Title: Nano-structured polymer composites and process for preparing same

Abstract

A process for preparing a polymer composite that includes reacting (a) a multi-functional monomer and (b) a block copolymer comprising (i) a first block and (ii) a second block that includes a functional group capable of reacting with the multi-functional monomer, to form a crosslinked, nano-structured, bi-continuous composite. The composite includes a continuous matrix phase and a second continuous phase comprising the first block of the block copolymer.

Inventors:

Hillmyer, Marc; Chen, Liang

Issue Date:

Tue Apr 16 00:00:00 EDT 2013

Research Org.:

University of Minnesota (Saint Paul, MN)

Sponsoring Org.:

USDOE

OSTI Identifier:

1083633

Patent Number(s):

8420704

Application Number:

12/669,857

Assignee:

Regents of the University of Minnesota (Saint Paul, MN)

Patent Classifications (CPCs):

B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B01 - PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL B01D - SEPARATION

C - CHEMISTRY C08 - ORGANIC MACROMOLECULAR COMPOUNDS C08F - MACROMOLECULAR COMPOUNDS OBTAINED BY REACTIONS ONLY INVOLVING CARBON-TO-CARBON UNSATURATED BONDS

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B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B01 - PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL B01D - SEPARATION

B01D2323/30 - Cross-linking
B01D2325/02 - Details relating to pores or pososity of the membranes
B01D67/0006 - {by chemical reactions
B01D69/02 - characterised by their properties
B01D69/141 - {Heterogeneous membranes, e.g. containing dispersed material
B01D71/28 - Polymers of vinyl aromatic compounds
B01D71/48 - Polyesters
B01D71/80 - Block polymers
B01D71/82 - characterised by the presence of specified groups, e.g. introduced by chemical after-treatment

C - CHEMISTRY C08 - ORGANIC MACROMOLECULAR COMPOUNDS C08F - MACROMOLECULAR COMPOUNDS OBTAINED BY REACTIONS ONLY INVOLVING CARBON-TO-CARBON UNSATURATED BONDS

C08F287/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to block polymers
C08F293/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerisation on to a macromolecule having groups capable of inducing the formation of new polymer chains bound exclusively at one or both ends of the starting macromolecule
C08F293/005 - {using free radical "living" or "controlled" polymerisation, e.g. using a complexing agent}
C08F295/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerisation using successively different catalyst types without deactivating the intermediate polymer
C08F297/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by successively polymerising different monomer systems using a catalyst of the ionic or coordination type without deactivating the intermediate polymer
C08F297/02 - using a catalyst of the anionic type

C - CHEMISTRY C08 - ORGANIC MACROMOLECULAR COMPOUNDS C08J - WORKING-UP

C08J2201/024 - Preparation or use of a blowing agent concentrate, i.e. masterbatch in a foamable composition
C08J2201/046 - Elimination of a polymeric phase
C08J2325/16 - Homopolymers or copolymers of alkyl-substituted styrenes
C08J2333/00 - Characterised by the use of homopolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and only one being terminated by only one carboxyl radical, or of salts, anhydrides, esters, amides, imides, or nitriles thereof
C08J2353/00 - Characterised by the use of homopolymers or copolymers, obtained by polymerisation reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds, not provided for in groups C08J2323/00 - C08J2353/00
C08J5/2243 - {obtained by introduction of active groups capable of ion-exchange into compounds of the type C08J5/2231}
C08J9/26 - by elimination of a solid phase from a macromolecular composition or article, e.g. leaching out

C - CHEMISTRY C08 - ORGANIC MACROMOLECULAR COMPOUNDS C08L - COMPOSITIONS OF MACROMOLECULAR COMPOUNDS

C08L2666/02 - Organic macromolecular compounds, natural resins, waxes or and bituminous materials
C08L51/006 - {grafted on to block copolymers containing at least one sequence of polymer obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds}
C08L53/005 - {Modified block copolymers}

H - ELECTRICITY H01 - BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS H01M - PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY

H01M2300/0082 - Organic polymers
H01M8/1023 - having only carbon, e.g. polyarylenes, polystyrenes or polybutadiene-styrenes
H01M8/1044 - Mixtures of polymers, of which at least one is ionically conductive
H01M8/1067 - characterised by their physical properties, e.g. porosity, ionic conductivity or thickness
H01M8/1079 - {Inducing porosity into non porous precursors membranes, e.g. leaching, pore stretching}
H01M8/1086 - After-treatment of the membrane other than by polymerisation

Y - NEW / CROSS SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES Y02 - TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE Y02E - REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION

Y02E60/50 - Fuel cells

Y - NEW / CROSS SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES Y02 - TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE Y02P - CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES IN THE PRODUCTION OR PROCESSING OF GOODS

Y02P70/50 - Manufacturing or production processes characterised by the final manufactured product

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DOE Contract Number:  

FG02-05ER46261

Resource Type:

Patent

Country of Publication:

United States

Language:

English

Subject:

36 MATERIALS SCIENCE