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Polycarbonate copolymers via controlled radical polymerization

US8975346B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 18, 2012
Grant dateMar 10, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F2438/01
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

In one aspect, the invention relates to relates to copolymer compositions comprising domains of polycarbonate and polyacrylate, and to methods of preparing the copolymers, wherein the method comprises reacting a polycarbonate macroinitator with a vinyl monomer by atom transfer radical polymerization. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

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