containing monomer (B). The structure unit (a) is present at a level of 1 to 99% by mass based on 100% by mass of all structure units derived from all monomers in the amphoteric polymer, and the structure unit (b) is present at a level of 1 to 99% by mass based on 100% by mass of all the structure units derived from all the monomers in the amphoteric polymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of polyalkylenepolyamines by catalyzed alcohol amination, in which (i) aliphatic aminoalcohols are reacted with one another or (ii) aliphatic diamines or polyamines are reacted with aliphatic diols or polyols with the elimination of water in the presence of a catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds suitable to use as curing agents for epoxy systems which can be obtained by reacting an amine-functional compound with an ?-? unsaturated acid and/or ester and a mono-functional epoxy compound. The invention further relates to coating compositions comprising these curing agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymers which comprise at least partially cross-linked main chains constructed from repeat units of the general formula I and possibly repeat units of the general formula II and also possibly repeat units comprising five- or six-membered aza aromatics or nitrogen-containing heterocycles. Polymers of this type are used as additive in electroplating baths since these enable a better layer thickness distribution of the electroplated layer.

Abstract: Electrically conductive dispersions of high pH polyaniline/perfluorosulfonic acid or perfluoroalkylene sulfonamide polymers are provided. Also provided are films made with such dispersions having enhanced electrical conductivity. Devices are provided with at least one layer comprised of a film that is baked at a temperature above 100° C. Further provided are processes for making films and layers for devices comprising such films.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for preparing polyanilines by oxidative polymerization of aniline in an aqueous acid medium, comprising at least one synthesis step carried out in the presence of a) a monomer with formula (An) RmRo—C6H3—NHR? in which Ro, Rm and R? independently of each other, represent H or a linear or branched alkyl, alkoxy, alkylcarboxy or alkylsulfonic group, containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms, b) an acid, c) an oxidizing agent and d) a salt, characterized in that the acid is formic acid. The PANI deposited and dried on a support provides films with 80% of crystalline phase, having a strong alignment of ?-? interactions parallel to the surface. The PANI and the films obtained may be used as semiconductors and/or conductors.

Abstract: A polymer compound comprising a constitutional unit represented by the following formula (2) and a constitutional unit represented by the following formula (1), wherein R1 represents an alkyl group or the like, and R2 and R3 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or the like, -Ar1-??(2) wherein Ar1 represents an arylene group or the like. A hydrogen atom in the group represented by Ar1 may be substituted by an alkyl group, aryl group or the like.

Abstract: The inventions relate to antiseptic agents and the method for producing thereof and can be used as a broad-spectrum disinfectant in medicine, veterinary medicine, agriculture etc. The method for producing of biocidal polyguanidine that comprises condensation polymerization of hexamethylenediamine with guanine salt additionally uses hydrazine hydrate during the condensation polymerization process, at the following ratio of components, mass %: hexamethylenediamine 20-55 guanidine salt 25-65 hydrazine hydrate the rest. Biocidal polyguanidine obtained by means of the above-mentioned method, with the following formula: where n—the number of links A in a single unit of the polymer chain, n=1-3; m—the number of links B in a single unit of the polymer chain, m=2-10; z—the number of single units in the polymer chain, z=4-20; Acid—an acid. The inventions allow obtaining a biocidal polyguanidine with high level of broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity.

Abstract: An optionally substituted oligomer or polymer comprising a repeat unit of formula (I); wherein each Ar1 and Ar3 is the same or different and independently represents an optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl; n is at least 1; Ar2 represents an optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl comprising a linking ring to which the two nitrogen atoms are both directly linked; and at least one of Ar2 and either or both of Ar1 is substituted with at least one substituent.

Abstract: Cyanate ester shape memory polymers (SMP). The polymers are preferably formed via reaction of a multifunctional cyanate ester and a mono functional cyanate ester and exist, in one inventive aspect, in the form of a cross-linked thermoset network. Optional catalysts and structural modifiers may be added to the reaction moieties to help control the glass transition temperature of the resulting SMP to greater than 0° C., preferably from about 150° C.-300° C.

Abstract: Compounds having the formulas below. R is an aromatic-containing group. Each M is an alkali metal. Each m is a positive integer. The value of n is a positive integer. The value p is 0 or 1. If p is 0 then n is 1. A thermoset made by curing a composition containing the below phthalonitrile monomers. A method of reacting a diphenyl acetylene compound with an excess of an aromatic diol in the presence of an alkali metal carbonate to form the above oligomer. A method of reacting a phenoxyphthalonitrile with an acetylene compound to form the phthalonitrile monomer below.

