Abstract:
Targets for high energy beams, such as laser beams, produced in laser fusion apparatus are described. The targets are porous spheres of deuterated hydrocarbon material, particularly deuterated polyethylene. The spheres are small and have diameters in the range of 50 to 300 microns. Higher neutron yields are obtained from these targets than from solid targets of similar materials, (viz, spherical targets of much higher density). Methods of fabricating the targets by forming them into solid spheres, cross linking their molecules and causing them to swell such that the resultant targets have a microscopically small sponge-like structure, are also described.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a separator that is formed of a porous film that has a hydrophobic region containing a polyolefin, and a hydrophilic region containing a hydrophilic polymer dispersed in the hydrophobic region, wherein the content of the hydrophilic region in the porous film is 0.1 to 7.5 wt %, and a method of manufacturing the same.
Abstract:
Provided is a separator for an electrochemical device. The separator includes a separator substrate made of a porous polymer material, wherein the separator substrate has a small thickness, excellent resistance characteristics and ion conductivity, and high mechanical strength. When the separator is applied to a battery, it is possible to improve the output characteristics of the battery.
Abstract:
A process for the efficient transfer of molecules between phases employing mesoporous poly (aryl ether ketone) hollow fiber membranes is provided. The method addresses the controlled transfer of reactants into and removal of reaction products from a reaction media and the removal and separation of target molecules from process streams by membrane-assisted liquid-liquid extraction. A number of possible modes of liquid-liquid extraction are possible according to the invention by utilizing porous poly (aryl ether ketone) hollow fiber membranes of Janus-like structure that exhibit a combination of hydrophilic and hydrophobic surface characteristics. The method of the present invention can address the continuous manufacture of chemicals in membrane reactors and is useful for a broad range of separation applications, including separation and recovery of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the synthesis of porous polymer scaffold from polyethyleneglycol-polyurethane having castor oil linkages under controlled conditions and their use as stem cell delivery vehicles thereby accelerating the tissue regeneration process. The present invention further studies the biodegradability, stability and biocompatibility of porous polymer scaffolds in varios cell lines and primary bone marrow stem cells. Particularly the present invention further relates to the physio-chemical characterization of the porous polymer scaffolds.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for preparing a polyurethane synthetic leather having uniform fine pores therein, by coagulating a polyurethane mixture solution prepared by mixing an additive containing sucrose with a polyurethane resin composition, and then removing the additive in the coagulated polyurethane mixture solution. The present invention can not only form a smooth surface after a sanding process but also improve an air permeability and softness due to fine pores formed in the polyurethane synthetic leather.In addition, the size and density of the fine pores can be optionally adjusted by adjusting the content of the additive, and the present invention can provide various types of synthetic leathers depending on the product use.
Abstract:
A process for producing a microporous polymeric object to improve the degree of freedom for its various properties, compared to conventional processes, includes: mixing a block copolymer made of three or more kinds of segments with a polymer, wherein one or more of the segments are made of monomer units having a first functional group forming ionic and/or hydrogen bond, the segments constitute a co-continuous structure having mutually-independent and continuous regions due to a phase separation based on incompatibility between the segments, and the polymer has, at other than polymer chain terminals, a second functional group forming such bond with the first functional group, thereby allowing the segments to associate with the polymer at many points; forming a co-continuous structure including a region composed of the polymer and the segments due to the phase separation; and removing the polymer from the region by weakening the bond between the functional groups.
Abstract:
A process for producing a microporous polymeric object to improve the degree of freedom for its various properties, compared to conventional processes, includes: mixing a block copolymer made of three or more kinds of segments with a polymer, wherein one or more of the segments are made of monomer units having a first functional group forming ionic and/or hydrogen bond, the segments constitute a co-continuous structure having mutually-independent and continuous regions due to a phase separation based on incompatibility between the segments, and the polymer has, at other than polymer chain terminals, a second functional group forming such bond with the first functional group, thereby allowing the segments to associate with the polymer at many points; forming a co-continuous structure including a region composed of the polymer and the segments due to the phase separation; and removing the polymer from the region by weakening the bond between the functional groups.
Abstract:
The preparation and use of novel porous poly(aryl ether) articles is disclosed. The porous articles are prepared from blends of poly(aryl ether) polymers with polyimides by selectively decomposing the polyimide phase. The preferred reagents used to decompose the polyimide phase include monoethanolamine and tetramethylammonium hydroxide. The porous articles can be configured as a single layer or as a multilayer article. The porous articles of the present invention are unique that at least one of the layers exhibits a narrow pore size distribution. The articles of the present invention can be used as a porous media for a broad range of applications, including porous membranes for fluid separations, such as microfiltration, ultrafiltration, and gas separation, as a battery separators, and as a sorption media.
Abstract:
Functionalized porous poly(aryl ether ketone) articles are prepared by reacting ketone groups in the backbone of poly(aryl ether ketone) polymer with a primary amine reagent. Preferred functional primary amines are primary aliphatic amines or substituted hydrazines containing one or more target functional groups including polar groups, such as hydroxyl groups, ˜OH, amino groups, ˜NH2, ˜NHR, ˜NRR′, and ethylene oxide groups, ˜OCH2CH2—, negatively or positively charged ionic groups, such as ˜SO3−, ˜COO−, and ˜NH4+groups, hydrophobic groups such as siloxane or perfluorcarbone groups, and non-polar groups, such as linear or branched hydrocarbon groups. The functionalized porous poly(aryl ether ketone) article can be prepared by reacting primary amine with a pre-formed, shaped porous poly(aryl ether ketone) article or by functionalizing the surface of a non-porous precursor article that is subsequently converted into a porous article.