The present invention is directed to Cashew Nut Shell Liquid derivatives and methods for making and using same. The invention is also directed to Cashew Nut Shell Liquid based monomers and polymers for making antimicrobials, antioxidants, adhesives, coatings, corrosion retardants composites, cosmetics, detergents, soaps, de-icing products, elastomers, food, flavors, inks, lubricants, oil field chemicals, personal care products, polymers, structural polymers, engineered plastics, 3D printable polymers, techno-polymers, rubbers, sealants, solvents, surfactants and varnishes.

The present invention is directed to Cashew Nut Shell Liquid derivatives and methods for making and using same. The invention is also directed to Cashew Nut Shell Liquid based monomers and polymers for making antimicrobials, antioxidants, adhesives, coatings, corrosion retardants composites, cosmetics, detergents, soaps, de-icing products, elastomers, food, flavors, inks, lubricants, oil field chemicals, personal care products, polymers, structural polymers, engineered plastics, 3D printable polymers, techno-polymers, rubbers, sealants, solvents, surfactants and varnishes.

A quaternary ammonium compound of formula (I): wherein R.sup.0, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is each independently an optionally substituted hydrocarbyl group, X is a linking group, R.sup.4 is an optionally substituted alkylene group, R.sup.5 is hydrogen or an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl or aryl group, and n is 0 or a positive integer, provided that n is not 0 when R.sup.5 is hydrogen.

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An electrolyte is provided, which includes organic solvent; and (1) a compound and an ammonium salt thereof, (2) a diacid and an ammonium salt thereof, or (3) a combination thereof. The compound has a chemical structure of ##STR00001##
wherein R.sup.1 is C.sub.1-8 alkyl group, C.sub.1-8 alkenyl group, C.sub.1-8 alkynyl group, or aromatic group; and R.sup.2 is —(C.sub.nH.sub.2n)—OH, and n is an integer from 2 to 8. The diacid has a chemical structure of ##STR00002##
wherein R.sup.3 is C.sub.1-8 alkyl group, C.sub.1-8 alkenyl group, C.sub.1-8 alkynyl group, or aromatic group.

An electrolyte is provided, which includes organic solvent; and (1) a compound and an ammonium salt thereof, (2) a diacid and an ammonium salt thereof, or (3) a combination thereof. The compound has a chemical structure of ##STR00001##
wherein R.sup.1 is C.sub.1-8 alkyl group, C.sub.1-8 alkenyl group, C.sub.1-8 alkynyl group, or aromatic group; and R.sup.2 is —(C.sub.nH.sub.2n)—OH, and n is an integer from 2 to 8. The diacid has a chemical structure of ##STR00002##
wherein R.sup.3 is C.sub.1-8 alkyl group, C.sub.1-8 alkenyl group, C.sub.1-8 alkynyl group, or aromatic group.

Described herein are compositions composed of frustrated Lewis pairs impregnated in porous materials such as, for example, metal-organic frameworks, and their uses thereof. These compositions may allow new applications of frustrated Lewis pairs in catalysis by sequestering and protecting the frustrated Lewis pair within the nanospace of the porous material. Also provided are methods of hydrogenating an organic compound having at least one unsaturated functional group comprising using the compositions described herein.

Described herein are compositions composed of frustrated Lewis pairs impregnated in porous materials such as, for example, metal-organic frameworks, and their uses thereof. These compositions may allow new applications of frustrated Lewis pairs in catalysis by sequestering and protecting the frustrated Lewis pair within the nanospace of the porous material. Also provided are methods of hydrogenating an organic compound having at least one unsaturated functional group comprising using the compositions described herein.

Provided are a solid electrolyte composition containing an inorganic solid electrolyte having a conductivity of an ion of a metal belonging to Group I or II of the periodic table and a binder having a specific constituent component, a solid electrolyte-containing sheet in which the same solid electrolyte composition is used and a manufacturing method therefor, an all-solid state secondary battery and a manufacturing method therefor, a polymer having a specific constituent component, a non-aqueous solvent dispersion thereof, and a diol compound.

A compound, represented by Formula (1): where X represents an isopropyl group or a t-butyl group, and R represents a linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms; provided that one where X is an isopropyl group, and R is a t-butyl group is excluded. ##STR00001##

A compound, represented by Formula (1): where X represents an isopropyl group or a t-butyl group, and R represents a linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms; provided that one where X is an isopropyl group, and R is a t-butyl group is excluded. ##STR00001##