Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a conductive layer, a thin film transistor and manufacturing methods therefor, an array substrate and a display device, in the field of displays. The conductive layer comprises: a metal layer and an organophosphorus-metal complex covering the metal layer. In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the organophosphorus-metal complex is manufactured on the surface of the metal layer to form the conductive layer. The conductive layer is adopted as an electrode material. In one aspect, the organophosphorus-metal complex has conductivity and can prevent the surface of metal from making contact with oxygen, thereby avoiding metal oxidation under the premise of not affecting the performances of the electrode when serving as a material of the electrode in a TFT. In the other aspect, the organophosphorus-metal complex can increase a binding force between the metal and photoresist and avoids stripping of the photoresist.

Abstract: Organosilica materials, which are a polymer of at least one independent monomer of Formula [Z1OZ2OSiCH2]3 (I), wherein each Z1 and Z2 independently represent a hydrogen atom, a C1-C4 alkyl group or a bond to a silicon atom of another monomer and at least one other trivalent metal oxide monomer are provided herein. Methods of preparing and processes of using the organosilica materials, e.g., for catalysis etc., are also provided herein.

Abstract: A process and composition for the hydrosilylation of an unsaturated compound comprising reacting (a) a silyl hydride with (b) an unsaturated compound in the presence of (c) a platinum compound and (d) a cyclodiene, with the proviso that when the unsaturated compound is a terminal alkyne, the silyl hydride is other than a halosilane. The process and composition optionally comprise an inhibitor (e). The process and composition may be employed to form a variety of hydrosilylation products.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to olefin metathesis. In some embodiments, the present invention provides methods for Z-selective ring-closing metathesis.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to catalysts and processes for the Z-selective formation of internal olefin(s) from terminal olefin(s) via homo-metathesis reactions.

Abstract: A new cage monovinylgermasilsesquioxanes of the general formula 1, in which R1 are the same and represent a C1 to C6 alkyl group or a cyclopentyl or cyclohexyl group or a phenyl group. The invention also relates to the method of synthesis of cage monovinylgermasilsesquioxanes of the general formula 1.

Abstract: Heteroelement siloxane polymers are described. The heteroelement siloxane polymers can have linear structure, cyclic structure, branched structure, and three-dimensional network structure and combinations thereof. The heterosiloxane polymers can be cured using curing chemistry derived from thermoset organosilicon polymers, and gels, coatings, plaques, parts and other useful articles can be prepared.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel, soluble, multi-ligand-substituted metal oxide compounds to form metal oxide films with improved stability as well as compositions made from them and methods of their use. Specifically, the invention pertains to a compounds having the following structure (I): wherein M is a metal and n is 1 to 20, and wherein at least one of R1, R2, R3, and R4 is i) and at least at least one of R1, R2, R3, and R4 is ii), where i) is a silicon bearing organic moiety having at least 2 carbons, and ii) is an organic moiety. The invention also relates to spin-coatable composition of compounds of structure (I) dissolved into a solvent. The present invention further relates to processes using this spin coatable composition to form a coating on a patterned substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of forming an olefin from a first olefin and a second olefin in a metathesis reaction, comprising step (i): (i) reacting the first olefin with the second olefin in the presence of a compound that catalyzes said metathesis reaction such that the molar ratio of said compound to the first or the second olefin is from 1:500 or less, and the conversion of the first or the second olefin to said olefin is at least 50%, characterized in that as compound that catalyzes said metathesis reaction a compound of the following formula is used: wherein M is Mo or W; R1 is aryl, heteroaryl, alkyl, or heteroalkyl; optionally substituted; R2 and R3 can be the same or different and are hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, heteroalkyl, heteroalkenyl, aryl, or heteroaryl; optionally substituted; R5 is alkyl, alkoxy, heteroalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, silylalkyl, silyloxy, optionally substituted; and R4 is a residue R6—X—, wherein X?O and R6 is aryl, optionally substituted; or X?S and R6 is aryl, opt

Abstract: Adjuvant and immunological vaccine compositions comprising modified, cationic metal oxides are disclosed, including methods of making modified, cationic metal oxides and methods of using the modified metal oxides in vaccine formulations and regimens.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new hybrid, organic-inorganic hybrid silicates and metal-silicates characterized by a crystalline structure containing structural units having formula (a), wherein R is an organic group possibly containing one or more element T selected from Group IIIB, IVB, VB and from transition metals. A process starting from cyclic trisilanes for the preparation of said materials, is also described. These materials can be used as molecular sieves, adsorbents, in the field of catalysis, in the field of electronics, in the field of sensors, in the area of nanotechnology.

