BRANCHING-TYPE POLYOXYETHYLENE COMPOUND AND CONTACT LENS

... where n represents from 3 to 1,150, a represents 0 or 2, and R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group.

POLYMER COMPOUND AND POLYMER LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE USING THE SAME

Disclosed is a polymer compound containing a repeating unit represented by the formula (1) below and having a number average molecular weight of from 1x10 to 1 x 10 in terms of polystyrene. (1) (In the formula, Arand Ar represent an arylene group, a divalent heterocyclic group, a divalent aromatic amine group or the like; Z represents-CR=CR-or-C≡C-, wherein R and R represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an aryl group or the like; m and n represent 1 or 2; and R and R represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or an alkoxy group.)38st1211212 © KIPO & WIPO 2009 ...

PRODUCTION METHOD OF POLYMER COMPOUND

The invention provides a production method of a polymer compound having a constitutional unit represented by the formula (3-1) and a constitutional unit represented by the formula (3-2), which contains a step of reacting a compound represented by the formula (1) and a compound represented by the formula (2) in the presence of a transition metal complex, a base and an organic solvent having a peroxide amount of 15 ppm by weight or less: wherein Ar1and Ar2represent a divalent aromatic hydrocarbon group, a divalent heteroaromatic group, a group represented by the formula (4) or the like; X1represents a bromine atom or the like; X2represents —B(OH)2, a borane residue, a borate ester residue or the like; wherein Ar represents a divalent aromatic hydrocarbon group, a divalent heteroaromatic group or the like, Ar′ represents an aryl group or a monovalent heteroaromatic group, m represents an integer of 0-2.

곁사슬이 치환된 억셉터 단량체를 포함하는 전도성 고분자 및 그를 포함하는 페로브스카이트 태양전지

... 본 발명은 하기 구조식 1로 표시되는 전도성 고분자에 관한 것으로, 알킬렌글리콜 곁사슬을 억셉터 단량체에 도입함으로써 고분자의 평면성을 향상시켜 정공 이동도가 우수하고, 친수성기인 알킬렌글리콜 곁사슬을 도입함으로써, 극성 유기용매와 높은 상호작용을 유도하여 전도성 고분자의 용해도를 향상시켜 상온용액공정을 가능하게 하며, 이와 같은 전도성 고분자를 적용하여, 높은 용해도와 높은 정공 이동도를 바탕으로 유기전자소자의 효율을 향상시킬 수 있다. [구조식 1] ...

Polymer compound and light emitting device using the same

A polymer compound comprising a repeating unit of the following formula (1) and having a polystyrene-reduced number average molecular weight of 1×103 to 1×108: [wherein, Ar1 and Ar2 represent an arylene group, divalent heterocyclic group or divalent aromatic amine group. Z1 represents CR1CR2 or CC. Here, R1 and R2 represent a hydrogen atom, alkyl group, aryl group or the like. m and n represent 1 or 2. Rs and Rt represent a hydrogen atom, alkyl group or alkoxy group.].

METHOD FOR PRODUCING POLYMER COMPOUND

POLYMER COMPOUND AND POLYMER LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE USING THE SAME

POLYMER COMPOUND AND POLYMER LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE USING THE SAME

Disclosed is a polymer compound containing a repeating unit represented by the formula (1) below and having a number average molecular weight of from 1 × 103 to 1 × 108 in terms of polystyrene. (1) (In the formula, Ar1and Ar2 represent an arylene group, a divalent heterocyclic group, a divalent aromatic amine group or the like; Z1 represents -CR1=CR2- or -C≡C-, wherein R1 and R2 represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an aryl group or the like; m and n represent 1 or 2; and Rs and Rt represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or an alkoxy group.) ...

Branching-type polyoxyethylene compound and contact lens

Provided is a silicone contact lens having surface hydrophilicity and surface lubricity. The silicone contact lens includes, on its surface, a graft polymer chain derived from a branched polyoxyethylene compound represented by the formula (1): where n represents from 3 to 1,150, a represents 0 or 2, and R1represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group.

Production method of polymer compound

The invention provides a production method of a polymer compound having a constitutional unit represented by the formula (3-1) and a constitutional unit represented by the formula (3-2), which contains a step of reacting a compound represented by the formula (1) and a compound represented by the formula (2) in the presence of a transition metal complex, a base and an organic solvent having a peroxide amount of 15 ppm by weight or less: wherein Ar1and Ar2represent a divalent aromatic hydrocarbon group, a divalent heteroaromatic group, a group represented by the formula (4) or the like; X1represents a bromine atom or the like; X2represents —B(OH)2, a borane residue, a borate ester residue or the like; wherein Ar represents a divalent aromatic hydrocarbon group, a divalent heteroaromatic group or the like, Ar′ represents an aryl group or a monovalent heteroaromatic group, m represents an integer of 0-2.

Polymer compound and polymer light-emitting device using the same

The invention provides a polymer compound containing a repeating unit represented by the formula (1) below and having a number average molecular weight of from 1*10 to 1*10 in terms of polystyrene. (1) (In the formula, Ar1 and Ar2 represent an arylene group, a divalent heterocyclic group, a divalent aromatic amine group or the like; Z1 represents -CR1=CR2- or -C=C-, wherein R1 and R2 represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an aryl group or the like; m and n represent 1 or 2; and R and R represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or an alkoxy group.).

Branched polyoxyethylene compound and contact lens

POLYMER COMPOUND AND LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE USING THE SAME

A polymer compound comprising a repeating unit of the following formula (1) and having a polystyrene-reduced number average molecular weight of 1x103 to 1x108: [wherein, Ar1 and Ar2 represent an arylene group, divalent heterocyclic group or divalent aromatic amine group. Z1 represents -CR1-CR2- or -C≡C-. Here, R1 and R2 represent a hydrogen atom, alkyl group, aryl group or the like. m and n represent 1 or 2. Rs and Rt represent a hydrogen atom, alkyl group or alkoxy group.].

Branched polyoxyethylene compound and contact lens

Provided is a silicone contact lens that has a surface hydrophilic property and a surface lubricating property. A silicone contact lens having, in a surface thereof, a graft polymer chain that is derived from a branching-type polyoxyethylene compound, said branching-type polyoxyethylene compound being expressed by formula (1). (n is 3-1150, a is 0 or 2, and R1 represents hydrogen or a methyl group).

POLYMER COMPOUND AND POLYMER LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE USING THE SAME

A polymer compound comprising a repeating unit of the following formula (1) and having a polystyrene-reduced number average molecular weight of 1×103 to 1×108: [wherein, Ar1 and Ar2 represent an arylene group, divalent heterocyclic group or divalent aromatic amine group. Z1 represents -CR1=CR2- or -C≡C-. Here, R1 and R2 represent a hydrogen atom, alkyl group, aryl group or the like. m and n represent 1 or 2. Rs and Rt represent a hydrogen atom, alkyl group or alkoxy group.].

Polymer compound and polymer light-emitting device using the same

The invention provides a polymer compound comprising a repeating unit of the following formula (1) and having a polystyrene-reduced number average molecular weight of 1*10<3> to 1*10<8>: [wherein, Ar1 and Ar2 represent an arylene group, divalent heterocyclic group or divalent aromatic amine group. Z1 represents -CR1-CR2- or -C[identical to]C-.; here, R1 and R2 represent a hydrogen atom, alkyl group, aryl group or the like; m and n represent 1 or 2. Rs and Rt represent a hydrogen atom, alkyl group or alkoxy group.].

Tetrazine monomers and copolymers for use in organic electronic devices

Copolymers of formula (I): where each A is S, Se or C═C; each x is an integer from 1 to 4; each R1 is independently H, F, CN or a C 1 -C 20 linear or branched aliphatic group; Ar is one or more substituted or unsubstituted aromatic units; and, n is an integer 5 or greater, can be formed into films or membranes that are useful as active layers in organic electronic device, such as PV solar cells, providing high power conversion efficiencies and good thermal stability. Such copolymers may be synthesized from monomers of formula (II): by Stille or Suzuki coupling reactions. Such monomers may be synthesized by a variation of the Pinner synthesis.

Polymer compositions, polymer films, polymer gels, polymer foams, and electronic devices containing such films, gels and foams

A polymer film, polymer gel, and polymer foam each contain an electrically conductive polymer and an ionic liquid and are each useful as a component of an electronic device.

Continuous Process For Preparing Nanodispersions Using An Ultrasonic Flow-Through Heat Exchanger

Described is a continuous process for preparing nanodispersions including providing a composition comprising a liquid and a solute; heating the composition to dissolution of the solute to form a solution comprising the solute dissolved in the liquid; directing the heated solution through a continuous tube wherein the continuous tube has a first end for receiving the solution, a continuous flow-through passageway disposed in an ultrasonic heat exchanger, and a second end for discharging a product stream; treating the heated solution as the solution passes through the continuous flow-through passageway disposed in the ultrasonic heat exchanger to form the product stream comprising nanometer size particles in the liquid; optionally, collecting the product stream in a product receiving vessel; and optionally, filtering the product stream.

Monomer, Polymerization Method, and Polymer

A monomer of formula (III): wherein X is a polymerisable group Ar, Ar 1 and Ar 2 each independently represent an optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl group; R 1 represents H or a substituent; and Z represents a direct bond or a divalent linking atom or group, wherein Ar 1 and Ar 2 are linked by a single bond or a divalent linking group selected from CR 1 R 2 , SiR 1 R 2 , PR 1 , NR 1 , O and S wherein R 1 and R 2 are independently selected from hydrogen; optionally substituted alkyl wherein one or more non-adjacent C atoms may be replaced with O, S, N, C═O and —COO—; alkoxy, aryl, arylalkyl, heteroaryl and heteroarylalkyl. Ar 1 and Ar 2 are preferably linked by an oxygen atom, and Ar 1 and/or Ar 2 may be fused to their respective adjacent Ar groups. Ar 1 and its adjacent Ar group and/or Ar 2 and its adjacent Ar group are optionally fused to form a fluorene unit.

Carbon nanotube-conductive polymer composites, methods of making and articles made therefrom

Electrically conductive polymer materials, such as mixtures of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) and poly(styrenesulfonate) (PSS) are combined with functionalized carbon nanotubes to form composites that exhibit increased electrical conductivity. Functionalized or non-functionalized carbon nanotubes combined with the same electrically conductive polymer materials are combined with non-conductive polymers to increase the electrical conductivity of the non-conductive polymer. The functionalized carbon nanotubes are functionalized with carboxyl and/or hydroxyl groups. The resulting materials are useful in methods of forming electrically conductive films and electrically conductive features.

Diketopyrrolopyrrole polymers for use in organic semiconductor devices

The present invention relates to polymers comprising one or more (repeating) unit(s) of the formula (I) which are characterized in that Ar 1 and Ar 1 ′ are independently of each other are an annulated (aromatic) heterocyclic ring system, containing at least one thiophene ring, which may be optionally substituted by one, or more groups, and their use as organic semiconductor in organic devices, especially in organic photovoltaics (solar cells) and photodiodes, or in a device containing a diode and/or an organic field effect transistor. The polymers according to the invention have excellent solubility in organic solvents and excellent film-forming properties. In addition, high efficiency of energy conversion, excellent field-effect mobility, good on/off current ratios and/or excellent stability can be observed, when the polymers according to the invention are used in organic field effect transistors, organic photovoltaics (solar cells) and photodiodes.

Polymers which contain substituted indenofluorene derivatives as structural unit, process for the preparation thereof, and the use thereof

The present invention relates to polymers which contain substituted indenofluorene derivatives as structural unit, to substituted indenofluorene derivatives, to a process for the preparation of the polymers according to the invention, to mixtures and solutions which comprise the polymers according to the invention, and to the use of the polymers according to the invention in electronic devices, in particular in organic electroluminescent devices, so-called OLEDs (OLED=organic light emitting diode).

Fluorescent conjugated polymers with a bodipy-based backbone and uses thereof

The present invention provides various fluorescent conjugated polymers with a BODIPY-based backbone. The invention also provides methods of using the polymers of the invention, such as for imaging and detection of cells, tumors, bacteria and viruses.

Composition for Solid Electrolyte and Solar Cell Using the Same

A composition for a solid electrolyte includes a polymer compound (A) and a charge transfer material. The polymer compound (A) is obtained by polymerizing a monomer (a) comprising a monomer (a-2) having chelating ability. The charge transfer material is preferably a carbon material and/or a π-conjugated polymer (β). When a polymer electrolyte layer of a dye-sensitized solar cell is formed from the above solid electrolyte, efficient charge transfer and sufficient charge life can be reconciled with each other.

Method of Selective Separation Of Semiconducting Carbon Nanotubes, Dispersion Of Semiconducting Carbon Nanotubes, And Electronic Device Including Carbon Nanotubes Separated By Using The Method

According to example embodiments, a method includes dispersing carbon nanotubes in a mixed solution containing a solvent, the carbon nanotubes, and a dispersant, the carbon nanotubes including semiconducting carbon nanotubes, the dispersant comprising a polythiophene derivative including a thiophene ring and a hydrocarbon sidechain linked to the thiophene ring. The hydrocarbon sidechain includes an alkyl group containing a carbon number of 7 or greater. The hydrocarbon sidechain may be regioregularly arranged, and the semiconducting carbon nanotubes are selectively separated from the mixed solution. An electronic device includes semiconducting carbon nanotubes and the foregoing described polythiophene derivative.

