The University of Massachusetts Amherst

Novel Zwitterionic Polymers as Novel Polymeric Surfactants, Coatings and Interlayers

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

  • Novel polymeric surfactants
  • Novel interlayers in electronic devices
  • Novel coatings

ADVANTAGES

  • Highly solvent-stable, and capable of retaining the desired optical properties of the perovskite nanoparticles even in the presence of water
  • Highly transparent
  • Amenable to photolithographic processing

 
TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION
This invention provides a new class of zwitterionic polymers that exhibit hydrophobic properties and are soluble in polar organic solvents, allowing for their use as novel polymeric surfactants, and as functional materials in other applications.
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 19-066
PATENT STATUS:
Patent Issued
Contact:
Nikki Hoang
Licensing Officer
University of Massachusetts
nikkihoang@research.umass.edu
Inventor(s):
Todd Emrick
Marcel Brown
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