221 results about "Fluorinated Polymers" patented technology

A fluorochemical composition for rendering fibrous substrates oil repellent, water repellent, and/or stain repellent and comprising a fluorinated polymer dispersed in water or dissolved or dispersed in an organic solvent, the fluorinated polymer comprising units derived from (i) a mixture of two or more fluorinated polyether monomers that differ in at least their molecular weight, the fluorinated polyether monomers having an ethylenically unsaturated group and a perfluorinated polyether group and wherein at least 90% by weight of the mixture consists of fluorinated polyether monomers that have a perfluorinated polyether group having a molecular weight of at least 750 g/mol and (ii) one or more units derived from one or more co-monomers other than a fluorinated polyether monomer and wherein the co-monomers comprise at least one non-fluorinated monomer. Also, method for treating fibrous substrate with such composition, fluorinated polyether monomers, and fluorinated polymers derived from such monomers.

An orthogonal process for photolithographic patterning organic structures is disclosed. The disclosed process utilizes fluorinated solvents or supercritical CO₂ as the solvent so that the performance of the organic conductors and semiconductors would not be adversely affected by other aggressive solvent. One disclosed method may also utilize a fluorinated photoresist together with the HFE solvent, but other fluorinated solvents can be used. In one embodiment, the fluorinated photoresist is a resorcinarene, but various fluorinated polymer photoresists and fluorinated molecular glass photoresists can be used as well. For example, a copolymer perfluorodecyl methacrylate (FDMA) and 2-nitrobenzyl methacrylate (NBMA) is a suitable orthogonal fluorinated photoresist for use with fluorinated solvents and supercritical carbon dioxide in a photolithography process. The combination of the fluorinated photoresist and the fluorinated solvent provides a robust, orthogonal process that is yet to be achieved by methods or devices known in the art.

Coatings for an implantable medical device and a method of fabricating the coatings are disclosed. The coatings comprise a fluorinated polymer and a biologically beneficial polymer, an example of which includes poly(ethylene-glycol)-block poly(butylene terephthalate)-block poly(ethylene-glycol). A biologically active agent can be additionally conjugated to the biologically beneficial polymer.

A red phosphor in the form of a Mn-activated complex fluoride having the formula: A₂MF₆:Mn wherein M is one or more tetravalent elements selected from Si, Ti, Zr, Hf, Ge, and Sn, and A is one or more alkali metals selected from Li, Na, K, Rb, and Cs, and contains at least Na and/or K, is surface treated with a treating solution containing a surface treating agent selected from an organic amine, quaternary ammonium salt, alkyl betaine or fluorochemical surfactant, alkoxysilane, and fluorinated polymer.

The present invention generally relates to implantable medical devices having a fluorinated coating, and methods of coating the same. More particularly, the present invention provides implantable metallic medical devices coated with a corrosion resistant coating comprising an amorphous fluoropolymer.

A system in package (SIP) is fabricated on a sheet of copper foil. An interconnection circuit is fabricated on the foil using copper conductors and a dual damascene structure for each conductive layer. The preferred dielectric material is an amorphous fluorinated polymer called Cytop. Input/output traces of the interconnection circuit terminate in wells filled with solder. Chips are bumped and direct attached by inserting the bumps into the wells. The preferred bumps are gold stud bumps, and the preferred wells contain solder paste to a depth of approximately 15 microns. Imprinting is the preferred method for patterning; it enables 6-micron wide traces, 6-micron diameter vias, and a cost per well of around 0.02 cents. Stripline structures are described for a 4-layer stackup that can support operating frequencies of at least 10 GHz. New methods are proposed for testing the completed assembly and for rework of any chips that prove defective. After the assembly is fully tested and reworked in sheet form the copper foil is folded to form a stacked die package or system in package. 5-high and 9-high stacks are illustrated. The copper foil provides a low impedance thermal path for cooling every chip in the SIP.

A fluorine-containing polymer segment includes at least one substituent for proton transfer that has one or more fluorine atoms. The fluorine-containing polymer segment is useful for forming hydrophilic polymer blocks that are used in block copolymers. Block copolymers useful for fuel cell applications incorporate the hydrophilic polymer blocks formed from the fluorine containing polymer segments.

Disclosed are partially fluorinated and fully fluorinated polymers that are substantially transparent to ultraviolet radiation at wavelengths from 140 to 186 nanometers.

One aspect of the present invention relates to magnetic nanoparticles colloidally stabilized in aqueous milieu by association with an organic phase. The organic phase may be either a fluorinated polymer or an organic hydrocarbon bilayer, wherein the two layers are chemically bonded to each other. The stabilized particles are further non-toxic and provide useful enhancements in bioprocesses. Another aspect of the present invention relates to compositions comprising an oxygen-dissolving fluid vehicle and surface modified, nanometer-sized magnetic particles. The inventive compositions have utility in a wide range of applications, but are particularly suitable for use as recyclable oxygen carriers, separation and purification vehicles, and bioprocessing media, including fermentation processes.

The invention provides protective articles comprising a backing that comprises a fluorinated polymer and a curable adhesive on at least one layer of the backing. The protective articles of the invention may be used to provide substrates or articles of the invention having a fluorinated surface. The invention also provides methods of preparing such articles, methods of repairing appliqués, and methods of edge sealing appliqués.