Abstract: By modifying existing methods for synthesizing polyaniline, a polyaniline polymer having a new constellation of material properties has been produced. The material properties of the polymeric compositions disclosed herein enhance the use of polyanilines in a wide variety of processes that use such materials, for example processes used in the formation of filtration membranes.

Abstract: A curable mixture which includes at least (a) 10 to 100 percent by weight, in relation to the sum of the components (a) and (b), of at least one bi- or polyfunctional aromatic cyanate or a prepolymer formed from at least one bi- or polyfunctional aromatic cyanate or a mixture formed from the abovementioned cyanates and/or prepolymers; (b) 0 to 90 percent by weight, in relation to the sum of the components (a) and (b), of at least one mono-, bi- or polyfunctional epoxy resin; (c) 0.5 to 30 percent by weight, in relation to the sum of the components (a) and (b), of at least one mono-, bi- or polyfunctional aromatic amine; and (d) 0 to 5 percent by weight, in relation to the sum of the components (a) and (b), of at least one catalyst from the group consisting of transition metal compounds and boron trihalides.

Abstract: A method for the production of a functionalized polytriazole polymer, particularly a poly(1,2,4-triazole)-polymer, includes the steps of (a) mixing a hydrazine salt, particularly hydrazine sulfate, with at least an aromatic and/or heteroaromatic dicarboxylic acid and/or at least a dicarboxylic acid derivate in polyphosphoric acid and if necessary further components for obtaining a solution; (b) heating the solution in a protective gas atmosphere for obtaining polyhydrazides and adding aromatic and/or heteroaromatic primary amines to the solution; and (c) precipitating a polymer. If necessary, neutralization in a basic solution may be carried out.

Abstract: The use of composite foils, comprising barrier layers based on polyvinyl alcohols, as packaging material for polymers susceptible to oxidation, processes for packaging said polymers, and packaging composed of said composite foils for packaging the polymers susceptible to oxidation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing polyhydroxy-urethanes without using a compound having an isocyanate function, and from amino compounds and compounds carrying carbonate functions, in particular cyclic carbonate functions. The invention also relates to a method for preparing aqueous or hydro-organic formulations containing polyhydroxy-urethanes, and to the use of said polyhydroxy-urethanes and of said aqueous or hydro-organic formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a cyclic diamine, comprising the reaction of at least one cyclic alkene with a gas mixture (G) comprising dinitrogen the subsequent conversion of monoxide to give at least one cyclic ketone and then converting the at least one cyclic ketone to a cyclic diamine. The invention also relates to the use of a cyclic diamine with primary and secondary amine functions thus obtained to prepare polyamides and polyurethanes.

Abstract: High-molecular compounds comprising repeating units represented by the general formula (1) or (2) and having number-average molecular weights of 103 to 108 in terms of polystyrene: (1) [wherein Ar1 and Ar2 are each independently a trivalent aromatic hydrocarbon group or a trivalent heterocyclic group; and X1 and X2 are each independently O, S, C(?O), S(?O), SO2, C(R1)(R2), Si(R3)(R4), N(R5), B(R6), P(R7), or P(?O)(R8), with the provisos that X1 and X2 must not be the same and that X1 and Ar2 are bonded respectively to the adjacent carbon atoms constituting the aromatic ring of Ar1, and X2 and Ar1 are bonded respectively to the adjacent carbon atoms constituting the aromatic ring of Ar2] (2) [wherein Ar3 and Ar4 are each independently a trivalent aromatic hydrocarbon group or a trivalent heterocyclic group; and X3 and X4 are each independently N, B, P, C(R9), or Si(R10), with the provisos that X3 and X4 must not be the same and that X3 and Ar4 are bonded respectively to the adjacent carbon atoms constituting t

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a copolymer containing a metal coordination compound that has blue phosphorescence emission with excellent color purity and, furthermore, to provide a copolymer containing a metal coordination compound that has luminescence of various colors from blue to red and a long operating life. The present invention relates to a metal coordination compound-containing copolymer that contains a metal coordination compound monomer unit represented by any one of Formulae (1) to (12): and at least one type of monomer unit selected from the group consisting of a substituted or unsubstituted quinoline monomer unit, a substituted or unsubstituted arylene and/or heteroarylene monomer unit, a substituted or unsubstituted branched monomer unit, and a substituted or unsubstituted conjugated monomer unit.

