Lyophilized chromophoric polymer dot compositions are provided. Also disclosed are methods of making and using the lyophilized compositions, methods of dispersing the lyophilized compositions in aqueous solutions and kits supplying the compositions.

The present invention relates to a method for producing a polybenzazole polymer (P) by reacting a reaction mixture (R.sub.G) comprising at least one aromatic dicarboxylic compound of the general formula (I), at least one aromatic diamino compound of the general formula (IIa), (IIb), (IIc) and/or (IId) and also at least one ionic liquid (IL). The present invention also relates to the polybenzazole polymer (P), which is obtainable by the method according to the invention, and also to the use of the polybenzazole polymer (P), for example as fiber material.

The present invention relates to a method for producing a polybenzazole polymer (P) by reacting a reaction mixture (R.sub.G) comprising at least one aromatic dicarboxylic compound of the general formula (I), at least one aromatic diamino compound of the general formula (IIa), (IIb), (IIc) and/or (IId) and also at least one ionic liquid (IL). The present invention also relates to the polybenzazole polymer (P), which is obtainable by the method according to the invention, and also to the use of the polybenzazole polymer (P), for example as fiber material.

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.

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.

A dual curable thiol-ene composition comprising a polythiol, an unsaturated compound, a photoinitiator, an organic hydroperoxide (thermal initiator) and optionally a nitrogen-containing base, such as e.g. an N-heterocyclic compound (together with the organic hydroperoxide a redox initiator system). A cross-linked polymer prepared therefrom. A method of making such a polymer. A cured sealant comprising such a polymer. The sealant is preferably for use in aerospace.

The present specification provides a di-polycyclic compound, and a polymer chain consisting of alternating electron donor compounds and electron acceptor compounds, which include the di-polycyclic compound.

The present specification provides a di-polycyclic compound, and a polymer chain consisting of alternating electron donor compounds and electron acceptor compounds, which include the di-polycyclic compound.

Polymers, monomers, chromophoric polymer dots and related methods are provided. Highly fluorescent chromophoric polymer dots with narrow-band emissions are provided. Methods for synthesizing the chromophoric polymers, preparation methods for forming the chromophoric polymer dots, and biological applications using the unique properties of narrow-band emissions are also provided.

Polymers, monomers, chromophoric polymer dots and related methods are provided. Highly fluorescent chromophoric polymer dots with narrow-band emissions are provided. Methods for synthesizing the chromophoric polymers, preparation methods for forming the chromophoric polymer dots, and biological applications using the unique properties of narrow-band emissions are also provided.