Atom or group transfer radical polymerization
US6541580B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 6, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08F2438/01
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for ATRP polymerization and coupling of molecules by radical processes is provided, wherein improvements are provided by selection of various ligands, counterions, transition metal compounds and/or zero oxidation state transition metals to give improved control over molecular weight, molecular weight distribution and compositions of the products formed.
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