The disclosure provides a resin having unsaturated functionality effective for self-cross linking in compositions that are at least substantially free of external cross linkers and still achieve desired performance for internal and/or external food or beverage can coating applications. Unsaturation may be provided by reactants having a carbon-carbon double bond less reactive than a carbon-carbon double bond of maleic anhydride.

This invention relates to chemical polymer compositions, methods of synthesis, and fabrication methods for devices regarding polymers capable of displaying shape memory behavior (SMPs) and which can first be polymerized to a linear or branched polymeric structure, having thermoplastic properties, subsequently processed into a device through processes typical of polymer melts, solutions, and dispersions and then crossed linked to a shape memory thermoset polymer retaining the processed shape.

This invention relates to chemical polymer compositions, methods of synthesis, and fabrication methods for devices regarding polymers capable of displaying shape memory behavior (SMPs) and which can first be polymerized to a linear or branched polymeric structure, having thermoplastic properties, subsequently processed into a device through processes typical of polymer melts, solutions, and dispersions and then crossed linked to a shape memory thermoset polymer retaining the processed shape.

An aspect of the present disclosure is a composition that includes ##STR00001##
where R.sup.1 includes at least one of a saturated hydrocarbon and/or an unsaturated hydrocarbon, R.sup.3 includes at least one of a saturated hydrocarbon and/or an unsaturated hydrocarbon, A includes at least one of a saturated hydrocarbon or an unsaturated hydrocarbon, 1≤x≤1000, and 1≤y≤1000.

An aspect of the present disclosure is a composition that includes ##STR00001##
where R.sup.1 includes at least one of a saturated hydrocarbon and/or an unsaturated hydrocarbon, R.sup.3 includes at least one of a saturated hydrocarbon and/or an unsaturated hydrocarbon, A includes at least one of a saturated hydrocarbon or an unsaturated hydrocarbon, 1≤x≤1000, and 1≤y≤1000.

The present disclosure discloses a butenediol-based polyester elastomer and a method for preparing same. In the present disclosure, 1,4-butenediol containing high-stability double-bond is used to replace itaconic acid, and a series of butenediol-based polyester elastomers with high molecular weight and narrow distribution are synthesized, which have high relative molecular weight and narrow relative molecular weight distribution. The crosslinking in subsequent processing is more controllable, and the dosage of a vulcanizing agent is equivalent to that of traditional rubber.

The present disclosure discloses a butenediol-based polyester elastomer and a method for preparing same. In the present disclosure, 1,4-butenediol containing high-stability double-bond is used to replace itaconic acid, and a series of butenediol-based polyester elastomers with high molecular weight and narrow distribution are synthesized, which have high relative molecular weight and narrow relative molecular weight distribution. The crosslinking in subsequent processing is more controllable, and the dosage of a vulcanizing agent is equivalent to that of traditional rubber.

An end and monomer functionalized poly(propylene fumarate) polymer and methods for preparing this polymer, comprising isomerized residue of a maleic anhydride monomer and a functionalized propylene oxide monomer according to the formula: ##STR00001## where n is an integer from more than 1 to 100; R is the residue of an initiating alcohol having a propargyl, norbornene, ketone or benzyl functional group; and R′ is a second functional group selected from the group consisting of propargyl groups, 2-nitrophenyl groups, and combinations thereof are disclosed. The end and monomer functional groups allow for post-polymerization modification with bioactive materials using “click” chemistries and use of the polymer for a variety of applications in medical fields, including, for example, 3-D printed polymer scaffold.

An end and monomer functionalized poly(propylene fumarate) polymer and methods for preparing this polymer, comprising isomerized residue of a maleic anhydride monomer and a functionalized propylene oxide monomer according to the formula: ##STR00001## where n is an integer from more than 1 to 100; R is the residue of an initiating alcohol having a propargyl, norbornene, ketone or benzyl functional group; and R′ is a second functional group selected from the group consisting of propargyl groups, 2-nitrophenyl groups, and combinations thereof are disclosed. The end and monomer functional groups allow for post-polymerization modification with bioactive materials using “click” chemistries and use of the polymer for a variety of applications in medical fields, including, for example, 3-D printed polymer scaffold.

Polyurethanes and hot melt moisture curable adhesive compositions that include the same are disclosed. The polyurethane includes the reaction product of diisocyanate and a semi-crystalline polyester polyol having an acid number of less than 4 and including the reaction product of a saturated fatty component having a hydroxyl number less than 2, the saturated fatty component being selected from the group consisting of saturated fatty acid, saturated fatty acid ester, saturated oil, and combinations thereof, a polyhydric alcohol that includes at least three hydroxyl groups, and a dibasic acid.