The present invention is directed to polymeric treatment preparations for textiles and other fibrous substrates that impart water and oil repellency to fibers, yarns, textiles, or other fibrous substrates. More particularly, this invention comprises an aqueous solution, emulsion or suspension of (a) a fluorinated polymer that contains reactive groups that can complex with metal atoms that have a formal charge of 2 or greater, and (b) one or more metal atoms that have a formal charge of 2 or greater. The invention is further directed to the process for treating fibrous substrates with textile preparations in one step that provide water/soil repellency that is durable to repeated cleanings and to abrasion. This invention is further directed to the yarns, fibers, fabrics, textiles, webs, finished goods, or nonwovens (encompassed herein under the terms “textiles” and “fibrous substrates”) treated with the textile-reactive water- and soil-resistant preparation of the invention. Such fibrous substrates exhibit a greatly improved, durable water and soil repellency or resistance, even after multiple launderings.

This invention provides a method of bonding substantially non-fluorinated polymeric material to dissimilar polymers, particularly fluoropolymer materials, utilizing a bonding composition comprising base-treated amide group-containing substantially non-fluorinated polymer. Multi-layer articles and composite constructions, including retroreflective sheeting, fuel line hoses, and adhesive articles made of a fluoropolymer layer and a substantially non-fluorinated layer are also provided.

A rechargeable lithium storage cell includes a positive electrode, whose electrochemically active material includes one or more oxides of a transition metal, and a negative electrode, consisting of a conductive support and an active layer containing a binder and an electrochemically active material. The binder is a polymer containing no fluorine. The electrochemically active material is a mixed oxide of lithium and titanium with the general formula Li.sub.xTi.sub.yO.sub.4 in which 0.8.ltoreq.x.ltoreq.1.4 and 1.6.ltoreq.y.ltoreq.2.2. The non-fluorinated polymer is preferably soluble in water or capable of forming a stable emulsion in suspension in water. The binder preferably contains an elastomer, especially an acrylonitrile/butadiene copolymer and/or a cellulose compound such as carboxymethylcellulose.

A lithium/fluorinated carbon (Li/CF_x) battery having a composite cathode including an electroactive cathode material, a non-electroactive additive, a conductive agent, and a binder. The electroactive cathode material is a single fluorinated carbon having a general formula of CF_x, whereby x is an averaged value ranging from about 0.5 to about 1.2. The non-electroactive additive is at least one or a mixture of two or more oxides selected from the group comprising Mg, B, Al, Si, Cu, Zn, Y, Ti, Zr, Fe, Co, or Ni. The conductive agent is selected from the group comprising carbon, metals, and mixtures thereof. Finally, the binder is an amorphous polymer selected from the group comprising fluorinated polymers, ethylene-propylene-diene (EPDM) rubbers, styrene butadiene rubbers (SBR), poly (acrylonitrile-methyl methacrylate), carboxymethyl celluloses (CMC), and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). Also, a method of reducing the initial voltage drop of a lithium/fluorinated carbon (Li/CF_x) battery by providing a composite cathode which includes an electroactive cathode material having a general formula of CF_x, whereby x is an averaged value ranging from about 0.5 to about 1.2, a non-electroactive additive, a conductive agent, and a binder.

An electrical conductor for transmission of electrical power, having a total cross-section equal to or above 10 mm² and comprising a plurality of stranded filamentary members, where at least one of the filamentary members is made from microalloyed copper or microalloyed aluminium having annealing temperatures higher than 250° C., and has the side surface thereof totally coated with a fluorinated polymer. The conductor has a better behavior relative to the skin effect and allows operation at high temperatures. Furthermore, if the electrical conductor is suspended, it has a smaller sag and prevents or reduces the accumulation of ice and/or snow.

The present invention relates to textile treatment compositions for imparting desirable characteristics durably to textile fibers and fabrics, including softness, hydrophobicity, oleophobicity, surface lubricity, abrasion resistance, tear resistance, improved drape, and pilling resistance. More particularly, in one embodiment, the invention is directed to preparations that comprise a carboxylate-functionalized fluorinated polymer and a catalyst that is capable of forming reactive anhydride rings between carboxyl groups on the polymer. In another embodiment, the invention is directed to preparations comprising a polymeric softener having at least one anhydride functional group or at least one reactive group capable of forming an anhydride functional group, together with a catalyst for forming anhydrides from the reactive group or groups. In either embodiment, the resulting reactive anhydride rings bind to substrates, such as textiles and other webs, having free sulfhydryl, alcohol, or amine groups. The invention is further directed to the process for treating textiles and other webs with desirable finishes durable to repeated cleanings. This invention is further directed to the yarns, fibers, fabrics, textiles, finished goods, or nonwovens (encompassed herein under the terms “textiles” and “webs”) treated with the textile-reactive preparations of the invention. Such textiles and webs exhibit a greatly improved, durable characteristics, such as softness and/or hydrophobicity, even after multiple launderings.

To provide an electrolyte membrane for a polymer electrolyte fuel cell, capable of generating power in high energy efficiency, having high power generation performance regardless of the dew point of the feed gas and capable of generating stable power over a long period of time. A membrane used as an electrolyte membrane for a polymer electrolyte fuel cell, which comprises a cation exchange membrane made of a fluorinated polymer having cation exchange groups and having an ion exchange capacity of from 1.0 to 2.5 meq/g dry polymer, wherein some of the cation exchange groups are ion-exchanged with at least one type of ions selected from the group consisting of cerium ions and manganese ions.

An electrode including a current collector and active material layers stacked on the current collector, and a lithium battery using the electrode. In the electrode, the active material layers include a complex binder having a fluorinated polymer and mesophase SiO2 particles homogenously combined therein.

The invention relates to compositions useful for bonding fluoropolymer to substantially non-fluorinated polymer. The compositions of the invention comprise a substantially non-fluorinated polymer or a mixture of said polymers, a base, and a crown ether catalyst. Another aspect of the invention is an article comprising the above composition adhered to a fluoropolymer and methods of making said article.