Disclosed are novel polymers that are grafted onto a substrate. These polymers contain monomer units derived from 4-vinylpyridine and monomer units derived from a co-monomer. The polymers may be complexed with a metal, and linear or crosslinked. Also disclosed are methods for preparing these polymers by radical polymerisation, as well as to their use for metal capture in aqueous media, particularly uranium capture in seawater or in final nuclear waste from nuclear power plants.

Disclosed are novel polymers that are grafted onto a substrate. These polymers contain monomer units derived from 4-vinylpyridine and monomer units derived from a co-monomer. The polymers may be complexed with a metal, and linear or crosslinked. Also disclosed are methods for preparing these polymers by radical polymerisation, as well as to their use for metal capture in aqueous media, particularly uranium capture in seawater or in final nuclear waste from nuclear power plants.

The present invention provides a process for producing a durable, external surfactant free, cationic, water based jet ink polymer which when formulated into an ink, coating or film that results in a excellent adhesion to metal or plastic substrates. The hybridized copolymer comprises a hydrophobic functional polymeric backbone comprising a functional vinylchloride-containing polymer portion having an average molecular weight of from 15,000 to 200,000 g/mole and at least one polymer portion selected from the group consisting of a functional polyolefin and a functional polysiloxane. The hybridized copolymer also comprises a plurality of copolymeric side chains attached to the backbone, comprising a polymerizable amine-containing unsaturated monomer, and a polymerizable unsaturated monomer.

The present invention provides a process for producing a durable, external surfactant free, cationic, water based jet ink polymer which when formulated into an ink, coating or film that results in a excellent adhesion to metal or plastic substrates. The hybridized copolymer comprises a hydrophobic functional polymeric backbone comprising a functional vinylchloride-containing polymer portion having an average molecular weight of from 15,000 to 200,000 g/mole and at least one polymer portion selected from the group consisting of a functional polyolefin and a functional polysiloxane. The hybridized copolymer also comprises a plurality of copolymeric side chains attached to the backbone, comprising a polymerizable amine-containing unsaturated monomer, and a polymerizable unsaturated monomer.

Polymer compositions for UV curable primer formulations, as described herein. The primer formulations contain a modifier selected from the following: at least one modifier selected from a) through d) below: a) R1R2CCR3-(CO)Z (Formula A), as described herein, b) an acrylate-containing oligomer that has a Mn1500 g/mol, and an acid value from 50 to 500 mg KOH/g; c) a random terpolymer comprising, in polymerized form, vinyl chloride, vinyl acetate, and at least one of the following: a hydroxyl-containing alkyl acrylate, a hydroxyl-containing alkyl meth-acrylate, or a combination thereof or d) any combination of a) through c). Such primer formulations are useful for the binding of olefin-based polymer foams.

Polymer compositions for UV curable primer formulations, as described herein. The primer formulations contain a modifier selected from the following: at least one modifier selected from a) through d) below: a) R1R2CCR3-(CO)Z (Formula A), as described herein, b) an acrylate-containing oligomer that has a Mn1500 g/mol, and an acid value from 50 to 500 mg KOH/g; c) a random terpolymer comprising, in polymerized form, vinyl chloride, vinyl acetate, and at least one of the following: a hydroxyl-containing alkyl acrylate, a hydroxyl-containing alkyl meth-acrylate, or a combination thereof or d) any combination of a) through c). Such primer formulations are useful for the binding of olefin-based polymer foams.

The present specification relates to a battery, comprising an anode, a cathode, an electrolyte disposed between the anode and the cathode, a halogen in contact with the cathode, and a metal in contact with the anode, wherein the halogen is in contact with a polymeric halogen sequestering agent (HSA) which is a polymer comprising a moiety capable of sequestering the halogen.

The present specification relates to a battery, comprising an anode, a cathode, an electrolyte disposed between the anode and the cathode, a halogen in contact with the cathode, and a metal in contact with the anode, wherein the halogen is in contact with a polymeric halogen sequestering agent (HSA) which is a polymer comprising a moiety capable of sequestering the halogen.

The present disclosure provides a composition for preparing a vinyl chloride-based polymer, including a vinyl chloride-based first seed; a vinyl chloride-based second seed; an initiator composition including a water-soluble initiator and an oil-soluble initiator; a reducing agent; and a vinyl chloride-based monomer, wherein a metal catalyst is not included in the composition, and a method for preparing a vinyl chloride-based polymer using the same.

The present disclosure provides a composition for preparing a vinyl chloride-based polymer, including a vinyl chloride-based first seed; a vinyl chloride-based second seed; an initiator composition including a water-soluble initiator and an oil-soluble initiator; a reducing agent; and a vinyl chloride-based monomer, wherein a metal catalyst is not included in the composition, and a method for preparing a vinyl chloride-based polymer using the same.