Organic thin film transistor, surface light source and display device

An organic thin-film transistor of the invention comprises an organic semiconductor layer that contains a polymer compound having a repeating unit represented by the following formula (1) and/or a repeating unit represented by the following formula (2), and a repeating unit represented by the following formula (3).

Electroconductive polymer composition, method for producing the same, and solid electrolytic capacitor using electroconductive polymer composition

An exemplary embodiment of the invention provides an electroconductive polymer composition having high electroconductivity which is suitable for a solid electrolytic capacitor, and provides a solid electrolytic capacitor having low ESR as well as low leakage current (LC). In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, an electroconductive polymer composition having high electroconductivity is formed by drying an electroconductive polymer suspension solution which comprises a polyanion having a cross-linked structure, an electroconductive polymer, and a solvent. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a solid electrolytic capacitor having low ESR as well as low LC is obtained by using the electroconductive polymer composition for a solid electrolyte layer that is an electroconductive polymer layer.

Pi-conjugated polymer composition

A π-conjugated polymer composition including: (a) a solvent; (b) a π-conjugated polymer which is dissolved in the solvent and doped with a dopant; (c) at least one of an acidic substance and a salt of an acidic substance; and (d) a phenolic compound; wherein when only the acidic substance is contained as the component (c), the acidic substance is different from the phenolic compound, when only the salt of an acidic substance is contained, the salt of an acidic substance is different from the phenolic compound, and when both the acidic substance and the salt of an acidic substance are contained, at least one of the acidic substance and the salt of an acidic substance is different from the phenolic compound.

Process to induce polymerization of an organic electronically conductive polymer

A process to induce polymerization of an organic electronically conductive polymer in the presence of a partially delithiated alkali metal phosphate which acts as the polymerization initiator.

Electroactive materials

There is provided an electroactive material having Formula I wherein: Q is the same or different at each occurrence and can be O, S, Se, Te, NR, SO, SO 2 , or SiR 3 ; R is the same or different at each occurrence and can be hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, alkenyl, or alkynyl; R 1 through R 8 are the same or different and can be hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, halogen, hydroxyl, aryloxy, alkoxy, alkenyl, alkynyl, amino, alkylthio, phosphino, silyl, —COR, —COOR, —PO 3 R 2 , —OPO 3 R 2 , or CN.

Electrically conductive polymer compositions for coating applications

The present invention relates to electrically conductive polymer compositions, and their use in electronic devices. The compositions contain a semi-aqueous dispersion of at least one electrically conductive polymer doped with at least one highly-fluorinated acid polymer, non-conductive oxide nanoparticles, at least one high-boiling organic liquid, and at least one lower-boiling organic liquid.

mesoporous drug delivery system using an electrically conductive polymer

The present application relates to Nanoparticle bioengineering techniques were used to produce a non-toxic polypyrrole composition having two-dimensional and three-dimensional structures that can optionally be co-polymerized with carboxylic acid moieties to possess hydrophilicity. Likewise, such polypyrrole/carboxylic acid structures may be further modified with neural growth factors to create treatment surfaces that can promote growth an differentiation of cells such as neurons.

Nano-sized melanin particles and method of producing same

The present invention provides nano-sized particles of melanin, and the method for formation of the melanin particles comprise the following steps: adding a base to a dopamine.H + X − -containing solution (wherein H + X − is an acid) and allowing an acid-base neutralization reaction; and forming nano-sized particles of melanin by controlling the addition of nucleic dopamine.H + X − to base (b) at a ratio of a:b=1:0.1-1, and allow concurrent or consecutive formation of melanin by oxidation curing of the dopamine in air (polymerization). The manufacturing method according to the present invention can produce nano-sized melanin particles in a short period of time. Furthermore, the nano-sized melanin particles made according to the present invention are distinctive from conventional solvents containing dispersions of natural melanin and synthetic melanin, and have excellent application in various fields.

Photovoltaic cell

The present invention provides a photovoltaic cell having a large short-circuit current density and a large photoelectric conversion efficiency. This photovoltaic cell comprises: a first electrode; a second electrode; an active layer between the first electrode and the second electrode; wherein the active layer contains a macromolecular compound having a structural unit represented by Formula (1): wherein Ar 1 and Ar 2 are the same as or different from each other and represent a trivalent aromatic hydrocarbon group or a trivalent heterocyclic group; X 1 and X 2 are the same as or different from each other and represent —O—, —S—, —C(═O)—, —S(═O)—, —SO 2 —, —C(R 50 )(R 51 )—, —Si(R 3 )(R 4 )—, —N(R 5 )—, —B(R 6 )—, —P(R 7 )—, or —P(═O)(R 8 )—; R 50 , R 51 , R 3 , R 4 , R 5 , R 6 , R 7 , and R 8 are the same as or different from each other and represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a monovalent organic group; and X 1 and Ar 2 are bonded with atoms adjacent to each other on a ring that constitutes Ar 1 , and X 2 and Ar 1 are bonded with atoms adjacent to each other on a ring that constitutes Ar 2 , wherein an inverse of the excitation energy of the macromolecular compound from a ground singlet state to a lowest excited singlet state that is calculated using the time-dependent density functional theory is 0.43 (eV −1 ) or more.

Photovoltaic cell

The present invention provides a photovoltaic cell having a large short-circuit current density and a large photoelectric conversion efficiency. This photovoltaic cell comprises: a first electrode; a second electrode; and an active layer between the first electrode and the second electrode; wherein the active layer contains a compound having a structural unit represented by Formula (1): wherein Ar 1 and Ar 2 are the same as or different from each other and represent a trivalent aromatic hydrocarbon group or a trivalent heterocyclic group, with at least one of Ar 1 and Ar 2 being a trivalent heterocyclic group; X 1 and X 2 are the same as or different from each other and represent —O—, —S—, —C(═O)—, —S(═O)—, —SO 2 —, —C(R 50 )(R 51 )—, —Si(R 3 )(R 4 )—, —N(R 5 )—, —B(R 6 )—, —P(R 7 )—, or —P(═O)(R 8 )—; R 50 , R 51 , R 3 , R 4 , R 5 , R 6 , R 7 , and R 8 are the same as or different from each other and represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a monovalent organic group; and X 1 and Ar 2 are bonded with atoms adjacent to each other on a ring that constitutes Ar 1 , and X 2 and Ar 1 are bonded with atoms adjacent to each other on a ring that constitutes Ar 2 .

Copolymer containing fluorenylporphyrin-anthracene, preparation method and application thereof

A copolymer containing fluorenylporphyrin-anthracene is disclosed, which comprises a polymer represented by formula (1), in which R 1 , R 2 , R 3 and R 4 , which may be identical or different, are C 1 -C 16 alkyl, and n is an integer of 1 to 100. A preparation method of the copolymer containing fluorenylporphyrin-anthracene and the application thereof in manufacture of solar cell devices, organic field-effect transistors, organic electroluminescent devices, organic optical storage device, organic nonlinear materials or organic laser devices are also disclosed.

Conducting polymer to which pyrene compounds are introduced, and organic solar cell using same

The present invention relates to a pyrene-containing conductive polymer represented by formula 1 and an organic solar cell comprising the same as an organic photovoltaic material. The conductive polymer has improved hole mobility as a result of introducing a specific amount of pyrene either into a polymer, which consists only of a donor functional group comprising one or more aromatic monomers, or into a donor-acceptor type polymer comprising a repeating acceptor introduced into a donor functional group. Thus, the conductive polymer can be used as an organic photovoltaic material in organic photodiodes (OPDs), organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), organic thin-film transistors (OTFTs), organic solar cells and the like. In addition, an organic solar cell showing high power conversion efficiency (PCE) can be provided using an organic photovoltaic material comprising the pyrene-containing conductive polymer as an electron donor.

Semiconducting polymers

The invention relates to novel polymers containing repeating units based on benzodithiophene or derivatives thereof, monomers and methods for their preparation, their use as semiconductors in organic electronic (OE) devices, especially in organic photovoltaic (OPV) devices, and to OE and OPV devices comprising these polymers.

Copolymer containing fluorenylporphyrin-benzene, preparation method and use thereof

A copolymer containing fluorenylporphyrin-benzene is disclosed, which comprises a copolymer represented by formula (1), in which R 1 , R 2 , R 3 and R 4 , which may be identical or different, are C 1 -C 16 alkyl, and n is an integer of 1 to 100. The preparation method of said copolymer containing fluorenylporphyrin-benzene and the use thereof in manufacture of solar batteries components, organic field effect transistors, organic electroluminescent components, organic optical storage components, organic non-linear materials or organic laser components are also disclosed.

Copolymer comprising anthracene and benzoselenadiazole, preparing method and uses thereof

A copolymer comprising anthracene and benzoselenadiazole, preparing method and uses thereof are disclosed. The copolymer is represented by formula (I), wherein n is a natural number from 10 to 1000, a is 1 or 2, b is 0, 1 or 2, X, Y are O, S, Se, SO 2 , N—R 4 or R 5 —Si—R 6 ; R 4 , R 5 , R 6 are selected from C 1 -C 20 straight-chain, branched-chain or cyclo alkyl or alkoxy; R 1 , R 2 are unsubstituted, monosubstituted or polysubstituted functional group Ar 1 , and said Ar 1 is selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, substituted or unsubstituted C 1 -C 40 straight-chain or branched-chain or cyclo alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl or heteroaryl; R 3 , R 7 are unsubstituted, monosubstituted or polysubstituted functional group Ar 2 , and said Ar 2 is selected from hydrogen, cyano, substituted or unsubstituted C 1 -C 40 straight-chain or branched-chain or cyclo alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C 1 -C 40 alkoxy, substituted or unsubstituted C 6 -C 40 aryl, substituted or unsubstituted C 6 -C 40 aralkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C 6 -C 40 aryl alkoxy.

Vertically phase-separating semiconducting organic material layers

Improved OLED devices and methods of making the same using vertical phase separation to simplify processing. Vertically phase separated material can include at least one lower first layer disposed on the electrode, and at least one upper second layer different from the first layer and disposed away from the electrode or optionally on one layer comprising at least one semiconducting organic material. The first layer can be enriched with at least one first semiconducting organic material (SOM 1) and the second layer can be enriched with at least one second semiconducting organic material (SOM 2) different from the SOM 1. The ink composition can be adapted so that the film vertically phase separates into the first and second layers. Compositions and devices are also embodied herein.

Polymerization fluid, method for producing the polymerization fluid, transparent film and transparent electrode made from the polymerization fluid

Disclosed is a polymerization fluid for electropolymerization which exhibits a reduced environmental burden and excellent economic efficiency and which can yield a conductive polymer film that has high conductivity and that is dense and highly transparent. The polymerization fluid includes at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of 3,4-disubstituted thiophenes which is dispersed as oil drops in surfactant-free water, and the polymerization fluid is transparent. The polymerization fluid can be produced by a method which includes: an addition step of adding the monomer to surfactant-free water to prepare a phase separation fluid where water and the monomer are phase-separated; a first dispersion step of irradiating the phase separation fluid with ultrasonic waves to make the monomer dispersed in the form of oil drops and thus prepare an opaque dispersion, and a second dispersion step of irradiating the opaque dispersion with ultrasonic waves having a frequency higher than that of the ultrasonic waves used in the first dispersion step to reduce the mean size of the oil drops of the monomer and thus prepare a transparent dispersion.

"Growth from surface" Methodology for the Fabrication of Functional Dual Phase Conducting Polymer polypyrrole/polycarbazole/Polythiophene (CP/polyPyr/polyCbz/PolyTh)-Carbon Nanotube (CNT) Composites of Controlled Morphology and Composition - Sidewall versus End-Selective PolyTh Deposition

A “growth from the surface” method for selectively depositing oxidative Liquid Phase Polymerizations (LPPs) onto the carbon nanotube (CNT) surface, said method comprising steps of: a. obtaining Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWC-NT); b. oxidized said MWCNTs to obtain oxidized COOH-MWCNTs; thereby (a) carboxylative opening oxidation-sensitive end-caps (polyCOOH end cluster); and, (b) introducing defect carboxylic (COOH) groups onto predetermined areas of said oxidized COOH-MWCNTs; c. COOH activating the polyCOOH shell using various COOH activating species; and, d. executing Liquid Phase Polymerization (LPP) oxidative depositing polymers selected from said polyCOOH polyTh-CP polymers, polyCOOH poly-Th-, polyEDOT (PEDOT)-, polyTh polyCOOH poly(thiophenyl-3 acetic acid, thiophenyl-3 acetic acid/EDOT, polyX, wherein X is elected from COOH, OH, NH2, polyCbz/polyPyr CP polymers and related combinatorial mixtures, polyCOOH PEDOT-poly(thiophenyl-3 acetic acid)′ thereby selectively depositing said oxidative LPPs onto said CNT surface.

Aromatic monomers deriving from glycerol units, process for their preparation and use thereof for the preparation of water-soluble conjugated polymers

Monomers having formula (I) and process for their synthesis which comprises the etherification reaction of a halogen-derivative (Z═Cl, Br, I) having formula (III) with the hydroxyl group of the glycerol derivative (IV), according to the following scheme:(Formula III, IV & I) (III) (IV) (I)

Copolymer, organic solar cell using the same and manufacturing method thereof

Disclosed herein are a 3,6-carbazole-containing copolymer, an organic solar cell comprising the copolymer in an organic material layer including a photoactive layer, and a method for fabricating the organic solar cell.

