Katsumata / 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

PATENT STATUS:

Patent Pending