Abstract: Methods may include introducing a polymerizable composition containing a polycyclic monomer and a catalyst into a subterranean formation; and polymerizing the polymerizable composition in the presence of the catalyst in situ to form a polymer. Methods may also include lowering a wellbore tool into the subterranean formation, wherein the tool contains a first partition containing a polymerizable composition, and a second partition containing a catalyst; releasing the polymerizable composition from the first partition; releasing the catalyst from the second partition; contacting the polymerizable composition and the catalyst in a mixing region; and reacting the polymerizable composition and the catalyst in situ to form a polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nanoparticle encapsulated arsenic and platinum compositions and methods of use thereof. In particular, the present invention provides co-encapsulation of active forms of arsenic and platinum drugs into liposomes, and methods of using such compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to organic electroluminescence devices containing metal complexes having the formula (1) and metal complexes for use in organic electroluminescence devices.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to carbon to carbon coupling processes, and more specifically, to dimerization or trimerization by electrocatalysis of alkenes and alkynes at room temperature.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and articles using compounds, polymeric compounds, and compositions for semiconductor and optoelectronic materials and devices including thin film and band gap materials. This invention provides a range of compounds, polymeric compounds, compositions, materials and methods directed ultimately toward photovoltaic applications, transparent conductive materials, as well as devices and systems for energy conversion, including solar cells. In particular, this invention relates to polymeric precursor compounds and precursor materials for preparing photovoltaic layers. A compound may contain repeating units {MB(ER)(ER)} and {MA(ER)(ER)}, wherein MA is a combination of Cu and Ag, each MB is In or Ga, each E is S, Se, or Te, and each R is independently selected, for each occurrence, from alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, alkenyl, amido, silyl, and inorganic and organic ligands.

Abstract: The present invention provides bimetallic complexes having increased activity in the copolymerization of carbon dioxide and epoxides. Also provided are methods of using such metal complexes in the synthesis of polymers. According to one aspect, the present invention provides metal complexes comprising an activating species with co-catalytic activity tethered to a multidentate ligand that is coordinated to one or more active metal centers of the complex.

Abstract: The present invention provides unimolecular metal complexes having increased activity in the copolymerization of carbon dioxide and epoxides. Also provided are methods of using such metal complexes in the synthesis of polymers. According to one aspect, the present invention provides metal complexes comprising an activating species with co-catalytic activity tethered to a multidentate ligand that is coordinated to the active metal center of the complex.

Abstract: The present invention provides unimolecular metal complexes having increased activity in the copolymerization of carbon dioxide and epoxides. Also provided are methods of using such metal complexes in the synthesis of polymers. According to one aspect, the present invention provides metal complexes comprising an activating species with co-catalytic activity tethered to a multidentate ligand that is coordinated to the active metal center of the complex.

Abstract: The present invention refer to a innovative process for obtaining nanoparticulate magnetic ferrites, at low temperatures, simple or mixed, functionalized by organic molecules, for dispersion of these nanoparticles in polar or nonpolar media, and the same particles dispersed in a liquid medium, also known as ferrofluids. The present invention enables obtaining both simple ferrites (MFe2O4 or MFe12O19) and mixed ferrites (Nx M(1?x)Fe2O4 or N1?Y Mx+Y Fe(2?x)O4; as example) where M and N can be metals, such as Sm, La, Bi, Ba, Mo, Sr, Ni, Fe, Mn, Cr, etc., through the coprecipitation method, functionalized by organic molecules containing carboxylic groups, which are polymers, or long chain acids or short chain acids, containing mono, di or tricarboxylic groups and/or alcohols, whose dispersion in polar or nonpolar media is improved. The present invention enables also obtaining ferrofluids, through the mixture of the obtained magnetic particles with an appropriate liquid carrier.

Abstract: This invention relates to processes for compounds, polymeric compounds, and compositions used to prepare semiconductor and optoelectronic materials and devices including thin film and band gap materials. This invention provides a range of compounds, polymeric compounds, compositions, materials and methods directed ultimately toward photovoltaic applications, transparent conductive materials, as well as devices and systems for energy conversion, including solar cells. In particular, this invention relates to polymeric precursor compounds and precursor materials for preparing photovoltaic layers. A compound may contain repeating units {MB(ER)(ER)} and {MA(ER)(ER)}, wherein MA is a combination of Cu and Ag, each MB is In or Ga, each E is S, Se, or Te, and each R is independently selected, for each occurrence, from alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, alkenyl, amido, silyl, and inorganic and organic ligands.

