Abstract: A method for producing a high-activity solid PMAO composition is provided, involving: (a) heating an aromatic hydrocarbon solution of TMAL and PMAO containing units having formula (I), and precipitating a solid PMAO composition containing PMAO and TMAL; (b) adding an aromatic hydrocarbon solution of TMAL and PMAO containing units represented by formula (I) to a solution containing the solid PMAO composition; and (c) heating the resulting solution, thereby precipitating a solid PMAO composition. In steps (b) and (c), at least 70% of the PMAO and TMAL in terms of aluminum precipitates. The median diameter d2 of the solid PMAO composition produced in (c) is greater than the median diameter d1 of the solid PMAO composition produced in (a). -[(Me)AlO]n—??(I) In formula (I), n represents an integer of 10-50. An olefin polymerization catalyst using the solid PMAO composition and a method for producing an olefin polymer using this catalyst are also described.

Abstract: Described is a method for producing alkenyl halosilanes by reacting alkenyl halide selected from the group comprising vinyl halide, vinylidene halide, and allyl halide with halosilane selected from the group comprising monohalosilane, dihalosilane, and trihalosilane in the gas phase in a reactor comprising a reaction tube (1) that has an inlet (2) at one end and an outlet (3) at the other end, said reactor further comprising an annular-gap nozzle (4) that is mounted on the inlet (2), extends into the reaction tube (1), and has a central supply duct (5) for one reactant (7) and a supply duct (6), which surrounds the central supply duct (5), for the other reactant (8). In order to carry out said method, alkenyl halide is injected into the reaction tube (1) through the central supply duct (5), halosilane is injected thereinto through the surrounding supply duct (6), and both substances flow through the reaction tube (1) in the direction of the outlet (3).

Abstract: The invention generally relates to chain shuttling agents (CSAs), a process of preparing the CSAs, a composition comprising a CSA and a catalyst, a process of preparing the composition, a processes of preparing polyolefins, end functional polyolefins, and telechelic polyolefins with the composition, and the polyolefins, end functional polyolefins, and telechelic polyolefins prepared by the processes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an absorbent and a passivation layer for an optical element comprising the same, and more specifically to an absorbent that can be applied to a flexible substrate while blocking the inflow of water, and also not blocking light, and a passivation layer for the optical element comprising the same. Also the present invention relates to an absorbent that can maintain a light-emitting property for a long period of time by minimizing damage to the optical element by using the compound synthesized using a non-polar solvent, and the passivation layer for the optical element comprising the same.

Abstract: Compositions useful for activating catalysts for olefin polymerization, and methods for making same, are provided. Such compositions can be derived from at least: an organoaluminum compound, a carrier, an oxygen source, and, optionally, a Lewis base.

Abstract: A compound of formula M(AlH3OR1)y, wherein R1 is phenyl substituted by at least one of: (i) an alkoxy group having from one to six carbon atoms; and (ii) an alkyl group having from three to twelve carbon atoms; wherein M is an alkali metal, Be or Mg; and y is one or two.

Abstract: Provided is an aluminum oxycarbide composition production method capable of increasing a yield of Al4O4C while reducing a content rate of Al4C3 and achieving high productivity, and an aluminum oxycarbide composition. The method comprises: preparing a blend substantially consisting of a carbon-raw material having a mean particle diameter of 0.5 mm or less and an alumina-raw material having a mean particle diameter of 350 ?m or less, wherein a mole ratio of the carbon-raw material to the alumina-raw material (C/Al2O3) is in a range of 0.8 to 2.0; homogeneously mixing the blend to allow a variation in C component to fall within ±10%; and melting the obtained mixture in an arc furnace at 1850° C. or more.

Abstract: Disclosed are: a solid polymethylaluminoxane composition which does not utilize silica or the like, has the form of relatively fine particles, has more uniform particle sizes, and exhibits a high polymerization activity when used in the preparation of an olefin polymer; a process for producing the solid polymethylaluminoxane composition; a polymerization catalyst; and a process for producing an olefin polymer.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to chain shuttling agents (CSAs), a process of preparing the CSAs, a composition comprising a CSA and a catalyst, a process of preparing the composition, a processes of preparing polyolefins, end functional polyolefins, and telechelic polyolefins with the composition, and the polyolefins, end functional polyolefins, and telechelic polyolefins prepared by the processes.

