Thermoplastic resin compositions, methods for preparing the same and molded products

УСТАНОВКА ДЛЯ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ РАСТВОРИМЫХ ЭЛЕКТРОАКТИВНЫХ ПОЛИМЕРОВ

1. Установка для получения растворимых электроактивных полимеров, содержащая рабочую реакционную камеру, терморегулирующее устройство, прибор контроля состава полимера, газообменное устройство, контейнеры с исходными компонентами, отличающаяся тем, что она снабжена дополнительной рабочей реакционной камерой, обе камеры соединены между собой последовательно магистралью подачи композиционной смеси, каждая указанная камера оснащена агрегатом - смесителем исходных компонентов, при этом дополнительная камера соединена сливным патрубком с емкостью для обработки и разделения полимера и осадка, имеющей магистраль отвода полимера на обогащение и магистраль отвода осадка в сушильную камеру и емкости для обработки осадка. 2. Установка по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что в качестве прибора контроля используют двухдетекторный хроматограф с электрохимическим и ультрафиолетовым детекторами, введенными в полость сливного патрубка и в магистраль отвода полимера. 3. Установка по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что осадок подают на обработку последовательно в две емкости. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 78 483 (13) U1 (51) МПК C08G 83/00 (2006.01) C08L 65/00 (2006.01) H01M 8/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21), (22) Заявка: 2008119540/22 , 20.05.2008 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 20.05.2008 (45) Опубликовано: 27.11.2008 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Институт высокомолекулярных соединений Российской Академии наук (ИВС РАН) (RU) U 1 7 8 4 8 3 R U Ñòðàíèöà: 1 U 1 Формула полезной модели 1. Установка для получения растворимых электроактивных полимеров, содержащая рабочую реакционную камеру, терморегулирующее устройство, прибор контроля состава полимера, газообменное устройство, контейнеры с исходными компонентами, отличающаяся тем, что она снабжена дополнительной рабочей реакционной камерой, обе камеры соединены между собой последовательно магистралью подачи композиционной смеси, ...

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.

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.

Green soluble conjugated polymers with high charge carrier mobilities

A donor-acceptor (DA) π-conjugated polymer with high charge transfer mobility has a plurality of D 1 k AD 1 k portions, where k is 1 or 2, D 1 is a donor unit having at least one solubilizing side chain, and A is an acceptor unit, and the donor-acceptor (DA) π-conjugated polymer has a plurality of D 2 m spacer sequences situated between the D 1 x AD 1 x portions, where m is 1 to 6 and D 2 is a second donor unit where all atoms of the unit are coplanar in at least one conformation that the unit can assume. The DA π-conjugated polymer can reflect a blue tinted green, deep green, or yellow tinted green color. The DA π-conjugated polymers have space-charge limited (SCL) zero field hole mobilities of at least 1×10 −6 cm 2 V −1 s −1 .

Parylene-c as a piezoelectric material and method to make it

A parylene C polymer that is electrically poled such that it is piezoelectric is presented. Methods for manufacturing the piezoelectric parylene C polymer with an optimal piezoelectric coefficient d33 are also disclosed. Actuators formed with piezoelectric parylene C are disclosed as well as sensor devices that incorporate piezoelectric parylene C using charge integrator circuits in which the integration time is longer than likely adiabatic temperature transients.

Conductive polymer composition and manufacturing method thereof

Disclosed herein is a conductive polymer composition including: a conductive polymer doped with PCS (Poly cellulose-sulfonate); and a solvent. The conductive polymer composition is advantageous in that, since PCS (Poly cellulose-sulfonate) is used as a dopant, the crosslink density of a conductive polymer increases, thus improving the electrical conductivity and thermal stability of the conductive polymer composition.

Novel heterocyclic aromatic compound and polymer

An electrically conductive polymer obtained by oxidative polymerization of a heterocycle-containing aromatic compound as a monomer, wherein the heterocycle-containing aromatic compound is represented by the formula: A-B. In the above formula, A represents a substituted or unsubstituted thiophene ring group, or a substituted or unsubstituted pyrrole ring group; B represents a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon aromatic ring group, a substituted or unsubstituted thiophene ring group, or a substituted or unsubstituted pyrrole ring group; the ring represented by A and the ring represented by B are directly linked; however, A and B represent structures that are different from each other. The compound can be produced by a coupling reaction using a hypervalent iodine reactant.

Spd films formed with conductive polymer-coated substrates

A suspended particle device (SPD) film or laminate thereof. The film includes substrates coated on their inner surface with a polythiophene-based conductive polymer serving as electrode means. The polymer may be applied in the form of an aqueous composition also comprising solvent(s) and binder(s). A preferred polymer is a polyethylene dioxythiophene (PEDT) polymer. The polymer may be doped with polystyrene sulfonate. The polymer may be connected to a conductive material that extends beyond an outer boundary of the film to connect with a voltage source. Adhesive strength between the cured emulsion and the polymer is at least 1.46 N/25 mm. A further aspect constitutes a method for increasing adhesion between a cured suspended particle device emulsion and electrode means in a light valve film. The method comprises applying the polymer on an inner surface of the substrates constituting the film to serve as the electrode means.

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.

Thermoresponsive substrate with microgels, method for its preparation and culture method for biological cells

A substrate ( 10 ), in particular for receiving biological cells ( 21 ) comprises a substrate body ( 1 ) which has a support area ( 2 ) on which there are fixed thermoreactive microgels ( 3 ) which comprise particles containing a thermoreactive polymer. Also described are a process for the preparation of the substrate ( 10 ) and a method for culturing biological cells ( 21 ) on the substrate ( 10 ).

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.

Composition of Polythiophene-Based Conductive Polymers Having High Conductivity, Transparency, Waterproof Property and a Membrane Prepared Using the Same

The present invention relates to a polythiophene-based conductive polymer composition having high conductivity, transparency, waterproof property and durability, and a polymer membrane prepared by using the same. In particular, the present invention relates to a polythiophene-based conductive polymer composition comprising an aqueous solution of a polythiophene-based conductive polymer, an alcohol-based organic solvent, an amide-based organic solvent or an aprotic highly-dipolar solvent, a melamine resin and a binder selected among a polyester, a polyurethane resin and an alkoxy silane in a predetermined mixed ratio. The membrane prepared using the same has a high conductivity of less than 1 kΩ/mand a high transparency of higher than 95%, thus being applicable to of an anti-static film, a film for touch panel, a film for higher or lower electrode, a film for inorganic EL and a film for display electrode. 1. A polythiophene-based conductive polymer composition , which comprises:(i) an aqueous solution of a polythiophene-based conductive polymer,(ii) an alcohol-based organic solvent,(iii) an amide-based organic solvent, and(iv) a melamine resin.2. A polythiophene-based conductive polymer composition , which comprises:(i) an aqueous solution of a polythiophene-based conductive polymer,(ii) an alcohol-based organic solvent,(iii) an amide-based organic solvent,(iv) a melamine resin, and(v) a binder selected from the group consisting of polyester, a polyurethane and an alkoxy silane.3. A polythiophene-based conductive polymer composition , which comprises:(i) an aqueous solution of a polythiophene-based conductive polymer,(ii) an alcohol-based organic solvent,(iii) an aprotic highly-dipolar solvent, and(iv) a melamine resin.4. A polythiophene-based conductive polymer composition , which comprises:an aqueous solution of a polythiophene-based conductive polymer,(i) an alcohol-based organic solvent,(ii) an aprotic highly-dipolar solvent,(iii) a melamine resin, and(iv) a ...

HALOGEN-FREE RESIN COMPOSITION, AND COPPER CLAD LAMINATE AND PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD USING SAME

The halogen-free resin composition comprises (A) 100 parts by weight of cyanate ester resin; (B) 5 to 50 parts by weight of styrene-maleic anhydride; (C) 5 to 100 parts by weight of polyphenylene oxide resin; (D) 10 to 150 parts by weight of phosphazene; and (E) 10 to 1000 parts by weight of inorganic filler. By using specific components at specific proportions, the halogen-free resin composition offers the features of low dielectric constant, low dissipation factor, high heat resistance and high flame retardancy, and can be made into prepreg or resin film, and thereby used in copper clad laminate or printed circuit board. 1. A halogen-free resin composition , comprising:(A) 100 parts by weight of cyanate ester resin;(B) 5 to 50 parts by weight of styrene-maleic anhydride (SMA);(C) 5 to 100 parts by weight of polyphenylene oxide (PPO) resin;(D) 10 to 150 parts by weight of phosphazene; and(E) 10 to 1000 parts by weight of inorganic filler.4. The halogen-free resin composition according to claim 1 , further comprising maleimide claim 1 , which comprises at least one selected from a group consisting of 4 claim 1 ,4′-diphenylmethane bismaleimide claim 1 , oligomer of phenylmethane maleimide claim 1 , m-phenylenebismaleimide claim 1 , bisphenol A diphenyl ether bismaleimide claim 1 , 3 claim 1 ,3′-dimethyl-5 claim 1 ,5′-diethyl-4 claim 1 ,4′-diphenylmethane bismaleimide claim 1 , 4-methyl-1 claim 1 ,3-phenylene bismaleimide claim 1 , and 1 claim 1 ,6-bismaleimide-(2 claim 1 ,2 claim 1 ,4-trimethyl) hexane.5. The halogen-free resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the inorganic filler includes at least one selected from a group consisting of silica (fused claim 1 , non-fused claim 1 , porous claim 1 , or hollow) claim 1 , aluminum oxide claim 1 , aluminum hydroxide claim 1 , magnesium oxide claim 1 , magnesium hydroxide claim 1 , calcium carbonate claim 1 , aluminum nitride claim 1 , boron nitride claim 1 , aluminum silicon carbide claim 1 , silicon carbide ...

WATER DISPERSIBLE POLYPYRROLES MADE WITH POLYMERIC ACID COLLOIDS FOR ELECTRONICS APPLICATIONS

Compositions are provided comprising aqueous dispersions of at least one polypyrrole and at least one colloid-forming polymeric acid. The colloid-forming polymeric acid may be fluorinated. The new compositions are useful in electronic devices including organic electronic devices such as organic light emitting diode displays, memory storage, electromagnetic shielding, electrochromic displays, and thin film transistors, field effect resistance devices. 1. A composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of a polypyrrole and at least one colloid-forming polymeric acid.3. A composition according to claim 2 , wherein Ris the same or different at each occurrence and is independently selected from hydrogen claim 2 , alkyl claim 2 , alkenyl claim 2 , alkoxy claim 2 , cycloalkyl claim 2 , cycloalkenyl claim 2 , alcohol claim 2 , benzyl claim 2 , carboxylate claim 2 , ether claim 2 , ether carboxylate claim 2 , amidosulfonate claim 2 , ether sulfonate claim 2 , urethane claim 2 , epoxy claim 2 , silane claim 2 , siloxane claim 2 , and alkyl substituted with one or more of sulfonic acid claim 2 , carboxylic acid claim 2 , acrylic acid claim 2 , phosphoric acid claim 2 , phosphonic acid claim 2 , halogen claim 2 , nitro claim 2 , cyano claim 2 , hydroxyl claim 2 , epoxy claim 2 , silane claim 2 , or siloxane moieties.4. A composition according to claim 2 , wherein Ris selected from hydrogen claim 2 , alkyl claim 2 , and alkyl substituted with one or more of sulfonic acid claim 2 , carboxylic acid claim 2 , acrylic acid claim 2 , phosphoric acid claim 2 , phosphonic acid claim 2 , halogen claim 2 , cyano claim 2 , hydroxyl claim 2 , epoxy claim 2 , silane claim 2 , or siloxane moieties.5. A composition according to claim 2 , wherein Rand Rare hydrogen.6. A composition according to claim 2 , wherein both Rtogether form a 6- or 7-membered alicyclic ring claim 2 , which is further substituted with a group selected from alkyl claim 2 , heteroalkyl claim 2 , alcohol claim 2 , benzyl ...

RESIST-PROTECTIVE FILM-FORMING COMPOSITION AND PATTERNING PROCESS

A pattern is printed by forming a photoresist layer on a wafer, forming a protective film thereon, exposure, and development. The protective film is formed from a protective film-forming composition comprising a novolak resin of a bisphenol compound and a mixture of an alcohol solvent and an ether or aromatic solvent. 2. The protective film-forming composition of which is soluble in an alkaline developer.3. The protective film-forming composition of claim 1 , further comprising an organic solvent mixture of at least one alcohol solvent and at least one other solvent claim 1 ,the alcohol solvent being selected from the group consisting of 1-butyl alcohol, 2-butyl alcohol, isobutyl alcohol, tert-butyl alcohol, 1-pentanol, 2-pentanol, 3-pentanol, tert-amyl alcohol, neopentyl alcohol, 2-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methyl-3-pentanol, cyclopentanol, 1-hexanol, 2-hexanol, 3-hexanol, 2,3-dimethyl-2-butanol, 3,3-dimethyl-1-butanol, 3,3-dimethyl-2-butanol, 2-ethyl-1-butanol, 2-methyl-1-pentanol, 2-methyl-2-pentanol, 2-methyl-3-pentanol, 3-methyl-1-pentanol, 3-methyl-2-pentanol, 3-methyl-3-pentanol, 4-methyl-1-pentanol, 4-methyl-2-pentanol, 4-methyl-3-pentanol, cyclopentanol, and cyclohexanol,the other solvent being selected from an ether solvent selected from the group consisting of diisopropyl ether, diisobutyl ether, diisopentyl ether, di-n-pentyl ether, methyl cyclopentyl ether, methyl cyclohexyl ether, di-n-butyl ether, di-sec-butyl ether, diisopentyl ether, di-sec-pentyl ether, di-tert-amyl ether, and di-n-hexyl ether, and an aromatic solvent selected from the group consisting of toluene, xylene, mesitylene, ethylbenzene, propylbenzene, butylbenzene, tert-butylbenzene, and anisole.4. A lithography pattern forming process comprising the steps of forming a photoresist layer on a wafer claim 1 , forming a protective film thereon claim 1 , exposure claim 1 , and development claim 1 ,{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the protective film being ...

INSULATING RESIN COMPOSITION FOR PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD INCLUDING THE SAME

Disclosed herein is an insulating resin composition for a printed circuit board, including 40 to 70 wt % of a liquid crystal oligomer shown in formula 1, 10 to 30 wt % of an epoxy resin, 10 to 30 wt % of a cyanate-based resin, and 0.1 to 0.5 wt % of a curing catalyst, and a printed circuit board including the same. 2. The insulating resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the liquid crystal oligomer has a number average molecular weight of 500 to 10 claim 1 ,000 g/mol.3. The insulating resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the structure unit of the formula 1 is included in an amount of 5 to 60 mol % based on a total amount of the liquid crystal oligomer claim 1 , and the structure unit of the formula 2 is included in an amount of 40 to 95 mol % based on the total amount of the liquid crystal oligomer.4. The insulating resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein Lof the formula 4-7 is an ether group claim 1 , a sulfide group claim 1 , a ketone group claim 1 , sulfoxide claim 1 , a sulfone group claim 1 , an azo group claim 1 , a cyanide group claim 1 , a substituted or unsubstituted Cto Calkylene group claim 1 , a substituted or unsubstituted Cto Calkenylene group claim 1 , or a substituted or unsubstituted Cto Carylene group.5. The insulating resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein Lof the formula 5-6 is an ether group claim 1 , a sulfide group claim 1 , a ketone group claim 1 , an amide group claim 1 , sulfoxide claim 1 , a sulfone group claim 1 , an azo group claim 1 , a cyanide group claim 1 , a substituted or unsubstituted Cto Calkylene group claim 1 , a substituted or unsubstituted Cto Calkenylene group claim 1 , a substituted or unsubstituted Cto Carylene group claim 1 , a divalent organic functional group substituted or not substituted with at least one functional group of the formula 6 claim 1 , or a divalent organic functional group of the formulas 7-1 to 7-3.8. The insulating resin composition according to claim 7 , ...

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.

Systems for assembling electronic devices with internal moisture-resistant coatings

A system for assembling electronic devices includes at least one coating element for applying a moisture-resistant coating to surfaces of a device under assembly, or an electronic device under assembly. As components and one or more moisture-resistant coatings are added to the electronic device under assembly to form a finished electronic device, at least one surface on which the coating resides and, thus, at least a portion of the coating itself, is located internally within the finished electronic device. Methods for assembling electronic devices that include internally confined moisture-resistant coatings are also disclosed.

Polymerization method for preparing conductive polymer

A improved process for preparing a conductive polymer dispersion is provided as is an improved method for making capacitors using the conductive polymer. The process includes providing a monomer solution and shearing the monomer solution with a rotor-stator mixing system comprising a perforated stator screen having perforations thereby forming droplets of said monomer. The droplets of monomer are then polymerized during shearing to form the conductive polymer dispersion.