Conjugated fused thiophenes, methods of making conjugated fused thiophenes, and uses thereof

Described herein are compositions including heterocyclic organic compounds based on fused thiophene compounds, polymers based on fused thiophene compounds, and methods for making the monomers and polymer along with uses in thin film-based and other devices.

Composition, and film, charge transporting layer, organic electroluminescence device using the composition, and method for forming charge transporting layer

Provided are a composition useful for manufacturing an organic electroluminescence device that has improved efficiency and durability in an organic electroluminescence device in which a siloxane polymer is used as a material for organic electroluminescence device, the composition including (A) a siloxane polymer having a charge transporting moiety at a side chain thereof, (B) at least one crosslinking agent, and (C) a solvent, a film, a charge transporting layer, and an organic electroluminescence device which use the composition, and a method for forming a charge transporting layer.

Processes for preparing devices and films based on conductive nanoparticles

The present invention relates to a process for preparing a device comprising: (i) providing an aqueous emulsion comprising an organic solvent, a surfactant and at least one conductive organic compound; (ii) removal of the organic solvent to provide an aqueous suspension of conductive nanoparticles comprising the at least one conductive organic compound; (iii) depositing the nanoparticles onto a substrate to form a nanoparticle layer; and (iv) annealing the nanoparticle layer.

Polymers having carbazole structural units

The present invention relates to polymers which contain at least one carbazole structural unit of the general formula (I) where Ar1, Ar2, Ar3 is each, independently of one another, an aryl or heteroaryl group, which may be substituted by one or more radicals R of any desired type; m, o is, independently of one another, 0 or 1; n is 1, 2 or 3 and the dashed lines represent the linking in the polymer; and at least one arylamine structural unit of the general formula (II) and/or (III) where Ar4, Ar5, Ar7, Ar8 is each, inde pendently of one another, an aryl or heteroaryl group, which may be substituted by one or more radicals R of any desired type; Ar6 is an aryl or heteroaryl group, which may be substituted by one or more radicals R of any desired type, or represents a group of the formula Ar9-Y—Ar9, where Ar9 is in each case, independently, an aryl or heteroaryl group, which is substituted by one or more radi

Composite material with conductive and ferromagnetic properties and hybrid slurry

In one embodiment of the disclosure, a composite material with conductive and ferromagnetic properties is provided. The composite material includes: 5 to 90 parts by weight of a conductive polymer matrix; and 0.1 to 40 parts by weight of iron oxide nanorods, wherein the iron oxide nanorods are ferromagnetic and have a length-to-diameter ratio of larger than 3. In another embodiment, a hybrid slurry is provided. The hybrid slurry includes a conductive polymer, and iron oxide nanorods, wherein the iron oxide nanorods are ferromagnetic and have a length-to-diameter ratio of larger than 3; and a solvent.

Compounds for photovoltaics

A species for use, for example, in a charge transfer layer of a photovoltaic device, the species comprising an acceptor group to which is fused a tuning group. The species can be a small molecule, polymer or oligomer, and monomers for producing said polymer, photovoltaic devices comprising said species, and methods for producing said device, are also provided.

Perylenetetracarboxylic diimide organic semiconductor material and the preparation method and application thereof

Disclosed is a perylenetetracarboxylic acid diimide organic semiconductive material represented by the following formula (I), which belongs to the field of photoelectric material. In formula (I), n is an integer of 1-100, R 1 , R 2 or R 3 is hydrogen, C 1 -C 20 alkyl, C 1 -C 20 alkoxyl, phenyl or alkoxyphenyl, R 4 or R 5 is C 1 -C 20 alkyl, R 6 or R 7 is hydrogen, C 1 -C 20 alkyl, C 1 -C 20 alkoxyl or phenyl. The preparation method of said perylenetetracarboxylic acid diimide organic semiconductive material and the use thereof are also disclosed.

Benzodithiophene organic semiconductive material and its preparation method and use

The present invention relates to optoelectronic materials field, and it discloses a benzodithiophene organic semiconductive material with the following structural formula (P): wherein, x+y=2; 1≦x<2, 0<y≦1; 1<n≦100; R 1 , R 2 are C 1 -C 20 alkyl; R 3 is selected from C 1 -C 20 alkyl; R 4 , R 5 are hydrogen, phenyl, C 1 -C 20 alkyl or phenyl substituted by C 1 -C 20 alkoxy. The present invention is also provided with preparation method and use of the benzodithiophene organic semiconductive material. The benzodithiophene containing bisphenyl siloles unit has good dissolution property, high carrier mobility, strong absorbance, wide optical absorption range, and improved utilization of sunlight, and its preparation process is simple, with high yield, and easy to operate and control.

Photovoltaic Cell Containing Novel Photoactive Polymer

Novel photoactive polymers, as well as related photovoltaic cells, articles, systems, and methods, are disclosed.

Electrolytic material formulation, electrolytic material polymer formed therefrom and use thereof

An electrolytic material formulation and a polymer polymerized therefrom are provided. The formulation includes: (a) a monomer of formula (I); and (b) a monomer of formula (II), wherein, A, X, B1, B2, R1 to R3, q and w are defined as recited in the specification, and the amount of monomer (b) is about 1 part by weight to about 800 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of monomer (a). The polymer is useful as an electrolytic material of a solid capacitor.

Flexible, permeable, electrically conductive and transparent textiles and methods for making them

Methods for forming a flexible, permeable, electrically conductive and substantially transparent textile utilizing vapor phase deposition are described. A number of applications of the electrically conductive textile are discussed.

Method for producing an organic semiconductor device

A method for producing an organic semiconductor device ( 110 ) having at least one organic semiconducting material ( 122 ) and at least two electrodes ( 114 ) adapted to support an electric charge carrier transport through the organic semiconducting material ( 122 ) is disclosed. The organic semiconducting material ( 122 ) intrinsically has ambipolar semiconducting properties. The method comprises at least one step of generating at least one intermediate layer ( 120 ) which at least partially is interposed between the organic semiconducting material ( 122 ) and at least one of the electrodes ( 114 ) of the organic semiconductor device ( 110 ). The intermediate layer ( 120 ) comprises at least one thiol compound having the general formula HS—R, wherein R is an organic residue. The thiol compound has an electric dipole moment pointing away from the SH-group of the thiol compound. The electric dipole moment has at least the same magnitude as the electric dipole moment in 4-Phenylthiophenol. By the intermediate layer ( 120 ) an ambipolar charge carrier transport between the electrodes ( 114 ) is suppressed in favor of a unipolar charge carrier transport.

Electroconductive polymer suspension solution, electroconductive polymer material, and electrolytic capacitor and method for producing the same

The present invention provides an electroconductive polymer suspension solution and an electroconductive polymer material which has a high electroconductivity and in which the time-related deterioration of the electroconductivity is suppressed. Also, the present invention provides an electrolytic capacitor with a low ESR using the electroconductive polymer material as a solid electrolyte and a method for producing the same. In the present invention, electroconductive polymer particles 1 in the electroconductive polymer material are bonded via organic dispersant 2 and cross-linker 3 to obtain a strong bond between electroconductive polymer particles 1.

Solid electrolytic capacitor, method for producing the same and solution for solid electrolytic capacitor

Provided is a solid electrolytic capacitor which retains a high capacitance and a low ESR and has high heat resistance. The solid electrolytic capacitor ( 10 ) is obtained by winding a porous anode foil ( 11 ) having a dielectric layer formed thereon and a cathode foil ( 14 ) together with separators ( 15 ) each interposed therebetween, the separators ( 15 ) having a solid electrolyte ( 13 ) supported thereon. Each layer of the solid electrolyte comprises a conductive composite (a) of a cationized conductive polymer with a polymer anion, a first hydroxy compound (b) having four or more hydroxy groups, and a second hydroxy compound (c) having an amino group and one or more hydroxy groups, the content of the conductive composite (a), in terms of mass proportion, being lower than that of the first hydroxy compound (b) and higher than that of the second hydroxy compound (c).

Curable coating compositions providing antistatic abrasion resistant coated articles

Curable composition providing, upon curing, an abrasion resistant, transparent, antistatic coating comprising: a) at least one conductive polymer, b) colloidal particles of at least one non-conductive oxide, c) at least one binder comprising at least one epoxysilane having at least two hydrolysable groups directly linked to the Si atom of the epoxysilane, and/or its hydrolysis product, said at least one conductive polymer and said colloidal particles of at least one non-conductive oxide being substantially not agglomerated, the content of said conductive polymer in the dry extract of said curable composition ranging from 0.1 to 10% by weight, preferably from 0.2 to 10% by weight and the content of the dry extract of said at least one epoxysilane in the dry extract of said curable composition ranging from 20 to 80% preferably 25 to 60% by weight based on the total weight of the dry extract.

Carrier transport material and electronic device

A carrier transport material and an electronic device are provided. The carrier transport material includes a conjugated polyelectrolyte and a functional organic molecule. The conjugated polyelectrolyte includes a conjugated backbone and at least one alkyl side-chain, where a tail end of the alkyl side-chain has a first ionic group. The functional organic molecule includes a functional main-chain and a second ionic group located at a tail end of the functional organic molecule. Electrostatic attraction is formed between the first ionic group of the conjugated polyelectrolyte and the second ionic group of the functional organic molecule, and the carrier transport material presents an electrically neutral state.

Anchor-layer-forming coating liquid, pressure-sensitive adhesive layer-carrying optical film and method for producing the film

A coating liquid for forming an anchor layer interposed between an optical film and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, comprising a polythiophene based polymer, a polyoxyalkylene-group-containing polymer, and a mixed solvent comprising 65 to 100% by weight of water and 0 to 35% by weight of an alcohol.

Polymers, Their Preparation and Uses

A polymer containing an optionally substituted repeat unit of formula (I) wherein each R is the same or different and represents H or an electron withdrawing group, and each R 1 is the same or different and represents a substituent.

Carboxylation of poly-/oligothiophenes

The present invention relates to a process for carboxylation of poly/oligothiophenes using CO 2 .

Polymer and photoelectric conversion element

A photoelectric conversion element has a structure where a hole transport layer, a photoelectric conversion layer, and an electron transport layer are held between a first electrode and a second electrode. The photoelectric conversion layer is a bulk heterojunction layer, and fullerene or a fullerene derivative is used as an n-type organic semiconductor. As a p-type organic semiconductor, a polymer represented by the following Expression is used. In the Expression, R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , and R 4 each independently represent any one of a branched alkyl group, a linear alkyl group, an alkyl ester group, a carboxy alkyl group, and an alkoxy group. Independently, X is any one of S, O, and N.

Conjugated polymers

The invention relates to novel polymers containing one or more pyrrolo[3,2-b]pyrrole-2,5-dione repeating units, methods for their preparation and monomers used therein, blends, mixtures and formulations containing them, the use of the polymers, blends, mixtures and formulations as semiconductor in organic electronic (OE) devices, especially in organic photovoltaic (OPV) devices, and to OE and OPV devices comprising these polymers, blends, mixtures or formulations.

Pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet and use thereof

The present invention provides a PSA sheet combining higher levels of antistaticity, anchoring and less contaminating nature. The PSA sheet comprises a substrate film formed from a resin material, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer provided on a first face thereof, and an antistatic layer provided between the first face and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. The antistatic layer comprises an antistatic ingredient ASu. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer comprises an acrylic polymer as a base polymer, and an ionic compound as an antistatic ingredient ASp.

Organic el element, radiation-sensitive resin composition, and cured film

The organic EL display element is constituted by having a substrate, a TFT disposed on the substrate, a protective film covering the TFT, an anode disposed on the protective film, an organic luminescent layer disposed on the anode, a bank that defines an arranging area for the organic luminescent layer, and a cathode disposed on the organic luminescent layer. At least one of the protective film and bank is constituted as a cured film that is formed by using a radiation-sensitive resin composition containing a resin and a compound having a quinonediazide structure, contains a resin and at least one of a compound having a quinonediazide structure and a compound having an indenecarboxylic acid structure, and has an excellent patterning property.

Electric conductive polymer aqueous suspension and method for producing the same, electric conductive organic material, and solid electrolytic capacitor and method for producing the same

An electric conductive polymer aqueous suspension is prepared by dispersing an electric conductive polymer powder whose surface is doped with a polyacid in which the number of anion groups is 50% or more and 99% or less with respect to the number of repeating units of the polyacid. By using the electric conductive polymer aqueous suspension, an organic material excellent in adhesiveness to a substrate and humidity resistance, and high in conductivity, as well as a solid electrolytic capacitor low in ESR and excellent in reliability in a high humidity atmosphere, and a method for producing the same can be provided.

Pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet

Disclosed is a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet that has a transparent film substrate and, on at least one side thereof, an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. The transparent film substrate has a top coat layer having a specific configuration with an average thickness and a thickness variation being controlled. The acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is formed from a water-dispersible acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition. The composition includes, as components, an acrylic emulsion polymer derived from constitutive monomers in a specific formulation; a polyether compound having a specific structure; and a specific acetylenic diol. The pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet is found to be highly resistant to scratches and static electrification, to have superior visual quality and satisfactory resistance to adhesive strength increase, and to less cause stains.

Novel Photoactive Polymers

This disclosure relates to a photovoltaic cell that includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a photoactive layer disposed between the first and second electrodes. The photoactive layer includes a photoactive polymer containing a first monomer repeat unit, which contains a moiety of formula (1): in which A and R are defined in the specification.

