Abstract:
A nano-particle composition including a poly (alkenylbenzene) core and a poly (conjugated diene) or a poly(alkylene) surface layer is provided. The nano-particles have a mean average diameter less than about 100nm. The nano-particles can be modified via, for example, hydrogenation or functionalization. The nano-particles can advantageously be incorporated into rubbers, elastomers, and thermoplastics.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a novel nanocomposite dielectric comprising a polymer matrix and a plurality of carbon nanotubes dispersed therein. A method for increasing a dielectric constant of a polymer matrix, as well as a laminate and mobile antenna comprising the novel dielectric are also disclosed.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses a product obtainable by reacting a nano-scaled filler with a compound of the formula (I): AD-L-RG, wherein AD is an additive selected from the group of radical scavengers, hydroperoxide decomposers, UV-absorbers, light stabilizers, flame retardants or photoinitiators, L is a spacer, RG is a reactive group, and the nano-scaled filler can be of unmodified or organophilically modified character. These products are for example useful as stabilizers and/or compatibilizers in organic materials, or as photoinitiators in pre-polymeric or pre-crosslinking formulations.
Abstract:
A polymer composite comprising a polymer matrix having, dispersed therein, a nano clay in combination with a crosslinking promotor. In method form, the invention relates to a process for enhancing the mechanical properties of a polymer composite, comprising supplying a polymer matrix, combining the matrix with a nano clay and a crosslinking promotor and crosslinking.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed, in part, to improved nanocomposite compositions and processes for preparing same. In one embodiment, there is provided a comprises: providing at least one first ethylenically unsaturated monomer; providing an aqueous clay dispersion comprising an at least partially exfoliated aqueous clay having a first exchangeable cation and, optionally, at least one second ethylenically unsaturated monomer: adding a second cation to said aqueous clay dispersion, wherein at least a portion of the second cation exchanges with at least a portion of the first cation to form a modified aqueous clay dispersion; combining the first ethylenically unsaturated monomer and the modified aqueous clay dispersion; and polymerizing at least a portion of the first or second monomer to form the aqueous nanocomposite dispersion wherein at leat one of the first or the second monomers comprises a polar monomer.
Abstract:
An optical nanocomposite material has a nanoparticulate filler dispersed in a host plastic material. According to the method of making the nanocomposite material, a predetermined temperature sensitive optical vector, such as refractive index, of the plastic host material and nanoparticulate filler are directionally opposed resulting in a nanocomposite material having significantly improved stability of the refractive index with respect to temperature.
Abstract:
An optical nanocomposite material has a nanoparticulate filler dispersed in a host plastic material. According to the method of making the nanocomposite material, a predetermined temperature sensitive optical vector, such as refractive index, of the plastic host material and nanoparticulate filler are directionally opposed resulting in a nanocomposite material having significantly improved stability of the refractive index with respect to temperature.
Abstract:
A polymer composite comprising a polymer matrix having, dispersed therein, a nano clay in combination with a crosslinking promotor. In method form, the invention relates to a process for enhancing the mechanical properties of a polymer composite, comprising supplying a polymer matrix, combining the matrix with a nano clay and a crosslinking promotor and crosslinking.
Abstract:
Disclosed is an intercalant compound having formula (I): wherein R1 is H or a C¿1?-C4 alkyl, n is 2-17, and R?2¿ is a radical selected from the group consisting of X, COOR3, CN, NR¿2?, and NR2.HX, wherein R?3¿ is R, NR¿2?, NR2.HX or a monovalent metal cation, the R groups, the same or different from each other, being H or a linear or branched C1-C4 alkyl; and X being F, C1, Br or I. Further disclosed are clay materials intercalated with at least one compound of formula (I) and nanocomposites comprising an alpha-olefin polymer material and, dispersed in the matrix of the olefin polymer material, a clay material intercalated with at least one intercalant compound of formula (I).
Abstract:
The invention provides for a material comprising (a) a hardenable resin; and (b) fillers comprising (i) clusters of nano-sized particles, the clusters comprising non-heavy metal oxide particles and heavy metal oxides and being not fully densified; and (ii) non-agglomerated, non-heavy metal oxide nano-sized particle or non-agglomerated, heavy metal oxide nano-sized particle. The material is suitable for use as dental materials.