18563038. POLYALKYLENE OXIDE ESTER POLYMER, ITS PREPARATION AND USE simplified abstract (BASF SE)
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POLYALKYLENE OXIDE ESTER POLYMER, ITS PREPARATION AND USE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Verena Mormul of Ludwigshafen (DE)
Peter Oechsle of Ludwigshafen (DE)
Christian Schade of Ludwigshafen (DE)
Stephan Hueffer of Ludwigshafen (DE)
Thomas Weiss of Ludwigshafen (DE)
POLYALKYLENE OXIDE ESTER POLYMER, ITS PREPARATION AND USE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18563038 titled 'POLYALKYLENE OXIDE ESTER POLYMER, ITS PREPARATION AND USE
The abstract describes a biodegradable polyalkylene oxide ester polymer with specific molecular weight and composition characteristics.
- Contains 10 to 560 ether groups and 2 to 51 ester groups interconnected with alkylene groups.
- Weight average molecular weight (Mw) ranges from 500 to 50,000 g/mol.
- Polydispersity (PD) ranges from 2 to 6.
- More biodegradable than conventional polyalkylene oxide polymers.
- Method of preparing and using the polymer is also disclosed.
- Potential Applications:**
- Biodegradable plastics - Biomedical materials - Environmental-friendly packaging
- Problems Solved:**
- Addressing the environmental impact of non-biodegradable polymers - Providing a sustainable alternative in various industries
- Benefits:**
- Reduced environmental footprint - Enhanced biodegradability - Versatile applications in different sectors
- Commercial Applications:**
"Biodegradable Polyalkylene Oxide Ester Polymer for Sustainable Packaging and Biomedical Industries"
- Questions about the Technology:**
1. How does the biodegradability of this polymer compare to traditional plastics? 2. What are the key factors influencing the molecular weight and composition of the polymer?
Original Abstract Submitted
Disclosed herein is a polyalkylene oxide ester polymer with a weight average molecular weight Mw in the range of from 500 to 50,000 g/mol and a polydispersity PD in the range of from 2 to 6, including 10 to 560 ether groups and 2 to 51 ester groups that are interconnected with alkylene groups, which are significantly more biodegradable than conventional polyalkylene oxide polymers. Further disclosed herein are a method of preparing a polyalkylene oxide ester polymer and a method of using the polyalkylene oxide ester polymer.
