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Environmental-friendly process to obtain a large variety
of monomers and specific (bio)polylmers
Summary
Brussels research center has developed a process which allows to obtain a wide variety of
monomers and of (bio)polymers which can themselves be functionalized for specific properties (like
anti-bacteria, adhesive, etc). The center is interested in license or commercial agreements with
technical assistance with base chemicals producers, chemical convertors, polymer and/or
biopolymer manufacturers willing to manufacture and commercialize the functionalized compounds
and/or specific (bio) polymers.
Creation Date
Expiration Date
Reference
23 May 2013
15 May 2014
13 BE 0213 3SGX
Details
Description
Brussels research center has developed a process which allows to obtain a wide variety of
monomers and of (bio)polymers which can themselves be functionalized for specific properties
(like anti-bacteria, adhesive, etc). The technology encompasses two key elements: 1) an
environmental-friendly process for synthesis of a multifunctional unsaturated compound
(transformation of vegetable oils into polyols via: - use of atmospheric oxygen (very low cost) as
an epoxydation reactant Catalytic process : a) low energy consumption and b) use of a solid
catalysis which can be recycled by filtration (low energy, low cost) - 100% atomic use of
components: no side-reactions or by-products - Solvent free process - Use of biomass as
feedstock 2) the use of these compounds as monomers for preparing polymers or biopolymers
like polyurethanes or specifics polyesters. These polymers are an ideal substitute to chemical or
petrochemical based polymers. The invention has been demonstrated at laboratory level.
Current and Potential Domain of Application: The technology can be used for the: Development / Production of monomers - Development / Production of polymers with specific
properties. - Development / Production of biopolymers with specific properties For applications
like: Oleo-chemical industries Paint and Ink formulators Polyurethane foam applications
(building, automotive, ...) Polyesters
Advantages and Innovations
Flexibility of the process allows to obtain a wide variety of monomers and therefore a large
variety of (bio)-polymers which can themselves be functionalized for specific properties (like
anti-bacteria, adhesive, …) The benefits of the process are: - Atmospheric oxygen as reactant Low energy process (catalysis) - Solvent free technology - Atom economy (atomic efficiency :
100 %) - Polymers with reactive organic functions
Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
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- Type of partner sought: industry, SMEs - Specific area of activity of the partner: base
chemicals producers, chemical convertors, polymer manufacturers and/or biopolymer
manufacturers - Task to be performed by the partner sought: to manufacture (pilot scale then
industrial scale) and commercialize the products here-above specified (i.e. the functionalized
compounds and/or specific polymers) with the technical assistance of the research department.
License agreement is sought as well
Stage of Development
Under development/lab tested
IPR Status
Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
Comment Regarding IPR status
PCT/EP2011/068824 in the following countries: EC, USA, Ca
Profile Origin
Other
Keywords
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Materials Technology
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Chemical Technology and Engineering
Market
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Chemicals and Materials
Plastic fabricators
Commodity chemicals and polymers
Industrial chemicals
Polymer (plastics) materials
Network Contact
Issuing Partner
Agence Bruxelloise Pour L'Entreprise
Contact Person
Le Borgne, Camille
Phone Number
+32 2 800 00 63
Email
[email protected]
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Client
Type and Size of Organisation Behind the Profile
R&D Institution
Year Established
0
Already Engaged in Trans-National Cooperation
No.
Client Country
Belgium
Consortium
BENE
Consortium Country
Belgium
Partner Sought
Type of Partnership Considered
License agreement
Commercial agreement with technical assistance
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