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Regioselectively substituted cellulose esters produced in a halogenated ionic liquid process and products produced therefrom

US8354525B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 12, 2009
Grant dateJan 15, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/133634
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to novel compositions comprising regioselectively substituted cellulose esters. One aspect of the invention relates to processes for preparing regioselectively substituted cellulose esters from cellulose dissolved in ionic liquids. Another aspect of the invention relates to the utility of regioselectively substituted cellulose esters in applications such as protective and compensation films for liquid crystalline displays.

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