Abstract: Doped polysilanes, inks containing the same, and methods for their preparation and use are disclosed. The doped polysilane generally has the formula H-[AaHb(DRx)m]q-[(AcHdR1e)n]p—H, where each instance of A is independently Si or Ge, and D is B, P, As or Sb. In preferred embodiments, R is H, -AfHf+1R2f, alkyl, aryl or substituted aryl, and R1 is independently H, halogen, aryl or substituted aryl. In one aspect, the method of making a doped poly(aryl)silane generally includes the steps of combining a doped silane of the formula AaHb+2(DRx)m (optionally further including a silane of the formula AcHd+2R1e) with a catalyst of the formula R4wR5yMXz (or an immobilized derivative thereof) to form a doped poly(aryl)silane, then removing the metal M. In another aspect, the method of making a doped polysilane includes the steps of halogenating a doped polyarylsilane, and reducing the doped halopolysilane with a metal hydride to form the doped polysilane.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a multi-nuclear metal or transition metal complex in an organic electronic device, said complex having a small ?E spacing, particularly between 50 cm?1 and 2000 cm?1, between the lowest triplet state and the singlet state that is higher and is achieved by thermal backfilling from the triplet. The invention further relates to the use of the strong absorptions of such multinuclear metal complexes, particularly in OSCs.

Abstract: Semiconductor nano-sized particles possess unique properties, which make them ideal candidates for applications in solar electrochemical cells to produce chemical energy from solar energy. Coupled nanocrystal photoelectrochemical cells and several applications improve the efficiency of solar to chemical energy conversion.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a novel cationic photopolymerization initiator that efficiently absorbs light and generates protons. As a means of achieving the object above, a preferred cationic photopolymerization initiator of the present invention includes an initiator comprising a bismuthonium salt represented by the following general formula (II): Wherein R11, R12, and R13 may be the same or different and are each an optionally substituted monocyclic aryl group or an optionally substituted monocyclic heteroaryl group, R14 is an optionally substituted fused polycyclic aromatic group or an optionally substituted fused polycyclic heterocyclic group, and X? is an anion associated with a cation.

Abstract: A new class of heterocyclic metallocenes, a catalytic system containing them and a process for polymerizing addition polymerizable monomers using the catalytic system are disclosed; the heterocyclic metallocenes correspond to the formula (I): YjR?iZjjMeQkPl wherein Y is a coordinating group containing a six ? electron central radical directly coordinating Me, to which are associated one or more radicals containing at least one non-carbon atom selected from B, N, O, Al, Si, P, S, Ga, Ge, As, Se, In, Sn, Sb and Te; R? is a divalent bridge between the Y and Z groups; Z is a coordinating group, optionally being equal to Y; Me is a transition metal; Q is halogen or hydrocarbon substituents; P is a counterion; i is 0 or 1; j is 1-3; jj is 0-2; k is 1-3; and l is 0-2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a titanium compound produced from a reaction mixture of a titanium tetraalkoxide compound with water and an optically active ligand represented by the following general formula (1), or a titanium oxoalkoxide compound and an optically active ligand represented by the following general formula (1), wherein, in the formula, R2, R3 and R4 independently represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or the like, and A* represents a hydrocarbon-containing group with three or more carbon atoms having an asymmetric carbon atom or axial asymmetry. The invention further relates to a process for producing optically active cyanohydrins which is characterized by reacting a carbonyl compound with a cyanating agent in the presence of such a titanium compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to initiators of the general formula {[M(L)a]Xb}n, wherein said initiators preferably have (SbF6?) as a counterion and are obtainable by a complexing reaction of a corresponding metal-SbF6 salt with a corresponding ligand (L). The present invention further relates to preparations and epoxy resin systems that contain such initiators and, in particular, are non-thermally and/or thermally curable.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of salts of weakly coordinating anions of the type according to the following formula (1), (2) or (3): M[F—X(OR F)m]z (1), M[(FRO)mX—F—X(ORF)m]z (2), M[(FRO)mX—F—X(ORF)n—F—X(ORF)m]z (3), these salts of weakly coordinating anions and use thereof.