Abstract: Amphiphilic water-soluble alkoxylated polyalkylenimines of the general formula I in which the variables are each defined as follows: R are identical or different, linear or branched C2-C6-alkylene radicals; B is a branch; E is an alkylenoxy unit of the formula R1 is 1,2-propylene, 1,2-butylene and/or 1,2-isobutylene; R2 is ethylene; R3 is 1,2-propylene; R4 are identical or different radicals: hydrogen; C1-C4-alkyl; x, y, z are each from 2 to 150, where the sum of x+y+z means a number of alkylenimine units which corresponds to an average molecular weight Mw of the polyalkylenimine before the alkoxylation of from 300 to 10 000; m is a rational number from 0 to 2; n is a rational number from 6 to 18; p is a rational number from 3 to 12, where 0.8?n/p?1.0(x+y+z)1/2; and quaternization products thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides epoxy curing agent compositions comprising alkylated aminopropylated methylene-di-(cyclohexylamine) compounds. Amine-epoxy compositions and articles produced from these amine-epoxy compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A non-linear optical device comprising a polymer configured to be photorefractive upon irradiation by a green laser. The polymer comprises a repeating unit including a moiety selected from the group consisting of the structures (M-1), (M-2) and (M-3), as defined herein.

Abstract: An aqueous textile printing composition is provided having superior printing characteristics that can be used with multicolor rotating screen printing machines without causing environmental problems.

Abstract: What is disclosed relates to polymers that resist dissolution in organic solvents, are vasodilators, and are tunable explosives. These polymers also form solvent resistant coatings and solvent resistant fibers as well as bonding materials.

Abstract: A polymerizable composition, comprising a first component comprising a cationic nanoparticle comprising a covalently bonded ammonium group, and a second component comprising an anionic polyether compound is described. Either the first component further comprises an ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable group, the second component further comprises an ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable anion, or both. A method of making an article comprising applying the polymerizable composition to a surface of an article is also described.

Abstract: Polyazacrown polymers based on the azacrown monomer 1,4,7,10,13,16,21,24-octaazabicyclo[8.8.8]hexacosane (“H6Aza222”) are disclosed. Azacrown monomer units are preferably linked with a suitable linking agent, and the resulting polymers are can absorb mercury from a water stream and form a stable complex therewith. Methods of making and using the polyazacrown polymers are also disclosed. The polymers have a high absorption capacity for and selectivity towards mercury, which properties are useful for the remediation of mercury-contaminated water. The polymers can be regenerated by the efficient removal of the absorbed mercury. Further, the absorbed mercury that is liberated from the polyazacrown polymers can be effectively concentrated and captured to prevent its re-release into the environment.

Abstract: A substrate for biochips which has a high probe loading amounts and a uniform immobilization density, and which further has a high detection sensitivity and a high reproducibility by preventing a non-specific adsorption of proteins, when used as a substrate for biochips for immobilizing probes composed of biologically relevant substances such as proteins and nucleic acids, is disclosed. Amino groups can be bound to the surface of the substrate uniformly, at a high density and stably by covalently immobilizing an amino group-containing polymer on the surface of the substrate. The probe immobilization rate is high and immobilizing density was uniform by immobilizing a probe composed of a biologically relevant substance such as a protein or nucleic acid by utilizing the amino groups. Further, detection sensitivity and reproducibility are high by inhibiting non-specific adsorption of proteins.

Abstract: A membrane including a polyarylether having amide functionality. The polyarylether having amide functionality includes units from at least one of structure I or structure II: R1 and R2 are separate groups or are covalently connected to form a cyclic moiety; R1 and R2 are each, independently, hydrogen, C1-20 alkyl, C3-C30 aryl or a substituted C3-30 aryl; R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are each, independently, a nitro group, C1-C12 alkyl, C3-C30 aryl or a combination; Y is hydrogen, C1-20 alkyl or C3-C30 aryl; k is from about 0 to about 10; a, b, c, d, e and f are each, independently, 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4; and m and n are each, independently, 0 or 1.

Abstract: This invention relates to crosslinked amine-containing polymers for binding compounds or ions, and more specifically relates to pharmaceutically acceptable compositions for binding compounds or ions that include crosslinked amine-containing polymers. The pharmaceutically acceptable composition includes, for example, crosslinked polyamine particles, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, having a particle size distribution wherein greater than 10 vol. % of the particles have a particle size greater than 500 ?m.