RUBBER COMPOSITION FOR TIRE, AND PNEUMATIC TIRE

Provided are a rubber composition for a tire which makes it possible to improve the handling stability and fuel economy in a well-balanced manner by a simple method without requiring any chemical reaction process for surface treatment of microfibrillated plant fibers; and a pneumatic tire formed from the rubber composition. The rubber composition for a tire contains: a rubber component; microfibrillated plant fibers; a phenol resin; and a curing agent. It is preferable that the rubber component should include at least one selected from the group consisting of natural rubber, modified natural rubber, synthetic rubber, and modified synthetic rubber, and it is preferable that the microfibrillated plant fibers should be cellulose microfibrils. 1. A rubber composition for a tire , comprising:a rubber component;microfibrillated plant fibers;a phenol resin; anda curing agent.2. The rubber composition for a tire according to claim 1 ,wherein the rubber component comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of natural rubber, modified natural rubber, synthetic rubber, and modified synthetic rubber.3. The rubber composition for a tire according to claim 1 ,wherein the microfibrillated plant fibers are cellulose microfibrils.4. The rubber composition for a tire according to claim 1 ,wherein the microfibrillated plant fibers have an average fiber diameter of 10 μm or less.5. The rubber composition for a tire according to claim 1 ,wherein the microfibrillated plant fibers are contained in an amount of 1 to 100 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the rubber component.6. The rubber composition for a tire according to claim 1 ,wherein the phenol resin is contained in an amount of 1 to 50 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the rubber component.7. The rubber composition for a tire according to claim 1 ,wherein the curing agent is hexamethylenetetramine.8. The rubber composition for a tire according to claim 1 ,wherein the curing agent is ...

INTERCONNECTION BETWEEN CONDUCTING POLYMER MATERIALS

Method for connecting two portions of a first electrically conducting polymer with a second polymer. The method includes disposing a solution of a second polymer in a solvent to be in contact with the two portions of the first electrically conducting polymer and allowing the solvent to evaporate leaving the second polymer joining the two portions of the first polymer. The second polymer may be doped to improve its conductivity. 1. Method for connecting two portions of a first electrically conducting polymer comprising:disposing a solution of a soluble polymer in a solvent to be in contact with the two portions of the first electrically conducting polymer; andallowing the solvent to evaporate leaving the second polymer joining the two portions of the first polymer.2. The method of wherein the first polymer is polypyrrole.3. The method of wherein the second polymer is poly 3-hexyl thiophene.4. The method of wherein the solvent is dichloromethane.5. The method of wherein the solution is 0.3 wt % poly 3-hexyl thiophene in dichloromethane.6. The method of further including doping the poly 3-hexyl thiophene with iodine to improve its conductivity. The present application is a continuation of PCT Application No. PCT/US2011/045747, filed on Jul. 28, 2011 and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/373,298 filed on Aug. 13, 2010 both of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.This invention was made with government support under Grant number NBCHC 0080001, awarded by the Department of the Interior. The government has certain rights in the invention.This invention relates to electrically conducting polymers and more particularly to a method for joining portions of electrically conducting polymers.Conducting polymers such as polypyrrole (PPy) have many uses resulting primarily from the fact that the polymers are flexible and can be made into thin films among other geometries. Those with skill in the art will recognize that flexible ...

PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION MATERIAL, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND ORGANIC PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL CONTAINING THE SAME

A photoelectric conversion material, which acts as an electron donor for donating an electron or an electron acceptor for accepting an electron, contains a polymer having at least one structural unit selected from graphenes represented by the following general formulae (1) to (4): 3. The photoelectric conversion material according to claim 1 , wherein R1 to R6 in the general formulae (1) to (4) are each selected from alkyl groups.4. The photoelectric conversion material according to claim 3 , wherein R1 to R6 in the general formulae (1) to (4) are each selected from alkyl groups having 3 to 20 carbon atoms.5. The photoelectric conversion material according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer has a polymerization degree of 10 to 150.6. The photoelectric conversion material according to claim 5 , wherein the polymer has a molecular weight of 9 claim 5 ,900 to 364 claim 5 ,000.8. The method according to claim 7 , wherein R1 to R6 in the general formulae (1) to (5) are each selected from alkyl groups.9. The method according to claim 8 , wherein R1 to R6 in the general formulae (1) to (5) are each selected from alkyl groups having 3 to 20 carbon atoms.10. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the polymer has a polymerization degree of 10 to 150.11. The method according to claim 10 , wherein the polymer has a molecular weight of 9 claim 10 ,900 to 364 claim 10 ,000.14. The organic photovoltaic cell according to claim 12 , wherein R1 to R6 in the general formulae (1) to (4) are each selected from alkyl groups.15. The organic photovoltaic cell according to claim 14 , wherein R1 to R6 in the general formulae (1) to (4) are each selected from alkyl groups having 3 to 20 carbon atoms.16. The organic photovoltaic cell according to claim 12 , wherein the polymer has a polymerization degree of 10 to 150.17. The organic photovoltaic cell according to claim 16 , wherein the polymer has a molecular weight of 9 claim 16 ,900 to 364 claim 16 ,000.18. The organic photovoltaic cell ...

Dispersions Comprising Polythiophenes With A Defined Content Of Thiophene Monomer

The present invention relates to a method for producing a composition comprising polythiophene, comprising the method steps: I) provision of a composition Z1 comprising thiophene monomers and an oxidising agent; II) oxidative polymerisation of the thiophene monomers by reducing the oxidising agent to a reduction product and oxidation of the thiophene monomer, to form a polythiophene and a composition Z2 comprising the reduction product; III) at least partial removal of the reduction product from the composition Z2 obtained in method step II), to obtain a composition Z3; wherein it is ensured that, following completion of method step III), the content of non-polymerised thiophene monomer in the composition Z3 is in the range from 1 ppm to 100 ppm, based on the total weight of the composition Z3. The present invention also relates to a composition obtainable as the composition Z3 produced with this method, a composition comprising a polythiophene, a layer construction, an electronic component and the use of a composition. 1. A method for producing a composition comprising polythiophene , comprising the method steps:I) provision of a composition Z1 comprising thiophene monomers and an oxidising agent;II) oxidative polymerisation of the thiophene monomers by reducing the oxidising agent to a reduction product and oxidation of the thiophene monomer, to form a composition Z2 comprising a polythiophene and the reduction product;III) at least partial removal of the reduction product from the composition Z2 obtained in method step II), to obtain a composition Z3;wherein the composition Z3 has a content of non-polymerised thipohene monomer in the range from 1 ppm to 100 ppm, based on the total weight of the composition Z3.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein following completion of method step III) claim 1 , the content of non-polymerised thiophene monomer in the composition Z3 is in a range from 3 ppm to 50 ppm claim 1 , based on the total weight of the composition ...

Composite Material Including Organic Compound and Inorganic Compound, Light-Emitting Element and Light-Emitting Device Using the Composite Compound, and Manufacturing Method of the Light-Emitting Element

The present invention provides a composite material having high conductivity, a light-emitting element and a light-emitting device using the composite material. Further, the present invention provides a manufacturing method of a light-emitting element which is suitable for mass production. A light-emitting element of the present invention includes a layer including a luminescent substance between a pair of electrodes. The layer including a luminescent substance has a composite material which includes an organic compound, and an inorganic compound showing an electron donating property to the organic compound. Since the light-emitting element of the present invention includes a composite material made by combining an organic compound and an inorganic compound, the carrier injecting property, carrier transporting property, and conductivity thereof are excellent, and thus, the driving voltage can be reduced. 1158-. (canceled)159. A composite material including:an organic compound;a binder substance; andan inorganic compound showing an electron accepting property to the organic compound.160. The composite material according to claim 159 , wherein the binder substance is polyvinyl alcohol) claim 159 , poly(methyl methacrylate) claim 159 , polycarbonate claim 159 , or a phenol resin.161. The composite material according to claim 159 , wherein the organic compound has an arylamine skeleton.162. The composite material according to claim 159 , wherein the inorganic compound is selected from titanium oxide claim 159 , vanadium oxide claim 159 , molybdenum oxide claim 159 , tungsten oxide claim 159 , and rhenium oxide.163. A composite material comprising:a polymer; andan inorganic compound showing an electron accepting property to the polymer.164. The composite material according to claim 163 , wherein the inorganic compound is selected from titanium oxide claim 163 , vanadium oxide claim 163 , molybdenum oxide claim 163 , tungsten oxide claim 163 , and rhenium oxide.170. A ...

Bank structures for organic electronic devices

Embodiments in accordance with the present invention relate generally to the use of polycycloolefinic polymers as a structure defining material in organic electronic devices, and more specifically to separators, insulating structures or bank structures of such devices and to organic electronic devices comprising such structures, to processes for preparing such structures and to organic electronic devices encompassing such structures.

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.

RESIN COMPOSITION FOR SEALING ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS, METHOD OF PRODUCING ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC COMPONENT, AND SEALED ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC COMPONENT

It is provided that a resin composition for sealing electrical electronic components which is not susceptible to gelation even when stagnant under high temperature conditions, and which are excellent in initial bond strength to an aluminum material, and which exhibits superior durability under a cooling and heating cycle load and the like. It is also provided that a sealed electrical electronic component with the resin composition for sealing electrical electronic components. A resin composition for sealing electrical electronic components, containing a crystalline polyester-based elastomer (A), a phenol-modified xylene resin (B1) and/or a phenol resin (B2), and a polyolefin resin (C), and having a melt viscosity of 5 dPa·s or more and 3000 dPa·s or less when dried to a water content of 0.1% or less, heated to 220° C., subjected to a pressure of 1 MPa, and extruded through a die with a hole diameter of 1.0 mm and a thickness of 10 mm. 2. The resin composition for sealing electrical electronic components according to claim 1 , wherein the crystalline polyester-based elastomer (A) is one resin or a mixture of 2 or more resins selected from the group consisting of a crystalline polyester resin (A1) being copolymerized with a polyether component claim 1 , a crystalline polyester resin (A2) being copolymerized with a polycarbonate component claim 1 , and a crystalline polyester resin (A3) being copolymerized with a polylactone component.3. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the phenol-modified alkylbenzene resin (B1) is an alkylphenol-modified alkylbenzene resin and has a hydroxyl value of 100 equivalent/10g or more.4. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the phenol resin (B2) is a novolak type phenol resin and has a hydroxyl value of 100 equivalent/10g or more.5. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein 0.1 to 100 parts by weight in total of the phenol-modified alkylbenzene resin (B1) and the phenol resin (B2) and 0.1 to 100 ...

CONDUCTIVE POLYMER MATERIALS AND PREPARING METHOD AND USES THEREOF

A conductive polymer material and preparing method and uses thereof are provided. The conductive polymer material comprises conductive polymer and fluorinated graphene doping thereof. The weight ratio of the conductive polymer to the fluorinated graphene is 1:0.05-1. The conductive polymer is one of polythiophene or its derivatives, polypyrrole or its derivatives, and polyaniline or its derivatives. The cycle stability of the conductive polymer material is greatly enhanced for doping of the fluorinated graphene, and the conductive polymer contributes to the good capacitance properties. The preparing method can be operated simply with cheaper cost and lower request for equipments, and is suitable for industrial production. 1. A conductive polymer material , comprising a conductive polymer and a fluorinated graphene doped therein , wherein the mass ratio of the conductive polymer and the fluorinated graphene is 1:0.05-1 , and the conductive polymer is one of polythiophene or a derivative thereof , polypyrrole or a derivative thereof , and polyaniline or a derivative thereof.2. The conductive polymer material according to claim 1 , wherein the mass ratio of the conductive polymer and the fluorinated graphene is 1:0.5-1.3. A method for preparing a conductive polymer material claim 1 , comprising the steps of:dissolving a fluorinated graphene in a surfactant-containing solution to obtain a first solution; andadding an organic monomer into the first solution so that the mass ratio of the organic monomer and the fluorinated graphene is 1:0.05-1, adding an electrolyte, placing a working electrode and a counter electrode, and electrifying to conduct an electrochemical polymerization to obtain the conductive polymer material, wherein the organic monomer is one of aniline or a derivative thereof, pyrrole or a derivative thereof and thiophene or a derivative thereof.4. The method for preparing a conductive polymer material according to claim 3 , wherein the method further ...

Carboxylation of poly-/oligothiophenes

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

Hydrophobic nanostructured thin films

Provided herein are the polymers shown below. The value n is a positive integer. R 1 is an organic group, and each R 2 is H or a chemisorbed group, with at least one R 2 being a chemisorbed group. The polymer may be a nanostructured film. Also provided herein is a method of: converting a di-p-xylylene paracyclophane dimer to a reactive vapor of monomers; depositing the reactive vapor onto a substrate held at an angle relative to the vapor flux to form nanostructured poly(p-xylylene) film; reacting the film with an agent to form hydrogen atoms that are reactive with a precursor of a chemisorbed group, if the film does not contain the hydrogen atoms; and reacting the hydrogen atoms with the precursor. Also provided herein is a device having a nanostructured polyp-xylylene) film on a pivotable substrate. The film has directional hydrophobic or oleophobic properties and directional adhesive properties.

ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE COMPOSITION, ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE FILM USING THE COMPOSITION AND A METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME

An electrically conductive composition, containing an electrically conductive polymer, and an onium salt compound as a dopant to the electrically conductive polymer, an electrically conductive film formed by shaping the composition and a method of producing the electrically conductive film. 1. An electrically conductive composition , comprising an electrically conductive polymer , and an onium salt compound as a dopant to the electrically conductive polymer.2. The electrically conductive composition according to claim 1 , comprising the onium salt compound in an amount of 10 parts by mass or more based on 100 parts by mass of the electrically conductive polymer.3. The electrically conductive composition according to claim 1 , wherein the electrically conductive polymer and the onium salt compound are uniformly dispersed in the composition.4. The electrically conductive composition according to claim 1 , wherein the onium salt compound is a compound that generates acid by provision of heat or irradiation with active energy rays.6. The electrically conductive composition according to claim 1 , wherein the onium salt compound is a sulfonium salt compound represented by Formula (I) and/or (II) claim 1 , Rto Rare a phenyl group claim 1 , or a chlorine-substituted phenyl group claim 1 , and X is an anion of alkyl or aryl borate.7. The electrically conductive composition according to claim 1 , wherein the moisture content of the electrically conductive composition is 0.01% by mass or more to 15% by mass or less.8. The electrically conductive composition according to claim 1 , wherein the electrically conductive polymer is a conjugated polymer having a repeating unit derived from at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of a thiophene-based compound claim 1 , a pyrrole-based compound claim 1 , an aniline-based compound claim 1 , an acetylene-based compound claim 1 , a p-phenylene-based compound claim 1 , a p-phenylenevinylene-based compound claim 1 , and a p- ...

HIGHLY CRYSTALLINE ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING POLYMERS, METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF AND ARTICLES COMPRISING THE SAME

Disclosed herein is a composition comprising a regioregular polyalkylthiophene and/or a regioregular poly[2,5-bis(3-alkylthiophen-2-yl)thieno(3,2-b)thiophene]; where the composition is melted and then cooled to a temperature between a melting point and a glass transition temperature of the composition; the composition having an amount of crystallinity that is at least twice the amount of crystallinity of another identical composition that is crystallized by a method that does not involve melting and cooling to a temperature between the melting point and the glass transition temperature of the identical composition. 1. A composition comprising:a regioregular polyalkylthiophene and/or a regioregular poly[2,5-bis(3-alkylthiophen-2-yl)thieno(3,2-b)thiophene]; where the composition is melted and then cooled to a temperature between a melting point and a glass transition temperature of the composition; the composition having an amount of crystallinity that is at least twice the amount of crystallinity of another identical composition that is crystallized by a method that does not involve melting and cooling to a temperature between the melting point and the glass transition temperature of the identical composition.3. The composition of claim 2 , where the regioregular polyalkylthiophene is poly(3-hexylthiophene).5. The composition of claim 4 , where Rand Rare hexyl groups.6. The composition of claim 4 , where Ris a hexyl group while Ris hydrogen.8. The composition of claim 7 , where Rand Rare hexyl groups.9. The composition of claim 7 , where Ris a hexyl group while Ris hydrogen.11. The composition of claim 10 , where Rand Rare hexadecyl groups or hexyldecyl groups.12. The composition of claim 10 , where Ris a hexyldecyl group or a hexadecyl group while Ris hydrogen.13. The composition of claim 10 , where the polyalkylthiophene can be copolymerized with other electrically insulating polymers or with other electrically conducting or semiconducting polymers.14. An article ...