Method of forming composite materials including conjugated materials attached to carbon nanotubes or graphenes

A method of forming composite materials includes dispersing a conjugated material, a solvent for the conjugated material, and a plurality of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) or graphene including structures having an outer surface to form a dispersion. The solvent is evaporated from the dispersion to yield a CNT or graphene composite including a plurality of crystalline supramolecular structures having the conjugated material non-covalently secured to the outer surface of the CNT or the graphene including structure. The supramolecular structures have an average length which extends outward in a length direction from the outer surface of the CNT or graphene including structure, where the average length is greater than an average width of the supramolecular structures.

POLYMERS, SUBSTRATES, METHODS FOR MAKING SUCH, AND DEVICES COMPRISING THE SAME

The present invention relates generally to substrates for making polymers and methods for making polymers. The present invention also relates generally to polymers and devices comprising the same. 1. A method of preparing an organic polymer , comprising:polymerizing a multifunctional synthetic organic substrate with an oxidase or an oxidizing agent to form said organic polymer,wherein said multifunctional synthetic organic substrate comprises at least two reactive moieties and at least one of said at least two reactive moieties comprises a 6-hydroxyindole, a 5-hydroxyindole, or a 5,6-dihydroxyindole.23.-. (canceled)4. The method of claim 1 , wherein one of said at least two reactive moieties comprises a 6-hydroxyindole claim 1 , a 5-hydroxyindole claim 1 , or a 5 claim 1 ,6-dihydroxyindole and the other of at least one of said at least two reactive moieties comprises a moiety selected from the group consisting of an indole claim 1 , a pyrrole claim 1 , a catechol claim 1 , a tyrosyl claim 1 , a catecholamine claim 1 , and any combination thereof.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of said at least two reactive moieties comprises at least two reactive sites.68.-. (canceled)9. The method of claim 1 , wherein said at least two reactive moieties are joined by a linker.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein said linker is conjugated.11. The method of claim 9 , wherein said linker is conjugated after said polymerizing step.12. The method of claim 1 , wherein said at least two reactive moieties are different.13. The method of claim 1 , wherein said multifunctional synthetic organic substrate comprises at least three reactive moieties.14. The method of claim 1 , further comprising co-polymerizing a natural organic substrate and said multifunctional synthetic organic substrate with said oxidase or oxidizing agent.15. The method of claim 1 , wherein said multifunctional synthetic organic substrate is aromatic.16. The method of claim 1 , wherein said multifunctional ...

Benzothiadiazole-based conjugated molecules capable of forming films on conductive surfaces by electrochemical method

The present disclosure provides new materials that combine the advantages of well-defined polymeric starting materials and the convenience of surface modification by physical methods into one package and, thus, offers a general and powerful platform suitable for use in numerous applications.

Compound and Organic Solar Cell Comprising Same

The present specification provides a compound including a unit of Formula 1 and an organic solar cell including the same. 2. The compound of claim 1 , wherein X1 to X3 are each S.4. The compound of claim 1 , wherein R1 to R8 are the same as or different from each other claim 1 , and are each independently hydrogen; a halogen group; a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group; or a substituted or unsubstituted alkoxy group.5. The compound of claim 1 , wherein R9 and R10 are the same as or different from each other claim 1 , and are each independently a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group.6. The compound of claim 1 , wherein R11 and R12 are the same as or different from each other claim 1 , and are each independently hydrogen; a halogen group; or a substituted or unsubstituted alkoxy group.7. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Y1 to Y4 are each S.8. The compound of claim 1 , wherein p and q are the same as each other claim 1 , and are each 0 or 1 claim 1 , andr and s are the same as each other, and are each 1 or 2.10. An organic solar cell comprising:a first electrode;a second electrode provided to face the first electrode; andan organic material layer having one or more layers provided between the first electrode and the second electrode and comprising a photoactive layer,{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'wherein one or more layers of the organic material layer comprise the compound according .'}11. The organic solar cell of claim 10 , wherein the organic material layer comprises a hole transport layer claim 10 , a hole injection layer or a layer which simultaneously transports and injects holes claim 10 , andthe hole transport layer, the hole injection layer, or the layer which simultaneously transports and injects holes comprises the compound.12. The organic solar cell of claim 10 , wherein the organic material layer comprises an electron injection layer claim 10 , an electron transport layer or a layer which simultaneously injects and ...

LIGHT-EMITTING COMPOSITION

Light-Emitting Compound A composition comprising a light-emitting compound having a peak wavelength of at least 650 nm and a material comprising a group of formula (I): wherein Ar, Arand Arin each occurrence are independently selected from a Caromatic group and a 6-20 membered heteroaromatic group of C and N ring atoms and at least one of Ar, Arand Aris a 6-20 membered heteroaromatic group of C and N ring atoms; x, y and z are each independently at least 1; n, m and p are each independently 0 or a positive integer; and R, Rand Rin each occurrence is independently a substituent or a single bond to a polymer chain, wherein the group of formula (I) has no more than 3 single bonds to a polymer chain. The composition may be used in the light-emitting layer of an infrared organic light-emitting device. 2. A composition according to wherein Arand Arare each a Caryl group and (Ar)comprises a 6-20 membered heteroaromatic group of C and N ring atoms.3. A composition according to wherein the claim 1 , or each claim 1 , 6-20 membered heteroaromatic group of C and N ring atoms of formula (I) is a monocyclic 6 membered heteroaromatic group.4. A composition according to wherein the or each monocyclic 6 membered heteroaromatic group is selected from pyridine claim 3 , pyrazine claim 3 , pyrimidine claim 3 , pyridazine claim 3 , 1 claim 3 ,2 claim 3 ,4-triazine claim 3 , 1 claim 3 ,2 claim 3 ,3-triazine and 1 claim 3 ,3 claim 3 ,5-triazine.5. A composition according to wherein at least one of Ar claim 1 , Ar2 and Arbound directly to the triazine group of formula (I) is a 6-20 membered heteroaromatic group of C and N ring atoms.6. A composition according to wherein at least one of x and y is 1.7. A composition according to wherein z is 1 or 2.9. A composition according to wherein p is at least 1.10. A composition according to wherein claim 1 , R claim 1 , Rand R claim 1 , if present claim 1 , independently in each occurrence is selected from the group consisting of F; CN; NO; and ...

HIGH PERFORMANCE ORGANIC PSEUDOCAPACITORS

The present disclosure provides organic compounds having pseudocapacitive performance and methods of preparing said compounds. The organic compounds can include perylene diamine (PDI) subunits and hexaazatrinaphthylene (HATN) subunits. 1. A compound comprising:hexaazatrinaphthalene subunits; andperylene diimide subunits.2. The compound of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the hexaazatrinaphthalene subunits are covalently coupled to one or more of the perylene diimide subunits.3. The compound of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the hexaazatrinaphthalene subunits are covalently coupled to three of the perylene diimide subunits.4. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound is a polymer.6. The compound of claim 4 , wherein the polymer is non-planar.7. The compound of claim 4 , wherein the polymer has a capacitance value of about 689 F/g at a current density of about 0.5 A/g.8. The compound of claim 4 , wherein the polymer has a yielding capacitance values of over about 430 F/g at a current density of about 75 A/g.9. A method of forming a polymer claim 4 , comprising:i) copolymerizing hexaazatrinaphthalene building blocks with perylene diimide building blocks to form a first intermediate;ii) irradiating the first intermediate to form a second intermediate; andiii) thermolyzing the second intermediate to form the polymer.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the copolymerizing comprises Suzuki cross-coupling.11. The method of claim 9 , wherein the hexaazatrinaphthalene building blocks comprise hexaazatrinaphthalene tris-boronic acid pinacol ester.12. The method of claim 9 , wherein the perylene diimide building blocks comprise 1 claim 9 ,6- and 1 claim 9 ,7-dibromoperylene-3 claim 9 ,4 claim 9 ,9 claim 9 ,10-tetracarboxylicdiimide.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein 1 claim 12 ,6- and 1 claim 12 ,7-dibromoperylene-3 claim 12 ,4 claim 12 ,9 claim 12 ,10-tetracarboxylicdiimide is further derivatized with alkyl chains.14. The method of claim 9 , wherein ...

COMPOSITION FOR FORMING ORGANIC FILM, SUBSTRATE FOR MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, METHOD FOR FORMING ORGANIC FILM, PATTERNING PROCESS, AND POLYMER

A composition for forming an organic film contains a polymer having a partial structure shown by the following general formula (1) as a repeating unit, and an organic solvent. Each of AR1 and AR2 represents a benzene ring or naphthalene ring which optionally have a substituent; Wrepresents a particular partial structure having a triple bond, and the polymer optionally contains two or more kinds of W; and Wrepresents a divalent organic group having 6 to 80 carbon atoms and at least one aromatic ring. This invention provides: a polymer curable even under film formation conditions in an inert gas and capable of forming an organic film which has not only excellent heat resistance and properties of filling and planarizing a pattern formed in a substrate, but also favorable film formability onto a substrate with less sublimation product; and a composition for forming an organic film, containing the polymer. 3. The composition for forming an organic film according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer has a weight-average molecular weight of 1000 to 5000.4. The composition for forming an organic film according to claim 1 , wherein the organic solvent is a mixture of one or more organic solvents each having a boiling point of lower than 180° C. and one or more organic solvents each having a boiling point of 180° C. or higher.5. The composition for forming an organic film according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one of a surfactant and a plasticizer.6. A substrate for manufacturing a semiconductor device claim 1 , comprising an organic film on the substrate claim 1 , the organic film being formed by curing the composition for forming an organic film according to .7. A method for forming an organic film employed in a semiconductor device manufacturing process claim 1 , the method comprising the steps of:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'spin-coating a substrate to be processed with the composition for forming an organic film according to ; and'}heating ...

Conductive Polymer Dispersion for Improved Reliability

An improved capacitor is provided wherein the capacitor comprising an anode foil; and a conductive polymer layer on the anode foil. The conductive polymer layer comprises first particles comprising conductive polymer and polyanion and second particles comprising the conductive polymer and the polyanion wherein the first particles have an average particle diameter of at least 1 micron to no more than 10 microns. The second particles have an average particle diameter of at least 1 nm to no more than 600 nm.

ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTOR ELEMENT, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, COMPOUND, ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTOR COMPOSITION, ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTOR FILM, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

Objects of the present invention are to provide an organic semiconductor element in which carrier mobility is high, variation of mobility is suppressed, and temporal stability under high temperature and high humidity is excellent, and a manufacturing method thereof, to provide a novel compound suitable for an organic semiconductor, and to provide an organic semiconductor film in which mobility is high, variation of mobility is suppressed, and temporal stability under high temperature and high humidity is excellent, a manufacturing method thereof, and an organic semiconductor composition that can suitably form the organic semiconductor film. 5. The organic semiconductor element according to claim 4 , further comprising:{'sup': '−1', 'a gate insulating film having a surface energy of 50 to 75 mNm.'}6. The organic semiconductor element according to claim 1 , that is an organic thin film transistor.10. The compound according to claim 7 , that is an organic semiconductor compound.11. An organic semiconductor composition comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00007', 'claim 7'}, 'the compound according to , and'}a solvent.13. An organic semiconductor film comprising the compound according to .15. A method of manufacturing an organic semiconductor film claim 7 , comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00011', 'claim 11'}, 'a coating step of coating a substrate with the organic semiconductor composition according to .'}16. A method of manufacturing an organic semiconductor film claim 7 , comprising:{'sup': '−1', 'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00012', 'claim 12'}, 'a coating step of coating a gate insulating film having a surface energy of 50 to 75 mNmwith the organic semiconductor composition according to .'}17. A method of manufacturing an organic semiconductor element claim 7 , comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00011', 'claim 11'}, 'a coating step of coating a substrate with the organic semiconductor composition according to .'}18. A method of manufacturing an ...

ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

An electrolytic capacitor includes an anode body with a dielectric layer; a solid electrolyte layer in contact with the dielectric layer; and an electrolytic solution. The solid electrolyte layer includes a π-conjugated conductive polymer and a first sulfonic acid. The electrolytic solution includes a solvent and an acid component. And the acid component includes a second sulfonic acid. 1. An electrolytic capacitor comprising:an anode body with a dielectric layer;a solid electrolyte layer in contact with the dielectric layer; andan electrolytic solution, wherein:the solid electrolyte layer includes a π-conjugated conductive polymer and a first sulfonic acid,the electrolytic solution includes a solvent and an acid component, andthe acid component includes a second sulfonic acid.2. The electrolytic capacitor according to claim 1 , wherein a molecular weight of the second sulfonic acid is lower than a molecular weight of the first sulfonic acid.3. The electrolytic capacitor according to claim 1 , wherein a concentration of the second sulfonic acid in the electrolytic solution ranges from 5% by mass to 50% by mass claim 1 , inclusive.4. The electrolytic capacitor according to claim 1 , whereinthe acid component includes a third acid component, andthe third acid component is an acid other than a sulfuric acid and a sulfonic acid.5. The electrolytic capacitor according to claim 4 , wherein the third acid component includes a carboxylic acid.6. The electrolytic capacitor according to claim 1 , wherein the electrolytic solution includes a base component claim 1 , and includes the acid component more excessively than the base component in equivalence ratio.7. The electrolytic capacitor according to claim 6 , wherein the base component is at least one selected from the group consisting of ammonia claim 6 , a primary amine claim 6 , a secondary amine claim 6 , a tertiary amine claim 6 , a quaternary ammonium compound claim 6 , and an amidinium compound.8. The electrolytic ...

