Polycarbonate block copolymers are provided, which have: (A) a polyester block of chemical formula 1; and (B) a polycarbonate block derived from a dihydric phenol of chemical formula 3 compound and phosgene. The copolymers may be prepared by (1) polymerizing ester oligomers to form a compound of chemical formula 1; and (2) copolymerizing the ester oligomer obtained in (1) with a polycarbonate oligomer prepared from a dihydric phenol compound of chemical formula 3 and phosgene, in the presence of a polymerization catalyst. The block copolymer may have a viscosity average molecular weight (Mv) of 10,000 to 200,000. The thermoplastic copolymer resins have excellent heat resistance, transparency, impact strength, and fluidity, and thus can be usefully applied in various products, including office devices, electric/electronic products, and automotive interior/exterior parts;

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A method for synthesizing cyclic carbonate monomers using carbon dioxide (CO.sub.2) is provided. The method also includes combining reagents to synthesize the cyclic carbonate monomer, the reagents including a substrate that is a 1,X-diol, where X is between 2 and 5, a base that is a tertiary amine, a promoter that is a multidentate, bis-tertiary amine base where nitrogens are separated by 2 to 4 carbon atoms, a solvent, and CO.sub.2.

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 invention generally relates to the formation, chemistry and application of biologically active compositions. More particularly, the present invention relates to certain dyes, specifically porphyrin and chlorin derivatives, in combination with inventive polymers, i.e. light-cleavable polymers, that can be used as photosensitizer compositions for a wide range of light irradiation treatments such as photodynamic therapy of cancer, infections and other diseases. The dye derivatives may either be adsorbed on, or incorporated in, or attached to specific polymers, which as well form part of the invention.

Polycarbonate block copolymers are provided, which have: (A) a polyester block of chemical formula 1; and (B) a polycarbonate block derived from a dihydric phenol of chemical formula 3 compound and phosgene. The copolymers may be prepared by (1) polymerizing ester oligomers to form a compound of chemical formula 1; and (2) copolymerizing the ester oligomer obtained in (1) with a polycarbonate oligomer prepared from a dihydric phenol compound of chemical formula 3 and phosgene, in the presence of a polymerization catalyst. The block copolymer may have a viscosity average molecular weight (Mv) of 10,000 to 200,000. The thermoplastic copolymer resins have excellent heat resistance, transparency, impact strength, and fluidity, and thus can be usefully applied in various products, including office devices, electric/electronic products, and automotive interior/exterior parts; ##STR00001##

A process can be used for the synthesis of compounds containing at least one non-cyclic carbonate group, wherein a compound A) containing at least one five-membered cyclic monothiocarbonate group is reacted with at least one hydroxy group of a compound B) or of compound A) itself.

Di(amido(alkyl)phenol) compounds and upgraded molecular weight polymers made from such compounds have particular utility in coating compositions, especially for use on food and beverage contact substrates that are formed into or will be formed into containers or container components.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide: a novel polymer which has an electro-optical effect; a method for producing such a polymer; and a light control element which uses such a polymer. The present invention relates to a non-crosslinkable polycarbonate which contains a moiety that has electro-optical characteristics. The present invention also relates to a method for producing a polycarbonate, which comprises a step for reacting a bisphenol compound, a diol compound that has electro-optical characteristics, and a phosgene in the presence of an acid binding agent and solvent. The present invention also relates to a light control element which comprises such polycarbonate.

The present invention relates to a thermoplastic copolymer resin having excellent heat resistance and transparency and a process for producing the same. More specifically, the present invention relates to a thermoplastic copolymer resin which is obtained by copolymerizing an ester oligomer having a specific structure with a polycarbonate oligomer, exhibits remarkably excellent heat resistance, and has excellent physical property balance such as transparency, impact strength, fluidity, etc.; a method for producing the same; and a molded article comprising the same.

Techniques regarding star polymers with enhanced antimicrobial functionality are provided. For example, a polymer is provided that can comprise a core that can have a singlet oxygen generator and that can generate a singlet oxygen species upon irradiation with light. The polymer can also comprise a plurality of polycarbonate arms covalently bonded to the core. The plurality of polycarbonate arms can be degradable and can comprise a cation. Further, the plurality of polycarbonate arms can have antimicrobial functionality.