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Brevet US7829624 - One-pot synthesis of nanoparticles and liquid polymer for rubber applications - Google�BrevetsRecherche Images Maps Play YouTube Actualit�s Gmail Drive Plus » Recherche avanc�e dans les brevets | Images de page | Historique Web | Connexion Recherche avanc�e dans les brevets BrevetsA method for performing a one-batch synthesis of a blend of nanoparticles and liquid polymer includes polymerizing a first monomer and optionally a second monomer in a hydrocarbon solvent to form the liquid polymer. The polymerization is terminated before completion with a quenching agent. Then a charge...http://www.google.fr/patents/US7829624?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US7829624 - One-pot synthesis of nanoparticles and liquid polymer for rubber applicationsOne-pot synthesis of nanoparticles and liquid polymer for rubber applications Sandra WarrenPr�sentation g�n�rale R�sum� Dessins Description Revendications Num�ro du brevet: 7829624 Date de d�p�t: 29 juin 2007 Date de d�livrance: 9 nov. 2010 Num�ro de demande: 11/771,659 Images de pagePDF
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