POLYTRIAZOLE COPOLYMER COMPOSITIONS

A polytriazole copolymer may include substituted phenyls, substituted benzyls, or both substituted phenyls and substituted benzyls. The substituted phenyls and the substituted benzyls may be independently substituted with hydrogen, bromo, fluoro, chloro, iodo, hydroxy, methyl, trifluoromethyl, dimethylamino, tert-butyl, carboxyl, triphenylmethyl, tris(4-fluorophenyl)methyl, tris(4-methylphenyl)methyl, (4-hydroxyphenyl)diphenylmethyl, and difluoromethoxy groups. The polytriazole copolymer may have a degree of polymerization from 25 to 250. 2. The polytriazole copolymer of claim 1 , wherein in each Rand each R claim 1 , X claim 1 , X claim 1 , X claim 1 , X claim 1 , and Xare independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen claim 1 , bromo claim 1 , chloro claim 1 , and fluoro claim 1 , provided at least one of X claim 1 , X claim 1 , X claim 1 , X claim 1 , or Xon each Rand each Ris not hydrogen.3. The polytriazole copolymer of claim 1 , wherein in each Rand each R claim 1 , exactly four of X claim 1 , X claim 1 , X claim 1 , X claim 1 , and Xare hydrogen.4. The polytriazole copolymer of claim 3 , wherein Rand Rare independently selected from the group consisting of:3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl,4-bromophenyl,4-hydroxyphenyl,4-fluorophenyl,4-tert-butylphenyl,4-(dimethylamino)phenyl,4-(triphenylmethyl)phenyl,4-[tris(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]phenyl,4-[tris(4-methylphenyl)methyl]phenyl,4-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)diphenylmethyl]phenyl,4-(triphenylmethyl)benzyl,4-[tris(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]benzyl,4-[tris(4-methylphenyl)methyl]benzyl,4-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)diphenylmethyl]benzyl,4-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl,4-fluorobenzyl,4-methylbenzyl, and4-carboxybenzyl.5. The polytriazole copolymer of claim 3 , wherein Rand Rare independently selected from the group consisting of:3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl4-bromophenyl,4-hydroxyphenyl, and4-fluorophenyl.6. The polytriazole copolymer of claim 3 , wherein Rand Rare independently selected from the group consisting of:3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl4- ...

All-donor black electrochromic polymer and method for preparing same

An all-donor black color electrochromic polymer is disclosed as well as a method for preparing the all-donor black color electrochromic polymer. The electrochromic polymer comprises conjugated polymers, and the conjugated polymers are chemically linked, or physically blended, or both.

SPIN-ON COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING AN INORGANIC OXIDE COMPONENT AND AN ALKYNYLOXY SUBSTITUTED SPIN-ON CARBON COMPONENT USEFUL AS HARD MASKS AND FILLING MATERIALS WITH IMPROVED SHELF LIFE

The present invention relates to a composition comprising; components a) b) and d); wherein, component a) is a metal compound having the structure (I), component b) is a spin on high carbon polymer, having a polymer backbone comprising mono-cyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, fused-ring ring hydrocarbon moieties, or mixtures of these, having a wt. % of carbon from about 81 wt. % to about 94 wt. %, which is soluble to at least about 5 wt. % in a spin casting solvent, and wherein at least one, of said mono-cyclic aromatic hydrocarbon or said fused-ring ring hydrocarbon moieties, present in said spin on high carbon polymer, is functionalized with at least one alkynyloxy moiety of structure (VIII), and component d) is a spin casting solvent. The present invention further relates to using this composition in methods for manufacturing electronic devices through either the formation of a patterned films of high K material comprised of a metal oxide on a semiconductor substrate, or through the formation of patterned metal oxide comprised layer overlaying a semiconductor substrate which may be used to selectively etch the semiconductor substrate with a fluorine plasma. 58-. (canceled)10. The composition of claim 9 , wherein fAr is a group comprising 2-8 fused aromatic rings.11. The composition of claim 9 , wherein claim 9 , fAr is anthracene.1214-. (canceled)1721-. (canceled)23. (canceled)24. (canceled)25. The composition of claim 1 , wherein M is selected from the group consisting of Zr claim 1 , Ta claim 1 , Hf claim 1 , Ti claim 1 , Sn claim 1 , Si claim 1 , Pb claim 1 , Nb claim 1 , Mo claim 1 , Ge and W.26. (canceled)27. The composition of claim 1 , wherein component a) claim 1 , is a mixture of two or more different metal compounds having structure (I).2899-. (canceled)100. A process of manufacturing an electronic device comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a) applying a composition of onto a substrate to form a coating film; and'}b) heating the ...

NARROW ABSORPTION POLYMER NANOPARTICLES AND RELATED METHODS

Polymers, monomers, narrow-band absorbing polymers, narrow-band absorbing monomers, absorbing units, polymer dots, and related methods are provided. Bright, luminescent polymer nanoparticles with narrow-band absorptions are provided. Methods for synthesizing absorbing monomers, methods for synthesizing the polymers, preparation methods for forming the polymer nanoparticles, and applications for using the polymer nanoparticles are also provided. 1. A nanoparticle comprising a polymer , the polymer comprising:an absorbing monomeric unit; andan emitting monomeric unit;wherein the nanoparticle has an absorbance width of less than 150 nm at 10% of the absorbance maximum, andwherein the nanoparticle has a quantum yield of greater than 5%.2. A nanoparticle comprising a polymer , the polymer comprising:an absorbing monomeric unit comprising a BODIPY, a BODIPY derivative, a diBODIPY, a diBODIPY derivative, an Atto dye, a rhodamine, a rhodamine derivative, a coumarin, a coumarin derivative, cyanine, a cyanine derivative, pyrene, a pyrene derivative, squaraine, a squaraine derivative, or any combination thereof, andan emitting monomeric unit.3. The nanoparticle of claim 1 , wherein the polymer further comprises one or more monomeric units different from the absorbing monomeric unit and the emitting monomeric unit.4. A nanoparticle comprising a polymer claim 1 , the polymer comprising:a first absorbing monomeric unit;an emitting monomeric unit; andone or more monomeric units different from the absorbing monomeric unit and the emitting monomeric unit;wherein the nanoparticle has an absorbance width of less than 150 nm at 15% of the absorbance maximum.5. The nanoparticle of claim 4 , wherein the absorbing monomeric unit comprises a BODIPY claim 4 , a BODIPY derivative claim 4 , a diBODIPY claim 4 , a diBODIPY derivative claim 4 , an Atto dye claim 4 , a rhodamine claim 4 , a rhodamine derivative claim 4 , a coumarin claim 4 , a coumarin derivative claim 4 , cyanine claim 4 , a ...

BENZOTHIENOTHIOPHENE ISOINDIGO POLYMERS

Polymers comprising at least one unit of formula (1) and their use as semiconducting materials. 2. The polymer of claim 1 , wherein{'sup': 'l', 'sub': 1-100', '2-100', '2-100, 'Ris at each occurrence selected from the group consisting of C-alkyl, C-alkenyl and C-alkynyl,'}wherein{'sub': 1-100', '2-100', '2-100', '5-8', '6-14', '2', '2', '1-100', '2-100', '2-100, 'sup': a', 'a', 'a', 'a', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'Sia', 'Sib', 'Sic', 'Sia', 'Sib', 'Sic, 'C-alkyl, C-alkenyl and C-alkynyl can be substituted with one to fourty substituents independently selected from the group consisting of C-cycloalkyl, C-aryl, 5 to 14 membered heteroaryl, OR, OC(O)—R, C(O)—OR, C(O)—R, NR—C(O)R, C(O)—NRR, SR, Si(R)(R)(R), —O—Si(R)(R)(R), halogen, and CN; and at least two CH-groups, but not adjacent CH-groups, of C-alkyl, C-alkenyl and C-alkynyl can be replaced by O or S,'}wherein{'sup': a', 'b, 'sub': 1-60', '2-60', '2-60', '5-8', '6-14, 'Rand Rare independently selected from the group consisting of H, C-alkyl, C-alkenyl, C-alkynyl, C-cycloalkyl, C-aryl and 5 to 14 membered heteroaryl,'}{'sup': Sia', 'Sib', 'Sic', 'Sid', 'Sie', 'Sif, 'sub': 1-60', '2-60', '2-60', '5-8', '6-14', 'o, 'R, Rand Rare independently selected from the group consisting of H, C-alkyl, C-alkenyl, C-alkynyl, C-cycloalkyl, C-aryl, -—[O—SiRR]—R,'}whereino is an integer from 1 to 50,{'sup': Sid', 'Sie', 'Sif', 'Sig', 'Sih', 'Sii, 'sub': 1-60', '2-60', '2-60', '5-8', '6-14', 'p, 'R, Rand Rare independently selected from the group consisting of H, C-alkyl, C-alkenyl, C-alkynyl, C-cycloalkyl, C-aryl, —[O—SiRR]—R,'}whereinp is an integer from 1 to 50,{'sup': Sig', 'Sih', 'Sih, 'sub': 1-30', '2-30', '2-30', '5-6', '6-10', '3', '3, 'RR, Rare independently selected from the group consisting of H, C-alkyl, C-alkenyl, C-alkynyl, C-cycloalkyl, C-aryl, O—Si(CH),'}{'sup': 5', '6', '50', '60', '500', '600, 'sub': 1-60', '2-60', '2-60', '5-8', '6-14, 'R, R, R, R, Rand Rare independently selected from the group consisting of H, C- ...

METHOD OF PRODUCING CONDUCTIVE POLYMER PARTICLE DISPERSION, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR USING SAID CONDUCTIVE POLYMER PARTICLE DISPERSION

A dispersion liquid including one of thiophene and derivatives thereof, a polyanion, and a solvent is prepared. Then, the dispersion liquid is mixed with an oxidizing agent so as to oxidatively polymerize the one of thiophene and derivatives thereof. During the oxidative polymerization, a temperature of the dispersion liquid is 35° C. or less and a dissolved oxygen concentration of the dispersion liquid is 7 ppm or less. 1. A method of manufacturing a conductive polymer microparticle dispersion , the method comprising:preparing a dispersion liquid including one of thiophene and derivatives thereof, a polyanion, and a solvent; andmixing the dispersion liquid with an oxidizing agent so as to oxidatively polymerize the one of thiophene and derivatives thereof,wherein, during the oxidative polymerization, a temperature of the dispersion liquid is 35° C. or less and a dissolved oxygen concentration of the dispersion liquid is 7 ppm or less.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein during the oxidative polymerization claim 1 , the temperature of the dispersion liquid is 20° C. or less and the dissolved oxygen concentration of the dispersion liquid is 5 ppm or less.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein during the oxidative polymerization claim 1 , the dissolved oxygen concentration of the dispersion liquid is 3 ppm or less.4. A method of manufacturing an electrolytic capacitor claim 1 , the method comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'impregnating a capacitor element including a positive electrode, and a dielectric oxide film layer formed on the positive electrode with the conductive polymer microparticle dispersion manufactured by the method of ; and'}forming a conductive polymer solid electrolyte layer on the dielectric oxide film layer by removing a solvent component contained in the conductive polymer microparticle dispersion. 1. Technical FieldThe present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a conductive polymer ...

ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTOR COMPOSITIONS

The present invention relates to organic copolymers and organic semiconducting compositions comprising these materials, including layers and devices comprising such organic semiconductor compositions. The invention is also concerned with methods of preparing such organic semiconductor compositions and layers and uses thereof. The invention has application in the field of printed electronics and is particularly useful as a semiconducting material for use in formulations for organic thin film transistor (OFET) backplanes for displays, integrated circuits, organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs), photodetectors, organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells, sensors, memory elements and logic circuits.

Thermoelectric conversion material, thermoelectric conversion element, article for thermoelectric power generation and power supply for sensor

A thermoelectric conversion element 1 having, on a substrate 12 , a first electrode 13 , a thermoelectric conversion layer 14 , and a second electrode 15 , wherein a nano conductive material and a low band gap material are contained in the thermoelectric conversion layer 14 ; an article for thermoelectric power generation and a power supply for a sensor using the thermoelectric conversion element 1 ; and a thermoelectric conversion material containing the nano conductive material and the low band gap material.

