Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a lithium-free metal dichalcogenides functionalization method where a metal dichalcogenide including a surface of predominantly semiconducting 2H phase is reacted with an aryl diazonium salt by exposing at least a portion of transition metal dichalcogenide to the aryl diazonium salt in the absence of alkyl lithium or alkyl lithium. A substantial portion of the reaction of the at least one aryl diazonium salt with the at least one transition metal dichalcogenide occurs with the semiconducting 2H phase. The aryl diazonium salt can be 4-nitrobenzenediazonium tetrafluoroborate or 4-carboxybenzene diazonium tetrafluoroborate, and the metal dichalcogenide can be MoS2. The semiconducting 2H phase of the transition metal dichalcogenide is derived directly from mechanical exfoliation such as mechanical cleaving and/or sonication.

Abstract: The present invention relates to monocrystalline metal organic frameworks comprising chromium ions and carboxylate ligands and the use of the same, for example their use for storing a gas. The invention also relates to methods for preparing metal organic frameworks comprising chromium, titanium or iron ions and carboxylate ligands. The methods of the invention allow such metal organic frameworks to be prepared in monocrystalline or polycrystalline forms.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a method of preparing a WNx, WNxCy, WNxOz, and WNxCyOz solid by the deposition of a WNx precursor at a temperature below 300° C. The WNx precursor is a tungsten nitrido complex. The deposition can be carried out using a tungsten nitrido complex as a single-source metal organic precursor. In an embodiment of the invention, the deposition can be performed to form a plurality of WNx, WNxCy, WNxOz, WNxCyOz nanoparticles.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a method of preparing a WNx, WNxCy, WNxOz, and WNxCyOz solid by the deposition of a WNx precursor at a temperature below 300° C. The WNx precursor is a tungsten nitrido complex. The deposition can be carried out using a tungsten nitrido complex as a single-source metal organic precursor. In an embodiment of the invention, the deposition can be performed to form a plurality of WNx, WNxCy, WNxOz, WNxCyOz nanoparticles.

Abstract: The present invention related to a method of manufacturing a polycarbonate including the process of copolymerizing epoxide compound and CO2 using cobalt(III) or chromium(III), where the ligands contains at least 3 ammonium cations, central metal has formal ?1 charge, and conjugated anions of the two cationic ammonium groups are acid-base homoconjugation, as catalyst. According to the present invention, the initial induction time can be reduced when the said polycarbonate is manufactured and it is possible to improve the activity of the catalyst and the molecular weight of the obtained polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pre-catalysts for olefin metathesis and composition involving these pre-catalysts.

Abstract: A precursor for the deposition of a thin film by atomic layer deposition is provided. The compound has the formula MxLy where M is a metal and L is an amidrazone-derived ligand or an amidate-derived ligand. A process of forming a thin film using the precursors is also provided.

Abstract: Catalysts comprising a non-symmetrical Salan ligand with a carbazole moiety. Also disclosed are catalyst systems comprising the catalyst and an activator; methods to prepare the ligands, catalysts and catalyst systems; processes to polymerize olefins using the catalysts and/or catalyst systems; and the olefin polymers prepared according to the processes.

Abstract: Catalysts comprising salan ligands with carbazole moieties. Also, catalyst systems comprising the catalyst and an activator; methods to prepare the ligands, catalysts and catalyst systems; processes to polymerize olefins using the catalysts and/or catalyst systems; and the olefin polymers prepared according to the processes.

Abstract: Catalysts comprising a halogenated Salan ligand. Also disclosed are catalyst systems comprising the catalyst and an activator; methods to prepare the ligands, catalysts and catalyst systems; processes to polymerize olefins using the catalysts and/or catalyst systems; and the olefin polymers prepared according to the processes.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions for alkyne metathesis catalysts and methods for preparing enediynes and alkyne metathesis catalysts. The disclosure also provides methods for catalyzing alkyne metathesis reactions and polymerization of enediyne substrates to polydiacetylenes in solution-phase.

