Vinyl-Comonomer Additive for Radically Activated Dynamic Phenomena

LEAD INVENTOR:

Reika Katsumata, Ph.D.

 

PRODUCT OPPORTUNITIES

•Recycling vinyl-derived polymers 

• Sustainable plastics

•Upcycled waste materials

 

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES

• Broad material compatibility

• Complete radical closed-loop cycling

• Upcycle capability

 

TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION

This invention demonstrates the use of a commoner additive, cyclic allyl sufide (CAS), to introduce recyclability into vinyl-based polymers through radically initiated scission and extension.

ABOUT THE INVENTOR

 Dr. Reika Katsumata is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Polymer Science and Engineering at the UMass Amherst. Her research interests include design extremely confided soft/hard interfaces

AVAILABILITY:

Available for Licensing and/or Sponsored Research

DOCKET:

UMA 23-060

PATENT STATUS:

Patent Pending