Abstract: The present invention relates to conjugated polymers and dendrimers containing dihydrophenanthrene structural units, to processes for the preparation thereof, to the use thereof in electronic components, in particular in polymeric organic light-emitting diodes, to monomers for the preparation thereof, and to components and light-emitting diodes comprising polymers and dendrimers of this type.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing aryl-aryl coupled compounds. The method is continuous, at least two non-miscible phases (M01) and (B01) being optionally first blended in a mixer (020). The reaction is then carried out continuously in a fixed-bed reactor (030) and subsequently an optional online analysis (060) of the products (P01) takes place.

Abstract: A polymer compound comprising a repeating unit of the formula (1), and a repeating unit selected from the group consisting of a repeating unit of the formula (2) and a repeating unit of the formula (3): [wherein, R3 represents an alkyl group, R1 and R2 represent an alkyl group, alkoxy group or the like, a and b represent an integer of 0 to 3. Z represents —O— or —S—.] [wherein, ring A and ring B represent an aromatic hydrocarbon ring, and at least one of ring A and ring B is an aromatic hydrocarbon ring obtained by condensation of two or more benzene rings. Rw and Rx represent a hydrogen atom, alkyl group or the like. Rw and Rx may be mutually connected to form a ring.] [wherein, ring C and ring D represent an aromatic ring, X represents —O—, —S— or the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel antifouling coatings, resin compositions and processes of production thereof. In particular, the present invention relates to coatings and resin compositions comprising stabilized acylated oxy-boranes. The resin composition comprises a polymer having in a pendant side chain or at a terminal end thereof, at least one group represented by formula (I): wherein Z represents wherein R2 and R3 are independently selected from an alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, aralkyl or alkenyl radical optionally substituted, by one or more substituents independently selected from the group comprising alkyl, alkoxyl, aralkyl, alkaryl, aralkyloxyl, alkaryloxyl, aryl, aryloxyl, halogen, amino or amino alkyl radicals; and wherein A: represents a primary to tertiary amine or a nitrogen containing heterocyclic compound which in either case is coordinated with the boron through an N—B bond; characterised in that the composition includes a solvent and the composition is free of n-butanol.

Abstract: A polymer compound comprising at least one of repeating units of the following formula (1) and at least one of repeating units selected from the following formulae (2) and (3). (Ar1 represents an aryl group or monovalent aromatic heterocyclic group, Ar2 represents an arylene group or divalent aromatic heterocyclic group, and Z represents a divalent aromatic group having a condensed ring structure.) (a ring A and a ring B represent an aromatic hydrocarbon ring, at least one of the ring A and the ring B is an aromatic hydrocarbon ring having two or more benzene rings condensed, and Rw and Rx represent each independently a hydrogen atom, alkyl group or the like.) (a ring C and a ring D represent an aromatic ring, Y represents an oxygen atom, sulfur atom or —O—C(RK)2—, and RK represents a hydrogen atom, alkyl group or the like.).

Abstract: A copolymer comprising a repeating unit of the following formula (1) and a repeating unit of the following formula (2): (wherein, a ring A and ring B represent each independently an aromatic ring optionally having a substituent. X is —O—, —S—, —S(?O)—, —S(?O)2—, —Si(R1)2—Si(R1)2—, —Si(R1)2—, —, —B(R1)—, —P(R1)—, —P(?O)(R1)—, —O—C(R1)2— or —N?C(R1)—, and R1 represents a substituent. When there are two or more R1s in the same formula, they may be the same or different.) (wherein, Y is —O—, —S— or —C(?O)—. Ar1 represents an aryl group optionally having a substituent or a monovalent heterocyclic group optionally having a substituent, and there is no substituent connected to atoms of the ring of Ar1, the atoms being adjacent an atom of Ar1 connected to a nitrogen atom in the formula. R3 represents a substituent, and n represents an integer of from 0 to 3. When there are two or more R2s in the formula, they may be the same or different.).