Abstract: Methods for making self-healing polymer and gel compositions with crosslinks comprising coordinate bonds between monomer subunits and metals are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an absorbent and a passivation layer for an optical element comprising the same, and more specifically to an absorbent that can be applied to a flexible substrate while blocking the inflow of water, and also not blocking light, and a passivation layer for the optical element comprising the same. Also the present invention relates to an absorbent that can maintain a light-emitting property for a long period of time by minimizing damage to the optical element by using the compound synthesized using a non-polar solvent, and the passivation layer for the optical element comprising the same.

Abstract: Compositions useful for activating catalysts for olefin polymerization, and methods for making same, are provided. Such compositions can be derived from at least: an organoaluminum compound, a carrier, an oxygen source, and, optionally, a Lewis base.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to chain shuttling agents (CSAs), a process of preparing the CSAs, a composition comprising a CSA and a catalyst, a process of preparing the composition, a processes of preparing polyolefins, end functional polyolefins, and telechelic polyolefins with the composition, and the polyolefins, end functional polyolefins, and telechelic polyolefins prepared by the processes.

Abstract: This invention relates to an absorbent and a passivaton layer for an optical element including the same, which may suppress infiltration of moisture without blocking light, may be applied to flexible substrates and may prevent deterioration of optical elements thus maintaining emission properties during extended use.

Abstract: The invention relates to coated particles comprising a core material and a shell and wherein said core material is an organic compound and wherein said shell comprises a layered double hydroxide comprising a hydroxide or an organic anion as charge-balancing anion.

Abstract: Provided is an aluminum oxycarbide composition production method capable of increasing a yield of Al4O4C while reducing a content rate of Al4C3 and achieving high productivity, and an aluminum oxycarbide composition. The method comprises: preparing a blend substantially consisting of a carbon-raw material having a mean particle diameter of 0.5 mm or less and an alumina-raw material having a mean particle diameter of 350 ?m or less, wherein a mole ratio of the carbon-raw material to the alumina-raw material (C/Al2O3) is in a range of 0.8 to 2.0; homogeneously mixing the blend to allow a variation in C component to fall within ±10%; and melting the obtained mixture in an arc furnace at 1850° C. or more.

Abstract: A compound of formula M(AlH3OR1)y, wherein R1 is phenyl substituted by at least one of: (i) an alkoxy group having from one to six carbon atoms; and (ii) an alkyl group having from three to twelve carbon atoms; wherein M is an alkali metal, Be or Mg; and y is one or two.

Abstract: The invention relates to coated particles comprising a core material and a shell and wherein said core material is an organic compound and wherein said shell comprises a layered double hydroxide comprising a hydroxide or an organic anion as charge-balancing anion.

Abstract: The invention relates to catalyst compositions including at least one catalyst compound and at least one continuity additive such as poly-oxo-metal carboxylate compound and their use in the polymerization of olefins.

Abstract: A polymethylaluminoxane preparation exhibiting excellent storage stability with a high yield is provided. A polymethylaluminoxane preparation is formed by thermal decomposition of an alkylaluminum compound having an aluminum-oxygen-carbon bond, the alkylaluminum compound being formed by a reaction between trimethylaluminum and an oxygen-containing organic compound.

Abstract: A composition useful for activating catalysts for olefin polymerization Is provided. The composition is derived from at least: carrier; treated organoaluminoxy compound: and ionic compound having at feast one active proton.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to chain shuttling agents (CSAs), a process of preparing the CSAs, a composition comprising a CSA and a catalyst, a process of preparing the composition, a processes of preparing polyolefins, end functional polyolefins, and telechelic polyolefins with the composition, and the polyolefins, end functional polyolefins, and telechelic polyolefins prepared by the processes.