CONJUGATED POLYMERS BASED ON TERTHIOPHENE AND THEIR APPLICATIONS

Disclosed are conjugated polymers based on terthiophene. Such polymers exhibit good solubility and great solution processibility, and that enable highly efficient OPVs. 2. The conjugated polymer of claim 1 , wherein:{'sub': 1', '2', '3', '4, 'M, M, M, Mare H atom: and'}{'sub': 1', '2', '1', '2, 'Rand Rare independently selected from straight-chain or branched alkyl groups with 2-40 C atoms, and at least one of Rand Ris a branched alkyl group with 6-40 C atoms.'}3. The conjugated polymer of claim 2 , wherein Rand Rare independently selected from branched alkyl groups with 6-40 C atoms.5. A composition comprising the conjugated polymer of dissolved or dispersed in a liquid medium without using any processing additives.6. An optical claim 3 , electronic claim 3 , or optoelectronic device comprising the conjugated polymer of .7. The device of claim 6 , wherein the device is selected from an organic field-effect transistor claim 6 , an organic light-emitting transistor claim 6 , and an organic photovoltaic device.9. The conjugated polymer of claim 8 , wherein:{'sub': 5', '6', '7', '8', '9', '10', '11', '12, 'M, M, M, M, M, M, M, Mare H atom; and'}{'sub': 1', '2', '1', '2, 'Rand Rare independently selected from straight-chain or branched alkyl groups with 2-40 C atoms, and at least one of Rand Ris a branched alkyl group with 6-40 C atoms.'}10. The conjugated polymer of claim 9 , wherein Rand Rare independently selected from branched alkyl groups with 6-40 C atoms.12. A composition comprising the conjugated polymer of dissolved or dispersed in a liquid medium without using any processing additives.13. An optical claim 10 , electronic claim 10 , or optoelectronic device comprising the conjugated polymer of .14. The device of claim 13 , wherein the device is selected from an organic field-effect transistor claim 13 , an organic light-emitting transistor claim 13 , and an organic photovoltaic device.16. The monomer of claim 15 , wherein Rand Rare independently selected from ...

PEDOT IN PEROVSKITE SOLAR CELLS

The present invention relates to a process for the production of a layered body (), at least comprising the process steps: I) provision of a photoactive layer comprising a material having a perovskite type crystal structure; II) superimposing the photoactive layer at least partially with a coating composition A) comprising an electrically conductive polymer a) and an organic solvent b); III) at least partial removal of the organic solvent b) from the coating composition A) superimposed in process step II), thereby obtaining an electrically conductive layer superimposed on the photoactive layer. The present invention also relates to a layered body obtainable by this process, to dispersions, to an electronic device, to a process for the preparation of a photovoltaic device and to the photovoltaic device that is obtainable by this process. 125-. (canceled)26. A dispersion comprising:a) a salt of a cationic polythiophene with a counter-ion or a complex of a cationic polythiophene with a counter-ion;{'sup': −30', '−30, 'b) an organic solvent with a dielectric constant between 1×10and 20×10Cm;'}c) an additive selected from one of a metal nanowire, a carbon nanotube, a graphene and a crosslinking agent.27. A dispersion comprising:a) a salt of a cationic polythiophene with a counter-ion or a complex of a cationic polythiophene with a counter-ion; andb) an organic solvent;wherein the dispersion has an iron content of less than 100 ppm, based on the total weight of the dispersion.28. The dispersion according to claim 27 , wherein the dispersion has an iron content of less than 50 ppm claim 27 , based in the total weight of the dispersion.29. The dispersion according to claim 28 , wherein the dispersion has an iron content of less than 10 ppm claim 28 , based in the total weight of the dispersion.30. The dispersion according to claim 27 , wherein the organic solvent b) has a dielectric constant between 1×10and 20×10Cm.31. The dispersion according to claim 30 , wherein the ...

ORGANIC ELECTRONIC MATERIAL AND USE OF SAME

An organic electronic material containing a charge transport compound having at least one of the structural regions represented by formulas (1), (2) and (3) shown below. In the formulas, Ar represents an arylene group or heteroarylene group of 2 to 30 carbon atoms, a represents an integer of 1 to 6, b represents an integer of 2 to 6, c represents an integer of 2 to 6, and X represents a substituted or unsubstituted polymerizable functional group. 2. The organic electronic material according to claim 1 , wherein the polymerizable functional group comprises at least one group selected from the group consisting of a substituted or unsubstituted oxetane group claim 1 , epoxy group claim 1 , vinyl group claim 1 , acryloyl group and methacryloyl group.3. The organic electronic material according to claim 1 , wherein the charge transport compound has hole injection properties.4. The organic electronic material according to claim 1 , wherein the charge transport compound contains at least one structure selected from the group consisting of aromatic amine structures claim 1 , carbazole structures claim 1 , thiophene structures claim 1 , benzene structures claim 1 , phenoxazine structures and fluorene structures.5. The organic electronic material according to claim 1 , wherein the charge transport compound is a charge transport polymer claim 1 , and the charge transport polymer has at least one of the structural regions represented by formulas (1) claim 1 , (2) and (3) at a terminal.6. The organic electronic material according to claim 1 , wherein the charge transport compound has a structure that is branched in three or more directions.7. An ink composition comprising the organic electronic material according to .8. An organic layer formed using the organic electronic material according to .9. An organic electronic element comprising the organic layer according to .10. An organic electroluminescent element comprising the organic layer according to .11. A display element ...

FLUORESCENT CONJUGATED POLYMERS WITH A BODIPY-BASED BACKBONE AND USES THEREOF

The present invention provides various fluorescent conjugated polymers with a BODIPY-based backbone. The invention also provides methods of using the polymers of the invention, such as for imaging and detection of cells, tumors, bacteria and viruses. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the image is deep-tissue image.13. The method of claim 11 , wherein the image is of a tumor or a cancer cell.14. The method of claim 13 , wherein the polymer is further functionalized with a cancer-homing peptide.16. The method of claim 15 , wherein the sample is in a subject.17. The method of claim 15 , wherein the target is selected from the group consisting of bacteria and viruses.18. The method of claim 17 , wherein the target is influenza.19. The method of claim 18 , wherein the target is human influenza.20. The method of claim 17 , wherein the polymer is functionalized with α2 claim 17 ,6-sialic acid.21. The method of claim 18 , wherein the target is avian influenza.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the polymer is functionalized with α2 claim 21 ,3-sialic acid.23E. coli.. The method of claim 17 , wherein the target is24. The method of claim 23 , wherein the polymer is functionalized with α-mannose.25Clostridium. The method of claim 17 , wherein the target is spp.26. The method of claim 25 , wherein the polymer is functionalized with β-lactosamine.27. The method of claim 15 , wherein the target is a tumor or a cancer cell.28. The method of claim 27 , wherein the polymer is functionalized with a cancer-homing peptide.32. The method according to claim 11 , wherein each Rand Ris independently —CHor —CHCH. This is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/141,158, filed on Sep. 14, 2011, which is a U.S. national stage entry of International Patent Application No. PCT/US2009/069415, filed on Dec. 23, 2009, which claims priority to U.S. ...

POLYCYLOOLEFINIC POLYMERS AND ANION EXCHANGE MEMBRANES DERIVED THEREFROM

Embodiments in accordance with the present invention encompass a variety of polymers derived from polycyclic olefin monomers, such as hydrocarbon functionalized norbomenes. The polymers so formed function as ionomers and are suitable as anion exchange membrane for fabricating a variety of electrochemical devices, among others. More specifically, the ionomeric polymers used herein are derived from a variety of quaternized amino functionalized norbornene monomers and are lightly crosslinked (less than ten mol %). The membranes made therefrom exhibit very high ionic conductivity of up to 198 mS/cm at 80° C. This invention also relates to using an anion conducting solid polymer electrolyte as the ion conducting medium between the two electrodes and the ion conducting medium within the electrodes acting as the ionic conduit between electroactive material and electrolyte. The electrochemical devices made in accordance of this invention are useful as fuel cells, gas separators, and the like. 2. The polymer according to claim 1 , whereinm and n are 0 or 1;{'sub': '2', 'each of Y, Y′, Z and Z′ is CH;'}{'sub': 1', '2', '3', '4, 'at least one of R, R, Rand Ris a group of formula R—X, where'}{'sub': 2', 'a', '2', 'a', '2', 'a', '2', 'a', '2', 'a', '2', 'a', '2', 'a, 'R is (CH), (CH)cyclohexylene, (CH)cyclohexylene(CH), (CH)phenylene, and (CH)phenylene(CH), where a is an integer from 1 to 10;'}{'sub': 5', '6', '7', '5', '6', '7', '2', 'a', '5′', '6′', '2', 'a', '5′', '6′', '2', 'a', '2', 'a', '5′', '6′', '2', 'a', '5', '6′', '2', 'a', '2', 'a', '5′', '6′, 'sup': ⊕', '⊖, 'X is bromine or a group of the formula N(R)(R)(R) OH, where at least one of R, Rand Ris selected from the group consisting of: (CH)NRR, (CH)cyclohexyleneNRR, (CH)cyclohexylene(CH)NRR, (CH)phenyleneNRR, and (CH)phenylene(CH)NRR, where a is an integer from 1 to 10;'}{'sub': 5′', '6′, 'Rand Rare the same or different and independently of each other selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, linear or ...

POLYMER CONTAINING THIOPHENE-BENZENE-THIOPHENE UNIT, PREPARATION METHOD THEREFOR AND SOLAR CELL DEVICE

A polymer containing thiophene-benzene-thiophene unit has the following formula as (I): 3. The method of preparing a polymer containing thiophene-benzene-thiophene unit according to claim 2 , wherein the organic solvent is at least one selected from the group consisting of toluene claim 2 , N claim 2 , N-dimethylformamide claim 2 , and tetrahydrofuran.4. The method of preparing a polymer containing thiophene-benzene-thiophene unit according to claim 2 , wherein the organic palladium is selected from the group consisting of bis(triphenylphosphine) palladium(II) dichloride claim 2 , tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium claim 2 , and tris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium claim 2 , the organic phosphine ligand is selected from the group consisting of tri-tert-butylphosphine and 2-dicyclohexylphosphino-2′ claim 2 ,6′-dimethoxybiphenyl; a molar ratio between the organic palladium and the organic phosphine ligand is 1:4 to 1:8.5. The method of preparing a polymer containing thiophene-benzene-thiophene unit according to claim 2 , wherein a molar ratio between the organic palladium in the catalyst and the compound A is 1:20 to 1:100.6. The method of preparing a polymer containing thiophene-benzene-thiophene unit according to claim 2 , wherein a reaction temperature of the Suzuki coupling reaction is 70° C. to 130° C. claim 2 , a reaction time is 12 to 96 hours.7. The method of preparing a polymer containing thiophene-benzene-thiophene unit according to claim 2 , wherein a reaction temperature of the Suzuki coupling reaction is 80° C. to 110° C.8. The method of preparing a polymer containing thiophene-benzene-thiophene unit according to claim 2 , further comprising:purifying the polymer containing thiophene-benzene-thiophene unit P, wherein the step of purifying comprises the steps of:adding methanol to a reaction solution obtained by the Suzuki coupling reaction of the compound A and the compound B for precipitating and then filtering;extracting a solid obtained from the ...

ELECTROCHROMIC POLYMER AND SYNTHESIS AND USES THEREOF

The disclosure relates generally to black-to-transmissive electrochromic polymers having superior properties such as absorbance of across the entire visible spectrum and an obvious color change from black to transmissive with an applied voltage. The disclosure also relates to methods for synthesizing or using the same. Further, the disclosure also relates to black-to-transmissive electrochromic polymer thin films comprising the black-to-transmissive electrochromic polymers, as well as electrochromic devices comprising the black-to-transmissive electrochromic polymers or thin films. 2. The polymer of claim 1 , wherein each Rand Ris independently C-Calkoxyalkyl.4. The polymer of claim 1 , wherein each Rand Ris hydrogen claim 1 , and each Rand Ris independently C-Calkoxy.6. The polymer of claim 1 , wherein each Rand Ris hydrogen.12. The method of claim 7 , wherein the polymerization condition comprises KCO claim 7 , PivOH claim 7 , and Pd(OAc).1318.-. (canceled)19. A black-to-transmissive electrochromic polymer synthesized by the method of .21. The black-to-transmissive electrochromic polymer of claim 20 , wherein the polymer is a black-to-transmissive electrochromic conjugated copolymer.22. The black-to-transmissive electrochromic polymer of claim 20 , wherein the polymer has an average molecular weight of about 5.0-100 kDa.2324.-. (canceled)25. The black-to-transmissive electrochromic polymer of claim 20 , wherein x is about 0.3 claim 20 , y′ is about 0.45 and z is about 0.25.26. The black-to-transmissive electrochromic polymer of claim 20 , wherein x is about 0.4 claim 20 , y′ is about 0.35 and z is about 0.25.27. The black-to-transmissive electrochromic polymer of claim 20 , wherein x is about 0.4 claim 20 , y′ is about 0.4 and z is about 0.2.28. (canceled)29. A black-to-transmissive electrochromic polymer thin film claim 1 , comprising an indium tin oxide (ITO) coated with a black-to-transmissive polymer of .3036.-. (canceled)37. A electrochromic device claim 1 , ...

METHODS FOR SEALING MICROCELL CONTAINERS WITH PHENETHYLAMINE MIXTURES

A method for sealing a container having an opening by contacting the opening with a mixture including a phenethylamine and a first polymer, adding a fluid to be contained to the container, and then adding a second mixture, comprising a second polymer, whereupon an interaction between the first and second polymer mixtures result in a seal being formed over the opening, thereby containing the fluid. The first polymer is typically a water-swellable polymer and the second polymer is typically a hydrophilic polymer that will form an interpenetrating network with the swellable polymer. 1. A layered display medium comprising an electrophoretic material including a plurality of electrically charged particles disposed in a fluid and capable of moving through the fluid under the influence of an electric field , wherein two layers of the display medium are joined with a mixture comprising a phenethylamine and a swellable polymer.2. The layered display medium of claim 1 , wherein the phenethylamine is dopamine claim 1 , epinephrine claim 1 , phenylephrine claim 1 , norepinephrine claim 1 , 3 claim 1 ,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine claim 1 , or 3 claim 1 ,4-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid.3. The layered display medium of claim 1 , wherein the swellable polymer is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidones claim 1 , polysaccharides claim 1 , collagen claim 1 , polyamides claim 1 , polyesters claim 1 , acrylates claim 1 , polyurethanes claim 1 , polyethers claim 1 , and polyvinyl alcohols.4. The layered display medium of claim 1 , wherein the electrophoretic material is held in a container constructed from acrylates claim 1 , (meth)acrylates claim 1 , vinylethers claim 1 , esters claim 1 , epoxides claim 1 , polyethylene terephthalate (PET) claim 1 , high-density polyethylene (HDPE) claim 1 , polypropylene (PPE) claim 1 , polyvinyl chloride (PVC) claim 1 , or cellulose.5. The layered display medium of claim 4 , wherein the container is a microcell claim 4 , a delayed release drug ...

