Conducting polymer, 1-octadecene, polymer with 2,5 furandione, metal salts used as a fertilizer means

Abstract

A Polymer used as a fertilizer means, having an acid number greater than 100. The Polymer has a valent metal ion which is bonded to at least one reactive group. The characteristics of the Polymer include, conductivities of 4 S/cm to 200 S/cm or more, depending upon the concentration and nature of the metal bound. The conductivity proportional to the amount of metal bound, the ability of the Polymer to bind metals having a +1, +2, +3, +4, or +5 valence charge to the Polymer, and the ability to bind two or more different metals to separate binding sites on the Polymer.

Claims

1. A polymer used for fertilizer production purposes consisting of a water-insoluble polycarboxylate polymer consisting of the chemical structure: ##STR00001## having an acid number greater than 100, wherein the polycarboxylate polymer in the formula is the result of a corresponding water-insoluble polycarboxylate polymer being reacted with metal ions which are bound to the water-insoluble polycarboxylate polymer, the metal ions which are bound to the water-insoluble polycarboxylate polymer being designated as M in the formula above, wherein at least one of the metal ions is bonded to at least one carboxylate group of the water-insoluble polycarboxylate polymer, wherein the chemical structure of the attached groups being R′, R″, and R′″ are each one of the structures from the group of structures which consists of alkyl, alkenyl, and aryl structures, wherein n is an integer number of methylene groups with the integer number including 0, and n′ is an integer number of monomer units, wherein the metal ions are at least one of the group of metal ions of the metals which consists of a non transition metal being aluminum, and the transition metals being Scandium and Titanium and Vanadium and Chromium and Manganese and Iron and Cobalt and Nickel and Copper and Zinc and Yttrium and Zirconium and Niobium and Molybdenum and Technetium and Ruthenium and Rhodium and Palladium and Silver and Cadmium and Hafnium and Tantalum and Tungsten and Osmium and Iridium and Platinum and Gold and Mercury and Lutetium and Rhenium.

2. The polymer described in claim 1 wherein the polymer is used as a fertilizer means for use for fertilizer purposes.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The invention will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

(2) FIG. 1 is a drawing of the compound, showing the pertinent structure and formula, wherein M is a metal ion (Claim 1 L-20); Spec P 25, L 13-20), R′, R″, and R′″ are one of the structures from the group of structures which include alkyl, alkenyl, and aryl structures; n is an integer number, including 0, of methylene groups; and n′ is an integer number of monomer units.

(3) FIG. 2 is a drawing of a synthetic route for 1-Octadecene, polymer with 2,5-furandione metal salt analogs, wherein M is a metal, R is H, R′, R″, and R′″ are one of the structures from the group of structures which include alkyl, alkenyl, and aryl structures; n is an integer number, including 0, of methylene groups; n′ is an integer number of monomer units, and x and y represent the number of metal and polyatomic ions, respectively.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

(4) With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to FIG. 1 thereof, the preferred embodiment of the new and improved conducting polymers, 1-Octadecene, Polymer with 2,5-Furandione, Metal Salts embodying the principles and concepts of the present invention will be described. Simplistically stated, the polymer herein described comprises a plurality of reactive groups, being carboxylates or carboxylic acid groups bound to valent metal ions. The term “valent metal ion” refers to a member of the group of valent metal ions which includes monovalent metal ions, divalent metal ions, trivalent metal ions, tetravalent metal ions, and pentavalent metal ions. The reactive groups are directly bonded to the carbon backbone. It is understood to those skilled in the art that a monovalent metal ion is capable of binding to one reactive group, a divalent metal ion is capable of binding to two reactive groups, a trivalent metal ion ss capable of binding to three reactive groups, a tetravalent metal ion is capable of binding to four reactive groups, and a pentavalent metal ion is capable of binding to five reactive groups.

(5) It should be understood that reference to “valent metal ions”, when used to refer to a monovalent ion, means that the bond is with at least one reactive group. Likewise, reference to valent metal ions, when used to refer to a divalent metal ion, means that the bond is with at least two reactive groups. The term valent metal ions, when used to refer to a trivalent ion, means that the bond is with at least three reactive groups. The term valent metal ions, when used to refer to a tetravalent metal ion, means that the bond is with at least four reactive groups. The term valent metal ions, when used to refer to a pentavalent ion, means that the bond is with at least five reactive groups.

(6) The initial, or primary component, for the synthesis, is produced by a process that is described and disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 7,964,688, issued to J. P. Laurino, entitled “Chelating compound, and method of use of, poly(1-octadecyl-butanedioate) and the corresponding acid, poly(1-octadecyl-butane dioic acid). The conducting polymers, 1-Octadecene, Polymer with 2,5-Furandione, Metal Salts, may be prepared from the polycarboxylate as shown in FIG. 2 and as follows:

(7) 10 grams of the polycarboxylate is added to a solution of the metal nitrate at room temperature. The reaction mixture is allowed to react for 5 minutes, vacuum filtered, and the solid conducting polymer dried.

(8) There are other methods to produce the conducing polymers, 1-Octadecene, Polymer with 2,5-Furandione, Metal Salts. One method is to use the corresponding polyester. Subsequent hydrolysis of the polyester would produce the polycarboxylate, which could then be reacted with the metal nitrate solution. Additionally, other soluble metal salts can be used to prepare the conducting polymer from the polycarboxylate. These reaction schemes would be obvious to someone skilled in the art of organic synthesis or polymer synthesis.

