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Thermally degradable polymeric fibers

US9951221B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 27, 2015
Grant dateApr 24, 2018
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2958
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A thermally degradable polymeric fiber comprising a polymeric fiber matrix including a poly(hydroxyalkanoate) and a metal in the form of a compound selected from the group consisting of an alkaline earth metal oxide, a tin salt of a mono- or di-carboxylic acid, and scandium triflate (Sc(0Tf)3), where the concentration of the metal in the fiber matrix is at least 0.1 wt %.

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