A highly branched polymer comprising repeating units which each have an acid group such as sulfo group, said repeating units being represented by formula [1] or the like, and a dispersant for carbon nanotubes (CNTs) which comprises the highly branched polymer can disperse CNTs in a medium such as an organic solvent to the individual sizes and can yield thin films having improved conductivity. ##STR00001##
In formula [1], any one of A.sup.1 to A.sup.5 is a sulfo group, and the others are each a hydrogen atom.

A highly branched polymer comprising repeating units which each have an acid group such as sulfo group, said repeating units being represented by formula [1] or the like, and a dispersant for carbon nanotubes (CNTs) which comprises the highly branched polymer can disperse CNTs in a medium such as an organic solvent to the individual sizes and can yield thin films having improved conductivity. ##STR00001##
In formula [1], any one of A.sup.1 to A.sup.5 is a sulfo group, and the others are each a hydrogen atom.

Disclosed are compositions and methods of making a liquid fertilizer additive of biodegradable polymeric and/or oligomeric nitrification inhibitors comprised of utilizing a non-aqueous polar, aprotic organo liquid (NAPAOL) as the reaction medium for the reaction of aldehyde(s) with cyano-containing nitrification inhibitors that have one or more aldehyde reactive groups selected from the group consisting of a) primary, b) secondary amines, c) amides, d) thiols, e) hydroxyls and f) phenols.

Disclosed are memory cells that include a mixture of an acrylic polyol, an alkylene urea-glyoxal resin, and an acid catalyst, and memory devices that contain a plurality of memory cells.

Disclosed are memory cells that include a mixture of an acrylic polyol, an alkylene urea-glyoxal resin, and an acid catalyst, and memory devices that contain a plurality of memory cells.

Aspects of the present disclosure relate to Schiff base oligomers and uses thereof. In at least one aspect, an oligomer is represented by Formula (IV) wherein each instance of R.sup.9 is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, and ether. Each instance of R.sup.28 and R.sup.29 of Formula (IV) is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, and aryl. Each instance of R.sup.33 of Formula (IV) is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, and a bond. Each instance of R.sup.41 of Formula (IV) is independently NH or a bond and each instance of R.sup.40 is independently NH or NHNH. Each instance of R.sup.42 of Formula (IV) is independently NH or a bond and each instance of R.sup.43 is independently NH or NHNH.

Aspects of the present disclosure relate to Schiff base oligomers and uses thereof. In at least one aspect, an oligomer is represented by Formula (IV) wherein each instance of R.sup.9 is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, and ether. Each instance of R.sup.28 and R.sup.29 of Formula (IV) is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, and aryl. Each instance of R.sup.33 of Formula (IV) is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, and a bond. Each instance of R.sup.41 of Formula (IV) is independently NH or a bond and each instance of R.sup.40 is independently NH or NHNH. Each instance of R.sup.42 of Formula (IV) is independently NH or a bond and each instance of R.sup.43 is independently NH or NHNH.

Aspects of the present disclosure relate to Schiff base oligomers and uses thereof. In at least one aspect, an oligomer is represented by Formula (I) wherein each instance of R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, R.sup.10, R.sup.11, R.sup.12, R.sup.13, and R.sup.14 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxyl, aryloxyl, ether, and heterocyclyl. Each instance of R.sup.9 of Formula (I) is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, and ether. Each instance of R.sup.28 and R.sup.29 of Formula (I) is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, and aryl. Each instance of R.sup.33 of Formula (I) is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, and a bond. Each instance of R.sup.41 of Formula (I) is independently NH or a bond and each instance of R.sup.40 is independently NH or NHNH.

Aspects of the present disclosure relate to Schiff base oligomers and uses thereof. In at least one aspect, an oligomer is represented by Formula (I) wherein each instance of R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, R.sup.10, R.sup.11, R.sup.12, R.sup.13, and R.sup.14 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxyl, aryloxyl, ether, and heterocyclyl. Each instance of R.sup.9 of Formula (I) is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, and ether. Each instance of R.sup.28 and R.sup.29 of Formula (I) is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, and aryl. Each instance of R.sup.33 of Formula (I) is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, and a bond. Each instance of R.sup.41 of Formula (I) is independently NH or a bond and each instance of R.sup.40 is independently NH or NHNH.

Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to urea-formaldehyde (UF) resin compositions, methods of making, and uses thereof. In an embodiment, a method of forming a UF resin composition is provided. The method includes heating a first mixture comprising formaldehyde and a first amount of urea, introducing a bio-additive with the first mixture to from a second mixture, and heating the second mixture at a selected temperature while maintaining the second mixture at a selected pH. The method further includes introducing a second amount of urea to the second mixture to form a third mixture, and heating the third mixture to form a first product mixture comprising a UF resin composition. In another embodiment, a UF resin composition is provided. The UF resin composition includes a liquid UF resin and a bio-additive. The UF resin composition can optionally include a rheology- and/or strength-enhancing polymer, a methylated melamine-formaldehyde crosslinker, or both.