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Rare earth aggregate formulation using di-block copolmers

US7468413B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 2005
Grant dateDec 23, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 7, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L53/00
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is directed to controlling aggregation of rare earth particles using block copolymers and rare earth base particles. More particularly, invention is also directed to forming stable complexes of rare earth aggregates by complexing rare earth base particles with oppositely charged-neutral di-block copolymers. Even more particularly, invention is also directed to forming stable complexes of rare earth nanoparticles by complexing rare earth ultrafine particles with oppositely charged-neutral di-block copolymers.

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