NCC-based supramolecular materials for thermoplastic and thermoset polymer composites
US9751969B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08L2207/062
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC)-based supramolecular materials, a method for their preparation and their use in thermoplastic and thermoset polymer composites are disclosed. Supramolecular materials of NCC and one or two polymers are synthesized by in situ surface graft copohmerization in a multitude of solvent systems, including water. The nano-scale size supramolecular materials are engineered to have a unique combination of lower polarity and high hydrophobicity and function as copohmers for demanding pohmeric systems such as, but not limited to, polyolefins and polyesters. Nanocomposite materials of enhanced functionality and mechanical properties are produced by compounding the NCC-based supramolecular materials with polymer matrices. The supramolecular materials are used in composite development for packaging materials, structural composites for automotive and construction, as sandwiched foam composites or, combined with biocompatible polymers, in medical applications.
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