Heterogeneous polymerization in carbon dioxide
US5679737A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 6, 1996 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/1369
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The heterogeneous polymerization of water-insoluble polymer in CO.sub.2 is disclosed. The method comprises providing a heterogeneous reaction mixture comprising CO.sub.2, a monomer, and a surfactant, then polymerizing the monomer to form a water-insoluble polymer.
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