Abstract: A water-capturing or drying agent placed in a hermetically sealed field light emission device for maintaining stable light emission of the light emission device not susceptible to moisture and oxygen for long period of time. The drying agent comprises a compound of polymer formed by bonding M constituting a plurality of organometallic compounds wherein M is a trivalent metal atom with an oxygen molecule. The drying agent is placed in the hermetically sealed container, thereby protecting the field light emission device from being adversely affected by damage from trace amounts of moisture permeating from outside the hermetically sealed container and/or adhered to the inner surface thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are modified inorganic particles and methods of preparing the same. The modified inorganic particle comprises an inorganic particle with hydroxyl groups, and a surface modifier coupled to the inorganic particle via a urethane linkage, wherein the surface modifier has an ethylenically unsaturated end group. The method comprises providing an inorganic particle with hydroxyl groups; providing a surface modifier with an isocyanate group at one end and an ethylenically unsaturated group at the other end; and mixing the inorganic particle with the surface modifier for reaction such that the surface modifier is coupled to the inorganic particle.

Abstract: Disclosed are modified inorganic particles and methods of preparing the same. The modified inorganic particle comprises an inorganic particle with hydroxyl groups, and a surface modifier coupled to the inorganic particle via a urethane linkage, wherein the surface modifier has an ethylenically unsaturated end group. The method comprises providing an inorganic particle with hydroxyl groups; providing a surface modifier with an isocyanate group at one end and an ethylenically unsaturated group at the other end; and mixing the inorganic particle with the surface modifier for reaction such that the surface modifier is coupled to the inorganic particle.

Abstract: A carboxyl group-containing diene-based rubber latex composition comprising (a) a carboxyl group-containing diene-based rubber latex and one or more compounds selected from the following (b) to (e): (b) an organometallic crosslinking agent containing two or more hydroxyl groups each bonded to a metal atom; (c) a cationic property-deactivated, modified polyamine-based resin, a cationic property-deactivated polyamide-epichlorohydrin resin, a cationic property-deactivated polyamine-epichlorohydrin resin, a cationic property-deactivated amine group- or quaternary ammonium base-containing polyvinyl alcohol, a cationic property-deactivated amine group- or quaternary ammonium base-containing polyacrylamide, a cationic property-deactivated amine group- or quaternary ammonium base-containing carbohydrate, or a polyacrylamide, polyvinyl alcohol, or carbohydrate into which a crosslinkable functional group is introduced; (d) an anionic or nonionic polyvinyl alcohol, anionic or nonionic polyacrylamide, or anionic or non

Abstract: A dip-forming composition, comprising: a carboxyl group-containing diene-based rubber latex; and one or more compounds selected from the following (a) to (e): (a) an organometallic crosslinking agent containing two or more hydroxyl groups each bonded to a metal atom; (b) a cationic property-deactivated modified polyamine-based resin, a cationic property-deactivated polyamide-epichlorohydrin resin, a cationic property-deactivated polyamine-epichlorohydrin resin, a cationic property-deactivated amine group- or quaternary ammonium base-containing polyvinyl alcohol, a cationic property-deactivated amine group- or quaternary ammonium base-containing polyacrylamide, a cationic property-deactivated amine group- or quaternary ammonium base-containing carbohydrate, or a polyacrylamide, polyvinyl alcohol, or carbohydrate into which a crosslinkable functional group is introduced; (c) an anionic or nonionic polyvinyl alcohol, anionic or nonionic polyacrylamide, or anionic or nonionic carbohydrate to which a water res

Abstract: A process for the preparation of thin films of an organic-inorganic nature comprising growing with a gas phase deposition technique preferable the ALCVD (atomic layer chemical vapour deposition) technique. As an example, trimethylaluminium (TMA), hydroquinone (Hq) and phloroglucinol (PhI) have been used as precursors to fabricate thin films of aluminium benzene oxides constructing a hybrid type film. Further thin films with a hybrid nature are described. These films can be used as an optical material, a pressure sensor, a gas sensor, temperature sensor, magnetic field sensor, electric field sensor, a piezoelectric material, a magnetic material, a semiconductor material and as an electric insulating material.

