Multifunctional Polymer Nanocomposites Preparation Methodologies
- Technology Benefits
- No additional surfactant/coupling agent required to produce high-quality nanocomposite Monomer stabilization eliminates need for solvent during fabrication Solvent extraction method shortens manufacturing time and enables use of metal nanoparticles while protecting them from oxidation
- Technology Application
- Polymer nanocomposite fabrication Industry areas: aerospace, electronic devices, bio and drug delivery
- Detailed Technology Description
- Researchers at UCLA have identified methods for manufacturing multifunctional polymer nanocomposites containing various fillers including metal and ceramic nanoparticles. The fabrication methods are versatile enough to produce both flexible and robust final products and work with thermoplastic and thermosetting polymer matrix materials. The keys to the method are monomer stabilization and solvent extraction, producing a final process that is efficient and environmentally friendly.
- Supplementary Information
- Patent Number: US8372908B2
Application Number: US2009467196A
Inventor: Guo, Zhanhu | Hahn, H. Thomas
Priority Date: 16 May 2008
Priority Number: US8372908B2
Application Date: 15 May 2009
Publication Date: 12 Feb 2013
IPC Current: C08K000322 | C08F000200
US Class: 524431 | 526088
Assignee Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
Title: Method of fabrication of nanoparticulate composites using monomer stabilization
Usefulness: Method of fabrication of nanoparticulate composites using monomer stabilization
Summary: For fabricating a nanocomposite (claimed) useful in applications (selected from marine systems, magnetoresistive sensors and microwave absorption systems).
Novelty: Fabricating nanocomposite used in e.g. marine system, involves mixing nanoparticles or metal or non-metal nanoparticles with monomer resins followed by blending catalyst and promoter with mixture and curing to form polymerized nanocomposite
- Industry
- Chemical/Material
- Sub Category
- Chemical/Material Application
- Application No.
- 8372908
- Others
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State of Development
The methods have been used to manufacture high-quality nanocomposites and some have been used for device exploration
Background
In current polymer nanocomposite fabrication methods, such as simple physical mixing and particle surface functionalization, a coupling agent/surfactant is required to achieve uniform particle dispersion and provide good bonds between the nanoparticles and the polymer matrix. The chemicals necessary for these functionalization processes can result in high manufacturing costs and complex manufacturing schemes.
Tech ID/UC Case
20420/2008-452-0
Related Cases
2008-452-0
- *Abstract
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Scientists at UCLA have developed several methods for producing high-quality polymer nanocomposites from a range of polymer matrix and filler materials, including metal and ceramic nanoparticles.
- *IP Issue Date
- Feb 12, 2013
- *Principal Investigator
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Name: Zhanhu Guo
Department:
Name: Hong Thomas Hahn
Department:
- Country/Region
- USA
