A compound of formula (I): ##STR00001## wherein p is at least 1, n is at least 1 and less than or equal to p; Ar is a polycyclic aromatic moiety, R.sup.1 is hydrogen or an optionally substituted hydrocarbyl group and each of R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is independently an optionally substituted hydrocarbyl group, provided that at least one of R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 has at least 6 carbon atoms.

The present invention pertains to a composition comprising: (I) at least one ionic liquid of formula (1-a) or of formula (1-b): [RF-CFR′.sub.F-SO.sub.3].sup.− A.sup.+ (1-a) [(RF-CFR′F—SO.sub.2).sub.2N].sup.− (1-b) wherein: -R.sub.F is a C.sub.1-C.sub.25 fluoroalkyi group, optionally comprising one or more than one catenary ethereal oxygen atoms, -R′.sub.F is —F or a —CF.sub.3 group, and -A+ is an organic cation selected from the group consisting of tetraalkylammonium, pyridinium, imidazolium, piperidinium, pyrrolidinium, amidinium and guanidinium groups, and (II) at least one metal salt of formula (II): MeB, (H) wherein: -Me.sup.m+ is a metal cation deriving from a metal (Me) selected from the group consisting of groups IB, MB, IVB, VB, VIB, MIA, IVA and VIII (8, 9, 10) of the Periodic Table, preferably from the group consisting of groups IVB, VB, VIB and IMA of the Periodic Table, wherein m is the valence of said metal cation, and —B.sup.n− is an inorganic anion, wherein n is the valence of said inorganic anion. The present invention also pertains to the use of said composition in an electrodeposition process and to the metal-coated assembly thereby provided.

The present invention pertains to a composition comprising: (I) at least one ionic liquid of formula (1-a) or of formula (1-b): [RF-CFR′.sub.F-SO.sub.3].sup.− A.sup.+ (1-a) [(RF-CFR′F—SO.sub.2).sub.2N].sup.− (1-b) wherein: -R.sub.F is a C.sub.1-C.sub.25 fluoroalkyi group, optionally comprising one or more than one catenary ethereal oxygen atoms, -R′.sub.F is —F or a —CF.sub.3 group, and -A+ is an organic cation selected from the group consisting of tetraalkylammonium, pyridinium, imidazolium, piperidinium, pyrrolidinium, amidinium and guanidinium groups, and (II) at least one metal salt of formula (II): MeB, (H) wherein: -Me.sup.m+ is a metal cation deriving from a metal (Me) selected from the group consisting of groups IB, MB, IVB, VB, VIB, MIA, IVA and VIII (8, 9, 10) of the Periodic Table, preferably from the group consisting of groups IVB, VB, VIB and IMA of the Periodic Table, wherein m is the valence of said metal cation, and —B.sup.n− is an inorganic anion, wherein n is the valence of said inorganic anion. The present invention also pertains to the use of said composition in an electrodeposition process and to the metal-coated assembly thereby provided.

The present invention aims to provide an electrolyte solution containing a quaternary ammonium salt as an electrolyte salt and is capable of providing an electrochemical device having a high capacitance retention and reducing generation of gas. The electrolyte solution of the present invention contains a solvent, a quaternary ammonium salt, and a nitrogen-containing unsaturated cyclic compound. The unsaturated cyclic compound is a nitrogen-containing unsaturated heterocyclic compound. The unsaturated cyclic compound excludes salts of the unsaturated cyclic compound and ionic liquids obtainable from the unsaturated cyclic compound.

The present invention aims to provide an electrolyte solution containing a quaternary ammonium salt as an electrolyte salt and is capable of providing an electrochemical device having a high capacitance retention and reducing generation of gas. The electrolyte solution of the present invention contains a solvent, a quaternary ammonium salt, and a nitrogen-containing unsaturated cyclic compound. The unsaturated cyclic compound is a nitrogen-containing unsaturated heterocyclic compound. The unsaturated cyclic compound excludes salts of the unsaturated cyclic compound and ionic liquids obtainable from the unsaturated cyclic compound.

Esteramine compositions and their derivatives are disclosed. The esteramines comprise a reaction product of a metathesis-derived C.sub.10-C.sub.17 monounsaturated acid, octadecene-1,18-dioic acid, or their ester derivatives with a tertiary alkanolamine. Derivatives made by quaternizing, sulfonating, alkoxylating, sulfating, and/or sulfitating the esteramines are also disclosed. In one aspect, the ester derivative of the C.sub.10-C.sub.17 monounsaturated acid or octadecene-1,18-dioic acid is a lower alkyl ester. In other aspects, the ester derivative is a modified triglyceride made by self-metathesis of a natural oil or an unsaturated triglyceride made by cross-metathesis of a natural oil with an olefin. The esteramines and derivatives are valuable for a wide variety of end uses, including cleaners, fabric treatment, hair conditioning, personal care (liquid cleansing products, conditioning bars, oral care products), antimicrobial compositions, agricultural uses, and oil field applications.

Esteramine compositions and their derivatives are disclosed. The esteramines comprise a reaction product of a metathesis-derived C.sub.10-C.sub.17 monounsaturated acid, octadecene-1,18-dioic acid, or their ester derivatives with a tertiary alkanolamine. Derivatives made by quaternizing, sulfonating, alkoxylating, sulfating, and/or sulfitating the esteramines are also disclosed. In one aspect, the ester derivative of the C.sub.10-C.sub.17 monounsaturated acid or octadecene-1,18-dioic acid is a lower alkyl ester. In other aspects, the ester derivative is a modified triglyceride made by self-metathesis of a natural oil or an unsaturated triglyceride made by cross-metathesis of a natural oil with an olefin. The esteramines and derivatives are valuable for a wide variety of end uses, including cleaners, fabric treatment, hair conditioning, personal care (liquid cleansing products, conditioning bars, oral care products), antimicrobial compositions, agricultural uses, and oil field applications.

This invention provides a non-aqueous electrolyte magnesium secondary battery comprising a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a separator, and a non-aqueous electrolyte, the non-aqueous electrolyte comprising [N(SO.sub.2CF.sub.3).sub.2].sup.− as an anion, and Mg.sup.2+ and/or an organic onium cation as a cation.

This invention provides a non-aqueous electrolyte magnesium secondary battery comprising a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a separator, and a non-aqueous electrolyte, the non-aqueous electrolyte comprising [N(SO.sub.2CF.sub.3).sub.2].sup.− as an anion, and Mg.sup.2+ and/or an organic onium cation as a cation.

A perovskite compound represented by Formula 1, a thin layer including the perovskite compound, and an optoelectronic device including the perovskite compound:

[A][B.sup.1.sub.nB.sup.2.sub.(1-n)][X].sub.3.  Formula 1

In Formula 1, A may be at least one selected from a monovalent organic cation, monovalent inorganic cation, and combinations thereof; B.sup.1 may be a thulium (II) (Tm.sup.2+) ion; B.sup.2 may be at least one divalent inorganic cation, where B.sup.2 is free of (e.g., does not include) Tm.sup.2+; n may be a real number that satisfies 0<n≦1; and X may be at least one monovalent anion.