Polymer-template complex produced by enzymatic polymerization
US7309582B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S977/898
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to a novel method for enzymatic polymerization which includes (1) obtaining a reaction mixture including a monomer, a template, and an enzyme; and (2) incubating the reaction mixture for a time and under conditions sufficient for the monomer to align along the template and polymerize to form a polymer-template complex. The template can be a micelle, a borate-containing electrolyte, or lignin sulfonate. Such a complex possesses exceptional electrical and optical stability, water solubility, and processibility, and can be used in applications such as light-weight energy storage devices (e.g., rechargeable batteries), electrolytic capacitors, anti-static and anti-corrosive coatings for smart windows, and biological sensors.
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