Provided is a polycarbonate of Chemical Formula 1: ##STR00001## wherein in Chemical Formula 1: Ar is C.sub.6-60 arylene unsubstituted or substituted with C.sub.1-10 alkyl; and n and m are each independently an integer from 1 to 50, provided that n+m is 2 or more, and a preparation method thereof.

Provided are a copolycarbonate and a polycarbonate composition comprising the same. The copolycarbonate comprises repeat units of the following Chemical Formula 1 and repeat units of the following Chemical Formula 2: Chemical Formula 1 ##STR00001## Chemical Formula 2 ##STR00002##

A (poly)ol block copolymer of general structure B-A-(B)n, wherein block A is a polycarbonate block or polyester block, n=t−1 and t=the number of reactive end residues on block A, wherein block B is a polyethercarbonate block and wherein >70% of the copolymer chain ends are terminated by primary hydroxyl groups, and a process of producing such copolymers and products incorporating such copolymers.

The present invention relates to a method for preparing polyether carbonate polyols by adding alkylene oxide and carbon dioxide to a H-functional starter substance in the presence of a DMC catalyst or a metal complex catalyst based on the metals cobalt and/or zinc, wherein (γ) alkylene oxide and carbon dioxide are added to a H-functional starter substance in a reactor in the presence of a DMC catalyst or a metal complex catalyst based on the metals cobalt and/or zinc, characterized in that the alkylene oxide contains a proportion of 5 to 50 wt. % ethylene oxide, based on the overall weight of the alkylene oxide used, and the addition of the ethylene oxide is carried out in an atmosphere containing carbon dioxide.

The subject matter of this invention relates to hydrogel compositions and, more particularly, to hydrogel compositions comprising block copolymers (BCPs) capable of self-assembly into nanoparticles for the delivery and controlled release of therapeutic cargos.

The present invention relates to a flame-retardant polycarbonate composition comprising the following components, relative to the total weight of the composition: A) 30-70 wt. % of at least one aromatic polycarbonate, B) 20-60 wt. % of at least one polysiloxane-polycarbonate block condensate, C) 0.5-5 wt. % of at least one cyclic phosphazene, D) 1-5 wt. % of at least one silicone-acrylate rubber based impact modifier, E) 0.3-3 wt % of kaolin, F) 0.1-1 wt. % of at least one anti-dripping agent, and G) 0.1-1 wt. % of at least one UV absorber.

The present invention also relates to a shaped article produced from the composition. The polycarbonate composition according to the present invention has a good combination of low-temperature impact performance, flame-retardancy, hydrolytic stability, anti-UV performance, and heat resistance.

Disclosed herein are compounds in the form of polymers, oligomers and defined molecules having repeating units that all incorporate repeating units formed from an imidazolium group and a biodegradable chain connected to an adjacent repeating unit. The compounds disclosed herein may have antimicrobial activity and so may be used to treat microbial infection and/or to treat surfaces to prevent microbial infections. Also disclosed herein are methods of forming the compounds.

The present disclosure relates to block copolymers comprising, and methods of making thereof, a polycarbonate chain linked to a hydrophilic polymer. Such block copolymers may have the formula B-A-B, where A is a polycarbonate or polyethercarbonate chain and B is a polyether. Provided methods are useful in reducing the amount of waste generated from the synthesis of polycarbonates and provide improved thermal stability and high primary hydroxyl content. Provided block copolymers also have utility as additives in enhanced oil recovery methods, and foam polymer applications.

A poly(carbonate-siloxane) composition comprising: a poly(carbonate-siloxane) copolymer comprising carbonate units and siloxane units, wherein a siloxane content is greater than 25 wt % to less than 70 wt %, based on the total weight of the poly (carbonate-siloxane) copolymer and wherein the weight average molecular weight of the poly (carbonate-siloxane) copolymer is greater than 30,000 g/mol, as measured by gel permeation chromatography using a crosslinked styrene-divinyl benzene column, using polystyrene standards and calibrated for polycarbonate; a homopolycarbonate comprising a bisphenol A homopolycarbonate; a colorant composition comprising an organic colorant, an inorganic pigment, or a combination thereof, wherein the colorant composition optionally comprises titanium dioxide in an amount of 0.8 wt % or less; optionally, a flame retardant; optionally, an anti-drip agent; optionally, an additive composition, wherein an average siloxane domain size is less than 100 nanometers as determined by scanning electron microscopy, nd a molded sample of the poly(carbonate-siloxane) composition is substantially free of pearlescence.

A processfor producing a (poly)ol block copolymer comprising the reaction of a DMC catalyst with a polycarbonate or polyester (poly)ol (co)polymer and ethylene oxide, and optionally one or more other alkylene oxides, to produce a (poly)ol block copolymer wherein > 70% of the copolymer chain ends are terminated by primary hydroxyl groups, and the copolymers and products incorporating such copolymers.