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Compact polymer/metal composite particles, aqueous dispersions thereof, preparation and use in biological applications

US4948739A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 4, 1988
Grant dateAug 14, 1990
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2989
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Compact polymer/metal composite particles, sized or unsized, in which the metal is in the form of crystallites encapsulated in a polymer matrix. The composite particles may be prepared by introducing a metal complex into a swollen polymer in an organic liquid which is a solvent for the metal complex, followed by thermal decomposition of the metal complex and removal of the swelling organic liquid. The composite particles may be used in biological applications.

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