Abstract: The present invention relates to new semiconductive oligomers and polymers, a process for their manufacture and their use in thin film electronic and optical devices, such as organic light emitting diodes (OLED) and photovoltaic devices, eg. solar cells and photodetectors.

Abstract: A polymer compound comprising a repeating unit represented by the following general formula (1): (in the formula, Rf1, Rg1, Rf2, and Rg2 are the same or different, and each represents any one of an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, a phenyl group, a phenyl group substituted by an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and a phenyl group substituted by an alkoxy group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and Rd1 and Re1 are the same or different, and each represents any one of a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and a phenyl group).

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing an aromatic polymer characterized in that an aromatic compound represented by the formula (I) below is polycondensed in the presence of a palladium complex containing a phosphine compound represented by the formula (II) below. (I) (In the formula (I), Ar represents a bifunctional organic group containing an aromatic ring; X represents a halogen atom, a nitro group or a group expressed as —SO3Q (wherein Q is an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group); Y represents an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom or the like; n is 0 or 1; and M represents a hydrogen atom, a —B(OQ1)2 group (wherein Q1 is a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group) or the like.) P(R1)3 (II) (In the formula (II), R1 represents a group represented by the formula (III) below or a group represented by the formula (IV) below, and three R1s may be the same as or different from one another, provided that at least one of R1s is a group represented by the formula (III) below.

Abstract: The invention relates to conjugated polymers containing novel structural units according to formula (1). The inventive materials are characterized by increased efficiency and a longer service life when used in polymer organic light emitting diodes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymers which contain novel structural units of the formula (1). The inventive materials exhibit better solubility and improved efficiency when used in a polymeric organic light-emitting diode.

Abstract: A novel polymer comprising a reaction product obtained by reacting an organosilane compound with a boron compound. The polymer comprises a reaction product obtained by reacting (a) an aminated silane compound represented by the formula R4-n—Si—(OR?)n (wherein R represents an aminated organic group; R? represents methyl, ethyl, or propyl; and n is an integer of 1-3) with (b) at least one boron compound selected from the group consisting of H3BO3 and B2O3, the amount of the ingredient (b) being 0.02 mol or larger per mol of the ingredient (a).

Abstract: A polymeric fluorescent substance exhibiting fluorescence in the solid state, having a polystyrene reduced number-average molecular weight of 1×103 to 1×108, and comprising one or more repeating units of formula (1) and one or more repeating units of formula (8), —Ar1—(CR1?CR2)n—??(1) —Ar2—(CR36?CR37)n—??(8) wherein Ar1 represents a specific arylene or a divalent heterocyclic compound group, and Ar2 represent an arylene or a divalent heterocyclic compound group other than Ar1. By using the polymeric fluorescent substance, a high performance polymer LED can easily be obtained.

Abstract: Polyfluorene polymers and copolymers having substantial amounts (10-100%) of fluorenes coupled at the 2 and 5 positions of fluorene are useful as active layers in OLED devices where triplet energies >2.10 eV are required.

Abstract: Polyfluorene polymers and copolymers having substantial amounts (10-100%) of fluorenes coupled at the 2 and 5 positions of fluorene are useful as active layers in OLED devices where triplet energies >2.10 eV are required.

Abstract: Polyfluorene polymers and copolymers having substantial amounts (10-100%) of fluorenes coupled at the 2 and 5 positions of fluorene are useful as active layers in OLED devices where triplet energies >2.10 eV are required.

Abstract: A main chain-type or side chain-type polymeric compound having a structure wherein at least one metal complex segment having a plurality ligands is introduced into a main chain or a side chain is provided. In the case where the polymeric compound is the main chain-type polymeric compound, the metal complex segment has at least one ligand constituting a polymer main chain of the polymeric compound and having a carbon atom and oxygen atom bonded to a metal atom. On the other hand, in the case where the polymeric compound is the side chain-type polymeric compound, a polymer main chain thereof has a conjugated structure, preferably a conjugated double bond. A ligand for the polymeric compound includes a chain or cyclic ligand, of which a bidentate ligand having an organic cyclic structure is preferred, and the ligand has at least one carbon atom or oxygen atom and is bonded to a center metal atom, preferably iridium, via the carbon atom or oxygen atom.

