The University of Massachusetts Amherst

Flame Retardant Monomers and Crosslinked Polymers

LEAD INVENTOR:
Todd S. Emrick, Ph.D.
 
PRODUCT OPPORTUNITIES

  • Flame retardant monomers
  • Flame retardant polymers
  • Flame retardant composite materials

ADVANTAGES

  • Halogen-free, flame retardant materials
  • Facile integration of fire resistant monomers into unsaturated polymers via crosslinking chemistries

 
TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION
This invention provides flame retardant monomers and polymers. The monomers are unsaturated deoxybenzoin compounds that are inherently fire resistant and can decrease the flammability of unsaturated polymers by crosslinking the polymers.
ABOUT THE LEAD INVENTOR
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.
AVAILABILITY:
Available for Licensing and/or Sponsored Research
DOCKET:
UMA 15-073
PATENT STATUS:
US Patent Issued: US 10,106,630
Contact:
Nikki Hoang
Licensing Officer
University of Massachusetts
nikkihoang@research.umass.edu
Inventor(s):
Todd Emrick
E. Bryan Coughlin
Megan Szyndler
Aabid Mir
Justin Timmons
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