Branched Deoxybenzoin Polymers as Polymeric Flame Retardants
Todd S. Emrick, Ph.D.
- Inherently flame-resistant polymers as flame retardant and processing additives for polymeric materials
- Flame retardant polymer formulations
- Novel deoxybenzoin monomers for making branched, inherently flame-resistant polymers
- Nonflammable branched polymers capable of imparting flame-retardant properties to polymer blends
- Excellent solubility with modifiable polymer chain ends
- Easy to synthesize
- Can potentially decrease melt viscosity and improve processability of polymer blends when used as processing additives
This invention provides inherently flame-resistant, branched deoxybenzoin polymers. Such polymers can be used as additives to impart flame-retardant properties to polymer blends, as well as to improve the processability of the polymer blends.
Dr. Todd Emrick is a Professor in the Department of Polymer Science and Engineering. He is a prolific inventor and a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors.
Available for Licensing and/or Sponsored Research
UMA 18-053
Patent Pending
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