POLYMER FILM-PRODUCING METHODS AND DEVICES PRODUCED THEREFROM

Described herein are improved methods of forming polymer films, the polymer films formed thereby, and electronic devices formed form the polymer films. The methods generally include contacting a polymer with a solvent to at least partially solvate the polymer in the solvent, exposing the at least partially solvated polymer and solvent to ultrasonic energy for a duration effective to form a plurality of ordered assemblies of the polymer in the solvent, and forming a solid film of the polymer, wherein the solid film comprises the plurality of ordered assemblies of the polymer. 1. An ordered solid polymer film comprisinga plurality of ordered assemblies of a conjugated polymer, anda carrier mobility of at least one order of magnitude greater than an unordered solid polymer film of the conjugated polymer.2. The ordered solid polymer film of claim 1 , wherein the polymer is a rigid-rod conjugated polymer.3. The ordered solid polymer film of claim 1 , wherein the conjugated polymer is selected from the group consisting of polythiophenes claim 1 , polyphenylenes claim 1 , and polyfluorenes.4. The ordered solid polymer film of claim 1 , wherein the polymer is a polythiophene or derivative thereof.5. The polymer film of claim 1 , wherein the polymer is poly(3-hexylthiophene).6. The ordered solid polymer film of claim 1 , wherein the polymer has a weight average molecular weight of greater than or equal to 10 kiloDaltons.7. The ordered solid polymer film of wherein the polymer has a weight average molecular weight of greater than or equal to 15 kiloDaltons.8. The ordered solid polymer film of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of ordered assemblies are at least nanocrystalline in size.9. The ordered solid polymer film of claim 1 , wherein the polymer is poly(3-hexylthiophene) with a regioregularity of at least 92%.10. The ordered solid polymer film of claim 1 , wherein the solid polymer film is formed by a method ofcontacting the conjugated polymer with a solvent to at least ...

HYDROGENATED PETROLEUM RESIN PELLET PRODUCTION METHOD

After a cyclopentadiene compound and a vinyl aromatic compound are thermally polymerized, the obtained copolymer is subjected to a hydrogenation reaction to form a hydrogenated product. After most of the hydrogenation solvent is separated by a solvent evaporation tank from the hydrogenated product, an additive separately prepared by dissolving an antioxidant is added to the hydrogenated product to form a mixture. While the hydrogenation solvent is a naphthenic solvent, the additive is prepared by dissolving the antioxidant in an aromatic additive solvent having the same carbon atoms as those of the hydrogenation solvent. Then, the low-molecular-weight component as well as the remaining hydrogenation solution and the additive solvent are separated by a thin-film evaporator from the mixture. The obtained molten resin is pelletized to produce hydrogenated petroleum resin pellets. The time for uniformly blending the antioxidant can be shortened. 1. A method for producing a hydrogenated petroleum resin pellet , the method comprising:thermally polymerizing a cyclopentadiene compound and a vinyl aromatic compound to obtain a copolymer;adding hydrogen to the copolymer in the presence of a hydrogenation solvent to perform a hydrogenation reaction to obtain a hydrogenated product;separating the hydrogenation solvent from the hydrogenated product to obtain a molten resin by heating the hydrogenated product; andpelletizing the molten resin, thereby obtaining the hydrogenated petroleum resin pellet,wherein the method further comprises:preparing a solution in which an antioxidant is dissolved; andadding the solution to the hydrogenated product after said adding and before said pelletizing.2. The method according to claim 1 , whereinsaid separating comprises: first separating the hydrogenation solvent from the hydrogenation product to obtain a hydrogenated product from which most of the hydrogenation solvent is separated, and further separating the hydrogenation solvent from a low ...

Novel Polyvinyl Sulfonic Acid, Production Method Thereof, and Use Thereof

The present invention relates to polyvinyl sulfonic acid comprising a vinyl sulfonic acid unit represented by a specific general formula (1), wherein the molar amount of sulfonic acid groups derived from vinyl sulfonic acid monomers with respect to the molar amount of total monomer units is 50.0 to 98.0 mol %, and the polyvinyl sulfonic acid has an absorbance of 0.1 or greater (aqueous solution: 0.2 mass %, cell length: 10 mm) in a wavelength range of 255 to 800 nm. 2. The polyvinyl sulfonic acid according to claim 1 , which has a weight average molecular weight of 10 claim 1 ,000 to 800 claim 1 ,000.3. The polyvinyl sulfonic acid according to or claim 1 , wherein a content of a component having a molecular weight of 5 claim 1 ,000 or less is 10% or less.4. The polyvinyl sulfonic acid according to or claim 1 , which has an absorbance of 0.1 or greater (aqueous solution: 0.2 mass % claim 1 , cell length: 10 mm) in a wavelength range of 475 to 575 nm.6. The method for producing the polyvinyl sulfonic acid according to claim 5 , wherein claim 5 , in the heating step claim 5 , a heating temperature is 90° C. to 120° C. and a heating time is in a range of 0.5 to 500 hours.7. The method for producing the polyvinyl sulfonic acid according to or claim 5 , wherein claim 5 , in the heating step claim 5 , the polyvinyl sulfonic acid is in a state of a mixture with a solvent.8. A composite comprising: the polyvinyl sulfonic acid according to ; and a conductive polymer.9. A dispersion formed by dispersing the composite according to in a solvent.10. A method for producing the dispersion according to claim 8 , which comprises the steps of: dissolving and/or dispersing the polyvinyl sulfonic acid according to in a solvent; and polymerizing a conductive polymer monomer in the solvent in which the polyvinyl sulfonic acid has been dissolved and/or dispersed.11. The method for producing the dispersion according to claim 10 , which further comprises the steps of:removing the polymerized ...

COPOLYMER COMPATIBILIZERS AND USES THEREOF

Described herein are block copolymers that can be used as compatibilizers. The block copolymers can be graft block or triblock copolymers. The block copolymers can include a polysaccharide or a polyester and a polyolefin. Also described herein are polymer blends that can include and be made using the block copolymers described herein. 1. An ABA triblock copolymer comprising:a polysaccharide, wherein the polysaccharide is the A block polymer; anda polyolefin, wherein the polyolefin is the B block polymer.2. The ABA triblock copolymer of claim 1 , wherein the B block polymer is a polybutadiene.3. The ABA triblock copolymer of claim 1 , wherein the polysaccharide is cellulose or a cellulose derivative.4. The ABA triblock copolymer of claim 3 , wherein the polysaccharide is cellulose triacetate.5. The ABA triblock copolymer of claim 3 , wherein the polysaccharide is methyl cellulose.6. The ABA triblock copolymer of claim 4 , wherein the B block polymer is a polybutadiene.7. A graft block copolymer having the structure A-g-B comprising:a polyolefin, wherein the polyolefin is the A-block polymer; anda polysaccharide, wherein the polysaccharide is the B block polymer.8. The graft block copolymer of claim 7 , wherein the polysaccharide is cellulose triacetate.9. The graft block copolymer of claim 7 , wherein the polyolefin is polybutadiene.10. A polymer blend comprising: wherein the ABA triblock copolymer comprises a polysaccharide, wherein the polysaccharide is the A block polymer and a polyolefin, wherein the polyolefin is the B block polymer, and', 'wherein the graft copolymer comprises a polyolefin, wherein the polyolefin is the A-block polymer and a polysaccharide, wherein the polysaccharide is the B block polymer., 'a compatibilizer, wherein the compatibilizer is an ABA triblock copolymer or a graft copolymer having the structure A-g-B,'}11. The polymer blend of claim 10 , wherein the compatibilizer is present at a wt. % ranging from about 0.5 wt. % to about 10 wt. %. ...

Ink compositions comprising sulfonated conjugated polymer

Provided is a composition comprising a sulfonated conjugated polymer having excellent dispersibility in organic solvents used during the manufacture of OLED devices. An ink composition comprising (a) a sulfonated conjugated polymer treated with a reducing agent, (b) at least one amine compound, and (c) a liquid carrier comprising at least one organic solvent.

Alkylphenol Copolymer

An alkylphenol copolymer, such as for use in a petroleum composition, is provided. The alkylphenol copolymer has at least the following repeating unit (I): 173-. (canceled)75. The alkylphenol copolymer of claim 74 , wherein A is a C-Calkylene.76. The alkylphenol copolymer of claim 74 , wherein X is —C(O)O—.77. The alkylphenol copolymer of claim 74 , wherein Rincludes a C-Calkyl.78. The alkylphenol copolymer of claim 74 , wherein Rincludes a C-Calkyl.79. The alkylphenol copolymer of claim 74 , wherein Rincludes a polyether.80. The alkylphenol copolymer of claim 79 , wherein the polyether includes a polyethylene glycol.81. The alkylphenol copolymer of claim 74 , wherein n is an integer from 1 to 100.82. The alkylphenol copolymer of claim 74 , wherein the repeating unit (I) comprises from 0.1% to 75% of the repeating units of the alkylphenol copolymer.83. The alkylphenol copolymer of claim 74 , wherein the repeating unit (II) comprises from 25% to 98% of the repeating units of the alkylphenol copolymer.85. The alkylphenol copolymer of claim 84 , wherein Ris a C-Calkyl.86. The alkylphenol copolymer of claim 84 , wherein Ris a C-Calkyl.87. The alkylphenol copolymer of claim 86 , wherein Rincludes from 24 to 34 carbon atoms.88. The alkylphenol copolymer of claim 84 , wherein the alkyl of Rcontains 3 or more carbon atoms than the alkyl of R.89. The alkylphenol copolymer of claim 84 , wherein o and p are independently from 5 to 25.90. The alkylphenol copolymer of claim 84 , wherein the ratio of the moles of the repeating unit (II) to the moles of the repeating unit (IV) is from about 0.2 to about 5.91. A paraffin inhibitor composition comprising the alkylphenol copolymer of .92. An asphaltene dispersant composition comprising the alkylphenol copolymer of .93. A petroleum composition comprising the alkylphenol copolymer of and a petroleum source.94. A method for modifying a petroleum source claim 74 , the method comprising adding the alkylphenol copolymer of to a petroleum ...

MULTI-LAYERED STRUCTURE AND METHOD

One aspect relates to a method for producing a layered structure, including providing a substrate, forming a first layer onto at least part of the substrate, the first layer being a first polymer, and forming a second layer onto at least part of the first layer, the second layer being a second polymer. The substrate and the second layer are electrically conductive and the first layer is insulating or the substrate and the second layer are insulating and the first layer is electrically conductive. Forming each of the first and second layers includes forming such that each layer is no more than one tenth of the thickness of the substrate. 1. A method for producing a layered structure comprising:providing a substrate;forming a first layer onto at least part of the substrate, the first layer being a first polymer;forming a second layer onto at least part of the first layer, the second layer being a second polymer;wherein the substrate and the second layer are electrically conductive and the first layer is insulating or the substrate and the second layer are insulating and the first layer is electrically conductive; andcharacterized in that forming each of the first and second layers comprises forming such that each of the first and second layers is no more than one tenth of the thickness of the substrate.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second layers comprises an electrically conductive PEDOT material.3. The method according to characterized in that forming each of the first and second layers comprises forming such that each of the first and second layers is no more than one fiftieth of the thickness of the substrate.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein forming of at least one of the first and second layers comprises masking ends of the layer to define contact areas that are configured for attaching an electrically conducting contact.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein forming of at least one of the first and ...

ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR AND CONDUCTIVE POLYMER DISPERSION

An electrolytic capacitor includes an anode body, a dielectric layer formed on the anode body, and a conductive polymer layer covering at least a part of the dielectric layer. The conductive polymer layer includes a conductive polymer and a polymer dopant. The polymer dopant includes a copolymer that includes a first monomer unit and a second monomer unit. The first monomer unit has a sulfonate group. Time second monomer unit has a functional group represented by a formula (i); —CO—R—COOH (where Rrepresents an aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, an aromatic group, or a divalent group —OR—, Rrepresenting an aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms or an aromatic group). 2. The electrolytic capacitor according to claim 1 , wherein a ratio of the second monomer unit to a total of the first monomer unit and the second monomer unit ranges from 5 mol % to 50 mol % claim 1 , inclusive.3. The electrolytic capacitor according to claim 1 , wherein the first monomer unit is an aromatic vinyl monomer unit having a sulfonate group.5. The electrolytic capacitor according to claim 1 , wherein:{'sup': 1', '2', '1', '2, 'sub': 2-6', '1-6', '5-8', '6-12, 'the aliphatic hydrocarbon groups represented by Rand Rare each a Calkylene group, a Calkylidene group, or a Ccycloalkylene group, and the aromatic groups represented by Rand Rare each a Carylene group.'}6. The electrolytic capacitor according to claim 4 , wherein:{'sup': 1a', '1b', '1c, 'sub': 2-6', '1-6', '5-8, 'the aliphatic hydrocarbon groups represented by R, R, and Rare each a Calkylene group, a Calkylidene group, or a Ccycloalkylene group, and'}{'sup': 1a', '1b', '1c, 'sub': '6-12', 'the aromatic groups represented by R, R, and Rare each a Carylene group.'}8. The conductive polymer dispersion according to claim 7 , wherein a ratio of the second monomer unit to a total of the first monomer unit and the second monomer unit ranges from 5 mol % to 50 mol % claim 7 , inclusive.9. The conductive ...

COMPLEMENTARY CONJUGATED POLYELECTROLYTE COMPLEXES AS ELECTRONIC ENERGY RELAYS

The present invention generally relates to artificial photosystems and methods of their use, for example in artificial photosynthesis, wherein the artificial photosystems comprise one or more light-harvesting antenna (LHA) comprising a conjugated polyelectrolyte (CPE) complex (CPEC) comprising a donor CPE and an acceptor CPE, wherein the donor CPE and acceptor CPE are an electronic energy transfer (EET) donor/acceptor pair. 1. A light-harvesting antenna (LHA) , comprising: a conjugated polyelectrolyte (CPE) complex (CPEC) comprising a donor CPE and an acceptor CPE , wherein the donor CPE and acceptor CPE are an electronic energy transfer (EET) donor/acceptor pair.2. The LHA of claim 1 , wherein the CPE complex (CPEC) further comprises a surfactant molecule.3. The LHA of claim 2 , wherein the surfactant molecule is ionic claim 2 , charged claim 2 , zwitterionic claim 2 , non-ionic claim 2 , lipophilic claim 2 , lipophobic claim 2 , hydrophobic claim 2 , hydrophilic claim 2 , amphiphilic or amphipathic.4. The LHA of claim 1 , wherein the CPE complex (CPEC) further comprises a second or more donor CPEs and/or a second or more acceptor CPEs.5. The LHA of claim 1 , wherein the donor CPE and the acceptor CPE are oppositely charged.6. The LHA of claim 1 , wherein the CPE complex (CPEC) is formed via electrostatic interactions between the donor CPE and the acceptor CPE.7. The LHA of claim 1 , wherein the CPE complex (CPEC) is formed via non-covalent interactions between the donor CPE and the acceptor CPE.8. The LHA of claim 1 , wherein the donor CPE is a poly([fluorene]-alt-co-[phenylene]) (PFP) or a derivative thereof.9. The LHA of claim 1 , wherein the acceptor CPE is a poly(alkylcarboxythiophene) (PTAK) or a derivative thereof.10. The LHA of claim 1 , wherein the acceptor CPE is a regiorandom PTAK or regioregular PTAK claim 1 , or a benzodithiophene derivative of PTAK claim 1 , or a combination thereof.11. The LHA of claim 1 , wherein the charge ratio between the donor ...

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.

IN-SITU HEATED DEPOSITION OF PARYLENE TO ENHANCE PORE PENETRATION INTO SILICONE

A composition of matter is described in which a porous material, such as polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), is coated with parylene N, C, D, or AF-4 by vapor deposition polymerization while a temperature of the porous material's surface being coated is heated to between 60° C. and 120° C., or 80° C. and 85° C., during deposition. The parylene forms nano roots within the porous material that connect with a conformal surface coating of parylene. In some embodiments, a watertight separation chamber in an integrated microfluidic liquid chromatography device is fabricated by heating tunnels in micro-fabricated PDMS and depositing parylene within the heated tunnels. 1. A composition of matter , comprising:a porous material;a parylene coating over a surface of the porous material; androot structures of parylene extending from the surface of the porous material to a depth of at least 8 μm within the porous material, the root structures integrally formed with the parylene coating.2. The composition of matter of wherein the porous material includes microporous material having pore diameters of less than 2 nm.3. The composition of matter of wherein the microporous material includes a zeolite or a metal-organic framework.4. The composition of matter of wherein the porous material includes a mesoporous material having pore diameters between 2 nm and 50 nm.5. The composition of matter of wherein the mesoporous material includes silica claim 4 , silicon claim 4 , aluminum claim 4 , niobium claim 4 , tantalum claim 4 , titanium claim 4 , zirconium claim 4 , cerium claim 4 , or tin.6. The composition of matter of wherein the porous material includes silicone.7. The composition of matter of wherein the porous material includes polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) silicone.8. The composition of matter of wherein root structures are geometrically regular or irregular.9. The composition of matter of wherein the parylene is selected from the group consisting of parylene N claim 1 , parylene C claim 1 , ...

