An aspect of the present disclosure is a composition that includes ##STR00001##
where R.sup.1 includes at least one of a saturated hydrocarbon and/or an unsaturated hydrocarbon, R.sup.3 includes at least one of a saturated hydrocarbon and/or an unsaturated hydrocarbon, A includes at least one of a saturated hydrocarbon or an unsaturated hydrocarbon, 1≤x≤1000, and 1≤y≤1000.

An aspect of the present disclosure is a composition that includes ##STR00001##
where R.sup.1 includes at least one of a saturated hydrocarbon and/or an unsaturated hydrocarbon, R.sup.3 includes at least one of a saturated hydrocarbon and/or an unsaturated hydrocarbon, A includes at least one of a saturated hydrocarbon or an unsaturated hydrocarbon, 1≤x≤1000, and 1≤y≤1000.

An aspect of the present disclosure is a composition that includes ##STR00001##
where R.sup.1 includes at least one of a saturated hydrocarbon and/or an unsaturated hydrocarbon, R.sup.3 includes at least one of a saturated hydrocarbon and/or an unsaturated hydrocarbon, A includes at least one of a saturated hydrocarbon or an unsaturated hydrocarbon, 1≤x≤1000, and 1≤y≤1000.

An end and monomer functionalized poly(propylene fumarate) polymer and methods for preparing this polymer, comprising isomerized residue of a maleic anhydride monomer and a functionalized propylene oxide monomer according to the formula: ##STR00001## where n is an integer from more than 1 to 100; R is the residue of an initiating alcohol having a propargyl, norbornene, ketone or benzyl functional group; and R′ is a second functional group selected from the group consisting of propargyl groups, 2-nitrophenyl groups, and combinations thereof are disclosed. The end and monomer functional groups allow for post-polymerization modification with bioactive materials using “click” chemistries and use of the polymer for a variety of applications in medical fields, including, for example, 3-D printed polymer scaffold.

An end and monomer functionalized poly(propylene fumarate) polymer and methods for preparing this polymer, comprising isomerized residue of a maleic anhydride monomer and a functionalized propylene oxide monomer according to the formula: ##STR00001## where n is an integer from more than 1 to 100; R is the residue of an initiating alcohol having a propargyl, norbornene, ketone or benzyl functional group; and R′ is a second functional group selected from the group consisting of propargyl groups, 2-nitrophenyl groups, and combinations thereof are disclosed. The end and monomer functional groups allow for post-polymerization modification with bioactive materials using “click” chemistries and use of the polymer for a variety of applications in medical fields, including, for example, 3-D printed polymer scaffold.

Uncured aqueous composition comprising a blend of (a) a sulfonated polyester, (b) at least one of a self-crosslinking acrylic or a self-crosslinking polyurethane binder, and (c) melamine-formaldehyde crosslinker, wherein the uncured aqueous composition has a free-formaldehyde content not greater than 0.04 part per million formaldehyde as determined by the Formaldehyde Test, and cured composition thereof. Compositions described herein are useful, for example, for making primed film for release liners applications.

Uncured aqueous composition comprising a blend of (a) a sulfonated polyester, (b) at least one of a self-crosslinking acrylic or a self-crosslinking polyurethane binder, and (c) melamine-formaldehyde crosslinker, wherein the uncured aqueous composition has a free-formaldehyde content not greater than 0.04 part per million formaldehyde as determined by the Formaldehyde Test, and cured composition thereof. Compositions described herein are useful, for example, for making primed film for release liners applications.

The invention relates to an unsaturated polyester resin composition comprising: —a (meth)acrylate compound; and, —a polyester formed from at least: —reagent a) comprising itaconic acid and/or itaconic anhydride; —reagent b) comprising maleic acid, maleic anhydride, and/or fumaric acid; —reagent c) comprising dicyclopentadiene (DCPD); and, —reagent d) comprising at least one di- or poly-functional alcohol, preferably at least one diol; wherein the combined weight of reagent a) (i.e. the combined weight of itaconic acid and/or itaconic anhydride) is at least 10 wt. %, preferably at least 20 wt. %, of the total weight of di-acids and anhydrides used in the unsaturated polyester resin composition. The invention further relates to use of said unsaturated polyester resin for structural parts and for gel-coats. The invention also provides methods for preparing said unsaturated polyester resin composition.

The invention relates to an unsaturated polyester resin composition comprising: —a (meth)acrylate compound; and, —a polyester formed from at least: —reagent a) comprising itaconic acid and/or itaconic anhydride; —reagent b) comprising maleic acid, maleic anhydride, and/or fumaric acid; —reagent c) comprising dicyclopentadiene (DCPD); and, —reagent d) comprising at least one di- or poly-functional alcohol, preferably at least one diol; wherein the combined weight of reagent a) (i.e. the combined weight of itaconic acid and/or itaconic anhydride) is at least 10 wt. %, preferably at least 20 wt. %, of the total weight of di-acids and anhydrides used in the unsaturated polyester resin composition. The invention further relates to use of said unsaturated polyester resin for structural parts and for gel-coats. The invention also provides methods for preparing said unsaturated polyester resin composition.

A thermosetting powder coating composition C (PCC C) includes a physical mixture of a thermosetting powder coating composition A (PCC A) with a separate, distinct thermosetting powder coating composition B (PCC B). Also provided are processes for making the thermosetting powder coating composition C and for coating an article with the thermosetting powder coating composition C. A cured thermosetting powder coating composition C (c-PCC C) is also provided so as to obtain articles having coated and cured thereon the thermosetting powder coating composition C. Heat-curing can occur at low temperatures. The cured c-PCC C is a powder coating having at least one desirable property such as excellent resistance to swelling, good smoothness, good chemical resistance, low gloss, and/or low yellowness.