Abstract: The present invention has its object to provide a curable composition which comprises a reactive silyl group-containing organic polymer, does not contain, as a silanol condensation catalyst, any organotin type curing catalyst currently of concern because of the toxic feature thereof, is excellent in surface curability and depth curability and, further, can provide cured products excellent in adhesiveness; the above object can be achieved by a curable composition which comprises: an organic polymer (A) containing a silicon-containing group capable of crosslinking under siloxane bond formation; and a guanidine compound (B-1), as a silanol condensation catalyst (B), represented by the general formula (1): R1N?C(NR12)2??(1) (wherein one of the five R1s is an aryl group and the other four R1s each independently is a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group in which the carbon atom at position 1 is saturated).

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention is a water soluble chain-extended polyamine product made by a process comprising reacting a multi-arm polyether amine with a bifunctional crosslinker of the formula: X1—R—X2. Another embodiment is a water soluble chain-extended polyamine product made by a process comprising reacting a multi-arm polyether having at least three arms and three electrophilic endgroups with a primary diamine crosslinker of the formula: NH2—R2—NH2, followed by treating of the chain-extended product so as to convert the remaining electrophilic endgroups to amine endgroups. Crosslinking of the chain-extended polyamine products with an oxidized polysaccharide provides useful tissue adhesives with modified elasticity, that provides greater compliance to underlying tissue, and improved stability in aqueous environments.

Abstract: The invention relates to oligomers of cholic acid, cholate derivatives and amino acids called “foldamers” that undergo conformational changes in response to changes in temperature, solvent polarity, small molecules, metal ions, and pH. The foldamers can be used in self-assembling monolayers, or as environmental probes to detect changes in the environment, or as protective agents useful for protecting labile materials from the environment, or as a controlled delivery system for delivering drugs and other useful agents to specific in vivo or in vitro sites.

Abstract: It is intended to provide a conductive polymer dispersion which has an excellent conductivity and is capable of providing a material with high transparency; and a process for producing the same. The process for producing a conductive polymer dispersion comprises a stirring step in which a mixed liquid containing a conductive polymer having a weight-average molecular weight of from 20,000 to 1,000,000 and a solvent is stirred at a shearing rate of 10,000 s?1 or higher using a stirring machine thereby obtaining a conductive polymer dispersion in which the conductive polymer is dispersed in the solvent.

Abstract: Novel 2,7-di(arylamino)-substituted fluorenes that are further substituted at the 9-position with one or more crosslinkable moieties, oligomers or polymers formed by crosslinking of said crosslinkable moieties, methods for their preparation, and use thereof in forming solvent resistant films having use as interlayers in electronic devices, especially electroluminescent devices.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides terminally activated monofunctional POZ derivatives having a range of functional active groups allowing conjugation of the monofunctional POZ derivatives to a variety of target molecules under a wide range of reaction conditions to produce a hydrolytically stable target molecule-POZ conjugate. Furthermore, the present disclosure provides novel methods of synthesis for the disclosed terminally activated monofunctional POZ derivatives and hydrolytically stable target molecule-POZ conjugates created using the disclosed terminally activated monofunctional POZ derivatives.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a polymer compound having a high hole transport capacity, excellent in electrochemical stability, and suitable to film formation according to a wet film formation method. Another object of the invention is to provide an organic electroluminescence element having a high current efficiency, a low drive voltage, and a long derive lifetime. The polymer compound has a crosslinking group bonding to the arylamine moiety in the repeating unit via at least one single bond therebetween.

Abstract: Higher diamondoid derivatives capable of taking part in polymerization reactions are disclosed as well as intermediates to these derivatives, polymers formed from these derivatives and methods for preparing the polymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to condensed aromatic compounds with multiple ring bridging of the general formulae (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5). The invention furthermore relates to the use of the compounds according to the invention in an organic electronic device and to a process for the preparation of the compounds according to the invention. The invention furthermore relates to an electronic device which comprises the compounds according to the invention.

Abstract: A compound having Formula I, Formula II, or Formula III: Ar1 may independently be phenylene, substituted phenylene, naphthylene, or substituted naphthylene. Ar2 is the same or different at each occurrence and is an aryl group. M is the same or different at each occurrence and is a conjugated moiety. T1 and T2 are independently the same or different at each occurrence and are conjugated moieties which are connected in a non-planar configuration; a and e are the same or different at each occurrence and are an integer from 1 to 6; b, c, and d are mole fractions such that b+c+d=1.0, with the proviso that c is not zero, and at least one of b and d is not zero, and when b is zero, M has at least two triarylamine units; and n is an integer greater than 1.