The invention relates to a thickened preparation comprising a polymer which can be obtained by radical emulsion polymerization of at least one acidic vinyl monomer or salt thereof, at least one non-ionic vinyl monomer, in particular preferably a hydrophobic non-ionic vinyl monomer, at least one monomer containing an unsaturated terminal group and a polyoxyalkyene portion, at least one crosslinking monomer, optionally a protective colloid, and is characterized in that the polymerization is controlled such that the gelling effect occurs at least at times, which is achieved by the monomer addition (dosing time) taking place for 40 minutes, particularly preferably for 30 minutes.

Methods, compositions, reagents, and systems that allow for the preparation and utilization of sulfonamide salt polymer electrolytes are disclosed herein. Methods and reagents to prepare sulfonamide salt monomers are also disclosed herein. The sulfonamide salt polymer electrolytes can be used as components in energy storage devices, conductive materials, electrochemical cells, gels, adhesives, and drug delivery vehicles.

The invention relates to a polymer which can be obtained by radical emulsion polymerization of at least one acidic vinyl monomer or salt thereof, at least one non-ionic vinyl monomer, in particular preferably a hydrophobic non-ionic vinyl monomer, at least one monomer containing an unsaturated terminal group and a polyoxyalkyene portion, at least one crosslinking monomer, optionally a protective colloid, and is characterized in that the polymerization is controlled such that the gelling effect occurs at least at times, which is achieved by the monomer addition (dosing time) taking place for 40 minutes, particularly preferably for 30 minutes.

The invention relates to a polymer which can be obtained by radical emulsion polymerization of at least one acidic vinyl monomer or salt thereof, at least one non-ionic vinyl monomer, in particular preferably a hydrophobic non-ionic vinyl monomer, at least one monomer containing an unsaturated terminal group and a polyoxyalkyene portion, at least one crosslinking monomer, optionally a protective colloid, and is characterized in that the polymerization is controlled such that the gelling effect occurs at least at times, which is achieved by the monomer addition (dosing time) taking place for 40 minutes, particularly preferably for 30 minutes.

A polymer compound for a conductive polymer including one or more repeating units a shown by the following general formula (1), and having a weight-average molecular weight in the range of 1,000 to 500,000, ##STR00001##
wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R.sup.2 represents any of a single bond, an ester group, and a linear, branched, or cyclic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms and optionally containing either or both of an ether group and an ester group; R.sup.3 represents a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms with one or more hydrogen atoms in R.sup.3 being substituted by a fluorine atom(s); Z represents any of a single bond, a phenylene group, a naphthylene group, an ether group, and an ester group; and a is a number satisfying 0<a1.0.

A polymer compound for a conductive polymer including one or more repeating units a shown by the following general formula (1), and having a weight-average molecular weight in the range of 1,000 to 500,000, ##STR00001##
wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R.sup.2 represents any of a single bond, an ester group, and a linear, branched, or cyclic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms and optionally containing either or both of an ether group and an ester group; R.sup.3 represents a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms with one or more hydrogen atoms in R.sup.3 being substituted by a fluorine atom(s); Z represents any of a single bond, a phenylene group, a naphthylene group, an ether group, and an ester group; and a is a number satisfying 0<a1.0.

The present invention provides a polymer compound for a conductive polymer, containing one or more repeating units (a) represented by the following general formula (1), the polymer compound for a conductive polymer being synthesized by ion-exchange of a lithium salt, a sodium salt, a potassium salt, or a nitrogen compound salt of a sulfonic acid residue, and having a weight average molecular weight in the range of 1,000 to 500,000. ##STR00001## There can be provided a polymer compound for a conductive polymer having a specific superacidic sulfo group which is soluble in an organic solvent, and suitably used for a fuel cell or a dopant for a conductive material.

The present invention provides a polymer compound for a conductive polymer comprising one or more repeating units a shown by the formula (1), and having a weight-average molecular weight in the range of 1,000 to 500,000. There can be provided a polymer compound for a conductive polymer having a specific superacidic sulfo group which is soluble in an organic solvent, and suitably used for a fuel cell or a dopant for a conductive material.

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wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R.sup.2 represents any of a single bond, an ester group, and a linear, branched, or cyclic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, the hydrocarbon group optionally containing an ether group, an ester group, or both; Z represents any of a single bond, a phenylene group, a naphthylene group, an ether group, and an ester group; and a is a number satisfying 0<a1.0.

A polymer compound for a conductive polymer including one or more repeating units a shown by the following general formula (1), and having a weight-average molecular weight in the range of 1,000 to 500,000,

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wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R.sup.2 represents any of a single bond, an ester group, and a linear, branched, or cyclic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms and optionally containing either or both of an ether group and an ester group; R.sup.3 represents a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms with one or more hydrogen atoms in R.sup.3 being substituted by a fluorine atom(s); Z represents any of a single bond, a phenylene group, a naphthylene group, an ether group, and an ester group; and a is a number satisfying 0<a1.0.

According to one embodiment, a composition including a compound is provided. The compound includes a linking group containing 2 to 18 carbon atoms, a polymerizable functional group bonded to the linking group, a first reactive group bonded to the linking group, and a second reactive group bonded to the linking group. The polymerizable functional group includes at least one of a (meth)acryloyl group or a vinyl group. The first reactive group includes at least one selected from the group consisting of a thiol group, a disulfide group, and a thiocyanate group. The second reactive group includes at least one selected from the group consisting of an alkoxysilane group, a chlorosilane group, and a hydroxyl group.