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Polymer nanocomposite comprising a matrix polymer and a layered clay material having a low quartz content

US6737464B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 30, 2000
Grant dateMay 18, 2004
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Expiry dateMay 30, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S977/847
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention is directed to a polymer-clay nanocomposite material comprising a melt-processible matrix polymer and a layered clay material having low quartz content. This invention is also directed to a process for preparing polymer-clay nanocomposites, and articles or products produced from nanocomposite materials.

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