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Super elastic epoxy hydrogel

US10208158B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 10, 2007
Grant dateFeb 19, 2019
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G2250/00
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Described is a super elastic epoxy hydrogel that is easy to manufacture and can be engineered for various performance enhancements of the polymer. Also described are methods of enhancing the performance of this hydrogel and other hydrogels. Various polymer hydrogel composites, structures, and their uses are included, such as the actuator element comprising the hydrogel of the invention depicted in FIG. 2.

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