Abstract: Provided is a method of preparing silica composite particles, including treating silica particles, wherein the treating is for treating the silica particles with a metal compound in which a metal atom binds to an organic group via an oxygen atom, in supercritical carbon dioxide, and the metal atom is selected from a group consisting of Ti, Al, Zr, V, and Mg.

Abstract: A magnetic nanoparticle is provided in the disclosure. The magnetic nanoparticle includes a magnetic nanoparticle; a biocompatible polymer of the following formula (II) covalently coupled to the magnetic nanoparticle, wherein R1 is alkyl, aryl, carboxyl, or amino; n is an integer from 5 to 1000; and m is an integer from 1 to 10.

Abstract: Compositions of nanoparticles functionalized with at least one zwitterionic moiety, methods for making a plurality of nanoparticles, and methods of their use as diagnostic agents are provided. The nanoparticles have characteristics that result in minimal retention of the particles in the body compared to other nanoparticles. The nanoparticle comprising a nanoparticulate transition metal oxide covalently functionalized with a silane-functionalized non-targeting zwitterionic moiety.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an organic-inorganic metal oxide hybrid resin having the following formula: wherein each R1 is independently a substituted or non-substituted C1 to C10 alkyl group; each R2 is independently a substituted or non-substituted C1 to C10 alkyl group or benzyl group; n is a positive integer from 3 to 30; and each Y is independently (MO4/2)l[(MO)(4-a)/2M(OH)a/2]m[MO(4-b)/2M(OZ)b/2]p, wherein M is a metal; l is a positive integer from 10 to 90; m is a positive integer from 2 to 20; p is a positive integer from 4 to 15; a is a positive integer from 1 to 2; b is a positive integer from 1 to 2; and Z is an organosilane group.

Abstract: The present invention provides a trialkoxysilanes having structure I wherein R1 and R2 are independently at each occurrence a C1-C3 alkyl group; R3 is independently at each occurrence a hydrogen or a C1-C3 alkyl group; R4 is a C1-C5 aliphatic radical, a C7-C12 aromatic radical, or a C5-C10 cycloaliphatic group; n is 0, 1, 2 or 3; q is 1, 2 or 3; and X? represents a charge balancing counterion. The trialkoxysilanes are useful for the preparation of nanoparticulate diagnostic imaging agent compositions.

Abstract: A process according to the present invention comprises combining in a reaction mixture at least one metal alkyl compound of formula MRx with at least one silanol compound of formula; forming a film from the reaction mixture; and treating the film with heat and moisture; wherein an amount of the at least one silanol compound present ranges from about one quarter to about three quarters of an amount required to replace all alkyl groups of the at least one metal alkyl compounds with groups derived from the at least one silanol compound; M is, independently at each occurrence, Zn, Cd, Al, Ga, In, Tl, Hg, Pb, Bi or a combination thereof; x is, independently at each occurrence, an integer equal to 2 or 3; z is 0, 1 or 2; R is, independently at each occurrence, alkyl; and R1-R5 is independently H, alkyl, or hydroxyl.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an organic-inorganic metal oxide hybrid resin having the following formula: wherein each R1 is independently a substituted or non-substituted C1 to C10 alkyl group; each R2 is independently a substituted or non-substituted C1 to C10 alkyl group or benzyl group; n is a positive integer from 3 to 30; and each Y is independently (MO4/2)l[(MO)(4-a)/2M(OH)a/2]m[MO(4-b)/2M(OZ)b/2]p, wherein M is a metal; l is a positive integer from 10 to 90; m is a positive integer from 2 to 20; p is a positive integer from 4 to 15; a is a positive integer from 1 to 2; b is a positive integer from 1 to 2; and Z is an organosilane group.

Abstract: Provided is a magnetic-cored dendrimer represented by the following Chemical Formula wherein R represents a functional group represented by the following Chemical Formula (2) or (3):

Abstract: Organometallic compounds of the general formula (I), in which M=Mo, W, are claimed.

