In this study the coordination of ligands with several coordination sites, 2-aminoazoles (2- amino-4-methylthiazole), 2-aminobenzothiazole, 2-aminobenzoimidazole and 2- aminothiazoline and a biguanidine (N-(2-methylphe ...

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The use of co-sonication (ad-miniemulsion) polymerisation for the preparation of highly filled polymer/clay hybrid latexes is described. Laponite (Lap) content levels in the range of 10–50 wt% were ...

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Resorcinarenes are tetramers, belonging to a class of [1]4metacyclophanes, easily formed by the acid- or base-catalysed condensation of resorcinol and aldehydes. Properties include, amongst others; bowl-like ...

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Polymethacrylates are well known adhesives and can carry specific functionality, but have the disadvantage that their flexible backbones impart limited thermal stability and mechanical strength. ...

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ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The properties of polymer nanocomposites depend greatly on the chemistry of the polymer matrices, the nature of the nanofillers, and the way in which they are prepared. Understanding the synthesis–str ...

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The number of coordination complexes utilizing bis-pyridyl diamide ligands has increased significantly over the past decade. This is attributed to the relatively easy synthetic procedure of the ligands ...

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ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The use of various ‘smart materials’ (briefly meaning materials that respond to a change in their environment) is currently of interest to both academics and industry. The primary aim of the current ...

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