Abstract:
The present invention includes vinyl ether functional oligomers and methods for their preparation, the method including alternating free radical copolymerization of a dialkyl maleate or dialkyl fumerate monomer with a multifunctional vinyl ether monomer in the presence of a solvent with a high chain transfer constant. Also within the scope of the invention are uses for the vinyl ether functional oligomers compositions of this invention, including radiation curable coatings, adhesives, printing inks and composites.
Abstract:
A process for preparing a cationically photopolymerizable siloxane oligomer, that includes: combining a platinum group catalyst, a hydrosiloxane compound selected from and a vinyl or allyl compound comprising a cationically photopolymerizable functionality; and then contacting the product with oxygen in the presence of the catalyst to form the cationically photopolymerizable multifunctional siloxane oligomer. R1 and R3 are independently fluoroethyl, methyl or phenyl.
Abstract:
An ultrafiltration membrane is modified to exhibit low protein fouling and yet maintains a greater fraction of the original membrane permeability and retention properties after modification. This is achieved by grafting monomer onto the surface of a highly photoactive membrane such as polyethersulfone, via the process of dipping the polymeric membrane into a solution containing one or more monomers and a chain transfer agent, removing the membrane from the solution, securing the membrane inside of a quartz vessel contained within another vessel of liquid filter, and irradiating the membrane with a UV light at a wavelength between the range of 280 nm and 300 nm. High density grafting and shorter grafted monomer chain length result in low protein fouling and retention of permeability.
Abstract:
Unsaturated or polyunsaturated, conjugated or nonconjugated hydrocarbons are reacted with an oxidizing agent including hydroperoxides and monopersulfate compounds in the presence of phase-transfer catalysts. Suitable hydrocarbons include ricinic compounds such as castor oil and dehydrated castor oil. The phase-transfer catalysts include novel tungsten peroxo complexes, such as quaternary ammonium tetrakis (diperoxotungsto) phosphates, and crown ethers. Other additives opionally utilized include pH buffers, alkaline compounds, and solvents.
Abstract:
A process for the direct polymerization of allyl ethers, crotyl ethers and allyl alcohols is disclosed. The process comprises bringing into reactive proximity an allyl ether, crotyl ether or allyl alcohol compound; a transition metal carbonyl complex catalyst; and a cocatalyst bearing at least one silicon-hydrogen bond. Preferably, the catalyst is a cobalt carbonyl complex, and most preferably, the catalyst is dicobalt octacarbonyl. While virtually any compound bearing at least one silicon-hydrogen bond can be used as cocatalyst, phenylsilane is the most preferred. The process promotes the polymerization of allyl alcohols, mono-, di-, tri-, tetra- and multifunctional allyl and crotyl ether monomers, as well as terminal and pendent allyl and crotyl ether functional groups within oligomers and polymers.
Abstract:
Propenyl ether monomers of formula VA(OCH.dbd.CHCH.sub.3).sub.nwherein n is an integer from one to six and A is selected from cyclic ethers, polyether and alkanes are disclosed. The monomers are readily polymerized in the presence of cationic photoinitiators, when exposed to actinic radiation, to form poly(propenyl ethers) that are useful for coatings, sealants, varnishes and adhesives. Compositions for preparing polymeric coatings comprising the compounds of formula V together with particular cationic photoinitiators are also disclosed, as are processes for making the monomers from allyl halides and readily available alcohols. The process involves rearranging the resulting allyl ethers to propenyl ethers.
Abstract:
A process for cationically polymerizing 1,3-diisopropenylbenzene to produce a polymer which is predominantly a polyindane is disclosed. The resulting polyindanes are novel compounds useful as low dielectric constant coatings. Compositions containing 1,3-diisopropenylbenzene and cationic photoinitiators, and optionally containing a polyindane useful for preparing coatings, are disclosed as are processes for coating substrates using the compositions.
Abstract:
Deep section epoxy compositions are cured by irradiation with e-beam, x-ray,or .gamma.-ray radiation. Use of photoinitiators having metal halide anions makes monomers and oligomers especially susceptible of this invention's deep section curing technology.
Abstract:
A method for making an epoxyfunctional organosilicon compound is provided, comprising the step of reacting at a temperature of from about 25.degree. to about 100.degree. C. a mixture comprising (A) an ethylenically unsaturated epoxide; (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane or organohydrogensilane; and (C) a rhodium complex catalyst selected from the group consisting of:(i) RhX.sub.3 (SR.sub.2).sub.3 ;(ii) RhX.sub.3 .multidot.xH.sub.2 O;(iii) [RhX(norbornadiene)].sub.2 ;(iv) RhX(CO)(R.sub.3 P).sub.3 ;(v) RhX(R.sub.3 P).sub.3 ; and(vi) [RhCl(cyclooctadiene)].sub.2 ;wherein X is a halogen atom, x is a number equal to 3 or 4, and R is an alkyl radical having from 1 to 8 inclusive carbon atoms, aryl, aralkyl, or alkaryl radical or the R.sub.3.sup.1 SiQ-- group in which Q represents a divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having from 1 to 6 inclusive carbon atoms and R.sup.1 represents an alkyl radical having from 1 to 8 inclusive carbon atoms, aryl, aralkyl, or alkaryl radical or a (CH.sub.3).sub.3 Si-- radical.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to epoxy function silicone monomers represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein each R group is, independently, a monovalent substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-12 alkyl, C.sub.1-12 cycloalkyl, or phenyl radical;each R' group is, independently, R, a monovalent C.sub.2-12 alkyl radical, or a monovalent epoxy functional group having 2-10 carbon atoms with the proviso that at least one of the R' groups is epoxy functional;and n is from 3-10.