Abstract: Disclosed is an organosiloxane composition which can be produced at low cost and is usable for bonding of glasses, metals and resins. The organosiloxane composition can provide a cured product exhibiting excellent heat resistance and cold resistance, while having high strength and high transparency. Specifically disclosed is a polyorganosiloxane composition containing (A) a polyorganosiloxane wherein at least one end of each molecule is modified with a silanol group, and (B) 0.5-4.0 moles of a metal alkoxide per 1 mole of the polyorganosiloxane, wherein the mean molecular weight (Mw) of the polyorganosiloxane according to the mass fraction is not more than 1,000. Also specifically disclosed are a cured product of the composition and a method for producing the composition.

Abstract: A process comprises (a) combining (1) at least one metal cation source, (2) at least one phosphate anion source, (3) at least one organic base comprising at least one organic moiety comprising at least about five carbon atoms, and (4) at least one organosilane comprising at least one organic moiety comprising at least about six carbon atoms; and (b) allowing the metal cation source and the phosphate anion source to react in the presence of the organic base and the organosilane (for example, to form surface-modified metal phosphate nanoparticles).

Abstract: Compounds of formula I may be hydrolyzed to produce metal oxides wherein M is Mg, Al, Ca, Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ga, Ge, As, Y, Zr, Nb, Mo, Tc, Ru, Rh, Pd, Cd, In, Sn, Sb, La, Hf, Ta, W, Re, Os, Ir, Pt, Hg, Tl, Pb, Bi, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu, Th, U, or Pu; X is O1/2 or OR; R is alkyl; R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, and R7 are independently H, alkoxy, C1-C10 alkyl, phenyl or R10, R11, R12, R13, R14, and R15 are independently C1-C10 alkyl or phenyl; n is equal to the value of the oxidation state of M minus q; m and p are independently 0 or an integer from 1 to 5; and q is 0, 1, 2, or 4; with the proviso that when q is 1, X is OR; and when q is 2, X is O1/2, and M is V, Cr, Mn, Fe, As, Nb, Mo, Tc, Ru, Sb, Ta, W, Re, Os, Ir, Pt, Bi, Th, U, or Pu; and when q is 4, X is O1/2, and M is Cr, Mo, W, Ru, Re, Os, U, or Pu.

Abstract: A magnetic nanoparticle is provided in the disclosure. The magnetic nanoparticle includes a magnetic nanoparticle; a biocompatible polymer of the following formula (II) covalently coupled to the magnetic nanoparticle, wherein R1 is alkyl, aryl, carboxyl, or amino; n is an integer from 5 to 1000; and m is an integer from 1 to 10.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ceramic substrate, the surface of which is modified for improving bone cement adhesion.

Abstract: A process for preparing a multi-layer substrate is described herein. In one embodiment, the process provides a multi-layer substrate comprising a first layer and a second layer where the process comprises the steps of providing the first layer comprising a barrier area and a copper area; and depositing the second layer comprising copper onto the first layer wherein the depositing provides the second layer comprising a first thickness ranging from about 20 Angstroms to about 2,000 Angstroms onto the barrier area and a second thickness ranging from about 0 Angstroms to about 1,000 Angstroms onto the copper area in the first layer wherein the first thickness is greater than the second thickness.

Abstract: Preparation of semiconductor nanocrystals and their dispersions in solvents and other media is described. The nanocrystals described herein have small (1-10 nm) particle size with minimal aggregation and can be synthesized with high yield. The capping agents on the as-synthesized nanocrystals as well as nanocrystals which have undergone cap exchange reactions result in the formation of stable suspensions in polar and nonpolar solvents which may then result in the formation of high quality nanocomposite films.

Abstract: Disclosed are a supported hybrid chromium-based catalyst comprising a porous inorganic support, at least one inorganic oxide Cr active site (A), and at least one organic Cr active site (B), wherein the at least one inorganic oxide Cr active site (A) and the at least one organic Cr active site (B) are both supported on the porous inorganic support, processes for producing the supported hybrid chromium-based catalyst and processes for producing ethylene homopolymers and/or ethylene copolymers using the catalysts of the present disclosure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new hybrid, organic-inorganic hybrid silicates and metal-silicates characterized by a crystalline structure containing structural units having formula (a), wherein R is an organic group possibly containing one or more element T selected from Group IIIB, IVB, VB and from transition metals. A process starting from cyclic trisilanes for the preparation of said materials, is also described. These materials can be used as molecular sieves, adsorbents, in the field of catalysis, in the field of electronics, in the field of sensors, in the area of nanotechnology.

