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Polyhedral-modified polymer

US8236888B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 27, 2011
Grant dateAug 7, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L51/10
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A macromolecule including a polymer and a polyhedral radical chemically bonded to a terminus of the polymer provides numerous processing and performance advantages. Further functionalization of this macromolecule also is described as being advantageous in certain circumstances. Methods of providing, functionalizing, and utilizing the macromolecule also are provided.

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