Abstract: A compound that is useful for forming a metal by reaction with a reducing agent is described by formula (I): wherein M is a metal selected from Groups 3 through 12 of the Periodic Table; R1 and R2 are each independently H or C1-C6 alkyl; and R3 is H or C1-C8 alkyl.

Abstract: Water soluble marking compounds comprising a transition metal oxyanion and at least one ammonium cation, comprising a nitrogen atom at least one further group selected from the group consisting of OH, COOH, NH2, NHC1-5 alkyl, and N(C1-5 alkyl)2, wherein the two C1-5 alkyl may be the same type of alkyl or different alkyls, may be used to obtain clear imageable coatings.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a molybdenum oxide-containing thin film, involving vaporizing a starting material for forming a thin film containing a compound represented by the following general formula (I) to give vapor containing a molybdenum amide compound, introducing the obtained vapor onto a substrate, and further introducing an oxidizing gas to cause decomposition and/or a chemical reaction to form a thin film on the substrate. In the formula, R1 and R2 each represents a straight or branched alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atom(s), R3 represents a t-butyl group or a t-amyl group, y represents 0 or 2, x is 4 when y is 0, or x is 2 when y is 2, wherein R1 and R2 that are plurally present may be the same or different.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an organic molybdenum additive and its preparation method, and a lubricating composition comprising said additive, and use of said additive and its lubricating composition in the aspect of improving antiwear and antifriction property of oil products. The organic molybdenum additive according to the present invention is characterized in that it is prepared by reacting several kinds of feedstock as follows: a polylol ester of p-hydroxybenzene alkyl acid, an inorganic molybdenum compound and an aliphatic amine and/or an aromatic amine and/or an amide. The organic molybdenum additive of the present invention has excellent antiwear and/or antifriction property.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to ONO pincer ligands that can be in a trianionic, protonated or protonated equivalent form. The ONO pincer ligand can be combined with a transition metal comprising compound to form an ONO pincer ligand comprising transition metal complex. By choice of the ONO pincer ligand structure, the steric and electronic properties of the transition metal complexes therefrom can be controlled. The ONO pincer ligands comprise a central nitrogen atom that is disubstituted with a pair of three atom comprising bridges where the three atoms are three sp2 hybridized carbons or the three atoms are a pair of sp2 hybridized carbons and an sp3 hybridized carbon or silicon.

Abstract: This invention relates to an organic tungsten complex prepared by providing a strongly acidic tungsten precursor having pH?2.5, and either reacting the tungsten precursor with a nitrogenous base to form a tungsten salt intermediate having a pH ranging from ?5 to ?8.5, and further reacting the tungsten salt intermediate with a fatty acid derivative of an alcohol, wherein the fatty acid derivative of an alcohol contains at least one free hydroxyl group; or reacting the tungsten precursor with a fatty acid derivative of an alcohol, wherein the fatty acid derivative of an alcohol contains at least one free hydroxyl group and a nitrogenous base. Further, this invention relates to lubricating compositions containing the inventive tungsten complexes.

Abstract: Novel metal complexes useful in the area of agriculture, notably as agents for treating metal deficiency. The novel metal complexes comprise at least one metal selected from the metal trace elements essential for the development of plants, at least one first ligand selected from the lignosulfonates, and derivatives thereof, and at least one second ligand selected from the multidentate organic ligands.

Abstract: The molecular structures of metal-salen complexes which exerts pharmacological effects are clarified and the metal-salen complexes having such molecular structures and their derivatives are provided. A metal-salen complex compound is characterized in that a metal atom part in each of multiple molecules of the metal-salen complex or its derivative is multimerized via water.

Abstract: Volatile metal amidate metal complexes are exemplified by bis(N-(tert-butyl)ethylamidate)bis(ethylmethylamido) titanium; (N-(tert-butyl)(tert-butyl)amidate)tris(ethylmethylamido) titanium; bis(N-(tert-butyl)(tert-butyl)amidate)bis(dimethylamido) titanium and (N-(tert-butyl)(tert-butyl)amidate)tris(dimethylamido) titanium. The term “volatile” refers to any precursor of this invention having vapor pressure above 0.5 torr at temperature less than 200° C. Metal-containing film depositions using these metal amidate ligands are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nanocomposite materials comprising: graphite-based material dispersed among transition metal-organic framework (MOF) units, wherein the graphite-based material is chemically linked to MOF units; wherein the graphite-based material is present in the range of about 5 wt. % to about 60 wt. % of the composite material.