POLYMERS CONTAINING 3' -(ALKOXY)-[2,2'-BITHIOPHENE] -3- CARBONITRILE FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE ORGANIC PHOTOVOLTAICS

A novel AB-type copolymer for use in organic photovoltaics. The AB-type copolymer comprises 2. The AB-type copolymer of claim 1 , wherein Ris a linear or branched carbon chain.3. The AB-type copolymer of claim 1 , wherein unit A and unit B can be combined AB or BA. This application is a non-provisional application which claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62/698,681 filed Jul. 16, 2018, titled “Polymers Containing 3′-(Alkoxy)-[2,2′-Bithiophene]-3-Carbonitrile For High Performance Organic Photovoltaics,” which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.None.This invention relates to the use of 3′-(alkoxy)-[2,2′-bithiophene]-3-carbonitrile in organic photovoltaics.Solar energy using photovoltaics requires active semiconducting materials to convert light into electricity. Currently, solar cells based on silicon are the dominating technology due to their high-power conversion efficiency. Recently, solar cells based on organic materials showed interesting features, especially on the potential of low cost in materials and processing.Organic photovoltaic cells have many potential advantages when compared to traditional silicon-based devices. Organic photovoltaic cells are light weight, economical in the materials used, and can be deposited on low cost substrates, such as flexible plastic foils. However, organic photovoltaic devices typically have relatively low power conversion efficiency (the ratio of incident photons to energy generated).There exists a need for a polymer to create organic photovoltaic cells that has high power conversion efficiency while maintaining open-circuitry voltage short-circuit current density, and fill factor.A novel AB-type copolymer for use in organic photovoltaics. The AB-type copolymer comprises a unit A, where the unit A iswhere Ris a carbon chain from about 1 to about 30 units and where Y is selected from CN, F and Cl. The B unit of the AB-type copolymer is selected from is selected from: ...

ELECTROCHROMIC POLYMERS WITH AMIDE-CONTAINING SIDE CHAINS AND METHODS OF FABRICATING SAME AND ELECTROCHROMIC DEVICE CONTAINING SAME

The present invention generally relates to electrochromic compounds, the synthesis method and the uses thereof, particularly to a family of conjugated electrochromic polymers containing solubilizing side chains, where at least one side chain contains amide functional groups. The disclosed conjugated electrochromic polymers with amide-containing side chains demonstrated excellent redox switching in not only organic but also aqueous media while maintaining high photo contrast. The presence of the amide groups is also beneficial when it comes to lower the oxidation onset potential of the polymers, making them attractive candidates for electrochromic in aqueous environment. 1. An electrochromic polymer , comprising:a plurality of π-conjugated repeat units with solubilizing side chains, wherein at least one of the side chains contains an amide functional group.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein the base includes an alkali metal or a Grignard reagent.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the base includes one or more of NaH claim 11 , KH claim 11 , nBuLi claim 11 , tBuONa claim 11 , tBuOK claim 11 , KCO claim 11 , CsCO claim 11 , or methyl magnesium bromide.13. The method of claim 10 , wherein the solvent includes an aprotic solvent.14. The method of claim 13 , wherein the solvent includes one or more of chloroform claim 13 , dichloromethane claim 13 , nitromethane claim 13 , acetonitrile or toluene.15. The method of claim 10 , wherein the oxidant includes an iron(III) salt claim 10 , an organic peroxide claim 10 , or an inorganic peroxide.17. The method of claim 16 , wherein the base includes an alkali metal.18. The method of claim 16 , wherein the solvent includes an aprotic solvent.19. The method of claim 16 , wherein the palladium catalyst is selected from one or more of the following compounds: a palladium(II) catalyst claim 16 , a palladium(0) catalyst claim 16 , palladium acetate claim 16 , bis(triphenylphosphine) palladium(II) dichloride claim 16 , tetrakis( ...

Method of manufacturing a stacked organic light emitting diode, stacked oled device, and apparatus for manufacturing thereof

The invention is directed at a method of manufacturing a stacked organic light emitting diode—OLED—device. The method comprises the steps of providing a carrier and thrilling a first organic light emitting diode on the carrier by means of solution based depositing of consecutive diode layers of said first organic light emitting diode. The method further comprises forming one or more charge injection layers on the first organic light emitting diode and forming a second organic light emitting diode on the carrier by means of solution based depositing of consecutive diode layers of said second organic light emitting diode. The step of forming of the one or more charge injection layers comprises a step of performing atomic layer deposition for depositing at least one of the one or more charge injection layers. The invention further relates to an apparatus for manufacturing a stacked OLED and to a stacked OLED device.

Humic Acid-Based Supercapacitors

A supercapacitor electrode comprising a mixture of graphene sheets and humic acid, wherein humic acid occupies 0.1% to 99% by weight of the mixture and the graphene sheets are selected from a pristine graphene material having essentially zero % of non-carbon elements, or a non-pristine graphene material having 0.001% to 5% by weight of non-carbon elements wherein said non-pristine graphene is selected from graphene oxide, reduced graphene oxide, graphene fluoride, graphene chloride, graphene bromide, graphene iodide, hydrogenated graphene, nitrogenated graphene, chemically functionalized graphene, or a combination thereof; and wherein said mixture has a specific surface area greater than 500 m/g. 1. A supercapacitor electrode comprising a mixture of graphene sheets and humic acid , wherein said humic acid occupies 0.1% to 99% by weight of the mixture and said graphene sheets are selected from a pristine graphene material having essentially zero % of non-carbon elements , or a non-pristine graphene material having 0.001% to 5% by weight of non-carbon elements wherein said non-pristine graphene is selected from the group consisting of graphene oxide , reduced graphene oxide , graphene fluoride , graphene chloride , graphene bromide , graphene iodide , hydrogenated graphene , nitrogenated graphene , chemically functionalized graphene , and a combination thereof; and wherein said mixture has a specific surface area greater than 500 m/g.2. A supercapacitor electrode comprising humic acid molecules having an oxygen content of 0. 01% to 42% by weight as an electrode active material , wherein said electrode has a specific surface area greater than 500 m/g.3. The supercapacitor electrode of claim 2 , wherein said oxygen content is from 0.01% to 5% by weight.4. The supercapacitor electrode of claim 2 , wherein said electrode comprises multiple particulates that are porous and each particulate is composed of multiple humic acid molecules packed into a spherical or ellipsoidal ...

Semiconductor composition

A semiconductor composition for producing a semiconducting layer with consistently high mobility is disclosed. The semiconductor composition includes a diketopyrrolopyrrole-thiophene copolymer and an aromatic non-halogenated hydrocarbon solvent. The copolymer has a structure disclosed within. The aromatic non-halogenated aromatic hydrocarbon solvent contains sidechains having at least 2 carbon atoms and the aromatic ring contains at least 3 hydrogen atoms.

POLYMER COMPOSITE MATERIAL FOR SOLID CAPACITOR, CAPACITOR PACKAGE STRUCTURE USING THE SAME AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

The instant disclosure provides a polymer composite material applied to a solid capacitor, a capacitor package structure using the same and a manufacturing method thereof. The method includes adding an emulsifier, 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene and poly(styrenesulfonate) into a solvent to form a mixture solution; and initiating the polymerization reaction between the emulsifier, 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene and poly(styrenesulfonate) for forming the polymer composite material. 1. A method for manufacturing a polymer composite material for a solid capacitor , comprising:adding an emulsifier, 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene and poly(styrenesulfonate) into a solvent to form a mixture solution; andinitiating a chemical reaction between the emulsifier, 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene and poly(styrenesulfonate) for forming the polymer composite material.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the emulsifier is selected from the group consisting of a polyol claim 1 , hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide claim 1 , cetyltrimethylammonium bromide claim 1 , dodecyltrimethylammonium bromide claim 1 , polyethylene glycol monostearate claim 1 , sodium dodecyl sulfate claim 1 , sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate claim 1 , oleic acid and the derivatives thereof claim 1 , glycerol monostearate claim 1 , polyoxyethylene monooleate claim 1 , poly(oxyethylene) (10) oleyl alcohol ether claim 1 , sorbitan monolaurate claim 1 , sorbitan monopalmitate claim 1 , sorbitan monostearate claim 1 , sorbitan tristearate claim 1 , sorbiatan monooleate claim 1 , sorbitan sesquiolate claim 1 , sorbitan tribleate claim 1 , polyoxyethylene oxypropylene oleate claim 1 , polyoxyethylene sorbitol hexastearate claim 1 , polyoxyethylene esters of mixed fatty acid and resin acids claim 1 , polyoxyethylene sorbitol lanolin derivative claim 1 , polyoxyethylene alkyl aryl ether claim 1 , polyoxyethylene sorbitol beeswax derivative claim 1 , polyoxyethylene monopalmitate claim 1 , polyoxyethylene glycol monopalmitate claim 1 ...

Periodic Nanostructures From Self Assembled Wedge-Type Block-Copolymers

The invention provides a class of wedge-type block copolymers having a plurality of chemically different blocks, at least a portion of which incorporates a wedge group-containing block providing useful properties. For example, use of one or more wedge group-containing blocks in some block copolymers of the invention significantly inhibits chain entanglement and, thus, the present block copolymers materials provide a class of polymer materials capable of efficient molecular self-assembly to generate a range of structures, such as periodic nanostructures and microstructures. Materials of the present invention include copolymers having one or more wedge group-containing blocks, and optionally for some applications copolymers also incorporating one or more polymer side group-containing blocks. The present invention also provides useful methods of making and using wedge-type block copolymers. 1. A wedge-type block copolymer comprising:a first polymer block comprising at least 10 first repeating units; wherein each of said first repeating units of said first polymer block comprises a first polymer backbone group covalently linked to a first wedge group characterized by at least two branch points each terminating in an independent terminating branch moiety comprising at least 4 atoms; anda second polymer block comprising between at least 10 second repeating units; said second polymer block directly or indirectly covalently linked to said first polymer block along a backbone of said wedge-type block copolymer; wherein each of said second repeating units of said second polymer block comprises a second polymer backbone group covalently linked to a first polymer side chain group or a second wedge group different from said first wedge group.2. The copolymer of comprising 10 to 2000 of said first repeating units and 10 to 2000 of said second repeating units.3. The copolymer of having a molecular weight selected from the range of 100 claim 1 ,000 Da to 30 claim 1 ,000 claim 1 , ...

GREEN POLYTHIOPHENE ELECTROCHROMIC MATERIALS, METHOD FOR PREPARATION THEREOF, AND ASSEMBLY COMPRISING THE SAME

A novel soluble green polythiophene electrochromic material, poly[2,3-bis(3,4-dialkoxyphenyl)-5,8-bis(3,4-ethylenedioxythienyl)quinoxaline], as shown by formula (I), 3. A method for preparing the green polythiophene electrochromic material of claim 1 , comprising;Step 1: reacting catechol with alkyl bromide having a alkyl chain length of 8-14 carbon atoms in the presence of potassium hydroxide to give 1,2-dialkoxybenzene, compound 1;Step 2: allowing compound 1 and oxalyl chloride to undergo an electrophilic substitution reaction in the presence of anhydrous aluminum chloride, to give 1,2-bis(3,4-dialkoxyphenyl)-1,2-done, compound 2;Step 3; allowing 2,1,3-benzothiadiazole and bromine to undergo halogenation, to give 4,7-dibromo-2,1,3-benzothiadiazole, compound 3;Step 4: allowing compound 3 and sodium borohydride to undergo a reduction reaction, to give 3,6-dibromo-o-phenylenediamine, compound 4;Step 5: reacting compound 2 with compound 4 under the catalyzation of p-toluenesulfonic acid, to give 2,3-bis(3,4-dialkoxyphenyl)-5,8-dibromoquinoxaline, compound 5;Step 6: reacting 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene with n-butyllithium and tributyltin chloride, to give 2-tributyltin-3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene, compound 6;Step 7: allowing compound 5 and compound 6 to undergo a stifle coupling reaction under the catalyzation of bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium dichloride or palladium acetate, to give 2,3-bis(3,4-dialkoxyphenyl)-5,8-bis(3,4-ethylenedioxythienyl)quinoxaline, compound 7;Step 8: polymerizing compound 7 under catalytic oxidation from ferric trichloride, to give poly[2,3-bis(3,4-dialkoxyphenyl)-5,8-bis(3,4-ethylenedioxythienyl)quinoxaline], compound 8.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein claim 3 , in step 1 claim 3 , the ratio of catechol to alkyl bromide in mole is from 1:2 to 1:4 claim 3 , the reaction solvent is ethanol claim 3 , the reaction temperature is from 60 to 80° C. claim 3 , and the reaction time is from 4 to 10 hours.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein claim 3 , ...

