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Alpha-1,3-glucan graft copolymers

US11098334B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 2018
Grant dateAug 24, 2021
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J2305/02
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Compositions are disclosed herein comprising a graft copolymer that comprises: (i) a backbone comprising dextran that has been modified with about 1%-25% alpha-1,2 branches, and (ii) one or more alpha-1,3-glucan side chains comprising at least about 50% alpha-1,3 glycosidic linkages. Further disclosed are reactions for producing such graft copolymers, as well as their use in derivatives, films and various other applications.

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