The University of Massachusetts Amherst

Vinyl-Comonomer Additive for Radically Activated Dynamic Phenomena

LEAD INVENTOR:
Reika Katsumata
 
APPLICATIONS
Recycling thermoplastics and thermosets

TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION
This invention demonstrates the synthesis of cyclic allyl sulfide small molecule that incorporates into acrylates and styrenic polymer and fosters robust reprocess-ability 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
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PATENT STATUS:
Patent Pending
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Contact:
Nikki Hoang
Licensing Officer
University of Massachusetts
nikkihoang@research.umass.edu
Inventor(s):
Reika Katsumata
Autumn Mineo
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