Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080221272 | Polymer Material Comprising Chains Bearing Imidazolidone Functions - The invention concerns a polymer material consisting of macromolecular chains bound by hydrogen bonds wherein: the macromolecular chains consist of a polymer skeleton whereon is fixed by at least one covalent bond a modifying agent, the modifying agent comprising, assembled in a common molecule, one or more associative groups capable of being bound by hydrogen bonds and one or more reactive groups capable of forming covalent bonds with the polymer skeleton, at least one of the associative groups of the modifying agent is an imidazolidone heterocycle, the macromolecular chains bear on average 1 to 10 imidazolidone groups per chain. The average number of imidazolidone groups to be introduced into the macromolecular chains depends both on the average mass of said chains and the final properties desired for the material. The inventive polymer material can be extruded, co-extruded, injected, blown, moulded, overmoulded, calandered, thermoformed. It can be used to produce articles such as tubes, films, plates, extruded strings, bottles, containers. The inventive polymer material can also be mixed with other materials such as other polymers, thus it is used for example as impact modifier or rheology regulator. The invention further concerns the use of said polymer material as compatibility agent in a composition comprising among others at least two polymers belonging to different classes of polymers. | 09-11-2008 |
20090062551 | ELASTIC MATERIALS - The present invention relates to materials exhibiting the property of rubbery elasticity, consisting of molecules with a mass of between 9 and 9000 g/mol, all or some of the molecules having at least three groups (also referred to as “associative groups”) capable of associating via non-covalent interactions. | 03-05-2009 |
20100120983 | STYRENE/ANHYDRIDE POLYMERIC MATERIAL AND GRAFT HAVING ENHANCED PROPERTIES - A polymeric material from the styrene family, consisting of macromolecular chains grafted by nitrogen-containing heterocyclic groups; wherein the macromolecular chains consist of a polymeric backbone to which a grafted agent is attached by at least one covalent bond, the grafting agent comprises, in a single molecule, one or more associative groups capable of being bound by hydrogen bonds, and one or more reactive groups capable of forming covalent bonds with the polymeric backbone, at least one of the associative groups of the modifier is an imidazolidone heterocyclic ring. The mean number of imidazolidone groups to be inserted into the macromolecular chains is dependent both on the mean mass of said chains and on the final properties to be imparted to the material. The polymeric material of the invention can be extruded, coextruded, injected, blow-moulded, moulded, overmoulded, calendered or thermoformed. Objects such as tubes, films, plates, stiffenerss, bottles and containers can be made. The polymeric material of the invention can also be blended with other materials such as other polymers, and can thus be modified by elastomeric phases that enhance the impact strength thereof. The polymeric material of the invention can be a component of masterbatches of additives such as pigments and fillers. The present invention further relates to the use of said polymeric material as a compatibilization agent in a composition including, inter alia, at least two polymers belonging to different polymeric classes.” | 05-13-2010 |
20100135940 | SEMI-CRYSTALLINE SUPRAMOLECULAR POLYMERS - The invention relates to a supramolecular polymer derived from the reaction between (i) an amine bearing a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group: imidazolidone, trimethyleneurea or triazine, capable of joining together via hydrogen bonds with (ii) at least one fatty acid monomer comprising at least one reactive functional group, a dimer of identical or different fatty acids and/or a trimer of identical or different fatty acids, or a derivative of said fatty acid(s) chosen from a fatty acid ester, and a fatty acid chloride. | 06-03-2010 |
20100305334 | METHOD FOR PREPARING A MATERIAL FORMED FROM ARBORESCENT-BRANCHED MOLECULES COMPRISING ASSOCIATIVE GROUPS - The present invention relates to a method of preparing a material formed from arborescent-branched molecules comprising associative groups that includes the following successive steps: (a) the reaction of at least one at least trifunctional compound (A) bearing first and second functional groups with at least one bifunctional compound (B), the functional groups of which are capable of, reacting with the first functional groups of the compound (A); and (b) the reaction of the compound(s) obtained in step (a) with at least one compound (C) bearing, on the one hand, at least one reactive group capable of reacting with the second functional groups of (A) and; on the other hand, at least one given associative group | 12-02-2010 |
20110003872 | MATERIAL FORMED FROM DENDRITIC MOLECULES CONTAINING ASSOCIATIVE GROUPS - The present invention relates to a material comprising dendritic molecules each constituted of fragments that are at least bifunctional and of fragments that are at least trifunctional joined together by ester or thioester bridges, alone or in combination with amide or urea bridges, said bridges being formed from two functions carried by different fragments, said molecules containing, on the fragments located at the ends of the dendritic branches, associative end groups capable of forming associations with one another by hydrogen bonds and joined covalently to the functions that are not involved in said bridges. It also relates to the method of production thereof, as well as to its uses and to compositions, notably cosmetic, containing this material. | 01-06-2011 |
