Solubilizing cross-linked polymers with photolyase
US6946284B2 · kind B2 · utility
0Cited by
3References
20Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N13/00
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to methods of solubilizing and recycling polymers using irradiation, wherein the polymers comprise photoreactive moieties. These polymers have many applications including use in disposable consumer products such as beverage bottles, eating utensils and diapers.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.