A THIN FILM BARRIER COATING FOR CFRP

An article comprises a carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) substrate, a buffer layer disposed adjacent the substrate, the buffer layer comprising a poly(para-xylylene) polymer; and a moisture barrier coating disposed adjacent the buffer layer. 1. An article comprising:(i) a carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) substrate,(ii) a buffer layer disposed adjacent the substrate, and comprising a poly(para-xylylene) polymer; and(iii) a moisture barrier coating disposed adjacent the buffer layer.2. The article according to claim 1 , wherein the moisture barrier coating (MBC) is selected from a group of MBC's consisting of: diamond-like carbon; metal oxide; thin metal foil; and metal nitride.3. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. The article according to claim 1 , wherein the poly(para-xylylene) polymer is that which is sold under the trade name Parylene® claim 1 , for example Parylene N® claim 1 , Parylene C® claim 1 , Parylene HT® or Parylene D®.7. The article according to claim 1 , wherein the article comprises more than one buffer layer comprising poly(para-xylylene) polymer.8. The article according to claim 7 , wherein the thickness of the or each buffer layer is about 0.1-1000 μm claim 7 , or about 0.5-500 μm claim 7 , or about 1-100 μm claim 7 , or about 5-50 μm claim 7 , or about 10-30 μm.9. (canceled)10. The article according to claim 1 , wherein the article comprises [BL:MBC]n claim 1 , wherein BL corresponds to the number of buffer layers (BL) and MBC corresponds to the number of moisture barrier coatings (MBC) claim 1 , and n is greater than 1.11. The article according to claim 1 , wherein the article comprises silsesquioxane claim 1 , or a derivative or analogue thereof.12. The article according to claim 11 , wherein the silsesquioxane claim 11 , or a derivative or analogue thereof is represented by a general formula (R—SiO1.5)n claim 11 , wherein n is an even number claim 11 , and R is hydrogen claim 11 , or a hydroxyl or alkoxy group claim 11 , or an optionally ...

COATING FOR FORMING CONDUCTIVE RELEASE LAYER, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME, CONDUCTIVE RELEASE FILM, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

Provided is a coating for forming a conductive release layer capable of forming a conductive release layer having high adhesion to a film base material, suppressing deterioration in conductivity over time in the air, and having a sufficient releasing property. The coating for forming a conductive release layer of the present invention contains a conductive composite including a π-conjugated conductive polymer and a polyanion, an epoxy compound having an epoxy group, a curable silicone, a polyester resin, and an organic solvent. 1. A coating for forming a conductive release layer comprising:a conductive composite including a π-conjugated conductive polymer and a polyanion;an epoxy compound having an epoxy group;a curable silicone;a polyester resin; andan organic solvent.2. The coating for forming a conductive release layer according to claim 1 ,wherein the curable silicone is an addition-curable silicone.3. The coating for forming a conductive release layer according to or claim 1 , further comprising:a platinum catalyst which accelerates curing of the curable silicone.4. The coating for forming a conductive release layer according to any one of to claim 1 ,wherein the epoxy compound further has a vinyl group.5. The coating for forming a conductive release layer according to claim 4 ,wherein the epoxy compound is 1,2-epoxy-4-vinylcyclohexane.6. The coating for forming a conductive release layer according to any one of to claim 4 ,wherein the epoxy group of the epoxy compound and an anion group of the polyanion are chemically bonded.7. The coating for forming a conductive release layer according to any one of to claim 4 ,wherein the organic solvent is at least one of methyl ethyl ketone and toluene.8. The coating for forming a conductive release layer according to any one of to claim 4 ,wherein the π-conjugated conductive polymer is poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene).9. The coating for forming a conductive release layer according to any one of to claim 4 ,wherein the ...

RESIN COMPOSITION AND ARTICLE MADE THEREFROM

A resin composition comprises a prepolymer of crosslinking agent and benzoxazine resin and a maleimide resin. The resin composition may be used to make various articles, such as a prepreg, a resin film, a resin-coated copper, a laminate or a printed circuit board, and achieves improvements in at least one, more or all of the properties including laminate reflow shrinkage, T288 thermal resistance, ten-layer board T300 thermal resistance, dissipation factor, copper foil peeling strength, and resin filling property in open area. 1. A resin composition , comprising:(A) 10 parts by weight to 45 parts by weight of a prepolymer of crosslinking agent and benzoxazine resin; and(B) 30 parts by weight to 70 parts by weight of a maleimide resin.2. The resin composition of claim 1 , wherein the prepolymer of crosslinking agent and benzoxazine resin comprises a prepolymer of olefin and benzoxazine resin claim 1 , a prepolymer of acrylate and benzoxazine resin claim 1 , a prepolymer of unsaturated bond-containing acyl chloride and benzoxazine resin claim 1 , or a combination thereof3. The resin composition of claim 2 , wherein the olefin comprises styrene-butadiene-divinylbenzene terpolymer claim 2 , styrene-butadiene-maleic anhydride terpolymer claim 2 , vinyl-polybutadiene-urethane oligomer claim 2 , styrene-butadiene copolymer claim 2 , styrene-isoprene copolymer claim 2 , maleic anhydride-butadiene copolymer claim 2 , polybutadiene claim 2 , polyisoprene claim 2 , butadiene claim 2 , dicyclopentadiene claim 2 , bis(vinylbenzyl)ether claim 2 , 1 claim 2 ,2-bis(vinylphenyl) ethane claim 2 , divinylbenzene claim 2 , triallyl isocyanurate claim 2 , triallyl cyanurate claim 2 , 1 claim 2 ,2 claim 2 ,4-trivinyl cyclohexane claim 2 , or a combination thereof.4. The resin composition of claim 2 , wherein the acrylate comprises cyclohexane dimethanol di(meth)acrylate claim 2 , ethylene glycol di(meth)acrylate claim 2 , 1 claim 2 ,4-butylene glycol di(meth)acrylate claim 2 , ethoxylated ...

COMBINING DIFFERENT TYPES OF MOISTURE-RESISTANT MATERIALS

Protective coatings, including moisture-resistant coatings, that include two or more different types of moisture-resistant materials are disclosed, as are moisture-sensitive substrates that include such protective coatings. Moisture-sensitive substrates that include different types of moisture-resistant coatings on different elements are also disclosed. 1. A coating for imparting a substrate with moisture resistance , comprising:a base portion providing a first type of moisture resistance utilizing poly(chloro-p-xylylene); andan outer portion providing a second type of protection utilizing poly(α,α,α′,α′-tetrafluoro-p-xylylene).2. The coating of claim 1 , wherein the base portion is moisture-impermeable.3. The coating of claim 2 , wherein the outer portion is impermeable to ultraviolet light.4. The coating of claim 2 , wherein the outer portion is configured to prevent degradation of the base portion.5. The coating of claim 1 , wherein the outer portion is superimposed at least partially with respect to the base portion.6. The coating of claim 5 , further including regions where the base portion and the outer portion are not superimposed.7. The coating of claim 1 , comprising a discrete boundary between the base portion and the outer portion.8. The coating of claim 1 , comprising a transition between the base portion and the outer portion.9. The coating of claim 8 , wherein the transition comprises a gradient between a material of the base layer and a material of the outer layer.10. The coating of claim 9 , wherein the gradient comprises a gradient between superimposed portions of the base layer and the outer layer.11. The coating of claim 1 , further comprising:an adhesion promoter on an opposite side of the base portion from the outer portion.12. A method for imparting an electronic component with moisture resistance claim 1 , comprising:introducing at least one precursor to a first material into at least one vaporizer;vaporizing the at least one precursor; ...

IN-MOLD COATING OF ROMP POLYMERS

The present invention relates to in-mold coating of a cyclic olefin polymer. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and compositions for in-mold coating cyclic olefin polymers prepared by ring opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) reactions and the manufacture of polymer articles via ROMP. Polymer products produced via the metathesis reactions of the invention may be utilized for a wide range of materials and composite applications. The invention has utility in the fields of polymer and material chemistry and manufacture. 1. A composition comprising at least one cyclic olefin , at least one olefin metathesis catalyst , and at least one in-mold coating adhesion compound.2. A composition comprising at least one cyclic olefin , at least one olefin metathesis catalyst , at least one in-mold coating adhesion compound , at least one paint , and optionally at least one primer.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the in-mold coating adhesion compound is a compound comprising at least one hetero-atom containing functional group and at least one metathesis active olefin.4. The composition of claim 3 , wherein the compound comprising at least one hetero-atom containing functional group and at least one metathesis active olefin is of the structure:{'br': None, 'sup': 'M', 'sub': 'n', '(O)-(Q*)—(X*)—H'}wherein,{'sup': 'M', 'Ois a metathesis active olefin selected from cyclic olefins or acyclic olefins;'}Q* is a linker group selected from hydrocarbylene, substituted hydrocarbylene, heteroatom-containing hydrocarbylene, substituted heteroatom-containing hydrocarbylene, or —(CO)—;n is zero or 1; and{'sup': X', 'X', 'X', 'X', 'X', 'X', 'X', 'X', 'X', 'X', 'X', 'X', 'X', 'X', 'X, 'sub': 2', '2', '2, 'X* is selected form oxygen, sulfur, or a heteroatom-containing fragment, wherein the heteroatom-containing fragment is selected from N(R), P(R), OP(R), OP(R)O, OP(OR)O, P(═O)(R), OP(═O)(R), OP(═O)(R)O, OP(═O)(OR)O, Si(R), Si(R)O, Si(OR)O, or Si(R)(OR)O, wherein ...

RESIN COMPOSITION FOR PRINTED WIRING BOARD, PREPREG AND METAL-CLAD LAMINATE

Provided is a resin composition for a printed wiring board with which a substrate material having a low CTE can be formed while ensuring good moldability. A resin composition for a printed wiring board contains a thermosetting resin including an epoxy resin, a curing agent, an inorganic filler, and an expansion relief component including an acrylic resin that is soluble in an organic solvent. The content of the inorganic filler is 150 parts by mass or more with respect to 100 parts by mass of the total amount of the thermosetting resin and the curing agent. The melt viscosity at 130° C. is less than 50000 Ps.

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: ...

HARDMASK COMPOSITION, HARDMASK LAYER AND METHOD OF FORMING PATTERNS

A hardmask composition, a hardmask layer, and a method of forming patterns, the composition including a solvent; and a polymer that includes a substituted biphenylene structural unit, wherein one phenylene of the biphenylene of the substituted biphenylene structural unit is substituted with at least one of a hydroxy-substituted C6 to C30 aryl group, and a hydroxy-substituted C3 to C30 heteroaryl group. 1. A hardmask composition , comprising:a solvent; anda polymer that includes a substituted biphenylene structural unit,wherein one phenylene of the biphenylene of the substituted biphenylene structural unit is substituted with at least one of a hydroxy-substituted C6 to C30 aryl group, and a hydroxy-substituted C3 to C30 heteroaryl group.2. The hardmask composition as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the one phenylene is substituted with at least one of a hydroxyphenyl group claim 1 , a hydroxynaphthyl group claim 1 , a hydroxybiphenyl group claim 1 , a hydroxydiphenylfluorenyl group claim 1 , a hydroxydinaphthylfluorenyl group claim 1 , a hydroxyanthracenyl group claim 1 , a hydroxyfluoranthenyl group claim 1 , a hydroxyacenaphthylenyl group claim 1 , a hydroxyacenaphthenyl group claim 1 , a hydroxyphenanthrenyl group claim 1 , a hydroxybenzophenanthrenyl group claim 1 , a hydroxypyrenyl group claim 1 , a hydroxytriphenylenyl group claim 1 , a hydroxychrysenyl group claim 1 , a hydroxytetracenyl group claim 1 , a hydroxybenzofluoranthenyl group claim 1 , a hydroxyperlenyl group claim 1 , a hydroxybenzopyrenyl group claim 1 , a hydroxynaphthoanthracenyl group claim 1 , a hydroxypentacenyl group claim 1 , a hydroxybenzoperlenyl group claim 1 , a hydroxydibenzopyrenyl group claim 1 , a hydroxycoronenyl group claim 1 , a hydroxypyridinyl group claim 1 , a hydroxypyrimidinyl group claim 1 , a hydroxy triazinyl group claim 1 , a hydroxypyrrolyl group claim 1 , a hydroxy imidazolyl group claim 1 , a hydroxypyrazolyl group claim 1 , a hydroxyindolo group claim 1 , a ...

THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME

A method of preparing a thermoplastic composition is provided. The method includes the following steps. A polyetherimide or a polyphenylene sulfide is provided. A polyimide is provided, wherein the glass transition temperature of the polyimide is between 128° C. and 169° C., the 10% thermogravimetric loss temperature of the polyimide is between 490° C. and 534° C., and when the polyimide is dissolved in N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone and the solid content of the polyimide is 30 wt %, the viscosity of the polyimide is between 100 cP and 250 cP. A melt process is performed to mix the polyetherimide and the polyimide or mix the polyphenylene sulfide and the polyimide to form a thermoplastic composition. Further, a thermoplastic composition is also provided. 1. A method of preparing a thermoplastic composition , comprising:providing a polyetherimide;providing a polyimide, wherein a glass transition temperature of the polyimide is between 128° C. and 169° C., a 10% thermogravimetric loss temperature of the polyimide is between 490° C. and 534° C., and when the polyimide is dissolved in N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) and a solid content of the polyimide is 30 wt %, a viscosity of the polyimide is between 100 cP and 250 cP; andperforming a melt process to mix the polyetherimide and the polyimide to form the thermoplastic composition.2. The method of preparing the thermoplastic composition according to claim 1 , wherein the polyimide is used in an amount of from 1 part by weight to 10 parts by weight based on a use amount of 100 parts by weight of the polyetherimide.3. The method of preparing the thermoplastic composition according to claim 1 , wherein a process temperature of the melt process is between 300° C. and 350° C.4. The method of preparing the thermoplastic composition according to claim 1 , wherein a melt index (MI) of the thermoplastic composition is from 7 g/10 min to 15 g/10 min at 320° C.5. A thermoplastic composition claim 1 , comprising:a polyetherimide; anda ...

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.

ELECTRON-ACCEPTING COMPOUND AND COMPOSITION FOR CHARGE-TRANSPORTING FILM, AND LUMINESCENT ELEMENT USING SAME

The present invention provides with an electron-accepting compound having a structure of the following formula (1): 2. The electron-accepting compound according to claim 1 , wherein the above k is 0 claim 1 , the above a is 1 claim 1 , and the above Ar is each independently an aromatic ring group which may have a substituent.3. The electron-accepting compound according to claim 2 , wherein Ar of the above formula (1) has four or more fluorine atoms as substituents.7. The electron-accepting compound according to claim 1 , wherein at least one Ar of the above formula (1) has a crosslinkable group.8. A composition for a charge-transporting film claim 1 , comprising the electron-accepting compound according to and a hole-transporting compound.9. The composition for a charge-transporting film according to claim 8 , wherein the hole-transporting compound is an aromatic tertiary amine compound.10. The composition for a charge-transporting film according to claim 8 , which further comprises a solvent.11. The composition for a charge-transporting film according to claim 10 , wherein the solvent contains at least one solvent selected from the group consisting of ether-based solvents and ester-based solvents.12. The composition for a charge-transporting film according to claim 8 , which is used for a hole injection layer of an organic electroluminescent element.13. An organic electroluminescent element comprising a hole injection layer and a luminescent layer between an anode and a cathode and emitting light by electric energy claim 8 , wherein the hole injection layer is a layer formed by applying and drying the composition for a charge-transporting film according to to form a film.14. A display using the organic electroluminescent element according to .15. A lighting device using the organic electroluminescent element according to .16. A light-emitting device using the organic electroluminescent element according to .17. An electron-accepting compound having a crosslinkable ...

COPOLYMER AND ORGANIC SOLAR CELL COMPRISING SAME

The present specification relates to a copolymer including a first unit represented by Chemical Formula 1; and a second unit represented by Chemical Formula 2, and an organic solar cell including the same. 3. The copolymer of claim 1 , wherein R1 and R10 are the same as or different from each other claim 1 , and each independently a substituted or unsubstituted ester group.5. The copolymer of claim 1 , which has a number average molecular weight of 500 g/mol to 1 claim 1 ,000 claim 1 ,000 g/mol.6. The copolymer of claim 1 , which has molecular weight distribution of 1 to 100.7. The copolymer of claim 1 , which has solubility of 10 mg/mL or higher for a toluene or xylene solvent.8. An organic solar cell comprising:a first electrode;a second electrode provided opposite to the first electrode; andone or more organic material 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 layers comprise the copolymer of .'}9. The organic solar cell of claim 8 , wherein the photoactive layer comprises one claim 8 , two or more selected from the group consisting of an electron donor and an electron acceptor claim 8 , and the electron donor comprises the copolymer.10. The organic solar cell of claim 9 , wherein the electron acceptor is selected from the group consisting of fullerene claim 9 , fullerene derivatives claim 9 , carbon nanotubes claim 9 , carbon nanotube derivatives claim 9 , bathocuproine claim 9 , semiconducting elements claim 9 , semiconducting compounds and combinations thereof.11. The organic solar cell of claim 9 , wherein the electron donor and the electron acceptor form a bulk heterojunction (BHJ).12. The organic solar cell of claim 8 , wherein the photoactive layer has a bilayer structure comprising an n-type organic material layer and a p-type organic material layer claim 8 , and the p-type organic material ...