THIENO-INDENO-MONOMERS AND POLYMERS

Polymers comprising at least one unit of formulae 2. The polymer according to claim 1 , wherein:{'sup': 2', '2′', '2″, 'sub': '1-36', 'R, R and R are at each occurrence hydrogen, and R is at each occurrence C-alkyl.'}7: The polymer of claim 1 , wherein m is 0 claim 1 , 1 or 2.8: An electronic device claim 1 , comprising the polymer of .9: The electronic device of claim 8 , wherein the electronic device is an organic field effect transistor. The present invention relates to new monomers and polymers made thereof, in particular thieno-indeno-monomers and polymers, to a process for the preparation of these monomers and polymers, to intermediates, to electronic devices comprising these polymers, as well as to the use of these polymers as semiconducting material.Organic semiconducting materials can be used in electronic devices such as organic photovoltaic devices (OPVs), organic field-effect transistors (OFETs), organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs), organic photodiodes (OPDs) and organic electrochromic devices (ECDs).It is desirable that the organic semiconducting materials are compatible with liquid processing techniques such as spin coating as liquid processing techniques are convenient from the point of processability, and thus allow the production of low cost organic semiconducting material-based electronic devices. In addition, liquid processing techniques are also compatible with plastic substrates, and thus allow the production of light weight and mechanically flexible organic semiconducting material-based electronic devices.For application in organic photovoltaic devices (OPVs), organic field-effect transistors (OFETs), and organic photodiodes (OPDs), it is further desirable that the organic semiconducting materials show high charge carrier mobility.For application in organic photovoltaic devices (OPVs) and organic photodiodes (OPDs), the organic semiconducting materials should also show a strong absorption of the visible light.It was the object of the present ...

WHITE-LIGHT BLOCK POLYMER, INK COMPOSITION, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

The present disclosure provides a white-light block polymer, an ink composition, and a manufacturing method thereof. The white-light block polymer makes it only necessary to print one ink when using inkjet printing, thereby simplifying inkjet printing processing and meanwhile preventing a crosstalk problem of pixels having different colors of light. The present disclosure makes the ink composition suitable for inkjet printing by properly mixing the white-light block polymer, an organic solvent, a surface tension modifier, and a viscosity modifier in a suitable ratio. 1. A white-light block polymer , comprising a yellow-light block or/and a red-light block and a green-light block , and a blue-light block;wherein the blue-light block is at least one selected from the group consisting of polyfluorene, polyfluorene derivatives, polybenzene, polybenzene derivatives, polycarbazole, and polycarbazole derivatives, the yellow-light block is at least one selected from the group consisting of polybenzothiadiazole and poly(phenylene vinylene), the red-light block is poly(dithiophenebenzothiadiazole), and the green-light block is at least one selected from the group consisting of polybenzothiadiazole and poly(phenylene vinylene).3. The white-light block polymer according to claim 2 , wherein x:y:z=(0.35-0.45):0.5:(0.05-0.15).4. The white-light block polymer according to claim 3 , wherein x:y:z=0.4:0.5:0.1.5. The white-light block polymer according to claim 2 , wherein number average molecular weight of the white-light block polymer ranges from 1000 to 10000.7. The ink composition according to claim 6 , wherein according to percentages by weight claim 6 , the ink composition comprises:0.01% to 5% of the white-light block polymer;75% to 85% of the organic solvent;0.1% to 10% of the surface tension modifier; and0.1% to 10% of the viscosity modifier.8. The ink composition according to claim 6 , wherein the organic solvent is at least one selected from the group consisting of ...

Nanoparticles for use in light emitting applications

Resins comprising nanoparticles formed from π-conjugated cross-linked polymers are disclosed, together with their methods of manufacture and their applications in light emitting devices.

ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTORS

The invention relates to novel compounds containing one or more 1,3-dithiolo[4,5-d]phthalimide (“DTPI”) units, to methods for their preparation preparation and educts or intermediates used therein, to mixtures and formulations containing them, to the use of the compounds, mixtures and formulations as organic semiconductors in organic electronic (OE) devices, especially in organic photovoltaic (OPV) devices and organic photodetectors (OPD), and to OE, OPV and OPD devices comprising these compounds, mixtures or formulations. 132.-. (canceled)34. The compound according to claim 33 , wherein Rand R denote alkyl claim 33 , alkoxy or thiaalkyl claim 33 , all of which are straight-chain or branched claim 33 , have 1 to 25 C atoms claim 33 , and are optionally fluorinated.35. The compound according to claim 33 , which is a conjugated polymer comprising one or more units selected of formula I as defined in claim 33 , and further comprising one or more arylene or heteroarylene units that have from 5 to 20 ring atoms claim 33 , are mono- or polycyclic claim 33 , do optionally contain fused rings claim 33 , are unsubstituted or substituted by one or more identical or different groups L as defined in claim 33 , and are either selected of formula I or are structurally different from formula I claim 33 , and wherein all the aforementioned units are directly connected to each other.36. The compound according to claim 33 , which is a conjugated polymer comprising one or more repeating units of formula II1 or II2 claim 33 , and optionally one or more repeating units of formula II3:{'br': None, 'sup': 1', '2', '3', '4, 'sub': a', 'b', 'c', 'd, '—(Ar)—U—(Ar)—(Ar)—(Ar)—\u2003\u2003II1'}{'br': None, 'sup': 1', '2', '3', '4, 'sub': a', 'b', 'c', 'd, '—(Ar)—(Ar)—U—(Ar)—(Ar)—\u2003\u2003II2'}{'br': None, 'sup': 1', '2', '3', '4, 'sub': a', 'b', 'c', 'd, '—(Ar)—(Ar)—(Ar)—(Ar)—\u2003\u2003II3'}wherein the individual radicals, independently of each other and on each occurrence identically or ...

COMPOSITION AND POLYMER COMPOUND, AND ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE COMPRISING THE COMPOSITION OR THE POLYMER COMPOUND

A composition comprising a polymer compound containing a structural unit represented by the formula (1) and a compound represented by the formula (2): 3. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein Ring C is a benzene ring which may have a substituent or a naphthalene ring which may have a substituent.4. The composition according to claim 2 , wherein Xand Xare a sulfur atom.5. The composition according to claim 2 , wherein Yis a group represented by —CH═.6. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein Zis a group represented by the formula (Z-1).9. The composition according to claim 8 , wherein the compound represented by the formula (2) is a compound represented by the formula (2-4) claim 8 , a compound represented by the formula (2-5) claim 8 , a compound represented by the formula (2-6) or a compound represented by the formula (2-7).10. The composition according to claim 8 , wherein X claim 8 , X claim 8 , Xand Xare a sulfur atom.11. The composition according to claim 8 , wherein Yand Yare a group represented by —CH═.12. The composition according to claim 8 , wherein Zis a group represented by the formula (Z-1′).13. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the content of the compound represented by the formula (2) is 5 to 50 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the sum of the polymer compound containing a structural unit represented by the formula (1) and the compound represented by the formula (2).16. The polymer compound according to claim 15 , wherein Xand Xare a sulfur atom.17. The polymer compound according to claim 15 , wherein Yand Yare a group represented by —CH═.18. The polymer compound according to claim 14 , wherein Zand Zare a group represented by the formula (Z-1″).20. The polymer compound according to claim 19 , wherein the polymer compound is an alternating copolymer composed of a structural unit represented by the formula (4) and a structural unit represented by the formula (6).21. An organic semiconductor device having a ...

GOLD-CATALYSED PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING CHROMENES INTENDED FOR THE PREPARATION OF THERMOSETTING RESINS

A process for manufacturing chromenes intended for the preparation of thermosetting resins, includes transforming an aromatic propargyl ether of general formula (I) into a chromene by homogeneous gold(I) catalysis with the catalyst (acetonitrile)[(2-biphenyl)di-tert-butylphosphine]gold(I) hexafluoroantimonate in an organic solvent under an inert or non-inert atmosphere. Moreover, a process for preparing a material made of thermoset resin, includes successively a) implementation of the above process; polymerization of the reaction product obtained in step a) so as to obtain the material made of thermoset resin; c) recovery of the material made of thermoset resin obtained in step b). 2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the aromatic propargyl ether of general formula (I) is chosen from the group consisting of propargylated resorcinol claim 1 , propargylated eugenol claim 1 , propargylated coupled eugenol claim 1 , propargylated coupled isoeugenol claim 1 , propargylated isoeugenol and mixtures thereof and the cis/trans isomers thereof and the optical isomers thereof and the racemic mixtures thereof.3. The process according to claim 2 , wherein the molar percentage of residual propargyl functions in the chromene is less than 11% when the aromatic propargyl ether of general formula (I) is propargylated resorcinol claim 2 , the molar percentage of residual propargyl functions in the chromene is less than 39% when the aromatic propargyl ether of general formula (I) is propargylated coupled eugenol and the molar percentage of residual propargyl functions in the chromene is less than 35% when the aromatic propargyl ether of general formula (I) is propargylated coupled isoeugenol.4. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the organic solvent is chosen from tetrahydrofuran and 2-methyltetrahydrofuran.5. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the content of catalyst in the reaction medium is between 0.1 mol % and 2 mol %.7. The process according to claim 1 , ...

PROCESS FOR PRODUCING CHROMENES BY CATALYSIS WITH COPPER SALTS INTENDED FOR THE PREPARATION OF THERMOSETTING RESINS

A process for producing chromenes intended for the preparation of thermosetting resins, includes converting an aromatic propargyl ether of general formula (I) into a chromene by homogeneous catalysis with copper salts in anisole at a temperature between 100 and 170° C. Moreover, a process for preparing a material made of thermoset resin, includes successively a) carrying out the above process; b) polymerizing the reaction product obtained in a) so as to obtain the material made of thermoset resin; c) recovering the material made of thermoset resin obtained in b). 2. The process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the aromatic propargyl ether of general formula (I) is chosen from the group consisting of propargylated resorcinol claim 1 , propargylated eugenol claim 1 , propargylated coupled eugenol claim 1 , propargylated coupled isoeugenol claim 1 , propargylated isoeugenol and mixtures thereof and the cis/trans isomers thereof and the optical isomers thereof and racemic mixtures thereof.3. The process as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the molar percentage of residual propargyl functions of the chromene is less than 11% when the aromatic propargyl ether of general formula (I) is propargylated resorcinol claim 2 , the molar percentage of residual propargyl functions of the chromene is less than 39% when the aromatic propargyl ether of general formula (I) is propargylated coupled eugenol and the molar percentage of residual propargyl functions of the chromene is less than 35% when the aromatic propargyl ether of general formula (I) is propargylated coupled isoeugenol.4. The process as claimed in claim 1 , which lasts between 1 and 1000 hours.5. The process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the catalyst is chosen from CuCl and CuCl.7. The process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the catalyst content in the reaction medium is between 10 and 10 000 ppm.8. A process for preparing a material made of thermoset resin claim 1 , comprising the following successive steps:{'claim-ref': ...

Organic semiconductor compositions

The present invention relates to organic copolymers and organic semiconducting compositions comprising these materials, including layers and devices comprising such organic semiconductor compositions. The invention is also concerned with methods of preparing such organic semiconductor compositions and layers and uses thereof. The invention has application in the field of printed electronics and is particularly useful as a semiconducting material for use in formulations for organic thin film transistor (OTFT) backplanes for displays, integrated circuits, organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs), photodetectors, organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells, sensors, memory elements and logic circuits.

CONJUGATED POLYMERS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES

A conjugated polymer for electronic devices can include a repeated unit having the structure of formula (I) 7. The conjugated polymer of claim 6 , wherein each Rand each Ris independently selected from C-Calkyl.8. The conjugated polymer of claim 7 , wherein Ris 2-butyloctyl and Ris ethylhexyl.9. A photovoltaic device comprising a conjugated polymer of as a photovoltaic material.10. The photovoltaic device of claim 9 , wherein the photovoltaic device is a single junction polymer solar cell claim 9 , a tandem polymer solar cell claim 9 , a visibly-transparent solar cell claim 9 , or a photo-detector.11. The photovoltaic device of claim 10 , wherein the photovoltaic device has a bulk heterojunction structure.12. The photovoltaic device of claim 10 , wherein the bulk heterojunction structure includes a polymer of claim 10 , and a fullerene.13. The photovoltaic device of claim 12 , where the fullerene is [6 claim 12 ,6]-phenyl Cbutyric acid methyl ester or [6 claim 12 ,6]-phenyl Cbutyric acid methyl ester.16. The compound of claim 15 , wherein each Ris independently selected from C-Calkyl.17. The compound of claim 15 , wherein Ris 2-butyloctyl.18. The compound of claim 15 , wherein each Y is Cl claim 15 , Br claim 15 , or I. This application claims priority to provisional application No. 61/857,578, filed Jul. 23, 2013, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety.This invention was made with Government support under Grant No. FA9550-12-1-0074, awarded by the United States Air Force Office of Scientific Research. The Government has certain rights in this invention.The present invention relates to conjugated polymers for electronic devices.In one aspect, a conjugated polymer includes a repeated unit having the structure of formula (I)Each Rindependently can be H, a halogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl. Each R′ independently can be H, a halogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted ...

Polymer and organic solar cell comprising same

The present specification relates to a polymer and an organic solar cell including the same.