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Water-based process for the preparation of polymer-clay nanocomposites

US7625985B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 2006
Grant dateDec 1, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L53/02
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to an aqueous based process for the preparation of intercalated and/or exfoliated natural or synthetic clays using block copolymers in latex form containing at least one non-polar block and one or more cationic blocks, wherein the block copolymers are prepared by an emulsion controlled free radical polymerization method.

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