Abstract: Disclosed is an organic-inorganic composite material obtained by chemically modifying a microorganism-derived ceramic material with an organic group, and a process for producing the organic-inorganic composite material. The process is characterized by reacting a microorganism-derived ceramic material with at least one compound selected from the group consisting of silane coupling agents represented by formula (1), silane coupling agents represented by formula (2), and titanate coupling agents represented by formula (3). The organic-inorganic complex can be used in applications for immobilized catalysts and immobilized enzyme catalysts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the modification of metal hydroxide and/or metal oxide surfaces of an inorganic matrix with an organometallic reagent for obtaining an organic functionalized matrix suitable for filtration processes. The method involves the direct covalent binding of organic functional groups by allowing a pre-treated matrix to react with organometallic reagents in the present of a suitable solvent. The present invention further relates to an organic functionalized matrix obtainable or obtained by carrying out a method according to the invention. The invention also provides various uses of a surface-modified matrices as described herein in various industrial applications, including for instance in filtration and/or adsorption and/or separation processes, or as support, e.g. for catalyst systems or for enzyme systems.

Abstract: The present invention provides germania-silica-based sol-gel monoliths that form the solid-phase material for extraction, isolation, preconcentration, and separation of analytes. In one embodiment, the germania-silica-based sol-gel monolith can be used to coat surfaces of the inner walls of extraction and chromatographic columns. In a preferred embodiment, the sol-gel germania-silica monolith of the present invention is formed from hydrolysis and polycondensation of precursors comprising tetraethoxygermane, tetramethoxysilane, and polyethylene glycol. Also provided are methods of preparing the germania-silica-based sol-gel monolith of the present invention.

Abstract: Disclosed is an organosiloxane composition which can be produced at low cost and is usable for bonding of glasses, metals and resins. The organosiloxane composition can provide a cured product exhibiting excellent heat resistance and cold resistance, while having high strength and high transparency. Specifically disclosed is a polyorganosiloxane composition containing (A) a polyorganosiloxane wherein at least one end of each molecule is modified with a silanol group, and (B) 0.5-4.0 moles of a metal alkoxide per 1 mole of the polyorganosiloxane, wherein the mean molecular weight (Mw) of the polyorganosiloxane according to the mass fraction is not more than 1,000. Also specifically disclosed are a cured product of the composition and a method for producing the composition.

Abstract: The subjects of the invention are new heterogenized rhodium complexes, the methods of their synthesis and their application as catalysts for synthesis of organosilicon compounds by hydrosilylation. The subject of the invention are new siloxide rhodium(I) complexes immobilised on the silica surface, of the general formula 1. [(?SiO)(L)Rh(diene)] The second subject of the invention is the method of synthesis of the new rhodium complexes of the general formula 1. The third subject of the invention is the method of obtaining the organosilicon compounds in the reaction of hydrosilylation between the selected alkenes or functionalised alkenes containing the terminal C?C bond and the appropriate compounds containing the Si?H bond selected from silanes, (poly)siloxanes and (poly)carbosiloxanes, in the presence of heterogenized rhodium catalysts, of the general formula 1.

Abstract: A process comprises (a) combining (1) at least one metal cation source, (2) at least one phosphate anion source, (3) at least one organic base comprising at least one organic moiety comprising at least about five carbon atoms, and (4) at least one organosilane comprising at least one organic moiety comprising at least about six carbon atoms; and (b) allowing the metal cation source and the phosphate anion source to react in the presence of the organic base and the organosilane (for example, to form surface-modified metal phosphate nanoparticles).

Abstract: A modified polyaluminosiloxane obtained by treating a polyaluminosiloxane with a silane coupling agent represented by the formula (I): wherein each of R1, R2 and R3 is independently an alkyl group or an alkoxy group; X is a methacryloxy group, a glycidoxy group, an amino group, a vinyl group or a mercapto group, with proviso that at least two of R1, R2 and R3 are alkoxy groups. The photosemiconductor element encapsulating material of the present invention is suitably used for, for example, photosemiconductor devices mounted with blue or white LED elements (backlights for liquid crystal displays, traffic lights, outdoor big displays, advertisement sign boards, and the like).

Abstract: Particles obtainable by the reaction of compounds which can form inorganic nanoparticles with organic molecules which comprise functional groups, and the use of these particles for the finishing of inanimate organic polymers, in particular for stabilization against the effect of UV radiation. Liquid formulations which comprise such particles, and also methods for the preparation of the particles and their liquid formulations. Powders which are obtainable from the abovementioned liquid formulations and also liquid formulations which are obtainable by redispersing the powders. Use of nanoparticles with organic light-absorbing compounds attached to the surfaces thereof for stabilizing polymers against the effect of light, free radicals or heat.