Abstract: Dopant-group substituted (cyclo)silane compounds, liquid-phase compositions containing such compounds, and methods for making the same. Such compounds (and/or ink compositions containing the same) are useful for printing or spin coating a doped silane film onto a substrate that can easily be converted into a doped amorphous or polycrystalline silicon film suitable for electronic devices. Thus, the present invention advantageously provides commercial qualities and quantities of doped semiconductor films from a doped “liquid silicon” composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for polymerising ethylenically unsaturated monomers, wherein ethylenically unsaturated monomers are polymerised in the presence of a solvent-stable transition metal complex having slightly co-ordinating anions as polymer catalysts. The invention also relates to specific solvent-stable transition metal complexes having slightly co-ordinating anions. The invention also relates to highly reactive copolymers which are made of monomers comprising isobutene and at least one vinylaromatic compound which can be obtained according to said inventive method.

Abstract: A process for the racemoselective preparation of ansa-metallocene complexes of the formula (I), where R1, R1?, R2, R2? are identical or different and are each hydrogen or an organic radical having from 1 to 40 carbon atoms, R3, R3? are identical or different and are each an organic radical having from 1 to 40 carbon atoms, T, T? are identical or different and are each a divalent organic group which has from 1 to 40 carbon atoms, A is a divalent atom or a divalent group, Z is a divalent atom or a divalent group, E is P, As or Sb, M1 is an element of group 4 of the Periodic Table of the Elements, M2 is an alkali metal, an alkaline earth metal or a magnesium monohalide fragment, p is 1 or 2.

Abstract: A composition includes a Group (VIII) transition metal, an anionic ligand bonded to the metal, a neutral electron donor ligand bonded to the metal, and an alkylidene group bonded to the metal. The alkylidene group includes a cycloaliphatic radical substituted with an ionic group. An associated method is also provided.

Abstract: A new class of heterocyclic metallocenes, a catalytic system containing them and a process for polymerizing addition polymerizable monomers using said catalytic system are disclosed; the heterocyclic metallocenes correspond to the formula (I): YjR?iZjjMeQkPl wherein Y is a coordinating group containing a six ? electron central radical directly coordinating Me, to which are associated one or more radicals containing at least one non-carbon atom selected from B, N, O, Al, Si, P, S, Ga, Ge, As, Se, In, Sn, Sb and Te; R? is a divalent bridge between the Y and Z groups; Z is a coordinating group, optionally being equal to Y; Me is a transition metal; Q is halogen or hydrocarbon substituents; P is a counterion; i is 0 or 1; j is 1–3; jj is 0–2; k is 1–3; and l is 0–2.

Abstract: A process for producing semiconductor nanocrystal cores, core-shell, core-buffer-shell, and multiple layer systems is disclosed. The process involves a non-coordinating solvent and in situ surfactant generation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of hydrogen peroxide from oxygen or oxygen-delivering substances and hydrogen or hydrogen-delivering substances in the presence of at least one catalyst containing a metal-organic framework material, wherein said framework material comprises pores and a metal ion and an at least bidentate organic compound, said bidentate organic compound being coordinately bound to the metal ion. The invention further relates to a novel material consisting of said metal organic framework material wherein the material is brought in contact with at least one additional metal.

Abstract: A new class of zwitterionic metallocycles is disclosed. A positively charged Group 4-10 transition metal is chelated to two heteroatoms and one of the heteroatoms has a substituent bearing a negative charge. We have found that substitution in this position stabilizes the zwitterion form of the metallocycle. The zwitterionic metallocycle is useful for olefin polymerizations.

Abstract: A single source precursor for depositing ternary I-III-VI2 chalcopyrite materials useful as semiconductors. The single source precursor has the I-III-VI2 stoichiometry “built into” a single precursor molecular structure which degrades on heating or pyrolysis to yield the desired I-III-VI2 ternary chalcopyrite. The single source precursors effectively degrade to yield the ternary chalcopyrite at low temperature, e.g. below 500° C., and are useful to deposit thin film ternary chalcopyrite layers via a spray CVD technique. The ternary single source precursors according to the invention can be used to provide nanocrystallite structures useful as quantum dots. A method of making the ternary single source precursors is also provided.