STABLE POLYCYCLOOLEFIN POLYMER AND INORGANIC NANOPARTICLE COMPOSITIONS AS OPTICAL MATERIALS

Embodiments in accordance with the present invention encompass compositions encompassing a latent organo-ruthenium catalyst, an organo-ruthenium compound and a pyridine compound along with one or more monomers which undergo ring open metathesis polymerization (ROMP) when said composition is heated to a temperature from 80° C. to 150° C. or higher to form a substantially transparent film. Alternatively the compositions of this invention also undergo polymerization when subjected to suitable radiation. The monomers employed therein have a range of refractive index from 1.4 to 1.6 and thus these compositions can be tailored to form transparent films of varied refractive indices. The compositions of this invention further comprises inorganic nanoparticles which form transparent films and further increases the refractive indices of the compositions. Accordingly, compositions of this invention are useful in various opto-electronic applications, including as coatings, encapsulants, fillers, leveling agents, among others. 2. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein said composition comprises first and second monomer of formula (I) distinct from each other and one of said first and second monomers having a refractive index of at least 1.5 and viscosity below 100 centipoise claim 1 , and wherein said first monomer is completely miscible with said second monomer to form a clear solution.3. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein said composition forms a substantially transparent film when heated to a temperature from 80° C. to 150° C.4. The composition according to claim 3 , wherein said film has a transmission of equal to or higher than 90 percent of the visible light.5. The composition according to claim 3 , wherein said film has a transmission of equal to or higher than 95 percent of the visible light.7. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein in the organo-ruthenium compound of formula (II):X is chlorine;{'sub': 7', '8, 'Rand Rare the same or different ...

P-TYPE SEMICONDUCTING POLYMERS AND RELATED METHODS

There is provided p-type organic polymers of general formula I. The polymers may be useful as semi-conducting material. Thus, thin films and devices comprising such polymers are also provided. 110-. (canceled)13. A halogen-free solvent having a dispersion parameter of about 18 to about 20 , a hydrogen bonding parameter of about 2 to about 4 , and a polarity parameter of about 0.5 to about 6.5.14. The solvent of claim 13 , wherein the solvent comprises (i) tetralin claim 13 , indane or o-xylene; or (ii) a mixture selected of tetralin:salicylaldehyde in a ratio of about 99.9:0.1 to about 90:10 claim 13 , a mixture of tetralin:methyl salicylate in a ratio of about 99.9:0.1 to about 90:10 claim 13 , a mixture of indane:salicylaldehyde in a ratio of about 99.9:0.1 to about 90:10 or a mixture of o-xylene:salicylaldehyde in a ratio of about 99.9:0.1 to about 90:10.1516-. (canceled)1819-. (canceled)21. The organic electronic device of claim 20 , wherein the device comprises an organic photovoltaic cell having normal or inverted architecture claim 20 , an organic thin film transistor claim 20 , a photodiode claim 20 , a light-emission diode claim 20 , or a sensor including a chemical sensor claim 20 , a biosensor or a biochemical sensor.22. The organic electronic device of claim 20 , further comprising a polymeric electrolyte interlayer between the photoactive layer and a cathode.2527-. (canceled) This application claims benefit of, and priority from, U.S. provisional application No. 61/746,917, filed on Dec. 28, 2012, the contents of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference.The present invention relates to p-type organic polymers useful as semi-conducting material and devices comprising such polymers.The growing demand for energy throughout the world has placed great emphasis on the exploration of new sources of energy. Harvesting energy directly from sunlight using photovoltaic cells is recognized as an important solution to the growing energy crisis and ...

ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTOR ELEMENT, POLYMER, ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTOR COMPOSITION, AND ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTOR FILM

Provided are an organic semiconductor element including an organic semiconductor film that includes a polymer having a repeating unit represented by the following Formula (1), the polymer, and an organic semiconductor composition and an organic semiconductor film including the polymer. 3. The organic semiconductor element according to claim 2 ,{'sup': '12', 'wherein mrepresents an integer of 1 to 4.'}5. The organic semiconductor element according to claim 4 ,{'sup': d', 'd', 'D2, "wherein Xrepresents a sulfur atom, and all the Z's represent CR."}6. The organic semiconductor element according to claim 1 ,wherein the organic semiconductor element is an organic thin film transistor element.9. The polymer according to claim 8 ,{'sup': '12', 'wherein mrepresents an integer of 1 to 4.'}11. The polymer according to claim 10 ,{'sup': 'd', 'wherein Xrepresents a sulfur atom, and'}{'sup': d', 'D2, "all the Z's represent CR."}12. An organic semiconductor composition comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00007', 'claim 7'}, 'the polymer according to ; and'}a solvent.13. An organic semiconductor film comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00007', 'claim 7'}, 'the polymer according to .'} This application is a Continuation of PCT International Application No. PCT/JP2017/012174 filed on Mar. 24, 2017, which claims priorities under 35 § 119 (a) to Japanese Patent Application No, 1P2016-074079 filed on Apr. 1, 2016. Each of the above applications is hereby expressly incorporated by reference, in its entirety, into the present application.The present invention relates to an organic semiconductor element, and a polymer, an organic semiconductor composition, and an organic semiconductor film used in the organic semiconductor element.In a display such as a liquid crystal display or an organic electroluminescence display, a device using a logical circuit such as a radio frequency identifier (RFID) or a memory, a solar cell, or the like, a semiconductor element is used. In particular ...

Hydrophobic nanostructured thin films

Provided herein are the polymers shown below. The value n is a positive integer. R 1 is an organic group, and each R 2 is H or a chemisorbed group, with at least one R 2 being a chemisorbed group. The polymer may be a nanostructured film. Also provided herein is a method of: converting a di-p-xylylene paracyclophane dimer to a reactive vapor of monomers; depositing the reactive vapor onto a substrate held at an angle relative to the vapor flux to form nanostructured poly(p-xylylene) film; reacting the film with an agent to form hydrogen atoms that are reactive with a precursor of a chemisorbed group, if the film does not contain the hydrogen atoms; and reacting the hydrogen atoms with the precursor. Also provided herein is a device having a nanostructured poly(p-xylylene) film on a pivotable substrate. The film has directional hydrophobic or oleophobic properties and directional adhesive properties.

HYDROPHOBIC NANOSTRUCTURED THIN FILMS

Provided herein are the polymers shown below. The value n is a positive integer. Ris an organic group, and each Ris H or a chemisorbed group, with at least one Rbeing a chemisorbed group. The polymer may be a nanostructured film. Also provided herein is a method of: converting a di-p-xylylene paracyclophane dimer to a reactive vapor of monomers; depositing the reactive vapor onto a substrate held at an angle relative to the vapor flux to form nanostructured poly(p-xylylene) film; reacting the film with an agent to form hydrogen atoms that are reactive with a precursor of a chemisorbed group, if the film does not contain the hydrogen atoms; and reacting the hydrogen atoms with the precursor. Also provided herein is a device having a nanostructured poly(p-xylylene) film on a pivotable substrate. The film has directional hydrophobic or oleophobic properties and directional adhesive properties. 1. A method comprising:converting a di-p-xylylene paracyclophane dimer to a reactive vapor of monomers, the reactive vapor having a flux;depositing the reactive vapor under vacuum onto a substrate held fixed in a specific angle of orientation relative to the vapor flux to form nanostructured poly(p-xylylene) film;reacting the nanostructured poly(p-xylylene) film with an agent to form hydrogen atoms attached to the poly(p-xylylene) film that are reactive with a precursor of a chemisorbed group, if the deposited film does not contain the hydrogen atoms; andreacting the hydrogen atoms with the precursor of the chemisorbed group.2. The method of ;wherein the di-p-xylylene paracyclophane dimer is trifluoroacetyl-di-p-xylylene paracyclophane dimer;wherein the reducing agent is lithium aluminum hydride; and{'sub': '3', 'wherein reacting with lithium aluminum hydride produces —CHOH—CFgroups.'}3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the precursor is a fluoroalkyltrichlorosilane.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the fluoroalkyltrichlorosilane is heptadecafluoro-1 claim 3 ,1 claim 3 ,2 claim 3 ...

MODIFIED POLYPHENOL BINDER COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME

Modified polyphenol binder compositions and methods for making and using same are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the binder composition can include at least one unsaturated monomer and at least one polyphenolic compound. The polyphenolic compound can include a lignin, a tannin, a novolac resin, a modified phenol formaldehyde resin, bis-phenol A, humic acid, or any mixture thereof. 1. A binder composition , comprising a reaction product of an unsaturated monomer and at least two polyphenolic compounds selected from the group consisting of: a tannin , a lignin , a novolac resin , a modified phenol formaldehyde resin , bis-phenol A , and humic acid , wherein the binder composition comprises about 0.05 wt % to 10 wt % of the unsaturated monomer , based on a solids weight of the at least two polyphenolic compounds.2. The binder composition of claim 1 , wherein the binder composition further comprises water in an amount of about 40 wt % to about 70 wt % claim 1 , based on a solids weight of the at least two polyphenolic compounds.3. The binder composition 1 claim 1 , wherein the unsaturated monomer comprises an unsaturated glycidyl ether.4. The binder composition of claim 1 , wherein the unsaturated monomer comprises an unsaturated glycidyl ester.5. The binder composition of claim 1 , wherein the unsaturated monomer comprises an unsaturated mono-epoxide.6. The binder composition of claim 1 , wherein the unsaturated monomer comprises an unsaturated methylol compound.7. The binder composition of claim 1 , wherein the unsaturated monomer comprises maleic anhydride.8. The binder composition of claim 1 , wherein the unsaturated monomer comprises at least two compounds selected from the group consisting of: an unsaturated glycidyl ether claim 1 , an unsaturated glycidyl ester claim 1 , an unsaturated mono-epoxide claim 1 , an unsaturated methylol compound claim 1 , and maleic anhydride.9. The binder composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least two polyphenolic ...

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 the 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. 2. A PAHC according to claim 1 , comprising at least 20 to 40% of monomer (A) and at least 60 to 80% of monomer (B)/(B′) claim 1 , based on the total of all monomer units (A) and (B) in the copolymer.3. A PAHC according to claim 1 , wherein k=l=0 or 1.4. (canceled)5. A PAHC according to claim 1 , wherein the copolymers have a number average molecular weight (Mn) of between 400 and 100 claim 1 ,000.6. A PAHC according to claim 1 , wherein the copolymers are semiconducting copolymers having a permittivity at 1000 Hz of greater than 1.5 claim 1 , preferably between 3.4 and 8.7. A PAHC according to claim 6 , wherein the copolymers are semiconducting copolymers having a permittivity at 1000 Hz of between 3.4 and 8.0.8. A PAHC according to claim 1 , wherein at least one claim 1 , preferably 2 of groups R claim 1 , R claim 1 , R claim 1 , R claim 1 , R claim 1 , R claim 1 , R claim 1 , R claim 1 , R claim 1 , R claim 1 , R claim 1 , R claim 1 , Rand Rare (tri Chydrocarbylsilyl)Calkynyl-groups claim 1 , preferably (trihydrocarbylsilyl)ethynyl-groups.9. A PAHC according to claim 1 , wherein R claim 1 , R claim 1 , Rand Rare hydrogen.10. A PAHC according to claim 1 , wherein —Si(R)(R)(R)is selected from the group consisting of trimethylsilyl claim 1 , triethylsilyl claim 1 , tripropylsilyl ...

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 suchorganic 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 filmtransistor (OTFT) backplanes for displays, integrated circuits, organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs), photodetectors, organic photovoltatic (OPV) cells, sensors, memory elements and logic circuits. 2. A PAHC according to claim 1 , comprising at least 20 to 40% of monomer (A) and at least 60 to 80% of monomer (B) based on the total of all monomer units (A) and (B) in the copolymer.3. A PAHC according to claim 1 , wherein R═Rwhich represent H claim 1 , F claim 1 , Cl claim 1 , Br claim 1 , I claim 1 , CN claim 1 , optionally fluorinated or perfluorinated straight-chain or branched alkyl having 1 to 20 carbon atoms claim 1 , optionally fluorinated or perfluorinated straight-chain or branched alkoxy having 1 to 20 carbon atoms claim 1 , or optionally fluorinated or perfluorinated aryl having 6 to 30 carbon atoms.4. A PAHC according to claim 1 , wherein k=1=0 or 1.5. (canceled)6. A PAHC according to claim 1 , wherein the copolymers have a number average molecular weight (Mn) of between 500 and 100 claim 1 ,000.7. A PAHC according to claim 1 , wherein the copolymers are semiconducting copolymers having a permittivity at 1000 Hz of greater than 1.5 claim 1 , preferably between 3.4 and 8.8. A PAHC according to claim 7 , wherein the copolymers are semiconducting copolymers having a permittivity at 1000 Hz of between 3.4 and 8.0.9. A PAHC according to claim 1 , wherein at least one claim 1 , preferably 2 of groups R claim 1 , R claim 1 , R claim 1 , R claim 1 , R claim 1 , R claim 1 , R ...

Photoelectric Conversion Material, Method For Producing The Same, And Organic Photovoltaic Cell Containing The Same

A bulk heterojunction-type organic photovoltaic cell, i.e., BHJ solar cell, has a photoelectric conversion layer containing a mixture of a donor domain and an acceptor domain. The donor domain contains a polymer as a donor (photoelectric conversion material), and the polymer is obtained by reaction of a polyphenylene represented by the following general formula (1). For example, the acceptor domain contains phenyl-C-butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM) as an acceptor. At least one of R1 to R6 in the general formula (1) is an alkoxy group, and R7 to R10 independently represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, or an alkoxy group. 2. The photoelectric conversion material according to claim 1 , wherein all of R1 to R10 in the general formula (1) are alkoxy groups.3. The photoelectric conversion material according to claim 2 , wherein R1 to R10 in the general formula (1) independently represent an alkoxy group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms.5. The photoelectric conversion material according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer has a polymerization degree of 2 to 1 claim 1 ,000.6. The photoelectric conversion material according to claim 5 , wherein the polymer has a molecular weight of 1 claim 5 ,500 to 4 claim 5 ,000 claim 5 ,000.8. The method according to claim 7 , wherein all of R1 to R10 in the general formula (1) are alkoxy groups.9. The method according to claim 8 , wherein R1 to R10 in the general formula (1) independently represent an alkoxy group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms.11. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the polymer has a polymerization degree of 2 to 1 claim 7 ,000.13. The organic photovoltaic cell according to claim 12 , including a bulk heterojunction structure containing the photoelectric conversion layer whereinthe photoelectric conversion layer contains a mixture of the electron donor and an electron acceptor for accepting an electron released from the electron donor. This application is based upon and claims the benefit of priority from Japanese Patent ...

Photoelectric Conversion Material, Method For Producing The Same, And Organic Photovoltaic Cell Containing The Same

A bulk heterojunction-type organic photovoltaic cell, i.e., BHJ solar cell, has a photoelectric conversion layer containing a mixture of a donor domain and an acceptor domain. The donor domain contains a polymer as a donor (photoelectric conversion material), and the polymer is obtained by reaction of a polyphenylene having a structural unit selected from moieties represented by the following general formulae (1) to (3). For example, the acceptor domain contains phenyl-C-butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM) as an acceptor. R1 to R8 in the general formulae (1) to (3) independently represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, or an alkoxy group. 2. The photoelectric conversion material according to claim 1 , wherein R1 to R8 in the general formulae (1) to (3) independently represent an alkoxy group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms.4. The photoelectric conversion material according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer has a polymerization degree of 2 to 150.5. The photoelectric conversion material according to claim 4 , wherein the polymer has a molecular weight of 1 claim 4 ,900 to 500 claim 4 ,000.7. The method according to claim 6 , wherein R1 to R8 in the general formulae (1) to (3) independently represent an alkoxy group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms.9. The method according to claim 6 , wherein the polymer has a polymerization degree of 2 to 150.11. The organic photovoltaic cell according to claim 10 , including a bulk heterojunction structure containing the photoelectric conversion layer whereinthe photoelectric conversion layer contains a mixture of the electron donor and an electron acceptor for accepting an electron released from the electron donor. This application is based upon and claims the benefit of priority from Japanese Patent Applications No. 2013-161837 filed on Aug. 2, 2013 and No. 2013-161846 filed on Aug. 2, 2013, the contents all of which are incorporated herein by reference.1. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to a photoelectric conversion ...

CATHODE BUFFER MATERIALS AND RELATED DEVICES AND METHODS

The present invention generally relates to cathode buffer materials and devices and methods comprising the cathode buffer materials. 1. An electromagnetic radiation absorbing and/or emitting device , comprising:a conductive polymer as a cathode buffer material, wherein the conductive polymer is formed by oxidative chemical vapor deposition.2. An electromagnetic radiation absorbing and/or emitting device , comprising:a conductive polymer as a cathode buffer material, wherein conductive polymer is formable by oxidative chemical vapor deposition.3. An electromagnetic radiation absorbing and/or emitting device , comprising:reduced poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) as a cathode buffer material.4. A method of forming an electromagnetic radiation absorbing and/or emitting device , comprising:providing a substrate associated with a cathode; anddepositing a cathode buffer material on at least a portion of the cathode via oxidative chemical vapor deposition, wherein the cathode buffer material comprises a conductive polymer.5. A method of forming an electromagnetic radiation absorbing and/or emitting device , comprising:providing a substrate associated with a cathode;depositing a cathode buffer material on at least a portion of the cathode, wherein the cathode buffer material comprises a conductive polymer; andexposing the cathode buffer material to a reducing agent, thereby reducing at least a portion of the conductive polymer.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the cathode buffer material is deposited using oxidatvie chemical vapor deposition.7. The method or device as in any preceding claim claim 5 , wherein the oxidative chemical vapor deposition comprises:providing a vapor-phase monomer species and a vapor-phase oxidizing agent to produce a vapor comprising a conductive polymer precursor;contacting the vapor with the surface of a cathode to form the cathode buffer material.8. The method or device as in any preceding claim claim 5 , wherein the vapor-phase monomer species ...

