Abstract:
Described herein is a melt-processible polymer composition comprising: a non-fluorinated melt-processible polymer; and a fluoropolymer derived from the polymerization of a monomer and a sulfinate-containing molecule, wherein the sulfinate-containing molecule is selected from the group consisting of: (a) CX1X3═CX2—(R)p—CZ1Z2—SO2M Formula (I) (b) Formula (II); and (c) combinations thereof, wherein X1, X2, and X3 are each independently selected from H, F, Cl, a C1 to C4 alkyl group, and a C1 to C4 fluorinated alkyl group; R is a linking group; Z1 and Z2 are independently selected from F, CF3, and a perfluoroalkyl group; R1 and R2 are end-groups; p is 0 or 1; m is at least 2; and M is a cation.
Abstract:
The copolymer includes divalent units represented by formula —[CF2—CF2]—, at least one divalent unit represented by formula (I): and at least one divalent unit independently represented by formula (II): A is —N(RFa)2 or a is non-aromatic, 5- to 8-membered, perfluorinated ring comprising one or two nitrogen atoms in the ring and optionally comprising at least one oxygen atom in the ring, each RFa is independently linear or branched perfluoroalkyl having 1 to 8 carbon atoms and optionally interrupted by at least one catenated O or N atom, each Y is independently —H or —F, with the proviso that one Y may be —CF3, h is 0, 1, or 2, each i is independently 2 to 8, and j is 0, 1, or 2. A catalyst ink and polymer electrolyte membrane including the copolymer are also provided.
Abstract:
A composite includes a fluorinated polymer and nanoparticles of a metal salt. The metal salt has a solubility product of not more than 1×10−4. The fluorinated polymer includes a fluorinated polymer backbone chain and a plurality of groups represented by formula —SO2X, in which each X is independently —NZH, —NZSO2(CF2)1-6SO2X′, —NZ[SO2(CF2)dSO2NZ]1-10SO2(CF2)dSO2X′ or —OZ, and Z is independently a hydrogen, an alkali-metal cation, or a quaternary ammonium cation, X′ is independently —NZH or —OZ, and each d is independently 1 to 6. A polymer electrolyte membrane, an electrode, and a membrane electrode assembly including the composite are also provided.
Abstract:
There is provided a curable composition comprising a fluorinated block copolymer having (a) at least one A block, wherein the A block is a semi-crystalline segment comprising repeating divalent monomeric units derived from at least a fluorinated monomer; and (b) at least one B block, wherein the B block is a segment comprising repeating divalent monomeric units that comprises at least a fluorinated monomer and a nitrile-containing cure-site monomer.
Abstract:
Described herein is a millable fluorinated block copolymer having (a) at least one A block, wherein the A block is a semi-crystalline segment comprising repeating divalent monomeric units derived from at least TFE, HFP and VDF; (b) at least one B block, wherein the B block is a segment comprising repeating divalent monomeric units derived from at least HFP and VDF; and (c) a bisolefin monomer, wherein at least (i) the semi-crystalline segment of the A block comprises repeating divalent monomeric units derived from TFE, HFP, VDF, and the bisolefin monomer, (ii) the segment of the B block comprises repeating divalent monomeric units derived from HFP, VDF, and the bisolefin monomer, or (iii) a combination thereof; and wherein the millable fluorinated block copolymer has a modulus of 0.1 to 2.5 MPa at 100° C.
Abstract:
The copolymer includes divalent units represented by formula —[CF2—CF2]—, divalent units represented by formula: and one or more divalent units independently represented by formula: The copolymer has an —SO2X equivalent weight in a range from 300 to 2000. A polymer electrolyte membrane that includes the copolymer and a membrane electrode assembly that includes such a polymer electrolyte membrane are also provided.
Abstract:
A copolymer having tetrafluoroethylene units and units independently represented by formula (I) in a range from 0.02 to 2 mole percent, based on the total amount of the copolymer. Rf is a linear or branched perfluoroalkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms and optionally interrupted by one or more —O— groups, each n is independently from 1 to 6, m is 0 or 1, and z is 0, 1, or 2. The copolymer has a melt flow index in a range from 20 grams per 10 minutes to 40 grams per 10 minutes and has in a range from 2 to 200 —SO2X groups per 106 carbon atoms and up to 100 unstable end groups per 106 carbon atoms. The copolymer can be extruded to make articles, such as insulated cables. A method of making the copolymer is also disclosed.
Abstract:
The copolymer includes divalent units represented by formula: (I), one or more independently selected fluorinated divalent units, and —SO2X end groups. In this formula, b is 2 to 8, c is 0 to 2, and e is 1 to 8. In each SO2X, X is independently F, —NZH, —NZSO2(CF2)1−6SO2X′, —NZ[SO2(CF2)aSO2NZ]1−10SO2X′, or —OZ, wherein Z is a hydrogen, an alkali-metal cation or a quaternary ammonium cation, X′ is independently —NZH or —OZ, and each a is independently 1 to 6. The copolymer has an —SO2X equivalent weight of up to 1000. The method includes copolymerizing components including fluorinated olefin and a compound represented by formula CF2═CF—CF2(O—CbF2b)c—O—(CeF2e)—SO2X′, wherein b, c, and e are as defined above. A method of making a membrane using the copolymer or ionomer is also provided. A polymer electrolyte membrane that includes the copolymer or the ionomer and a membrane electrode assembly that includes such a polymer electrolyte membrane are also provided.
Abstract:
Described herein is a polymer comprising: interpolymerized units of (i) a fluorinated terminal alkene monomer and (ii) a tertiary amine-containing fluorinated monomer comprising at least one of a vinyl amine, a substituted vinyl amine, an allyl amine, a substituted allyl amine, and combinations thereof; wherein the polymer can be amorphous or semi-crystalline with a melting point no greater than 325C. Dispersions thereof and methods of making and using the same are also described.
Abstract:
A copolymer having tetrafluoroethylene units, hexafluoropropylene units, and units independently represented by formula in a range from 0.02 to 2 mole percent, based on the total amount of the copolymer. Rf is a linear or branched perfluoroalkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms and optionally interrupted by one or more —O— groups, n is from 1 to 6, and m is 0 or 1. The copolymer has a melt flow index in a range from 25 grams per 10 minutes to 35 grams per 10 minutes and has up to 50 unstable end groups per 106 carbon atoms. The copolymer can be extruded to make articles, such as insulated cables. A method of making the copolymer is also disclosed.