Abstract: Novel polynuclear organometallic complexes useful as catalysts for the reversible deshydrogenation of alkanes and alkane group are disclosed. The novel compounds comprise a first transition, a second transition metal p-bonded to an ?5-aromatic ligand, and a pincer ligand. The pincer ligand comprises a 6p-electron aromatic ring having at least 2 ring atoms in an 1, 3 relationship bonded each to a neutral Lewis base through a bridge, the bridge being a diradical. The pincer ligand binds the first transition metal through each of the Lewis bases and through the ring atom adjacent to both Lewis bases and p-coordinates the second transition metal through all aromatic ring atoms. The first transition metal may also bond to 2 or 4 hydrogen atoms.

Abstract: Enclosed are high refractive index and low birefringence organic/inorganic hybrid materials useful for optical applications. They are prepared from solventless metal aliphatic acryl alkoxides. The metal acryl alkoxides are synthesized from exchanging acryl alcohol with metal alkoxides, and are hydrolyzed into metal oxide nanoparticles and are well dispersed in the acrylate matrix. Then they are polymerized into organic/inorganic hybrid materials containing metal oxide in polyacrylate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chromium(III) complexes defined by following formula: 1

Abstract: The present invention features biarsenical molecules. Target sequences that specifically react with the biarsenical molecules are also included. The present invention also features kits that include biarsenical molecules and target sequences. Tetraarsenical molecules are also featured in the invention.

Abstract: A class of metallocene compounds is disclosed having general formula (I) wherein Y is a moiety of formula (II) wherein A, B, and D, same or different from each other, are selected from an element of the groups 14 to 16 of the Periodic Table of the Elements (new IUPAC version), with the exclusion of nitrogen and oxygen; R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are hydrogen or hydrocarbon groups, Z is selected from a moiety of formula (II) as described above and from a moiety of formula (III) wherein R6, R7, R8 and R9, are hydrogen or hydrocarbon groups; L is a divalent bridging group; M is an atom of a transition metal selected from those belonging to group 3, 4, 5, 6 or to the lanthanide or actinide groups in the Periodic Table of the Elements (new IUPAC version), X, same or different, is hydrogen, a halogen, a R10, OR10, OSO2CF3, OCOR10, SR10, NR102 or PR102 group, wherein the substituents R10 are hydrogen or alkyl groups; p is an integer of from 1 to 3, being equal to the oxidation state of the metal M minus 2.

Abstract: Metal complexes obtainable from a metal precursor of a metal of the 6th-10th groups of the Periodic Table in the oxidation state 0 or +2 and a ligand of the formula I, where the radicals are defined as follows: R1, R2 and R4 are hydrogen, C1-C12-alkyl groups, C3-C12-cycloalkyl groups, C6-C14-aryl groups, C2-C12-alkenyl groups, arylalkyl groups, halogens, silyl groups, C1-C12-alkoxy groups, C1-C12-thioether groups or amino groups; R3 is an &agr;-branched C3-C12-alkyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted C3-C12-cycloalkyl group, a C2-C12-alkenyl group, an arylalkyl group, a halogen, a silyl group, a C1-C12-alkoxy group, a C1-C12-thioether group or an amino group; X is oxygen, sulfur, Y is hydrogen or a silyl group, R5 to R6 are &agr;-branched C3-C12-alkyl groups or substituted or unsubstituted C3-C12-cycloalkyl groups; can be used in free form or immobilized on a solid support for the polymerization of 1-olefins.

Abstract: Cationic ruthenium complexes of the formula A or B or mixtures containing them, where B may be stabilized by a further ligand L4 and X is an anion which does not coordinate or coordinates weakly to the metal center, Y is a monodentate or multidentate anionic ligand, R and R′ are each, independently of one another, hydrogen or a substituted or unsubstituted C1-C20-alkyl, C6-C20-aryl or C7-C20-alkylaryl radical and L1, L2, L3 and L4 are, independently of one another, uncharged electron donor ligands, are described.

Abstract: Enclosed are high refractive index and low birefringence organic/inorganic hybrid materials useful for optical applications. They are prepared from solventless metal aliphatic acryl alkoxides. The metal acryl alkoxides are synthesized from exchanging acryl alcohol with metal alkoxides, and are hydrolyzed into metal oxide nanoparticles and are well dispersed in the acrylate matrix. Then they are polymerized into organic/inorganic hybrid materials containing metal oxide in polyacrylate.