Cis-Polycycloolefins and Methods for Forming Cis-Polycycloolefins

The present disclosure provides cis-polycycloolefins and methods for forming cis-polycycloolefins typically having 50% or greater cis carbon-carbon double bonds comprising contacting a first cyclic hydrocarbyl monomer with a catalyst represented by Formula (I): 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cyclic hydrocarbyl is a Ccyclic olefin or a Ccyclic olefin.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cyclic hydrocarbyl is cyclopentene.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cyclic hydrocarbyl is cyclooctene or cyclooctadiene.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the second cyclic hydrocarbyl monomer is one or more of cyclopropene claim 5 , cyclobutene claim 5 , cyclohexene claim 5 , methylcyclohexene claim 5 , cycloheptene claim 5 , cyclooctadiene claim 5 , cyclooctene claim 5 , norbornadiene claim 5 , norbornene claim 5 , cyclobutadiene claim 5 , cyclohexadiene claim 5 , cycloheptadiene claim 5 , cyclooctatetraene claim 5 , 1 claim 5 ,5-cyclooctadiene claim 5 , 1 claim 5 ,5-dimethyl-1 claim 5 ,5-cyclooctadiene claim 5 , dicyclopentadiene claim 5 , and isomers thereof.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein M is ruthenium or osmium.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein M is ruthenium.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein Qand Qare sulfur and Qis oxygen.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of R claim 1 , R claim 1 , R claim 1 , R claim 1 , R claim 1 , and Ris independently C-Chydrocarbyl.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of R claim 1 , R claim 1 , R claim 1 , R claim 1 , R claim 1 , and Ris a C-Chydrocarbyl independently selected from methyl claim 1 , ethyl claim 1 , and propyl.12. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of R claim 1 , R claim 1 , R claim 1 , and Ris hydrogen.13. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of R claim 1 , R claim 1 , R claim 1 , R claim 1 , R claim 1 , and Ris independently hydrogen or C-Chydrocarbyl.14. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of R claim 1 , R claim 1 , R claim 1 , R claim 1 , R claim 1 , and Ris hydrogen.15. The method of claim 1 , ...

FLAME-RETARDANT RESIN COMPOSITION AND MOLDED RESIN OBJECT

The present invention is a flame-retardant resin composition comprising a cycloolefin-based polymer and a halogen-containing flame retardant selected from a group consisting of a halogenated bisimide compound and a halogen-containing styrene-based resin, and may be comprising a halogen-active species scavenger, wherein a content of the halogen-containing flame retardant is 10 to 80 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the cycloolefin-based polymer, and a content of the halogen-active species scavenger is less than 25 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the halogen-containing flame retardant, and a resin formed article. One aspect of the invention provides a flame-retardant resin composition having excellent flame retardance, low dielectric constant and low dielectric loss tangent, and a resin formed article produced by forming this flame-retardant resin composition. 1. A flame-retardant resin composition comprising a cycloolefin-based polymer and a halogen-containing flame retardant selected from a group consisting of a halogenated bisimide compound and a halogen-containing styrene-based resin , and may be comprising a halogen-active species scavenger ,wherein a content of the halogen-containing flame retardant is 10 to 80 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the cycloolefin-based polymer, anda content of the halogen-active species scavenger is less than 25 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the halogen-containing flame retardant.2. The flame-retardant resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the halogen-active species scavenger is an inorganic halogen-active species scavenger.3. The flame-retardant resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein a dielectric constant is 3.0 or lower claim 1 , and a dielectric loss tangent is lower than 5.0×10 claim 1 , at a frequency of 1 GHz.4. The flame-retardant resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein a dielectric constant is 3.0 or lower claim 1 , and a dielectric ...

LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

Provided is a light-emitting device including an anode, a light-emitting layer, an electron-transporting layer and a cathode. The electron-transporting layer contains at least one electron-transporting material whose LUMO level is −3.0 eV or more and at least one dopant material selected from the group consisting of a heterocyclic compound whose SOMO level is −2.2 to −1.5 eV and a derivative thereof. The LUMO level of the electron-transporting material is smaller than the SOMO level of the heterocyclic compound. 1. A light-emitting device comprising an anode , a light-emitting layer , an electron-transporting layer and a cathode ,the electron-transporting layer containing at least one electron-transporting material whose LUMO level is −3.0 eV or more and at least one dopant material selected from the group consisting of a heterocyclic compound whose SOMO level is −2.2 to −1.5 eV and a derivative thereof, whereinthe LUMO level of the electron-transporting material is smaller than the SOMO level of the heterocyclic compound.2. The light-emitting device according to claim 1 , wherein the electron-transporting layer and the cathode are adjacent.3. The light-emitting device according to or claim 1 , wherein a content of the dopant material in the electron-transporting layer is 1 to 50 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the electron-transporting material.4. The light-emitting device according to any one of to claim 1 , wherein the light-emitting layer comprises a phosphorescent material.9. A method for producing an electron-transporting layer claim 1 , comprisinga step of doping an electron-transporting material whose LUMO level is −3.0 eV or more with a heterocyclic compound whose SOMO level is −2.2 to −1.5 eV, whereinthe LUMO level of the electron-transporting material is smaller than the SOMO level of the heterocyclic compound.10. A method for producing a light-emitting device having an anode claim 1 , a light-emitting layer claim 1 , an electron- ...

Method for Preparing Conductive Polymer Solution and Conductive Polymer Film

The present invention relates to a method for preparing a conductive polymer solution and a conductive polymer film, which may increase the doping ratio of a conductive polymer solution and remove ions which have not been removed after the reaction in the conductive polymer solution, unreacted monomers, unreacted oligomers, and polymer electrolytes in excess, through a simple process, and may increase the electrical conductivity of a film prepared by using the conductive polymer through this.

COMPOSITION, HOLE TRANSPORT MATERIAL COMPOSITION, AND INK COMPOSITION

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a composition containing a polymer or oligomer (A) and an initiator (B), wherein the polymer or oligomer (A) contains no alkyl groups of 5 or more carbon atoms, contains at least one type of structural unit selected from the group consisting of a structural unit containing an aromatic amine structure and a structural unit containing a carbazole structure, and contains, at one or more terminals, a structural unit containing a thienyl group which may have a substituent, and a degree of solubility of the composition is capable of being changed by applying heat, light, or both heat and light. 1. A composition comprising a polymer or oligomer (A) and an initiator (B) , whereinthe polymer or oligomer (A) comprises no alkyl groups of 5 or more carbon atoms, comprises at least one type of structural unit selected from the group consisting of a structural unit containing an aromatic amine structure and a structural unit containing a carbazole structure, and also comprises, at one or more terminals, a structural unit containing a thienyl group which may have a substituent, anda degree of solubility of the composition is capable of being changed by applying heat, light, or both heat and light.3. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the aromatic amine structure and the carbazole structure are either unsubstituted claim 1 , or have an alkyl group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms.4. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer or oligomer (A) has a branched structure with three or more terminals claim 1 , and has the thienyl group at each of three or more of all of the terminals.5. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the initiator (B) comprises an oxidizing agent.6. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the initiator (B) comprises an onium salt.7. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein a weight average molecular weight of the polymer or oligomer (A) ...

GRAPHENE NANORIBBONS WITH CONTROLLED ZIG-ZAG EDGE AND COVE EDGE CONFIGURATION

Provided are graphene nanoribbons with controlled zig-zag edge and cove edge configuration and methods for preparing such graphene nanoribbons. The nanoribbons are selected from the following formulae. 1: A graphene nanoribbon , comprising:a repeating unit RU1 which comprises at least 20% of edge carbons which can unambiguously be assigned as zigzag or cove type carbon atoms, whereinthe repeating unit RU1 is derived from at least one aromatic monomer compound, which is at least one substituted or unsubstituted polycyclic aromatic monomer compound, at least one substituted or unsubstituted oligo phenylene aromatic monomer compound, or any combination thereof.2: The graphene nanoribbon according to claim 1 , wherein the repeating unit RU1 comprises at least 20% of edge carbon atoms which can unambiguously be assigned as zigzag type carbon atoms.34-. (canceled)5: The graphene nanoribbon according to claim 1 , wherein the repeating unit RU1 comprises at least 20% of edge carbon atoms which can unambiguously be assigned as cove type carbon atoms.69-. (canceled)11: The graphene nanoribbon according to claim 10 , whereinX independently from each other, are selected from halogen, sulfonate, phosphonate, boronate, azo, silane, stannane;{'sup': 'a', 'sub': 1', '10, 'Rindependently of each other are hydrogen or linear or branched or cyclic C-Calkyl;'}{'sup': 'b', 'sub': 1', '30', '3', '1', '2, 'Ris selected from hydrogen, linear or branched C-Calkyl, OR, and NRR;'}{'sup': 'c', 'sub': 1', '30, 'Rindependently of each other, are hydrogen or C-Calkyl.'}15: A process for preparing the graphene nanoribbon according to claim 1 , the process comprising:(a) providing at least one aromatic monomer compound, which is at least one substituted or unsubstituted polycyclic aromatic monomer compound, at least one substituted or unsubstituted oligo phenylene aromatic monomer compound, or combinations thereof, on a solid substrate,(b) polymerizing of the aromatic monomer compound so as to form ...

METHOD OF FORMING POLYARYL POLYMERS AND POLYMERS FORMED THEREBY

In a method of forming a polyaryl polymer, a fluorosulfonate-containing monomer is coupled with itself or a boron-containing comonomer in the presence of a catalyst and a base. The resulting polymers can be used as precursors to electrically conducting polymers, and as components of resist or underlayer compositions for photolithography, among other applications. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the monomer comprises the first monomer having structure (1).3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the monomer comprises the first comonomer having structure (2) and the second comonomer having structure (3).6. The method of claim 1 , wherein in structure (1) Aris substituted with at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl claim 1 , acetals claim 1 , ketals claim 1 , esters claim 1 , and lactones; and wherein in structure (2) or structure (3) or both structure (2) and structure (3) claim 1 , Aris substituted with at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl claim 1 , acetals claim 1 , ketals claim 1 , esters claim 1 , and lactones.10. The method of claim 1 ,wherein the catalyst comprises a group 10 atom; andwherein the base is selected from the group consisting of lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, rubidium carbonate, cesium carbonate, ammonium carbonate, substituted ammonium carbonates, hydrogen carbonates, lithium phosphate, sodium phosphate, potassium phosphate, rubidium phosphate, cesium phosphate, ammonium phosphate, substituted ammonium phosphates, hydrogen phosphates, lithium acetate, sodium acetate, potassium acetate, rubidium acetate, cesium acetate, ammonium acetate, substituted ammonium acetates, formate salts, fluoroacetate salts, propionate anions with lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium, ammonium, and substituted ammonium cations, lithium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, magnesium dihydroxide, calcium dihydroxide, strontium dihydroxide, and barium ...

Seismic base isolation support apparatus

A seismic base isolation support apparatus 1 comprising: a laminated body 4 having elastic layers 2 and rigid layers 3 which are alternately laminated; a lead plug 7 which is disposed in a hollow portion 6 of the laminated body 4 ; and a thermal conductor 9 which is disposed between an outer peripheral surface 8 of the lead plug 7 and an inner peripheral surface 5.

PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION MATERIAL, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND ORGANIC PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL CONTAINING THE SAME

In a BHJ solar cell, a photoelectric conversion layer contains a condensed carbocyclic ring polymer (photoelectric conversion material). The condensed carbocyclic ring polymer is obtained by polymerizing monomers represented by the following general formulae (1) and (2) to prepare a polyphenylene and then reacting the polyphenylene. R1 to R6 in the general formula (1) independently represent a hydrogen atom or a solubilizing group, and the monomer represented by the general formula (1) exhibits a higher solubility in an organic solvent with the solubilizing group than without the solubilizing group. Ar in the general formula (2) represents an unsubstituted or substituted aromatic group, and R7 and R8 in the general formula (2) independently represent a hydrogen atom, an unsubstituted or substituted aromatic group, a methyl group, or a silyl group. 3. The photoelectric conversion material according to claim 1 , wherein a number of π-electrons in a main chain skeleton of a structural unit of the condensed carbocyclic ring polymer is 60 to 250.8. The photoelectric conversion material according to claim 1 , wherein the solubilizing group is at least one of a straight chain alkyl group claim 1 , a branched alkyl group claim 1 , a straight chain alkoxy group claim 1 , and a branched alkoxy group.9. The photoelectric conversion material according to claim 8 , wherein the solubilizing group has 3 to 20 carbon atoms.10. The photoelectric conversion material according to claim 1 , wherein the condensed carbocyclic ring polymer has a polymerization degree of 2 to 150.13. The method according to claim 11 , wherein a number of π-electrons in a main chain skeleton of a structural unit of the condensed carbocyclic ring polymer is 60 to 250.18. The method according to claim 11 , wherein the solubilizing group is at least one of a straight chain alkyl group claim 11 , a branched alkyl group claim 11 , a straight chain alkoxy group claim 11 , and a branched alkoxy group.19. The ...

Sealing sheet, method for manufacturing sealing sheet, and method for manufacturing electronic component package

Provided are a sealing sheet having excellent flexibility and capable of producing an electronic component package which is highly reliable even if an object to be sealed has a hollow structure, a method for manufacturing the sealing sheet, and a method for manufacturing the electronic component package. The present invention is a sealing sheet containing dispersed domains of an elastomer, the domains having a maximum diameter of 20 μm or less.

Conductive copolymer and a method of making thereof

A conducting polymer which may have one redox couple and/or enhanced redox capacity. The polymer is a copolymer prepared by electropolymerizing a mixture of monomers.

COVER FOR A TABLET OR A MOBILE PHONE OR A LAPTOP BOTTOM AND A WATCH STRAP CONSISTING AT LEAST PARTLY OF A POLYMER COMPOSITION

A cover for a tablet, a mobile phone or a laptop bottom and a watch strap, consisting at least partly of a polymer composition containing: (A) a thermoplastic elastomer, and (B) 1-30 wt. % of an epoxydized plasticizer. 1. A cover for a tablet , a mobile phone or a laptop bottom and a watch strap , consisting at least partly of a polymer composition containing:(A) a thermoplastic elastomer, and(B) 1-30 wt. % of an epoxydized plasticizer2. A cover for a tablet claim 1 , a mobile phone or a laptop bottom and a watch strap according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer composition comprises at least 3 wt. % of the plasticizer.3. A cover for a tablet claim 1 , a mobile phone or a laptop bottom and a watch strap according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer composition contains at least 6 wt. % of plasticizer.4. A cover for a tablet claim 1 , a mobile phone or a laptop bottom and a watch strap according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer composition contains a styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene copolymer (SEBS).5. A cover for a tablet claim 4 , a mobile phone or a laptop bottom and a watch strap according to claim 4 , wherein the polymer composition contains 1-18 wt. % of the SEBS.6. A cover for a tablet claim 1 , a mobile phone or a laptop bottom and a watch strap according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer composition contains a silicon gum.7. A cover for a tablet claim 6 , a mobile phone or a laptop bottom and a watch strap according to claim 6 , wherein the polymer composition contains 1-18 wt. % of the silicon gum.8. A cover for a tablet claim 1 , a mobile phone or a laptop bottom and a watch strap according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer composition contains SEBS and silicon gum in a quantity added up of 1-18 wt. %.9. A cover for a tablet claim 1 , a mobile phone or a laptop bottom and a watch strap according to claim 1 , wherein the composition contains 0.01-20 wt. % of one or more additives.10. A watch strap consisting at least partly of a polymer composition as defined ...

COPOLYMER, ELECTROLUMINESCENCE DEVICE MATERIAL INCLUDING COPOLYMER, AND ELECTROLUMINESCENCE DEVICE

A copolymer having a structural unit represented by Chemical Formula 1 is provided. The copolymer may improve performance, e.g., luminous efficiency, of an electroluminescence device. 6. A polymer composition comprising the copolymer of and a polymeric material having a HOMO level of greater than about −5.6 eV and less than or equal to about −5.3 eV.8. An electroluminescence device material claim 1 , comprising the copolymer of .9. An electroluminescence device material claim 6 , comprising the polymer composition of .10. An electroluminescence device claim 6 , comprisinga first electrode and a second electrode, andone or more organic layers disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode,{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'wherein at least one layer of the one or more organic layers includes the copolymer of .'}11. The electroluminescence device of claim 10 , wherein the at least one organic layer including the copolymer is a hole transport layer or a hole injection layer.12. The electroluminescence device of claim 10 , wherein the one or more organic layers is a light emitting layer comprising a semiconductor nanoparticle or an organometal complex.13. An electroluminescence device comprisinga first electrode and a second electrode, andone or more organic layers disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode,{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00006', 'claim 6'}, 'wherein at least one layer of the one or more organic layers includes the polymer composition of .'}14. The electroluminescence device of claim 13 , wherein the at least one organic layer including the polymer composition is a hole transport layer or a hole injection layer.15. The electroluminescence device of claim 13 , wherein the one or more organic layers is a light emitting layer comprising a semiconductor nanoparticle or an organometal complex. This application claims priority to Japanese Patent Application No. 2020-151518 filed in the Japan Patent Office on Sep ...