Abstract: Novel haloaluminoxane compositions have been formed. The halogen is fluorine, chlorine, and/or bromine, and the amount of halogen atoms present in said composition is in the range of about 0.5 mole % to about 15 mole % relative to aluminum atoms. Processes for producing haloaluminoxane compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Surface-modified nanoparticles of boehmite, and methods for preparing the same. Aluminum oxyhydroxide nanoparticles are surface modified by reaction with selected amounts of organic acids. In particular, the nanoparticle surface is modified by reactions with two or more different carboxylic acids, at least one of which is an organic carboxylic acid. The product is a surface modified boehmite nanoparticle that has an inorganic aluminum oxyhydroxide core, or part aluminum oxyhydroxide core and a surface-bonded organic shell. Organic carboxylic acids of this invention contain at least one carboxylic acid group and one carbon-hydrogen bond. One embodiment of this invention provides boehmite nanoparticles that have been surface modified with two or more acids one of which additional carries at least one reactive functional group.

Abstract: Novel haloaluminoxane compositions have been formed. The halogen is fluorine, chlorine, and/or bromine, and the amount of halogen atoms present in said composition is in the range of about 0.5 mole % to about 15 mole % relative to aluminum atoms.

Abstract: A catalyst system for the polymerization of olefins comprising the product obtained by contacting: (A) a metallocene complex; (B) an organometallic aluminium compound of formula (II): Al[CH2—C(Ar)R4R5]xHy??(II) wherein Ar is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having from 6 to 20 carbon atoms; R4 is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, C1–C10 alkyl, C6–C20 aryl, C7–C20 arylalkyl or C7–C20 alkylaryl; R5 is hydrogen or a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, C1–C10 alkyl, C6–C20 aryl, C7–C20 arylalkyl or C7–C13 alkylaryl group; x=2 or 3; y=3-x; and water; the molar ratio (B)/(C) being between 1:1 and 100:1. These catalysts show an improved activity with respect to known catalysts, wherein different aluminium compounds are used.

Abstract: A carboxy-modified aluminum-based catalyst composition is of the general formula P(O)(OAlR?R?)3 or RP(O)(OAlR?R?)2 wherein O represents oxygen, P represents pentavalent phosphorous, Al represents aluminum, R comprises hydrogen, an alkyl group, or an aryl group, and R? and R? independently comprise a halide, an alkyl group, a haloalkyl group, an alkoxy group, an aryl group, an aryloxy group, or a carboxy group, so long as at least one of R? and R? is a carboxy group. The carboxy-modified aluminum-based catalyst composition is, generally, the reaction product of phosphoric acid or a pentavalent phosphonic acid, a tri-substituted aluminum compound, and a carboxylic acid.

Abstract: A method for forming carboxylate-alumoxane nanoparticles comprises subjecting a mixture comprising boehmite and carboxylic acid to mechanical shear. The method can be carried out at a temperature above ambient and preferably a temperature greater than 80° C., and can be carried out in the absence of a liquid phase.

Abstract: The invention relates to chemical products which are suited for use as co-catalysts and which can be obtained by reacting a compound of formula (I), M1R1R2(R3)m with a compound of formula (II), (R4X)q-(G)*(M2R5R6)g. In formula (I), R1, R2 and R3 are the same or different and represent a hydrogen atom, C1–C20 alkyl, C1–C20 alkyl halide, C6–C20 aryl, C6–C20 aryl halide, C7–C40 arylalkyl, C7–C40 arylalkyl halide, C7–C40 alkylaryl or C7–C40 alkylaryl halide; M1 represents an element of the second or third main group of the periodic table of elements, and; m equals 0 or 1, whereby m is equal to 1 when M1 represents an element of the third main group, and m is equal to 0 when M1 represents an element of the second main group.

Abstract: A water-capturing agent capable of inhibiting the generation and growth of a darkspot and an organic EL device including the water-capturing agent are provided. The organic EL device uses the water-capturing agent comprising a compound illustrated by the chemical structural formula (1); wherein R and R? are independently a substituent selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group, aryl group, cycloalkyl group, alkoxy group, acyl group and heterocyclic group having an unsaturated bond and one or more of a hydrogen atom and a carbon atom, or a substituent formed by substituting at least one of a hydrogen atom of said group with a halogen atom, and a central atom M is a metal having coordination number of six.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a complex having the formula (I) wherein M is selected from Sn(II), Sn(IV), Al(III) and Mg(II); each of R1 and R2 is independently hydrocarbyl; R3 is H or hydrocarbyl; and X is a linker group. A further aspect of the invention relates to the use of said complex as a polymerisation initiator, particularly in the polymerisation of lactides.