Abstract: The subjects of the invention are new heterogenized rhodium complexes, the methods of their synthesis and their application as catalysts for synthesis of organosilicon compounds by hydrosilylation. The subject of the invention are new siloxide rhodium(I) complexes immobilised on the silica surface, of the general formula 1. [(?SiO)(L)Rh(diene)] The second subject of the invention is the method of synthesis of the new rhodium complexes of the general formula 1. The third subject of the invention is the method of obtaining the organosilicon compounds in the reaction of hydrosilylation between the selected alkenes or functionalised alkenes containing the terminal C?C bond and the appropriate compounds containing the Si?H bond selected from silanes, (poly)siloxanes and (poly)carbosiloxanes, in the presence of heterogenized rhodium catalysts, of the general formula 1.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I may be hydrolyzed to produce metal oxides wherein M is Mg, Al, Ca, Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ga, Ge, As, Y, Zr, Nb, Mo, Tc, Ru, Rh, Pd, Cd, In, Sn, Sb, La, Hf, Ta, W, Re, Os, Ir, Pt, Hg, Tl, Pb, Bi, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu, Th, U, or Pu; X is O1/2 or OR; R is alkyl; R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, and R7 are independently H, alkoxy, C1-C10 alkyl, phenyl or R10, R11, R12, R13, R14 and R15 are independently C1-C10 alkyl or phenyl; n is equal to the the value of the oxidation state of M minus q; m and p are independently 0 or an integer from 1 to 5; and q is 0, 1, 2, or 4; with the proviso that when q is 1, X is OR; and when q is 2, X is O1/2, and M is V, Cr, Mn, Fe, As, Nb, Mo, Tc, Ru, Sb, Ta, W, Re, Os, Ir, Pt, Bi, Th, U, or Pu; and when q is 4, X is O1/2, and M is Cr, Mo, W, Ru, Re, Os, U, or Pu.

Abstract: Fungicidal compounds of formula (I): where X is O or S; RING is phenyl or thienyl; Het is a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring containing one to three heteroatoms, each independently selected from oxygen, nitrogen and sulphur, the ring being substituted by one to four groups R4; R1 is hydrogen, optionally substituted (C1-4)alkyl, formyl, optionally substituted (C1-4)alkylC(?O), optionally substituted (C1-4)alkylC(?O)O, optionally substituted (C1-4)alkoxy(C1-4)alkyl, optionally substituted allyl, optionally substituted propargyl or optionally substituted allenyl; each R2 is, independently, halogen, optionally substituted (C1-4)alkyl, optionally substituted (C1-4)alkoxy or optionally substituted (C1-4)alkoxy(C1-4)alkyl; R3 is (CRaRb)m—Cy—(CRCRd)n—Y; each R4 is, independently, selected from halogen, C1-3 alkyl, C1-3 haloalkyl, C1-3alkoxy(C1-3)alkyl and cyano; Ra, Rb, Rc and Rd are each, independently, hydrogen or optionally substituted (C1-4)alkyl; Cy is an optionally substituted carbocyclic or heterocyclic 3-7

Abstract: An organic-inorganic metal hybrid material and a composition for producing an organic insulator comprising the hybrid material. The hybrid material shows high solubility in organic solvents and monomers, and superior adhesion to substrates. In addition, the hybrid material has a high dielectric constant and a high degree of crosslinking. Based on these advantages, the hybrid material or the composition can be applied to the fabrication of various electronic devices by a wet process.