SALT, ACID GENERATOR, RESIST COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING RESIST PATTERN

Disclosed is a salt represented by formula (I): 2. The salt according to claim 1 , wherein Xrepresents *—CO—O— or *—O—CO— claim 1 , where * represents a bonding site to C(R)(R) or C(Q)(Q).3. The salt according to claim 1 , wherein Lis a single bond claim 1 , an alkanediyl group claim 1 , where —CH— included in the alkanediyl group may be replaced by —O— or —CO— claim 1 , or a group obtained by combining an alkanediyl group and an alicyclic saturated hydrocarbon group claim 1 , where —CH— included in the alkanediyl group may be replaced by —O— or —CO— claim 1 , and —CH— included in the alicyclic saturated hydrocarbon group may be replaced by —O— claim 1 , —S— claim 1 , —SO— or —CO—.4. The salt according to claim 1 , wherein Ris an alicyclic hydrocarbon group having 3 to 18 carbon atoms which may have a hydroxy group or a fluorine atom claim 1 , or an aromatic hydrocarbon group having 6 to 18 carbon atoms which may have a hydroxy group.5. An acid generator comprising the salt according to .6. A resist composition comprising the acid generator according to and a resin having an acid-labile group.9. The resist composition according to claim 6 , further comprising a salt generating an acid having an acidity lower than that of an acid generated from the acid generator.10. The resist composition according to claim 6 , further comprising a resin including a structural unit having a fluorine atom.11. A method for producing a resist pattern claim 6 , which comprises:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00006', 'claim 6'}, '(1) a step of applying, on a substrate, the resist composition according to ,'}(2) a step of drying the applied composition to form a composition layer,(3) a step of exposing the composition layer,(4) a step of heating the exposed composition layer, and(5) a step of developing the heated composition layer. The present invention relates to a salt for acid generator which is used for fine processing of a semiconductor, an acid generator including the salt, a resist ...

Dicyclopentadiene Based Resin Compositions and Articles Manufactured Therefrom

A composition including at least one elastomer, and a hydrocarbon polymer additive having a dicyclopentadiene, cyclopentadiene, and methylcyclopentadiene derived content of about 40 wt % to about 80 wt % of the total weight of the hydrocarbon polymer additive, a weight average molecular weight of about 100 g/mole to about 800 g/mole, and a softening point of about 110° C. to about 150° C. as determined in accordance with ASTM D6090. 1. A composition comprising:at least one elastomer, anda hydrocarbon polymer additive having a dicyclopentadiene, cyclopentadiene, andmethylcyclopentadiene derived content of about 40 wt % to about 80 wt % of the total weight of the hydrocarbon polymer additive, a weight average molecular weight of about 100 g/mole to about 800 g/mole, and a softening point of about 110° C. to about 150° C. as determined in accordance with ASTM D6090.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the weight average molecular weight of the hydrocarbon polymer additive is about 200 g/mole to about 600 g/mole.3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the weight average molecular weight of the hydrocarbon polymer additive is about 300 g/mole to about 500 g/mole.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the softening point of the hydrocarbon polymer additive is about 110° C. to about 140° C.5. The composition of claim 4 , wherein the softening point of the hydrocarbon polymer additive is about 115° C. to about 140° C.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbon polymer additive has a dicyclopentadiene derived content of about 60 wt % to about 80 wt % of the total weight of the hydrocarbon polymer additive.7. The composition of claim 6 , wherein the hydrocarbon polymer additive has a dicyclopentadiene derived content of about 70 wt % to about 90 wt % of the total weight of the hydrocarbon polymer additive.8. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition is a cured composition.9. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the elastomer is present in the ...

AROMATIC UNDERLAYER

Curable homopolymers formed from monomers having two 2-naphthol moieties are useful as underlayers in semiconductor manufacturing processes. 2. The method of further comprising the steps of patterning the substrate; and then removing the patterned underlayer.3. The method of further comprising the step of coating one or more of a silicon-containing layer claim 1 , an organic antireflective coating layer and a combination thereof over the underlayer before step (d).4. The method of further comprising the step of transferring the pattern to the one or more of the silicon-containing layer claim 3 , the organic antireflective coating layer and the combination thereof after step (f) and before step (g).5. The method of wherein the coating composition further comprises one or more of an organic solvent a curing agent claim 1 , and a surface leveling agent. The present invention relates generally to the field of manufacturing electronic devices, and more specifically to the field of materials for use as underlayers in semiconductor manufacture.It is well-known in lithographic processes that a resist pattern can collapse due to surface tension from the developer used if the resist pattern is too tall (high aspect ratio). Multilayer resist processes (such as three- and four-layer processes) have been devised which can address this issue of pattern collapse where a high aspect ratio is desired. Such multilayer processes use a resist top layer, one or more middle layers, and a bottom layer (or underlayer). In such multilayer resist processes, the top photoresist layer is imaged and developed in typical fashion to provide a resist pattern. The pattern is then transferred to the one or more middle layers, typically by etching. Each middle layer is selected such that a different etch process is used, such as different plasma etches. Finally, the pattern is transferred to the underlayer, typically by etching. Such middle layers may be composed of various materials while the ...

CONDUCTIVE POLYMER COMPOSITE AND SUBSTRATE

A conductive polymer composite includes: a π-conjugated polymer, and a dopant polymer which contains a repeating unit of general formula (1) and having a weight-average molecular weight of 1,000-500,000. The conductive polymer composite which has excellent filterability and film-formability by spin coating, and can form a conductive film having high transparency and excellent flatness. 5. The conductive polymer composite according to claim 1 , wherein the component (B) is a block copolymer.6. The conductive polymer composite according to claim 2 , wherein the component (B) is a block copolymer.7. The conductive polymer composite according to claim 3 , wherein the component (B) is a block copolymer.8. The conductive polymer composite according to claim 4 , wherein the component (B) is a block copolymer.9. The conductive polymer composite according to claim 1 , wherein the component (A) is a polymer formed by polymerization of one or more precursor monomers selected from the group consisting of pyrrole claim 1 , thiophene claim 1 , selenophene claim 1 , tellurophene claim 1 , aniline claim 1 , a polycyclic aromatic compound claim 1 , and a derivative thereof.10. The conductive polymer composite according to claim 2 , wherein the component (A) is a polymer formed by polymerization of one or more precursor monomers selected from the group consisting of pyrrole claim 2 , thiophene claim 2 , selenophene claim 2 , tellurophene claim 2 , aniline claim 2 , a polycyclic aromatic compound claim 2 , and a derivative thereof.11. The conductive polymer composite according to claim 3 , wherein the component (A) is a polymer formed by polymerization of one or more precursor monomers selected from the group consisting of pyrrole claim 3 , thiophene claim 3 , selenophene claim 3 , tellurophene claim 3 , aniline claim 3 , a polycyclic aromatic compound claim 3 , and a derivative thereof.12. The conductive polymer composite according to claim 5 , wherein the component (A) is a polymer ...

ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE NANOSTRUCTURES, METHOD FOR MAKING SUCH NANOSTRUCTURES, ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE POLYMER FILMS CONTAINING SUCH NANOSTRUCTURES, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES CONTAINING SUCH FILMS

A polymer film that contains a mixture of (i) an electrically conductive polymer, and (ii) anisotropic electrically conductive nanostructures, is disclosed, as well as a polymer composition that contains (a) a liquid carrier, (b) an electrically conductive polymer dissolved or dispersed in the liquid carrier, and (c) anisotropic electrically conductive nanostructures dispersed in the liquid carrier, and a method for making polymer film, that includes the steps of: (1) forming a layer of a polymer composition that contains (a) a liquid carrier, (b) one or more electrically conductive polymers dissolved or dispersed in the liquid carrier, and (c) anisotropic electrically conductive nanostructures dispersed in the liquid carrier, and (2) removing the liquid carrier from the layer. 1. A polymer film made by a method comprising: (a) a liquid carrier,', '(b) one or more electrically conductive polymers dissolved or dispersed in the liquid carrier, and', '(c) anisotropic electrically conductive nanostructures dispersed in the liquid carrier, and, '(1) forming a layer of a polymer composition, said polymer composition comprising(2) removing the liquid carrier from the layer.3. The polymer film according to claim 1 , wherein the electrically conductive polymer further comprises a water soluble polymeric acid dopant selected from the group consisting of polysulphonic acids claim 1 , polycarboxylic acids and polymaleic acid.5. The polymer film according to claim 1 , wherein the anisotropic electrically conductive nanostructures comprise silver nanowires.6. The polymer film according to claim 5 , wherein the film comprises claim 5 , based on 100 pbw of the film claim 5 , from 1 pbw to 35 pbw silver nanowires and from 65 pbw to 99 pbw of the electrically conductive polymer.7. The polymer film according to claim 5 , wherein the silver nanowires form a network claim 5 , wherein a majority of the nanowires is in physical contact with at least one of the other nanowires.9. The ...

LOW BAND GAP CONJUGATED POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF

In one aspect, electrically conductive conjugated polymeric compositions are described herein demonstrating compatibility with aqueous solvents and/or phases. The ability to provide aqueous compatible compositions from previously water insoluble conjugated polymeric systems, in some embodiments, can facilitate use of such systems in a variety of aqueous applications, including biological applications. 1. A composition comprising:an aqueous medium; andparticles of at least one water insoluble conjugated copolymer in the aqueous medium, the water insoluble conjugated copolymer having a donor-acceptor architecture comprising a donor monomeric species (D) and an acceptor monomeric species (A).2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the donor monomeric species is selected from the group consisting of a monocyclic arylene claim 1 , bicyclic arylene and polycyclic arylene.3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the acceptor monomeric species is selected from the group consisting of a monocyclic arylene claim 2 , bicyclic arylene and polycyclic arylene.4. The composition of claim 3 , wherein the donor monomeric species is a substituted or unsubstituted fused dithiophene and the acceptor monomeric species is a substituted or unsubstituted benzodiazole.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition demonstrates an increase in temperature when irradiated with electromagnetic radiation of wavelength matching or substantially matching the absorption maximum of the conjugated polymer claim 1 , the increase in temperature being at least 5 times greater than an increase in temperature of water irradiated under conditions matching the conjugated polymer irradiation wherein the conjugated polymer is present in the solution an amount ranging from about 1 ng/ml to about 100 mg/ml.7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the particles of the water insoluble conjugated copolymer are nanotubes or other anisotropically shaped nanoparticles.8. The composition of claim 7 , wherein ...

Polymers containing substituted triarylamine units and electroluminescent devices containing said polymers

The present invention relates to polymers which contain triarylamine repeating units that are substituted in the ortho position, methods for the production thereof, and the use thereof in electronic devices, especially in organic electroluminescent devices, so-called OLEDs (OLED=Organic Light Emitting Diode). The present invention also relates to organic electroluminescent devices which contain said polymers.

THERMALLY ACTIVE COMPOSITE POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS

In one aspect, composite polymeric compositions are described herein which, in some embodiments, are thermally responsive to electromagnetic radiation for the destruction of microbes and associated biofilms. Briefly, a composite polymeric composition comprises a polymeric matrix and photo-thermal particles comprising conjugated polymer dispersed in the polymeric matrix, the photo-thermal particles providing sufficient heat to destroy microbial species upon irradiation with infrared radiation. 1. A composite polymeric composition comprising:a polymeric matrix; andphoto-thermal particles comprising conjugated polymer dispersed in the polymeric matrix.2. The composite polymeric composition of claim 1 , wherein the photo-thermal particles have an average size of 1 nm to 500 nm.3. The composite polymeric composite of claim 1 , wherein the photo-thermal particles are present in the composition at a concentration of 0.1-100 mg/ml.4. The composite polymeric composite of claim 1 , wherein the photo-thermal particles are present in the composition at a concentration of 0.5-15 mg/ml.5. The composite polymeric composite of claim 1 , wherein the conjugated polymer has a bandgap of 1.1 eV to 1.8 eV.6. The composite polymeric composite of claim 5 , wherein the conjugated polymer is a homopolymer.7. The composite polymeric composition of claim 1 , wherein the conjugated polymer has a donor-acceptor architecture comprising a donor monomeric species (D) and an acceptor monomeric species (A).8. The composite polymeric composition of claim 7 , wherein the acceptor monomeric species is selected from the group consisting of a monocyclic arylene claim 7 , bicyclic arylene and polycyclic arylene.9. The composite polymeric composition of claim 7 , wherein the donor monomeric species is a substituted or unsubstituted fused dithiophene and the acceptor monomeric species is a substituted or unsubstituted benzodiazole.11. The composite polymeric composition of claim 1 , wherein the polymeric ...

Dispersions Comprising Polythiophenes With A Defined Sulfate Content

The present invention relates to a method for producing a composition comprising polythiophene, comprising the method steps: I) provision of a composition Z1 comprising thiophene monomers and an oxidising agent; II) oxidative polymerisation of the thiophene monomers by reducing the oxidising agent to a reduction product and oxidation of the thiophene monomer, forming a composition Z2 comprising a polythiophene and the reduction product; III) at least partial removal of the reduction product from the composition Z2 obtained in method step II), obtaining a composition Z3; wherein the composition Z3 has a sulfate content in the range from 100 ppm to 1,000 ppm, based on the total weight of the composition Z3. The present invention also relates to a composition obtainable as the composition Z3 produced with this method, a composition comprising a polythiophene, a layer construction, an electronic component and the use of a composition. 1. A method for producing a composition comprising a polythiophene , comprising the method steps:I) provision of a composition Z1 comprising thiophene monomers and an oxidising agent;II) oxidative polymerisation of the thiophene monomers by reducing the oxidising agent to a reduction product and oxidation of the thiophene monomer, to form a composition Z2 comprising a polythiophene and the reduction product;III) at least partial removal of the reduction product from the composition Z2 obtained in method step II), to obtain a composition Z3;wherein the composition Z3 has a sulfate content in a range from 100 ppm to 1,000 ppm, based on the total weight of the composition Z3.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the composition Z3 comprising polythiophene has a sulfate content in the range from 100 to 500 ppm claim 1 , based on the composition Z3.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the composition Z3 comprising polythiophene has a sulfate content in the range from 100 to 200 ppm claim 1 , based on the composition Z3.4. The ...

LADDER POLYBENZODIFURANS

A polybenzodifuran ladder polymer is disclosed. 120.-. (canceled)24. The process of claim 23 , further comprising:forming a tetra-alkoxybenzene molecule from a dihydroxybenzene molecule via a tetra-alkylation reaction;forming an iodinated tetra-alkoxybenzene molecule from the tetra-alkoxybenzene molecule via an iodination reaction; andforming the alkylsilyl-protected alkyne molecule from the iodinated tetra-alkoxybenzene molecule via an alkynylation reaction with an alkysilyl-protected alkyne.25. The process of claim 24 , wherein the dihydroxybenzene molecule includes a 2 claim 24 ,5-dihydroxy-1 claim 24 ,4-benzoquinone molecule.28. The process of claim 27 , further comprising:forming a tetra-alkoxybenzene molecule from a dimethoxybenzene molecule via a substitution reaction;forming an iodinated tetra-alkoxybenzene molecule from the tetra-alkoxybenzene molecule via an iodination reaction; andforming the alkylsilyl-protected alkyne molecule from the iodinated tetra-alkoxybenzene molecule via an alkynylation reaction with an alkysilyl-protected alkyne.29. The process of claim 28 , wherein the dimethoxybenzene molecule includes a 2 claim 28 ,5-dimethoxy-1 claim 28 ,4-benzoquinone molecule.30. The process of claim 21 , wherein polymerizing the BATB molecule includes performing a Glaser-Hay coupling polymerization reaction.32. The process of claim 31 , wherein the polybenzodifuran ladder polymer includes a benzodifuran-dicyclopentadienone repeat unit.33. The process of claim 31 , wherein the polybenzodifuran ladder polymer includes a benzodifuran-pyrrole repeat unit.34. The process of claim 31 , wherein the polybenzodifuran ladder polymer includes a benzodifuran-dione repeat unit.35. The process of claim 31 , wherein the polybenzodifuran ladder polymer includes a benzodifuran-quinoxaline repeat unit.37. The polybenzodifuran ladder polymer of claim 36 , wherein the polybenzodifuran ladder polymer includes a benzodifuran-dicyclopentadienone repeat unit.38. The ...