Abstract: The present invention discloses catalyst compositions employing transition metal complexes with a thiolate ligand. Methods for making these transition metal complexes and for using such compounds in catalyst compositions for the polymerization of olefins also are provided.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include compounds including a M6 based cluster core with luminescent properties, methods for producing these compounds, as well as to luminescent materials with liquid crystalline properties including these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and processes of making catalysts and polyolefins. More particularly, the invention relates to snap shut catalysts, processes for making the catalysts, processes for making polyolefins using the catalysts and the polyolefins resulting therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a kind of novel carbene ligands and ruthenium catalysts, which is highly active and selective for ROMP and RCM reactions, respectively. It discloses the significant electronic and steric effect of different substituted carbene ligands on the catalytic activity and stability of corresponding carbene ruthenium complexes; some of novel ruthenium complexes in the invention can be broadly used as catalysts highly effectively and selective for ROMP and RCM reactions. The invention also relates to preparation of new ruthenium catalysts and the uses in metathesis. Moreover, the invention also provides effective methods of making various functional polymers by ROMP reaction in the presence of new ruthenium catalysts.

Abstract: The present invention describes a new synthetic strategy that permits to produce 2D 1D, e OD hybrid organic-inorganic nanocrystals of tungsten/molybdenum chalcogenides. The innovative chemical approach is based on the thermal decomposition of a molecular precursor containing both metal and sulphur, in a mixture of long chain amines and/or fatty acids and/or long chain thiols. By the control of reaction conditions is possible to address the synthesis can be driven towards the formation of nanosystems with different morphologies such as sheets, particles, rods, tubes.

Abstract: Methods for deposition of elemental metal films on surfaces using metal coordination complexes comprising bisamineazaallylic ligands are provided. Also provided are bisamineazaallylic ligands useful in the methods of the invention and metal coordination complexes comprising these ligands.

Abstract: Dicyclopentadienyl molybdenum crosslinked complexes which can be represented by general formula (1) below are provided, the use thereof as friction-modifiers and lubricating compositions which contain these compounds are also provided In this formula X is the element oxygen or the element sulphur, Y is the element oxygen or Y is absent, and R1 to R10 are groups selected individually from the group comprising hydrogen, the methyl group and the ethyl group.

Abstract: Trianionic ligand precursor compounds, catalyst systems containing the precursor compounds, and uses of the precursor compounds are described. The present invention also provides constrained geometry catalysts, methods to make the constrained geometry catalysts and methods to use the constrained geometry catalysts in various reaction systems, including polymerization, metathesis reactions, and hydroamination reactions.

Abstract: A formulation, comprising: a) at least one metal-ligand complex, wherein one or more ligands are selected from the group consisting of ?-diketonates, ?-ketoiminates, ?-ketoesterates, ?-diiminates, alkyls, carbonyls, alkyl carbonyls, cyclopentadienyls, pyrrolyls, alkoxides, amidinates, imidazolyls, and mixtures thereof; and the metal is selected from Group 2 to 16 elements of the Periodic Table of the Elements; and, b) at least one aminoether selected from the group consisting of R1R2NR3OR4NR5R6, R1OR4NR5R6, O(CH2CH2)2NR1, R1R2NR3N(CH2CH2)2O, R1R2NR3OR4N(CH2CH2)2O, O(CH2CH2)2NR1OR2N(CH2CH2)2O, and mixtures thereof, wherein R1-6 are independently selected from group consisting of C1-10 linear alkyl, C1-10 branched alkyl, C1-10 cyclic alkyl, C6-C10 aromatic, C1-10 alkylamine, C1-10 alkylaminoalkyl, C1-10 ether, C4-C10 cyclic ether, C4-C10 cyclic aminoether, and mixture thereof.