Abstract: The C—H bond of pendant aromatic groups such as commercial polystyrenes with three types of tacticities (syndiotactic, isotactic, atactic) undergo catalyzed functionalization with boron reagents. A boronic ester group formed on the polymer in the polystyrene was further converted to hydroxy and arene via oxidation and coupling reactions, respectively. These functionalizations proceeded without significantly affecting the molecular weight of starting polymer and the functional concentrations could be easily controlled by changing the ratio of boron reagent to monomer unit.

Abstract: Carrier nanoparticles comprising a polymer containing a polyol coupled to a polymer containing a boronic acid, configured to present the polymer containing a boronic acid to an environment external to the nanoparticle and related compositions, methods and systems.

Abstract: Polymeric nanoaggregate drug-delivery compositions including boron-containing copolymers are described. The drug-delivery compositions may further include a therapeutic agent comprising a nucleic acid, a polynucletide, a peptide, a polypeptide, a protein, a pharmaceutical or any combinations thereof. Methods for making the polymeric nanoaggregate compositions including at least one therapeutic agent (for example, insulin) as well as methods for administration of these compositions to mammals are also set forth. The disclosure also describes compositions and methods for controlled drug delivery. Further, polymeric nanoaggregate boron-containing compositions including insulin and methods for monitoring and regulating blood glucose levels of a mammal are also described. The disclosure also describes methods for treatment and/or control of diabetes mellitus by administering polymeric nanoaggregate boron-containing compositions including insulin to a mammal in need.

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: The present invention relates to electroluminescent polymers which contain structural units of the formula (1) and to the use thereof. The polymers according to the invention exhibit improved efficiency and a longer lifetime, in particular on use in polymeric organic light-emitting diodes.

Abstract: A polymer compound comprising a repeating unit of the following formula (I) and a repeating unit of the following formula (II): [wherein, Ar1 and Ar2 represent an aryl group or monovalent heterocyclic group, R1 and R2 represent an alkyl group, alkoxy group or the like, and a and b represent an integer selected from 0 to 3.] [wherein, R5 represents an alkyl group, R3 and R4 represent an alkyl group, alkoxy group or the like, and c and d represent each independently an integer selected from 0 to 3].

Abstract: A polymer comprising an optionally substituted first repeat unit of formula (1): wherein F is a divalent residue; each G in each occurrence is independently a divalent residue; r is at least 1; each p is independently 0 or 1 and each corresponding q is the other of 0 or 1; and G comprises a heteroatom in the case where n is 1.

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 colour 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: The invention provides a photovoltaic cell comprising a photovoltaic layer comprising a conjugated polymer comprising monomer units of the formula (I) wherein X, A, B, a and b are as defined herein. The invention further provides the use of a conjugated polymer comprising monomer units of formula (I) as a photovoltaic material in a photovoltaic cell.

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

Abstract: Methods for synthesizing aryl polymers, and uses for such polymers, are provided.

Abstract: A spirofluorene-based polymer which contains a spirofluorene structure as a basic unit and which is end-capped with functional moieties substituted by fluorine, and an organic electroluminescent device using an organic layer using the spirofluorene-based polymer. The organic electroluminescent device has improved efficiency, reduced driving voltage, and excellent thermal, optical and electrical stability.

Abstract: Borate salts, a method for the production thereof and methods of their use.