Abstract: A new class of releasable corrosion inhibiting materials for protective coatings, methods of making the same, methods of using the same, and coatings containing the same are provided. The materials comprise one or more corrosion inhibitors that are chemically anchored to the surface of a particle having an aluminum oxyhydroxide surface through a carboxylate bond. The carboxylate/aluminum-oxyhydroxide-surface bond breaks under corrosion-causing conditions (for example the presence of high levels of hydroxide ions generated by the cathodic oxygen reduction reaction on metals such as iron and aluminum) thereby allowing the corrosion inhibitors to detach from the particle surface when corrosion is present.

Abstract: A modified aluminum oxy compound (A) obtained by reacting an aluminum oxy compound (a), water (b) and a compound having a hydroxyl group (c); a polymerization catalyst component comprising the modified aluminum oxy compound; a polymerization catalyst obtained by contacting said modified aluminum oxy compound (A), a transition metal compound (B) and optionally an organoaluminum compound (C) and a specified boron compound; and a process for producing an olefin polymer or an alkenyl aromatic hydrocarbon polymer with the polymerization catalyst.

Abstract: Provided are an aluminium-oxy compound obtained through reaction of an organoaluminium compound with water, which is soluble in hydrocarbon solvents and in which the amount of the organoaluminium compound remaining is at most 10% by weight; a carrier comprising the aluminium-oxy compound and an inorganic compound; and a catalyst component for olefin polymerization comprising the carrier and a transition metal compound. The catalyst component for olefin polymer production comprises the aluminium-oxy compound and gives polyolefins with good polymer morphology.

Abstract: Gelatinous compositions of matter which are useful as polymerization catalyst components and are highly stable in terms of OH-decay rate, as well as similarly stable solid compositions of matter formed from such gelatinous compositions, are described. The gelatinous and solid compositions are formed from hydroxyaluminoxane. Also disclosed is a process comprising converting a hydroxyaluminoxane into a gelatinous composition of matter, whereby the rate of OH-decay for the composition is reduced as compared to that of the hydroxyaluminoxane. Olefin polymerization processes and catalysts formed from these novel compositions of matter also are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a catalyst component for the polymerization of olefins, which is a compound having the following structure: wherein R1 is a hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 10 carbon atoms or a halogen-containing hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and R2s are each a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a siloxy group, a lower-alkyl-substituted siloxy group or a hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or which is a reaction product of the following sub-components (i) and (ii): sub-component (i) which is a compound having the formula R1—B—(OH)2 in which R1 is a hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 10 carbon atoms or a halogen-containing hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and sub-component (ii) which is an organoaluminum compound.

Abstract: The methylaluminoxane composition (MAOC) is a solid at 25° C. that has a total aluminum content of about 39 to 47 wt %. The MAOC is either free of aluminum as trimethylaluminum (TMA) or if TMA is present, not more than about 30 mole % of the total aluminum in the MAOC is TMA. In the solid state the MAOC contains no more than about 2000 ppm (wt/wt) of aromatic hydrocarbon. The cryoscopic number average molecular weight of MAOC as determined in benzene is at least about 1000 amu, and the MAO has sufficient solubility in n-heptane at 25° C. to provide a solution containing 4 to as high as 7.5 wt % or more of dissolved aluminum. By vacuum distilling a solution of ordinary MAO in aromatic hydrocarbon long enough under proper conditions, MOAC is formed.

Abstract: Compounds and compositions comprising specific metal salts of hexahydrophthalic acid (HHPA) in order to provide highly desirable properties within thermoplastic articles are provided. The inventive HHPA derivatives are useful as nucleating and/or clarifying agents for such thermoplastics, are practical and easy to handle. Such compounds provide excellent crystallization temperatures, stiffness, and acid scavenger compatibility within target polyolefins. Also, such compounds exhibit very low hygroscopicity and therefore excellent shelf stability as powdered or granular formulations. Thermoplastic additive compositions and methods of producing polymers with such compounds are also contemplated within this invention.