Abstract: The present invention discloses post-metallocene complexes based on sterically encumbered bi- and tri-dentate naphthoxy-imine ligands. It also relates to the use of such post-metallocene complexes in the oligomerization of ethylene to selectively prepare vinyl-end capped linear alpha-olefins.

Abstract: Methods for deposition of elemental metal films on surfaces using metal coordination complexes comprising bisamineazaallylic ligands are provided. Also provided are bisamineazaallylic ligands useful in the methods of the invention and metal coordination complexes comprising these ligands.

Abstract: The invention discloses the incorporation of nanostructured additives into high-performance, hydrogen-rich polymeric materials to provide radiation shields for use against Galactic Cosmic Radiation and Solar Energetic Particles as well as secondary particulate and electromagnetic radiation resulting from nuclear reactions within the shield. Nanostructured materials are defined as having at least one dimension in the nanometer range, and may include metallic and metal-oxide nanoparticles, nanotubes, nanoclays, coated polymeric nanoparticles and pairs of materials forming a nanostructured interface. Functionalization of additives is performed to increase their compatability with polymeric materials. Hydrogen-rich polymers refer to those having interstitial hydrogen or hydrogen-containing materials pendant to the polymer backbone.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a process for preparing an anhydrous chromium(III) halide complex, comprising contacting a chromium(III) halide hydrate, a water absorption agent, and a coordinating solvent, L, and forming a chromium(III) halide complex having the formula CrX3.mL, wherein X is a halide and m is the number of moles of L per mole of chromium. This process is exemplified in the preparation of the substantially anhydrous or anhydrous CrCl3(THF)3, the process comprising contacting CrCl3.6H2O, tetrahydrofuran, and 3 ?, 4 ?, 5 ?, 10×, or 13× molecular sieves; forming CrCl3(THF)3; and isolating the CrCl3(THF)3 having a water content of less than or equal to 100 ppm.

Abstract: The present invention discloses metallic complexes based on carbonylamino fulvene ligands; their method of preparation and their use in the oligomerisation or polymerisation of ethylene and alpha-olefins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new tridentate ligand compounds with imino furan units, to a method for manufacturing said compounds and to their use in the preparation of catalysts for the homopolymerization or copolymerization of ethylene and alpha-olefins.

Abstract: This invention relates to organometallic precursor compounds represented by the formula (H)mM(R)n wherein M is a metal or metalloid, R is the same or different and is a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated, heterocyclic radical containing at least one nitrogen atom, m is from 0 to a value less than the oxidation state of M, n is from 1 to a value equal to the oxidation state of M, and m+n is a value equal to the oxidation state of M, a process for producing the organometallic precursor compounds, and a method for producing a film or coating from the organometallic precursor compounds.

Abstract: A method of adapting a synthetic substrate for immobilisation of a target molecule thereon.

Abstract: Dicyclopentadienyl molybdenum crosslinked complexes which can be represented by general formula (1) below are provided, the use thereof as friction-modifiers and lubricating compositions which contain these compounds are also provided. In this formula X is the element oxygen or the element sulphur, Y is the element oxygen or Y is absent, and R1 to R10 are groups selected individually from the group comprising hydrogen, the methyl group and the ethyl group.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to metal-ligand complexes, catalysts comprising or prepared from the metal-ligand complexes, processes of catalyzing olefin polymerization reactions with the catalysts to prepare polyolefins, polyolefins prepared thereby, processes of making the metal-ligand complexes and catalysts, and intermediate compounds useful therefor.

Abstract: The present invention provides dicyclopentadienyl molybdenum crosslinked complexes which can be represented by general formula (1) below, the use thereof as friction-modifiers and lubricating compositions which contain these compounds. In this formula X is the element oxygen or the element sulphur, Y is the element oxygen or Y is absent, and R1 to R10 are groups selected individually from the group comprising hydrogen, the methyl group and the ethyl group.

