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Organoboronate nanoparticles and methods of using the same

US9012584B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 2014
Grant dateApr 21, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L85/04
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

In various embodiments, the present invention provides an organoboronate nanoparticle. The nanoparticle includes a polymer, which includes a repeating unit that includes at least one organoboronate functional group. Various embodiments provide compositions including the nanoparticles, surface functionalized nanoparticles, nanoparticles including an encapsulant, methods of making the nanoparticles, and methods of using the nanoparticles, such as methods of stimuli-responsive release of encapsulants.

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