Control over controlled radical polymerization processes
US9546225B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/584
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A procedure for improved temperature control in controlled radical polymerization processes is disclosed. The procedure is directed at controlling the concentration of the persistent radical in ATRP and NMP polymerizations procedures and the concentration of radicals in a RAFT polymerization process by feeding a reducing agent or radical precursor continuously or intermittently to the reaction medium through one of more ports.
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