Abstract: A metal complex represented by the following formula (1): wherein R1 to R6 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a substituent; Y1 and Y2 each independently represent any one of the following groups: wherein R? represents a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; P1 and P2 each represent a group of atoms necessary for forming a heterocyclic ring together with Y1 or Y2 and the two carbon atoms at a position adjacent to Y1 or Y2; P1 and P2 may be linked to each other to form a ring; M represents a transition metal element or typical metal element; m represents 1 or 2; X represents a counter ion or a neutral molecule; n represents the number of X's in the complex, and an integer of 0 or more; and Q1 and Q2 each independently represent an aromatic heterocyclic group.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a device capable of having an easy production process and achieving a long lifetime. A device comprising a substrate, two or more electrodes facing each other disposed on the substrate and a positive hole injection transport layer disposed between two electrodes among the two or more electrodes, wherein the positive hole injection transport layer contains a transition metal compound-containing nanoparticle comprising a transition metal compound containing one or more kinds selected from the group consisting of a transition metal carbide oxide, transition metal nitride oxide and transition metal sulfide oxide, wherein a protecting agent having a linking group and a hydrophobic organic group is connected to the transition metal compound by the linking group.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of exchanging nanostructures from within aqueous liquid media into organic liquid media. The steps comprise first supplying solid nanostructures in an aqueous liquid media, adjusting the pH, incorporating an ionic surfactant sufficient to reduce nanostructure aggregation, followed by concentrating the nanostructures in the aqueous liquid media. The nanostructures may them be placed in organic liquid media followed by introduction of a coupling agent capable of covalent attachment to the nanostructure surface while providing a functional group capable of polymerization to covalently bond the nanostructures to a selected monomer and/or polymer resin.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device material for a hole injection transport layer. A fluorine-containing organic compound is attached to the surface of a transition metal-containing nanoparticle or nanocluster which contains at least a transition metal oxide. Also disclosed are a device and an ink for a hole injection transport layer, the device and ink including the device material each, and a method for producing the device.

Abstract: Halogen substituted metallocene compounds are described and comprise one or more monocyclic or polycyclic ligands that are pi-bonded to the metal atom and include at least one halogen substituent directly bonded to an sp2 carbon atom at a bondable ring position of the ligand, wherein the or at least one ligand has one or more ring heteroatoms in its cyclic structure. When combined with a suitable activator, these compounds show activity in the polymerization of olefins, such as ethylene and propylene.

Abstract: Methods for deposition of elemental metal films on surfaces using metal coordination complexes comprising bisamineazaallylic ligands are provided. Also provided are bisamineazaallylic ligands useful in the methods of the invention and metal coordination complexes comprising these ligands.

Abstract: Methods for deposition of elemental metal films on surfaces using metal coordination complexes comprising nitrogen-containing ligands are provided. Also provided are nitrogen-containing ligands useful in the methods of the invention and metal coordination complexes comprising these ligands.

Abstract: Precursors useful for vapor phase deposition processes, e.g., CVD/ALD, to form metal-containing films on substrates. The precursors include, in one class, a central metal atom M to which is coordinated at least one ligand of formula (I): wherein: R1, R2 and R3 are each independently H or ogano moieties; and G1 is an electron donor arm substituent that increases the coordination of the ligand to the central metal atom M; wherein when G1 is aminoalkyl, the substituents on the amino nitrogen are not alkyl, fluoroalkyl, cycloaliphatic, or aryl, and are not connected to form a ring structure containing carbon, oxygen or nitrogen atoms. Also disclosed are ketoester, malonate and other precursors adapted for forming metal-containing films on substrates, suitable for use in the manufacture of microelectronic device products such as semiconductor devices and flat panel displays.

Abstract: A method for the formation of lithium includes a layer on a substrate using an atomic layer deposition method. The method includes the sequential pulsing of a lithium precursor through a reaction chamber for deposition upon a substrate. Using further oxidizing pulses and or other metal containing precursor pulses, an electrolyte suitable for use in thin film batteries may be manufactured.