PRODUCT OPPORTUNITIES
•Recycling vinyl-derived polymers
• Sustainable plastics
•Upcycled waste materials
PRODUCT OPPORTUNITIES
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
NON-CONFIDENTIAL INVENTION DISCLOSURE
LEAD INVENTOR:
Reika Katsumata, Ph.D.
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