Abstract: A high-molecular compound, characterized by containing a chain consisting of repeating units represented by the general formula (1) and having an average number of repeating units constituting the chain of 3 or above and a ratio of bonds formed between the head and the tail to all the bonds formed between repeating units of 85% or above: (1) wherein Ar1 is a divalent aromatic group whose aromatic ring is an aromatic hydrocarbon ring; R1 is a substituent on Ar1; n is an integer of 0 to 30; when n is 2 or above, plural R1's may be the same or different from each other, when the carbon atoms of a repeating unit of the general formula (1) are numbered as a divalent group according to Nomenclature of Organic Chemistry by IUPAC, between the two carbon atoms having free valencies, the carbon atom with a smaller number is defined as the head and the carbon atom with a larger number is defined as the tail; and no repeating unit of the general formula (1) has a two-fold axis of symmetry intersecting the straight line j

Abstract: A method for production of a conjugated polymer comprising contacting (A) an aromatic monomer having at least two boron-containing functional groups with an aromatic monomer having at least two reactive functional groups or (B) aromatic monomers having at least one boron-containing functional group and at least one reactive functional group with each other, both in an ether solvent in the presence of a palladium catalyst wherein a phosphine compound is coordinated to palladium, cesium carbonate and 1 to 100 moles of water per 1 mole of the boron-containing functional group of the above-mentioned aromatic monomer.

Abstract: Luminescent polymers having sterically twisted arylene repeat units are provided, which are particularly suited as electroluminescent polymers. Monomers necessary for the synthesis of the sterically twisted polyarylene are provided, as are electroluminescent device utilizing these polymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to conjugated polymers and dendrimers containing styryl-triarylamine structural units, to the use thereof in electronic components, in particular in polymeric organic light-emitting diodes, to monomers for the preparation thereof, and to components and light-emitting diodes comprising polymers and dendrimers of this type.

Abstract: A cross-linking system for hydratable polymers for using is formation fracturing applications is disclosed along with methods for using same, where the cross-linking system includes a reaction product of a transition metal alkoxide or alkanolate and a borate or borate generating reagent.

Abstract: The invention provides novel luminescent poly(arylenevinylene) and poly(heteroarylenevinylene) polymers. The polymers of the invention may be prepared as films and such films may be used as an emissive layer in polymeric light emitting devices. In one embodiment, a bulky aryl group is attached at position (2) of at least one phenylene ring of a poly(phenylenevinylene) backbone. In another embodiment, the bulky aryl is attached at position 3 of at least one 5-membered heteroarylene ring of a poly(heteroarylenevinylene) backbone.

Abstract: The C—H bond of pendant aromatic groups such as commercial polystyrenes with three types of tacticities (syndiotactic, isotactic, atactic) undergo catalyzed functionalization with boron reagents. A boronic ester group formed on the polymer in the polystyrene was further converted to hydroxy and arene via oxidation and coupling reactions, respectively. These functionalizations proceeded without significantly affecting the molecular weight of starting polymer and the functional concentrations could be easily controlled by changing the ratio of boron reagent to monomer unit.

Abstract: A polymer compound comprising a repeating unit of the following formula (1) and which is useful as a light emitting material or charge transporting material and excellent in heat resistance, fluorescent intensity and the like: (wherein, ring A and ring B represent each independently an aromatic hydrocarbon ring optionally having a substituent, at least one of ring A and ring B is an aromatic hydrocarbon ring composed of a plurality of condensed benzene rings, Rw and Rx represent each independently a hydrogen atom, alkyl group, alkoxy group or the like, and Rw and Rx may mutually bond to form a ring).

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems for photoenergy up-conversion comprising polymers and sensitisers, where the triplet level of the polymer is lower than the triplet level of the sensitiser. These systems exhibit higher efficiency in up-conversion and are therefore more suitable for use in devices for up-conversion than polymers as used in accordance with the prior art.

Abstract: A method for making a polymer containing a first repeat unit having formula: —Ar—N(R)—Ar(N(R?)—Ar)x— which may be substituted or unsubstituted where x or 0 or 1; each Ar is the same or different and independently is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl or heteroaryl group and R and R? each is hydrogen or a substituent group and a second repeat unit that is the same or different from the first repeat unit and comprises a substituted or unsubstituted, aryl or heteroaryl group.

