Our research in the field of polymers includes polymerization in supercritical carbon dioxide medium to produce polymers with narrow molecular weight distribution via a patented fluoropolymerization process, grafting of reactive monomers onto preformed polymeric resins using a patented solid phase process (catalytic or noncatalytic) as well as a patented supercritical fluid grafting process, and synthesis and testing of polymer blends.

Besides the polymerization, blending, and modification research efforts, we have the most comprehensive extrusion laboratory. We have polymer extruders of diverse capacities including 2.5", 2", 1", 3/4" diameters, in both single-screw and twin-screw modes. We offer R & D and training services for industries.

Recent collaborators and sponsors of research in the polymer field include Dow Chemicals, Kimberly-Clark, TotalFinaElf, Goodyear Tires and Rubber, BFGoodrich, PPG Indutries, BASF, Zeon Chemicals, Northern Technologies International, IMET Corporation, Brabender Instruments, etc. For more technical information, please contact us. For licensing the technology for grafting, please contact Temarex Corporation, University of Akron's technology transfer company. For licensing the technology of polymerization processes, please contact us of UMR technology transfer office.

 

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