CONDUCTIVE POLYMER COMPOSITE AND SUBSTRATE

The present invention provides a conductive polymer composite including (A) a π-conjugated polymer and (B) a dopant polymer which contains a repeating unit “a” represented by the following general formula (1) and has a weight-average molecular weight in the range of 1,000 to 500,000, 5. The conductive polymer composite according to claim 1 , wherein the component (B) is a block copolymer.6. The conductive polymer composite according to claim 2 , wherein the component (B) is a block copolymer.7. The conductive polymer composite according to claim 3 , wherein the component (B) is a block copolymer.8. The conductive polymer composite according to claim 4 , wherein the component (B) is a block copolymer.9. The conductive polymer composite according to claim 1 , wherein the component (A) is a polymer formed by polymerization of one or more precursor monomers selected from the group consisting of pyrrole claim 1 , thiophene claim 1 , selenophene claim 1 , tellurophene claim 1 , aniline claim 1 , a polycyclic aromatic compound claim 1 , and a derivative thereof.10. The conductive polymer composite according to claim 2 , wherein the component (A) is a polymer formed by polymerization of one or more precursor monomers selected from the group consisting of pyrrole claim 2 , thiophene claim 2 , selenophene claim 2 , tellurophene claim 2 , aniline claim 2 , a polycyclic aromatic compound claim 2 , and a derivative thereof.11. The conductive polymer composite according to claim 3 , wherein the component (A) is a polymer formed by polymerization of one or more precursor monomers selected from the group consisting of pyrrole claim 3 , thiophene claim 3 , selenophene claim 3 , tellurophene claim 3 , aniline claim 3 , a polycyclic aromatic compound claim 3 , and a derivative thereof.12. The conductive polymer composite according to claim 4 , wherein the component (A) is a polymer formed by polymerization of one or more precursor monomers selected from the group consisting of pyrrole ...

METHOD OF PRODUCING ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE POLYMER AND CELLULOSE NANOCOMPOSITES

A method is provided for preparing electrically conductive polymer and cellulose nanocomposite particles and nanocomposite materials. Cellulose microparticles coated with a conductive polymer are added to an acid solution for initiating an acid hydrolysis reaction for a prescribed time interval to form conductive polymer coated cellulose nanoparticles. After quenching the acid hydrolysis reaction, the nanoparticles are separated to obtain a colloidal solution of conductive nanoparticles. The conductive nanoparticles may be subsequently formed into a solid nanocomposite material such as a conductive film. Transparent conductive films may be prepared by forming thin layers having a thickness on a micron or submicron scale. 1. A method of preparing an electrically conducting nanocomposite material , the method comprising the steps of:providing cellulose microparticles coated with a conductive polymer;adding the microparticles to an acid solution for initiating an acid hydrolysis reaction;reacting the microparticles with the acid to form nanoparticles comprising the conductive polymer and the cellulose;quenching the acid hydrolysis reaction; andseparating the nanoparticles from the acid solution to obtain a colloidal solution of the nanoparticles.2. The method according to further comprising:pouring the colloidal solution onto a solid surface; anddrying the colloidal solution to obtain a nanocomposite layer.3. The method according to further comprising removing the nanocomposite layer claim 2 , so that the nanocomposite layer is free-standing.4. The method according to wherein the nanocomposite layer has a thickness suitable for optical transmission.5. The method according to wherein the nanocomposite layer has a thickness on a micron scale.6. The method according to wherein the nanocomposite layer has a thickness on a submicron scale.7. The method according to wherein the conductive polymer is polypyrrole.8. The method according to wherein the conductive polymer is ...

POLYMERS CONTAINING SUBSTITUTED OLIGO-TRIARYLAMINE UNITS AND ELECTROLUMINESCENCE DEVICES CONTAINING SUCH POLYMERS

The present invention relates to polymers containing oligo-triarylamine repetition units that are substituted in the ortho position, a method for the production thereof, and use thereof in electronic devices, particularly in organic electroluminescence devices, known as OLEDs (OLED=organic light emitting diodes). The present invention further relates to organic electroluminescence devices containing these polymers. 112-. (canceled)18. The polymer according to claim 17 , wherein the proportion of structural units of the formulae (I) claim 17 , (II) claim 17 , (III) claim 17 , (IV) claim 17 , (V) claim 17 , (VI) claim 17 , (VII) claim 17 , (VIII) and/or (IX) in the polymer is in the range from 50 to 95 mol % claim 17 , based on 100 mol % of all copolymerisable monomers which are present as structural units in the polymer.19. The polymer according to claim 17 , wherein the polymer claim 17 , besides structural units of the formula (I) claim 17 , (II) claim 17 , (III) claim 17 , (IV) claim 17 , (V) claim 17 , (VI) claim 17 , (VII) claim 17 , (VIII) or (IX) claim 17 , also comprises further structural units which are different from the structural units of the formulae (I) claim 17 , (II) claim 17 , (III) claim 17 , (IV) claim 17 , (V) claim 17 , (VI) claim 17 , (VII) claim 17 , (VIII) or (IX).20. A process for the preparation of a polymer according to claim 13 , comprising preparing the polymer by SUZUKI polymerisation claim 13 , YAMAMOTO polymerisation claim 13 , STILLE polymerisation or HARTWIG-BUCHWALD polymerisation.21. A polymer blend comprising one or more polymer according to which comprising at least one structural unit of the formula (I) claim 13 , and one or more further polymeric claim 13 , oligomeric claim 13 , dendritic and/or low-molecular-weight substance.22. A solution or a formulation comprising one or more polymer according to in one or more solvents.23. A solution or a formulation comprising the polymer blend according to in one or more solvents.24. A ...

POLYCYCLIC POLYPHENOLIC RESIN AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING POLYCYCLIC POLYPHENOLIC RESIN

A polycyclic polyphenolic resin having a repeating unit derived from at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of an aromatic hydroxy compound represented by the following formulae (1A) and (1B), 8. The polycyclic polyphenolic resin according to claim 6 , wherein at least one Ris a hydroxy group.10. The polycyclic polyphenolic resin according to claim 1 , further having a modified moiety derived from a crosslinking compound.11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. (canceled)14. The polycyclic polyphenolic resin according to claim 1 , wherein A in the formula (1B) is the fused ring.15. The polycyclic polyphenolic resin according to claim 2 , wherein the Ris a group represented by R—R claim 2 , wherein Ris a methine group claim 2 , and Ris an aryl group having 6 to 30 carbon atoms and optionally having a substituent.16. A composition comprising the polycyclic polyphenolic resin according to .17. The composition according to claim 16 , further comprising a solvent.18. The composition according to claim 17 , wherein the solvent comprises one or more selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol monomethyl ether claim 17 , propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate claim 17 , cyclohexanone claim 17 , cyclopentanone claim 17 , ethyl lactate claim 17 , and methyl hydroxyisobutyrate.19. The composition according to claim 16 , wherein a content of impurity metal is less than 500 ppb for each metallic species.20. The composition according to claim 19 , wherein the impurity metal comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of copper claim 19 , manganese claim 19 , iron claim 19 , cobalt claim 19 , ruthenium claim 19 , chromium claim 19 , nickel claim 19 , tin claim 19 , lead claim 19 , silver and palladium.21. The composition according to claim 19 , wherein the content of the impurity metal is 1 ppb or less.22. A method for producing the polycyclic polyphenolic resin according to claim 1 , the method comprising:polymerizing one or more aromatic ...

ELECTROCONDUCTIVE COMPOSITION, COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND PRODUCTION METHODS THEREOF

An electroconductive composition including polystyrene sulfonic acid, poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene), water, an organic solvent having an affinity to water and a polymer having an amide group as a side chain. 1. An electroconductive composition comprising:polystyrene sulfonic acid;poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene);water;an organic solvent having an affinity to water; anda polymer having an amide group as a side chain.2. The electroconductive composition according to claim 1 , wherein a weight ratio of the poly(3 claim 1 ,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) to the polystyrene sulfonic acid in the electroconductive composition is 1:1.5 to 3.5.3. The electroconductive composition according to claim 1 , wherein a nitrogen atom of the amide group is a tertiary nitrogen atom.4. The electroconductive composition according to claim 1 , wherein the organic solvent is selected from the group consisting of at least one of an alcohol-based solvent claim 1 , a ketone-based solvent claim 1 , an amide-based solvent claim 1 , an ether-based solvent claim 1 , and a nitrile-based solvent.5. The electroconductive composition according to claim 1 , wherein the organic solvent is selected from the group consisting of at least one of a glycol and derivatives thereof.6. The electroconductive composition according to claim 5 , wherein the glycol is selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycol claim 5 , propylene glycol claim 5 , butylene glycol claim 5 , diethylene glycol claim 5 , dipropylene glycol claim 5 , and triethylene glycol; and the derivatives are selected from glycol ethers.7. The electroconductive composition according to claim 1 , wherein the organic solvent has a solubility to the water of at least 20 mg/100 mL.8. The electroconductive composition according to claim 1 , wherein the electroconductive composition contains:0.1 to 2% by weight of a total of the poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) and the polystyrene sulfonic acid;10 to 70% by weight of the water;10 to 70% by weight ...

ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS WITH ENHANCED CONDUCTIVITY

An electrically conductive polymer linked to conductive nanoparticle is provided. The conductive polymer can include conductive monomers and one or more monomers in the conductive polymer can be linked to a conductive nanoparticle and can include a polymerizable moiety so that it can be incorporated into a polymer chain. The electrically conductive monomer can include a 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene as a conductive monomer. The electrically conductive polymer having the conductive nanoparticle can be prepared into an electrically conductive layer or film for use in electronic devices. 2. The polymer and nanoparticle combination of claim 1 , wherein the conductive nanoparticle is linked to one or more of the first conductive monomers claim 1 , and/or one or more of the second conductive monomers.3. The polymer and nanoparticle combination of claim 1 , wherein the one or more of the first conductive monomers includes 3 claim 1 ,4-ethylenedioxythiophene.4. The polymer and nanoparticle combination of claim 1 , wherein the polymer has a degree of polymerization in a range from 100 to 1 claim 1 ,000.5. The polymer and nanoparticle combination as in claim 1 , wherein the conductive nanoparticle has one or more solvent compatible groups.6. The polymer and nanoparticle combination as in claim 5 , wherein the solvent compatible groups are hydrophilic moieties.7. The polymer and nanoparticle combination of claim 1 , wherein the linker is unsubstituted or substituted.8. The polymer and nanoparticle combination of claim 1 , wherein the conductive polymer includes one or more cationic or anionic monomers.9. The polymer and nanoparticle combination of claim 1 , comprising one or more styrene sulfonate monomers.11. The polymer and nanoparticle combination of claim 10 , wherein the polymer has a degree of polymerization in a range from 100 to 1 claim 10 ,000.12. An electronic device comprising the polymer and nanoparticle combination of .13. The polymer and nanoparticle combination of ...

CRYOPRESERVATION OF CELL-SEEDED SUBSTRATES AND RELATED METHODS

Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for the identification of viability enhancing cell features and substrate features as they relate to post-cryopreservation survival of substrate seeded cells. Embodiments of the present invention further involve identification of cell features to manufacture a supernatant that is useful for cell culturing and treatment of various diseases. 1. A method of cryopreserving cells on a substrate , the method comprising:providing a biocompatible polymer substrate seeded with a monolayer of immature retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells, the polymer substrate providing a cell seeding surface;identifying when i) the monolayer of immature RPE cells reaches between 90% and 99% confluence on the substrate and ii) most of the immature RPE cells are not fully pigmented;exposing, upon the identifying, the substrate seeded with cells to a controlled temperature reduction rate between about −1° C. per minute to about −30° C. per minute until a first temperature below −20° C. is reached;2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cell-seeded substrate reaches a temperature below that which delineates a latent heat release of the seeded cells.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein a surface of the is substantially parallel to the monolayer of the immature RPE cells seeded on the substrate claim 2 , sufficient to induce nucleation and efficient temperature compensation in response to the latent heat release of the seeded cells.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:maintaining the cell-seeded substrate at the first temperature, the first temperature being between −20° C. to about −100° C. after the controlled temperature reduction rate for a first period of time to obtain uniformity of temperature; andmaintaining the cells at a storage temperature lower than the first temperature for a second period of time within 50° C. of the first temperature, thereby obtaining cryopreserved cells.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:maintaining ...

Poly(phenylene) with High Ion Selectivity for Use in Anion Exchange Membranes

A method for synthesizing a poly(phenylene) with high ion selectivity comprises dissolving an alkyl halide poly(phenylene) in a polar aprotic solvent to form a nonaqueous solution and adding an anhydrous nucleophile to the nonaqueous solution to replace the halide of the alkyl halide poly(phenylene) with a cationic group of the nucleophile. The poly(phenylene) can be used in anion exchange membranes. 1. A method for synthesizing a poly(phenylene) with high ion selectivity , comprisingdissolving an alkyl halide poly(phenylene) in a polar aprotic solvent to form a nonaqueous solution, andadding an anhydrous nucleophile to the nonaqueous solution to replace the halide of the alkyl halide poly(phenylene) with a cationic group of the nucleophile.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising heating the nonaqueous solution to a temperature of less than 200° C.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polar aprotic solvent comprises n-methyl pyrrolidone claim 1 , dimethyl acetamide claim 1 , dimethyl sulfoxide or dimethyl formamide.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the nucleophile comprises an amine.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the amine comprises trimethyl amine claim 4 , triethyl amine claim 4 , or tripropyl amine.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the nucleophile comprises imidazole claim 1 , piperidine claim 1 , or phosphine.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising functionalizing at least one unsubstituted pendant aryl ring of the poly(phenylene) with an alkyl group. This invention was made with Government support under Contract No. DE-NA0003525 awarded by the United States Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration. The Government has certain rights in the invention.The present invention relates to polymer electrolyte membranes and, in particular, to a poly(phenylene) with high ion selectivity that can be used in anion exchange membranes.There is a large interest in clean energy, electrochemical technologies that require a membrane that ...

CONDUCTIVE POLYMER COMPOSITION HAVING HIGH VISCOSITY AND CONDUCTIVITY

The present invention relates to a conductive polymer composition having high viscosity and high conductivity, and more particularly, to a conductive polymer composition having excellent electrical conductivity and stability by adding a thixotropic agent, which is dissociated in an aqueous solution to generate negative charges, to PEDOT. 1. A conductive polymer composition , comprising:(a) an aqueous solution of a polythiophene-based conductive polymer; and(b) a thixotropic agent dissociated in the aqueous solution to generate negative charges.3. The conductive polymer composition according to claim 1 , wherein the thixotropic agent comprises a linear or cross-linked polyacrylic acid.4. The conductive polymer composition according to claim 1 , wherein the thixotropic agent is present in an amount of 0.00001 to 2 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the aqueous solution of the polythiophene-based conductive polymer.5. The conductive polymer composition according to claim 1 , further comprising: a binding agent to increase binding force between chains of the polythiophene-based conductive polymer.6. The conductive polymer composition according to claim 5 , wherein the binding agent comprises hydroxypropylcellulose (HPC).7. The conductive polymer composition according to claim 5 , wherein the binding agent is present in an amount of 0.001 to 10 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the aqueous solution of the polythiophene-based conductive polymer.8. The conductive polymer composition according to claim 1 , further comprising: a crosslinking agent.9. The conductive polymer composition according to claim 8 , wherein the crosslinking agent is selected from linear or cross-linked isocyanate compounds.10. The conductive polymer composition according to claim 8 , wherein the crosslinking agent is present in an amount of 0.00001 to 2 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the aqueous solution of the polythiophene-based conductive polymer.11. The ...

Gold Catalyzed Polymerization Reactions of Unsaturated Substrates

The present invention provides novel methods and processes for polymerizing unsaturated substrates, such as alkyne bearing monomers, with arenes. The polymerizations are catalyzed by gold (Au) catalysts/complexes and/or other cocatalysts. The invention further provides novel structurally complex polymers prepared in high yield via an intermolecular polyhydroarylation mechanism. Such resulting products comprise oligomeric and polymeric materials with novel molecular architectures and microstructures, which subsequently impart unique properties. The invention includes both the synthesis methods and processes and the resulting compounds and compositions of matter. 1. A method of polymerizing an unsaturated substrate with an arene , comprising use of a gold (Au) catalyst for polymerization and synthesis of a polymer via polyhydroaiylation of at least one multifunctional monomer.2. The method of embodiment 1 , wherein the unsaturated substrate is an alkyne bearing monomer.3. The method of embodiment 1 , wherein the polymerization comprises combining at least two monomers and wherein the result is a copolymerization product.4. The method of embodiment 1 , wherein the polymerization comprises synthesis of at least one cross conjugated polymer.5. The method of embodiment 1 , wherein the polymerization further comprises use of a cocatalyst or coactivator selected from the group consisting of gold (Au) , silver (Ag) , copper (Cu) , at least one acid , or a combination thereof.10. The method of embodiment 5 , wherein the synthesized polymer is a compound comprising an oligomer of size n , wherein n is an integer between and including 1 and 10. This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/561,285 filed Sep. 21, 2017. The entirety of the provisional application is incorporated herein by reference.This invention relates to the field of polymer science and, more specifically, to novel methods and processes for polymerizing unsaturated ...