Abstract: A novel compound shown by M[N(OC2H5)5(OC2H4OCH3)]2, wherein M represents Sr or Ba, N represents Nb or Ta, which is a liquid at room temperature, is hard to be thermally dissociated, and has a vapor pressure of about 0.2 Torr at 190° C. The compound is produced by reacting 2 moles of N(OC2H5)5 and from 1 to 1.1 moles of M(OC2H4OCH3)2 and then recovering the product by distillation. By using the compounds as raw materials for a CVD method, an SrBi2Ta2O9 thin film or a (Sr0.75Ba0.25)Nb2O6 thin film for semiconductor devices can be produced.

Abstract: A class of metallocene compounds is disclosed having the general formula (I): wherein Y is a moiety of formula (II) wherein A, B and D, same or different from each other, are selected from an element of the groups 14 to 16 of the Periodic Table of the Elements (new IUPAC version), with the exclusion of nitrogen and oxygen; R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are hydrogen or hydrocarbon groups, Z is selected from a moiety of formula (II) as described above and from a moiety of formula (III): wherein R6, R7, R8 and R9, are hydrogen or hydrocarbon groups; L is a divalent bridging group; M is an atom of a transition metal selected from those belonging to group 3, 4, 5, 6 or to the lanthanide or actinide groups in the Periodic Table of the Elements (new IUPAC version), X, same or different, is hydrogen, a halogen, a R10, OR10, OSO2CF3, OCOR10, SR10, NR102 or PR102 group, wherein the substituents R10 are hydrogen or alkyl groups; p is an integer of from 0 to 3, being equal to

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the synthesis, processing and test of improved spin-on precursor materials comprising at least one Group II metal and at least one Group IV or Group V metal, useful for making thin oxide films, useful, for example, in various electronic devices, such as ferroelectric devices. For example, barium strontium titanate spin-on precursor materials are useful for making thin films of barium strontium titanate (BST) for, e.g., ferroelectric capacitors. A method is provided for fabricating electronic devices employing such Group II-Group IV (or V) oxides as the active device, using polyether acids. The method comprises: (a) providing a substrate; (b) forming a bottom electrode on the substrate; (c) depositing a solution comprising polyether acid salts of the Group II and Group IV or Group V metal ions; (d) forming the oxide film from the solution; and (e) forming a top electrode on the oxide film.

Abstract: Metal acid salt complexes are provided comprising (1) a first metal ion consisting essentially of bismuth, and optionally, at least one second metal ion selected from the group consisting of barium, calcium, strontium, lead, titanium, tantalum, and niobium, and (2) a polyether acid. The metal acid salt complexes are prepared by combining (1) bismuth ion, and optionally, at least one second metal ion and (2) at least one of a polyether acid and a polyether acid anhydride prepared from the polyether acid. In particular, the use of a mixture of bismuth, strontium, and niobium and/or tantalum salts of the hydrophilic acid 3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid salt is described for production of ceramic thin films, such as for use in ferroelectric devices, using non-toxic solvents. As a consequence, improved electronic devices are formed from less toxic and easier handled precursors and solvents.

Abstract: The use in diagnostic imaging, in particular X-ray, MRI, ultrasound and scintigraphy, of contrast agents comprising bismuth clusters and/or organic bismuth compounds, and contrast media containing such bismuth compounds. The bismuth compounds are also useful in therapy, in particular as antimicrobial agents and antiulcer agents. Novel bismuth compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Described are methods of preparing organometallic complexes, including cyclopentadienyliron (II) arene complexes.

Abstract: A new family of metallacycles, which are preferably zirconacycles, is characterized by having a unique halogenated substituent. The metallacycles are useful for the preparation of main group heterocycles, especially two novel families of heterocycles. The first new family of heterocycles preferably contains a halosilyl substituent. A preferred group of the second family of novel heterocycles contains a silyl group having a leaving group bonded thereto. The preferred group of these heterocycles is suitable for preparing novel organometallic complexes having a bridged bidentate heterocyclic ligand. These novel organometallic complexes may be used as catalyst components in olefin polymerization. The subject catalyst components are particularly well suited for use in the medium pressure solution process to prepare linear low density polyethylene.

