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Compatibilizer for immiscible polymer blends

US6339121B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 2000
Grant dateJan 15, 2002
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J2300/00
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is polymer blend, which includes at least two immiscible polymers, and a compatibilizer used to produce a substantially homogeneous blend. The compatibilizer is a functionalized nanocomposite which prevents segregation of the polymer components in the polymer blend. The nanocomposites are formed by combining an organoclay and an intercalation agent. The intercalation agent is a reaction product of a polyamine functionalized with an alkyl halide in a polar solvent. The compatibilized blends are used in thin films, which are especially useful in microlithographic applications and as lubricants in low tolerance magnetic disks.

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