20110059280 | METHOD FOR SYNTHESIZING SUPRAMOLECULAR MATERIALS - The present invention relates to a method for synthesizing a supramolecular material comprising: 1—the reaction of at least one carboxylic diacid, or ester or chloride of such a diacid, with, on the one hand, at least one modifier compound bearing both reactive functional groups capable of reacting with the carboxylic acid, ester or acid chloride functional groups and associative groups capable of associating with one another by hydrogen bonds, in a molar ratio of the reactive functional groups to the carboxylic acid, ester or acid chloride functional groups of between 0.10 and 0.50, and, on the other hand, at least one polyamine, said reactions being carried out successively or simultaneously, and 2—the reaction of the polyamide obtained at the end of step 1 with urea. The present invention also relates to the resulting material, and also to the uses thereof. | 03-10-2011 |
20110065866 | Composition containing a halogenated vinyl polymer and a copolymer bearing associative groups - The present invention relates to a composition comprising: (a) at least one halogenated vinyl polymer and (b) at least one copolymer containing (i) units derived from a first monomer (A) rendering said copolymer compatible with said halogenated vinyl polymer and (ii) units derived from a second monomer (B) bearing at least one given associative group. The present invention also relates to the use of such a copolymer bearing associative groups, for improving certain properties of a halogenated vinyl polymer. The invention finally relates to the uses of the aforementioned composition. | 03-17-2011 |
20110135859 | POLYMER MATERIAL CONTAINING CHAINS BEARING IMIDAZOLIDONE FUNCTIONS - The invention concerns a polymer material consisting of macromolecular chains bound by hydrogen bonds, wherein: the macromolecular chains consist of a polymer skeleton whereon is fixed by at least one covalent bond a modifying agent, the modifying agent comprising, assembled in a common molecule, one or more associative groups capable of being bound by hydrogen bonds and one or more reactive groups capable of forming covalent bonds with the polymer skeleton, at least one of the associative groups of the modifying agent is an imidazolidone heterocycle, the macromolecular chains bear on average, 1 to 10 imidazolidone groups per chain. The average number of imidazolidone groups to be introduced into the macromolecular chains depends both on the average mass of said chains and the final properties desired for the material. | 06-09-2011 |
20110319524 | Epoxy Acid Thermoset Resins and Composites that Can Be Hot-Fashioned and Recycled - Resins and thermoset composites comprising them, these materials being able to be hot-fashioned. These compositions resulting from placing at least one thermosetting resin precursor, this thermosetting resin precursor comprising hydroxyl functions and/or epoxy groups, and optionally ester functions, in contact with at least one hardener chosen from carboxylic acids, in the presence of at least one transesterification catalyst whose total molar amount is between 5% and 25% of the total molar amount of hydroxyl and epoxy contained in the thermosetting resin precursor. Process for manufacturing these materials, process for transforming and process for recycling these materials. New solid forms of resins and of thermoset composites that may be used in the implementation of these processes. | 12-29-2011 |
20120029139 | BLOCK COPOLYMERS HAVING ASSOCIATIVE GROUPS, AND ADHESIVE CONTAINING SAME - The present invention relates to a hot-melt adhesive that comprises a block copolymer having associative groups containing a nitrogen heterocyclic compound. The invention also relates to block copolymers having associative groups specifically adapted for implementation in a hot-melt adhesive | 02-02-2012 |
20130005914 | STYRENE/ANHYDRIDE POLYMERIC MATERIAL AND GRAFT HAVING ENHANCED PROPERTIES - A polymeric material from the styrene family comprises macromolecular chains grafted by nitrogen-containing heterocyclic groups; wherein the macromolecular chains comprise a polymeric backbone to which a grafted agent is attached by at least one covalent bond, the grafting agent comprises, in a single molecule, one or more associative groups capable of being bound by hydrogen bonds, and one or more reactive groups capable of forming covalent bonds with the polymeric backbone, at least one of the associative groups of the modifier is an imidazolidone heterocyclic ring. The mean number of imidazolidone groups to be inserted into the macromolecular chains is dependent both on the mean mass of said chains and on the final properties to be imparted to the material. Objects such as tubes, films, plates, stiffenerss, bottles and containers can be made. | 01-03-2013 |
20140088223 | THERMOSET/SUPRAMOLECULAR HYBRID COMPOSITES AND RESINS THAT CAN BE HOT-FORMED AND RECYCLED - Thermoset/supramolecular hybrid composites and resins, resulting from bringing at least one thermosetting resin precursor, this thermosetting resin precursor comprising hydroxyl functions and/or epoxy groups, and optionally ester functions, into contact with at least one hardener chosen from carboxylic acids and acid anhydrides, and with at least one compound comprising, on the one hand, at least one associative group, and on the other hand at least one function enabling the grafting thereof to the thermosetting resin precursor, to the hardener or to the product resulting from the reaction of the thermosetting resin precursor and the hardener, in the presence of at least one transesterification catalyst. Process for manufacturing these materials, process for transforming and process for recycling these materials. Novel solid forms of hybrid composites and resins which can be used in the implementation of these processes. | 03-27-2014 |
20140088282 | SUPRAMOLECULAR INITIATOR FOR LATENT CATIONIC EPOXY POLYMERIZATION - A mixture may include at least one polymerizable species and at least one thermoresponsive supramolecular initiator complex involving a host-guest interaction. Processes for making resins may include mixing at least one polymerizable species with at least one thermoresponsive supramolecular initiator complex involving a host-guest interaction; subjecting the mixture to a temperature above about 30° C. thereby promoting the dissociation of the at least one thermoresponsive supramolecular initiator; and allowing the mixture to cure at the temperature for a period of time. | 03-27-2014 |