(9) It should also be noted that the polycarboxylate has two different binding site populations. In FIG. 2. if n=0, the reactive groups in the repeating unit are two carbons apart while the reactive groups between the repeating units are four carbons apart. It is readily apparent that these two binding sites have different three-dimensional geometries. Additionally, the reactive groups must be attached to the backbone and do not have to be attached to adjacent carbon atoms. Therefore, it is possible that the polymer chain(s), being flexible, is (are) able to surround the metal, thereby enhancing binding to the metal ions.

FIGURES

(10) FIG. 1 shows the pertinent structure and formula of the conducing polymers, 1-Octadecene, Polymer with 2,5-Furandione, Metal Salts. FIG. 1 is the first configuration of the compound.

(11) FIG. 2 shows a synthetic route for conducting polymers, 1-Octadecene, polymer with 2,5-furandione metal salt analogs. Given the measured conductivity of the conducting polymers, 1-Octadecene, polymer with 2,5-furandione metal salt analogs, the polymers described herein have several potential uses that are beneficial. The polymers can be used as a conducting means which is at least one of the conductors from the group of conductors which includes films, wires, electrodes, nanowires, fibers, filaments, inks, printed circuits, and printed products.

(12) These polymers can also be used as electrical component means, which is at least one of the group of electrical components which includes electrolytic capacitors, switches, injection molded products, temperature gauges, solenoids, photovoltaic cells, displays, electric glues, energy storage cells, semiconductors, biosensors, and electrical impedance sensors.

(13) Additionally, these metal-bonded polymers can serve as components of antimicrobial and antiviral barrier means, which is at least one of the group of antimicrobial and antiviral barriers which includes bandages, gowns, gloves, sutures, surgical draping, clothing, bedding, and barrier items including sheets, screens, bags, masks, head covers, air filters, room dividers, flooring, and injection molded plastics.

(14) These metal-bonded polymers can also serve as a radiation barrier means, which is at least one of the group of radiation barriers which includes clothing, gloves, screens, room partitions, draping, sheets, bedding, gowns, bags, masks, head covers, air filters, room dividers, flooring, and injection molded plastics. Similarly, these metal-bonded polymers can also be used as an anti-fouling means, which is at least one of the anti-fouling agents which includes anti-mold agents, anti-mildew agents, anti-algal agents, and anti-fouling agents.

(15) These polymers can also be used as an anti-infective means, in the preparation of anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-infective, and anti-diabetic pharmaceutical compounds and cosmetic preparations. An Anti-infective means is at least one of the group of anti-infective agents which includes anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-infective, and anti-diabetic pharmaceutical compounds and cosmetic preparations.

(16) These polymers can also be used in the preparation of photographic means which is at least one of the group of photographic materials which includes photosensitive materials containing polymer-chelated metals.

(17) These polymers can also be used in the preparation of “treatment means”, which is one of a group of treatments which includes anti-cancer treatments, anti-inflammatory treatments, anti-infective treatments, disinfectants, anti-diabetic pharmaceutical compounds and cosmetic preparations. (Warra, A. A., Transition Metal Complexes and Their Application in Drugs and Cosmetics—A Review, J. Chem. Pharm. Res., 3(4): 951-958 (2011)). They can also be used in the preparation of dietary supplements, diagnostic agents, and dental filings and implants.

(18) The water-insoluble polycarboxylate polymer, as herein described, can be used as a fertilizer means, wherein the water-insoluble polycarboxylate polymer has an acid number greater than 100. The treatment means polycarboxylate polymer in the formula, herein claimed, is the result of a corresponding water-insoluble polycarboxylate polymer being reacted with metal ions which are bound to the water-insoluble polycarboxylate polymer. The bound metal ions are designated as M in the formula claimed. At least one of the metal ions is bonded to at least one carboxylate group of the water-insoluble polycarboxylate polymer. The chemical structure of the attached groups, which are identified as R′, R″, and R′″, are each one of the structures from the group of structures which consists of alkyl, alkenyl, and aryl structures. In the formula claimed, n is an integer number of methylene groups with the integer number including 0, and n′ is an integer number of monomer units. The metal ions are at least one of the group of metal ions of the metals which consists of a non transition metal being aluminum, and the transition metals being Scandium, Titanium, Vanadium, Chromium, Manganese, Iron, Cobalt, Nickel, Copper, Zinc, Yttrium, Zirconium, Niobium, Molybdenum, Technetium, Ruthenium, Rhodium, Palladium, Silver, Cadmium, Hafnium, Tantalum, Tungsten, Osmium, Iridium, Platinum, Gold, Mercury, Lutetium, and Rhenium.

(19) Additionally, these polymers can also be used in the preparation of a fertilizer or a pesticide.

(20) A fertilizer means is at least one of the group of fertilizer micronutrients which includes iron, manganese, zinc, copper, and nickel.

(21) A pesticide means is at least one of the group of pesticide components which includes copper, cadmium, cobalt, nickel, lead, zinc, iron, and manganese.

(22) Lastly, these polymers can also be used as a “catalyst means”. A catalyst means is at least one of the group of polymer catalysts that includes a transition metal or a non-transition metal.

(23) The non-transition Metals are Aluminum and Lead. The transition Metals are Scandium, Titanium, Vanadium, Chromium, Manganese, Iron, Cobalt, Nickel, Copper, Zinc, Yttrium, Zirconium, Niobium, Molybdenum, Technetium, Ruthenium, Rhodium, Palladium, Silver, Cadmium, Hafnium, Tantalum, Tungsten, Osmium, Iridium, Platinum, Gold, Mercury, Lutentium, and Rhenium.

(24) As to the manner of usage and operation of the present invention, the same should be apparent from the above description. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the manner of usage and operation will be provided.

(25) With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function, and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specifications are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.

(26) Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.