Abstract: A method of generating an image of a human or non-human animal body which comprises administering to said body a physiologically tolerable contrast enhancing amount of a non-cluster type bismuth compound, and methods of treating gastrointestinal disorders using the same. Diagnostic imaging contrast media comprising non-cluster type bismuth compounds are also disclosed, together with novel covalent non-cluster type bismuth compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new bimetallic complex catalyst system having the empirical formula of M.sup.1.sub.a M.sup.2.sub.b X.sub.m (L.sub.1).sub.n, wherein M.sup.1 is Rh or Ru, M.sup.2 is Ru or a lanthanide, when M.sup.1 is Rh, M.sup.2 is Ru or a lanthanide; when M.sup.1 is Ru, M.sup.2 is a lanthanide; X is H, Cl, Br or the combinations thereof; L.sub.1 is the ligand to the metal salt; 1.ltoreq.a.ltoreq.4; 1.ltoreq.b.ltoreq.2; 3.ltoreq.m.ltoreq.6; 6.ltoreq.n.ltoreq.15. The present invention also relates to a corresponding improved process for the hydrogenation of unsaturated copolymers, particularly NBR type rubber, wherein the above mentioned new bimetallic complex catalyst system is used.

Abstract: Metallocene complexes having a cationic bridge of the formula ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: M is a metal of transition group III, IV, V or VI of the Periodic Table of the Elements or a metal of the lanthanide group,X is fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.15 -aryl or --OR.sup.5,R.sup.1 to R.sup.12, Y, Z and n having the meanings set out in the specification, said complexes can be prepared via ligand systems of the formula II ##STR2## as intermediates.

Abstract: Metallocene complexes of the formula I ##STR1## where M is titanium, zirconium, hafnium, vanadium, niobium or tantalum,R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 are as defined in the specificationY is nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, antimony or bismuth,Z is oxygen, sulfur, selenium or tellurium,n is an integer from 0 to 10,R.sup.5 is ##STR2## R.sup.11 to R.sup.14 and m are as defined in the specification, and X.sup.1 to X.sup.4 are each fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.15 -aryl, alkylaryl having 1 to 10 carbon atoms in the alkyl radical and 6 to 20 carbon atoms in the aryl radical, --OR.sup.15 --, --NR.sup.15 R.sup.16 or ##STR3## and R.sup.15 to R.sup.21 are as defined in the specification. The complexes are used as catalyst components for polymerizing olefins.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the manufacture of product compounds of the formula HC(R.sup.1).sub.2 C(R.sup.1).sub.2 C(R.sup.2).sub.2 C(R.sup.2).sub.2 H wherein each R.sup.1 is independently selected from the group consisting of H, F, Cl, CN, R, OR, CO.sub.2 R, C(O)R, OC(O)R, R.sup.f, OR.sup.f, CO.sub.2 R.sup.f C(O)R.sup.f and OC(O)R.sup.f where R is a hydrocarbyl group and R.sup.f is a C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 polyfluoroalkyl group, provided that at least one R.sup.1 is F, and wherein each R.sup.2 is independently selected from the group consisting of H, F, Cl, CN, R, OR, CO.sub.2 R, C(O)R, OC(O)R, R.sup.f, OR.sup.f, CO.sub.2 R.sup.f, C(O)R.sup.f, OC(O)R.sup.f and difunctional linkages where an R.sup.2 group on each of two adjacent carbon atoms together form a link selected from the group consisting of --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH(CH.sub.3 --, --CH.sub.2 CH(CH.sub.3)CH.sub.2 --, --C(O)OC(O)--, and norborndiyl.

Abstract: Novel metal-organic microporous materials are prepared in solution using mild reaction conditions from a metal or metalloid ion with a ligand containing multidentate functional groups in the presence of a templating agent. The resultant microporous materials are useful in the purification of liquids and gases.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are disclosed: ##STR1## wherein L.sup.1 is a main group atom, L.sup.2 is a neutral ligand, M is a transition element or a metal element of Group 13, 14, 15, or 16 of the Periodic Table, x is the number of coordination sites of M, R.sup.1 is a polymerizable group, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, and R.sup.4 are ligands, and R.sup.5 is an anionic ligand. The compounds or monomers of formula (I) are capable of conversion to polymers by combination with one or more other known monomers, such as methyl methacrylate. Such polymers can then be added as a binder in a paint formulation to make marine antifouling coating compositions. Also described is a method to prevent fouling on surfaces wherein a composition containing a metal complex compound of formula (II): ##STR2## wherein M, x, L.sup.2, n, and R.sup.4 have the same meaning as in formula (I), is applied to the surface susceptible to fouling.

Abstract: Phospholipid derivatives containing higher elements of the Vth main group (P, As, Sb, Bi), their method of preparation and antineoplastic and antimicrobially active medications that can be prepared from the phospholipid derivatives.