Abstract: An optical biosensing platform for the real-time detection of the occurrence of a binding event, the optical biosensing platform comprising a nanocrystalline zinc oxide (nano-ZnO) substrate having a surface and being capable of emitting photoluminescence and a surface modifier formed integral with at least a portion of the surface of the nano-ZnO substrate, wherein the surface modifier is capable of binding to a biomolecule and wherein when the surface modifier binds with a biomolecule, a change is induced in the emitted photoluminescent properties of the nano-ZnO substrate, thereby enabling the detection of a binding event.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of olefin polymerization catalysts that are the reaction products of the catalytic reaction of surface hydroxyls of a support with a trialkyl silane to afford hydrogen and the corresponding surface bound alkyl silyl ether and at the same time with a strong Lewis acid which support is converted to a silica bound anion that in a second step is fully converted by reaction with QM2 to the desired catalyst. Catalyst compositions are disclosed herein. Processes disclosed herein include processes for the polymerization of olefinically unsaturated monomers comprising contacting a plurality of one or more of the monomers with the catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention provides an organic-inorganic composite material containing a metal oxide, and a functional organic material located on the metal oxide, wherein the functional organic material and the metal oxide are bound via a silanol bond. An aspect that the silanol bond is formed by reacting a silane coupling agent with the metal oxide, and an aspect that the silane coupling agent has a reactive terminal are preferred. The present invention also provides a display electrode for electrochromic display device and electrode for photoelectric conversion device using the organic-inorganic composite material, an electrochromic display device using the display electrode and a photoelectric conversion device using the electrode.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I may be hydrolyzed to produce metal oxides wherein M is Mg, Al, Ca, Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ga, Ge, As, Y, Zr, Nb, Mo, Tc, Ru, Rh, Pd, Cd, In, Sn, Sb, La, Hf, Ta, W, Re, Os, Ir, Pt, Hg, Tl, Pb, Bi, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu, Th, U, or Pu; X is O1/2 or OR; R is alkyl; R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, and R7 are independently H, alkoxy, C1-C10 alkyl, phenyl or R10, R11, R12, R13, R14 and R15 are independently C1-C10 alkyl or phenyl; n is equal to the the value of the oxidation state of M minus q; m and p are independently 0 or an integer from 1 to 5; and q is 0, 1, 2, or 4; with the proviso that when q is 1, X is OR; and when q is 2, X is O1/2, and M is V, Cr, Mn, Fe, As, Nb, Mo, Tc, Ru, Sb, Ta, W, Re, Os, Ir, Pt, Bi, Th, U, or Pu; and when q is 4, X is O1/2, and M is Cr, Mo, W, Ru, Re, Os, U, or Pu.

Abstract: Ligand synthesis methods for the preparation of ligands having the formula wherein Q is selected from phosphorus, arsenic and antimony; wherein X1, X2 and X3 are carbon anions; and, wherein R15 is selected from —SO3, —SO2N(R18), —CO2, —PO3, —AsO3, —SiO2, —C(CF3)2O; where R18 is selected from a hydrogen, a halogen, a hydrocarbyl group and a substituted hydrocarbyl group, are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of complexing the ligands with late transition metals to form catalyst complexes that catalyze polymerization reactions and/or Heck coupling reactions.

Abstract: A process for preparing a metal oxide having groups of the general formula I —O1+n—SiR12?n—CH2—Y??(I) which involves reacting a solid having OH groups on the surface with silanes of the general formula II RO1+n—SiR12?n—CH2—Y??(II) where Y is a functional group —NRx2, —OC(O)C(R)?CH2, -halo, or —NCO. The reaction takes place rapidly and at reasonable temperatures and avoids production of significant quantities of decomposition products or byproducts, providing a metal oxide with a high proportion of Y functional groups.

Abstract: Metal complexes, containing copper, silver, gold, cobalt, ruthenium, rhodium, platinum, palladium, nickel, osmium, and/or indium, and methods for making and using same are described herein. In certain embodiments, the metal complexes described herein may be used as precursors to deposit metal or metal-containing films on a substrate through, for example, atomic layer deposition or chemical vapor deposition conditions.

Abstract: Manganese(IV) complex salts of formula [LMn(?-O)3MnL]n[XM12O40]m, (I), wherein L is 1,4,7-trimethyl-1,4,7-triazacyclononane, X is P or Si, M is Mo or W, n is 2 or 3, and m is 1 or 2, with the provisos that (i) if X is Si, then n=2 and m=1 and (ii) if X is P, then n=3 and m=2. These compounds are active catalysts in the partial oxidation of various organic compounds with peroxy compounds, e.g., the preparation of ketones from secondary alcohols or the epoxidation of olefins.

Abstract: Copper-containing thin films can be industrially advantageously formed by chemical vapor deposition using as the copper source a divalent copper complex bearing ?-diketonato ligands having silyl ether linkage. A representative example of the divalent copper complex is represented by the formula (I): wherein Z is hydrogen or alkyl; X is a group represented by the formula (I—I), in which Ra is alkylene, and each of Rb, Rc and Rd is alkyl; and Y is an alkyl group or a group represented by the formula (I—I), in which Ra is alkylene, and each of Rb, Rc and Rd is alkyl.