Abstract: Gelatinous compositions of matter which are useful as polymerization catalyst components and are highly stable in terms of OH-decay rate, as well as similarly stable solid compositions of matter formed from such gelatinous compositions, are described. The gelatinous and solid compositions are formed from hydroxyaluminoxane. Also disclosed is a process comprising converting a hydroxyaluminoxane into a gelatinous composition of matter, whereby the rate of OH-decay for the composition is reduced as compared to that of the hydroxyaluminoxane. Olefin polymerization processes and catalysts formed from these novel compositions of matter also are disclosed.

Abstract: Stabilized alumoxane solutions are provided as well as a method for producing such solutions. The method generally involves the use of metallocene catalyst component(s) that when mixed with alumoxane solutions reduce the tendency for such solutions to form gels.

Abstract: Heterogeneous solid supra-molecular alkylalumoxanes. A supra-molecular architecture of a nano-particle foundation on which an alkylalumoxane is built. Supra-molecular alkylalumoxanes comprise (a) an aluminum-oxide nanoparticle, (b) a linkage unit, and (c) an alkylalumoxane. Supra-molecular alkylalumoxanes are prepared by the reaction of a chemically modified aluminum-oxygen nanoparticle with either a pre-formed alkylalumoxane or an alkylaluminum compound, with subsequent hydrolysis or reaction with other alkylalumoxane yielding reagents. The supra-molecular alkylalumoxanes are active as catalysts for the polymerization of organic monomers and as co-catalysts with transition metal components for the polymerization of olefins.

Abstract: A composition comprising a mixture of aluminum containing Lewis acids said mixture corresponding to the formula: (Arf3Al)(AlQ13)y(—AlQ2—O—)z where; Arf is a fluorinated aromatic hydrocarbyl moiety of from 6 to 30 carbon atoms; Q1 is C1-20 alkyl; Q2 is C1-20 hydrocarbyl, optionally substituted with one or more groups which independently each occurrence are hydrocarbyloxy, hydrocarbylsiloxy, hydrocarbylsilylamino, di(hydrocarbylsilyl)amino, hydrocarbylamino, di(hydrocarbyl)amino, di(hydrocarbyl)phosphino, or hydrocarbylsulfido groups having from 1 to 20 atoms other than hydrogen, or, optionally, two or more Q2 groups may be covalently linked with each other to form one or more fused rings or ring systems; y is a number from 0 to 1.0; z is a number from 0.1 to 20; and the moieties (Arf3Al)(AlQ13)y may exist as discrete entities or dynamic exchange products.

Abstract: A method has been developed for the solution-based metal exchange of carboxylato-alumoxanes [Al(O)x(OH)y(O2CR)z]n with a wide range of metal cations. Metal-exchanged carboxylato-alumoxanes are new, particularly those in which about 10% to about 50% or more of the Al ions are exchanged for other metal ions. Additionally, the carboxylic acid ligands can be stripped from the boehmite core of metal-exchanged carboxylato-alumoxanes at low temperature leading to the formation of metal-exchanged boebmite particles. These new material phases can be used as intermediates for preparation of mixed metal aluminum oxide materials. Thermolysis of the metal-exchanged carboxylato-alumoxanes or metal-exchanged boehmite particles results in doped aluminas (M/Al2O3), binary (MAlOx), ternary (MM′AlOx) and even more complex metal aluminum oxide compounds, where M and M′ are metal ions other than those of aluminum and are preferably those of Lanthanide metals or transition metals.

Abstract: A solution of a siloxy-aluminoxane composition formed by mixing (i) a hydrocarbylsiloxane substantially free of hydroxyl groups with (ii) an aluminoxane, in an organic solvent medium in which the molar ratio of aluminum to hydrocarbylsiloxane is from 1:1 to 1000:1, is heated under reduced pressure to form a more concentrated solution. A siloxy-aluminoxane composition having greater solution stability than the initial siloxy-aluminoxane composition is thereby produced.