Abstract: A spirofluorene-type of a blue light-emitting polymer including an indenofluorene repeating unit having a spiroanthracene structure, and an organic electroluminescent display using the polymer. The brightness and efficiency property of the organic electroluminescent display are improved.

Abstract: Novel pentaphenylenes having the following general formula are described; These polymers generally exhibit blue electroluminescence and are useful in electronic devices.

Abstract: Novel pentaphenylene copolymers which are useful in electronic devices are described.

Abstract: A process for preparing a conjugated polymer, which comprises polymerizing in a reaction mixture (a) an aromatic monomer having at least two boron derivative functional groups selected from the group consisting of boronic acid groups, boronic ester groups, and borane groups, and an aromatic monomer having at least two reactive halide functional groups, or (b) an aromatic monomer having one reactive halide functional group and one boron derivative functional group selected from the group consisting of boronic acid groups, boronic ester groups, and borane groups, an amount of a catalyst suitable for catalyzing the polymerization of the aromatic monomers, and a base in an amount sufficient to convert the boron derivative functional groups into boron anionic groups, characterized in that the reaction mixture further comprises a first solvent and a second solvent with which said first solvent is substantially immiscible and an emulsifier in an amount sufficient to form an emulsion of the reaction mixture.

Abstract: Disclosed are polymers comprising one or more phenyl boronate ester, boronamide or boronate thioester groups. The phenyl boronate ester, boronamide and boronate thioester groups are represented by one of the following structural formulas: Ar in Structural Formulas (I) and (II) is substituted or unsubstituted; and each Z is —O—, —NH— or —S— and is independently selected. Pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the polymer are also included. The aryl boronate ester, boronamide or boronate thioester can be cleaved to release the corresponding aryl boronic acid. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the polymers of the present invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent; and methods of treating a subject for obesity with the polymers of the present invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to the preparation of aryl-aryl coupled compounds and materials. These materials play an important role in industry, for example as liquid crystals, pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, to mention just a few application areas. These compounds, in particular, are also of major importance especially in the high-growth area of organic semi-conductors (for example, applications in organic or polymeric light-emitting diodes, organic solar cells, organic ICs).

Abstract: Provided are spirobifluorene compounds which can provide excellent processibility with improved solubility in organic solvents, an electroluminescence (EL) polymer obtained therefrom and an EL element having the same. The EL polymer comprising repeating units of the following formula: wherein R1 and R2 are identical or different and are independently a straight-chain or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 22 carbon atoms or an aryl group substituted by C1-C22 alkyl, and at least one of the R1 and R2 contains one or more atoms selected from the group consisting of O, N, S, Si and Ge.

Abstract: A method for making a polymer containing a first repeat unit having formula: —Ar—N(R)—Ar—(N(R′)—Ar)x— which may be substituted or unsubstituted where x is 0 or 1; each Ar is the same or different and independently is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl or heteroaryl group and R and R′ each is hydrogen or a substituent group and a second repeat unit that is the same or different from the first repeat unit and comprises a substituted or unsubstituted, aryl or heteroaryl group. The polymer is made by Suzuki polymerisation wherein the monomer from which repeat unit (1) is derived comprises one or two reactive boron groups.

Abstract: A polymer has a repeating unit including at least one alkynyl group, at least one borate group, at least one silyl group and/or at least one siloxyl group. The polymer may be prepared by reacting a first compound having at least one alkynyl group and at least one siloxyl group and a second compound selected from boric acid, hydrocarbon borate, hydrocarbon boronic acid, and pyroboric acid. The polymer of the present invention possesses both the processability of an organic polymer and the thermal and oxidative stability of an inorganic polymer.

Abstract: A polymer comprising a first repeat unit comprising ArhX2 wherein Ar?h comprises a substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl group and each X is the same or different and independently comprises a substituted or unsubstituted aryl or heteroaryl group and a second repeat unit that is adjacent to the first repeat unit wherein each X that is part of a main body of the polymer backbone is directly conjugated to the second repeat unit.