Flame Retardant Monomers and Crosslinked Polymers

PRODUCT OPPORTUNITIES

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

PRODUCT OPPORTUNITIES

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

NON-CONFIDENTIAL INVENTION DISCLOSURE

LEAD INVENTOR:

Todd S. Emrick, Ph.D.

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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.